ICHIRO R4 RELAY BOARD by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• Advanced Signal Routing: The ICHIRO R4 Relay Board is engineered to efficiently route transducer channels between the active probe and transmitter or receiver modules, ensuring optimal signal integrity during imaging procedures.
• High Channel Capacity: Featuring four DLP probe connectors and support for up to 256 channels, this relay board accommodates a wide range of ultrasound applications, enhancing versatility and performance.
• Robust Circuit Protection: Equipped with two auto-recovery features and a fast-action fuse, the relay board ensures reliable operation and protects against circuit failures, contributing to overall system longevity.
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU): Designed for easy maintenance, the ICHIRO R4 Relay Board can be swiftly replaced in the field, minimizing downtime and streamlining workflow for clinical staff.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

• Models:
  • LOGIQ E9
  • VIVID E9
• Use Cases: This relay board is ideal for various ultrasound applications, including abdominal, obstetric, and vascular imaging. Its compatibility with high-performance systems like the LOGIQ E9 and VIVID E9 makes it suitable for hospitals and clinics aiming to enhance diagnostic capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Clinical and Service Value

The ICHIRO R4 Relay Board by GE Healthcare significantly enhances the operational efficiency of ultrasound systems, particularly the LOGIQ E9 and VIVID E9 models. By facilitating seamless routing of transducer channels, it ensures that clinicians can achieve high-quality imaging with minimal interruptions. This is particularly crucial in fast-paced clinical environments where timely diagnosis can impact patient outcomes.

Furthermore, the design of the ICHIRO R4 as a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) simplifies maintenance procedures. Biomedical engineers can quickly replace the relay board without extensive downtime, allowing hospitals to maintain consistent workflow and service delivery. The robust circuit protection features also contribute to reduced maintenance needs, ensuring that the ultrasound systems remain operational for extended periods, thereby maximizing the return on investment in imaging technology.

Additional notes

This Relay Board is designed to route transducer channels between the active probe and active Transmitter or Receiver modules. This Relay Board is located in the Card Rack near the front of the scanner, and next to the probe ports. It contains four DLP probe connectors, three connector support probes with 192 channels and one connector is designed to support probes with 256 channels. It also includes 288 Relays that switch connections between the active probe connectors. All signals to the Doppler probe are routed via the backplane and cables to the Doppler probe connector which has has two XD channels. The board comes with 2 auto recover and a fast action fuse for circuit protection. This Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Relay board can be used with Logiq E9 Ultrasound Systems.