8 POSITION JOYSTICK ENCODER by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The 8 Position Joystick Encoder by GE Healthcare is designed for seamless integration into ultrasound and digital imaging systems, enhancing user interaction and control.
• Featuring optical technology, this encoder provides precise control with 20 detent positions, ensuring accurate adjustments to imaging parameters.
• Its ergonomic design allows for easy manipulation of imaging overlays, facilitating the combination of 2D ultrasound and 3D datasets for improved diagnostic capabilities.
• The encoder assembly is built with durability in mind, offering a smooth finish free from sharp edges and surface blemishes, promoting safety and longevity.
• Compliant with RoHS standards, the product aligns with environmental regulations, ensuring safety for both users and patients.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This joystick encoder is compatible with the following models:

• LOGIQ E9
• LOGIQ 9
• VIVID E9
• VOLUSON E10

Use cases include enhancing the functionality of ultrasound imaging systems, allowing for dynamic control during examinations, and improving the workflow in clinical environments.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Detent Positions	20
Control Type	Optical technology encoder
Connection Type	Ribbon cable and connectors
Shaft Diameter	0.25 inch
Compliance	RoHS compliant

Clinical and Service Value

The 8 Position Joystick Encoder by GE Healthcare enhances the operational efficiency of ultrasound systems by providing intuitive control over imaging functions. Its design allows clinicians to quickly toggle between various imaging modalities, such as 2D and 3D datasets, which is essential for comprehensive diagnostics. This functionality not only improves the quality of patient care but also streamlines the workflow in busy clinical settings.

From a maintenance perspective, the encoder is constructed with high durability standards, reducing the need for frequent replacements and repairs. Its lightweight and portable design further aids in ease of handling during procedures. By ensuring that the encoder is easy to clean and free from hazardous materials, healthcare facilities can maintain a safe and hygienic environment, ultimately supporting better patient outcomes.

Additional notes

The Joystick Encoder 8 Position is used in ultrasound and other Digital Imaging (DI) healthcare devices. It is mounted in the operator panel of the machine and helps in scanning display functions. The touch panel and joystick rotary control arrangement comes together, and it is used in selecting the overlay of three dimensional dataset onto the ultrasound image. Pushing the overlay (joystick rotary controls) key provides a quick way to switch between all 2D ultrasound, 3D dataset or combination of both. Rotating this varies the relative weighting between the ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance (MR) or Computed Tomography (CT) images. It is also used in adjusting the brightness, contrast levels and other window adjustments. This assembly consists of joystick encoder, a ribbon cable, connectors and M17 x 1mm threaded bushing. It uses optical technology encoder on a 0.25 inch shaft to get 20 detent positions with A and B quadrature outputs and an integrated 8 position joystick with the same shaft. The connection to the circuit board is via ribbon cable and connectors. The end product comes with smooth finishing without any burrs, sharp edges, surface blemishes, sink marks and flash marks. This product is used specifically in systems like LOGIQ E9/S8/ F8/S7 Expert, Voluson E8, Signa Optima HDxt 23 1.5T, Innova 4100 and LightSpeed 3.X Ultra 8-Slice. Additional Features: Enhanced durability Easily portable Lightweight Easy to clean RoHS compliant