ICHIRO R4 RELAY BOARD by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The ICHIRO R4 Relay Board by GE Healthcare is engineered to efficiently route transducer channels, ensuring seamless communication between the active probe and transmitter or receiver modules.
• Featuring advanced connectivity, this relay board supports both 192 and 256 channel probes, accommodating a wide range of ultrasound applications.
• Equipped with 288 relays, the board facilitates rapid switching of connections, optimizing performance for Doppler and imaging tasks.
• Designed for easy integration, it is located in the Card Rack near the scanner's front, simplifying installation and maintenance for biomedical engineers.
• This Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) enhances system uptime by allowing quick replacement without extensive downtime.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

The ICHIRO R4 Relay Board is compatible with the following GE Healthcare models:

• LOGIQ E9
• VIVID E9

It is ideal for use in various ultrasound scenarios, including general imaging, cardiac assessments, and Doppler applications, enhancing the performance of ultrasound systems in clinical settings.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Connector Types	4 DLP Probe Connectors
Channel Support	192 & 256 Channels
Relay Count	288 Relays
Auto Recovery Features	2 Auto Recover
Circuit Protection	Fast Action Fuse

Clinical and Service Value

The ICHIRO R4 Relay Board is a critical component in enhancing the operational efficiency of GE Healthcare ultrasound systems. By providing robust channel routing capabilities, it ensures that clinicians can rely on consistent and high-quality imaging. The ease of integration into existing systems minimizes disruption during installation, allowing healthcare facilities to maintain workflow continuity.

Moreover, the board's design as a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) significantly reduces maintenance time and improves serviceability. Biomedical engineers can quickly replace the relay board without extensive training or specialized tools, which streamlines maintenance processes. This capability not only enhances system reliability but also ensures that ultrasound systems remain operational, ultimately benefiting patient care through timely diagnostics.

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.