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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports
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8.1.3. M-mode Generic Measurements
The system supports the following types of generic M-mode measurements:
 Caliper
 HR (Heart Rate)
Caliper: The Caliper measurement can provide a wide range of results, as shown below:
 Distance
 Time
 Slope
To use the Caliper measurement:
1. Invoke the Measure Function on an M-mode strip.
2. Select Caliper from the touch screen.
3. Move the Caliper to the start point.
4. Press the <Set> key to fix the start point.
5. Move caliper to the end point.
Presses of the <Update> key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the
position of start point and end point.
6. Press the <Set> key to fix the end point and complete the measurement.
HR: The HR measurement tool can provide the heart rate calculation.
To use the HR measurement tool:
1. Invoke the Measure Function on an M-mode strip.
2. Select HR from the touch screen.
3. Move the caliper to the first heartbeat.
4. Press the <Set> key to fix the start point.
5. Move the caliper to the next beat.
Presses of the <Update> key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the
position of start point and end point.
6. Press the <Set> key to fix the end point and complete HR measurement.