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Acclarix LX9 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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Figure 6-5 Needle Guide Calibration Touch Screen
To calibrate the guide line
1. Assemble the needle guide bracket on the transducer, and use the transducer to image a water
bath or needle guide phantom.
2. From the Needle function on the B-mode touch screen, press the Line paddle key to select a
guide line.
3. Press the Calibration button on the touch screen to display the Angle and Position paddle
button.
 Use the Position paddle to adjust the line horizontally until the origin aligns with the actual
needle.
 Use the Angle paddle or Angle knob to adjust the angle of the line until the entire line
aligns with the actual needle.
4. Any changes will be saved as the default value automatically.
6.5 Needle Visualization
Needle Visualization is an image processing technology that enhances needle visibility. It is available
in B-mode for all linear transducers.
Figure 6-6 Needle Enhancement Visualization
Angle Line