The emissions characteristics of the SonoSite Edge II and SII ultrasound systems make
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it suitable for use in industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A). If it is used in a
residential environment (for which CISPR 11 class B is normally required), the
ultrasound system might not offer adequate protection to radio-frequency
communication services. It may be necessary to take mitigation measures, such as
relocating or reorienting the equipment.
Wireless transmission
The SonoSite Edge II and SII ultrasound systems implement two wireless solutions.
Wireless USB Dongle (Panda) is a small wireless adapter that plugs into the USB port on the:
Right side of the Edge II ultrasound system
Upper back of the SII ultrasound system.
Wireless and Security Module (Laird) is a module that mounts on the:
Lid of the Edge II ultrasound system and then plugs into the system with a right-angled USB cord
Transducer holder arm of the SII ultrasound system and then plugs into the system with a 12 inch
USB cord
Refer to the information below for the transmission information for each one.
Wireless USB Dongle (Panda)
The Wireless USB Dongle uses the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency bands from 2.412 to
2.4835 GHz, depending on your country's regulation. The dongle implements the following methods of
transmission:
IEEE 802.11b with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) at 19 dBm: Peak rate 54Mbps,
Peak throughput: 27Mbps
IEEE 802.11g with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) at 16 dBm: Peak rate 54Mbps,
Peak throughput: 27Mbps
IEEE 802.11n with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) at 15 dBm:
1 T1 R. Peak rate: 150 Mbps, Peak throughput: 90 Mbps
1 T2R. Peak rate: 300 Mbps, Peak throughput: Rx 160 Mbps
2T2R. Peak rate: 300 Mbps, Peak throuohput: Rx 260 Mbps
Wireless and Security Module (Laird)
The Wireless and Security Module uses the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency bands from
1.400 to 2.4835 GHz, and from 5.100 to 5.800 GHz. The module implements four different methods of
transmission:
Electromagnetic compatibility
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