Description

Samsung SonoAce R7 Ultrasound Machine

Description

Overview

Application Training for the Samsung R7
If your business requires it, our on-staff sonographer can provide onsite applications for the Samsung R7 at a set price plus travel costs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to set this up.

Service Options
Free technical support is available during installation and over the course of the standard limited warranty. Should it be necessary, technical support is available after the warranty period at an hourly cost per issue.

Maintenance
Ultrasound Supply recommends the use of a surge protector along with a dedicated power outlet. Probes should be disinfected after every use with a disinfectant wipe proven not to damage the lens.

Samsung SonoAce R7 Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1,380mm (with monitor)
Width: 450mm
Depth: 700mm
Weight: 62kg (with monitor)
Weight: Approx. 75kg (with Safe Working Load)

Specifications
Digital Beam-forming
System processing channel: 114,688
Displayed Imaging Depth (Probe dependent)
Minimum Depth of field: 2cm
Maximum Depth of Field: 30cm
200dB System Internal Dynamic Range
Maximum Frame Rate: 753Hz (Probe, mode dependent)
Maximum Color Frame Rate: 211Hz (Probe, mode dependent)
PW Velocity Range: 5cm/s ~ 6.81m/s
CW Velocity Range: 19.25cm/s ~ 8.27m/s

Electrical Power
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Voltage: 100-120V/200 -240VAC, 680VA
Thermal output: 1740 [BTU/h]
Safety Class(EMI): Class A
System Noise: under 60 dB

Revisions

Samsung Medison SonoAce R7 Revisions
Medison launched the SonoAce R7 in 2010. The Medison SonoAce R7 Version 1.01 added the LN5-12 linear probe and in 2012 the Medison SonoAce R7 Version 1.02 added the C2-5 convex, C4-9/10ED microconvex, and the ED4-9ES Endovaginal probes.

In 2013 version 2.0 of the Medison SonoAce R7 was released. This was a major upgrade including new twin-zip transducer connectors and added the VN4-8 4D convex, the PN2-4 cardiac sector, the L5-12/50 linear, and the CW2.0 pencil probes and improved a host of small features in the software.

Version 3.0 of the SonoAce R7 changed the 17” monitor out for a new 19” version and added a gas spring height-adjustable control panel. The SonoAce R7 version 3.01 was released in 2014 and was a major upgrade that added the SP3-8 cardiac sector probe and the CF4-9 micro convex probe. The SonoAce R7 version 3.01 also added optional Elastography, Panoramic imaging, Strain, Stress Echo, E-motion marker, and Auto IMT. In 2015 the SonoAce R7 was updated to version 3.02 and added the DP2B pencil probe. The Samsung SonoAce R7 version 3.03 gave the 19” monitor backlighting made image quality improvements to color Doppler on the convex probes.

All revisions of the SonoAce R7
Medison SonoAce R7 (Rev 1.0)
Medison SonoAce R7 (Rev 1.02)
Medison SonoAce R7 (Rev 2.0)
SonoAce R7 (Rev 3.0)
SonoAce R7 (Rev 3.1)
SonoAce R7 (Rev 3.2)
SonoAce R7 (Rev 3.3)

Common configurations of the SonoAce R7
SonoAce R7 with 2 transducers
This is a Women’s health configuration

C2-8 Convex

ER4-9 Endovaginal

SonoAce R7 with 3 transducers
This is a General Imaging configuration

C2-8 Convex

ER4-9 Endovaginal

L5-12/40 Linear

Probes
All Samsung SonoAce R7 Probes / Transducers
Linear LN5-12 [Center Freq. 8MHz]128 elements, 38.1mm
Linear L3-8 [Center Freq. 5MHz]128 elements, 38.7mm
Linear L5-12/50 [Center freq. 7.5 MHz] 128 elements, 50mm

Convex C2-5 [Center Freq. 3.4MHz] 128 elements, 39.7mmR
Convex C2-8 [Center Freq. 4.9MHz] 128 elements, 51mmR
Microconvex CF4-9 [Center Freq. 6.56MHz] 128 elements, 14mmR

Endocavity EVN4-9 [Center Freq. 6.5MHz] 128 elements, 10mmR
Endocavity ER4-9 [Center Freq. 6.5MHz] 128 elements, 10mmR

4D Convex 3D4-8 [ 4 – 8 MHz] 128 elements, 39mmR
4D Convex 3DC2-6 [ 2 – 6 MHz] 128 elements, 40mmR
4D Convex VN4-8 [ 4 – 8 MHz] 128 elements, 38mmR

4D Endocavity 3D4-9 [ 4 – 9 MHz] 128 elements, 38mmR

Cardiac Sector P2-4 [Center Freq. 2.5 MHz] 64 elements
Cardiac Sector PN2-4 [Center Freq. 2.7MHz] 64 elements
Pediatric Cardiac Sector SP3-8 [Center Freq. 5.3 MHz] 64 elements

Pencil CW2.0 [Center Freq. 2MHz]

Advanced Samsung R7 transducers
The Samsung R7 offers four 4D probes including three 4D convex probes, the nearly identical [ 4 – 8 MHz] VN4-8 and 3D4-8 and the [ 2 – 6 MHz] 3DC2-6. The VN4-8 and 3DC2-6 are lower cost options to the similar 3D4-8.. The [ 4 – 9 MHz] 3D4-9 4D endocavitary probe for the SonoAce R7 is especially useful in this price category for it’s ability to show the coronal view of the uterus, something impossible with a 2D transducer. Most ultrasound machines in the economy price range do not offer a 4D endocavitary probe. Also excellent for women’s health on the Samsung R7 is the L5-12/50 2D linear probe with a wide 50mm scan head that makes it more efficient for breast scanning.

Popular SonoAce R7 Transducers
The [ 4 – 8 MHz] VN4-8 is the most popular 4D convex transducer for the Samsung R7 and is a lower cost alternative to the 3D4-8. The C2-8 [ 2 – 8 MHz ] is the most popular 2D convex while the [ 4 – 9 MHz ] ER4-9 is the most popular endocavitary probe for the Samsung R7 because its straight shaft is preferred to the angled version on the EVN4-9 by many sonographers in the women’s health field as an ergonomic preference.

Competitors
Medison R7 comparison with other Samsung systems
The Medison SonoAce R7 was launched in 2010 before Medison was purchased by Samsung. It was released soon after the SonoAce R5 but improved upon the R5 in every way. Image quality, features and ergonomics on the R7 are all superior to the R5 in significant ways. When Samsung took over it made significant improvements to the R7 while lowering its price. The Samsung Medison R7 has replaced the R5 as the entry level Samsung ultrasound system. Samsung then launched the midrange H60 that provides a huge step up above the R7.

Other brands competing with the Samsung Medison R7
The closest competitor to the Samsung Medison R7 from GE is the Logiq P5 premium that has a similar price, or the Voluson P8 that is at a much higher price point. The Medison R7 has a broader application set than the Voluson P8, but is not a true shared-service ultrasound machine like the Logiq P5. The R7 has 4D image quality superior to the Logiq P5 but a much more modest set of probes and optional features. Both are light and compact though the 19” monitor on the Samsung Medison R7 is far larger than the 15” on the P5. The Philips ClearVue 550, like the Logiq P5 is a shared service machine with a very limited set of transducers. The Samsung Medison R7 meanwhile has more transducer options, especially 4D transducers though the workflow on the Philips unit is superior. The Samsung Medison R7 is best for medical practices that are focused on OB/GYN and want strong 4D, but don’t want to pay the premium for the Voluson P8, whereas the Logiq P5 and ClearVue 550 fit better in practices that need a wide variety of applications or Radiologist who need the most efficient workflow.

Features

Samsung SonoAce R7 Standard Features
19” High Resolution Monitor with LED Backlit
3 active probe ports
Front and rear handles
Articulated Monitor Arm
Lifting Control Panel
Digital beam forming
FSI (Full Spectrum Imaging)
Quick Scan
SFR (Speckle Reduction Filter)
Trapezoidal View
Wide Dynamic Range
Multi Beam Processing
Probe changes in 3-5 seconds
Over 30 User Programmable Presets
7 User Programmable Keys
SonoView™
Data Backup / Restore
Image Export and Import
Image Reverse: Right/Left, Up/Down
Image Rotation: +/- 90, 180
Pre-Processing
Post-Processing
Digital Calipers / Measurement
Cine Memory
Image memory: 2D Max. 7084 frames
Cine loop: Max. 8,192 Lines
Cine Review, Loop Review
Quick scan™
Report Package
Body Marker
System Boot up: in 120 sec

SonoAce R7 Technology Definitions
FSI: FSI or Full Spectrum Imaging on the SonoAce R7 uses the entire radio frequency range and a customized probe to produce more comprehensive and reliable images. Broadening the range enables increased penetration and contrast resolution, ensuring better results for operators by reducing speckle and improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). This technology can also be applied to harmonic imaging.

Accessories

Accessories
Digital BW Video Printer: Sony UP-D897, Mitsubishi P93DW / P95DE
Digital Color Video Printer: Sony UP-D23MD, Sony UP-D25MD, Mitsubishi CP30DW
USB Line Printer: Samsung CLP-620NDK, Samsung ML2950ND

SonoAce R7 Supplies
Aquasonic ultrasound gel
Sono ultrasound wipes
Sony UPP-110HG thermal printing paper
Sony UPC-21L color thermal printing pack
Mitsubishi CK30L printing paper
Mitsubishi K95HG high gloss thermal printing paper

Ports
4 transducer ports
Audio out L/R
MIC (in)
VHS
S-Video output
DVI output
Remote I/O
BNC
Parallel (in)
5 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T
e-Motion Marker™

Options

Samsung SonoAce R7 Options
These are features that are not standard on the SonoAce R7, but which can be added to the configuration for an additional cost.

4D
SCI (Spatial Compound Imaging)
Dynamic MR / Dynamic MR Plus
3DXI (3D eXtended Imaging)
CW Doppler
Cardiac Measurement
ECG
SonoView Pro
Auto IMT
e-Motion Marker
Elastoscan
Strain
Stress Echo
Panoramic
Foot switch
DICOM

SonoAce R7 technology definitions
SCI: Spatial Compounding Image™ is a technology on the SonoAce R7 that improves signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and enhances contrast resolution via electronic ultrasound beam steering. This provides greater control. SCI compounds numerous scan lines to deliver significantly clearer definition in soft tissue planes, with reduced speckle and other interference.

3D XI: 3D eXtended Imaging™ on the Samsung SonoAce R7 is a suite of three imaging applications: Multi-Slice View™ transforms ultrasound data into a series of sequential images while Oblique View™ enables examination of 3D data in a wide range of planes. Finally, the Volume CT™ function allows coronal, sagittal and axial imaging. The combined result is complete control of 3D and 4D volume data manipulation from various perspectives to ensure diagnostic accuracy and confidence.

Auto IMT: This feature provides measurement of the intima-media thickness of the carotid artery wall. Samsung’s Auto IMT™ on the SonoAce R7 provides information such as the Framingham Score, risk factors and a user graph. In addition, a comprehensive set of settings including Mean, Max, Standard Deviation and Quality Index measurements are instantly available at the touch of a single button.

e-Motion Marker: This feature displays the direction of the transducer’s beam plane on the SonoAce R7’s screen and provides reference information to assist in diagnosis. The position of the uterus and ovaries can be expressed easily and intuitively.

ElastoScan: A diagnostic ultrasound technique for imaging elasticity, ElastoScan on the SonoAcr R7 detects the presence of tumors in breast and cervical tissues and converts the tissue stiffness into color images that assist in guiding biopsies, and interventional treatments as well as initial diagnosis.

Strain: Strain function quantitatively displays cardiac motion using motion vectors and diagnoses cardiac dyssynchrony. On the SonoAce R7 Strain can detect radial speckle tracking easily and obtain trajectory along with strain information.

Stress Echo: The SonoAce R7 provides a package for pharmacological Stress Echo, diastolic Stress Echo, and exercise Stress Echo. The programmable features of each Stress Echo study give you a streamlined workflow to fit your needs. Stress Echo supports a flexible reporting format that can be individually optimized for your workplace environment.

Imaging Modes
Samsung SonoAce R7 Imaging Modes
2D imaging
M imaging
Color Doppler Imaging (CDI)
Power Doppler Imaging (PDI)
Directional Power Doppler Imaging (DPDI)
Pulse Wave (PW) Spectral Doppler imaging
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI)
Dual
Quad
Combined
Simultaneous
Zoom

SonoAce R7 Optional Imaging Modes
Continuous Wave (CW) Spectral Doppler
3D / 4D
ElastoScan (E Mode)
Panoramic Image View

Applications

Samsung SonoAce R7 Applications
Applications or Apps are the types of exams or studies that an ultrasound machine can do. More than this if an ultrasound machine supports a specific application it will have calculations, measurement and reporting software included to support those apps and make them useful in a clinical environment.

The Samsung SonoAce R7 is focused on Women’s Health though it can perform well in many other applications it’s strength is not shared service.

4D Imaging
Women’s Health
Obstetrics
Abdomen
Cardiac
Gynecological
MSK
Pediatric
Small Parts
TCD
Urology
Vascular

Additional information

Year Launched
2010

Estimated Market Price
Economy

Monitor
17″ LCD

Tilt/Rotate Adjustable Monitor
Tiltable

Monitor Resolution
1280X1024

Image Size Resolution

Touch Screen
No

Trackball or Trackpad
Trackball

CP Back-Lighting
No

Weight
61kg

Probe Ports
3

Battery
No

Boot-Up Time

Sleep Mode
No

Maximum Depth of Field
30cm

Minimum Depth of Field
2cm

Cart
No

Independent Steer & Lockable Wheels
Yes

2D, M mode
Yes

M-color Flow Mode
Yes

Anatomical M-mode
Yes

Trapezoidal Mode
Yes

Color, Power Angio, Pulse Wave Doppler
Yes

Bi-directional Power
No

SCW Doppler
Yes

Tissue Doppler(Velocity) Imaging
Yes

Freehand 3D
Yes

Live 3/4D OB/GYN
Yes

HD Live
No

STIC
No

Live 3D Echo
No

Stress Echo
Yes

Strain and Strain Rate
Yes

B Flow
No

Panoramic Imaging
No

Contrast Imaging-Cardiac
No

Contrast Imaging – General Imaging
No

Strain-based Elastography
No

Shear Wave Elastography
No

Tissue Harmonic Imaging
Yes

Spatial Compounding(=CrossXbeam)
Yes

Speckle Reduction (=SRI)
Yes

Auto Image Opt(B mode)
Yes

Auto Image Opt(Doppler)
No

Write Zoom
Yes

Triplex Mode
Yes

Needle Enhancement or Needle Recognition
No

Auto NT Measurement
No

Auto Follicle 2D Measurement
No

Auto Follicle 3D Measurement
No

Auto IMT
Yes

Auto IMT (Real Time)
No

Automated B/M/D Measurement
No

Automated LH Measurement(Automated Function Imaging(AFI), Cardiac Motion Quantification(CMQ), or Auto EF(Ejection Fraction)
No

Live Dual (B/BC) Mode

SmartExam or Scan Assistant
No

Fusion
No

Raw Data File
No

Flexible Report
Yes

Barcode Reader
No

Gel Warmer
No

Abdominal
Yes

Women’s Health Care
Yes

OB
Yes

Fetal Echo
Yes

Vascular
Yes

TCD(Transcranial)
Yes

Small Parts
Yes

MSK/Anesthesiology
Yes

Pediatrics
Yes

Urology
Yes

Echocardiography_Adult
Yes

Interventional Cardiology
No

Echocardiography_Pediatric
Yes

Echocardiography_Neonate
No

Stress Echocardiography
Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Adult
Yes

Transesophageal Echo_Pediatric
No

Internal Medicine w/ Shared Service
Yes

Surgury
No

Interventional Radiology
No

Contrast Imaging_General Imaging

Contrast Imaging_Cardiac

Bowel Imaging
Yes

Strain Elastography
No

Shear Wave Elastography
No

Convex (1~6Mhz)
Yes

Convex (2~9Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Convex (1~6Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Convex (2~9Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Micro Convex
No

2D Arrary 3D Convex
No

Micro Convex (5~8Mhz)
Yes

Single Crystal Endocavity_Straight Type
No

Endocavity_Curved Type
Yes

BiPlane Endo Rectal
No

Biplane Micro Convex (3~10MHz)

3D Convex
Yes

3D Convex Light Weight
No

3D Endocavity
Yes

3D Micro Convex
No

3D Linear
Yes

Linear (>14Mhz)
No

Linear (3~12Mhz)
Yes

Linear (<9Mhz)
Yes

Single Crystal Linear
No

Single Crystal Linear (3~12Mhz)
No

Single Crystal Linear (<9Mhz)
No

Linear 50mm
Yes

Linear 25mm
No

Hockey stick (<13Mhz)
No

Hockey stick (>13Mhz)
No

T or L shape Intra Operative
No

Laparoscopic
No

Phased Array_Adult
Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Adult
No

2D Arrary 3D Phased Array
No

Phased Array_Pediatric
Yes

Single Crystal Phased Array_Pediatric
No

Phased Array_Neonate
No

ICE
No

TEE_Adult
No

TEE_Pediatric
No

2D Array 3D TEE
No

Pencil CW (2Mhz)
Yes

Pencil CW (5 or 6Mhz)
Yes

DICOM 3.0
Yes

DICOM SR_Cardiac
No

DICOM SR_Vascular
No

DICOM SR_OB/GYN
No

JPEG, WMV, & AVI
Yes

USB
Yes

HDD/SDD
250GB

DVD/CD RW
Yes (External)

Wireless LAN
No