Siemens Acuson Antares

High performance wherever you need it

The Acuson Antares ultrasound system features contrast agent imaging, 3D/4D imaging, height adjustable control panel, lightweight system architecture, centralized user controls and a re-positional wrist-rest to reduce operator fatigue. These are just a few of the features that make the Siemens Antares Machine a step above the rest

Below is a generalized description of this systems technology, specifications, features, and options. The below may not reflect the features and options available on units in our inventory.

Transducer Ports

Three universal, 360-pin transducer ports that support standard, Multi-D array transducers and Hanafy Lens technology transducers
Also supports advanced transducer technologies including fourSight 4D transducer technology
Electronic transducer selection
Easy-reach access to all transducer ports
Aux CW port for 2MHz and 5MHz CW

Transducers/Probes

Linear Array 3-13 MHz*
Intraoperative/ Hockey Stick 5-13 MHz
Curved Array 1-6 MHz
Biopsy 1-10 MHz*
Laparoscopic 4-9 MHz*

Cardiac Transducers/ Probes

Adult Cardiac 1-4 MHz*
Pencil 2 MHz & 5 MHz
TEE 3-7 MHz
Fetal Cardiac 1-4 MHz
Neonatal Cardiac 4-10 MHz
Pediatric Cardiac 1-10 MHz*

3D/ Volume Transducers/ Probes

Abdominal 1-7 MHz*
Endocavity 4-9 MHz

*Displayed MHz range includes multiple transducers

Transducers:

VF13-5
VF13-5sp
VF10-5
VF7-3
VFX13-5
VFX9-4
CH6-2
CH4-1
C7F2
C5F1
EC9-4
EV9F4
P10-4
PH4-1
PX4-1
V5Ms
CW5
CW2

INNOVATIVE IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES

Deliver consistent, high-quality performance in any clinical situation.

Clarify vascular enhancement technology: A breakthrough in 2D imaging to provide cleaner vascular structures
Extend imaging technology: Dramatically improves penetration to enhance image quality in the technically difficult-to-image patient
SieClear multi-view spatial compounding: Enhances contrast resolution for detection of subtle structures

ADVANCED TRANSDUCER TECHNOLOGIES

Image quality is enhanced with versatile wideband transducers. Hanafy Lens and Multi-D array transducer technologies are designed to improve the focus of the slice thickness, resulting in exceptional spatial and contrast resolution.
The Antares system provides superior image quality, matched with enhanced clinical efficiency for a confident diagnosis in every ultrasound application.

STRESS-FREE SCANNING WITHIN YOUR REACH

The advanced ErgoDynamic design of the Antares system allows you to scan with ease and comfort-The unique orthorhombic system design provides:

A Natural Reach Zone where the most frequently accessed controls are easily accessed in standing or sitting positions, eliminating excessive hand motion
An Extended Reach Zone, the only solution to easily access peripheral devices, recordable media and transducer connectors without unwarranted bending and stretching
Lightweight, compact system architecture to facilitate system mobility within the hospital or clinic
The articulating arm and high resolution 19-inch f‌lat-panel display provide optimal monitor placement and enhanced image quality in all lighting situations
Hanafy Lens Transducer technology and Extend imaging technologies enhance penetration for reduced transducer pressure on technically diff‌icult-to—image patients

System Specifications

System height: 137 cm – 151 cm (53.9 in – 59.4 in)(upright FPD)
Width: 61 cm (24 inches)
Depth: 91.5 cm (36 inches)
Weight: 159 kg (350 pounds); 184 kg (406 pounds) fully configured
User-select control panel/monitor height adjustment
Control panel lowest position: 77.5 cm (30.5inches) from handle
Control panel highest position: 93 cm (36.5inches)
Monitor lowest position: 137 cm (53.9 in)measured to top of monitor
Monitor highest position: 151 cm (59.4in)measured from top of monitor

Monitor

19″ (48.3 cm) high resolution f‌lat panel monitor liquid crystal display with IPS (in-plane switching)technology
Reduced glare in all working environments
Flicker-free technology display
Screen resolution 1280 x 1024
Fold down for transport or portable exams
Minimum fold down height 49.2 inches (125 cm)
Extended viewing angle: 178 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
Variable monitor positioning adjustments (height, swivel, tilt)
Range of height 60.6 — 54.3 inches I 154 — 138cm (upright FPD)
Swivel: 80 degrees right, 80 degrees left
Tilt: +60 degrees forward, -10 degrees back

User Interface

Ergonomically designed and illuminated for ease of use
Full alphanumeric QWERTY keyboard
Logical grouped controls
Customizable keys
Dedicated technology buttons; 20, M-mode, C, PW, CW
Dedicated function keys; Start/End exam, Menu, Probe/User preset selection, Archive review
Exam review, Mark, Report, Measurement
Line/Update (split modes), Dual imaging, Image store, Clip store, Options key (Annotations, ECG, VTR, Power and Edit ID), Auto/Gain, Action
Rec/Print, Depth/Zoom, 8 TGC
Siemens Select key (S) managing operation dependent software keys and special functions on screen
Integrated speakers
Dedicated footswitch connection

Imaging Modes and Options

2D – Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI)
Color Doppler
Power Doppler
DTI (Doppler Tissue) PW Spectral Doppler mode (for cardiac option)*
PW Doppler
Duplex Doppler
Triplex Doppler
Doppler Tissue Imaging – Color and PW
CW (Continuous Wave) CW spectral Doppler mode (for cardiac option)
M-mode and color Doppler M-mode
MultiHertz multiple frequency imaging
Clarify vascular enhancement technology
Extend imaging technology
Advanced fourSight technology
SieScape panoramic imaging
Advanced SieClear spatial compounding
eSie Touch elasticity imaging*
syngo Velocity Vector Imaging technology
syngo Arterial Health Package*
syngo Auto OB Measurements*
Axius direct ultrasound research interface
Color SieScape panoramic imaging
TEQ ultrasound technology for 2D and spectral Doppler
SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
Cadence contrast pulse sequencing technology*

Hard Drive

80 GB hard drive
Image storage capability up to 35,000 images, color or black/white
Automatic disk management (first in- first out) with capability to auto delete based on archived, archived & committed, archive & verified, sent, sent & committed, printed

Read/Write CD-R/DVD-R

4.7 Gbyte; read/write DVD+-media
650 Mbyte; read/write CD-R media
Storage capacity dependent upon writing session format, e.g., when the entire CD is written in one session, estimated storage of 400 images
Allows storage of images, clips, volumes and transfer of presets across systems in DICOM interchange media format or PC format (.avi and jpg)
Supports system software and option upgrades

Power Supply

Voltage: 100V, 115V, 230V (50/60 Hz)
Integrated AIC line conditioner
Built-in AC isolation transformer
Power consumption: maximum 1.2 kVA (may vary with configuration)

Power Connections

100V version: 90—1 10 VAC
115V version: 98-132 VAC
230V version: 196-264 VAC

Image File Formats

Standard output: JPEG, AVI
Native and DICOM
Clips characteristics
AVI Codec: Microsoft® MPEG4-V2 (highly compressed), MS-WMV9 (improved compatibility) and MS-Video1 (low level compression)

External Data Management

DICOM Connectivity (Option)

System Applications & Reporting

Abdomen
Contrast Imaging
General Imaging
Intraoperative/ Interventional
Lithotripsy
Neonatal
Pediatrics
Renal

Pain Management Imaging

Musculoskeletal (MSK)

Women’s Imaging

Advanced OB
Breast Imaging (Option)
Gynecology
Obstetrics
Elastography

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac Screening/ Survey (Option)
Fetal Echo (Option)
ECG (Option)
Neonatal Echo
Stress Echo

Small Parts

Breast (Option)
Testicle
Thyroid

Urology Imaging

Pelvis
Penile
Prostate

Vascular Imaging

Arterial
Carotid
IMT
Digital
Transcranial
Venous

Structured Reporting

DICOM-Cardiac Structured Reporting
DICOM-Vascular Structured Reporting
DICOM-OB/GYN Structured Reporting