Description
Overview
Philips CX50 Specifications
Up to 504,576 digitally-processed channels
Next-generation all-digital compact broadband beamformer with pulse shaping capability
Image presentation: Depth from 1 cm to 30 cm (transducer dependent)
Up to 170 dB full time system dynamic range
Philips CX50 Electrical Power
Voltage: 100-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Amperage: 2.65A MAX
Heat dissipation: 700-1100 BTU/hour (fully loaded)
Operation range: 10°C – 40°C operating in 15-95% relative humidity
Philips CX50 Dimensions & Weight
Height: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Width: 413 mm (16.25 in)
Depth: 356 mm (14 in)
Weight: 7.3 kg (16.2 lbs.), approx. 43 lbs. with packaging
Revisions
Philips CX50 hardware revisions
The Philips CX50 was launched in 2009 as a high level, shared service, cardiac strong portable ultrasound machine. This first unit used A.0 revision hardware and ran Windows XP as the software platform. The next revision, with an upgrade to B.0 hardware, implemented a new more powerful ComEx motherboard that ran Windows 7. While the CX50 has changed little in its external aspects , the CX50’s reliability and stability showed a marked increase with the introduction of its B Revision unit.
Philips CX50 software revisions
As time progresses, Philips releases new software updates and with each new options are added. The latest version of the CX50 has added many powerful options such as Live 3D and Live xPlane, useable on the x7-2t TEE transducer. While it does not have as of yet a 4D transthoracic probe, the transesophageal probe does have the 4D cardiac capability.
Revisions of the Philips CX50
Philips CX50 (Rev A) with 1.1 to Vision 2013 software
Philips CX50 (Rev B) with Vision 2010 to Vision 2013 software
Philips CX50 Vision2013 software
Vision2013 Version 3.01 added the following twelve options to the Philips CX50:
2D ICE
3D Fetal Echo STIC
Digital Navigation Link 2D
Digital Navigation Link 3D
Live 3D
Live xPlane
Pediatric Echo
Pediatric Radiology
Qlab 3DQ
Qlab 3DQA
Qlab CMQ replaces TMQ
Qlab MVQ
Vision2013 software version 3.1 added the following two options to the Philips CX50:
Abdominal Vascular
Needle Visualization
Common configurations of the CX50
- Philips CX50 with 3 transducers
For General imaging (GI) and Women’s health, a standard configuration might include:
- C5-1 PureWave Convex
- C10-3v PureWave Endovaginal
- L12-5 Wide HF Linear
- Philips CX50 with 3 transducers
For a cardiac/shared service configuration, doctors will frequently request:
S5-1 PureWave Cardiac Sector
S8-3 Pediatric Cardiac
L12-3 Linear
Probe Profile:
The Philips CX50 has available the following probes:
PureWave Convex C5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 160 elements, 70° field of view
Microconvex C8-5 [ 5 – 8 MHz ] 128 elements, 90° field of view, 22.4mm
PureWave Endovaginal C10-3v [ 5 – 8 MHz ] 128 elements, 11.5mm, 130° field of view
Curved intraoperative C9-3io [ 3 – 9 MHz ] 128 elements, 25mm
Linear L12-3 [ 3 – 12 MHz ] 160 elements, 38mm
Linear L12-5 50mm [ 5 – 12 MHz ] 256 elements, 50mm field of view
Linear L15-7io [ 5 – 15 MHz ] 128 elements, 22mm
Laparoscopic L10-4lap [ 4 – 10 MHz ] 128 elements
PureWave Cardiac sector S5-1 [ 1 – 5 MHz ] 80 elements, 20.3mm
Pediatric cardiac sector S8-3 [ 3 – 8 MHz ] 96 elements, 15.4mm, 90° field of view
Neonatal cardiac sector S12-4 [ 4 – 12 MHz ] 96 elements, 9.8mm, 90° field of view
PureWave xMATRIX TEE X7-2t [ 2 – 7 MHz ] 2,500 elements
ViewFlex Xtra catheter [ 4.5 – 8.5 MHz ] 64 elements, 120° field of view (for ICE)
Pedoff (CW Transducer) D2cwc [ 2 MHz ] Adult cardiology applications
Pedoff (CW Transducer) D5cwc [ 5 MHz ] Deep venous and arterial applications
Advanced CX50 Transducers: PureWave & xMatrix
The Philips CX50 has high definition/advanced transducers making this portable ultrasound machine a valid alternative for clinics using console based units but who want a portable in its stead. It is capable of using three single crystal PureWave transducers including the C5-1 convex, the C10-3v endovaginal, and the S5-1 adult cardiac probe. Single crystal transducers are able to significantly improve image quality even at deep penetration, something very important when scanning large patients. Single crystal transducers are rare on portable units, but the CX 50 shares its probes with the premium level units including the Affiniti and the Epiq ultrasound units. The Philips CX50 also can use the X7-2t xMatrix TEE probe which has excellent image quality and can image across multiple planes at once as well being able to image in 4D mode.
Popular Philips CX50 Transducers
The amazing C5-1 PureWave convex and the S5-1 PureWave cardiac sector are the most popular transducers for the CX50 providing excellent imaging even on heavier patients. The [ 3 – 12 MHz ] L12-3 is the most popular linear for the CX50 as it offers the best blend of scanning possibilities and is the most affordable linear.
Competitors
How the CX50 compares with other Philips systems
The Philips CX50 was launched in 2009 as the first Philips portable ultrasound machine. In late 2011 Philips also launched the CX30 as a lower priced portable that looked nearly identical on the outside but used less expensive transducers and had no access to PureWave or the X7-2t TEE. The CX30 was later discontinued in 2014. The Philips Visiq tablet portable was launched in 2014 at a much lower price point and feature set. The Philips CX50 remains the most advanced portable in the Philips lineup.
Applications training for Philips CX50
Available for onsite applications.
Maintenance for Philips CX50
Depot warranty available. We recommends for all units that a surge protector and a dedicated power outlet be used to protect your investment. Probes should be disinfected after every use.
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