811-B Ultrasonic Doppler Flow Detector

Operating / Service Manual

The 811-B Ultrasonic Doppler Flow Detector has clinical applications for vascular studies and
detecting blood pressures. The high-frequency 8.2 MHz probe is used to detect blood flow for
the measurement of systolic pressures at sites where a stethoscope cannot be used, as well
as pulses that are too faint for a stethoscope to detect reliably. The sound of blood flow can be
monitored during surgery with the 811-B.
This Doppler can be utilized in emergency vehicles, emergency and recovery rooms, intensive
care units, surgical wards, veterinary, urology, pediatric and vascular clinics.

Read this manual prior to use.

Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for safety and maintenance of equipment.
This instrument was manufactured to comply with all relevant national or international regulations and
left the factory in safe condition. In order to keep this instrument in a perfect and safe condition, it is up
to the user to observe all instructions and warnings included in this manual.

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Preface
Declaration Of Conformity

Manufacturer: EC REP
European Representative:
PARKS MEDICAL ELECTRONICS, INC. KARSCHNY MEDIZINTECHNIK
19460 SW Shaw Schallesbuchstr. 3
Aloha, OR 97007 D-65207 Wiesbaden
U.S.A. Germany
Telephone: 503-649-7007 Telephone: +49 6122 1 28 28
Fax: 503-591-9753 Telefax: +49 6122 1 29 80
Instrument # Instrument Name MDD Class Doppler Type

811-B Vascular llA Non directional

We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the above mentioned products meet the requirements
of EC Directive 93/42/EEC as amended from time to time.
Parks Medical Electronics has a certified Quality Management system according to Annex II, Article 3 of
the Directive through TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH.
The following standards have been applied to establish compliance:
EN60601-1; EN60601-1-2; EN60601-1-4; EN60601-1-6; EN60601-2-37; EN14971; EN10993-1; and EN980.
Certification of our Quality System:
Certificate # SX 60029163 0001 Dated: 05 March 2010 Expires: 04 March 2015
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH Notification No. 0197
Tillystrasse 2, 90431 Nuremberg Germany

Place: Aloha, OR 97007 Date: 11 March 2010

Signature: Signature:

Name: A. Afarin Name: Loren Parks

Title: Quality Systems Administrator Title: President
Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. Parks Medical Electronics, Inc.

Compliance
0197
The CE marking certifies that this medical device has met European Union consumer safety, health and
environmental requirements. The CE marking is an acronym for the French “Conformité Européenne”.
Class IIa
This instrument uses a rechargeable battery as its power source and meets the safety requirements for a
Class IIa Active Medical Device. In order to prevent electric shock, the instrument utilizes a safety circuit
that prevents it from operating while connected to a battery charger.

Type B Applied Part

All equipment that comes in contact with the patient complies with directives for the degree of protection
against electric shock.
Acoustical Output Power
The acoustical output power of this Doppler is within limits set by the European Union.
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 Preface
The Model 811-B kit
• 811-B Doppler, factory tuned to 8.2 MHz.
• Battery Charger with 24V 0.625A output and international socket adaptors for ac outlets.
• 8.2 MHz Pencil Probe or Flat Probe
• Ultrasound Transmission Gel.
• 811-B Operating / Service Manual.
This Doppler uses a rechargeable 12 volt, 1.2 Ah sealed lead acid battery for its power source. The
Doppler is shipped ready to use, with fully charged battery installed.

Safety
This instrument is intended for use by health care professionals only.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual:
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in personal
injury or damage to the instrument.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: Indicates a potential electrical hazard that, if not avoided, could result in
personal injury or damage to the instrument.

TYPE B APPLIED PART

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Type B Applied Part: complies with degree of protection against electric shock required by IEC 60601-1.
Class IIa Equipment:
This noninvasive ultrasound Doppler meets the safety requirements specified for a Class IIa active
medical device.
Acoustic Output Power is within limits set by the FDA and the European Union.
This device is intended for vascular studies. It is not intended for obstetrical use.
Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. manufactures a complete line of obstetrical Dopplers.

Instrument Identification Information

Write the information from your instrument bar code label here or on the parts page for reference when
reordering parts or requesting technical support:

Serial Number Part Number

Model Date of Manufacture

Date instrument purchased Customer Number

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Preface
Setting Up The Instrument
1. This instrument is shipped charged and ready to use.
2. Place this instrument on a clean, non conductive, level surface.
• The instrument should not be placed near devices which may cause radio interference or grounding.
• The instrument should not come into contact with metal surfaces or other electronic devices.
3. Plug the probe cable into the jacks. The cable connectors can plug into either probe jack.
4. Remove the red protective cover from the probe tip prior to use.
5. Use ultrasonic gel as a contact medium between the tip of the probe and the skin.

Warranty
Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. warrants this Doppler against defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of one year, probes for six months. Parks will, at its discretion, replace or repair free of charge,
including labor, all parts which prove to be defective and subject to such warranty.
This warranty does not apply to any instrument or probe not used according to instructions or damaged
by abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, and/or tampering.
The bar code label attached to the probes contain the part description, the part number, the date of
manufacture and the serial number. Removal of this label will void the probe’s warranty.

Most problems can be taken care of by telephone.

You or your biomedical engineer should phone us before sending the instrument back for service.
Phone your sales representative or area distributor for instrument acquired outside of the U.S.A.

PARKS Medical Electronics, Inc.

Mailing Address: PO Box 5669, Aloha, OR 97006 USA
Shipping Address: 19460 SW Shaw, Aloha, OR 97007 USA
Phone: 503-649-7007 1-800-547-6427 Fax: 503-591-9753
e-mail: Info@parksmed.com Website: www.parksmed.com

Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. was established in 1961 as Parks Electronics Laboratory. Parks was the
second company in the world to make vascular Dopplers and is now the world’s oldest maker of Dopplers.

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 Equipment Description
Front Panel

3
9

4 5 6

1. Bar Code Label 5. Battery Charger Lamp

Lists serial number (SN), part number, This lamp lights when the unit is charging.
description, and date of manufacture. 24 V
6. 0.6 A Battery Charger Jack
2. Battery Indicator Lamp The battery charger plugs into this jack.
This lamp lights when the unit is turned on.
7. Headphone Jack
The lamp blinks if the battery needs charging.
Headphones plug into this jack.
3. Power Control Knob
8. Internal Speaker
Turn knob to left to turn instrument off.
I Turn knob to right to turn instrument on. Disconnects when headphones plugged in.

4. Probe Jacks 9. Volume Control Knob

The probe cable plugs into these jacks. Label This knob controls the speaker volume.
next to jacks identifies tuned frequency. Turning the knob clockwise increases the
volume, counterclockwise decreases the volume.
Non operational symbols
Type B Applied Part
Do not dispose of in garbage.
Recyclable. Date of Manufacture

0197 Complies with EC Directives Manufactured by: Parks Medical Electronics, Inc.

SN Serial Number

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Equipment Description
Probes
The Doppler comes equipped with either a standard pencil probe or adult or infant flat probe. The optional
skinny pencil probe may also be ordered at additional cost. The pencil probes are used for detecting blood
flow and taking systolic blood pressure. The flat probes are designed to be taped in place for repeated blood
pressure measurements.
Each probe consists of two crystals; one transmits ultrasound waves and one receives the reflected waves.
The probe’s two connectors can be plugged into either of the two jacks. The initial energy beam is as wide
as the crystal. The crystals are the parallel gold-colored strips embedded in epoxy at the end of the probe.
Damage to either crystal will impair or prevent probe function. The material covering the crystals can be
damaged by ECG cream or paste, abrasion, soaking in alcohol or disinfectant and excessive heat. You
should use ultrasonic coupling gel between the tip of the probe and the skin.
The probe must match the tuned frequency of the Doppler.
This frequency is identified on the panel next to the jacks and on the label attached to the probe cable. The
frequency of this instrument is nominal 8 - 9 MHz (8.2 MHz for the European Union).
It is always best to have a spare probe. Probes with double-shielded cables can be ordered for use in
areas with high interference. Cable length: 1.5 m (5 ft) standard. 2.1 m (7 ft) and 3.0 m (10 ft) cable lengths
are available by special order.

Standard Pencil Probe Skinny Pencil Probe

Diameter: 9.5 mm (3/8 in). Diameter: 6.35 mm (1/4 in).
The smaller probe crystal of the optional Skinny Pencil Probe, concentrates power to produce a beam with
higher intensity than the standard probe. It provides better resolution for small vessels.

Infant Flat Probe

be Adult Flat Probe
Size: 12.7 mm X 15.9 mm (1/2 in X 5/8 in). Size: 15.9 mm X 19 mm (5/8 in X 3/4 in).

Crystals are set into the plastic so that a 10 mm wide ultrasound beam goes into the vessel at about 15
degrees from perpendicular. Flat probes are easily taped into place for repeated measurements.

Battery Charger
This Doppler is supplied with either a domestic or international battery charger.
• Domestic Units - Output: 24V 0.63A
• International Units - Output: 24V 0.625A with international socket adaptors for ac outlets.
The charger plugs into the Doppler and must be connected to an electrical outlet. The Doppler cannot
be operated while it is connected to the battery charger. This is a safety feature to prevent electric
shock. The charger cannot overcharge the battery.

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 Operating Instructions
Electrical Safety
CAUTION!
This instrument is intended for use by health care professionals only.
Follow the instructions for the use of this equipment.
Misuse of this equipment and inappropriate electrical connections can create a shock hazard. What may
appear to be a simple connection to other equipment can put the patient and/or the operator at risk of
electrical shock.
The following is a guide to avoiding common potential hazards. It is not comprehensive. Always seek the
advice of a qualified bioengineer before making any electrical connections.

1. Use caution when connecting the Doppler unit to other equipment.

Connecting the Doppler unit to a computer, amplifier or intercom system can be extremely hazardous.
There is a shock hazard unless a medical grade isolation transformer is used. The combined equipment
must comply with medical systems standard 60601-1-1 for the safety of the patient and the operator.
Have a qualified technician or bioengineer review and approve any proposed connections.
2. Operate this instrument only with the prescribed battery as the power source.
3. This device cannot be used while connected to a charger.
This equipment is not intended to allow operation on a patient while being charged and any modification
altering this will no longer comply with the tested requirements. This safety feature provides protection
from electrical shock.
4. Do not rewire or modify the battery charging circuitry in this Doppler unit.
The battery charger must comply with the relevant national requirements (e.g. EN60601-1:1990
+A1:1993+ A2:1995). The battery charging input circuitry must not be modified or altered in the field.
Changing this safety feature would compromise safety and violate 21 cfr 898.12.
5. Do not use this instrument in the presence of flammable gas or high oxygen
concentrations.
6. Do not position this instrument so that it comes in contact with metal surfaces,
cautery, or other electronic equipment during use.
Burns can occur through the probe if the Doppler unit’s metal case is inadvertently grounded when the
electrocautery back plate is not connected properly. To protect against this, ensure that the cautery
instrument’s ground plate is on, and only suspend the Doppler from an insulator if it is hung on an IV pole.
7. Inspect the probe covering for damage before each use.
Before using the probe, inspect for any cracks or breaks in the protective epoxy covering. Damage
that could allow for ingress of conductive fluids, such as acoustical coupling gel, can create a shock or
burn hazard if the Doppler unit’s metal case is grounded and comes in contact with or is used with other
electronic equipment.
8. This instrument should not be used with a defibrillator.
The probe can transmit an electric shock or cause burns when used with a defibrillator.

Parks assumes no responsibility for the misuse of this equipment.

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Operating Instructions
Operating Conditions
• Ambient Temperature: 10° C to 40° C.
• Relative Humidity: 30% to 75%.
• Atmospheric Pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa.
• IPXO Rating: Degree of protection against ingress of water... none provided.

Environmental Conditions for Transport and Storage (601-1)

• Ambient Temperature: -40° C to 70° C.
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 100%, including condensation.
• Atmospheric Pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa.

Cleaning the Instrument

Clean the outside of the instrument as needed. First turn off the power and unplug the battery charger.
Remove dust with a soft cloth or small paint brush. Wash with a soft cloth dampened in a mild solution of
detergent and water. Never use abrasive cleaners. To disinfect surface, use a soft cloth dampened with
liquid disinfectant or use a surface germicidal cloth. After cleaning/germicidal agent dries, remove any
residue with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never let the inside of the instrument get wet.

Cleaning the Probes

1. Remove the gel with a soft tissue after each probe use.
2. Wash any dried gel off the probe with running water.
3. DO NOT scrape off dried gel to avoid damaging the coating over the crystals.
4. User may opt to wipe probe with alcohol, surface germicidal cloth, or liquid disinfectant; rinse probe with
warm water to remove any residue after cleaning/germicidal agent dries. Do not use bleach.

Sterilizing the Probes

Preparation for Sterilization
1. Wash the probe with warm soapy water.
2. Inspect the epoxy covering that protects the crystal. If it has cracks or has pulled away from the probe
housing, organic material can become trapped and the probe cannot be sterilized successfully.

Sterilization
If you need to sterilize PARKS pencil probes, they should be sterilized by STERRAD 100S sterilization
procedures only. PARKS pencil probes have been tested to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6 using
STERRAD 100S sterilization procedures. A copy of the sterility test report is available by calling us toll free
at 1-800-547-6427.
Do Not Autoclave the Probes
Temperatures above 57.2 degrees Celsius (135 degrees Fahrenheit) destroy the crystal activity and cause
the covering over the individual cables and the outer sheath to shrink and crack. With a raised temperature,
a severe loss of sensitivity will occur. Autoclaving will void the probe’s warranty.

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 Operating Instructions
Please Read This

Information contained in this manual is provided to help the user operate the
instrument controls. In no way must a diagnosis be made on the basis of information
provided in the manual. We provide procedures which we believe to be in current
usage. However, the procedure to be used and the diagnosis of an individual
patient must be determined by the attending physician from information in the
scientific literature and from other medical sources.

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Operating Instructions
Using the Probe
Parks’ pencil probes are positioned differently than other Doppler probes because they are designed to
detect blood flow in vessels that are too deep to feel. The initial energy of the beam is only as wide as the
crystals in the probe, so you must always search the area of the vessel and tilt the probe to obtain best
Doppler sounds. Parks recommends that you practice searching for arteries six inches distal and proximal
to the elbow.
1. Inspect the probe for cleanliness and damage prior to each use (See Electrical Safety).
2. The probes require a conductive medium to maintain an interface between the skin and the probe for
signal transmission. Use only a coupling gel made for ultrasonic applications. DO NOT use ECG cream
or paste, which may damage the probe covering.
3. Invert the gel squeeze bottle and shake it downward to get the gel near the bottle opening.
Squeeze about 6mm (¼ inch) of gel onto the tip of the probe, making sure there are no air bubbles.
4. Turn the volume control knob all the way down (counterclockwise).
5. Turn the instrument on.
6. Gradually turn up the volume (clockwise).
A rumbling sound can be caused by the vibration of the gel from operator movement.

Positioning the Pencil Probe

1. Place the pencil probe over the approximate position Probe Crystals
of the target vessel.
Align the probe’s crystals parallel to the vessel for Blood Vessel Gel
best artery-vein separation.
2. Tilt the back of the pencil probe to an angle of
about 15 degrees from perpendicular, making
certain there is gel in the pathway between the
probe and the skin, and listen for the best signal. Probe

3. Move the probe and the skin to try to find the Gel
center of the vessel.
• Search for the most “present” sound. Skin Line
Listen for best signal

• The Doppler sound for an artery is a hissing

noise at systole.
• Background sounds are more or less
continuous.
• If you do not hear any sounds, move probe Flow Direction Blood Vessel

to a different location.
• Note that too much pressure on the skin can occlude an artery.
4. Turn the volume up to near maximum to search for deep arteries, small or obstructed arteries, and veins.
• The Doppler sounds associated with low-velocity blood flow have a very low pitch.
• The higher volume setting will also increase the transient background noise.
5. Avoid unnecessary movement of the probe on the skin to minimize transient background noise.

Positioning the Flat Probe

1. Position the flat probe over an artery with the crystals pointed antegrade.
2. Secure the flat probe with a velcro strap or tape and anchor the cable at least one place distal to the probe.

Using the Probe Under Water

The probe and cables can be fully immersed in water for vascular tests. Be careful to keep the Doppler
dry. Liquids can seep into the instrument and short out electronic components.
Please pay special attention to the Electrical Safety page in this manual.

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Headphones
The speaker is disconnected when stereo headphones are plugged in. You will always hear more through
the headphones, especially when checking weak flow or veins.

Shutting Down the Instrument After Use

1. Turn the volume control knob all the way down (counterclockwise).
2. Turn the instrument off.
3. Wipe the gel off of the probe with a soft tissue.
Disconnect the probe from the Doppler unit only if it is to be sterilized. Repeated insertion and removal
of the plugs wears out the connectors and ultimately causes static. If you remove a probe, pull and twist
the connector itself. If you pull on the cable you can break internal wires.
4. Connect the instrument to the battery charger.
5. Disconnect battery charger and remove battery if equipment is not likely to be used for some time.

The Battery
Low Battery
A blinking battery indicator lamp warns that the battery needs to be charged. The Doppler will continue to operate
for a few hours if necessary after the light begins to flash, but should be recharged as soon as possible.
Keep the VOLUME low or use headphones to get the maximum operating time from a weak battery.

Keep The Battery On Charge When Not In Use.

The battery is charged using an external battery charger. The instrument should be put on the battery
charger when not in use or after the last usage of the day. The battery cannot be overcharged.
1. Plug the connector of the battery charger into the battery charger jack on the front of the instrument.
2. Plug the power cord of the charger into an ac outlet.
The battery charger indicator lamp will light up to show that the Doppler battery is being charged.
The Doppler cannot be operated while the battery is being charged. Only the charging circuit is active. This
is a safety feature to protect both the patient and the operator from electric shock.

Battery Life
Battery life between charges for a new battery will be more than 16 hours on a full charge. The battery life
will decrease as the battery ages or if it is not kept fully charged. With normal service and care, a battery
can be expected to last two to three years.

Charging the Doppler in the Optional Carrying Case

If your Doppler came in the larger 800 or 901 carrying case, Parks recommends that you keep the it on
charge with the carrying case lid off. The carrying case has slip hinges that allow for easy removal of the lid.
If you do not remove the lid during charging, be sure the charger cord is in the small rubber grommeted
half-moon cutout before closing the lid of the carrying case. This will prevent damage to the charger cord
which might lead to electrical shock.

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Diagnostic Procedures
Performing Diagnostic Procedures
Follow the attending physician’s and the institution’s protocols for diagnostic procedures.
This section of the manual is provided only as a guide, not to determine how a diagnosis is made.

This instrument has clinical applications for vascular studies, both to detect blood flow and to measure
blood pressures. The Doppler is used to measure systolic pressures at sites where a stethoscope is not
used, as well as to detect blood pressures that are too low for a stethoscope to measure reliably.

Blood Pressure (BP) Measurement

A Doppler can be used to make accurate systolic pressure measurements, with greater sensitivity than a
stethoscope. A stethoscope is only used to take arm blood pressure, but a Doppler can be used for both
upper and lower extremity blood pressures. The Doppler allows for the detection of low blood pressure in
legs, fingers, and in animal legs and tails. Measurements as low as 10 mm Hg have been documented.
Diastolic pressure can only be estimated, not accurately measured by Doppler use. To estimate diastolic
pressure, insert the probe under the lower edge of the BP cuff and listen for either the loss of sound as
diastolic pressure passes or the return of the dicrotic notch, which is the beginning of the cardiac cycle.

Measuring Systolic Pressure

Because the sound quality is not as critical, it Probe Crystals
is possible to align the pencil probe’s crystals
perpendicular to the vessels to take blood pressures Blood Vessel Gel
(BP). Follow the operating instructions for positioning
the pencil probe to optimize Doppler sounds.
Accurate systolic measurements require a BP cuff width suitable to the limb being tested. The cuff is inflated
20-30 mm Hg above estimated systolic pressure and then released, just as with BP measurements using a
stethoscope. The systolic pressure is the sphygmomanometer reading when the Doppler detects the first
flow sound as the cuff is deflated.
Patients with calcified arteries, resulting from diabetic or renal disease processes, can have falsely elevated
blood pressures.

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 Diagnostic Procedures
Blood Pressure Measurements on Animals
There are two primary sites for taking blood pressure measurements, the limbs and the tail. Which
one you use depends on the animal and the conditions under which the measurements are taken.
There is also a matter of personal choice.
Most people use the pressure measurement as a reference point, such as before, during and
after surgery. Obtaining an absolute value is trickier because the accuracy of the measurement
is dependent on the width of the cuff with respect to the cross-sectional area of the limb or tail.
Anatomical hiding of the vessel may make it almost incompressible or compressible with difficulty,
making readings too high. Vasoconstriction is of serious concern when measuring pressures on
the tail of a rat.
The cuff width should be selected based on the limb size and should never be smaller than the
diameter of the limb used, but can be up to twice this diameter without affecting accuracy. To
figure diameter from circumference, multiply the circumference by .3.
Wherever you measure, you should have the inflating part of the cuff over the artery of interest.
Place the Doppler probe downstream from the cuff. The Doppler sounds should be clear, before
the occlusion, so that when blood does surge under the cuff you can hear it as a distinct change
in the background noise. If you move the probe off the vessel simply because you can not hold
it steady, you will get either nothing or a reading that is too low. The manometer is read when
blood flow is heard to return, as the cuff is gradually deflated. If this end point is not distinct, you
may be picking up flow from another vessel as well as the one of interest. It is common to make
more than one attempt to get a measurement. Be sure to deflate the cuff completely between
measurements. Creating a reactive hyperemia from tissue anoxia can dilate the distal bed and
make the end point more clear.
The School of Veterinary Medicine at Davis, California, was the first school to use the Doppler,
some 20 years ago. Another active school is at the University of Florida, Gainesville. If you have
a particular application you might want to contact them.
There are two types of probes to be used. The most commonly used is the flat probe, which can
be affixed to the tail or leg with a Velcro band or non-sticky first aid tape. A pencil-shaped probe
is also available. On humans, the pencil probe is preferred for use on the limbs because you can
push it in close to the vessel. However, it must be held on target while you inflate the cuff or the
beam will be off the artery when you deflate.

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Technical Information and Notes
Specifications And Replacement Parts
Doppler Ultrasonic Doppler Flow Detector, Model 811-B.
Height: 19.7 cm (7.76 in).
Width: 13.6 cm (5.39 in).
Depth: 8.0 cm (3.27 in).
Weight: 1.34 kg (2.87 lb) with battery.

Battery 12 V, 1.2 Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery .

Fully charged at 14.5 V, needs charging at ≈ 11.3 V, fails at ≈ 10 V.
• Parks part # 854-0017-01.
or
• Power-Sonic Europe LTD part # PS-1212.

Battery Charger 24V 0.625A output with international socket adaptors for ac outlets.
Parks part #984-0020-00R.
16 VAC ~ 250 mA charger may be used also.

Fuse 500mA, 250 volt, Slow.

Parks part #865-6002-00.

Internal Speaker Speaker disconnects when headphones are plugged in.

Headphones Acquire 32 ohm stereo headphones locally.

Tuning All 811-B Dopplers for the European Union are factory tuned to 8.2 MHz.
Probes Order probes to match the 8.2 MHz frequency of the Doppler.
Standard Pencil Probe: 9.5 mm (3/8 in) diameter.
Skinny Pencil Probe 6.35 mm (1/4 in) diameter.
Adult Flat Probe: 15.9 mm x 19 mm (5/8 in x 3/4 in).
Infant Flat Probe 12.7 mm x 15.9 mm (1/2 in x 5/8 in).
Probes are available with double shielded cable.
Replacement Probe Cable lengths
Standard Cable Length: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Optional Cable Length: 2.1 m (7 ft).
Optional Cable Length: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Ultrasound Gel
0.25 Liter: Parks part #748-0003-00.
1.0 Liter: Parks part #748-0001-00.

PARKS 811-B, CE Operating / Service Manual

Parks part #051-811B-00.

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 Technical Information and Notes

When ordering replacement parts, refer to the Instrument Identification Information section of this manual
on page 3 or check the unit for bar code information.

Bar Code Label

The bar code contains information about your Doppler.
When requesting service or parts, please have this information available.
Serial Number Part Number

Description Date of Manufacture

Carrying Cases
Optional rugged aluminum cases with welded
corners, handle, removable lid, and room for
accessories.
800 is large enough to hold the Doppler,
a bottle of gel, probe and battery charger.
18 cm X 23.5 cm X 10 cm
(7.25 in x 9.25 in x 4 in), blue case.
Parks part # 798-0016-02.
901 will hold the Doppler, a bottle of gel, probe,
battery charger, manometer and a few cuffs.
21.6 cm X 28.9 cm X 11.4 cm
(8.5 in x 11.375 in x 4.5 in), white case.
Parks part # 798-0018-05.

Contact Information

PARKS Medical Electronics, Inc.

Mailing Address: PO Box 5669, Aloha, OR 97006 USA
Shipping Address: 19460 SW Shaw, Aloha, OR 97007 USA
Phone: 503-649-7007 1-800-547-6427 Fax: 503-591-9753
e-mail: Info@parksmed.com Website: www.parksmed.com

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Technical Information and Notes
Physiological Effects of Ultrasound
Ultrasound Instrument Console and Transducer Assembly
The biological effects of ultrasound on tissue appear to be threshold effects, contrary to what is assumed
for X-ray. When tissue is repeatedly exposed to ultrasound, with rest intervals in between, there will likely
be no cumulative biological effect. If a certain threshold has been passed, biological effects may occur. A
temperature rise from 37º C to 41º C is permissible for extended periods, whereas a temperature rise to
45º C may not be acceptable.

Implanted Devices
Implanted devices such as cardiac pacemakers should be avoided due to the possibility of affecting their
operation. Some plastics used in replacement surgery may be affected by absorption of ultrasonic energy.
Metal implants can reflect ultrasound signals.

Studies Near Sensitive Tissues

Extreme care should be taken when treating areas near any sensitive nervous tissue. Extreme care should
be taken when treating areas near the eye because of the risk of damage to the retina.

Environmental Hazards
Battery and Instrument
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of according to your local ordinances.
Do not dispose of old instruments or lead acid batteries in land fills. Please contact local authorities for
recycling information.

Ultrasound Coupling Gel

There are no potential environmental hazards from the gels recommended for use with the probes.

Radio Interference
This instrument is intended for use by health care professionals only. This instrument may cause radio
interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be necessary to take precautionary
measures, such as reorienting or relocating equipment, or shielding the location.

Warning
The use of ACCESSORIES, transducers and cables other than those specified, with the exception of
transducers and cables sold by the manufacturer of the EQUIPMENT as replacement parts for internal
components, may result in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the EQUIPMENT.
The following PARKS cable lengths are in compliance with the requirements of 36.201 and 36.202 of
60601-1-2 © IEC:2001(E):
Standard Cable Length - 1.5 m (60 in), Maximum length - 1.6 m (63 in)
Optional Cable Length - 2.1 m (84 in), Maximum length - 2.6 m (85 in)
Optional Cable Length - 3 m (120 in), Maximum length - 3.07 m (121 in)
PARKS probes are available with a shielded cable.

Static
Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. This Doppler may experience a high pitched tone or buzzing noise from radio interference caused
by a cell phone, mobile service, another Doppler, electrocautery, defective fluorescent lighting, or neon signs.

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Routine Maintenance
The Doppler unit does not require regularly scheduled maintenance. The battery may need to be replaced
every two or three years. The probe jacks can wear out with extended use.

To Check the Battery:

1. Determine how long, at most, the Doppler is kept on continuously.
2. Recharge the battery for at least 8 hours.
3. Connect a dry probe to the unit, turn the unit on, and turn the volume 2/3 of the way up.
4. After one hour or twice the longest period of continuous use, whichever is greater, check the battery
indicator lamp. If the lamp is blinking, replace the battery.

To Check the Probe Jacks:

1. Bend back the four sections of the ground flange of the plug of a defunct probe.
2. Insert the center pin of the plug into each probe jack.
3. If there is no friction or resistance, replace the probe jack.
4. If you do not have a defunct probe, contact technical support.

Tuning
The Doppler unit is tuned by the manufacturer, and the tuning of the circuit is very stable. If sensitivity
problems are suspected, do not attempt to adjust the instrument; contact your sales representative or Parks
Medical Electronics, Inc.

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Troubleshooting Guide
This table lists common problems for the 811-B and suggestions for troubleshooting them.
If a problem persists after these actions have been taken, contact Parks Medical Electronics, Inc.
Problem Situation Suggested Actions
1.0 Doppler unit 1.1 The power control knob • Disconnect the battery charger.
doesn’t turn on. is on but the battery indicator • Replace fuse.
lamp does not light up. • Replace battery if over three years old.

1.2 The power control • Listen with headphones.

knob is on and the battery If there is sound with the headphones but not
indicator lamp lights up. the speakers, go to 3.2.1.

2.0 Battery is not 2.1 Battery CHARGER • Replace the battery charger.
charging. lamp does not light up when
Doppler is turned off and
charger is connected.

2.2 Battery CHARGER lamp • See Routine Maintenance.

lights up when connected to • Replace the battery.
charger with Doppler off.
Battery INDICATOR lamp
blinks with Doppler on and
charger disconnected after
charging for at least 8 hours.

3.0 Hard to hear 3.1 Too much noise. 3.1.1 Prevent feedback (screeching sound):
blood sounds. • Keep the probe against the skin once gel is
(Poor signal to applied.
noise ratio.) • Keep the probe out of line with the sound
waves from the speaker.
• Keep probe cable from looping around and
touching itself.

3.1.2 Check for a noisy circuit:

1. Disconnect the probes and turn the Doppler
unit on.
2. Turn the volume all the way up.
3. You should hear smooth white noise or
hissing like the noise of wind or surf.
It may be loud, but it must be smooth.
4. If you hear crackling or sputtering, the circuit
is noisy. Call Parks’ technical support.

3.1.3 Check for a microphonic circuit:

1. Tap or drum on panel and case with your
fingers. You should hear a dull thud.
2. If you hear a ringing noise, the circuit may be
microphonic. This makes it prone to scream
whenever there is gel on the probe. Call
Parks’ technical support.

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Troubleshooting Guide
This table lists common problems for the 811-B and suggestions for troubleshooting them.
If a problem persists after these actions have been taken, contact Parks Medical Electronics, Inc.
Problem Situation Suggested Actions
(continued) (continued)

3.0 Hard to 3.1 Too much noise. 3.1.4 Check for noisy probe:
hear blood 1. Clean and dry the crystal end of the probe.
sounds. 2. Connect the probe to the Doppler unit, turn
(Poor signal to the Doppler unit on, and turn the volume up.
noise ratio.) 3. Wiggle the probe plugs. If you hear a
crackling sound, the connection is noisy.
4. Clean and tighten the probe plugs:
5. Wipe the pin in the center of the plug and
the flange around it with contact cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol.
6. Squeeze the flange with your fingers (or
gently with pliers). Make the flange form a
smaller circle so that it grips the jacks on the
Doppler panel more tightly.
7. Check for noise again. If there is still noise,
bend the cable here and listen.

Send the cable back to the factory for new

plugs if the noise originates here.
8. Flex the cable near the crystals. If the cable
is noisy near the transducer replace probe. It
cannot be repaired.
9. Press gently on each crystal with your
fingernail. If a crackling or popping sound
occurs, replace probe. The probe cannot be
repaired.

3.1.5 Check for electromagnetic interference.

Noise that is probably caused by an
electromagnetic field:
• a tone or whistle that does not change pitch.
• a buzz or a hum.
• a noise like a radio station.
• a ticking sound that seems periodic
Confirmation criteria.
• The noise worsens when the probe is held or
applied to the patient.
• The noise disappears when the Doppler unit
is used at another site.
• Possibly, if the noise lessens when the probe
is disconnected.

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Troubleshooting Guide
This table lists common problems for the 811-B and suggestions for troubleshooting them.
If a problem persists after these actions have been taken, contact Parks Medical Electronics, Inc.
Problem Situation Suggested Actions
(continued) (continued) (continued)

3.0 Hard to hear 3.1 Too much noise. 3.1.5 Check for electromagnetic interference
blood sounds. Identify and eliminate the source:
(Poor signal to • If the noise is a buzz or hum, the ballast
noise ratio.) in fluorescent lights, motors, and battery
chargers are suspect.
• Try turning off lights and unplugging nearby
devices. Circuitry in cell phones and laptop
computers can cause interference even when
turned off.

3.2 Weak signal. 3.2.1 No sound or very little sound:

• If battery indicator lamp is blinking, see 2.2.
• Check headphone/speaker connection:
1. Listen with stereo headphones. If there is
sound in the headphones, but not in the
speaker, the inside of the headphone jack
is probably bent.
2. Unplug the headphones.
3. Remove the four screws on the outside
corners of the front panel and gently
remove the Doppler unit from the case.
4. Turn the volume control all the way up
and squeeze the contacts on the inside of
the headphone jack.
5. If you hear bursts of sound from the speaker,
bend the contacts to restore the connection.

3.2.2 The speaker is loud, but flow sounds are weak:

• Check the frequency shown above the jack and
the probe frequency to be certain they are the
same. If not, obtain probe of matching frequency.
• If you have another Parks Doppler unit of the
same frequency and a probe that works with
it, try the suspect probe on the good Doppler
unit and the good probe on the suspect
Doppler unit.
• If the probe is suspect, replace the probe.
• If the Doppler unit is suspect, call Parks’
technical support.
• Probes fail more often than Doppler units. If
you do not have extra equipment to check
against, get a new probe.
• If replacing the probe does not solve the
problem, contact Parks’ technical support.

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Replacing the Battery
This device uses a 12V, 1.2 Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery for its power source. Replace with
Parks Part # 854-0017-01.
Caution: Replace only with the same size sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery. The use of a larger
battery could cause the terminals to come in contact with the circuit board or metal case. Never allow
battery terminals to come into contact with any metal part of the instrument. This could result in fire or
internal damage to the instrument.

To Replace the Battery: 1. Position battery with

positive terminal next
1. Be sure the instrument is turned off to front panel, so both
and the charger is disconnected. wire leads reach
battery terminals.
2. Open the case by removing the four 3. Use single
corner screws. 2. Center and attach strip of tape
battery 1/8” from for padding.
3. Carefully remove circuit board edge of circuit Attach tape to
assembly from the case. board with two battery, but do
1/8” strips of two not remove top
4. Locate the battery and note how the layered double plaid covering.
battery wires are connected. sided tape.

5. For safety reasons, disconnect the

7. Follow the instructions in the accompanying illustration to
black battery wire first and then the
position and secure the new battery.
red wire. Wiggle and gently pull the
connectors, being careful not to break 8. Gently reconnect the red wire first and then the black wire.
the insulation or short to ground. Caution: Failure to match wire and terminal colors will
do permanent damage to the instrument.
6. The battery is mounted to the panel
with adhesive. Gently pry or cut the 9. Carefully replace the circuit board assembly in the case.
battery loose. 10. Replace the four corner screws.

Replacing the Fuse

If the Doppler will not turn on (see Trouble Shooting Guide 1.1), and replacing the battery does not solve
the problem, the fuse may need to be replaced.

To Replace the Fuse:

1. Be sure the instrument is turned off.
2. Open the case by removing the four corner screws.
3. Carefully remove the circuit board assembly.
4. Refer to F1 on the Parts Location Diagram to find
the location of the fuse, or see accompanying photo.
5. Replace with a 500mA, 250 volt, slow fuse, Parks
part #865-6002-00.
6. Carefully replace the circuit board assembly in the
case.
7. Replace the four corner screws.

Technical Support and Service

If following the troubleshooting guide does not correct
problems you are experiencing with the Doppler, call
Parks Medical Electronics, Inc. for technical support.
Should this Doppler unit require technical service, Parks recommends that the instrument be returned to the
factory. The manufacturer will ensure that electrical components meet the company’s standard of performance.
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