SONOLINE AntaresA New Dimension in Ultrasound

SONOLINE AntaresPremium Performance with a New Look

Rapidly developing technology,dramatically increased ultrasoundperformance, and new medicaldiscoveries have driven the needfor a better solution. Siemens hasenvisioned the future – and ourresponse is the SONOLINE®Antares ultrasound platform.

With SONOLINE Antares, wehave brought a new dimension to premium performanceultrasound. Need increaseddiagnostic quality, functionalityand reliability? We deliver asystem that performs on a higherplane. Looking for a platform thatis smaller and faster, affordableand upgradeable? We offersmarter, sleeker ultrasound.

The SONOLINE Antares platformembodies a new dimension inperformance and experience – in ways you can see.

• Innovation in the areas of digital electronics and acousticsprovides a new level ofultrasound Diagnostic Precisionthat translates directly intohigher diagnostic confidence.

• The DIMAQ-IP IntegratedWorkstation combines theDIMAQ™ integrated ultrasoundworkstation with the power ofthe Crescendo™ Multi-Dimensional Image Processor,creating an advanced ultrasoundworkstation.

• An evolution in WorkflowControl is defined with theunique, user-centric architectureof SONOLINE Antares and syngo®, the revolutionarysoftware for medical imaging.

• ErgoDynamic Design offersoptimum access and operatorcomfort.

SONOLINE Antares revolution-izes ultrasound by deliveringtremendous power, packaged in a unique ergonomic design.Welcome to a new dimension in ultrasound.

Diagnostic PrecisionThe Power of Confidence

GigaProcessing Technology

SONOLINE Antares usesproprietary GigaProcessingTechnology to improve imagingperformance with intelligent,adaptive digital signal processingalgorithms implemented throughcutting edge hardware andsoftware architecture. Data isanalyzed “on the fly“, enhancingultrasound echo components ofdiagnostic significance, whilerejecting clutter and noise.GigaProcessing Technologyperforms a multidimensionalanalysis of each signal that willultimately compose theultrasound image.

Patented Precision Up-Sampling

Precision Up-Sampling is one of90 patented technologies withinSONOLINE Antares. WithPrecision Up-Sampling each rawsignal is simultaneously sampledin the time and amplitudedomains, creating an ultra-finedigitization of the RF signal data.

The unsurpassed signalacquisition capacity of MISABeamformation combined withthe speed and power ofGigaProcessing Technology andPrecision Up-Sampling, result in:

• Superb contrast and spatial resolution

• Higher frame rates• A purer signal• Improved signal-to-noise ratio

Core Acoustic Performance

The SONOLINE Antares platformincorporates innovative coreacoustic advancements includingwideband MultiHertz®Multiplefrequency imaging, Virtual FormatImaging, and the new generationMulti-D™Array Transducertechnology.

Wideband MultiHertz technologyprovides improved clinical utilityand increased versatility with up to five B-mode and tissueharmonic (THI) frequencies, andthree color and spectral Dopplerfrequencies. MultiHertzcapabilities expand versatility bycovering a broader applicationrange with each transducer.

Virtual Format Imaging is the ideal way to expand anatomicinformation with the touch of a button. Maximized clinicalperformance from a singletransducer is achieved by theability to steer the 2D image orexpand the image into a trapezoidformat, depending on the clinicalneeds.

The new generation Multi-Dtransducers, with advancedmaterials, offer improved elevationfocusing, superior near-fieldresolution, and for the first time,Dynamic Elevation Focusing (DEF)technology.

When we set out to designDiagnostic Precision, each step in the signal processing chainwas developed to providesuperior performance – fromtransducer to display. We haveequiped the platform with high-speed digital electronics –resulting in image quality thatenhances your diagnosticconfidence and providesunprecedented signal-processingcapacity.

Diagnostic Precision is enabled by:• Maximum Information Signal

Acquisition (MISA) Beamformation

• GigaProcessing Technology• Patented Precision Up-

Sampling Technology• Core Acoustic Performance

MISA Beamformation

With Maximum InformationSignal Acquisition (MISA)Beamformation and its Channel-per-Signal Architecture, eachtransducer element has its owndedicated processing channel,which is dynamically and uniquelyconfigured. Providing superiordetail and contrast resolution,MISA Beamformation utilizesHigh-Density Active Aperturedelivering more simultaneousaperture than conventionalsystems – an industry first.

MISA Beamformation with Channel-per-Signal Architecture and High-Density Active Aperture.

Patented Precision Up-SamplingTechnology.

Virtual Format Imaging.

DIMAQ-IP Integrated WorkstationExpanding Horizons

The new DIMAQ-IP architectureof the SONOLINE Antaresplatform marks a fusion of twoindustry firsts – the DIMAQintegrated ultrasound work-station and the Crescendo Multi-Dimensional Image Processor.The result is a revolutionary newultrasound workstation calledDIMAQ-IP.

DIMAQ-IP functions as anintegrated workstation environ-ment that enables seamlesscommunication between theSONOLINE Antares internalarchitecture, external archivingand review stations. By meetingthe standards that DICOMdevelops, DIMAQ-IP provides abasis for comprehensive inter-connectivity and communicationwithin PACS or other clinicalnetworking systems.

Integrated Workstation

Within the system architecture,DIMAQ-IP offers advanced imageprocessing as well as display andimage management functionality.This puts advanced capabilitiessuch as instant image storageand recall, dynamic clip storageand advanced quantification toolsat your fingertips.

All exam data generated in thesystem can be quickly anddirectly accessed. Static anddynamic images are easilymanaged, as are measurementsand calculations, reports, on-board patient files, and high-speed storage and retrieval.

DIMAQ-IP Architecture

DIMAQ-IP keeps pace with the latest developments in the IT world to accept newtechnologies and applications asthey emerge. The new DIMAQ-IParchitecture uses multiple high-speed Intel®processors. Openstandards – Windows®, DICOM,and syngo – provide the toolsthat are required to keep pacewith the rapidly expandingcapabilities offered by computertechnology.

Image Processing Technology

The Crescendo Multi-DimensionalImage Processor is the innovationthat gives the SONOLINEAntares platform the capability to process voluminous data inreal time. Highly flexible, thistechnology provides super-computer processing power,supporting an expandable array of real-time analysis,quantification and reconstructiontechniques.

Welcome to eUltrasound

eUltrasound is the electronicintegration of standardized digitalimaging and services specializedfor ultrasound, delivering a newlevel of productivity through thebenefits of an electronic patientfile – from the time the patiententers the lab to the final report.

For the first time in theultrasound industry, theSONOLINE Antares platformincorporates syngo, the universallanguage for medical imaging.syngo creates open standards for Windows,, DICOM andstandard software tools withaccess to the system and toPACS for an integrated hospitalenvironment. New applicationscan be easily integrated intosyngo for the best possiblediagnosis and patient care.

eManual

An electronic user manual,eManual, is integrated directlywithin the DIMAQ-IP workstation,providing answers just akeystroke away.

DIMAQ-IP Integrated Workstation –the fusion of two industry firsts.

Examination Review within the Patient Browser.

Fully integrated eManual.

Siemens’ reputation for designinnovation expands yet again. The revolutionary approach to the SONOLINE Antares designchanges the perception of whatis necessary for best-practiceultrasound.

Innovative Design

SONOLINE Antares responds tothe slightest movement orcommand. The sleek, modulararchitecture is accessible from all sides, maximizing ergonomiccomfort. Whether standing,sitting, or in transition,SONOLINE Antares reduces user fatigue and prevents long-term strain by adapting to anyenvironment. Everything neededto complete a thorough exam iseasily accessible and simul-taneously visible from all sides.

The unique ErgoDynamic outer architecture optimizesaccessibility and operator comfortin the work environment.Movement flows in the twoprimary work zones – the NaturalReach Zone and the ExtendedReach Zone – enabling multipleaccess areas to create a trulyuser-centric work environment.

ErgoDynamicDesign

Form Follows Function

Until now, ultrasound hasrequired a control key for everyfunction. With the SONOLINEAntares platform, Siemens hascreated streamlined interactivitybetween operator, systemcontrols and the image. The user interface and keyboardare designed to anticipateultrasound workflow.

syngo

The comprehensive softwaresolution for medical imaging,syngo sets a new standard forSiemens and for the industry.

Based on common operatingsystem structures, the syngoscreen is easy to use and follow,anticipating and executing userinstructions. All syngo-speakingsystems offer similar function-ality and user interface design,reducing operator training time.

With syngo, on-screen graphicsare organized for speed andefficiency. These include: ToolTips, which provide a functiondescription of the task at hand;the Task Card System, whichkeeps workflow organized; and eManual, which is anoperator´s manual fully integratedinto the system for ease of use.

Workflow ControlSimply Smarter Operation

The Natural Reach Zone includes theareas immediately accessible to theoperator necessary to perform anexam, such as the control panel,keyboard, transducer, and gel.

Lightweight and flexible SuppleFlex™ Transducer Cables.

Mobility

Uniquely balanced andmaneuverable, SONOLINEAntares is easy to see overduring transport. Incredibly sleek,the system fits into the smallestof areas. The ErgoDynamic designfocuses on the system operatorwith micropositioning capabilities.

SONOLINE Antares has thelightest weight and the smallestfootprint of any premiumultrasound system in its class.Highly portable, the system offers many ErgoDynamic designadvantages including a four-casterdesign with central brakingsystem.

The Extended Reach Zone gives theuser easy access from any angle tothe areas just beyond the NaturalReach Zone, including the patient,transducer connectors and OEMs.

User-Centric Design

Easy-Access Environment

The easy-access environmenthelps minimize the problem ofrepetitive stress disorder fromoperator-machine interaction,including tendon and jointproblems and operator fatigue.

SONOLINE Antares offers aproper control position including

The homebase layout of the controlpanel includes logical and intuitiveplacement of the main user controls,which allows for easy access to anyfunction within hands´ reach. From

the control panel to the contextual,syngo-based screen layout on themonitor, each step flows easily tothe next – improving patient care,workflow and throughput.

a homebase layout, operatorheight adjustment, standing andsitting heights, tilt-and-swivelmonitor, flexible wrist support,and footrest.

The control panel is intuitivelylocated, hand movement isminimized, and workflowimproved. To further reduceweight and strain for wrists,

microCase™ Transducerminiaturization technology useslightweight materials. Togetherwith SuppleFlex cables, usercomfort is increased whilemuscle stress and strain can be reduced.

Straightforward to connect:

syngo integrates medical imagingseamlessly into the clinicalworkflow from registration tobilling. syngo puts a universe ofinformation at your fingertips.Result: Your efficiency reachesbeyond a single workplace.

Easy to use:

The syngo user interface isextremely intuitive and commonto all applications. syngoprovides a uniform workingenvironment throughout clinicnetworks and beyond. Result:Accomplish your daily routineeasier and quicker.

Prepared for the future:

syngo-speaking systems willalways be state-of-the-art becausenew syngo applications can easilybe integrated into the flexible andunique syngo architecture. Result:Your workplace grows with yourclinical needs.

UPTIME ServicesCommitted to Your Performance

Advanced medical technologydepends upon a key factor –service support. To Siemens, thisis an integral part of the productsolution. We focus on lifetimecare, managing the system notonly during installation andmaintenance, but throughout its entire lifecycle.

Designed for Maximum UPTIME

The growing reliance on medicalsystems places high demands onservice. The SONOLINE Antaresplatform is designed and manu-factured for high reliability withmodularity for accurate first-timefault identification and quick reso-lution. Siemens Remote Services®

provides on-line system moni-toring and predictive maintenanceto keep the system runningoptimally and continuously.

Protecting Your Investment

The SONOLINE Antares platformdesign and remote connectivity,combined with our worldwidenetwork of ultrasound specialistsand trained engineers, enable youto enjoy the full value of theultrasound system. At Siemens,we realize that you count on usto provide the uptime needed to maximize the efficiency ofprocesses, patient service andultimately the return on yourinvestment.

SONOLINE Antares

+ Performance Plans

+ Siemens Remote Services

+ syngo EVOLVE Package

= LIFETIME CARE

Service by Siemens – Your Formula for Success:

To improve efficiency and helpprovide excellent patient carethroughout the system’s lifetime,Siemens UPTIME Services offer awide range of service solutions.You determine the level ofsupport needed – we deliver thepersonal and customized care tomeet your specific clinical needs.

Performance Plans

Our customer Performance Plansoffer a full range of coverageincluding safety monitoring,preventive maintenance, qualityassurance, repair, productupdates and much more.Additional options may includetransducer insurance, partnershipprograms and applicationstraining to optimize the plan to your own needs.

Siemens Remote Services

Streamline workflow and protectyour investment with SiemensRemote Services. No matterwhere in the world you arelocated, an expert is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week, toprovide service solutions.Intelligent service tools andonline software updates enableus to proactively monitorconnected systems and keepthem running at optimalperformance.

syngo EVOLVE Package

Innovation inside – the syngoEVOLVE Package® providesoperating updates and upgradesto purchased software as well asrequired hardware to evolve thesystem with new developmentsin technology. syngo EVOLVEkeeps the SONOLINE Antares atthe leading edge of performancethroughout its lifetime.

Siemens m e d i c a lS o l u t i o n s that help

A91004-M2450-F465-01-7600Printed In Germany

BKW62465 WS 060130

Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.Ultrasound Group P.O. Box 7002Issaquah, WA 98027 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-800-477-6627From outside the U.S.A.call 1-425-557-8704

Europe: +49 9131 84 0E-mail: hotline@usg.sms.siemens.comwww.SiemensMedical.comwww.siemensultrasound.com

Siemens AGMedical Solutions Henkestrasse 127 D-91052 ErlangenGermanyTelephone: (09131) 84-0

Windows is a registered trademarkof the Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.