G-Scan Installation Guide Rev8

MR
Service Manual
Installation Guide
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AG 2011
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8300096031 VER.8
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Disclaimer
The installation and service of equipment described herein is to be performed
by qualified personnel who are employed by ESAOTE or one of its affiliates
or who are otherwise authorized by ESAOTE or one of its affiliates to provide
such services.
Assemblers and other persons who are not employed by or otherwise directly
affiliated with or authorized by ESAOTE or one of its affiliates are directed to
contact one of the local offices of ESAOTE or one of its affiliates before
attempting installation or service procedures.
Part 0 Table of Contents
Part 1 Table of Contents 3 Work in connection with voltage ............................................. 13

Body protectors ...................................................................... 13
Part 2 Introduction 9 Radiation protection ............................................................... 13
Replacement of damaged or missing Installation Hardware .. 13

Read this first _________________________________9 Mandatory reporting ............................................................... 13
Screw connections ................................................................. 14
Installation flowchart ___________________________9
Tighten torque for screw connections ........................... 14
Part 3 Safety 11 Replacement of damaged or missing screws ............... 14

Batteries ................................................................................. 14
Introduction _________________________________11 Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices ..................... 14

Transporting the System ........................................................ 15
General Safety Notes __________________________11 Handling heavy loads .................................................... 15
Always ........................................................................... 15
Changes made in products delivered by us ........................... 11
Never ............................................................................. 15
Electrical installations ............................................................. 11 Laser radiation ....................................................................... 16
Notes and Symbols ................................................................ 12 Handling hazardous substances ............................................ 16
Installation of electromedical equipment ................................ 12 Working in the magnetic field ................................................. 16

Personal protection measures ............................................... 12 Protective conductor measurement ........................................ 16
Unpacking .............................................................................. 13 Safety guidelines .................................................................... 17
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Read first ...................................................................... 17 Unit storage and transport ...................................................... 25

Location of warning/prohibitive signs ..................................... 17 System Crates .............................................................. 25
Precautions/restrictions implemented .................................... 18 Maximum Tilt ................................................................. 26
Comply with the following signs .................................... 19 Recycling ................................................................................ 26
Phantom fluids ....................................................................... 20 Unit installation ....................................................................... 27
Solution ingredients ...................................................... 20 Installation tools ............................................................ 27
Handling and storage of phantoms ............................... 20 Magnet Lifting with Crane ............................................. 30
Disposal and use of leaking phantom containers ......... 20 Electronics Unit Installation .................................................... 40
Cleaning up spilled phantom fluids ............................... 20 Computer Unit installation ...................................................... 44
First aid ......................................................................... 20 Cabling and Grounding .......................................................... 46
Part 4 System Installation 21 Magnet Covers and Accessories Assembling ........................ 61
Magnet Accessories installation ................................... 64
Pavilion installation ___________________________22 Warning Signs ...................................................................... 103

Part 5 Start Up 105
General Description ............................................................... 22
Specifications ......................................................................... 22 Prior to switching on _________________________ 105

Main characteristics ...................................................... 22
Checking the line voltage ..................................................... 105
Assembling ............................................................................ 23
Checking the Warming Up Chain ......................................... 105
Painting .................................................................................. 23
Adapting transformer to the line voltage ............................... 108
Grounding .............................................................................. 23
Spare Plug ........................................................................... 111
Pavilion Shielding Check ........................................................ 23
Electrical Safety Tests .......................................................... 112
Warning/prohibitive signs ....................................................... 23
Protective Earth Resistance ....................................... 113
System Installation ___________________________24 Leakage Current ......................................................... 114
Final Checks _______________________________ 116
Part 6 Software Update 117 ARAS Toolbar ............................................................. 126
How to Send Images from OPI to ARAS .................... 127
Introduction ________________________________117 How to load Service images ....................................... 127

How to perform measurements ................................... 128
Software Update ____________________________117 ARAS Test Features ............................................................. 129
Introduction ................................................................. 129
Part 7 Tune-Up 119 “Diascope” functionality ............................................... 129
Personalize ARAS ....................................................... 130
General ____________________________________119 Quick Tuning _______________________________ 131
Welcome to the MR System Tune-Up .................................. 119 Visual Inspection Checks _____________________ 132
Overview ___________________________________119
Outside Marking Checks ...................................................... 132
Scout Acquisition ___________________________120 Cover and Mechanical Component Checks ......................... 132
Cable Connection Checks .................................................... 132

Scout Setup ......................................................................... 120
Calibration Procedures _______________________ 133
CMR Use ___________________________________122
Phantoms ............................................................................. 133
Emergency Stop Command ................................................. 122
Room Temperature Offset Calibration .................................. 149
Turning the control panel on and off .................................... 122
Thermostatic Stability Control .............................................. 151
Magnet Rotation Commands ............................................... 123
Automatic Test ............................................................ 151
Bed Translation Commands ................................................. 123
Temperature Stability Check ....................................... 152
ARAS VISTA ________________________________125
CMR Check .......................................................................... 154
Procedure ................................................................... 154
ARAS Vista Connection ....................................................... 125
Channel Delay Check ........................................................... 163
ARAS Vista Features ........................................................... 126
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Frequency Calibration .......................................................... 166 Necessary Tools ......................................................... 221
Manual Homogeneity Calibration ................................ 166 Automatic Procedure .................................................. 221
Automatic Calibration .................................................. 168 Manual Procedure ....................................................... 223
TX Phase Adjustment .......................................................... 170 TX and RX decoupling check ...................................... 224

Transmission Coil Check ...................................................... 173 Sequence Calibrations ......................................................... 225
Adjustment Procedure ................................................ 175 Introduction ................................................................. 225
Gradients Orientation Check ................................................ 179 Necessary tools .......................................................... 225
Channel 4th Polarity Check .................................................. 180 Procedure ................................................................... 225
GRA160 Check .................................................................... 182 FSE Calibrations .................................................................. 227
EC Gr and EC B0 Checks .......................................... 182 FSE Calibration ........................................................... 228
ECC Tune ................................................................... 188 FSE Rel Calibration .................................................... 233
Gradient Delay Check .......................................................... 195 FSE Rel Check ........................................................... 234
Linear Gain Adjusting ........................................................... 197 FSE Troubleshooting folder ......................................... 236
Introduction ................................................................. 197 User Interface Checks .......................................................... 239
Necessary Tools ......................................................... 197 Emergency Button ...................................................... 239
Procedure ................................................................... 197 Pressure Sensitive Device Check ............................... 239
Gradient Offset Calibration .................................................. 201 Acquisition Stop .......................................................... 240
Shimming Check .................................................................. 203
Part 8 Magnetic Compensation 241
Parameter Calculations .............................................. 203
Coil Tuning Adjustment ........................................................ 218
Introduction ................................................................. 218
Introduction ________________________________ 241
Necessary Tools: ........................................................ 218
In Case Of No Magnetic Compensation ............................... 241
Automatic Procedure .................................................. 218
Sources of DC Interference .................................................. 241
Manual Procedure ...................................................... 220
Sources of AC interference .................................................. 241
RF 180° pulse gain calibration ............................................. 221
Introduction ................................................................. 221 Mag Probe Positioning _______________________ 242
DC Compensation ................................................................ 243 DC Ghost Test ...................................................................... 261
AC Compensation ___________________________247 Necessary tools .......................................................... 261
Procedure ................................................................... 261
Pick-Up Coil Positioning .............................................. 247 Stability Checks .................................................................... 263
Procedure for 50/60 Hz ............................................... 248 Necessary tools .......................................................... 263
Procedure for 16 Hz .................................................... 251 Procedure ................................................................... 263
Trigonometric Compensation ...................................... 252 Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks ................... 266
Part 9 Quality Assurance 255 Angle Function ............................................................ 266
Spatial Resolution ....................................................... 267
Introduction ________________________________255 Part 10 Installation Quality Form 269

Noise Check ________________________________256 Introduction ________________________________ 269
Necessary tools ................................................................... 256
Part 11 System Backup 271
Operations ........................................................................... 256
Signal to Noise check .......................................................... 257 Introduction ________________________________ 271

Introduction ................................................................. 257
Necessary tools .......................................................... 257 Procedure __________________________________ 271
Procedure ................................................................... 257
Uniformity Check .................................................................. 258 Part 12 Peripheral Settings 273
Introduction ................................................................. 258
Necessary tools .......................................................... 258 Introduction ________________________________ 273
Procedure ................................................................... 258
Ghost Checks ...................................................................... 259 Monitor Settings ____________________________ 273
Necessary tools .......................................................... 259
NEC LCD 2490 ........................................................... 273
Procedure ................................................................... 260
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NEC LCD P241W ....................................................... 273 Part 14 Index 281

Service Modem Settings ______________________273
Part 13 Disassembly & Disposal 277
Disassembly ________________________________277
Pavilion de-install ................................................................. 277
System de-install .................................................................. 277
Disposal of materials ________________________277
Permanent magnet .............................................................. 278

Disassembly of covers, Electronics components, RF and
gradient coils ............................................................... 278
Demagnetization ......................................................... 278
Disassembly of the permanent magnet ...................... 278
Disposal ...................................................................... 278
Safety guidelines ____________________________279
MR System .......................................................................... 279

MR phantom fluids ...................................................... 279
Basic regulations ........................................................ 279
Protective clothing ...................................................... 279
Safety .......................................................................... 279
First Aid ...................................................................... 280
Batteries ............................................................................... 280
Part 1 Introduction
Read this first Installation flowchart

The installation and service of equipment described herein is to The flowchart below provides you with an overview of the complete
be performed by qualified personnel which is employed or installation.
authorized by ESAOTE or one of its affiliates. Assemblers and
other personnel not employed by nor directly affiliated with nor
authorized by ESAOTE or one of its affiliates technical services Fig. 1: Installation Flow Chart
are directed to contact the local office of ESAOTE or its affiliates
before attempting installation or service procedures.
The following chapters are the reference guide for MR installations.
The individual installation steps are described in detail in the
respective chapters of this manual.
Information regarding site planning is contained in the Planning
Guide.
NOTICE Only authorized personnel must carry out any

installation, assembly, maintenance, extensions,
regulation, modifications or repairs.
CAUTION The Instruments used to perform calibrations

and or measurements must have an adequate
accuracy and must be calibrated (refer to the
Manufacturer’s user manual).
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Part 2 Safety
Introduction
WARNING Make sure you use only non magnetic tools
The following general safety notes are supplemented by specific near the magnet. Do not put any other
descriptions in the documents supplied by us, e.g. product magnetic object near the magnet (e.g. the
documents, ARTD (general guidelines) as well as by written metal support for transporting the magnet).
instructions in specific cases. Be careful that screws, etc. or other metallic
All safety instructions must be observed in the performance of work objects do not fall into the equipment, because
and tests; in addition, the prescribed country-specific requirements they could cause a short circuit.
(e.g. occupational safety and accident prevention regulations) must
be complied with. Changes made in products delivered by us
Changes made in products/systems delivered by us must not be
General Safety Notes implemented without our written release. This applies in particular to
changes which may affect the mechanical and/or electrical safety or
radiation-protection properties of a product (e.g. changing of safety
distances, removal of locks/instructions, enlargement of the
WARNING Magnetic objects may be attracted by the radiation-exit window on the lead cone, etc.).
magnetic force field, and drawn in the
direction of the gantry causing possible
injuries to the patient being examined. Electrical installations
Large moving magnetic objects, such as a Electrical installations of medically used rooms in the Federal
stretcher, for example, could disturb the Republic of Germany must be made in accordance with the
uniformity of the magnetic field inside the requirements of VDE Regulations 0107.
magnet, causing artifacts to appear on the For all other countries, the regulations to be complied with (national
diagnostic image. and VDE regulations) must be taken from the installation sheets for
the project concerned.
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Notes and Symbols Installation of electromedical equipment

The signal words and their classification anticipate their use in the All work must be carried out in accordance with the technical
planned TD Medical Solutions Standard that will be based on the documentation. Make sure that all protective ground wires provided
Z535 ANSI Standard. by the manufacturer are connected properly before starting the
Emphasized texts in technical documentation have the following equipment after installation. This applies, for example, to all metallic
meaning: covers that may develop a dangerous contact voltage in case of a
fault. They must always be connected to the protective ground wire.
To ensure this, the connection between these covers and the
WARNING WARNING indicates a risk of danger that may protective ground wire must be made with screws and con-tact
lead to death or serious physical injury. washer or via the protective ground wires provided.
means “Terminal for connection of equipment protective
ground wire”.
CAUTION CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol The protective ground wires must be connected between the system
indicates a risk of danger that leads to slight or components and the power supply as shown in the wiring diagram. In
moderate physical injury and/ or damage to the interest of the safety of our personnel and others, the protective
property. ground wires must be installed prior to first switching on the
product/system, as well as after completing all work, before turnover
to the customer, in accordance with the product documentation.
NOTICE NOTICE used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a risk of danger that if disregarded leads Personal protection measures
or may lead to a potential situation which may The legally relevant and internal regulations and specifications
result in an undesirable result or state other than concerning occupational safety and accident prevention (UVV and TI)
death, physical injury or property damage. must be observed, primarily in the interest of the persons performing
the work. The notes below are given as additional information.
Unpacking Body protectors
● When unpacking, look for shipping damage that could later have If there is any risk of injury, body protectors must be used. It is
an adverse effect on function and safety essential to observe the notes given in the documentation.
● Use only proper tools to avoid the risk of accident and damage to
the contents
● Each crate is secured with metal strapping. There is serious risk Radiation protection
of accident, particularly for eyes, when cutting the straps. The cut
ends can lash back unexpectedly Ionizing radiation can lead to radiation injuries if handled incorrectly.
When radiation is applied, the required protective measures must be
● Pull only nails out of the crate boards that have a cardboard or
complied with in any event.
metal disk under the heads
● Pull nails out completely and dispose of them properly. Wear
sturdy shoes
● Always observe the directional markings on the crates during Replacement of damaged or missing
transport, storage and unpacking Installation Hardware
Damaged or missing installation hardware (such as steel cables,
washers, etc.) may be replaced only with original parts.
Work in connection with voltage
No work may be performed on current-conducting parts (>50 V ~ or
>120 V-). The system must be de-energized by means of the main off Mandatory reporting
switch.
The supervisor in charge must be notified at once in the event of an
This prohibition does not apply for measuring and adjustment
accident or if there are any hazards which may cause an accident.
procedures. Be careful when performing these procedures. Use only
tools and measuring instruments, which are suitable for the respective For this, please observe the corresponding instructions.
procedure. Test and adjustment points must be accessible without
any risk of injury for personnel. If this is not possible, switch off the
system.
If voltage must be applied during an operation, e.g. to perform unit
movements, please pay particular attention to any danger due to
moving and rotating parts.
De-energize the unit immediately afterwards.
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Screw connections Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices

The used integrated circuits and PC boards, which are equipped with
Tighten torque for screw connections Electronics modules, require especially careful handling because of
All existing screw connections must be tight sufficiently firmly, but they their electrostatically very sensitive structures and their extremely
must not be overstressed when tighten. high input impedance.
The stated torque must be complied with in any event! Use the prescribed means of protection.
NOTICE All screws must be secured in accordance with Fig. 2: Electrostatically sensitive devices
the corresponding data. If "Loctite" has to be used
to secure screws, this is stated in the text.
Replacement of damaged or missing screws

Damaged or missing screws may be replaced only with the same
screw types that have the specified hardness rating.
Unless a different value is listed in the instructions, all Allen screws
used must be hardness rated 8.8.
Batteries
For replacement of batteries, special preventive measures apply.
In the case of lithium batteries, there is as risk of explosion if they are
incorrectly installed.
The notes concerning handling and disposal must be observed in
each case.
LEGEND: 1 Conductive side of the mat; 2 Dissipative side of the mat;

3 Crocodile clip for each bonding to ground; 4 Bracelet for ground
connection of the service operator; 5 Cable to connect mat to ground
(by crocodile clip); 6 Cable to connect mat to bracelet.
Transporting the System
WARNING A licensed carrier must perform all transport
Handling heavy loads activities including delivery of the magnet and
the System components into the MR-suite.
Apart from wearing the required protective clothing, e.g. safety boots
and gloves, care must be taken that heavy loads are correctly
lifted/carried to avoid injury to health (e.g. injuring the spine). The Always
relevant instructions must be complied with. Heavy or awkward loads ● Wear protective clothing, such as non-magnetized safety shoes
must be moved by mechanical means or by several persons.
● Inspect tools for visual damage prior to using them The tools and
auxiliary tools must be in satisfactory working condition and meet
Fig. 3: SAVE! with manufacturer's specifications (adhere to legal regulations).
● Inform the supervisor about incidents of damage
● Inform temporary personnel about the hazards and the safety
measures to be taken when handling heavy loads
● Use only the transport and lifting devices specified
● Secure the transport device and load before moving the load
Never
● Use defective or damaged tools
● Block emergency exits
● Stretch ropes by twisting them
● Knot ropes or chains
● Stand under heavy loads
● Exceed the load capacity of devices
● Route or stretch ropes, chains, or bands over sharp edges
● Allow personnel to stay in areas where heavy loads are being
moved
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Laser radiation Handling hazardous substances

According to its classification, laser radiation can lead to eye and skin Hazardous substance is the designation for materials which can ignite
injuries (Class 1 to 4); in addition, an extract from guideline or explode or which are toxic, injurious to health, corrosive or irritating.
ARTD-002.731.03.01.02, use must be in accordance with regulations: Their properties together with the hazards and protective measures
● Class 1: not dangerous to the human eye connected with them are identified clearly by symbols and described
by the instructions appertaining to the hazardous substances.
● Class 2: Laser units having a maximum output of 1 mW. The
accessible laser radiation only lies within the visible region of the Before they are handled, these instructions must be read and the
spectrum (400 nm to 700 nm). With short exposure times (up to required protective measures must be complied with when performing
0.25 s) there is no danger to the optic-facial winking reflex work to avoid health risks.
In addition, all relevant instructions in the documentation must be
complied with.
CAUTION Class 3A: Laser units having a maximum
output of 5 mW. The accessible laser radiation
becomes dangerous for the eye, if optical Working in the magnetic field
instruments reduce the cross section of Only authorized personnel can carry out installation and service
radiation. If this is not the case, the emitted procedures in the field. The necessary service tools and
laser radiation in the visible region of the non-magnetic tools must be used.
spectrum, with short exposure times (up to
0.25 s), is not dangerous in the spectral Care must be taken when using Electronics measurement devices
regions, even for long irradiation times. inside the magnet room. Refer to the measurement device's own User
Manual to ensure that it can be used in magnetic fields.
Proper use must be observed. Required safety
equipment must be used.
Protective conductor measurement
CAUTION Class 3B: Laser units having a maximum Use the protective conductor meter and measure the impedance
output of 500 mW. Dangerous to the human between the protective conductor connection on top of the line power
eye and in particular cases to the skin. Proper distribution cabinet and an un-coated metallic part of the:
use must be observed. Required safety ● RF room
equipment must be used. ● RF filter panel
● PC Unit and Monitor
CAUTION Class 4: Laser units having a higher output ● Magnet
than 500 mW. Extremely dangerous to the
For further information refer to the Start-Up chapter of this manual.
human eye and dangerous to the human skin.
Proper use must be observed. Required safety
equipment must be used.
Safety guidelines Location of warning/prohibitive signs
Read first
NOTICE All signs must be posted at eye level, outside the
All service engineers are required to comply with MR-specific safety examination room door, at the entrances to the
information during planning/installing and servicing the System. MR-suite and on the 0.5 mT line.
Make sure warning signs are clearly visible inside
CAUTION Only Systems and components conforming to and outside the examination room.
general safety requirements for medical
devices according to DIN VDE 0750/EN Place the following label on the outside of the installation room front
60601/IEC 601 series can be installed and door.
operated in medical facilities.
If ferromagnetic materials or tools are introduced into the vicinity of Fig. 4: System label
the magnet these objects will become projectiles that could be lethal
to personnel working near the magnet.
CAUTION It is the responsibility of the customer/user to

ensure those patients with cardiac pacemaker
implants or other implanted Electronics
devices remain outside the 0.5 mT (5 Gauss)
exclusion zone. The exclusion zone must be
identified by the user/customer and access to
this zone must be restricted prior to installing
the magnet.
Place the following labels on the outside of the pavilion door near the
handle.
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Fig. 5: Label code 8103047001 Fig. 6: Label code 8106297000
Precautions/restrictions implemented
● The project manager has informed employees working in the
vicinity of the magnet about its pending installation
● The prescribed non-magnetized tools are available on-site
● Access to the magnet and examination room must be restricted as
soon as a magnet is installed
Comply with the following signs
Sign Meaning Sign Meaning Sign Meaning

NMR MAGNETIC No fire extinguishers No mechanical
FIELD with magnetized watches, Electronics
metal housing data carriers, such as
pocket calculators,
digital watches, etc.
No metal tools of any No wheel chairs or No metal parts of any

kind other kind of kind
ferromagnetic objects
used for patient
transport
No implants which No implants made of No data carriers such

may be affected by metal and other metal as credit cards,
electromagnetic objects in the body, identification cards
fields, e.g. CARDIAC e.g. splinters, etc. with magnetic strips,
PACEMAKERS, magnetic tapes, etc.
defibrillators, hearing
aids, insulin pumps,
drug pumps, etc.
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Phantom fluids fluid must be disposed of in a container. The same container is used
for the water used to wipe down the contaminated area, the
The functions of MR measurement phantoms require that they be disposable gloves or the water used to rinse contaminated parts of
filled with saline hydrous solutions. When the MR phantoms are used e.g. lab coats or clothing.
properly, operating personnel will not come into contact with the MR
phantom fluid. First aid
Solution ingredients If personnel come into contact with MR phantom fluids despite
following the safety regulations, the following first aid measures apply:
The phantom fluids contain the following ingredients:
In the event of contact with skin, the skin affected should be rinsed
NiCl + NaCl + distilled water thoroughly with soap and water. The contaminated water must be
poured into a bucket, the bucket labeled accordingly, and the water
Handling and storage of phantoms disposed of. Contaminated clothing must be taken off immediately
To prevent damage, the phantoms should be transported, stored or and disposed of.
used at temperature levels between -5 °C to 50 °C. In the event of contact with the eyes, they should be rinsed for
approximately 10 - 15 minutes under running water keeping the
Disposal and use of leaking phantom containers eyelids open. If aerosols are inhaled, the person should be moved
immediately into the fresh air and a physician should be consulted.
The use of leaking phantoms is prohibited. Only authorized
If fluid is swallowed, the person should drink plenty of water and
companies or customer service are permitted to dispose of the
vomiting should be induced. A physician must be consulted
phantom fluid in compliance with the guidelines and safety
immediately.
instructions of the respective country (ARTD-002.731.20.01.02).
Cleaning up spilled phantom fluids

Only authorized companies or customer service are permitted to
clean up spilled phantom fluids in compliance with the guidelines and
safety instructions of the respective country (ARTD -
002.731.2001.02).
Phantom fluids must not be flushed into sewage Systems. When
cleaning-up, special protective clothing must be worn (disposable
gloves made from rubber or other waterproof material, protective
goggles, face masks including a filter against inorganic vapors).
Spilled fluid must be cleaned up using absorbent material, e.g. sand,
wood shavings. If this type of material is not available, the spillage
should be wiped up slowly and carefully with a cloth to avoid the
release of aerosols. The absorbent material/cloth and the phantom
Part 3 System Installation
Fig. 7: Magnet 0,5mT Fringe Field

WARNING SAVE PEOPLE: BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE
MOVING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
GOODS. AN AREA ACCESSIBLE BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY MUST BE
DEFINED AND DELIMITED. THIS AREA MUST
COMPLETELY INCLUDE THE O,5 mT
MAGNETIC FRINGE FIELD LINE. SIGNS
INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A
MAGNETIC FIELD MUST BE SHOWN ALL
AROUND THE AREA ABOVE.
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Pavilion installation Material Aluminum metal sheet with holes (3 mm

diameter at 5 mm distance); thickness 1.5 mm;
weight 500 kg
General Description Site requirements Maximum floor unevenness: 5 mm on 3 m.
The Modular Shielding Pavilion is a shielding RF enclosure, which Room dimension sufficient to contain the
has no relation, except for its global size, with the installation room. modular shielding pavilion. Other specifications
The shape and size of the pavilion are strictly related to the scanner according with that required by the installation of
and the operational space required (user and service). the scanner.
No extra air conditioning and lighting are requested other than the Ground Protective grounding only by provided cable
ones already present in the room, provided that they comply with site Impermeability Protection against corrosion 5 years
specifications. The pavilion is also able to partially screen the static Permeability Maximum temperature gradient between
and low frequency magnetic field fluctuation. outside and inside during System operation:
around 2 °C
Specifications The aim of the Radio frequency Shielding Pavilion is to protect the
inner volume against external electromagnetic fields.
Main characteristics The Shielding Pavilion has been designed to shield a Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance System with an open permanent magnet.
The external field's attenuation performance of the shielding Pavilion
Tab. 1: Technical specifications is greatly influenced by the type and state of the metallic contacts
(copper fingers).
The geometric dimensions and the installation procedure for a
Feature Data
standard Pavilion are given in detail below.
Attenuation 70 dB (f0 = 10 MHz) The main characteristics of the Shielding Pavilion are:
Size 4802.5 x 3850 x 3240 (±10 mm) (outer – Total weight: 1200 kg
dimensions excluding the filter, the ramp at the – RF attenuation: 70 db at 10 MHz (E field)
pavilion entrance and the external door handles
– Transparency (ratio empty/full): 32%
and rail)
Electric continuity is ensured by finger contacts partly placed on the
Door Two sliding doors. Necessary forces to move frame of the sliding door and partly on the jambs of the fixed part. The
doors in the range of usual forces required to contact between the sliding shutters is achieved through a finger-knife
move, open and close shielding room doors less System on their doorstop surface.
than 20 kg
Self-supporting wooden panels placed on steel panels covered with
vinyl compose the floor of the Pavilion.
Assembling
Refer to the draws provided with the Pavilion parts.
Painting
A painting kit is provided with the Pavilion. Use it to complete Pavilion
installation, complying with the Pavilion color. If necessary use the
potassium nitrate solvent.
Grounding
Refer to Console installation paragraph.
Pavilion Shielding Check

Perform this test using a couple of walkie-talkies adding one 20 dB
attenuator to the receiver. Place one walkie-talkie inside the pavilion
(door closed), one outside and try to transmit. If you are able to
transmit check the pavilion integrity.
Warning/prohibitive signs
Refer to Location of warning/prohibitive signs paragraph.
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System Installation
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM MARKING OFF ALL THE PERFORMED ITEMS AND E-MAIL/FAX BACK TO ESAOTE.
Fig. 8: System Mechanical Installation flow chart

This part of the installation chapter gives instructions about how to WARNING NEVER LIFT THE MAGNET USING THE
manage and install the System. PLATES FOR ANCHORING IT TO THE
PALLET!
Unit storage and transport
Labels on the magnet crate give all the transport and storage
specifications.
System Crates
The bottom part of each crate is specially designed to make it easy to
transport. Please refer to the Site Planning Guide.
The magnet crate must only be lifted on the side indicated by the
appropriate label.
Fig. 9: Magnet Crate
The following table shows the features and contents of the magnet
crates.
WARNING DO NOT TILT THE MAGNET CRATE MORE

THAN 10 DEGREES DURING TRANSPORT
NOTICE FROM SYSTEM 5100 INCLUDED, MAGNETS

ARE SENT WITHOUT BED BRACKETS SO
THEY MUST BE MOUNTED LATER ON
DURING SYSTEM MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
WARNING THE MAGNET DISTRIBUTION LOAD IS NOT

BALANCED: TO CORRECTLY LIFT IT REFER
TO THE “G” POINT FIGURE IN THE HANDLING
AND MOVING SECTION OF THIS DOCUMENT!
WARNING BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE MOVING A

PERMANENT MAGNET: MAGNETIC FIELD
ALWAYS ON!
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Maximum Tilt Recycling

If you have to use a ramp when transporting and storing the magnet If possible, the crates, the pallet and the metal support of the
unit, never exceed a maximum tilt of 10°. Otherwise, the magnet could Magnetic Unit, used for transportation, should be recycled for a
be damaged. maximum of 10 times.
Tab. 2: Maximum Tilt during Transport and Storage of the Magnet
Maximum Tilt During Transportation and Storage

Maximum tilt 10°
WARNING ALL THE MOVING OPERATIONS MUST BE

CARRIED ON BY PROFESSIONAL RIGGERS:
SAFETY FIRST!
NOTICE THE SHOCK DETECTORS (SPEC.: 25 "g" x

50 ms) ON THE CRATES SHOW WHETHER
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN DULY MET. IF
ONE OF THE SHOCK DETECTORS IS RED OR
IF THE CRATES ARE CLEARLY DAMAGED
INFORM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND
THE INSURANCE COMPANY BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION
Unit installation
CAUTION NEVER LIFT THE MAGNET USING THE
Installation tools PLATES FOR ANCHORING IT TO THE
PALLET!
● Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips)
● Electric screwdriver
● Spanners (different measures - in mm) Fig. 10: Gravity Point and Load Distribution (Magnet base top view)
● Allen wrenches (different measures - in mm)
● Spirit level
● Non magnetic tool set
WARNING THIS IS AN HIGH FIELD PERMANENT

MAGNET: BE AWARE TO MOVE METALLIC
OBJECT FAR FROM THE MAGNET CAVITY.
IF YOU HAVE TO GO CLOSE BY, KEEP THEM
AT THE FLOOR LEVEL.
CAUTION The Electronics modules of the System are

internally and continuously powered with
220V AC supplies. Never change any internal
SET-UPS power supply.
WARNING SAVE PEOPLE: BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE

MOVING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
GOODS. AN AREA ACCESSIBLE BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY MUST BE
DEFINED AND DELIMITED. THIS AREA MUST
COMPLETELY INCLUDE THE O,5 mT
MAGNETIC FRINGE FIELD LINE. SIGNS
INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A
MAGNETIC FIELD MUST BE SHOWN ALL
AROUND THE AREA ABOVE.
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Fig. 11: Gravity Point (front view) Fig. 12: Gravity Point (lateral view)
CAUTION THE MAGNET DISTRIBUTION LOAD IS NOT

BALANCED.
WARNING ALL THE MOVING OPERATIONS MUST BE

CARRIED ON BY PROFESSIONAL RIGGERS:
SAFETY FIRST!
The following figures show the Magnet and the Pallet. Fig. 14: Pallet For Shipment Without Crate Dimensions (top view)
Fig. 13: Magnet Pallet
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Magnet Lifting with Crane Fig. 15: Lifting the Magnet and the Crate
Follow this procedure only if you have received a Magnet packed with
crate otherwise skip it and go to the next paragraph.
With Crate
● If the crate has to be lifted by a crane, you must proceed very
carefully and as shown in the next figure. The plastic stripes
(metallic chains are allowed only in the upper part of the crate)
must be set according to the signs present on the Magnet crate,
where reinforcements have been placed. The Gravity Point of the
Magnet is indicated by cross signs on the crate.
WARNING THE MAGNET DISTRIBUTION LOAD IS NOT

BALANCED: TO CORRECTLY LIFT IT REFER
TO PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH!
WARNING To lift the Magnet, be sure that the crate is

reinforced in the upper part or make the chains
long enough in order not to damage the crate
and the Magnet!
Without Crate Fig. 16: Lifting the Crate Upper Parts
To open the crate, you have to remove the crate upper parts (roof and
four walls) as shown in the next figures
● Remove the lateral nuts that join the crate upper parts to the pallet
● Mount on the crate roof the eye bolts
● Lift up the upper parts of the crate
WARNING THIS IS A PERMANENT MAGNET! NEVER

WALK CLOSE BY WITH MAGNETIC OBJECTS,
ESPECIALLY WHEN REMOVING THE CRATE
FRONT SIDE!
WARNING OPERATE CAREFULLY WHILE OPENING THE

CRATE. DO NOT USE MAGNETIC TOOLS:
THEY CAN BE ACTRACTED BY THE
MAGNETIC FIELD AND CAUSE SERIOUS
HAZARDS OR DAMAGE MAGNET PARTS
SUCH AS CABLES, COVERS, BOARDS, ETC!
WARNING OPERATE CAREFULLY OPENING THE

METALLIC SHIELD WITH BLADES: THEY CAN
BE ACTRACTED BY THE MAGNETIC FIELD
AND CAUSE SERIOUS HAZARDS OR
DAMAGE MAGNET PARTS SUCH AS CABLES,
COVERS, BOARDS, ETC!
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Fig. 17: Lifting the Crate Upper Parts Fig. 18: Lifting the Crate Upper Parts
Fig. 19: Lifting the Crate Upper Parts Fig. 20: Magnet on Pallet
● The only available side for forklifts is the Magnet rear side
● The Magnet is joined to its pallet by four brackets placed on the
corners (as shown in the next figure)
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● It’s possible to lift the System using the kit code 910 3014 000 that Fig. 22: Magnet and Eye Bolts Positions
contains four Eye Bolts and four Shackles. These items are
certified and Stainless Steel made. In the next figure one Eye Bolt
is shown and the certification numbers are visible. This kit is
provided by ESAOTE only if purchased
Fig. 21: Eye Bolt
WARNING This procedure must be carried out only using ● Mount the four Eye Bolts and join the four Shackle to them, the
ESAOTE certified parts! four plastic stripes have to be inserted in advanced, as shown in
the next figures
● The positions useful to screw the Eye Bolts onto the Magnet Iron
Yoke are shown in the next figure
Fig. 23: Eye Bolt with Shackle and Plastic Stripe Fig. 24: Eye Bolts with Shackles
● Now a crane can easily lift up the system hooking the four stripes
with the Crane
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● Put down the Magnet on the dedicated carts and guide on a flat
floor and move it to its final destination NOTICE THE MOVING KIT DESCRIBED IN THESE
PAGES HAS TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN
Fig. 25: Guide (to be placed under the rear Magnet baseside)
EXAMPLE. A SIMILAR KIT MUST BE
PROVIDED AND USED ONLY BY THE
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS THAT PERFORM
THE SYSTEM MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Fig. 26: One of the three carts (two of them have to be placed under the
front left and right magnet base sides)
● Place wooden thickness between the guide, the carts and the
Magnet base and remember that the Cart thicknesses must meet
the base front feet frames
WARNING For straight lateral Magnet movements replace

the guide with the third cart and align them in
the direction of the movement.
Fig. 27: Carts and Guide positions below the Magnet Basement Fig. 28: Blue Plastic Protection to Avoid Breaking in the Magnet Cavity
● When the Magnet is in the final destination lift it using the jacks. To
better move the Magnet using the Carts and the Guide could be
useful to remove the plastic and paper protection because they
hide cables and fragile parts and they increase the shape of the
Magnet. If you remove them leave the blue plastic protection
visible in the next figure till to reach the system final destination
and remove it only when cabling the System
WARNING Move the jacks to the Magnet base keeping

them at the floor level to avoid magnetic
attracting. IN OTHER WORDS: DRAG THE
JACKS ON THE FLOOR.
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Fig. 29: Correct Magnet Position inside the ESAOTE Pavilion Fig. 30: One of the four Jacks
In case of not standard Pavilion installation, be aware that the

minimum service area dimensions must be guaranteed (for more info
refer to the Planning Guide Manual).
Place them in the Magnet front and rear sides and act on them at the
same time in order to keep the Magnet levelled.
WARNING Keep the Magnet levelled rising the four jacks
at the same time.
Then remove the carts and the guide and place the Magnet aluminum
feet in the locations shown in the next figure in order to fit in the
Magnet base frames present in the bottom side.
The feet have different dimensions: one big, two medium and one
small. Be aware that the smallest foot must be placed with the
orientation shown in the following figure.
Fig. 31: Magnet Feet Positions
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Electronics Unit Installation Fig. 33: How to move it
● Open the Electronics Unit crate, remove the locking bolts from its
base and lift up the Electronics Unit using a crane and the
provided eyehooks (as shown in the next figure) then remove the
crane base and place the Electronics Unit on a plane floor. When
done remove the eye hooks (store them in a safe place for future
use) and place, in the same positions, the provided bolts
Fig. 32: How to lift it
● Move the Electronics Unit (using its wheels) in the pre defined
position (outside the System Pavilion)
Fig. 34: Electronics Unit ● Adjust the Electronics Unit feet in order to level it. When the
Electronics unit is correctly levelled lock the foot pivot nuts
Fig. 35: Electronics Unit foot and nut
● Open the rear bottom panel to have access to the Electronics Unit
connection panel
● Some cables are already connected and stored into the
Connection Panel cavity: don’t forget to put them through the
bottom Electronics Unit opening (visible in the next figure)
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Fig. 36: Electronics Unit Connection Panel Fig. 37: Electronics Unit Connection Panel
Fig. 38: Gradient and Power Connections

● To properly connect all the cables they must be inserted through
the bottom Electronics Unit opening as shown in the next figure.
● Connect the Gradient Cables first: to do that the transparent
plastic cover must be removed and placed back after the cable
connections. Be sure to connect the shielding of the Gradient
Cables to their dedicated holders
Fig. 39: Electronics Unit Correctly Cabled
● Close back the Electronics unit rear bottom cover
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Computer Unit installation Fig. 41: Signal Box and SB15 Optical Fiber Connector of the ACM card
Assembly the ESAOTE Table you have received following the

explanation provided with the Table.
● For Canada installation only attach the PC Unit labels in France
language (contained into the installation kit) near the English
labels on the computer rear side and on the power cord
Fig. 40: PC Unit Labels
● Place the PC Unit in the appropriate predefined position under the

User Table
CAUTION The optical fiber cable is extremely fragile.
Don’t bend it. Place it in a dedicated duct.
NOTICE Place the Computer Unit taking care to allow the
air circulation of the fan placed on the left side of
the Computer Unit Case
● Open the Monitor box and place it on the installed table and
connect it to the power plug and PC Unit SVGA digital output
using the provided cable then connect mouse and keyboard
● Connect the provided optical fiber data cable (orange) from the
PC unit DPSM card (PC1 connector) to the ACM card of the
Signal Box present in the Electronics Unit (SB15 connector) as
shown in the following two figures
Fig. 42: PC Unit ● The PC has no ground connection with the Magnet because is
directly powered using the Hospital line while the data connection
is provided by the optical fiber cable
Fig. 43: System Operating Console
● Attach the ESAOTE label (contained in the installation kit) on the

monitor manufacturer label (if not already present)
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Cabling and Grounding Fig. 44: Filter Panel internal side (Pavilion right side installation example)
All work must be carried out in accordance with the technical

documentation. Make sure that all protective ground wires provided
by the manufacturer are connected properly before starting the
equipment after installation. This applies, for example, to all metallic
covers that may develop a dangerous contact voltage in case of a
fault. They must always be connected to the protective ground wire.
To ensure this, the connection between these covers and the
protective ground wire must be made with screws and contact washer
or via the protective ground wires provided.
The protective ground wires must be connected between the system
components and the power supply as shown in the wiring diagram. In
the interest of the safety of our personnel and others, the protective
ground wires must be installed prior to first switching on the
product/system, as well as after completing all work, before turnover
to the customer, in accordance with the product documentation.
A dedicated duct for the System cables, from the external side of the
filter panel to the Electronics unit, must be provided locally by the
customer.
● Connect the Magnet Unit ground point (Magnet base rear side) to
the Electronics Unit ground point (on the Filter Panel). Use the
16 mm2 yellow-green wire supplied with the system
CAUTION DO NOT USE ANY EXTRA CABLE TO

CONNECT THE PAVILION TO THE MAIN
GROUND TO AVOID GROUNDING LOOP.
Fig. 45: Filter Panel internal side Fig. 46: Filter Panel external side
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Fig. 47: Electronics Unit front side (Scheme code 910 2681 000 SC Rev.E)
Fig. 48: Electronics Unit left side
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Fig. 49: Electronics Unit right side

Fig. 50: Electronics Unit rear side
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Fig. 51: Magnet Cabling 1 (scheme code 970 0021 000 SC Rev.7)
Fig. 52: Magnet Cabling 2
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Magnet Covers and Accessories Assembling
Fig. 60: Magnet Base Covers (the red numbers show the assembling order)
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Fig. 61: Magnet Covers (the red numbers show the assembling order)
Fig. 62: Magnet Covers (the red numbers show the assembling order)
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Magnet Accessories installation ● Take the Bed Brackets (both of them) and remove the Mechanical
Stops placed at the end of them (only rackwork side): if washers
are present take care of their position to be able to correctly
CAUTION From System 5100 included, Magnets are sent re-install them during this procedure
without Bed Brackets ● Insert the Bed Brackets (both of them) into the Magnet Rails (front
and rear) till the stop them on Magnet Translation Brake (to the
● Be sure that the system is correctly installed inside the cage and right side as much as possible) as shown in the following figures
the Electronics Unit and PC Unit are installed, cabled and properly
working
CAUTION BE SURE TO INSERT THE CORRECT BED
● Rotate the Magnet in horizontal position by using the CMR BRACKET SIDE INTO THE MAGNET RAILS:
commands (for more info please refer to the Installation Guide, THE SIDE WITH RACKWORK
Tune-Up chapter, CMR Use and CMR Checks paragraphs)
● Remove the Service Hardware Key if connected to the CMR
● Disassembly the Bed Translation Potentiometer placed on the Fig. 64: Rackwork Inserting
Magnet front side by removing the indicated bolts and then by
disassembling one side of the joining piece that connects the
potentiometer axis with the translation axis
Fig. 63: Potentiometer Bolts

Fig. 65: Rackwork Inserted Fig. 66: Translation Axis
● Disconnect the translation axis by unscrewing a bit one of the

shown bolts
● Unlock the Translation Stop by acting on the CMR in Service

modality and insert the Outer and Inner Bed Brackets completely
(they must come out from the right side of the Magnet rails) as
shown in the following figure: be aware that the Outer Bed
Brackets is free but the Inner one has to be translated by using the
CMR translation commands
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Fig. 67: Rackwork Joined to the Gear Fig. 68: Bed Bracket Stop
● Place back the Bed Brackets Stops (place back washers as well if
you found them removing the Stops), unlock the Translation Stop
by acting on the CMR in Service modality and push the Bed
Brackets completely to the left side as shown in the following
figures
Fig. 69: Bed Bracket Alignment Fig. 70: Bed Bracket Alignment Check
● Join back the Moving Axis by tighten the bolt you have unscrewed
before in order to be able to slide the Bed Brackets by using the Fig. 71: Bed Bracket Alignment Washer
CMR and do it back and fourth for some times then move the Bed
Brackets completely to the left side and verify their alignment by
using a plastic caliper as shown in the following figures:
– If you have the same quotes on both sides go to the next step
– If you have a different quotes (higher than 3mm difference), put
one or more washers behind the stop of the Bed Brackets with
minor quote and repeat the test till to have the same quotes on
both of them then go to the next step
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Fig. 72: Bed Bracket Alignment Check Fig. 73: Bed Bracket Alignment Check
● Slide the Bed Brackets completely to the left side and mount back
the Translation Potentiometer on the Magnet front side, then move
the Bed Brackets back and fourth some times
● Apply the same procedure on the right Bed Brackets side by
sliding the Bed Brackets completely to the right side
Fig. 74: Magnet Fig. 75: Rail Bolts
● Remove the Heater protection plastic stripes from the lower

Magnet side. To remove them, cut the nylon stripes taking care to
avoid any Heater damaging. The plastic protection must be
removed to avoid Magnet thermal problem
CAUTION When removing the protection plastic stripes

● Verify the tightening of all the bolts present in the Bed Brackets be aware to do not damage any Magnet part.
(shown in the previous figure) specially the bolts shown in the next
figure by arrows (move the bed completely to the left and then to
the right to be sure to check them all) ● Join the base Right and Left Middle covers (1 and 2) to the
Magnet Basement
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Fig. 76: Base Middle Right and Left Covers Fig. 77: Base Middle Right and Left Covers Mounted
● Move the Bed Table brackets totally on the left side and mount the Fig. 79: Magnet Cavity Lower Right Cover
Magnet Cavity Right (3) Lower cover on the Magnet
Fig. 78: Magnet
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● Remember to join the aluminum plate to the cover as shown in the Fig. 81: Magnet Cavity Lower Cover Mounted
following figures
Fig. 80: Aluminum plate

Fig. 82: Magnet Cavity Lower Cover Mounted Fig. 83: Magnet Lower Cover
● Place back the Bed Table Brackets on the Knee position nd rotate
the Magnet 90° then place the Magnet Lower cover (4) on the
Magnet
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Fig. 84: Magnet Lower Cover Mounted ● Open the Magnet Lower cover front opening to join to the magnet
brackets as shown in the following figure
Fig. 85: Magnet Lower Cover Joining
● Set the Magnet 0° and mount the Magnet Cavity Left (5) Lower
cover on the Magnet
Fig. 86: Magnet Cavity Lower Left Cover Fig. 87: Magnet Cavity Lower Cover Mounted
● The Bed Table has a superior sliding part already mounted: be

sure to lock it before to move the Bed Table to the Magnet
CAUTION The Bed Table is very heavy: four people has

to move it from its crate to the Magnet.
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Fig. 88: Bed Table ● Place the Bed Table on the Patient’s Bed Brackets as described in
the following procedure. In order to easily remove the Bed Table in
case of Shimming correction place a bolt every three holes along
the Bed Table edges and complete the assembling placing all the
bolts after the Shimming correction
– If provided, take the bed cart as shown in the next figure
Fig. 89: Bed Cart
– Join the other two parts as shown in the following figure

Fig. 90: Bed Cart Assembling Fig. 91: Brakes Assembling
– Place the Bed on the cart and move it into the RF Cage then lift
the Bed and join it to the Magnet Brackets. When done
disassembly the cart and store it in a safe place: it can be useful
once again during maintenance or fixing
CAUTION In future these brakes could have different

shape and position. Anyway when assembling
the Bed Tables to the Magnet Brackets be sure
to remove any kind of brake may be used.
CAUTION The Bed Table is very heavy: four people has

to move it from its crate to the Magnet.
– If not already present, place some rubber or plastic film on the

cart to protect the Bad from possible scratching
– Mount on the Bed the provided brakes (to avoid sliding of the
Bed Upper Table) by using the lateral holes as shown in the next
figure
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Fig. 92: Bed Placed on the Cart Fig. 93: Bed Table Bolts
NOTICE Do not put all the Bed table bolts but only one
every three holes because you should have to
remove it to perform the Magnet shimming NOTICE Periodically check the tightening of the screws
adjustment. Complete the bolts installation only present on the teflon rails (upper and lower sides-
after the shimming procedure. lower by sliding the bed laterally). Refer to the
next two images for the screw positions.
Fig. 94: Upper screw positions ● YOU CAN STOP HERE THE COVER ASSEMBLING AND
PROCEED WITH THE SYSTEM TUNING-UP. START FROM
THIS POINT AFTER COMPLETING OF THE TUNE-UP
PROCEDURE
● Mount the finger protection cover on the back side of the bed
upper table as shown in the following figure
Fig. 96: Finger Protection Cover
Fig. 95: Lower screw positions
● Place the Magnet Cavity Right and Left covers (6 and 7).
Remember to place the Green Stripes on the covers before to
mount them on the Magnet
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Fig. 97: Magnet Cavity Right Cover 6 with green stripe mounted Fig. 98: Aluminum plate
Fig. 99: Magnet Cavity Right Cover Mounted
● Remember to join the aluminum plate to the cover as shown in the

following figures
Fig. 100: Magnet Cavity Right Cover Mounted Fig. 101: Magnet Cavity Left and Right Covers Mounted
● Remove the Heater protection plastic stripes from the upper

Magnet side as shown here after. To remove them, cut the nylon
stripes taking care to avoid any Heater breaking. The plastic
protection must be removed to avoid Magnet thermal problem
CAUTION When removing the protection plastic stripes

be aware to do not damage any Magnet part.
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Fig. 102: Heater Protection Plastic Stripes Fig. 103: Magnet Cavity Upper Cover with green stripes mounted
NOTICE Before to mount the cover, loose a bit the screws

● Place the Magnet Cavity Upper Cover (9) on the Magnet.
of the receiving coil connector, after the cover
Remember to place the Green Stripe on the cover before to mount
mounting tight them back
them on the Magnet. be aware to run the Pressure Sensitive
Device cables in order to connect them to the Magnet top side
connector while you are mounting the cover. The Pressure ● Mount the Bed Safety Switch. This item prevents bed damaging in
Sensitive Device stops the bed translation if is touched during the case of Magnet rotation with the bed wrongly set. The switch and
movement in order to protect the patient from accidentally safety all its parts are shown in the next figure
issues
Fig. 104: Magnet Cavity Upper Cover Mounted
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Fig. 105: Bed Safety Switch components and assembling

● Follow these instructions to correctly mount and set it: Fig. 107: Top Cover Mounting
– Take the switch and mount it on the Magnet lower inner right
cover as shown in the next figure. Remember to perform the
electrical connection as shown in the previous figure
Fig. 106: Switch Mounting
– Assembly and mount the switch top cover, then mount it on the
Magnet lower inner right and left covers as shown in the next
figures
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Fig. 108: Top Cover Mounting Fig. 109: Swtich Mounted
– Close the top cover by keeping it close and screwing the lateral ● Complete the Bed Safety Switch by mounting the two (left and
screw till to meet the metallic parts fixed to the Magnet inner right) lateral protections (to avoid that safe belts can slide into the
lower covers. Then release the cover and verify if it remains Bed Switch during Bed sliding movements) as shown in the next
close and that moving the sliding part to the bed completely figure. Self tapping screws have to be used
inside the Magnet cavity it touches the switch top cover and
consequently close the switch (you have to hear the click noise):
if not adjust the switch height till to get it correctly working
Fig. 110: Swtich Protection Cover (right one) Fig. 111: Magnet Top Cover
● Place the Magnet Top Cover (9) and join it to the Magnet Joke
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Fig. 112: Magnet Top Cover Mounted Fig. 113: Base Cover Bracket
● Mount the cover bracket on the Magnet base as shown in the

following figure
● Place the Base Right Lower cover (10) on the Magnet Base Fig. 115: Base Right Lower Cover
Fig. 114: Base Rear Lower Cover Mounted
● Before to mount it, place the velcro stripes in the positions shown
in the following figure
● Place the base Right Lower cover (11) on the Basement
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Fig. 116: Base Right Lower with velcro stripes Fig. 117: Base Right Lower Cover Mounted
● Place the base Left Lower cover (12) on the Basement and the
Magnet Base Lower Central cover (13)
Fig. 118: Base Left Lower Cover Fig. 119: Base Left Lower Cover with velcro stripes placed on top of the front
side
● Before to join it to the magnet base, place the velcro stripes as

shown in the following figures
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Fig. 120: Base Left Lower Cover with velcro stripe placed Fig. 121: Base Left and Central Lower Covers Mounted
● Place the Base Rear Lower cover (14) on the Magnet Base
Fig. 122: Base Lower Rear Cover Fig. 123: base Lower Rear Cover (internal view)
● Remember to mount on the cover the snapshot pivots (as shown

in the following figure) used to lock it in the correct position and the
mount the rubber snapshots on the magnet base brackets
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Fig. 124: Base Lower Rear Cover Mounted Fig. 125: Base Rear Upper Cover with Bracket and Corner Completion
Covers
● Place the Base Rear Upper cover (15) to the Magnet base and
close it with the Round cover (16). Before to mount the Rear upper
cover, join to it the internal bracket and the corner competition
covers as shown in the following figures
Fig. 126: Base Rear Upper Cover Mounted Fig. 127: Base Rear Upper Cover and Round Cover Mounted
● Place the Magnet Front Lower cover (17) on the Magnet front side
joining it to the Magnet
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Fig. 128: Magnet Front Lower Cover ● Place the Magnet Lower Competition cover (18) on the Magnet
Lower cover
Fig. 130: Magnet Lower Completition Cover
Fig. 129: Magnet Front Lower Cover Mounted

Fig. 131: Magnet Lower Completition Cover Mounted Fig. 133: Bed Patient
● Place the Bed Termination covers and the Head Protection cover
Fig. 132: Bed Termination Cover
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Fig. 134: Bed Patient Head Protection Cover Fig. 135: Finger Protection Cover
● Place the Footrest by removing the aluminum Stops present

(mount them back after the Footrest mounting) on the Bed Patient
as shown in the following figures. To mount the Footrest set the
● Mount the Finger Protection Cover on the Upper Bed Patient Table Locks (left and right sides) in their highest position first and then
back side as shown in the following figure (move the Bed to the insert the Footrest on its rails
Ankle position to make the mounting procedure easier)
Fig. 136: Footrest Fig. 137: Footrest Mounting
Fig. 138: Footrest Mounted
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● Place the Patient’s handles Fig. 140: Stairs
Fig. 139: Patient’s handles
● Check if the Patient’s belts are correctly installed on the bed table
as shown in the previous figure
● Place the Stairs in front of the system and place the yellow tape to ● Place the Cushions on the Bad Patient
define the stairs maximum inner position as shown in the next
figures
Fig. 141: Bed Cushions
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Fig. 142: Covers Assembled

Warning Signs
Place the provided warning signs, selecting the appropriate language,
in the shown positions.
Fig. 143: Label Positions
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Fig. 144: Label Positions

Part 4 Start Up
Prior to switching on Checking the Warming Up Chain
NOTICE All the parts described here after are located in

NOTICE The Instruments used to perform calibrations and the right upper Magnet side (horizontal bed)
or measurements must have an adequate
accuracy and must be calibrated (refer to the To check the Magnet connections of the Warming Up chain act as
Instrument Manufacturer’s user manual). follow (using a tester):
● Disconnect the fast heater cables from the internal side of the
Filter Panel
● Open the metallic cover shown in the next figure by removing the
Checking the line voltage screws indicated by the black arrows
● Lock all shutdown buttons ● Between the Blue and Brown (couple by couple: left brown with
left blue and right brown with right blue) connections (the screws
– Prior to switch-on, several adaptations to the line voltage must
indicated by white arrows in the next figures) of the Fast Heaters
be made
cables you have to measure a value close to 96 ohm
● Ask your project manager about the on-site line voltage and
● Check every Blue and Brown connection wire by wire and verify
perform your own measurement
that they are not connected to the ground (any magnet base
metallic point): they must be an open circuit
The on-site line voltage is: V AC ● Disconnect the REG NTC P1 and the RISC P2 and P3 cables and
measure 70 ohm between the L1 and L3 and 70 ohm between L3
NOTICE Switch off the on-site power supply and secure it and L5
with a lock to prevent anyone from inadvertently ● Verify that the points written in the previous point are not
switching it on connected to the ground (any metallic point of the Magnet main
structure as the joke or the basement)
● Connect back all the cables
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Fig. 145: Warming Up Chain Check

Fig. 146: Warming Up Chain Check
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Adapting transformer to the line voltage Fig. 147: Insulating Transformer Settings (left Electronics Unit cover off)
● Check if the primary stage of the insulation transformer is correctly

set for the main supply voltage of the country where the System is
installed. Refer to the figure for transformer settings
● Use the cables supplied for the additional bridge if necessary. The
Insulating Transformers are inside the Electronics Box under the
GRA module
CAUTION In the factory the console is set to 220 V AC

with the corresponding jumpers.
Never modify the secondary settings. All the
System modules must be power on with 220V
only.
● The possible voltage power supply are:

– 200 V, 208 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V ± 10%
NOTICE To don’t change the Electronics Unit power supply

settings we suggest you to provide 220 V
● In the factory the console is set to 220 V AC with the

corresponding jumpers, if the Insulating Transformer input setting
has to be changed (different voltage input than 220V), remove the
left side Electronics Unit cover and modify the cable connections
following the indication shown on the labels attached to the
Insulating Transformers
Fig. 148: Insulating System transformer and Main Power Connection Fig. 149: Power Cable and Shielding Connection
● Attach to the transparent plastic cover of the Main Power

Connection the correct label related to the inserted fuse according
to the Power Supply provided and place it back on its position
The equipment must be permanently connected to the mains Power

supply: 200/208/220/230/240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 ± 10% Hz, 3 kW
(refer to the Site Planning Guide).
The mains must be equipped with a RCCB (Residual Current Circuit
Breaker) even not dedicated. The RCCB is also called ELCB (Earth
Leakage Circuit Breaker) or RCD (Residual Circuit Device) or GFI
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(Ground Fault Interrupter). This device is for breaking a circuit cable can be removed only by means of a special tool (e.g. a
automatically when it senses fraction of an Ampere leakage current screwdriver).
flowing to earth in excess to predetermined amount. Grounding is required. An electric wire with a minimum nominal
The system must be connected, through an UPS system, to a 25A CB cross-section of 6 mm2 must ground the equipment (according to
(Circuit Breaker) that is connected to the previously described RCCB. EN 60601-1).
The CB is a re-settable switch that is tripped either by long term over
current operated by a thermal mechanism or by short term over
● Code 8820061001 it is the IMQ one and must be used in Europe:
current by a magnetic mechanism.
– 10 m long
The CB must comply with the following specifications:
– The yellow-green wire is the grounding wire: it must be
● Clearance distance between different polarity of residual current circuit
connected to the ground terminal of the main line.
breaker must not be less than 2.5 mm
– The brown wire is the phase wire: it must be connected to the
● Creepage distance between different polarity of residual current circuit
breaker must not be less than 4.0 mm
phase terminal of the CB
An UPS systems is always required as, in case of failure of the main – The blue wire is the neutral wire: it must be connected to the
power supply, the magnet needs to be permanently heated to keep its neutral terminal of the CB
temperature and you must be able to move the bed patient in order to – Nominal cross-section of each of its wires is 6 mm2
let the patient comes out from the Magnet.
The UPS system must be selected in order to guarantee at least 3kW CAUTION Be sure to correctly identify the phase and
for 10 minutes (refer to the site planning guide for more info). neutral wires when connecting the equipment
or when wiring the CB.
CAUTION The System has to be connected to the UPS at
the end of the Magnet warming up process. The MTCM and the TPM modules will start to heat the Magnet
automatically after that the System being connected to the main line
Charge the UPS batteries before to connect
and will take approximately 36 hours to reach its rated conditions.
the System to it.
If the modules are warming up the Magnet the TPM leds will be like
shown in the next figure: all the leds on (one central led may on and
These breakers must be approved in according to the international blinking as well) and the middle ones are very bright (that means
and/or national and/or federal and/or local standards in force and they maximum sent power).
must be installed in a wall-mounted sheltered box near the unit.
Wiring between the system and the CB must be via the three-wire
cable supplied with the system itself. It must be cut to the appropriate
length and cable end sleeves must be inserted before inserting them
into the terminal connection. The equipment must be permanent
connected to the Mains (according to EN 60601-1); therefore the
Fig. 150: Correct Led Status at the beginning of the warming up process If the leds are not on check the System Power supply and the
connection of all the cables related to the Heating chain (such as all
the cables connected to the TPM, ACM, Filter Panel and Magnet).
If the magnet temperature is below 0 degrees at the time of
installation the NTC sensor operates as an open circuit and the
MTCM module doesn't provide any power to the heaters. In this case
the warming up will take much longer because the Magnet has to
reach 0°C degrees before that the Electronics warming up can start.
If additional optional lights are installed in the pavilion, you must install
a dedicated separating switch and insert the power cables into a
dedicated duct to avoid electric shocks. The dedicated plug for the
optional lights is placed on the filter panel and has the following
characteristics: 250 V MAX and 5 A MAX.
NOTICE No dimmer or fluorescent lights should be used
CAUTION All the main power cables and the cables from
the Electronics unit to the filter panel and from
the filter panel to the magnet must be inserted
under the floor or into a duct that must be fixed
to the floor or the wall.
Spare Plug
If you have to provide power supply inside the Pavilion may be to
power on lights, you have to use the Spare Plug of the filter Panel
running a cable from the Mains to the Filter Panel and from the Filter
If the leds are correctly on, verify that the 220V to power on the Fast Panel to the lights. The cable must be double shielded and with a
Heaters are present on the Magnet Fast heater connectors that are nominal section of 1.5 mm2.
the same points shown before where the blue and brown cables are
connected.
CAUTION Don't perform any acquisition while the Fast

Heaters are used.
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Electrical Safety Tests

NOTICE The entire grounding cabling must be installed,
before this test can be performed.
CAUTION The following tests must be repeated if one of
the following items is replaced: Mains cable,
Mains connection, Fuse holder, Line Filter Fig. 151: System Insulating Scheme
and/or Insulating Transformer
To perform the following tests an electrical safety tester must be used

with the following characteristics:
● Insulation Resistance
Range: 0.5 - 400.0 M Ohms
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±2 LSD
● Protective Earth Continuity
Range: 0 - 200 M Ohms at 25 Amps ± 10%
0-2.999 Ohms at 2-25 Amps AC RMS
0-2.999 Ohms at 1 Amp AC RMS ± 15%
Over-range at 2.999 Ohms
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ± 2 LSD
● Current Consumption
Range: 0 - 15 amps
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ± 2 LSD
● Leakage Current
Range: 0-49.9 µa, 50-499.9 µa, 500-4999 µa, 5000-8000 µa
Accuracy: (per IEC 601.1 filter)
DC - 1 kHz ± 1% of reading ± 1 µa
1 - 100 kHz ± 2.5% of reading ± 1 µa
100 kHz - 1 MHz ± 5% of reading ± 1 µa
● Mains on Applied Part
Applied Voltage: 110% of mains voltage
Range: same as leakage
Accuracy: ±2% of reading ±6 µa
Protective Earth Resistance ● To test the Electronics Unit follow this procedure
It is the measurement of the protective earth resistance according to – Place the terminal part of the electrical safety tester on one
the EN 60601-1:1990, Clause 18. The measured value shall not screw of every cover (one left side, one right side and two rear
exceed 0.2 ohm. side)
Measurement conditions:
● The device must not be powered Fig. 153: Earth Resistance Test Configuration
● All the connecting cable, supplied with the device, must have their
maximum length
● The three-wire power supply cable is connected to the device and
its protective earth conductor is connected to the instrument
● The test current is 25 A
● To test the Magnet Unit follow this procedure
– Place the terminal part of the electrical safety tester on a screw
of the Upper Transmission Coil
Fig. 152: Earth Resistance Test Configuration
● Fill in the Installation and Quality Form with the test results
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Leakage Current Fig. 154: Earth leakage current test configuration
They are the measurements in normal condition (NC) and single fault
conditions (SFC) of the earth leakage current, and of the patient
leakage current in normal condition (NC) according to the
EN 60601-1:1990, Clause 19.
The patient leakage current measurement coincides with the
enclosure leakage current measurement.
The measured value of the earth leakage current NC shall not exceed
5 mA.
The measured value of the earth leakage current SFC shall not
exceed 10 mA.
The measured value of the patient leakage current NC shall not
exceed 0.1 mA.
Earth leakage current

● The device must be powered
● All the connecting cable, supplied with the device, must have their
maximum length
● The test is performed twice, inverting the power supplied to the
phase and neutral wires of the power supply cable
● The reported value on the Installation and Quality Form is the
worst one between the two measured values
● The test configuration is described in the following figure
Patient leakage current
● A copper plate 20 x 10 cm has to be placed into the inner side of
the gantry
● The device must be powered and an RF pulse train sequence
must be performed, acting on the SYSTEM CHECK function
● The test is performed twice, inverting the power supplied to the
phase and neutral wires of the power supply cable
● The reported value on the Installation and Quality Form is the
worst one between the two measured values
● The test configuration is described in the following figure
Fig. 155: Patient leakage current test configuration
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Final Checks
NOTICE This completes the start-up of your new MR

System. Please consider that your customer has
purchased an excellent, high-quality MR System
with a modern design. The visual impression of
the System is equally important to your
customer's satisfaction
● Close all magnet covers

● Close all console covers
● Touch up any paint chips with matching color paint
● Clean any fingerprints off the monitor screens
● Clean any fingerprints off the System Console
● Clean any fingerprints off the Electronics Unit
● Clean any fingerprints off the System with mild cleaner
● Clean the patient table and the surface coils with mild cleaner
● Clean the area of the System, dispose of empty cartons or other
packing materials
● Make sure that the cleaning crew cleans the MR System rooms
NOTICE If necessary repeat these checks after the

Tune-Up procedure
Part 5 Software Update
Introduction Software Update

the system is provided with a SW Release already installed and
properly working. The system calibrations are always referring to the NOTICE For more detailed info about the SW release you
installed SW Release. are going to install, please refer to the related
However may be necessary to updated the system and its Service information
components to the last available SW Release released by ESAOTE
after system production.
NOTICE Before to proceed with the SW update perform a
To know which SW Release is currently installed, click on the question system back-up and write down all the System
mark icon present in the OPI button bar. importat data such as central frequency, gradient
To update the system to the last available SW Release please refer to offsets, hardware configurations, etc. etc.
the related Service Information that describes release new features,
update procedure and new calibrations may be present and different
from the ones described in this manual.
ALL PRECEDURES AND FEATURES PRESENT AND DESCRIBED
IN THIS MANUAL ARE REFERRING TO THE 1.3C SW RELEASE.
Instead, in case of HD failure, refer to the Service Manual, Software
Chapter for the complete SW installation including the Operating
System.
CAUTION In case of complete SW installation, all the

data contained into the HD will be lost!
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Part 6 Tune-Up
General Overview
The calibration parameters of the System must be checked both at
Welcome to the MR System Tune-Up the time of installation and whenever scheduled maintenance is
The tune-up procedure includes a number of adjustments and checks performed. At these times, quality tests will also have to be carried out
for obtaining optimal performance and good image quality from your to guarantee the required standard of performance, especially
MR system: remember to proceed with care even though most of concerning the quality of the resulting images. Final inspection is the
the procedures run automatically. first testing of the program and it will be followed by other checks
performed during service.
An installation protocol must be completed in all of its parts. A copy of
CAUTION Read carefully the complete introduction of
this protocol must be returned to the central service offices.
this chapter before to proceed with the System
Calibrations. All calibration results relating to the various parameters of the System
and those concerning the quality tests are to be recorded in this
protocol to be compared with the corresponding reference values.
CAUTION Unless specified differently, all the phantoms
The entire calibration procedure may be managed from the Operator
are inserted into the gantry in axial position
Interface (OPI). Specifically, some calibration procedures are
and with the bed in horizontal position.
automatic, whilst others require the active participation of the
operator. These latter procedures must be referred to as manual
CAUTION The Instruments used to perform calibrations calibrations.
and or measurements must have an adequate The System's calibration parameters are stored in one file:
accuracy and must be calibrated (refer to the “.proto.proto” (master). This file is copied to the “.predef.proto”
Manufacturer’s user manual). (working copy) file, which is the actual file being used during
acquisitions.
CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet, Since these operations require the user to know how to operate the
always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from machine, please refer to the relevant sections of the User Manual.
the Coil Body. The phantoms supplied with the machine and the manual calibration
System will be described below.
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Scout Acquisition field <Sex> allows two alternative options: <Male> or <Female>
or “Other”. Date-of-birth format is “dd-mm-yyyy”: dd for day,
mm for month and yyyy for year. In this case the acknowledged
During the system calibration several Scout acquisitions have to be characters are digits and hyphens
performed. The Scout is a dedicated sequence necessary to set the
system parameters taking care of the magnet frequency and patient's
load and to identify the patient position during the real examination. Fig. 156: Scout Settings
The Scout sequence must be acquired from the Customer Operator
Interface (OPI), it's not possible to acquire a Scout from the Service
Operator Interface (ARAS). OPI is automatic initialized by the system
when the log on as SERV has been performed.
Scout Setup
NOTICE Never check the <Acquisition> tab on the Scout

setup window performing a Scout for Service
purposes (this tab is for Users only)
● Before to perform a Scout is necessary to create a new patient. To

have access to the patient's identification data from the OPI there
are two possible ways:
– Click on <Setup> (left monitor side) to display the Scout
examination data window and create a new patient (click on the
first icon of the OPI toolbar if <Setup> is not shown)
● The operator shall enter the patient's identification data and some
information about the examination procedure, such as the
anatomic zone to be examined
● Only some fields are filled with default values, while the others
must be filled explicitly for a new examination session to start. ● When all the fields are filled in it's possible to click on the <Study>
Some fields are compulsory. These are, respectively, <Last flag to select the anatomy.
Name>, <First Name>, <Birth> and <Anatomy Examined>
(under the <Study> flag). It is not possible to close the session
and save the current patient's data, or start a Scout until all the NOTICE “Other” must be select acquiring Scout for
compulsory data has been entered. The field <ID> is not Service purposes.
compulsory: it contains the Patient's identification number. The
Fig. 157: Scout Settings “Other” ● To visualize the Scout after it's acquisition click on the <Scan> flag
(window bottom toolbar) and then double click on the SCOUT
written
Fig. 158: Scout done (axial view)
● If the Automatic Coil recognition is enable is not necessary select

the inserted coil otherwise click on the <Coil> flag and select the
correct one
● Click on the <Save> button to save the inserted data and click on
<Scout> if you want to perform the scout acquisition otherwise
close the window and now a new Patient is created ● All the sequence acquisition (also for Service purpose) has to be
acquired from the OPI interface. In the window bottom part, the
● To perform click on the Scout icon of the OPI toolbar or select
queued sequences are shown
<Scan> then <Scout> from the OPI toolbar
● To follow which automatic calibrations the system is performing
during the Scout acquisition, click on the <Logger> flag (window
bottom toolbar)
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CMR Use Emergency Stop Command
The CMR module is located in the Magnet front upper side and An <Emergency> button is located at the upper section of the control
enables management of the motorized movement - rotation and panel. Selection of this command enables:
right-left movement - of the G-scan system.
● Interruption of all scans in execution/queued
To select a command on the control panel, click on the required
● Rotation of the system to a horizontal position, if at an angle other
button; each button bears a specific icon.
than 0°
● Shutoff of the power supply to amplifiers and motor (the radio
Fig. 159: CMR Buttons frequency impulses and generation of the gradient magnetic field
are locked).
After selection, the system is not ready for a new examination until the
operation configuration is reset. To restore the operation
configuration, follow the instructions in the paragraph “User and
administrator access”, section “System status”
Turning the control panel on and off

The control panel must be switched on via the user interface, by
means of the command on the panel Setup displayed alongside (see
chapter “Examination environment”, section “Setting up an
examination for a new patient”).
The control panel remains powered until a scan (except for the real
time sequence) is launched, after which it shuts down automatically.
After shutdown, the control panel must be switched on again each
time it is required after an acquisition.
Magnet Rotation Commands Due to the geometric design of the G-scan system, system rotation is
only admitted when the patient table is in one of the following
The commands for rotating – by means of the hydraulic motor - the positions:
system (magnet + patient table) to angles from 0° to 90°, thus
● <Knee>
enabling completion of examinations under weight bearing conditions,
are described below. ● <Spine1/Hip>
● <Ankle>. Rotation in this position is only admitted when the height
of the shielding box/shielded cabin meets the specification written
Tab. 3: Commands in the Site Planning Guide manual.
The Esaote authorized service personnel is responsible for correct
configuration of the system software during installation, to enable
Icon Function G-scan system rotation when the above height requirement is met.
<90°>, to rotate to system to a vertical position, at 90° Also, system rotation is only admitted when a coil is fitted to the
connector on the upper section of the magnet.
The maximum duration of rotation, from zero to ninety degrees, is
approximately 30 seconds. The system (magnet + patient table),
<0°>, to rotate to system to a horizontal position, at 0°
when not rotating, is locked in the current position: it is only released
on activation of one of the rotation push buttons described above.
<Alpha>, to rotate the system to an angle between 0° and

90°, previously configured by the user in the Setup
environment of the user interface. Bed Translation Commands
<Counterclockwise rotation key>, to add an extra 2.5° The commands for moving – by means of the hydraulic motor - the
rotation to the current position (counterclockwise) patient table in a right-left direction (patient head-feet) enable correct
centering of the body part to be examined with respect to the magnet
isocenter in the right-left direction of the system, and are described
<Clockwise rotation key>, to subtract 2.5° from the current below.
position (clockwise). Rotation is counterclockwise only The key must be kept pressed to move the patient table to the
from 0° to 90°. Rotation is clockwise only from 90° to 0°. required position: when the position is reached, the table locks
To interrupt the Magnet rotation, on the control panel select automatically. If the key is released during movement, the table stops
the command <Pause>. To resume rotation, select of one immediately.
of the rotation commands <0°>, <90°> or <Angle>.
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Tab. 4: Commands The motorized right-left movement of the patient table is only admitted
when no coil is fitted to the connector on the upper section of the
magnet, to avoid damage to the coil connection cable during
Icon Function movement. The maximum duration of right-left movement (from the
position <Ankle/In-Out> to <Shoulder>) is approximately 20
On the control panel, select <Ankle/In-Out> to move the
seconds.
table to the correct position for patient ascent/descent.
To move the patient table in the foot-ankle examinations The patient bed, when not moving, is locked in the current position: it
is only released on activation of one of the right-left travel push
<Knee>, to move the patient table in the knee buttons described above.
examinations
Fig. 160: Possible Patient Examinations

<Wrist> to move the patient table in the correct position for
examinations of the hand-wrist region.
<Elbow>, to move the patient table in the correct position

for examinations of the elbow.
<Shoulder> to move the patient table in the correct

position for examinations of the shoulder.
<Spine1/Hip>, to move the patient table in the correct

position for examinations of the hip and lumbar sacral
section of the spinal column. Required for bearing cervical
and thoracic examinations of the spinal column as well.
<Spine2>, to move the patient table in the correct position
for examinations of the thoracic section of the spinal
column.
<Spine3>, to move the patient table in the correct position
for examinations of the cervical section of the spinal
column.
ARAS VISTA Fig. 161: ARAS Vista
All the System calibration must be performed from the Service

Operator Interface (ARAS).
To launch it, it's necessary perform the system log on writing in the
user field the word SERV and the correct password.
NOTICE If you don't know the correct password, ask it to

the ESAOTE headquarter
The ARAS software integrates the “Diascope” function used to

identify broken modules or to perform some tests.
No special equipment are necessary: all the hardware and software
tools are already integrated into the system. The main feature of this
diagnostic instrument is to display signals sampled by the machine.
ARAS Vista Connection

● To start it switch on the system (or perform a log off is the system ● Now wait for the SW initialization before click on the <Scan
is already on) and log it on typing SERV in the user name field and Management> icon from the ARAS toolbar (the second last icon,
the correct password right before the question mark)
● Only when the TEST folder is enabled the initialization is
completed and will be possible to open the TEST folder and run
NOTICE If you don't know the Service Password call the
calibrations and troubleshooting tests
ESAOTE Service headquarter
● When the boot is finished and the OPI Program is initialized

(green light), click on the START button the select Programs and
the ARAS WIN icon and the next window will appear
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ARAS Vista Features Tab. 5: ARAS Toolbar Buttons
ARAS Toolbar
Icon Function Icon Function
● The toolbar will appear at the top of the desktop when this option
Create a new text To scroll images back
is active
format file and forth (other arrow)
of the opened series
Fig. 162: ARAS Vista Toolbar Connect to the system Save the file on the local
system
Disconnect from the Print on the predefined

system (only for the printer
remote connection)
Open a txt file on the Cut
local or on the remote
Open an opi file on the Copy

Open an hst file on the Paste

To open the Service Open the option menus

Images (only remote)
Open the Serv Tree Open the scan

function management window
How to Send Images from OPI to ARAS How to load Service images
The customer’s images are no more visible from ARAS due to privacy ● Click on <Serv Tree> icon (eight icon from the left) of the ARAS
regulation restrictions. In order to show images (may be due to a Toolbar and the Serv Tree function will be displayed on the left
quality problem) the customer has to select the images from its side of the ARAS window
account and then send them to ARAS as shown in the next figure. ● Click on Local Connection to open the local folders (service
● Select the series to be exported images and computer unit peripherals such as DVD Burner), then
● Click on Tools - Service - Export to ARAS select the Modality folder as shown in the next figure
Fig. 163: Exporting to ARAS Fig. 164: Serv Tree
● You can expand the shown tree to visualize the acquired images if
● When done the system will show a end of calibration message
present. Then double click on the Image name to open it
Images are sent without any sensitive data such as patient name,
● To visualize the images sent from OPI (customer images as
age, weight and so on. All these data are replaced by numbers.
explained in the previous paragraph) open the OPI folder and
To visualize the sent images act as described in the next paragraph. select the wanted images
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● If you open all the series sent from OPI you’ll be able to visualize it How to perform measurements
in only one window and to scroll the images by clicking on the
arrows key ● When the images are displayed by the ARAS program, move the
mouse prompt on the image and click on the right button mouse
● If the Serv Tree is open during the image acquisition you will have and the measurement menu will appear then select the wanted
to refresh it at the end of the acquisition to see the obtained feature
image/s. To do that click on the right mouse button on the Modality
node (to refresh all the contained folders) or on the Image type
node (to refresh just the selected folder) and select the Refresh Fig. 166: ARAS Measure menu
button as shown in the next figure
Fig. 165: Refresh function

ARAS Test Features Fig. 167: Available channels
Introduction
All the system calibrations are done using the ARAS software.
To launch it, it's necessary perform the system log on writing SERV in
the user field and the correct password (if you don't know the correct
password, ask it to the ESAOTE headquarter).
No special equipment is necessary: all the hardware and software
tools are already integrated into the system. The main feature of this ● To save the selected variable click on the <Save> icon (floppy)
diagnostic instrument is to display signals sampled by the machine.
● Click on the <Stop> icon (square) to quit from the test
“Diascope” functionality
This instrument consists of an interface embodying the key features of Fig. 168: Choose which variables you want to save
an oscilloscope, a being an extremely useful instrument for analyzing
analog signals. For this reason, this interface was named “Diascope”
that uses a logic channel management (abstract association of a
control variable and an acquisition channel of the multiplexer), the
average signal accumulation mechanism and other features that will
be explained in the next paragraph.
With the help of the “Diascope”, various signals from the system can
be displayed on the monitor screen (e.g.: NMR echo/fid,
varicap-piloting voltage, power generated by heaters, sensor
temperature, magnet frequency, etc.). The physically acquired signal
consists of the two components that are usually called the “real part”
and the “imaginary part”. The two separate signals will be identified
by two physical display channels, A and B (the physical display
channels are not the same as the logic channels associated with the
control variables). Signals are plotted on a grid whose reference axes
are identified by the letters X (for abscissa) and Y (for ordinates).
● Inside the selected test it's possible to scroll the available

channels opening the small window like shown in the next figure ● If you quit without saving the variables, the ARAS SW will ask you
which calibrated variables you want to save: mark the
corresponding box and click on the <Save> button
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● Like using an oscilloscope, it's possible to change some Tab. 6: ARAS Scope Buttons
visualization settings acting on the right column of the ARAS
window (refer to the next figure)
Icon Function Icon Function
Fig. 169: Diascope settings Starts the Shows only the
acquisition B trace
Freezes the Shows the A and

waveform B trace together
Stops the scope Average setting

and exit
Diascope Reset the

setting: modulo, average to 1
echo or FFT
Shows only the Restart the
A trace average
acquisition
Personalize ARAS
It's possible to set and save your own ARAS settings.
● When the test is running, click the right mouse button and a menu
will appear
● Select the <Properties> function then personalize and save your
own default settings
● Click on the <Save> button then choose or create a new file from
the following window
● Following the same procedure but selecting <Load>, instead of
<Save> in the previous menu, it's possible to load your own
● Other settings are available from the Scope toolbar settings
Quick Tuning Fig. 170: Quick Tuning
Every time we perform the SCOUT acquisition the system performs

many automatic checks (e.g.: temp, shielding, etc.) and calibrations
(e.g.: frequency, varicaps, 180° pulse, etc.) and then acquires three
images always displayed in the same order: axial (or transverse),
sagittal and coronal.
The Quick Tuning performs exactly the same checks and calibrations
as the Scout but without the image acquisition saving time because, if
you are working in ARAS, to perform the Scout you have to swap to
OPI and then come back to ARAS to continue the tests.
Use this button every time you change the phantom inside the coil or
you change the coil.
NOTICE The first time you connect a coil we suggest to

perform a scout to check the image quality.
Then when you are sure that everything is
correctly working you can use the quick tuning to
save time.
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Visual Inspection Checks Cable Connection Checks

Check as follows:
Outside Marking Checks ● Tightness of terminal screws of the protective earth connection
cable (figure shown in the Cabling and Grounding paragraph)
Check the System Serial Number Label placed under the Electronics between:
Unit Switch as follows:
– the magnetic unit and the filter panel
● Name and address of manufacturer
– the electronics box and the PC unit
● Product part number
● Settings and tightness of every connectors.
● Product serial number
● Tightness of fastening screws of each Electronics module
● Report the test results on the Installation Quality Form
Cover and Mechanical Component Checks

Check as follows:
● Integrity of the System covers
● Rotation and translation and wheel brakes of the Patient Table
● Integrity of Patient Table padding
● Coil rotation mechanism of the receiving coils
● Cable extension mechanism of the Patient Table
Calibration Procedures CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet,
always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from
the Coil Body.
Calibrations and quality tests must be performed on all four coils
supplied. More specifically, all the procedures described below must
be performed for the knee coil (number 2), whereas a subset will be CAUTION After the OPI or the ARAS / Scan Management
sufficient for the other coils. For this reason, we will refer by default to initialization wait for 30” before to select and
the knee coil. launch any sequence or test.
The calibrations flow-chart illustrates the logical calibration steps
shown in the following pages. Calibrations and quality tests must be NOTICE The result of all the Automatic calibration is a
performed on all four coils supplied. More specifically, all the window message: scroll the answer to read all the
procedures described below must be performed for the Knee Coil 2, found values.
whereas a subset will be sufficient for the other coils. For this reason,
we will refer by default to the Knee Coil 2.
The calibrations flowchart illustrates the logical calibration steps
shown in the following pages.
Phantoms
For all the Patient Examination Positions refer to the CMR use
paragraph. The phantoms are supplied with each machine, namely three
homogenous phantoms (two spherical and one bottle), one
geometrical phantom and one Ghosting phantom (visible in the Ghost
CAUTION If not specified, all the calibration must be Test paragraph). A big bottle, made in soft plastic, is provided to fill the
performed with the Magnet in Horizontal other phantoms to avoid breaking due to very low temperature.
position, the Knee Coil 2 and the Bed placed in
The geometrical phantom, used to check image characteristics,
the Knee Anatomy Examination (refer to the
consists of a 50 mm high Plexiglas cylinder, having an internal
next figure for more info).
diameter of 100 mm and containing some objects at specific
locations. Specifically, it contains two triangular prisms for evaluating
NOTICE All the automatic calibration save the found the slice thickness and position, a 1-mm resolution pattern and
value/s except the Coil Tuning and the 180 Pulse geometrical reference pins.
calibrations. Three homogenous phantoms consist of one cylindrical container
(bottles), having diameters 74 mm, to be used with hand coil and two
NOTICE To work with ARAS (e.g.: to calibrate the system) spherical phantom having diameter 86 mm and 140 mm, to be used
the ARAS Connection page inside Internet respectively for calibration and quality test (signal to noise and
Explorer program must be open. uniformity). They are filled with an aqueous solution of 5 mM of NiCl2
and 55 mM of NaCl.
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Fig. 171: Phantoms and Holders

In the next figure the AXIAL, SAGITAL and CORONAL geometrical FOR KNEE COIL ONLY, AND ONLY FOR SYSTEMS
phantom positions are shown. CALIBRATIONS, THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE POSITIONS IN
ACCORDING IF THE BED TABLE IS PROVIDED WITH OR
WITHOUT THE HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING BASE. IN THE
Fig. 172: Geometrical phantom in different positions NEXT PAGES BOTH SCENARIOUS ARE SHOWN. FOR ALL THE
OTHER COILS THERE ARE NO DIFFERENCE.
Fig. 173: HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING BASE AND SPINE 1 ADAPTING
PLATE
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Fig. 174: FOR MAGNETS WITH HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING BASE Fig. 175: FOR MAGNETS WITHOUT HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING
Knee Coil in the Spine 1 Position For Calibration (it must be aligned BASE Knee Coil in the Knee Position For Calibration (it must be
with the Coil left anf right directions but also in and out directions) aligned with the Coil left anf right directions but also in and out
directions)
Geometrical phantom in AXIAL position inside the Magnet (white BASE Geometrical phantom in AXIAL position inside the Magnet
plastic screw in upper right position) (white plastic screw in upper right position)
CAUTION The Patient Bed upper part can manually slide

in and out the Magnet cavity, this means that
the anatomy position of the Patient Bed must
be aligned with the Magnet Center Reference CAUTION The Patient Bed upper part can manually slide
Point. in and out the Magnet cavity, this means that
the anatomy position of the Patient Bed must
be aligned with the Magnet Center Reference
Point.
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Knee Coil and Small Calibration Spherical Phantom BASE Knee Coil and Small Calibration Spherical Phantom
CAUTION Remember to lock the coil base, the adapting

plate and to place a cushion on the Spherical CAUTION Remember to lock the coil base and to place a
Phantom upper side in order to lock it inside cushion on the Spherical Phantom upper side
the coil specially to set the bed vertically when in order to lock it inside the coil specially to set
you have to perform the Homogeneity Test. the bed vertically when you have to perform
the Homogeneity Test.
Knee Coil and Big Quality Test Spherical Phantom BASE Knee Coil and Big Quality Test Spherical Phantom
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Fig. 182: Coil Flex Fig. 184: Coil Flex inside the Magnet
Fig. 183: Coil Flex Phantom and Holders
NOTICE Remember to align the Magnet Center Reference

Point with the triangles present on the Phantom
holders, check the alignment laterally.
Fig. 185: Coil Shoulder DPA Fig. 186: Coil Shoulder DPA inside the Magnet
NOTICE The Coil Shoulder DPA must be used with the Left
Support but in the right bed position for adjusting
(Varicap and 180° Pulse) and checks (signal to
noise verification).
NOTICE To avoid phantom sliding out from the coil, may

be necessary the insertion of a thin cushion
placed between the upper side of the phantom
and the coil body.
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Fig. 187: Coil Neck Fig. 188: Coil Neck inside the Magnet
Fig. 189: Coil Back DPA Fig. 190: Coil Back DPA inside the Magnet
NOTICE Position High means with frame while position

Low means without frame. For calibration you
must check both the Coil positions on the bed
table in both conditions (high and low).
NOTICE The SCOUT acquired with the Coil 10 and

selecting the disctict Other could show black
images.
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Fig. 191: Coil Shoulder inside the Magnet Fig. 192: Coil Hand inside the Magnet
Fig. 193: Coil Ankle inside the Magnet
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Fig. 194: System Module Positions

Fig. 195: System Connection Scheme
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Fig. 196: PLEASE COMPLETE THE CALIBRATION FLOWCHART MARKING OFF ALL THE PERFORMED ITEMS AND E-MAIL/FAX IT TO ESAOTE.
Room Temperature Offset Calibration ● Under ARAS select <Test> <Automatic> <Room Temp Offset>
<Run> and the system will warns you about the hardware
The meaning of this test is to provide to the System the correct connection explained in the previous point
hardware offset of the room temperature measurement done by the
automatic and manual temperature test in order to perform a very
accurate measurement. Fig. 198: Room Temp Offset
● Disconnect the temperature sensor connected the FTSENS
connector of the Filter Panel (RF cage internal side) and connect
the provided tool (10K ohm resistor) to the FTSENS connector
Fig. 197: Tool Connection
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● click on the YES button and the system will calibrate and save the
Room Temperature Offset value
Fig. 199: Room Temp Offset Calibrated
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the found value

Thermostatic Stability Control Fig. 200: Automatic Temp Check
Thermostatic control is very important because ferrite has a thermal

coefficient that causes resonant frequency to change by
approximately 15 kHz every degree centigrade. While executing each
scan, it is therefore necessary to limit temperature fluctuations to
around one thousandth of a degree. The program detects some data
concerning the thermal condition of the magnet: deviations (dT) with
respect to the required temperature value and the powers of each
magnet block's heaters. In addition, the program can detect the
environment temperature by a sensor put outside the magnet and
connected to the MTCM module.
The program sends this information to the “Temp.rec” file. Normally,
dT's will be in the region of some hundredths of a degree. In any case,
it is not the absolute value of the dT's that is important, but rather their
stability over time. The maximum powers are 100 Watts for the inner
channels, 100 Watts for the outer channels and 150 Watts on the joke
but these values are true only when the fast heaters are off. Please
note that thermostatic control is guaranteed by keeping the magnet at
the correct temperature (ideal 35°C). The shown values are the
difference between the ideal and the real temperature. This values
are quite high just because the sensors are placed in the central point
and in the edge points of the poles while the system reaches 35°C in
the middle area of the poles (for the reference values refer to the
Installation Quality Form). It is clear that any malfunctions in the
MTCM (or TPM) module, the sensors or in the heaters will cause
abnormalities in the measured data.
Automatic Test
● Insert a Coil
● Select under ARAS <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <Temp. Check>, ● All the automatic temperature tests (even the tests performed by
then <Run> the Scout) are stored in the Temp.rec file
● The temperature errors (difference between ideal and real – Under Internet Explorer select <Rec Management> <System
temperature) and power values are shown in the logger window Temperatures> <View Rec Folders> and the <Today Folder>,
and in the end of calibration message by scrolling it then look for the “Temp.rec” file and open it
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– Using the scroll bar, go to the end of the file and look at the Temperature Stability Check
calibration data (Exit closing the window)
● Select, under ARAS, <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <Temp. Monitor>
<Run>
Fig. 201: temp.rec ● The System Diascope displays the power and the temperature of
every magnet channel, as shown in the next figure
● It’s possible to modify the trace position changing the trace
Displacement value and zoom it changing the Unit/Div value.
Remember to check the Center Scale box before to modify the
Unit/Div value
● Let the System test run until the temperature and power lines are
almost at the end of the visualization display then click on
<Pause> function in the Diascope bar
● Using the cursor, measure the maximum and minimum values of
the temperature line
Temp Mean = (Temp MAX + Temp MIN) / 2
Temp Deviation = Temp MAX - Temp MIN
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated values
● Using the cursor, measure the maximum and minimum values of
the power line
Power Mean = (Power MAX + Power MIN) / 2
Power Deviation = Power MAX - Power MIN
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated values
Fig. 202: System Monitor temperature and power Fig. 203: System Monitor Channels
● At the end click on <Quit> to escape from the test

● If the calculated Mean and Deviation values are not correct check:
– Temperature rec file (temp.rec)
– MTCM and TPM cable connections
– Filter panel cable connections
– Magnet cables connection (panel and NTC board)
– Repeat the Thermal Stability test after a couple of hours
● Select the next channel and repeat the centering and measuring
procedure for every magnet channel
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CMR Check THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE REFERS BOTH TO MAGNETS

EQUIPPED WITH ROTATION AND TRANSLATION
By pressing the anatomy icon present on the CMR module, the Bed POTENTIOMETER SENSORS AND WITH ROTATION AND
Patient moves automatically to the correct position. To allow this TRANSLATION MEMS SENSORS
feature the different bed positions must be adjusted by the Service
● SET THE BED IN HORIZONTAL POSITION BEFORE TO START
Technician. The CMR is located on the Magnet front upper side.
THIS PROCEDURE
● Remove the Coil if present and switch on the Electronics Unit, the
NOTICE READ THE THIS PROCEDURE COMPLETELY PC Unit and wait for the windows log on mask. Then perform a log
BEFORE TO START IT. THIS PROCEDURE IS on as SERV
APPLICABLE IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE ● From OPI select the Patient Setup (as to perform a Scout) and
MAGNET WITH THE BED PATIENT BRACKETS switch on the CMR by pressing the switch on/off button on the OPI
ALREADY MOUNTED OTHERWISE THE BED toolbar (indicated by the white arrow in the next figure)
AND MAGNET POTENTIOMETER MUST BE
DISCONNECTED FIRST (CABLE AND
SCREWS) AS SHOWN HERE AFTER. Fig. 204: CMR Switch on Button
NOTICE This procedure has an automatic countdown

that disables the CMR after 15 seconds from
the last action.
NOTICE If used, the Service Hardware Key must be

removed at the end of this procedure
otherwise the communication between CMR
and Host won’t be established.
CAUTION Using the Hardware Key, you’ll be able to

move the Bed and rotate the Magnet without
any automatic protection. DO IT CAREFULLY.
Procedure
NOTICE THIS PROCEDURE REFERS TO THE 2.8A CMR

FIRMWARE RELEASE ON.
● If necessary, insert the Hardware Key in the dedicated connector ● On the CMR, simultaneously click on the buttons ABORT, KNEE
present on the left up side of the CMR module as shown in the and 90° for some seconds to enter in the Service Modality
next figure. If already mounted the Magnet top cover must be
removed first
Fig. 206: CMR Buttons
NOTICE You can apply this procedure even without the

Hardware Key. It must be used only when you
replace the CMR or Potentiometers.
ALL SW AUTOMATIC PROTECTION ARE
REMOVED CONNECTING THE HW KEY!
Fig. 205: CMR Hardware Key Connection
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● If correctly done, on the CMR display, the written shown in the ● Click on the WRIST button to unlock the Bed, it’s now possible to
following figure will appear, otherwise check if the Hardware Key is move the Bed using the buttons SPINE2 (left direction) and
correctly inserted and repeat the previous step. TR and RT SPINE3 (right direction) (hold the button for some seconds to
indicate the digital values respectively of the translation and move the bed)
rotation sensors (if they are disconnected the values will be the ● Click on the button SPINE3 and keep it till to move the Bed
maximum readable - very high value) maximum to the right (at the end of the Bed rails two mechanical
This procedure is starting from the Knee position. stops are present) then lock it pressing the WRIST button
● Click on the PREVIEW button to continue
Fig. 208: CMR Display (Example values for potentiometers)

Fig. 207: CMR Display (Example values for potentiometers)
● Verify on the CMR display that the TR values is 425 ± 5 Fig. 210: Bed Translation Sensor
● If the TR value is correct go to the next point; If the TR value is
NOT correct act as described in this procedure:
– Remove the Magnet Lower Front cover
Fig. 209: Magnet Lower Front Cover
– Rotate the Bed Translation Sensor till to read a correct values on

the CMR display then tighten its screw
– Place back the Cover
● Click on the PREVIEW button to continue, on the WRIST button to
unlock the bed and then, using the buttons SPINE2 (to the left)
and SPINE3 (to the right), center the Ankle Bed coil base to the
Magnet Center Point (as shown in the next figure - the red dash
– Unscrew a bit its screws (indicated by arrows in the next figure) line indicates the alignment between the Magnet Center reference
point and the Ankle examination position)
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Fig. 211: Ankle Position Fig. 212: Correct and Incorrect Bed Stop Positions
● When reached the correct position, lock the bed pressing the
WRIST button and verify that the written ANKLE appears on the
CMR display then click on the ANKLE button to save it, the written
SAVE? will appear on the CMR display: click on the PREVIEW
button to save it (the ABORT button won’t save it).
BEFORE TO SAVE THE BED POSITIONS CHECK IF THE BED
STOP IS CORRECTLY LOCKED (REFER TO THE FOLLOWING
FIGURE), IN CASE OF WRONG BED STOP POSITION MOVE
THE BED A LITTLE BIT IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY ALIGNED
THE GEARS (OF THE BED BRACKET AND OF THE BED
STOP). PERFORM THIS CHECK DURING THE ENTIRE
PROCEDURE FOR ALL THE BED POSITION CALIBRATIONS.
● Click on the WRIST button to unlock the bed and then, using the CMR display then click on the ANKLE button to save it, the written
buttons SPINE2 (to the left) and SPINE3 (to the right), center the SAVE? will appear on the CMR display: click on the PREVIEW
SPINE2 Bed coil position to the Magnet Center Point button to save it (the ABORT button won’t save it)
● Click on the WRIST button to unlock the bed and then, using the
buttons SPINE2 (to the left) and SPINE3 (to the right), center the
Fig. 213: Spine2 Position
KNEE Bed coil base to the Magnet Center Point
WRIST button and verify that the written KNEE appears on the
button to save it (the ABORT button won’t save it)
Wrist Bed coil base to the Magnet Center Point
WRIST button and verify that the written WRIST appears on the
SPINE1 Bed coil base to the Magnet Center Point
WRIST button and verify that the written SPINE1 appears on the
NOTICE The big bottle phantom can be used to easily Elbow Bed coil base to the Magnet Center Point
align the Bed anatomy positions to the Magnet ● When reached the correct position, lock the bed pressing the
Iso Center referring point WRIST button and verify that the written ELBOW appears on the
● When reached the correct position, lock the bed pressing the SAVE? will appear on the CMR display: click on the PREVIEW
WRIST button and verify that the written SPINE2 appears on the button to save it (the ABORT button won’t save it)
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buttons SPINE2 (to the left) and SPINE3 (to the right), center the NOTICE After saving of all the bed positions, in case that
Shoulder Bed coil base to the Magnet Center Point (as shown in you want to modify one of them you have just to
the next figure) enter in the service modality and perform only the
steps related to the position you want to modify
Fig. 214: Shoulder Position
● Using the buttons SPINE2 (to the left) and SPINE3 (to the right),
set the Bed in the KNEE position, or close to it, in order to allow
the Magnet rotation
● Click on the ALPHA button to unlock the Magnet, it’s now possible
to rotate the Magnet using the buttons “up arrow” (CCW rotation)
and “down arrow” (CW rotation)
● Click on the button “down arrow” and hold it till to set the Bed in
HORIZONTAL position (end of its movement). Do it even if the
Magnet is already set in Horizontal position
ONLY IN CASE OF ROTATION POTENTIOMETER (NOT MEMS)

Verify on the CMR display that the RT potentiometer value is 410 ±
15. If the RT value is correct go to the next point; if the RT value is
NOT correct act as described in this procedure:
– Remove the Magnet Rear covers (plastic and metallic)
– Remove the Potentiometer gear (loosing the indicated screw)
– Using a flat screwdriver rotate the Potentiometer till to read the
correct value on the CMR display
– Connect back the Potentiometer Gear and lock it tighten its
screw
– Close back the Cover
WRIST button and verify that the written SHOULDER appears on
the CMR display then click on the ANKLE button to save it, the
written SAVE? will appear on the CMR display: click on the
PREVIEW button to save it (the ABORT button won’t save it)
● The translation calibration is over: now all the possible
examination positions are stored in the system software
Fig. 215: Magnet Rotation Potentiometer Fig. 216: Magnet Rotation Gravity Accelerometer (MEMS Sensor)
FOR ALL MAGNET ROTATION SYSTEMS

● When the correct position is reached, click on the ALPHA button
to lock the Magnet and verify that the written 0 appears on the
CMR display then click on the 0° button to save it, the written
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● Click on the ALPHA button to unlock the Magnet, it’s now possible Fig. 217: CMR Display (Example values for potentiometers)
to rotate the Magnet using the buttons “up arrow” (CCW rotation)
and “down arrow” (CW rotation)
● Click on the button “up arrow” and hold it till to set the Bed in
VERTICAL position (end of its movement)
● When the correct position is reached, click on the ALPHA button
to lock the Magnet and verify that the written 90 appears on the
CMR display then click on the 0° button to save it, the written
● Set back the Magnet in horizontal position by pressing the ALPHA
button to unlock the Magnet and then click on the button “down
arrow” and hold it till to set the Bed in HORIZONTAL position (end
of its movement)
● Press the ABORT button and the CMR display will show you all
the saved potentiometer values as shown in the following figure
(the values shown are just an example)
● If you have connected the Hardware Key, remove it and store
it in a safe place
● Open Internet Explorer, System Status page and proceed with
the CMR reset procedure to reset the Magnet Rotation and Bed
Translation functions:
– Disconnect the Coil if present into the Gantry
– Click on the RESET button
– Enable the CMR from the OPI, Scout Setup page
– Click on the ANKLE button of the CMR
● Click on the 0° button of the CMR ● Following the User procedure (refer to the User Manual for more
info) try to rotate the magnet with the bed in Ankle, Knee and
Spine positions (according to the cage height, not all these
rotations may be possible): if the system won’t rotate means that
position/s is/are wrongly set (with the gears in wrong positions -
refer to the figure Correct and Incorrect Bed Stop Positions shown at
the beginning of this procedure) and you have to re-adjust it/them
● The procedure is over
Channel Delay Check ● Perform the hardware connection as written in the previous figure:
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <Channel Delay>

<Run> CAUTION THE STEP 1 MUST BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE
● The system will show you the hardware connection message THE STEP 2
– Open the Electronics Unit

Fig. 218: Channel Delay Messages – (1) Disconnect the RFOUT LEFT and RIGHT cables from the
RFA modules, disconnect the RFIN RIGHT cable from the
RIGHT RFA module and connect it to the RFOUT RIGHT cable
connector using the “I” (“bullet”) adapter (as shown in the next
figure)
Fig. 219: Right RFA Connection
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– (2) From the filter panel, internal side, disconnect the FBTX1, Fig. 221: Filter Panel Connection
FRF0 and FRF1 cables then connect together the filter panel
connectors using the BNC cables and the BNC adapter, “T”
adapter and the BNC cables (as shown in the next figures)
Fig. 220: Channel Delay Tools (two BNC cables, one T adaptor and one Big
BNC Adaptor)
● When the hardware connection is done, click on the OK button ● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with the
and the system will automatically calibrate and save the receiving calculated values
channel offset, the found values are visible in the logger window ● The corresponding rec file is called channel_delay.rec
and in the end of calibration message by scrolling it
Fig. 223: Channel_delay.rec

Fig. 222: Channel Delay Calibration
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Frequency Calibration Necessary Tools

– Small Spherical Phantom 86 mm and its support
Manual Homogeneity Calibration
CAUTION Lock the Coil base and place a cushion
between the Spherical Phantom upper side
NOTICE During system installation or troubleshooting we
and the Coil to lock it in order to perform the
suggest to perform the frequency and gradient
Homogeneity Test also with the Magnet set in
offset calibration manually, after that and during
vertical position.
system maintenance it's possible to choose the
automatic method explained in this chapter
Introduction Procedure
This calibration is used to adjust the gradients' offsets, that is to say ● Position the Knee Coil 2 with the Small Spherical Phantom 86mm
those field gradient residues that are always on and contribute to the
shimming of the static magnetic field. ● Under ARAS select <Manual> <Homogeneity> then <Run>
The module has a characteristic bell shape. The final result we aim for ● Adjust the <Gain 1>, if necessary, to bring the signal trace in
is a signal intercepting the window's sides at the highest possible higher position on the display
points (obviously, adjusting the receiving gain so that the central peak
is close to the maximum). NOTICE The Gain 1 and 2 are not variables. They modify
When entering the manual plot, the gains must be set so that echo only the trace visualizations. Quitting from the test
peak, in <Module> mode, will be close to 1600 mV. During the SW won’t ask to save them.
calibration, further adjustments may become necessary. Moreover,
when observing the phase of the signal, you must check that ● Adjust the <Fine FREQ.> variable and find a value of this variable
resonance is in place and, if necessary, through small changes in corresponding to a generally horizontal phase (lower signal). If
frequency, the phase must be set as horizontal as possible. necessary (frequency very far from the correct value; e.g.: red line
If the gradients and the shimming in general are not perfect, this has a saw-tooth waveform) you can use the Course FREQ. that
phase has a sinusoidal shape that needs to be “flattened” as much as has a much higher step than the Fine FREQ one: modify it one by
possible by adjusting the gradient offsets. one and verify is the upper signal increase then use the Fine
Find the best gradient offset values in order to obtain as large a FREQ, during this procedure could be necessary to adjust a bit
homogeneity curve as possible (as shown in the following figures). the gradient offsets and then come back to the frequency
Small variations of these values are not a cause for concern. The calibration
most important thing is that the values do not exceed 2000, unless set ● Adjust the <OFFSET X> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of
during final inspection. the echo signal (blue upper signal)
● Adjust the <OFFSET Y> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of
the echo signal (blue upper signal)
● Adjust the <OFFSET Z> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of Fig. 225: Homogeneity test perfectly calibrated
the echo signal (blue upper signal)
Fig. 224: Homogeneity test not properly calibrated
● Quit saving all the variables

● REPEAT THIS TEST SETTING THE MAGNET IN VERTICAL
POSITITON AND ROTATING THE MAGNET USING THE USER
PROCEDURE (lock the Coil base - switch on the CMR by
NOTICE During the Gradient Offsets adjustment check the
pressing the switch on button of the OPI toolbar, then press and
phase signal stability. Sometimes difference of
hold the 90° CMR button till the Magnet stops its rotation then
the offsets do not improve the echo signal but
switch off the CMR by pressing the OPI toolbar button - at the end
disturb the phase signal.
of the vertical calibration set back the Magnet in horizontal
position)
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved values
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Automatic Calibration
CAUTION Lock the Coil base and place a cushion
between the Spherical Phantom upper side
NOTICE Perform this check only if you didn’t perform the and the Coil to lock it in order to perform the
Manual Homogeneity Test Homogeneity Test also with the Magnet set in
vertical position.
Necessary Tools
– Small Spherical Phantom 86 mm and its support ● From OPI, acquire a scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under ARAS select <Test> <Automatic> <Frequency> <Run>
Procedure
and calibrate the system frequency (the found frequency is
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 into the Magnet then place the holder and automatically saved)
the Small Spherical Phantom (like shown in the next figure).
NOTICE If the previous test is not able to calibrate

Fig. 226: Correct Phantom position automatically the Frequency try performing the
Frequency-Step adjustment: it works using the
same criteria of the Frequency calibration but with
a bigger calibration step useful if the frequency
value present in the system software is far from
the correct value

PROCEDURE (lock the Coil base - switch on the CMR by
pressing the switch on button of the OPI toolbar, then press and
hold the 90° CMR button till the Magnet stops its rotation then
switch off the CMR by pressing the OPI toolbar button - at the end
of the vertical calibration set back the Magnet in horizontal
position)
Fig. 227: Auto Frequency calibration result ● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated value
● The corresponding rec file is called freq.rec and freq_fine.rec
Fig. 228: freq.rec file
● The found values are shown at the end of calibration message by

scrolling it. In case of problem, check the RX chain (refer to the
Service Manual, RF chapter)
PROCEDURE (refer to the CMR Use paragraph of this chapter)
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TX Phase Adjustment ● Perform the hardware connection as written in the previous figure:
– Open the Electronics Unit
– Disconnect the RFOUT LEFT and RIGHT cables from the RFA
NOTICE This procedure must be performed before the TX modules, disconnect the SB18 cable connected to the SB18
Coil Tuning and Matching checks. connector of the Signal Box
– Connect the BNC cables present inside the Electronics right
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <TX Phase> side and not connected, of the TX Phase calibration kit provided
<Run> and the system will show you the connection message with the system and present in the Electronics Unit, to the
RFOUT connectors of the RFA modules and the Special
Connector to the SB18 connector of the Signal Box as shown in
Fig. 229: TX Phase Messages
the following figures
Fig. 230: RFA Connections

Fig. 231: Signal Box Connection Fig. 232: TX Phase Calibration
CAUTION DON’T RUN ANY OTHER TEST WITH THE

Electronics UNIT IN THIS CONFIGURATION.
SET BACK THE NORMAL SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AS SOON AS YOU HAVE
PERFORMED THE TX PHASE ADJUSTMENT.
● When the hardware connection is done, click on the OK button

● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with the
and the system will automatically calibrate and save the receiving
calculated values
channel offset, the found values are visible in the logger window
and in the end of calibration message by scrolling it
NOTICE The reference values for the calculated one are:
0° ÷ 60° or 300° ÷ 360°.
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● The corresponding rec file is called tarPHRFA.rec
Fig. 233: tarPhRFA.rec

Transmission Coil Check ● Remove the Coil if inserted and set the Bed in the SPINE1
position
The purpose of transmission coil calibration is to check the tuning to
● Connect a coil, under ARAS, select <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <TX
the central frequency of the magnet and the matching impedance to
Coil> <Run>. When the diascope is open remove the coil
50 Ω ± 5 Ω. The “Diascope” allows displaying the “return loss”
between the transmitted and the reflected power in dB. This waveform
has a peak that must be moved to the center of the X-axis, which Fig. 235: TX coil test (span step to 499 and gain rf to 40)
means that the coil is tuned to the correct frequency. Besides, it is
very important to check that impedance is 50 Ω.
Fig. 234: TX Coil Connection Scheme
NOTICE The Channel Delay and the TX Phase must be

carried out before this check. If the Channel Delay
or the TX Phase check shows nay kind or
calibration problem, or error or if the found values
● The upper part of the monitor shows the Upper TX Coil return loss
are not in specification DO NOT PROCEED WITH
while the lower part of the monitor shows the Lower TX Coil return
THE TX COIL CHECK because you’ll visualize
loss. Refer to the following figure for the connection scheme. To
not correct return loss waveforms.
better visualize the traces, set the <Unit/Div> scale to 5dB
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● Changing the channel, select the SPAN STEP field and set it at Fig. 236: Correct TX Coil (span step to 100 and gain rf to 120)
100 Hz or closer (usually 103)
● Select the GAIN RF channel (from the drop down menu) and set it
to 120. The GAIN RF can be digitally set from 0 (0 Watt) to 255
(900 Watt)
NOTICE If the TX peak is not perfectly tuned to the magnet

frequency or close to it when the Span Step is set
to 100 or the Gain RF is set at 120 the RFA could
go into protection mode. In this case move the
peak using the variable capacitors and then
perform the check.
● There are two circuits for the transmission coil: upper and lower.
The peak shown in the monitor upper part is related to the upper
TX circuit while the peak shown in the monitor lower part is related
to the lower TX circuit
● Check if the peaks are in a range of ±5 KHz from the Average
Frequency, otherwise you must adjust the tuning characteristics
NOTICE Average Frequency = (Central Magnet

Frequency adjusting the Homogeneity Test with
the Magnet in Horizontal position + Central
Magnet Frequency adjusting the Homogeneity
Test with the Magnet in Vertical position) / 2 NOTICE DO NOT RUN THIS TEST FOR MORE THAN 5
MINUTES TO AVOID OVERHEATING OF THE
● Check if the highest point of the upper peak is at least 20 dB and CIRCUIT COMPONENTS.
check if the highest point of the lower peak is at least 18 dB,
otherwise adjust the matching characteristics
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated values if
they are in spec otherwise proceed with the adjustment
procedures
Adjustment Procedure ● There are two circuits for the transmission coil: upper and lower.
The diodes present on both the circuits are for de-coupling
Necessary Tools between the transmitting and receiving coils. If you have to modify
– Non ferromagnetic screwdriver the upper circuit set the Magnet in vertical position
– Kit capacitors for Transmission Coil tuning ● To have access to the lower circuit it’s necessary to move the Bed
Patient to the Ankle examination position and then remove the
– Soldering machine (at least 50watts)
Bed and TX Circuit covers
Procedure
● If the return loss or the tuning is/are not correct, first of all remove Fig. 238: Lower transmitting circuit
the transmission circuit cover/covers (removing the screws) in
order to have access to the transmission circuit/circuits. As shown
in the next figures
Fig. 237: Upper transmitting circuit cover
CAUTION Do not touch the TX Coil circuit when the Gain

RF is set to 120 to avoid electric shock (the
sent power is very high): set it back to 40 first!
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Tuning ● It’s possible to modify the following capacitors:

– Upper Coil: C6
Fig. 239: Examples of transmission return loss not properly tuned – Lower Coil: C6
Write down the original values before to modify them.
If you have to modify the upper circuit set the Magnet in vertical
position
CAUTION DO NOT PLACE ON THE C6 POSITION

CAPACITANCE BIGGER THAN 33pF.
SMALL INCREASING OR DECREASING OF
CAPACITANCE MEANS BIG FREQUENCY
SHIFT OF THE TUNING.
NOTICE Verify that after reassembling the cover on the

transmission circuits the TX peak is still in the
correct position
● Using the variable capacitors present on the tuning circuit you can
move the peaks at maximum 50 KHz (circuit tuning central Fig. 240: Compenent Positions of the Upper Transmission Circuit
frequency ± 25 KHz). The variable capacitor positions are shown
in the following figures
● Turn the three variable capacitors (CV1, CV2 and CV3) by the
same value (e.g.: two turns for each one) and see directly on the
monitor if you are moving the pulse in the right direction:
– Turn them CW to increase the capacitance
– Turn them CCW to decrease the capacitance
● If the variable capacitors are not sufficient to reach the correct
frequency you can change the value of the fixed capacitance
using the criteria shown in the previous figure
● Quit the TX coil test, place the Variable Capacitor values in the
middle of their characteristics turning them ten turns each and
then modify the fixed capacitors
Fig. 241: Compenent Positions of the Lower Transmission Circuit Matching
If the return loss of the upper peak is lower than 20 dB and/or lower
than 18dB for the lower peak, you must increase the matching of the
transmission coil/s. In this case act as following:
● Touch the TX coil/coils with your hand to find out if you have to
increase or decrease the capacitance value (C12+C18+C20 for
the Upper Coil and C14+C15+C16 for the Lower Coil) to obtain
the correct matching value
– If the value of the matching increases you must increase the
capacitance
– If it decreases you must decrease the capacitance
● Quit the TX coil test to solder the capacitors. It’s possible to modify
only the following capacitors:
– Upper Coil: (C12 + C18 + C20) series (C17 + C21) must remain
the same amount. This means that if you increase C12 (or C18
● After the adjustment, check the TX Coil peaks with the Bed set in or C20) you have to decrease C17 (or C21) so as to keep the
SPINE1 position. If the peaks are out of tune repeat the procedure correct tuning frequency
from the beginning – Lower Coil: (C14 + C15 + C16) series (C19 + C20) must remain
the same amount. This means that if you increase C14 (or C15
or C16) you have to decrease C19 (or C20) so as to keep the
correct tuning frequency
Write down the original values before to modify them.
If you have to modify the upper circuit set the Magnet in vertical
position
CAUTION DO NOT MODIFY THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF

CAPACITANCE C12+C18+C20 (OR
C14+C15+C16 FOR THE LOWER COIL) WITH
INCREASING OR DECREASING BIGGER
THAN 68pF. SMALL INCREASING OR
DECREASING OF CAPACITANCE MEANS BIG
RETURN LOSS VARIATIONS.
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● Decrease or increase the capacitors by a small amount, then Fig. 243: Compenent Positions of the Lower Transmission Circuit
repeat the test checking if the deepness of the peak is at least
20 dB (or 18dB for the lower one)
Fig. 242: Compenent Positions of the Upper Transmission Circuit
● After the adjustment, check the TX Coil peaks with the Bed set
back in SPINE1 position. If the peaks are out of matching repeat
the procedure from the beginning
Gradients Orientation Check – If they have the same orientation fill in the Installation Quality
Form
● Place the geometrical phantom in AXIAL position into the Knee
– If they have a different orientation check the gradient cables
coil taking care to place it with the plastic screw up to the right side
looking for inversions then repeat this test until the correct scout
of the magnet (patient’s head position), then insert the Knee coil
images are obtained
into the magnet (like shown in the next figure)
Fig. 245: Scout images

Fig. 244: Geometrical phantom in AXIAL position inside the magnet
● The check is completed
● Perform a scout selecting the district “Other”

● Compare the first two scout images (axial and sagittal) to the
images shown
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● When done click on the Yes button and the system will perform
Channel 4th Polarity Check automatically the polarity check of the Channel 4th looking for
● Under ARAS select <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <4 Ch. Polarity> cable inversion
<Run> and the system will ask to insert the Knee Coil 2 and the
small spherical phantom
Fig. 247: 4th Channel Polarity Check Correct
Fig. 246: Channel 4th Polarity Check Message

Fig. 248: 4ch_polarity.rec
NOTICE The system will show the Phase stability window
message only in case of incorrect value, if the
value is correct the procedure will continue
automatically. In case of Phase Stability problem
perform the magnetic compensation procedure
then calibrate the System
● If any inversion is present the system will show you the correct
polarity message. In case of inversion the system will show you a
message like this: check the Channel 4th cables connected to the
GRA160 and to the filter panel (internal and external side) looking
for any inversion, then repeat the test
NOTICE If an inversion is detected you must correct it and

then repeat the Magnetic Compensation
Procedure because the Channel 4th Coil is used to
perform create a field with opposite values respect
to the external magnetic noise in order to
compensate it.
● When the correct message is displayed, fill in the Installation

Quality Form
● In case of no signal message check the system functionality (refer
to the Service Manual)
● The corresponding rec file is called 4ch_polarity.rec
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GRA160 Check Fig. 249: EC Gr Check Message
In case of: shimming, GRA160 substitution and Gantry substitution

you must perform the Tune procedures (Hardware Automatic / EC Gr
Tune and EC B0 Tune). During the system installation, if the EC
Check procedures (Troubleshooting / EC Gr Check and EC B0
Check) provide results in specifications, are enough to guarantee that
the GRA160 is correctly calibrated.
EC Gr stands for eddy current generated by the gradients while EC
B0 stands for eddy current generated by the main field B0.
EC Gr and EC B0 Checks
EC Gr Check
CAUTION The EC Gr Check must be perform before the

EC B0 Check.
The EC Gr Check procedure is a part of the EC Gr Tune procedure

used to verify the correct GRA160 calibration. It takes about 20
minutes.
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 with the Small Spherical phantom in it
● Perform one scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under ARAS select <Test> <Troubleshooting> <EC Gr Check>
<Run> and the System will show you the warning message
● Click on the Yes button and the System will automatically check
the GRA160 module
● The system performs the Phase Stability check, and a warning

message is shown only in case of problem otherwise the
procedure continues automatically
Fig. 250: Pahse Stability Message Fig. 251: EC Gr Check Message: all the values are in specification

and repeat the EC Checks
● The system performs an automatic check of the Phantom position,

an error message is shown only in case of problem asking you to
re-set the Phantom position and in which direction you have to
move it
● Now the system performs the EC check for all the channels, wait
for the end of calibration when the system shows the next figure
● After the complete calibration check the obtained values reading
the result window. They must be under specification (an asterisk
put in evidence the not correct values). If even one value is out of
specification perform the EC Tune procedures
● It's possible to read the obtained values also selecting the file
● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with
auto_eddy.rec then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z and Channel
the found values
4th values. The values of the last performed check are in the
bottom part of the file. If the file is opened during the calibration
won’t be refreshed: quit and re-open the file to refresh it.
Otherwise it’s possible to open the Check_SpecifTab.txt.rec that
contains just the result tables (this file is shown in the next figure)
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Fig. 252: Check_SpecifTab.txt.rec ● In the eventually that one or more than one value is not in
specification you must perform the tune procedures (as shown in
the nest figure)
Fig. 253: EC Gr Check Message: one value is not in specification

EC B0 Check Fig. 254: EC B0 Check Message
CAUTION The EC Gr Check must be perform before the

EC B0 Check.
The EC B0 Check procedure is a part of the EC B0 Tune procedure

used to verify the correct GRA160 calibration. It takes about 20
minutes.
● Under ARAS select <Test> <Troubleshooting> <EC B0 Check>
<Run> and the System will show you the warning message
● Click on the Yes button and the System will automatically check
the GRA160 module
● The system performs the Phase Stability check, and a warning

message is shown only in case of problem otherwise the
procedure continues automatically
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Fig. 255: Phase Stability Message Fig. 256: EC B0 Check Message: all the values are in specification

and repeat the EC Checks
● The system performs an automatic check of the Phantom position,

move it
● Now the system performs the EC check for all the channels, wait
for the end of calibration when the system shows the next figure
● After the complete calibration check the obtained values reading
the result window. They must be under specification (an asterisk
put in evidence the not correct values). If even one value is out of
specification perform the EC Tune procedures
It's possible to read the obtained values also selecting the file
auto_eddy_check_b0.rec then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z and
the found values
Channel 4th values. The values of the last performed check are in the
bottom part of the file. If the file is opened during the calibration won’t
be refreshed: quit and re-open the file to refresh it. Otherwise it’s
possible to open the Check_B0_SpecifTab.txt.rec that contains just
the result tables (this file is shown in the next figure)
Fig. 257: Check_B0_SpecifTab.txt.rec
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ECC Tune Fig. 258: EC Gr Tune Message
Perform these tests in case of shimming, GRA160 substitution and

Gantry substitution or if the previous check tests gave not in
specification results.
CAUTION Perform the Manual Homogeneity before to

proceed with the tune procedure.
The EC Gr Tune must be perform before the EC
B0 tune.
EC Gr Tune
This procedure takes about 1 hour
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <ECC Tune>
<Run> and the System will ask you to insert the Spherical
phantom inside the Knee Coil 2
● Click on the Yes button and the System will automatically tune the
GRA160 module. The automatic procedure comprehends: the
Regulator calibrations (X, Y, Z and 4th channel), the Phase
Stability check, the phantom position check (axial, sagittal and
coronal images) and the ECC (acronym for eddy current
compensation) tune
● The first automatically step is the Regulator calibration: the Fig. 260: RegulatorsX.rec
system will show the regulator value after every channel
calibration like shown in the following figures
Fig. 259: X channel regulator calibration message window
● After the complete calibration it's possible to check the Regulator

obtained values reading the regulatorsX.rec (you can find similar
files for the Y, Z and IV CH gradients of course) file and scrolling it
to read the Channel values. If this file is opened during the
calibration the system will not refresh it: quit and re-open the file to
refresh it
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Fig. 261: Y channel regulator calibration message window Fig. 262: Z channel regulator calibration message window
Fig. 263: IV channel regulator calibration message window
and repeat the EC Tune
Fig. 264: Phase Stability Message
NOTICE If the procedure is aborted the values are not

saved and the system restores the original values
● The system performs a automatic check of the Phantom position,

move it
● The system performs the EC calibration for every channel and
● Now the system performs the Phase Stability check. An error shows the result as soon as they are available. Wait for the end of
message is shown just in case of problem, otherwise the calibration (a bit more than 1 hour) when the system completes
procedure goes on automatically. In case of Phase Stability the shown table like in the next figure. The values are
problem perform the magnetic compensation procedure and then automatically saved. Use the scroll bar to read all the values: they
repeat the EC Tune must be under specification (an asterisk put in evidence the not
correct values)
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Fig. 265: EC Gr Tune results Fig. 266: Tune_SpecifTab.txt.rec

auto_eddy_tune.rec, then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z and
Channel 4th values. The values of the last performed check are in
the bottom part of the file. If this file is opened during the
refresh it. Otherwise it’s possible to open the
Tune_SpecifTab.txt.rec that contains just the result tables (this
file is shown in the next figure
EC B0 Tune ● The system performs a automatic check of the Phantom position,
This procedure takes about 1,5 hour. an error message is shown only in case of problem asking you to
move it
● The system performs the EC calibration for every channel and
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <ECC Tune> shows the result as soon as they are available. The values are
<Run> and the System will ask you to insert the Spherical automatically saved. Use the scroll bar to read all the values: they
phantom inside the Knee Coil 2 must be under specification (an asterisk put in evidence the not
● Click on the Yes button and the System will automatically tune the correct values)
GRA160 module
● The system performs the Phase Stability check. An error message
is shown just in case of problem, otherwise the procedure goes on Fig. 268: EC B0 Tune results
automatically. In case of Phase Stability problem perform the
magnetic compensation procedure and then repeat the EC Tune

and repeat the EC Tune
Fig. 267: Phase Stability Message
NOTICE If the procedure is aborted the values are not

saved and the system restores the original values
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● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved values Fig. 269: Tune_IIG_SpecifTab.txt.rec
auto_eddy_tune_IIG.rec, then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z
and Channel 4th values. The values of the last performed check
are in the bottom part of the file. If this file is opened during the
refresh it. Otherwise it’s possible to open the
Tune_IIG_SpecifTab.txt.rec that contains just the result tables
(this file is shown in the next figure)
Gradient Delay Check Fig. 271: Gradient Delay Message
● Insert into the Knee Coil 2 the ghosting phantom (in central
position) using its support. Like shown in the next figure
Fig. 270: Ghosting Phantom position
● Perform the Gradient delay calibration selecting, under ARAS,

<Test> <HW Automatic> <Gradient Delay> <Run>. The system
will show you the following message
● When done click on the YES button and the System will perform
automatically the Gradient Delay adjustment
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Fig. 272: Gradient Delay automatic calibration Fig. 273: Gradient Delay rec
● In case of incorrect position message, check the phantom position

especially along the Z-axis. If the error is still present, go ahead
with the Calibration
● The corresponding rec file is called gdelay.rec
Linear Gain Adjusting Procedure
By adjusting the gradient gains, it is possible to change the
Introduction relationship between actual dimensions and those rendered by the
In order to check the image quality from the point of view of images. For this purpose, the geometrical phantom has been fitted
dimensional accuracy; use the pins fitted for this purpose in the with pins at a pre-set distance. After checking their distance in the
geometrical phantom. medium and largest square (40 and 60 mm), modify the gains until
the error obtained is below a tenth of a millimeter.
The distance between the pins of the various squares, as recorded in
the calibration protocol, may be measured with the <Profile> tolls. To ● Put the Geometrical Phantom in Axial position inside the Knee
have it, open the image using ARAS then click on the mouse right Coil 2 and perform one scout selecting the district “Other”
button and select the <Profile> functionality from the obtained list ● Under OPI click on <Protocol list> and select the sequence
When checking the distance between two points, a short statistical X GRADIENT GAIN CALIBRATION
table is shown. ● When the images is obtained, load it from ARAS then select the
The following measurements are taken on the pixels of the profile <Distance> tools
between the two edges: ● Measure the vertical distance between the pins 40 and 60 mm
● Dist. = distance (mm) between the two edges and record it in the form (the image is Axial but rotated 90° CCW)
● Delta = difference of intensity from one edge to the other ● If the measurement has an error exceeding 1% of the ideal value,
adjust the gain of the X gradient. Under Internet Exploring select
● Uniform. = Percentage of uniformity of the signal the <Hardware Configuration> page then change the Linear
● Mean = mean value of the signal Gain X increasing or decreasing its value in according if the
● Std. Dev. = standard deviation of the signal measured distance is smaller or bigger than the ideal one then
In all three cases, the squares formed by the pins must be parallel to save it. One digital step means between 0.2 and 0.4 mm (increase
the image edges so that horizontal and vertical distances can be it to increase the distance and vice-versa)
measured perfectly.
When moving the phantom, it is recommended that the scout be NOTICE The reference thresholds for the pins at 60 mm
repeated so as to ensure its exact position. are: 59.4 mm ÷ 60.6 mm
If errors exceeding the maximum permitted value occur, it is also
necessary to check that there are no shimming problems, perhaps
due to any ferrous objects placed inadvertently in the gantry.
Necessary Tools
– Geometrical Phantom and its supports
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Fig. 274: X Image Opened and Distance Tool Selection Fig. 275: X measurement
NOTICE Enlarge the opened image clicking with the

mouse prompt on the right bottom image corner, ● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the
hold it and move it in the right bottom direction specification
● Keep the phantom in the Axial position and acquire the sequence
Y GRADIENT GAIN CALIBRATION
● When the images is obtained, load it from ARAS then select the
<Distance> tools
● Measure the vertical distance between the pins 40 and 60 mm
and record it in the form
Fig. 276: Y measurement
NOTICE The reference thresholds for the pins at 60 mm
are: 59.4 mm ÷ 60.6 mm
● Place, the phantom in Coronal position, using the suitable

support, and acquire the sequence: Z GRADIENT GAIN
CALIBRATION
● When the images is obtained, load it from ARAS then select the
<Distance> tools
● Measure the horizontal distance between the pins 40 and 60 mm
and record it in the form
● If the measurement has an error exceeding 1% of the ideal value,
adjust the gain of the Z gradient. Under Internet Exploring select
the <Hardware Configuration> page then change the Linear
Gain Z increasing or decreasing its value in according if the
measured distance is smaller or bigger than the ideal one then
save it. One digital step means between 0.2 and 0.4 mm (increase
it to increase the distance and vice-versa)
NOTICE The reference thresholds for the pins at 60 mm

are: 59.4 mm ÷ 60.6 mm
● If the measurement has an error exceeding 1% of the ideal value,

adjust the gain of the Y gradient. Under Internet Exploring select
the <Hardware Configuration> page then change the Linear
Gain Y increasing or decreasing its value in according if the
measured distance is smaller or bigger than the ideal one then
save it. One digital step means between 0.2 and 0.4 mm (increase
it to increase the distance and vice-versa)
● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the
specification
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Fig. 277: Z measurement
● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the

specification
Gradient Offset Calibration ● When done click on the YES button and the system will calibrate
and save the X, Y and Z gradient offsets and the frequency then
Perform this test only if you have done the automatic frequency will show the a correct calibration message. Read the found
calibration (not manual homogeneity) or if you have changed the values in the message window
values of X, Y or Z in the previous test (Linear Gain Adjustment).
● Place the small spherical phantom into the Knee coil 2 and
perform a Scout (district “Other”)
● Inside ARAS, select <Test> <Automatic> <Gradient Offset> Fig. 279: Gradient Offsets Calibrated
<Run> and the following message will appear
Fig. 278: Gradient Offset message
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● The corresponding rec file is called offgr.rec
Fig. 280: offgr.rec file

Shimming Check Parameter Calculations
Good homogeneity of the static field of the magnet is a necessary Necessary Tools
condition if you want to obtain good quality images. The shimming
– Bigger Spherical Phantom and its supports
procedure carried out in the factory guarantees that magnetic field
homogeneity is within specification when the magnet comes out from Procedure
the factory. However, due to several factors (transportation, storage
etc.), the magnetic field may change, and the service operator might ● Set the Magnet in Horizontal position using the standard user
find that, on site, the homogeneity is not within specification anymore: procedure (switch on the CMR by pressing the switch on button of
this is due to the fact that some field coefficients (notably the second the OPI toolbar, then press and hold the 0° CMR button till the
order coefficients) have increased. Magnet stops its rotation then switch off the CMR by pressing the
OPI toolbar button)
The aim of this procedure is to detect and (if necessary) correct on
site the second order coefficients of the magnetic field. Use the ● Place the Bigger Spherical Phantom inside the Knee Coil 2 and
Shimming kit to perform shimming adjustment. place them into the Magnet with the Bed Patient in Knee position
● From OPI, acquire a Scout selecting the district “Other”
● Open the Protocol List of OPI and select the Shimming-Dixon
Tab. 7: Contains of the Shimming kit Code 9103582000 acquisition image (about 30 minutes)
● When the horizontal images have been acquired place a cushion
to lock the phantom inside the coil and set the magnet in vertical
Amount Part No. Dimensions position (switch on the CMR by pressing the switch on button of
200 810 5294 005 Neodymium 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 the OPI toolbar, then press the 90° CMR button to set Magnet in
100 810 5294 013 Neodymium 26.7 x 15.0 x 1.0 vertical position then switch off the CMR by pressing the OPI
toolbar button) and repeat the acquisition. Until that both
100 810 5294 011 Neodymium 23.3 x 15.0 x 1.0 acquisition have been acquired the system won’t calculate the
100 810 5294 010 Neodymium 20.0 x 12.5 x 1.5 shimming parameter values
200 810 5294 009 Neodymium 20.0 x 12.5 x 1.0 ● At the end of the vertical acquisition set back the Magnet in
100 100 0000 115 Neodymium 16.0 x 16.0 x 2.0 horizontal position
250 810 5294 019 Neodymium 15.5 x 15.0 x 1.0
200 100 0000 116 Neodymium 11.2 x 11.2 x 1.0
250 810 5294 007 Neodymium 10.0 x 7.5 x 1.0
200 810 5294 006 Neodymium 10.0 x 5.0 x 1.0
250 810 5294 008 Neodymium 10.0 x 10.0 x 1.0
1 2290003801 Polarity Tester
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Fig. 281: OPI Protocol List – If the values are in specification this procedure is over and you
can proceed to the next test
– If the values are out of specification (as in the following example)
proceed with the Shimming adjusting procedure explained in this
section
NOTICE To run the Shim computation, the Shim method

must be selected first: Shimming on Pole
(neodymium pieces on poles) or Shimming on
Gradients (neodymium pieces on removable shim
plates)
Fig. 282: IE, Shimming Page
● When also the Vertical shimming images have been acquired,

select the Shimming page of Internet Explorer and the system will
display the calculation results: In or Out of Specification:
● If the calculated values are out of spec, you have to correct them. – Remove the Bed Table by removing the Bed termination covers
In this example the shimming parameters 2.0cos, 2.2cos and and the Foot Rest if already mounted (head and feet patient’s
21.cos need to be corrected. Their values are visible in the sides)
Shimming rec file visible by clicking on the Shimming History
button of the Shimming page: scroll at the end of this file to read
the last acquired values Fig. 284: Bed Table and Accessories
Fig. 283: History file: parameter values
– Remove the Upper and Lower Gantry Covers and you’ll have the
CAUTION Disable the GRA160 by switching off the Magnet as shown in the next figures
Electronics Unit before to disconnect the
Gradient Coils or work with Magnet parts.
● It’s time to open the Magnet in order to perform the Shimming

correction and only opening the Magnet it’s possible to know if the
solutions that the system is going to provide are acceptable
(empty positions) or not (occupied position)
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Fig. 285: System Without Bed Table Fig. 286: System Without Bed Table
– Remove the TX coils (upper and lower) by unscrewing the

central nylon screw and the screws placed on them edges and
disconnect the Gradient Cables (left and right Magnet sides)
CAUTION Disable the GRA160 by switching off the

Electronics Unit before to disconnect the
Gradient Coils or work with Magnet parts.
Fig. 287: TX Coils and Magnet Left Side Gradient Connections Fig. 288: TX Coils and Magnet Rigth Side Gradient Connections
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Fig. 289: Lower Removable Shim Plate (neodymium pieces will face the Fig. 290: Lower Gradient Coil
gradient coils)
– After completing the previous operation the Shimming Plates will

be visible
NOTICE Disassembling procedure is over for Magnets with
removable shimming plates: proceed with
calculating the shimming solution - do not forget CAUTION Never remove or disassembly parts or
to set Shimming on Gradient in the IE Shimming shimming material if the operation is not
page to run the properly correction indicated in this procedure. If you damage the
Shimming material you’ll need a new Magnet.
– Remove the Upper Gradient Coil by removing the 4 brass bolts
and then the 6 steel bolts. Place something into the Gantry CAUTION Be aware that broken neodymium pieces are
cavity such as a wooden or paper box in order to avoid Gradient attracted by the magnetic field and may be
Coil crashing during the disassembly operation. When done forcefully drawn in the direction of the gantry
unscrew a little bit the four aluminum fingers that keep the during shimming maintenance. Perform this
Gradient Coil and remove it. Then do the same on the lower procedure wearing safety goggles, latex
Magnet side gloves and dust mask and using not magnetic
tools.
Fig. 291: Lower Shimming Plate Fig. 292: Magnet Shimming Axis and Angles
● To understand how to correct the Shimming Parameters it’s very

important to understand the philosophy we have used to place
them into the Magnet. The following three figures show the
positions of the shimming pieces (neodymium magnetic material).
The colored circles indicate the circles drawn every 50mm from
the Shimming Plate Center (indicated by bigger dots inside the
magnet - bigger then the other positions), then there are other
circles every 10mm. The positions are defined by the combination
between this distance and the radius respect the X Axis.
Respecting to the X and Z axis every position has three
symmetrical position excluding the positions along the Gradient
axis that have only one symmetrical position. The upper positions
are horizontally flipped respect to the lower ones
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Fig. 293: Removable Shimming Plates Radius and Angles Indications

Fig. 294: Lower Shimming Plate Radius and Angles Indications
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Fig. 295: Upper Shimming Plate Radius and Angles Indications

● Open the IE Shimming page and select the method you have to
apply: Shimming on Pole (neodymium pieces on poles) or NOTICE 2.0cos and 2.2cos, and only them, are always
Shimming on Gradients (neodymium pieces on removable shim corrected simultaneously in the same suggested
plates). solution
● After setting the shimming method, click on the Compute
Correction button of the Shimming page the system will provide
● Verify if this suggested position/s is/are empty or not. Let's
you the first available solution to correct the most important
supposed that the first position is already occupied while the
shimming parameter: 2.0cos and 2.2cos
second position is empty. In this case you have the possibility to
tick the box of the occupied position/s and the system will exclude
Fig. 296: 1st solution to correct the 2.0cos and 2.2cos it/them from the next suggested solutions
Fig. 297: 1st solution to correct the 2.0cos and 2.2cos
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● Click on the Next Solution button and the system will provide you Fig. 299: 1st solution to correct the 2.1cos
a new solution that for sure will use a different position that the
one/s you have ticked
Fig. 298: 2nd solution to correct the 2.0cos and 2.2cos
● Verify if this suggested solution is empty or not and, once again,

let's supposed that this position is already occupied, so you have
the possibility to tick the box of the occupied position and the
system will exclude it from the next suggested solutions (also in
combination with other positions)
● Let’s say that this time this solution is acceptable and to do it and
go to the first solution for the next parameter out of specification,
you have to click on the Accept button
Fig. 300: 1st solution to correct the 2.1cos Fig. 301: 2nd solution to correct the 2.1cos
● Click on the Next Solution button and the system will provide you ● Let' say that this solution is acceptable and click on the Accept
a new solution that for sure will use a different position that the button to have the first suggested solution for the next out of spec
one/s you have ticked parameter
● When you have accepted a solution for every out of spec
parameter, the system will provide you the complete table. Follow
it plate by plate and line by line!
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the field try to flip it means that is negative, if the field doesn’t
CAUTION Be aware that broken or lost neodymium try to flip it is positive. Set it to the correct polarity (indicated
pieces are attracted by the magnetic field and in the shimming solution tables) and then place it on the
may be forcefully drawn in the direction of the Shimming Plate in the position indicated in the shimming
gantry during shimming maintenance. solution tables. Could be easier place them if the Magnet is
Perform this procedure wearing safety rotated in vertical position so you’ll be able to work inside the
goggles, single use gloves and dust mask and Magnetic field. If you do it be aware that the Upper Plate
using not magnetic tools. becomes the left one and the Lower Plate becomes the right
one
● ONLY FOR SHIMMING ON REMOVABLE PLATES METHOD:
Fig. 302: Shimming Complete Solution Regarding the polarity place the shimming piece in the
defined position and verify its polarity by using the reference
dipole provided with the shimming kit (shown in the next
figure) - attraction means same polarity while rejection
means opposite polarity
Fig. 303: Removable Shimming Plate Polarity Tester
● Follow the provided solution line by line to be sure to place all the
shimming pieces that compound this solution. Read the entire
solution by scrolling the table
● ONLY FOR SHIMMING ON POLE METHOD: Regarding the
polarity take the shimming piece you have to position in your
hand and insert it into the Magnet at the Magnet Iso Center: if
● FOR SHIMMING ON REMOVABLE PLATES METHOD: to ● If you close the IE program don’t be worried, you have the entire
correctly place pieces on removable plates, refer to the next shimming solution in the History file by clicking the History button
figures of the Shimming page as shown in the next figure
Fig. 304: How to correctly place pieces on removable shimming plates Fig. 305: Complete Solution Present in the History File
● After the correction, assembly back the System (at least gradient
coils, TX coils and bed table) and repeat the acquisition to verify if
the specifications are meet (may be necessary a second
shimming pass but before it double check the pieces just placed
before to proceed). When reached assembly the System
completely (with all covers and accessories)
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Coil Tuning Adjustment ● Under ARAS select <Tests> <Automatic> <Coil Tuning> then
<Run>. The calibrated value/s is/are automatically saved
Introduction
Varicap calibration is performed for tuning the receiving coils. Every Fig. 306: Automatic procedure
coil has a different varicap value. For every coil two coil tuning checks
must be performed: automatic and manual.
Linear Coils (1, 9 and 6 if present) have one varicap, while DPA (Dual
Phase Array) have two varicaps (one for the Linear channel and the
other for the Saddle channel).
The algorithm used by the automatic calibration procedure (Coil
Tuning) is very simple and consists of changing the value of the
command corresponding to the varicap voltage while observing the
MR signal being picked up. The calibration program considers that the
tuned condition is reached when the maximum acquired signal is
obtained.
The fact that a given varicap voltage value corresponds to each coil
avoids lengthy calibration sessions. The program starts at this value
to search for the maximum signal condition. The comparison with the
default values (refer to the installation protocol) may indicate any
changes in the tuning of the coil being examined.
Necessary Tools:
– Big Spherical Phantom and its support
– Small Homogeneous Phantom and its support
CAUTION The Spine Coil 10 must be calibrated in bed

position SPINE1 with (high) and without (low)
its thickness frame. Scout acquisition must be
properly set (high or low) before to be started.
Automatic Procedure ● Look at the message sent by the calibration procedure and repeat
the test two or three times checking if the varicap value is always
● Put the coil with the suitable phantom and perform a Scout the same or different by just a few units
selecting the district “Other”
● If the value/s is/are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with Fig. 307: Varicap Rec File
the saved value/s
● Repeat all the procedures for the others coils
If this was not successful, do not continue, but rather check the
“varicap.rec” store file, use the scroll bar to reach the end of the file.
The calibration program sends some information relating to its
compilation date, etc., the list of values of the varicap command that
are being tested and their results in terms of signal level to
“varicap.rec”. Before ending, the program specifies the calculated
varicap value and writes it to the “.predef” temporary file.
Since varicap calibration requires the acquired signal to be viewed, it
must be preceded by calibration of the receiving chain gain, in order
to shift the signal to a visible area (about in the middle of the range).
Abnormal gain values may indicate quantity problems in the picked up
signal; in any case, these will be made apparent in sub-sequent
acquisitions.
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Manual Procedure ● Adjust the <Gain 1> to bring the signal to about 1,8V (inside the
monitor leaving the default visualization settings) as shown in the
Enter in the manual test for troubleshooting, to verify that the signal is following figure
stable and with a correct shape. You can also modify the value/s but
DO NOT SAVE IT/THEM ‘CAUSE THE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION ● Let the test run for 1 minutes and verify that the trace is stable (not
IS MUCH MORE PRECISE THAN THE MANUAL ONE. jumping) and with a shape like shown in the following figure
During manual calibration, the echo signal is displayed. By adjusting
the <Channel 1>, and <Channel 2> for the DPA coils, variable with Fig. 309: Varicap1 trace
the arrows, it is possible to change the varicap value.
● Position the coil with the suitable phantom (refer to the Quality
Form) into the magnet and perform a scout selecting the district
“Other” then, under ARAS, select <Tests> <Manual> <Coil
Tuning> then <Run>
Fig. 308: Varicap1 trace
● For the DPA coils only: change the Channel (from 1 to 2) and
repeat this calibration for the VARICAP 2
● If the trace/s is/are correct quit from the test and go to the next
calibration step. In case of problem refer to the Service Manual
RF 180° pulse gain calibration ● Under ARAS select <Tests> <Automatic> <RF 180 Gain>, then
<Run>. The calibrated value is automatically saved
Introduction
This paragraph provides a detailed description of how to tune the Fig. 310: Automatic 180° Pulse Calibration
180° pulse for each coil. Tuning of the other pulse types will be
automatic, based on the value found for the 180°-pulse. In this case
too, it is clear that, if, for any reason whatsoever, tuning of the
180°-pulse is unsuccessful, tuning of the other pulses will be incorrect
also. The 180°-pulse calibration is performed to adjust for the energy
transferred to the spins by this RF pulse. Every coil has a different
180°-pulse value.
The algorithm used is very simple and consists of changing the
transmission gain value corresponding to 180° and observing the MR
signal picked up. The calibration program considers that the tuned
condition is reached when the maximum acquired signal is obtained.
Since it requires the acquired signal to be viewed, the 180° calibration
must be preceded by calibration of the receiving chain gain to shift the
signal to an area around the middle of the range. Abnormal gain
values may indicate quantity problems in the signal being picked up.
Necessary Tools
– Big Spherical Phantom and its support
– Small Homogeneous Phantom and its support
CAUTION The Spine Coil 10 must be calibrated in bed

position SPINE1 with (high) and without (low)
its thickness frame. Scout acquisition must be
properly set (high or low) before to be started.
Automatic Procedure
● Put the coil with the suitable phantom into the magnet and
● Look at the message sent by the calibration procedure and
per-form a Scout selecting the district “Other”
re-peat the test two or three times checking if the 180°-pulse value
is always the same or different by just few units
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● If the value is correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with the Fig. 311: 180° Pulse Rec File
saved value
● Repeat all the procedures for the other coils
The automatic program sends some information relating to its date of
compilation etc., the list of the 180° transmission gain values
attempted and the relating results in terms of signal level to the
180.rec file.
If this was not successful, do not continue, but rather check the store
file 180.rec. Use the scroll bar to reach the end of the file and record
the 180° pulse value found.
Manual Procedure ● Let the test run for 1 minutes and verify that the trace is stable (not
jumping) and with a shape like shown in the following figure
Enter in the manual test for troubleshooting, to verify that the signal is
stable and with a correct shape. You can also modify the value but DO
NOT SAVE IT BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION IS MUCH Fig. 313: 180° Pulse correctly maximized
MORE PRECISE THAN THE MANUAL ONE.
● Put the coil with the suitable phantom into the magnet and
per-form a Scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under ARAS select <Tests> <Manual> <RF 180 Gain>, then
<Run>
● Adjust the <Gain 1> to bring the signal to about 1800 mV
Fig. 312: 180° Pulse not maximized
● If the trace is correct quit from the test and go to the next
calibration step. In case of problem refer to the Service Manual
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TX and RX decoupling check

For some receiving coils is necessary to verify the decoupling
between them and the TX coils.
In the Installation and Quality form chapter this/these coil/s is/are
indicated.
To perform this check, insert the coil indicated in the form in its normal
position and run the TX Coil test; set the Span Step to 100 and the
Gain RF to 120 and then verify that the peak heights is not lower than
the thresholds indicated in the form.
In case of problem repeat the TX and RX coils adjustments.
Sequence Calibrations Fig. 314: Channel Peak not maximized
Introduction
The purpose of this calibration is to adjust the Echo peak generated
by the sequence: an echo is considered “calibrated” when its
amplitude is the maximum obtainable. The G SLICE change (the
range value is between -32767 and + 32767) is necessary to find out
the condition of maximum signal. Write down the value on the form.
Necessary tools
– Geometrical Phantom and its support
Procedure
● Place the Knee Coil 2 with the geometrical phantom in the Axial
position
● Under ARAS select <Test> and <Sequences>
● Select the sequence inside the above mentioned menus and click
on the <Run> button. This selection allows starting up the
“Diascope” program
● Change the <Gain1> and if necessary <Gain2> values to display
the amplitude signal with the peak on 4/5 of the full screen
● Change the <Channel> number, using the arrows, till the
<G SLICE> name is displayed. By clicking the GSLICE arrows
change the <G SLICE> value to reach the highest peak value.
The amplitude of the peak can be read in the information window
at the bottom right corner of the screen under the variable named
<M y>
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Fig. 315: Maximized Sequence peak
● Quit and save the variables

the saved values
NOTICE Remember that the sequences may have

different echoes to be adjusted and every echo,
even of the same sequence, has its own G SLICE
value.
● Repeat this procedure for the other sequences

FSE Calibrations Fig. 316: FSE Calibration Menu
CAUTION Perform the Magnetic Compensation before to

proceed with the FSE calibration.
The FSE calibration is quite long and very sensitive to magnetic

variations. For these reasons we suggest to perform the longest part
during the night and to perform the Magnetic Compensation before to
proceed with the FSE calibration.
The FSE calibration is explained in this procedure and shown in the
following flowchart. The FSE Complete Calibration performs
automatically all the calibrations done by the other buttons present
inside the FSE Calibration folder and all the calibrations present
inside the FSE IIG Phase Correction folder. In case of problem, the
following flowchart will drive you through the correct procedure in
order to complete the FSE calibrations.
The FSE Troubleshooting folder contains useful tests to verify the
FSE calibration results without performing a new calibration
procedure, they can help during maintenance, for example, to quickly
verify the FSE status and, in case of incorrect values, you'll have to
run the complete calibration or only the calibration related to the test
which failed.
It’s a must to run the Complete Calibration first, than if the Complete CAUTION Before to start the procedure, open the HW
one is not able to perform all the calibration steps, the operator can Configuration page and verify the settings of
complete it by running the missing steps or by running again the the shown components in according to their IC
complete one. index level or code and set the “Power Supply
Frequency” according to your country power
supply frequency (50Hz or 60Hz).
NOTICE Please read the entire procedure before to start it.
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Fig. 317: FSE Calibration Flowchart FSE Calibration

This FSE Complete test takes about 12.5 hours to be completed and
contains the calibration of the other three buttons. If possible run it
during the night and verify the results the day after.
In case of problem is possible to run each calibration separately by
running the corresponding button (to more info refer to the Problem
Example sections of this procedure)
To do it run as follow:
● Insert the Small Spherical Phantom into the Knee Coil and run a
scout (district “Other”)
● From ARAS select <Test> <FSE Calibration> then <FSE
Complete> and run it and the system will show the following
message
CAUTION Do not abort the calibration even if one or

more results are not good (NOT PASSED) and
wait for the End of calibration message.
● Click on the YES button and the calibration will start. During the
calibration are shown “End of calibration” messages (related to the
completed part) and/or error messages such as the magnetic
compensation error message (this message will appear and you'll
have to perform very carefully the Magnetic Compensation
procedure and then repeat the calibration)
● At the end of the calibration, if completed without errors, the
system will show the following messages. In this case the
calibration is over and you can proceed to the FSE Rel Calibration
section of this procedure. In case of errors please refer to the
flowchart and to the Problem Example sections to be able to
complete the FSE Calibration step by step
Fig. 318: FSE Calibration Messages: Gradient Delay (1of4) Fig. 320: FSE Calibration Messages: ESP Calibrations (3of4)
Fig. 319: FSE Calibration Messages: Gradient Delay (2of4) Fig. 321: FSE Calibration Messages: End of Calibration (4of4)
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Fig. 323: FSE.rec Part 2

NOTICE If the FSE Complete runs during the night the
FSE.rec is splitted in two rec files at midnight or
later according to the system operations. So the
first part of the rec file is present in the day folder
you started the calibration and the last part is
present in the today rec folder.
Fig. 322: FSE.rec Part 1

Problem Example 1 Problem Example 3
The end of calibration message reports that one or more than one The Complete calibration stopped somewhere and an error message
check/s done to verify the calibration step/s failed. In this case it's is shown. In this case open the FSE.rec file and verify in which point,
necessary to repeat only the failed calibration/s till to pass it/them. In or better performing which step, the calibration stopped. Then run
the case that more than one checks show wrong values the from that test on by selecting the button corresponding to the not
calibrations must be repeated in the order shown in the message and completed step and then one by one all the other button/s listed below
in the calibration folders (from the top to the bottom) till to pass them. in the calibration folder.
For example, if only the ESP 25 ms FSE check is not passed it's The IIG Compensation is spitted in four different steps (ESP 30, ESP
enough to re-run the FSE ESP 25 ms from the <FSE Calibration 30 FC Read, ESP 25 and ESP 20). Obviously if the Complete
folder> and then the ESP 25 ms IIG and Phase from the <FSE IIG Calibration failed during the step 1 or 2 (ESP 30, or ESP 30 FC Read)
and Phase Correction> folder. it's faster to run again the IIG Complete calibration. In a case like this
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this paragraph to check the one (shown in the next figure - FSE Rec file stopped during the FSE
manually started calibrations. Complete calibration, IIG part) you have to repeat the ESP 25 ms
then the ESP 20 calibration, both are in the <FSE IIG and Phase
Correction> folder.
Problem Example 2 Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this paragraph to check the
The Complete calibration stopped somewhere and an error message manually started calibrations.
is shown. In this case open the FSE.rec file and verify in which point,
or better performing which step, the calibration stopped.
In this case run from that test on by selecting the corresponding
button to the not completed ESP and then one by one all the other
button/s listed below in the FSE Calibration folder. Obviously if the
Complete Calibration failed almost at the beginning it could be easier
to run again the Complete one instead to perform all the calibrations
step by step. After completing the FSE single ESP calibration/s from
the <FSE Calibration> folder, you have to run the IIG and Phase from
the <FSE IIG and Phase Correction> folder calibration for the ESP
that you have not run manually.
For example, if the Complete Calibration failed during the ESP 25 ms
calibration, you have to perform: ESP 25 ms and ESP 20 ms from the
FSE Calibration folder, then you have to run the ESP 30 ms IIG and
Phase and the ESP 30 ms FC Read IIG & Phase from the IIG and
Phase Correction folder.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this paragraph to check the
manually started calibrations.
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FSE Calibration Checks by every sequence has the lowest S/N ratio and report this value
on the Quality Form
● Insert the Big Bottle Phantom code 9102242000 into the Knee
Coil and run a Scout (district “Other”)
● When the scout has been acquired, run from OPI all the FSE Fig. 325: FSE Calibration Check S/N Verification from ARAS
Calibration Check sequences (right mouse click on the folder then
select the run function) (refer to the Quality Form related to the
installed SW Release)
Fig. 324: OPI FSE Image Check Sequences
● Repeat the same procedure with the others ESP acquired till to
open and report them all
● When all the images have been acquired, open them all (in the
order they have been acquired) from ARAS, then identify which
slice of the three acquired (use the yellow arrows to scroll them)
FSE Rel Calibration Fig. 326: FSE.REC with Rel Calibration at the end
The FSE Rel Calibration folder contains 5 buttons: the first button
(FSE REL Selection Complete) performs the entire calibration (all the
calibrations done by the other buttons step by step); all the other
buttons perform only one ESP calibration (30 ms FC None or 30 ms
FC read or 25 ms or 20 ms)
The entire calibration takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to be
completed:
● Insert the Big Bottle Phantom code 9102125000 into the Knee
Coil and run a Scout (district “Other”)
● After the scout insert the Big Bottle Phantom code 9102125001
(filled with water instead of the fluid used normally in the ESAOTE
phantoms) into the Knee Coil
● From ARAS select <Tests> <FSE Rel Calibration> then < FSE
REL - Selection Complete> and run it and the system will ask to
confirm the action by clicking on the YES button
● When done, if completed without errors, the system will show the
“End of Calibration” message
● In case of problem follow the message suggestion if present (e.g.:
perform the magnetic compensation) or open the FSE.REC file
and verify in which point the calibration has been interrupted then
repeat the entire calibration or from the not completed one on by
following the folder button order
● In case of problem follow the message suggestion if present (e.g.:

perform the magnetic compensation) or open the FSE.REC file
and verify in which point the calibration has been interrupted then
repeat the entire calibration or from the not completed one on by
following the folder button order
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FSE Rel Check Fig. 327: FSE Image S/N Check Selection from ARAS
The last part of the FSE Calibration is the FSE Rel image check. It’s
necessary to acquire some images and then compare their S/N ratio.
The FSE Rel image S/N has to be higher than the FSE image S/N. If
not the FSE Rel Calibration must be repeated till to pass this test.
● When the scout has been acquired, remove the phantom and
insert the Big Bottle Phantom code 9102125001 (same shape but
filled with distilled water), when replaced wait for 5 minutes (for
water stabilizing) and then run from OPI all the s/n sequences
(right mouse click on the folder then select the run function)
● When all the images have been acquired, open them all (in the
order they have been acquired) from ARAS, then compare them
as shown in the next figure (every column shows the non rel
image in the bottom line and the corresponding X, Y and Z Rel
images in higher positions)
Fig. 328: FSE Image S/N Check Comparing from ARAS
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FSE Troubleshooting folder Readout Check

The troubleshooting tests are useful to verify the FSE calibration Once you run it the system will remind you to insert the spherical
status. They can be used during maintenance or in case of FSE phantom inside the Knee Coil.
image quality problem. Click on OK button and after about 1 hour the system will show the
following check message table.
FSE Eddy Current Compensation Check
Once you run it the system will remind you to insert the spherical
Fig. 330: End of Readout Check message
phantom inside the Knee Coil.
Click on OK button and after about 40 minutes the system will show
the following check message table.
Fig. 329: End of FSE Eddy Current Compensation Check message
In case of problem such as a wrong calibration, the message will

show a NOT PASSED warning related to the not passed test. In this
case you have to repeat its/their calibration/s by selecting it/them from
the <FSE Calibration> folder.
Obviously if more than 2 values failed will be faster to run the
Complete calibration instead to run them one by one.
Selection Check Encoding Rewinding Check
Once you run it the system will remind you to insert the spherical Once you run it the system will remind you to insert the spherical
phantom inside the Knee Coil. phantom inside the Knee Coil.
Click on OK button and after about 50 minutes the system will show Click on OK button and after about 15 minutes the system will show
the following check message table. the following check message table.
Fig. 331: End of Selection Check message Fig. 332: End of Encoding Rewinding Check message
In case of problem such as a wrong calibration, the message will In case of problem such as a wrong calibration, the message will
show a NOT PASSED warning related to the not passed test. In this show a NOT PASSED warning related to the not passed test. In this
case you have to repeat its/their calibration/s by selecting it/them from case you have to repeat its/their calibration/s by selecting it/them from
the <FSE Calibration> folder the <FSE Calibration> folder.
Obviously if more than 2 values failed will be faster to run the
Complete calibration instead to run them one by one by running the
FSE Phase calibration.
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IIG Check
Once you run it the system will remind you to insert the spherical
phantom inside the Knee Coil.
Click on OK button and after about 25 minutes the system will show
the following check message table.
Fig. 333: End of IIG Check message
In case of problem such as a wrong calibration, the message will

show a NOT PASSED warning related to the not passed test. In this
case you have to repeat its/their calibration/s by selecting it/them from
the <FSE IIG Phase Correction> folder.
Obviously if more than 2 values are failed will be faster to run the
Complete calibration instead to run them one by one.
User Interface Checks Pressure Sensitive Device Check
This procedure has the meaning to check the correct functionality of
the Pressure Sensitive Device installed on the Magnet Upper cover in
NOTICE For more info regarding this tests and their
order to protect the patient from accidentally safety issues. Basically
explainations refer to the User Manual.
the Pressure Sensitive Device stops the bed translation if is touched
during the movement.
Emergency Button To perform the test, proceed as follows:
This test is useful to ensure the correct operation of the ● Switch on the control panel via the user interface, by means of the
<Emergency> key on the control panel and the relative procedure to relative command on the panel Setup (see the CMR paragraph of
reset the operation configuration. To perform the test, proceed as this chapter)
follows: ● On the CMR, click on an anatomy icon different from the current
● Switch on the system and perform the log on as ESAMRI bed position (e.g.: if the bed is in the Knee position, you’ll click on
● Switch on the control panel via the user interface, by means of the the Shoulder icon)
relative command on the panel Setup (see the CMR paragraph of ● During the Bed translation, gently touch the Pressure Sensitive
this chapter) Device and verify that even holding the anatomy icon the Bed
● Insert knee Coil 2 in the knee coil seat or spine Coil 8 in the coil stops
seat “spine1/hip” ● Reset the CMR as explained in the previous check
● Move the patient table to the “knee” or “spine1/hip” position, ● Repeat the test on the over Pressure Sensitive Device side
depending on the coil inserted in the point above than connect the ● Reset the CMR as before explained and ensure the correct
coil to the connector on the upper section of the magnet system operation
● Rotate the system to an angle different than 0°
● On the control panel, select the command <Emergency>
● Check that the system stops the running acquisition, rotates the
magnet to the horizontal position and that it’s possible to translate
it to the Ankle positions and then that the power supply to the
amplifiers and motor is shut off (all keys on the control panel are
disabled and the execution of sequences is no longer possible)
● Reset the system by performing a log off and than log on as
ESAMRI and verify that the system is correctly operating
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Acquisition Stop
Method 1
● Insert a Coil and a phantom in it
● From OPI, perform a scout and then put five random sequences in
the queue
● During the acquisition of the second sequence of the queue
● Put the mouse prompt in the Scan area (where the queued
sequences are listed) and click on the right button of the mouse
● From the shown menu select Abort
● Verify that only the running sequence is aborted
Method 2
● Insert a Coil and a phantom in it
● From OPI, perform a scout and then put five random sequences in
the queue
● During the acquisition of the second sequence of the queue
● Put the mouse prompt in the Scan area (where the queued
sequences are listed) and click on the right button of the mouse
● From the shown menu select Abort All
● Verify that all the running sequences are stopped
Part 7 Magnetic Compensation
Introduction Sources of DC Interference

Trucks, subways, elevators, escalators and fans or other kinds of iron
This chapter describes the Magnetic Compensation Procedures for masses running close to the magnet can generate DC noise.
external DC and AC (50, 60 and 16.6 Hz) noise.
NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC
NOTICE Perform the magnetic compensation procedures compensations the DC must be performed first.
during the site working hours when the noises are
stronger.
In Case Of No Magnetic Compensation Sources of AC interference

If No magnetic compensation is necessary, set as follow: Power cable or railways close to the site.
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> <DC Fine (50 Hz)> and set Perform compensation during working hours when all the Systems
COARSE DC GAIN to zero then quit saving it are on and the noises are usually stronger.
● Select <EFI AC 16 Hz> and set COARSE COMMON GAIN to
zero then quit saving it
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Mag Probe Positioning according to the magnetic compensation results) as shown in the
next figure
NOTICE If you have the old probe, please refer to the

previous releases of this Manual. Fig. 335: Mag Probe Positioning
NOTICE The Mag Probe is fully compatible only with

MTCM2 code 9500997110.
● Take the Mag Probe (that contains two probes: one set in
horizontal position and one set in vertical position - as illustrated
by the label placed on the probe) and join its the holder to it as
shown in the next figure
Fig. 334: Mag Probe Assembling
● Mount the probe right beyond the Magnet (on the Pavilion rear
wall) at about 1,7m from the floor (this value can be modified
DC Compensation Fig. 337: FOR MAGNETS WITH HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING BASE
Ghosting Phantom Positioning
● Connect the Vertical Probe MAGN1 cable connector to the
FCMAG1 connector of the Filter Panel and the Horizontal Probe
MAGN2 cable connector to the FCMAG2 connector of the Filter
Panel (the cables from the filter Panel to the Electronics unit must
be connected during the System cabling)
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 with the Ghosting phantom 25 ml placed in
the center hole of its soft support (see the next figure) and perform
a scout selecting the district “Other”
Fig. 336: FOR MAGNETS WITHOUT HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING

BASE Ghosting Phantom Positioning
● Under ARAS, select <Test> <EFI Horizontal>. The menu

contains 3 buttons: each button minimizes interference
respectively of 50, 60 or 50/16 Hz AC to better visualize the DC
internal field. Performing the Stability test it's possible to know if
AC noises are present and select the corresponding DC button. If
no AC noise are present select <DC Fine (50 Hz)>. These
features are based on analysis and computation of the NMR
signal to measure the internal magnetic field with a time resolution
of 3 samples per second
● Wait for the diascope display then change the Channel to display
and set the following variables in according to the Pavilion
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installed (made of iron or aluminum). In case of different shielding Fig. 338: Traces without magnetic compensation (same shape) (external
cage installed then the Pavilion use the Iron values and internal trace scale 1 mG)
NOTICE Double check these values especially updating

from older SW releases because they can be
different. If modified the Mag Compensation
procedure must be repeated.
Tab. 8: Settings due to the Pavilion metallic structure
Variable ALUMINUM IRON (or other cages)

Gain Slow 20 n.a.
Gain Mid 70 n.a.
Gain Fast 30 n.a.
Tau Slow 101 n.a.
Tau Mid 7 n.a.
Tau Fast 300 n.a.
● Set the Unit/Div of the blue trace (internal field) to 1 mG/Div

(suggested starting value-decrease the scale during
compensation), use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the ● Increase the COARSE DC GAIN carefully (three digital steps per
monitor time) starting to minimize the internal trace (blue one). Change the
● Set the Unit/Div of the red trace (external field) to 1 mG/Div visualization scale of the internal trace to better understand if you
(suggested value) use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the are correctly proceeding
monitor
● Select <AB> to display the internal and external DC noises (blue
NOTICE Increase the internal field scale to better visualize
and red traces respectively)
the trace and optimize the compensation
● Set the COARSE DC GAIN to zero and compare the two traces:
they must be very similar (like shown in the next figure). In case of
different traces move the DC probe to another pre-defined position
and repeat this procedure
Fig. 339: Internal trace smaller than the external one (external trace scale Fig. 340: Magnetic DC noise OVER compensated (external trace scale
1 mG while internal trace scale 0,5 mG) 1 mG while internal trace scale 0,2 mG)
● Increase the COARSE DC GAIN carefully (one digital step per

time) till to over compensate the external variations (set the traces
in opposite phase - symmetrical direction) then decrease the
COARSE DC GAIN till to visualize again the traces with the
variation in the same direction and start to increase the FINE DC
GAIN and reduce the internal field till to met the specification (see
next figures)
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Fig. 341: External variations correctly compensated (external trace scale

1 mG while internal trace scale 0,1 mG)
● Rotate the Magnet in vertical position and repeat this procedure

using the diascope present in the <EFI Vertical> folder
● At the end of the compensation procedure, perform the DC image
test: in case of results out of spec repeat this procedure
NOTICE At the end of the DC compensation and before to

perform the quality test, only if you don’t have to
perform the AC compensation/s, set to ZERO the
GAINS of the AC 50/60 Hz and AC 16 Hz
compensation.
AC Compensation Fig. 343: Pick-up coil and its support inside the Magnet
Pick-Up Coil Positioning

● Place the support inside the magnet and put the connected Pick
Up Coil on it
Fig. 342: Pick-up coil and its support
Fig. 344: Pick-up coil and its support inside the Magnet
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Procedure for 50/60 Hz

NOTICE If the external field is very noisy, set the
AVERAGE to 4 or 5 but the traces will appear
NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC smaller than they are
compensations the DC must be performed first.
NOTICE If you don’t have to perform the DC compensation Fig. 345: Traces not in phase (external and internal trace scale 2 mg)
set the COARSE DC GAIN to zero and verify the
Gain Slow, Mid and Fast and Tau Slow, Mid and
Fast values before to proceed with the AC
compensation.
● If you have done the DC compensation skip this point otherwise

connect the Vertical Probe MAGN1 cable connector to the
FCMAG1 connector of the Filter Panel and the Horizontal Probe
MAGN2 cable connector to the FCMAG2 connector of the Filter
Panel (the cables from the filter Panel to the Electronics unit must
be connected during the System cabling)
● Open the Electronics Unit front side
● Connect the Pick up coil to the SB3 connector of the Signal Box
(front side)
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI Horizontal> then choose <EFI
AC 50/60 Hz> button
● Wait for the diascope then set the Unit/Div of the blue trace
(internal field) to 500 mG/Div (suggested value), use
DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the monitor
● Set the Unit/Div of the red trace (external field) to 1 mG/Div
(suggested value), use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the
monitor
● Select <A-B> to display the internal and external AC fields (blue ● Now increase (or decrease) the PROBE PHASE value till to put
and red traces respectively) the external AC noise (red trace) in phase with the internal noise
(blue trace) (or opposite phase for 60 Hz compensation)
● Set the COARSE PROBE GAIN to 1, FINE PROBE GAIN to 1
and PHASE PROBE P.U. to 2 (default)
Fig. 347: Decreased internal field but shifted (external trace scale 2 mG
CAUTION In case of 60 Hz compensation the trace must while internal trace scale 1 mg)
set in opposite phase to compensate an
internal System inversion
Fig. 346: Traces in phase (external and internal trace scale 2 mg)
● During the compensation will be necessary adjust again the

PHASE PROBE, as shown in the next figure (increasing the GAIN
the internal signal shifts)
● Act on the COARSE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal AC

as much as possible
NOTICE Increase the internal field scale to better visualize

the trace and optimize the compensation
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Fig. 348: Decreased internal field and again in phase (external trace scale Fig. 349: Correctly internal trace (external trace scale 2 mG while internal
2 mG while internal trace scale 1 mg) trace scale 0,2 mg)
● Increase FINE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal field in ● Quit and save all the variables
specification ● Rotate the Magnet in vertical position and repeat this procedure
using the diascope present in the <EFI Vertical> folder
● When done, perform the AC Quality Test contained in the next
chapter. In case of bad results repeat this procedure
Procedure for 16 Hz ● Select <DUAL> to display the internal and external AC fields (blue
and red traces respectively)
● Set the COARSE PROBE GAIN to 1, FINE PROBE GAIN to 1
NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC and PHASE PROBE P.U. to 2 (default)
compensations the DC must be performed first.
NOTICE If the external field is very noisy, set the

NOTICE If you don’t have to perform the DC compensation AVERAGE to 4 or 5 but the traces will appear
set the COARSE DC GAIN to zero and verify the smaller than they are
Gain Slow, Mid and Fast and Tau Slow, Mid and
Fast values before to proceed with the AC
compensation. ● Increase (or decrease) the PHASE PROBE value till to put the
external AC noise (red trace) in phase with the internal noise (blue
trace)
● If you have done the DC compensation or AC 50/60 Hz first skip
this point otherwise if you are performing only the AC 16 Hz ● Act on the COARSE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal AC
compensation connect the Vertical Probe cable connector to the as much as possible and act on the FINE COMMON GAIN if
FCMAG1 connector of the Filter Panel and the Horizontal Probe necessary to optimize the compensation
cable connector to the FCMAG2 connector of the Filter Panel (the ● If necessary adjust the PHASE PROBE
cables from the filter Panel to the Electronics unit must be
connected during the System cabling)
NOTICE Increase the internal field Y scale to better
● Open the Electronics Unit front cover visualize the trace
● Connect the Pick up coil to the SB3 connector of the Signal Box
(front side) ● Quit and save all the variables
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> then choose <EFI AC ● Rotate the Magnet in vertical position and repeat this procedure
50/60 Hz> button and set GAIN PROBE to zero and save it using the diascope present in the <EFI Vertical> folder
● Quit for the diascope ● When done, perform the AC Quality Test contained in the next
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI Horizontal> then choose <EFI chapter. In case of bad results repeat this procedure
AC 16 Hz> button
● Set the Unit/Div of the blue trace (internal field) to 0,5 mG/Div
monitor
● Set the Unit/Div of the red trace (external field) to 1 mG/Div
monitor
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Fig. 350: EFI available buttons in the Troubleshooting folder
Trigonometric Compensation
Starting from the 9.8 SW release this new features has been added in
the G-SCAN SW. After performing the horizontal and vertical
magnetic compensation, the system will be able to automatically
compensate the magnetic noises when setting the magnet at different
angles than 0° and 90°. To verify if the trigonometric compensation is
properly working at a certain angle (for example if the customer likes
to perform examination with the magnet set at 80°), set the magnet to
the certain angle then open ARAS, the Troubleshooting folder and
select the EFI test corresponding to the compensation you want to
check as shown in the next figure.
When a button has been selected the diascope is opened and the
internal and external magnetic traces are shown. It will be possible
also to modify magnetic compensation values (horizontal and vertical)
but not to save it/them. To save it/them is necessary to enter in the
corresponding magnetic compensation procedure (horizontal and/or
vertical) and save it/them as explained before in this procedure.
The diascope corresponding to the EFI DC Check (50Hz) is shown in
the next figure.
Fig. 351: EFI DC Check (50Hz)
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Part 8 Quality Assurance
Introduction
All the necessary tests for checking the System image quality will be
described in this chapter:
● Noise Check
● Signal to Noise Check
● Uniformity Check
● Ghost Checks
● Stability Check
● Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks
Refer to the Phantoms paragraph for the Coils and Phantoms settings
during the Quality Test.
CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet,

always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from
the Coil Body.
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Noise Check Fig. 352: Noise Check
Necessary tools
– Homogeneous Phantom 115mm and its support
Operations
● Insert the Knee Coil 1 with the homogeneous phantom in the
magnet center and perform a scout
● From ARAS, start the RX Chain test (Troubleshooting folder)
● When the Diascope is open set:
– FFT Modality
– Average equals to 10
– Gain1 equals to 80 and Gain2 equals to 0
– Horizontal and vertical scale according to the acquired signal
(usually respectively 5k and 64 levels)
● Set the Sampling Rate to 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 47, 55 and 71 ● Repeat for Channel 2
(reset the Average Acquisition when the new value has been set)
and verify that the acquired signal is never higher than the value
reported in the Quality Form and fill it
Signal to Noise check Fig. 353: Signal to noise measurements
Introduction
The signal-noise ratio test is the most important test and, at the same
time, the most critical since it is affected by the operation of the entire
machine and not by a single parameter. The evaluation is performed
on images obtained with the homogeneous phantoms and the
different coils for the three main views: Axial, Sagittal, and Coronal.
This measurement must be repeated with different scans, so you can
be absolutely certain that the machine is operating correctly.
A dedicated program, in the right button mouse menu, measures this
parameter by evaluating the signal as the average value in a ROI in
the center of the image and four ROI's in the corners of the image.
Necessary tools
– Homogeneous Phantoms and supports
Procedure
● Insert the Coil in Axial position with the suitable phantom and
perform a scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under OPI Click select <Protocol List> then select the correct
sequences following the Installation Quality Form and start them
● Wait for the images are acquired then under ARAS open the
correct image and perform the measurement then write the value
on the Installation Quality Form
● Repeat for the other sequences and coil following the form
NOTICE The Shoulder Coil 5 must be placed in axial

position (along the X axis)
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Uniformity Check Fig. 354: Uniformity measurement
Introduction
Image uniformity is evaluated on the homogeneous phantom
following the NEMA protocol that defines this parameter as follows:
U% = 100 x [(Smax-Smin) / (Smax+Smin)]
Where Smax and Smin are the maximum and the minimum signals in
a circular ROI centered in the phantom's image.
Following the same procedure explained before for the signal to Noise
test, perform the Uniformity test just for the Knee Coil 2, in axial
orientation.
Necessary tools
– Big Spherical Phantom and its supports
Procedure
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 in Axial position with the suitable phantom
in it and perform a Scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under OPI select <Protocol List> then select the correct
● Wait for the images to be obtained
● Under ARAS open the correct image and perform the
measurement then write the value on the Installation Quality Form
Ghost Checks Fig. 356: FOR MAGNETS WITH HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING BASE
Phantom and support inserted into the Knee coil
Necessary tools
– Ghosting phantom and its support
Fig. 355: FOR MAGNETS WITHOUT HIGHER KNEE COIL LOCKING

BASE Phantom and support inserted into the Knee coil
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Procedure ● Ghost and Quad G must be under 2%

● Insert the Knee Coil 2 inside the Gantry with the small – If they are correct, fill in the form
homogeneous phantom in it (like shown in the previous image) – If Ghost is bigger it means that 50/60 Hz ghost is present: in this
● Under OPI Click select <Protocol List> then select the correct case compensate the AC magnetic external noise
sequences following the Installation Quality Form and start them – If Quad G is bigger it means that Phase and Quadrature Offset
● When acquired, under ARAS open the correct image and perform are not calibrated correctly: in this case perform the RX Offset
the measurement then write the value on the Quality Form Calibration again
● Fill in the Quality Form with the obtained values
● In the following image AC noise is visible
Fig. 357: Axial Ghosting Measurement
Fig. 358: Axial Ghosting Measurement with AC problems
NOTICE To better identify the AC ghosts modify the LUT

settings
DC Ghost Test Fig. 359: Image without DC problem
This test is necessary to verify if DC magnetic fluctuations (<5 Hz) are

present and still present after the DC compensation procedure.
Necessary tools
● Knee coil number 2
● Homogeneous phantom (axial position)
Procedure
● Place the coil and insert the phantom with its support
● Under OPI Click select <Protocol List> then select the correct
● When acquired, under ARAS open the correct image and check if
DC ghost are present also chancing the LUT (e.g.: see the next
figure)
● If the ghost is not present fill the Installation Quality Form; if it's
present check and repeat the magnetic compensation procedure
● If the ghost is still present after the magnetic compensation
procedure, set to 1 the Phase Corr flag (Internet Explorer,
DEBUG page). In this condition some sequences are less
sensitive to external DC magnetic fluctuation but some others
have less signal then before ● In the following image DC noise is visible
CAUTION Set to 1 the Phase Corr flag only if really

necessary.
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Fig. 360: Image with DC problem

Stability Checks Fig. 361: AC Stability Message
This test is necessary to verify if AC magnetic fluctuation (16.6-20 Hz,

50-60 Hz) or DC magnetic fluctuation (<5 Hz) are present.
Necessary tools
● Knee coil number 2
● Spherical phantom and its support
Procedure
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 in Axial position with the suitable phantom
in it and perform a Scout selecting the district “Other”
● Under ARAS, open Test and the Stability Test folder then select
the correct test according to the Magnetic Compensation
procedure performed (DC and or AC) and/or according to the
country power supply (16 or 50 or 60 Hz - that means a possible
ghosting problem related to 16 or 50 or 60 Hz) and start it or them
● Wait for the end of the test then, open the stabilitytest.rec file
(under Internet Explorer) to read the obtained values
– Amp. Stability lower than 3%
– Phase Stability lower then 8°
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Fig. 362: DC Stability Message ● If the values are larger with respect to the reference values written
on the quality form magnetic fluctuation is not compensated or the
magnetic compensation doesn't work properly. Even if the
magnetic compensation procedure was correct applied but the
stability DC values are out of spec, set to 1 the Phase Corr flag
Internet Explorer, DEBUG page). In this condition some
sequences are less sensitive to external DC magnetic fluctuation.
If enabled the Amplitude Stability values won't be applicable, if the
Phase Stability is still out of spec check the image quality (refer to
the DC Ghost Test).
Fig. 363: AC Stability Rec File Fig. 364: DC Stability Rec File
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Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks Fig. 365: angle Funcition Measurement
● Perform a log on as ESAMRI

● Wait for the OPI complete initialization
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 and place the Geometrical Phantom in Axial
position
● Perform the following tests
Angle Function
In order to check the angle function, it is necessary to evaluate the
angle among the pins of the geometrical phantom as shown in the
following figure.
● Select the SE T1 sequence and open the setting window
● Check and set the sequence parameters as follows:
– TE = 26 ms
– TR = 500 ms
– Number of slices = 1
– Slice thickness = 5 mm
– Average = 1
– FOV = 120 x 120 mm
– Data acquisition matrix = 128 x 128
● Acquire the image
● Select <Angle> icon, click the left mouse button, move the mouse
and draw the first segment till to the angle vertex
● Click the left mouse button and move the mouse from the vertex,
drawing the second segment
● Record the angle value on the Installation and Quality Form
Spatial Resolution Fig. 366: spatial Resolution Measurement
In order to check the spatial resolution it is necessary to evaluate the

intensity profile of the periodic pattern contained in the geometrical
phantom, consisting of 11 parallel plates, thickness 1 mm.
The distance among the plates is equal to their thickness.
The MR signal produced by the periodic pattern must clearly show the
ability of the system to distinguish each structure of the periodic
pattern and in particular the signal intensity profile of the periodic
pattern must exhibit the same period of the pattern itself, i.e. 2 d.
● Select the SE T1 sequence and open the setting window
● Check and set the sequence parameters as follows:
– TE = 26 ms
– TR = 500 ms
– Number of slices = 1
– Slice thickness = 5 mm
– Average = 1
– FOV = 120 x 120 mm
– Data acquisition matrix (Sample and Phases) = 128 x 128
● Acquire the image
● Select <Profile> function and draw the profile in vertical direction
between the two external plates of the periodic pattern and check
that the profile formed by the periodic pattern is parallel to the
image edges so that distances can be measured perfectly as
shown in the following figure
● Verify that the intensity profile exhibits a periodic structure
● Click on the keyboard command CRTL and on the left mouse
button, place the cross cursor on one of the two profile edge and
move them to the edges of the pattern and record the distance
(should be around 20mm)
● Count the number of peaks (should be around 11) and then apply
this calculation: measured distance / (number of peaks - 1)
● Record the obtained value in the Installation and Quality Form
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Part 9 Installation Quality Form
Introduction
The Installation Quality Form contains all the calibrations and checks
must be performed during the system installation, maintenance,
software update or after fixing.
The Installation Quality Form code is 8370091100 and the version
related to the SW Release installed can be download from the
Service Restricted Web site together with the Service Information
related to the installed SW Release as well.
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Part 10 System Backup
Introduction Procedure
This function allows the creation of a copy of the system calibration
data and user's protocols and configurations, but does not save the NOTICE This procedure must be carried out at the end of
customer's images. To save them insert an empty optical cartridge the System Tune Up and must be repeated after
and use the <Image Backup> feature present under the <Tools> every maintenance or repairing.
button located in the ARAS Program toolbar. Use <Image Restore>
feature to copy the images from the Backup cartridge to the System
HD. ● Log on the system like SERV (typing the correct password) and
launch Internet Explorer
● Insert an empty CD or DVD into the DVD burner
NOTICE It's not possible to use the same optical cartridge
● From the home page, select Configuration Management then
to archive the Customer's images and the Service
Backup & Restore
images.
● Follow the SW indications
Don't create the system back up immediately after the installation but
do it during the first maintenance when the system parameters are
stabilized and the customer created his own protocols.
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Part 11 Peripheral Settings
Introduction Service Modem Settings

This section describes how to correctly set the system peripherals. For the complete explanation refer to the User's Guide, chapter
“User and administrator access to the network”.
For the “Modem configuration for remote technical assistance
Monitor Settings operations” follow these steps:
– Perform the log on like ADMIN
Enter in the monitor setup menu (refer to the LCD User Manual for – Select Start, Settings and Network Connections
more info) and set as follow (starting from default settings):
NEC LCD 2490 Fig. 367: Open the Network Connections

– Brightness: 65%
– Contrast: 50%
– ECO MODE: OFF
– Auto Brightness: OFF
– BLACK LEVEL: 50.4%
– RGB: 5, Temperature: 6500 K; Adjust White: Red 243, Green
242, Blue: 255
– Sharpness: 26,2%
NEC LCD P241W

– RGB set to FULL 4 (white 6500k) and motidy Yellow to -15 and
Cyan to +15
– Brightness set to 180
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– In the opened window, select File and New Incoming connection Fig. 369: Incoming connection step 2
Fig. 368: Incoming connection step 1
– In the opened window, select the option “Through a Dial Up

Modem” and than the modem you are going to use to perform
the remote connections (basically the only modem present in the
– In the opened window, select the external user you wish to System PC Unit configuration) when done press the NEXT
enable for the connection to the system by tipping the button
corresponding box. We suggest to tip only the SERV user and
than press the NEXT button
Fig. 370: Incoming connection step 3 Fig. 371: Incoming connection step 4
– In the opened window, select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 – In the opened window, tip the “Allow callers to access my local
TCP/IP” and than press the Properties button and a new area network”, “Allow calling computer to specify its own IP
window will appear address” and “Specify IP address” and insert the following
addresses: from 169.254.0.1; to 169.254.0.2
– When done press the OK button
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Fig. 372: Incoming connection step 5 Fig. 373: Incoming connection step 6
– In the opened window, press the Close button and re-boot the – The procedure is over
system
Part 12 Disassembly & Disposal
Disassembly Disposal of materials

Pavilion de-install
NOTICE To protect humans, animals, and the
The procedure should be the same as for mounting but carried out in environment, recyclable and non-recyclable
reversed order. materials must be prepared for re-use or proper
disposal
WARNING The pavilion must be disassembled by trained
people only. Recycling and disposal of materials apply when they are replaced
during the useful life of the system, as well as when the MR System is
WARNING The pavilion must be disassembled from scrapped.
inside. Do not stand on the pavilion ceiling. Any parts of the unit and/or packaging that can be recycled are
This may cause mechanical failure of the marked with the relevant symbol.
structure. Furthermore all the parts that are used for packaging can be recycled
or reused, except for the protection barrier.
System de-install The consumable parts of the equipment and the equipment itself at
the end of their lifetime must be disposed of following the national
The procedure should be the same as for mounting but carried out in and/or federal and/or local laws.
reversed order.
NOTICE In our products, the amount of non-recyclable

WARNING The System must be disassembled by trained materials has been reduced to a minimum.
people only.
In all countries, recycling and disposal
procedures must adhere to country specific
regulations.
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Permanent magnet Demagnetization

In order to achieve an environmentally friendly and safe disposal, the We suggest the following procedure for demagnetizing:
magnet must be de-magnetized. ● Remove packaging, foam, synthetic material, cables and
We recommend the following order: assemblies
● Disassembly of covers, electrical components, RF and gradient ● A large oven is needed to demagnetize the permanent magnet;
coils care should be taken inserting the Magnet into the oven
● Transport ● Heat the permanent magnet in the oven for 8 hours at 500
● Demagnetization degrees Celsius
● Disposal ● After cooling, check whether the demagnetization has been
completed successfully
Disassembly of covers, Electronics components, RF
Disassembly of the permanent magnet
and gradient coils
● After demagnetization the magnet can be disassembled into its
individual components. A 10 Tons crane is required for this
WARNING The permanent magnet must be demagnetized
before its components are disassembled Disposal
All the ferromagnetic parts and the not magnetic parts of the Magnetic
● Install transport dedicated device System can be recycled after cleaning. Magnetic parts can also be
● The magnet opening must be protected in a way that no loose recycled after cleaning or disposed as industrial waste
metal objects can fly through the opening accidentally
● Package magnets in suitable crate
● Attach warning signs on transport crates in required languages
– Strong magnetic field
– No pace-makers
– No metallic implants
– No loose metal objects
Safety guidelines Safety
For your own safety and the safety of third parties as well as the
MR System and its components, adhere to the MR-specific
MR System safety information, which include:
● General safety requirements for service personnel
NOTICE The entire MR System and the on-site power ● Location of warning and prohibitive signs
distribution System must be switched off and ● Precautions/restrictions, e.g. prohibiting ferromagnetic materials
secured against accidental switch-on for the ● Handling heavy loads
duration of the activities listed in this register
● Operation of lasers
● Protective conductor measurements prior to System switch-on
MR phantom fluids and after repairs
Fluids can leak out of an MR phantom when it is improperly used, ● Handling and disposal of leaking MR phantom containers
damaged or being refilled with distilled water. For this reason, please ● Handling and storage of phantoms
follow the health and safety regulations described.
● Procedure for handling spilled phantom fluids
Basic regulations
ÖEating, drinking, smoking, and intentional inhalation of vapors
are not permitted when working with MR phantom fluids.
ÖHands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water after
working with MR phantom fluids.
ÖAs added protection, wear a lab coat whenever working with
MR phantom fluids.
Protective clothing
● Disposable gloves (of a waterproof material, such as latex, PVC,
nitrile rubber, or polyethylene)
● Standard protective goggles
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First Aid Batteries

If you come in contact with MR phantom fluids despite following the Switch off the System before removing the battery inside the CPU
safety guidelines, adhere to the following first aid measures: board contained in the PC unit in the System console.
In the event of contact with skin
– Thoroughly wash the area affected with soap and water. NOTICE Remove the battery and give it to a disposal
company
– The wastewater from washing should be put into a container.
Label the container and dispose of it properly.
– If any clothing is contaminated, remove it and dispose of it
properly.
In the event of contact with eyes

– Keep the eyelids open and flush out the eyes under running
water for 10-15 minutes.
– Contact a physician immediately.
If vapors are inhaled

Move into fresh air and contact a physician immediately.
If swallowed
– Drink plenty of water and induce vomiting.
– Contact a physician immediately.
Part 13 Index
A non-recyclable materials ........................................................... 277

AC Compensation ..................................................................... 247 P
ARAS Toolbar ........................................................................... 126 Pavilion de-install ...................................................................... 277
C Pavilion shielding Check ............................................................. 23
Calibration Procedures ............................................................. 133 Phantoms .................................................................................. 133
Coil tuning check ...................................................................... 218 Phase Calibration ............................................................. 165, 171
Crate dimensions ........................................................................ 25 Precautions/restrictions .............................................................. 18
D Probe positioning ...................................................................... 247
Diascope functionality ............................................................... 129 R
G RF 180° pulse gain calibration .................................................. 221
Gain gradient calibration ........................................................... 197 S
General Description .................................................................... 22 Safety notes ................................................................................ 11
Guide and wheels de-instal ...................................... 34, 36, 37, 38 Scout ......................................................................................... 120
I Scout Setup .............................................................................. 120
Installation tools .......................................................................... 27 Sequence Calibration ............................................................... 225
M Signal to noise .......................................................................... 256
Magnet covers assembly .... 61, 62, 63, 83, 84, 101, 102, 103, 104 Signal to noise check ................................................................ 257
Multiple AC Sources ................................................................. 247 Source of interference ............................................................... 241
N Sources of Interference ............................................................. 241
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Spatial Resolution ..................................................................... 267

System de-install ...................................................................... 277
T
Table of Contents .......................................................................... 3
Technical Specifications ............................................................. 22
Thermostatic ............................................................................. 151
Transmission coil tuning ........................................................... 175
Transporting the magnet ............................................................. 15
U
Uniformity test ........................................................................... 258
Unit installation ........................................................................... 27
Unit storage and carrying-in ....................................................... 25
W
warning/prohibitive signs ............................................................ 17
0 Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Safety
3 System Installation
4 Start Up
5 Software Update
6 Tune-Up
7 Magnetic Compensation
8 Quality Assurance
9 Installation Quality Form
10 System Backup
11 Peripherals Settings
12 Disassembly & Disposal
13 Index
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Part 1 Table of Contents 3 Work in connection with voltage ............................................. 13

Part 2 Introduction 9 Radiation protection ............................................................... 13

Replacement of damaged or missing Installation Hardware .. 13

Part 3 Safety 11 Replacement of damaged or missing screws ............... 14

Introduction _________________________________11 Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices ..................... 14

Installation of electromedical equipment ................................ 12 Working in the magnetic field ................................................. 16

Read first ...................................................................... 17 Unit storage and transport ...................................................... 25

Part 4 System Installation 21 Magnet Covers and Accessories Assembling ........................ 61

Magnet Accessories installation ................................... 64

Pavilion installation ___________________________22 Warning Signs ...................................................................... 103

Specifications ......................................................................... 22 Prior to switching on _________________________ 105

Introduction ________________________________117 How to load Service images ....................................... 127

Cable Connection Checks .................................................... 132

Frequency Calibration .......................................................... 166 Necessary Tools ......................................................... 221

Manual Homogeneity Calibration ................................ 166 Automatic Procedure .................................................. 221

Automatic Calibration .................................................. 168 Manual Procedure ....................................................... 223

TX Phase Adjustment .......................................................... 170 TX and RX decoupling check ...................................... 224

Introduction ________________________________255 Part 10 Installation Quality Form 269

Signal to Noise check .......................................................... 257 Introduction ________________________________ 271

NEC LCD P241W ....................................................... 273 Part 14 Index 281

Part 13 Disassembly & Disposal 277

Pavilion de-install ................................................................. 277

System de-install .................................................................. 277

Disposal of materials ________________________277

Permanent magnet .............................................................. 278

MR System .......................................................................... 279

Read this first Installation flowchart

NOTICE Only authorized personnel must carry out any

CAUTION The Instruments used to perform calibrations

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Notes and Symbols Installation of electromedical equipment

NOTICE NOTICE used without the safety alert symbol

Screw connections Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices

Replacement of damaged or missing screws

LEGEND: 1 Conductive side of the mat; 2 Dissipative side of the mat;

Laser radiation Handling hazardous substances

CAUTION It is the responsibility of the customer/user to

Fig. 5: Label code 8103047001 Fig. 6: Label code 8106297000

Sign Meaning Sign Meaning Sign Meaning

No metal tools of any No wheel chairs or No metal parts of any

No implants which No implants made of No data carriers such

Cleaning up spilled phantom fluids

Fig. 7: Magnet 0,5mT Fringe Field

Pavilion installation Material Aluminum metal sheet with holes (3 mm

Pavilion Shielding Check

Fig. 8: System Mechanical Installation flow chart

WARNING DO NOT TILT THE MAGNET CRATE MORE

NOTICE FROM SYSTEM 5100 INCLUDED, MAGNETS

WARNING THE MAGNET DISTRIBUTION LOAD IS NOT

WARNING BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE MOVING A

Maximum Tilt Recycling

Tab. 2: Maximum Tilt during Transport and Storage of the Magnet

Maximum Tilt During Transportation and Storage

WARNING ALL THE MOVING OPERATIONS MUST BE

NOTICE THE SHOCK DETECTORS (SPEC.: 25 "g" x

WARNING THIS IS AN HIGH FIELD PERMANENT

CAUTION The Electronics modules of the System are