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MRI2FE001 MR Field Exposure MR Concepts and Service Tasks - Workbook
MRI2FE001 MR Field Exposure MR Concepts and Service Tasks - Workbook
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1.2 Introduction
The Field Exposure workbook and the MR Concepts eLearning are mandatory to complete before you can
be enrolled in the instructor led training MR service essentials.
The workbook sections (in example: Power, Patient Support, Cooling) will direct you to review e-learning
topics as well as SPD’s, schematics/block diagrams, and PM manuals found on InCenter. The questions in
this field exposure workbook connect e-learning content with a real MR system and it prepares you for
Instructor Led training (ILT).
To complete your field exposure workbook, you will visit MR systems together with a Technical Expert. It
will help you to become more familiar with the layout of an MR system, the location of the main
components and to observe and reflect on the execution of several service tasks.
CAUTION
You are NOT allowed to execute a service task during this field exposure since you are
not certified to do so. If you ignore this instruction, there may be legal implications.
Safety Assessment
Before visiting an MR system, it is important to check whether it is safe for you to enter an area where a
strong magnetic field is present. Therefore, check if any of the following conditions apply to you:
1. Do you have any cardiac pacemaker, hearing aid, or any other electro-
mechanical device(s) in your body?
2. Do you have any metal (pins, screws, plates, clips) in our body that
have been inserted during a surgical operation?
3. Is there any possibility that metal splinters are left lodged in or near to
one of your eyes?
4. Are you at all claustrophobic / do you have fear for small spaces?
In case if any of the above questions is answered with YES, please contact your manager and keep away
from the MR system.
A medical check may be required to assess whether your condition is safe to start the exposure activities
and to proceed with the training to become an MR Field Service Engineer.
When there is no medical limitation, you still need to prepare yourself with knowledge about a number of
basic safety aspects and hazards of an operational MR system.
Safety about the following aspects need to be studied before starting with your exposure tasks:
a. Strong magnetic field strength in and around an MR scanner
b. RF fields applicable in an MR scanner
c. Strong gradient fields applicable in an MR scanner
d. Handling of Cryogenic fluids and gasses
These safety aspects are trained in the chapter ‘Safety’ of the e-learning course MRI2EL001 MR Concepts.
You need to have completed this chapter before you start any of the exposure activities.
Student:
• Completes the e-learning chapters for each section first, before starting the activities related to
the segment in the workbook
• Completes at least 70% of the workbook before entering a request for enrollment in ILT
• Informs the TE about the assignments that the student needs to complete
• Sends a copy of the Field Exposure answer sheet to mr.training@philips.com (as part of the exam)
For the assignment of a Technical Expert (TE), you need to discuss the process and options with your
manager. The manager is responsible for assigning the TE. It is not necessary to be assigned to the same
TE for all field exposure activities. If possible, we would even recommend joining different TE’s for your
field exposure activities.
MR Systems
The MR system families that (currently) qualify for the execution of the tasks in this workbook are:
• Achieva
• Multiva
• Ingenia
• Ingenia Ambition
• Ingenia Elition
• Prodiva
• Philips Magnetic Resonance 3500 series scanners
• Philips Magnetic Resonance 5500 series scanners
• Philips Magnetic Resonance 7500
• Philips Magnetic Resonance 7300
In case of other platforms, like Intera or Gyroscan NT, it could still be useful to visit the system and just
observe the tasks performed by the TE.
Field exposure activities will enable you to connect the conceptual content of e-learning with the practical
layout and operations of an MR system. Observation of service tasks gives a better insight into the daily
work of a field service engineer.
In this workbook you will find questions marked with . This icon indicates a need to review reference
material from your e-learning MRI2EL001, or from InCenter and do not require access to real MR systems.
You can answer these questions without being physically at a system.
Execution
Join the TE on site. Completion of the workbook assignments can happen during observation or at a later
time.
CAUTION
You are NOT allowed to execute a service task during this field exposure since you are
not certified to do so. If you ignore this instruction, there may be legal implications.
You will need to complete all questions marked with of the Field Exposure
workbook, before submitting your answer sheet.
Service Documentation
During the execution of this MR Field Exposure document, you will make use of various service
documents. The main source for these service documents is InCenter. In e-learning module MRI2EL013,
you have learned how InCenter is structured and where to find various documents.
The main purpose of service documents is to describe service procedures. Depending on the nature of the
service activity, the service procedures are described in SMI (installation), SPD (corrective maintenance,
incl. diagnose & repair), PM (planned maintenance) documents, just to name a few. It is important to
always use the latest version of any service document to assure compliance with the latest updates of the
service procedures.
After receiving your passed status for the MRI2FE001 Field Exposure MR Concepts a training coordinator
will be able to enroll you in the next available MR Instructor led course. You will be informed about course
schedules and travel arrangements to be made.
1.6 Instructions Service Work Order (SWO) – for Philips FSE’s only!
To ensure you correctly report your time as a student on the service work order, the following instructions
apply for all SWO’s in which you have been working on this Field Exposure document.
When adding your time to a service work order, while working on this Field Exposure document, select
• Labor Activity type: ‘work’
• Activity type: ‘training on the job’
2.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with the layout of an MR
system and some of the system level related PM tasks.
1. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
And complete the Planned Maintenance section of this system overview chapter (at the end of this
chapter)
2.2 Theory
N/A
2.3 Assignments
WARNING
Do not remove covers or touch ‘live’ connections as these impose a potential risk of shock
or possible death.
From the e-learning three main functional rooms in a MR Suite were discussed.
2:
3:
❖ At the end of this chapter there is a blank page inserted. Use the blank paper to make a drawing
of the three rooms as laid out at your location. (Draw as large as possible since this drawing is also
used to add other components you are about to identify)
NOTICE
In case the control room is not accessible at this moment, skip this section and complete it
at a later time or during a next visit.
The control room is where the operator interacts with the system and where the TE runs tests and
adjustments from a computer that controls the MR scanner.
Open the drawings manual of the system you are visiting. Within the system level chapter, open the
(Overview) Unit Location XXX drawing.
THEORY
All components of the MR scanner are identified with a character or character
combination. The first character indicates the main component/cabinet. The second
character the subcomponent. Furthermore, all connections on these (sub) components
have a number designation. This way each component and connection/cable can be
identified. Getting familiar with this system of character /numbers is vital to become
proficient.
4. Identify the same components on the drawing as above and write down their character
combination:
Component Mark if identified Character combination
Desk N/A
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Audio Module
(interface to
communicate with
the patient)
5. What other components of the MR system can you physically locate and identify by comparing
it to the unit drawing:
Component Character combination
6. Use the drawing you created in the first assignment and draw in the components you have
identified.
Answer:
Added the components in the drawing
From the (Overview) Unit Location XXX drawing of the system you are visiting locate the host (or
host/recon). The host computer can be located in the Control Room or in the technical room.
7. What character combination does the host computer (or host/recon) have on this drawing?
Answer:
From the drawings manual open the (signal) cable plan console XXX and locate the host (or host/recon) by
looking at the same character designation.
Now by following the line downwards from the host you can identify all connections to the host.
8. What character and number combination does the hospital network connection have on the
host computer?
Answer:
Remember from the e-learning that the host is used to interact with the MR system and this connects to
the Data Acquisition System (DAS) in the technical room.
Beside the DAS, the host computer may also connect to another computer called the Reconstructor. On
some MR systems the host and Reconstructor are combined in one computer.
10. From the drawing identify if your system has a separate Reconstructor, or that it is combined in
one (called: host/recon).
Reconstruction component
Separate Reconstructor Single host/recon
11. Mark below in which type of situation you might need to push this button:
Component Mark if you would use the ERDU
A patient is feeling claustrophobic
A patient has difficulty breathing
A small ferromagnetic object is stuck in the bore
in the magnet with no patient present
A large ferromagnetic object is stuck in the bore
in the magnet with no patient present
A person is stuck between a large ferromagnetic
object and the magnet
12. Identify the location of the ERDU button and mark it in your drawing.
Answer:
Identified the ERDU location control room.
NOTICE
In case the examination room is not accessible at this moment, skip this section and
complete it at a later time or during a next visit.
WARNING
Strong magnetic fields
Open the door to the examination room and notice the sound from that room. You should be hearing a
kind of knocking sound.
13. Explain in your own words where the knocking sound originates and what its function is:
Answer:
14. Identify the following components in the examination room and briefly note down its function
(if unclear go back to the e-learning):
Component Mark if identified Main function
Magnet
Service turret of the
magnet
(dedicated) RF coils
Patient support (table)
UIM / ERUI touch / PICU
System filter box / plate
The Patient Support can be operated by the operator via an interface module called UIM or for the latest
systems with a touchscreen: ERUI Touch (also known as VitalScreen). On older systems the UIM might be
referred to as: PICU
15. Try the different switches/buttons on the UIM/ERUI Touch/PICU and give a brief explanation of
all the switches you have tried:
Switch / buttons Function
Tumble Switch
Travel To Scan button
Stop button
Reset button
…
…
…
…
…
…
From the system level chapter in the drawings manual, open the (Overview) Unit Location XXX drawing of
the system you are visiting.
TIP
All components of the MR scanner are identified with a character or character
combination.
Also all connections on components have a character and number combination.
16. Locate some of the components earlier identified in the drawing and write down with which
character each component is indicated. Then also try to locate the remaining items on the
drawing:
Component Mark if identified Character in drawing
Magnet
Patient support (table)
UIM / ERUI touch / PICU
System filter box / plate
ERDU (Emergency Run
down Units / switches)
PFEI (Patient Frontend
Electronics Interface)
From this drawing locate the Patient Support. Within the Patient Support, locate the Controller. Within
the controller locate the PLC.
NOTICE
This drawing is extremely helpful as a complete overview of a MR system. Getting familiar
with this document on different system configurations is recommended.
From the drawings manual open the (Signal) Cable Plan patient support.
Find the same character designation as in the previous question. The PLC in the patient support
communicates to the rest of the system.
On the drawing locate the patient support control cable(s) between the PLC and the component(s) outside
the RF Shielded Room.
18. Which character and number combination does the patient support control cable(s)
connection(s) have at the PLC side and which character and number combination does the
patient support control cable(s) connection(s) have at the other end:
Patient support control cable(s) connection(s) at Patient support control cable(s) connection(s) at
PLC side the other end
From the PLC again identify other connections that run elsewhere. You will notice that these connections
have the same character designation however they might show an ‘X’ number after that instead of a ‘B’
number as found in the previous question.
NOTICE
X numbers are used to refer to copper connections, while B numbers are used to refer to
fiber optic connections.
In order to shield the examination room for RF signals coming in and/or high power RF pulses coming out
of the examination room, the examination room is RF shielded. From the e-learning it should be clear that
there is a feedthrough/interface between the two rooms which (among other things) maintains the RF
integrity of the examination room.
19. What is the name of the interface (use the drawing of the previous question) to which
components connect from outside the RF shielded room, to the inside of the RF shielded room:
Answer:
Since you, operators and specialists also need to be able to get in and out of the RF shielded examination
room the door between the two rooms is a special door that maintains the RF shielding when the door is
closed.
Open the door between the control room and the examination room and have a look at the door. When
looking at the door you can identify shielding which is known as sticky fingers.
22. Explain in your own words what would happen when you push this button:
Answer:
23. Identify the location of the ERDU button and mark it in your drawing.
Answer:
Identified the ERDU location examination room.
NOTICE
In case the technical room is not accessible at this moment, skip this section and complete
it at a later time or during a next visit.
26. Is the MDU a separate cabinet, or is it integrated into another cabinet. (If so, indicate the name
of the cabinet in your answer)
Answer:
Identify the cabinet (or part of the cabinet) where multiple hoses/plumbing is connected on top.
In order to shield the examination room for RF signals coming in and/or high power RF pulses coming out
of the examination room, the examination room is RF shielded. From the e-learning it became clear that
there is a feedthrough/interface between the two rooms which (among other things) maintains the RF
shielding of the examination room.
28. Besides the feedthrough/interface there might be other openings between the technical and
examination room. What are these called?
Answer:
29. Try to identify the remaining cabinets in your technical room and briefly note down its function
(if unclear go back to the e-learning)
Component Mark if identified Main function
NTDAC or DACC
Gradient amplifier(s)
LCC
ACC (optional)
Other (optional)
NTDAC or DACC
The first cabinet to explore is the NTDAC or DACC.
30. From the (Overview) Unit Location drawing identify the following components in the NTDAC or
DACC.
Component Mark if identified Letter combination
CDAS or SCC
TCI (if present)
RF amplifier(if present)
AIBo (if present)
Network switch
High Order Shim [HSO] (if present)
Reconstructor or Host/Recon
uMDU (if present)
If the front panel is still on the NTDAC or DACC (or if the DACC has a door), discuss with the TE if you can
remove/open the front panel/door or the TE can do it for you. If it is not possible to remove/open the
front panel/door, then skip the next question.
31. Identify the following components (when present) in your NTDAC or DACC:
Component Mark if identified on your system
CDAS or SCC
TCI (if present)
RF amplifier (if present)
AIBo (if present)
Network switch
High Order Shim [HSO] (if present)
Reconstructor or Host/Recon
uMDU (if present)
RF amplifier(s)
32. Where is (are) the RF amplifier(s) located in your system?
Answer:
Water cooling
Hardware in the technical room can be liquid or air cooled. All liquid cooled components are connected to
or located inside the LCC.
When looking at the front or top of the components/cabinets in the technical room, some
components/cabinets have copper plumbing connected to it, or liquid hoses connected to it. These
components are then liquid cooled from the LCC.
33. Can you identify one or more components on your system that are liquid cooled by looking at
the components? Please list below.
Answer:
Air cooling
34. Are there any components in the technical room that are air cooled? Please list below.
Answer:
Phantom Box
In the technical room, or in the examination room, you may find a box that contains all phantoms that are
shipped with the system:
(Material) Safety Data Sheets or (M) SDS’s are explained in the e-learning module safety, in case you need
more information on this item.
36. What is the reason why the (M)SDS’s are stored inside the phantom box?
Answer:
37. On the system you are currently visiting, how many computer systems can you identify?
Answer:
If your system is equipped with a CDAS, then this CDAS is controlled by a separate computing board called
the SBC.
If your system is equipped with a DDAS then this DDAS has a full size desktop computer called the SCC
(Scan Control Computer).
38. From the (Overview)Unit Location drawing identify and mark in the table below if your system
is using CDAS or DDAS and locate either the SBC or SCC physically in the technical room (only
when DACC is accessible):
Your system Mark if identified
CDAS (SBC)
DDAS (SCC)
Check RF-enclosure
42. Three things are at least checked in this pm task. Which three?
Answer:
1:
2:
3:
43. What could be the result if a problem with the RF enclosure is found?
Answer:
Part of this test is to put a music source near the microphone on the magnet.
2.10 Evaluation
You have completed the System Overview related topics of this workbook.
In this part of the workbook a number of general and System Overview related PM tasks have been
introduced. Not all PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which
specific skills are needed, will be trained during ILT.
3.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with some of the Software
aspects of a MR system and Software related PM tasks. Before starting the exercises, you must have
completed the e-learning chapters of the Software segment.
48. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
49. Write down all available user accounts that are described in the SIM?
User accounts: For TE? Yes / No
<select option>
<select option>
<select option>
<select option>
<select option>
<select option>
Ask the TE if you can login to the system with the user ‘MR Service’. If not, watch the TE do this.
Smartcard/dongle
When starting the Service Application also a smartcard/dongle needs to be used. Depending on the
service level of the smartcard/dongle service tools become available or remain hidden.
Ask the TE if you can start the Service Application and use your smartcard/dongle to answer the following
questions. If not, watch the TE open the Service Application to answer the questions
Service Logbook
While starting the Service Application, the tool requests to enter information into the Service Logbook.
When the Service Application is closed, it again requests to enter information into the Service Logbook.
52. What information is requested when closing the Service Application?
Answer:
53. Describe in your own words the main purpose of the Service Logbook.
Answer:
54. Write down these main service task buttons that are listed in the top row.
Tip: the number of buttons may differ, depending on the service level
Answer:
1:
2:
3:
4:
3.4 PM tasks
During PM a number of service tasks need to be carried out. The most important software related tasks
are:
• Clean up disks
• Disk defragmentation -
Note that this activity is limited to older (Windows XP-based) scanner systems. Note also
that a repeated use of the revision designators R11, R12….etc. for application software is
pending with the release of newer systems which will not require defragmentation.
• Export configuration
• Back-up
Ask the TE to inform you when these PM tasks are carried out to allow you to answer the following
questions:
56. Explain in your own words the difference between the ‘Export configuration’ and ‘Back-up’.
Answer:
58. Describe in your own words why it’s important to always log off before leaving the operator
room.
Answer:
3.7 Evaluation
You have completed the Software related topics of this workbook.
Not all PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific skills are
needed, will be trained during ILT.
4.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with some of the Power
related aspects of a MR system and Power related PM tasks. Before starting the exercises, you must have
completed the e-learning chapters of the Power segment.
59. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
60. Write down the frequency and voltage supplied by the hospital or clinic?
Answer:
Frequency [Hz]:
Voltage [V]:
In case the TE must carry out the Earth leakage measurement or Earth bonding test, the cover plate of the
MDU has to be removed. Take a picture of the interior of the MDU when these tests need to be
conducted.
Take this picture with you to the ILT to see different MDU’s in class by comparing cell phone images.
Both tests will be performed during ILT, since these are safety related.
61. Is it allowed to hand-over the system to the customer when one of these tests fails?
Why?
Answer:
Hand-over to customer? Yes / No <select>
Why:
Check if any of the other MR components are connected to a hospital wall socket.
In order to measure the voltages of the power supply in the SFB special service test connectors at two
locations can be used. These are located:
• at the bottom of the SFB
• on top of the magnet in the PFEI (Patient Front End Interface) Identify the service test connectors.
•
On the label near the test connector you see an explanation about 300V.
64. What is the voltage you should see when you measure this test connector?
Answer:
65. What is the advantage to be able to measure the voltages of the power supply at two locations?
Answer:
4.7 Evaluation
You have completed the Power related topics of this workbook.
Not all PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific skills are
needed, will be trained during ILT.
5.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with some of the Cooling
related aspects of a MR system and Cooling related PM tasks. Before starting the exercises, you must have
completed the e-learning chapters of the Cooling segment.
66. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
The following Planned Maintenance tasks are part of this document. Please ask the TE to notify you when
the TE is about to:
Before servicing the LCC it is important to realize that the fluids used contain chemicals and therefore
need to be treated with care.
67. What are the main personal safety precautions to take when working with fluids according the
PM manual?
Answer:
The gradient coil loop contains Biocide and Inhibitor. (Material) Safety Data Sheets (SDS or MSDS) are
available on InCenter that explain the hazards.
Open the Safety Data sheet of the Inhibitor you have downloaded from InCenter.
68. What should be done when the fluid is spilled on clothes?
Answer:
69. What are the symptoms when the fluid is spilled over the skin?
Answer:
At the top of the cabinet all connections from/to the LCC are present.
There are three types of connections:
• Power
• Hoses
• Communication
70. Go to the drawings manual and look in the (signal) Cable plan Mains XXX drawing. Look up what
component provides power to the LCC?
Answer:
71. When the LCC front cover/door is removed/opened, answer the following question by looking
at the labeling on the plumbing. What components are cooled via the GC and the GA loop?
Answer:
GC loop:
GA loop:
RFA loop:
(optionally)
❖ Look over the shoulder of the TE while the TE carries out these tests, using the PM manual.
72. Is/are the pressure of the secondary loop(s) constant or is it declining. Please describe what you
see.
Answer:
Inside the LCC there are one or two pressure gauges present.
73. Write down the pressure of the pressure gauge(s) and if the pump(s) is/are running. Use Table 1
in case there are two pressure gauges. Use Table 2 if there is only one pressure gauge.
Table 1: two pressure gauges
Answer:
Pressure GC loop [bar]: Pressure GA loop [bar]:
74. When two secondary circuits are present, write down the actual filling pressure and the
SpecValue of the GC and GA loop, or when only one secondary circuit is present then write
down the actual filling pressure and the SpecValue of the Secondary Circuit:
Answer:
GC filling pressure [bar]: GA filling pressure [bar]:
SpecValue: SpecValue:
SpecValue:
Besides the pressure, the test provides test results of other sensors.
75. Write down the names of the sensors in the LCC cabinet that are listed.
Answer:
• GA filling pressure / Secondary circuit
• GC filling pressure
•
•
•
•
•
When the system is scanning the pump(s) for the secondary loop(s) is/are running. Inside the LCC cabinet
there are flow setters present for most outputs of the secondary loop(s). During the installation of the
systems these setters have to be set at a specific value. These values need to be verified during PM.
Be aware that depending on the hardware configuration the number of flow setters may differ.
(Tip: in case the pumps do not run, ask the TE to go to Diagnostic Procedures and run the LCC System
startup test.)
GA I Yes / No <select>
GC Yes / No <select>
❖ Verify the water flow to the compressor is within specification according the PM manual.
78. What are the defined site conditions of the system according the PM manual?
Answer:
Defined conditions Examination room Technical room
Temperature
Rel. humidity
Rel. humidity
80. What must be done if one or more items are out of specification?
Answer:
5.8 Evaluation
You have completed the Cooling segment section of this workbook.
Not all cooling related PM tasks are mentioned in this workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific skills
are needed, will be trained during ILT.
6.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Exposure you will become familiar with some of the patient related PM tasks
and with patient related hardware and software. The exercises below will help you to do so. Before
starting the exercises, you must have viewed the e-learning chapters of the Patient segment.
81. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
The following Planned Maintenance tasks are part of this document. Please ask the TE to notify you when
the TE is about to:
❖ Position the 3 liter bottle phantom on the patient support near the magnet.
The UIM/ERUI Touch/PICU is used to position the phantom in the iso-center. Before exploring the
UIM/ERUI Touch/PICU you need to be aware that a laser is used to do so.
82. What is explained in the IfU about laser safety? Use your own words.
Answer:
Explore the functions of the switches/buttons of the UIM/ERUI Touch/PICU By carrying out the following
actions:
❖ Move the patient support fully down and fully upwards again
❖ Move the table top completely into the magnets bore and back
❖ Switch on the light visor and use to tumble wheel to mark the laser in the middle of the bottle
phantom.
❖ Press the Travel-To-Scan or TTS button when the laser marks the correct position on the phantom.
Hint: Make sure the laser is switched ON when the TTS button is pressed, otherwise the next steps will fail.
❖ Use the Tumble wheel to position the laser marked part of the bottle phantom in the iso-center of
the magnet.
❖ Activate the manual mode and pull the table top out of the magnet bore by hand.
❖ Re-activate the motorized mode.
❖ Press the Travel-To-Scan button (TTS) and use the Tumble Wheel to move the laser marked part
back into the iso-center of the magnet bore again.
❖ Check if the laser marked position is lost when activating the laser again, or when moving the
table is moved downwards (and move the table back up again).
For patient comfort the magnet bore can be lit by the patient comfort lights.
83. What is another name for the patient comfort lights that is used in the PM manual?
Answer:
You should hear your voice via the loudspeakers in the Examination Room. If not, increase the talk
volume.
Enter the Examination Room to learn more about the Nurse Call.
The Nurse Call is used by the patient to inform the operator that he or she needs attention from the
operator during the scan.
❖ Connect the Nurse Call and squeeze the balloon. You should hear a beeping sound.
84. How can the operator see on the Audio Module that the Nurse Call has been used by the
patient?
Answer:
Hint: Check the IfU in case it’s not clear how the Nurse Call is used.
A number of safety checks have to be carried out behind the operator console or on patient support that
relate to the ‘stop functions’ or ‘stop scan’.
❖ Look over the shoulder of the TE while the TE carries out these safety checks.
85. What are the locations of the stop buttons that need to be checked?
Answer:
❖ Look over the shoulder of the TE while the TE carries out the check the ‘software nurse call’.
86. Can the system be handed over to the customer if this test fails?
Why?
Answer:
Hand-over to customer? Yes / No <select>
Why:
87. Can the Physiology Units be used for diagnostic monitoring of patients?
Why?
Answer:
Diagnostic monitoring? Yes / No <select>
Why:
Open the Instructions for Use (IfU) to learn more about the Physiology signals that can be from the human
body.
2:
3:
Battery Charger
All modules require batteries to operate. Locate the battery Charger.
89. What could be the reason the battery charger is located outside the Examination Room?
Answer:
The Battery Charger carries LEDs to provide the user information about the battery status.
90. What is de difference between LEDs ‘Flashing green’ and ‘Flashing yellow’?
Answer:
Physiology module
Take the respiratory module and make sure respiratory sensor is attached to it.
❖ Identify the Physiology Units.
❖ Insert a battery and observe the behavior.
❖ Take out the battery and store the Physiology module.
6.6 Evaluation
You have completed the Patient segment section of this workbook.
Not all patient related PM tasks are mentioned in this workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific skills
are needed, will be trained during ILT.
7.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with some of the magnet
related PM tasks and with magnet related hardware and software. Before starting the exercises, you must
complete the e-learning chapters of the Magnet segment.
91. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
The exercises below require you to visit two different sites, preferably with different magnet types. Below
a series of tables is used to write down information about both sites. Site 1 refers to one specific site, Site
2 to the other site. If possible, try to fill in information about two sites.
The following Planned Maintenance tasks are part of this document. Please ask the TE to notify you when
the TE is about to:
92. Which entrances of MR rooms carry a warning sign on the site you are visiting?
Answer:
Room Site 1 Site 2 Comments
Control room
Examination room
Technical room
Other
Site 2 <select>
TIP
In case of a real emergency situation in the examination room there is an ERDU button
in the examination and control room. Pressing this button will quickly remove the
magnetic field. Without magnetic field the MR system is not operational. This will leave
the MR system in a non-functioning state and will result in high service costs.
Magnet identification
Now, let’s look closer to the magnet. Each magnet carries a set of identification plates. These plates
display information about the magnet type, serial number, helium vessel capacity etc.
Magnet type
Field strength
Coldhead
Now, let’s look closer to the coldhead. Each magnet carries a Coldhead to minimize the boil-off of liquid
helium. There are different types of Coldheads, 4K and 10K.
95. Check the following items of the Coldhead and write down your answers in the table below.
Answer:
Site 1 Site 2
96. What is the major difference between a 4K and a 10K Coldhead with respect to minimizing
helium loss?
Answer:
97. Use the pressure gauge on the magnet to check the over-pressure of the magnet and write
down the value in the table below.
Answer:
Site 1 Site 2
Helium over-pressure
[mbar]
Service turret
❖ Now, let’s look closer to the service turret. Identify the following items on the service turret.
98. Write down the main function of the identified item. (Ambition scanners: Sealed magnet, no
burst disk, elbow, helium vent pipe or water drains.)
Answer:
Item to identify Main function
Cryo vent-valve
Burst disk
Water drain
Connector Magnet
Instrumentation Cable
(@ turret)
Compressor
Now, let’s look closer to the compressor.
Part of magnet related PM tasks are the Refrigerator System checks. The compressor is part of the
refrigerator system. There are different types of compressors. On most compressor types there are two
things that must be checked: the dynamic helium pressure (equalization pressure) and the water flow to
the compressor. (If the flow meter is not present in the LCC cabinet, you can ignore checking water flow)
An exception is found on the Ambition scanners, which have two compressors: There is a primary (water
cooled) compressor and a secondary (air cooled) compressor.
❖ Do both checks according the PM manual.
99. Write down the results in the table below. Write down if these values are in specification or
not.
Answer:
Site 1 Site 2
Compressor type
Part of magnet related PM tasks are the Magnet System checks. Items that must be checked on a regular
basis are the water drains and helium vent pipe outlet. Let’s start with the water drains.
At least one water drain is located in the examination room. There might be more water drains present in
the helium vent pipe, which must also be checked. This means that you must check the entire helium vent
pipe for water drains.
100. Perform the water drain check on (at least) one site and (if possible) take pictures of the water
drains outside the examination room, if present.
Save these pictures for later use during the ILT.
Answer:
Site 1 Site 2
You must also check the helium vent pipe outlet to verify that the outlet still meets all safety rules. In
some cases the customer modifies the environment of the helium vent outlet. In those cases it is very
important to make sure all site conditions are still in specification.
101. Perform this check on (at least) one site and take pictures of the helium vent outlet and the
environment.
Save these pictures for later use during the ILT.
Answer:
Site 1 Site 2
Since this is a safety check this item will also be discussed at the training center, so you are able to identify
if all requirements are met.
7.6 Evaluation
You have completed the magnet related topics of this workbook.
Not all Magnet related PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which
specific skills are needed, will be trained during ILT.
8.1 Introduction
In this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with some of the RF related PM
tasks and with RF related hardware and software. Before starting the exercises, you must complete the e-
learning chapters of the RF segment.
102. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
The following Planned Maintenance tasks are part of this document. Please ask the TE to notify you when
the TE is about to:
And go to the relevant section in the Planned Maintenance chapter of this document
8.2 Theory
Remember from the e-learning that there are two main RF chains: the RF transmit chain and the RF
Receive chain.
WARNING
Do not touch electrical parts in the RF transmit chain while the power is on.
Download/open the drawings manual of the system you are currently visiting from InCenter (if you are
unsure which system it is, ask the TE).
The RF Transmit Chain consists of the following five major components with a feedthrough between the
technical room and examination room:
• RF Generator
• RF Amplifier/Amplifiers
• Routing components
• RF Coil Interface
• Coil
The Data Acquisition System is always a part of the DACC cabinet or NTDAC. The RF Generator creates the
RF pulse that is amplified by the RF amplifier.
❖ Open the drawings manual of the system you are working on and open the (Signal) cable plan RF
chain of the system you are currently working on (if unsure ask the TE)
❖ From the (Signal) cable plan RF chain drawing localize RF Amplifier or Amplifiers
104. To which component in the DACC or NTDAC does this RF Amplifier(s) connect?
Answer:
Now go into the technical room and identify both the RF amplifier and the RF generator component you
identified before.
In case your system has a CDAS, this CDAS consists of a rack of boards which each has a set of functions.
The board that is connected to the RF amplifier is the TXR board (transmit board). If an MR system has
two amplifiers, then also two TXR boards are inside the CDAS. Among other things, this board creates the
small amplitude RF pulses.
In case your system has a DDAS, then the RF amplifier directly connects to a component referred to as the
TCI (Transmit Control Interface). This will then create the small amplitude RF pulses needed in a MR scan
(among other things)
105. Does your system have a TXR board inside the CDAS, or does it have a TCI?
Answer:
Type of transmitter component
TXR board
TCI
106. From the (Signal) cable plan RF chain drawing identify the input of the RF amplifier by looking
at the RF Output of the TXR board or TCI and tick the correct boxes below
Answer:
RF input of amplifier
X1
X2
X3
X4
X1 & X4
X12 & X22
107. Identify the output on your RF amplifier by looking at the front of the amplifier and note down
the connector belonging to the output (i.e. X1, X4 etc):
Answer:
If possible look in the examination room when the turret covers have been removed if you can identify the
PFEI.
The board in the PFEI routes the RF signals to the correct transmit coil. More on this will be discussed
during ILT.
Finally the RF power signal will end up in the Body Coil (when the body coil is used as transmit coil in the
scan). The body coil will transmit the RF power signal and this signal will be absorbed by the patient.
108. Where can you find the body coil in the system?
Answer:
The RF receive chain consists of the following five major components with a feedthrough between the
technical room and examination room:
• Coil
• Coil Interface
• Routing components
• Data Acquisition System
• Reconstructor
8.9 Coil
The body coil can be used to receive signals from the patient, but It is however much more common to
receive the signal via dedicated receive coils.
109. Have a look when possible in the examination room and check if you can identify (possibly
with the help of the TE) some different receive coils.
Answer:
Coil found
Head Coil
Knee Coil
Foot and Ankle Coil
Spine Coil
Wrist Coil
…
…
A: Answer question 111 if you have marked the first connector in the overview above.
When looking at the DCI connector you can identify 4 fiber optics in the connector. These connect to fiber
optics in the coil interface. These fiber optics are used for the digital transportation of the received RF
signals after they have been digitized. As a conclusion it must mean that the signals have already been
digitized before the connector.
111. In the e-learning these are called? (Select the right type)
Answer:
Type of digitization
Far digitization
Near digitization
Mid digitization
B: Answer question 112 if you have marked the second connector in the overview above.
When looking at the ODU connector you can identify up to 16 coax connectors inside the large connector.
These connect to coax connectors in the coil interface. These coax connectors are used for the analog
transportation of the received RF signals before they have been digitized. As a conclusion it must mean
that the signals must be digitized after the connector and coil interface.
112. In the e-learning these are called? (Select the right type)
Answer:
Type of digitization
Far digitization
Near digitization
Mid digitization
When looking a bit closer at the 16 coax connectors inside the large connector it might be that not all of
them have a center pin. Every center pin is linked to one channel. If only 1 center pin is present, then it is a
one-channel coil. If 4 center pins are present, then it is a four-channel coil etc.
113. How many channels does the coil you are investigating have?
Answer:
114. What is the advantage of having coils with multiple elements? (check e-learning)
Answer:
115. Take a look at the coil interfaces of your MR scanner. Where did you find your coil interfaces?
Answer:
Location of the coil interfaces
On the front of the magnet
On the patient support/table
• In case of fiber optics, the routing component is located inside the Patient Support.
• In case of a multitude of coax connectors, the routing component is located inside the PFEI rack.
In case your MR system is of this last type, when the covers have been removed, take a look at the right
side of the PFEI rack (seen from the side of the patient support).
116. Identify the middle board on the right side of the PFEI rack. Do you see a multitude of coax
cables in the middle board?
Answer:
Depending on the system configuration the DAS components are found in:
• CDAS – various boards in the CDAS rack (in cabinet DACC or NTDAC)
• DDAS – consists of various components like Transmit Control Interface (TCI) and the Scan Control
Computer (SCC).
8.13 Reconstructor
118. What is the function of the Reconstructor?
Answer:
If you have selected CDAS in the previous question, then go to the technical room. Inside the cabinet
DACC or NTDAC you will find a desktop computer. This is the reconstructor.
If you have selected DDAS in the previous question, then there is still a computer in the DACC, but this has
a different set of functions. In DDAS systems, the reconstruction is done by the Host/Recon Computer.
119. Identify the computer on your system where the reconstruction takes place.
Answer:
Reconstructor
Host/Recon
120. What is the result of the RF amp TX1 PMU test body coil?
Answer:
Passed
Failed
123. How did the TE check the RF coils and did you find any coils with damage during your visit?
Answer:
8.15 Evaluation
You have completed the RF related topics of this workbook.
Not all RF related PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific
skills are needed, will be trained during ILT.
9.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Field Exposure workbook you will become familiar with the Gradient related
components and gradient related PM tasks. Before starting the exercises, you must complete the e-
learning chapters of the Gradient segment.
124. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
9.2 Prerequisites
Before visiting the MR system, you should:
The following Planned Maintenance tasks are part of this document. Please ask the TE to notify you when
the TE is about to:
9.3 Theory
Remember from the e-learning that there are two main parts of the gradient chain: the gradient amplifier
(controlled by the Data Acquisition System) and the gradient coil.
9.4 Assignments
Safety
WARNING
Be aware that inside the gradient amplifier a lethal high voltage is present (up to 800 Volt,
depending on the load and depending of the amplifier) as well as on the connections at
the gradient coil and inside the system filter box (and other items in the gradient chain).
Do not open the gradient amplifier cabinet or touch parts of the gradient chain while the
gradient system is powered on.
Download/open the drawings manual of the system you are currently visiting from Incenter (if you are
unsure which system it is, ask the TE)
Let’s look at the gradient amplifier cabinet. Each system has one or two gradient amplifier cabinets. From
the drawings manual locate the (Overview) Unit Location XXX drawing in the beginning of the manual and
possibly the layout of the gradient amplifier in the gradient system chapter.
125. Mark the type of amplifier in the table below which is used on your current system by looking
at the size and layout of your amplifier?
Answer:
Amplifier Mark which Comments
amplifier is used
Copley 271
Copley 281(+)
Copley 781
Copley 787
Taihang/Stellar
Copley C2118
+5V <select>
SYNC <select>
ACT <select>
In the drawings manual open the main block diagram of your system (usually at the beginning of the
manual under the system section). Locate the GCI or gradient controller and also locate the cabinet which
holds the Data Acquisition components (either the DACC or NTDAC)
127. How many cables can you identify between the GCI or gradient controller and the
DACC/NTDAC?
Answer:
129. To which board/component does the gradient amplifier control fiber connect in the
DACC/NTDAC?
Answer:
Try to locate the gradient cables in the examination room as well if possible.
9.10 Cooling
Both the gradient amplifier and gradient coil are actively cooled.
130. Identify where the liquid cooling hoses go into the amplifier cabinet and where they exit the
cabinet.
Answer:
Type of cable
Top of cabinet
Bottom of cabinet
133. Where does DGBX4 on the iGCI go to (use the drawings manual)
Answer:
9.12 Evaluation
You have completed the gradient related topics of this workbook.
Not all Gradient related PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which
specific skills are needed, will be trained during ILT.
10.1 Introduction
During this part of the MR Exposure you are becoming familiar with some of the Image Quality related PM
tasks. The exercises below will help you to do so. Before starting the exercises, you must have viewed the
e-learning chapters of the Image Quality segment.
134. Write down the system code, name and serial number of the system that is used to carry out
the exercises in this section of the workbook. Write down the name of the experienced service
Field Service Engineer and the Service Work Order.
Answer:
System code: System serial number:
System name:
10.2 Prerequisites
Before visiting the MR system, you should:
During the PIQT a number of scans are made that make use of the Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) and Head
Coil. The head phantom must be positioned inside the head coil, which is moved into the iso-center of the
magnet. When the scans are completed, after about 15 minutes, it is possible to view the images created.
In order to be able to check the basic MR performance, the TE needs to use the smartcard/dongle while
logging into the system. An extra tab becomes visible, named ‘RangeView’, that allows the TE to display
more detailed information about the scans made.
Some of the items that are displayed must be within specification. If these items are not within
specification extra corrective service actions need to be carried out.
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136. Is it correct to state that if the PIQT results are all within specification the system is performing
well? Also provide an explanation why?
Answer:
PIQT in specification → System performance well? Yes / No <select>
Why:
When a PIQT is selected, a window pops up explaining the setup of the items needed. The head phantom
is used during the PIQT. Take a closer look at the head phantom and answer the following questions:
137. On the head phantom three characters are displayed (T, C, S). What do these characters stand
for?
Answer:
T:
C:
S:
Watch how the head coil is positioned on the table top and the head phantom (and phantom holder) is
placed inside the coil. Finally, the coil is positioned in the iso-center of the magnet.
(Hint: In the Patient segment the use of the User Interface Module is practiced)
Ask the TE to show the images that were created during the PIQT scans. See if you can recognize the
different phantom sections you’ve identified before.
The TE will verify if the PIQT is within specification. Watch the TE verify them.
139. Were you able to see if the PIQT was within specification?
Answer:
Able to see if PIQT is in specification: Yes / No <select>
10.6 Evaluation
You have completed the Image Quality related topics of this workbook.
Not all IQ related PM tasks are covered in this Field Exposure workbook. Other PM tasks for which specific
skills are needed, will be trained during ILT.