2-Installation Guide Vet MR Grande

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141012800 Rev.3.2
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9800020011 ST Rev.25.2.
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Disclaimer
The installation and service of equipment described here in 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.
Notes and Symbols
Emphasized texts in technical documentation have the following meaning:
Remember “Remember” is related to something of already said

before and that don't introduce any phisical risk in
general but if disregarded leads or may lead to a
potential situation which may result in an undesirable
result but not to a state than death, physical injury or
property damage.
NOTICE Notice indicates a risk of danger that if disregarded

leads or may lead to a potential situation which may
result in an undesirable result but not to a state than
death, physical injury or property damage.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates an hazardous situation that, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or
minor or moderate and/ or damage to property.
WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION

THAT, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY OR TO HEAVY DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY.
THIS ICON IS FOR MAGNETIC FIELD RELATED
DANGERS
THIS ICON IS FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK RELATED
DANGERS
THIS ICON IS FOR RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA
RELATED DANGERS
THIS ICON IS FOR LASER BEAM (EVERY CLASS)
RELATED DANGERS
THIS ICON IS RELATED TO POSSIBLE HAZARD
HANDLING HEAVY LOADS AND TO HIGHLIGHT
THE RIGHT WAY TO LIFT SOMETHING
Changes to Previous Version
From Rev. 3 to Rev. 3.2:
Only several mistyping corrections.
Part 1 Table of Contents
Document Revision Level _______________________2 Changes made in products delivered by us ........................... 16
Electrical installations ............................................................. 16

Coloured frame on the front page ............................................ 2
Installation of electro medical equipment ............................... 16
Disclaimer ................................................................................ 2
Personal protection measures ............................................... 17
Notes and Symbols ____________________________3 Unpacking ..................................................................... 17
Work in connection with voltage ................................... 17
Changes to Previous Version ____________________4
Body protectors ............................................................. 18
Radiation protection ...................................................... 18
Part 1 Table of Contents 5
Replacement of damaged or missing Installation Hard-
ware .............................................................................. 18
Part 2 Introduction 13 Mandatory reporting ...................................................... 18
Screw connections ................................................................. 18
Read this first ________________________________13 Tighten torque for screw connections ........................... 18
Replacement of damaged or missing screws ............... 18
Installation flowchart __________________________14
Batteries ................................................................................. 18
Part 3 Safety 15 Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices ..................... 19

Transporting the System ........................................................ 19
Handling heavy loads .................................................... 19
Introduction _________________________________15
Always ........................................................................... 20
General Safety Notes _________________________15 Never ............................................................................ 20

Laser radiation ....................................................................... 20
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Handling hazardous substances ............................................ 21 Part 5 System Installation 31
Working in the magnetic field ................................................. 21
Protective conductor measurement ....................................... 21 Pavilion installation ___________________________ 32
Safety guidelines .................................................................... 22
General Description ............................................................... 32
Read first ...................................................................... 22
Location of warning/prohibitive signs ..................................... 22 Specifications ......................................................................... 32
Precautions/restrictions implemented .................................... 23 Main characteristics ...................................................... 32
Comply with the following signs .................................... 24 Assembling ............................................................................. 33
Phantom fluids ....................................................................... 25 Painting .................................................................................. 33

Solution ingredients ...................................................... 25 Grounding .............................................................................. 33
Handling and storage of phantoms ............................... 25 Pavilion Shielding Check ........................................................ 33
Disposal and use of leaking phantom containers ......... 25
Warning/prohibitive signs ....................................................... 33
Cleaning up spilled phantom fluids ............................... 25
System Installation ___________________________ 34
First aid ......................................................................... 25
Part 4 Calibrations & Quality Form 27 Unit storage and transport ...................................................... 35
System Crate ................................................................ 35
Introduction _________________________________27 Recycling ................................................................................ 35
Unit installation ....................................................................... 36

Form Structure _______________________________27
Installation tools ............................................................ 36
Structure of tables .................................................................. 28 Mechanical Installation Procedure ................................ 37
Structure of references .......................................................... 28 Electronics Unit Installation .................................................... 63

Computer Unit installation ...................................................... 65
Unit of measurement .............................................................. 28
Cabling and Grounding .......................................................... 67
Rules of the form .................................................................... 29
Magnet Covers and Accessories Assembling ........................ 82
The more common mistakes .................................................. 29
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Cover Assembling ......................................................... 84 SW installation Step 2 .......................................................... 118
Pet Bed Assembling ..................................................... 95 Factory Restore .................................................................... 121
Part 6 Start Up 105 GPU Installation (optional) ____________________ 121
Driver installation .................................................................. 121

Prior to switching on _________________________105
Driver check ......................................................................... 122
Checking the line voltage ..................................................... 105
Part 9 System Tune-Up 123
Checking the Warming Up Chain ......................................... 105
Adapting transformer to the line voltage .............................. 108 General ____________________________________ 123
Part 7 Electrical Safety Test 111
Welcome to the MR System Tune-Up .................................. 123
Introduction ________________________________ 111 Overview __________________________________ 123
The Procedure IEC 62353 _____________________ 112 Scout Acquisition ___________________________ 124
Protective Earth Resistance ................................................. 112 Scout Setup .......................................................................... 124
Touch current leakage .......................................................... 114 PDM Use ___________________________________ 126

After the EST _______________________________ 115
Turning the control panel on and off ..................................... 126
Spare Plug ........................................................................... 116 ARAS _____________________________________ 127
Part 8 Software Tune Up 117
ARAS Connection ................................................................ 127
ARAS Features .................................................................... 128
Introduction ________________________________ 117
ARAS Toolbar ............................................................. 128
Software Finalization _________________________ 117 How to Send Images from OPI to ARAS ..................... 129
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How to load Service images ....................................... 130 Adjustment Procedure ................................................ 158
How to perform measurements .................................. 131 Gradients Orientation Check ................................................ 163
ARAS Test Features ............................................................ 131 Channel 4th Polarity Check .................................................. 164
Introduction ................................................................. 131 GRA160 Check .................................................................... 165
“Diascope” functionality .............................................. 131 EC Gr and EC B0 Checks ........................................... 165
Personalize ARAS ...................................................... 133 ECC Tune ................................................................... 168
Quick Tuning _______________________________133 Gradient Delay Check .......................................................... 172
Linear Gain Adjusting ........................................................... 173
Visual Inspection Checks _____________________134 Introduction ................................................................. 173
Necessary Tools .......................................................... 173
Outside Marking Checks ...................................................... 134 Procedure ................................................................... 173
Cover and Mechanical Component Checks ......................... 134 Gradient Offset Calibration ................................................... 176
Cable Connection Checks ................................................... 134 Shimming Check .................................................................. 177
Calibration Procedures _______________________135 Parameter Calculations ............................................... 177
Coil Tuning Adjustment ........................................................ 193
Phantoms ............................................................................. 136 Introduction ................................................................. 193
Room Temperature Offset Calibration .................................. 146 Necessary Tools: ......................................................... 193
Automatic Procedure .................................................. 193
Thermostatic Stability Control .............................................. 147
Manual Procedure ....................................................... 194
Automatic Test ............................................................ 147
RF 180° pulse gain calibration ............................................. 195
Temperature Stability Check ....................................... 148
Introduction ................................................................. 195
Channel Delay Check .......................................................... 150
Frequency Calibration .......................................................... 152 Necessary Tools .......................................................... 195
Automatic Procedure .................................................. 196
Manual Homogeneity Calibration ............................... 152
Manual Procedure ....................................................... 197
Automatic Calibration ................................................. 154
Sequence Calibrations ......................................................... 198
TX Phase Adjustment .......................................................... 155
Transmission Coil Check ..................................................... 157 Introduction ................................................................. 198
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Necessary tools .......................................................... 198 NEW TCM MODULE IC2 ON (code 229012200) AND SW
2.1B ............................................................................. 222
Procedure ................................................................... 198
In Case Of No Magnetic Compensation ............................... 222
FSE Calibrations .................................................................. 199
FSE Calibration .......................................................... 201 DC Compensation ................................................................ 223
FSE Rel Calibration .................................................... 205 AC Compensation ................................................................ 226
FSE Rel Check ........................................................... 206 Pick-Up Coil Positioning .............................................. 226
FSE Troubleshooting folder ........................................ 207 Procedure for 50/60 Hz ............................................... 226
Procedure for 16 Hz .................................................... 229
Part 10 Magnetic Compensation 211
Part 11 Quality Assurance 231
Introduction ________________________________ 211
Introduction ________________________________ 231
Sources of DC Interference ................................................. 211
User Interface Checks ________________________ 231
Sources of AC interference .................................................. 211
Mag Probe Installation _______________________212 Bed Stop Device Check ....................................................... 231
Acquisition Stop ................................................................... 232

New Mag Compensation Procedure ____________213
Method 1 ..................................................................... 232
Introduction .......................................................................... 214 Method 2 ..................................................................... 232
NO COMPENSATION ................................................ 215 Noise Check ________________________________ 232

Magnetic Probe Positioning ................................................. 215
Necessary tools .................................................................... 232
DC Compensation ................................................................ 215
Operations ............................................................................ 232
AC Compensation ................................................................ 218
Pick-Up Coil Positioning ............................................. 219 Signal to Noise check ........................................................... 233
Procedure ................................................................... 219 Introduction ................................................................. 233
Previous Mag Comp Procedure ________________222 Necessary tools .......................................................... 233

Procedure ................................................................... 233
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Uniformity Check .................................................................. 234 NEC LCD 2490 .................................................................... 245
Introduction ................................................................. 234 EIZO LCD 2455 .................................................................... 245
Necessary tools .......................................................... 234
Cleaning up ________________________________ 246
Procedure ................................................................... 234
Ghost Checks ...................................................................... 235
Part 13 Disassembly & Disposal 247
Necessary tools .......................................................... 235
Procedure ................................................................... 235
Disassembly ________________________________ 247
DC Ghost Test ...................................................................... 236
Necessary tools .......................................................... 236
Pavilion De-install ................................................................. 247
Procedure ................................................................... 236
System De-install ................................................................. 247
Stability Checks ................................................................... 237
Necessary tools .......................................................... 237 Disposal of materials ________________________ 247
Procedure ................................................................... 237
Permanent magnet ............................................................... 248
Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks ................... 239
Angle Function ............................................................ 239 Disassembly of covers, Electronics components, RF and
gradient coils ............................................................... 248
Spatial Resolution ....................................................... 240
Demagnetization ......................................................... 248
Part 12 Peripheral Settings 243 Disassembly of the permanent magnet ...................... 248
Disposal ...................................................................... 248
System Backup _____________________________243 Safety guidelines ____________________________ 249
Introduction .......................................................................... 243 MR System ........................................................................... 249

Procedure ............................................................................ 243 MR phantom fluids ...................................................... 249
Monitor Settings ____________________________245 Basic regulations ......................................................... 249
Protective clothing ....................................................... 249
NEC LCD P242W ................................................................ 245
Safety .......................................................................... 249
NEC LCD P241W ................................................................ 245
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First Aid ....................................................................... 250
Batteries ............................................................................... 250
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Part 2 Introduction
Read this first

WARNING ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MUST CARRY OUT
The following chapters are the reference guide for MR installations. ANY INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE,
EXTENSIONS, REGULATION, MODIFICATIONS OR
The individual installation steps are described in detail in the respective REPAIRS.
chapters of this manual.
Information regarding site planning is contained in the Planning Guide.
WARNING THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF EQUIPMENT CAUTION The Instruments used to perform calibrations and or
DESCRIBED HEREIN IS TO BE PERFORMED BY measurements must have an adequate accuracy and
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHICH IS EMPLOYED OR must be calibrated (refer to the Manufacturer’s user
AUTHORIZED BY ESAOTE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATES. manual).
ASSEMBLERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL NOT
EMPLOYED BY NOR DIRECTLY AFFILIATED WITH NOR
AUTHORIZED BY ESAOTE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATES
TECHNICAL SERVICES ARE DIRECTED TO CONTACT
THE LOCAL OFFICE OF ESAOTE OR ITS AFFILIATES
BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR SERVICE
PROCEDURES.
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Introduction - Read this first
Installation flowchart
The flowchart below provides you with an overview of the complete
installation.
Fig. 1: Installation Flow Chart
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Introduction - Installation flowchart
Part 3 Safety
Introduction General Safety Notes

The following general safety notes are supplemented by specific WARNING Magnetic objects may be attracted by the magnetic
descriptions in the documents supplied by us, e.g. product documents, force field, and drawn in the direction of the gantry
ARTD (general guidelines) as well as by written instructions in specific cases. causing possible injuries to the patient being
All safety instructions must be observed in the performance of work and examined.
tests; in addition, the prescribed country-specific requirements (e.g. Large moving magnetic objects, such as a stretcher,
occupational safety and accident prevention regulations) must be complied for example, could disturb the uniformity of the
with. magnetic field inside the magnet, causing artefacts to
appear on the diagnostic image.
WARNING Make sure to use only not magnetic tools near the
magnet. Do not put any other magnetic object near
the magnet (e.g. the metal support for transporting
the magnet).
Be careful that screws, or other metallic objects do
not fall into the equipment, because they could cause
a short circuit.
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Safety - Introduction
Changes made in products delivered by us Installation of electro medical equipment
Changes made in products/systems delivered by us must not be To prevent an injury, the following approaches, at a minimum, should be
implemented without our written release. This applies in particular to implemented:
changes which may affect the mechanical and/or electrical safety or Make sure all workers are trained and, as needed, certified in the gear they
radiation-protection properties of a product (e.g. changing of safety use!
distances, removal of locks/instructions, enlargement of the radiation-exit
Avoid carrying loads over people. This is required to protect people from the
window on the lead cone, etc.).
hazard of a falling load due to inadvertent failure of a crane, hoist, forklift,
jacks or other machinery; or operator error.
Electrical installations A suspended load can be moved using a crane, forklift or hoist. However,
Electrical installations of medically used rooms in the Federal Republic of don't forget that forklift masts and forks, hoists or empty buckets are also
Germany must be made in accordance with the requirements of VDE considered a suspended load. When someone stands under any of these
Regulations 0107. items they are at risk of injury. Be aware as well of what is being moved, its
swing, and stability.
For all other countries, the regulations to be complied with (national and
VDE regulations) must be taken from the installation sheets for the project For everyone's safety, when lifting something with a hoist, jacks, crane or
concerned. boom always:
- Secure the area where the load will be moved. Keep people out
- Be sure that nobody gets under a load
- Make sure that the load will not pass over anyone
- Make sure that signal persons or riggers are always in clear view of the
operator.
- Use proper slings, lifting chain, and hardware to support load. Always limit
the load to the lowest rated part of the lifting system.
- Use tag lines, if necessary, to guide the load. Never use your body.
It is best to have a "10' foot rule". This requires that no one is allowed within
10 feet of the area in which the load would fall if a failure occurred.
For overhead cranes and hoists, look at installing remote controls to allow
operation and movement of the machinery from a safe distance.
Establish specific hand signals for operators and employees and make sure
everyone at your facility understands what they mean.
Make sure that the load rating for slings, chains or straps is adequate for the
rating of the crane, forklift or bucket. If you do not know, it is not safe to
use! Always limit the load to the lowest rated part of the lifting system.
Assure all slings, hoist, crane and machinery components are inspected
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Safety - General Safety Notes
before use and in adherence with your preventive maintenance and The protective ground wires must be connected between the system
manufacturer's requirements. components and the power supply as shown in the wiring diagram. In the
Always place the forklift forks or sling on the ground when not in use, even interest of the safety of our personnel and others, the protective ground
when they are not carrying a load. 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
Guard against "shock loading" (activating lifting controls abruptly by placing
accordance with the product documentation.
excessive forces on the lifting components) by taking up the slack in the load
slowly. Apply power cautiously to prevent jerking at the beginning of the lift,
and accelerate or decelerate slowly. Personal protection measures
Check for proper balance and that all items are clear of the path of travel. The legally relevant and internal regulations and specifications concerning
Never allow anyone to ride on the load or in the tractor bucket! occupational safety and accident prevention (UVV and TI) must be
Keep all personnel clear while the load is being raised, moved or lowered. observed, primarily in the interest of the persons performing the work. The
Operators must watch the load at all times when it is in motion and, as notes below are given as additional information.
needed, have a signal person.
NEVER allow more than one person to control a lift or give signals to a crane Unpacking
or hoist operator except to warn of a hazardous situation.
● When unpacking, look for shipping damage that could later have an
Never raise the load more than necessary or leave the load suspended in adverse effect on function and safety
the air.
● Use only proper tools to avoid the risk of accident and damage to the
Never allow anyone to work under a suspended load. contents
Wear hard hat and not magnetic safety shoes during the entire installation ● Each crate is secured with metal strapping. There is serious risk of
procedure. accident, particularly for eyes, when cutting the straps. The cut ends can
ACCIDENTS WITH SUSPENDED LOADS ARE OFTEN SERIOUS AND lash back unexpectedly
SOMETIMES FATAL. DO NOT LET PEOPLE STAND UNDER ANY SUSPENDED ● Pull only nails out of the crate boards that have a cardboard or metal
LOAD! disk under the heads
All work must be carried out in accordance with the technical ● Pull nails out completely and dispose of them properly. Wear sturdy
documentation. Make sure that all protective ground wires provided by the shoes
manufacturer are connected properly before starting the equipment after
● Always observe the directional markings on the crates during transport,
installation. This applies, for example, to all metallic covers that may
storage and unpacking
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
Work in connection with voltage
screws and contact washer or via the protective ground wires provided. No work may be performed on current-conducting parts (>50 V ~ or
means “Terminal for connection of equipment protective ground >120 V-). The system must be de-energized by means of the main off switch.
wire”. This prohibition does not apply for measuring and adjustment procedures.
Be careful when performing these procedures. Use only tools and
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measuring instruments, which are suitable for the respective procedure.
Test and adjustment points must be accessible without any risk of injury for NOTICE All screws must be secured in accordance with the
personnel. If this is not possible, switch off the system. corresponding data. If "Loctite" has to be used to
If voltage must be applied during an operation, e.g. to perform unit secure screws, this is stated in the text.
movements, please pay particular attention to any danger due to moving
and rotating parts.
De-energize the unit immediately afterwards.
Body protectors Replacement of damaged or missing screws

If there is any risk of injury, body protectors must be used. It is essential to Damaged or missing screws may be replaced only with the same screw
observe the notes given in the documentation. types that have the specified hardness rating.
Radiation protection Batteries

Ionizing radiation can lead to radiation injuries if handled incorrectly. When
For replacement of batteries, special preventive measures apply.
radiation is applied, the required protective measures must be complied
with in any event. In the case of lithium batteries, there is as risk of explosion if they are
incorrectly installed.
Replacement of damaged or missing Installation Hardware The notes concerning handling and disposal must be observed in each case.
Damaged or missing installation hardware (such as steel cables, washers,

etc.) may be replaced only with original parts.
Mandatory reporting
The supervisor in charge must be notified at once in the event of an
accident or if there are any hazards which may cause an accident.
For this, please observe the corresponding instructions.
Screw connections
Tighten torque for screw connections
All existing screw connections must be tight sufficiently firmly, but they
must not be overstressed when tighten.
The stated torque must be complied with in any event!
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Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices Transporting the System
The used integrated circuits and PC boards, which are equipped with
Electronics modules, require especially careful handling because of their Handling heavy loads
electrostatically very sensitive structures and their extremely high input Apart from wearing the required protective clothing, e.g. safety boots and
impedance. gloves, care must be taken that heavy loads are correctly lifted/carried to
Use the prescribed means of protection. avoid injury to health (e.g. injuring the spine). The relevant instructions
must be complied with. Heavy or awkward loads must be moved by
mechanical means or by several persons.
Fig. 2: Electrostatically sensitive devices
Fig. 3: SAVE!
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.
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Laser radiation
WARNING A LICENSED CARRIER MUST PERFORM ALL According to its classification, laser radiation can lead to eye and skin
TRANSPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DELIVERY OF THE injuries (Class 1 to 4); in addition, an extract from guideline
MAGNET AND THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS INTO THE ARTD-002.731.03.01.02, use must be in accordance with regulations:
MR-SUITE.
● Class 1: not dangerous to the human eye
● Class 2: Laser units having a maximum output of 1 mW. The accessible
laser radiation only lies within the visible region of the spectrum (400
nm to 700 nm). With short exposure times (up to 0.25 s) there is no
Always
danger to the optic-facial winking reflex
● Wear protective clothing, such as non-magnetized safety shoes
● Inspect tools for visual damage prior to using them The tools and WARNING CLASS 3A: LASER UNITS HAVING A MAXIMUM
auxiliary tools must be in satisfactory working condition and meet with OUTPUT OF 5 MW. THE ACCESSIBLE LASER
manufacturer's specifications (adhere to legal regulations). RADIATION BECOMES DANGEROUS FOR THE EYE, IF
● Inform the supervisor about incidents of damage OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS REDUCE THE CROSS SECTION
● Inform temporary personnel about the hazards and the safety measures OF RADIATION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE
to be taken when handling heavy loads EMITTED LASER RADIATION IN THE VISIBLE REGION
● Use only the transport and lifting devices specified OF THE SPECTRUM, WITH SHORT EXPOSURE TIMES
(UP TO 0.25 S), IS NOT DANGEROUS IN THE SPECTRAL
● Secure the transport device and load before moving the load
REGIONS, EVEN FOR LONG IRRADIATION TIMES.
Never PROPER USE MUST BE OBSERVED. REQUIRED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED.
● Use defective or damaged tools
● Block emergency exits
WARNING CLASS 3B: LASER UNITS HAVING A MAXIMUM
● Stretch ropes by twisting them OUTPUT OF 500 MW. DANGEROUS TO THE HUMAN
● Knot ropes or chains EYE AND IN PARTICULAR CASES TO THE SKIN. PROPER
● Stand under heavy loads USE MUST BE OBSERVED. REQUIRED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED.
● 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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WARNING CLASS 4: LASER UNITS HAVING A HIGHER OUTPUT Protective conductor measurement
THAN 500 MW. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE
Use the protective conductor meter and measure the impedance between
HUMAN EYE AND DANGEROUS TO THE HUMAN SKIN.
the protective conductor connection on top of the line power distribution
PROPER USE MUST BE OBSERVED. REQUIRED SAFETY cabinet and an un-coated metallic part of the:
EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED. ● RF room
● RF filter panel
● PC Unit and Monitor
● Magnet
For further information refer to the Start-Up chapter of this manual.
Handling hazardous substances

Hazardous substance is the designation for materials which can ignite or
explode or which are toxic, injurious to health, corrosive or irritating. Their
properties together with the hazards and protective measures connected
with them are identified clearly by symbols and described by the
instructions appertaining to the hazardous substances.
Before they are handled, these instructions must be read and the required
protective measures must be complied with when performing work to avoid
health risks.
In addition, all relevant instructions in the documentation must be complied
with.
Working in the magnetic field

Only authorized personnel can carry out installation and service procedures
in the field. The necessary service tools and non-magnetic tools must be
used.
Care must be taken when using Electronics measurement devices inside the
magnet room. Refer to the measurement device's own User Manual to
ensure that it can be used in magnetic fields.
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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 and
CAUTION Only Systems and components conforming to general outside the examination room.
safety requirements for medical devices according to
DIN VDE 0750/EN 60601/IEC 601 series can be
installed and operated in medical facilities. Place the following label on the outside of the installation room front door.
Fig. 4: System label
If ferromagnetic materials or tools are introduced into the vicinity of 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
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Comply with the following signs
Sign Meaning Sign Meaning Sign Meaning

NMR MAGNETIC FIELD No fire extinguishers No mechanical watches,
with magnetized metal Electronics data
housing 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 may No implants made of No data carriers such as

be affected by metal and other metal credit cards,
electromagnetic fields, objects in the body, e.g. identification cards with
e.g. CARDIAC splinters, etc. magnetic strips,
PACEMAKERS, magnetic tapes, etc.
defibrillators, hearing
aids, insulin pumps,
drug pumps, etc.
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Phantom fluids the contaminated area, the disposable gloves or the water used to rinse
contaminated parts of e.g. lab coats or clothing.
The functions of MR measurement phantoms require that they be filled
with saline hydrous solutions. When the MR phantoms are used properly, First aid
operating personnel will not come into contact with the MR phantom fluid.
If personnel come into contact with MR phantom fluids despite following
Solution ingredients the safety regulations, the following first aid measures apply:
In the event of contact with skin, the skin affected should be rinsed
The phantom fluids contain the following ingredients:
thoroughly with soap and water. The contaminated water must be poured
NiCl + NaCl + distilled water into a bucket, the bucket labeled accordingly, and the water disposed of.
Contaminated clothing must be taken off immediately and disposed of.
Handling and storage of phantoms In the event of contact with the eyes, they should be rinsed for
To prevent damage, the phantoms should be transported, stored or used at approximately 10 - 15 minutes under running water keeping the eyelids
temperature levels between -5 °C to 50 °C. open. If aerosols are inhaled, the person should be moved immediately into
the fresh air and a physician should be consulted.
Disposal and use of leaking phantom containers If fluid is swallowed, the person should drink plenty of water and vomiting
should be induced. A physician must be consulted immediately.
The use of leaking phantoms is prohibited. Only authorized companies or
customer service are permitted to dispose of the phantom fluid in
compliance with the guidelines and safety 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 fluid must be disposed of in
a container. The same container is used for the water used to wipe down
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Part 4 Calibrations & Quality Form
Introduction When you will receive the system with the Calibrations & Quality Form the
On Factory column will be already filled from the production department
operator during the system test.
The Calibrations & Quality Form contains all the calibrations and checks
It's very helpful to have this column already filled because it will be a further
must be performed during the system installation, maintenance, software
reference to compare with the related values that you found during the
update or after fixing.
installation process.
The Installation Quality Form code is 8370091130 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 NOTICE On this form is possible to find some tests without On
Release as well. Site column and some others without On Factory
Please, use only a blue or black non-erasable pen to fill the form. column.
Form Structure
This form is structured as an aid tool during the installation activity. CAUTION The Calibrations & Quality Form must be duly filled in
each part following the rules described in this
It is structured in three main parts: chapter.
1. The main list of the items composing the system. You will have to
annotate all the item Serial Numbers.
2. Preliminary checks, It is a visual check to be sure that everything is
present and that the transportation was OK and without damages.
3. After, there are the calibration checks. They are mainly structured in 4 CAUTION The “Calibration & Quality Form” is not intended to
columns: be a chronology flow for the installation but is useful
– Description to write down the result of all the calibrations and of
– In Factory value the quality and visual checks.
– In site value For the right installation flow please, refer to the
“Tune up” chapter.
– Reference value and tolerance with the relevant unit of measurement.
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Calibrations & Quality Form - Introduction
Structure of tables Fig. 9: Reference: range
This form uses two kind of tables:

– only one reference
– two different references
If the references are the same for On Factory and On Site the table will use
only one reference column, otherwise, it will use two different columns.
Fig. 10: Reference: value w/ tolerance
Fig. 7: single column table
Fig. 11: Reference: threshold
Fig. 8: two different columns
Unit of measurement
Please, pay attention to the unit of measurement of the reference and write
down the result value expressed with the same unit.
Structure of references CAUTION Pay attention to the Unit of Measurement.

This form uses three kind of reference:
– a range of values: The result must be inside the range !! mm are not cm !!
– a reference value +/- a tolerance: The result must be constrained
!! Hz are not KHz !!
inside the tolerance of the reference
– a threshold: value must be as indicated, e.g. higher or equal the
threshold
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141012800 Rev.3.2 Calibrations & Quality Form - Form Structure
Rules of the form Fig. 12: An example of a not right filled form
Please, you will have to follow these few but very important rules filling this
form in the right way:
– Don't leave any white cell. Where you don't perform a test related to a
specific cell, don't leave it white but fill it with ”N.A.” that means "Not
Applicable"
– If you write something wrong please, you will mark it with a light
diagonal line only because it is very important to be able to see what
you wrong. In this case you will have to mark it also with the current
date and your signature.
– Before to write down the result value on the form please check very
carefully if it’s inside the specification. If it isn't you will have to
investigate why before to proceed on.
– On this form it's allowed writing down only the result inside the
relevant cell. No other annotation or anything else it's allowed.
The more common mistakes

Here in the next image you will find an example of what it’s correct and
what it isn’t.
Please, pay attention filling this form.
NOTICE To fill in the form, do not use pencils or pens with

erasable ink.
Do not use pens with red ink.
Use only pens with non-erasable blue or black ink.
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Part 5 System Installation
Fig. 13: 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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141012800 Rev.3.2 System Installation -
Pavilion installation Ground Protective grounding only by provided cable
Impermeability Protection against corrosion 5 years
General Description Permeability Maximum temperature gradient between outside
and inside during System operation: around 2 °C
The Modular Shielding Pavilion is a shielding RF enclosure, which
has no relation, except for its global size, with the installation room.
The shape and size of the pavilion are strictly related to the scanner
and the operational space required (user and service). The aim of the Radio frequency Shielding Pavilion is to protect the
inner volume against external electromagnetic fields.
No extra air conditioning and lighting are requested other than the
ones already present in the room, provided that they comply with site The Shielding Pavilion has been designed to shield a Nuclear
specifications. The pavilion is also able to partially screen the static Magnetic Resonance System with an open permanent magnet.
and low frequency magnetic field fluctuation. The external field's attenuation performance of the shielding Pavilion
is greatly influenced by the type and state of the metallic contacts
(copper fingers).
The geometric dimensions and the installation procedure for a
Specifications standard Pavilion are given in detail below.
The main characteristics of the Shielding Pavilion are:
Main characteristics
– RF attenuation: 70 db in the range 8 - 12 MHz (E field)
– Transparency (ratio empty/full): 32%
Tab. 1: Technical specifications Electric continuity is ensured by finger contacts partly placed on the
frame of the sliding door and partly on the jambs of the fixed part. The
contact between the sliding shutters is achieved through a finger-knife
Feature Data System on their doorstop surface.
Attenuation 70 dB (f0 = 10 MHz) Self-supporting wooden panels placed on steel panels covered with
vinyl compose the floor of the Pavilion.
Size according to the room dimensions and the system
type (Equine or Pets)
Material Aluminum metal sheet with holes (3 mm diameter at
5 mm distance); thickness 1.5 mm; weight 500 kg
Site Maximum floor unevenness: 5 mm on 3 m. Room
requirements dimension sufficient to contain the modular
shielding pavilion. Other specifications according
with that required by the installation of the scanner.
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141012800 Rev.3.2 System Installation - Pavilion installation
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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141012800 Rev.3.2 System Installation - Pavilion installation
System Installation
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM MARKING OFF ALL THE PERFORMED ITEMS AND E-MAIL/FAX BACK TO ESAOTE.
Fig. 14: System Mechanical Installation flow chart
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141012800 Rev.3.2 System Installation - System Installation
This part of the installation chapter gives instructions about how to manage CAUTION DURING TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
and install the System.
OF THE SYSTEM UNIT, THE FOLLOWING
AMBIENT REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET:
Unit storage and transport TEMPERATURE MUST RANGE FROM 0 and
50 °C. PRESSURE MUST RANGE FROM 500
The four following crates are provided for transporting the units:
and 1060 hPa. RELATIVE HUMIDITY MUST
● Magnet crate
RANGE FROM 45% AND 80% RH
● Console crate
● Crate containing the patient positioning bed, monitor and other
accessories NOTICE THE SHOCK DETECTORS (SPEC.: 25 "g" x
● Covers crate 50 ms) FITTED ON THE CRATES CHECK
Labels on the magnet crate give all the transport and storage specifications. WHETHER TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
The bottom part of each crate is specially designed to make it easy to
REQUIREMENTS ARE DULY MET
transport.
The magnet crate must only be lifted on the side indicated by the appropriate
label.
The following table shows the features and contents of the magnet crates. NOTICE IF ONE OF THE SHOCK DETECTORS IS RED
OR IF THE CRATES ARE CLEARLY DAMAGED
INFORM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND
WARNING DO NOT TILT THE MAGNET CRATE MORE THE INSURANCE COMPANY BEFORE
THAN 10 DEGREES DURING TRANSPORT PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION
NOTICE THE SIZE AND THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE

SYSTEM ACCESSORIE CRATES MAY
DEPEND ON THE MEANS OF TRANSPORT
System Crate CHOSEN (BY AIR, BY SEA, BY ROAD…), AND
For crate dimensions refer to the Site Planning Guide. THE NUMBER OF UNITS
NOTICE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH THE CRATE

CONTAINING THE MAGNETIC UNIT BOTH
Recycling
DURING STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION If possible, the crates and the metal support of the magnetic unit, used for
BECAUSE OF THE FRINGE FIELD THAT IS transportation, should be recycled a maximum of 10 times.
ALSO PRESENT OUTSIDE THE CRATE
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Unit installation WARNING THIS IS A PERMANENT MAGNET. NEVER
WALK CLOSE BY WITH MAGNETIC OBJECTS,
Installation tools SPECIALLY WHEN REMOVING THE CRATE
FRONT SIDE (MAGNET CAVITY).
● Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips)
● Electric screwdriver - Drill
● Spanners (different measures - in mm)
● Allen wrenches (different measures - in mm)
● Spirit level Fig. 15: Gravity Point and Load Distribution (Magnet base top view)
● Non magnetic tool set
WARNING READ THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE EXPLAINED

IN THIS CHAPTER BEFORE TO PROCEED OR
LET THE MOVERS PROCEDE.
WARNING GIVE IN CHARGE ALL THE FOLLOWING

MECHANICAL STEPS TO SPECIALIZED
MOVERS: SAFETY FIRST.
WARNING The Electronics modules of the System are

powered with 220V AC supplies. Never change
any internal SET-UPS power supply.
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Mechanical Installation Procedure
Fig. 16: Magnet and Pallet Quotes and Gravity Point Quotes
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Sea Shipping Crate Fig. 17: Open Top 40ft Container
In case of sea shipping will be sent two systems per shipment. they
will be stored in a 40ft open top container and here following all the
data about the container and how to correctly manage the system
crates will be shown.
Tab. 2: 20’ and 40’ Container Dimensions
20’ Open Top 40’ open Top

6,058mm 12,192mm
Length
External (19’ 10” 1/2) (40' 0")
Dimensions Width 2,438mm (8' 0") 2,438mm (8' 0")
Height 2,591mm (8' 6") 2,591mm (8' 6")
System Crates will be stored as shown in the following figure.
5,910mm 12,044mm
Length
(19' 4" 11/16) (39' 6" 1/8)
Internal 2,346mm 2,346mm Fig. 18: Two System Crates Placed into the Container
Width
Dimensions (7' 8" 3/8) (7' 8" 3/8)
2,361mm 2,361mm
Height
(7' 8" 15/16) (7' 8" 7/8)
32.6m3 66.7m3
Interior Capacity
(1,151cft) (2,355cft)
2,334mm 2,334mm
Width
(7' 7" 7/8) (7' 7" 7/8)
Door Open
2,280mm 2,280mm
Height
(7' 5" 5/8) (7' 5" 5/8)
2,150kg 3,780kg
Tare Weight
(4,740lbs) (8,330lbs)
21,850kg 26,700kg
Payload
(48,170lbs) (58,870lbs)
24,000kg 30,480kg
Gross Weight
(52,910lbs) (67,200lbs)
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To correctly lift the Magnet crate either to lift it up from the Container Fig. 19: Sea Shipping Magnet Crate
or to manage it in the warehouse or to load it on the truck and then to
remove the Crate in order to have access to the Magnet at the
installation time, you have to act as following described.
NOTICE Please be aware that these data can be different

according to material availability, shipment
charateristics and needings, cost reducing, etc.
Refer always to the shipment invoice for more
detailed info about packaging dimensions of the
goods you are going to receive.
NOTICE Eye Bolts and four Shackles Kit code 910 3014
000 and Four Magnet Crate Brackets are
necessary to perform the followinf operations.
Ask them to the Service Department.
For more info regarding Eye Bolts refer to this
chapter “How to correctly lift and move the
Magnet” paragraph
WARNING THIS IS THE ONLY SAFE AND AUTHORIZED

PROCEDURE TO LIFT THE MAGNET AND ITS
CRATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS
PROCEDURE MUST BE APPLIED BY
AUTHORIZED PEOPLE ONLY.
● The top side of the Sea Shipping Crate is provided with to doors,
they can be opened to have access to the Magnet top side as
shown in the next two figures
NOTICE All the Magnet lifting operations should be done, if
possible, using not magnetic lifting slings (e.g.:
nylon lifting slings). In case of chain lifting slings
usage, special care must be paid to avoid hurting
the Magnet structure since they can be actracted
by the Magnetic field and cause damages
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Fig. 20: Crate Top Side Fig. 21: Crate Top Side Opened
● By opening the crate you'll get access to the Magnet top side
where you'll be able to screw the stainless Eye Bolts provided by
ESAOTE and then join the crate chains as shown in the next
figure
WARNING THIS IS A PERMANENT MAGNET.

FERROUS OBJECTS CAN BE ATTRACTED BY
THE MAG-NETIC FIELD CAUSING INJURIES
AND DAMAGES.
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Fig. 23: Magnet and Crate Lifting
Fig. 22: Eye Bolts Mounted and Crane Chains Joined
● Now the Magnet can be lifted together with its crate

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Fig. 24: Magnet and Crate Lifting Bottom View To remove the crate for Magnet installing act as following described:
WARNING USE THIS PROCEDURE TO LIFT THE CRATE

ONLY. TO LIFT MAGNET AND CRATE
SIMULTANEOUSLY YOU MUST USE THE
PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED PROCEDURE.
● Remove the 8 bolts (2 per bracket) that join the crate to the
Magnet Pallet. In the next figure the bolt positions are in circles
Fig. 25: Bolt Positions (one side)
● When done if you are moving the Magnet to you warehouse, act
on the reverse order to remove the eye bolts and store the Magnet
in a safe place (for more info refer to the Planning Guide,
Transport & Storage chapter). If you are installing the system go
ahead in this procedure to remove the Crate

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Fig. 26: Bolts Removings ● Mount on the Crate top side the four brackets (place them in the
Crate top side center direction) by joining them to the already
present bolts as shown in the following figures. The bolt positions
are in circles
Fig. 27: Bolt Positions (one side)
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Fig. 28: Crate Bracket Mounted Fig. 29: ONLY Crate Lifting
● Join the Crate chains to the brackets and remove the Crate top
and lateral sides
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Fig. 30: Crate Lifting ● Once the Crate has been removed you'll have the Magnet on its
pallet like shown in the next figure
Fig. 31: Magnet Without Crate
● Remove the front and rear wooden bars by unscrewing their bolts
● To complete the installation go ahead in this procedure
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Truck Anchoring How to correctly lift and move the Magnet
Anchor the Magnet to the Truck paying attention to do not damage ● If you have received a Magnet with crate remove the upper crate
components under the plastic shipping packaging. parts and you’ll have the magnet as shown in the next figure
Fig. 32: FORBIDDEN Fig. 33: Magnet on Pallet
WARNING OPERATE CAREFULLY OPENING THE

CRATE. DO NOT USE MAGNETIC TOOLS:
THEY CAN BE ACTRACTED BY THE
MAGNETIC FIELD AND CAUSE SERIOUS
HAZARDS OR DAMAGE MAGNET PARTS.
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CRANE LIFTING ● In this case you need the kit code 910 3014 000 that contains four
The only suitable and authorized procedure to lift the Magnet is Eye Bolts and four Shackles only, no lifting slings. These items are
described here following. Lifting slings under the Magnet or the Pallet certified and made of Stainless Steel. In the next figure one Eye
are forbidden as shown in the following figure. Bolt is shown and the certification numbers are visible. This kit will
be provided only if purchased and available. All the other tools
necessary for the mechanical installation must be provided and
Fig. 34: FORBIDDEN used by the professional movers
Fig. 35: Eye Bolt
WARNING THIS PROCEDURE MUST CARRIED OUT

ONLY USING ESAOTE CERTIFIED PARTS.
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– Join the eye bolts to the upper side of the Magnet (four holes are Fig. 37: Eye bolt positions
made in the plastic protection film for this purpose), then place
the shackles and use lifting slings as shown in the next figure
– When done you can lift the Magnet with the crane
Fig. 36: Eye bolt and shackle with lifting sling
WARNING OPERATE CAREFULLY OPENING THE

PLASTIC SHIELD USING 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. 38: Lifting the Magnet using a crane Fig. 39: Lifting the Magnet using a crane
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LONG ALUMINUM BARS Fig. 41: Aluminum bars mounted
NOTICE The installation tools, such as the aluminum bars,

can be even requested to ESAOTE but their
availability is not guarantee.
● Remove the bolts that fixed the Magnet to the Pallet then screw
the thread bars in the same holes but only in the Magnet base
(pay attention to do not insert the thread bars also inside the pallet
plates), then mount the aluminum bars (the front and rear bars are
identified by labels in the ESAOTE kit)
Fig. 40: Aluminum bars mounting
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Fig. 42: Long Aluminum Bar Quotes
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FORKLIFT LIFTING Fig. 44: Forklift side: Magnet rear side only.
If the Magnet is on a truck, as shown in the following figures, it’s
possible to use a forklift to upload it but be sure to correctly identify
the only side where the forklift is applicable (Magnet rear side only -
identified by labels)
Fig. 43: Magnet with aluminum bars mounted
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Fig. 45: Forklift side: Magnet rear side only. Fig. 46: Jack
WARNING Move the jacks to the Magnet keeping them at

the floor level to avoid magnetic attracting.
EXAMPLE OF JACKS AND CARTS DRAG THE JACKS ON THE FLOOR.
● Put down the Magnet on a flat floor and if you have not mounted
the aluminum bars yet (e.g.: lifting the Magnet with a crane) mount
them as described before in this procedure
● Place the four jacks at the end of the aluminum bars and then lift
up the Magnet. These jacks are connected to a pump that can WARNING Keep the Magnet levelled rising the four jacks
simultaneously rise two or more jacks, there is a model of jack at the same time.
with its own pump as well. These jack are very useful specially
because they lift the Magnet using the lip and its height can be
adjusted by moving the lip up to three different levels
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Fig. 47: Jacks Placed ● When possible remove the pallet
Fig. 48: Pallet with brackets visible and quotes shown
● Place the guide below the rear magnet side and the carts below
the front magnet side. Wood thickness between the guide, carts
NOTICE The installation tools, such as the aluminum bars, and the aluminum bars could be used. To better move the Magnet
can be even requested to ESAOTE but their using the Carts and the Guide could be useful to remove the
availability is not guarantee. 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 till to reach the system final
destination and remove it only when cabling the System
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Fig. 49: Carts and Guide Fig. 50: Magnet on Guide and Carts
● When the guide and carts are correctly placed under the Magnet,
open the jack valves carefully and place the Magnet on them, now
the Magnet can be moved into the installation room
WARNING FOR STRAIGHT LATERAL MAGNET

MOVEMENTS REPLACE THE GUIDE WITH A
COUPLE OF CARTS AND ALIGN THEM IN THE
DIRECTION OF THE MOVEMENT.
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NOTICE These moving tools have to be provided and used SHORT ALUMINUM BARS
by the professional movers that should have in ESAOTE developed also a different set of aluminum bars useful to
charge the system mechanical installation move the Magnet along narrow passages.
The standard kit is 1,5m length, this Short Kit is 1,5m as well but can
be reduced to 1,1m by removing the lateral extensions like explained
in the following procedure and shown in the next figures.
● When the Magnet is in the final destination lift it using the jacks.
Place them below the aluminum bars and act on them at the same WARNING THE ALUMINIUM BAR EXTENSIONS MUST BE
time in order to keep the Magnet levelled. Then remove the carts, USED FOR MAGNET LIFTING THE JACKS
and the guide MUST BE PLACED UNDER THEM ONLY, NO
● Magnet positioning and feet installation is explained later in this OTHER POINTS ARE ALLOWED TO DO NOT
procedure LET THE MAGNET ATTRACT THE JACKS.
NOTICE The installation tools, such as the aluminum bars,

can be even requested to ESAOTE but their
availability is not guarantee.
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Fig. 51: Short Aluminum Bar Quotes
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● Remove the bolts that fixed the Magnet to the Pallet then screw
the thread bars in the same holes but only in the Magnet base. WARNING THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IN THE NEXT
Pay attention to do not insert the thread bars also inside the pallet FIGURE IS THE ONLY POSSIBLE
plates, then mount the aluminum bars (the front and rear bars are CONFIGURATION: THE JACKS MUST BE
identified by labels in the ESAOTE kit) ALWAYS PLACED UNDER THE EXTENSION
THAT MUST BE MOUNTED FOR MAGNET
Fig. 52: Short Aluminum Front Bar Mounted
LIFTING.
Fig. 53: Lifting Jacks Placed
● Place the lifting jacks and the extremity of the aluminum bars to
avoid the Magnet attraction
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● Lift up the Magnet till to be able to remove the Pallet by sliding it, Fig. 55: Pallet Removed and Carts Placed
then place the front and rear carts and put down carefully the
Magnet base on them as shown in the next figure
Fig. 54: Pallet Removed and Carts Placed
● Now the Magnet can be moved into the installation room. In case
of narrow passages the aluminum bar extensions can be removed
by unscrewing the four nuts present on the junction plates. The
bolts are screwed on the extension junction plates and do not
remove them. The extensions must be always mounted back for
Magnet lifting (e.g.: feet mounting)
WARNING The aluminium bar extensions must be used

for Magnet lifting The jacks must be placed
under them only, no other points are allowed
to do not let the Magnet attract the jacks.
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MAGNET POSITIONING AND FEET INSTALLATION Fig. 57: Magnet With Thicknesses
● When the Magnet is in the final position, lift it using the jacks.
Place them below the aluminum bars and act on them at the same
time in order to keep the Magnet leveled. Then remove the carts,
the guide and the wood thickness
● Take the Magnet Feet
Fig. 56: Magnet Foot
WARNING THIS IS A PERMANENT MAGNET, FERROUS

OBJECTS CAN BE ATTRACTED CAUSING
INJURIES AND DAMAGES.
● Place thicknesses under the aluminum bar in order to keep the
Magnet raised even in case of failure of the hydraulic lifting jacks
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● Place the Magnet aluminum feet in the dedicated holes present at Fig. 59: Magnet Feet
the edges of the Magnet Base (where the aluminum bars are
joined). When done remove thicknesses
Fig. 58: Magnet Front Feet Installed
● Put down the Magnet by open the jack valves carefully and adjust
the magnet level and height before to remove the jacks. The level
must be verified on the Lower TX Coil plate placing the spirit level
in both orthogonal direction. When done remove the jacks and the
aluminum bars and tighten all nuts present in the pivot feet
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Fig. 60: Magnet Level Check
Fig. 61: Magnet Level Check
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Electronics Unit Installation ● Move the Electronics Unit (using its wheels) in the pre defined
position (outside the RF Cage)
● Open the Electronics crate, remove the locking bolts from its base
and lift up the Electronics using the provided eye hooks screwed
on the Electronics top side, then remove the wooden pallet and Fig. 63: How to move it
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. 62: Electronics on Wooden Pallet
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Fig. 64: Electronics
● Adjust the Electronics Unit feet in order to level it. When the
Electronics unit is correctly levelled lock the foot pivot nuts
Fig. 65: Electronics Unit foot and nut
● Open the rear bottom panel to have access to the Electronics

connection panel to verify the cable connections (as shown in the
next figure)
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Fig. 66: Electronics Rear Connection Panel Fig. 67: PC Unit Labels
● Place the PC Unit in the appropriate predefined position under the

User Table
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
● Close back the Electronics unit rear bottom cover

● Open the Monitor box and place it on the installed table and
connect it to the power plug and PC Unit SVGA digital output
Computer Unit installation using the provided cable then connect mouse and keyboard
● If provided, assembly the ESAOTE PC Unit table otherwise ● Connect the provided optical fiber data cable (orange) from the
assembly your own Table before to place the Computer Unit and PC unit SDSP card (PC1 connector) to the ACM card of the Signal
proceed with cabling Box present in the Electronics (ACM21 connector) as shown in the
● For Canada installation only attach the PC Unit labels in France following two figures
language (contained into the installation kit) near the English
labels on the computer rear side and on the power extension cord
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Fig. 68: PC Unit Fig. 69: Optical Fiber Connector of the ACM card
● Attach the ESAOTE label (contained in the installation kit) on the

monitor manufacturer label (if not already present)
CAUTION The optical fiber cable is extremely fragile.

Don’t bend it. Place it in a dedicated duct.
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● The PC has no ground connection with the Magnet because is directly Cabling and Grounding
powered using the Hospital line while the data connection is provided by
the optical fiber cable 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
Fig. 70: System Operating Console 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.
CAUTION Do not use the cable 8830964000 even if

provided with the system
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Fig. 71: System Module Postitions
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Fig. 72: System Connections (101002100SC Rev.1)
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Fig. 73: Filter Panel internal side Fig. 74: Filter Panel external side
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Fig. 75: Electronics Unit right side (scheme code 229027800 Rev. 1)
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Fig. 76: Electronics Unit front side
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Fig. 77: Electronics Unit left side
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Fig. 78: Electronics Unit rear side
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Fig. 79: Electronics Connection Details
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Fig. 80: Magnet Cabling Scheme 1 (scheme code 111002100 Rev. 1)
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Fig. 81: Magnet Cabling Scheme 2
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Magnet Covers and Accessories Assembling
Fig. 86: Magnet Covers
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Fig. 87: Magnet Covers
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Cover Assembling Fig. 88: Magnet Tune Up Configuration
NOTICE Perform the Start Up procedure and warm up the

magnet before to assembly the covers
NOTICE If the brackets indicate in the previous picture by

the numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5 and the Gantry Lower
Plate indicated by the number 14 are already
installed you can complete the cover assembling
after the Tune Up (as shown in the following
figure).
To complete the cover assembling remove the
Gantry Lower Plate 14 first.
NOTICE To mount the magnet accessories we suggest to

use a not magnetic tool.
● To start the Tune Up procedure (if not already assembled) follow

the first steps of this procedure in order be able to adjust the
system before to complete the cover assembling procedure
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● Do not remove the Heater protection plastic stripes from the upper Fig. 90: Inner Bracket Mounted
and lower Magnet sides
Fig. 89: Plastic Protection Stripes
● Mount the inner bracket indicated by the number 1 and before to

lock it with the provided bolts verify that its upper edge is higher
then the magnet lower plate. If not insert washers between the
magnet joke and the bracket 1 till to set it in higher position (3mm)
● Mount the Front bracket indicated by the number 2
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Fig. 91: Front Bracket Mounted Fig. 92: Lateral Bracket Mounted
● Mount the lower bracket indicated by the number 6 on the Magnet

front cover indicated by the number 7 (before remove from this
cover the two plates that keep it in the correct shape) as shown in
● Verify that on the Magnet back side are present the brackets the next figure
indicated by the number 3 otherwise mount them
● Mount the Lateral brackets indicated by the number 4 and 5
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Fig. 93: Inner lower bracket mounted on front cover Fig. 94: Lower Bracket Mounted
● Join the bracket number 6 to the Magnet base then mount the
bracket indicated by the number 8 to the Magnet base and to the
Magnet front cover number 7 as shown in the next figures
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Fig. 95: Front Cover Mounted Fig. 96: Lateral Covers Mounted
● Complete them with the rear bracket cover number 13
● Join the front cover 7 to the lateral bracket number 4 and 5

● On the magnet back side mount the brackets 9 and 10
● Place the lateral covers 11 and 12
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Fig. 97: Rear Lower Bracket Mounted Fig. 98: Complete the covers 15 and 16 with green stripes
● Mount the joining aluminum plate to one of the lateral covers and
then mount the Magnet lateral covers 15 and 16
● Join the green stripes to the Magnet lateral covers 14 and 15

using screw M6x16 as shown in the following figures
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Fig. 99: Joining Aluminum Plate Fig. 100: Gantry Lower Plate
● Place the gantry lower plate number 16 joining it to the front cover
8 and lateral covers 11 and 12
NOTICE You can stop here the cover assembling and

complete it after the Tune Up.
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Fig. 101: Magnet Lateral Covers Mounte and Gantry Lower Plate Placing Fig. 102: Complete the cover 17 with green stripes
● Place the competition covers of the Gantry Lower Plate (to close
the TX coil) and of the Lateral Magnet Covers
● Join the green stripes to the Magnet cover number 17 using screw
M6x16 as shown in the following figure
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Fig. 103: Magnet Cavity Upper Cover Mounted ● Complete the gantry lower plate with the covers indicated by the
numbers 18 and 19
Fig. 104: Gantry Completition Covers
● Close the rear opening of the Magnet lateral cover 15 using the
provided plate indicated by the number 20
● Place the Magnet top cover number 21 using screws M6x45
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Fig. 105: Magnet Top Cover Mounted ● Mount the Rear Magnet cover number 22
Fig. 106: Magnet Rear Cover Mounted
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Complete the Magnet Assembling placing the Coil Locking Plate, the Fig. 108: Equine Cushion
cushion and the protective cloth (if you are not going to assembly and
place the Pet Bed as well)
Fig. 107: Coil Locking Plate
CAUTION ALWAYS INSTALL AND SUGGEST TO

PROPERLY USE THE PROVIDED
PROTECTIVE SHEET
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Pet Bed Assembling
Fig. 109: Magnet Covers for Pets system
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● Mount the 3 feet on the piece 1 (lower side) as shown in the next
NOTICE In the following procedure all the odd numbers figure
are referred to the bed left components while all
the even numbers are referred to the bed right Fig. 111: Feet mounted
components. The procedure explains how to
mount the left bed side and the right one has to
be mounted identically as the left one.
● Insert the 4 elastic pins (half of their length) along the piece 1
edge (upper side) as shown in the following figure
Fig. 110: Elastic pins inserted
● Join the column 3 on the piece 1 using M6x30 screws as shown in

next figure
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Fig. 112: Column 3 mounted Fig. 113: Column 5 mounted
● Place the covers 7 and 9 (joining them to the pieces 1 using the
elastic pins and together using the provided bolts and nuts) as
shown in the next figures
● Assembly the columns 5 to the piece 1 using M6x30 screws as

shown in the next figure
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Fig. 114: Cover 7 and 9 mounted (inner) Fig. 116: Cover 7 and 9 mounted
Fig. 115: Cover 7 and 9 mounted
● Place the top cover 11 using M6x30 screws as shown in the

following figures
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Fig. 117: Top cover mounting Fig. 118: Top cover mounted
● Repeat the procedure for the right side using the even numbers,
then move the left and right parts inside the cage and assembly
them together as shown in the following figures
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Fig. 119: Lower joining plate Fig. 120: Upper joining plate
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Fig. 121: Bolts along the edges ● Mount the joining plates 13 and 14 on the assembled bed
● Mount the left and right cushions on the assembled bed (place the
screws from the lower side)
● Join assembled bed to the magnet using the joining plates (the
following figure shows the assembled bed without lateral cushion
to better explain the joining plate assembling)
Fig. 122: Joining plate
● Adjust the bed feet height (by unscrewing them and when done
lock their position by using the present bolts) in order to level the
assembled bed to the Magnet plane
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Fig. 123: Feet adjusting Fig. 124: Cover Assembled
● In the next figure the magnet is shown without the cushions to

better explain the assembling procedure
● Place the central cushion and the protective cloth on the entire bed as
CAUTION Always install and suggest to use properly the

protective cloth.
● The procedure is over
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Fig. 125: Cover Assembled
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Part 6 Start Up
Prior to switching on Checking the Warming Up Chain

All the parts described here after are located in the right upper
Magnet side (horizontal bed)
NOTICE The Instruments used to perform calibrations and To check the Magnet connections of the Warming Up chain act as
or measurements must have an adequate follow :
accuracy and must be calibrated (refer to the ● Disconnect the fast heater cables from the internal side of the
Instrument Manufacturer’s user manual). Filter Panel
● Open the metallic cover shown in the next figure by removing the
screws indicated by the black arrows
● Between the Blue and Brown (couple by couple: left brown with
WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ON-SITE POWER SUPPLY AND left blue and right brown with right blue) connections (the screws
SECURE IT WITH A LOCK TO PREVENT ANYONE FROM indicated by white arrows in the next figures) of the Fast Heaters
INADVERTENTLY SWITCHING IT ON cables you have to measure a value close to 96 ohm
● Check every Blue and Brown connection wire by wire and verify
that they are not connected to the ground (any magnet base
metallic point): they must be an open circuit
● Disconnect the RISC cable connected to RISC P2 connector of
Checking the line voltage the RISC board and measure 70 ohm between the L1 and L3 and
● Lock all shutdown buttons 70 ohm between L3 and L5
– Prior to switch-on, some adaptations to the line voltage must be ● Verify that the points written in the previous point are not
made connected to the ground (any metallic point of the Magnet main
● Ask your project manager about the on-site line voltage and structure as the joke or the basement)
perform your own measurement ● Connect back all the cables
The on-site line voltage is: V AC
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Fig. 126: Warming Up Chain Check
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Fig. 127: Warming Up Chain Check
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Adapting transformer to the line voltage Fig. 128: Insulating Transformer Settings (default connection)
● The equipment must be permanently connected to the mains Power

supply. The following mains are suitable to power on the system:
200/208/220/230/240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 ± 10% Hz, 3 kW
● Check if the primary stage of the insulation transformer is correctly set
for the mains supply voltage provided by the Hospital where you are
installing the system. The Insulating Transformers are inside the
Electronics under the GRA module
CAUTION In the factory the console is set to 230 V AC

with the corresponding jumpers.
Never modify the secondary settings. All the
System modules must be power on with 230V
only.
● In the factory the console is set to 230 V AC with the corresponding

connection, if the Insulating Transformer input setting has to be changed
(different voltage input than 230V), open the Electronics Unit front door
and modify the cable connections following the indication shown on the
labels attached to the Insulating Transformers:
– Mains from 200 to 208V: move the brown cable from the right
connector to the middle one The system must be connected to a 25A CB (Circuit Breaker) that is
– Mains from 220 to 240V: leave the brown cable into the right connector connected to the previously described RCCB. The CB is a re-settable switch
(default connection as shown in the next figure) that is tripped either by long term over current operated by a thermal
mechanism or by short term over current by a magnetic mechanism.
The mains must be equipped with a RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Tested model: E.T.A. 2210-T220-K0T1-H0-25A.
Breaker) even not dedicated. The RCCB is also called ELCB (Earth Leakage The CB must comply with the following specifications:
Circuit Breaker) or RCD (Residual Circuit Device) or GFI (Ground Fault ● Clearance distance between different polarity of residual current circuit
Interrupter). This device is for breaking a circuit automatically when it senses breaker must not be less than 2.5 mm
fraction of an Ampere leakage current flowing to earth in excess to
● Creepage distance between different polarity of residual current circuit
predetermined amount.
breaker must not be less than 4.0 mm
● Time/Current characteristic as shown below (don't use component with
lower trip time)
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Fig. 129: Time/Current Characteristic Fig. 130: Power Cable and Shielding Connection
An UPS unit is strongly suggested as, in case of failure of the main

power supply, the magnet needs to be permanently heated to keep its
temperature.
The UPS system must be selected in order to guarantee at least 3kW
for 10 minutes (refer to the Site Planning Guide for more info).
CAUTION If you have installed the UPS, the System has

to be connected to it at the end of the Magnet
warming up process.
Charge the UPS batteries before to connect
the System to it.
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These breakers must be approved in according to the international
and/or national and/or federal and/or local standards in force and they
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
cable can be removed only by means of a special tool (e.g. a
screwdriver).
Grounding is required. An electric wire with a minimum nominal
cross-section of 6 mm2 must ground the equipment (according to
EN 60601-1).
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Part 7 Electrical Safety Test
Introduction CAUTION Please, refer to the TN111 for the Electrical Safety
Test procedure.
WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST IS MANDATORY

DURING THE INSTALLATION, OR EVEN AFTER REPAIRS
OR ACTIVITIES ON THE INVOLVED ITEMS, AS FIRST
ACTIVITY AS SOON AS THE SYSTEM IS CONNECTED TO Since the beginning of the 2018, the EST ESAOTE procedure is IEC 62353
THE MAIN POWER LINE. compliant and it’s described in the TN111.
TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM SAFETY DURING ITS ENTIRE Even if it is strongly suggested to follow the new IEC 62353 procedure it's
LIFE IT’S MANDATORY TO REPEAT IT AT LEAST EVERY however possible to perform the test according the IEC 60601-1. From the
24 MONTHS. EST certify that the risks of electric shock for patient and operator are
minimized.
The electrical safety test is a step extremely important during the
installation process.
CAUTION The following tests must be repeated if one of the The result of the EST must be annotated in the “Quality Form & Inspection
following items is replaced: Report” that comes with each system.
– Mains cable To perform the following tests you will need only the TN111 and an
– Mains connection Electrical Safety tester IEC62353 compliance.
– Fuse holder The electrical safety tester suggested (but not supplied) by Esaote is the
– Line Filter Rigel 62353+.
– Insulating Transformer The entire grounding cabling must be installed, before the EST can be
performed, but before installing their lateral covers.
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The Procedure IEC 62353 Fig. 131: Earth Resistance Test Configuration: Main protection cable
Protective Earth Resistance
WARNING TO PERFORM THE “PROTECTIVE EARTH RESISTANCE”

TEST THE SYSTEM MUST NOT BE POWERED.
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MUST BE OPEN BOTH ON
PHASE AND ON NEUTRAL.
DURING THIS TEST THE ELECTRONIC CABINET, THE
CAGE AND THE MAGNET WILL BE NOT GROUNDED.
BEFORE TO PROCEED YOU MUST BE SURE THAT THE
ENTIRE SYSTEM IS NOT UNDER MAINS VOLTAGE.
It is the measurement of the protective earth resistance according to the

IEC 62353. The measured value shall not exceed 0.250 ohm.
Measurement conditions:
– The device must not be powered and the CB must be disarmed
– All the connecting cable, supplied with the device, must have their
maximum length
– This test will be performed in the working condition
– Allowed test current value is a range from 0.2A to 25 A included
(always suggested the lower possible current value)
– The test configurations are described in the following figures
– Fill in the Installation and Quality Form with the test results
The test configuration is described in the following figures
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Fig. 132: Earth Resistance Test Configuration: System after protection cable Fig. 133: Earth Resistance Test Configuration: Entire system
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Touch current leakage Fig. 134: Touch leakage current test configuration: from ground main line
NOTICE The magnet will start to heat automatically after being

connected to the main line.
The colder the magnet the longer the warming up
time.
The aim of touch current test is to be sure that the conductive exposed parts
not protectively grounded actually, are not powered in any possible way.
Measurement conditions:
– System must be properly connected to the power line and grounded
– The device must be powered
– The reported value on the Installation and Quality Form must be
normalized at the nominal Voltage line tension of your country. Please
refer to TN111 formula
The test configuration is described in the following figure
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After the EST The TCM module will start the Magnet heating process automatically
after that the System being connected to the mains and will take
approximately 36 hours to reach its rated conditions.
If all the ETS obtained values are inside the specification the system is
Verify the TCM leads status to be sure that the Electronics is warming
electrically safe.
up the Magnet: open the Electronics front door and check the TCM
Please, duly note the values on the Quality Form and leave the system LEDs against the ones shown in the following figure: LEDs 1, 2, 3, 4
connected and powered for the heating. and 8 must be on and very bright.
CAUTION Do not perform acquisitions during the Magnet NOTICE The led’s 1 and 2 may take up to 1 hour to
warming up to avoid Insulating transformer over became very bright from the power on; The led’s
loading 2, 3 and 8 must be on and bright; and the led 7
must blink. please for more info refer to the
magnet chapter of the service manual, tcm check
paragraph.
CAUTION Be sure to correctly identify the phase and

neutral wires when connecting the equipment
or when wiring the CB. CAUTION If the Magnet is very cold (below 0 °C or closer)
the warming up process takes time to start.
WARNING ONLY IF ALL THE ETS OBTAINED VALUES ARE INSIDE

THE SPECIFICATION YOU CAN SWITH ON ALL THE CB
AND THE HEATING PROCESS WILL START
AUTOMATICALLY.
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Fig. 135: Correct LEDs Status at the beginning of the warming up process 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 RF Cage, 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
If the LEDs are correctly on, verify that the 220V to power on the Fast under the floor or into a duct that must be fixed
Heaters are present on the Magnet Fast heater connectors that are to the floor or the wall.
the same points shown before where the blue and brown cables are
connected.
Spare Plug
CAUTION Don't perform any acquisition while the Fast
If you have to provide power supply inside the Pavilion may be to power on
Heaters are used.
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 Panel to the lights. The cable
must be double shielded and with a nominal section of 1.5 mm2.
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 TCM, 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 TCM module doesn't
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Part 8 Software Tune Up
Introduction
NOTICE All precedures and features present and described in
WARNING !!! ATTENTION !!! this manual are referring to the EVOlution’18 sw
release.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST MUST BE DONE BEFORE TO
PROCEED ON.
THE SYSTEM MUST BE SAFE TO AVOID RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE THE ELECTRICAL CAUTION In case of complete SW installation, all the data
SAFETY TEST YOU MUST GO BACK TO CHAPTER 6 AND contained into the HD will be lost!
EXECUTE THEM.
The system is provided with a SW Release already installed and properly

working. However may be necessary to updated the system and its
components to the last available SW Release released by ESAOTE after Software Finalization
system production.
To know which SW Release is currently installed, click on the question mark Complete Software Update procedure is described in the relevant Technical Note:
icon present in the OPI button bar. please refer to it for procedures and info.
To update the system to the last available SW Release please refer to the
related Service Information that describes release new features, update
CAUTION For more detailed info about the SW release you are
procedure and new calibrations may be different from the ones described in
going to install, please refer to the relevant Technical
this manual.
Note
Instead, in case of HD failure, refer to the Service Manual, Software Chapter
for the complete SW installation including the Operating System.
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NOTICE Before to proceed with the SW update perform a Fig. 137: Welcome window, click Next
system back-up and write down all the System
importat data such as central frequency, gradient
offsets, hardware configurations, etc. etc.
SW installation Step 2
Fig. 136: lOGIN as ‘servcfg’ to proceed with the step 2
● In the license acceptance window, a password is required to select the

model, enter the password, accept the agreement and press NEXT.
● Connect with the 'servcfg' user and automatically the system

configuration procedure dialog appears, press NEXT.
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Fig. 138: License window, you have to enter the correct code in the input box. Fig. 139: system data window to duly fill
NOTICE If you don't know the correct code, ask it to the

ESAOTE headquarter writing an email to:
mri.service@esaote.com
● Enter the system data and press NEXT.
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● The entered data are now displayed. You have to select the country ● The installation will proceed automatically and reboots.
where the system is installed. Remember that it’s not possible to change
the country after this step. If you choose a wrong country the only way
to change it it's to reinstall the SW from the beginning. Check all the
data and the selected country and if they are correct press INSTALL to
proceed, otherwise press BACK to change them.
Fig. 140: Check the inserted data and the selected country
● After the last reboot you must login as a 'admin' user.

● Verify that the web application opens.
● Disconnect from the 'admin' user.
● Log in as 'servdriver' user.
● Verify that the Device Manager opens.
● Disconnect from the 'servdriver' user.
● Log in as 'esamri' user.
● Wait for OPI complete initialization.
● Disconnect from the 'esamri' user.
● Log in as 'serv' user and wait for OPI complete initialization.
● Go to the WEB pages to complete the system settings.
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Factory Restore GPU Installation (optional)
Before to proceed with the Factory Restore it's mandatory to perform an
Update Revision in the Firmware Upload page in Internet Explorer.
Driver installation
The GPU is part of the EXP package that is optional part of the system.
● For this operation stay connected as a “serv” user
Here is the procedure to install it.
● Open Internet Explorer and go in “Configuration
Management”->”Firmware Upload” page.
● Switch on the system and connect as user “servdriver”
Open the “Device manager” and show “Display adapters” with a double
Fig. 141: No hardware info found
click on
● Click on “Update revision”.

● When done, the system will ask you to reboot.
● After the system reboot, connect again in the “serv” user. After the SW
initialization, please open again Internet Explorer in the “Configuration
Management”->”Firmware Upload” page.
● Perform the Firmware Upload where necessary.
NOTICE Normally, during installation, the firmware should

already be aligned unless you install a newer SW
release.
● a single right click on the video adapter present
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● Double Click on the “VGA Standard” device
● Click on “Properties” then “Driver Update”
● A window “Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” will be shown, then
click “Next”
● In the “Install Hardware Device Drivers” choose “Search for a suitable driver for
my device (recommended)” then press “Next”
● In the “Locate Driver Files” window choose “Specify a location” and unselect all
the other choice.
● Insert the SW release DVD or the Esaote driver CD provided with the GPU board
and click NEXT.
● Insert in the “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” window the driver path in the cell
“Copy manufacturer's files from:” writing “D:\Vga”. After click on OK.
● Inside the window “Completing the Upgrade” click FINISH.
● Close the window “Properties” clicking CLOSE.
● Restart the system.
NOTICE Usually the DVD system letter is “D” but If it isn’t,

please change it with the right one.
● Choose “Uninstall”
Driver check
● Connect as “esamri” user.
● Insert the coil #1 with the big spherical phantom duly positioned.
● Run a Scout.
● After, from the protocol list panel, select a 3D sequence.
● In the editing window select “special” and flag the option “Speed Up
3D” setting it ti 110%.
● Run the sequence.
● Then click on the OK button, the system must restart ● If the sequence arrives to the end without any error or warning
● Connect again as “servdriver” and open again the “Device Manager” message, the driver is correctly installed.
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Part 9 System Tune-Up
General CAUTION The Instruments used to perform calibrations

and or measurements must have an adequate
accuracy and must be calibrated (refer to the
Welcome to the MR System Tune-Up Manufacturer’s user manual).
The tune-up procedure includes a number of adjustments and checks
for obtaining optimal performance and good image quality from your
MR system: remember to proceed with care even though most of
the procedures run automatically. CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet,
always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from
the Coil Body.
CAUTION Read carefully the complete introduction of
this chapter before to proceed with the System
Calibrations.
Overview
CAUTION Unless differently specified, all the phantoms The calibration parameters of the System must be checked both at
are inserted into the gantry in axial position. the time of installation and whenever scheduled maintenance is
performed. At these times, quality tests will also have to be carried out
to guarantee the required standard of performance, especially
concerning the quality of the resulting images. Final inspection is the
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
this protocol must be returned to the central service offices.
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All calibration results relating to the various parameters of the System – Click on <Setup> (left monitor side) to display the Scout
and those concerning the quality tests are to be recorded in this examination data window and create a new patient (click on the
protocol to be compared with the corresponding reference values. first icon of the OPI toolbar if <Setup> is not shown)
The entire calibration procedure may be managed from the Operator ● The operator shall enter the patient's identification data and some
Interface (OPI). Specifically, some calibration procedures are information about the examination procedure, such as the
automatic, whilst others require the active participation of the anatomic zone to be examined
operator. These latter procedures must be referred to as manual ● Only some fields are filled with default values, while the others
calibrations. must be filled explicitly for a new examination session to start.
The System's calibration parameters are stored in one file: Some fields are compulsory. These are, respectively, <Last
“.proto.proto” (master). This file is copied to the “.predef.proto” Name>, <First Name>, <Birth> and <Anatomy Examined>
(working copy) file, which is the actual file being used during (under the <Study> flag). It is not possible to close the session
acquisitions. and save the current patient's data, or start a Scout until all the
Since these operations require the user to know how to operate the compulsory data has been entered. The field <ID> is not
machine, please refer to the relevant sections of the User Manual. compulsory: it contains the Patient's identification number. The
The phantoms supplied with the machine and the manual calibration field <Sex> allows two alternative options: <Male> or <Female>
System will be described below. 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
characters are digits and hyphens
Scout Acquisition
● When all the fields are filled in it's possible to click on the <Study>
During the system calibration several Scout acquisitions have to be flag to select the anatomy.
performed. The Scout is a dedicated sequence necessary to set the
system parameters taking care of the magnet frequency and patient's
NOTICE “Other” must be select acquiring Scout for
load and to identify the patient position during the real examination.
Service purposes.
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
● 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:
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Fig. 142: Scout Settings “Other” Fig. 143: Scout done (axial view)
● If the Automatic Coil recognition is enable is not necessary select ● All the sequence acquisition (also for Service purpose) has to be
the inserted coil otherwise click on the <Coil> flag and select the acquired from the OPI interface. In the window bottom part, the
correct one queued sequences are shown (SCAN tab)
● 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
● To perform click on the Scout icon of the OPI toolbar or select the
<Scout> button from the scout settings window
● In the window bottom part, the queued sequences are shown
while to follow which automatic calibrations the system is
performing during the Scout acquisition, click on the <Logger>
flag (window bottom toolbar)
● To visualize the Scout after it's acquisition click on the <Scan> flag
(window bottom toolbar) and then double click on the SCOUT
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Fig. 144: Scout done (sagittal view)
PDM Use
The PDM module is located in the Magnet front upper side and
enables management of the motorized movement - rotation and
right-left movement - of the scanner.
To select a command on the control panel, click on the required
button; each button bears a specific icon.
For more info regarding the PDM use please refer to the User
Manual.
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.
Fig. 145: Scout done (coronal view) After shutdown, the control panel must be switched on again each
time it is required after an acquisition.
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Fig. 146: PDM layout
ARAS
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 Connection
● To start it switch on the system (or perform a log off is the system
is already on) and log it on typing SERV in the user name field and
the correct password
NOTICE If you don't know the Service Password call the

ESAOTE Service headquarter
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● When the boot is finished and the OPI Program is initialized ARAS Features
(green light), click on the START button the select Programs and
the ARAS WIN icon and the next window will appear
ARAS Toolbar
● The toolbar will appear at the top of the desktop when this option
Fig. 147: ARAS is active
Fig. 148: ARAS Toolbar
● Now wait for the SW initialization before click on the <Scan

Management> icon from the ARAS toolbar (the second last icon,
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
calibrations and troubleshooting tests
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Tab. 3: ARAS Toolbar Buttons How to Send Images from OPI to ARAS
The customer’s images are no more visible from ARAS due to privacy
regulation restrictions. In order to show images (may be due to a
Icon Function Icon Function
quality problem) the customer has to select the images from its
Create a new text To scroll images back account and then send them to ARAS as shown in the next figure.
format file and forth (other arrow) ● Select the series to be exported
of the opened series
● Click on Tools - Service - Export to ARAS
Connect to the system Save the file on the
local system
Fig. 149: Exporting to ARAS
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 ● When done the system will show a end of operation message
Images are sent without any sensitive data such as patient name,
age, weight and so on. All these data are replaced by numbers.
To visualize the sent images act as described in the next paragraph.
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How to load Service images ● If you open all the series sent from OPI you’ll be able to visualize it
in only one window and to scroll the images by clicking on the
● Click on <Serv Tree> icon (eight icon from the left) of the ARAS arrows key
Toolbar and the Serv Tree function will be displayed on the left
side of the ARAS window ● If the Serv Tree is open during the image acquisition you will have
to refresh it at the end of the acquisition to see the obtained
● Click on Local Connection to open the local folders (service image/s. To do that click on the right mouse button on the Modality
images and computer unit peripherals such as DVD Burner), then node (to refresh all the contained folders) or on the Image type
select the Modality folder as shown in the next figure node (to refresh just the selected folder) and select the Refresh
button as shown in the next figure
Fig. 150: Serv Tree
Fig. 151: Refresh function
● You can expand the shown tree to visualize the acquired images if
present. Then double click on the Image name to open it
● To visualize the images sent from OPI (customer images as
explained in the previous paragraph) open the OPI folder and
select the wanted images
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How to perform measurements ARAS Test Features
● When the images are displayed, move the mouse prompt on the
image and click on the right button mouse and the measurement Introduction
menu will appear then select the wanted feature All the system calibrations are done using the ARAS software.
To launch it, it's necessary perform the system log on writing SERV in
Fig. 152: ARAS Measure menu 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
diagnostic instrument is to display signals sampled by the machine.
“Diascope” functionality
This instrument consists of an interface embodying the key features
of 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
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Fig. 153: Available channels ● Like using an oscilloscope, it's possible to change some
visualization settings acting on the right column of the ARAS
window (refer to the next figure)
Fig. 155: Diascope settings
● To save the selected variable click on the <Save> icon (floppy)

● Click on the <Stop> icon (square) to quit from the test
Fig. 154: Choose which variables you want to save
● If you quit without saving the variables, the ARAS SW will ask you
which calibrated variables you want to save: mark the ● Other settings are available from the Scope toolbar
corresponding box and click on the <Save> button
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Tab. 4: ARAS Scope Buttons frequency, varicaps, 180° pulse, etc.) and then acquires three images always
displayed in the same order: axial (or transverse), sagittal and coronal.
Icon Function Icon Function The Quick Tuning performs exactly the same checks and calibrations as the
Starts the Shows only the Scout but without the image acquisition saving time because, if you are
acquisition B trace working in ARAS, to perform the Scout you have to swap to OPI and then
come back to ARAS to continue the tests.
Freezes the Shows the A and Use this button every time you change the phantom inside the coil or you
change the coil.
waveform B trace together
Stops the scope Average setting CAUTION The first time you connect a coil we suggest to
and exit perform a scout to check the image quality.
Then, when you are sure that everything is
Diascope Reset the
correctly working you can use the quick tuning
setting: modulo, average to 1
to save time.
echo or FFT
Shows only the Restart the
A trace average
Fig. 156: Quick Tuning
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 settings
Quick Tuning
Every time we perform the SCOUT acquisition the system performs many
automatic checks (e.g.: temp, shielding, etc.) and calibrations (e.g.:
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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
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Calibration Procedures CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet,
always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from
Calibrations and quality tests must be performed on all four coils supplied.
the Coil Body.
More specifically, all the procedures described below must be performed for
the knee coil (number 2), whereas a subset will be sufficient for the other
coils. For this reason, we will refer by default to the knee coil.
The calibrations flow-chart illustrates the logical calibration steps shown in
the following pages. Calibrations and quality tests must be performed on all CAUTION After the OPI or the ARAS / Scan Management
four coils supplied. More specifically, all the procedures described below initialization wait for 30” before to select and
must be performed for the Knee Coil 2, whereas a subset will be sufficient for launch any sequence or test.
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.
For all the Patient Examination Positions refer to the PDM use paragraph.
NOTICE The result of all the Automatic calibration is a

CAUTION For Standard or Compact Bed, if not differently window message: scroll the answer to read all the
specified, all the calibration must be found values.
performed with the Knee Coil 2 placed on the
correct holder and in central position and with
the Small Spherical Phantom in it (refer to the
next figures for more info).
CAUTION All the automatic calibration save the found

value/s except the Coil Tuning and the 180
Pulse calibrations.
CAUTION To work with ARAS (e.g.: to calibrate the

system) the ARAS Connection page inside
Internet Explorer program must be open.
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Phantoms Tab. 5: Phantoms codes and descriptions
The phantoms are supplied with each machine, namely three homogenous
phantoms (two spherical and one bottle), one geometrical phantom and one
Code Description
ghosting phantom (visible in the Ghost Test paragraph). A big bottle, made in
soft plastic, is provided to fill the other phantoms to avoid breaking due to 9101041000 SMALL BOTTLE HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 74 mm
very low temperature.
9101165000 GEOMETRICAL PHANTOM
The geometrical phantom, used to check image characteristics, consists of a
50 mm high Plexiglas cylinder, having an internal diameter of 100 mm and 8106246000 GHOSTING HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 25 mL
containing some objects at specific locations. Specifically, it contains two 9102242000 SPHERICAL HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 86 mm
triangular prisms for evaluating the slice thickness and position, a 1-mm
resolution pattern and geometrical reference pins.
9102180000 SPHERICAL HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 140 mm
Three homogenous phantoms consist of one cylindrical container (bottles), 9101040001 BIG BOTTLE HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 115 mm
having diameters 74 mm, to be used with hand coil and two spherical 9102125001 BIG BOTTLE HOMOGENEUS PHANTOM 115 mm
phantom having diameter 86 mm and 140 mm, to be used respectively for FILLED WITH DISTILLED WATER
calibration and quality test (signal to noise and uniformity). They are filled
with an aqueous solution of 5 mM of NiCl2 and 55 mM of NaCl.
In the next figure the AXIAL, SAGITAL and CORONAL geometrical phantom Two different coil holders are available and are shown in the next
positions are shown. figure: the right one is for back and neck coils while the left one is for
all the other coils and has three available positions (inner, center and
outer). The holders are fitted in the bed dedicated position.
Fig. 157: Phantoms
CAUTION For Standard or Compact Bed, if not differently

specified, all the calibration must be
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Fig. 158: Geometrical phantom in AXIAL, SAGITTAL and CORONAL Fig. 159: Geometrical phantom in AXIAL position inside the Magnet (white
positions inside the Knee Coil plastic screw in upper right position)
CAUTION For calibration and quality testing of all the

available coils, use the bed central position
but respecting the anatomy orientation (e.g.:
the shoulder coil is rotated as for the shoulder
examination).
CAUTION If not differently specified, all the calibration

must be performed with the Knee Coil 2 placed
on the correct holder and in central position
and with the small spherical phantom in it.
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Fig. 160: Small Calibration Spherical Phantom Fig. 161: Knee Coil and Small Calibration Spherical Phantom
CAUTION For Standard or Compact Bed, if not differently

specified, all the calibration must be
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Fig. 162: Big Spherical Phantom Holders Fig. 163: Knee Coil and Big Quality Test Spherical Phantom
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Fig. 164: Coil Shoulder and holder Fig. 165: Coil Shoulder inside the Magnet
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Fig. 166: Coil Hand Fig. 167: Coil Hand inside the Magnet
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Fig. 168: Coil Ankle Fig. 169: Coil Ankle inside the Magnet
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Fig. 170: Coil Flex Fig. 172: Coil Flex inside the Magnet
Fig. 171: 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.
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Fig. 173: System Module Locations
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Fig. 174: PLEASE COMPLETE THE CALIBRATION FLOWCHART MARKING OFF ALL THE PERFORMED ITEMS AND E-MAIL/FAX IT TO ESAOTE.
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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 set the correct hardware offset of the connection explained in the previous point
room temperature measurement done by the automatic and manual
● Click on the YES button and the system will calibrate and save the
temperature test in order to perform a very accurate measurement.
Room Temperature Offset value
● 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. 176: Room Temp Offset Calibrated
Fig. 175: Tool Connection
● Do not disconnect the dummy plug used to perform the Offset

calibration and run a Temp Check from ARAS, Troubleshooting,
Temp. Check
● Report in the Installation Quality Form the room temperature
value shown in the check message
● When done remove the dummy plug and set back the standard
system connections
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Thermostatic Stability Control Fig. 177: 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 TCM 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 ● All the automatic temperature tests (even the tests performed by
temperature. This values are quite high just because the sensors are the Scout) are stored in the Temp.rec file
placed in the central point and in the edge points of the poles while
– Under Internet Explorer select <Rec Management> <System
the system reaches 35°C in the middle area of the poles (for the
Temperatures> <View Rec Folders> and the <Today Folder>,
reference values refer to the Installation Quality Form). It is clear that
then look for the “Temp.rec” file and open it
any malfunctions in the TCM module, the sensors or in the heaters
will cause abnormalities in the measured data. – Using the scroll bar, go to the end of the file and look at the
calibration data (Exit closing the window)
Automatic Test
● Insert a Coil
● Select under ARAS <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <Temp. Check>,
then <Run>
● The temperature errors (difference between ideal and real
temperature) and power values are shown in the logger window
and in the end of calibration message by scrolling it
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Fig. 178: temp.rec Temperature Stability Check
● Select, under ARAS, <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <Temp. Monitor>
<Run>
● 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 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 Deviation = Power MAX - Power MIN
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated values
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Fig. 179: System Monitor temperature and power
● Select the next channel and repeat the centering and measuring
procedure for every magnet channel
● 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)
– TCM cable connections
– Filter panel cable connections
– Magnet cables connection (panel and NTC board)
– Repeat the Thermal Stability test after a couple of hours
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Channel Delay Check – (2) From the filter panel, internal side, disconnect the FBTX1,
FRF0 and FRF1 cables then connect together the filter panel
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <Channel Delay> connectors using the BNC cables and the BNC adapter, “T”
<Run> adapter and the BNC cables (as shown in the next figures)
● The system will show you the hardware connection message:
perform the hardware connection as written in the shown
message Fig. 181: Filter Panel Connection
– Open the Electronics Unit
– (1) Disconnect the RFOUT UP and DOWN cables from the RFA
modules, disconnect the ACM 9 cable from the ACM module
and connect the RFOUT UP cable connector using the provided
adapter to the ACM 9 connector of the ACM module (as shown
in the next figure)
Fig. 180: Electronics Connection
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● When the hardware connection is done, click on the OK button Fig. 183: Channel_delay.rec
and the system will automatically calibrate and save the receiving
channel offset, the found values are visible in the logger window
Fig. 182: Channel Delay Calibration
● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with the
calculated values
● The corresponding rec file is called channel_delay.rec
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Frequency Calibration Necessary Tools
– Small Spherical Phantom 86 mm and its support
Manual Homogeneity Calibration
Procedure
● Position the Knee Coil 2 with the geometrical phantom placed in
NOTICE During system installation or troubleshooting we Axial position
suggest to perform the frequency and gradient ● Under ARAS select <Manual> <Homogeneity> then <Run>
offset calibration manually, after that and during ● Adjust the <Gain 1> to bring the signal to about 1,6V (usually Gain
system maintenance it's possible to choose the 1 = 60 and Gain 2 = 0)
automatic method explained in this chapter
NOTICE The Gain 1 and 2 are not variables. They modify

Introduction only the trace visualizations. Quitting from the test
the SW won’t ask to save them.
This calibration is used to adjust the gradient offsets, that is to say
those field gradient residues that are always on and contribute to the
shimming of the static magnetic field.
The module has a characteristic bell shape. The final result we aim
for is a signal intercepting the window's sides at the highest possible
● Adjust the <Fine FREQ.> variable and find a value of this variable
points (obviously, adjusting the receiving gain so that the central peak
corresponding to a generally horizontal phase (lower signal). If
is close to the maximum).
necessary (frequency very far from the correct value; e.g.: red line
When entering the manual plot, the gains must be set so that echo has a saw-tooth waveform) you can use the Course FREQ. that
peak, in <Module> mode, will be as close to the maximum as has a much higher step than the Fine FREQ one: modify it one by
possible. During calibration, further adjustments may become one and verify is the upper signal increase then use the Fine
necessary. Moreover, when observing the phase of the signal, you FREQ, during this procedure could be necessary to adjust a bit
must check that resonance is in place and, if necessary, through the gradient offsets and then come back to the frequency
small changes in frequency, the phase must be set as horizontal as calibration
possible.
● Adjust the <OFFSET X> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of
If the gradients and the shimming in general are not perfect, this the echo signal (blue upper signal)
phase has a sinusoidal shape that needs to be “flattened” as much as
● Adjust the <OFFSET Y> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of
possible by adjusting the gradient offsets.
the echo signal (blue upper signal)
Find the best gradient offset values in order to obtain as large a
● Adjust the <OFFSET Z> variable to obtain the maximum “wide” of
homogeneity curve as possible (as shown in the following figures).
the echo signal (blue upper signal)
Small variations of these values are not a cause for concern.
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Fig. 184: Homogeneity test not properly calibrated Fig. 185: Homogeneity test perfectly calibrated
NOTICE During the Gradient Offsets adjustment check the ● Quit saving all the variables
phase signal stability. Sometimes difference of ● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved values
the offsets do not improve the echo signal but
disturb the phase signal.
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Automatic Calibration ● Under ARAS select <Test> <Automatic> <Frequency> <Run>
and calibrate the system frequency (the found frequency is
Necessary Tools automatically saved)
– Small Spherical Phantom 86 mm and its support
Procedure Fig. 187: Auto Frequency calibration result
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 into the Magnet then place the holder and
the Small Spherical Phantom (like shown in the next figure)
Fig. 186: Correct Phantom position
● 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)
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated value
● If the previous test is not able to calibrate 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
● From OPI, acquire a scout selecting the district “Other” system software is far from the correct value
● The corresponding rec file is called freq.rec and freq_fine.rec
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Fig. 188: freq.rec file TX Phase Adjustment
This procedure must be performed before the TX Coil Tuning and
Matching checks.
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <TX Phase>
<Run> and the system will show you the connection message
● Perform the hardware connection as written in the previous figure:
– Open the Electronics and disconnect the RFOUT UP and
DOWN cables from the RFA modules, disconnect the ACM1 and
ACM2 cables from the ACM module
– Connect the cables of the TX Phase calibration kit provided with
the system and present inside the Electronics right side
(normally not connected) to the RFOUT connectors of the RFA
modules and to the ACM1 and ACM2 connectors of the ACM
module as shown in the following figure
Fig. 189: Connections
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calculated values
CAUTION DON’T RUN ANY OTHER TEST WITH THE
ELECTRONICS SET IN THIS CONFIGURATION:
SET BACK THE NORMAL SYSTEM NOTICE The reference values for the calculated one are:
CONNECTIONS AS SOON AS YOU HAVE 0°  60° or 300°  360°.
PERFORMED THE TX PHASE ADJUSTMENT.
● When the hardware connection is done, click on the OK button

and the system will automatically calibrate and save the receiving ● The corresponding rec file is called tarPHRFA.rec
channel offset, the found values are visible in the logger window
Fig. 191: tarPhRFA.rec
Fig. 190: TX Phase Calibration
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Transmission Coil Check ● The upper part of the monitor shows the Upper TX Coil return loss
while the lower part of the monitor shows the Lower TX Coil return
The purpose of transmission coil calibration is to check the tuning to the loss. Refer to the following figure for the connection scheme. To
central frequency of the magnet and the matching impedance to 50  ± 5 . better visualize the traces, set the <Unit/Div> scale to 5dB
The “Diascope” allows displaying the “return loss” between the transmitted
and the reflected power in dB. This waveform has a peak that must be ● Changing the channel, select the SPAN STEP field and set it at
moved to the center of the X-axis, which means that the coil is tuned to the 100 Hz or closer (usually 103 or 106)
correct frequency. ● Select the GAIN RF channel (from the drop down menu) and set it
to 6470. The GAIN RF can be set from 0 Watt to 900 Watt
NOTICE The Channel Delay and the TX Phase must be
carried out before this check and they must be NOTICE If the TX peak is not perfectly tuned to the magnet
run properly, if not do not proceed with this check frequency or close to it when the Span Step is set
to 100 or the Gain RF is set at 6470 the RFAs
could go into protection mode: to avoid that, move
the peak using the variable capacitors and then
perform the check.
● Connect a coil, under ARAS, select <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <TX Coil>
<Run>. When the diascope is open remove the coil ● 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
Fig. 192: TX coil test (span step to 499 and gain rf to 40)
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
● Check if the highest point of the peak is at least 20 dB and check if

the highest point of the lower peak is at least 18 dB, otherwise
adjust the matching characteristics
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● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the calculated values if Adjustment Procedure
they are in spec otherwise proceed with the adjustment
procedures Necessary Tools
– Non ferromagnetic screwdriver
Fig. 193: Correct TX Coil (span step to 100 and gain rf to 6470) – Kit capacitors for Transmission Coil tuning
– Welding machine (at least 50watts)
Procedure
If the return loss is/are not correct, first of all remove the transmission
circuit cover/covers (removing the screws) in order to have access to
the transmission circuits. As shown in the next figures (the following
figures show a system without covers, in a normal condition you’ll
have to remove the small cover present on the gantry lower cover first
in order to have access to the lower TX circuit).
Fig. 194: Upper and lower transmitting circuit covers
CAUTION Do not run this test for more than 5 minutes to

avoid overheating of the circuit components.
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NOTICE Write down the original capacitor values before to CAUTION Don't touch the TX Coil circuit when the Gain
modify them. RF is set to 6470 to avoid electric shock (the
sent power is very high): set it back to the
lower possible value.
There are two circuits for the transmission coil: upper and lower. The
diodes present on both the circuits are for de-coupling between the Fig. 196: Lower transmitting circuit
transmitting and receiving coils.
Fig. 195: Upper and lower transmitting circuit without covers
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Tuning
CAUTION Do not place on the c6 position capacitance
Fig. 197: Examples of transmission return loss not properly tuned
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
Fig. 198: Compenent Positions of the Upper Transmission Circuit

● Using the variable capacitors present on the tuning circuit you can move
the peaks at maximum 50 KHz (circuit tuning central
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
● It’s possible to modify the following capacitors:
– Upper Coil: C6
– Lower Coil: C6
Write down the original values before to modify them.
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Fig. 199: Compenent Positions of the Lower Transmission Circuit or C20) you have to decrease C17 (or C21) so as to keep the
correct tuning frequency
– 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
NOTICE Write down the original Capacitor values before to

modify them
CAUTION Do not modify the total amount of capacitance

c12+c18+c20 of the upper coil (or c14+c15+c16
● After the adjustment repeat the check of the TX Coil peaks and if of the lower coil) with increasing or
still out of tune repeat the procedure from the beginning decreasing bigger than 68pf. Small increasing
or decreasing of capacitance means big return
Matching
loss variations.
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
● Decrease or increase the capacitors by a small amount, then
transmission coil/s. In this case act as following:
repeat the test checking if the deepness of the peak is at least
● Touch the TX coil/coils with your hand to find out if you have to 20 dB (or 18dB for the lower one)
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
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Fig. 200: Compenent Positions of the Upper Transmission Circuit
Fig. 201: Compenent Positions of the Lower Transmission Circuit
● After the adjustment repeat the check of the TX Coil peaks and if
still out of matching repeat the procedure from the beginning
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Gradients Orientation Check – If they have a different orientation check the gradient cables
looking for inversions then repeat this test until the correct scout
● Place the geometrical phantom in AXIAL position into the Knee images are obtained
coil taking care to place it with the plastic screw up to the right side
of the magnet, then insert the Knee coil into the magnet (like
shown in the next figure) Fig. 203: Scout images
Fig. 202: 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
– If they have the same orientation fill in the Installation Quality
Form
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Channel 4th Polarity Check ● 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
● Under ARAS select <Test> <Troubleshoot.> <4 Ch. Polarity> <Run> this: check the Channel 4th cables connections from the Electronics to
and the system will ask to insert the Knee Coil 2 and the small spherical the Magnet, fix the problem then repeat the test
phantom
● When done click on the Yes button and the system will perform NOTICE In case of inversions, repeat the Magnetic
automatically the polarity check of the Channel 4th
Compensation Procedure after fixing (the Channel
4th Coil is used to create a field with opposite
Fig. 204: 4th Channel Polarity Check Correct values respect to the external magnetic noise)
● 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
Fig. 205: 4ch_polarity.rec
NOTICE The Phase stability message will appear only in

case of incorrect value: if shown perform the
magnetic compensation procedure first then
restart with the System calibrations and checks
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GRA160 Check ● The system performs the Phase Stability check, and a warning
message is shown only in case of problem otherwise the
In case of: shimming, GRA160 substitution and Gantry substitution procedure continues automatically
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 NOTICE The Phase stability message will appear only in
Check) provide results in specifications, are enough to guarantee that case of incorrect value: if shown perform the
the GRA160 is correctly calibrated. magnetic compensation procedure first then
EC Gr stands for eddy current generated by the gradients while EC restart with the System calibrations and checks
B0 stands for eddy current generated by the main field B0.
EC Gr and EC B0 Checks
● Now the system performs the EC check for all the channels, wait
EC Gr Check 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
CAUTION The EC Gr Check must be perform before the put in evidence the not correct values). If even one value is out of
EC B0 Check. specification perform the EC Tune procedures
● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with
the found values
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 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
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Fig. 206: EC Gr Check Message: all the values are in specification Fig. 207: Auto_eddy_check.rec
● It's possible to read the obtained values also selecting the file ● In the eventually that one or more than one value is not in
auto_eddy_check.rec then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z and specification you must perform the tune procedures
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 EC B0 Check
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
CAUTION The EC Gr Check must be perform before the
that contains just the result tables
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.
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● Perform one scout selecting the district “Other” Fig. 208: EC B0 Check Message: all the values are in specification
● 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

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 system performs an automatic check of the Phantom position, Channel 4th values. The values of the last performed check are in the bottom
an error message is shown only in case of problem asking you to 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
move it
shown in the next figure)
● 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 Fig. 209: Check_B0_SpecifTab.txt.rec
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
the found values
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ECC Tune ● The first automatically step is the Regulator calibration: the
system will show the regulator value after every channel
Perform these tests in case of shimming, GRA160 substitution and calibration like shown in the following figures
Gantry substitution or if the previous check tests gave not in
specification results.
Fig. 210: X channel regulator calibration message window
NOTICE If the procedure is aborted the values are not
saved and the system restores the original values
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
● Perform one scout selecting the district “Other” ● After the complete calibration it's possible to check the Regulator
● Under ARAS select <Test> <HW Automatic> <ECC Tune> obtained values reading the regulatorsX.rec (you can find similar
<Run> and the System will ask you to insert the Spherical files for the Y, Z and IV CH gradients of course) file and scrolling it
phantom inside the Knee Coil 2 to read the Channel values. If this file is opened during the
● Click on the Yes button and the System will automatically tune the calibration the system will not refresh it: quit and re-open the file to
GRA160 module. The automatic procedure comprehends: the refresh it
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
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Fig. 211: RegulatorsX.rec ● The system performs a automatic check of the Phantom position,
move it
● The system performs the EC calibration for every channel and
shows the result as soon as they are available. Wait for the end of
calibration (a bit more than 1 hour) when the system completes
the shown table like in the next figure. The values are
automatically saved. Use the scroll bar to read all the values: they
must be under specification (an asterisk put in evidence the not
correct values)
Fig. 212: EC Gr Tune results
● Then the system performs the Phase Stability check. An error

message is shown just in case of problem, otherwise the
procedure goes on automatically. In case of Phase Stability
problem perform the magnetic compensation procedure and then
repeat the EC Tune

● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved values
● It's possible to read the obtained values also selecting the file
auto_eddy_tune.rec, then scroll the file to read the X, Y, Z and
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Channel 4th values. The values of the last performed check are in EC B0 Tune
the bottom part of the file. If this file is opened during the This procedure takes about 1 hour to be completed.
calibration the system will not refresh it: quit and re-open the file to
refresh it. Otherwise it’s possible to open the
Tune_SpecifTab.txt.rec that contains just the result tables (this NOTICE If the procedure is aborted the values are not
file is shown in the next figure saved and the system restores the original values
Fig. 213: Tune_SpecifTab.txt.rec

● Perform one scout selecting the district “Other”
● 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 system performs the Phase Stability check. An error message
is shown just in case of problem, otherwise the procedure goes on
automatically. In case of Phase Stability problem perform the
magnetic compensation procedure and then repeat the EC Tune

● The system performs a automatic check of the Phantom position,

move it
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● The system performs the EC calibration for every channel and Fig. 215: Tune_B0_SpecifTab.txt.rec
shows the result as soon as they are available. The values are
automatically saved. Use the scroll bar to read all the values: they
must be under specification (an asterisk put in evidence the not
correct values)
Fig. 214: EC B0 Tune results

● It's possible to read the obtained values also selecting the file
auto_eddy_tune_B0.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
calibration the system will not refresh it: quit and re-open the file to
refresh it. Otherwise it’s possible to open the
Tune_B0_SpecifTab.txt.rec that contains just the result tables
(this file is shown in the next figure)
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Gradient Delay Check Fig. 217: Gradient Delay automatic calibration
● Insert into the Knee Coil 2 the ghosting phantom (in central
position) using its support. Like shown in the next figure
Fig. 216: Ghosting Phantom position
● 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
Fig. 218: Gradient Delay rec
● 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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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:
● Dist. = distance (mm) between the two edges Fig. 219: Distance tool
● Delta = difference of intensity from one edge to the other
● Uniform. = Percentage of uniformity of the signal
● Mean = mean value of the signal
● Std. Dev. = standard deviation of the signal
In all three cases, the squares formed by the pins must be parallel to
the image edges so that horizontal and vertical distances can be
measured perfectly.
When moving the phantom, it is recommended that the scout be
repeated so as to ensure its exact position.
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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● Measure the vertical distance between the pins 40 and 60 mm ● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the
and record it in the form (the image is Axial but rotated 90° CCW) specification
● If the measurement has an error exceeding 1% of the ideal value, ● Keep the phantom in the Axial position and acquire the sequence
adjust the gain of the X gradient. Under Internet Exploring select Y GRADIENT GAIN CALIBRATION
the <Hardware Configuration> page then change the Linear ● When the images is obtained, load it from ARAS then select the
Gain X increasing or decreasing its value in according if the <Distance> tools
measured distance is smaller or bigger than the ideal one then
● Measure the vertical distance between the pins 40 and 60 mm
save it. One digital step means between 0.2 and 0.4 mm (increase
and record it in the form
it to increase the distance and vice-versa)
NOTICE The reference thresholds for the pins at 60 mm Fig. 221: Y measurement
are: 59.4 mm ÷ 60.6 mm. Enlarge the opened
image clicking with the mouse prompt on the right
bottom image corner, hold it and move it in the
right bottom direction
Fig. 220: X measurement
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● If the measurement has an error exceeding 1% of the ideal value, Fig. 222: Z measurement
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
● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the
specification
NOTICE The reference thresholds for the pins at 60 mm

are: 59.4 mm ÷ 60.6 mm. Enlarge the opened
image clicking with the mouse prompt on the right
bottom image corner, hold it and move it in the
right bottom direction
● Place, the phantom in Coronal position, using the suitable

support, and acquire the sequence: Z GRADIENT GAIN
CALIBRATION ● Repeat the acquisitions and measurements till to reach the
● When the images is obtained, load it from ARAS then select the specification
<Distance> tools ● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved values
● 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
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Gradient Offset Calibration ● The corresponding rec file is called offgr.rec
Perform this test only if you have done the automatic frequency
calibration (not manual homogeneity) or if you have changed the Fig. 224: offgr.rec file
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>
<Run> and the following message will appear
● 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
will show the a correct calibration message. Read the found
values in the message window
Fig. 223: Gradient Offsets Calibrated
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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
– Big 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 find that, Fig. 225: Knee Coil and Big SPherical Phantom inside the Magnet
on site, the homogeneity is not within specification anymore: this is
due to the fact that some field coefficients (notably the second order
coefficients) have increased.
The aim of this procedure is to detect and (if necessary) correct on
site the second order coefficients of the magnetic field.
Tab. 6: Neodymium and spare screws contained into the Shimming kit
Amount Part No. Dimensions

200 810 5294 005 Neodymium 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.0
100 810 5294 013 Neodymium 26.7 x 15.0 x 1.0
100 810 5294 011 Neodymium 23.3 x 15.0 x 1.0
100 810 5294 010 Neodymium 20.0 x 12.5 x 1.5
200 810 5294 009 Neodymium 20.0 x 12.5 x 1.0
100 100 0000 115 Neodymium 16.0 x 16.0 x 2.0
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 ● Place the Bigger Spherical Phantom inside the Knee Coil 2 and
200 810 5294 006 Neodymium 10.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 place them into the Magnet with the Bed Patient in Knee position
● From OPI, acquire a Scout selecting the district “Other”
250 810 5294 008 Neodymium 10.0 x 10.0 x 1.0
● Open the Protocol List of OPI and select the Shimming-Dixon
1 2290003801 Polarity Tester
acquisition image (about 30 minutes)
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● When the shimming images have been acquired, select the
Shimming page of Internet Explorer and the system will display NOTICE To run the Shim computation, the Shim method
the if the calculated results are in or out of specification: must be selected first: Shimming on Pole
– If the values are in specification this procedure is over and you (neodymium pieces on poles) or Shimming on
can proceed to the next test explained in the next section Gradients (neodymium pieces on removable shim
– If the values are out of specification (as in the following example) plates)
proceed with the Shimming adjusting procedure explained in this
section
● If the calculated values are out of spec, you have to correct them.
In this example the shimming parameters 2.0cos, 2.2cos and
Fig. 226: IE, Shimming Page 21.cos need to be corrected. Their values are visible in the
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. 227: History file: parameter values
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Fig. 228: TX Coil, Gradient Coils and Iron Pole
CAUTION Disable the GRA160 by switching off the
Electronics Unit (close OPI) before to
disconnect the Gradient Coils.
● 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). To reach the
shimming pieces you have to:
– Remove the Bed Table
– Remove the Upper Gantry Cover
– 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)
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Fig. 229: TX Coils and Magnet Left Side Gradient Connections Fig. 230: TX Coils and Magnet Rigth Side Gradient Connections
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Fig. 231: Lower Removable Shim Plate (neodymium pieces will face – Disconnect the gradient cables but before remember to disable
gradient coils) the GRA160 by switching off the Electronics Unit
– Remove the Upper Gradient Coil by removing the 4 brass bolts
and then the 6 steel bolts. Place something into the Gantry
cavity such as a wooden or paper box in order to avoid Gradient
Coil crashing. When done unscrew a little bit the four aluminum
fingers that keep the Gradient Coil and remove it. Then do the
same on the lower Magnet side
Fig. 232: Lower Gradient Plate
NOTICE Disassembling procedure is over for Magnets

with removable shimming plates: proceed with
calculating the shimming solution - do not forget
to set Shimming on Gradient in the IE Shimming
page to run the properly correction
– After completing the previous operation the Shimming Plates will

CAUTION Disable the GRA160 by switching off the
be visible
Electronics Unit (close OPI) before to
disconnect the Gradient Coils.
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WARNING NEVER REMOVE OR DISASSEMBLY PARTS ● To understand how to correct the Shimming Parameters it’s very
OR SHIMMING MATERIAL IF NOT INDICATED important to understand the philosophy we have used to place
IN THIS PROCEDURE. them into the Magnet. The following three figures show the
positions of the shimming pieces (neodymium magnetic material).
IF YOU DAMAGE THE SHIMMING MATERIAL
The colored circles indicate the circles drawn every 50mm
YOU’LL NEED A NEW MAGNET.
(indicated by bigger dots inside the magnet - bigger then the other
positions) from the Shimming Plate Center, then there are other
circles every 10mm (indicated by smaller dots). The positions are
CAUTION Be aware that broken neodymium pieces are
defined by the combination between this distance of the circle
attracted by the magnetic field and may be
from the center and the radius respect to the horizontal Axis.
forcefully drawn in the direction of the gantry
Every position has other three symmetrical positions, excluding
during shimming maintenance. Perform this
the positions along the Gradient axis that have only one
procedure wearing safety goggles, single use
symmetrical position. The upper positions are horizontally flipped
gloves, dust mask and using not magnetic
respect to the lower ones
tools.
Fig. 233: Lower Shimming Plate
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Fig. 234: Magnet Shimming Axis and Angles
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Fig. 235: Removable Shimming Plates Radius and Angles Indications
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Fig. 236: Lower Shimming Plate Radius and Angles Indications
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Fig. 237: Lower Shimming Plate Radius and Angles Indications
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● 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
you the first available solution to correct the most important
shimming parameter: 2.0cos and 2.2cos
● Verify if this suggested position/s is/are empty or not. Let's
supposed that the first position is already occupied while the
Fig. 238: 1st solution to correct the 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
it/them from the next suggested solutions
Fig. 239: 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. 241: 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. 240: 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
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Fig. 242: 1st solution to correct the 2.1cos Fig. 243: 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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● For shimming on removable plates method verifying first the
CAUTION Be aware that broken or lost neodymium polarity by using the reference dipoles provided with the shimming
pieces are attracted by the magnetic field and kit shown in the next figure (use the UPPER positive reference
may be forcefully drawn in the direction of the only for the upper plate solution and the LOWER positive
gantry during shimming maintenance. reference only for the lower plate solution): if you need it positive,
Perform this procedure wearing safety set the dipole in order to have attraction (same polarity) then move
goggles, latex gloves and dust mask and using it to its position on the removable shimming plate and glue it
not magnetic tools. without tilting; if you need it negative, set the dipole in order to
have rejection (opposite polarity) then move it to its position on the
removable shimming plate and glue it without tilting
Fig. 244: Shimming Complete Solution
CAUTION ONLY FOR SHIMMING ON POLE METHOD
Verifying first the polarity by taking the

shimming piece you have to position in your
hand and inserting it into the Magnet at the
Magnet Iso Center:
– if the field try to flip it means that is
negative;
– if the field doesn’t try to flip it is positive.
Set it to the correct polarity (indicated in the
shimming solution tables) and then place it on
the Shimming Plate in the position indicated in
the shimming solution tables.
Could be easier place them if the Magnet is
rotated in vertical position so you’ll be able to
work inside the Magnetic field.
If you do it be aware that the Upper Plate
● Follow the provided solution line by line to be sure to place all the becomes the left one and the Lower Plate
shimming pieces that compound this solution. Read the entire becomes the right one
solution by scrolling the table
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Fig. 246: How to correctly place pieces on removable shimming plates
Fig. 245: Removable Shimming Plate Polarity Tester
● After the correction, assembly back the System (at least gradient
● FOR SHIMMING ON REMOVABLE PLATES METHOD: to
coils, TX coils and bed table) and repeat the acquisition and in
correctly place pieces on removable plates, refer to the next
case correction till to reach the specifications. When reached
figures
assembly the System completely (with all covers and accessories)
● If you close the IE program don’t be worried, you have the entire
shimming solution in the History file by clicking the History button
of the Shimming page as shown in the next figure
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Fig. 247: Complete Solution Present in the History File
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Coil Tuning Adjustment Automatic Procedure
● Put the coil with the suitable phantom and perform a Scout
Introduction selecting the district “Other”
Varicap calibration is performed for tuning the receiving coils. Every ● Under ARAS select <Tests> <Automatic> <Coil Tuning> then
coil has a different varicap value. For every coil two coil tuning checks <Run>
must be performed: automatic and manual.
Linear Coils have one varicap, while DPA (Dual Phase Array) have Fig. 248: Automatic procedure
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
● Look at the message sent by the calibration procedure and

CAUTION The Spine Coil 10 must be calibrated with
re-peat the test two or three times checking if the varicap value is
(high) and without (low) its thickness frame.
always the same or different by just a few units
Scout acquisition must be properly set (high
or low) before to be started. ● Enter in the manual test and save the average value between the
found values
saved value
● Repeat all the procedures for the others coils
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If this was not successful, do not continue, but rather check the Manual Procedure
“varicap.rec” store file, use the scroll bar to reach the end of the file.
Enter in the manual test for troubleshooting, to verify that the signal is
The calibration program sends some information relating to its stable and with a correct shape. You can also modify the value/s but
compilation date, etc., the list of values of the varicap command that the suggestion is to save the one/s found by the automatic calibration.
are being tested and their results in terms of signal level to
“varicap.rec”. Before ending, the program specifies the calculated During manual calibration, the echo signal is displayed. By adjusting
varicap value and writes it to the “.predef” temporary file. the <Channel 1>, and <Channel 2> for the DPA coils, variable with
the arrows, it is possible to change the varicap value.
Since varicap calibration requires the acquired signal to be viewed, it
must be preceded by calibration of the receiving chain gain, in order ● Position the coil with the suitable phantom (refer to the Quality
to shift the signal to a visible area (about in the middle of the range). Form) into the magnet and perform a scout selecting the district
Abnormal gain values may indicate quantity problems in the picked “Other” then, under ARAS, select <Tests> <Manual> <Coil
up signal; in any case, these will be made apparent in sub-sequent Tuning> then <Run>
acquisitions. ● Adjust the <Gain 1> to bring the signal to about 2/3 of the full
screen (inside the monitor leaving the default visualization
settings) as shown in the following figure
Fig. 249: Varicap Rec File
Fig. 250: Varicap1 trace not maximized
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● Select the Coil (automatically recognized) and then select the RF 180° pulse gain calibration
Channel 1 (that corresponds to the VARICAP1) and change its
value to maximize the signal without taking care of its position
Introduction
This paragraph provides a detailed description of how to tune the
Fig. 251: Maximized Varicap1 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
● For the DPA coils only: change the Channel (from 1 to 2) and
repeat this calibration for the VARICAP 2
CAUTION The Spine Coil 10 must be calibrated with
● Save the best values found and repeat all the procedures for the
(high) and without (low) its frame. Scout
other coils from the beginning (specially the scout.) and remember
acquisition must be properly set (high or low)
that dual phased array coils have two varicaps
before to be started.
the saved value
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Automatic Procedure The automatic program sends some information relating to its date of
compilation etc., the list of the 180° transmission gain values
● Put the coil with the suitable phantom into the magnet and attempted and the relating results in terms of signal level to the
per-form a Scout selecting the district “Other” 180.rec file.
● Under ARAS select <Tests> <Automatic> <RF 180 Gain>, then If this was not successful, do not continue, but rather check the store
<Run> file 180.rec. Use the scroll bar to reach the end of the file and record
the 180° pulse value found.
Fig. 252: Automatic 180° Pulse Calibration
Fig. 253: 180° Pulse Rec File
● Look at the message sent by the calibration procedure and

re-peat the test two or three times checking if the 180°-pulse value
is always the same or different by just few units
● Enter in the manual test and save the last found value
the saved value
● Repeat all the procedures for the other coils
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Manual Procedure Fig. 255: 180° Pulse correctly maximized
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/s but
the suggestion is to save the one/s found by the automatic calibration.
● 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 2/3 of the full
screen (inside the monitor leaving the default visualization
settings) as shown in the following figure
Fig. 254: 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
● Fill in the Installation Quality Form with the saved value
● Select the 180° channel adjust the pulse to get the maximum
value of the signal without taking care of its position
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Sequence Calibrations Fig. 256: 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
● Change the <Channel> number, using the arrows, till the
“Diascope” program
<G SLICE> name is displayed. By clicking the GSLICE arrows
● Change the <Gain1> and if necessary <Gain2> values to display change the <G SLICE> value to reach the highest peak value.
the amplitude signal with the peak on 4/5 of the full screen 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. 257: Maximized Sequence peak FSE Calibrations
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
● Quit and save the variables order to complete the FSE calibrations.
● If the values are correct, fill in the Installation Quality Form with The FSE Troubleshooting folder contains useful tests to verify the
the saved values FSE calibration results without performing a new calibration
procedure, they can help during maintenance, for example, to quickly
NOTICE Remember that the sequences may have verify the FSE status and, in case of incorrect values, you'll have to
different echoes to be adjusted and every echo, run the complete calibration or only the calibration related to the test
even of the same sequence, has its own G SLICE which failed.
value. It’s a must to run the Complete Calibration first, than if the Complete
one is not able to perform all the calibration steps, the operator can
complete it by running the missing steps or by running again the
complete one.
● Repeat this procedure for the other sequence
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Fig. 259: FSE Calibration Flowchart
NOTICE Please read the entire procedure before to start it.
Fig. 258: FSE Calibration Menu
CAUTION Before to start the procedure, open the HW

Configuration page and verify the settings of
the shown components in according to their IC
index level or code and set the “Power Supply
Frequency” according to your country power
supply frequency (50Hz or 60Hz).
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FSE Calibration Fig. 260: FSE Calibration Messages: Gradient Delay (1of3)
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.
Fig. 261: FSE Calibration Messages: Gradient Delay (2of3)
● 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
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Fig. 262: FSE Calibration Messages: ESP Calibrations (3of3) Fig. 263: FSE.rec Part 1
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.
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Fig. 264: FSE.rec Part 2 Problem Example 1
The end of calibration message reports that one or more than one
check/s done to verify the calibration step/s failed. In this case it's
necessary to repeat only the failed calibration/s till to pass it/them. In
the case that more than one checks show wrong values the
calibrations must be repeated in the order shown in the message and
in the calibration folders (from the top to the bottom) till to pass them.
For example, if only the ESP 25 ms FSE check is not passed it's
enough to re-run the FSE ESP 25 ms from the <FSE Calibration
folder> and then the ESP 25 ms IIG and Phase from the <FSE IIG
and Phase Correction> folder.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this paragraph to check the
manually started calibrations.
Problem Example 2
The Complete calibration stopped somewhere and an error message
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.
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Problem Example 3 FSE Calibration Checks
The Complete calibration stopped somewhere and an error message Insert the HOMOGENOUS PHANTOM diam.115mm code 9101040001 into
is shown. In this case open the FSE.rec file and verify in which point, the Knee Coil and run a Scout (district “Other”)
or better performing which step, the calibration stopped. Then run
● When the scout has been acquired, run from OPI all the FSE
from that test on by selecting the button corresponding to the not
Calibration Check sequences (right mouse click on the folder then
completed step and then one by one all the other button/s listed
select the run function) (refer to the Quality Form related to the
below in the calibration folder.
installed SW Release)
The IIG Compensation is spitted in four different steps (ESP 30, ESP
30 FC Read, ESP 25 and ESP 20). Obviously if the Complete
Calibration failed during the step 1 or 2 (ESP 30, or ESP 30 FC Read) Fig. 265: OPI FSE Image Check Sequences
it's faster to run again the IIG Complete calibration. In a case like this
one (shown in the next figure - FSE Rec file stopped during the FSE
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.
● 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)
by every sequence has the lowest S/N ratio and report this value
on the Quality Form
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Fig. 266: FSE Calibration Check S/N Verification from ARAS FSE Rel Calibration
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
● Repeat the same procedure with the others ESP acquired till to ● In case of problem follow the message suggestion if present (e.g.:
open and report them all 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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Fig. 267: FSE.REC with Rel Calibration at the end FSE Rel Check
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. 268: FSE Image S/N Check Selection from ARAS
● 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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Fig. 269: FSE Image S/N Check Comparing from ARAS FSE Troubleshooting folder
The troubleshooting tests are useful to verify the FSE calibration
status. They can be used during maintenance or in case of FSE
image quality problem.
FSE Eddy Current Compensation 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 40 minutes the system will show
the following check message table.
Fig. 270: End of FSE Eddy Current Compensation Check message
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Readout Check Selection 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 1 hour the system will show the Click on OK button and after about 50 minutes the system will show
following check message table. the following check message table.
Fig. 271: End of Readout Check message Fig. 272: End of Selection 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 Obviously if more than 2 values failed will be faster to run the
Complete calibration instead to run them one by one. Complete calibration instead to run them one by one by running the
FSE Phase calibration.
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Encoding Rewinding Check IIG 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 15 minutes the system will show Click on OK button and after about 25 minutes the system will show
the following check message table. the following check message table.
Fig. 273: End of Encoding Rewinding Check message Fig. 274: End of IIG 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 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.
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Part 10 Magnetic Compensation
Introduction Sources of AC interference

Power cable or railways close to the site.
This chapter describes the Magnetic Compensation Procedures for Perform compensation during working hours when all the Systems
external DC and AC (50, 60 and 16.6 Hz) noise. are on and the noises are usually stronger.
NOTICE Perform the magnetic compensation procedures

during the site working hours when the noises are
stronger.
Sources of DC Interference
Trucks, subways, elevators, escalators and fans or other kinds of iron
masses running close to the magnet can generate DC noise.
NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC

compensations the DC must be performed first.
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Mag Probe Installation Fig. 276: Magnetic Compensation Probe Mounting
● Take the Mag Probe (that contains two probes: one set in
horizontal position and one set in vertical position - as indicated by
the label placed on the probe) and join its the holder to it as shown
in the next figure
Fig. 275: Mag Probe Assembling
NOTICE In case of iron cage do not place the Magnetic

Probe in contact with the cage wall (about 20 cm
● Mount the probe right beyond the Magnet (on the RF Cage rear
from the cage wall)
wall) at about 1,7m from the floor (this value can be modified
according to the magnetic compensation results in relation with
the noise source location)
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Fig. 277: Mag Probe Positioning
New Mag Compensation Procedure
(TCM Code 229012200 IC 2 on and SW Rel. 3.1A on)
NOTICE In case of SW installation on brand new hard disk

drive the default set-ting is for TCM module IC1
NOTICE If you replace a tcm ic 1 with ic 2 or higher you

have to restart the system perform the log on as
serv open ie, firmware upload page and press the
update revisione button then follow the sw
instructions in order to load the correct firmware
CAUTION Please, for the new procedure refer to the TN112.

For the old one instead please, refer to TN35.
● 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)
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Introduction Fig. 278: Aras Mag Comp Menu
There is an unique EFI AC sequence with four visualization modes to

analyze better the type of noise:
– 0 => There is no filter applied to the internal and external noise
signals. It's a noisy visualization, but helps the user to verify
sometimes any damages on gradient Coils (B0 oscillations, or
unwanted noise coming from the electronics).
– 1 => There is a 500Hz low pass filter applied to the internal and
external noise signals. It's the best visualization to understand
the type of noise (stable or modulated noise)
– 2 => There is a 50÷60 Hz band pass filter applied to the internal,
and external noise signals. As in the previous release software,
allows to tune finely the 50÷60 Hz AC noise
– 3 => There is a 16Hz band pass filter applied to the internal and
external noise signals . As in the previous release software,
Advices for service users:
allows to tune finely the 16 Hz AC noise
● Wherever it's possible don't modify the factory values: verify if the
The Factory values could be enough to perform the magnetic compensation al-ready works and perform small adjustment if necessary
compensation without other tuning steps. ● The AC procedure is quite different respect the previous tuning
To calibrate the AC you use the Tau and Gain parameters. – You have no more to adjust the phase to set the internal and external
The static Gain can be modified both in EFI_DC and EFI_AC traces in phases
sequences. – it's a pseudo heuristic method and you may have to find the good
results moving the Tau time range to a different value from the default
The algorithm contains parameters that have been calibrated in the
one
factory and already performs a good frequency response, allowing a
● For AC compensation, whenever you need, use the static gain Gain Fine
good level of pre-compensation.
to get better results but after trying with Gain Fast and Gain Middle and if
If the check of the residual level is in the specific range, then the and only if the internal and external traces are perfectly in phase or
compensation tuning is ended. opposite phase
The parameters above described implement a group of first order ● DC compensation is like the previous one: perform it modifying only
filters that are suitably mixed to produce a correct compensating Course and Fine Gains
action. Every filter has a Gain and a time (time constant), some ones ● Gain Course and Gain Fine in the DC and AC compensation are the
are visible and available (fast and middle) to perform the fine tuning same: if you modify the Gain values compensating the AC noise then
whenever you need. you have to re check the DC compensation
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NO COMPENSATION DC Compensation
If you don't have to perform any compensation (no DC and AC
noises) but you connect the compensation probe you have to act as
Fig. 279: Compensation Flowchart
follow: enter in the DC Fine (50 Hz) and set to 0 Gain Course and
Gain Fine then quit from the Diascope saving the modified variables
(for O-scan only you can disable the Magnetic Compensation from
the IE, Hardware page).
Magnetic Probe Positioning

The most important step to do in order to reach a good magnetic compensation is
to choose the best position of the magnetic probe.
Place the probe in the first position proposed during the plan definition.
The probe must be placed at the isocenter height of the magnetic field. From Aras
run the EFI DC and check if the internal field has a residual field in specific range
(lower than 0,3mG and Stability test in the specification as well).
If it is not in the specification you can try to modify a little bit the Fine Gain but keep
in mind that if you are forced to modify this value more than 10% of the default
value (factory value) it means that the probe position is not the right one and you
have to look for a better one, reset the Fine Gain to the factory value and restart
this procedure.
If you have to compensate also the AC variations you have to connect and insert in
the magnet the Pick Up Coil with its holder and then run the EFI AC selecting the 1
STATE as visualization mode (Low pass 500Hz visualization).
The goal is to verify if you have a residual field smaller than 0,5mGpkpk.
If the residuals are in specification the probe position is correct, instead if the
residuals are higher than the specification it is necessary to seek a better position
for the magnetic probe.
When you change the position of the magnetic probe you have to repeat this
procedure from the first step.
When you get residuals in specification for each step in this procedure you can go
NOTICE Do not run sequences from the Advanced menu if
on with the next compensation steps. not specifically requested by the esaote service
dept.
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● Insert the Knee Coil 2 with the Ghosting phantom 25 ml placed in – Course gain is 1.078
the center hole of its soft support (see the next figure) and perform – Tau middle is 19.925
a scout selecting the district “Other”
– Gain middle is 10.000
– Tau fast is 0.200
Fig. 280: Ghosting Phantom Positioning – Gain fast is 2.000
Fig. 281: DC Default Visualization and Menu
● Under ARAS, select <Test> <EFI>. The menu contains 3 buttons ● Reduce the A and B traces scale settings in order to better
related to the DC compensation: each button minimizes visualize the shown traces and adjust the Course and then the
interference respectively of 50, 60 or 50/16 Hz AC to better Fine Gain till to minimize the internal trace as in the following
visualize the DC internal field. Performing the Stability test it's figure (decrease the scale of the internal blue trace to better
possible to know if AC noises are present and select the visualize it and optimize it till to reach the specification
corresponding DC button. USE THE BUTTON RELATED TO
YOUR COUNTRY POWER SUPPLY FREQUENCY
● Inside the test verify that:
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Fig. 282: Internal trace properly reduced Fig. 283: Internal trace over compensated
● If you increase the Gains too much you'll over compensate the ● The DC procedure is over, go ahead with the AC check and in
external noise and the traces will have opposite shape as shown case compensation
in the following figure
● If you are not able to reach a residual value in specification, set
momentarily the Gain Course to 0 as shown in the following figure
to verify that internal and external noise have the same shape that
means you properly set the magnetic compensation probe
otherwise try another probe position till to find the best one
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Fig. 284: EFI DC scale changed and Gain Course set to 0 AC Compensation
Fig. 285: Compensation Flowchart
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Pick-Up Coil Positioning Procedure
● Place the support inside the magnet and put the connected Pick
Up Coil on it NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC
● Connect the Pick up coil to the TCM1 connector of the Electronics compensations the DC must be performed first.
(front side) and set the wire of the Pick-Up coil raised from the
floor for its full length
Fig. 286: Pick-up coil and its support inside the Magnet
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> then choose <EFI AC> button.
The compensation starts with default vales (same as DC) those
should already compensate the external noise: checks results first
and modify them only if really necessary
– Tau middle is 19.925
– Gain middle is 10.000
– Tau fast is 0.200
– Gain fast is 2.000
Fig. 287: EFI AC Default (MODE 0) (this image has been modified in order
to show all the available variables)
● Lock the wire of the Pick Up Coil (especially close to it) to avoid
possible vibrations (use cushions or paper tape to fix the wire),
keep the wire away from AC noise sources and keep it raised from
the floor cage to be sure to acquire a signal not affected by not
wished noises
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Fig. 289: AC mode 1 (soft filters)
CAUTION Do not select neither modify the phase value
Fig. 288: EFI AC Scales Changed (MODE 0)
● You can even check the noise period by counting how many
squares there are be-tween a peak and the next one and then
multiply the number of squares by the used time scale as shown in
the following figure: in the example you count 6 squares multi-ply
by 10m sec time scale equal to 60 m sec
– AC 16 Hz = 60 m sec pk pk
– AC 50Hz = 20 m sec pk pk
– AC 60 Hz = 16.6 m sec pk pk
● Set the visualization Mode to 1 and verify the signals you have to
compensate as shown in the following figure. Verify if the residual
value of the internal noise is lower than 0,5 mG pk pk and in case
act as described in the flowchart
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Fig. 290: AC mode 1 (soft filters) period checking Fig. 291: AC mode 3 (for 16 Hz comp)
● Set the Visualization Mode to 3 and check the 16.6 Hz (if you
● Set the Visualization Mode to 2 and check the 50 or 60 Hz: verify
country doesn't use this power supply - e.g.: for tramways - you
the internal trace amplitude is lower than 0,3 mG pk pk and in
can skip this point or perform just a quick check): verify the
case act as described in the flowchart
internal trace amplitude is lower than 0,1 mG pk pk and in case
act as described in the flowchart
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Fig. 292: AC mode 2 (for 50/60 Hz comp)
Previous Mag Comp Procedure
(TCM Code 229012200 IC 1 or IC 2 with SW Rel. 2.1B)
NEW TCM MODULE IC2 ON (code 229012200) AND SW

2.1B
● Install the new card into the Electrocnis
● Switch on the system and perform the log on as Serv
● Insert the CD ROM containing the new firmware
● Open IE, Firmware upload page, select the CD ROM and let the
system recognize the new module and install the correct firmware
● Reboot the system
● Perform the log on as SERV and verify the magnetic
compensation (especially the phase of the AC compensation)
following the procedures present in the installation Guide (older
procedure)
● If you have modified the Gains re check the DC compensation
In Case Of No Magnetic Compensation

If No magnetic compensation is necessary, set as follow:
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> <DC Fine (50 Hz)> and set
COARSE DC GAIN to zero then quit saving it
● Select <EFI AC 16 Hz> and set COARSE COMMON GAIN to zero
then quit saving it
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DC Compensation and computation of the NMR signal to measure the internal
magnetic field with a time resolution of 3 samples per second
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 with the ghosting phantom 25 ml placed in
● Wait for the diascope display then change the Channel to display
the center hole of its soft support (see the next figure) and perform
and set the following variables in according to the Pavilion
a scout selecting the district “Other”
installed (made of iron or aluminum). In case of different shielding
cage installed then the Pavilion use the Iron values
Fig. 293: Ghosting Phantom Positioning
Tab. 7: Settings due to the RF Cage metallic structure
Variable ALUMINUM IRON (or other cages)

Gain Slow -24 -24
Gain Mid -23 -23
Gain Fast 11 11
Tau Slow 901 901
Tau Mid 31 31
Tau Fast 300 300
NOTICE In case of iron cage do not place the Magnetic

Probe attached to the cage walls
● Under ARAS, select <Test> <EFI>. The menu contains 3 buttons:

● Set the Unit/Div of the blue trace (internal field) to 1 mG/Div
each button minimizes interference respectively of 50, 60 or 50/16
(suggested starting value-decrease the scale during
Hz AC to better visualize the DC internal field. Performing the
compensation), use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the
Stability test it's possible to know if AC noises are present and
monitor
select the corresponding DC button. If no AC noise are present
select <DC Fine (50 Hz)>. These features are based on analysis
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● Set the Unit/Div of the red trace (external field) to 1 mG/Div
(suggested value) use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the NOTICE Increase the internal field scale to better visualize
monitor the trace and optimize the compensation
● Select <AB> to display the internal and external DC noises (blue
and red traces respectively)
● 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. 295: Internal trace smaller than the external one (external trace scale
1 mG while internal trace scale 0,5 mG)
Fig. 294: Traces without magnetic compensation (same shape) (external
and internal trace scale 1 mG)
● Increase the COARSE DC GAIN carefully (one digital step per

time) till to over compensate the external variations (set the traces
● Increase the COARSE DC GAIN carefully (three digital steps per in opposite phase - symmetrical direction) then decrease the
time) starting to minimize the internal trace (blue one). Change the COARSE DC GAIN till to visualize again the traces with the
visualization scale of the internal trace to better understand if you variation in the same direction and start to increase the FINE DC
are correctly proceeding
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GAIN and reduce the internal field till to met the specification (see Fig. 297: External variations correctly compensated (external trace scale
next figures) 1 mG while internal trace scale 0,2 mG)
Fig. 296: Magnetic DC noise OVER compensated (specular shapes)
● 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.
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AC Compensation Procedure for 50/60 Hz
Pick-Up Coil Positioning NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC

● Place the support inside the magnet and use also a cushion in compensations the DC must be performed first.
order to set the Pick Up Coil to around 13cm (Magnet center) as
● Open the Electronics and connect the Pick up coil to the TCM1
connector of the Electronics (front side)
● Lock the wire of the Pick Up Coil (especially close to it) to avoid
possible vibrations (use cushions or paper tape to fix the wire), NOTICE If you don’t have to perform the DC compensation
keep the wire away from AC noise sources and keep it raised from set the COARSE DC GAIN to zero and verify the
the floor cage to be sure to acquire a signal not affected by Gain Slow, Mid and Fast and Tau Slow, Mid and
unwished noises Fast values before to proceed with the AC
compensation.
Fig. 298: Pick-up coil and its support inside the Magnet
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> 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 and red
traces respectively)
● Set the COARSE PROBE GAIN to 1, FINE PROBE GAIN to 1 and
PHASE PROBE P.U. to 2 (default)
NOTICE If the external field is very noisy, set the

AVERAGE to 4 or 5 but the traces will appear
smaller than they really are
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Fig. 299: Traces not in phase (external and internal trace scale 2 mg) Fig. 300: Traces in phase (external and internal trace scale 2 mg)
● Now increase (or decrease) the PHASE PROBE value till to put ● Act on the COARSE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal AC
the external AC noise (red trace) in phase with the internal noise as much as possible
(blue trace) (or opposite phase for 60 Hz compensation)
NOTICE Increase the internal field scale to better visualize
CAUTION In case of 60 Hz compensation the trace must the trace and optimize the compensation
set in opposite phase to compensate an
internal System inversion
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Fig. 301: Decreased internal field but shifted (external trace scale 2 mG Fig. 302: Decreased internal field and again in phase (external trace scale
while internal trace scale 1 mg) 2 mG while internal trace scale 1 mg)
● During the compensation will be necessary adjust again the ● Increase FINE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal field in
PHASE PROBE, as shown in the next figure (increasing the GAIN specification
the internal signal shifts)
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Fig. 303: Correctly internal trace (external trace scale 2 mG while internal Procedure for 16 Hz
trace scale 0,2 mg)
NOTICE If you have to perform both DC and AC

compensations the DC must be performed first.
NOTICE If you don’t have to perform the DC compensation

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 or AC 50/60 Hz first skip

this point otherwise if you are performing only the AC 16 Hz
compensation connect the Vertical Probe cable connector to the
FCMAG1 connector of the Filter Panel and the Horizontal Probe
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 cover
● Quit and save all the variables ● Connect the Pick up coil to the SB3 connector of the Signal Box
● When done, perform the AC Quality Test contained in the next (front side)
chapter. In case of bad results repeat this procedure ● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI> then choose <EFI AC
50/60 Hz> button and set GAIN PROBE to zero and save it
● Quit for the diascope
● Under ARAS select <Test> <EFI Horizontal> then choose <EFI
AC 16 Hz> button
● Set the Unit/Div of the blue trace (internal field) to 0,5 mG/Div
(suggested value), use DISPLACEMENT to move the trace on the
monitor
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● 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 <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
and PHASE PROBE P.U. to 2 (default)
NOTICE If the external field is very noisy, set the

AVERAGE to 4 or 5 but the traces will appear
smaller than they are
● Increase (or decrease) the PHASE PROBE value till to put the
external AC noise (red trace) in phase with the internal noise (blue
trace)
● Act on the COARSE COMMON GAIN till to reduce the internal AC
as much as possible and act on the FINE COMMON GAIN if
necessary to optimize the compensation
● If necessary adjust the PHASE PROBE
NOTICE Increase the internal field Y scale to better

visualize the trace
● Quit and save all the variables

● When done, perform the AC Quality Test contained in the next
chapter. In case of bad results repeat this procedure
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Part 11 Quality Assurance
Introduction User Interface Checks

All the necessary tests for checking the System image quality will be
described in this chapter: NOTICE For more info regarding this tests and their
● User Interface Checks explainations refer to the User Manual.
● Noise Check7
● Signal to Noise Check
● Uniformity Check
● Ghost Checks
● Stability Check
Bed Stop Device Check
● Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks
This procedure has the meaning to check the correct functionality of
the Bed Stop Device installed on the Bed Column in order to protect
Refer to the Phantoms paragraph for the Coils and Phantoms settings the Coil cable from accidentally ripped off. Basically the Bed Stop
during the Quality Test. Device locks the Bed sliding out until a Coil is connected to the
Magnet Coil connector
CAUTION After the Coil positioning into the Magnet, To perform the test, proceed as follows:
always be aware to run the Coil Cable far from ● Switch on the system
the Coil Body. ● Connect a coil with a phantom inside
● Verify that the coil is properly recognized and perform a scout
● After the scout acquisition enter in the cage and try to slide out the
Bed without disconnecting the coil: the movement must be
stopped by the Bed Stop Device
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Acquisition Stop – FFT Modality
– Average equals to 10
– Gain1 equals to 80 and Gain2 equals to 0
Method 1
– Horizontal and vertical scale according to the acquired signal (usually
● Insert a Coil and a phantom in it respectively 5k and 64 levels)
● From OPI, perform a scout and then put five random sequences in the ● Set the Sampling Rate to 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 47, 55 and 71 (reset the
queue Average Acquisition when the new value has been set) and verify that
● During the acquisition of the second sequence of the queue the acquired signal is never higher than the value reported in the Quality
● Put the mouse prompt in the Scan area (where the queued sequences Form and fill it
are listed) and click on the right button of the mouse
● From the shown menu select Abort
Fig. 304: Noise Check
● 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
Noise Check
Necessary tools
– Spherical Phantom 140mm (910 2180 000)
● Repeat for Channel 2
Operations
● Insert the Coil 1 Shoulder 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:
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Signal to Noise check Fig. 305: 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. 306: 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
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Ghost Checks Fig. 308: Axial Ghosting Measurement
Necessary tools
– Ghosting phantom and its support
Fig. 307: Phantom and support inserted into the Knee coil
NOTICE To better identify the AC ghosts modify the LUT

settings
Procedure ● Ghost and Quad G must be under 2%

– If they are correct, fill in the form
● Insert the Knee Coil 2 inside the Gantry with the small
– If Ghost is bigger it means that 50/60 Hz ghost is present: in this
homogeneous phantom in it (like shown in the previous image)
case compensate the AC magnetic external noise
– If Quad G is bigger it means that Phase and Quadrature Offset
are not calibrated correctly: in this case perform the RX Offset
● Wait for the images to be displayed Calibration again
● Under ARAS open the correct image and perform the ● Fill in the Quality Form with the obtained values
measurement then write the value on the Quality Form
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● In the following image AC noise is visible DC Ghost Test
This test is necessary to verify if DC magnetic fluctuations (<5 Hz) are
Fig. 309: Axial Ghosting Measurement with AC problems 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
● When acquired, under ARAS open the correct image and check if
DC ghost are present also chancing the LUT (see the next figure)
Fig. 310: Image without DC problem
NOTICE To better identify the AC ghosts modify the LUT

settings
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● If the ghost is not present fill the Installation Quality Form; if it's Stability Checks
present check and repeat the magnetic compensation procedure
This test is necessary to verify if AC magnetic fluctuation (16.6-20 Hz,
● If the ghost is still present after the magnetic compensation
50-60 Hz) or DC magnetic fluctuation (<5 Hz) are present.
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 Necessary tools
have less signal then before ● Knee coil number 2
● Spherical phantom and its support
CAUTION Set to 1 the Phase Corr flag only if really
necessary. 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
● In the following image DC noise is visible 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
Fig. 311: Image with DC problem ● 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. 312: AC Stability Message Fig. 313: 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).
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Fig. 314: Stability Rec File Angle Function and Spatial Resolution Checks
● Perform a log on as SERV
● Wait for the OPI complete initialization
● Insert the Knee Coil 1 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 (Sample and Phases) = 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
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Fig. 315: angle Funcition Measurement Spatial Resolution
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, export it to ARAS by selecting from OPI the
command TOOLS - SERVICE - EXPORT TO ARAS
● Open ARAS and open the image by selecting the SERV TREE
icon and then Image from OPI
● 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)
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● 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
Fig. 316: spatial Resolution Measurement
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Part 12 Peripheral Settings
System Backup Procedure

● Log on the system like SERV (typing the correct password) and launch
Internet Explorer
Introduction
● Insert an empty CD-ROM into the DVD Burner drive
This function allows the creation of a copy of the system calibration data
● From the homepage, select Configuration Management then Backup &
and user’s protocols and configurations, but does not save the customer’s
Restore (like shown in the next figure)
images. To save them insert an empty optical cartridge and use the <Image
Backup> feature present under the <Tools> button located in the ARAS ● Follow the SW indications
Program Toolbar. Use <Image Restore> feature to copy the images from the
Backup cartridge to the System HD.
NOTICE It’s not possible to use the same CD/DVD to archive

the Customer’s images and the Service backup
CAUTION It's mandatory, at the end of the operation, to

perform the system backup.
Please, don't leave the site without to have
performed the system backup.
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Fig. 317: Backup and Restore page
This page allows creating a system back

up and to restore it if necessary.
Remember that the back up cartridge
works only with the system and the
software release that generated it.
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Monitor Settings – Gamma: 2.2
– Overdrive: Standard
Enter in the monitor setup menu (refer to the LCD User Manual for more – Hue: 0
info) and set as follow (starting from default settings): – Saturation: 0
– Gain (R): 97
NEC LCD P242W – Gain (G): 94
– RGB set to FULL 4 (white 7000k) – Gain (B): 100
– Brightness set to 37%
NEC LCD P241W

– RGB set to FULL 4 (white 6500k) and modify Yellow to -15 and Cyan to
+15
– Brightness set to 180
NEC LCD 2490

– 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%
EIZO LCD 2455

– Color mode: User2
– Brightness: 44
– Contrast: 45
– Temperature: 7000K
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Cleaning up
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.
● Clean any fingerprints off the monitor screens

● Clean any fingerprints off the covers with mild cleaner
● Clean the patient seat and the surface coils with mild cleaner
● Clean the area of the System, dispose of empty cartons or other packing
materials
WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE CLEANING CREW CLEANS THE

MR SYSTEM ROOM BY USING NOT MAGNET
CLEANING TOOLS
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Part 13 Disassembly & Disposal
Disassembly
WARNING THE SYSTEM MUST BE DISASSEMBLED BY
TRAINED PEOPLE ONLY.
Pavilion De-install
The procedure should be the same as for mounting but carried out in
reversed order.
WARNING THE PAVILION MUST BE DISASSEMBLED BY

TRAINED PEOPLE ONLY. Disposal of materials
NOTICE To protect humans, animals, and the

environment, recyclable and non-recyclable
materials must be prepared for re-use or proper
WARNING THE PAVILION MUST BE DISASSEMBLED disposal
FROM INSIDE. DO NOT STAND ON THE
PAVILION CEILING. THIS MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE STRUCTURE.
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
scrapped.
System De-install Any parts of the unit and/or packaging that can be recycled are
The procedure should be the same as for mounting but carried out in marked with the relevant symbol.
reversed order. Furthermore all the parts that are used for packaging can be recycled
or reused, except for the protection barrier.
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The consumable parts of the equipment and the equipment itself at ● The magnet opening must be protected in a way that no loose
the end of their lifetime must be disposed of following the national metal objects can fly through the opening accidentally
and/or federal and/or local laws. ● Package magnets in suitable crate
● Attach warning signs on transport crates in required languages
NOTICE In our products, the amount of non-recyclable – Strong magnetic field
materials has been reduced to a minimum. – No pace-makers
In all countries, recycling and disposal – No metallic implants
procedures must adhere to country specific
– No loose metal objects
regulations.
Demagnetization
Permanent magnet We suggest the following procedure for demagnetizing:
In order to achieve an environmentally friendly and safe disposal, the ● Remove packaging, foam, synthetic material, cables and
magnet must be de-magnetized. assemblies
We recommend the following order: ● A large oven is needed to demagnetize the permanent magnet;
care should be taken inserting the Magnet into the oven
● Disassembly of covers, electrical components, RF and gradient
coils ● Heat the permanent magnet in the oven for 8 hours at 500
degrees Celsius
● Transport
● After cooling, check whether the demagnetization has been
● Demagnetization completed successfully
● Disposal
Disassembly of the permanent magnet
Disassembly of covers, Electronics components, RF
After demagnetization the magnet can be disassembled into its
and gradient coils individual components. A 10 Tons crane is required for this.
WARNING THE PERMANENT MAGNET MUST BE Disposal

DEMAGNETIZED BEFORE ITS COMPONENTS All the ferromagnetic parts and the not magnetic parts of the Magnetic
ARE DISASSEMBLED System can be recycled after cleaning. Magnetic parts can also be
recycled after cleaning or disposed as industrial waste
● Install transport dedicated device
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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 safety
MR System 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
and after repairs
MR phantom fluids ● Handling and disposal of leaking MR phantom containers
● Handling and storage of phantoms
Fluids can leak out of an MR phantom when it is improperly used,
damaged or being refilled with distilled water. For this reason, please ● Procedure for handling spilled phantom fluids
follow the health and safety regulations described.
Basic regulations
Eating, drinking, smoking and intentional inhalation of vapors
are not permitted when working with MR phantom fluids.
Hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water after
working with MR phantom fluids.
As 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.
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WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION

Document Revision Level _______________________2 Changes made in products delivered by us ........................... 16

Electrical installations ............................................................. 16

Part 3 Safety 15 Protection of electrostatically-sensitive devices ..................... 19

General Safety Notes _________________________15 Never ............................................................................ 20

Comply with the following signs .................................... 24 Assembling ............................................................................. 33

Phantom fluids ....................................................................... 25 Painting .................................................................................. 33

Unit installation ....................................................................... 36

Structure of references .......................................................... 28 Electronics Unit Installation .................................................... 63

Driver installation .................................................................. 121

Introduction ________________________________ 111 Overview __________________________________ 123

Protective Earth Resistance ................................................. 112 Scout Setup .......................................................................... 124

Touch current leakage .......................................................... 114 PDM Use ___________________________________ 126

Acquisition Stop ................................................................... 232

NO COMPENSATION ................................................ 215 Noise Check ________________________________ 232

Previous Mag Comp Procedure ________________222 Necessary tools .......................................................... 233

Introduction .......................................................................... 243 MR System ........................................................................... 249

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Fig. 1: Installation Flow Chart

Introduction General Safety Notes

Body protectors Replacement of damaged or missing screws

Radiation protection Batteries

Damaged or missing installation hardware (such as steel cables, washers,

LEGEND: 1 Conductive side of the mat; 2 Dissipative side of the mat; 3

Handling hazardous substances

Working in the magnetic field

Fig. 4: System label

If ferromagnetic materials or tools are introduced into the vicinity of the

CAUTION It is the responsibility of the customer/user to ensure

Sign Meaning Sign Meaning Sign Meaning

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

No implants which may No implants made of No data carriers such as

Cleaning up spilled phantom fluids

This form uses two kind of tables:

Fig. 11: Reference: threshold

Fig. 8: two different columns

Structure of references CAUTION Pay attention to the Unit of Measurement.

The more common mistakes

NOTICE To fill in the form, do not use pencils or pens with

Fig. 13: Magnet 0,5mT Fringe Field

Pavilion Shielding Check

Fig. 14: System Mechanical Installation flow chart

NOTICE THE SIZE AND THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE

NOTICE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH THE CRATE

WARNING READ THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE EXPLAINED

WARNING GIVE IN CHARGE ALL THE FOLLOWING

WARNING The Electronics modules of the System are

Tab. 2: 20’ and 40’ Container Dimensions

20’ Open Top 40’ open Top

NOTICE Please be aware that these data can be different

WARNING THIS IS THE ONLY SAFE AND AUTHORIZED

WARNING THIS IS A PERMANENT MAGNET.

Fig. 22: Eye Bolts Mounted and Crane Chains Joined

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