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Section 18 System level

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................3

2. SYSTEM RESONANCE FREQUENCY DETERMINATION..................................................................3

3. RF POWER REFERENCE AND PU COIL MEASUREMENT ...............................................................4

3.1. Pre-conditions .......................................................................................................................................4
3.2. Power Reference and Pickup coil measurement (0.5T, 1.0T and 1.5 systems).....................................4
3.2.1. Power reference measurement..........................................................................................................4
3.2.2. Pickup-coil triplevel adjustment..........................................................................................................4
3.3. Power Reference and Pickup coil measurement (3.0T systems) ..........................................................5
3.3.1. Power reference measurement QBC.................................................................................................5
3.3.2. Pickup-coil triplevel adjustment QBC.................................................................................................5
3.3.3. Power reference measurement T/R-Headcoil ....................................................................................6
3.3.4. Pickup-coil triplevel adjustment T/R-Headcoil ....................................................................................7

4. GRADIENT SYSTEM............................................................................................................................8
4.1. Gradient parameters determination.......................................................................................................8
4.1.1. Channel delay and shimming ............................................................................................................8
4.1.2. Eddy current analysis ........................................................................................................................8
4.1.3. High Order Shim calibration, only for Intera Quasar (dual) ................................................................9
4.2. Fine adjustment of the gradient strenght ...............................................................................................9
4.2.1. Fine adjustment X and Y gradient strength........................................................................................9
4.2.2. Evaluation of the X and Y scans ......................................................................................................10
4.2.3. Modify the X and Y 'grad. gain adjust’ parameters...........................................................................10
4.2.4. Checking the X and Y fine adjustment .............................................................................................11
4.2.5. Final evaluation of the X and Y scans..............................................................................................11
4.2.6. Parallel mode X and Y gradient strenght of the Intera Nova/Quasar Dual .......................................11
4.2.7. Fine adjustment Z gradient strength ................................................................................................12
4.2.8. Evaluation of the Z scan .................................................................................................................12
4.2.9. Modify the Z ‘grad. gain adjust’ parameter.......................................................................................12
4.2.10. Checking the Z fine adjustment....................................................................................................12
4.2.11. Final evaluation of the Z scan ......................................................................................................13
4.2.12. Parallel mode Z gradient strenght of the Intera Nova/Quasar Dual ..............................................13

5. COLD HEAD SHUTDOWN TEST.......................................................................................................14

6. TOTAL BACKUP................................................................................................................................14

7. MRL SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE ...........................................................................................................14

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8. SAFETY ACTIONS.............................................................................................................................15
8.1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................15
8.2. Procedure for safety checks................................................................................................................15
8.3. Earth Leakage current measurements ................................................................................................18
8.4. Helium level check ..............................................................................................................................18

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1. INTRODUCTION
This system level section is divided into two parts:

• Fine adjustments of the system

• Safety actions

2. SYSTEM RESONANCE FREQUENCY DETERMINATION

The adjustment of the magnet field to the desired F0 frequency is done in the magnet section.
In order to enter the actual F0 frequency into the HW parameter file, the "F0 Determination Tool" in the STT
menu must be used.

Pre-conditions.
• The "automatic BDAS procedures" must pass successfully
• The "Max KW adjustment" must have been performed
Both procedures are described in section 14 "NTDAC" of this manual.

F0 determination:

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: F0 DETERMINATION
10. Follow the instructions and start the measurement with <Proceed>

CAUTION (3.0T systems only)

To prevent the message: Max RF-field exceeded, detected by PU-coil, the attenuator(s) must have
been installed in series at the PU coil inputs of the Coilint (MME-X8 and MME-X11).
These attenuators are delivered with the QBC and T/R-Headcoil and have been installed at Section
15.
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11. When the frequency is within specification no adjustment is necessary.

Specifications:

• Value for Intera 0.5T: Resonance frequency at system installation is: 21.295 MHz ± 5 kHz.

• Value for Intera 1.0T: Resonance frequency at system installation is: 42.595 MHz ± 10 kHz.

• Value for Intera 1.5T: Resonance frequency at system installation is: 63.897 MHz ± 15 kHz.

• Value for Intera 3.0T: Resonance frequency at system installation is:127.787 MHz ± 30 kHz.
When this specification is not met, repeat the fine adjustment field strength according section 16,
paragraph 3.1

12. Select: EXIT

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3. RF POWER REFERENCE AND PU COIL MEASUREMENT

3.1. PRE-CONDITIONS
• The "automatic BDAS procedures" must have been executed.
• The "RF amplifier adjustments" must have been executed.
• Resonance Frequency Determination must have been done.
• The RF door must be closed.

3.2. POWER REFERENCE AND PICKUP COIL MEASUREMENT (0.5T, 1.0T AND 1.5 SYSTEMS)

3.2.1. POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)
2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
10. Select: RF POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT QBC
11. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen
12. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>.

NOTE

The Power Reference measurement and Pickup triplevel measurement are influenced by the
position of the pickup coils. In these measurements errors will be generated when the positioning is
not in specification. The Pickup coil sensitivity is the sensitivity [V/uT] of the Pickup coils measured
with a known B1 field. With the measured voltage the sensitivity is calculated. When the found
pickup coil sensitivity value is too high, the pickup coils are too close to the QBC and should be
moved further away from the QBC. Use 2 mm step at the time for both pickup coils. When the
found pickup coil sensitivity value is too low the pickup coils should be moved towards the QBC.
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3.2.2. PICKUP-COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)
2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
10. Select: PICKUP COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT
11. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen. Upgraded systems may have to connect
the 50 Ohm dummy load instead of the 50 Ohm load of the body coil depending on their
configuration!
12. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>
13. Write down the testresult in the MRL (section 22, Safety checks)

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NOTE

Due to the tolerances in the used hardware and signal levels, sometimes the Pickup-coil triplevel
adjustment will not pass even after the Power Reference measurement did pass successfully. This
because the detected triplevel is outside the specified range. In this case it may be necessary to
reposition the pickup-coils. Obviously, the Power Reference Measurement must be repeated after
changing the position of the pickup-coils. Advice is to move the pickup-coil ± 2 mm towards the
bodycoil and repeat mentioned procedures.
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3.3. POWER REFERENCE AND PICKUP COIL MEASUREMENT (3.0T SYSTEMS)

CAUTION

The bottle phantoms used for 3.0T systems differ from the ones used for other field strength.
They are filled with mineral oil.
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3.3.1. POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT QBC

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)
2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
10. Select: RF POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT QBC
11. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen
12. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>.

3.3.2. PICKUP-COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT QBC

Two pickup coils are built inside the QBC and combined to one PU-coil signal in the hybrid box. It is not
possible to do a mechanical adjustment of the pickup coils for the 3.0T QBC. The pickup coil signal
amplitude is adjusted to the correct level via an additional fixed external attenuator of 20 dB. This attenuator
is mounted at input MME-X8 of the coilint and as this point assumed that it is installed.

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
10. Select: PICKUP COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT QBC
11. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen.
12. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>.
13. Write down the test result in the MRL (section 22, Safety checks)
14. Leave the 20 dB attenuator installed on the coilint (MME-X8) after this adjustment!!

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3.3.3. POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT T/R-HEADCOIL

NOTE

For the Intera 3.0T the Power reference and PU coil measurement must be executed with the Intera 3.0T
Transmit/Receive QHC and the 1ltr bottle filled with mineral oil.
For details on positioning of the 1 ltr bottle, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
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Figure 1 - The 1 l bottle on the 3T holder Figure 2 - The 1 l bottle in the T/R head coil

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
6. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
8. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
9. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
10. Select: RF POWER REFERENCE MEASUREMENT T/R-HEAD
11. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen
12. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>. Obviously ignore
text about positioning of the PU-coils in the QBC

NOTE

Because of the three installed attenuators in the PU-coil line, the PU-coil signal is probably is too
low. The value "Pickup coil sensitivity" therefore can be out of specification (too low). When
applicable, ignore it at this point and answer "YES" after the question:

In despite of errors, do you want to store these parameters?

As archive reason enter: Initial power reference with 6dB PU-coil attenuation.

This ensures that all relevant values are stored in the software archive.
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3.3.4. PICKUP-COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT T/R-HEADCOIL

Two pickup coils are built inside the T/R QHC and combined to one PU-coil signal. It is not possible to do a
mechanical adjustment of the pickup coil. The pickup coil signal is calibrated via an additional attenuator.
These attenuators are delivered with the T/R QHC (1, 2 and 3dB) and are already installed at this point.

15. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)

16. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
17. Select: SCAN CONTROL
18. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
19. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
20. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
21. Select: SYSTEM TUNING TOOLS
22. Select: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
23. Select: RF PWR REF. AND PU COIL MEAS
24. Select: PICKUP COIL TRIPLEVEL ADJUSTMENT T/R-HEAD
25. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen
26. After reading the instructions, the measurement must be started with <Proceed>.
If the trip level value fails with a value below the specified minimum, then the pickup signal
amplitude is still too low. Less attenuation must be placed in series with the pickup coil signal.
Repeat the procedure until all values are within the specifications. Try to minimize the amount of
used attenuators and still have all values within the specifications.
27. Write down the test result in the MRL (section 22, Safety checks)
28. Repeat the Power Reference measurement according paragraph 3.3.3 to determine the correct
"Pickup coil sensitivity" value. All values should now be within specification.
29. Leave the attenuator(s) installed on the coilint (MME-X11) after this adjustment !!

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4. GRADIENT SYSTEM

4.1. GRADIENT PARAMETERS DETERMINATION

The gradient parameters determination is necessary for optimizing the gradient performance.

4.1.1. CHANNEL DELAY AND SHIMMING

Pre-condition: The gradient cabinet must have been switched on for at least 15 minutes.
1. Login: MRService + password (Case sensitive!)
2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: Scan control
4. Select: Scan utilities
5. Select: Enter service mode
6. Select: System tuning
7. Select: System tuning tools
8. Select: Installation procedures
9. Select: Gradient params. Determination.
10. Select: Channel delay and shimming
11. Follow the instructions on the screen.
12. Select: <Proceed> to start the measurements
13. Channel delay and shimming will automatically be performed subsequently.

4.1.2. EDDY CURRENT ANALYSIS

The eddy current analysis tool analyzes the effects of eddy current on the linear shim currents, generated by
the gradients. With the determined parameters, the compensation for eddy current irregularities in the
system is calculated and used to improve image quality for EPI – diffusion measurements.

Condition: The gradient cabinet must have been switched on for at least 15 minutes.
1. Select: Scan control
2. Select: Scan utilities
3. Select: Enter service mode
4. Select: System tuning
5. Select: System tuning tools
6. Select: Installation procedures
7. Select: Gradient parameters determination
8. Select: Eddy current analysis
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10. Select: <Proceed> to start the measurements

NOTE

Duration of this test is approximately 8 minutes.

For an Intera NOVA DUAL this test is additionally performed in parallel mode.
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4.1.3. HIGH ORDER SHIM CALIBRATION, ONLY FOR INTERA QUASAR (DUAL)
1. Select: Scan control
2. Select: Scan utilities
3. Select: Enter service mode
4. Select: System tuning
5. Select: System tuning tools
6. Select: Installation procedures
7. Select: HOS calibration
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. Select: <Proceed> to start the measurements

4.2. FINE ADJUSTMENT OF THE GRADIENT STRENGHT

For a correct procedure, the gradient gain in the ‘tuned hardware parameter archive’ must be set to 0.

Procedure:
1. Select: Scan Control
2. Select: Scan Utilities
3. Select: Enter Service Mode
4. Select: System Tuning
5. Select: Tuned Hardware Parameters
6. Check the present value for the parameters: ‘grad. gain adjust’ X, Y and Z
7. Set the values to 0 and press <Proceed>
8. Select: Store to save the changes (you have to enter a reason for changing the parameters).
9. Enter: Yes
10. Enter: Reason e.g. initial installation and press <Enter> 2x
11. Select: <Proceed>

4.2.1. FINE ADJUSTMENT X AND Y GRADIENT STRENGTH

1. Press <Windows> key on keyboard
2. Login: FSF with Service access (Refer to section 21)
Start → MR System Management → Configuration → Configuration Application
3. Minimize the 2 FSF windows (do not close them!)
4. Select: SPT icon see

Figure 3 - SPT icon

SPT

Spectro
postprocessing

5. Select: Batch View tab

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6. Expand: Batch Files folder

7. Expand: IQT folder
8. Expand: Miscellaneous folder
9. Select: GA_XY
10. Right mouse click and select Run batch
11. Position the head performance phantom, with the holder, for transversal scans in the head coil.
Connect the head coil to one of the surface coil connectors. Move the head coil to the iso-center of
the magnet by using the light visor and pressing <Travel to scan-plane>.
12. Press: <Proceed> in the SPT window
13. Press: <Proceed> in the Scan Control window
In the batch, SCOUT scans and the scans 'GA1:X_grad' and 'GA2:Y_grad' are performed
automatically
14. Press: Ok after the batch has finished successfully.

4.2.2. EVALUATION OF THE X AND Y SCANS

1. Select: SPT icon
2. Select: Image View tab
3. Select: Examination GRAD_ADJ
4. Select: Scan: GA1:X_grad
5. Select: Image: Slice 1 SE_M
6. Select: Manual Analysis → Spatial Linearity
7. Write down the value: Size vertical
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.
8. Select: Scan: GA2:Y_grad
9. Select: Image: Slice 1 SE_M
10. Write down the value: Size horizontal.
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.

4.2.3. MODIFY THE X AND Y 'GRAD. GAIN ADJUST’ PARAMETERS

For the gradients that do not meet the specifications, calculate the new ‘grad. gain adjust parameters.

1. Select: Scan Utilities

2. Select: Enter Service Mode
3. Select: System Tuning
4. Select: Tuned Hardware Parameters
The new values can be calculated with the following formula (1 mm = 0.66%):
% new = (150 – Measured size) x 0.66% + the old value
5. Select: Grad. Gain adjust[%] and press <return>
Three values are shown (X, Y and Z).
Enter at the left (1st) position the new value for the gradient gain X and at the middle (2nd) position the
new value for the gradient gain Y. ( The values must be between - 4.10 % and + 4.09 % )
6. Press: <Proceed>
7. Select: Store to save the changes
8. Enter: Yes
9. Press: <Return> (2x)
10. Press: <Proceed>

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4.2.4. CHECKING THE X AND Y FINE ADJUSTMENT

1. Select: Batch View tab
2. Select: GA_XY from the Miscellaneous folder
3. Right mouse click and select Run batch
4. Press: <Proceed> in the SPT window
5. Press: <Proceed> in the Scan Control window
6. In the batch, SCOUT scans and the scans 'GA1:X_grad' and 'GA2:Y_grad' are performed
automatically.
7. Press: Ok after the batch has finished successfully.

4.2.5. FINAL EVALUATION OF THE X AND Y SCANS

1. After the scans have finished select the SPT icon.
2. Select: Image View tab
3. Select: Examination GRAD_ADJ
4. Select: Scan: GA1:X_grad
5. Select: Image: Slice 1 SE_M
6. Select: Manual Analysis → Spatial Linearity
7. Write down the value: Size vertical
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.
8. Select: Scan: GA2:Y_grad
9. Select: Image: Slice 1 SE_M
10. Write down the value: Size horizontal.
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.
11. Repeat the procedure if not within specification. Start with paragraph 4.2.3.

NOTE

If you decide to repeat this procedure, make sure that you add the new found value to the previous
value present in the hardware parameters.
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4.2.6. PARALLEL MODE X AND Y GRADIENT STRENGHT OF THE INTERA NOVA/QUASAR DUAL
For Intera Nova / Quasar Dual systems, repeat paragraph’s 4.2 until 4.2.5 using scan batch
GA_XY_Explorer. The gradient gain values must be stored under ‘par-grad. gain adjusts[%]’ within the
tuned hardware parameters.

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4.2.7. FINE ADJUSTMENT Z GRADIENT STRENGTH

1. Select: SPT icon
2. Select: Batch View tab
3. Expand: Batch Files folder
4. Expand: IQT folder
5. Expand: Miscellaneous folder
6. Select: GA_Z
7. Right mouse click and select Run batch
8. Position the head performance phantom, with the holder, for transversal scans in the head coil.
Connect the head coil to one of the surface coil connectors. Move the head coil to the iso-center of
the magnet by using the light visor and pressing <Travel to scan-plane>.
9. Press: <Proceed> in the SPT window
10. Press: <Proceed> in the Scan Control window
In the batch, SCOUT scans and the scan 'GA1:Z_grad' will be performed automatically
11. Press: Ok after the batch has finished successfully.

4.2.8. EVALUATION OF THE Z SCAN

1. Select: SPT icon
2. Select: Image View tab
3. Select: Examination GRAD_ADJ
4. Select: Scan: GA3:Z_grad
5. Select: Image: Slice 3 SE_M
6. Select: Manual Analysis → Spatial Linearity
7. Write down the value: Size vertical
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.

4.2.9. MODIFY THE Z ‘GRAD. GAIN ADJUST’ PARAMETER

When the value for the Z gradient is not in specifications, calculate the new ‘grad. gain adjust’ parameter.

1. Select: Scan Utilities

2. Select: Enter Service Mode
3. Select: System Tuning
4. Select: Tuned Hardware Parameters
The new values can be calculated with the following formula (1 mm = 0.66%):
% new = (150 – Measured size) x 0.66% + the old value
5. Select: Grad. Gain adjust[%] and press <return>
Three values are shown (X, Y and Z).
Enter at the right (3st) position the new value for the gradient gain Z. ( The values must be between
-4.10 % and +4.09 % )
6. Press: <Proceed>
7. Select: Store to save the changes
8. Enter: Yes
9. Press: <Return> (2x)
10. Press: <Proceed>

4.2.10. CHECKING THE Z FINE ADJUSTMENT

1. Select: Batch View tab
2. Select: GA_Z from the Miscellaneous folder
3. Right mouse click and select Run batch
4. Press: <Proceed> in the SPT window
5. Press: <Proceed> in the Scan Control window

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6. In the batch, SCOUT scans and the scan 'GA1:Z_grad' will be performed automatically.
7. Press: Ok after the batch has finished successfully.

4.2.11. FINAL EVALUATION OF THE Z SCAN

1. After the scans have finished select the SPT icon.
2. Select: Image View tab
3. Select: Examination GRAD_ADJ
4. Select: Scan: GA1:Z_grad
5. Select: Image: Slice 3 SE_M
6. Select: Manual Analysis → Spatial Linearity
7. Write down the value: Size vertical
Specification: 149.5 < size < 150.5 mm.
8. Repeat the procedure if not within specification. Start with paragraph 4.2.10.

NOTE

If you decide to repeat this procedure, make sure that you add the new found value to the previous
value present in the hardware parameters.
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4.2.12. PARALLEL MODE Z GRADIENT STRENGHT OF THE INTERA NOVA/QUASAR DUAL

For Intera Nova / Quasar Dual systems, repeat paragraph’s 4.2.7 until 4.2.11 using scan batch
GA_Z_Explorer. The gradient gain value must be stored under ‘par-grad. gain adjusts[%]’ within the tuned
hardware parameters.

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5. COLD HEAD SHUTDOWN TEST

1. Position the QHC with the phantom holder and the head performance phantom in the iso-center.
2. Select a dummy patient
3. Select Anatomy
4. Select Phantom studies
5. Select Headt
6. Select Scout
7. Verify that the cold head is running
8. Start the scan
9. Enter <return> for the default scan name
10. Verify that the cold head is switched off during the scan
11. Stop the scan with the <stop scan> button
12. Verify that the cold head start running again

6. TOTAL BACKUP
Preconditions for total backup:
• All software must have been installed including the virus scanning software (is optional) and laser printer
software.
• System Reference Number must have been set including the permanent SW key
• Configuration must have been set correctly.
• Protocol filtering must have been done.
• Hospital LAN settings must have been configured (refer to SIM).
• DICOM network nodes must have been configured and verified (refer to SIM).
• Operating systems must have been customized (refer to SIM).

To be able to make a fast restore of your software configuration, make a total back-up of the software
according to the SIM (Software Installation Manual)

7. MRL SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE

1. Make sure you have enough paper in the printer and that the printer size settings are configured
correctly (refer to SIM)
2. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)
3. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
4. Select: SCAN CONTROL
5. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
6. Select: ENTER SERVICE MODE
7. Select: SYSTEM TUNING
8. Select: TUNED HARDWARE PARAMETERS
9. Select: LIST <PROCEED>
A File is created in directory G:\TEMP
10. Select: PRINT <PROCEED>
The file is printed
11. Add the print-out of the TUNED HARDWARE PARAMETERS to the MRL

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8. SAFETY ACTIONS

8.1. INTRODUCTION
For safety reasons several functions must be tested. Write down the test results in the MRL (section 22).

1. The scan must stop if one of the stop buttons is pressed ( on the console or in the RF-room )
2. If the RF room door is opened, the scan must stop
3. The table movement must stop if the finger protection plate is pressed
4. A warning message must be displayed if the Helium overpressure is too low
5. A warning message must be displayed if the Airflow is too low
6. A warning message must be displayed if the temperature of the gradient coil is too high

8.2. PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY CHECKS

Preparation:
1. Position the T/R QHC with a 3 litre bottle inserted lengthwise on the tabletop
2. Move the T/R QHC to the isocentre using the "Travel to scan-plane" button

Stop scan function, with the console <STOP> function:

1. Login : MRService + password

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: Dummy patient
4. Select: Scanning icon ( ICON person with slices )
5. Select: ANATOMY
6. Select: PHANTOM STUDIES
7. Select: PIQT
8. Select: QA1
9. Select: <Proceed>
10. Select: START SCAN

After the preparation phase the scanner starts its sequence. Select after a while the <STOP SCAN>
function. The scan must stop.

Stop scan function, with the key-pad <STOP> button at the front of the magnet.

1. Select: Scan Control

2. Select: Scan list
3. Select: Planscan
4. Select: Dynamic/ang
5. Set : MANUAL START to yes
6. Select: <Proceed>
7. Select: Start Scan
8. Select: Modified scan
9. The preparation phase starts.
Wait for the message: Select <Proceed> or press Start Scan at the magnet to (re)start scan
10. Go inside the RF room, close the door, and start the scan with the <Start Scan> button on the PICU.
Stop the scan after a while by pressing the <Stop Scan> button on the PICU. The scan must stop
11. Select: Start Scan
12. Select: <Proceed> to select the stopped scan. The preparation phase starts
13. Wait for the message: Select <Proceed> or press Start Scan at the magnet to (re)start scan
14. Go inside the RF room, close the door, and start the scan with the <Start Scan> button on the rear
side of the magnet. Stop after a while the scan by pressing the <STOP> button on the rear side of
the magnet.
15. The scan must stop

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Stop scan function, by opening the RF door:

1. Start a scan from the console and when scanning, open the RF door, the scan must stop. (Connector
FMX10 in interface unit NTDAC )

The table movement must stop, if the finger protection plate is pressed:

1. Move the table outwards by pressing the patient table movement knob. Activate the finger protection
plate
2. The table movement must stop. The motor of the hydraulic system must stop immediately
3. Move the table downwards by pressing the same knob
4. During the downwards movement press against the finger protection plate and check that the table
movement stops.

Check the tabletop release button:

The tabletop release buttons are located on the patient support left and right side.
Check that the tabletop can be moved freely without friction after activating the left tabletop release button.
Repeat this for the right tabletop release button.

Check the tabletop MANUAL function:

Check that the tabletop of the patient support can be moved horizontally without friction after activating the
MANUAL switch at the PICU.

Test: Helium overpressure detection circuit:

1. Select a new examination or select another patient. Helium overpressure detection is done only once
per examination
2. Remove one of the connector pins of the helium overpressure sensor ( or remove connector MMA-
X6 on the PFEI unit )
3. Wait 1 minute
4. Start a scan from the console
5. The following warning message must appear on the console: "Helium overpressure too LOW!
Contact Philips Service".
6. Re-install the connector pin or re-install the connector MMA-X6
7. Select another patient and start a scan
No warning message should appear
8. Stop the scan

Test: Airflow circuit:

1. Remove connector MMA-X5 on the PFEI unit ( pressure sensor on back of magnet )
2. Wait 1 minute
3. Start a scan
4. When the scan stops, press <Proceed>
5. The following warning message must appear on the console:
"Gradient Airflow is insufficient. Scan aborted after error.
6. Re-install connector MMA-X5
7. Select another patient and start a scan
No warning message should appear
8. Stop the scan

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Gradient coil temperature sensors detection circuit:

1. Login : MRService + password

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: Dummy patient
4. Select: scanning icon ( ICON person with slices)
5. Select: ANATOMY
6. Select: PHANTOM STUDIES
7. Select: PIQT
8. Select: QA1
9. Select: START SCAN
10. While scanning, disconnect connector DIBX53 or DGBX4 at the gradient (chain) interface rack (in the
top the gradient amplifier). The scan must abort and the gradient amplifier must switch to low power
11. Press <Proceed>
12. Check if the following warning message appears on the console:
" Gradient coil is overheated! Wait 15 minutes before restarting." "Scan aborted after error"
13. Reconnect connector DIBX53 or DGBX4 at the gradient (chain) interface rack (in the top the gradient
amplifier)
14. Select another patient and start a scan
No warning message should appear
15. Stop the scan

Check the gradient coil heat exchanger interlock (only for Intera Pulsar, Nova and Nova Dual)

1. Start a scan
2. Remove the gradient coil heat exchanger diagnostic interface connector DIBX57/DGBX6 at the
gradient (chain) interface rack (in the top the gradient amplifier)
3. Check that the gradient amplifier switched to low power mode
4. Press <Proceed>
5. Check for the error message ‘General error detected by the gradient coil heat exchanger’
6. Connect connector DIBX57/DGBX6
7. Start a second scan
No warning message should appear
8. Stop the scan

Check gradient amplifier heat exchanger interlock (only for systems with C271 gradient amplifier)

1. Start a scan
2. Remove the gradient amplifier heat exchanger diagnostic interface connector DGBX7 at the gradient
(chain) interface rack (in the top the gradient amplifier)
3. Check that the gradient amplifier switched to low power mode
4. Press <Proceed>
5. Check for the error message ‘General error detected by the gradient amplifier heat exchanger’
6. Connect connector DGBX7
7. Start a second scan
No warning message should appear
8. Stop the scan

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8.3. EARTH LEAKAGE CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

Measure with a HIOKI clamp-on leak tester model 3263-01 the earth leakage current of the system at the
input connection of the MDU. Measure the differential current from the "three phases and neutral" refer to
Figure 4.

Figure 4 - Earth leakage current measurement

HIOKI 3263

NEUTRAL

3 PHASES

Requirements: leakage current ( L1,L2,L3,N ) < 5 mA

Measure the leakage current in the following system mode.

- System standby ( no activity in Test software or Application software ).

If the leakage current ( L1,L2,L3,N ) is more than 5 mA, locate and repair the unit which has a high individual
leakage current ( > 5 mA ).

Write down the measured values into the MRL, chapter 3.

8.4. HELIUM LEVEL CHECK

Manual method

1. Connect a Volt meter on the red and black connector of the RMMU
2. Check if the power of the MMU is on. (green led must be on)
3. Press and hold the helium read button for thirty seconds
4. The 'probe active' led will light
5. Read the HLI and write the value in the MRL, chapter 5. (1 mVolt = 1%)

Method with the software:

1. Login : MRService + password (Case sensitive!)

2. Select: "Intera" in the MR Boot Configuration Manager and press "Start"
3. Select: SCAN CONTROL
4. Select: SCAN UTILITIES
5. Select: READ HELIUM LEVEL
Helium level is ...%
>30% for 0,5, 1,0, 1,5 Tesla magnets
>35 % for 3 Tesla magnets
6. 7. Write the value in the MRL, chapter 5.

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