Dangerous Voltages are Present around the Magnet Enclosure
and Rear Pedestal electronics.
Perform LOTO on the MAGNET enclosure. See the MR Service
Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
About this task
Overview
This procedure explains replacement of the physiological acquisition
controller (PAC) assembly and the scan room interface (SRI-4) on a
fixed site system.
The systems may have either a PAC-2B,
a PAC-2BV, or a PAC-5. The PAC-5 is backward compatible with the PAC-2B/PAC-2BV.
There is no impact with PAC hardware configuration in Guided Install.
Removal of the PAC
Procedure
Perform LOTO on the RF amplifier and PEN cabinet. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
The PAC is under the left side of the magnet enclosure, near the top of the magnet.
Figure 1. PAC and SRI Location
Disconnect all cables from the I/O panel except the white PPG cable, which is permanently attached.
Carefully remove and slide the cover around the PPG cable. Avoid damage to the cable while removing the cover.
Figure 2. PAC and SRI Exposed
Disconnect all cables attached to the side of the PAC.
Remove the screws securing the PAC and PAC interface to the
electronic rack.
Installation of the New PAC
Procedure
Note:
If replacing a PAC-2B or a PAC-2BV
with a PAC-5, use existing cables. Do not order a PAC-5 Y cable.
Place the PAC in the proper location and install it in reverse
order from how it was removed.
Attach all previously removed cables to the replacement PAC.
Replace all previously removed covers and enclosure trim panels.
Check the alignment of the PAC with the enclosure in all three
planes.
There are adjustment screws that allow
for adjustment up/down, left/right, and in/out.
Adjust the PAC I/O panel so that it
lines up with the slot in the enclosure in the left/right and up/down
plane, and adjust it in/out so the gap between the I/O panel and the
enclosure is less than 1 mm.
Figure 3. PAC Alignment (RRx Systems)
Remove LOTO and restore power to the system. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
Removal of the SRI
Procedure
Notice
Before removing the SRI, the PDU must be powered down completely to prevent damage to system electronics.
Perform LOTO on the PGR PDU/gradient subsystem. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
The SRI is located under the left side of the magnet enclosure toward the rear of the magnet. See Figure 1.
Remove the four screws securing the SRI to the electronics rack.
Unstrap and remove the SRI.
Remove the straps from the SRI. They will be used when installing
the new SRI.
Installation of the New SRI
Procedure
Place the new SRI in the proper location, and install in the
reverse order of how it was removed.
Mount the removed temperature sensor box on the replacement
SRI.
Reconnect the cables and replace the enclosure panels.
Remove LOTO and restore power to the system. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
Finalization
Procedure
Perform a TPS reset.
Confirm that the reported problem has been resolved by running
PAC or SRI diagnostics. In Service Methods, instructions for these
diagnostics can be found in Troubleshooting > Diagnostics
> Hardware Location > Magnet Room > PAC Diagnostic Tests and SRI Functional
Diagnostics.