• Topic ID: id_12373462
  • Version: 1.3
  • Date: Jul 5, 2019 6:08:29 PM

16- or 32-Channel Reroute Box (RRB) Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 1 Personnel requirements
Required persons Preliminary requirements Procedure Finalization
1 Not Applicable 30 minutes 30 minutes
Table 2 Tools and test equipment
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
Non-magnetic Service Tool Kit 1 -

5112581

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Table 3 Replacement parts
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
16-Channel Reroute Box 1 -

See FRU Manual

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32-Channel Reroute Box 1 -

See FRU Manual

-
Table 4 Safety
  • caution
  • Strong magnetic field!
  • The reroute box has no ferrous material and is not attracted to the magnet, but eddy currents set up by the strong magnetic field interacting with the box can make it difficult for one person to handle.
  • When removing and or replacing the reroute box in the rear pedestal, keep the box as far away from the magnet as possible.

Removing RRB

Procedure

  1. Perform LOTO on the PGR cabinet. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
  2. Remove the side covers from the rear pedestal.

    Figure 1. Removing Side Covers

  3. Turn off the power switch on the power distribution board.

    Figure 2. Power Switch on Power Distribution Board

  4. Remove all cables connected to the RRB (top, side 1, and side 2). Record the cable locations and run numbers for reinstallation.
  5. Remove the four bolts holding the RRB to the rear pedestal.

    Figure 3. Reroute Box (Side 1 and 2)

  6. While carrying the RRB out of the magnet room, stay as far away from the magnet as possible.

Installing RRB

Procedure

    • caution
    • Strong magnetic field!
    • The reroute box has no ferrous material and is not attracted to the magnet, but eddy currents set up by the strong magnetic field interacting with the box can make it difficult for one person to handle.
    • When removing and or replacing the RRB from the rear pedestal, keep the box as far away from the magnet as possible.
  1. While carrying the new box into the magnet room, stay as far away from the magnet as possible.
  2. Install the four bolts to secure the RRB to the rear pedestal. (See Figure 3.)
  3. Install all cables previously connected to the RRB (top, side 1, and side 2).

Finalization

Procedure

  1. Turn on the power switch on the power distribution board (see Figure 2).
  2. Replace the side covers on the rear pedestal.
  3. Remove LOTO from the PGR cabinet. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
  4. Perform a head and body test scan.