• SIGNA MR355 / SIGNA MR360
  • Service Manual
  • 5856356-3EN Revision 5.0
  • Basic Service Documentation. Copyright General Electric Company.
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30B38F20GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_13106523 Version: 3.3
  • Date: Jun 25, 2021 4:06:45 AM

RF Amp and UPM Functional Check

Prerequisites

Table 1. Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1Not Applicable15 minutes5 minutes
Table 2. Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityEffectivityPart numberManufacturer
Power Measurement Kit1-

46-317724g1 or g2

-
25 KW 30 dB Attenuator (Dummy Load)1-

46317724p14

-
50 Ohm Terminator1-

46-265874p1

-
7/16Male -N Female Adapter (Attached in System Cabinet)1-

5166139

-
Table 3. Safety
Table 4. Required conditions
ConditionReferenceEffectivity

Properly calibrated RF Head, Body .

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About this task

The UPM Functional checks for 1.5T consist of three automated tests:

  • Average power at TG=200

  • RF Inhibit test (Check that RF is disabled when inhibit condition)

  • Trip Test

    All 3 automated tests must pass to ensure the correct operation of the Universal Power monitor system.

    Run both Head and Body UPM Functional checks for the proper system type.

1.5T BODY RF Amp and UPM FUNCTIONAL CHECK

1.5T BODY RF Amp and UPM FUNCTIONAL CHECK Setup

Procedure

  1. Inhibit TR faults. Disable the Driver Module in the System Cabinet,Figure 1. Move switch 2 to the TR Disable position.
    Figure 1. Driver Module Front Switches
  2. Place the RF ENABLE switch on front of exciter in the DISABLE (Down) position.
  3. Remove the Body RF cable from J4. Connect the RF dummy load into J4. Use 7/16 Male - N Female Adapter attached in System Cabinet.
    Note:

    If the body section of the 1.5T CSA Max Power RF Output and Calibration procedure was just completed, configuration is the same. You can leave the head RF cable disconnected and body can keep the wattmeter in line. It will not change the outcome of the calibration.

    Note:
    7/16Male -N Female Adapter is located at System Cabinet Left Shelf. Remove left cover and find it. See Figure 2
    Figure 2. Built In Service Tool
    Figure 3. Plug the Dummy Load into J4, Body Out
  4. Place the RF ENABLE switch in the ENABLE (Up) position.

Setting up Software Tool to Calibrate UPM – Body Forward Power

About this task

This tool must see a Landmark only. Do not connect the head coil. Simply Landmark on the cradle where the Body Phantom would be.

Procedure

  1. Press Landmark.
  2. Press Advance to Scan.
  3. From the Common Service Desktop:
    1. Select Calibration Tab
    2. For the Class A/C service tool, select UPM Tool, or (For system running SV29.1 or later) RF Amp & Power Monitor tool, from the calibration menu and select Click here to start this tool
    3. Figure 4shows an example of the RF Amp & Power Monitor tool.
      Figure 4. UPM Main Window

      (For System running before SV29.1/SV25.4)

      (For System running SV29.1/SV25.4 or later)

    (For system running SV25.3 or earlier)
    SettingValue
    TaskCalibrate UPM
    RF ChainBody
    Power TypeForward
    (For system running SV29.1/SV25.4 or later)
    SettingValue
    TaskCalibrate Power Monitor
    RF ChainBody
    Power TypeForward Power
  4. Select the [Start] button.
  5. Select Yes when the prompt asks if the hardware setup is correct.
  6. After that, the tool takes full control and runs the 3 functional tests for whatever setup is currently active. The result of each test is compared against a Specification File on the system. Status should indicate Pass/Fail.

    During the tests, the user will be prompted as test completes. Look in the error log to confirm that the tests completed successfully. The following illustrations show an example of pop ups and error logs that should be seen.

    Figure 5. Body UPM Trip Question
    Figure 6. Error Log Example
  7. To proceed:
    1. If any one of the tests fail, refer to Troubleshooting RF Amp and UPM.
    2. If all 3 tests pass, proceed to 1.5T 1.5T HEAD RF Amp and UPM FUNCTIONAL CHECK

1.5T HEAD RF Amp and UPM FUNCTIONAL CHECK

1.5T HEAD RF Amp and UPM FUNCTIONAL CHECK Setup

Procedure

  1. Inhibit TR faults. The Driver Module in the System Cabinet, (see Figure 1) . Move switch 2 to the TR Disable position.
  2. Place the RF ENABLE switch on front of exciter in the DISABLE (Down) position.
  3. Remove the head heliax able from J3 at the back of the RF Amplifier and connect it directly to the RF dummy load.
    Note:

    If the Head RF power out procedure was just completed, configuration is the same. You can leave the Body RF heliax cable disconnected and the head output can keep the wattmeter in line. It will not change the outcome of the calibration.

    Figure 7. Setup for Head Output Measurement
  4. Place the RF ENABLE switch in the ENABLE (Up) position.

Setting up Software Tool to Calibrate UPM – Head Forward Power

About this task

Procedure

  1. Press Landmark
  2. Press Advance to Scan
    (For system running SV25.3 or earlier)
    SettingValue
    TaskCalibrate UPM
    RF ChainHead
    Power TypeForward
    (For system running SV29.1/SV25.4 or later)
    SettingValue
    TaskCalibrate Power Monitor
    RF ChainHead
    Power TypeForward Power
  3. Select the Start button.
  4. Select Yes when the prompt asks if the hardware setup is correct.
  5. After that the tool takes full control and runs the 3 functional tests and the UPM status should indicate Pass/Fail.

    During the tests, the user will be prompted as test completes. Look in the error log to confirm that the tests completed successfully. The following illustrations show an example of pop ups and error logs that should be seen.

    Figure 8. Head UPM Trip Question
    Figure 9. Error Log Example
  6. To proceed:
    1. If all three tests pass, select Quit from the UPM Main Window
    2. If any one of the tests fail, refer to Troubleshooting RF Amp and UPM.

Troubleshooting RF Amp and UPM

Procedure

  1. Solution 1: Repeat the UPM Functional Test for the receive chain that failed. (Head or Body).
  2. Solution 2:
    1. Reset TPS
    2. Repeat the UPM Functional Test for the receive chain that failed. (Head or Body).
  3. Solution 3: Reboot the system.
  4. Solution 4
    1. Check if RF output power for the failed chain is within specification at TG=200. (Head or Body). If not, re-calibrate RF output power for the chain that failed. Perform Body and Head Maximum Power Setup and Calibration to check the RF output power.
    2. Repeat the UPM Functional Test for the receive chain that failed. (Head or Body).

Finalization

Procedure

Upon successful completion of the functional check(s):
  1. Place the RF ENABLE switch on front of exciter in the DISABLE (Down) position.
  2. Return the system to patient scanning configuration.
  3. Perform test scan.