1.5T GP Flex Coil SNR Test

Prerequisites

Table 2. Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
Head TLT Sphere	1	-	46-265826G6	-
Head Loader	1	-	46-287899G1	-

Table 3. Required conditions
Condition	Reference	Effectivity
The following coil configuration names must be installed to run this tool: Check the system coil configuration for GP Flex coil configuration. If GP flex has not been installed, select GP flex from the list of available coils, and install.	-	-

Follow this process to prepare for the SNR test using the GP Flex coil.

The Quad Head Coil must be completely removed from the cradle before performing any body or surface coil scans. Failure to do this may result in damage to the Quad Head Coil T/R network.
Set the phantom and GP Flex coil on the cradle as following steps.
1. Align center of the mesh window and center of the cradle.
  
  note:
  Place the GP Flex coil far enough from LPCA so that the coil cable won't be placed under the coil to avoid the low SNR.
  
  Figure 1. setup1
2. Place the phantom with holder on S-I center of the GP Flex.
  
  Figure 2. setup2
3. Wind the other side of the GP Flex Coil around the phantom holder and fix by the velcro tape on the strap.
  
  Figure 3. setup3
4. Verify that the coil cable is not placed under the coil.
  
  Figure 4. setup4
5. At the magnet, press “Alignment Light” button to turn on the light. Move the cradle to align the coil to the alignment lights. Press “Landmark” button to landmark the alignment.
  
  Figure 5. setup5
Move the coil to scan position by pushing the “Move to Scan” button, ensuring cable does not get snagged.
Perform MCQA Tool. Refer to Multi-Coil Quality Assurance Tool.

No finalization steps.