3.0T HD 8-Channel Torso Array Coil FRUs and Cable Replacements

Prerequisites

Table 1. Personnel requirements
Required persons	Preliminary requirements	Procedure	Finalization
1	Not Applicable	30 minutes	Not Applicable

Table 2. Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
Standard tool kit	1	-	-	-
Pair of tweezers	1	-	-	-

Table 3. Replacement parts
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
GE 3.0T HD 8-Channel Torso FRU Cable	1	-	2416958	-

This document contains the procedure for replacing the cable assembly on the 3.0T HD 8-Channel Torso Coil by GE/USAI, catalog M3335LN.

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Notice

To be performed by authorized Service Engineer only.

Note:

This procedure applies to either anterior or posterior.

Remove the coil center cover by removing all the screws around its perimeter.

Check the connection of the cable assembly in the coil.

Figure 2. Cable Interface
Cut off the cable tie.
Disconnect the PCX plug PCB (with 4 PCX connectors) on the cable end.

Figure 3. Disconnect PCX Plugs
Using a flat screwdriver and tweezers, disconnect the DC plug on the cable end from the center board.

Figure 4. Disconnect DC Plug
Remove the center frame bridge that holds the cable assembly.

Figure 5. Remove Center Frame Bridge
Remove the cable clamp (with two screws) that holds down the cable assembly.

Figure 6. Remove Cable Clamp
Unseat the cable from the cradle of the bottom cover.

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Note:
The new cable has two cable ends with the PCX connectors on the board. The longer one is for the anterior package (without Velcro belt). The short one is for the posterior package (with Velcro belt mounted). The installation procedure is the same for both cables.

Seat the bottom cover (with cable cradle) in the proper position.

Figure 7. Seat Bottom Cover
Put the new cable assembly into the coil.

Figure 8. Place New Cable Assembly into Coil
Ensure the cable strain relief matches the notch of the cradle, and ensure the cable connector end sits level and upright. (The side with “Do not loop” label of the in-cable box should face up. If it does not face down, rotate the strain relief.)

Figure 9. Level Cable Connector End
Connect the DC plug to the corresponding receptacles on the center board.

Figure 10. Connect DC Plug
Connect the PCX plugs board to the corresponding receptacles on the center board (see Figure 2).
Fasten the RF cable and DC wires together on the tie mount using one cable tie (see Figure 2).
Put on the cable clamp holding the cable. Tighten the cable clamp with the two screws.

Figure 11. Tighten Cable Clamp
Put on the center frame bridge that holds the cable assembly (see Figure 5).
Close and screw the coil center cover onto the coil. Scan the coil to ensure proper assembly.

Figure 12. Connect Center Cover

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Refer to the following table for FRUs and replaceable accessories.

Table 4. Field Replaceable Units
FRU Description	GEHC Part #
FRU, GE 3.0T HD Torso Array Coil, Anterior (non-RoHS)	2418063
FRU, GE 3.0T HD Torso Array Coil, Anterior (RoHS)	5498925
FRU, GE 3.0T HD Torso Array Coil, Posterior (non-RoHS)	2418064
FRU, GE 3.0T HD Torso Array Coil, Posterior (RoHS)	5498926
FRU, GE 3.0T HD CTL Array, Cable	2416958
FRU, 3.0T 8-Channel Torso Phantom	2381683-3
FRU, 3.0T 8-Channel Torso Phantom Positioner	2381683-4
FRU, Patient Liner	2381683-5
FRU, Phantom Kit	U1-155205
TL Unified Phantom	5343347-2
Accessory Description	GEHC Part #
FRU, Patient Pad	2416959

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No finalization steps.