• SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
  • 5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30296E40GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2020204 Version: 2.3
  • Date: Apr 23, 2020 8:52:26 PM

Adjusting the cradle home position

Adds or removes cradle stopper shims to set the cradle home position within tolerance.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1-10 minutes-
Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
Stainless Steel Ruler146-198452P2-
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set15113258-

Procedure

  1. Dock the table.
    Note: The table should remain docked throughout the process of adjusting the cradle home position.
  2. Measure the distance from the tabletop to the cradle at the magnet end.
    Figure 1. Home position measurement
    1Cradle home position gap
    2Magnet end of the cradle
    3End of the tabletop
  3. If the distance is greater than 2 mm, adjust the distance as follows:
    1. Loosen the three screws securing the cradle stopper to the table.
      Figure 2. Cradle stopper shims
      1Screw
      2Cradle stopper
      3Shims
    2. Adjust the quantity of 1 mm shims and 0.5 mm shims as required to make the distance less than or equal to 2 mm.
      Note: All required shims are installed on or shipped with the table. Remove or add shims to make the adjustment.
    3. Tighten the three screws securing the cradle stopper to the table.