• SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
  • 5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30896E40GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2020210 Version: 2.3
  • Date: Apr 23, 2020 8:52:29 PM

Adjusting the primary latch bar height

Adjusts the height of the primary latch bar to properly hold and release the cradle in the home position.

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.
  2. Push the cradle into the bore until the primary latch is exposed.
  3. Press the primary latch bar and measure the maximum change in height.
  4. If the maximum height change is equal to 0 or greater than 1 mm, do the following to adjust the latch bar height:
    1. Loosen the lock nut.
      Figure 1. Primary latch height adjustment
      Figure 2. Primary bar height adjusters
      1Fine adjustment
      2Coarse adjustment
    2. Tighten or loosen the cable adjustment screw in the pivot block so that the cradle release block is flush or just below the level of the table top.
      Note: If the adjustment screw does not provide enough adjustment range, loosen the coarse adjustment set screw to change the cable length. Do a fine adjustment after any change in coarse adjustment.
      Figure 3. Primary bar height fine adjustment
      1Fine adjustment screw
      2Lock nut
    3. Tighten the lock nut.
  5. Measure the height change again and repeat the adjustment until the height change is greater than 0 mm and less than 1 mm.
  6. Move the cradle to the home position and undock the table.