• SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
  • 5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30B31940GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2015844 Version: 1.16
  • Date: Apr 23, 2020 8:51:34 PM

Centering the dockable table

Adjusts the dock left-to-right position relative to the magnet bore to center the dockable table cradle in the bore.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1-15 minutes-
Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
150 mm Plastic Dial Caliper with Metric Readout15916010-
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set15113258-

Procedure

  1. Measure the distance from the vertical bearing surface to the laser line at the labeled locations.
    Note: Measure approximately 60 mm from the edge of the bridge or table to avoid the profile change.
    Figure 1. Center measurement points
    1Measurement point G
    2Measurement point D
    3Measurement point B
    4Measurement point E
    Figure 2. Horizontal measurement
    1Laser
    2Horizontal measurement
  2. Enter the measurements in the Table Left/Right - Run 1 table on the Table Left-Right sheet of the Alignment Data Sheet Macro.
  3. Undock the table and move it far enough that the laser hits the dock.
  4. Mark a line on the dock cover where either left or right laser sits on the dock.
    Note: See the macro spreadsheet for marking illustration.
  5. Measure the Table Left/Right - Run 1 table Required SHIFT (mm) distance from the laser mark and make a second mark.
    Note: Make sure that the second mark is the proper direction from the first mark.
  6. Loosen the nut securing the dock clamp plate to the floor anchor stud.
    Important: The dock clamp plate must be loose prior to making adjustments to avoid damage to the stud.
    Figure 3. Dock anchor hardware
    1Nut
    2Washer
    3Stud
    4Dock clamp plate
  7. Loosen the four left-to-right adjustment securing nuts.
    Figure 4. Dock centering hardware
    1Adjustment bolt
    2Left-to-right adjustment securing nuts
  8. Rotate the adjustment bolt until the laser aligns with the second mark.
  9. Tighten the four left-to-right adjustment securing nuts.
  10. Tighten the nut securing the dock clamp plate to the floor anchor stud.
  11. Mechanically dock the table.
  12. Electrically dock the table.