• SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
  • 5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA3081A760GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2032352 Version: 1.22
  • Date: Jan 19, 2022 12:09:39 PM

Installing the 1-piece bridge

Install the 1-piece bridge assembly.

Prerequisites

Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set15113258-
Replacement parts
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
One Piece RTM Motus Bridge Assembly - RIO Enclosure 15948000-100 -

Procedure

  1. From the patient end of the magnet, with a partner, lift the 1-piece bridge assembly into place, position the rollers on the rail, and slide the bridge assembly partially into the bore.
    Figure 1. Position the 1-piece bridge
  2. The second installer should move to the service end. From the patient end, slide the 1-piece bridge into the bore while the installer on the service ends lifts the bridge and carefully lowers the rollers as they come off the rails.
  3. On the service end, connect cable M3507 to the end of the travel switch.
    Figure 2. Connect M3507 to the travel switch
    1Travel switch connector
  4. On the service end, install the UTNS antenna assembly to the 1-piece bridge.
    1. Position the BNC adapter on the bracket.
    2. Install the washer.
    3. Install the nut.
    Figure 3. UTNS antenna components
    1BNC adapter
    2Washer
    3Nut
    4UTNS antenna
  5. Install the eight washers, eight screws, and eight caps (four on each end) to secure the 1-piece bridge assembly.
    Figure 4. Attachment locations
    1Washers, screws, caps
    2Washers, screws, caps
  6. To determine the scan range configuration:

    (For replacement procedures) Inspect the 1-piece bridge being replaced to determine if the hard stop support block is installed. Make sure the scan configuration is correctly set following the finalization procedures in Setting the patient table scan range configuration.

    (For new installations) Follow the procedures in Running ICW Installation Mode, and reference Setting the patient table scan range configuration.

    Figure 5. Hard stop support block location
    1Hard stop support block