GE Signaâ 1.

5T
Quadrature Neurovascular
Array Coil

SERVICE MANUAL

for
GE Signa Systems

Medrad Document 201452 Rev. A

GE Document Number: 2330440-6 Rev. 1

GE Catalog Number: M1087NC

Supplier Part Number: M64NVA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Introduction........................................................................................................... 8
1-1 Product Identification and Shipping List ..................................................................................... 8
1-2 Compatibility .............................................................................................................................. 8
1-3 Related Documentation.............................................................................................................. 8
1-4 Environmental Requirements ..................................................................................................... 9
1-5 Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................... 9
Section 2 - Setup and Calibration......................................................................................... 10
2-1 Coil Installation......................................................................................................................... 10
2-1-1 Special Install Notes........................................................................................................ 10
2-1-2 Installing the Coil............................................................................................................. 11
2-2 Installation Functional Checks.................................................................................................. 11
2-3 Periodic Quality Assurance Check ........................................................................................... 12
Section 3 – Functional Checks ............................................................................................. 12
3-1 Scanner Verification ................................................................................................................. 12
3-2 Coil Imaging Performance Verification ..................................................................................... 12
3-2-1 Tools Required................................................................................................................ 12
3-2-2 Explanation of Procedure ................................................................................................ 12
3-2-3 Signal Scan..................................................................................................................... 13
3-2-4 Noise Scan...................................................................................................................... 14
Section 4 - Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 20
4-1 Coil Care .................................................................................................................................. 20
4-2 Special Care Requirements (if applicable) ............................................................................... 20
Section 5 - Replacement .................................................................................................... 21
5-1 Disassembly of Coil (if applicable)............................................................................................ 21
5-2 External Cable Replacement (if applicable).............................................................................. 21
5-3 Mechanical Hardware Replacement (if applicable)................................................................... 21
Section 6 - Renewal Parts .................................................................................................. 22
6-1 Field Replaceable Units ........................................................................................................... 22
6-2 Other Replaceable Accessories ............................................................................................... 22
Section 7 - Appendix ........................................................................................................... 23
7-1 SNR Data Sheet....................................................................................................................... 23
7-2 Schematic ................................................................................................................................ 24
7-3 Coil Configuration..................................................................................................................... 25
Revision History..................................................................................................................... 26

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Damage in Transportation

All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, have
notation “damage in shipment” written on all copies of the freight or express bill before
delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a General Electric representative or a hospital receiving
agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the carrier immediately
upon discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers
held for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage if
an inspection is not requested within this 14-day period.

Immediately complete a "Damage Loss Claim Form", available via MS Exchange Mail, after
the damage is found.

MS Exchange Path:

Outlook/Public Folder/All Public Folders/Medical Systems/!Global Initiatives/Information

Management/Forms/Common Forms/DAMAGE LOSS CLAIM FORM.

Send the completed form to the email address listed in the form.

For more information about the Transportation Claim Procedure, access the GE Medical
Systems Intranet and enter the following URL address (case sensitive):

ftp://3.87.40.2/globepro/qualsys/Docs/190016MF.PDF

Rev. 11/15/2000

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Language Policy For Service Documentation (Dir. 2128126)

W A R N IN G
` • THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.
• IF A CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE OTHER
THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE
TRANSLATION SERVICES.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS
SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.
• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE
SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.

AVERTISSEMENT
• CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N’EST DISPONIBLE QU’EN ANGLAIS.
• SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS UNE
AUTRE LANGUE QUE L’ANGLAIS, C’EST AU CLIENT QU’IL INCOMBE DE
LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.
• NE PAS TENTER D’INTERVENTION SUR LES EQUIPEMENTS TANT QUE
LE MANUEL SERVICE N’A PAS ETE CONSULTE ET COMPRIS.
• LE NON–RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAINER CHEZ LE
TECHNICIEN, L’OPERATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES BLESSURES DUES A
DES DANGERS ELECTRIQUES, MECANIQUES OU AUTRES.

WARNUNG
• DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN
ENGLISCHER SPRACHE.
• FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE
BENÖTIGT, IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FÜR EINE ENTSPRECHENDE
ÜBERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.
• VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES
KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND
VERSTANDEN WURDE.
• WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU
VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS
ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE
ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.

AVISO
• ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SOLO EXISTE EN INGLES
• SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN
IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE
OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN.
• NO SE DEBERÁ DAR SERVICIO TÉCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER
CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
• LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A QUE
EL PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE SUFRAN
LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS ELÉCTRICAS, MECÁNICAS O DE
OTRA NATURALEZA.

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• ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA

DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS.
• SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE NÃO A
GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É DA
RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS DE
TRADUÇÃO.
• NÃO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E
COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA.
• O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A
SEGURANÇA DO TÉCNICO, OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A‘
CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS, MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS.

AVVERTENZA
• IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE SOLTANTO
IN INGLESE.
• SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS
RICHIEDE IL MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE È
TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.
• SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL’APPARECCHIATURA SOLO
DOPO AVER CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE
COMPRESO IL CONTENUTO.
• NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE FAR
COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI ALL’ADDETTO
ALLA MANUTENZIONE, ALL’UTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER
FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1 Product Identification and Shipping List
The Quadrature Neurovascular Array (Quad NVA) Coil includes a Volume Head Coil Section,
a Posterior Cervical Spine Section, a movable Anterior Neck Section, a Support Base to
interface to the table, and associated comfort pads and positioning aids. The Quad NVA is
Receive Only and suitable for complete MR imaging of the brain, soft tissue neck, cervical and
upper thoracic spinal regions, head and neck MR angiographic studies.

SHIPPING LIST – TABLE 1-1

Description GE Part# Supplier Part# Qty
Comfort Pad 2330440-7 3003252 1
Operator Manual 2330440-5 201537 1
Patient Positioning Pads 2330440-8 3006431 2
Disposable Liners 2330440-9 30510C10002 1 Box
Phantom 46-265826G6 3008825 1
Phantom Positioning Pad 2330440-4 3008824 1
Quad NVA 2330440-2 3003023 1
Service Manual 2330440-6 201452 1

1-2 Compatibility
This coil is compatible with the following hardware configurations:

Signa 1.5 T, Horizon, LX Horizon, Signa Advantage, Signa Twin Speed

1-3 Related Documentation

Signa LX Service Methods CD, 2160623-1

Medrad Quadrature Neurovascular Array Operator Manual, 201537

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1-4 Environmental Requirements

Storage Requirements
-The Coil should be stored in a protected area (from both temperature and accessibility)
to prevent damage.

-Store and operate the Coil in the scan room.

−DO NOT place items or materials on top of the Coil.

Dimensions

28.4 in L x 15.1 in W x 13.2 in H

(72.1 cm L x 38.4 cm W x 33.5 cm H)

Weight

21.9 lbs (9.9 kg)

1-5 Theory of Operation

-Refer to the block diagram and schematics in section 7-2 of this manual

The Coil is designed to achieve quadrature receive only operation in the head and C-Spine.
Linear receive only operation is achieved in the anterior neck region. This provides
magnetic resonance imaging applications within the coil geometry dictated by the subject's
anatomy in the region from the top of the aortic arch to the top of the head with no
repositioning of the patient.

The receive mode of the Head Coil is a Quadrature eight rod Tapered Birdcage coil for
magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. The coil is sensitive to both the horizontal
and vertical modes of the NMR signal. Individual feed points electrically 90° apart are
employed to drive the coil. The outputs can be used as a combined, single channel
receiver configuration or a dual channel high-resolution receiver configuration.

Both feed points of the Head Coil are driven balanced with respect to common ground in
the receive mode by employing 90° lattice baluns. The Lattice baluns are used both for
matching the output of the individual modes to 50Ω as well as isolating common ground
from the coil.

In the High-resolution configuration the outputs of each uncombined mode of the head coil
is directly connected to the host system input port. In the single channel receiver
configuration mode the outputs of the head coil are combined via a +/- 45° combiner and a
diode switching circuit.

Decoupling of the coil from the transmit field is accomplished by parallel resonant networks
switched in series with the legs of the head coil section by means of passive crossed RF

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switching diodes activated by the transmit excitation field itself and by means of a pin diode
activated by a Bias current supplied by the host machine.

The C-Spine Section of the coil consists of two conformal loops mirroring each other. They
each have capacitors distributed around the loops as to minimize the detuning effects of
varying patient loads on the coil. The loops are geometrically arranged such that the
interaction between the loops is minimal. Decoupling of the loops from the transmit field is
accomplished by parallel resonant networks switched in series with the loops by means of
passive crossed RF switching diodes activated by the transmit excitation field itself and by
means of a pin diode activated by a Bias current supplied by the host machine.

The anterior section of the coil consists of two semi-conformal loops in a “superior / inferior”
configuration that are positionable. They have capacitors distributed around the loops as to
minimize the detuning effects of varying patient loads on the coil. Decoupling of the loops
from the transmit field Is accomplished by parallel resonant networks switched in series with
the loops by means of passive crossed RF switching diodes activated by the transmit
excitation field itself and by means of a pin diode activated by a Bias current supplied by the
host machine.

The Tapered Birdcage resonator is geometrically aligned with the C-Spine section such that
there is minimum coupling between the two modes of the tapered resonator and each of the
C-Spine loops. It is also aligned with the anterior coil array such that there is minimal
coupling between the two modes of the tapered resonator and the anterior coil array.

All electrical connections for the Tapered Birdcage resonator are at the superior end. The
connections for the C-Spine are located such that the cabling runs along the outer edge of
the coil base to the superior edge of the tapered resonator. The cabling of the Anterior coil
runs along the outer edge of the tapered resonator to the superior end of the tapered
resonator.

SECTION 2 - SETUP AND CALIBRATION

2-1 Coil Installation

2-1-1 Special Install Notes

The Quad NVA Is shipped from the factory in the NORMAL polarity mode. Inspect the existing
GE Quadrature Head Coil Quick Disconnect If the Head Coil Quick Disconnect Box is
marked REVERSE polarity, use the following procedure to switch the polarity of the Quad
NVA.

The Quad NVA will not operate properly if the polarity of the coil and the system are
not matched.
• Remove the back cover plate on the Neurovascular Head Coil Section. (See
Figure on following page.)

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• Reverse the Polarity of the Quad NVA by swapping the cables connected to P33
and P30, and swapping the cables connected to P9 and P10 on the internal
Circuit Board.

• Replace the cover plate.

Note- This Figure depicts the NORMAL(Positive) polarity Coil Configuration

2-1-2 Installing the Coil

The names for this coil are: NVPA (Neurovascular), FASTBRN (Fast Brain), HRBRN (High
Resolution Brain).

Add the coil using the Configuration File Manager. Refer to: Service Methods CD; System
Level Procedures; Software Utilities.

If the coil does not exist in Coil Config File refer to the Adding New Coils to Config File
Manager procedure and use the coil configuration information in Section 7-3 of this manual.

2-2 Installation Functional Checks

1. Perform system level Signal to Noise Check. Refer to Service Methods CD; System Level
Procedures; Functional Checks; Signal to Noise Check.

2. Perform Section 3 -2 Coil Imaging Performance Verification.

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2-3 Periodic Quality Assurance Check

On a periodic basis, such as during planned maintenance, perform the quality assurance
checks as outlined below to ensure the coils is operating properly.

1. Check external cable for cracks or cuts.

2. Perform Section 3 - Coil Imaging Performance Verification and record data values in Data
Sheet. Section 3 - Functional Checks

SECTION 3 – FUNCTIONAL CHECKS

3-1 Scanner Verification

Perform system level Signal to Noise Check. Refer to Service Methods CD; System Level
Procedures; Functional Checks; Signal to Noise Check.

3-2 Coil Imaging Performance Verification

3-2-1 Tools Required

TOOLS REQUIRED – TABLE 3-2-1
Description GE Part# Supplier Part# Qty
100mm Phantom 46-317586G-1 N/A 1
TLT Head Sphere 46-265826G6 3008825 2
Phantom Positioning Pad 2330440-4 3008824 1

3-2-2 Explanation of Procedure

For evaluation of coil performance, images will be acquired in the sagittal plane. The following
protocol shall be used for coil comparison and image quality analysis. All elements of the NV-
Array are used by the coil configuration file NVPA. The protocol given below shall be run
using NVPA on three phantoms. The SNR analyses will be performed on coronal images.
Refer to the Data Sheet in Appendix 7-1 to understand the data required to calculate the
individual element SNR for each mode of operation. All ROI measurements are made on the
individual element images, not on the composite image.

The image quality check uses two different protocols for signal and noise image acquisition.
The signal scan is an FSE sequence used to minimize susceptibility and B0 inhomogeneity
effects. The noise scan is a GRE sequence that has a Control Variable (do_noise) to
eliminate the transmit RF completely during the scan. The signal scan must be run prior to
the noise scan as the R1, R2, and TG values from the signal scan are used for the noise scan.

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3-2-3 Signal Scan

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

Landmark on the
Head center of the 100
TLT mm sphere . First
Phantom perform a sagittal
localizer to find
10cm sphere the proper S/I
location

Phantom
positioner

The following procedure is specific to the LX platform but can be easily adapted for 5.x
systems.

1. From the Scan Desktop, start new scan by selecting [New Pt]; set Patient ID to “geservice”
and Patient Weight to “111” pounds. Click [Patient Position] to open protocols window.

2. Remove any other surface coils from the cradle. Place the Quad NVA on the patient table
and lock it into position with the coil-clamping bracket. Slide back the tapered Birdcage
Resonator and lift the anterior Paddle. Place the phantom-positioning Pad into the coil and
place the 3 Phantoms onto the pad. (170mm phantom in the head and chest regions and
100mm phantom in the neck region) Return the anterior paddle to its lowered position.
Reengage Tapered Birdcage to the coil base ensuring that it is fully seated. Landmark on
the center of the 100mm Sphere.

3. At the magnet, press “Alignment Light” button to turn on the light. Move the cradle to
align the large end ring of the tapered birdcage to the alignment lights. Press “Landmark”
button to landmark the alignment.

4. Move the coil to scan position by pushing the “Move to Scan” button, ensuring cable does
not get snagged.

5. Perform a sagital localizer to obtain the proper S/I and A/P landmark position.

6. At the console select [New Series], set the protocols per the Signal section from Table 3-
2-4: Signal and Noise Protocols.

7. Click [Save Series] to download the protocols, then click [Prepare to Scan].

8. Open [Display CVs] menu under [Research Operations] (click right mouse button). Set
the “saveinter” CV to “1” (saves the intermediate images so ROI measurements can be
performed).

9. Run [Auto Prescan]. Record the R1, R2 and TG values on the SNR Data Sheet (found at
the end of this manual).

10. Run [Scan].

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3-2-4 Noise Scan

A signal scan must be run prior to the noise scan as the same R1, R2 and TG values must be
used for both the signal and noise scans. Do not run an Auto Prescan prior to the noise scan
as the values will be changed.

1. Copy the signal scan series. Use [Copy Series] (highlight signal series and click right
mouse button) and [Paste Series] in RX Manager.

2. Click [View Edit] and set the protocols per the Noise section from Table 3-2-4: Signal and
Noise Protocols.

3. Click [Save Series] and click [Prepare to Scan].

4. Open [Display CVs] menu under [Research Operations]. Set the “saveinter”,
“rhformat”, and “do_noise” CVs to “1”.

5. Run [Manual Prescan], do not make any changes, and click [Done].

6. Run [Scan].

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SIGNAL AND NOISE PROTOCOLS – TABLE 3-2-4

Protocol Signal Value Noise Value
PATIENT/EXAM INFORMATION
ID: geservice geservice
Name NVPA NVPA
Patient Weight 111 lbs (50 kg) 111 LBS (50 KG)
PATIENT POSITION:
Patient Position: Supine Supine
Patient Entry: Head First Head First
Coil: NVPA NVPA
Series Description Signal Noise
IMAGING PARAMETERS
Plane: Coronal Coronal
Mode: 2D 2D
Pulse Seq: FSE GRE
Imaging Options Fast None
PSD Name: leave blank leave blank
Protocol: leave blank leave blank
SCAN TIMING
# of Echoes: 1 1
TE: 17 minfull
TR: 500 34
Echo Train Length/Flip Angle 4 1
Bandwidth: 15.63 15.63
ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS No entries required in this No entries required in this
area area
ACQUISITION TIMING
Freq: 256 256
Phase: 256 256
NEX: 1 1
Phase FOV: 1.00 1.00
Freq DIR: S/I S/I
Autocenter Freq: Peak Peak
Autoshim On On
Phase correct: On N/A
Contrast: Off N/A
# Reps B4 Pause: 0 N/A
SCANNING RANGE
FOV: 48 48
Slice Thickness: 3 3
Spacing: 1.5 1.5
Start *A17.0 *S0.0 R0.0 *A17.0 * S0.0 R0.0
End A17.0 A17.0
# Slices 1 1
Table Delta 0.00 0.00

*Based on localizer

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3-2-5 SNR Image Analysis

Regions of interest in both signal and noise images can be measured directly in the image
browser. Click the user interface button Measure, select the circular shape, and adjust its
size and orientation when the shape is displayed in the selected image. Mean, standard
deviation, and area of the ROI will appear in the lower right corner of the image.
Examples of typical Receiver Images are shown in Figures 3 through 7 below.

FIGURE 3: Receiver 1 FIGURE 4: Receiver 2

FIGURE 5: Receiver 3 FIGURE 6: Receiver 4

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FIGURE 7: Composite Image

SNR Measurement
For the signal measurement, choose a circular ROI covering the appropriate section of
the phantom for the receiver channel being scanned. Circular ROI should be 14cm
diameter for the Head TLT phantom and 8cm diameter for the 100 mm sphere. ROI’s
are shown in Figures 8 through 12 below.

The SNR shall be calculated using the signal to noise ratios of the individual receiver
channels. Individual receiver SNR is defined as the mean of data within the signal ROI
divided by the standard deviation of data within the noise ROI:

Note: The SNR calculation uses the MEAN of the signal image and STANDARD DEVIATION
of the noise image. SNR is measured for each element, not on the composite image.

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Individual Element Performance

FIGURE 8: Medrad NVPA FIGURE 9: Medrad NVPA

Receiver Image # 1 Receiver Image #2

ROI = 14 cm diameter circle ROI =14 cm diameter circle

FIGURE 10: Medrad NVPA FIGURE 11: Medrad NVPA

Receiver Image #3 Receiver Image # 4

Small ROI= 8cm diameter circle Small ROI= 8cm diameter circle
Large ROI = 14cm diameter circle Large ROI = 14cm diameter circle

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FIGURE 12: Medrad NVPA

Noise Image

SNR Specification

The SNR measurements must be greater than or equal to the following specifications:
SNR SPECIFICATIONS – TABLE 3-2-5

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 3 CH 4 CH 4
14cm ROI 14cm ROI 8 cm ROI 14cm ROI 8 cm ROI 14 cm ROI
SNR SNR SNR SNR SNR SNR
952 448 275 309 289 276

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SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE

4-1 Coil Care

WARNING!

Detach coil connector from scanner before attempting to clean. Do not reattach after
cleaning until coil has dried completely. Having the coil attached to the system during
cleaning or when it is wet may result in electrical shock.

CAUTION

Do not spray or pour cleaning solution directly on coil. Do not submerge coil in
solution. The coil contains sensitive electronics components that could be damaged by
the solution.

CAUTION

To avoid possible damage to equipment, do not use solutions containing amines,

strong alkalis, esters, iodine, aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons, or ketones.

Cleaning Tips
• To clean, use a mild soap and water solution. Dry unit with a clean cloth.
• If necessary, a 10% bleach solution can be used for more rigorous cleaning. Some
discoloration of the pads may occur.
• Do not soak the coil or apply excessive cleaning solution to the coil or the cable
connection area.

4-2 Special Care Requirements (if applicable)

N/A

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SECTION 5 - REPLACEMENT
Simple removals that are clearly obvious are not described here.

Unless otherwise noted, the steps for re-assembly are simply the reverse order of the steps
described for disassembly.

5-1 Disassembly of Coil (if applicable)

N/A

5-2 External Cable Replacement (if applicable)

N/A

5-3 Mechanical Hardware Replacement (if applicable)

N/A

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SECTION 6 - RENEWAL PARTS

6-1 Field Replaceable Units

FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS LIST – TABLE 6-1
Description GE Part# Supplier Part#
Quad NVA 2330440-2 3008862
TLT Head Sphere 46-265826G6 3008863
Phantom Positioning Pad 2330440-4 3008861

6-2 Other Replaceable Accessories

OTHER REPLACEABLE ACCESSORIES LIST – TABLE 6-2
Description GE Part# Supplier Part#
Disposable Liners E8801SK 30510C10002
Comfort Pads E8801SH 3003252
Positioning Pad E8801SJ 3006431

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SECTION 7 - APPENDIX

7-1 SNR Data Sheet

Use the table provided below to record the calculated signal to noise ratio (SNR) data obtained
from the Functional Checks section.
Date Comments

Mode R1 R2 TG Channel Signal Noise SNR Spec

Mean Std Dev Limit
NVPA 1 952
14 cm ROI
2 448
14 cm ROI
3 275
8 cm ROI
3 309
14 cm ROI
4 289
8 cm ROI
4 276
14 cm ROI

Date Comments

Mode R1 R2 TG Channel Signal Noise SNR Spec

Mean Std Dev Limit
NVPA 1 952
14 cm ROI
2 448
14 cm ROI
3 275
8 cm ROI
3 309
14 cm ROI
4 289
8 cm ROI
4 276
14 cm ROI

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7-2 Schematic

Block Diagram Neurovascular Array Coil

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7-3 Coil Configuration

Parameter NEURO- HIGH FASTBRAIN FASTBRAIN
VASCULAR RESOLUTION w/NO FAST w/ONE FAST
ARRAY BRAIN Receiver Receiver
Coil Name NVPA HRBRAIN FASTBRN FASTBRN
Coil Type 3 3 3 3
Extremity Coil no no no no
Cable Loss See Note 1 See Note 1 See Note 1 See Note 1
Coil Loss See Note 2 See Note 2 See Note 2 See Note 2
Recon Scale Factor 1.0(See Note 3) 1.0(See Note 3) 1.0(See Note 3) 1.0(See Note 3)
Linear vrs Quadrature 1 1 1 1
Multiple Receiver Coil? yes yes yes yes
Number of Receivers 4 2 1 0
Starting Receiver ID 0 0 0 0
Ending Receiver ID 3 1 0 0
Multi-Coil Port Enable 7 4 12 12
Multi-Coil Port Error Enable 7 4 12 12
Additional Transmit Attenuation 0 0 0 0
Number of Fast Receivers 0 0 0 1
Starting Fast Receiver ID 4 4 4 4
Ending Fast Receiver ID 4 4 4 4
Start TA Value 100 100 100 100
Start RG Value 5(5.x systems) 5(5.x systems) 5(5.x systems) 5(5.x systems)
11(8.x systems) 11(8.x systems) 11(8.x systems) 11(8.x systems)
Multi-Coil Recon Enable 14 12 14 14
Head Default Freq. Direction 1 1 1 1
SCIC Axial 0 0 0 0
SCIC Saggital 0 0 0 0
SCIC Coronal 0 0 0 0
Auto Shim Receiver -1 -1 -1 -1

Note 1: Same as Signa Body Coil Cable loss

Note 2: Same as Signa Body Coil Coil loss

Note 3: For 8.2.5 and later versions of software, do not calculate a value for the Recon Scale Factor
based upon the Head Coil Reconstruction Factor parameter; simply enter the multiplier listed in the
Configuration File data. For earlier software versions, the Reconstruction Scale Factor entry is the
multiplier listed in the individual Configuration File data times the value for the Head Coil
Reconstruction Scale Factor noted from the Head Coil Configuration File.

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REVISION HISTORY
Rev Date Author Primary Reason for Change
-- 3/21/02 W. Monski Class A Document release
A 4/9/02 M. Yockel Class A Document release

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