Magnet mounted Volume Coils
These RF Volume Coils are mounted directly inside the gradient bore and fixed by inflating the pneumatic fixation system.
Magnet mounted RF coil – example
Mounting instructions:
- 1.
- Insert the coil from the service end and co-align the coil housing (1) with the end of the gradient tube.
- 2.
- Switch the valve (2a) in the “pump” position.
- 3.
- Gently pump and inflate the rings (2c) of the pneumatic fixation system using the balloon (2b).
- 4.
- Connect the coil with the corresponding RF interface socket according to the color labels.
To remove the coil from the magnet, proceed as follows:
- 1.
- Stop any running scan prior to disconnecting or dismounting a RF coil.
- 2.
- Unplug the coil using the leverage effect of the coil socket cover.
- 3.
- Open the valve of the pneumatic fixation system.
- 4.
- Remove the coil out from the gradient bore.