Switching ON/OFF the Instrument

The MR instrument can have the following operating states:

Operating State

Description

System OFF

The entire instrument electronic is deactivated. The MR instrument is not ready for use.

  • Use this operation status, when the MR instrument is not used for a long period of time, e. g. during holiday.

STAND-BY

The high power electronics are deactivated, in contrast to the low power electronics. The MR instrument is not ready for use.

  • Use this operation status, when the MR instrument is not used for a short (manageable) period of time, e. g. overnight or during the week end.

System ON

The entire instrument electronic is active. The MR instrument is ready for use.