Magnetom Symphony

Siemens MR Training

Magnetom Symphony

This technical training course is specially designed for Field Service Engineers working with Independent Service Organizations. On the other hand, Biomedical Technicians and Engineers or other technical staff at the hospitals who would like to do the first line service in their radiology departments are also welcomed.

This course aims to bring the student at a technical level so that he can perform periodic maintenance, quality assurance and calibrations with confidence. By the end of the training, student will gain the capability of troubleshooting on the Symphony MR scanners.

Like in all our MRI classes, MRI Physics is discussed at the very beginning of this course, to give an overal understanding of MR imaging fundementals. Equipment specific details like System, Host/Imager, RF System, Gradient System, Cooling System etc. follows.

During the course period, you will join hands on practical sessions and find chance to play(!) with the actual equipment itself. At these sessions, you will gain confidence and in depth knowledge about the equipment.

You will discover how simple to view and filter the so called Siemens Event Viewer(error logs), and how useful they are in case of a failure.

You will also learn about the Host and Imager computers, cost effective repairs of Host and Imager computers, installation tips&tricks, ramp up and shimming tricks, tune up, software (Syngo) loading and many more useful topics about Symphony MR scanners.

This course covers the following MR scanners;

- Magnetom Symphony 1.5T

Duration
1,5 Weeks
Method of Delivery
Theoretical sessions in classroom
Practical sessions on the equipment
Supplied Materials
Handouts, Slide Shows, Electronic Documentation
Prerequisite
Basic understanding of MRI physics and principles

Covered Topics
Overview of MRI Physics
Safety during work with high field magnets
Safety during work with cryogens
Siemens Symphony MR Breakdown
Service Menu Navigation
Software
Host/Imager
Control
RF System
RF Signal Unit(RFSU), RF Power Amplifier(RFPA), RF Application System(RFAS), RF Cabin Int.(RFCI)
Patient Handling System
Gradient System
Magnet System
Magnet Supervision, Refrigerator, Magnet Power Supply
Cooling System
Power Distribution
Periodic Maintenance
MR Artifacts
Installation, Tips&Tricks
Site considerations, required tools, Ramp up, Shimming, Tune up discussions
Displacer, Adsorber, Coldhead Replacement overview, Tips&Tricks
Tune Up
Software (Syngo) Loading Host/Imager
Software Tips&Tricks (Configuration, Backup/Restore, important batch files, dicom connectivity, licensing, etc.)