66  Icon System Manual T02985_02_03
 
MRI System Operation 
 
 
 
5.2.2  Basic Workflow 
Switch
 on the console and afterwards switch the scanner on and start ParaVision. 
Before you start scanning, complete the following preparation steps: 
1. 
Choose the appropriate animal bed and RF Coil according to your desired 
application and mount it to the basic holder.
 
2.  Place the animal or sample on the animal bed. 
3. 
Position the setup in the magnet.
 
Preparation
Position setup in the 
magnet
Mount animal bed 
Position animal/
sample on the bed
 
Figure 5.1: Prepare and run scans: Preparation 
The generalized ParaVision workflow includes the four steps shown below: