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Siemens Prisma 3T User Manual

Siemens Prisma 3T
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Revision Date: 3/13/2019
Siemens Prisma 3T MRI Scanner
User Guide
Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center
University of California, Los Angeles

Table of Contents

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Siemens Prisma 3T Specifications

General IconGeneral
Magnetic Field Strength3 Tesla
TypeMRI Scanner
Magnet TypeSuperconducting
Slew Rate200 T/m/s
System TypeWhole-body MRI
Number of ChannelsUp to 128
Patient Weight Limit250 kg
Bore Diameter60 cm
Software Platformsyngo MR E11
ApplicationsResearch
Imaging ModesDWI
Cooling SystemHelium-free technology
Patient TableMotorized patient table with vertical and horizontal movement
RF CoilsVariety of coils available for different body regions and applications

Summary

Siemens Prisma 3T MRI Scanner Operation

Standby Reboot and System Startup

Procedure for performing standby reboots and full system startups of the MRI scanner.

System Manager and Component Checks

Verifying the status of key system components using the System Manager interface.

Coldhead and Chiller System Restart

Steps to restart the coldhead and reboot the chiller for troubleshooting cooling issues.

Data Handling and Cleanup Procedures

Exporting Raw Data and TWIX Transfer

Methods for exporting raw MRI data and transferring it using TWIX software.

General Cleanup Guidelines

Standard procedures for cleaning and tidying the MRI scanner and associated equipment.

Phantom Scans and Quality Assurance

Phantom Alarm Handling and Table Reset

Actions for squeeze ball alarms, including resetting the scanner table.

Daily Stability Warmup Protocol

Preparing and registering the phantom for the daily stability warmup scan.

ABCD Phantom QA and Stimuli Tasks

Setting up and registering the phantom for ABCD Phantom QA scans and task execution.

Software Issues and Error Management

Coil Warnings and Protocol Fixes

Understanding and resolving coil warning messages and protocol issues during scanning.

Prisma VE11C Software Bugs

Handling software glitches like AutoAlign failure and reconstruction errors.

Scanner Warnings and Registration Errors

Managing scanner warnings, adjustment aborts, and participant registration errors.

Peripheral Devices and Integration

Button Box, Trigger, and Goggle Setup

Setting up the button box, trigger, goggles, and visual stimulus controllers.

Optoacoustics Audio and E-Prime Integration

Setting up Optoacoustics audio system and integrating E-Prime for display.

Advanced Monitoring and Participant Support

HCP Physiological Monitoring Setup

Setting up ECG, respiratory, and pulse monitoring devices for HCP studies.

FIRMM Motion Monitoring

Configuring and using FIRMM software for participant motion monitoring.

MR Camera System Usage

Setting up and operating the MR camera for participant observation.

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