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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................1
1- OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................2
2- INITIAL CONDITIONS ...........................................................................................................................................3
2-1 External Probe Filter, (2193025) .......................................................................................................................3
2-2 Hydrogen ONLY Spectroscopy EPROM...........................................................................................................3
3- TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SNR TESTS .................................................................................................................4
3-1 Optional Tools when performing Tuning ONLY ................................................................................................4
4- PROBE/SV TUNING PROCEDURE (ECHO PEAK LOCATION CALIBRATION) ................................................5
4-1 BRM ONLY — Probe/S Tuning Procedure .......................................................................................................5
4-1-1 Specification Criteria (absolute value):.......................................................................................................6
4-2 BRM ONLY — Probe/P Tuning Procedure .......................................................................................................7
4-2-1 Specification Criteria (absolute value):.......................................................................................................8
4-3 CRM ONLY — Zero Procedure ........................................................................................................................9
5- PROBE/SV SNR PROCEDURE ..........................................................................................................................10
5-1 Probe-S SNR Procedure.................................................................................................................................10
5-2 Probe-P SNR Procedure.................................................................................................................................12
6- HELP ....................................................................................................................................................................14
6-1 Example SNR Spectra ....................................................................................................................................14
6-2 Probe-P Tuning File and Backup ....................................................................................................................16
6-3 Probe-P Tuning File and Backup ....................................................................................................................16
6-4 Logging Probe Auto Prescan ..........................................................................................................................16
6-4-1 Directory Creation ...................................................................................................................................17
6-5 PROBE Raw Data Files ..................................................................................................................................18
6-5-1 P Raw Data File Location........................................................................................................................18
6-5-2 Transfer the "mrraw" P File .....................................................................................................................19
APPENDIX A — DATA SHEETS .............................................................................................................................20
PROBE/S TUNING DATA SHEET-FOR T/S ........................................................................................................20
PROBE/P TUNING DATA SHEET-FOR T/S ........................................................................................................20
PROBE-S SNR DATA SHEET ..............................................................................................................................22
PROBE-P SNR DATA SHEET ..............................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX B — RE-CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................24
APPENDIX C — TERMINOLOGY ...........................................................................................................................25
C-1 Acronyms .......................................................................................................................................................25
C-2 Definitions.......................................................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX D — MANUAL ENTRY PROBE/SV SNR PROTOCOLS......................................................................27
D-1 Probe-S SNR Protocol ...................................................................................................................................27
D-2 Probe-P SNR Protocol ...................................................................................................................................28
REVISION HISTORY................................................................................................................................................29

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1- OVERVIEW
This material applies to 1.5T Signa 8X systems ONLY and describes two separate Hydrogen
ONLY Spectroscopy (PROBE/SV) procedures:
• Echo Peak Location Calibration (automated PROBE Tuning script) for BRM ONLY.
• CRM ONLY sites (with 8.2.5 software or greater) zero procedure.
• PROBE SNR performance test.
The Tuning procedure determines the values of control variables (CVs) that are necessary for
PROBE/SV scanning. Each Tuning scan will result in 18 coordinate values (three sets of six).
Within each set of six, the first four values are described as A, C, B, and D. The 5th is E or -
Verification, and the 6th is F or + Verification. Additional calculations (using the first four
values of each set) are performed, and the resulting values will be automatically entered into a
calibration file producing site specific Control Variables. The SNR procedure will be performed
after the Tuning procedure.
Note
8.X software will not correct specific sites effected with Tuning anomalies. Sites
with APS failures due to Water Suppression during SNR should use the
appropriate type-in PSD (probe-s2, probe-p2). If necessary, call the OLC for
assistance. Depending on the failure a CQA may be required.

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2- INITIAL CONDITIONS
• Fully operational 1.5T Signa 8X system with all performance specifications met.
• M1090LK installed:
• (Spectroscopy Option Key [46-317350G1].
• External PROBE Filter used with the CERD -2 Exciter Module ONLY.
See Sub-Section 2-1.
• RF Cabinet Erbtec RF Amplifier Processor Board U17 EPROM.
• Magnet is shimmed and acceptance specifications have been met.
• Grafidy has been performed and all acceptance specifications have been met.

2-1 External Probe Filter, (2193025)

This External PROBE Filter is located in the System Cabinet inside the rear door above the I/F
Panel. The External PROBE Filter (used to correct EFB issues) is in the MR2A11J1 line.
• Used with the CERD -2 Exciter Module ONLY in conjunction with the RF/Pen 1 or 2
style Cabinet.
• The -6 Exciter Module on the CERD has filtering incorporated on the circuit board
and should not be used with an External PROBE Filter.
• RF/PDU Cabinet sites should not use an External PROBE Filter.

2-2 Hydrogen ONLY Spectroscopy EPROM

The U17 EPROM is required and installed on the Processor Board inside the ERBTEC style
Amplifier. The ERBTEC Amplifier is used with the RF/PEN 1 & 2 style Cabinets.

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3- TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SNR TESTS

• MRS Phantom, (2152220), without the loader is required for Probe SNR and is used
for the Tuning process.
Note
The MRS Phantom is self-loaded does not use a phantom loader. Centering the
phantom before performing tests is required.

3-1 Optional Tools when performing Tuning ONLY

If the MRS Phantom is not available the TLT Phantom with loader may be used for the Tuning
process ONLY. Centering is always very important.
• Head TLT phantom, (46-265826G6).
• Head Loader Cylinder with Solution, (46-287899G1).

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4- PROBE/SV TUNING PROCEDURE (ECHO PEAK LOCATION CALIBRATION)

CRM sites with 8.X software do not perform the Probe s/p tuning procedure. However, a total
of 6 values must be set to 0.0 (CRM ONLY) before performing the Probe s/p SNR procedures.
4-1 BRM ONLY — Probe/S Tuning Procedure
1. Position the Phantom on the Head Support in the Head Coil with the temperature strip
visible. Do not use the Tuning Ring or Head Loader with the MRS Phantom. Use foam
padding as necessary to center phantom in Head Coil. Phantom centering
(up/down/left/right/in/out) is important. Run any head localizer to insure the phantom is
properly centered before beginning the PROBE Tuning procedure.
2. Refer to Table 4-1 and 4-2 for PROBE/S Tuning. Do not use geservice protocol probescal.
TABLE 4-1
PREPARING SYSTEM TO SCAN PROBE/S TUNE

Note: This is the alternate proprietary procedure available for GE use, and to sites with a valid
Advanced Service Package Limited License.

A. Select the [SCAN] icon.

B. Click on [New Pt]
Id: geservice<ENTER>
Name: probe<ENTER>
Weight (Lb.): 111<ENTER>
At front enclosure, press LANDMARK, then MOVE TO SCAN.
C. Select the [TOOLS] icon.
D. In the Service Desktop Manager select [Cal/Checks].
E. Select [Probe/S Tune].
F. Select [Start...].

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3. Refer to Appendix A for the Tuning Data Sheet.

TABLE 4-2
PROBE/S TUNING WINDOW

A. The PROBE/S Tuning Window pops up:

• Probe-S Cal Started
• xshim=# yshim=# zshim=#
• APS: R1=## R2=## TG=### CF=########
The tuning process will proceed automatically for each axis:
• delta#_val: #.##
The checking process will proceed automatically for each axis:
• # AXIS Calibration completed Successfully
A message will appear after completion of the 3 axis:
• Probe/S Tuning completed successfully.
• Results are stored in the /usr/g/caldir/probes_cal.log
If probescal does not complete successfully: rescan, if still failing re-run grafidy.
B. Press [Enter] to quit !

4. View the complete results (does not contain APS information):

• Select [C Shell...]
• Type: more /usr/g/caldir/probes_cal.log.

4-1-1 Specification Criteria (absolute value):

• Single delta parameter, I < .8 I
• Sum of all delta parameters, I < 1.0 I

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4-2 BRM ONLY — Probe/P Tuning Procedure

1. Position the Phantom on the Head Support in the Head Coil with the temperature strip
visible. Do not use the Tuning Ring or Head Loader with the MRS Phantom. Use foam
padding as necessary to center phantom in Head Coil. Phantom centering
(up/down/left/right/in/out) is important. Run any head localizer to insure the phantom is
properly centered before beginning the PROBE Tuning procedure.
2. Refer to Table 4-3 and 4-4 for PROBE/P Tuning. Do not use geservice protocol probepcal.
TABLE 4-3
PREPARING SYSTEM TO SCAN PROBE/P TUNE

Note: This is the alternate proprietary procedure available for GE use, and to sites with a valid
Advanced Service Package Limited License.

A. Select the [SCAN] icon.

B. Click on [New Pt]
Id: geservice<ENTER>
Name: probe<ENTER>
Weight (Lb.): 111<ENTER>
At front enclosure, press LANDMARK, then MOVE TO SCAN.
C. Select the [TOOLS] icon.
D. In the Service Desktop Manager select [Cal/Checks].
E. Select [Probe/P Tune].
F. Select [Start...].

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3. Refer to Appendix A for the Tuning Data Sheet.

TABLE 4-4
PROBE/P TUNING WINDOW

A. The PROBE/S Tuning Window pops up:

• Probe-S Cal Started
• xshim=# yshim=# zshim=#
• APS: R1=## R2=## TG=### CF=########
The tuning process will proceed automatically for each axis:
• delta#_val: #.##
The checking process will proceed automatically for each axis:
• # AXIS Calibration completed Successfully
A message will appear after completion of the 3 axis:
• Probe/P Tuning completed successfully.
• Results are stored in the /usr/g/caldir/probep_cal.log
If probepcal does not complete successfully: rescan, if still failing re-run grafidy.
B. Press [Enter] to quit !

4. View the complete results (does not contain APS information):

• Select [C Shell...]
• Type: more /usr/g/caldir/probep_cal.log.

4-2-1 Specification Criteria (absolute value):

• Single delta parameter, I < .8 I
• Sum of all delta parameters, I < 1.0 I

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4-3 CRM ONLY — Zero Procedure

Perform the following sub-section for CRM sites with 8.2.5 software or greater ONLY.
1. Verify the software release is 8.2.5 software or greater.
2. Perform the zero procedure per Table 4-6.
TABLE 4-6
CRM ONLY — ZERO PROCEDURE

A. Select the [TOOLS] icon.

• Select and open a [C Shell...]
• Type: cd /usr/g/caldir<Enter>
• Type: jot probesfix.dat<Enter>
B. A window will appear. It may contain 3 values that must be set to 0.0, use the backspace
or delete key as required. If no values are present enter 0.0 values. The result should be
as follows (column form):
0.0
0.0
0.0
C. Select: [File] [Save] [File] [Exit]
D. In the [C Shell...]
• Type: cd /usr/g/caldir<Enter>
• Type: jot probepfix.dat<Enter>
E. A window will appear. It may contain 3 values that must be set to 0.0, use the backspace
or delete key as required. If no values are present enter 0.0 values. The result should be
as follows (column form):
0.0
0.0
0.0
F. Select: [File] [Save] [File] [Exit]
G. In the [C Shell...]
• Type: more probepfix.dat<Enter>
• Verify 3 values are 0.0 as above. Type: q to exit.
• Type: more probesfix.dat<Enter>
• Verify 3 values are 0.0 as above. Type: q to exit.
• Type: exit to remove the C Shell
H. Proceed to PROBE/SV SNR Procedure.

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5- PROBE/SV SNR PROCEDURE

The MRS Phantom (without the loader) must be used for the SNR procedure. The greenest
value of temperature strip must be entered as a Control Variable (tempC).

5-1 Probe-S SNR Procedure

1. Setup the SERVICE scan prescription per Table 5-1 or refer to Appendix D.
Note
MRS Phantom must be used for all SNR procedures. Position the MRS
Phantom on the Head Support in the Head Coil with the temperature strip visible.
Do not use the Tuning Ring or Head Loader. Use foam padding as necessary to
center phantom in Head Coil. Phantom centering (up/down/left/right/in/out) is
important. Run any head localizer to insure the phantom is properly centered
before beginning the PROBE SNR procedure.
TABLE 5-1
SERVICE PROBE-S SNR PROTOCOL

Note: This is the alternate proprietary procedure available for GE use, and to sites with a valid Advanced
Service Package Limited License. For Non-Service protocol refer to the Appendix.

A. [New Pt]
Id: geservice<ENTER>
Name: probes snr
Weight (Lb.): 111<ENTER>
Set Patient Protocols to Service.
At front enclosure, press LANDMARK, then MOVE TO SCAN.
B. In the Patient Position Protocol field:
For release 8.2.5, type o.49.1<ENTER>(o=Other, 49.1 =series) to load the Probe-S SNR protocol
For release 8.3 or later, type 0.56.1 <Enter>(o=Other, 56.1 =series) to load the protocol
OR select other and select protocol 49 (for Rel. 8.2.5) or 56 (for Rel. 8.3) and select series 1.
C. [Save Series].
D. [Prepare to Scan].
E. [Research Operations] with the mouse cursor, and right click.
[Display CVs]. Highlight CV Name and enter the following:
CV Name: opfov<ENTER>, CV Value: 240<ENTER> (24).
CV Name: opte<ENTER>, CV Value: 30000<ENTER> (30).
CV Name: optr<ENTER>, CV Value: 2000000<ENTER> (2000).
CV Name: tempC<ENTER>, CV Value: ##<ENTER> (greenest portion of temperature strip).
CV Name: deltax<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
CV Name: deltay<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
CV Name: deltaz<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
[Accept].
F. [Research Operations] [Download].
G. [Prepare to Scan] if required

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2. [Scan] (the system will Auto Prescan then Scan).

3. Select Message Window, which is located in upper left-hand corner of scan desktop.
Record R1, R2, TG, AX, (if present record FWHM, WS Angle, WS%) on the Appendix A
Data Sheet. Close window.
4. SNR is not annotated on the auto viewer, you must access the image from the Browser on
the [Display (Advantage Windows) Desktop]. On this desktop, click on [Sort], [Sort
examinations by date]. Once you have done this, the most current exams will be
displayed in the upper window. Select the most current Image from the most current
Series from the lower window, and click on [Viewer]. Select [Format], click on the [1 on 1
box] (upper left corner).
5. Record the displayed results on the Appendix A Data Sheet for Probe-S SNR.
6. Retain (hardcopy) the Probe SNR image for reference. This can be used to make a
comparison of the Cr SNR from these most recent probe-s and probe-p scans with the Cr
SNR previous/future scans.
Note
It is important to understand that a minimum of three scans should be performed
(back to back) to get an estimated average Probe-S SNR.
7. Probe-S SNR specification 30.0 minimum.
Note
Refer to the Overview section note concerning type-in PSD’s.

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5-2 Probe-P SNR Procedure

1. Setup the SERVICE scan prescription per Table 5-2 or refer to Appendix D.
Note
MRS Phantom must be used for all SNR procedures. Position the MRS
Phantom on the Head Support in the Head Coil with the temperature strip visible.
Do not use the Tuning Ring or Head Loader. Use foam padding as necessary to
center phantom in Head Coil. Phantom centering (up/down/left/right/in/out) is
important. Run any head localizer to insure the phantom is properly centered
before beginning the PROBE SNR procedure.
TABLE 5-2
SERVICE PROBE-P SNR PROTOCOL

Note: This is the alternate proprietary procedure available for GE use, and to sites with a valid Advanced
Service Package Limited License.
For Non-Service protocol refer to the Appendix.

A. [New Pt]
Id: geservice<ENTER>
Name: probes snr
Weight (Lb.): 111<ENTER>
Set Patient Protocols to Service.
At front enclosure, press LANDMARK, then MOVE TO SCAN.
B. In the Patient Position Protocol field:
For release 8.2.5, type o.50.1<ENTER>(o=Other, 50.1 =series) to load the Probe-S SNR protocol
For release 8.3 or later, type 0.57.1 <Enter>(o=Other, 57.1 =series) to load the protocol
OR select other and select protocol 50 (for Rel. 8.2.5) or 57 (for Rel. 8.3) and select series 1.
C. [Save Series].
D. [Prepare to Scan].
E. [Research Operations] with the mouse cursor, and right click.
[Display CVs]. Highlight CV Name and enter the following:
CV Name: opfov<ENTER>, CV Value: 240<ENTER> (24).
CV Name: opte<ENTER>, CV Value: 37000<ENTER> (37).
CV Name: optr<ENTER>, CV Value: 2000000<ENTER> (2000).
CV Name: tempC<ENTER>, CV Value: ##<ENTER> (greenest portion of temperature strip).
CV Name: deltax<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
CV Name: deltay<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
CV Name: deltaz<ENTER>, CV Value: verify per tuning results<ENTER>.
[Accept].
F. [Research Operations] [Download].
G. [Prepare to Scan] if required

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2. [Scan] (the system will Auto Prescan then Scan).

3. Select Message Window, which is located in upper left-hand corner of scan desktop.
Record R1, R2, TG, AX, (if present record FWHM, WS Angle, WS%) on the Appendix A
Data Sheet. Close window.
4. SNR is not annotated on the auto viewer, you must access the image from the Browser on
the [Display (Advantage Windows) Desktop]. On this desktop, click on [Sort], [Sort
examinations by date]. Once you have done this, the most current exams will be
displayed in the upper window. Select the most current Image from the most current
Series from the lower window, and click on [Viewer]. Select [Format], click on the [1 on 1
box] (upper left corner).
5. Record the displayed results on the Appendix A Data Sheet for Probe-P SNR.
6. Retain (hardcopy) the Probe SNR image for reference. This can be used to make a
comparison of the Cr SNR from these most recent probe-s and probe-p scans with the Cr
SNR previous/future scans.
Note
It is important to understand that a minimum of three scans should be performed
(back to back) to get an estimated average Probe-P SNR.
7. Probe-P SNR specification 60.0 minimum.
Note
Refer to the Overview section note concerning type-in PSD’s.

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6- HELP
This section contains Illustrations of PROBE SNR Spectra, both incorrectly Tuned and
correctly Tuned to enable the user to become familiar with what a good spectrum looks like.
During Tuning or SNR troubleshooting it may necessary for a site to backup the original
echoloc.dat file. This backup process requires renaming it, otherwise, it will be overwritten
during the Tuning Calibration.
Additional information can be obtained concerning the cause of an AWS (Auto-Water
Suppression) failure by logging the messages generated during the PROBE APS. A site may
be required to send PROBE SNR raw data to an expert for review. This section explains the P
raw file location process and how to transfer it.

6-1 Example SNR Spectra

Errors in the PROBE Tuning Calibration Procedure can introduce changes in the appearance
of the resulting PROBE SNR spectra. This section contains example spectra from a Probe-P
SNR protocol using the MRS Phantom. Illustration 6-1shows a correctly tuned spectra. Pay
particular attention to the base (left and right) of the NAA (NA) peak (this is the largest peak
located at the center of the spectrum). Refer to Illustration 6-2 and Illustration 6-3 to view
spectra with an uncalibrated tuning parameter (a delta was offset + or - from the correct value
by 0.5 units).

CORRECTLY TUNED PROBE SNR SPECTRA

ILLUSTRATION 6-1

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INCORRECTLY TUNED PROBE SNR SPECTRA

ILLUSTRATION 6-2

INCORRECTLY TUNED PROBE SNR SPECTRA

ILLUSTRATION 6-3

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6-2 Probe-P Tuning File and Backup

1. At the Service Desktop Manager, click on [C Shell].
2. At the prompt enter the following:
cd /usr/g/caldir <Enter>
mv echoloc.dat echoloc.bak0 <Enter>
3. Close the C Shell.
Note
The echoloc.dat file does not exist for initial software loads.

The actual file that contains the PROBE Calibration values is contained in the caldir directory
as probesfix.dat. The unlabeled values are respectively deltax, deltay, and deltaz.

6-3 Probe-P Tuning File and Backup

1. At the Service Desktop Manager, click on [C Shell].
2. At the prompt enter the following:
cd /usr/g/caldir <Enter>
mv echoloc.dat echoloc.bak1 <Enter>
3. Close the C Shell.
Note
The echoloc.dat file does not exist for initial software loads.
The actual file that contains the PROBE Calibration values is contained in the caldir directory
as probepfix.dat. The unlabeled values are respectively deltax, deltay, and deltaz.

6-4 Logging Probe Auto Prescan

Additional information can be obtained concerning the cause of an AWS (Auto-Water
Suppression) failure by logging the messages generated during the PROBE APS. This works
similarly on 5.X and LX (although the messages are slightly different).

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6-4-1 Directory Creation

Open the Service Desktop Manager, click on [C Shell].
Per the following create a directory to hold the log file:
cd /usr/g <Enter>
mkdir probe_data <Enter>
cd probe_data <Enter>

Login to the TPS and direct the output to a file as well as the screen. Use the grav key (`) and
the pipe key (|) as identified below. Local is the lower case L key.
rlogin `hostname` -tps | tee tps_log <Enter>
Log onto local (l) or remote (r) vxWorks console . . . ?l <Enter>
Login:
Username: tps <Enter>
Password: tpsservice <Enter>

At this point the logging is running. DO NOT type anything in the TPS window. Watch the
TPS messages appear on the screen, everything will be logged into the file entered after the
tee command (tee tps_log). This file will be overwritten each time.

Select the RX Manager Icon.

Run APS (and scans . . . ).
Select the Service Desktop Manager Icon to review the APS log using the scroll bar.
When done, type logout in the TPS window. This will disconnect the TPS from the C Shell. A
message will appear confirming logoutConnection closed.

To view the log file created verify the current directory is cd /usr/g/probe_data.
Type: more tps_log <Enter>
Close the C Shell if done.

The log file can be sent to the OLC, or e-mail to whoever the site is working with to resolve
problems.

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6-5 PROBE Raw Data Files

During the troubleshooting process the site may be required to identify the P raw data files
generated when PROBE SNR was performed. These files may be helpful in determining a
reason for failing SNR.

6-5-1 P Raw Data File Location

This portion of the procedure should be performed after running a PROBE SNR protocol so
that P Raw File identification will be straightforward.
1. At the Service Desktop Manager, click on [C Shell].
2. At the prompt enter the following:
cd /usr/g/mrraw <Enter>
ls -lt P* | head <Enter>
3. The most recent P files will be displayed. Record the PROBE raw data file (P#####.7).
The P files size is ~449584.
4. Close the C Shell if done.

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6-5-2 Transfer the "mrraw" P File

Note
The OLC can be contacted and will perform this transfer for the site after a
modem connection is made.
A second alternative is to ftp the P raw file to the FE laptop. Then the file may be able to be
transferred from the laptop to globe.
A third alternative is to ftp the P raw file to the FE laptop. Then the file may be able to be
attached to an email and sent from the laptop.
Most sites will not be able to perform the following, however, if an internal MR Building site is
connected to the "GE Intranet".
While still in the mrraw directory type the following:
ftp 3.87.40.2 <Enter>
OR
ftp globe <Enter>
Connected to globe.med.ge.com
.......................................... ready.
Name (some name):anonymous <Enter>
Password:anonymous <Enter>
ftp>bin <Enter>
Example--> cd l
ftp>cd (first letter of some name) <Enter>
Example--> mkdir lambert
ftp>mkdir (enter some name) <Enter>
Example--> cd lambert
ftp>cd (enter some name) <Enter>
ftp>put P#####.#7 <Enter>
ftp>bye <Enter>
exit <Enter>
Now write an e-mail or call whoever is helping with this site issue that the P#####.7 is on globe
under whatever significant name you chose.
Note
Files will remain on globe for a very limited amount of time.

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APPENDIX A — DATA SHEETS

PROBE/S TUNING DATA SHEET-FOR T/S

xshim= yshim= zshim=

R1= R2= TG= CF=

(Y-Axis Tuning) (X-Axis Tuning) (Z-Axis Tuning)

ylocA _______________ xlocA _______________ zlocA _______________

ylocC _______________ xlocC _______________ zlocC _______________

ylocB _______________ xlocB _______________ zlocB _______________

ylocD _______________ xlocD _______________ zlocD _______________

yloc- ________________ xloc- ________________ zloc- ________________

yloc+ _______________ xloc+ _______________ zloc+ _______________

deltay_val deltax_val deltaz_val ___________

___________ ___________

PROBE/P TUNING DATA SHEET-FOR T/S

xshim= yshim= zshim=

R1= R2= TG= CF=

(Y-Axis Tuning) (X-Axis Tuning) (Z-Axis Tuning)

ylocA _______________ xlocA _______________ zlocA _______________

ylocC _______________ xlocC _______________ zlocC _______________

ylocB _______________ xlocB _______________ zlocB _______________

ylocD _______________ xlocD _______________ zlocD _______________

yloc- ________________ xloc- ________________ zloc- ________________

yloc+ _______________ xloc+ _______________ zloc+ _______________

deltay_val deltax_val deltaz_val ___________

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PROBE-S SNR DATA SHEET

Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: _________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________
PROBE SNR DATA SHEET
Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: _________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________
PROBE SNR DATA SHEET
Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: ________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________

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PROBE-P SNR DATA SHEET

Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: _________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________
PROBE-P SNR DATA SHEET
Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: _________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________
PROBE-P SNR DATA SHEET
Record:
X __________, Y ____________, Z ___________ Shim Values.
R1 __________, R2 ____________, TG ___________, AX _____________
FWHM: (phantoms = 2 Hz) , WS Ang: ________ Degrees, WS: ________ %
MACHINE # RATIO

NA ___________ ___________
Cr ___________ ___REF____
Ch ___________ ___________
m1 ___________ ___________
H2O ___________ ___________

RMS Noise Cr SNR

__________ ___________

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APPENDIX B — RE-CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS

TABLE B-1
RE-CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS

!
Hardware Replaced ----! RF Calibration
External PROBE Filter • RF Calibration Gain Procedure —
(used with the CERD -2 Exciter Module “MAX Power RF Out Setup and
ONLY on RF/PEN 1 and 2 Cabinets) Calibration”. RF In adjustment.
!
Grafidy Procedure ----! PROBE Tuning Calibration
Gradient Subsystem is affected thus Probe Tuning Calibration
requiring the grafidy procedure to be Procedure must be performed for
performed. BRM sites.

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APPENDIX C — TERMINOLOGY
C-1 Acronyms
TABLE C-1
ACRONYMS

APS Auto prescan: Auto-adjustment of data acquisition (scan) parameters

AVS Auto voxel shim
AWS Automatic Water Suppression
CV Control variable
FOV Field of View
FWHM Full Width Half Max
GRx Graphic Prescription
IFCC Image file create and cleanup
MPS Manual prescan: Manual adjustment of data acquisition (scan) parameters
MRS Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
NEX Number of excitations
PRESS Point-resolved spectroscopy, basis for probe-p PSD
PROBE/Q Automated analysis and display of PROBE/SV data
PROBE/SV PROton Brain Exam Single voxel spectroscopy using automated STEAM or
PRESS pulse sequence
PSD Pulse sequence data base
RECON Process that creates an image or spectrum from data acquired with a Signa
MRI scanner.
ROI Region of Interest
RSP Real-time sequence control parameters
SAT Saturation, a signal suppression technique
STEAM Stimulated echo acquisition mode, basis for probe-s PSD
TE Echo time
TIR Tardis Image Receive
TPS Transceiver and Processing subsystem
TR Repetition time
VOI Voxel of interest
WS Water Suppression

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C-2 Definitions
Chemical Shift Imaging (CSI)
A data acquisition technique that combines phase encoding with the acquisition of a spectrum
for each phase encoding step. The spatial resolution of these images depends on the number
of phase encoding steps, while the frequency resolution depends on the spectral width and the
number of data points in a spectrum. Images over a narrow range of frequencies can be
created to show the spatial distribution of the chemical constituents of the tissue being
scanned.
probe-s
One of two PROBE/SV pulse sequences. The probe-s sequence is a version of the stimulated
echo acquisition mode (STEAM). It differs from the steamcsi sequence in the following areas:
the spectral width and number of data points acquired are fixed to 2500 Hz and 2048,
respectively; both water suppressed and non-water suppressed frames are acquired during
the scan; and a special PROBE/SV reconstruction is used to create a spectrum from the data.
This sequence is used for short echo time, single-voxel spectroscopy, i.e., TEs shorter than 35
milliseconds.
probe-p
One of two PROBE/SV pulse sequences. The probe-p sequence is a version of the point-
resolved spectroscopy (PRESS) pulse sequence. It differs from the presscsi sequence in the
following areas: the spectral width and number of data points acquired are fixed at 2500 Hz
and 2048, respectively; both water-suppressed and non-water-suppressed frames are
acquired during the scan; and a special PROBE/SV reconstruction is used to create a
spectrum from the data. The PRESS sequence provides twice the SNR of the STEAM
sequence but at the expense of slightly longer minimum TEs.
Presscsi (press CSI)
A research version of the probe-p pulse sequence that provides more flexibility and additional
capabilities such as chemical shift imaging acquisition.
Steamcsi (steam CSI)
A research version of the probe-s pulse sequence that provides more flexibility and additional
capabilities such as chemical shift imaging acquisition.

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APPENDIX D — MANUAL ENTRY PROBE/SV SNR PROTOCOLS

D-1 Probe-S SNR Protocol
1. Run any proton head localizer to insure the phantom is centered (up/down/in/out/left/right).
2. Setup the scan prescription per Table D-1.
TABLE D-1
PROBE-S SNR PROTOCOL
PATIENT REGISTER . [New Pt] USER CVs SCREEN
PATIENT INFORMATION CV3 scan mode [1.00]
Patient Id geservice CV4 total # of scans [32.00]
Patient Name probes snr CV15 1=fast version
Weight (Lb) 111 ¬ IMPORTANT (fewer disdaqs) [0] (default)
[Landmark] NOTE:
Landmark [>] [Nasion] CV15 does not appear if VLTC was performed.
SCANNING RANGE
PATIENT PROTOCOLS [Patient Position] FOV [24]
Start S10
PATIENT POSITION End R10
Patient Position [>] [Supine] Start L10
Patient Entry [>] [Head First] End I10
Coil [...] [Head] [Accept] Start A10
IMAGING PARAMETERS End P10
Plane [>] [Axial] Table Delta 0.00 (default)
Mode [>] [MRS] ACQUISITION TIMING
Pulse Seq [...] [Probe-S] Freq [256]
[Accept] Phase [160]
Imaging Options [Ext. Dyn. Range] NEX [2.00]
Psd Name no entry Freq Dir [>] [A/P]
Protocol no entry Auto Center Freq [>] [Water]
SCAN TIMING Autoshim selected
* of Echoes 1 (default) Contrast not selected
TE [30] [Save Series]
TR [2000] [Prepare to Scan]
[Research Operations] [Display CVs]
CV Name CV Value
tempC (greenest value on MRS Phantom)
[Accept]
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D-2 Probe-P SNR Protocol

1. Run any proton head localizer to insure the phantom is centered (up/down/in/out/left/right).
2. Setup the scan prescription per Table D-2.
TABLE D-2
PROBE-P SNR PROTOCOL
PATIENT REGISTER . [New Pt] USER CVs SCREEN
PATIENT INFORMATION CV3 scan mode [1.00]
Patient Id geservice CV4 total # of scans [32.00]
Patient Name probep snr CV15 1=fast version
Weight (Lb) 111 ¬ IMPORTANT (fewer disdaqs) [0] (default)
[Landmark] NOTE:
Landmark [>] [Nasion] CV15 does not appear if VLTC was performed.
SCANNING RANGE
PATIENT PROTOCOLS [Patient Position] FOV [24]
Start S10
PATIENT POSITION End R10
Patient Position [>] [Supine] Start L10
Patient Entry [>] [Head First] End I10
Coil [...] [Head] [Accept] Start A10
IMAGING PARAMETERS End P10
Plane [>] [Axial] Table Delta 0.00 (default)
Mode [>] [MRS] ACQUISITION TIMING
Pulse Seq [...] [Probe-P] Freq [256]
[Accept] Phase [160]
Imaging Options [Ext. Dyn. Range] NEX [2.00]
Psd Name no entry Freq Dir [>] [A/P]
Protocol no entry Auto Center Freq [>] [Water]
SCAN TIMING Autoshim selected
* of Echoes 1 (default) Contrast not selected
TE [37] [Save Series]
TR [2000] [Prepare to Scan]
[Research Operations] [Display CVs]
CV Name CV Value
tempC (greenest value on MRS Phantom)
[Accept]
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REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE AUTHOR PRIMARY REASONS FOR CHANGE
0 Aug 19, 1998 R. Hawthorne
Initial conversion to Word.
1 Nov 23, 1998 M. Keber Removed obsolete Release 8.1 information; misc style guide updates.
2 Dec 8, 1998 Resa Lambert
Modified Data Sheets.
3 Mar 9, 1999 Resa Lambert
Modified overview and protocols.
4 Apr 19, 1999 Resa Lambert
Added Overview 8.2.5 note, and CV15 in Appendix D.
5 Sept 30, 1999 Resa Lambert
Added CRM Tuning process for 8.2.5 ONLY. Added 8.3 service protocol
number change. CDROM Rev 8.
6 Nov 15, 1999 Resa Lambert Added Service protocol number for Probe-P SNR for 8.3 software.
Removed 8.2.5 ONLY references. CDROM Rev 9.
7 June 20, 2000 Don Thome' Removed voxel verification comment from pages 10 and 12.

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