Siemens MAGNETOM C 0.35T
Siemens Healthineers · Model MAGNETOM C 0.35T
Expect superb image quality from the true multi channel RF system with the best SNR at 0.35 T and the largest anatomical coverage in mid-field. MAGNETOM C! offers exceptional gradients for rapid acquisition and highly differentiated image details. Iso-center imaging assures excellent image quality for all anatomical areas. Advanced techniques such as comprehensive cardiac imaging and the unique syngo REVEAL revolutionize mid-field capabilities. syngo REVEAL for body diffusion increases metastasis conspicuity and permits virtually instant yes/no diagnostic decisions. syngo GRAPPA parallel acquisition technique for higher resolution, larger coverage and faster scans, significantly speeds workflow. Referring physicians will notice and appreciate the improved service. From now on, with MAGNETOM C! high-field diagnostic confidence at mid-field can be your standard. Broad range of sequences and techniques for all clinical applications •Included in the standard package Patient comfort at its best More space means less anxiety. A unique C-shaped magnet for easy side loading and a friendly, compact design cooperate to create an open and free atmosphere. The smallest pole diameter – 137 cm (54“) ensures optimal patient comfort. For up to 65% of all exams, the patient’s head remains outside the magnet, giving a feeling of spaciousness and relaxing claustrophobic tensions. Easy 270° accessibility, the patients always feel close to assistance. The patients will appreciate the quick and comfortable examinations. Posterior coil parts remain on table for more than 95 % of the exams. Obese patients appreciate the comfortable side loading. For these patients, MAGNETOM C! comes with unique extra large body and knee coils. These advantages, combined with the open, patient-friendly design, attract more patients, who will recommend user site.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Helium / cryogen pressure fault
HighSymptoms: Cold-head fault, quench alarm.
Root cause: Cold-head compressor wear or helium loss.
Gradient coil overheating
HighSymptoms: Sequence abort, thermal alarm.
Root cause: Cooling loop restriction or coil wear.
RF coil element failure
MediumSymptoms: Signal dropout, noise-band image artifact.
Root cause: Coil element or cable damage.
Recon / system software hang
LowSymptoms: Frozen console, acquisition timeout.
Root cause: Workstation or RAID degradation.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Gradient coil cooling pump
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Workstation RAID / GPU
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
RF receive coil
Most-replaced patient-facing component.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Moderate
Cold head / compressor
Critical for magnet cooling.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gradient coil cooling pump | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Workstation RAID / GPU | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| RF receive coil Most-replaced patient-facing component. | Major service part | $$$$ | Moderate |
| Cold head / compressor Critical for magnet cooling. | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Helium / cryogen pressure fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically cold-head fault, quench alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: cold-head compressor wear or helium loss.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the rF receive coil per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Gradient coil overheating
- Confirm the presentation - typically sequence abort, thermal alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: cooling loop restriction or coil wear.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the cold head / compressor per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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