
MR Shut down & Restart - Biograph mMR
This job aid provides guidance on how to perform a shutdown and reboot for routine
maintenance. This Job Aid is applicable to the Biograph mMR System.
MR Shut down & Restart – Biograph mMR Job Aid MR Shut down & Restart – Biograph mMR Job Aid This job aid provides guidance on how to perform a shutdown and reboot for routine maintenance. This Job Aid is applicable to the Biograph mMR System. Siemens Healthineers MR Customer Service recommendations: • Siemens Healthineers recommends that the MR System be shut down daily. • After shutdown (System Off), leave the MR System off for 10-15 minutes before rebooting the MR system. (i.e., ensures PEC cabinet is completely shutdown) • Perform a PET QC at the start of the day once the system is booted and operational. Important Notes: 1. Standby (NOT recommended) a. Do not use Standby to fix communications issues on the Biograph mMR system. You will lose the sync with the GIM/ACS/PRS CPUS on the PEC cabinet. 2. Restart Application (NOT recommended for the Biograph mMR system) End Session X og Off ... Shutdown System. Restart System. Restart Application Cancel Help Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 02/03/2024 | QR700018199 Healthineers System powered up (ON) • System currently has error messages that require an orderly shutdown and reboot. • System has a scheduled shut down and restart. Shutting down the computer system – shut down of the computer system, host computer, MR scanner, and MaRS (Measurement and Reconstruction System). • Save all patient and postprocessing data at the syngo Acquisition Workplace. • Close all workflows, examinations, and applications. • Disconnect coils on the patient table (not mandatory for the Spine coil). • Patient table must be in the home position (table up and completely out of the bore). Once the operating system and all programs are shutdown, you must switch off the measurement system via the alarm box. Ensures that the MaRS processor boots up when you start the system. System Shutdown 1. On the access bar, click System > End Session. Patient Applications Transfer Edit Queue Protocol View Image Tools Evaluation Scroll System Add-On Options Help Control End Session 2. End Session window opens. 3. Click the Shutdown System button. End Session X Log Off ... Shutdown System. Restart System. Restart Application. Cancel Help Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 02/03/2024 | QR700018199 Healthineers Page 2 of 5 4. Wait until for the System message: Safe to turn the IEMENS System Off (amber light seen on monitor). 5. Press the SYSTEM OFF button on the alarm box. TO REMOVE FIELD System Startup at the Alarm Box (System On) – process if Biograph mMR System is shutdown. • After shutdown (System Off), leave the Biograph mMR System off for 10-15 minutes be- fore rebooting. This ensures the PEC cabinet is completely shut down. • Disconnect coils on the patient table (not mandatory for the Spine coil). • Patient table must be in the home position. (table up and completely out of the bore). • Perform a PET QC once the system is booted and operational. 1. On the Alarm Box, turn the key switch to the right (skip step if key switch was on). SIEMENS 2. Press the SYSTEM ON button on the alarm box. 3. The SYSTEM ON LED lights up and the MR system is TO REMOVE FIELD switched ON. 4. The software automatically starts at the syngo Acquisition Workplace. a. Biograph mMR boot process can ≥15 minutes. 2 O 5. Perform a PET QC at the start of the day once the system 1 EP is booted and operational. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 02/03/2024 | QR700018199 Healthineers Page 3 of 5 Restart System • Disconnect coils on the patient table (not mandatory for the Spine coil). • Patient table must be in the home position (table up and completely out of the bore). 1. On the access bar, click System > End Session. Patient Applications Transfer Edit Queue Protocol View Image Tools Evaluation Scroll System Add-On Options Help Control End Session. 2. End Session window opens. 3. Click the Restart System button. End Session X Log Off ... Shutdown System Restart System. Restart Application .. Cancel Help Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 02/03/2024 | QR700018199 Healthineers Page 4 of 5 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collec- tively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not neces- sarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthineers AG 2024 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Local Contact Information Legal Manufacturer Siemens Healthineers AG Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 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