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==Software key expiration== | ==Software key expiration== | ||
[[File:Software key expiration.jpg|thumb|Software key expiration error message]] | [[File:Software key expiration.jpg|thumb|Software key expiration error message]] | ||
You may get a message when starting the software that a softwarekey will expire within 10 days. Check the 3T logbook to see whether this has been reported yet and if not, contact the staff of the Spinoza Centre. | You may get a message when starting the software that a softwarekey will expire within 10 days. Check the 3T logbook to see whether this has been reported yet and if not, do so yourself and contact the staff of the Spinoza Centre. | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 13 February 2018
While operating the scanner you may be prompted with warnings and error messages. These should all be taken seriously, but not all are necessarily a reason for concern. The following warnings and error messages are common.
Gradient amplifier Rack Fault
When starting a scan you may get the message Gradient amplifier Rack Fault.
Humidity
The examination room humidity level should be at least 35%. If the humidity is too low, you will get a warning message.
Liquid Cooling Cabinet
You may get a message that an error was detected by the Liquid Cooling Cabinet. This error can occur along with the error Magnet pressure control: compressor high temp; check water cooling or the error Facility cooling water too hot, please contact local Hospital Engineer (klopt dit?).
Patient ventilation
Usually the ventilation is set at level one out of five. Philips recommends higher levels of ventilation, but participants generally experience higher levels as unpleasant, as it causes dry eyes and mouth. This warning can therefore be ignored.
PNS
Some sequences may be preceded by a warning message regarding peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), which the participant experiences as a slight tingling feeling in the extremities of the body. PNS is not dangerous to the participant, but he or she may experience physical discomfort and/or mental stress. It is up to the MR operator to decide whether the participant needs to be informed or not.
Prescans
You may get a message that the scan you are trying to start requires too many prescans and that you should contact Philips Customer Support.
SAR
When the specific absorption rate (SAR) exceeds 2 W/kg you will get a warning message, asking whether you allow first level controlled operating mode. High levels of SAR may cause global and local heating and potentially burns. Please do not proceed scanning without medical supervision or expertise.
Software key expiration
You may get a message when starting the software that a softwarekey will expire within 10 days. Check the 3T logbook to see whether this has been reported yet and if not, do so yourself and contact the staff of the Spinoza Centre.