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Embrace human nature

with BioMatrix

Patients have unique, individual characteristics. Their

different physiologies and anatomies – but also the way
we interact with them and with technology – cause
unwarranted variations.

These unique human characteristics – BioMatrix technology helps to overcome

biovariabilities – pose significant chal- these challenges with a whole new approach:
lenges in MRI: Inconsistent exams. Poor by embracing human nature. Instead of
image quality. Increased need for rescans. expecting patients to adjust to the technol-
Unpredictable scheduling. They all can ogy, BioMatrix automatically adjusts to the
negatively impact the quality and cost of patient. BioMatrix Sensors, Tuners, and
the care you provide. Interfaces allow you to anticipate motion,
adapt to the patient, and to simplify and
accelerate patient preparation – no matter
who comes next.

“To provide our patients with individual therapies, we need every

piece of information available. In imaging, this means we need
robust, standardized, and reproducible image data, always of the
same quality regardless of the patient or user. BioMatrix Technology
gives us this data quality and comprehensive image information
and is helping us on our way to quantitative radiology.”
Professor Konstantin Nikolaou, M.D.
University Hospital Tübingen, Germany

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BioMatrix Technology

Anticipate motion for high-quality results

with BioMatrix Sensors.

Adapt to challenging anatomies for reliable exams

with BioMatrix Tuners.

Accelerate patient preperation for increased efficiency

with BioMatrix Interfaces.

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BioMatrix Technology

Anticipate motion Adapt to challenging

for high-quality results anatomies for reliable exams

BioMatrix Sensors BioMatrix Tuners

Respiratory Sensors CoilShim
The Respiratory Sensors automatically detect Integrated into the new BioMatrix Head/Neck
breathing patterns as soon as the patient coils, CoilShim increases diagnostic quality
lies on the table. This provides a simplified and reduces the need for repeat scans by
workflow as respiratory triggered scans delivering improved fat saturation and better
can be performed without additional user DWI quality in the neck region. CoilShim
interaction. technology ensures that the challenging area
is automatically and optimally shimmed for
Kinetic Sensor1) reproducible quality in every patient.
The Kinetic Sensor is a wing-shaped 4-camera
solution with a slim profile, which is mounted SliceAdjust
to the bore ceiling inside the MR scanner SliceAdjust technology provides distor-
close to the isocenter. It enables the operator tionfree whole-body DWI scans as well as
to monitor head movement visually during reliable fat saturation for both DWI and TSE
head examinations. sequences. It avoids broken spine artifacts
Additionally, the Kinetic Sensor offers in whole-body DWI for excellent correlation
prospective motion correction for head with anatomical scans.
MPRAGE, TSE and GRE scans.

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Optional

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Accelerate patient Further functionalities include:

preparation for increased • In-bore ventilation (6-step regulation)

efficiency • In-bore lighting (6-step regulation)
• Headphone volume adjustment (25-step regulation)
BioMatrix Interfaces • In-room loudspeaker adjustment (25-step regulation)
• Start scan
Select&GO • Alarm off
With one-touch positioning on the Select&GO • Continuous table movement at two predefined speed
touch display based on the underlying levels
BioMatrix Body Model artificial intelligence is • Automatic transfer from any vertical position to home
employed to accelerate patient positioning by position
up to 30%1). Delays due to incorrect positioning • Automatic transfer to isocenter
can now be avoided. The user simply selects • Automatic transfer from any horizontal position to
the region or organ to be scanned on the home position
touch display and the patient is automatically • Laser light localization, horizontal table movement,
and precisely positioned for the respective scan lighting adjustments, and ventilation are also possible
from the console
• Select&GO suggests scan scenarios based
on the set of coils plugged in. Display:
• Precise positioning is empowered by an
intelligent anatomical body model for • Color TFT-LCD (LED Backlight), Projective Capacitive
organ localization. Touch Technology (PCAP)
• Use cases without upfront patient registra- • Screen size 10.4’’, 4:3
tion are supported. • Screen matrix 1024 × 768 pixels
• Physiological curves and guidance for patient • Color depth 24 bit
set up of triggering device are displayed.
• An Advanced Lighting Option providing an BioMatrix Dockable Table with or without eDrive2)
illuminated front design ring is available The BioMatrix Dockable Table includes innovative
for MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System. techniques to assist the user and speed up patient
The intensity of illumination can be transportation. The integrated AutoDock mechanism
adjusted easily on the Select&GO displays. allows easy and fast docking and undocking of the table
• Breast biopsy planning results can be by the push of a button.
displayed for both Grid method and
Post&Pillar method. BioMatrix eDrive provides motorized assistance for easy
maneuverability of the table. The user only needs to
apply slight pressure to the table grip in order to start
propulsion support. The table can adjust its speed based
on the pressure applied by the user.

1)
Data on file, results may vary.
2)
Optional

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Embrace human nature at 3T

with MAGNETOM Vida
Embrace full 3T performance
• An exceptional 3T magnet design with a large 55 × 55 × 50 cm3 Field-of-View
and the space requirements of a conventional 70 cm 3T MRI
• Optional 60 / 200 with 2.7MW XT gradients – for up to 25% higher SNR1) for
diffusion weighted imaging
• Unifying 3T performance, patient comfort, and cost-efficiency with 30% lower
energy consumption than the industry average1)

Embrace true 3T productivity

• Select&GO for easy, fast and reproducible patient positioning
• DotGO exam management and intelligent scan automation – for high consistency
and robustness
• Recon&GO automated inline reconstruction for fast preparation of scan results
• MR View&GO viewing and postprocessing capabilities make cases ready-to-read
• Reduce exam time for comprehensive MSK exams by up to 50%1) with Simultaneous
Multi-Slice TSE

Embrace new 3T clinical capabilities

• Perform free-breathing liver dynamics and extend the patient population eligible
for MRI with Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE
• Perform an entire cardiac examination under free-breathing, capturing the full
cardiac MR picture even for severely ill patients
• Perform whole-body MRI exams reliably and predictably – in just 25 minutes2)

1)
Data on file, results may vary.
2)
Values for a 196 cm person

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 BioMatrix Technology

The world’s First

3T BioMatrix system

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DirectRF Technology

DirectRF Technology

General
The unique all digital-in / digital-out design integrates all RF transmit and receive components at the magnet
• Optical RF system improves SNR by reducing electrical noise and increasing signal detection
• Digital-in and digital-out design – optical links between magnet and equipment room to achieve highest
RF stability
• Transmit path is integrated in the magnet housing
• Receive path is integrated in the magnet housing
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer technology enables ultra-high density coil designs by integrating key RF
components into the local coil.
• Receiver with high dynamic range without adjustments
Transmit Technology
Frequency stability (5 min) ± 2 × 10–10
Frequency control 32 bits (0.015 Hz)
Phase control 16 bits (0.006 degrees)
Body coil Integrated whole-body no tune transmit / receive coil with 32 rungs and
4-port feeding
Optimized RF efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Real-time Feedback loop for unmatched RF stability
Transmitter path Transmit amplitude 16 bit control 25 ns resolution
Gain stability (after first minute) < 0.05 dB (1 s)
< 0.2 dB (5 min)
Transmit amplifier Extremely compact, water-cooled solid state amplifier, fully integrated at the
magnet as part of DirectRF technology
Transmit amplifier bandwidth 500 kHz
Peak power 37.5 kW

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RF Receiver Technology
The Total imaging matrix optimizes coil positioning and virtually eliminates coil changing times. It also features
Dual-Density Signal Transfer technology in the local receive coils, which enables the high density design. All local
coils are no tune coils. Further Tim 4G features are AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive selection
of the coil elements within the FoV.
Receive path Maximum number of channels1) 204, 228
Number of independent receiver channels 32, 64, 128
that can be used simultaneously in one single
scan and in one single FOV, each generating
an independent partial image
Quadrature demodulation and filtering Digital
Receiver bandwidth 500 Hz −1 MHz (for each
channel)
Receiver signal resolution 32 bit
ADC sampling rate 80 MHz
Dynamic range at coil connector 164 dB instantaneous at receiver
(referred to 1 Hz resolution bandwidth) 169 dB with automatic gain
control at local coil connector
TimTX TrueForm
TimTX TrueForm includes innovative techniques in the RF excitation hardware as well as application and processing
features enabling uniform RF distribution in all body regions. TimTX TrueForm for MAGNETOM Vida consists of
TrueForm excitation, which uses amplitude and phase transmission settings optimized for dedicated body regions.
Feeding the 4 ports of the integrated body coil with an optimized weighting yields a homogeneous B1 distribution.
TimTX TrueForm is supported by:
• B1 Filter, which is an adaptive inline image filter that reduces any remnant B1 effects without affecting image
contrast.

1)
Channels (coil elements) that can be connected simultaneously

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Patient Handling

General Patient Positioning Aids

BioMatrix Interfaces, Tim 4G and Dot help increase Standard set of cushions for comfortable and stable
patient comfort and improve workflow efficiency. patient positioning together with safety straps.
• BioMatrix Interfaces simplify how the user interacts Table
with the MRI scanner. One-touch positioning using
Comfortable patient table solution which fits the needs
the Select&GO touch display with the underlying
for patients up to 250 kg supporting full weight capac-
BioMatrix Body Model accelerates patient position-
ity in vertical and horizontal movement. Integrated coils
ing – powered by artificial intelligence. Delays due to
for fast patient preparation and enhanced user comfort.
incorrect positioning can now be avoided. The user
Scan range up to 205 cm. Integrated infusion stand and
simply selects the region or organ to be scanned on
paper roll holder.
the touch display and the patient is automatically and
precisely positioned for the respective scan. Max. patient weight for vertical 250 kg (550 lbs)
• Set up the patient once, no repositioning, no chang- and horizontal table movement
ing of coils needed Max. scan range 205 cm
• Scan range of 205 cm allows whole-body examina- Users can adjust the table speed with two predefined
tions with full usage of the surface coils, without the speed mode buttons or accelerate continuously with
need for patient repositioning the jog-wheel on the Select&GO Control Centers
• Imaging with optimized high element ultra-light
Vertical table Range 52–97 cm
weight surface coils
movement + 5cm1)
• Remote table move
+13 mm2)
• Feet-first examinations for many applications (e.g.
cardiac, liver, upper abdomen, pelvis, colonography, Speed 32 mm / s;
body angio) reduces the level of anxiety experienced one click table up
by highly claustrophobic patients Horizontal table Max. range 2810 mm
• DotGO gives the user advice during the positioning movement Max. speed 200 mm / s
process, on the Select&Go displays, – very helpful in
the case of ECG, for example Repositioning ± 0.5 mm
accuracy3)
Capable of continuous table movement during scan

1)
Including Heightening Kit, if necessary
2)
Depending on the floor conditions
3)
Accuracy for repositioning from one direction

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Physiological Measurement Unit (PMU) – Wireless Physio Control

Synchronizes the measurement with physiological cycles (triggering to minimize motion artifacts caused by cardiac
and respiratory movements). The physiological curves are visualized at the Select&GO Display.
Wireless Sensors Wireless Vector ECG / respiration and pulse1) sensors for physiologically synchro-
nized imaging, rechargeable battery-powered – for optimized patient handling
Physiological Signals • ECG (3 channels)
• Pulse1)
• Respiration
ECG Triggering:
• Acquisition of multiple slices, e.g. of the heart, at different phases of the
cardiac cycle
• Excellent image quality by synchronizing data acquisition with cardiac motion
Peripheral Pulse Triggering1):
• Reduces flow artifacts caused by pulsatile blood flow
• Excellent image quality by synchronizing data acquisition to the pulsatile
blood flow
Respiratory Triggering:
• Excellent image quality by synchronizing data acquisition with the respiratory
motion
External Triggering :
• Interface for trigger input from external sources
(e.g. Patient Monitoring System) inside the examination room
• Interface for trigger input from external sources1)
(e.g. pulse generator, trigger sources for fMRI) outside the examination room
• Optical trigger output for fMRI
Retrospective gating for ECG, peripheral pulse, and external trigger input

1)
Optional

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Patient Communication
Ergonomically designed patient communication unit – may be placed at any convenient location on the
workplace table.
• Assistance call via squeeze-bulb for the patient
• Response to the patient’s activation of the squeeze-bulb via communication unit
• Table stop
• Sequence stop
• Volume of speaker in control room
• Volume of speaker and headphones in examination room for voice commands
• Connection to external audio system
• Independent volume control of voice and music
• Pneumatic system of ergonomically designed headphones
• Loudspeaker
• Microphone
• Automatic and freely programmable voice commands for breath-hold examinations
• Automatic mute of music to ensure a proper patient communication
• Two-way intercom communication, i.e. the patient and user in the control room can speak and be heard by
the other party simultaneously between scans

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Noise Reduction Features

General Features Body Coil

• Acoustically optimized mountings for all components Material of supporting tube of the body coil is opti-
including gradient coil and body coil mized for low vibration and noise.
• Minimized structure-borne noise transfer to building • In order to achieve maximum noise reduction, the
• Noise attenuating foam between gradient coil and body coil tube was extended beyond the gradient coil
cover, and between magnet and cover • Copper structures are slotted and glued to the tube to
• Encapsulation of noise producing components reduce high frequency noise
Gradient • The Body coil is acoustically decoupled by special
• Special epoxy resin and casting technology for suspensions
damping vibrations General Sequence Design
• Reduction of gradient stray field to decrease eddy Optimized sequence timing.
currents • Sequences automatically avoid parameter settings
• Noise-optimization of the MR system with an acousti- that cause the gradient coil to resonate
cally soft but mechanically rigid mounting of the • No relevant application drawbacks – no increase in
gradient coil inside the magnet sequence parameters, e.g. full performance
• Force compensation for all axes
“Whisper Mode”
Magnet
The “Whisper Mode” is a user selectable mode that
• Encapsulation of the entire magnet reduces the max. slew rate and max. amplitude of the
• Efficient floor decoupling for reduction of noise gradients and enables very quiet imaging techniques.
transferred to the building
Quiet Suite
• Noise-optimized cold head
• Unique design with thermally balanced materials A family of sequences for extremely quiet neuro and
to minimize physical interactions between core orthopedic imaging, with up to 96% reduction in sound
components. pressure1):
• Acoustic decoupling between magnet and cover • QuietX TSE, SE and GRE sequences for T1, T2,
DarkFluid, SWI2) and DWI contrasts
• PETRA, a 3D T1-weighted UTE sequence.
Quiet Suite sequences employ optimized gradient
waveforms to achieve significant noise reductions and
smoother, more tolerable sounds with no loss in image
quality or substantial increases in scan times. Optimized
pulse sequences for the imaging of the brain, spine and
large joints are provided.

1)
Data on file, results may vary.
2)
Prerequisite: SWI license (Optional)

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Acquisition Parameters

Acquisition Parameters1) AWP

2D Number of slices 1 − 128 (steps of 1)
Slice order Sequential or interleaved
3D Slabs / Partitions Number of 3D partitions for matrix 4 – 512
256 × 256
Number of 3D Slabs (3D volumes) 1 − 128 (steps of 1)
Acquisition Matrix Frequency encoding (true imaging matrix 64 − 1024 (in steps of 2;
without interpolation or oversampling) sequence dependent)
Phase encoding 32 − 1024 (in steps of 1)
Reduced Matrix Phase resolution (rectangular matrix) 32 × n … n × n (steps of 1)
Slice resolution (3D volumes) 50–100 %
Partial Fourier Imaging Phase partial Fourier (Half Fourier) 4 / 8 − 1 (steps of 1 / 8)
Read partial Fourier (asymmetric echo) Selectable
Slice partial Fourier (3D volumes) 5 / 8 − 1 (steps of 1 / 8)
Rectangular Field of View In phase encoding direction 3–100%
Averaging Number of data acquisitions 1 − 32 (steps of 1)
Averaging mode Short term, Long term (LOTA)
Oversampling Read oversampling 100% standard
Phase oversampling 0 − 100 % (steps of 12.5 %)
Slice oversampling (3D volumes) 0 − 100 % (steps of 12.5 %)
Interpolation In plane interpolation Selectable (factor of 2)
3D interpolation (3D volumes) Selectable (up to factor of 2)
Serial Acquisitions Number of repeated scans With constant delay times
1 − 4096
With different delay times 1 − 65
Swap Exchange of read-out and phase-encoding Yes
direction
Slice Orientation Slice orientation for 2D and 3D scans Transverse, sagittal, coronal,
oblique, double oblique
(steps of 0.1°)
Multi-slice multi-angle (simultaneously) Yes

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Standard Acquisition
and Reconstruction Techniques

Standard techniques
• True Inversion Recovery to obtain strong T1-weighted contrast
• Dark Blood inversion recovery technique that nulls fluid blood signal
• Saturation Recovery for 2D TurboFLASH, gradient echo, and T1-weighted 3D TurboFLASH with short scan time
(e.g. MPRAGE)
• Freely adjustable receiver bandwidth, permitting studies with increased signal-to-noise ratio
• Freely adjustable flip angle. Optimized RF pulses for image contrast enhancement and increased signal-to-noise ratio
• MTC (Magnetization Transfer Contrast). Off-resonance RF pulses to suppress signal from certain tissues, thus
enhancing the contrast. Used e.g. in MRA
• Analysis Tools for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, calculations of ADC maps and b-value images
• Image Filter
• 3D post-processing MPR, MIP, MinIP, VRT
• Data storage of images on CD / DVD with DICOM viewer
• Export of cine AVI files on external media
• Selectable centric elliptical phase reordering via the user interface
• Inversion Recovery to nullify the signal of fat, fluid or any other tissue
• Multiple Direction Diffusion Weighting (MDDW) – diffusion tensor imaging measurements can be done with
multiple diffusion-weightings and up to 12 directions for generating data sets for diffusion tensor imaging.
• WARP – 2D TSE sequence combining optimized high-bandwidth pulse sequences and View Angle Tilting (VAT),
tailored to reduce susceptibility artifacts caused by orthopedic MR Conditional1) implants.
• Advanced WARP – 2D TSE based Slice Encoding for Metal Artifact Correction (SEMAC1)) technique for the
reduction
of through-plane distortions from large MR Conditional1) implants.
Sequences
Spin Echo family of sequences • Spin Echo (SE) – Single, Double, and Multi Echo (up to 32 echoes);
Inversion Recovery (IR)
• 2D / 3D Turbo Spin Echo (TSE) – Restore technique for shorter TR times while
maintaining excellent T2 contrast; TurboIR: Inversion Recovery for STIR,
DarkFluid T1 and T2, TrueIR
• 2D / 3D HASTE (Half-Fourier Acquisition with single-shot Turbo Spin Echo) –
Inversion Recovery for STIR and DarkFluid contrast
• SPACE for 3D imaging with high isotropic resolution with T1, T2, PD, and
DarkFluid Contrast
• 2D Optimized high bandwidth TSE (T1, T2, and PD weighted and STIR) with
WARP for the reduction of susceptibility artifacts caused by MR Conditional1)
metal implants.

1)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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Sequences (Continued)
Gradient Echo family of • 2D / 3D FLASH (spoiled GRE) – dual echo for in- / opposed phase imaging 3D
sequences VIBE (Volume Interpolated Breath-hold Examination) – quick fat saturation;
double echo for in-phase / opposed phase 3D imaging; DynaVIBE: Inline 3D
elastic motion correction for multi phase data sets of the abdomen; Inline
Breast Evaluation
• 2D / 3D MEDIC (Multi Echo Data Image Combination) for high resolution T2
weighted orthopedic imaging and excellent contrast
• 2D / 3D TurboFLASH – 3D MPRAGE; single-shot T1 weighted imaging e.g. for
abdominal imaging during free breathing
• 3D GRE for field mapping
• 2D / 3D FISP (Fast Imaging with Steady State Precession)
• 2D / 3D PSIF – PSIF Diffusion
• Echo Planar Imaging (EPI) – diffusion-weighted; single-shot SE and FID e.g.
for BOLD imaging and perfusion-weighted imaging; 2D / 3D Segmented EPI
(SE and FID)
• RESOLVE (Readout Segmentation Of Long Variable Echo-trains) delivers
high-resolution, low-distortion diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for accurate
depiction of lesions.
• ce-MRA sequence with Inline subtraction and Inline MIP
• 2D / 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Angiography – single slab and multi slab; triggered
and segmented
• 2D / 3D Phase Contrast Angiography
• BEAT Tool – TrueFISP segmented; 2D FLASH segmented;
Magnetization-prepared TrueFISP (IR, SR, FS); IR TI scout; Retrogating
Turbo Gradient Spin Echo Hybrid Turbo Spin Echo / Gradient Echo used primarily for T2-weighted imaging
(TGSE) • Shorter measurement time
• Decreased RF power deposition
• High-resolution imaging of brain
Standard Fat / Water Imaging
• Fat and Water Saturation. Additional frequency selective RF pulses used to suppress bright signal from fatty tissue.
Two selectable modes: weak, strong
• Quick FatSat
• SPAIR: robust fat suppression for body and thorax imaging using a frequency selective inversion pulse
• Fat / Water Excitation. Spectral selective RF pulses for exclusive fat / water excitation
• Dixon technique for fat and water separation – available on VIBE and Turbo Spin Echo sequences

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Standard Flow Artifact Reduction

• LOTA (Long Term Data Averaging) technique to reduce motion and flow artifact
• Pre-saturation technique. RF saturation pulses to suppress flow and motion artifacts
• Tracking SAT bands maintain constant saturation of venous and / or arterial blood flow, e.g. for 2D / 3D
sequential MRA
• TONE (Tilted Optimized Non-saturating Excitation). Variable excitation flip angle to compensate inflow saturation
effects in 3D MRA. TONE pulse selectable depending on the desired flow direction and speed
• GMR (Gradient Motion Rephasing). Sequences with additional bipolar gradient pulses, permitting effective
reduction of flow artifacts
Standard Scan Time Reduction
Elliptical scanning reduces scan time for 3D imaging
iPAT – integrated Parallel Two algorithms – mSENSE and GRAPPA – for maximum quality for all applications
Acquisition Technique high- iPAT is compatible with all relevant sequence techniques (e.g. SE, TSE, SPACE,
performance and flexible MEDIC, TIRM DarkFluid, HASTE, EPI, MPRAGE, 3D VIBE, FLASH, TrueFISP,
Parallel Imaging with integrated TurboFLASH, FLASH Phase Contrast, etc)
AutoCalibration
iPAT is compatible with all multi-element coils, as well as coil combinations
T-PAT with mSENSE and GRAPPA for advanced parallel imaging provides fast
high-resolution dynamic imaging
3 different calibration techniques are supported:
• AutoCalibration with an integrated reference (calibration) scan to additionally
save on total scan time (RefScan: Integrated)
• TurboCalibration uses a separate measurement directly before the actual
measurement (RefScan: External). Images measured using TurboCalibration
are characterized by reduced PAT artifacts.
• T-PAT and PAT averaging for motion artifact suppression using Self-Calibration
iPAT² More slices and coverage in the same breath-hold by applying PAT in 2 directions
simultaneously (phase-encoding direction and 3D direction for 3D sequences)
The effective PAT factor can be maximized, and PAT applications are extended.
Typical clinical applications are MR Angiography or ultrafast isotropic
T1-weighted 3D imaging of the head
The iPAT2 sequence technique named CAIPIRINHA (Controlled Aliasing In Parallel
Imaging Results IN Higher Acceleration) is available. It can be applied to volumet-
ric 3D imaging e.g. in the abdominal region.

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Standard Motion Correction

BLADE • Improves image quality by minimizing and correcting for the effects of motion
during an MR sequence acquisition. e.g. head, spine, orthopedic imaging and
the abdomen
• Motion insensitive Turbo Spin Echo sequence
• Can be used with all coils and in all planes
• Supports T2-weighted, T1-weighted, STIR, and DarkFluid pulse sequences
• Simultaneous in-plane motion correction for arbitrary slice orientations
• Versatile sequence e.g. supporting iPAT with GRAPPA, Restore pulses and
supports respiratory triggered imaging of the abdomen using 2D PACE
1D PACE (Prospective • Quick and easy acquisition control, e.g. for cardiac imaging
Acquisition CorrEction) • Allows examination of patients with free breathing
2D PACE Precise Motion • Detects respiratory motion of the heart, liver, etc. for free breathing high
Correction resolution 2D and 3D examinations
• Significantly increased image quality
• Improved tissue imaging in moving organs and precise gating for multi-breath-
hold studies
• Data acquisition during free breathing for high resolution 2D and 3D
examinations
• Eliminates the need for respiratory belt
• PAT averaging for motion artifact suppression using Self-Calibration
PSIR HeartFreeze (Phase- • Motion correction/averaging of multiple measurements with iPAT, ePAT
Sensitive Inversion Recovery) or T-PAT accelerated single-shot TrueFISP or GRE images of the heart, for
free-breathing acquisition
Standard Susceptibility Artifact Reduction
WARP & Advanced WARP • WARP – 2D TSE sequence combining optimized high-bandwidth pulse
sequences and View Angle Tilting (VAT), tailored to reduce susceptibility
artifacts caused by orthopedic MR Conditional1) metal implants. This helps in
evaluation of soft tissue in proximity of the implant.
• Advanced WARP enables the reduction of gross artifacts (i.e. through-plane
artifacts) caused by large MR Conditional1) implants. It contains the 2D TSE
based SEMAC1) technique and is especially useful in the case of hip and
knee joint replacements.
• Available pulse sequences include T1-weighted, T2-weighted, proton
density and STIR contrast.

1)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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Standard Workflow Enhancements

AutoCoilDetect Detects the position and orientation of coils automatically. Shows coils in the
user interface right within the graphical slice positioning.
AutoCoilSelect Automatic detection and selection of all coil elements in the active Field-of-View.
syngo Scan Assistant Shows parameter constraints and provides possible solutions.
scan@center Automated movement of table so that the scan is performed in the magnet
isocenter – can be activated or deactivated by the user.
Additionally the “LocalRange” Positioning Mode can be used for regions like e.g.
the Heart or the Brain, using a tolerance with a fix table position. This increases
the scan efficiency by reducing Adjustment time.
For support of the interventional workflow a dedicated positioning strategy is
available which keeps the table position fixed regardless of the position of the
scan field.
AutoVoiceCommands These multi-language automatic voice commands during the scan assist the user
in providing optimal timing of breathing, scanning, and contrast media injection.
Phoenix and PhoenixZIP Exchange of pulse sequences data (e.g. via Internet) by drag & drop of clinical
images. PhoenixZIP allows transfer of whole measurement programs.
Online Help Functions Context sensitive and quick resource for questions about software operation or
MR physics.
DirectConnect Cable-less direct connection for Head / Neck 16, BioMatrix Head / Neck 20,
BioMatrix Head/Neck 641), BioMatrix Spine 242), BioMatrix Spine 323),
BioMatrix Spine 724), Pediatric 161), 5), Foot/Ankle 161)
SlideConnect® SlideConnect® cable connectors can be securely plugged-in with one hand only.

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64]
4)
Tim [228 × 128]
5)
MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants under two years of age. The responsible physician must
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Standard Workflow Enhancements (Continued)

Recon&GO technology – Recon&GO technology encompasses a wide range of Inline functionalities to
Zero-click post-processing help streamline the clinical workflow by automating post-processing steps before
image viewing.
Recon&GO provides Ready-to-Read results with zero clicks, even for advanced
cases. Examples:
• Inline Composing: automatic composing of multiple adjacent coronal or
sagittal images for anatomical or angiographic examinations.
• Inline Substraction: Automatic subtraction of images, e.g. pre- and post-
contrast enhancements
• Inline calculation of ADC and extrapolated b-values
• Inline MIP on-the-fly, e.g. MR Angiography with automatic image subtraction
and following MIP in three orthogonal planes or as well as a full Radial MIP
• Prospective motion correction (1D and 2D PACE) on-the-fly
• Automatic perfusion and diffusion maps
• Automatic on-the-fly calculation of standard deviation, for better differentia-
tion of arterial and venous phases
• Automatic launch of post-processing applications
• Inline Display: automatically shows reconstructed images. It offers immediate
access to the results and opens automatically for e.g. interactive real-time
scanning or Care Bolus examinations
• Inline Movie: automatically starts the cine image display
TimCT FastView
TimCT FastView is the “one go” localizer for the whole-body or large body regions such as the whole spine or
the whole abdomen. It acquires the complete extended Field of View in one volume with isotropic resolution.
Transverse, coronal and sagittal reformats of the volume are calculated in-line and displayed for planning subse-
quent exams.
• Inline reconstruction of the localizer images during the scan
• Localizing images in three planes over the maximum Field of View available for subsequent planning in all
orientations
• TimCT FastView runs without laser light positioning to further streamline the workflow for several indications

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Tim Application Suite

The Tim Application Suite offers a complete range • Neuro Suite

of clinically optimized examinations for all regions. • Angio Suite
The Tim Application Suite – allowing excellent • Cardiac Suite
head-to-toe imaging – is provided standard on • Body Suite
MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System. • Onco Suite
• Ortho Suite
• Breast Suite
• Scientific Suite
• Pediatric Suite1)

Neuro Suite
Comprehensive head and spine examinations can be performed with dedicated
programs. High resolution pulse sequences and motion-insensitive pulse
sequences for patients which have difficulties to lay still are provided. The Neuro
Suite also includes pulse sequences for diffusion imaging, perfusion imaging,
and fMRI.

General features • Fast 2D imaging with TSE and GRE pulse sequences for high-resolution imaging
• BLADE for motion-insensitive TSE imaging
• EPI pulse sequences for diffusion imaging, perfusion imaging, and fMRI for
advanced neuro applications. Diffusion-weighted imaging is possible with
up to 16 b-values in the orthogonal directions. For reduced distortions and
homogeneous signal intensity even in the presence of challenging susceptibil-
ity interfaces and at station boundaries, SliceAdjust (slice-by-slice adjustments)
can be selected.
• 3D TOF for non-contrast-enhanced angiography
• 3D isotropic resolution volume imaging using T1 3D MPRAGE / 3D FLASH, SPACE
DarkFluid, T1 SPACE, and T2 SPACE pulse sequences
• High-resolution T2 SPACE pulse sequence optimized for inner ear examinations
• Double Inversion Recovery 3D pulse sequences (DIR SPACE) with two user-
selectable inversion pulses for the simultaneous suppression of e.g. cerebro-
spinal fluid and white matter
• Prospective motion correction for MPRAGE, TSE and GRE scans with the
Kinetic Sensor2)

1)
MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants under two years of age. The responsible physician must evalu-
ate the benefit of the MRI examination in comparison to other imaging procedures.
2)
Optional

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Neuro Suite (Continued)

General features • TSE_MDME for acquisition of multi-contrast data with multiple delay times
(MD) after preparation pulse and multiple echo times (ME). Magnitude and
phase images suitable for synthetic contrast generation and myelin mapping
are generated.
• MP2RAGE (Magnetization Prepared 2 Rapid Acquisition Gradient Echoes)
provides homogeneous tissue contrast for segmentation and applications such
as voxel-based morphometry. In combination with MapIt1), it also provides T1
mapping functionality.
• Whole-spine pulse sequences in multiple steps with software controlled table
movement
• 2D and 3D MEDIC pulse sequences for T2-weighted imaging, particularly for
C-spine examinations in axial orientation where reproducibility is difficult due
to CSF pulsations and blood flow artifacts
• RESOLVE (Readout Segmentation Of Long Variable Echo-trains) delivers
high-resolution, low-distortion diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for accurate
depiction of lesions
• BioMatrix’s CoilShim1) helps reduce patient-induced strongly localized B0
inhomogeneities as may arise in the neck region.
• 3D Myelo with 3D HASTE for anatomical details
• Dynamic sacro-iliac joint imaging after contrast administration using a fast
T1-weighted FLASH 2D sequence
• PSIF sequence for diffusion-weighted imaging of the spine
• Precision filter for high spatial accuracy, e.g. for neuro intra-operative imaging
and stereotactic planning
• 3D CISS (Constructive Interference in Steady State) for excellent visualization
of fine structures such as cranial nerves. High resolution imaging of inner ear.
• TGSE sequence used primarily for T2-weighted imaging for shorter measurement
time, decreased RF power deposition, and high resolution imaging of the brain
• AutoAlign Head LS providing a fast, easy, standardized, and reproducible
patient scanning supporting reading by delivering a higher and more standard-
ized image quality
• GOBrain2) 3) is a set of optimized protocols for diagnostic neuroimaging
developed by the board-certified neuroradiologists at Massachusetts General
Hospital, USA. These protocols including T1 sag GRE, T2 tra TSE and TSE FLAIR,
tra EPI Diffusion and T2* tra EPI-GRE aim to achieve a diagnostic brain exami-
nation and are optimized for short acquisition times.
• GOBrain+2) 3) is based on the GOBrain protocol and additinally includes contrast
agent injection and postcontrast imaging.

1)
Optional
2)
The protocol is only available for download on MAGNETOM World: [Link]
magnetom-world/clinical-corner/protocols/neurology-neurography/gobrain-protocols
3)
Prerequisite: Head/Neck coil with at least 20 channels

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Angio Suite
Excellent MR Angiography can be performed to visualize arteries and veins.
• 3D MRA pulse sequences for carotid arteries, abdominal arteries, and periph-
eral arteries, with short TR and TE. The strong gradients make it possible to
separate the arterial phase from the venous phase
• Dynamic MRA for 3D imaging over time
• Signal from Respiratory Sensors can be selected to actively trigger MR image
acquisition, e.g. with NATIVE1)

Contrast-enhanced MRA • 3D contrast-enhanced MRA pulse sequences for dynamic, carotid, abdominal,
and peripheral arteries, with the shortest TR and TE. The strong gradients
make it possible to separate the arterial phase from the venous phase.
• TestBolus workflow for optimal bolus timing and excellent image quality
• CareBolus functionality for accurate determination of the bolus arrival time
and the “Stop and Continue” of the 3D ce-MRA pulse sequence after the 2D
bolus control scan
• Dynamic ce-MRA for 3D imaging over time
Non-contrast MRA and • Time-of-Flight (ToF) pulse sequences for MRA for the Circle of Willis, carotids
venography and neck vessels; can be adapted for venography
• Triggered 2D ToF sequences for non-contrast MRA in the legs
• MR venography and arteriography with Phase-Contrast
• TONE (Tilted optimized non-saturating excitation) techniques for improved
Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR)
In-line image processing tools • Inline MIP for immediate results
• Inline subtraction of pre- and post-contrast measurements
• Inline standard deviation maps of Phase-Contrast measurements for delinea-
tion of arteries and veins

1)
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Cardiac Suite
The cardiac suite covers comprehensive 2D routine cardiac applications, ranging
from morphology and ventricular function to tissue characterization. It moreover
features BEAT 2D in conjunction with iPAT, T-PAT, and ePAT techniques.

Cardiac views • Fast acquisition of the basic cardiac orientations for further examination
planning
• Cardiac scouting provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the visualiza-
tion and planning of typical cardiac views, e.g. based on TrueFISP or Dark
Blood TurboFLASH: short-axis, 4-chamber, and 2-chamber views
BEAT • Unique tool for fast and easy cardiovascular MR imaging
• E.g. 1 click change from FLASH to TrueFISP for easy contrast optimization
• 1-click to switch arrhythmia rejection on / off
• 1-click change from Cartesian to radial sampling to increase effective image
resolution (e.g. in pediatric patients)1) and avoid folding artifacts in large
patients
Visualization of structural • Breath-hold and free-breathing techniques for strong contrast between the
cardiovascular pathologies with blood and vascular structures. Dark Blood TSE and HASTE imaging are available
CMR – BEAT for the structural evaluation of the cardiothoracic anatomy, including vessels
or heart valves. Cine techniques (FLASH & TrueFISP) for high-resolution valve
evaluation.
• Multiple contrasts such as T1- and T2-weighted imaging
• Dark-blood TSE with motion compensation for high-quality vessel wall imaging
in small or large vessels

1)
MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants under two years of age. The responsible physician must
evaluate the benefit of the MRI examination in comparison to other imaging procedures.

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Cardiac Suite (Continued)

Tools for rapid evaluation of left • Acquisition of a stack of short-axis slices (standard: advanced segmented
or right ventricular function: TrueFISP)
• Automatic adjustment of the acquisition window to the current heart rate
• Use of the Inline ECG for graphical ECG triggering setup
• Retrospective gating with cine sequences (TrueFISP, FLASH)
• Pulse sequences for whole-heart coverage
• Integration of Compressed Sensing Cardiac Cine1) for highest temporal and
spatial resolution (segmented and real-time pulse sequences)
• Real-time imaging in case the patient is not able to hold his breath
4D imaging and tissue char- • Pulse sequences for stress and rest imaging with TurboFLASH contrast support
acterization with BEAT Pulse the acquisition of multiple slices with high resolution and arbitrarily adjustable
sequences for high-contrast slice orientation for each slice
and high-resolution tissue • T-PAT and ePAT with mSENSE and GRAPPA for advanced parallel imaging
characterization provides fast high-resolution dynamic imaging
• Segmented IR TrueFISP / FLASH with TI scout for optimization of tissue contrast
• Advanced tissue characterization with 2D phase-sensitive IR (PSIR) pulse
sequences with TrueFISP and FLASH contrast. Magnitude and phase-sensitive
images with one acquisition.
• Simple: no adjustment of inversion time (TI) necessary with PSIR technique
• Motion correction/averaging of multiple measurements with iPAT or tPAT
accelerated single-shot TrueFISP or GRE images of the heart, for free-breathing
acquisition

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Body Suite
The Body Suite is dedicated to clinical body applications. Ultra-fast high
resolution 2D and 3D pulse sequences are provided for abdomen, pelvis,
MR Colonography, MRCP, dynamic kidney, and MR Urography applications.
2D PACE technique makes body imaging easy, allowing multi-breath-hold
examinations as well as free breathing during the scans. Motion artifacts are
greatly reduced with 2D PACE Inline technology.
This package includes:
• Free breathing 2D PACE applications with 2D HASTE (RESTORE) and 2D / 3D
TSE – it is possible to use a phase navigator, which measures respiratory
induced off-resonance effects. The positioning can be done automatically for
most pulse sequences.
• Optimized fast single-shot HASTE pulse sequences and high-resolution
3D pulse sequences based on SPACE and TSE for MRCP and MR Urography
examinations
• Diffusion-weighted (single-shot EPI) imaging for abdomen and whole-body
exams. For reduced distortions and homogeneous signal intensity even in the
presence of challenging susceptibility interfaces and at station boundaries,
SliceAdjust (slice-by-slice adjustments) can be selected.
• In DWI pulse sequences with multiple b-values, individual numbers of averages
may be specified per b-value. Inline calculation of ADC maps, exponential ADC
maps and inverted b-value images can be selected. Inline calculation (extrapo-
lation) of high values (up to b=5000 s/mm2) is possible.
• Signal from Respiratory Sensors can be selected to actively trigger MR image
acquisition.

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Body Suite (Continued)

Abdomen 2D:
• T1 (FLASH) breath-hold scans with and without FatSat (SPAIR, Quick FatSat,
in- / opp-phase)
• T2 (HASTE, TSE / BLADE, EPI) breath-hold scans with and without FatSat (SPAIR,
FatSat, STIR)
• T1 (TFL) triggered scans (2D PACE free breathing) in- / opp-phase
• T2 (HASTE, TSE / BLADE, EPI) triggered scans (2D PACE free breathing) with and
without FatSat (SPAIR, FatSat, STIR) as well as HASTE- and TSE-multi-echo
• Optimized fast single-shot HASTE pulse sequences and high-resolution pulse
sequences based on SPACE and TSE for MRCP and MR urography examinations
• GOLiver1) 2) is a fast and semi-automated MRI workflow for abdominal MR
exams in approximately 12 minutes total examination time. The set of proto-
cols including T2, DWI, T1 in/opp, and dynamic T1 protocols has been clinically
validated in a number of clinical conditions, i.e. HCC, fatty liver disease,
hemangioma, liver metastases, and others by Changhai University, Shanghai,
China. Machine intelligence assists in efficiently planning and performing the
scans with automatic positioning and adaptation of scan parameters.
3D:
• Dixon (VIBE 2pt-Dixon) breath-hold scans, following contrasts can be obtained:
in-phase, opposed phase, fat and water image
• Dynamic VIBE (SPAIR, Dixon and Quick-FatSat) pulse sequences with Inline
motion correction for visualization of focal lesions with high spatial and
temporal resolution
• Colonography dark lumen with T1-weighted VIBE
• Diffusion-weighted imaging of the prostate, cervix, rectum and other organs
with multiple b-values. Inline calculation of ADC maps, exponential ADC maps
and inverted b-value images can be selected. Inline calculation (extrapolation)
of high b-values (up to b=5000 s/mm2) is possible.

1)
The protocol is only available for download on MAGNETOM World: [Link]
magnetom-world/clinical-corner/protocols/body-pelvis/goliver-protocols
2)
Prerequisite: Optional Abdomen Dot Engine.

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Body Suite (Continued)

Pelvis • High-resolution T1, T2 pelvic imaging
• Isotropic T2 SPACE 3D pulse sequences
• Dynamic volume examinations with 3D VIBE
Thorax • High-resolution T1, T2 thorax imaging
• Motion-insensitve pulse sequences (BLADE, HASTE)
• TrueFISP pulse sequences for imaging of respiratory mechanics
• Dynamic imaging with TWIST1), TWIST-VIBE1)
• Non-contrast-enhanced vessel visualization with SPACE pulse sequences
• STIR pulse sequences for the evaluation of lymph nodes
• Diffusion-weighted imaging with single-shot EPI

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Onco Suite
MR imaging provides excellent soft-tissue differentiation, multi-planar capabili-
ties, and the possibility of selectively suppressing specific tissue, e.g. fat or water.
The Onco Suite features a collection of pulse sequences and evaluation tools that
may be used for a detailed assessment of a variety of oncological conditions.

General features • STIR TSE, HASTE, and FLASH in-phase and opposed-phase pulse sequences
for highly sensitive visualization of focal lesions
• Dynamic imaging pulse sequences for assessment of the kinetic behavior of
tissue
• Quantitative evaluation and fast analysis of the data with colorized Wash-in,
Wash-out, Time-To-Peak, Positive-Enhancement-Integral, MIP-time and combi-
nation maps with Inline technology
• Display and analysis of the temporal behavior in selected regions of interest
with the included MeanCurve postprocessing application. This includes the
capability of using additional datasets as a guide for defining regions of inter-
est even faster and easier than before.
• Diffusion-weighted imaging using single-shot EPI with multiple b-values. In
pulse sequences with multiple b-values, individual numbers of averages may
be specified per b-value. Inline calculation of ADC maps, exponential ADC maps
and inverted b-value images can be selected. Inline calculation (extrapolation)
of high b-values (up to b = 5000 s / mm2) is possible. For reduced distortions
and homogeneous signal intensity even in the presence of challenging
susceptibility interfaces and at station boundaries, SliceAdjust (slice-by-slice
adjustments) can be selected.
• RESOLVE: high-resolution, low-distortion diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).
In pulse sequences with multiple b-values, individual numbers of averages may
be specified per b-value. Inline calculation of ADC maps, exponential ADC maps
and inverted b-value images can be selected. Inline calculation (extrapolation)
of high b-values (up to b=5000 s / mm2) is possible.

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Onco Suite (Continued)

Prostate pulse sequences • Dedicated prostate pulse sequences for a variety of clinical scenarios
• T1-weighted 3D VIBE pulse sequences with high temporal resolution (VIBE,
TWIST1) and TWIST-VIBE1)) allow time course evaluation
• Prostate DWI imaging with single-shot EPI and RESOLVE
• Prostate spectroscopy (3D CSI1) volume scan) with up to 8 sat bands (suppres-
sion of water and fat signal)
Whole-Body imaging • TSE STIR pulse sequences for head-to-toe and head-to-pelvis imaging
• Dedicated pulse sequences for focus regions head, neck, thorax, abdomen and
pelvis
• Diffusion-weighted imaging with single-shot EPI including SliceAdjust

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Ortho Suite
The Ortho Suite is a comprehensive collection of pulse sequences for joint
imaging including the spine.

General features • 2D TSE pulse sequences for PD, T1, and T2-weighted contrast with high
in-plane resolution and thin slices
• 3D MEDIC, 3D TrueFISP pulse sequences with water excitation for T2-weighted
imaging with high in-plane resolution and thin slices
• High resolution 3D VIBE pulse sequences for MR Arthrography (knee, shoulder,
and hip)
• 3D MEDIC, 3D TrueFISP, 3D VIBE pulse sequences with Water Excitation having
high isotropic resolution optimized for 3D post-processing
• T1 and PD SPACE 3D imaging with high isotropic resolution optimized for
post-processing. The SPACE Sequence is also compatible with CAIPIRINHA
acceleration technique.
• Single-step, and multi-step whole-spine pulse sequences
• Excellent fat suppression in off-center positions, e.g. in the shoulder
due to high magnet homogeneity
• Dynamic TMJ pulse sequence (different joint positions)
• Dynamic ilio-sacral joint protocol for contrast dynamics
• Multi Echo SE sequence with up to 32 echoes for T2 mapping
• High resolution 3D DESS (Double Echo Steady State): T2 / T1-weighted imaging
for excellent fluid-cartilage differentiation
• 2-point Dixon technique for fat and water separation – Turbo Spin Echo
sequence

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Ortho Suite (Continued)

• WARP – 2D TSE sequence combining optimized high-bandwidth pulse
sequences and View Angle Tilting (VAT), tailored to reduce susceptibility
artifacts caused by orthopedic MR Conditional1) implants. This helps in evalu-
ation of soft tissue in proximity of the implants. Available pulse sequences
include T1-weighted, T2-weighted, proton density and STIR contrast.
• Advanced WARP enables the reduction of gross artifacts (i.e. through-plane
artifacts) caused by large MR Conditional1) implants. It contains the 2D TSE
based SEMAC1) technique and is especially useful in the case of hip and
knee joint replacements. Available pulse sequences include T1-weighted,
proton density, and T2 TSE STIR contrast.
• Compressed Sensing SEMAC1)2) – Together with Compressed Sensing (CS),
significant shorter acquistion time can be achieved and makes advanced WARP
clinically viable. Compressed Sensing applies 8-fold undersampling of k-space
in combination with an interative reconstruction algorithm. As a result, images
with very comparable diagnostic quality can now be performed in less than
6 minutes instead of 12 minutes.
• GOKnee2D3) 4) is a fast and semi-automated MRI workflow for knee MR exams
in approximately 10 minutes total examination time. Established, standard TSE
pulse sequences with 2-fold parallel imaging acceleration sequence types are
combined with the features of the Knee Dot Engine (i.e. Auto-Coverage and
AutoAlign). The set of protocols including PD sag, T2 fs sag, T1 cor, T2 fs cor
and PD fs tra sequences has been clinically validated in a number of clinical
conditions, i.e. Mensical tear, cartilage defects, fractures and others by John
Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
• GOKnee2DSMS 3) 4) 5) is a fast and semi-automated MRI workflow for knee MR
exams in approximately 5 minutes total examination time. Established, stan-
dard TSE pulse sequences with 4-fold Simultaneous Multislice (SMS) accelera-
tion sequence types are combined with the features of the Knee Dot Engine
(i.g. Auto-Coverage and AutoAlign). The set of protocols including PD sag,
T2 fs sag, T1 cor, T2 fs cor and PD fs tra sequences has been clinically validated
in a number of clinical conditions, i.e. mensical tear, cartilage defects, fractures
and others by John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

1)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.
2)
Optional
3)
The protocol is only available for download on MAGNETOM World: [Link]
magnetom-world/clinical-corner/protocols
4)
Prerequisite: Tx/Rx Knee coil
5)
Prerequisite: SMS license

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Breast Suite
MR imaging provides excellent tissue contrast that may be useful in the
evaluation of the breasts. Extremely high spatial and temporal resolution can
be achieved in very short acquisition times by using iPAT with GRAPPA and
CAIPIRINHA. Customized pulse sequences (e.g. with fat saturation or water
excitation or silicone excitation), as well as flexible multiplanar visualization
allow a fast, simple and reproducible evaluation of MR breast examinations.

General features This package includes:

• High-resolution 2D pulse sequences for morphology evaluation
• High-resolution 3D pulse sequences covering both breasts simultaneously
• Pulse sequences to support interventions (fine needle and vacuum biopsies,
wire localization)
• Pulse sequences for evaluating breasts with silicone implants
• Automatic and manual frequency adjustment, taking into account the silicone
signal
• Detection of the silicone signal either to suppress the silicone signal, if the
surrounding tissue is to be evaluated, or to suppress the tissue signal in order
to detect an implant leakage
• SPAIR – robust fat sat (robust fat suppression using an adiabatic frequency
selective inversion pulse)
• Dixon – 2-point Dixon with 3D VIBE. The following contrasts can be obtained:
in-phase, opposed phase, fat and water image.
• iPAT with GRAPPA for maximum resolution in short time
• iPAT² with CAIPIRINHA that allows state-of-the-art sagittal breast imaging
and further improvement of the temporal resolution in dynamic scans while
maintaining spatial resolution
• Inline subtraction and MIP display
• Offline subtraction, MPR and MIP display
• Diffusion-weighted imaging with single-shot EPI for breast exams.
• In pulse sequences with multiple b-values individual numbers of averages may
be specified per b-value.
• RESOLVE: Diffusion-weighted, readout-segmented (multi shot) EPI sequence
for high-resolution susceptibility-insensitive DWI of the breast

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RADIANT Ultrasound-like reconstruction around the nipple
Siemens Technique: VIEWS • Bilateral – both breasts are examined simultaneously
(Volume Imaging with Enhanced • Axial – for visualizing the milk ducts
Water Signal) • Fat-saturated or water-excited – fat complicates clinical evaluation and is
suppressed
• Near-isotropic 3D measurement – using the same voxel size in all three
directions for reconstruction in any slice direction
• Submillimeter voxel size – highest resolution for precise evaluation
Turbo Suite Essential
Turbo Suite Essential comprises established acceleration techniques to maximize productivity for all contrasts,
orientations and all routine imaging applications from head-to-toe.
General features • iPAT and iPAT2
• T-PAT (temporal iPAT)
• CAIPIRINHA for advanced iPAT2 supporting SPACE and VIBE sequences
(see separate sections for details)
Turbo Suite Excelerate 1)
Turbo Suite Excelerate comprises access to cutting edge acceleration techniques such as Simultaneous Multi-Slice
and Compressed Sensing for static 2D and static 3D imaging applications in Neuro, MSK and Body MRI.
General features • SMS for TSE and TSE DIXON
• SMS for DWI and BOLD
• SMS for RESOLVE
• Compressed Sensing SPACE
• Compressed Sensing ToF
• Compressed Sensing SEMAC2)
(see separate sections for details)

1)
Optional
2)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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Turbo Suite Elite1)

Turbo Suite Elite comprises cutting edge Compressed Sensing applications for advanced abdominal and cardio-
vascular imaging with dynamic 2D and dynamic 3D applications to significantly reduce scan times, counter patient
motion and expanding the patient population eligible for MRI.
General features • Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE
• Compressed Sensing Cardiac Cine
• TWIST
• TWIST-VIBE
• StarVIBE
(see separate sections for details)
Scientific Suite
The Scientific Suite supports scientific users by providing easy access to application-specific data for further
processing and advanced image calculus.
General features • Support of USB Memory sticks
• Anonymization of patient data
• Easy creation of AVIs and screen snapshots to include in presentations or
teaching videos
• Export of tables, statistics and signal time courses to communal exchange
formats like e.g. tabulated text files (MeanCurve, Spectroscopy evaluation,
DTI evaluation)
• Advanced image calculus including, addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division of images
Pediatric Suite2)
Tissue relaxation times and examination conditions in pediatrics are very different compared to those in adults. The
reasons for these differences range from developing tissues, body size and faster heart rates to non-compliance with
breath-hold commands. Pulse sequences can be easily adapted for imaging infants.

1)
Optional
2)
MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants under two years of age. The responsible physician must
evaluate the benefit of the MR Iexamination in comparison to other imaging procedures.

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Further standard Tim Suites

Tim Whole Body Suite

MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System features a full effective Field of View of 205 cm.
General features MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System features a full effective Field of View
of 205 cm. Table movement to its full extent can be controlled from the syngo
Acquisition Workplace. The large FoV helps in imaging lesions across extended
body regions with sequences such as TIRM (Turbo Inversion Recovery Magnitude).
Whole-body MR Angiography is possible on the entire volume with iPAT.
• Max. scan range of 205 cm
Tim Planning Suite
Easy planning of extended Field of View examinations in an efficient way using Set-n-Go pulse sequences. The
Tim Planning Suite allows planning of several stations at once, e.g. on composed localizer images. The overlap of
slice groups can be adjusted. All stations can have independent parameter settings although they are displayed
together. A special coupling mode allows easy positioning of all stations at once according to the patient’s
anatomy. Fully supports scan@center and Phoenix functionality.
General features • Ready-to-use Set-n-Go pulse sequences for different clinical questions
• Integrated toolbar for fast advanced slice planning: FoV-Plus, FoV-Minus,
AlignParallel, AlignFieldOfViews

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DotGO

Siemens set the benchmark in MR scanning and productivity by introducing Dot. Easily adapt to the patient’s condition
or clinical question, consistently achieve reproducible, high-quality results, and consequently reduce exam times and
the number of rescans. DotGO – the latest generation of Dot – is setting the standard in exam configuration. For true
flexibility, consistency and efficiency in every aspect of MRI.

Flexibility.
Intuitive exam management.

One central user-interface for easy and flexible configuration and maintenance of all exams and Dot
Engines. Intuitive, fast functionality results in 80%1) improved usability in exam configuration. DotGO
empowers you to provide your MRI expertise for the entire department and to define a higher standard of
care for more patients and referrers.

Consistency.
Quality results for each exam.

Every patient is different. Every referrer’s and radiologist’s requirement is different. Imaging results need
to be consistent and of high quality. Your daily schedule has to be met. DotGO partners you in meeting all
of these different needs with dedicated functionality for the clinical question at hand.

Efficiency.
Stay on time with less than 1 minute exam-time variation.2)

Time, quality and costs define the efficiency of your MRI exams. DotGO enables scheduling to be more
predictable through reducing time-consuming software interaction by up to 46%3), thus resulting in reduc-
tion of exam-time variations to less than a minute2). Standardized procedures support quality results for
each exam and help to reduce rescans. All in all the diagnostic turnaround time to the referrer is quicker,
higher image quality is maintained, and MRI services are more efficient.

1)
Compared to MR exam configuration without Dot Cockpit, Usability Study, 2013
2)
Zhongshang Hospital Fudan University, Fudan, CN, Abdomen Dot Engine Workflow Study
3)
University Hospital Essen, GER, Brain Dot Engine Workflow Study

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Dot Cockpit

Intuitive exam management MRI flexibility from the start:

by providing unprecedented flexibility in MRI • One central user-interface for every exam
configuration. • Fast and intuitive exam configuration (80%1) better
usability)
• User-friendly functionalities like drag&drop, Dynamic
At the heart of this new flexibility is the Dot Cockpit. Search
It is the central exam management platform enabling • Exam strategies created with one click
highly flexible and intuitive configuration, manipulation, • Multiple strategies in one exam
organisation and updating of all exams. Whether you are • Change exams on the fly
using a Dot engine or not, the Dot Cockpit is the starting • Update parameter changes to all or a selection of
point for every exam. identically configured exams anywhere in the Dot
Cockpit. (Identical Configurations)

Take the lead in defining the standard of MRI in your

institution!

Dot Cockpit
Designed to realize the full potential of the Dot engines.
The Dot Cockpit is your central interface for all exam
management tasks. This includes flexible configuration
of all Dot engines, according to your standards of care.
In the following, we introduce the most important
features of the new Dot Cockpit.

Configure all exams from one The Dot Cockpit enables you to configure and save all of your MRI exams and
central interface Dot engines.
Dot Explorer and Program Editor The Dot Cockpit offers two tasks: Dot Explorer and Program Editor.
on one page In the Dot Explorer you browse through exams and organize your exams.
In the Program Editor, you modify them and you can find protocol histories
and compare your exams.

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Dot Cockpit (Continued)

A program overview With the Dot Cockpit, you can see the whole exam workflow, the different User
Trees, Exam, Strategies, Decisions, pulse sequences and AddIns are visualized
together on one page.
Dynamic search delivers high- In the Dot Explorer, searching for pulse sequences is very quick. Just type in your
lighted results search query, and results are highlighted instantly.
Editing exams instantly In order to modify an exam opened in the Dot Explorer, you can immediately
switch to the Program Editor with one click.
Adding a new Exam Strategy In the Program Editor, just drag & drop or click on the strategy button in the
sidebar, and a new Exam strategy is added to your exam workflow. This step
automatically creates a new Dot Engine.
Drag & drop from the sidebar In the Program Editor, you can add pulse sequences to a strategy by drag & drop
from the sidebar.
User-friendly toolbar Use the toolbar for opening and saving of programs, for Copy, Paste, Undo,
Redo – in the same way as you are used to in Office programs.
MR Protocol Manager The MR Protocol Manager offers one central workspace for protocol configuration
and management for a fleet of scanners. Protocol modifications are no longer
done at each individual scanners manually. Protocol changes are distributed
automatically from one workspace. Furthermore It supports the setup of
consistent examination protocols and to maintain a common organ, exam, and
program structure across an enterprise fleet of scanners for different clinical
demands. Protocol modifications and their distribution do not disturb the
examinations performed on the connected scanners.
Requires customer IT to provide either PC hardware or virtual PC and open
network connections to a central file share. Central file share connections are
also required for all attached MR scanners.
Hardware requirements:
• PC with Windows 10 Home 64 bit OS
• Quad-Core CPU with 32 GB RAM (up to 10 scanners), 64 GB (11–20),
128 GB (21–50)

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Dot Engines

Brain Dot Engine

The Brain Dot Engine optimizes brain examinations with guided and automated
workflows customized to your standards of care. The Brain Dot Engine supports
the user to achieve reproducible image quality using automation tools and
functionalities incorporated into the program.

Patient View Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor examinations to an individual
patient. Dot Exam Strategies allow you to choose the most appropriate strategy
with one mouse click; the complete scan setup is then automatically prepared.
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated. Example images and
guidance text are displayed for each individual step of the scanning workflow to
ensure perfect scanning even by non-expert operators. Both images and text are
easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-defined subset of param-
eters which are available for manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the
user can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
AutoPosition Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter without need for
laser light positioning.
AutoAlign Head LS Automated positioning and alignment of slice groups to the anatomy, relying
on multiple anatomical landmarks. Provides fast, easy, and reproducible patient
scanning and facilitates the reading by consistently delivering high image quality
with a standardized slice orientation, both for follow-ups and across patients.
AutoAlign Head LS computes the central positioning for many routine brain
structures such as AC-PC, Midbrain & Temporal Lobes. The inner ear, the orbits
and the optic nerve are also standard positioning orientations with the AutoAlign
Head LS. It delivers robust and consistent results independently of patient age,
head position, disease or existing lesions.
AutoCoverage Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically setting the number
of slices and the FoV to fully cover the brain. This is performed based on the
information delivered by AutoAlign, eliminating manual setting and the scanning
of unnecessary slices.

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Exam Strategies Examinations can be easily personalized to the individual patient condition
and clinical need. The Brain Dot Engine comes with the following predefined
examination strategies, which the user can select according to patient conditions
or change at any time during the workflow, when conditions change:
• Standard: Standard examination with 2D pulse sequences
• Resolution focus: Examination with 3D pulse sequences (e.g. SPACE) for
detailed views
• Speed focus: Examination with fast 2D pulse sequences (e.g. HASTE) for
further speeding up the exam
• Motion-insensitive: Examination with BLADE pulse sequences to minimize and
correct for the effects of motion automatically
BLADE Motion insensitive Turbo Spin Echo sequence. Improves image quality by cor-
recting for the effects of motion during an MR acquisition. BLADE can be used in
head, spine, and other body regions.
Rerun A sequence inside the examination Queue can be selected and a rerun of the
corresponding series can be triggered with identical sequences or parameters.
Inline MPRs Automatic multiplanar reconstruction for 3D datasets.
The Multi Planar Reconstruction (MPR) tool can be easily configured to automati-
cally generate any required 2D images from high resolution 3D acquisitions by
using the position information from the AutoAlign algorithm.
Inline Diffusion Automatic calculation of trace-weighted images and ADC maps with Inline
Technology.
Customization The Brain Dot Engine can be easily modified by the user to their individual
standard of care.
• Add / remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot exam strategies
• Add clinical decision points
• Add / remove parameters in the parameter viewing card
• User-defined offsets to the standard positions delivered by AutoAlign
• Customize within the Dot AddIn functionalities such as AutoCoverage,
AutoFOV, InlineMPR reconstructions.

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Spine Dot Engine

The Spine Dot Engine delivers optimized cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
imaging for all patients and provides guided and automated workflows custom-
ized to your standards of care. The Spine Dot Engine supports the user in achiev-
ing reproducible image quality with increased ease of use and time efficient
exams.

Patient View Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor examinations to an individual
patient. Dot Exam Strategies allow you to choose the most appropriate strategy
with one mouse click, enabling automatic preparation of the complete MR
examination.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-defined subset of param-
eters which are available for manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the
user can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
AutoAlign Spine LS Automated and highly reliable positioning and alignment of slice groups to the
spine anatomy, based on multiple anatomical landmarks. Provides fast, easy, and
reproducible patient scanning and facilitates the reading by consistently deliver-
ing high image quality with a standardized slice orientation, both for follow-ups
and across patients. AutoAlign Spine LS automatically detects and labels vertebra
and body disks as well as suggests and provides guided positioning for sagittal,
coronal and double oblique axial slices in the spine. The anterior saturation band
is automatically positioned to reduce imaging artifacts. All settings are open to
user modifications.
AutoLabeling Automatic labeling of vertebra for easier examination planning and faster
reading
Interactive Snapping Just drag the slide group over the sagittal plane. AutoAlign Spine LS delivers
automatic double oblique positioning of axial slice groups to intervertebral disk
layers.
AutoCoverage Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically setting the number of
slices and the FoV to fully cover the C, T or L-spine. This is performed based on
the information delivered by AutoAlign Spine LS, eliminating manual setting and
the scanning of unnecessary slices.

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Dot Exam Strategies Examinations can be easily personalized to the individual patient condition
and clinical need. The Spine Dot Engine comes with the following predefined
examination strategies, which the user can select according to patient conditions
or change at any time during the workflow, when conditions change:
• Standard: for fast routine spine examinations
• Post surgery: for detailed evaluation of spine including fat saturation and
Dixon techniques.
• High Bandwith (WARP) : Optimized strategy for the reduction of susceptibility
artifacts1).
WARP Susceptibility artifact reduction techniques. 2D TSE sequences combining high-
bandwidth pulse sequences and the VAT (View Angle Tilting)-technique, tailored
to reduce susceptibility artifacts (e.g. from MR Conditional1) implants). Available
pulse sequences include T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and STIR contrast.
Rerun An image inside the examination UI can be selected and a rerun of the corre-
sponding series can be triggered with identical sequences or parameters.
Inline Curved reconstructions Automatic curved reconstruction from 3D acquisitions by using the position
information from the AutoAlign Spine LS algorithm.
Customization The Spine Dot Engine can be easily modified by the user to their individual
standard of care.
• Add/remove protocol steps
• Add guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies
• Add clinical decision points
• Add/remove parameters in the parameter viewing card
• User-defined offsets to the standard positions delivered by AutoAlign Spine LS
(also for the saturation region)
• Inline curved and MPR reconstructions

1)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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Large Joint Dot Engine

The Large Joint Dot Engine optimizes image quality of knee, hip and shoulder
scans by proposing the most appropriate protocols according to the examina-
tion strategy chosen for the specific patient. It ensures reproducible image
quality and streamlines large joint examinations to the greatest extent. The
Large Joint Dot Engine features AutoAlign and AutoCoverage for knee, hip and
shoulder. The WARP and Advanced WARP techniques (including high bandwidth
pulse sequences, VAT and SEMAC1)) provide susceptibility artifact reduction
functionality (e.g. from MR Conditional1) metal implants), and include optimized
pulse sequences for knee and hip examinations. High resolution 3D imaging
programs together with user-configurable automatic Inline MPR (Multi Planar
Reconstruction) calculations provide increased efficiency, reproducibility and
ease of use.
AutoPosition Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter without need for
laser light positioning.
Patient View Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor examinations to an individual
patient. Dot Exam Strategies can be integrated. With one mouse-click you simply
choose the most appropriate scan strategy, and then the queue is automatically
loaded and filled with the complete scan setup.
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated. Example images and guid-
ance text are displayed for each individual step of the scanning workflow. Both
images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-defined subset of param-
eters which are available for manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the
user can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
Dot Exam Strategies The workflow can be personalized to the individual patient condition and clinical
need. The Large Joint Dot Engine comes with the following predefined strategies,
which the user can select according to patient conditions or change at any time
during the workflow, when conditions change:
• Standard: Achieve highest image quality in a reasonable scan time with 2D and
3D pulse sequences
• Speed focus: Examine patients in the shortest possible time with pulse
sequences being accelerated to the maximal extent
• Motion Insensitive (BLADE): Compensate for the effects of motion with motion
insensitive BLADE pulse sequences.
• WARP: Optimized strategy for the reduction of susceptibility artifacts1).

1)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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AutoAlign Automated, localizer based positioning and alignment of slice groups to the
anatomy, relying on anatomical landmarks. Providing fast, easy, and reproducible
patient scanning and supporting the reading by consistently delivering high
image quality with a standardized slice orientation.
AutoCoverage Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically setting the number of
slices and the FoV to fully cover knee, hip or shoulder anatomy. This is performed
based on the information delivered by AutoAlign, eliminating manual setting and
the scanning of unnecessary slices. This feature is configurable.
Inline MPRs Automatic multiplanar reconstruction for 3D datasets. The Multi Planar
Reconstruction (MPR) tool uses the position information from the AutoAlign
algorithm and can be easily configured to automatically generate any required
2D images from high resolution 3D acquisitions.
GOKnee3D GOKnee3D1) is a fast, push-button examination for diagnostic imaging of the
knee developed and clinically validated by the US board certified MSK radiolo-
gists at John Hopkins University Hospital. GOKnee3D exam consists of AutoAlign
localizer in the knee, PD weighted contrast and T2 weighted contrast with fat
suppression. The AutoAlign technology provides a push-button functionality
and ensures consistency in imaging. The 3D protocols are high-resolution and
isotropic, enabled by SPACE sequence with CAIPIRINHA technique.
WARP Susceptibility Artifact WARP and advanced WARP (SEMAC2)) integrates different techniques tailored
Reduction to reduce susceptibility artifacts caused by orthopedic MR Conditional2)
implants. 2D TSE sequence combining optimized high-bandwidth pulse
sequences and View Angle Tilting (VAT) technique, helps in evaluation of soft
tissue in proximity of the implant.
SEMAC2) (Slice Encoding for Metal Artifact Correction) is a technique to correct
through-plane distortions by means of additional phase encoding in slice
direction. It is especially useful in the case of hip and knee joint replacements.
Available pulse sequences can be found in the library.
Customization The Large Joint Dot Engine can be easily modified by the user to their individual
standard of care.
• Add/remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot exam strategies
• Add clinical decision points
• Add/remove parameters in the parameter viewing card

1)
The protocol is only available for download on MAGNETOM World: [Link]
magnetom-world/clinical-corner/protocols/musculoskeletal-mri/goknee3d-protocols. Prerequisite: Tx/Rx Knee coil.
2)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not
of Siemens.

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Abdomen Dot Engine1)

The Abdomen Dot Engine offers standardized, efficient, and comprehensive
workflows for the upper abdomen with excellent image quality. The workflow
covers the liver, biliary and pancreatic system and, if slightly adapted, kidneys
as well. The workflow is prepared for easy reading and reporting together with
[Link].1)

Patient View Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor the exam to each individual
patient. Several pre-defined Dot Exam Strategies can be integrated. The user just
selects the appropriate strategy with one click, and the queue and the complete
scan set-up are automatically updated. Furthermore protocols tailored for use of
contrast media can be integrated.
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated. Sample images and guid-
ance text are displayed for each individual step of the scanning workflow. Both
images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays the parameters that are really
needed for the scan set-up. If desired, the user can switch to the conventional –
fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
AutoPosition Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter without need for laser light
positioning.
AutoAlign and AutoCoverage Automated adaptation of scanning parameters according to anatomical and
physiological characteristics (including breath-hold adaptations)
AutoNavigator Automatic breathing pattern detection and scaling of triggered scans
AutoFoV (automatic Field of Based on the localizer images the optimal FoV is automatically estimated. In case
View calculation) the patient moves during the examination, this step can be repeated at any time.
Abdomen Dot Library A storage folder for individual sequences optimized with Dot functionality.
StarVIBE1), TWIST-VIBE1) and Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE1) pulse sequences
are integrated into the Abdomen Dot library.
4D Movie toolbar With the 4D Movie toolbar the user can navigate in an optimized way through
space and time of multiphase data.

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Abdomen Dot Engine (Continued)

Dot Exam Strategies The workflow can be personalized to the individual patient’s condition and clini-
cal need. The following predefined strategies are included. They can be changed
at any time during the workflow:
• Breath-hold (fast with robust image quality)
• Respiratory Synchronized (using PACE triggering, high image resolution)
• Motion-insensitive (fast, using BLADE and PACE triggering)
Dot Decisions Decisions can be seamlessly integrated into the scanning workflow. The user just
selects the queue, and the appropriate pulse sequence or set of pulse sequences
are added automatically. For the abdomen, pre-configured decision points are
offered for MRCP and Diffusion.
MRCP decision point Dot provides comprehensive guidance, including positioning help. MRCP is
measured and Inline Radial Ranges are generated in-line.
Timeline monitoring For best overview of multi-phase breath-hold examinations, the contrast media
enhancement curve is visualized.
Automatic timing Liver dynamics is done using the Care Bolus approach. Auto Bolus Detection
enables the system to monitor the arrival of contrast agent in a user defined ROI.
When “Auto Bolus Detection” is enabled, Auto ROI can be enabled in the patient
view, which allows the system to perform an automatic ROI positioning on the
descending aorta at the level of the diaphragm. The ROI positioning can be
confirmed and adjusted by the user.
Bolus Timing An alternative way of performing liver dynamics. The optimal time window for
data acquisition is derived by the system after the application of a test bolus.
Visual guidance and interactive evaluation during the setup provide ease-of-use.
AutoVoiceCommands Seamlessly integrated into the scanning workflow. The system plays them
automatically at the desired time point. This assists the user in providing the
optimal timing of scanning, breathing and contrast media. The user can monitor
which breath-hold or pauses are actually played, and could add pauses between
the automatic breath-hold commands if necessary.
Inline Subtraction Within the contrast-enhanced abdomen exam, multiple phases are acquired:
native, arterial phase, portal-venous phase and late-phase. The scanner auto-
matically subtracts the native measurement from the arterial, portal-venous and
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Abdomen Dot Engine (Continued)

Inline Registration For best visualization of lesions the system can be set to automatically perform
a registration / alignment of the anatomy for the different dynamic phases. The
importance of registration / correction can be seen when examining nodular
enhancing pathologies.
Customization Taking full advantage of the new Dot configuration platform. Providing various
guidance and customization options, featuring “AutoTiming”, “Auto Coverage”,
“Local Voice Command”, etc.
Existing Dot Engines can be adapted by the user to their individual standard of care.
• Add/remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies and Decision Points
• Modify the Parameter View
• Dot Library – alternative pulse sequences with preconfigured add-ins. Only
simple drag&drop needed.
LiverLab1) LiverLab is a system guided workflow to examine the hepatic fat and iron status,
as part of the Abdomen Dot Engine.
Main Features:
The inline First look Dixon sequence gives the user a first overview of possible
fat and/or iron overload in the whole liver. Based on the resulting images, liver
segmentation runs without user interaction.
If further evaluation is needed, the user can choose from two methods:
• Multi-echo Dixon VIBE is an image-based method to calculate maps such as
water, fat, fat signal fraction, and R2*.
• HISTO is a single-breath-hold single-voxel spectroscopy method to calculate fat
fraction as well as water R2*.
LiverLab Dot Engine1)
LiverLab Dot Engine is a system guided workflow to examine the hepatic fat and
iron status.
The inline First look Dixon sequence gives the user a first overview of possible fat
and/or iron overload in the whole liver. Based on the resulting images, liver
segmentation runs without user interaction.
If further evaluation is needed, the user can choose from two methods:
• Multi-echo Dixon VIBE is an image-based method to calculate maps such as
water, fat, fat signal fraction, and R2*.
• HISTO is a single-breath-hold single-voxel spectroscopy method to calculate fat
fraction as well as water R2*.

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Whole-Body Dot Engine1)

The Whole-Body Dot Engine allows easy, seamless planning of multiparametric
multistation exams with automated recognition of individual anatomy and con-
sistent settings for spatial resolution, image contrast, and breath-hold capacity.
• Landmark-based automatic segmentation of the anatomical regions based on
FastView scan
• AutoCoverage: scan range across the chest, abdomen and pelvis can be easily
defined with a coverage slider
• Automatic overlap of stations
• Additional stations for head and leg coverage can be added using the coverage
slider
• Two exam strategies are available: Standard and Motion-insensitive
• Core Protocol with WB T2 HASTE, WB T1 Dixon VIBE, WB DWI with robust STIR
fat suppression, and whole-spine exam
• Protocol can be extended with dedicated scans of the focus regions Chest,
Abdomen, Pelvis with dynamic exams of the respective region
• AutoBolus detection for focus region Abdomen (liver)
• Supports 2D and 3D acquisitions in axial and coronal orientation
• Option to repeat stations flexibly (results are integrated accordingly during
composing)
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated. Example images and guid-
ance text are displayed for each individual step of the scanning workflow. Both
images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays the parameters that are really
needed for the scan set-up. If desired, the user can switch to the conventional –
fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
iPAT compatibility Enabled by Tim 4G
Customization Existing Dot Engines can be adapted by the user to their individual standard
of care.
• Add/remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies and Decision Points
• Modify the Parameter View
• Use the Whole-Body Dot library (a set of optimized pulse sequences for alterna-
tive sequences, such as Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE2))

1)
Optional; prerequisites: Abdomen Dot Engine and FREEZEit+
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Angio Dot Engine1)

The timing of the contrast injection and scan is commonly regarded as the most
challenging part of an angiographic exam. The Angio Dot Engine guides the user
through angiographic single- or multi-station examinations by providing visual-
ization of arterial and venous timing windows using a test bolus technique. This
information is fed back into the next planning steps, so that scan parameters
can be adapted to the individual patient and patient’s condition. Where needed,
automatic voice commands support the communication with the patient.

Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated. Sample images and guid-
ance text are displayed for each individual step of the scanning workflow. Both
images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays the parameters that are really
needed for the scan set-up. If desired, the user can switch to the conventional –
fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
Test bolus Visual display of arterial / venous timing window
Feedback of bolus timing Timing information is fed back into planning steps, and parameters can be
information adapted automatically.
Automatic timing The Angio Dot Engine can also be used with the Care Bolus approach. Auto Bolus
Detection enables the system to monitor the arrival of the contrast agent in
a user defined ROI and trigger sequence timing automatically.
AutoVoiceCommands Integrated into the scanning workflow. The system plays them automatically at
the right point in time. This ensures optimal timing of scanning, breathing, and
contrast media. The user can monitor which breath-holds or pauses are actually
played, and can add pauses between the automatic breath-hold commands if
necessary.
Customization Existing Dot Engines can be modified by the user to their individual standard
of care.
• Add / remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies and Decision Points
• Modify the Parameter View

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Cardiac Dot Engine

Cardiac examinations used to be the most complex exams in MR. Now the
Cardiac Dot Engine supports the user in many ways. Using anatomical land-
marks, standard views of the heart, such as dedicated long-axis and short-axis
views, are easily generated, and can be reproduced readily using different
scanning techniques. Scan parameters are adjusted to the patient’s heart rate,
and automatic voice commands are given. All of this helps handle the complexity
of CMR examinations with confidence and supports customized workflows that
are easy to repeat.

Patient View Within the Patient View, the user can easily tailor the exam to each individual
patient (e.g. patient with arrythmia, limited breath-hold capability). Two pre-
defined Dot Exam Strategies are integrated. The user just selects the appropriate
strategy with one click, and the queue and the complete scan set-up are updated
automatically to the users, pre-defined standard of care.
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance is integrated seamlessly. Example images and guid-
ance text are displayed for the individual steps of the scanning workflow. Both
images and text are easily configurable by the user.
AutoPosition Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter without need for laser light
positioning.
AutoFoV (automatic Field of Based on the localizer images, the optimal FoV is estimated automatically. In
View calculation) case the patient moves during the examination, this step can be repeated at any
time.
Automated parameter Scan parameters are adapted automatically to the patient’s condition (heart
adaptation rate etc.).
AutoAlign Heart Based on the localizer images, automatic detection of five cardiac landmarks is
obtained and used to optimally plan cardiac exams without user interaction. The
fully automatic planning process results in 2-, 3- and 4-chamber views, a stack of
short-axis views and specific valve orientations. In case the patient moves during
the examination, this step can be repeated at any time.
Automated localization Automated localization of short-axis views
Guided slice positioning Easy way to match slice positions (short-axis) between cine, dynamic imaging,
tissue characterization
Cardiac Views Easy selection of cardiac views (e.g. 3-chamber view) during scan planning

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Cardiac Dot Engine (Continued)

Inline Ventricular Function Inline VF performs volumetric evaluation of cardiac cine data fully automatically
Evaluation right after image reconstruction. There is no user input necessary. If desired,
the dataset for the inline calculated segmentation results can be loaded to in 4D
Ventricular Function Analysis for further review or processing.
Inline Time Course Evaluation Automatic, real-time and motion corrected calculation of a parametric upslope
map with inline technology
Automatic display of images Automatic display of image in dedicated cardiac image orientations instead of
the standard DICOM orientations.
Adaptive triggering Acquisition adapts in realtime to heart rate variations for non-cine applications.
Automated Naming Automated naming of series depending on cardiac views and contrast
AutoVoiceCommands AutoVoiceCommands are seamlessly integrated into the scanning workflow. The
system plays them automatically at the desired time point. This ensures synchro-
nized timing of scanning, breathing and contrast media. The user can monitor
which breath-holds or pauses are actually played, and can add pauses between
the automatic breath-hold commands if necessary.
Dot Exam Strategies The workflow can be personalized to the individual patient condition and clinical
need. The following predefined strategies are included. They can be changed at
any time during the workflow:
• Standard: Breath-hold (segmented acquisition)
• Limited patient capabilities: Realtime (single-shot imaging if breath-hold is not
possible or arrhythmias occur)
Customization Existing Dot engines can be modified by the user to their individual standard
of care.
• Add / remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies and Decision Points
• Modify the Parameter View
Flow measurements Blood flow measurements can be easily added to existing Cardiac Dot Engines
using pre-defined Flow sequences from the Dot library.

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Breast Dot Engine1)

The Breast Dot Engine provides optimized protocols for tissue depiction, implant
evaluation, and breast biopsy. For ease of use, different examination strategies
(FatSat, non-FatSat, feet-first/head-first positioning, InterVIEWS) are available,
with or without Care Bolus, for medium-channel and high-channel coils.
Biopsy is supported with a dedicated workflow.

Patient View The user simply tailors the exam to the condition of each individual patient
(e.g. patient with implants) and defines the examination approach (CareBolus,
AutoCoverage, Frequency Adjustment Confirmation Mode, Silicone Protocols,
Inline MPR).
Implant situation Based on an implant type identification scan, the user can visually select or
modify the exam dependent on the actual implant type and laterality. The
system automatically modifies the scan queue accordingly, and the frequency
adjustment setting of the pulse sequences is changed (assume silicone). The
user may change these modifications.
Guidance View Sample images and a guidance text are displayed for each individual step of the
scanning workflow. Both images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View This view displays the parameters that are really needed for the examination. The
displayed parameters are easily configurable by the user. If desired, the user can
switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter view at any time.
AutoPosition Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter without need for laser light
positioning.

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Breast Dot Engine (Continued)

Autocoverage Based on the localizer data, an automatic segmentation is performed, which
(Automatic segmentation, allows the estimation of the optimal FoV (entire FoV for both breasts, right or
AutoFoV, AutoSlice) left breast, breast with chest) and which is used to automatically adapt the size
of the adjust volume to the patient’s anatomy. The user may modify this seg-
mentation. The user can predefine for every pulse sequence individually which
parameters shall be automatically adjusted, e.g. whether time or slice thickness
shall remain constant.
MPR Planning For user-selected pulse sequences, e.g. the high-resolution “delayed VIEWS”,
adjustable MPRs are calculated automatically.
Biopsy support A Biopsy imaging workflow is provided for supporting interventions with the
2- / 4- / 8-channel Sentinelle Breast coil, the 2- / 10- / 16-channel Sentinelle Breast
coil and the Breast BI 7 coil. The breast Biopsy imaging workflow seamlessly
integrates with the separate Breast Biopsy Software1), which guides intervention
planning and execution for both Grid method and Post&Pillar method.
Single frequency adjust The user can preselect to show the frequency adjustment dialogue only once for
the exam queue. This preselection stays valid until a new coil combination or
z-position is used.
Customization Existing Dot engines can be modified by the user to their individual standard
of care.
• Add/remove protocol steps
• Change guidance content (images and text)
• Change or add Dot Exam Strategies and Decision Points
• Modify the Parameter View

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RT Dot Engine1)
The RT Dot Engine supports the user in the acquisition of suitable RT planning
images to be further processed in external RT applications. It provides guided
and automated workflows customizable to the site-specific standards of care for
RT imaging.

Dedicated protocols for • Brain and

RT Planning • Head & Neck
• Special protocols in Head and Pelvis regions for creation of Synthetic
CT images2)
Patient View Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor examinations to an
individual patient. Dot Exam Strategies allow you to choose the most
appropriate strategy with one mouse click; the complete scan setup is
then prepared automatically.
Guidance View Step-by-step user guidance can be integrated seamlessly. Example images
and guidance text can be displayed for each individual step of the scanning
workflow. Both images and text are easily configurable by the user.
Parameter View The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-defined subset of
parameters that are available for manual pulse sequence optimization.
If desired, the user can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter
view at any time.

1)
Optional
2)
Prerequisite: [Link] RT Image Suite, Version VB30A or higher

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RT Dot Engine (Continued)

Laser offset consideration If an external laser bridge (optional) is installed, this laser can be used for
positioning. The marked position is automatically moved to the isocenter. No
need to use the system laser in addition.
Dot Exam Strategies The RT Dot Engine provides preconfigured examination strategies:
• Image quality focus: Examination with 3D pulse sequences for detailed views
of challenging anatomical situations.
• Speed focus: Examination with time-optimized 3D pulse sequences.
• Head and Pelvis workflows for creation of Synthetic CT images using either
external laser bridge or system laser.
Geometric integrity control The RT Dot Engine takes care that the MR data is acquired in the right format and
the right orientation for import into the RT planning software.
Customization The imaging workflow can be personalized to the individual patient condition
and clinical need. Several predefined strategies are included, which can be easily
selected.
Further features • Negative distance factors
• Axial reconstruction
• B1 value monitoring

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syngo MR Software

syngo MR XA20 offers a single monitor acquisition work- The scanning side is primarily responsible for the act of
place as standard and dual monitors as optional with one scanning and light quality assurance. The viewing side is
keyboard and one mouse. This dual monitor setup1), with responsible for additional results generation in the form
separated scan and viewing monitors, provides a more of basic and advanced post processing as well as data
natural working environment in which the technologist handling (DICOM – Export, Import, Transfer, Record to
has a complete overview of the examination and results. media). Several applications can be opened in parallel.
Constant context switches are reduced, enabling multi- The acquisition workplace can host one MR View&GO
tasking for increased quality and productivity. and up to three post-processing applications in parallel.
An attached MR workplace can host up to four additional
applications.

syngo MR Examination
AutoScout • Automatic start of localizer scan with very short acquisition time
• Arbitrary orientations (multi-slice multi-angle)
• Automatically loads images into Graphical Slice Positioning
Graphical Slice Positioning Simultaneous use of three arbitrary localizer images from possibly different
measurements for graphically positioning slices and sat regions. Interactive
modification of measurement parameters (slice thickness, distance factor,
oversampling etc.):
• Automatic selection of relevant coil elements
• Graphical selection of coil elements
• Off-center positioning (shift of FoV within the selected slice position)
• True multi-slice multi-angle, e.g. simultaneous measurement of multiple
images (stacks with different orientation)
• Recall of previous slice and / or sat region positioning
• Paging through all images during graphical positioning
• Inline Movie, allowing positioning of slices on e.g. the beating heart
• Inline Display loads images immediately when they are available, e.g. during
image reconstruction
• Allows quick overview via image stamps. Loads entire series of planning
images with drag-and-drop
• Slice positioning (GSP) on 3D reconstructed images
• Slice positioning (GSP) on 2D and 3D distortion corrected images
• Slice positioning (GSP) on composed images
• Multiselect GSP segements for synchronized interaction (e.g. scrolling)

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MR View&GO – Image Viewing, basic post-processing, filming, and distribution‑

The MR View&GO is the central application for image viewing, quality assurance, basic post-processing, filming,
and result distribution.
MR View&Go provides • overview of all available data with automatic loading of newly acquired
or received images
• multi-modal image viewing and comparison
• specialized layouts for MPR, MIP, and VRT
• basic post-processing
– analysis, correction, and filter tools
– Time Curve (spatial and temporal analysis of images)
– Composing and combining of images from different table positions
• filming with preparation of virtual film sheets for DICOM printer
• distribution of selected data sets for archiving and DICOM transfer
Image Display • Various display layouts selectable incl. time point comparison
• Multi-modality viewing
• Image rotation, zoom and pan
• Image annotation and marker
• Non-interpolated display
• Free interactive definition of cut planes in axial, sagittal, coronal, oblique,
and double oblique orientations
• Mosaic View
• Predefined Views of certain anatomical regions (AutoViews)1)
• Free interactive image rotation of MIP and VRT
• Interactive 3D reference point for spatial localization on different orientations
• Interactive slice thickness adjustment
• Interactive selection of relevant parts of MIP and VRT volumes by 3D shutters
or freehand cut out
• Fast scrolling through data sets (500 images) with 15 frames per second
• 4D viewing with intuitive temporal (phase navigation in 4D data sets) and
spatial scrolling extended by the 4D movie toolbar with phase tags
• Movie Mode for cine display with spatial navigation during running movie
Windowing • Freely selectable window width and center
• Auto-windowing for optimized contrast
• Saves window values
• Various color LUTs incl inversion of gray-scale values

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Evaluation Parallel evaluation of multiple regions of interest
• ROI (Freehand, Circle)
• VOI (Freehand, Sphere)
• Statistical evaluation of ROI / VOI
• Area or Volume
• Standard deviation
• Mean value
• Min/max values
• Number and sum of pixels or voxels
• Interactive segmentation (Region Growing)
• Pixel lens with position marker
• Distance (line and polyline)
• Angle
Range creation and curved Free definition (slice thickness, spacing, numbering, …) of parallel, radial, radial
reconstructions sliced, MPR, MIP, MinIP, MIP thin, VRT, VRT thin, and Fusion are available as
output display types
• Configurable reconstruction presets
• Anatomical Ranges Presets1) of certain body regions
Position display Displays measured slice positions on localizer image or selected series
Corrections • Motion Correction
3D elastic motion correction, for offline 3D correction in all directions over
entire 2D and 3D data sets suitable for e.g. soft tissue MR exams
• 2D and 3D distortion correction
• Undo 2D distortion correction
Image filter Smoothing or edge enhancement of image stacks
TimeCurve Time-intensity analysis for contrast-enhanced examinations
• on-the-fly analysis with pixel lens or ROIs
• interactive mean curve segment to navigate to a specific phase and slice
position of the 4D dataset
Spine Labeling Automatic calculation of spine labels or take-over of labels from Spine
Dot Engine

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Filming • Connection via DICOM Basic Print or with locally connected printer
• Interactive filming
• Support of virtual film sheets
• Filming parallel to other activities
• Independent scanning and documentation – no wait time due to camera delays
• Simultaneous handling of multiple film jobs
• Freely selectable positioning of images onto virtual film sheet
• Selectable various film layouts
• Windowing, image zoom and pan, and annotations on film sheet
• Configurable image text
Analysis Tools Arithmetic operations on images and series (e.g. for evaluation of contrast media
studies)
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of single images and whole series
• Arithmetic mean across a range of selected images
• ADC maps and calculated b-values with interactive preview
MPR – Multi-Planar Reconstruction Real-time multi-planar reformatting of secondary views
MIP – Maximum Intensity 3D reconstructions of vessels from a 3D data set, or a 2D sequential slice data set
Projection (acquired with dedicated MR Angiography sequences)
• MIP thin / MIP thick
MinIP – Minimum Intensity Similar to MIP but reconstructs the minimum intensity (e.g. for Dark Blood
Projection techniques)
VRT Volume Rendering • 3D rendering with free definition of multiple trapezes for opacity and color
Technique • User specific preset creation
• VRT thick and thin
Cinematic VRT (CRT)1) Cinematic Rendering Technique is a rendering technology based on a physically
accurate simulation of how light interacts with matter. It aims at providing
a photo-realistic rendering of anatomical regions
Image Fusion MPR image fusion with interactive adjustment of mixing ratio and various (color)
LUTs, as well as interactive adjustment of alignment (visual alignment)
Result Handling and sending • Overview over all acquired data and easy selection of target DICOM nodes for
(Distribution) archiving
• 4D support with archiving of sub-sets of 4D data sets
• Status information about distribution state for each data set
• Series Saving: for data within a selected viewing segment the current repre-
sentation can be saved as new result series. In case the segment contains MPR
data, automatically parallel ranges are generated.

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syngo MR Network Communication

DICOM Services Interface for transmitting medical images and information in the DICOM 3.0
(Digital Imaging and industrial standard. Allows for communication between devices from different
Communications in Medicine) manufacturers
• DICOM Send / Receive
• DICOM Query / Retrieve
• DICOM SC Storage commitment
• DICOM Basic Print
• DICOM Modality Worklist
• DICOM MPPS Modality performed procedure steps
• DICOM Structured Reports
• DICOM Study Split
Enhanced MR Images (Multiframe)
• Loading time decrease due to reduced header information redundancy
• Reduced object size
• Reduced memory consumption and archive (on average 40%1) reduction in
data storage requirement with Multiframe DICOM) resulting in archive costs
reduction, extended online period of exams in the STS and faster image
availability at the target nodes.
• Better application support due to usage of DICOM standard attributes
• Color support within the MR modality image
• MR quantification by support of RealWorldValueMapping
• Archiving and application support of MR Spectroscopy objects
• Archiving support of DTI and other non-image data with Raw Data objects

1)
Data on file, Results may vary.

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DICOM Study Split DICOM Study Split provides the mapping of one study acquired based on
multiple requests to multiple studies directly at the scanner. For example, two
requests for head and neck acquisition can be registered once, scanned once
and immediately mapped to two separate studies for individual reading.
Multiple requested procedures can be combined in a time saving manner by
scanning a larger body region and then splitting them to individual billing
relevant studies for separate reading.
This package allows:
• Time saving simple mapping of multiple requested procedures to multiple
acquired series with one scan
• Simple creation of studies with individual billing based on one scan workflow
• Improvement for departmental workflow by eliminating need to load / change
and to request / execute splitting on a separate workstation after the scan
• Immediate visual selection, check and correction of images to study
assignments
• Overlapping region images can be copied to both studies
DICOM interoperability For remote DICOM nodes (e.g. PACS systems) which doesn’t support the
DICOM Enhanced MR Image format an conversion to DICOM MR Images can be
activated.
Expert-i Interactive real-time access to imaging data and exam information from any PC
within the hospital network during the MR exam.
syngo MR Network Exchange Media Storage of images and additional data (e.g. AVI files) on
Communication CD / DVD
DICOM Viewer A viewing tool which can be stored together with images on a DICOM CD / DVD
to be handed out to the patient
Image Transfer Local network Ethernet
Data transfer rate Max. 1 Gbit / s
Transfer rate (DICOM Enhanced MR Approx. 160–250 frames / s
Images with 80 frames per instance)

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Computer System

syngo Acquisition Workplace

General Full multi-tasking for simultaneous functionality, e.g.:
• Patient registration and pre-registration
• Scanning
• Reconstruction
• Viewing
• Post-processing
• Filming
• Data storage
Color LCD Monitor • High resolution widescreen monitor, dual monitor configuration optional
• Horizontally tiltable, forward and backward
• Automatic backlight control for long-term brightness stability
Screen size (diagonal) 24” (61 cm)
Digital Signal Input: 31−76 kHz
Horizontal input frequency
Vertical input frequency 59−61 Hz
Screen matrix 1920 × 1200
Host computer Processor Intel Xeon ≥ W-2133 (6 Core)
Clock rate 3.6 GHz, or comparable
RAM 64 GB
Hard disk SSD: ≥ 480 GB
(DICOM Standard, ISO 9660) Approx. images1) 256²
Media drives SDHC Card Reader
Advanced Host computer Processor Intel Xeon ≥ W-2145 (8 Core)
Clock rate 3.7 GHz, or comparable
RAM 96 GB
Hard disk SSD: ≥ 480 GB
(DICOM Standard, ISO 9660) Approx. images1) 2562
Media drives SDHC Card Reader

1)
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syngo MR Workplace1)
General Additional workplace connected to the AWP (Advanced Host)
Color LCD Monitor • High resolution widescreen monitor
• Horizontally tiltable, forward and backward
• Automatic backlight control for long-term brightness stability
Screen size (diagonal) 24” (61 cm)
Digital Signal Input: 31−76 kHz
Horizontal input frequency
Vertical input frequency 59−61 Hz
Screen matrix 1920 × 1200
MRWP Processor Intel Pentium ≥ J5005 (4 core)
Clock rate 1.5 GHz, or comparable
RAM 8 GB
Hard disk SSD: 128 GB
(DICOM Standard, ISO 9660) Approx. 4000 images 2562
CD/DVD drive Not built in, but optionally
connectable by USB
Audio On board
Ethernet On board, 1 Gbit

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Installation

Radio Frequency Shielding

For shielding the examination room from external RF sources
RF attenuation factor > 90 dB
Frequency range 15 − 128 MHz
Magnetic Shielding
Room shielding For additional reduction of the magnetic fringe field, suitable iron shielding can
be installed in the walls of the examination room. The room shielding can be
used to create a magnetic shielding enclosure
One-Floor Installation A combination of active shielding and a special shielding (installed on the ceiling
of the magnet room or below it) will keep the 0.5 mT line within the same floor
as the MRI scanner installation, even in case of very low room heights
System Electronics Cabinets
Two cabinets which may be placed directly against the wall or even in a corner
Require service access only from the front, saving considerable space
Integrated water cooling cabinet may eliminate the need for a dedicated computer room
Space Requirements
Min. total space requirement (for magnet, electronics, and console room): 31 m2

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Dimensions
Width Depth Height Weight
Examination Room Magnet 3 Tesla AS 2.02 m 1.72 m 2.14 m 5500 kg
(incl. Helium)
Magnet in operation, incl. 2.45 m 4.49 m 2.14 m 7370 kg
gradient coil, body coil, Tim
Table and covers
Tim Table 0.8 m 2.48 m 0.52 m – 0.97 m;
+ 0.05 m1)
+ 0.013 m2)
Required min. room height 2.40 m3)
clearance
Min. transport dimensions 2.45 m 2.05 m 2.17 m
Control Room syngo Acquisition Workplace 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.14 m – 1.28 m
(table + monitor) (0.72 m +
min. 0.42 m /
max. 0.56 m)
Host computer 0.17 m 0.45 m 0.43 m
syngo MR Workplace 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.14 m – 1.28 m
(optional) (0.72 m +
min. 0.42 m /
max. 0.56 m)
Equipment Room Electronics cabinet, incl. system 1.6 m 0.65 m 1.98 m4) 1500 kg
control, RF system, gradient
power system, image processor
Heat dissipation ≤ 5 kW, only ventilation might be required
Cooling system 0.65 m 0.65 m 1.89 m 500 kg

1)
Including Heightening Kit, if necessary
2)
Depending on the floor conditions
3)
Finished floor to finished ceiling
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System Cover
Different design variants are available for customer specific needs
Standard variant

Silver & White Design with

brilliant front ring
Optional cover color variants
available with either brilliant
front ring or Advanced
Lighting Option (illuminated
design ring)

Illuminated Design Ring and Carbon Green Design

Open Funnel Spots with brilliant front ring

Carbon Blue Design

with brilliant front ring

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Magnet System

General
Superconducting Magnet Short bore, patient-friendly design, high homogeneity 3 Tesla with
70 cm Open Bore design
Easy siting due to AS (Active Shielding) and E.I.S. (External
Interference Shielding) magnet technology
Magnet Parameters
Operating field strength 3 Tesla
Magnet type Superconductor
Field stability over time < 0.1 ppm / h
Weight (with cryogens) 5500 kg
Magnet length 1.72 m
Open Bore design 1)
70 cm
System length cover to cover 1.86 m
Homogeneity (based on highly accurate 24 plane plot)
10 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.005 ppm
Typical 0.002 ppm
20 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.04 ppm
Typical 0.015 ppm
30 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.15 ppm
Typical 0.07 ppm
40 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.45 ppm
Typical 0.33 ppm
45 cm DSV Guaranteed < 1.15 ppm
Typical 0.83 ppm
50 cm DSV Guaranteed < 3.0 ppm
Typical 2.3 ppm
55 × 55 × 50 cm DEV
2
Typical 4.3 ppm
In compliance with the German “Qualifikationsvereinbarung”.
Standard deviation Vrms (volume root-mean square) measured with highly accurate 24 plane plot method (20 points per plane).
Standart active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order)
DSV = Diameter spherical volume; DEV = Diameter elliptical volume (x, y, and z directions).

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Shimming
Both: passive and active shimming. Passive shimming during installation
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order)
3D Shim Patient-specific automated shim
Time to shim Approx. 15 s
Shielding
Active Shielding (AS) 5th generation active shielding (AS) technology with counter coils
Fringe field (axial × radial) 0.5 mT1) 4.65 × 2.65 m
0.1 mT 6.8 × 3.8 m
External Interference Shield (E.I.S.) Patented shielding system integrated into the magnet
Continuous compensation and automatic suppression of external
magnetic field interferences during measurement (caused by
moving ferromagnetic objects or nearby power lines)
Magnet Cooling System
Zero Helium boil-off technology
Refill interval (typical)2) Not applicable
Boil-off rate (typical) 2)
0.0 liter / year

1)
Pacemaker safety limit
2)
For typical clinical use, depending on pulse sequences and operating time with running helium compressor. The system needs to be serviced
at regular interval. Undisturbed magnet cooling for 24 hours and 7 days a week.

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XQ Gradients

General Features Power Consumption 2)

• Actively shielded (AS) whole-body gradient coil System Off 4.3 kW
system System ready to measure2) 8.4 kW
• Extremely low eddy currents
Scan2) 23.1 kW
• Water-cooled coil and amplifier for maximum
performance Gradient Amplifier
• All axes force compensated Water-cooled, highly compact, modular design
Gradient Performance for Each Axis Ultra-fast solid-state technology with very low
Max. amplitude 45 mT / m switching losses
Min. rise time 225 µs Max. output voltage3) 2250 V
from 0 to 45 mT / m Max. output current 3)
900 A
Max. slew rate 200 T / m / s Max. power 3)
2.025 MW
from 0 to 45 mT / m Power Requirements
Vector Gradient Performance Line Voltage 380V, 400V, 420V,
(vector addition of all 3 gradient axes)
440V, 460V, 480V
Max. eff. amplitude 78 mT / m Stability tolerance ± 10 %
Max. eff. slew rate 346 T / m / s Line frequency 50/60 Hz, ± 1Hz
Gradient duty cycle 100 % Connection Value 84 kVA
Resolution Parameters Eco-Power Technology
Min. FoV 5 mm
Energy consumption is reduced by automatic deactiva-
Max. FoV1) 550 mm tion of active system components if possible. E.g. the
Slice thickness 2D min. 0.1 mm, cold head compressor is periodically switched off during
max. 200 mm system standby or power off.
Partition thickness 3D min. 0.05 mm, Cooling with seperator
max. 20 mm Water consumption4) 100 l/min,
Slab thickness 3D min. 5 mm, ± 10 l/min
max. 500 mm Heat dissipation to water 60 kW
Max. matrix 1024
Highest in-plane resolution 12 μm

1)
Depending on the application, the maximum FoV in the z-direction can be up to 50 cm
2)
All values are typical values, applicable for 400V / 50Hz. The power consumption measurement is based on the COCIR methodology –
MRI – Measurement of energy consumption. Many variables impact power consumption, thus there can be no guarantee that each
customer will achieve the same values.
3)
Values for each of the 3 gradient axes
4)
Water temperature 6–14 °C; allowed delta T: ± 2 K with max. 1 K / 30 s

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Sequences
Matrix
64 128 256 512
Spin Echo min. TR [ms] 4.9 5 5.4 6.2
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
Inversion Recovery min. TR [ms] 26 26 27 27
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
min. TI [ms] 21 21 21 21
2D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
3D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
TrueFISP min. TR [ms] 2.01 2.18 2.61 3.42
min. TE [ms] 0.94 0.97 1.17 1.48
TSE (HASTE) min. Echo Spacing [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.28
min. TR [ms] 4.9 5 5.4 6.2
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
max. Turbo Factor = 512
Turbo GSE min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.7 0.96 0.96 1.38
min. TR [ms] 7.5 7.8 8.1 8.9
min. TE [ms] 4.5 4.5 5 5.5
max. Turbo Factor = 65
max. EPI Factor = 21
EPI (single-shot and min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.27 0.39 0.61
multi-shot) min. TR [ms] 10 10 10
min. TE [ms] 2.1 2.2 2.6
min. Measurement time 11 19 25
max. EPI Factor = 256
Diffusion Imaging Max. b-value [s / mm 2] 10 000 10 000 10 000
Min. TE [ms] with 41 42 44
b = 1000 s / mm2
All matrices without interpolation. Combinations of the stated parameters are not always possible; some parameters may require optional
application packages.

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Coils

Coils

Standard Integrated Whole-Body Coil

• No-tune transmit / receive coil with 32 rungs and 4-port feeding
• Enabling TimTX TrueForm technology
3T BioMatrix Coils
A new BioMatrix coil (BioMatrix Spine 24) utilizes seamlessly integrated sensors to acquire and display the patient’s
respiration data without need for user interaction.
The BioMatrix Body 12 contains a seamlessly integrated Beat Sensor.
3 T Tim 4G Coils
The Tim 4G coils are designed for highest image quality in combination with easy handling. High element coils
increase SNR and reduce examination times. DirectConnect and SlideConnect® technology reduce patient set up
time. Light weight, ergonomically designed coils enable highest patient comfort.
• No coil changing with multi-exam studies saves patient setup time
• All coils are time-saving “no-tune” coils
• Low-noise preamplifiers
• AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive selection of the coil elements within the Field of View
Standard Coils – Tim [204 × 32]
Application area Head and neck
Head / Neck 16
(DirectConnect) Dimensions (L × W × H) 440 mm × 330 mm × 370 mm
Weight 4.7 kg
BioMatrix Spine 24 Application area Spine
(with Respiratory Sensors Dimensions (L × W × H) 1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
and DirectConnect)
Weight 10.5 kg
BioMatrix Body 12 1)
Application area • Thorax • Pelvis
(SlideConnect®) • Heart • Hip
• Abdomen
Dimensions (L × W × H) 385 mm × 590 mm × 68 mm
Weight 1.5 kg
Flex Large 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 516 mm × 224 mm
Weight 550 g
Flex Small 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 366 mm × 174 mm
Weight 450 g
Accessories Flex Coil Interface 3 T
Combination of all coils possible for large Field of View exams.

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Computer System

syngo Acquisition Workplace – Tim [204 × 32]

Standard Measurement and Processor 1 × Intel Xeon ≥ E3-1275v5 (4 Core)
reconstruction system Clock rate 1 × 3.6 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 48 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 16 949 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
78 431 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
Highend Measurement and Processor 2 × Intel Xeon ≥ E5-2640v4 (8 Core)
reconstruction system1) Clock rate 2 × 2.1 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 96 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 40 404 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
149 532 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Quadro P2000

1)
Optional

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and service availability, we cannot guarantee that all vary within defined tolerances. Original images always
products included in this brochure are available through lose a certain amount of detail when reproduced.
the Siemens Healthineers sales organization worldwide.
Availability and packaging may vary by country and The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers
is subject to change without prior notice. Some / all of described herein are based on results that were achieved in
the features and products described herein may not be the customers’ unique setting. Since there is no “typical”
available in the United States. hospital and many variables exist (e.g. hospital size, case
mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that
The information in this document contains general other customers will achieve the same results.
technical descriptions of specifications and options as
well as standard and optional features which do not International version.
always have to be present in individual cases. Not for distribution or use in the U.S.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to modify the

design, packaging, specifications, and options described
herein without prior notice. Please contact your local
Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most
current information.

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 Magnet System

Magnet System

General
Superconducting Magnet Short bore, patient-friendly design, high homogeneity 3 Tesla with
70 cm Open Bore design
Easy siting due to AS (Active Shielding) and E.I.S. (External
Interference Shielding) magnet technology
Magnet Parameters
Operating field strength 3 Tesla
Magnet type Superconductor
Field stability over time < 0.1 ppm / h
Weight (with cryogens) 5500 kg
Magnet length 1.72 m
Open Bore design 1)
70 cm
System length cover to cover 1.86 m
Homogeneity (based on highly accurate 24 plane plot)
10 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.005 ppm
Typical 0.002 ppm
20 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.04 ppm
Typical 0.015 ppm
30 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.15 ppm
Typical 0.07 ppm
40 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.45 ppm
Typical 0.33 ppm
50 cm DSV Guaranteed < 3.0 ppm
Typical 2.3 ppm
55 × 55 × 50 cm DEV
2
Typical 4.3 ppm
In compliance with the German “Qualifikationsvereinbarung”.
Standard deviation Vrms (volume root-mean square) measured with highly accurate 24 plane plot method (20 points per plane).
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order).
DSV = Diameter spherical volume; DEV = Diameter elliptical volume (x, y, and z directions).

1)
Incl. shim coils, gradient coil, RF body coil

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Shimming
Both: passive and active shimming. Passive shimming during installation
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order)
3D Shim Patient-specific automated shim
Time to shim Approx. 15 s
Shielding
Active Shielding (AS) 5th generation active shielding (AS) technology with counter coils
Fringe field (axial × radial) 0.5 mT1) 4.65 × 2.65 m
0.1 mT 6.8 × 3.8 m
External Interference Shield (E.I.S.) Patented shielding system integrated into the magnet
Continuous compensation and automatic suppression of external
magnetic field interferences during measurement (caused by
moving ferromagnetic objects or nearby power lines)
Magnet Cooling System
Zero Helium boil-off technology
Refill interval (typical)2) Not applicable
Boil-off rate (typical) 2)
0.0 liter / year

1)
Pacemaker safety limit
2)
For typical clinical use, depending on pulse sequences and operating time with running helium compressor. The system needs to be serviced
at regular interval. Undisturbed magnet cooling for 24 hours and 7 days a week.

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XQ Gradients

General Features Power Consumption 2)

• Actively shielded (AS) whole-body gradient coil System Off 4.3 kW
system System ready to measure2) 8.4 kW
• Extremely low eddy currents
Scan2) 23.1 kW
• Water-cooled coil and amplifier for maximum
performance Gradient Amplifier
• All axes force compensated Water-cooled, highly compact, modular design
Gradient Performance for Each Axis Ultra-fast solid-state technology with very low
Max. amplitude 45 mT / m switching losses
Min. rise time 225 µs Max. output voltage3) 2250 V
from 0 to 45 mT / m Max. output current 3)
900 A
Max. slew rate 200 T / m / s Max. power 3)
2.025 MW
from 0 to 45 mT / m Power Requirements
Vector Gradient Performance Line Voltage 380V, 400V, 420V,
(vector addition of all 3 gradient axes)
440V, 460V, 480V
Max. eff. amplitude 78 mT / m Stability tolerance ± 10 %
Max. eff. slew rate 346 T / m / s Line frequency 50/60 Hz, ± 1Hz
Gradient duty cycle 100 % Connection Value 84 kVA
Resolution Parameters
Eco-Power Technology
Min. FoV 5 mm
Energy consumption is reduced by automatic deactiva-
Max. FoV1) 550 mm tion of active system components if possible. E.g. the
Slice thickness 2D min. 0.1 mm, cold head compressor is periodically switched off during
max. 200 mm system standby or power off.
Partition thickness 3D min. 0.05 mm, Cooling with seperator
max. 20 mm Water consumption4) 100 l/min,
Slab thickness 3D min. 5 mm, ± 10 l/min
max. 500 mm Heat dissipation to water 60 kW
Max. matrix 1024
Highest in-plane resolution 12 μm

1)
Depending on the application, the maximum FoV in the z-direction can be up to 50 cm
2)
All values are typical values, applicable for 400V / 50Hz. The power consumption described herein is based on the COCIR methodology –
MRI – Measurement of energy consumption. Many variables impact power consumption, thus there can be no guarantee that each customer
will achieve the same values.
3)
Values for each of the 3 gradient axes
4)
Water temperature 6–14 °C; allowed delta T: ± 2 K with max. 1 K / 30 s

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Sequences
Matrix
64 128 256 512
Spin Echo min. TR [ms] 4.9 5 5.4 6.2
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
Inversion Recovery min. TR [ms] 26 26 27 27
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
min. TI [ms] 21 21 21 21
2D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
3D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
TrueFISP min. TR [ms] 2.01 2.18 2.61 3.42
min. TE [ms] 0.94 0.97 1.17 1.48
TSE (HASTE) min. Echo Spacing [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.28
min. TR [ms] 4.9 5 5.4 6.2
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
max. Turbo Factor = 512
Turbo GSE min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.7 0.96 0.96 1.38
min. TR [ms] 7.5 7.8 8.1 8.9
min. TE [ms] 4.5 4.5 5 5.5
max. Turbo Factor = 65
max. EPI Factor = 21
EPI (single-shot and min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.27 0.39 0.61
multi-shot) min. TR [ms] 10 10 10
min. TE [ms] 2.1 2.2 2.6
min. Measurement time 11 19 25
max. EPI Factor = 256
Diffusion Imaging Max. b-value [s / mm 2] 10 000 10 000 10 000
Min. TE [ms] with 41 42 44
b = 1000 s / mm2
All matrices without interpolation. Combinations of the stated parameters are not always possible; some parameters may require optional
application packages.

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Coils

Coils

Standard Integrated Whole-Body Coil

• No-tune transmit / receive coil with 32 rungs and 4-port feeding
• Enabling TimTX TrueForm technology
3T BioMatrix Coils
A new BioMatrix coil (BioMatrix Spine 32) utilizes seamlessly integrated sensors to acquire and display the patient’s
respiration data without need for user interaction.
The integrated CoilShim technology in the BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 ensures that the challenging head / neck region is
automatically and optimally shimmed for reproducible quality in every patient.
3 T Tim 4G Coils
The Tim 4G coils are designed for highest image quality in combination with easy handling. High element coils
increase SNR and reduce examination times. DirectConnect and SlideConnect® technology reduce patient set up
time. Light weight, ergonomically designed coils enable highest patient comfort.
• No coil changing with multi-exam studies saves patient setup time
• All coils are time-saving “no-tune” coils
• Low-noise preamplifiers
• AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive selection of the coil elements within the Field of View
Standard Coils – Tim [204 × 64]

Application area Head and neck

BioMatrix Head/Neck 20
(tiltable, with CoilShim and Dimensions (L × W × H) 425 mm × 370 mm × 385 mm
DirectConnect) Weight 5.7 kg
BioMatrix Spine 32 Application area Spine
(with Respiratory Sensors Dimensions (L × W × H) 1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
and DirectConnect)
Weight 11.5 kg
Body 18 Application area • Thorax • Pelvis
(SlideConnect®) • Heart • Hip
• Abdomen
Dimensions (L × W × H) 385 mm × 590 mm × 65 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
Flex Large 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 516 mm × 224 mm
Weight 550 g
Flex Small 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 366 mm × 174 mm
Weight 450 g
Accessories Flex Coil Interface 3 T
Combination of all coils possible for large Field of View exams.

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Computer System

syngo Acquisition Workplace – Tim [204 × 64]

Standard Measurement and Processor 2 × Intel Xeon ≥ E5-2620v4 (8 Core)
reconstruction system Clock rate 2 × 2.1 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 64 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 40 404 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
149 532 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 × Nvidia Quadro P4000
Highend Measurement and Processor 2 × Intel Xeon ≥ E5-2640v4 (10 Core)
reconstruction system1) Clock rate 2 × 2.4 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 128 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 2 × 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 52 493 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
155 038 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Tesla M60

1)
Optional

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and service availability, we cannot guarantee that all vary within defined tolerances. Original images always
products included in this brochure are available through lose a certain amount of detail when reproduced.
the Siemens Healthineers sales organization worldwide.
Availability and packaging may vary by country and The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers
is subject to change without prior notice. Some / all of described herein are based on results that were achieved in
the features and products described herein may not be the customers’ unique setting. Since there is no “typical”
available in the United States. hospital and many variables exist (e.g. hospital size, case
mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that
The information in this document contains general other customers will achieve the same results.
technical descriptions of specifications and options as
well as standard and optional features which do not International version.
always have to be present in individual cases. Not for distribution or use in the U.S.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to modify the

design, packaging, specifications, and options described
herein without prior notice. Please contact your local
Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most
current information.

Siemens Healthcare ­Headquarters Legal Manufacturer

Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Henkestr. 127 Henkestr. 127
91052 Erlangen 91052 Erlangen
Germany Germany
Telephone: +49 9131 84-0
[Link]

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 Magnet System

Magnet System

General
Superconducting Magnet Short bore, patient-friendly design, high homogeneity 3 Tesla with
70 cm Open Bore design
Easy siting due to AS (Active Shielding) and E.I.S. (External
Interference Shielding) magnet technology
Magnet Parameters
Operating field strength 3 Tesla
Magnet type Superconductor
Field stability over time < 0.1 ppm / h
Weight (with cryogens) 5500 kg
Magnet length 1.72 m
Open Bore design 1)
70 cm
System length cover to cover 1.86 m
Homogeneity (based on highly accurate 24 plane plot)
10 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.005 ppm
Typical 0.002 ppm
20 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.04 ppm
Typical 0.015 ppm
30 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.15 ppm
Typical 0.07 ppm
40 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.45 ppm
Typical 0.33 ppm
50 cm DSV Guaranteed < 3.0 ppm
Typical 2.3 ppm
55 × 55 × 50 cm2 DEV Typical 4.3 ppm
In compliance with the German “Qualifikationsvereinbarung”.
Standard deviation Vrms (volume root-mean square) measured with highly accurate 24 plane plot method (20 points per plane).
Standart active shim with 3 linear channels.
DSV = Diameter spherical volume; DEV = Diameter elliptical volume (x, y, and z directions).

1)
Incl. shim coils, gradient coil, RF body coil

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Shimming
Both: passive and active shimming. Passive shimming during installation
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order)
3D Shim Patient-specific automated shim
Time to shim Approx. 15 s
Shielding
Active Shielding (AS) 5th generation active shielding (AS) technology with counter coils
Fringe field (axial × radial) 0.5 mT1) 4.65 × 2.65 m
0.1 mT 6.8 × 3.8 m
External Interference Shield (E.I.S.) Patented shielding system integrated into the magnet
Continuous compensation and automatic suppression of external
magnetic field interferences during measurement (caused by
moving ferromagnetic objects or nearby power lines)
Magnet Cooling System
Zero Helium boil-off technology
Refill interval (typical)2) Not applicable
Boil-off rate (typical) 2)
0.0 liter / year

1)
Pacemaker safety limit
2)
For typical clinical use, depending on pulse sequences and operating time with running helium compressor. The system needs to be serviced
at regular interval. Undisturbed magnet cooling for 24 hours and 7 days a week.

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XT Gradients

General Features Power Consumption 1)

• Actively shielded (AS) whole-body gradient coil System Off 4.3 kW
system System ready to measure 1)
8.4 kW
• Extremely low eddy currents
Scan1) 27.4 kW
• Water-cooled coil and amplifier for maximum
performance Gradient Amplifier
• All axes force compensated Water-cooled, highly compact, modular design
Gradient Performance for Each Axis Ultra-fast solid-state technology with very low
Max. amplitude 60 mT / m switching losses
Min. rise time 300 µs Max. output voltage2) 2250 V
from 0 to 60 mT / m Max. output current 2)
1200 A
Max. slew rate 200 T / m / s Max. power 2)
2.7 MW
from 0 to 60 mT / m
Power Requirements
Vector Gradient Performance
Line Voltage 380V, 400V, 420V,
(vector addition of all 3 gradient axes)
440V, 460V, 480V
Max. eff. amplitude 104 mT / m
Stability tolerance ± 10 %
Max. eff. slew rate 346 T / m / s
Line frequency 50/60 Hz, ± 1Hz
Gradient duty cycle 100 %
Connection Value 118 kVA
Resolution Parameters
Eco-Power Technology
Min. FoV 5 mm
Energy consumption is reduced by automatic deactiva-
Max. FoV1) 550 mm tion of active system components if possible. E.g. the
Slice thickness 2D min. 0.1 mm, cold head compressor is periodically switched off during
max. 200 mm system standby or power off.
Partition thickness 3D min. 0.05 mm, Cooling with seperator
max. 20 mm Water consumption4) 100 l/min,
Slab thickness 3D min. 5 mm, ± 10 l/min
max. 500 mm Heat dissipation to water 75 kW
Max. matrix 1024
Highest in-plane resolution 10 μm

1)
Depending on the application, the maximum FoV in the z-direction can be up to 50 cm
2)
All values are typical values, applicable for 400V / 50Hz. The power consumption measurement is based on the COCIR methodology –
MRI – Measurement of energy consumption. Many variables impact power consumption, thus there can be no guarantee that each
customer will achieve the same values.
3)
Values for each of the 3 gradient axes
4)
Water temperature 6–14 °C; allowed delta T: ± 2 K with max. 1 K / 30 s

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Sequences
Matrix
64 128 256 512
Spin Echo min. TR [ms] 4.6 4.7 5.1 5.8
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.2
Inversion Recovery min. TR [ms] 26 26 27 27
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
min. TI [ms] 21 21 21 21
2D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
3D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
TrueFISP min. TR [ms] 1.95 2.11 2.48 3.2
min. TE [ms] 0.91 0.94 1.11 1.39
TSE (HASTE) min. Echo Spacing [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.28
min. TR [ms] 4.6 4.7 5.1 5.8
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.2
max. Turbo Factor = 512
Turbo GSE min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.68 0.76 0.96 1.36
min. TR [ms] 7 7.4 8 8.8
min. TE [ms] 4 4.5 5 5.5
max. Turbo Factor = 65
max. EPI Factor = 21
EPI (single-shot and min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.26 0.37 0.56
multi-shot) min. TR [ms] 10 10 10
min. TE [ms] 2 2.2 2.4
min. Measurement time 11 19 25
max. EPI Factor = 256
Diffusion Imaging Max. b-value [s / mm 2] 10 000 10 000 10 000
Min. TE [ms] with 33 34 37
b = 1000 s / mm2
All matrices without interpolation. Combinations of the stated parameters are not always possible; some parameters may require optional
application packages.

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Coils

Coils

Standard Integrated Whole-Body Coil

• No-tune transmit / receive coil with 32 rungs and 4-port feeding
• Enabling TimTX TrueForm technology
3T BioMatrix Coils
A new BioMatrix coil (BioMatrix Spine 32) utilizes seamlessly integrated sensors to acquire and display the patient’s
respiration data without need for user interaction.
The integrated CoilShim technology in the BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 ensures that the challenging head / neck region is
automatically and optimally shimmed for reproducible quality in every patient.
3 T Tim 4G Coils
The Tim 4G coils are designed for highest image quality in combination with easy handling. High element coils
increase SNR and reduce examination times. DirectConnect and SlideConnect® technology reduce patient set up
time. Light weight, ergonomically designed coils enable highest patient comfort.
• No coil changing with multi-exam studies saves patient setup time
• All coils are time-saving “no-tune” coils
• Low-noise preamplifiers
• AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive selection of the coil elements within the Field of View
Standard Coils – Tim [204 × 64]
Application area Head and neck
BioMatrix Head/Neck 20
tiltable with CoilShim Dimensions (L × W × H) 425 mm × 370 mm × 385 mm
(DirectConnect) Weight 5.7 kg
BioMatrix Spine 32 Application area Spine
with Respiratory Sensors Dimensions (L × W × H) 1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
(DirectConnect)
Weight 11.5 kg
Body 18 Application area • Thorax • Pelvis
(SlideConnect®) • Heart • Hip
• Abdomen
Dimensions (L × W × H) 385 mm × 590 mm × 65 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
Flex Large 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 516 mm × 224 mm
Weight 550 g
Flex Small 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 366 mm × 174 mm
Weight 450 g
Accessories Flex Coil Interface 3 T
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Computer System

syngo Acquisition Workplace – Tim [204 × 64]

Standard Measurement and Processor 2 × Intel Xeon ≥ E5-2620v4 (8 Core)
reconstruction system Clock rate 2 × 2.1 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 64 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 40 404 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
149 532 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Quadro P4000
Highend Measurement and Processor 2 ×  Intel Xeon ≥ E5-2640v4 (10 Core)
reconstruction system1) Clock rate 2 × 2.4 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 128 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 2 × 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 52 493 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
155 038 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Tesla M60

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Magnet System

General
Superconducting Magnet Short bore, patient-friendly design, high homogeneity 3 Tesla with
70 cm Open Bore design
Easy siting due to AS (Active Shielding) and E.I.S. (External
Interference Shielding) magnet technology
Magnet Parameters
Operating field strength 3 Tesla
Magnet type Superconductor
Field stability over time < 0.1 ppm / h
Weight (with cryogens) 5500 kg
Magnet length 1.72 m
Open Bore design 1)
70 cm
System length cover to cover 1.86 m
Homogeneity (based on highly accurate 24 plane plot)
10 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.005 ppm
Typical 0.003 ppm
20 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.04 ppm
Typical 0.003 ppm
30 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.15 ppm
Typical 0.11 ppm
40 cm DSV Guaranteed < 0.45 ppm
Typical 0.37 ppm
50 cm DSV Guaranteed < 3.0 ppm
Typical 2.4 ppm
55 × 55 × 50 cm2 DEV Typical 4.3 ppm
In compliance with the German “Qualifikationsvereinbarung”.
Standard deviation Vrms (volume root-mean square) measured with highly accurate 24 plane plot method (20 points per plane).
Standart active shim with 3 linear channels.
DSV = Diameter spherical volume; DEV = Diameter elliptical volume (x, y, and z directions).

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Shimming
Both: passive and active shimming. Passive shimming during installation
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order) and 5 non linear channels (2nd order)
3D Shim Patient-specific automated shim
Time to shim Approx. 15 s
Shielding
Active Shielding (AS) 5th generation active shielding (AS) technology with counter coils
Fringe field (axial × radial) 0.5 mT1) 4.65 × 2.65 m
0.1 mT 6.8 × 3.8 m
External Interference Shield (E.I.S.) Patented shielding system integrated into the magnet
Continuous compensation and automatic suppression of external
magnetic field interferences during measurement (caused by
moving ferromagnetic objects or nearby power lines)
Magnet Cooling System
Zero Helium boil-off technology
Refill interval (typical)2) Not applicable
Boil-off rate (typical) 2)
0.0 liter / year

1)
Pacemaker safety limit
2)
For typical clinical use, depending on pulse sequences and operating time with running helium compressor. The system needs to be serviced
at regular interval. Undisturbed magnet cooling for 24 hours and 7 days a week.

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XT Gradients

General Features Power Consumption 2)

• Actively shielded (AS) whole-body gradient coil System Off 6.1 kW
system System ready to measure 2)
8.4 kW
• Extremely low eddy currents
Scan2) 27.4 kW
• Water-cooled coil and amplifier for maximum
performance Gradient Amplifier
• All axes force compensated Water-cooled, highly compact, modular design
Gradient Performance for Each Axis Ultra-fast solid-state technology with very low
Max. amplitude 60 mT / m switching losses
Min. rise time 300 µs Max. output voltage3) 2250 V
from 0 to 60 mT / m Max. output current 3)
1200 A
Max. slew rate 200 T / m / s Max. power 3)
2.7 MW
from 0 to 60 mT / m
Power Requirements
Vector Gradient Performance
Line Voltage 380V, 400V, 420V,
(vector addition of all 3 gradient axes)
440V, 460V, 480V
Max. eff. amplitude 104 mT / m
Stability tolerance ± 10 %
Max. eff. slew rate 346 T / m / s
Line frequency 50/60 Hz, ± 1Hz
Gradient duty cycle 100 %
Connection Value 118 kVA
Resolution Parameters
Eco-Power Technology
Min. FoV 5 mm
Energy consumption is reduced by automatic deactiva-
Max. FoV1) 550 mm tion of active system components if possible. E.g. the
Slice thickness 2D min. 0.1 mm, cold head compressor is periodically switched off during
max. 200 mm system standby or power off.
Partition thickness 3D min. 0.05 mm, Cooling with seperator
max. 20 mm Water consumption4) 100 l/min,
Slab thickness 3D min. 5 mm, ± 10 l/min
max. 500 mm Heat dissipation to water 75 kW
Max. matrix 1024
Highest in-plane resolution 10 μm

1)
Depending on the application, the maximum FoV in the z-direction can be up to 50 cm
2)
All values are typical values, applicable for 400V / 50Hz. The power consumption measurement is based on the COCIR methodology
– MRI – Measurement of energy consumption. Many variables impact power consumption, thus there can be no guarantee that each
customer will achieve the same values.
3)
Values for each of the 3 gradient axes
4)
Water temperature 6–14 °C; allowed delta T: ± 2 K with max. 1 K / 30 s

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Sequences
Matrix
64 128 256 512
Spin Echo min. TR [ms] 4.6 4.7 5.1 5.8
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.2
Inversion Recovery min. TR [ms] 26 26 27 27
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.3
min. TI [ms] 21 21 21 21
2D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
3D GRE min. TR [ms] 0.58 0.69 1.07 1.16
min. TE [ms] 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
TrueFISP min. TR [ms] 1.95 2.11 2.48 3.2
min. TE [ms] 0.91 0.94 1.11 1.39
TSE (HASTE) min. Echo Spacing [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.28
min. TR [ms] 4.6 4.7 5.1 5.8
min. TE [ms] 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.2
max. Turbo Factor = 512
Turbo GSE min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.68 0.76 0.96 1.36
min. TR [ms] 7 7.4 8 8.8
min. TE [ms] 4 4.5 5 5.5
max. Turbo Factor = 65
max. EPI Factor = 21
EPI (single-shot and min. Echo Spacing [ms] 0.26 0.37 0.56
multi-shot) min. TR [ms] 10 10 10
min. TE [ms] 2 2.2 2.4
min. Measurement time 11 19 25
max. EPI Factor = 256
Diffusion Imaging Max. b-value [s / mm 2] 10 000 10 000 10 000
Min. TE [ms] with 33 34 37
b = 1000 s / mm2
All matrices without interpolation. Combinations of the stated parameters are not always possible; some parameters may require optional
application packages.

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Coils

Standard Integrated Whole-Body Coil

• No-tune transmit / receive coil with 32 rungs and 4-port feeding
• Enabling TimTX TrueForm technology
3T BioMatrix Coils
A new ultra-high density BioMatrix coil (BioMatrix Spine 72) utilizes seamlessly integrated sensors to acquire and
display the patient’s respiration data without need for user interaction.
The integrated CoilShim technology in the BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 ensures that the challenging head / neck region is
automatically and optimally shimmed for reproducible quality in every patient.
3 T Tim 4G Coils
The Tim 4G coils are designed for highest image quality in combination with easy handling. High element coils
increase SNR and reduce examination times. DirectConnect and SlideConnect® technology reduce patient set up
time. Light weight, ergonomically designed coils enable highest patient comfort.
• No coil changing with multi-exam studies saves patient setup time
• All coils are time-saving “no-tune” coils
• Low-noise preamplifiers
• AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive selection of the coil elements within the Field of View
Standard Coils – Tim [228 × 128]
Application area Head and neck
BioMatrix Head/Neck 20
tiltable with CoilShim Dimensions (L × W × H) 425 mm × 370 mm × 385 mm
(DirectConnect) Weight 5.7 kg
BioMatrix Spine 72 Application area Spine
with Respiratory Sensors Dimensions (L × W × H) 1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
(DirectConnect)
Weight 11 .5 kg
Body 18 Application area • Thorax • Pelvis
(SlideConnect®) • Heart • Hip
• Abdomen
Dimensions (L × W × H) 385 mm × 590 mm × 65 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
Flex Large 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 516 mm × 224 mm
Weight 550 g
Flex Small 4 Application area Multi purpose
Dimensions (L × W) 366 mm × 174 mm
Weight 450 g
Accessories Flex Coil Interface 3 T
Combination of all coils possible for large Field of View exams.

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Computer System

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Standard Measurement and Processor 2 × IIntel Xeon ≥ E5-2640v4 (10 Core)
reconstruction system Clock rate 2 × 2.4 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) 128 GB
SSD for raw data ≥2 × 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 52 493 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
155 038 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Tesla M60
Highend Measurement and Processor 2 ×  Intel ≥ E5-2680v3 (12 Core)
reconstruction system1) Clock rate 2 × 2.5 GHz, or comparable
Main memory (RAM) ≥ 256 GB
SSD for raw data ≥ 2 × 480 GB
SSD for system software ≥ 240 GB
Parallel Scan & Recon Simultaneous scan and reconstruction
of up to 12 data sets
Reconstruction speed 64 343 recons per second
(2562 FFT, full FoV)
171 429 recons per second
(2562 FFT, 25% recFoV)
GPGPU 1 ×  Nvidia Tesla M60

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General
TimTX TrueShape is Siemens Healthineers’ architecture for parallel transmit
(pTx) technology and an option for MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System.
It uses two indepedent transmit channels for fully dynamic RF excitation. TimTX
TrueShape together with ZOOMit provides selective excitation within a user
specified FoV. MRI applications benefit from shorter scan times, decreased
image distortions, and optimized image homogeneity due to volume-selective
B1 shimming.
Direct Transmit Technology
Frequency stability (5 min) ± 2 × 10–10
Frequency control 32 bits (0.015 Hz)
Phase control 16 bits (0.006 degrees)
Body coil Integrated whole body no-tune transmit /
receive coil with 32 rungs and two inde-
pendent RF transmit channels
Optimized RF efficiency and signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR)
Transmitter path Real-time Feedback loop for unmatched
RF stabilization
Transmit amplitude 16 bit control
25 ns resolution
Gain stability (after < 0.05 dB (1 s)
first minute) < 0.2 dB (5 min)
Transmit amplifier Extremely compact, water-cooled solid
state amplifiers, fully integrated at the
magnet as part of DirectRF technology
Transmit amplifier 500 kHz
bandwidth
Peak power 43.2 kW

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ZOOMit
ZOOMit is a unique application using selective excitation. Volume and shape of the excitation can be adjusted to
zoom into the anatomy of interest and enable the highlighting of regions, organs, or substructures of an organ.
ZOOMit enables improved image quality and less distortions due to shorter echo trains, a suppression of aliasing
artifacts, and shorter scan time due to fewer phase encoding steps.
With the option to accelerate the pulse by a factor of 2, higher SNR can be achieved with zoomed imaging.
• ZOOMit EPI for fMRI and DWI/DTI and ZOOMit SPACE T2 sequences are supported.
For clinical applications, ZOOMit offers pulse sequences for neurology, musculoskeletal, and oncology.

TimTX TrueShape
Totally free waveforms

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General General (Continued)

Comfortable patient table fitting the needs for patients • Fast automated push-button AutoDock functionality
up to 250 kg/550 lbs. • Integrated safety rails
• Integrated coils for fast patient preparation and • Compatible with TimCT FastView (Continuous table
enhanced user comfort move)
• Integrated arm boards for IV injection • Compatible with Tim 4G coils
• Integrated infusion stand
• 360° maneuverability with integrated navigation
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Technical Data
Max. patient weight for vertical and horizontal table movement 250 kg (550 lbs)
Max. scan range 205 cm
User can adjust the table speed with two predefined speed modes or accelerate
continuously via Select&GO Control Centers
Vertical table movement Range 56–102 cm
+13 mm1)
Speed 32 mm/s; one click table up
Horizontal table movement Max. range 2810 mm
Max. speed 200 mm/s
Position accuracy 2)
±0.5 mm
Continuous table movement during scan capable

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Comfortable patient table fitting the needs for patients • Integrated infusion stand
up to 250 kg/550 lbs with motorized assistance for easy • 360° maneuverability with integrated navigation
maneuverability of the table. wheel
• Integrated motor at the navigation wheel • Fast automated push-button AutoDock functionality
• Integrated pressure sensors in the handle of the table • Integrated safety rails
• Integrated coils for fast patient preparation and • Compatible with TimCT FastView (Continuous table
enhanced user comfort move)
• Integrated arm boards for IV injection • Compatible with Tim 4G coils

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Max. patient weight for vertical and horizontal table movement 250 kg (550 lbs)
Max. scan range 205 cm
User can adjust the table speed by the applied pressure on the handle.
The speed of the table top can be adjusted by the user with two predefined
speed modes or accelerate continuously via Select&GO Control Centers
Vertical table movement Range 56–102 cm
+13 mm1)
Speed 32 mm/s; one click table up
Horizontal table movement Max. range 2810 mm
Max. speed 200 mm/s
Position accuracy 2)
±0.5 mm
Continuous table movement during scan capable

1)
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2)
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The Head / Neck 16 is part of the the Standard Coil • Head examination
Package Tim [204 × 32]. • Neck examination
• Cable-less coil with DirectConnect technology • MR angiography of the head / neck
• Combined coil for head and neck examination for • Combined head / neck examination
optimized workflow • TMJ (temporomandibular joints)
• Upper coil part easily removable Coil specifications
• Upper coil part easily removable
Max. number of independent channels in one single
• Lower coil part usable without upper part for highly
scan and one single FoV:
claustrophobic patients
• Tim [204 × 32] – 30 independent channels in
• Lower coil part may stay on the patient table for most
combination with one BM Spine 24 and one BM
of the examinations
Body 12
• Smoothly integrated into the patient table with
BioMatrix Spine 24 Head / Neck 16:
• Open patient-friendly design • 16 coil elements with 16 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Cushioned head stabilizers (removable) • Two rings of 6 elements each and one ring with
• No coil tuning 4 elements
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den-
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components
into the local coil
• Detachable double mirror

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2)
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: Total 4.7 kg
• BioMatrix Spine 24 Anterior part 1.7 kg
• BioMatrix Body 12
Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4 440 mm × 330 mm × 370 mm
• Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 with integrated BioMatrix • Head examination
Tuners: First coil with CoilShim technology offering • Neck examination
integrated shim elements • MR angiography of the head / neck
• First cable-less tiltable coil with DirectConnect™ • Combined head / neck examination
technology, with 3 different angular positions • Cervical spine
(0°, 9° and 18°) • TMJ (temporomandibular joints)
• Combined coil for head and neck examination for Coil specifications
optimized workflow
Max. number of independent channels in one single
• Upper coil part easily removable
scan and one single FoV:
• Lower coil part usable without upper part for highly
• Tim [204 × 32] – 27 independent channels in
claustrophobic patients
combination with one BM Spine 24 and one Body 12
• Lower coil part may stay on the patient table for most
• Tim [204 × 64] – 40 independent channels in
of the examinations
combination with one BM Spine 32 and one Body 18
• Smoothly integrated into the patient table with
• Tim [228 × 128] – 56 independent channels in
BioMatrix Spine 323) / Spine 724)
combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
• Open patient-friendly design
• Cushioned head stabilizers (removable) BM Head / Neck 20:
• No coil tuning • 20 coil elements with 20 integrated pre-amplifiers
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • Two rings of 8 elements each and one ring with
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high 4 elements
density coil designs by integrating key RF components
into the local coil
• Detachable double mirror

1)
Also referred to as BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 or BM Head / Neck 20
2)
Optional
3)
Tim [204 × 64]
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: Total 5.7 kg
• BioMatrix Spine 321) / BioMatrix Spine 722) Anterior part 1.7 kg
• Body 18
Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Peripheral Angio 363)
• Flex Large 4 425 mm × 370 mm × 385 mm
• Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 183)
• UltraFlex Small 183)

1)
Prerequisite: Tim [204  ×  64]
2)
Prerequisite: Tim [228  ×  128]
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BioMatrix Head/Neck 64 with integrated BioMatrix Tuners: Max. number of independent channels in one single
CoilShim technology with integrated shim elements scan and one single FoV:
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den- • Tim [204 × 64] – 64 independent channels with one
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components BM Head / Neck 64 with CoilShim
into the local coil • Tim [228 × 128] – 88 independent channels in
• Combined coil for head and neck examination for combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 18
optimized workflow Head 64:
• Anterior part removable, designed with 24 elements • 64 coil elements with 64 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Posterior part usable without upper part for highly • Lower coil part incorporates 24 elements
claustrophobic patients, designed with 40 elements • Upper coil part incorporates 40 elements
• Cable-less lower part with DirectConnect™ technology Can be positioned with other coils, but cannot be
• One SlideConnect® plug combined with other coils in a single scan.
• Lower coil part may stay on the patient table for most
Possible combinations
of the examinations
• Cushioned head stabilizers (removable) Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• No coil tuning required • BioMatrix Spine 323) / BioMatrix Spine 724)
• iPAT-compatible • Body 18
• Detachable double mirror • Peripheral Angio 362)
• Integrated rear EEG port for up to 128 electrode caps • Flex Large 4
• Flex Small 4
Applications
• UltraFlex Large 182)
• High resolution head/neck proton imaging • UltraFlex Small 182)
• MR angiography of the head/neck
• Functional imaging of the brain/neck

1)
Also referred to as BM Head / Neck 64
2)
Optional
3)
Tim [204 × 64]
4)
Tim [228 × 128]

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
Total 5.4 kg 435 mm × 395 mm × 350 mm

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• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den- Max. number of independent channels in one single
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components scan and one single FoV:
into the local coil • 32 independent channels
• Upper coil part removable, designed with 12 Head 32:
elements • 32 coil elements with 32 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Lower coil part usable without upper part • Lower coil part incorporates 20 elements
(e.g. for highly claustrophobic patients), designed • Upper coil part incorporates 12 elements
with 20 elements Can be positioned with other coils, but cannot be
• Coil design with comfortable open view for visual combined with other coils in a single scan.
stimulation experiments and reduction of claustro-
Possible combinations
phobic response
• Cushions (removable) for head stabilization Lower coil part can be combined with:
• No coil tuning • Loop Coils1)
• iPAT-compatible
• Detachable mirror assembly
Applications
• High resolution head / neck proton imaging
• MR angiography of the head
• Functional imaging of the brain

1)
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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
Total 5.6 kg 300 mm × 390 mm × 315 mm

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The BioMatrix Spine 24 with integrated BioMatrix • High-resolution imaging of the whole spine
Sensors2) is part of the Standard Coil Package • Various applications in combination with additional
Tim [204 × 32]. coils
• Cable-less coil with DirectConnect™ technology Coil specifications
• Integrated BioMatrix Sensors: sensors measuring the
Max. number of independent channels in one single
patients respiratory signal in head-first and feet-first
scan and one single FoV:
position
• Tim [204 × 32] – 32 independent channels in
• Smoothly integrated into the patient table and
combination with two BM Body 12
streamlined with Head / Neck 16
• May remain on the patient table for nearly all exams BioMatrix Spine 24:
• No coil tuning • 24 coil elements with 24 integrated pre-amplifiers
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • 8 rows of 3 elements each
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high • Specific coil density: 2.0 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
density coil designs by integrating key RF components
into the local coil

1)
Also referred to as BM Spine 24
2)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 32]

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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: 11.5 kg
• Body 61) Dimensions (L × W × H)
• BioMatrix Body 12
1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
• Head / Neck 16
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 201)
• Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4 / Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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General Applications
The BioMatrix Spine 32 with integrated BioMatrix • High-resolution imaging of the whole spine
Sensors2) is part of the Standard Coil Package • Various applications in combination with additional
Tim [204 × 64]. coils
• Cable-less coil with DirectConnect™ technology Coil specifications
• Integrated BioMatrix Sensors: sensors measuring the
Max. number of independent channels in one single
patients respiratory signal in head-first and feet-first
scan and one single FoV:
position
• Tim [204 × 64] – 46 independent channels in
• Smoothly integrated into the patient table and
combination with two Body 18
streamlined with BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• May remain on the patient table for nearly all exams BioMatrix Spine 32:
• No coil tuning • 32 coil elements with 32 integrated pre-amplifiers
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • 8 rows of 4 elements each
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high • Specific coil density: 2.7 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
density coil designs by integrating key RF components
into the local coil

1)
Also referred to as BM Spine 32
2)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64]

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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: 11.5 kg
• Body 18 Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Body 301)
1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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General Applications
The Spine 72 with integrated BioMatrix Sensors2) is • High-resolution imaging of the whole spine
part of the Standard Coil Package Tim [228 × 128]. • Various applications in combination with additional
• Cable-less coil with DirectConnect™ technology coils
• Integrated BioMatrix Sensors: sensors measuring the Coil specifications
patients respiratory signal in head-first and feet-first
Max. number of independent channels in one single
position
scan and one single FoV:
• Smoothly integrated into the patient table and
• Tim [228 × 128] – 66 independent channels in
streamlined with BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
combination with two Body 18
• May remain on the patient table for nearly all exams
• No coil tuning BioMatrix Spine 72:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • 72 coil elements with 72 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den- • 12 rows of 6 elements each
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components • Specific coil density: 6 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
into the local coil

1)
Also referred to as BM Spine 72
2)
Prerequisite: Tim [228 × 128]

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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: 11 kg
• Body 18 Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Body 301)
1200 mm × 489 mm × 63 mm
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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General Applications
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the spine coil • Thorax
• Can be combined with further Body 6 coils for larger • Heart
coverage • Abdomen
• No coil tuning • Pelvis
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • Hip
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high • Vascular
density coil design by integrating key RF components • MRI in the context of neuro-, cardiovascular and
into the local coil. abdominal interventions
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up Coil specifications
Max. number of independent channels in one single
scan and one single FoV:
• Tim [204 × 32] – 30 independent channels in
combination with one Body 12 and one BM Spine 24

Body 6:
• 6 coil elements with 6 integrated pre-amplifiers
• 2 rows of 3 elements each
• Specific coil density: 1.9 channels / 10 cm z-FoV

1)
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: 1.4 kg
• Additional Body 6 coils1) “patient-felt” weight of coil only – 0.9 kg
• Peripheral Angio 361) Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4
322 mm × 533 mm × 70 mm
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• BioMatrix Spine 242), BioMatrix Spine 323)

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64]

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General Applications
The BioMatrix Body 12 with Beat Sensor2) is part of the • Thorax
Standard Coil Package Tim [204 × 32]. • Heart
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the BioMatrix • Abdomen
Spine 24 • Pelvis
• The Beat Sensor is seamlessly integrated into the • Hip
BioMatrix Body 12. • Vascular
• Can be combined with further BioMatrix Body 12 coils Coil specifications
for larger coverage
Max. number of independent channels in one single
• No coil tuning
scan and one single FoV:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• Tim [204 × 32] – 32 independent channels in com-
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high
bination with one BM Spine 24 and one additional
density coil design by integrating key RF components
BM Body 12
into the local coil
• Tim [204 × 64] – 40 independent channels in combi-
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
nation with one BM Spine 32 and one Body 18
• Exchangeable cable design allows a single coil to
• Tim [228 × 128] – 66 independent channels in
be used with either a standard-sized cable (95 cm
combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
length, standard) or a longer version (165 cm length,
available as an option) Body 12:
• 12 coil elements with 12 integrated pre-amplifiers
• 3 rows of 4 elements each
• Specific coil density: 3.1 channels / 10 cm z-FoV

1)
Also referred to as BM Body 12
2)
The Beat Sensor is designed for automatic cardiac triggering. The Cardiac Triggering functionality is still under development and not
commercially available yet. Its future availability cannot be ensured. The Cardiac Triggering functionality is planned to be activated
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: Coil2) 730 g
• Head / Neck 16 Cable 570 g
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 201)
Cable long 1)
850 g
• BioMatrix Spine 24
• Additional BioMatrix Body 12 coils1) Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Peripheral Angio 361) Coil2) 385 mm × 590 mm × 63 mm
• Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4 Cable 950 mm
• UltraFlex Large 181), UltraFlex Small 181)
Cable long 1)
1650 mm
• Loop 3T coils1)
• for Radiation Therapy imaging purposes
– Flex 4 coil(s)
– Body 12 coil(s)
– BioMatrix Spine 24 coil

1)
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2)
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General Applications
The BioMatrix Body 18 with Beat Sensor2) is part of the • Thorax
Standard Coil Package Tim [204 × 32]. • Heart
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the BioMatrix • Abdomen
Spine 24 • Pelvis
• The Beat Sensor is seamlessly integrated into the • Hip
BioMatrix Body 18. • Vascular
• Can be combined with further BioMatrix Body 18 coils Coil specifications
for larger coverage
Max. number of independent channels in one single
• No coil tuning
scan and one single FoV:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• Tim [204 × 32] – 32 independent channels in
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high
combination with one BM Spine 24 and one
density coil design by integrating key RF components
additional BM Body 12
into the local coil.
• Tim [204 × 64] – 46 independent channels in
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
combination with one BM Spine 32 and one
• Exchangeable cable design allows a single coil to
additional Body 18
be used with either a standard-sized cable (95 cm
• Tim [228 × 128] – 72 independent channels in
length, standard) or a longer version (165 cm length,
combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
available as an option)
Body 18:
• 18 coil elements with 18 integrated pre-amplifiers
• 3 rows of 6 elements each
• Specific coil density: 4.6 channels / 10 cm z-FoV

1)
Also referred to as BM Body 18
2)
The Beat Sensor is designed for automatic cardiac triggering. The Cardiac Triggering functionality is still under development and not
commercially available yet. Its future availability cannot be ensured. The Cardiac Triggering functionality is planned to be activated
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: Coil2) 1100 g
• Head / Neck 16 Cable 570 g
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 201)
Cable long 1)
850 g
• BioMatrix Spine 24
• Additional BioMatrix Body 12 coils1) Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Peripheral Angio 361) Coil2) 415 mm × 619 mm × 65 mm
• Flex Large 4 / Flex Small 4
Cable 950 mm
• UltraFlex Large 181) / UltraFlex Small 181)
• Loop coils1) Cable long1) 1650 mm

• for Radiation Therapy imaging purposes

– Flex 4 coil(s)
– Body 12 coil(s)
– BioMatrix Spine 24 coil

1)
Optional
2)
Without detachable coil cable

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The Body 18 is part of the Standard Coil Package Tim Max. number of independent channels in one single
[204 × 64] and Standard Coil Package Tim [228 × 128]. scan and one single FoV:
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the BioMatrix • Tim [204 × 64] – 46 independent channels in
Spine 321) or BioMatrix Spine 721) for body imaging combination with one BM Spine 32 and one
• Can be combined with further Body 18 coils for larger additional Body 18
coverage • Tim [228 × 128] – 72 independent channels in
• No coil tuning combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
• iPAT-compatible in all directions Body 18:
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high • 18 coil elements with 18 integrated pre-amplifiers
density coil design by integrating key RF components • 3 rows of 6 elements each
into the local coil. • Specific coil density: 4.6 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
Possible combinations
Applications
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• Thorax • BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• Heart • BioMatrix Spine 321) / BioMatrix Spine 722)
• Abdomen • Additional Body 18 coils3)
• Pelvis • Peripheral Angio 363)
• Hip • Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4
• Vascular • UltraFlex Large 183), UltraFlex Small 183)
• Loop coils3)

1)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64] or higher
2)
Tim [228 × 128]
3)
Optional

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
1.6 kg 385 mm × 590 mm × 65 mm
“patient-felt” weight of coil only – 1.1 kg

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• Body 18 coil with extended cable, especially suitable Max. number of independent channels in one single
for therapy image guidance scan and one single FoV:
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the BioMatrix • Tim [204 × 64] – 46 independent channels in combina-
Spine 321) or BioMatrix Spine 721) for body imaging tion with one BM Spine 32 and one additional Body 18
• Can be combined with further Body 18 or Body 18 • Tim [228 × 128] – 72 independent channels in combi-
Long coils for larger coverage nation with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
• No coil tuning Body 18 Long:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • 18 coil elements with 18 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high density • 3 rows of 6 elements each
coil design by integrating key RF components into the • Specific coil density: 4.6 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
local coil.
Possible combinations
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
Applications
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• MRI for RT image guidance • BioMatrix Spine 321), BioMatrix Spine 722)
• MRI in the context of neuro-, cardiovascular and • Additional Body 18 coils3)
abdominal interventions • Peripheral Angio 363)
• all Body 18 applications: • Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4
Thorax; Heart; Abdomen; Pelvis; Hip; Vascular • UltraFlex Large 183), UltraFlex Small 183)
• Loop coils3)
• for Radiation Therapy imaging purposes
– Flex 4 coil(s)
– Body 18 coil(s)
– BioMatrix Spine 321), BioMatrix Spine 722) coil

1)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64] or higher
2)
Tim [228 × 128]
3)
Optional

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
2 kg 385 mm × 590 mm × 65 mm
“patient-felt” weight of coil only – 1.1 kg Cable Length
168 cm (70 cm longer compared to the Body 18)

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• Coil designed with 30 elements Max. number of independent channels in one single
• No coil tuning scan and one single FoV:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • Tim [204 × 64] – 52 independent channels in
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high combination with one BM Spine 32 and one
density coil design by integrating key RF components additional Body 30
into the local coil • Tim [228 × 128] – 78 independent channels in
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up combination with one BM Spine 72 and one
• Flexible viscose material allows easy positioning additional Body 30
Applications Body 30:
• Thorax • 30 coil elements with 30 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Abdomen • 5 rows of 6 elements each
• Pelvis • Specific coil density: 6.5 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
• Hip
• High Resolution whole-body imaging
(2 anterior Body 30 coils)

1)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64] or higher
2)
Tim [228 × 128]

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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: 3 kg
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 “patient-felt” weight of coil only – 1.6 kg
• BioMatrix Spine 321), BioMatrix Spine 722) Dimensions (L × W × H)
• Peripheral Angio 363)
460 mm × 600 mm × 55 mm

1)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64] or higher
2)
Tim [228 × 128]
3)
Optional

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The Flex Large 4 and Flex Small 4 are part of the Flex Large / Small 4 only:
Standard Coil Package Tim [204 × 32], Tim [204 × 64] • 4 coil elements with 4 pre-amplifiers
and Tim [228 ×  128]. • 2 rows of 2 elements each
• Four integrated low-noise preamplifiers • Specific coil density:
• Allows flexible coil positioning Flex Large 4: 1.8 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
• Only one interface necessary for all Flex coils Flex Small 4: 2.3 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
• Several Flex Coil Interfaces can be used Possible combinations
simultaneously
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• Connection via Flex Coil Interface 3T
• Head / Neck 161)
• Wrap-around coil made from soft and flexible
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
material
• BioMatrix Body 181), Body 182)
• iPAT-compatible
• Peripheral Angio 363)
• No coil tuning
• Flex Small 44), Flex Large 44)
Applications • UltraFlex Large 183) / UltraFlex Small 183)
Flex Large 4 Imaging of large regions such as • Loop coils3)
shoulder, hand, hip, knee, and
ankle
Flex Small 4 Imaging of small regions such as
wrist and elbow

1)
Tim [204 × 32]
2)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
3)
Optional
4)
Second Flex Coil Interface required (optional)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W )
Flex Large 4 550 g Flex Large 4 516 mm × 224 mm
Flex Small 4 450 g Flex Small 4 336 mm × 174 mm

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• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den- UltraFlex Large / Small 18 only:
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components • 18 coil elements with 18 integrated pre-amplifiers
into the local coil • 3 rows of 6 elements each
• Positioning Aids for shoulder, knee, elbow and foot/ • Specific coil density:
ankle for easy and comfortable patient positioning UltraFlex Large 18: 6.2 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
• Wrap-around coil made from soft and flexible UltraFlex Small 18: 9.5 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
material Possible combinations
• 18-channel design
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• iPAT-compatible
• Head / Neck 162)
• No coil tuning
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• Dedicated positioning aids for foot, ankle, shoulder,
• BioMatrix Body 122), Body 183)
elbow and knee imaging
• Peripheral Angio 361)
Applications • Flex Small 44), Flex Large 44)
UltraFlex Large 18 Imaging of large regions such as • UltraFlex Large 181) / UltraFlex Small 181)
medium to large shoulder, hip, • Loop coils1)
knee, ankle, and hand
UltraFlex Small 18 Imaging of small regions such
as small to medium shoulder,
elbow, wrist, and hand

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
4)
Second Flex Coil Interface required (optional)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
UltraFlex Large 18 1.8 kg UltraFlex Large 18 290 mm × 590 mm × 14 mm
UltraFlex Small 18 1.4 kg UltraFlex Small 18 190 mm × 410 mm × 14 mm

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General Coil specifications

• Highly flexible blanket coil with only a 28 mm profile Max. number of independent channels in one single
contacting the patient scan and one single FoV:
• 24-channel design with 24 integrated preamplifiers, • Tim [204 × 48] – 40 independent channels in combi-
with 4 rows of 6 elements each resulting in an active nation with one BM Spine 32 and one Body 18
imaging area of 380 mm × 540 mm • Tim [204 × 64] – 40 independent channels in combi-
• Operates in combination with Spine 32 for body nation with one BM Spine 48 and one BM Body 30
imaging – in total 36 elements in FoV BM Head/Neck 20 tiltable with CoilShim:
• No coil tuning • 20 coil elements with 20 integrated pre-amplifiers
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • Two rings of 8 elements each and one ring with
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high 4 elements
density coil design by integrating key RF components
Possible combinations
into the local coil
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• Body 61)
Applications
• BioMatrix Spine 32
• Abdomen • BioMatrix Body 18, Body 18
• Pelvis • Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4
• Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
2.4 kg 403 mm × 707 mm × 39 mm (incl. cable outlet)
“patient-felt weight of coil only 1.1 kg (45 g/channel)

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General Coil specifications

• Highly flexible blanket coil with only a 28 mm profile Max. number of independent channels in one single
contacting the patient scan and one single FoV:
• 48-channel design with 48 integrated preamplifiers, • Tim [204 × 48] – 40 independent channels in combi-
2 coils with 8 rows of 6 elements in total, resulting in nation with one BM Spine 32 and one Body 18
an active imaging area of 729 mm × 540 mm • Tim [204 × 64] – 40 independent channels in combi-
• Operates in combination with Spine 32 for body nation with one BM Spine 48 and one BM Body 30
imaging – in total 36 elements in FoV BM Head/Neck 20 tiltable with CoilShim:
• No coil tuning • 20 coil elements with 20 integrated pre-amplifiers
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • Two rings of 8 elements each and one ring with
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high 4 elements
density coil design by integrating key RF components
Possible combinations
into the local coil
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
Applications • Body 61)
• BioMatrix Spine 32
• Abdomen
• BioMatrix Body 18, Body 18
• Pelvis
• Peripheral Angio 361)
• Flex Large 4
• Flex Small 4
• UltraFlex Large 181)
• UltraFlex Small 181)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
4.8 kg 752 mm × 707 mm × 39 mm (incl. cable outlet)
“patient-felt weight of coil only 2.2 kg (45 g/channel)

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• Operates in an integrated fashion with the Body 18 Max. number of independent channels in one single
coil and the integrated Spine coil and for whole-body scan and one single FoV:
examinations also with the BioMatrix Head / Neck 20 / • Tim [204 × 32] – 30 independent channels in
BioMatrix Head / Neck 64 (optional) combination with one BM Spine 24
• Can be utilized head and feet first • Tim [204 × 64] – 46 independent channels in
• Both legs are independently covered with coil combination with one BM Spine 32 and one Body 30
elements, maximizing the coil filling factor and the • Tim [228 × 128] – 66 independent channels in
signal-to-noise ratio combination with one BM Spine 72 and one Body 30
• No coil tuning Peripheral Angio 36 only:
• iPAT-compatible in all directions • 36 coil elements with 36 integrated pre-amplifiers
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den- • 6 rows of 6 elements each
sity coil designs by integrating key RF components • Specific coil density: 4.2 channels / 10 cm z-FoV
into the local coil
Possible combinations
• SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
• One cable only for easy handling Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• Head / Neck 162)
Applications
• BioMatrix Head / Neck 20, BioMatrix Head / Neck 641)
• High resolution angiography of both legs with high- • BioMatrix Body 122), Body 183)
est signal-to-noise ratio • BioMatrix Spine 242), BioMatrix Spine 323),
• Bilateral examinations of long bones of the legs BioMatrix Spine 725)
• Flex Large 44), Flex Small 44)
• UltraFlex Large 181), UltraFlex Small 181)

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
4)
Second Flex Coil Interface required (optional)
5)
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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
8 kg 860 mm × 300–640 mm × 280 mm

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• 16-channel coil with 16 integrated preamplifiers • Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den-
• iPAT-compatible in all directions sity coil designs by integrating key RF components
• Hinged design of the upper part for quick and easy into the local coil
patient positioning • SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
• Stabilization pads for comfortable positioning Applications
• Holder allows off-center positioning to ensure a
High resolution hand and wrist imaging
comfortable position for the patient
• No coil tuning

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
Coil 2.8 kg Coil 322 mm × 215 mm × 115 mm
Base plate 1.6 kg Base plate 524 mm × 313 mm × 30.5 mm

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General General (Continued)

• 16-channel coil with 16 integrated preamplifiers • Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den-
• iPAT-compatible in all directions sity coil designs by integrating key RF components
• Boot-like coil design into the local coil
• Cable-less coil with DirectConnect™ technology Applications
• Stabilization pads for comfortable patient positioning
High resolution foot and ankle imaging
• No coil tuning

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
Coil 3.2 kg Coil 410 mm × 330 mm × 390 mm
Base plate 7.1 kg Base plate 427 mm × 333 mm × 383 mm

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General General (Continued)

• A 16-channel coil with flexible wings to shape around • Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high den-
small and large shoulder anatomy – with 16-channel sity coil designs by integrating key RF components
coil design with 16 integrated preamplifiers into the local coil
• Includes pads for high patient comfort • SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
• No coil tuning Applications
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• Best visualization of small anatomic structures
(e.g. labrum)
• Higher SNR and better field homogeneity
• Reduced slice thickness and measurement times

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
1.4 kg 214 mm × 214 mm × 262 mm
Opening
160 – 270 mm

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General General (Continued)

• 18-channel transmit/receive coil • No coil tuning
• 18-channel coil with 18 integrated preamplifiers, • One plug only
elements arranged in 3 rungs by 6 elements • SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
• iPAT-compatible in all directions Applications
• Upper coil part removable
• Examinations of joints in the area of the lower
• Flared opening towards the thigh
extremities
• Holder allows off-center positioning to ensure a
• High resolution knee imaging
comfortable position for the patient
• Cushions for patient comfort and stabilization of the
anatomy

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Weight Inner Diameter

6.0 kg 170 mm; 190 mm flaring towards thigh
Dimensions (L × W × H)
282 mm × 528 mm × 262 mm (incl. baseplate)

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General Applications
• 7-ch design for imaging and biopsy with high SNR • Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
both in diagnostic and interventional set-up • Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
• Height-adjustable head rest • High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• Compact design • For quantitative spectroscopy (SVS1)) a reference
• Single-plug connect bottle can be inserted.
• Plug parking position Possible combinations
• BioMatrix Spine 242), BioMatrix Spine 323),
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
BioMatrix Spine 724) coil can remain on the table
• BioMatrix Body 122), Body 183)
• Head or feet first measurement possible
• iPAT compatible in all directions
• Abdominal cushion with mechanical lock to coil
• Supports cranio-caudal compression1)
• Biopsy kit1) for grid and Post & Pillar biopsy, including
lateral and medial grids, a Post & Pillar fixation unit,
markers, and a needle kit for training purposes
• LED lights provide excellent visibility for breast
positioning and biopsy

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
4)
Tim [228 × 128]

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
10.7 kg 566 mm × 499 mm × 223 mm

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General Applications
• Patient frame • Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
• Immobilization plate • Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
• Slider • High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• Two 3-channel diagnostic insert coils, two 1-channel • For quantitative spectroscopy (SVS1)) a reference
biopsy insert coils, one 2-channel medial coil bottle can be inserted.
• The coil can be used in the following configurations:
8-channel diagnostic imaging,
4-channel biopsy (bilateral / lateral),
2-channel biopsy (unilateral / medial)
• Breast cushion set
• Height adjustable head rest
• iPAT compatible in all directions
• Contra-lateral support plate for use in unilateral
biopsy
• Tim Coil Interface 3T1) needed to connect coil with
scanner
• Biopsy set for training purposes (grid, marker and
training needle kit)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
16 kg without riser 1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm
22 kg with riser

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(Imaging Configuration)1) Upgrade to Biopsy Configuration2)

General General
• Patient frame • Two 1-channel biopsy insert coils
• Immobilization plate • The coil can be used in the following configurations:
• Slider – 4-channel biopsy (bilateral / lateral),
• Two 3-channel diagnostic insert coils, one 2-channel – 2-channel biopsy (unilateral / medial)
medial coil • Contra-lateral support plate for use in unilateral
• The coil can be used for 8-channel diagnostic imaging biopsy
• Breast cushion set • Biopsy set for training purposes (grid, marker and
• Height adjustable head rest training needle kit)
• iPAT compatible in all directions Applications
• Tim Coil Interface 3T1) needed to connect coil with
Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
scanner
• Coil configuration functionally upgradable for biopsy1)
Applications
• Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
• High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• For quantitative spectroscopy (SVS1)) a reference
bottle can be inserted.

1)
Optional
2)
Prerequisite: 8-Channel Imaging Configuration

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8-Channel Sentinelle Breast Coil 8-Channel Sentinelle Breast Coil

(Imaging Configuration) Upgrade to Biopsy Configuration1)

Weight Weight
16 kg without riser; 22 kg with riser 16 kg without riser; 22 kg with riser
Dimensions (L × W × H) Dimensions (L × W × H)
1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm 1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm

1)
Prerequisite: 8-Channel Imaging Configuration

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General Applications
• Patient frame • Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
• Immobilization plate • Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
• Slider • High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• Two 4-channel diagnostic insert coils, • For quantitative spectroscopy (SVS1)) a reference
two 1-channel biopsy insert coils, bottle can be inserted
one 8-channel medial coil
• The coil can be used in the following configurations:
– 16-channel diagnostic imaging,
– 10-channel biopsy (bilateral / lateral),
– 2-channel biopsy (unilateral / medial)
• Breast cushion set
• Height adjustable head rest
• iPAT compatible in all directions
• Contra-lateral support plate for use in unilateral biopsy
• Biopsy set for training purposes (grid, marker and
training needle kit)
• Connection with two Tim Coil Interfaces 3T1)

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
16 kg without riser 1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm
22 kg with riser

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General General
• Patient frame • Two 1-channel biopsy insert coils
• Immobilization plate • The coil can be used in the following configurations:
• Slider – 10-channel biopsy (bilateral / lateral),
• Two 4-channel diagnostic insert coils, – 2-channel biopsy (unilateral / medial)
one 8-channel medial coil • Contra-lateral support plate for use in unilateral
• The coil can be used in the following configuration: biopsy
16-channel diagnostic imaging • Biopsy set for training purposes (grid, marker and
• Breast cushion set training needle kit)
• iPAT compatible in all directions Applications
• Height adjustable head rest
Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
• Connection with two Tim Coil Interfaces 3T1)
Applications
• Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
• High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• For quantitative spectroscopy (SVS1)) a reference
bottle can be inserted

1)
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2)
Prerequisite: 16-Channel Imaging Configuration

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16-Channel Sentinelle Breast Coil 16-Channel Sentinelle Breast Coil

(Imaging Configuration) Upgrade to Biopsy Configuration1)

Weight Weight
16 kg without riser; 22 kg with riser 16 kg without riser; 22 kg with riser
Dimensions (L × W × H) Dimensions (L × W × H)
1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm 1097 mm × 582 mm × 279 mm

1)
Prerequisite: 16-Channel Imaging Configuration

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Breast 181)
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General Applications
• 18-channel design with 4 frontal elements, • Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
4 elements around the breast and 1 axillary • Axillar imaging elements
element, for each side • High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
• Height-adjustable head rest
• Compact design ๓.๘.๓.๔(๔) • For quantitative imaging spectroscopy (SVS1))
a reference bottle can be inserted
• Single-plug connect Possible combinations
• Plug parking position
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
• Head or feet first measurement possible
• BioMatrix Body 122)
• iPAT compatible in all directions
• Body 183)
• Abdominal cushion with mechanical lock to coil
• Pedals for convenient l-r fixation of the breast
• Volume per breast 2200 ml

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
5.5 kg 575 mm x 410 mm x 205 mm

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General
Loop Coils • Connection via Flex Coil Interface 3T
• No coil tuning
• iPAT-compatible in combination with other coils
Typically combined with:
• Head / Neck 162), BioMatrix Head / Neck 20
• Head 32
• BioMatrix Body 122), Body 183)
• BioMatrix Spine 242), BioMatrix Spine 323),
BioMatrix Spine 724)
• All flexible coils5)
Flex Coil Interface 3T • 4 integrated low-noise preamplifiers
• Allows flexible coil positioning
• Only one interface necessary for all Loop coils
• Several Flex Coil Interfaces can be used simultaneously
• Dual-Density Signal Transfer enables ultra-high density coil designs by
integrating key RF components into the local coil
Applications
Loop Coil, large Examination of upper or lower extremities (e.g. shoulder, axilla)
Loop Coil, medium Examination of inner ear, structure of wrist and fingers, pediatric examinations6)
Loop Coil, small Examination of small structures near the surface (e.g. joints of fingers and toes,
wrist, skin, temporo-mandibular joints (TMJ)

1)
Optional
2)
Tim [204 × 32]
3)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
4)
Tim [228 × 128]
5)
Second Flex Coil Interface required (optional)
6)
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Weight Diameter
Loop Coil, large 225 g Loop Coil, large 110 mm
Loop Coil, medium 200 g Loop Coil, medium 70 mm
Loop Coil, small 175 g Loop Coil, small 40 mm

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General Applications
• The MEDRAD Endorectal Coil Kit includes the MEDRAD • Excellent visualization of the prostate
Endo Interface 3T2) and the Endo Adapter for MEDRAD • Non-invasive preoperative diagnostic evaluation
3T, and connects to the Tim Coil Interface 3T1) and treatment planning
• Interface device for connecting the disposable Possible combinations
MEDRAD prostate receive coil2) (to be ordered
Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.:
separately)
• BioMatrix Body 123), Body 184)
• No coil tuning
• BioMatrix Spine 243), BioMatrix Spine 324),
BioMatrix Spine 725)

1)
Optional
2)
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3)
Tim [204 × 32]
4)
Tim [204 × 64] or higher
5)
Tim [228 × 128]

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Weight
200 g

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General General (Continued)

• CP Send / Receive head coil with integrated • Detachable mirror
preamplifier • SlideConnect® technology for easy coil set up
• Upper coil part removable Applications
• Open patient-friendly design
• Head examinations
• No coil tuning
• High resolution brain spectroscopy
• Cushions for patient comfort and stabilization of
the head

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Weight Dimensions (L × W × H)
5.2 kg 315 mm × 475 mm × 360 mm

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General General (Continued)

• 16-channel Head/Neck design with 16 integrated • Dual-Density Signal Transfer technology with key RF
pre-amplifiers, with 13 elements for head imaging components integrated into the coil
(a ring of 7 and a ring of 6 elements) and 3 elements • Comes with a cradle (optional for imaging) which
for neck imaging can be used to safely and efficiently transport and
• Head and neck elements can be used separately for position children up to 5 months of age and 10 kgs in
head-only and neck-only imaging weight.
• Neck elements can be switched off when only scan- • Features a recess at the bottom of the anterior coil for
ning the brain easier, better positioning of intubation tubes
• Smooth integration into the table with the Spine coil • 40 mm aperture at the top of the coil to ensure good
• Can be used in combination with other Tim 4G coils ventilation
(e.g. Spine and Body) for whole body imaging Applications
• Cable-less with DirectConnect™ technology
• For head and neck examinations of children up to
• Upper coil part easily removable
18 months of age
• Cushioned head stabilizers (removable)
• Can be combined with other Tim 4G coils for whole
• No coil tuning required
body imaging
• iPAT compatible in all directions

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2)
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Possible combinations Weight

Combination possible with all receive-only coils, e.g.: Total Coil 4.4 kg
• BioMatrix Spine 241), BioMatrix Spine 322), Anterior Coil 1.4 kg
BioMatrix Spine 723)
Cradle 2.3 kg
• BioMatrix Body 121), Body 182)
• Flex Large 4, Flex Small 4 Dimensions (L × W × H)
• UltraFlex Large 184), UltraFlex Small 184) Coil 315 mm × 475 mm × 360 mm
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Application Packages

Kinetic Sensor Motion Correction1)

The Kinetic Sensor enables prospective motion correction for head MPRAGE, TSE and GRE scans. During the acquisi-
tion the field-of-view is continuously updated with motion coordinates detected by the Kinetic Sensor. For this aim
a wing-shaped 4 camera solution with a slim profile is mounted to the bore ceiling inside the MR scanner close to
the isocenter.
Quiet Suite
Quiet Suite enables complete, quiet examinations of the brain, spine and large joints. Quiet Suite includes QuietX,
an algorithm which enables intelligent gradient optimization to substantially reduce noise without significant
compromise to image quality or scan time.
In addition, Quiet Suite includes PETRA, a 3D T1-weighted sequence which is barely audible above background
noise. When used with a Tx/Rx coil, PETRA is inaudible.
• Quiet prescan normalize and quiet localizers
• QuietX TSE and GRE sequences for T1, T2, and DarkFluid contrasts
• QuietX SWI2)
• QuietX Diffusion
• PETRA (Pointwise Encoding Time Reduction with Radial Acquisition) for inaudible 3D T1-weighted imaging
• Optimized Quiet pulse sequences for the brain, spine and large joints
FREEZEit+1)
FREEZEit+ combines the applications TWIST, TWIST-VIBE and StarVIBE.
FREEZEit+ facilitates high quality diagnostic body MR imaging. Based on the excellent soft tissue contrast that MRI
inherently offers, FREEZEit+ now adds imaging speed and motion compensation to body MRI and beyond. This
allows i.e. imaging the entire arterial phase of the liver with multiple 3D datasets within seconds while maintaining
a high spatial image resolution. Furthermore, the motion compensation of FREEZEit+ enables contrast-enhanced MR
imaging during free breathing. Next to that, FREEZEit+ includes the high spatiotemporal dynamic imaging of TWIST.
TWIST TWIST is an advanced, very fast GRE acquisition technique for time-resolved (4D) MR angi-
ography and dynamic imaging in general with high spatial and temporal resolution. TWIST
supports comprehensive dynamic MR angio exams in all body regions.
TWIST-VIBE TWIST-VIBE is a fast, high-resolution 4D imaging sequence for i.e. multi-arterial liver imaging
and for thoracic, abdominal and pelvic application. It is a VIBE sequence with CAIPIRINHA
capability providing high spatial resolution. The view-sharing mode provides temporal
information to ensure the right contrast timing for different lesions. Dixon is used for fat-
water separation.
StarVIBE StarVIBE is a motion insensitive VIBE sequence using a stack-of-stars trajectory. It allows
abdominal, head, head neck, spinal, thoracic and pelvic imaging in free breathing mode,
providing a solution for patients without breath-hold capabilities.

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Prerequisite: SWI license (optional)

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Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE1) Compressed Sensing SPACE1)

Compressed Sensing GRASP-VIBE (Golden-Angle RAdial Highly accelerated 3D imaging based on the SPACE
Sparse Parallel) makes it possible to conduct dynamic pulse sequence with Compressed Sensing and Iterative
contrast-enhanced abdominal exams in free breath- Reconstruction.
ing. Acquisition is performed in one continuous run, • Spatial and/or temporal resolution can be improved
using a golden-angle stack-of-stars radial scheme that and scan time substantially reduced
confers robustness towards motion and the flexibility • Optimized protocols are available for Musculoskeletal
to choose the temporal resolution at reconstruction imaging (knee, hip, shoulder, and foot-ankle), Neuro
time. The temporal resolution may even vary over the imaging (head), Body imaging (triggered and breath-
duration of the scan. Reconstruction is performed using hold 3D MRCP)
a Compressed Sensing accelerated iterative algorithm • all typical contrasts (T1, T2, PD) are supported
with per-voxel through-time regularization. The algo-
Compressed Sensing TOF1)
rithm also automatically recognizes the typical phases
in liver dynamics and therefore has the capability to Highly accelerated MR angiography based on the BEAT
only reconstruct a subset of clinically relevant images pulse sequence with a combination of Time-of-Flight
with respective labeling. (ToF) MR angiography and Compressed Sensing and
Iterative Reconstruction to reduce measurement time.
Additional features:
• Auto Bolus Detection at reconstruction time • Spatial and / or temporal resolution can be improved
• Configuration of exam phases in terms of start time and scan time substantially reduced
relative to the auto-detected bolus arrival, duration, • Optimized protocols are offered for TOF MR angiogra-
temporal resolution, and pre-selection for export phy of the head (intracranial vasculature)
to PACS Compressed Sensing SEMAC1)2)
• Self-gating for further reduction of residual motion blur
Highly accelerated musculoskeletal imaging in patients
• Includes FREEZEit+
with whole joint replacements based on SEMAC (slice
encoding for metal artifact correction) with Compressed
Sensing and Iterative Reconstruction.
• SEMAC supports Compressed Sensing acceleration with
fixed acceleration in addition to conventional GRAPPA
acceleration with selectable acceleration factor
• SAR optimization feature is included, which reduces
the energy applied by the SEMAC pulse sequence
• Optimized protocols are offered for hip and knee

1)
Optional
2)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not of
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LiverLab1) Advanced Diffusion

LiverLab is a system guided workflow to examine the RESOLVE (Readout Segmentation Of Long Variable
hepatic fat and iron status. LiverLab is available as dedi- Echo-trains) delivers high-resolution low-distortion
cated Dot Engine and also as part of the Abdomen Dot diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for accurate depic-
Engine. The Inline First-Look Dixon sequence gives the tion of lesions. Additionally, this technique is largely
user a first overview of possible fat and/or iron overload insensitive to susceptibility effects, providing detailed
in the whole liver. Based on the resulting images, liver anatomy-true diffusion imaging for brain, spine, breast
segmentation runs without user interaction. If further and prostate. In combination with the DTI Tractography
evaluation is needed, the user can choose from two package, RESOLVE enables excellent white-matter tract
methods: imaging even in the most challenging areas, such as
• Multi-echo Dixon VIBE is an image-based method to the cervical spine.
calculate maps such as water, fat, fat signal fraction, RESOLVE and QuietX DWI together make up the
and R2*. Advanced Diffusion package.
• HISTO is a single-breath-hold single-voxel spectros- • Diffusion-weighted, readout-segmented (multi-shot)
copy method to calculate fat signal fraction as well as EPI sequence for high-resolution susceptibility-
water R2*. insensitive DWI
WARP Susceptibility Artifact Reduction • Variable number of readout segments for greater
WARP and Advanced WARP (SEMAC2)) integrates flexibility
different techniques tailored to reduce susceptibility • 2D navigator-based phase correction for pulsation
artifacts caused by orthopedic MR Conditional2) artifact reduction and automatic reacquisition of
implants. corrupted data
2D TSE sequence combining optimized high bandwidth • Inline calculation of diffusion tensor (DTI) and diffu-
pulse sequences and View Angle Tilting (VAT) tech- sion parameter maps
nique, helps in evaluation of soft tissue in proximity of
the implant. SEMAC2) (Slice Encoding for Metal Artifact
Correction) is a technique to correct through-plane
distortions by means of additional phase encoding in
slice direction. It is especially useful in the case of hip
and knee joint replacements.
Available pulse sequences include T1-weighted,
T2-weighted, proton density and STIR contrast.

1)
Optional, prerequisite: Abdomen Dot Engine (optional)
2)
MR imaging of patients with metallic implants brings specific risks. However, certain implants are approved by the governing regulatory
bodies to be MR conditionally safe. For such implants, the previously mentioned warning may not be applicable. Please contact the implant
manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufacturer, not of
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Tim Whole Body Suite

MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System features a full effective Field of View of 205 cm.
General features Table movement to its full extent can be controlled from the syngo Acquisition
Workplace. The large FoV helps in imaging lesions across extended body regions
with sequences such as TIRM (Turbo Inversion Recovery Magnitude). Whole body
MR Angiography is possible on the entire volume with iPAT.
• Max. scan range of 205 cm
Tim Planning Suite
Easy planning of extended Field of View examinations in an efficient way using Set-n-Go pulse sequences. It allows
planning of several stations at once e.g. on composed localizer images. The overlap of slice groups can be adjusted.
All stations can have independent parameter settings although they are displayed together. A special coupling mode
allows easy positioning of all stations at once according to the patient’s anatomy. Fully supports scan@center and
Phoenix functionality.
General features • Tim Planning UI with optimized layout for slice positioning
• Ready to use Set-n-Go pulse sequences for different clinical questions
• Integrated toolbar for fast advanced slice
MapIt1)
MapIt provides pulse sequences and Inline calculation functionality to obtain parametric maps of T1, T2, T2*, R2
and R2* properties of the imaged tissue. The application range includes cartilage evaluation of joints and also the
evaluation of other organs such as liver, kidney or prostate.
• 3D VIBE sequence for Inline T1 mapping
• Multi-echo spin echo sequence for Inline T2 / R2 mapping
• Multi-echo gradient echo sequence for Inline T2* / R2* mapping
• Pulse sequences for fully automated Inline parametric mapping
SWI (Susceptibility Weighted Imaging)1)
Siemens-unique sequence technique for Susceptibility Weighted Imaging
• Visualization of local changes of the magnetic field due to tissue properties in general and due to the presence
of deoxygenated blood or blood decomposition products
• 3D GRE sequence with full flow compensation to support venous angiography
• Enhanced susceptibility weighting of the magnitude images by phase images

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MR Fingerprinting1) Simultaneous Multi-Slice (SMS)1)

MR Fingerprinting (MRF) is a new quantitative imaging Simultaneous Multi-Slice is a revolutionary method to
scheme, in which radiofrequency pulse amplitudes significantly reduce imaging times for diffusion (with
and repetition times are applied in a pseudorandom EPI (Echo Planar Imaging) as well as RESOLVE (Readout
fashion. Segmentation Of Long Variable Echo-trains), BOLD, TSE
This results in signal evolutions that are characterized and TSE DIXON imaging through excitation and readout
by various physical properties unique for each voxel/ of multiple slices simultaneously. It is the only accelera-
image location – the so-called MR “fingerprint”. The tion technique that does not result in SNR-related losses
acquired fingerprint signals are referenced against a due to sub-sampling. Implementation includes a multi-
simulated data dictionary, allowing precise quantifica- band pulse coupled with the blipped CAIPIRINHA
tion of multiple tissue properties such as T1 and T2 technique to minimize g-factor related SNR penalties.
relaxation times with high reproducibility. MRF cur- • For diffusion-weighted imaging with EPI and RESOLVE,
rently supports quantitative brain mapping with T1 and slice acceleration can be used to reduce scan time
T2 maps. and/or achieve higher spatial / diffusion resolution
• Preconfigured B1 mapping protocol available • For BOLD, slice acceleration can be used to increase
• Measurement of quantitative T1 and T2 values of temporal sampling of BOLD data, for higher sensitiv-
the brain in the ranges 450 ms < T1 < 4400 ms and ity to BOLD signal changes, and / or to increase slice
2 ms < T2 < 2800 ms coverage / resolution.
• Inline calculation of T1 and T2 maps with dedicated • For TSE and TSE DIXON pulse sequence, SMS is
color map available for reducing scan time, and / or to increase
Inline BOLD Imaging (Blood Oxygen Level slice coverage / resolution.
Dependent)1) • SMS accelerated BOLD and diffusion-weighted
protocols for the brain are provided
Examination of intrinsic susceptibility changes in differ-
• SMS accelerated TSE and TSE DIXON protocols for
ent areas of the brain, induced by external stimulation
MSK imaging are provided
(e.g. motor or visual). Automatic real-time calculation
• SMS accelerated RESOLVE protocol for breast imaging
of z-score (t-test) maps with Inline Technology, for
is provided
variable paradigms
Inline Perfusion1)
• Compatible with single-shot EPI with high susceptibil-
ity contrast for fast multi-slice imaging Automatic real-time calculation of Global Bolus Plot
• ART (Advanced Retrospective Technique) for fully (GBP), Percentage of Baseline at Peak map (PBP) and
automatic 3D retrospective motion correction, for Time-to-Peak map (TTP) with Inline technology
6 degrees of freedom (3 translations and 3 rotations)
• 3D spatial filtering
• Inline calculation of t-statistics (t-maps) based on a
general linear model (GLM) including the hemody-
namic response function and correcting for slow drifts
• Overlay of inline calculated statistical results on the
EPI images

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3D PACE1) DSI (Diffusion Spectrum Imaging)

3D PACE (Prospective Acquisition CorrEction) enhances Diffusion Spectrum Imaging (DSI) is a type of diffusion
Inline BOLD imaging with motion correction during the weighted imaging. This technique allows for more
acquisition of a BOLD exam. accurate fiber tracking than conventional diffusion
In contrast to a retrospective motion correction that techniques due to a higher sensitivity to intra-voxel
corrects previously acquired data, the unique 3D PACE diffusion caused by crossing fiber tracks. The DSI acquisi-
tracks the head of the patient, correcting for motion in tion technique comes as part of the DTI package.
real time during the acquisition. This increases the data • Cartesian sampling approach performed in q-space
quality beyond what can be achieved with a retrospec- • Measure multiple directions with independent b-values
tive motion correction. • Up to 514 different directions

• Fully automatic 3D prospective motion correction TWIST2)

during data acquisition, for 6 degrees of freedom This package contains Siemens-unique pulse sequences
(3 translations and 3 rotations) for advanced time-resolved (4D) MR angiography and
• Motion correction covering the complete 3D volume dynamic imaging in general with high spatial and
• Provides high accuracy temporal resolution. TWIST supports comprehensive
• Substantially reduced motion-related artifacts in dynamic MR angio exams in all body regions. It offers
t-test calculations temporal information of vessel filling in addition to con-
• Significantly increased signal changes in the activated ventional static MR angiography, which can be beneficial
neuronal volume in detecting or evaluating malformations such as shunts.
• Increased functional MRI (fMRI) sensitivity and TWIST can be combined with water excitation.
specificity Reconstruction algorithms for iPAT2 enable highly
DTI (Diffusion Tensor Imaging) 1)
efficient multi-directional parallel imaging.
Acquisition of data sets with multi-directional diffusion NATIVE2)
weighting to assess anisotropic diffusion properties of Integrated software package with pulse sequences
brain tissue for non-contrast enhanced 3D MRA with high spatial
• Measurement of up to 256 directions of diffusion resolution. NATIVE particularly enables imaging of
weighting with up to 16 different b-values abdominal and peripheral vessel
• Inline calculation of the diffusion tensor NATIVE offers:
• Inline calculation of Fractional Anisotropy (FA) maps • Non-contrast MRA
(grey-scale as well as color-coded for principle diffu- • Separate imaging of arteries and veins
sion direction), Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) • Visualization of – e.g. – renal arteries or peripheral
maps and trace-weighted images based on the tensor vessels
• Measurement of user defined diffusion directions
The NATIVE package comprises:
(Free Mode)
• NATIVE TrueFISP
• NATIVE SPACE

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QISS1) ASL (Arterial Spin Labeling) 3D1)

Software package for non-contrast enhanced peripheral Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) uses the water in arterial
MR angiography based on quiescent interval single-shot blood as an endogenous contrast agent to evaluate
imaging. perfusion noninvasively. It assists in the evaluation
• ECG triggered of human brain perfusionand function physiology by
• Robust, 2D non-subtractive technology giving information on relative cerebral blood flow.
• Set-n-Go implementation (Dot AddIn) for workflow ASL is capable of high spatial resolution perfusion
optimized application imaging and may also be useful in basic neuroscience.
• Allows export of all images in one series (Combined ASL 3D is a tool to acquire high spatial resolution
View, CT-like) perfusion-weighted images covering the whole brain.
ASL (Arterial Spin Labeling) 2D2) • Based on 3D TGSE pulse sequence for fast, high-
Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) uses the water in arterial resolution brain imaging with full coverage
blood as an endogenous contrast agent to evaluate • Higher SNR, optimized contrast uniformity and
perfusion noninvasively. It assists in the evaluation reduced motion sensitivity.
of human brain perfusionand function physiology by • Perfusion maps can be easily fused with anatomical
giving information on relative cerebral blood flow. images for detail evaluation in Neuro 3D1).
ASL is capable of high spatial resolution perfusion • Supports the “Pulsed Arterial Spin Labeling”
imaging and may also be useful in basic neuroscience. technique (PASL)
• Supports the “Pseudo Continuous Arterial Spin
• iPAT compatible
Labeling” technique (PCASL)
• Includes 3D PACE motion correction for increased
• iPAT compatible
reliability
• Fully automated Inline calculation of relCBF color maps Flow Quantification2)
• Supports the “Pulsed Arterial Spin Labeling” – tech- Special sequences for quantitative flow determination
nique (PASL) studies
• Supports the “Pseudo Continuous Arterial Spin • Non-invasive blood / CSF flow quantification
Labeling” technique (PCASL) • ECG Triggered 2D phase contrast with iPAT support
• Retrospective reconstruction algorithms for full
R-R interval coverage
Tracking2) 3)
Adds software capability and interface for adjusting
the real-time imaging slice position and orientation so
as to follow interactive devices equipped with receive
micro-coils.

1)
Part of DTI (optional)
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Prerequisite: Advanced Interactive Realtime

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Advanced Cardiac Package including PSIR HeartFreeze

This package contains special pulse sequences for advanced cardiac imaging including 3D and 4D BEAT function-
alities. It supports advanced techniques for ventricular function imaging, 4D imaging, tissue characterization,
coronary imaging, and more.
BEAT is a unique tool for fast and easy cardiovascular MR imaging. It provides 1-click switch from cine imaging to
tagging for wall motion evaluation and 1-click switch from 2D to 3D imaging. BEAT automatically adjusts all param-
eters associated with the changes.
Cardiac and vessel morphology • Multi echo technique assessment
• 3D aortopathy imaging with free breathing (SPACE)
Morphology and global or • 3D cine acquisition for full CT-like heart coverage
regional ventricular wall motion • 2D segmented FLASH for visualization of the regional wall motion using
analysis with BEAT various tagging techniques (grid or stripes)
Tissue characterization with BEAT • Robust myocardial tissue characterization with 3D PSIR (phase-sensitive
inversion recovery)
• Fast and complete coverage of the myocardium with IR 3D FLASH and TrueFISP
PSIR HeartFreeze Motion correction/averaging of multiple measurements with iPAT or tPAT accelerated
single-shot TrueFISP or GRE images of the heart, for free-breathing acquisition
Coronary imaging with BEAT • 3D whole heart non-contrast coronary MRA
• 3D whole heart MRA with advanced free-breathing navigator compensating
diaphragm shifts during the acquisition (motion-adaptive respiratory gating)
Compressed Sensing Cardiac Cine1)
Highly accelerated functional Cardiac 2D Cine imaging based on the BEAT sequence with Compressed Sensing and
Iterative Reconstruction
• Spatial and/or temporal resolution can be improved and scan time substantially reduced
• Real-time Cine or single breath-hold Cine for full heart coverage in patients with limited breath-hold capability or
with arrhythmia
• Adaptive triggering is available to cover the full cardiac cycle.
• Retrogating available for segmented acquisitions
MyoMaps1)
On the basis of fully system guided HeartFreeze Inline Motion Correction, MyoMaps provides pixel-based T1 and
T2 myocardial tissue quantification maps. Results are presented in fully system-guided inline colored parametric
maps of the heart.
T1 Map – based on Modified Look-Locker Inversion Recovery T1 mapping
T2 Map – based on T2-prepared single-shot TrueFISP T2 mapping

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Advanced Interactive Realtime1) Single Voxel Spectroscopy1)

Sequences for interactive real-time scanning Integrated software package with pulse sequences for
Uses ultra-fast Gradient Echo sequences for high image proton spectroscopy.
contrast • Matrix Spectroscopy – phase-coherent signal combi-
Real-time reconstruction of the acquired data nation from several coil elements for maximum SNR
based on the Head / Neck 20
The user can navigate in all planes on-the-fly during
• Spectral suppression (user definable parameter) to
data acquisition.
avoid lipid superposition in order to reliably detect
• Real-time cardiac examinations e.g. choline in the breast
• Real-time interactive slice positioning and slice • Spectroscopy can be combined with Free-Breath
angulation for scan planning Prospective Acquisition Correction (2D-Phase naviga-
• Capability for multislice acquisition, definition of tor) when needed
acquisition order, pausing, mosaic display, and • Up to 8 regional saturation (RSat) bands for outer
skipping of the physiology trigger volume suppression can be defined by the user
Access-i1) • Automatic reference scan to allow less evaluation time
Access-i provides an interface to enable the connection • Physiological triggering (ECG, pulse, respiratory or
of a 3rd party workstation to the MR syngo Acquisition external trigger) in order to avoid e.g. breathing
Workplace via a network router and secure local artifacts.
network connection. • Spectroscopy relevant GRE-based shim pulse
sequences provided
Projection1) • Clinical applications: brain, breast, prostate
Projection provides functionality for acquisition of projec- SVS Techniques SE and STEAM
tion data in different orientations, which can be used to
• Short TEs available
calculate the position of micro-coils within the scanner.
• Fully automated adjustments including localized shim-
The calculation of position information is not per-
ming and adjustment of water suppression pulses
formed within the Siemens software and the projection
• Also available: Interactive adjustments and control of
data can be sent in real time (via Access-i interface) to
adjustments
a third party client that needs to calculate the location
• Optimized pulse sequences for brain applications
coordinates.
Includes GRACE (GeneRAlized breast speCtroscopy
RT respiratory self-gating1) 2)
Exam), an SVS technique (spin echo sequence) opti-
Support of radiotherapy planning with fl3d_vibe based mized for breast spectroscopy.
respiratory self-gating The technique contains a special spectral lipid suppres-
• Acquisition of data during free breathing imaging sion pulse (user definable) for lipid signal reduction.
examination, without the need for breathhold com- • Siemens unique water reference detection to visual-
mands nor respiratory gating devices ize the normalized choline ratio.
• selectable number of respiratory states into which • Online frequency shift correction for reduction of
the acquired radial views are grouped breathing related artifacts, Inline implementation –
• optimized protocols no additional user interaction is required.

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CSI 2D: Chemical Shift Imaging1) CSI 3D: Chemical Shift Imaging1)
Integrated software package with pulse sequences for Integrated software package with pulse sequences
Chemical Shift Imaging (CSI) for Chemical Shift Imaging (CSI) Extension of the SVS
Extension of the Single Voxel Spectroscopy (SVS) package, offering the same level of user-friendliness
package, offering the same level of user-friendliness and automation
and automation • Matrix Spectroscopy – phase-coherent signal combi-
• Matrix Spectroscopy – phase-coherent signal combi- nation from several coil elements for maximum SNR
nation from several coil elements for maximum SNR with configurable prescan-based normalization for
with configurable prescan-based normalization for optimal homogeneity
optimal homogeneity • 3D Chemical Shift Imaging
• 2D Chemical Shift Imaging • Hybrid CSI with combined voIume selection and Field
• Hybrid CSI with combined volume selection and Field of View (FoV) encoding
of View (FoV) encoding • Short TEs available (30 ms for SE, 20 ms for STEAM)
• Short TEs available (30 ms for SE, 20 ms for STEAM) • Automated shimming of the higher order shimming
• Automated shimming of the higher order channels for optimal homogeneity of the larger CSI
shimming channels for optimal homogeneity of the volumes
larger CSI volumes • Weighted acquisition, leading to a reduced examina-
• Weighted acquisition, leading to a reduced examina- tion time compared to full k-space coverage while
tion time compared to full k-space coverage while keeping SNR and spatial resolution
keeping SNR and spatial resolution • Outer Volume Suppression
• Outer Volume Suppression • Spectral Suppression
• Spectral Suppression • Pulse sequences for prostate spectroscopy
• Semi-LASER sequence available for CSI examination ZOOMitPRO2)
of the brain ZOOMitPRO provides EPI diffusion imaging of small,
“zoomed” areas of interest while avoiding signal from
surrounding tissue and minimizing artifacts from metal
implants.
• Confines the excited FOV to a given region of interest
• Method uses spatially selective RF pulses to only
excite the tissue in the target region
• Allows high resolution without infolding artifacts

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Optional
3)
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Multinuclear Spectroscopy1) 2) MR Elastography1)

CSI spectroscopy pulse sequences for x-nuclei MR Elastography can be used to non-invasively assess
• The CSI sequence supports measurements with all variations in relative tissue stiffness.
frequencies supported by the hardware MR Elastography includes pulse sequence and process-
• Basic pulse sequences for 7Li, 13C, 17O, 19F and 31P ing software.3)
• The sequence supports NOE (Nuclear Overhauser • Pulse sequences with 2D gradient-echo scheme with
Effect) and 1H decoupling cyclic motion-encoding gradients (MEG)
• ECG triggering available • Pulse sequences with Spin Echo EPI with cyclic
• Weighted acquisition available motion-encoding gradients (MEG)
Security Features • Advanced Siemens implementation
This syngo software version provides security settings • iPAT enables shortened breath-hold time
to protect the scanner against known security threats. • Fully integrated processing of the elastogram at the
scanner
• User management with authentication to prohibit
• Completely automated calculation of wave images
unauthorized access
and corresponding elastograms
• Privileges to grant rights and define functionality
• Confidence map for reliability
based on user / role
• Hardened operating system and restricted network Multinuclear Support2)4)
communication Integrated hardware and system software package to
• Whitelisting (Embedded Control) against manipula- prepare the MAGNETOM system for imaging and
tion of scanner software spectroscopy with nuclei other than 1H. Coils, pre-
• Security Delivery process to frequently distribute amplifiers and optimized pulse sequences are not
security updates included.
• Option to protect customer pulse sequence trees • Supports the generation of RF pulses for 3He, 7Li, 13C,
against unauthorized modifications 17O, 19F, 23Na, 31P and 129Xe and allows to receive

• Audit trail to log system and data access by the signals at the respective frequencies
defined users and service • Supports mono and double resonant send/receive coils
• Support of customers to implement their security (1H/x-nucleus)
policy including compliance with HIPAA (Health • Imaging with the nuclei 3He, 7Li, 13C, 17O, 19F, 3Na,
Insurance and Accountability Act) 31P and 129Xe and spectroscopy with the nuclei 7Li,

13C, 19F, and 31P

• Spectroscopic and imaging experiments using the 1H

Nuclear Overhauser Effect (NOE) and using 1H
decoupling
• A basic pulse sequence serves as a starting point for
fllexible design of x-nucleus sequences using the
development environment IDEA

1)
Only available on non-pTX systems, pTX systems provide the same funnctionality in the Tim TX TrueShape package
2)
Prerequisite: Tim [204 × 64] or higher
3)
Please note that this functionality can only be used in combination with a dedicated hardware, which is not part of the MR Elastography
package.
4)
Optional

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Breast Biopsy Software1)

The Breast Biopsy Software guides breast interventions such as vacuum-assisted biopsy and wire localization.
Guidance for intervention planning and execution for both Grid method and Post&Pillar method.
• Workflow guides through the process of marker identification and target selection
• Workflow allows to handle the planning of multiple targets
• Automatic extraction of coordinates for the selected target and calculation of required point of entry, angulation
(for Post & Pillar method) and penetration depth
• Projection of needle path on the planning images for control
• Support of coil-specific guidance with graphical instructions on both the console and the touch display at the
scanner
• Typical, site-specific settings (e.g. grid method, biopsy device, marker position) can be set as default to minimize
user interaction)
• Supported by Breast Dot Engine1)
• Support of commonly used breast MR biopsy devices e.g. Bard EnCor, Bard Vacora, Hologic ATEC, Mammotome
• Support of following MR breast coils: Breast BI7, 2- / 4- / 8-Channel Sentinelle Breast Coil and 2-/10-/16-Channel
Sentinelle Breast Coil
Expert-i
Interactive real-time access to imaging data and exam information from any PC within the hospital network2) during
the MR exam.
Until now, radiologists or other experts had to stop what they were doing and go to the MR scanner to see the
acquired images, help with the scan set-up, or answer an open question. Now, questions can be addressed quickly
and efficiently via remote PC.
Benefits of Expert-i • Excellent results right from the first examination
• Streamlined workflow and faster patient throughput
• Reduced repeat rates with a check on images while the patient is still in the
examination room
• Reduced training effort by enabling expert assistance for specialized procedure

1)
Optional
2)
Minimum bandwidth 30 Mbit/s, recommended 100 Mbits/s

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MR Protocol Manager
Basic package • For first installation by SHS service the Basic License of MR Protocol Manager
is required once and includes the first MR scanner connected. It includes one
installations and a connection to the first MR scanner.
Additional scanner option • For every additional MR scanner to be managed by the MR Protocol Manager
a Connect License is required.
Remote Assist1)
Direct computer link to the local Siemens service department or the Siemens service centers (via router with
telephone connection)
Image transfer for further • Image and file transfer in batch mode
evaluation • Reading of entries in the error logbook
• Remote trouble shooting
• Remote access to service manuals written in easy-to-use HTML format
• Remote access to Service Site Database
• Start of preventive maintenance and quality assurance routines.
• Remote access granted only with permission of the institution. Data security is
ensured by secure access

1)
In conjunction with a Siemens service contract

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IDEA (Integrated Development Environment for Applications)1),2)

Extensive programming environment used to create and modify pulse sequence and reconstruction algorithms,
offering a maximum of flexibility
Based on C++ for Windows 10. Sequences and RF pulses are displayed in a visual interface
Features • Allows direct access to the Image Calculation Environment (ICE), and to pulse
sequences
• Testing the generated code is extensively supported by the debugger and the
simulation program
• IDEA is also usable on any standard PC with operating system Windows 10
making developments independent of the MR system
Processing plug-ins For development or modification of user-defined image processing steps which
may be integrated into the measurement pulse sequences
• Individual processing is secured by a number of functions (e.g. TTP and MTT),
useful for neuro or perfusion imaging
Prerequisite IDEA training course

1)
Optional
2)
Within hospital enterprise

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available in the United States. hospital and many variables exist (e.g. hospital size, case
mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that
The information in this document contains general other customers will achieve the same results.
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Post-processing
Applications & Features
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Post-processing Applications & Features

MR relevant post-processing functionalities from syngo. Applications & Features2)

via are available in syngo MR XA20 as well. They are
• [Link] Onco
optional and medical devices (or parts of them) in their
• [Link] 3D Lesion Segmentation
own rights.
• [Link] OncoCare
• [Link] Tissue 4D
If an MR Workplace (secondary console) is available an
• [Link] BreVis
application can be flexibly used on one of the workplaces
(Acquisition vs. MR Workplace). In case a dual user pack- • [Link] Neuro Perfusion
age is available the application can be used in parallel • [Link] Neuro Perfusion Mismatch
(for different patients) on the two workplaces. • [Link] Brain Morphometry
• [Link] Neuro fMRI
Integrated reporting and Findings Assistant, as known • [Link] Tractography
from [Link] are not available in syngo MR XA20.
• [Link] Spectro SVS
• [Link] Spectro CSI
Post-processing results will be available as result images
• [Link] Spectro Extension
at remote DICOM nodes.1)
• [Link] Spectro Research

1)
Specical post-processing DICOM objects like segmentations or structured reports won’t be sent out
2)
Optional

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Applications & Features (Continued) Engines1)

• [Link] Vascular Analysis The following Engines are available:
• [Link] Cardiac 4D Ventricular Function • [Link] General Engine
• [Link] Cardiac Flow • [Link] Onco Engine
• [Link] Cardiac Perfusion • [Link] Onco Engine Pro
• [Link] Composing • [Link] Neuro Perfusion Engine
• [Link] Cinematic VRT • [Link] Neuro 3D Engine
• [Link] Anatomic Intelligence • [Link] Spectro Engine
• [Link] RT Image Suite • [Link] Cardio Engine

For a more detailed application and feature description For a more detailed description of the engines please
please refer to the [Link] VB40A data sheet. refer to the [Link] VB40A data sheet.

1)
Optional

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available in the United States. hospital and many variables exist (e.g. hospital size, case
mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that
The information in this document contains general other customers will achieve the same results.
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well as standard and optional features which do not International version.
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Parts & Accessories

Patient Video Monitoring Additional Select&GO Control Center Rear

Dedicated MAGNETOM Vida – A BioMatrix System video Additional Dot Display and Dot Control Center Rear,
camera for comprehensive patient observation in the e.g. for interventional procedures. Located at the rear
examination room and waiting room observation. end of the system.
• Up to two in-room cameras for optimized patient Foot Switch
observation from front end and rear-end In-room foot switch with two pneumatic buttons for
• Up to two waiting room cameras for observing the start and stop of a preset MR sequence. The foot switch
situation in the waiting room is MR compatible and is positioned near the patient
• Color 640 × 480 pixel LCD monitor may be positioned table on the examination room floor.
at the syngo Acquisition Workplace or at a convenient
syngo MR Workplace
wall location
• Possibility to switch between 4 camera layout and Additional integrated Workplace connected to the
single camera layout host computer of the syngo Acquisition Workplace for
BioMatrix Kinetic Sensor / In-bore camera post-processing and image evaluation.
Same user interface as the syngo Acquisition
The BioMatrix Kinetic Sensor enables the operator to
Workplace, except for scan control.
monitor head movement visually during head examina-
tions. It is a wing-shaped 4-camera solution with a slim Shared database with syngo Acquisition Workplace,
profile, which is mounted to the bore ceiling inside therefore eliminating image copy time.
the MR scanner close to the isocenter and consists of Host Computer and LCD Monitor technical data: refer to
four greyscale CCD cameras that are focused on the “Computer System” section of the main data sheet.
patient’s head. The acquired images can be viewed on Workplace Table
a 640 × 480 pixel LCD monitor located in the operator Ergonomically designed table for:
room close to the MR console. • Color monitor
Remote Viewing Monitor • Keyboard
Color LCD monitor (1920 × 1200) to be connected in • Mouse
parallel to the Workplace monitor. • Patient communication unit
• Patient supervision display
Data transfer via ethernet for high signal quality over
a long distance allows the computer and user to be System Start Timer
located anywhere on the 100 or 1000 Mbps network Timer clock that can be installed together with the
with full routing of data across routers, switches and MAGNETOM Vida to start the system automatically at
subnets (1 Gbit/s recommended). user-definable times, eliminating waiting times during
The system supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) via system boot up. It allows the definition of three differ-
a TCP / IP connection. All media streams transferred in ent startup times for different days.
the network are encrypted.

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Comfort Kit
Vacuum cushions for stable and comfortable positioning of the patient during the examination
Vacuum pump connection at the Tim Table
3 anatomically shaped cushions of different size for patient stabilization and comfort (spine, head, multi-purpose)
May significantly reduce patient set-up times and improve image quality by minimizing the occurrence of
motion artifacts
Coil Storage Cart
Specially designed non-ferromagnetic cart for easy storage of some of the most commonly used coils and accessories
May be rolled to convenient locations in the examination room
Additional storage space on the inside of the doors when doors are opened
Coil storage Width cart closed 140 cm (4’7”)
cart opened 280 cm (9’2”)
Depth 54 cm (1’9”)
Height 121 cm (3’12”)
Upper drawer Height 13.3 cm
Tray Height 9.0 cm
Lower drawer Height 24.0 cm
> Additional optional accessories and consumables for MR: [Link]/healthcare-accessories

Upper drawer

Tray

Lower drawer

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The information in this document contains general other customers will achieve the same results.
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technical descriptions of specifications and options as
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