4018 Helium Level Meter

Operators Handbook

Siemens AG 2006
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The installation and service of equipment described herein is to be performed by qualified personnel who are employed by Siemens or one of its affiliates or who are otherwise authorised by Siemens or one of its affiliates to provide such services. Assemblers and other persons who are not employed by or otherwise directly affiliated with or authorised by Siemens or one of its affiliates before attempting installation or service procedures.

Table of Contents
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1.1 1.2 1.3

General
General Description Technical Specification Environmental Conditions

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Indoor use 2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

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Equipment Operation
Helium Level Meter Kit Contents Instructions for use Helium Volt Sense Lead Instructions for Cleaning

Equipment Maintenance
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1 General
1.1 General Description
The 4018 Helium Level Meter has been specifically designed for measurement of liquid helium levels within Siemens superconducting MRI magnets during transit and preliminary stages of installation i.e.; without electrical power and without the associated electronics connected. It is only to be used on the following products; OR24, OR26, OR35, OR42, OR48, OR50, OR58, OR64, OR70, OR71, OR76, OR91, OR92. If you are in any doubt please contact Siemens Magnet Headquarters Support Centre. The 4018 Helium Level Meter is part of a kit used to complete a circuit with the magnet helium level probe. A propagating current is sent through the magnet probe and the resistance of the probe is measured. The result is fed into the Helium Level Meter and an electronic comparison made between it and known values. The meter uses 10 LED's to display the level of helium liquid in steps of 10%, the meter is calibrated to 5%.

1.2 Technical Specification

Sinpro electronics SPU 50-7 PSU Input voltage Input frequency Input current (max.) Output power (max.) Output Voltage 100v - 2 4 0 v single phase 47 Hz to 63 Hz 1.6 Amps 60 w 30 Volts

Mains supply voltages not to exceed 10% of the nominal voltage (for either PSU) AC supply cable - Standard IEC320 connector Power supply output connector -5 way DIN plug 180 Helium Level Meter Current output Output connector Probe resistance resistance
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250mA nominal, 1A max pulse 5 way DIN 240 socket

120 Ohms OhmS (magnet empty) ( m a g n e t full)

Max probe propagation current Max probe propagation voltage

1 amp 30 volts

SAP 10108406 EMU 000 03 Replaces: 830-217-02

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1.3 Environmental Conditions

Indoor use Altitudes up to Temperature Maximum relative humidity Decreasing lineary to Recommended storage temp 2000m 5C to 40C 80% up to 31 C 50% at 40C -20C to +55C for 15 weeks

2 Equipment Operation
2.1 Helium Level Meter Kit Contents

Part Number 10103563 10102262 10123452 10123451 08132222 10108588 10104512 10104088 10108406 4018 Helium Level Meter Sinpro Electronic SPU50-7 30V PSU PSU lead American PSU lead European 3m Helium probe lead Carry Case Extension lead 4018 HLM Analogue Volt Sense Lead Operators Handbook

4018 Helium Level Meter

3m Helium probe lead

Power Supply

Operators Handbook

Power supply lead

Extension lead

4018 Helium Level Meter Kit.

2.2 Instructions for use

Ensure the transport case is outside the 50 gauss limit before opening. Remove the units and cables from the transport case. Connect the helium probe lead to the helium probe connector (marked 'A' on the magnet turret). If required connect the meter extension lead to the helium probe lead and to the Helium Level Meter. Connect the output of the DC Supply Unit to the Helium Level Meter.

WARNING

Strong magnetic fields. Risk of personal injury and equipment damage. The DC supply unit must remain as far away as possible from the magnet if it is at field. = > Ensure the leads are at full length before connecting to the helium level meter.

Connect the DC Supply Unit to a suitable mains supply with one of the leads supplied in the kit. Switch on the AC mains supply to the DC Supply Unit. Ensure no LED's are illuminated on the meter display. Ensure the "Normal/Boost" switch is set to "Normal", before applying power to the meter. It is recommended that the "Boost" facility is NOT used when the magnet is at field. Press the "Test" button and after 10 seconds observe the level indicated. NOTE The level displayed may have an error of up to 5% from actual.

If it is known that the magnet has a helium level of less than 95% but the unit continues to display 95%-100% either the probe is faulty or the probe is not propagating correctly. Set the "Normal/Boost" switch to "Boost" and press the "Test" button again. o If a reading is not obtained press the "Test" button one more time. If no reading is obtained then the helium level probe could be faulty.

Once the magnet helium level has been satisfactorily obtained, switch off the AC mains supply and disconnect the helium probe lead from the helium probe connector at the turret. Return all items to the transport case. Ensure that the system lead is re-connected.

DC Power Supply Part No.101022262

PSU Lead Output Lead Part No. 10123452

PSU Lead AC Supply Part No. 10123451

Helium Level Meter 4018 Part No.10103563

Helium Probe Lead and extension Part No.10104512 AC Mains Magnet Turret Connector 'A'

Cabling Diagram

2.3 Helium Volt Sense Lead

The volt sense lead supplied can be used to measure the helium output voltage from the 4018 meter. An additional hand held multimeter will be required to read the voltage when the lead is connected.

Analogue Voltage Outputs 0 - Volts 1.1 - Volts Zero % 100%

Analogue Volt Sense Lead

NOTE

Under normal operating conditions of the 4018 meter the volt sense lead should not be required.
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2.4 Instructions for Cleaning

There are no cleaning methods recommended for the supplied power supplies. The Helium Level Meter may be cleaned using a soft cloth and a proprietary electronic cleaning fluid.

3 Equipment Maintenance
There are no user replaceable components in this product.

REVISION CONTROL SHEET

Rev No 03

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Revision Date 28.11.06

Control Reference DOC 171297