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MAGNETOM Free.Max

Data sheet based on
syngo MR XA40  1)

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1)
     The product is still under development and not commercially available yet.
     Its future availability cannot be ensured.

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Breaking barriers
MAGNETOM Free.Max

MAGNETOM Free.Max breaks barriers to expand the reach of MRI.
Where patients have felt discomfort, the world's first 80 cm bore sets a
new paradigm in patient comfort. Where infrastructure was an obstacle
to MRI, MAGNETOM Free.Max slots into an existing helium-free infra-
structure. Where access to MRI was not viable, MAGNETOM Free.Max
makes access affordable. And where conventions have limited our think-
ing, MAGNETOM Free.Max breaks out of conventions to explore new
clinical opportunities in MRI.

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         Our first 80 cm patient bore
         Accessibility for claustrophobic and obese patients

         DryCool technology
         0.7 liters liquid helium
         Sealed-for-life magnet design

         Our most compact whole-body MRI
         Increased flexibility for siting
         Reduced infrastructure costs

         High-V MRI
         0.55 T for daily excellence and new clinical opportunities

         Image processing innovations
         Deep Resolve
         Simultaneous Multi-Slice
         Compressed Sensing

         myExam Companion
         Intuitive operation for any professional

 Providing greater flexibility to offer MR services
 and open up new clinical opportunities

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Magnet system

Magnet system

DryCool technology

• Short-bore, patient-friendly design, high homogeneity               • Unique design with a minimal thermal mass and
• Easy siting due to AS (Active Shielding) and E.I.S.                   optimized thermal properties and heat transfer paths
  (External Interference Shielding) magnet technology                   for most efficient cool down
                                                                      • Operating mode: Standard operating mode according
                                                                        to IEC 60601-2-33.

Magnet parameters
Operating field strength                                              0.55 T
Magnet type                                                           Superconducting
Field stability over time                                             < 0.1 ppm/h
Weight (with cryogens)                                                1635 kg
Magnet length                                                         1.48 m
System length cover to cover                                          165 cm
             1)
Bore size                                                             80 cm
Type of installation                                                  Fixed
Decay characteristics from full field to 20 mT                        approx. 1.6 s

Guaranteed homogeneity (based on highly accurate 24 plane plot)
10 cm DSV                                                             0.02 ppm
20 cm DSV                                                             0.075 ppm
30 cm DSV                                                             0.3 ppm
40 cm DSV                                                             1.4 ppm
50 × 50 × 45 cm3 DEV                                                  5 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). DSV = Diameter spherical
volume (x, y and z direction). DEV = Diameter elliptical volume.

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

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Magnet system

Shimming
Both: passive and active shimming. Passive shimming during installation.
Standard active shim with 3 linear channels (1st order).
3D Shim                                       Patient-specific automated shim
                                              Time to shim = approx. 6 s

Shielding
Active Shielding (AS)                         7th generation active shielding (AS) technology with counter coils
Fringe field (axial×radial)                   0.5 mT1)                                    4.0 m × 2.5 m
                                              0.1 mT                                      6.0 m × 3.8 m
External Interference Shield                  Patented shielding system integrated into the magnet
(E.I.S.)
                                              Continuous compensation and automatic suppression of external magnetic
                                              field interferences during measurement (caused by moving ferromagnetic
                                              objects or nearby power lines)

DryCool technology

DryCool technology is an innovative cooling technology
that provides a sealed-for-life superconducting magnet
that operates with 0.7 liters of liquid helium. It eliminates
the need for helium refills and a quench pipe.

Cryostat                                                                                  Stainless steel
Helium inventory                                                                          0.7 l liquid helium
Ramp down time                                                                            < 0.5 h
Time to be back in operation after ramp down                                              < 4 h2)
Ramp up time after emergency shut off                                                     < 24 h2)

1)
     Pacemaker safety limit
2)
     Time will extend if refrigerator remains off for a longer period of time. For longer downtimes, the net time off field needs to be added to
     the times stated to estimate the overall ramp-up time.

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B80 gradients

B80 gradients

General features

• Actively shielded (AS) whole-body gradient coil system               Resolution parameters
• Extremely low eddy currents                                          Min. FoV                     5 mm
• Water-cooled coil and amplifier for maximum
  performance                                                          Max. FoV1)                   500 mm
• All axes force compensated                                           Slice thickness 2D           min. 0.1 mm
                                                                                                    max. 250 mm
                                                                       Partition thickness 3D       min. 0.1 mm
Gradient performance for each axis
                                                                                                    max. 5 mm
Max. amplitude                     26 mT/m
                                                                       Slab thickness 3D            min. 5 mm
Min. rise time                     578 µs                                                           max. 300 mm
Max. slew rate                     45 T/m/s                            Max. matrix                  1024
                                                                       Highest in-plane             20 μm
                                                                       resolution
Vector gradient performance (vector addition of
all 3 gradient axes)
Max. eff. amplitude                45 mT/m                             Gradient amplifier2)
Max. eff. slew rate                78 T/m/s                            • Water-cooled, highly compact, modular design
                                                                       • Ultra-fast solid-state technology with very low
Gradient duty cycle                100 %
                                                                         switching losses
                                                                       Max. output voltage2)        1200 V
                                                                                             2)
                                                                       Max. output current          330 A
                                                                       Max. power                   0.4 MW

1)
     Depending on the application, the maximum FoV in the z-direction can be up to 450 mm
2)
     Values for each of the 3 gradient axes

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B80 gradients

Cooling system

Two different customer specific cooling alternatives:
Passive and Active1)

Passive cooling system                       Water consumption                           > 70 l/min2)
                                             Heat dissipation to water                   ≤ 34 kW
                            1)
Active cooling system                        Active cooling system with two Siemens Outdoor Units (SOU) will automatic
                                             adaptation to the required cooling demands (for example, different day /night
                                             mode) to decrease energy cost.

1)
     Depending on the system configuration, this can be an optional feature, actual configuration might deviate.
2)
     Water temperature: 6°C - 14 °C (43°F - 57 °F)

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B80 gradients

Sequences
                                                                                 Matrix
                                                                                 64                 128               256
Spin Echo               min. TR [ms]                                             6.4                6.9               7.6
                        min. TE [ms]                                             3.5                4                 4.7
Inversion Recovery      min. TR [ms]                                             31                 32                33
                        min. TE [ms]                                             3.6                4.1               4.9
                        min. TI [ms]                                             24                 24                24
2D GRE                  min. TR [ms]                                             3.1                3.6               4.3
                        min. TE [ms]                                             1.13               1.67              2.4
3D GRE                  min. TR [ms]                                             2.4                2.5               2.9
                        min. TE [ms]                                             0.72               0.89              1.24
TrueFISP                min. TR [ms]                                             2.6                3.2               4
                        min. TE [ms]                                             1.23               1.41              1.79
TSE (HASTE)             min. Echo Spacing [ms]                                   2.28               2.68              3.24
                        min. TR [ms]                                             31                 32                33
                        min. TE [ms]                                             3.6                4.1               4.9
                        max. Turbo Factor = 1024
EPI                     min. Echo Spacing [ms]                                   0.58               0.95              1.18
                        min. TR [ms]                                             42                 43                44
                        min. TE [ms]                                             2.8                3.2               3.6
                        min. Measurement time                                    120                120               160
                        max. EPI Factor = 256
Diffusion Imaging       Max. b-value [s/mm2]                                     10 000             10 000            10 000
                                                               2
                        Min. TE [ms] with b = 1000 s/mm                          67                 70                73

All matrices without interpolation. Combinations of the stated parameters are not always possible; some parameters may require optional
application packages.

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DirectRX Technology

DirectRX Technology

General

The unique all digital-out design integrates all RF receive     • Digital-out design – optical links between magnet and
components at the magnet.                                         equipment room to achieve highest RF stability
                                                                • Receive path is integrated in the magnet housing
• Optical RF system improves SNR by reducing electrical         • Receiver with high dynamic range without adjustments
  noise and increasing signal detection

RF 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 16 Rungs
                                     • Optimized RF efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
                                     • Real-time Feedback loop for unmatched RF stabilization
Transmitter path                     Transmit amplitude                         16 bit control 25 ns resolution
                                     Gain stability (after first minute)        < 0.05 dB (1 s)
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DirectRX Technology

RF receiver technology
Number of coil elements1)                  51
Number of independent receiver             24
channels that can be used
simultaneously in one single scan
in one FOV, each generating an
independent partial image
Quadrature demodulation and                Digital
filtering
Receiver bandwidth                         500 KHz (for each channel)
Receiver signal resolution                 32 bit
ADC sampling rate                          120 MHz
Dynamic range at coil connector            151 dB/Hz instantaneous at coil connector
(referred to 1 Hz resolution
bandwidth)

1)
     Channels that can be connected simultaneously

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Local Receive Coils

Local Receive Coils

BioMatrix and Tim 4G technology

BioMatrix technology (integrated into the new BioMatrix                     technology reduce patient set up time. Lightweight,
Contour L Coil1)) provides seamlessly integrated sensors                    ergonomically designed coils enable highest patient
to acquire and display the patient’s respiration data                       comfort.
without need for user interaction.
                                                                            • No coil changing with multi-exam studies saves patient
All local receive coils of MAGNETOM Free.Max are                              setup time
designed for highest image quality in combination with                      • All coils are time-saving “no-tune” coils
easy handling. Tim 4G's DirectConnect and SlideConnect                      • Low-noise preamplifiers
                                                                            • AutoCoilSelect for dynamic, automatic, or interactive
                                                                              selection of the coil elements within the field of view

Standard coils
Head/Neck Coil                                Application area                             Head and neck
(DirectConnect)
                                              Dimensions (L × W × H)                       495 mm × 350 mm × 334 mm
                                              Weight                                       6 kg
Spine Coil                                    Application area                             Spine
(DirectConnect)
                                              Dimensions (L × W × H)                       651 mm × 466 mm × 67 mm
                                              Weight                                       5 kg
BioMatrix Contour L Coil                      Application area                             •   Thorax
(SlideConnect)                                                                             •   Abdomen
                                                                                           •   Pelvis
                                                                                           •   Bilateral hip
                                              Dimensions (L × W × H)                       416 mm × 632 mm × 65 mm
                                              Weight                                       700 g
Contour S Coil                                Application area                             Multi-purpose
(SlideConnect)
                                              Dimensions (L × W × H)                       269 mm × 446 mm × 40 mm
                                              Weight                                       370 g
Accessories                                   Coil Link

1)
     The Respiratory Triggering functionality is still under development and not commercially available yet. Its future availability cannot be
     ensured. The Respiratory Triggering functionality is planned to be activated with a future software update.

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General                                                         Applications

The Head/Neck Coil is part of the the Standard Coil             •   Head examination
Package.                                                        •   Neck examination
                                                                •   MR angiography of the head/neck
• 12-channel design with 12 integrated pre-amplifiers,          •   Combined head/neck examination
  three rungs of 4 elements each
• Combined coil for head and neck examination for
  optimized workflow
• Tilted with 9 degree angular position                         Coil specifications
• Upper part removable, designed with 6 elements
• Lower part usable without upper part for highly               Max. number of independent channels in one single scan
  claustrophobic patients, designed with 6 elements             and one single FoV:
• Cable-free lower part with DirectConnect technology
• Lower coil part may stay on the patient table for most        • 24 in combination with Spine Coil and BioMatrix
  of the examinations                                             Contour L Coil
• Cushioned head stabilizers (removable)
• No coil tuning
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• Detachable double mirror                                      Possible combinations

                                                                • Spine Coil
                                                                • BioMatrix Contour L Coil
                                                                • Contour S Coil

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Head/Neck Coil

Weight                                                 Dimensions

Total                6 kg                              Length                 495 mm
Anterior part        3.5 kg                            Width                  350 mm
                                                       Height                 334 mm

Manufacturer                  Siemens Healthcare
Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic     Headquarters
Resonance Ltd.                Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Siemens MRI Center            Henkestr. 127
Gaoxin C. Ave., 2nd           91052 Erlangen
Hi-Tech Industrial Park       Germany
518057 Shenzhen               Phone: +49 9131 84-0
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General                                                         Coil specifications

The Spine Coil is part of the Standard Coil Package.            Max. number of independent channels in one single scan
                                                                and one single FoV:
• 9-channel coil integrated at the isocenter of the
  magnet underneath the patient table                           • 24 independent channels in combination Head/Neck
• All 9 coil elements available for scanning in one               Coil and BioMatrix Contour L Coil
  field of view
• Always in position and ready to scan                          Spine Coil:
• No need to place or remove the spine coil offers maxi-
  mum workflow efficiency and hygiene-friendly design           • 9 coil elements, available in one FoV
• Cable-free coil with DirectConnect technology                 • 3 rows of 3 elements each
                                                                • Specific coil density: 1.9 channels / 10 cm z-FoV

Applications
                                                                Possible combinations
• High-resolution imaging of the whole spine
• Various applications in combination with addi-                • Head/Neck Coil
  tional coils                                                  • BioMatrix Contour L Coil
                                                                • Contour S Coil

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Spine Coil

Weight                                                Dimensions

• 5 kg
                                                      Length                 651 mm
                                                      Width                  466 mm
                                                      Height                 67 mm

Manufacturer                 Siemens Healthcare
Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic    Headquarters
Resonance Ltd.               Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Siemens MRI Center           Henkestr. 127
Gaoxin C. Ave., 2nd          91052 Erlangen
Hi-Tech Industrial Park      Germany
518057 Shenzhen              Phone: +49 9131 84-0
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA   siemens-healthineers.com

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General                                                                     Coil specifications

The BioMatrix Contour L Coil with Respiratory Sensor1) is                   Max. number of independent channels in one single scan
part of the Standard Coil Package.                                          and one single FoV:

• Highly flexible blanket coil                                              • 24 in combination with Head/Neck Coil and Spine Coil
• Operates in an integrated fashion with the Spine Coil
  for body imaging                                                          BioMatrix Contour L Coil:
• The Respiratory Sensor is seamlessly integrated into the
  BioMatrix Contour L Coil                                                  • 6 coil elements
• Can be combined with further BioMatrix Contour L                          • 2 rows of 3 elements each
  Coils for larger coverage                                                 • Specific coil density: 1.4 channels /10 cm z-FoV
• No coil tuning
• iPAT-compatible in all directions
• SlideConnect technology for easy coil set up
• Hygienic, Velcro-free coil design for easy cleaning                       Possible combinations
• Connection via Coil Link2)
                                                                            • Head/Neck Coil
                                                                            • Spine Coil
                                                                            • 2nd BioMatrix Contour L Coil
Applications

•    Thorax
•    Abdomen
•    Pelvis
•    Bilateral hip

1)
     The Respiratory Triggering functionality is still under development and not commercially available yet. Its future availability cannot be
     ensured. The Respiratory Triggering functionality is planned to be activated with a future software update.
2)
     Coil Link not included as part of the coil. Coil Link needs to be purchased separately. One Coil Link is always included in standard system
     configuration.

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BioMatrix Contour L Coil

Weight                                             Dimensions (L × W × H)

• 700 g
                                                   Length                 416 mm
                                                   Width                  632 mm
                                                   Height                 65 mm

Manufacturer              Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthcare GmbH   Headquarters
Henkestr. 127             Siemens Healthcare GmbH
91052 Erlangen            Henkestr. 127
Germany                   91052 Erlangen
                          Germany
                          Phone: +49 9131 84-0
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General                                                                     Possible combinations

The Contour S Coil is part of the Standard Coil Package.                    • Head/Neck Coil
                                                                            • Spine Coil
• Small, versatile and highly flexible blanket coil for                     • 2nd Contour S Coil
  high-resolution imaging of various body regions
• iPAT compatible
• No coil tuning
• Hygienic, Velcro-free coil design for easy cleaning                       Coil specifications
• Connection via Coil Link1)
• Dedicated positioning aids for knee and foot/ankle                        Contour S Coil:
  allow easy and comfortable patient positioning
                                                                            • 6-channel design
                                                                            • 2 rows of 3 elements each
                                                                            • Specific coil density: 2.2 channels /10 cm z-FoV
Applications

•    Shoulder
•    Elbow
•    Wrist
•    Hand
•    Unilateral hip
•    Knee
•    Foot
•    Ankle

1)
     Coil Link not included as part of the coil. Coil Link needs to be purchased separately. One Coil Link is always included in standard system
     configuration.

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Contour S Coil

Weight                                             Dimensions (L × W × H)

• 370 g
                                                   Length                 269 mm
                                                   Width                  446 mm
                                                   Height                 40 mm

Manufacturer              Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthcare GmbH   Headquarters
Henkestr. 127             Siemens Healthcare GmbH
91052 Erlangen            Henkestr. 127
Germany                   91052 Erlangen
                          Germany
                          Phone: +49 9131 84-0
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Coil Link
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General

One Coil Link is part of the Standard Coil Package. Further
Coil Links available optional.

• Interface connecting Contour L and Contour S Coils to
  the system
• 6 integrated low-noise preamplifiers
• Allows flexible coil positioning
• SlideConnect technology for easy coil set up
• Up to two Coil Links can be used simultaneously to
  connect two Contour Coils

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Coil Link

Weight                                                Dimensions

• 550 g
                                                      Length                 1512 mm

Manufacturer                 Siemens Healthcare
Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic    Headquarters
Resonance Ltd.               Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Siemens MRI Center           Henkestr. 127
Gaoxin C. Ave., 2nd          91052 Erlangen
Hi-Tech Industrial Park      Germany
518057 Shenzhen              Phone: +49 9131 84-0
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA   siemens-healthineers.com

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Computer System

Computer System

syngo Acquisition Workplace

Full multi-tasking for simultaneous functionality, for
example:

•   Patient registration and pre-registration
•   Scanning
•   Reconstruction
•   Viewing
•   Post-processing
•   Filming
•   Data storage
•   Based on operating system Windows 10

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Computer System

Host computer                                 Processor                                    Intel CFL E-2226GE
                                              Clock rate                                   3.4 GHz
                                              Main memory (RAM)                            64 GB
                                              Hard disk                                    SSD: 480 GB1)
                                              (DICOM Standard, ISO 9660)
                                              CD/DVD driver                                Not built in, but optionally
                                                                                           connectable by USB
                                              Media drive                                  SDHC card reader
                             2)
24" Standard Monitor                          • High resolution widescreen monitor
                                              • Automatic backlight control for long-term brightness stability
                                              Screen size (diagonal)                       24”
                                              Horizontal frequency                         74 kHz
                                              Vertical frequency                           60 Hz
                                              Screen matrix                                1920 pixels × 1200 pixels
                        3)
24" Touch Monitor                             • High resolution widescreen monitor with touch functionalities
                                              • Automatic backlight control for long-term brightness stability
                                              Screen size (diagonal)                       24”
                                              Horizontal frequency                         74 kHz
                                              Vertical frequency                           60 Hz
                                              Screen matrix                                1920 pixels × 1200 pixels
Measurement and reconstruc-                   Processor                                    Intel CFL E-2124G
tion system
                                              Clock rate                                   3.4 GHz
                                              Main memory (RAM)                            32 GB
                                              Hard disk                                    SSD: 480 GB
                                              Hard disk for raw data                       SSD:≥240 GB
                                              Reconstruction speed                         ≥18064 recons per second (2562 PeFT,
                                                                                           full FoV)
                                                                                           ≥75675 recons per second (2562 PeFT,
                                                                                           25% FoV)

1)
     Using Enhanced DICOM > 2200000 images with a matrix size of 256 × 256 can be stored, when acquiring image stacks with 25 slices
     per stack
2)
     A standard monitor without calibration is not suitable for diagnostic purposes. Please consider the initial acceptance testing for image
     display devices and the follow-up service for constancy testing on a regular base, as offered by Siemens service.
3)
     Depending on the system configuration, this can be an optional feature, actual configuration might deviate.

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Patient handling

Patient handling

General

BioMatrix Select&GO, Tim 4G and myExam Companion
help increase patient comfort and improve workflow
efficiency.

• BioMatrix Select&GO simplifies how the user interacts
  with the MRI scanner. One-touch positioning using the
  Select&GO touch display with the underlying BioMatrix
  Body Model accelerates patient positioning - powered
  by artificial intelligence. Delays due to incorrect
  positioning can now be avoided. The user simply
  selects the region or organ to be scanned on the touch
  display and the patient is automatically and precisely
  positioned for the respective scan.
• Set up the patient once, no repositioning, no changing
  of coils needed
• Tim 4G's DirectConnect and SlideConnect technology
  allow easy and fast coil set up to accelerate workflows
  and reduce patient set up times.
• Imaging with optimized high element ultra lightweight
  surface coils
• Remote table movement
• Feet-first examinations for many applications (e.g.
  lumbar spine, pelvis, colonography) reduces the
  level of anxiety experienced by highly claustrophobic
  patients
• myExam Companion gives the user advice during the
  positioning process, on the Select&GO displays

Patient positioning aids

Set of cushions and positioning aids for comfortable,
safe, and stable patient and local coil positioning.
Optimized for use with multi-purpose flexible local coils.

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Table

Comfortable patient table solution which fits the needs                     Users can adjust the table speed with predefined speed
for patients with weight capacity up to 220 kg in verti-                    mode or accelerate continuously with the jog-wheel on
cal1) and horizontal movement. Integrated coils for fast                    the Select&GO Control Centers.
patient preparation and enhanced user comfort. Scan
range up to 140 cm.

Patient Table2)
Max. weight capacity for vertical1) and horizontal table movement                          220 kg (485 lbs)
Max. scan range                                                                            1400 mm
Vertical table movement (Only                 Range                                        480 mm–898 mm;
applied for the Patient Table with                                                         ±10 mm3)
vertical drive)1)
                                              Speed                                        40 mm/s
Horizontal table movement                     Max. range                                   2150 mm
                                              Max. speed                                   200 mm/s
                                                                           4)
                                              Repositioning accuracy                       ± 1 mm

1)
     Optional: vertical table drive to lower patient to 48 cm for easy access
2)
     Including Standard Patient Table and Patient Table with vertical drive.
3)
     Depending on the floor conditions
4)
     Accuracy for repositioning from one direction

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Patient handling

External triggering

• Interface for trigger input from external sources
  (e.g. patient monitoring system) inside the examina-
  tion room

Patient communication

Ergonomically designed patient communication
unit – may be placed at any convenient location on the
workplace table or on the wall mounted workspace1).

• 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

1)
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myExam Companion

Intelligence that works with you

MAGNETOM Free.Max with myExam Companion enables                myExam Autopilot
intuitive operation for any professional. Using the new
possibilities of digitalization and AI, data is turned into    Automate intelligently - myExam Autopilot offers users
integrated expertise and tailored assistance to benefit the    most advanced and intelligent automation. It enables
user and address the clinical question. This helps users       users to scan at high quality with virtually a simple
efficiently achieve high-quality results – regardless of       click and has the potential to remove burdensome
their experience level, the patient, or throughput.            routine tasks.

myExam Companion is available in three different modes:

                                                               myExam Cockpit

myExam Assist                                                  Customize intuitively - myExam Cockpit allows users to
                                                               customize intuitively. It provides a central workspace for
Flexible and guided - myExam Assist provides guided            protocol management. Users can set up and maintain
workflows. Users can select exam strategies or flexibly        protocols, build knowledge into standardized exams and
adapt them based on the patient’s condition. It allows         make those continuously available for every user in the
for high quality, efficient exams even when condi-             MRI department.
tions change.

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myExam Assist

myExam Assist provides guided and flexible workflows.           • Decision logic for consistent adaptations
                                                                • Useful automation with e.g. automated slice/volume
• Standardized exam strategies for all supported                  positioning
  body regions

myExam Brain Assist

                                                                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 parameters which are available for
                                                                manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the user
The myExam Brain Assist is intended to simplify general         can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter
brain examinations. It allows the user to attach guidance       view at any time.
information to measurement steps (Guidance View),
to arrange most important pulse sequence parameters
on one dialog (Parameter View), and to enter patient-
specific information in the Patient View dialog. By select-     AutoPosition
ing a predefined exam strategy, the appropriate pulse
sequences will be loaded into the measurement queue.            Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter
                                                                without need for manual positioning.

Patient View

Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor exami-
nations to an individual patient. Exam strategies allow
you to choose the most appropriate strategy with one
mouse click; the complete scan setup is then automati-
cally prepared.

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AutoAlign Head LS                                              Rerun

Automated positioning and alignment of slice groups to         A sequence inside the examination queue can be selected
the anatomy, relying on multiple anatomical landmarks.         and a rerun of the corresponding series can be triggered
Provides fast, easy, and reproducible patient scanning         with identical sequences or parameters.
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        Inline MPRs
structures such as AC-PC, midbrain & temporal lobes. The
inner ear, the orbits and the optic nerve are also standard    Automatic multiplanar reconstruction for 3D datasets.
positioning orientations with the AutoAlign Head LS. It        The Multi Planar Reconstruction (MPR) tool can be easily
delivers robust and consistent results independently of        configured to automatically generate any required 2D
patient age, head position, disease or existing lesions.       images from high resolution 3D acquisitions by using the
                                                               position information from the AutoAlign algorithm.

AutoCoverage
                                                               Inline Diffusion
Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically
setting the number of slices and the field of view to fully    Automatic calculation of trace-weighted images and ADC
cover the brain. This is performed based on the informa-       maps with inline technology.
tion delivered by AutoAlign, eliminating manual setting
and the scanning of unnecessary slices.

                                                               Customization

Exam strategies                                                myExam Brain Assist can be easily modified by the user to
                                                               their individual standard of care:
Examinations can be easily personalized to the individual
patient condition and clinical need. myExam Brain Assist       • Add / remove protocol steps
comes with the predefined examination strategies, which        • Change guidance content (images and text)
the user can select according to patient conditions or         • Change or add exam strategies
change at any time during the workflow, when condi-            • Add clinical decision points
tions change.                                                  • Add / remove parameters in the parameter
                                                                 viewing card
                                                               • User-defined offsets to the standard positions delivered
                                                                 by AutoAlign
BLADE                                                          • Customize within myExam add-in functionalities such
                                                                 as AutoCoverage, AutoFOV, InlineMPR reconstructions.
Motion insensitive turbo spin echo sequence. Improves
image quality by correcting for the effects of motion
during an MR acquisition. BLADE can be used in head,
spine, and other body regions.

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myExam Spine Assist

                                                                AutoAlign Spine LS

                                                                Automated and highly reliable positioning and align-
                                                                ment 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 delivering 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 satu-
                                                                ration band is automatically positioned to reduce imaging
                                                                artifacts. All settings are open to user modifications.

MyExam Spine Assist simplifies examinations of the
spine (morphology only). It allows users to attach own
guidance information to measurement steps (Guidance             AutoLabeling
View), to arrange their most important pulse sequence
parameters on one dialog (Parameter View) and to label          Automatic labeling of vertebra for easier examination
spinal structures.                                              planning and faster reading

Patient View                                                    Interactive Snapping

Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor              Just drag the slide group over the sagittal plane.
examinations to an individual patient. Exam strategies          AutoAlign Spine LS delivers automatic double oblique
allow you to choose the most appropriate strategy with          positioning of axial slice groups to intervertebral
one mouse click, enabling automatic preparation of the          disk layers.
complete MR examination.

                                                                AutoCoverage
Parameter View
                                                                Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically
The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-             setting the number of slices and the field of view to fully
defined subset of parameters which are available for            cover the C, T or L-spine. This is performed based on the
manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the user        information delivered by AutoAlign Spine LS, eliminating
can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter       manual setting and the scanning of unnecessary slices.
view at any time.

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Exam strategies                                                           Inline curved reconstructions

Examinations can be easily personalized to the individual                 Automatic curved reconstruction from 3D acquisitions by
patient condition and clinical need. myExam Spine                         using the position information from the AutoAlign Spine
Assist comes with the following predefined examination                    LS algorithm.
strategies, which the user can select according to patient
conditions or change at any time during the workflow,
when conditions change:
                                                                          Customization
• Standard: for fast routine spine examinations
• Post surgery: for detailed evaluation of spine including                myExam Spine Assist can be easily modified by the user
  fat saturation and Dixon techniques.                                    to their individual standard of care:

                                                                          • Add/remove protocol steps
                                                                          • Add guidance content (images and text)
WARP                                                                      • Change or add exam strategies
                                                                          • Add clinical decision points
Susceptibility artifact reduction techniques. 2D TSE                      • Add/remove parameters in the parameter viewing card
sequences combining highbandwidth pulse sequences                         • User-defined offsets to the standard positions delivered
and the VAT (View Angle Tilting)-technique, tailored to                     by AutoAlign Spine LS (also for the saturation region)
reduce susceptibility artifacts (e.g. from MR Conditional1)               • Inline curved and MPR reconstructions
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 corresponding series can be triggered with
identical sequences or parameters.

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 im-
     plant manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufac-
     turer, not of Siemens.

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myExam Large Joint Assist

                                                                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 guidance text are displayed for each
                                                                individual step of the scanning workflow. Both images
                                                                and text are easily configurable by the user.

The myExam Large Joint Assist is intended to simplify
orthopedic knee examinations and was extended to also
support hip and shoulder examinations and collectively          Parameter View
are called the myExam Large Joint Assist. The myExam
Large Joint Assist includes workflows for the knee,             The new streamlined Parameter View displays a user-
hip, and shoulder for 2D and 3D imaging techniques.             defined subset of parameters which are available for
Additionally, workflows for single and bilateral hip            manual pulse sequence optimization. If desired, the user
examinations are included. The AutoAlign functionality          can switch to the conventional – fully loaded – parameter
which provides pre-positioning and pre-alignment of the         view at any time.
slice groups by the system, is also available for hip and
shoulder workflows.

                                                                Exam Strategies

AutoPosition                                                    The workflow can be personalized to the individual
                                                                patient condition and clinical need. myExam Large Joint
Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter            Assist comes with the following predefined strategies,
without need for laser light positioning.                       which the user can select according to patient condi-
                                                                tions or change at any time during the workflow, when
                                                                conditions change:

Patient View                                                    • Standard: Achieve highest image quality in a reason-
                                                                  able scan time with 2D and 3D pulse sequences
Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor exami-
nations to an individual patient. exam strategies can
be integrated. With one mouse-click you simply choose

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• Motion Insensitive (BLADE): Compensate for the                          WARP Susceptibility Artifact Reduction
  effects of motion with motion insensitive BLADE pulse
  sequences.                                                              WARP and advanced WARP (SEMAC1) ) integrates different
• WARP: Optimized strategy for the reduction of suscepti-                 techniques tailored to reduce susceptibility artifacts
  bility artifacts.1)                                                     caused by orthopedic MR Conditional1) 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.
AutoAlign                                                                 SEMAC1) (Slice Encoding for Metal Artifact Correction)
                                                                          is a technique to correct through-plane distortions by
Automated, localizer based positioning and alignment                      means of additional phase encoding in slice direction.
of slice groups to the anatomy, relying on anatomical                     It is especially useful in the case of hip and knee joint
landmarks. Providing fast, easy, and reproducible patient                 replacements. Available pulse sequences can be found in
scanning and supporting the reading by consistently                       the library.
delivering high image quality with a standardized slice
orientation.

                                                                          Customization

AutoCoverage                                                              myExam Large Joint Assist can be easily modified by the
                                                                          user to their individual standard of care:
Maximizes the speed of the examination by automatically
setting the number of slices and the FoV to fully cover                   •   Add/remove protocol steps
knee, hip or shoulder anatomy. This is performed based                    •   Change guidance content (images and text)
on the information delivered by AutoAlign, eliminating                    •   Change or add exam strategies
manual setting and the scanning of unnecessary slices.                    •   Add clinical decision points
This feature is configurable.                                             •   Add/remove parameters in the parameter viewing card

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.

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 im-
     plant manufacturer for the specific conditional information. The conditions for MR safety are the responsibility of the implant manufac-
     turer, not of Siemens.

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myExam Abdomen Assist1)

                                                                         Guidance View

                                                                         Step-by-step user guidance is seamlessly integrated.
                                                                         Sample images and guidance 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.
The myExam Abdomen Assist is intended to simplify
examinations of the liver, biliary, and pancreatic system
and kidneys (morphology only). It allows the user to
attach his guidance information to measurement steps                     AutoPosition
(Guidance View), to arrange his most important measure-
ment parameters on one dialog (Parameter View), and                      Accurate positioning of the anatomy in the isocenter
to enter patient-specific information in the Patient View                without need for laser light positioning.
dialog. By selecting his predefined exam strategy, the
appropriate pulse sequences will be loaded into the
measurement queue.
                                                                         AutoAlign and AutoCoverage

                                                                         Automated adaptation of scanning parameters according
Patient View                                                             to anatomical and physiological characteristics (including
                                                                         breath-hold adaptations)
Within the Patient View the user can easily tailor the
exam to each individual patient. Several pre-defined
exam strategies can be integrated. The user just selects
the appropriate strategy with one click, and the queue                   AutoNavigator
and the complete scan set-up are automatically updated.
Furthermore protocols tailored for use of contrast media                 Automatic breathing pattern detection and scaling of
can be integrated.                                                       triggered scans

1)
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AutoFoV                                                                  Decisions

Based on the localizer images the optimal field of view                  Decisions can be seamlessly integrated into the scan-
(FoV) is automatically estimated. In case the patient                    ning workflow. The user just selects the queue, and the
moves during the examination, this step can be repeated                  appropriate pulse sequence or set of pulse sequences are
at any time.                                                             added automatically. For the abdomen, pre-configured
                                                                         decision points are offered for MRCP and Diffusion.

Abdomen Library Assist
                                                                         MRCP decision point
A storage folder for individual sequences optimized with
myExam Assist functionality. StarVIBE1) and TWIST-VIBE1)                 myExam Assist provides comprehensive guidance, includ-
pulse sequences are integrated into the Abdomen                          ing positioning help. MRCP is measured and Inline Radial
Library Assist.                                                          Ranges are generated in-line.

4D Movie toolbar                                                         Timeline monitoring

With the 4D Movie toolbar the user can navigate in                       For best overview of multi-phase breath-hold
an optimized way through space and time of multi-                        examinations, the contrast media enhancement curve is
phase data.                                                              visualized.

Exam strategies                                                          Automatic timing

The workflow can be personalized to the individual                       Liver dynamics is done using the Care Bolus approach.
patient’s condition and clinical need. The following                     Auto Bolus Detection enables the system to monitor the
predefined strategies are included. They can be changed                  arrival of contrast agent in a user defined ROI. When
at any time during the workflow:                                         “Auto Bolus Detection” is enabled, Auto ROI can be
                                                                         enabled in the patient view, which allows the system to
• Breath-hold (fast with robust image quality)                           perform an automatic ROI positioning on the descending
• Respiratory synchronized (using PACE triggering, high                  aorta at the level of the diaphragm. The ROI positioning
  image resolution)                                                      can be confirmed and adjusted by the user.
• Motion-insensitive (fast, using BLADE and PACE
  triggering)

1)
     Depending on the system configuration, this can be an optional feature, actual configuration might deviate.

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Automatic Voice Commands                                        Customization

Seamlessly integrated into the scanning workflow. The           Taking full advantage of the new configuration platform.
system plays them automatically at the desired time             Providing various guidance and customization options,
point. This assists the user in providing the optimal tim-      featuring “AutoTiming”, “Auto Coverage”, “Local Voice
ing of scanning, breathing and contrast media. The user         Command”, etc.
can monitor which breath-hold or pauses are actually
played, and could add pauses between the automatic              myExam Assist programs can be adapted by the user to
breath-hold commands if necessary.                              their individual standard of care:

                                                                •   Add/remove protocol steps
                                                                •   Change guidance content (images and text)
Inline subtraction                                              •   Change or add exam strategies and decision points
                                                                •   Modify the Parameter View
Within the contrast-enhanced abdomen exam, multiple             •   myExamAssist Library – alternative pulse
phases are acquired: native, arterial phase, portal-venous          sequences with preconfigured add-ins. Only simple
phase and late-phase. The scanner automatically                     drag&drop needed.
subtracts the native measurement from the arterial,
portal-venous and late phase.

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.

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myExam Autopilot

myExam Autopilot enables users to automate their
routine MRI intelligently.

• MRI operation drastically simplified
• Automated protocol without the need for any manual
  adjustments.
• Clear design with a focus on what users need – and
  without any distractions
• Novel usability with touch1) or click interaction

myExam Brain Autopilot

                                                                         Same as myExam Assist, myExam Brain Autopilot pro-
                                                                         vides the automations such as AutoPosition, AutoAlign
                                                                         Head LS, AutoCoverage, inline MRPs, inline Diffusion, and
                                                                         the flexibility of customization for site-specific standards
                                                                         of care.

                                                                         Predefined protocols allow users to scan with minimal
                                                                         manual interactions. Users can switch to myExam Assist
                                                                         at any time to further personalized scan settings on the
                                                                         fly for individuals.

                                                                         Intuitive user interface

                                                                         A new and intuitive user interface simplifies scanning
                                                                         so that exams can be performed, or strategies can be
                                                                         changed at virtually one click of a button. This new
myExam Brain Autopilot helps users to automate intel-                    philosophy to operate MRI helps any user to generate
ligently. It enables less trained staff to scan brain MRI at             consistent, comprehensive results.
high quality. By using automation and AI, it takes away
burdensome routine tasks for all technologists.                          The exam workflow of myExam Brain Autopilot is stream-
                                                                         lined and intuitive. The user interface consists of the
                                                                         following main areas:

1)
     Prerequisite: 24” Touch Monitor (Depending on the system configuration, this can be an optional feature, actual configuration might
     deviate.)

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Workline                                                        Information and control stage

The Workline is the central element to lead and propa-          Information and control stage is next to the image stage.
gate the workflow including general information, patient        Step specific information as well as situation specific
safety information, exam settings, workflow steps, and          controls such as delete or repeat the step are displayed in
control area. Users can start, continue, stop, insert or        this area.
remove pause for the examinations from Workline. Users
can activate the step in Workline to view scanned images
and information, preview of pending steps, and access
step specific controls such as repeat or delete via the info    Summary
and control stage.
                                                                It is the last step of myExam Autopilot workflow. All
                                                                acquired image series are summarized as thumbnail
                                                                overview here.
Image stage
                                                                Image distribution and basic filming tasks can be done in
The image stage is the image viewing area. Users can            this workflow step as well.
preview scan regions of pending steps and judge scanned
image quality.

Exam settings

The Exam settings is a dedicated dialog offers the pos-
sibility to change settings of the workflow such as patient
language, exam strategies, decisions and patient comfort
settings. The dialog can be accessed at any time during
the workflow.

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myExam Spine Autopilot

                                                               Intuitive user interface

                                                               A new and intuitive user interface simplifies scanning
                                                               so that exams can be performed, or strategies can be
                                                               changed at virtually one click of a button. This new
                                                               philosophy to operate MRI helps any user to generate
                                                               consistent, comprehensive results.

                                                               The exam workflow of myExam Spine Autopilot is
                                                               streamlined and intuitive. The user interface consists of
                                                               the following main areas:

                                                               Workline
myExam Spine Autopilot helps users to automate intel-
ligently. It enables less trained staff to scan general        The Workline is the central element to lead and propa-
cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine MRI at high quality.       gate the workflow including general information, patient
By using automation and AI, it takes away burdensome           safety information, exam settings, workflow steps, and
routine tasks for all technologists.                           control area. Users can start, continue, stop, insert or
                                                               remove pause for the examinations from Workline. Users
Same as myExam Assist, myExam Spine Autopilot                  can activate the step in Workline to view scanned images
provides the automations such as AutoAlign Spine LS,           and information, preview of pending steps, and access
AutoLabeling, interactive Snapping, AutoCoverage, inline       step specific controls such as repeat or delete via the info
curved reconstructions, and the flexibility of customiza-      and control stage.
tion for site-specific standards of care.

Predefined protocols allow users to scan with minimal
manual interactions. Users can switch to myExam Assist         Spine planning
at any time to further personalized scan settings on the
fly for individuals.                                           A dedicated spine planning step within myExam Spine
                                                               Autopilot for users to plan the center of scan regions
                                                               for the following transversal protocols steps. Automatic
                                                               labeling of vertebra is provided for easier examination
                                                               planning.

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Image stage                                                     Information and control stage

The image stage is the image viewing area. Users can            Information and control stage is next to the image stage.
preview scan regions of pending steps and judge scanned         Step specific information as well as situation specific
image quality.                                                  controls such as delete or repeat the step are displayed in
                                                                this area.

Exam settings
                                                                Summary
The Exam settings is a dedicated dialog offers the pos-
sibility to change settings of the workflow such as patient     It is the last step of myExam Autopilot workflow. All
language, exam strategies, decisions and patient comfort        acquired image series are summarized as thumbnail
settings. The dialog can be accessed at any time during         overview here.
the workflow.
                                                                Image distribution and basic filming tasks can be done in
                                                                this workflow step as well.

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myExam Knee Autopilot

                                                                 Intuitive user interface

                                                                 A new and intuitive user interface simplifies scanning
                                                                 so that exams can be performed, or strategies can be
                                                                 changed at virtually one click of a button. This new
                                                                 philosophy to operate MRI helps any user to generate
                                                                 consistent, comprehensive results.

                                                                 The exam workflow of myExam Knee Autopilot is stream-
                                                                 lined and intuitive. The user interface consists of the
                                                                 following main areas:

                                                                 Workline
myExam Knee Autopilot helps users to automate intel-
ligently. It enables less trained staff to scan knee MRI at      The Workline is the central element to lead and propa-
high quality. By using automation and AI, it takes away          gate the workflow including general information, patient
burdensome routine tasks for all technologists.                  safety information, exam settings, workflow steps, and
                                                                 control area. Users can start, continue, stop, insert or
Same as myExam Assist, myExam Knee Autopilot pro-                remove pause for the examinations from Workline. Users
vides the automations such as AutoPosition, AutoAlign,           can activate the step in Workline to view scanned images
AutoCoverage, Inline MPRs, and the flexibility of custom-        and information, preview of pending steps, and access
ization for site specific standards of care.                     step specific controls such as repeat or delete via the info
                                                                 and control stage.
Predefined protocols allow users to scan with minimal
manual interactions. Users can switch to myExam Assist
at any time to further personalized scan settings on the
fly for individuals.                                             Image stage

                                                                 The image stage is the image viewing area. Users can
                                                                 preview scan regions of pending steps and judge scanned
                                                                 image quality.

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Exam settings                                                   Summary

The Exam settings is a dedicated dialog offers the pos-         It is the last step of myExam Autopilot workflow. All
sibility to change settings of the workflow such as patient     acquired image series are summarized as thumbnail
language, exam strategies, decisions and patient comfort        overview here.
settings. The dialog can be accessed at any time during
the workflow.                                                   Image distribution and basic filming tasks can be done in
                                                                this workflow step as well.

Information and control stage

Information and control stage is next to the image stage.
Step specific information as well as situation specific
controls such as delete or repeat the step are displayed in
this area.

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myExam Cockpit

myExam Cockpit allows users to customize intuitively.

• Configure all your protocols to your individual needs
• Configure and set-up myExam Autopilot or Assist
  programs
• Efficient protocol management with explorer and
  editor in one
• Instantly edit, save, and run your protocols – for
  maximum flexibility even during an examination

myExam Cockpit

                                                               Explorer and Program Editor on one page

                                                               myExam Cockpit offers two tasks: Explorer and Program
                                                               Editor. In the 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.

                                                               A program overview

                                                               With myExam Cockpit, you can see the whole exam
                                                               workflow, the different User Trees, Exam, Strategies,
                                                               Decisions, pulse sequences and add-ins visualized
                                                               together on one page.

Configure all exams from one central
interface                                                      Dynamic search delivers highlighted results

                                                               In the Explorer, searching for pulse sequences is very
Designed to realize the full potential of myExam               quick. Just type in your search query, and results are
Autopilot and Assist programs. myExam Cockpit is your          highlighted instantly.
central interface for all exam management tasks. This
includes flexible configuration of all myExam programs,
according to your standards of care. In the following,
we introduce the most important features of the new
myExam Cockpit.

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myExam Cockpit

Editing exams instantly                                         Drag & drop from the sidebar

In order to modify an exam opened in the Explorer,              In the Program Editor, you can add pulse sequences to a
you can immediately switch to the Program Editor with           strategy by drag & drop from the sidebar.
one click.

                                                                User-friendly toolbar
Adding a new exam strategy
                                                                Use the toolbar for opening and saving of programs, for
In the Program Editor, just drag & drop or click on the         copy, paste, undo, redo – in the same way as you are
strategy button in the sidebar, and a new exam strategy         used to in Office programs.
is added to your exam workflow. This step automatically
creates a new myExam Assist or Autopilot program.

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