Update - Siemens has provided an updated estimate that the 7T will be back online by Saturday Nov 30th. This is based on their current estimates for the arrival of parts and the time required for the service work. We will continue to update this guidance as we have more information.
Nov 15, 2024 - 15:33 EST
Identified - Siemens has updated their timeline for replacing the gradient. Their current optimistic estimate is that the scanner would be back online by Nov 29. However, this may also slip to the week of Dec 2, based on parts availability. The scanner will remain offline until the gradient replacement is complete.
Nov 12, 2024 - 11:28 EST
Update - Siemens has determined a full gradient replacement is necessary. We currently estimate the scanner will be offline through Nov 22. We will provide further updates as we have more information.
Nov 08, 2024 - 17:25 EST
Update - System is still down. Engineers to update after guidance from Siemens headquarters in Germany.
Nov 07, 2024 - 15:47 EST
Update - Siemens engineer found more issues and ordered more parts for delivery tomorrow. System is still down
Nov 06, 2024 - 15:30 EST
Update - Siemen engineer is on site. Will update when machine is fully operational
Nov 06, 2024 - 13:16 EST
Update - Siemens engineer ordered replacement parts which should arrive in the morning. Estimating to have the system up and running by early afternoon
Nov 05, 2024 - 18:11 EST
Update - Siemens engineer to arrive 7pm tonight (11/5/2024)
Nov 05, 2024 - 15:57 EST
Update - SC7T is down. Power supply to the E-shim is dead and needs to be replaced. Waiting for Siemens engineer ETA. REF#400112905803
Nov 05, 2024 - 15:27 EST
Investigating - SC7T scanner is displaying an E shim coil error and frequency adjustment errors. Issue called into Siemens ref#400112905803. Awaiting call back from Siemens tech support. Scanner is still operational
Nov 05, 2024 - 14:59 EST