Syngo Acquisition Workplace; Host; Data Recording - Siemens MAGNETOM Avanto Operator's Manual

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3.2

syngo Acquisition Workplace

The workplace (desk) in the control room is known as the syngo
Acquisition Workplace (syngo Acq WP) and is used to operate the
software. It includes the host processor with the operating elements
monitors, keyboard, and mouse.
An additional component of the syngo Acquisition Workplace is the
intercom. ( Page 70 Description)
For details about software operation, see:
Software
3.2.1

Host

Among other things, the host processor includes the following
functions:
◾ Patient management
◾ Image selection and storage
◾ Measurement sequence management
Measured MR images may be transferred to other systems or
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computers via the network connection (for example, PACS or RIS
systems). MR images from other systems or computers can be
received via the network as well.
Processes that require substantial computing power (for example,
image reconstruction) are performed on the separate MARS
(measurement and reconstruction system), which is connected to the
host computer. The MARS is installed in the electronics cabinets and
is located in the equipment room.
3.2.2

Data recording

The MR system provides the following drive for data recording:
◾ CD/DVD burner
An interface (for example, USB connection) for a paper printer is also
available.
The burn and read process is started via the software. See:
Manual System and data management
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