DIRECTION 2308287

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SIGNA TwinSpeed ACGD GRADIENT OUTPUT CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REV 2

A3– TERMINATE RUNS 982, 983, AND 984 FOR MAGNET ROOM
INSTALLATION STEPS SUMMARY

A1 – Gradient Cable Information and Supplied Labels
Note: The following steps are required to terminate the end of the cable that was

A2 – Cut Cables to Length and Route in Magnet Room cut in Step A2. The other end of the cable is connected to the Penetration Panel.

A3 – Terminate Runs 982, 983, and 984 for Magnet Room 1 Remove 24 in. (288 mm) of jacket from

A4 – Terminate Runs 985, 986, and 987 for Magnet Room 24 IN
(288mm) end of cable Run 982.
ONE
TWO GRADIENT CABLE (MAGNET ROOM)
(RUN 982)
GND
WARNING! 2 Trim rubber cable filler strands flush with end of jacket.

FERROUS MATERIAL HAZARD! THE RATCHETING CRIMP TOOL REQUIRED FOR ONE
TWO GRADIENT CABLE (MAGNET ROOM)
THIS PROCEDURE CONTAINS FERROUS MATERIAL AND WILL BE STRONGLY (RUN 982)
ATTRACTED TO MAGNET AND MAY BECOME A DANGEROUS PROJECTILE. GND
KEEP ALL FERROUS TOOLS AT LEAST 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE MAGNET. 3 Cut and remove GROUND wire.

IF MAGNET IS AT FULL FIELD – CUT GRADIENT CABLE TO LENGTH AND REMOVE 4 Strip 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation from end of each wire.
FROM MAGNET ROOM TO PERFORM CABLE TERMINATION PROCEDURES.

Ì
5 Wrap red tape (from Pen Panel end of cable) around wire “ONE”.

Ì
RUN 982
TOOLS REQUIRED: 2134776 – Cable Crimper/Stripper Kit ZZM+ ONE MG3–A32–TS1–ZZM

Ì
ZZM– 2100948–24
TWO
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A1 – GRADIENT CABLE INFORMATION AND SUPPLIED LABELS
Nine cables have been delivered to site. All have three lead wires with terminals and attached cable labels at 6 Place furnished ”ZZM+” label on wire “ONE”.
one end. The leads on this cable end are connected to the Twin Gradient Filter on the Penetration Panel. The 7 Place furnished ”Run 982” label on cable.
Place furnished ”ZZM–” label on wire ”TWO”.
other end is cut flush with no labels or terminals. The nine cables with supplied labels are as follows: Repeat above process for Runs 983 and 984.
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Note: Red tape, Yzm+ (RUN 983) and Xzm+ (RUN 984) labels are attached to wire ”ONE”.
RUN PART # LABEL LENGTH SUPPLIED LABELS
979 2100948–34 PP1–A7–X 75.5 ft. (1) RUN 976, (1) RUN 979, (2) X+, (1) X–, (1) GND, (1) XZM–, (1) XWB–
980 2100948–35 PP1–A7–Y 75.5 ft. (1) RUN 977, (1) RUN 980, (2) Y+, (1) Y–, (1) GND, (1) YZM– (1) YWB–
A4– TERMINATE RUNS 985, 986, AND 987 FOR MAGNET ROOM
981 2100948–36 PP1–A7–Z 75.5 ft. (1) RUN 978, (1) RUN 981, (2) Z+, (1) Z–, (1) GND, (1) ZZM– (1) ZWB– Note: The following steps are required to terminate the end of the cable that was
982 2100948–42 PP1–A7–ZZM 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 982, (1) ZZM– (1) ZZM+ cut in Step A2. The other end of the cable is connected to the Penetration Panel.
983 2100948–41 PP1–A7–YZM 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 983, (1) YZM– (1) YZM+
984 2100948–40 PP1–A7–XZM 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 984, (1) XZM– (1) XZM+ 1 Remove 24 in. (288 mm) of jacket from
24 IN
985 2100948–45 PP1–A7–ZWB 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 985, (1) ZWB– (1) ZWB+ (288mm) end of cable Run 985.
986 2100948–44 PP1–A7–YWB 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 986, (1) YWB– (1) YWB+
ONE
987 2100948–43 PP1–A7–XWB 50.5 ft. (1) RUN 987, (1) XWB– (1) XWB+ GRADIENT CABLE (MAGNET ROOM)
TWO
Note: Verify that 50.5 ft. (23 M) length of supplied Runs 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, and 987 cable is sufficient to (RUN 985)
GND
route from the Penetration Panel to Body Coil Gradient Cables at rear of magnet.
2 Trim rubber cable filler strands flush with end of jacket.

ONE
TWO GRADIENT CABLE (MAGNET ROOM)
(RUN 985)

A2 – CUT CABLES TO LENGTH AND ROUTE IN MAGNET ROOM
GND
1 Move Run 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, and 987 cables to magnet room. Route cables from Gradient Filter of 3 Cut and remove GROUND wire.
Penetration Panel to Body Coil gradient cables at rear of magnet.
Verify sufficient slack of at least two feet (610mm) is allowed for termination and connection. Mark location for 4 Strip 0.75 in. (19 mm) of insulation from end of each wire.
2
cutting. Cut cables to length and label cut ends with applicable run number. Do not cut Body Coil gradient 5 Wrap red tape (from Pen Panel end of cable) around wire “ONE”.
cables.
Ì
Ì
RUN 985
ZWB+ ONE MG3–A32–TS1–ZWB
3 Locate furnished bag of parts and attach terminal and labels to each cable which was cut to length. See 2100948–27
ZWB–
Procedures A3 and A4. TWO
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4 See Procedure B1 and B2 for connection to Penetration Panel.
6 Place furnished ”ZWB+” label on wire “ONE”. 7 Place furnished ”Run 985” label on cable.
5 See Procedure B3 for connection of Runs 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, and 987 to Body Coil gradient cables. Place furnished ”ZWB–” label on wire ”TWO”.
8 Repeat above process for Runs 986 and 987.
Note: Red tape, YWB+ (RUN 986) and XWB+ (RUN 987) labels are attached to wire ”ONE”.

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 DIRECTION 2308287
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SIGNA TwinSpeed ACGD GRADIENT OUTPUT CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REV 2

INSTALLATION STEPS SUMMARY
B3 – CONNECTION OF BODY COIL GRADIENT CABLES

B1 – Connect ZM (Zoom) Cables to Pentration Panel Note:

B2 – Connect WB (Whole Body) Cables to Pentration Panel Illustration below shows a typical cable routing for connection

B3 – Connection of Body Coil Gradient Cables to Runs 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, and 987 of gradient output cables within an enclosed cable trough.
Note:
Cold Shrink Tubing (2218148) can be found in the Magnet

B1 – CONNECT ZM (ZOOM) CABLES TO PENETRATION PANEL
Field Spares Kit delivered with the Magnet
MAGNET ROOM 1 Remove gradient filter terminal covers. MAGNET ROOMEQUIPMENT ROOM
Gradient Output Cables from Penetration Panel
VIEW
ZZM– ZZM+ ZWB–
Route Run 982, 983, and 984 to right side 1 Cable connection process shown below is for Run
2 987. Repeat process for Runs 982, 983, 984, 985
of gradient filter on Penetration Panel.
and 986.
3 Connect six ZM– and ZM+ wires to gradient YZM+ Z+ Note: Red tape, XWB+ (RUN 987), YWB+ (RUN
filter terminals as marked. YZM– 986), ZWB+ (RUN 985), XZM+ (RUN 984), YZM+
Note: Red tape indicates positive (+) wires. (RUN 983), and ZZM+ (RUN 982) labels are
Gradient Cables from Body Coil attached to wire ”ONE”.
4 Align cables to obtain maximum spacing from XZM– XZM+ ZZM–
other cables and conductive metal objects. RED TAPE RED TAPE

Note: When tightening nuts, it is important to

hold screw body.

5 Tighten nuts to a torque of 35 ft–lbs (67–74Nm)

or after tightening, verify that nothing is loose.
Note: Final check is by hand. Make sure screw 2 Position Cold Shrink tubing (2218148)
on output cables prior to connecting.
is fixed, nut is tight, and cable is not detached
from terminal lug.

6 Route and secure each cable Run to strain–

relief bracket with U–bolts.
WARNING!
7 Secure GND lead wire on Ground Stud for RUN RUN RUN THE RATCHETING CRIMP TOOL 3 Insert ends of Run 987 into correct butt splice (2218149) on
each cable Run. 982 983 984 REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE Body Coil gradient cable.
CONTAINS FERROUS MATERIAL
4 Crimp butt splices using a T&B WT 3185 Gradient Cable
AND WILL BE STRONGLY

B2 – CONNECT WB (WHOLE BODY) CABLES TO PENETRATION PANEL ATTRACTED TO MAGNET
Crimper (2144091) with #2 die.

MAGNET ROOM 1 Route Run 985, 986, and 987 to left side EQUIPMENT ROOM MAGNET ROOM
VIEW of gradient filter on Penetration Panel.
Y+ YZM ZWB+ ZWB–
2 Connect six WB– and WB+ wires to gradient
filter terminals as marked.
Note: Red tape indicates positive (+) wires. YWB– XZM YWB+
YWB– 5 Locate Cold Shrink tubing at desired starting point. Position
3 Align cables to obtain maximum spacing from tubing 1–1/2 to 2 inches (38 to 50mm) beyond end of connector.
other cables and conductive metal objects.
Note: When tightening nuts, it is important to XWB– X+ XWB+ XWB–
hold screw body.

4 Tighten nuts to a torque of 35 ft–lbs (67–74Nm)

or after tightening, verify that nothing is loose.
Note: Final check is by hand. Make sure screw
6 Pull loose tab gently while unwinding in a counter–clockwise direction.
is fixed, nut is tight, and cable is not detached
Repeat process for other cable.
from terminal lug.

Secure GND lead wire on Ground Stud for

5
each cable Run.

6 Route and secure each cable Run to strain–

relief bracket with U–bolts. Connection of cables and installation of Cold Shrink tubing
7
Replace gradient filter terminal covers. RUN RUN RUN is now complete.
7 987 986 985

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 DIRECTION 2308287
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SIGNA TwinSpeed ACGD GRADIENT OUTPUT CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REV 2

C3 – ROUTE GROUND CABLES TO RUNS 979, 980, AND 981

INSTALLATION STEPS SUMMARY

C1 – Cut cables to length and route in Equipment Room Note: For each gradient cable routed between the Pen Panel and TAC, a ground wire,

C2 – Terminate Runs 979, 980, and 981 For TAC Cabinet from Penetration Panel Run 988 (2283297), has to be ty–wrapped to each cable.

C3 – Route Ground Cables to Runs 979, 980, and 981

C4 – Connection Ground Cables and Runs 979, 980, and 981 to Penetration Panel 1 Terminal end of Run 988 should extend about
12 inches (305mm) past end of outer jacket.

C1 – CUT CABLES TO LENGTH AND ROUTE IN EQUIPMENT ROOM 12 in 2 Run 988 should then be ty–wrapped about
every 12 inches along entire length of cable.
1 Move Run 979, 980, and 981 cables to equipment room. Route cables from Gradient Filter of Penetration (305mm)
Panel to right side of interface panel at rear of Twin Accessory Cabinet (TAC). The end of cable with terminals 12 in PEN PANEL
will be connected to Penetration Panel. (305mm) CABLE ENDS
2 Verify sufficient slack of at least two feet (610mm) is provided for termination and connection. Mark location
for cutting. Cut cables to length and label cut ends with applicable run number.
3 Route remainder of cables from rear of TAC to rear of ACGD/PDU cabinet. Make sure enough slack is
provided for termination and connection to cabinet. Mark location for cutting. Cut cables to length. ACGD/PDU RUN 988
Locate furnished bag of parts and attach terminals and labels to each cable which was cut to length. See CABLE ENDS
4
Procedures C2 and D2a or D2b for TAC Cabinet terminations and D1 for ACGD/PDU cabinet terminations. 3 After connecting gradient cables to Pen Panel in
Procedure C4, route, cut to length, and reterminate
5 See Procedure C3 for routing and terminating of Run 988 ground wires. Run 988 for connection to GND stud on Pen Panel.

6 See Procedure C4 for connection to Equipment room side of Penetration Panel.

Excess ground cable can not be coiled. It must be cut to length and reterminated.
7 See TAC installation instructions (DIRECTION 2308633 IN TAB 17) for connection of Runs 976, 977, 978,
979, 980, and 981 to TAC cabinet.

C4 – CONNECT GROUND CABLES AND RUNS 979, 980, AND 981 TO PEN PANEL
8 See ACGD/PDU Cabinet installation instructions (DIRECTION 2308653 IN TAB 15) for connection of
Runs 976, 977, and 978 to ACGD/PDU cabinet. EQUIPMENT 1 Remove gradient filter terminal covers.
ROOM VIEW

C2 – TERMINATE RUNS 979, 980, & 981 FOR TAC CABINET FROM PEN PANEL 2 Route Run 981 (Z) to left side and EQUIPMENT ROOM EQUIPMENT ROOM
Runs 979 (X) and 980 (Y) to right side RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE
Note: The following steps are required to terminate the end of the cable that was cut in of gradient filter on Penetration Panel.
YZM–
Y+ ZWB–
Procedure C1, Step 2. The other end of the cable is connected to the Penetration Panel. 3 Connect +, ZM– (TWO), & WB– (THREE)
Remove 18 inches of jacket from end of cable Runs 979 (X), 980 (Y), and 981 (Z). wires to gradient filter terminals as
1 marked.
XZM– Z+
1.5 ft. Note: Three X and Y terminals on right YWB–
(457mm) 2 Trim rubber cable filler strands flush with end of jacket.
side and three Z terminals on left side.
ONE
Note: Red tape indicates positive (+) XWB– X+ ZZM–
TWO
GRADIENT CABLE (RUN 9__) wires.
TAC END GND
THREE 4 Align cables to obtain maximum spacing
Strip 0.75 in. (19mm) of insulation from end of wires “ONE”, “TWO” and from other cables and conductive metal
3 objects.
0.75 IN “THREE” and crimp a furnished T & B 1/2” (G2–3–12) terminal to each
(19mm)
using Ratcheting Crimper with #2 die. Note: When tightening nuts, it is important
ONE
ONE to hold screw body.
GRADIENT CABLE (RUN 9__)
TWO
TAC END 5 Tighten nuts to a torque of 35 ft–lbs
(67–74Nm) or after tightening, verify that
THREE
nothing is loose.
4 Place furnished ”X+” label on wire ”ONE”.
Place furnished ”XZM–” label on wire ”TWO”. Note: Final check is by hand. Make sure
RUN RUN RUN
Place furnished ”XWB–” label on wire ”THREE”. screw is fixed, nut is tight, and cable is not 980 979 981
detached from terminal lug.
5 Wrap red tape around wire ”ONE”.
ONE
ONE X+
RUN 979 6 Route and secure each cable Run to strain–
TACCAB–X relief bracket with U–bolts.
TWO XZM–
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THREE XWB– GND on left side.
6 Place furnished ”RUN 979” label on cable.
8 Cut all three to length and reterminate with 3/8 ring terminal. Connect to stud.
7 Steps in illustration above show completion of Run 979. Repeat same
process for Runs 980 (Y+, YZM–, YWB–) and 981 (Z+, ZZM–, ZWB–). 9 Replace gradient filter terminal covers removed in Step 1.

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 DIRECTION 2308287
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SIGNA TwinSpeed ACGD GRADIENT OUTPUT CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REV 2

D2a– CONNECT RUNS 976, 977, AND 978 TO TAC CABINET FROM ACGD/PDU
INSTALLATION STEPS SUMMARY

D1 – Terminate Runs 976, 977, and 978 for Connection to ACGD/PDU Cabinet A change is in process where cables delivered to site will be preterminated for the TAC

D2a – Connect Runs 976, 977, and 978 to TAC Cabinet from ACGD/PDU Cabinet connection of Runs 976, 977, and 978. (The remainder of the cable cut in
OR Procedure C1. If this is the cable delivered to your site, then proceed to Step 1 below.

D2b – Terminate Runs 976, 977, and 978 for TAC Cabinet from ACGD/PDU
Note: Early production cables contain an error on
the label. Correct the label(s) as follows: Change

D1 – TERMINATE RUN 976, 977, & 978 FOR CONNECTION TO ACGD/PDU CABINET Run 979 to 976, 980 to 977, and 981 to 978.
Note: The following steps are required to terminate the end of the cable that was cut ONE
ONE X+
in Procedure C1, Step 3. The other end of the cable is connected to the TAC Cabinet. RUN 979
X– TACCAB–X (FROM MR3)
TWO 2100948–34
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Run 976 Run 977 Run 978 THREE GND
1 See TAC installation instructions (DIRECTION 2308633 IN TAB 17) for
Jacket Length to 8.0 IN 11.0 IN 14.0 IN connection of Runs 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, and 981 to TAC cabinet.
be Removed (203mm) (280mm) (356mm)
Note: Early versions of the gradient cables delivered to site required the
Refer to above table to determine length of jacket and foil to be removed
cable wires to be terminated for connection to the TAC Cabinet for Runs
1
from end of cable Runs 976 (X), 977 (Y), and 978 (Z).. 976, 977, and 978 as in Procedure D2b below. Complete steps 1 thru 9 in
See Table Procedure D2b below is these are the style of cables delivered to your site.
2 Trim rubber cable filler strands flush with end of jacket.
ONE
D2b – TERMINATE RUNS 976, 977, AND 978 FOR TAC CABINET FROM ACGD/PDU
OUTPUT CABLE (RUN 97_)
TWO
ACGD END Note: The following steps are required to terminate the end of the cable that was cut in
THREE Procedure C1, Step 3. The other end of the cable is connected to the ACGD/PDU Cabinet.
1 Remove 18 inches of jacket from end of cable Runs 979 (X), 980 (Y), and 981 (Z).
0.75 IN
(19mm) 3 Strip 0.75 in. (19mm) of insulation from end of wires “ONE” and “TWO”. 1.5 ft.
(457mm) 2 Trim rubber cable filler strands flush with end of jacket.
ONE
ONE
OUTPUT CABLE (RUN 97_) ONE
TWO ACGD END GRADIENT CABLE (RUN 9__)
TWO
THREE TAC END
0.68 IN Cut wire “THREE” to 6.0 inches (152mm). THREE
(17mm) 4
3 Strip 0.75 in. (19mm) of insulation from end of wires “ONE” and “TWO” and
6.0 IN 0.75 IN crimp a furnished T & B 1/2” (G2–12) terminal to each using Ratcheting
(152mm) (19mm)
Crimper with #2 die.
Note: ONE
ONE
Steps in illustration below show completion of Run 976. Repeat same process for
GRADIENT CABLE (RUN 9__)
Runs 977 (Y+, Y–) and 978 (Z+, Z–). TWO
TAC END
Red tape, Y+ (RUN 977) and Z+ (RUN 978) labels are attached to wire ”ONE”. THREE

0.68 IN 4 Strip 0.68 in. (17mm) of insulation from end of “THREE” wire and crimp a
5 Place furnished ”X+” label on wire ”ONE”. (17mm) furnished T & B 3/8” (G2–38) terminal using Ratcheting Crimper with #2 die.
Place furnished ”X–” label on wire ”TWO”.
Place furnished ”GND” label on wire ”THREE”. 5 Place furnished ”X+” label on wire ”ONE”.
Place furnished ”X–” label on wire ”TWO”.
6 Wrap red tape around wire ”ONE”. Place furnished ”GND” label on wire ”THREE”.
ONE
ONE X+
RUN 976 6 Wrap red tape around wire ”ONE”.
X– MR3 CAB I/F J3 ONE
ONE X+
TWO RUN 976
2100948–19
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TWO 2100948–34
GNDGND
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THREE GND
8 Place furnished ”RUN 976” label on cable. 7 Place furnished ”RUN 976” label on cable.

7 Crimp a furnished T&B #G2–38 terminal on GND wire 8 Steps in illustration above show completion of Run 976. Repeat same
end using a Ratcheting Crimper with #2 die. process for Runs 977 (Y+, Y+, GND) and 978 (Z+, Z–, GND).

9 See ACGD/PDU Cabinet installation instructions (DIRECTION 2308653 IN TAB 15) 9 See TAC installation instructions (DIRECTION 2308633 IN TAB 17) for
for connection of Runs 976, 977, and 978 to ACGD/PDU cabinet. connection of Runs 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, and 981 to TAC cabinet.

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