GE Healthcare · MRExcite2254270117472254236

2254270 3T RF Amplifier IPA Tube Arc (fault 67) due to MKS 35kW RF Amp.

Symptom

Unable to Scan with 3T MKS RF Amplifier will Not go Ready MKS amp powers up but will not come ready.

Error message

2254270 3T RF Amplifier IPA Tube Arc (fault 67). Inter-electrode arc within tube was detected. Error: 2254270 Host: gh3t-ow1 Process: NSP File: SCP:../rf nb contro Line: 1491 Exception Class: Unknown Severity: Unknown Function: RF: RF Transmit PSD: Gradient Echo Coil: HDCTL 456 Scan: 11747/1 3T RF Amplifier IPA Tube Arc (fault 67). Inter-electrode arc within tube was detected. Possible Causes: spurious arc, defective IPA tube. If the fault persists, replace the RF amplifier

2254236 RF Amplifier PA High Voltage Supply Low (fault 15). 2254236 Host: EHRMR3T Process: NSP File: SCP:../RfNbMdsHWO.cpp Line: 2505 Exception Class: Unknown Severity: Unknown Function: RF: RF Transmit PSD: Gradient Echo Coil: 8US TORSOPA Scan: 4283/1 3T RF Amplifier PA High Voltage Supply Low (fault 15). Possible Causes: defective PA Tube, defective PA HV supply. If fault persists, replace the RF amplifier.-

Applies to

Models
Excite
Product
3T Excite HDx 14.0 Software. The software that this solution is tied to is indicated by the Software concept below.
Software
14.0 M5 Excite HDx HDi Platforms only.
Component
SecondOpinion MKS 3T 35kW RF Amp 5104896 See comments in resolution concept for second opinion requirements before ordering this part.
Area
MR

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