Echelon
Premium High Field MR Echelon 1.5T is the newest member of Hitachi's outstanding MR product line. It combines the latest imaging technology with the reliability, quality and value that you expect from the outpatient MRI leader. Echelon's state-of-the-art subsystems deliver advanced applications, high patient throughput and outstanding image quality -- assets that will enhance your clinical practice. Echelon Specifications
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Imaging Suites
Echelon's standard imaging suites provide an impressive array of sequences, tools and features that promotes scan efficiency and excellent image quality. Advanced sequences and techniques, such as radial scans and fluoro triggered bolus MRA, position your imaging center at the forefront of MR applications.
Clinical Imaging Suite SE, IR, FSE, FIR GE, SG, BASG, PBSG PCIR DWI Radial Vascular Imaging Suite TOF FLUTE (Fluoro-triggered bolus MRA) Time-resolved MRA Tools MIP MPR Vascular volume rendering Dynamic analysis ADC and isotropic DWI analysis
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ORIGIN MR operating software
ORIGIN MR operating software is an easy-to-use graphical user interface. The layout intuitively guides the operator from patient registration through image archiving. An integrated image quality calculator updates the user as parameter changes are made. Intelligent parameter guidance further facilitates scan efficiency by displaying the appropriate options to begin scanning.
Rapid registration mode Drag-and-drop patient directory management Anatomically-grouped protocol lists Easy-to-save site specific protocols Hitachi-recommended protocols
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Gantry and Patient Amenities
Echelon's state-of-the-art magnet delivers the high homogeniety critical for today's applications. The spacious gantry allows a broad range of patient body types to be comfortably scanned. The high-capacity table, with over 9 feet of table travel, facilitates patient positioning and lowers to 19.5 inches for easy ingress and egress.
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Gradient System
Echelon's standard powerful gradients provide new capabilities for rapid acquisition of high-resolution images. The high peak strength and fast slew rate allow the user to select short TE times, small FOV, thin slices and high matrices.
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RF System
The 8X48 scalable RF system delivers high signal-to-noise, uniformity and flexibility. With six table top coil plug-in points, RAPID parallel imaging and a wide range of premium coils, Echelon is poised to meet your clinical needs.
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VERTEX Computer System
Echelon's computer system integrates a multiprocessor CPU and an advanced scan/reconstruction engine. The parallel processing design promotes maximum workflow and patient throughput benefits.
Dual Xeon processor 2GB RAM 200 GB system disk Up to 5,500 images per second reconstruction rate
