Frequently Asked Questions about EchoMRI™ systems

• What are the physical dimensions of EchoMRI™ equipment?
• What power supply is needed (volts, ampere)?
• Does the machine generate heat? If so, how much?
• What are the safety issues with EchoMRI™? What is the magnetic field in the vicinity of the EchoMRI™ system? Is any special shielding required?
• Can we move the EchoMRI™ equipment to another room or floor?
• May I lease or rent the EchoMRI™ system for animals?
• What are the features and benefits of EchoMRI™ systems?
• When will you have a system for humans?

Q. What are the physical dimensions of EchoMRI™ equipment?
A. The major components of the EchoMRI™ system are one analog electronics enclosure, including power supply; one digital electronics enclosure; a flat LCD display; sensor assembly, including antenna and matching circuitry; two service drawers; and a double-shielded permanent magnet. All system components are enclosed in a rack of the following physical dimensions:

Rat/ Mouse System	3-in-1 System
Height: 58"/ 147cm	Height: 52"/ 132cm
Width: 24"/ 61cm	Width: 24"/ 61cm
Depth: 28"/ 71cm	Depth: 28"/ 71cm
Weight: 641lbs/ 291kg, including shipping boxes	Weight: 641lbs/ 291kg, including shipping boxes
4-in-1 System
Height: 52"/ 132cm
Width: 48"/ 122cm
Depth: 28"/ 71cm
Weight: 1100lbs/ 500kg, including shipping boxes
Adult Human System
Rack	Magnet
Height: 58"/ 147cm	Height: 60"/ 152.5cm
Width: 24"/ 61cm	Width: 57"/ 145cm
Depth (including bed): 28"/ 71cm	Depth: 144"/ 366cm
Weight (including bed): 300lbs/ 136kg	4500lbs/ 2000kg, not including shipping crates

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Q. What power supply is needed (volts, ampere)?
A. One outlet is required (110/220VAC, 50/60Hz). The maximum power consumption of the EchoMRI™ system is 450 Watts, the equivalent of 1536 BTUs. The device is compatible with international standards required in Europe and Asia.

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Q. Does the machine generate heat? If so, how much?
A. The device has five core components: a magnet, sensor assembly, analog electronics, digital electronics, and an LCD monitor. The Rat/Mouse magnets are permanent, not electromagnets, and, therefore, generate no heat. The Adult Human magnet is an electromagnet but generates a relatively small amount of heat, equal to a computer workstation. The operation of the antenna assembly generates a negligible amount of heat. The analog electronics box generates a small amount of heat so that the box does not even need a fan. The most heat generated by the instrument comes from the digital electronics, which has a standard computer-type fan that exhausts about as much heat as a typical personal computer or a typical light bulb. In a normal laboratory environment, no special air conditioning or environmental settings are required.

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Q. What are the safety issues with EchoMRI™? What is the magnetic field in the vicinity of the EchoMRI™ system? Is any special shielding required?
A. No special shielding is required. For the Rat/ Mouse/ 3-in-1 systems, the magnetic field induction is less than 5 X 10-4T, excluding volume that is less than 9" (0.2m) from the gantry. The Adult Human system has a 5-gauss field that extends approximately 65"/ 26cm from the magnet covers.

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Q. Can we move the EchoMRI™ equipment to another room or floor?
A. Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you perform our standard quality assurance post-installation tests and send us your data so that we may review the results and confirm that your system is operating well. Please contact Echo Medical Systems for more information on post-installation testing procedures.

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Q. May I lease or rent the EchoMRI™ system for animals?
A. Please contact Echo Medical Systems for specific information.

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Q. What are the features and benefits of EchoMRI™ systems?
A. The key benefit of the EchoMRI™ systems to those involved in research is the precision and accuracy they offer when compared to those of DEXA. When Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is applied toward the analysis of body composition during clinical trials, it has an effect on the accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and specificity of results. It is far superior in its ability to offer precise and accurate results for researchers and clinicians. To learn more, please click here.

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Q. When will you have a system for humans?
A. Several EchoMRI™ systems for adult humans are operational. Click here to find more information about EchoMRI-AH™ system for adult humans and to learn about the latest studies involving EchoMRI-AH™. Please contact us if you have an interest in the human system at 281-492-0082 extension 5#.

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