Introduction
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*ilumr* is a fully integrated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that is designed to run nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and MRI experiments.

When unpacking, please identify all the following components:

1. The *ilumr* MRI System with Gradient and 11mm RF Probe installed
2. 120W 24V DC Power Supply

Standard Kit

3. Sample Depth Gauge
4. Probe Insert for fastener removal
5. RF Probe Tuning Tool
6. 15x 11mm Glass Tubes
7. 5x Test Tube Lids
8. 11mm Phantom Kit
9. 11mm Shim Sample
10. 6x 11mm Sample Holders
11. 11mm Sample Grip

Optional 15mm Kit

12. 15mm Air Vent Disk
13. 15mm RF Probe
14. 12x 15mm Glass Tubes
15. 4x Test Tube Lids
16. 15mm Shim Sample
17. 6x 15mm Sample Holders
18. 15mm Sample Grip


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   :alt: all items in ilumr kit

   *ilumr* with Standard Kit and Optional 15mm Kit


System Overview
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Front View
^^^^^^^^^^

On the front of *ilumr* you will see a circular power button.

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   :alt: front view of ilumr

   *ilumr* Front View


Back View
^^^^^^^^^

On the back of *ilumr* you will see four ports:

* External Control/Trigger
* Fuse
* 24V DC External Supply
* Gigabit Ethernet

You will also see a sticker with your system's serial number printed on it.

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   :alt: back view of ilumr

   *ilumr* Back View

.. note::
    *ilumr* has the capability to control other devices through its I/O interface. Please contact the Resonint team for a guide on how to set up and use this feature.

Sample Loading System
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*ilumr* has a unique way of loading samples that is designed to position the sample in the homogenous part of the magnetic field.

.. image showing the components

The sample loading system has five parts:

- Glass Test Tube (1)
- Test Tube Lid (2)
- Sample Grip (3)
- Sample Holder (4)
- Sample Depth Gauge (5)

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   :alt: numbered parts of the sample loading system

   Sample Loading System

The sample gauge allows for easy positioning to ensure the sample, or portion of the sample, that you are imaging is centered within the system's field of view.

To load a sample:

- Place your chosen sample in one of the supplied glass tubes.
- Fit a test tube lid onto the test tube.
- Horizontally slide the sample grip onto the test tube lid - fitting the two puzzle pieces together.
- Fit a sample holder onto the sample grip.
- Place the sample into the depth gauge and adjust the sample holder's vertical position to line the sample up with the depth gauge window.
- Remove the sample from the depth gauge and place it into *ilumr*.

.. figure:: /images/sample_steps.png
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   :alt: steps of loading a sample

   Loading an *ilumr* Sample

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.. attention::
    To prepare the system for setup and calibration, please place the supplied **shim sample** into *ilumr*. Ensure the entire sample is contained within the depth gauge window.