Introduction

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

  1. Sample Depth Gauge

  2. Probe Insert for fastener removal

  3. RF Probe Tuning Tool

  4. 15x 11mm Glass Tubes

  5. 5x Test Tube Lids

  6. 11mm Phantom Kit

  7. 11mm Shim Sample

  8. 6x 11mm Sample Holders

  9. 11mm Sample Grip

Optional 15mm Kit

  1. 15mm Air Vent Disk

  2. 15mm RF Probe

  3. 12x 15mm Glass Tubes

  4. 4x Test Tube Lids

  5. 15mm Shim Sample

  6. 6x 15mm Sample Holders

  7. 15mm Sample Grip

all items in ilumr kit

ilumr with Standard Kit and Optional 15mm Kit

System Overview

Front View

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

steps of loading a sample

Loading an ilumr Sample

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.