Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony TIM 1.5T (2017)
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Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony TIM 1.5T (2017)
Compact 1.5T Imaging With Tim-Enabled Scalability for Every Department
The Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony TIM 1.5T MRI system is a compact, feet-first-access scanner offering an 18-channel Tim RF platform for neuro, spine, cardiac, and body imaging. Sourced and refurbished through Medigear.uk, it offers hospitals, imaging centres, and distributor networks a cost-effective, patient-friendly 1.5T option that fits easily into a modest floor plan.
The Siemens MAGNETOM Symphony TIM 1.5T MRI system is engineered as a compact, cost-effective whole-body scanner, built around an ultracompact 160-cm magnet with a 60-cm bore diameter. Its core clinical function spans routine neuro, spine, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and body imaging, supported by iPAT (integrated Parallel Acquisition Technique) with PAT factors up to 4, which Siemens states can reduce scan time by up to 75 per cent (exact gradient amplitude and slew rate to confirm with Medigear.uk procurement team against the specific unit's configuration).
RF architecture is built on Siemens' Tim (Total Imaging Matrix) technology, standard in an 18-channel configuration, with a scalable path to 32 channels using 76 coil elements, allowing operators to combine coil elements from physically separate arrays without repositioning the patient. The syngo cross-modality interface handles protocol selection and workflow, with nine Tim application suites included as standard, covering cardiac, paediatric, and breast imaging, as well as general neuro and body protocols.
Feet-first approach into the bore is standard for a large proportion of exams, improving patient comfort and reducing anxiety-related cancellations compared with head-first-only systems. The coil range includes 6-channel body, 8-channel head, CP spine, CP neck, CP extremity, and shoulder array options, giving departments the flexibility to cover most routine referral types without additional hardware purchases. REVEAL whole-body diffusion imaging is available for lesion detection work such as liver and lymph node assessment.
Structurally, the magnet's compact length and reduced siting requirements keep facility costs down relative to longer-bore 1.5T systems, and the system typically requires only two water-cooled electronic cabinets rather than a dedicated computer room. Certification generally covers CE marking and IEC 60601 series electrical and MRI-specific safety standards. However, buyers should request the current certificate of conformity and service history directly from Medigear.uk before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.
The magnet measures roughly 160 cm in length and can typically be sited in about 325 sq ft without a dedicated computer room. That makes it a practical option for hospitals and imaging centres with limited space or older buildings that can't accommodate longer-bore systems. Medigear.uk confirms exact siting requirements during a pre-delivery survey.
The standard configuration is 18 channels using Tim's 76-element coil technology, with many units scalable to a 32-channel configuration. More channels generally support faster parallel imaging and shorter exam times through iPAT. Medigear.uk can confirm which configuration and upgrade path apply to a specific unit.
Units sold through Medigear.uk are supplied with a full service history, calibration records, and current CE and IEC 60601 compliance documentation, which most NHS trust procurement teams require for capital equipment sign-off. Medigear.uk's team can supply the specific paperwork that a given trust's medical physics department requests ahead of tender.
Access to the magnet room is restricted by design, with an emergency quench system and console-level scan controls that keep untrained staff away from the bore during operation. Medigear.uk includes a site safety walkthrough as part of the installation to ensure local rules and signage meet current guidance.
Delivery involves rigging the magnet and gantry through the agreed access route, followed by on-site assembly, cryogen fill, and commissioning by qualified engineers. Medigear.uk manages this process end to end, including the pre-delivery site survey that confirms doorway, corridor, and lift clearances for the system's compact footprint.
The Symphony TIM supports a broad CP coil range, including body, head, spine, neck, extremity, and shoulder arrays, as well as syngo software and nine standard Tim application suites. Medigear.uk lists the exact coil package and active software licences for each unit in its inventory before sale.
Warranty terms vary by unit condition and configuration, and Medigear.uk sets these out clearly at the point of quotation rather than as a blanket policy. Extended service and preventive maintenance contracts are available as an add-on for hospitals and imaging centres that want ongoing cover.
Radiographers need standard MRI safety and console operation training, typically delivered by an applications specialist during commissioning. Medigear.uk arranges this training as part of the installation package so that the department can scan independently within days of go-live.
Yes, Medigear.uk works with distributors on multi-unit orders, including configuration matching, staggered delivery scheduling, and consistent documentation across units for resale. Volume buyers should contact Medigear.uk directly to discuss configuration and lead-time options.
Lead time depends on unit availability, refurbishment status, and site readiness, and can range from a few weeks to a few months. Medigear.uk provides a firm delivery date once the site survey and purchase order are confirmed.