APERTO Lucent
APERTO Lucent — 0.4T Open Permanent MRI System
The APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T permanent-magnet MRI system designed around an open, single-pillar gantry. Its panoramic opening provides a more spacious examination environment, while the permanent-magnet design supports lower infrastructure requirements, compact installation, and controlled operating costs.
Key Features
0.4T permanent magnet — provides a stable static magnetic field without the cooling infrastructure required by superconductive MRI systems.
Single-pillar open design — creates an expansive, panoramic examination space that can provide a more comfortable environment for patients.
Prime Imaging — combines magnetic circuit technology with diagnostic functions to support high-definition imaging, including clinically challenging regions.
Compact footprint — requires fewer major system components and does not require a separate equipment room in the stated standard configuration.
Low power requirement — the supplied specifications state a 9.5 kVA power supply capacity.
Lower infrastructure requirements — permanent-magnet operation generally does not require dedicated magnetic shielding or a complex cooling system.
Prime Operation — supports efficient operation, diagnosis, and image sharing.
Sentinel Customer Support — provides round-the-clock system monitoring where the required network and service coverage are in place.
Open Design for Comfortable MRI Examinations
The APERTO Lucent uses a single-pillar gantry to create a wide, open examination area. Its panoramic configuration is intended to reduce the feeling of enclosure and provide a more comfortable environment during MRI examinations.
The 0.4T permanent-magnet system combines this open configuration with a compact gantry, making the system suitable for facilities looking for an open MRI solution with relatively modest installation requirements.
Prime Imaging and Operation
The system's magnetic circuit technology and diagnostic functions are designed to produce high-definition MR images, including imaging of clinically challenging regions and applications.
Its Prime Operation features support straightforward system operation, efficient workflow, diagnosis, and image sharing.
Lower Infrastructure and Operating Requirements
Unlike superconductive MRI systems, the APERTO Lucent's permanent magnet does not require additional cooling infrastructure to maintain the magnetic field. This reduces the complexity associated with installation and ongoing operation.
The supplied specifications state a 9.5 kVA power supply capacity, compared with the stated 50–125 kVA range for the referenced superconductive MRI systems. Actual power requirements can vary according to system specifications and operating conditions.
The system also generally does not require dedicated magnetic shielding, which can reduce construction requirements and installation complexity.
Compact Installation
The APERTO Lucent consists of the gantry, console, and power supply system, with no separate equipment room required in the stated configuration. Low magnetic-field leakage also allows the imaging room to be relatively compact.
The supplied standard layout reference is 5 m × 4 m for the scan room, although the actual installation area depends on the facility and installation environment.
Remote System Monitoring
Sentinel Customer Support provides round-the-clock monitoring intended to support system reliability and maintenance. Network setup by the user is required, and the level of monitoring and support depends on the applicable service coverage.