Site planning community

A valuable resource for in-depth site planning information

Our Site Planning Community offers additional, free content not found on this public website. Geared toward architects, engineers and contractors (AEC), the Site Planning Community is a valuable resource for in-depth site planning information including:

Handbooks – These handbooks are guides for those on your team involved in facility design and construction. They are available for each Philips imaging modality.
Standard Reference Drawings – Often referred to as ‘typicals’ these drawing packages are designed to show preferred room size, equipment placement, general equipment sizes and weights, system power consumption and system air conditioning. They are available in PDF andDWG formats.
Seismic Information – Your structural engineer-of-record may use Philips calculations (as a reference only) in order to develop their own load calculations for submission to all appropriate governing bodies.
Planning Guides – If you are new to site planning for medical imaging equipment, these guides provide a general overview of what is required.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Standard Reference Drawing, a Preliminary Drawing, and a Final Drawing?
What’s the difference between a Standard Reference Drawing, a Preliminary Drawing, and a Final Drawing?

A Standard Reference Drawing shows all of the same system detail as a Final Drawing, however the room layout shown on a Standard Reference Drawing is generic. The Room layout shown on a Final Drawing is site specific. A Preliminary Drawing shows a site-specific layout, but it only includes an abbreviated set of system requirements and no system details.
Why would I want to look at a handbook? Doesn’t that just repeat the same information that’s shown in the drawings?
Why would I want to look at a handbook? Doesn’t that just repeat the same information that’s shown in the drawings?

The drawings include system specific information, while the handbooks include modality specific but system generic information. For example, a drawing might show the site preparation requirements for an MX8000 Quad CT system, but the handbook would include information that applies to all Philips CT projects. The handbook contains numerous pictures and descriptions to address frequently asked questions that arise for those specific types of projects. The information in the handbook is organized in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format.
I can’t find the information on the specific system that I’m looking for. What do I do now?
I can’t find the information on the specific system that I’m looking for. What do I do now?

Please contact your local Philips representative. You may be looking for information on a Legacy System (equipment that Philips no longer sells as a new system), or you may be looking for information on a system that is so new that the site planning support documents are still under development. In either case, your local Philips representative can help locate the information that you’re looking for.
The stamp on the seismic calculation sheet is outdated. Do I need a new calculation?
The stamp on the seismic calculation sheet is outdated. Do I need a new calculation?

No. The date on the "structural" seal represents the date that the structural engineer must pay the necessary fees by to renew his license. It does not reflect that the calculation itself has expired. The "structural engineer of record" must counter sign all of our calculations to validate them for a specific site. His stamp must be current.
My customer is located outside of California. Does the site still need to be prepared with seismic anchors?
My customer is located outside of California. Does the site still need to be prepared with seismic anchors?

It depends. Philips calculations were prepared to meet the requirements applicable for OSHPD review in California, which is considered to be the worst-case scenario. The state, county, or city building codes may be more or less restrictive at your specific site. There are many places with potential seismic activity outside of California. As is the case for all sites, the equipment anchoring design information relative to a specific site is the responsibility of the customer's engineer.
Why is there no Standard Reference Drawing for Medical IT systems?
Why is there no Standard Reference Drawing for Medical IT systems?

Because there is no standard Medical IT system. Each site is a unique combination of standard components that has been put together to best meet the needs of that specific customer.
I would like to make some changes to some drawings I received. Who do I contact?
I would like to make some changes to some drawings I received. Who do I contact?

Contact your local Philips Project representative.
We are getting ready to send you some drawings - which file formats can you use?
We are getting ready to send you some drawings - which file formats can you use?

We use a program called Smartsketch, creating a file with an .igr extension. However this program easily reads Autocad (DWG) and Microstation (DGN) files as well.
The weight on the 40E rack seismic calculation sheet is different than what is shown on the "A1 sheet" of the site plans. Do I need a different seismic calculation?
The weight on the 40E rack seismic calculation sheet is different than what is shown on the "A1 sheet" of the site plans. Do I need a different seismic calculation?

No. The calculation for the 40E rack was done for the worst-case scenario. Since the dimensions of all 40E racks are the same (with different weights), calculations for the heaviest rack was prepared. This calculation is applicable for all other 40E rack cabinets.
The seismic calculations I have indicate that the racks are placed directly on slab. Do I need new calculations if my racks are to be placed on computer flooring?
The seismic calculations I have indicate that the racks are placed directly on slab. Do I need new calculations if my racks are to be placed on computer flooring?

No. Philips provides our customers with seismic anchorage information relative to product weight, mounting bolts(s) location, bolt(s) tension and shear forces. It is the responsibility of the customer's engineer of record to ensure that the structure itself can support the weights and forces shown on the calculations. Therefore, seismic anchorage information relative to a specific site (i.e. computer flooring) is the responsibility of the customer's engineer.
I have received seismic calculations labeled "40E rack with spreader". Which piece(s) of equipment does this information belong to?
I have received seismic calculations labeled "40E rack with spreader". Which piece(s) of equipment does this information belong to?

Any of the racks (including ME, MR, MK) of the same dimensional size given on the seismic calculation sheet. These calculations take into consideration the worst case scenario for weight and center of gravity.
I would like to make some changes to some drawings I received. Who do I contact?
I would like to make some changes to some drawings I received. Who do I contact?

Contact your local Philips Project representative.
Where can I go to find more information on the products you provide site planning information on?
Where can I go to find more information on the products you provide site planning information on?

Visit our Products & Solutions section or contact your local Philips Account Manager.
What are the criteria used to determine if seismic calculations are provided?
What are the criteria used to determine if seismic calculations are provided?

Per California codes (based on worst-case scenario earthquakes), we provide seismic calculations for our floor-mounted equipment if it is over 400 pounds. If it is under 400 pounds we may still provide seismic calculations if the height and/or shape of the piece of equipment causes the center of gravity to be "off-center" (i.e. raised high over the base or if the entire piece is under 400 pounds but over 5 feet tall). Seismic calculations for ceiling and wall mounted equipment are provided for equipment over 20 lbs.

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