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Find answers to the most common questions about MPB products, calibration, traceability, shipping, orders and technical support.

Category 01

Products & Technical Information

The current SEMS B features USB-C and fiber-optic communication, replacing the RS232 and Bluetooth connections used in the previous model.

SEMS B and SEMS B Light are designed for different MRI applications. The appropriate version depends on the magnetic field strength of the MRI system.

For 1.5 T MRI systems, SEMS B Light is suitable.

For 3 T and 5 T MRI systems, SEMS B is suitable.

SEMS B is designed for shielding effectiveness measurements and can be used to assess the performance of shielded environments such as MRI rooms, Faraday cages and other shielded enclosures.
Category 02

Calibration & Traceability

MPB recommends calibrating the SEMS B every 2 years to maintain reliable and consistent measurement performance.

SEMS B calibration is performed by MPB using dedicated calibration procedures and reference instruments with documented traceability to ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.

Yes. The reference instruments used for SEMS calibration are part of a traceable chain to laboratories accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. The SEMS calibration certificate includes the relevant Laboratory Chain of Traceability, listing the reference instruments and their calibration references.

No. The SEMS B is not supplied with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration certificate. The SEMS B performs relative measurements of shielding effectiveness by comparing the measured signal before and after the shielding is introduced. It therefore does not perform an absolute measurement of electromagnetic quantities. For this type of measurement, the concept of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration referring to an absolute quantity is not directly applicable to the shielding effectiveness measurement result. The SEMS B is therefore supplied with an MPB calibration certificate, documenting the verification of the instrumentโ€™s performance and the traceability of the reference instruments used.
The calibration certificate documents the Laboratory Chain of Traceability, showing the reference instruments used for the calibration and their corresponding calibration references. These references demonstrate the traceability of the measurement chain to laboratories accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025.

Yes. An ISO/IEC 17025 accredited certificate can be provided for the CAL-KIT, the set of four attenuators used to verify the SEMS dynamic range. Please contact MPB for availability and pricing.
Category 03

Shipping & Transport

Yes, but instruments containing rechargeable batteries may be subject to specific transport requirements depending on the shipping method and carrier.

Air transport of equipment containing batteries is subject to specific carrier and dangerous-goods requirements. Please contact MPB before shipping so we can provide the relevant information and documentation.

Yes. If required for shipping, MPB can provide the relevant battery safety documentation upon request.

Depending on the type of shipment and destination, specific customs or transport documentation may be required. MPB will provide the necessary instructions for calibration or repair shipments.
Category 04

Orders & Payment

You can contact MPB directly to request a quotation. Please include the product or service you are interested in and, where relevant, the required quantity and delivery destination.

Yes. MPB can accept orders for products that are not currently available in stock. Delivery times depend on product availability and supplier lead times.

For products that are not currently in stock, MPB offers two payment options: 100% payment upon order, or 30% upon order and the remaining 70% when the goods are ready for shipment.

No. These payment terms apply only to the sale of products that are not currently in stock. They do not apply to calibration or repair services.

Yes. For products that are not in stock, you can choose to pay 100% of the order value upon order.
Category 05

Delivery & Availability

Delivery times depend on the product, its availability and the supplier's lead time. MPB will provide the estimated delivery time when preparing the quotation.

Yes. MPB works with customers and distributors internationally and can arrange shipments to different countries.

Please contact MPB to check current availability and estimated delivery times.
Category 07

Calibration & Repair Services

Yes. MPB provides repair and technical assistance services for SEMS instruments. Please contact us with the instrument details and a description of the issue.

Yes. Please contact MPB before shipping the instrument so that we can provide the necessary instructions and documentation.

Calibration or repair typically takes 7โ€“15 working days from receipt of the instrument. The actual turnaround time may vary depending on the extent of any repair required and the workload of the calibration laboratory.
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