Siemens PET (CT) Scan Machine (simulated) - PROPOLOGY A division of Molnar Motion Picture Props, Inc.

This is a replica of an existing real-world machine made by Siemens. Photo depicts complete unit (patient platform & imager unit). Properly broken-down, both units are small enough to pass through standard doors.

Image identifies the major components.

Imager unit - right side. 4 large hinged doors permit access to the interior of the unit. The "yoke" assembly is rigged to allow pivoting of the entire imager unit at its horizontal axis. This is accomplished with the assistance of off-camera stage hands who position the unit manually. (This is a powered function on the real machine.)

Imager unit dimensions.

Imager unit base detail. On a real PET scan machine, this pivot point that would allow rotation of the entire imager unit on the horizontal plane. (It is inoperative on this replica.)

Detail of control panels and imager aperture. Pushbuttons illuminate when unit is powered up.

Imager unit aperture detail. Some productions have rigged "registration mark lasers" to authentically illuminate the registration the marks typically applied to the patient's head. This is accomplished by situating 2 common red laser pointers to the inside of the aperture tunnel that are aligned to shine through the "X" shaped openings located on either side.

Control panel detail.

Only 2 of the switches (per panel) are operational. (The black toggle switches are solid-cast resin.) LCD displays are simulated/non-operational.

Rear of imager unit. This side also includes 4 hinged access panels. Interior access is required to remove or attach the rear aspect of the aperture tunnel. Once removed, the remaining component becomes narrow enough to pass through most doorways.

Open access panel revealing the power supply location.

12 volt DC power supply unit (included).

Patient platform - 3/4 rear view. Entire bed pallet can be moved horizontally toward the imager unit. This allows the headrest aspect to be positioned in or out of imager aperture.

Patient platform dimensions.

Patient platform - side view. A large panel on this side is designed to be removed to allow a person to be concealed inside the patient platform unit. This individual can then manually move the bed pallet in or out as required to simulate powered operation. (The bed pallet can be easily moved as it rides upon low-resistance bearings.)

Patient platform - 3/4 front view. The entire unit is mounted on concealed castors.

Patient platform headrest.

Aperture tunnel section - small. Once rigged horizontally, this reproduction of the aperture tunnel section can provide the appropriate background for a partial interior view with the patent's head in the foreground.