Step 5 - Set System Parameters

Step 5 – Set System Parameters
STEP 5 – SET SYSTEM PARAMETERS

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 3
2. SET SYSTEM PARAMETERS ......................................................................................... 5
2.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1. SITE INFO .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 INTERFACES ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.3 SYSTEM OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 KEYBOARD FUNCTION KEYS ...................................................................................................... 13
2.1.5 IMAGE PROCESSING ................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.6 MONITOR LUTS (LOOKUP TABLES) ............................................................................................. 16
2.1.7 DICOM..................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2 DOCTOR PREFERENCES .................................................................................................... 18
2.2.1 GENERAL ACQUISITION .............................................................................................................. 18
2.2.2 FLUORO .................................................................................................................................... 20
2.2.3 SPOT ........................................................................................................................................ 23
2.2.4 SUB FLUORO ............................................................................................................................. 27
2.2.5 REVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2.6 REFERENCE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................. 30
2.2.7 PRINTING................................................................................................................................... 31
2.2.8 ARCHIVE TRANSFER ................................................................................................................... 33
2.3 GENERATOR LINES ........................................................................................................... 35
2.3.1 TWO STATE INPUTS ................................................................................................................... 35
2.3.2 SIGNAL DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 36
2.3.3 ANALOG INPUTS ......................................................................................................................... 38
2.3.4 ANALOG OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................... 39
2.3.5 DIGITAL OUTPUTS ...................................................................................................................... 40
2.3.6 RELAY OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................ 42
2.4 ARCHIVE DEVICE .............................................................................................................. 44
2.4.1 DICOM NETWORK .................................................................................................................... 45
2.4.2 DICOM MEDIA .......................................................................................................................... 47
2.5 PRINTER DEVICE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................... 49
2.5.1 DICOM PRINT DEVICE SETTINGS ............................................................................................... 50
2.5.2 ADDING A DICOM PRINTER ....................................................................................................... 53
2.6 QUERY/RETRIEVE DEVICES ............................................................................................... 57
2.7 WORKLIST DEVICES .......................................................................................................... 58
2.8 MODALITY PERFORMED PROCEDURE STEP (MPPS) DEVICES ............................................ 59
2.8.1 APPLICATION ENTITIES (AE)....................................................................................................... 59
2.9 PATIENT DATA CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................ 60
2.9.1 PATIENT DATA ........................................................................................................................... 60
2.9.2 STUDY DATA ............................................................................................................................. 61
2.9.3 SERIES DATA ............................................................................................................................. 62
3. BACKUP......................................................................................................................... 63
4. RESTORE....................................................................................................................... 64
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1. Introduction
Individual parameters should not need to be set during this step. Verify that they are
correct or make any necessary corrections. System Parameters are accessed
through the CONFIG function on Service Application Menu.
The Precision System Configuration consists of a series of screens, each screen offering
tabs for access to menus specific to the parameters of the individual screen. Refer to the
chart below as a guideline. Screen specific instructions will follow.
Parameter Available Settings

System • Site Info – Allows user to enter site-specific information including Site
Configuration Name and address.
• Interfaces - Specify Detector and Iris type, set base system frequency,
Set Cine and Fluoro Reference signals, Enable or Disable ABS Control
and set Maximum spot Acquisition Rate
• System Options – Specify Scan Converter and Reference Image
Display, Set Thumbnail Frame, Enable or Disable Patient List print
status, Set Patient Delete Options.
• Image Processing
• Monitor LUTs
• DICOM
Doctor • Set Doctor Preference for Acquisition modes (General, Fluoro, Spot and
Preferences Sub-Fluoro)
• Set Initial Settings, Landmarking and Loop Lock in Review Mode
• Set Display Format and Auto LIH to reference in Reference Display
Mode
• Set Printer Configuration, Layout format, Batch Print Processing settings,
Batch print Edge Level and Batch Print Polarity in Printing Mode
• Set device Configuration, Auto Send, Batch Device Edge Level and
Batch Device Polarity in Archive/transfer Mode.
Generator Lines • Enable or Disable Two-State and Analog Inputs; Set Analog, Pulsed and
Relay outputs.
Archive Device • Add Archive Device

• Select Archive Device
• Set Storage Commit timeout
• Set Network Information
Printer Device • Set Printer Destination and Priority level.

• Set Film Orientation and Size
• Set Image width, height and pixel size
• Set Border and Empty Image Density
• Enable or disable trim and set level of polarity
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Query/Retrieve • Configure DICOM Query and Retrieve Service Class Providers.

Device
Worklist Device • Configure DICOM Worklist information Service Class Providers.
Modality • Configure MPPS Service Class Providers for DICOM device

Performed communications.
Procedure Step • Set IP Address, Associated Establishment / Application Entities
(MPPS) Devices
MPPS
Patient Data • Set Required field for Patient, Study and Series data
Configuration
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2. Set System Parameters
2.1 System Configuration
Use instructions in Step 3 to access Service Applications screen.
Click on Config to check System Parameters.
Main Image Screen with Service Application User Interface
The Configuration button defaults to System Configuration Screen.
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2.1.1. Site Info

This screen contains important system information that is entered when the system is
programmed. This information should not be changed unless ownership of the system
changes hands. At that point, the Site Name and Address should be changed but
nothing else.
Configuration Screen – System Configuration – Site Info
Site Name This data will appear on all stored images

Site Address For record-keeping purposes
Technical Support Phone number for GE, See GE On Line Call Center to log your service
Phone Number needs, also see Introduction – Calling for Help, or the Appendix –
Troubleshooting Guide for assistance.
Manufacturer Name For customer reference
Manufacturer Address For customer reference
Model Name For customer reference
System Serial Number The System Serial is assigned by GE and carries forth through the life of
the system. It must NEVER be changed. The Serial Number must be
provided when contacting Service Personnel and is used to track parts
and service throughout the life of the system.
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2.1.2 Interfaces
Use Interfaces to set System Parameters necessary for running System Calibration and
other functions.
Configuration Screen - System Configuration - Interfaces
Detector Type Click on down arrow to select detector (s) available.
Large Format CCD Camera

Small Format CCD Camera
The Precision System should always be set to the Large Format

CCD Camera. (Precision is configured with a HELIFLEX Lens.)
Iris Type Click on down arrow to select Iris Type(s) available.
The Precision System should always be set to the Direct-couple.
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ABS Control Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable ABS Control.
The Precision RX should always be set to 0 to 6V Single-Ended.
Base System Frequency Click within circle to Select either 30/60 or 25/50 Hz.
Select Customer Preference for Spot and Pulse Fluoro Rates.
Injector Control Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable Injector Control.

Clinical App Icon
(Disabled State):
The Precision System should always be set to Not Installed.
RAD Expose on Failure Click on down arrow to display pull-down menu.
ACQUIRE BLACK IMAGE
Normally set to acquire black image.
RAD Expose on Timeout Click on down arrow to

display pull-down menu.
Normally set to 5 sec.
Continuous Fluoro Left click box to activate Continuous Fluoro. To turn off this feature,
click in box over the arrow.
Normally set to selected on the Precision System.
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Pulse Rates Use check boxes to select

Pulse Rate (pulse per second).
Select 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1

and 0.5 pps on Precision System.
(Disable 30 and 2 pps).
Maximum Spot Click on down arrow to

Acquisition Rate display pull-down menu.
Rates are stated in fps
(frames per second).
Current selections:
Spot Subtract Calibration
Only DSA systems option will have this selection available.

Allows choice of a single iris setting for both RF and DSA type image
acquires, or separate iris adjustments when dual dose selection is
available.
Normally set to Independent on Precision System with DSA option.
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2.1.3 System Options

Use System Options to check which options are enabled for system use or to change
settings with the addition of optional equipment.
Configuration Screen - System Configuration – System Options
Scan Converter Click on down arrow to

select from available options.
Selects the Video Frequency for
the Low Line rate Video Output Channel.
Can be selected to NTSC 525 line
60 Hz or PAL 625 line 50 Hz.
Reference Image Click on down arrow to select from

Display available options.
Selects how images are viewed on
the Reference Image Monitor.
Multi-format currently not available.
Normally set to 1-on-1 w/Thumbnails.
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DICOM Storage Click on down arrow to

Commit select from available options.
Only available when
DICOM Option is installed.
Enables DICOM Storage Commit function. Requires that host archive
device supports the DICOM Storage Commit function to be used.
Modality Performed Click on down arrow to

Proc. Step select from available options.
Only available when
DICOM Option is installed.
Enables DICOM Modality
Performed Procedure function. Requires that host Server Device supports
the DICOM Modality Performed Procedure function to be used.
Print ShotSaveTM Manually enter the maximum number of images to be saved to the Print
Options ShotSaveTM Folder. There is no limit to the number of images that can be
saved in this folder.
Associated
Clinical App Icons:
NOTE: Before the new number can take precedence, the system must
be Shut Down and Restarted.
Display/Print Click on down arrow to select

Physician Name from either Performing or
Referring physician.
Digital Host Control Click on down arrow to

(or DHC) select from available options.
Requires option P-831 digital laser
option (Hardware) to be installed.
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Thumbnail Frame Use Slider to set which frame within a Sequence will be
displayed as the Thumbnail.
Patient List Click on down arrow to select from available options.

Archive Status
Only available when DICOM Option is installed.

The Storage Confirm option will display an icon next to Patient Files that
have been sent to archive indicating that the data has or has not been
saved.
Storage Commit Enables DICOM Storage Commit function. Requires that
host server device supports the DICOM Storage Commit function to be
used.
Patient List Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable.

Print Status
The Patient List Print Status option will display an icon next to Patient Files
that have been sent to a printer indicating that the data has or has not been
printed.
Patient Delete Provides Warning prior to deletion of patient records.

Operations
Click on down arrow to select from available options.
This selection Controls when the user is allowed to delete a Patient File.
Opacification Delay Use Slider to set appropriate Opacification Delay Setting.
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2.1.4 Keyboard Function Keys
The “F” keys at the top of the keyboard can be used to shortcut to certain system functions.
“F” Keys
The system is shipped with the following default settings:

Key Function
F1 User Manual
F2 Patient List
F3 Close Patient
F4 Toggle Acquire
F5 Acquire Subtracted
F6 Fluoro Loop
F7 Review Mask
F8 None
F9 Store Reference
F10 Status Dialog
F11 Full Screen
F12 Thumbnails
To customize Keyboard Function Keys, click on down arrow to select from available options
for each key.
Available Options:
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The system will prompt for you to save changes.

Make appropriate selection and then either click Save
or Exit. Clicking Exit will override the Yes selection.
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2.1.5 Image Processing

Use Image Processing to view Brightness, Contrast, Integration Levels, and
H-Reverse and V-Reverse Settings. All settings with the exception of H-Reverse and
V-Reverse cannot be edited. Use down arrow to turn Horizontal and Vertical Reverse
ON or OFF.
Configuration Screen - System Configuration – Image Processing
H-Reverse Click on down arrow to select from available options

Clinical App Icon:
This setting is used to correct the image left side right side
display direction for the Normal direction.
(Available at the base
of the GUI Shutter.)
V-Reverse Click on down arrow to select from available options.

Clinical App Icon:
This setting is used to correct the image Head / Foot

display direction for the Normal direction.
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2.1.6 Monitor LUTs (Lookup Tables)

Use Monitor LUTs to set specifications for in-room Primary and Reference Monitors.
Configuration Screen - System Configuration – Monitor LUTs
Set LUT for In-room Use down arrow to make selection.

Primary Monitor
Set LUT for In-room Use down arrow to make selection.

Reference Monitor
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2.1.7 DICOM
Use DICOM Tab to set specifications for DICOM functions. All fields can be altered
manually by positioning the Cursor over them and typing in the information.
Configuration Screen - System Configuration – DICOM
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2.2 Doctor Preferences

Set default Doctor Preferences from the Service Application. Each performing physician
is able to customize the system to his or her own specifications through the Doctor
Preference function screens. (Reference User Manual: Section C - Setting Doctor
Preferences).
2.2.1 General Acquisition

Use General Acquisition to set Default System Settings or to change settings as
required.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – General Acquisition
H-Reverse Click on down arrow to select from

Clinical App Icon: drop-down menu.

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V-Reverse Click on down arrow to select from


Auto Replay Click on down arrow to select from drop-down menu.

Choose to either hold the last image acquired (Last Image Hold - LIH)
or for the system to Automatically
Replay the Sequence of images
(Auto Replay).
Auto Shutters Click on down arrow to select from

The system can be set to look for the
image boundary and extend the black
surrounding Shutter to a few pixels
beyond that point. Shutter setting relates to how far the Shutter extends
once an Edge is detected - low (few pixels), medium (more pixels), or high
(several pixels). Shutter settings are applied to the image displayed in the
screen as well as hardcopies of the images. These Shutters may be
adjusted manually for each image, or automatically.
GUI Shutter Click on down arrow to select from drop-down

Clinical App Icon: menu. Selecting “On” allows the GUI Shutter to be
available. The GUI Shutter is the “dimmed version”
of the interface that would be used during
acquisition.
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2.2.2 Fluoro
Use Fluoro to set Default System Settings or to change settings as required.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Fluoro
Integration Level Select the desired Level of Integration before applying radiation.
Click on down arrow to select available Integration Levels from

drop-down menu:
Normally set to 2-Frame Recursive.
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Fluoro Store Contrast Click on down arrow to select one of the

following settings from drop-down menu:
As Acquired: Image will be stored with As Acquired

White: Image will be stored with White Contrast
Black: Image will be stored with Black Contrast
AIO Click on down arrow if AIO configured.

Enables Auto Image Optimization – A technique used to automatically
select the optimum W/L and Display Lookup Table before the image is
displayed. Auto-Image Optimization (AIO) is recommended for all Un-
subtracted image types.
NOTE: In the absence of AIO, the Default Contrast setting can be
configured for each image type within Doctor Preferences. Use Slider
Control to select the default Spot Contrast Value. This will only be used
if AIO is OFF.
Edge Level Click on down arrow to select available

Edge Settings from drop-down menu:
Clinical App Icon:
Brightness Use Slider to adjust Brightness Level.
Clinical App Icon:
Loop Acquisition Rate Click on down arrow to select available

Clinical App Icon: Loop Acquisition Rates in frames per second
(fps) from drop-down menu:
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Max Pulsed Fluoro Click on down arrow to select available Max Integration Levels from
Integration drop-down menu:
Auto Save LIH to Disk Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable.

Associated
Clinical App Icons:
Mask LIH
Store to Disk
Contrast Display Click on down arrow to change

Polarity Contrast to Black or White.
Contrast Use Slider to adjust Contrast Level.
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2.2.3 Spot
Use Spot to set Default System Settings or to change settings as required.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Spot
Acquisition Rate Select a value from the RATE pull-down list to

control the rate at which images are acquired.
Clinical APP Icon:
Click on down arrow ( ) to select Rate from
drop-down menu.
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AIO AIO: The Auto Image Optimization feature optimizes the Contrast Range
and selects appropriate Window and Level Values for an image as it is
acquired.
If the feature is enabled, the system will optimize the images automatically.
If the feature is installed but not enabled, the system will use the Default
Window, Level, and Display Lookup Tables (Display Lookup Tables are
used to select the amount of Contrast for an image).
Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu to turn this feature OFF or set
levels.
Brightness Auto-Image Optimization (AIO) is recommended for all Un-subtracted image

types. However, in the absence of AIO, the Default Brightness Setting can
be configured for each image type.
Use Slider Control to select the Default Spot Brightness Value.
This will only be applied if AIO for the Spot image type is OFF.
Invert The INVERT button changes the Polarity of an

image from a positive image into a negative
Clinical App Icon:
image or vice versa. Click on down arrow ( )
for drop-down menu to turn this feature ON or
OFF.
Edge Level Select the desired Level of Edge Enhancement by selecting the Edge
feature button multiple times. The icon cycles through five possible initial
Clinical App Icon: settings: None, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The Active Edge Setting (by image type) will remain active for Subsequent
Image Acquisition or Image Review until changed.
Contrast Use Slider Control to select the default Spot Contrast Value.
This will only be used if AIO for the Spot image type is OFF.
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Gamma Select Click to select the desired LUT from the drop-down list:
LUT 1, LUT 2, LUT 3, LUT 4 or LUT 5.
DSA Features
DSA Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down

menu to turn this feature OFF or to select.
Exposet (DISABLED) This feature is currently NOT used.

Trying to Enable this function will not change its DISABLED state.
Subtract Contrast Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu to turn

Display Polarity this feature ON or OFF. The Subtracted Contrast
Display Polarity button changes the Polarity of an
image from a Black Contrast (Black background)
image into a White Contrast (White background)
image or vice versa.
Subtract Brightness Use slider to set level of Subtracted Brightness.
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DSA Mask # Click on down arrow ( ) to select DSA Mask Number.

Clinical App Icon:
DSA Landmarking Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu to turn this feature ON or OFF.
Clinical App Icon: Landmarking allows the selection of the Percentage of the
Mask image to be added back into the Subtracted
Composite image. This enables the visualization of some
background image data particularly for orientation purposes.
Landmarking is usually performed to assist the doctor in
preparation of invasive procedures. Click to select the
desired Percentage (%) setting from Drop-down menu.
Subtracted Edge Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu to turn this feature ON or OFF.
Level
Subtracted Contrast
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2.2.4 Sub Fluoro

Use Sub-Fluoro to set Default System Settings or to change settings as required.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Sub Fluoro
Edge Level Select the desired Level of Edge Enhancement by

selecting the Edge feature button multiple times.
Clinical App Icon: The icon cycles through five possible initial settings:
None, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
A higher setting equates to more filtering. Desired setting
is site and viewer dependent.
The Active Edge Setting (by image type) will remain active for subsequent
image acquisition or image review until changed.
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Landmarking Click on down arrow to select setting from drop down menu.
Clinical App Icon:
Landmarking allows the selection of the Percentage of the Mask
image to be added back into the Subtracted Composite image.
This enables the visualization of some background image data
particularly for orientation purposes.
Landmarking is usually performed to assist the doctor in preparation of invasive
procedures. Click to select the desired Percentage (%) setting from Drop-down
menu.
Brightness Auto-Image Optimization (AIO) is recommended for all un-subtracted image

types. However, in the absence of AIO, the default Brightness setting can be
configured for each image type.
Use Slider Control to select the default Brightness value.
This will only be applied if AIO is OFF.
Max Pulsed Fluoro Maximum allowed integration level.

Integration
Click on down arrow to select available Max Integration
Levels from drop-down menu:
Mask Acquisition Click on down arrow to select setting from drop

Clinical App Icons: down menu.
Mask LIH
Subtr Contrast The Subtracted Contrast Display Polarity button changes the Polarity of an
Display Polarity image from a Black Contrast (Black background / Negative) image into a
White Contrast (White background / Positive) image or vice versa.
Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu to turn this feature to

Black Contrast or White Contrast.
Contrast Use Slider Control to select the default Sub-fluoro Contrast Value.
This will only be used if AIO for the Sub-fluoro image type is OFF.
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2.2.5 Review
Use Review to set Default System Settings or to change settings as required.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Review
Initial Settings Click on down arrow to select from drop

down menu.
Landmarking Click on down arrow to select setting from

drop down menu.
Clinical App Icon:
Loop Lock Click on down arrow to turn Loop Lock ON

or OFF.
Clinical App Icon:
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2.2.6 Reference Display

Select Reference Display options from drop-down menus.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Reference Display
Display Format This preference is only available when the Multi-format Reference Image
Display option is installed and only applies to the Primary Monitor.
Clinical App Icons:
The Default Display Format is 1-on-1. Each time a new exam is opened,
this will be the display format used.
If available, use on down arrow to select desired format for Default. This
will now become the new Display Format Default.
The available Display Formats are: 1-on-1, 4-on-1, and 16-on-1.
Auto LIH to Reference Auto LIH to Reference feature automatically transfers

each LIH image to the Reference Display when the next
Clinical App Icon: acquisition begins.
Click on down arrow to turn feature ON or Off.
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2.2.7 Printing
Use Printing to make Default System Settings or to change settings as required.
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Changes to Doctor Preferences / Printing Tab will
affect this screen: Configure Printer Settings.
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Printing
Printer Configuration Click on down arrow ( ) to select Default

Printer from a list on drop-down menu.
Clinical App Icon:
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Print Layout Format Click on down arrow ( ) to select

Associated Clinical App Icons: Default Print Layout from a list on
drop-down menu.
9 on 1
12 on 1
Batch Print Processing Settings Click on down arrow ( ) to

Clinical App Icon: select Default Batch Print
Processing Settings from
a list on drop-down menu.
Batch Print Edge Level Settings Click on down arrow ( ) to

Clinical App Icon: select default Edge Level
Setting from drop-down menu.
Batch Print Polarity Select the Default Polarity to be used

for the Print File and Print Sequence
Clinical App Icon: Operations. Click on down
arrow ( ) for drop-down menu.
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2.2.8 Archive Transfer

Use Archive/Transfer to check system settings for a specific doctor or to change settings
as required
Configuration Screen – Doctor Preferences – Archive/Transfer
Archive Configuration Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu.
Auto Send Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu.
Batch Device Processing Click on down arrow ( ) for drop-down menu.

Settings
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Batch Device Edge Level Select the level of edge enhancement to

be used for the Print File and Print
Sequence operations. Click on down
arrow ( ) for drop-down menu.
Batch Device Polarity Select the polarity to be used.

Click on down arrow ( ) for
drop-down menu.
Process/Annotations Select processing features by clicking on down arrow for drop down
menu:
Clinical App Icon:
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2.3 Generator Lines

Generator settings are made initially when the generator is connected to the system.
Use the Configuration function to check settings or to change them if necessary.
Reference Step 4 – Connect & Test the X-Ray Generator for more detail as to making
initial settings.
2.3.1 Two State Inputs

Use Two State Inputs to enable or disable settings as required.
Configuration Screen - Generator Lines – Two State Inputs
Two-State Inputs Click on down arrow to enable or disable individual input settings
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2.3.2 Signal Definitions

The signals between the x-ray generator and Imaging system are defined as follows:
Signal Description
Fluoro On This signal is active when fluoro radiation is ON. It causes the system to display the
live fluoro image on the image monitor in Fluoro mode.
When inactive, the system will maintain the last full frame of fluoro on the image
monitor. This signal is overridden when the Prepare for Photospot Signal is active.
Always Enabled on Precision System.
PFluoro ON (Pulsed Fluoro ON) This signal indicates to the system that the generator is currently
generating an x-ray pulse. It is used to synchronize the acquisition of images with the
x-ray exposure. Always Enabled on Precision System.
PFluoro (Pulsed Fluoro Select) When this signal is active, the system will acquire a pulsed
Select fluoro sequence of images at the selected rate.
Always Disabled on Precision System.
Prep Rad Exp This signal is active when the operator is preparing for Radiographic Exposure. It
signals when the generator is switching from Fluoro to Radiographic mode. This
signal is used for both cine and spot acquisition.
Req Rad Exp This signal is active when the operator has requested a Radiographic exposure and is
used for both cine and spot acquisition.
Always Enabled on Precision System
Rad Ready (Radiographic Exposure Ready) – This optional signal indicates that the generator is
ready to respond to the operator’s request for a Radiographic exposure. This signal is
used for both cine and sport acquisition.
Rad Exp On This signal indicates to the system that the generator is producing radiographic
radiation for photospot imaging. It is considered an optional signal. However, the
signal line must be installed when the Spot in/Out relay open condition does not
terminate an exposure.
Rad Type When this signal is enabled, the system is selected for digital spot image acquisition.
Spot When the signal is inactive, the system will not acquire digital spot images.
Single/Rapid This signal selects the radiographic spot acquisition for single image or a rapid series.
Store Image This signal causes the system to store the currently displayed fluoro image to the
system hard drive. Always Disabled on Precision System
FOV Mag 1 When this signal is active, the generator is in magnification mode 1.
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Reverse-H This signal causes the acquired image to flip horizontally during acquisition and is only
require if an external Reverse-H button/switch is to be installed.
Reverse-V This signal causes the acquired image to flip vertically during acquisition and is only
require if an external Reverse-V switch is to be installed.
Dose Low This signal selects the Low Dose Spot Iris position calibration to be selected for both
RF and DSA spot images.
Dose High This signal selects the High Dose Spot Iris position calibration to be selected for both
RF and DSA spot images.
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2.3.3 Analog Inputs
Not used on the

Precision System
Configuration Screen - Generator Lines Screen – Analog Inputs
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2.3.4 Analog Outputs
Configuration Screen - Generator Lines Screen – Analog Outputs
ABS Control Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable function.
Automatic Brightness Stabilization –

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2.3.5 Digital Outputs
Configuration Screen - Generator Lines Screen – Digital Outputs
Pulsed Fluoro Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable function

Ref
Apply Button Click on the Apply button to accept all settings made to this
screen.
Save Button Click on the Save button after Applying settings that will
display in the Timing Diagram display. Save will save these
settings for the next time this window is activated.
Exit Button Click on the Exit button to cancel any changes made to this
screen.
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Show Timing
Diagram
Click to display graph representing Fluoro Pulse statistics:
This timing diagram illustrates the relationship between the Pulse Fluoro
Reference Pulse and the actual radiation. Ideally, the pulse should occur shortly
after the first gray area and not pass into the second gray area.
Pulse Width
Click on down arrow to select Pulse Width

from list on drop-down menu.
Always set to 10 mS on Precision System.
Polarity
Click on down arrow to select Polarity Level

from list of drop-down menu.
Always set to Active Low on Precision System.
Phase Delay
Enter Phase Delay in seconds manually.

Always set to 2 mS d on Precision System.
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2.3.6 Relay Outputs
Configuration Screen - Generator Lines Screen – Relay Outputs
Fluoro Inhibit Click on down arrow Enable or Disable function.
Spot Expose Click on down arrow Enable or Disable function.
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Subtract Enable Click on down arrow Enable or Disable function.
Injector Sync Click on down arrow Enable or Disable function.

Clinical App Icon
(Disabled State):
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2.4 Archive Device

Customize Archive functions for specific Archive Device.
Device Specified under Archive Device
Configuration Screen – Archive Devices
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2.4.1 DICOM Network
1. Position Cursor over Device Name in left column and left click.
2. The Archive Device Configuration screen will display.
Archive Device Configuration Screen
3. Make changes as required.
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To add additional devices:
1. Left click the Add Device button in the lower left of the screen.
2. The Select Device to Add dialog box will display.
“Select Device to Add” Dialog Box
3. Enter configuration in Configuration window.

4. Select Device Type.
5. Click Create to add or Cancel stop the process.
6. Complete information in screens provided for either DICOM Network or DICOM
Media.
7. Click SAVE to complete setup process or Exit to abort the setup and exit the
system. You will be asked to confirm changes.
8. Click YES to save changes; NO to abort the process.
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2.4.2 DICOM Media
2. The Archive Device Configuration screen will display.
Archive Device Configuration Screen
3. Make changes as required.
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To add additional devices:
1. Left click the Add device button in the lower left of the screen.
2. The Select Device to Add dialog box will display.
“Select Device to Add” dialog box

4. Select Device Type.
5. Click Create to add or Cancel to stop the process.
6. Complete information in screens provided for either DICOM Network or DICOM
Media.
7. Click SAVE to complete Setup process or Exit to abort the Setup and Exit the
system. You will be asked to confirm changes.
8. Click YES to save changes; NO to abort the process.
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2.5 Printer Device Configuration

Customize Print Functions for specific Archive Device.
Installed print devices

display in this column.
Configuration Screen – Printer Device Configuration
To view or change settings for a specific printer:
2. The Printer Device Configuration screen will display.
3. View selections or make changes using the available options.
NOTE: Different types of Print Devices have specific options available.
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2.5.1 DICOM Print Device Settings
Configuration Screen – Print Device Configuration –DICOM Printer
Specific printer will be listed in this box.
Use arrow to access drop down box to select to high, low or medium Priority.
Use arrow to access drop down box to select either

Portrait or Landscape Film Orientation.
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Use arrow to access drop down box to select Film Size from those available.
Use arrow to access drop down

box to select Magnification Type.
Use arrow to access drop down box

to select specific Border Density.
Use arrow to access drop down box

to select Empty Film Density.
Use arrow to access drop down box to select to either to apply trim or not
(Yes/No).
Use arrow to access drop-down box to select to either normal or inverted as

Polarity Setting.
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Use Sliders to set Minimum and Maximum Density.
When Selections are complete, click either Save to retain information or exit to leave the
Configuration screen without saving information.
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2.5.2 Adding a DICOM Printer
1. Left click to access Select Printer to Add dialog box in

the lower left corner of the screen.
2. The Select Printer to Add screen will display.
“Select Printer to Add” dialog box

4. Select printer type.
5. Click Create to add or Cancel to stop the process.
6. A data entry screen will display specific to the printer type selected.
7. Enter specified information.
Screens are as follows:
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Use drop down

arrow to select from
options available
Use drop down arrow to select either Normal

or Inverted Polarity
Use drop down arrow to

select format from available
options.
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Enter the name of the Windows® Printer in

the widow provided.
Use drop down arrow to select either Portrait

or Landscape paper orientation.
Use drop down

arrow to select
from available
options.
Enter information manually in the windows

provided.
Use drop down arrow to select

from available options.
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Use drop down arrow to select

from available options.
Use drop down arrow to select from either

Duplex or Simplex.

provided.

provided.

provided

provided.
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2.6 Query/Retrieve Devices
The Query / Retrieve Menus will allow configuration of DICOM Query and Retrieve
Service Class Providers.
Click to display Query/Retrieve Devices dialog box.
Complete information and then click Next.
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2.7 Worklist Devices
The Worklist Devices Menus will allow configuration of DICOM Worklist information
Service Class Providers.
Click to display Worklist Devices dialog box.
Complete information and then click Next.
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2.8 Modality Performed Procedure Step (MPPS) Devices
MPPS Devices supports the tracking and billing of procedures that have been
completed. A Service Class User (SCU) sends a notification to the Service Class
Provider (SCP) to indicate that a Study is in progress, completed, or discontinued.
2.8.1 Application Entities (AE)
Click to display MPPS Devices dialog box. Then Add MPPS AE

information.
An IP Address can be set with the Application Entity (AE) Title.
This function facilitates the communication/ transfer of information to another
location by using an Association Establishment between two DICOM
Application Entities; between the requester and the intended recipient to
negotiate how data will be encoded and the type of data to be exchanged.
The MPPS Feature is used to send out information about the Study that was
just completed.
Information can include:
• The number of acquisitions taken.
• The type and amount of radiation used on a patient during the Study.
• The number and type of films that were printed during the Study.
• And any other pertinent information.
Server Notifications:
An enabled MPPS Server will notify the user if a connection cannot be made
when the user Opens a Study.
If an Error Message displays, try to open another Study to attempt to make a
server connection. If connection is still not made, the conclusion is that the
MPPS Server is in a state of failure. Contact your Network Administrator for
assistance.
Add MPPS AE Dialog
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2.9 Patient Data Configuration
2.9.1 Patient Data

Specify required and non-required fields for entry of patient data. Patient data cannot
be processed if a field marked “required” is left blank. Information cannot be entered if
field is marked not used; the box is grayed-out. If a field is marked used, information can
be entered but is not required for processing patient data entry.
Configuration Screen – Patient Data Configuration – Patient Data
Other than the patient name and ID, which are preset to be Required, all fields can be
changed by using the drop-down menu.
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2.9.2 Study Data

Specify required and non-required fields for entry of study data. Study data cannot be
processed if a field marked “required” is left blank. Information cannot be entered if field
is marked not used; the box is grayed-out. If a field is marked used, information can be
entered but is not required for processing Study Data entry.
Configuration Screen – Patient Data Configuration - Study Data
Other than the date and time, which are preset to be Required, all fields can be
changed by using the drop-down menu.
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2.9.3 Series Data

Specify required and non-required fields for entry of Series Data. Series Data cannot
be processed if a field marked “required” is left blank. Information cannot be entered if
field is marked not used; the box is grayed-out. If a field is marked used, information
can be entered but is not required for processing Series data entry.
Configuration Screen – Patient Data Configuration – Series Data
The Series Number is always “Used” and the date and time are preset to be Required.
All other fields can be changed by using the drop-down menu.
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3. Backup
This function allows a configuration to be saved to another location on the hard drive for
future reference.
Click to access Back-up function. A Confirmation screen will display.
Backup Configuration Dialog Box
Click Yes to continue Backup Procedure.

The Backup Configuration window will display.
Repeat as necessary for each Config file to be backed up (sysconfig.xml and
userconfig.xml).
Select file name and type and then click Save. The files will be saved in the Backup folder (or other
location as specified).
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4. Restore
This function allows the restoration of a previous configuration that was saved using
Backup function.
Click to access Restore configuration. A Confirmation screen will display,
Restore Previous Configuration Dialog Box.
Click Yes to continue Restore Procedure.

The Windows® “Open” window will display.
Select file name and type and then click Open.

The selected file will be restored. Repeat as necessary
for each Config. File to be restored (SysConfig.xml and
UserConfig.xml).
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Parameter Available Settings

Archive Device • Add Archive Device

Printer Device • Set Printer Destination and Priority level.

Query/Retrieve • Configure DICOM Query and Retrieve Service Class Providers.

Worklist Device • Configure DICOM Worklist information Service Class Providers.

Modality • Configure MPPS Service Class Providers for DICOM device

2. Set System Parameters

2.1 System Configuration

Use instructions in Step 3 to access Service Applications screen.

Click on Config to check System Parameters.

Main Image Screen with Service Application User Interface

The Configuration button defaults to System Configuration Screen.

2.1.1. Site Info

Configuration Screen – System Configuration – Site Info

Site Name This data will appear on all stored images

Configuration Screen - System Configuration - Interfaces

Detector Type Click on down arrow to select detector (s) available.

Large Format CCD Camera

The Precision System should always be set to the Large Format

Iris Type Click on down arrow to select Iris Type(s) available.

The Precision System should always be set to the Direct-couple.

ABS Control Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable ABS Control.

The Precision RX should always be set to 0 to 6V Single-Ended.

Select Customer Preference for Spot and Pulse Fluoro Rates.

Injector Control Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable Injector Control.

The Precision System should always be set to Not Installed.

RAD Expose on Failure Click on down arrow to display pull-down menu.

ACQUIRE BLACK IMAGE

Normally set to acquire black image.

RAD Expose on Timeout Click on down arrow to

Normally set to 5 sec.

Normally set to selected on the Precision System.

Pulse Rates Use check boxes to select

Select 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1

Maximum Spot Click on down arrow to

Spot Subtract Calibration

Only DSA systems option will have this selection available.

2.1.3 System Options

Configuration Screen - System Configuration – System Options

Scan Converter Click on down arrow to

Reference Image Click on down arrow to select from

DICOM Storage Click on down arrow to

Modality Performed Click on down arrow to

Display/Print Click on down arrow to select

Digital Host Control Click on down arrow to

Patient List Click on down arrow to select from available options.

Only available when DICOM Option is installed.

Patient List Click on down arrow to Enable or Disable.

Patient Delete Provides Warning prior to deletion of patient records.

Click on down arrow to select from available options.

Opacification Delay Use Slider to set appropriate Opacification Delay Setting.

2.1.4 Keyboard Function Keys

The system is shipped with the following default settings:

The system will prompt for you to save changes.

2.1.5 Image Processing

Configuration Screen - System Configuration – Image Processing