Installing and Configuring StressVue-

Checking the Box Contents

Verify that your StressVue shipment has all the components you ordered. In general, the
StressVue system comprises:
� HP convertible mini-tower
� HP flat panel monitor
� StressVue thermal array printer-IF ORDERED
�
� Patient cable
� One or more of the following patient modules for data acquisition:
– Direct connect via USB, non RF (PN 989803142811)
– Wireless 608MHz RF module with analog and TTL output (PN 989803145521)
(North America and Australia only)
– Wireless 2500MHz RF module with analog and TTL output (PN 989803145531)
(outside of North America and Australia)
� USB interface connector and antennas
This is the connection box that sends the patient ECG data from the patient module to the
StressVue PC via a USB port on the PC. It also provides analog and TTL output for the
stress echo and/or the non-invasive blood pressure monitor.
� Dongles are required for StressVue. Various dongle options are available for the following
functionality:
– Basic StressVue functionality
– Network functionality.
The StressVue system can be used with the following exercise equipment:
 TrackMaster TKM425 treadmill
 Ergometers using the Ergoline protocol, including the Ergoline 800, er800S, and er900S,
as well as Lode Corival ergometers

StressVue system and cart

About the Patient Module
The LeadForm patient cable, connects to the patient module, which captures ECG activity and
transmits this data to the StressVue system through the USB interface connector.
The patient module is attached to the patient with a belt or carrying case. The StressVue
system offers both direct connect and wireless patient modules.
� The direct connect patient module ships with the standard system.
For details, see “About the Direct Connect Patient Module,” below.
� Two wireless options are available.
– Wireless 608MHz RF module (PN 989803145521) (North America and Australia
only)
– Wireless 2500MHz RF module (PN 989803145531) (outside of North America and
Australia)
For details, see “About the Wireless Patient Module” on page 3-9.

About the Direct Connect Patient Module

The direct connect patient module ships with the standard system. It collects data from the
patient using a patient cable that connects to the USB interface connector, which acts as the
bridge between the patient module and the StressVue PC.
Direct connect patient module (shown with patient cable attached)-
About the Wireless Patient Module
The wireless patient modules act as the transmitter; the USB interface connector acts as a
receiver. Two models are available, as follows:
� Wireless 608MHz RF module (PN 989803145521) (North America and Australia only)
� Wireless 2500MHz RF module (PN 989803145531) (outside of North America and
Australia)
Figure 3-3 Wireless patient module (shown with patient cable attached),

If the busy thermal printer-

Setting Up the Administrator Account
In order to provide a more secure system, you can set up an Administrator account that
requires a password to access the StressVue PC.
To set up the Administrator account
1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage.
2 Double-click Local Users and Groups under System and Tools in the left panel.
3 Double-click Users.
4 Right-click Administrator in the right panel and select Set Password.
5 Click Proceed.
6 Enter a password.
7 Confirm the new password and click OK.
8 Close the Computer Management window.
Users will need to enter this password in order to access the StressVue system.
Configuring the Display Settings
To configure the display settings
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display.
2 Click the Settings tab and set:
3 Click the Appearance tab, then click Effects.
4 Clear all options except for the smoothing of the screen fonts, and click OK.
5 Click the Screen Saver tab, and set the Screen saver to none.
6 Click Power and set the Power scheme to Home/Office Desk

7 Under the Home/Office Desk settings, set the following options:

8 Click the Advanced tab and:
a Clear the Prompt for Password when Computer resumes from Standby check box.
b Set the Press power button option to Do nothing.
9 Click the Hibernate tab, and clear the Enable hibernation check box; then click OK.
10 Click Yes to accept the changes.
NOTE Disruption of a stress test may result if you do not adhere to the settings above.
Configuring 24-hour Format Time Display
To configure 24-hour format time display
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options.
2 Click Customize and select the Time tab.
3 Enter a Time format of HH:mm:ss to specify a 24-hour clock.
4 Click the Date tab, and set the Short date format as appropriate to require a 2-digit month
and day and a 4-digit year:
– US: MM/DD/YYYY
– Europe: DD/MM/YYYY
5 Click OK; when prompted, click OK to accept the changes.
6 Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Date and Time.
7 Click Internet Time.
8 Uncheck the Automatically synchronize with Internet time server check box.
NOTE StressVue may not operate correctly if this box is checked.
9 Click OK.
Setting the Startup and Recovery Modes
To set the startup and recovery modes
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > System.
2 Click the Advanced tab, then click Settings next to Startup and Recovery. In the Settings
window:
a In the Time to display fields, type 10 seconds for each.
b Clear the Automatically restart check box.
c In the Write debugging information field, select Kernel memory dump
3 Click OK.
4 Click Settings next to Performance.
5 Click the Advanced tab.
6 Click Change under Virtual Memory.
7 In the Virtual Memory window set the Paging File Size for Drive C to:
a Initial size - 1536
b Maximum size - 3072
8 Click Set.
9 Click OK to accept the changes, click OK to close the window; and click OK to accept all
Changes

Configuring Windows Explorer Properties

To configure Windows Explorer properties
1 Open a Windows Explorer window and choose View > Details.
2 Select Tools > Folder Options and select the Use Windows classic folders radio button.
3 Click the View tab and ensure that the following settings are in effect:
4 Click Apply, then click Apply to All Folders.
5 When prompted, click Yes to set all folders to match the current view, then click OK.
Configuring the Security Center/Windows Time
To configure the security center/Windows time
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Windows Firewall.
2 Click the radio button to turn Off the Firewall and click OK.
3 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >System.
4 Click the Automatic Updates tab.
5 Select the radio button for Turn Off Automatic Updates.
6 Click OK.
7 Start > Settings > Control Panel >Security Center.
8 Click Change the way Security Center alerts me.
9 Uncheck all of the options shown in the window and click OK.
10 Click Recommendations in the Windows Firewall and Virus Protection sections of the
Security Center window.

11 Click the box next to the option I have...and click OK.

12 Click OK to accept the changes.
13 In the Security Center window, verify the following:
– Windows Firewall is Not Monitored
– Automatic Updates is Off
– Virus Protection is Not Monitored
14 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >Administrative Tools>Services.
15 Double-click the Windows Time service.
16 Select Disabled from the Startup type drop-down list.
17 Click OK and exit the services window.
Configuring the Network Adapter
The following IP address is required for correct operation of the thermal printer.
To configure the network adapter
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel >Network Connections.
2 Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
NOTE If the PC has a second network connector, be sure to select the first Local Area Network
Connection.
3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties.
4 Select the Use the following IP address option and enter
5 Click OK and Close.
Disabling Internal Network Interface Power
NOTE The following steps my not apply to certain types of network adapters and drivers.
To disable the internal network interface power
1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage.
2 Select Device Manager and expand the Network Adapters list.
3 Double-click the internal adapter to open the Controller Properties window and select the
Power Management tab.
4 Uncheck the box Allow Computer to turn off this device to save power

5 Click OK.

Installing the StressVue Software

Installing the StressVue Application
The StressVue software is currently available in English, French, Italian German, and Spanish.
To install the StressVue application
1 Ensure that the dongle is not installed in any USB port of the PC.
2 Insert the StressVue Stress Exercise Testing System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
The Setup program automatically starts.
You are prompted to select the language to install.
3 Select the appropriate language, and click Next.
4 Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
5 When prompted, install the Hasp driver software, using all the defaults.
6 Restart the computer when prompted.
After you enter the password, the system attempts to start StressVue. Since the dongle is
not inserted, a message appears indicating the dongle is missing.
7 Click OK and insert the dongle into any available USB port on the back of the PC.
8 Double-click the StressVue icon on the desktop.
The StressVue Startup screen appears.
9 Exit the StressVue software.
10 Verify the watchdog is running by clicking Start>Programs>Administrative
Tools>Services.
11 Look for XScribe Watchdog and verify that the status is Started.
12 Close the Services window.
13 Right-click any empty space on the desktop and select Properties.
14 Click the Desktop tab and navigate to C:\Program files\Philips\StressVue, and select
Mainimage.bmp.
15 Set the Position field to Stretch, then click OK.
You can now install the USB interface drivers and Adobe Acrobat Reader software

Installing the USB Interface Connector Driver

The USB interface connector functions in any of the USB ports on the StressVue PC.
However, you must install the applicable drivers onto each port separately. Repeat the
following procedure for each of the USB ports to which you will connect the USB interface
connector.
To install the USB interface connector driver
1 Remove the dongle from the USB port on the back of the StressVue PC.
2 Insert the StressVue Stress Exercise Testing System Software CD is in the CD-ROM drive.
3 Insert the USB interface connector cable into a USB port on the back of the StressVue PC.
4 When Windows detects the device for the selected USB port, a message window appears.
5 Select No, not this time then click Next.
The system prompts you to install the driver for the USB interface connector.
6 Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
7 Click Continue anyway.
8 Click Finish to complete the driver installation for the selected port.
The following drivers are installed:
– M12USBCLdr.sys
– M12USBCDrv.sys
9 Repeat steps 3 through 8 for each USB port.
A message appears informing you when the new hardware is ready to use.
10 Once all USB drivers are installed, right-click My Computer from the StressVue desktop.
11 Select Manage and Device Manager.
12 Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controller.
13 Verify the Moratra M12C-USB driver is listed.
14 Verify that the green light on the USB interface connector is illuminated

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader

We recommend that you download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from the Adobe
website, www.adobe.com. If that is not possible, follow these instructions to use the version of
Acrobat Reader provided on the StressVue Stress Exercise Testing System Software CD.
To install Acrobat Reader
1 Insert the StressVue Stress Exercise Testing System Software into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Browse to the Miscellaneous directory.
3 Copy the folder labeled Reader to the desired location on your hard drive. For example,
C:\AcrobatReader.
4 To install Acrobat Reader, double-click AdbeRdxrx.exe.

Installing the TIFF Printer

In addition to purchasing the network option, you must also install the TIFF printer to be able
to export StressVue reports to TIFF format.
To install the TIFF printer
1 Click Start>Settings>Printers and Faxes.
2 Click Add a printer and click Next.
3 Select Use the following port: LPT1 and click Next.
4 Select Local Printer and uncheck the Automatically detect check box.
5 Select HP as the Manufacturer and HP Laserjet 5 as the Printer and click Next.
6 Enter TIFF Internal Printer for the Printer Name and click Next.
7 Uncheck the Do you want to use for default check box.
8 Click Do not share.
9 Select No when prompted to print a test page and click Next.
10 Click Next and Finish.

Removing Unnecessary Icons and Programs

Once the installation is complete, you can remove any unnecessary icons from the desktop to
reduce the clutter. You should also remove any unnecessary programs.
CAUTION Do not use the StressVue system as a method for loading and operating commercially available
software. Doing so might affect the performance of the StressVue application.
To remove any unnecessary icons and programs
1 Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Arrange Icons By>Auto Arrange.
The only required icons for the StressVue system are:
– My Computer
– My Network Places
– Internet Explorer
– Recycle Bin
– StressVue
2 Remove any unnecessary icons by selecting them and pressing the Delete key.
3 Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs.
4 If any of the following programs are present, remove them:
– Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook Express, etc.
– HP Security Suite (includes HP Protect Tools, HP embedded security, HP BIOS
configuration and HP Credential Manager)
– PDF Complete
Creating a System Restore Point
After you have installed and verified the system, it is recommended that you create a System
Recovery point. In the event of a system crash, this will enable you to restore the system.
To create a system restore point
1 Click Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
2 Click Create a restore point and click Next.
3 Type System Installation in the Restore Point description box and click Create.
4 Click Done.

Testing the Installation

After all components have been installed and configured, follow the steps in this section to test
the system.
Before You Begin
� Make sure the dongle is inserted into a USB port on the back of the PC.
� If the optional Remote Keypad was purchased, insert the keypad’s USB connector into a
USB port on the back of the PC.
� Have an ECG simulator on hand so you can acquire an ECG.
Connecting and Configuring the Patient Module
� Verifythat the appropriate USB interface connector is connected to the PC.
� Verifythat the appropriate patient module is connected and configured. See the StressVue
Instructions for Use for information.
Acquiring an ECG
To acquire an ECG
1 Connect the patient module to an ECG simulator.
2 Double-click the StressVue icon on the desktop.
3 Click New Exam.
After a few seconds, StressVue displays the ECG waveform.
4 When all 12 leads are displayed, click ECG and verify that the ECG prints. If using the
Remote Keypad, press the 12-Lead ECG button

About the Network Option

The Network option enables the StressVue system to access your facility’s LAN. This lets you
import patient demographic information from a Hospital Information System (HIS) or other
appropriate medical records devices. The StressVue export function enables you to export
reports in PDF, TIFF, and XML to compatible systems that accept PDF, TIFF, and XML files.
Additionally, you can export PDF files for import into the Philips TraceMasterVue ECG
Management System (version C.01 and later) for storage and archiving.and other systems
which accept PDF files.
The network card may be pre-installed; some basic network configuration will be required to
define the IP address. You must also plug your network cable into the LAN connector (on the
network card) on the StressVue PC.
To establish a network presence for the StressVue system, the system administrator or an IT
professional at your site must configure the network settings within the operating system.