Fukuda Denshi VaSera Series User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product.
The VSS-50 is a data management software for the VaSera series, Sphygmomanometer and
Sphygmograph.
This manual also includes description of the “IC Card Maintenance Software” and “VSS-3: CSV
Format Output Software”.
Note
(1) When connecting the VSS-50 to the VaSera Series Sphygmomanometer and
Sphygmograph, refer also to its Operation Manual.
(2) To prevent accidental data loss, it is recommended to back up the inspection data
periodically.

Contents
1. General Description ......................................................................................................1
2. Installing the Software ..................................................................................................2
2.1. General Description for Installation .......................................................................................2
2.2. Log On as Administrator........................................................................................................3
3. VSS-50 Data Management Software.............................................................................4
3.1. Changing the Software from VSS-10..................................................................................4
3.1.1. Uninstalling the VSS-10(V01-01, V01-02, V01-03, V02-01, V02-02, V03-01),
VSS-2, VSS-3 ...........................................................................................................4
3.2. Installation Procedure.........................................................................................................5
3.2.1. Environment Setup (Single PC Operation)..............................................................10
3.2.2. Environment Setup (Multiple PC Operation)........................................................... 11
3.2.3. Connecting to the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph..................................13
3.3. Operation Procedure ........................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Searching and Displaying the Registered Data.......................................................19
3.3.2 Printing the Report..................................................................................................28
3.3.3 Correcting the Inspection Data................................................................................29
3.3.4 History of the Inspection Data.................................................................................30
3.3.5 Deleting the Inspection Data...................................................................................30
3.3.6 Displaying the Data for Each Pulse Beat ................................................................31
3.3.7 Inspection Data Output to the CSV File ..................................................................32
3.3.8 Printing Multiple Data..............................................................................................33
3.3.9 Correcting the Examinee Data................................................................................34
3.3.10 Off-line Registration ................................................................................................35
3.3.11Graphic File Output.................................................................................................36
3.3.12 Waveform Output to the CSV File...........................................................................36
3.3.13 Copying the Inspection Data...................................................................................37
3.3.14 Initializing the IC Card.............................................................................................38
3.3.15 Menu.......................................................................................................................39
3.3.16 Environment Setup..................................................................................................42
3.4 Backup of Inspection Data................................................................................................50
3.4.1. Backup Procedure【Windows7, 8】...........................................................................50
3.4.2. Restoration Procedure............................................................................................51
4. IC Card Maintenance Software...................................................................................52
4.1. Startup and Explanation of the Display.............................................................................52
4.2. Searching the IC Card Data..............................................................................................53

4.3 Correcting the IC Card Data.............................................................................................54
4.4 Recovering the IC Card Data............................................................................................55
4.5 Removing the IC Card......................................................................................................56
5. VSS-3 CSV Format Output Software..........................................................................57
5.1. VSS-3 Uninstallation Procedure..........................................................................................57
5.2. VSS-3 Installation Procedure ..............................................................................................57
5.3. Starting the Program ...........................................................................................................57
6. Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................58
6.1. Troubles during Installation...............................................................................................59
6.1.1. “Another installation is in progress...” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01].......59
6.2. Troubles during Startup ....................................................................................................60
6.2.1. “A database was not ready.” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01].....................60
6.2.2 “VssRemoteServer.sfOpen…Communication failure…” is displayed. [Windows7/
From V01-01]..........................................................................................................61
6.2.3 Communication Status of the PC [Windows7/ From V01-01]..................................63
6.3 Troubles during VS-2000 Connection...............................................................................64
6.3.1 During the on-line registration, the PC icon on the VS-2000 flashes, and “PC LINK
ERROR” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01]...................................................64
6.4 Troubles during Operation................................................................................................68
6.4.1 The VSS-50 data cannot be displayed on the Client PC. [Windows7/ From V01-01]
68
6.4.2 The share folder is automatically created on the VSS-50. [From Windows 7
V01-01] ...................................................................................................................68
6.4.3 “There is no non-transmitted data.” is displayed, and off-line registration cannot be
performed [Windows7/ From V01-01] .....................................................................68
6.4.4 When a report is printed, the header part is missing, or the report does not fit in
one page. [Windows7/ From V01-01]......................................................................68
7. Sample Report.............................................................................................................69
7.1. Overview 1 Report............................................................................................................69
7.2. Overview 2 Report............................................................................................................70
7.3 Detail Report.....................................................................................................................71
7.4 Standard A Report (Without BPB).....................................................................................72
7.5 Standard A Report (With BPB)..........................................................................................73
7.6 Time Series Report...........................................................................................................74
7.7 Time-Series Report (Waveform).......................................................................................75
7.8 TBI Report........................................................................................................................76
7.9 ABI/TBI Report..................................................................................................................77
7.10 Post-ABI Report (Landscape)...........................................................................................78
7.11 Post-ABI Report (Portrait).................................................................................................79

7.12 Post-ABI Trend Report......................................................................................................80
7.13 Standard Report ...............................................................................................................81
7.14 Trend Report.....................................................................................................................82
7.15 Examinee C Report ..........................................................................................................83
7.16 Simple Examination Report ..............................................................................................84
7.17 Brachium BP Report.........................................................................................................85

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1. General Description
The VSS-50 Data Management Software acquires, displays, prints, corrects, and manages the
inspection data measured on the VaSera Series Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph.
The IC Card Maintenance Software is used to correct the examinee information of the inspection
data, or to recover the damaged inspection data stored in the IC card.
The VSS-3 CSV Format Output Software is used to output all inspection data stored in the IC card
in CSV format.
Install the respective VSS-50, VSS-3 software before using.
The recommended operating requirements are as follows.
(1) OS : Windows7 (Home Premium/ Professional/ Ultimate) 32/64bit
Windows8.1 32/64bit
Windows8.1 pro 32/64bit
(2) CPU : Comply with the recommended system requirements of OS
(3) Memory : Comply with the recommended system requirements of OS
(4) Resolution : 1024 x 768 dot or higher, High Color (16bit) or higher
(5) HDD (Disk Space) : Application 180MB
Data 10GB (100 thousand data)
(6) PCMCIA or USB connection : Required for using the IC card
CF card reader / writer
(7) USB port : Required to use Software Protector (CodeMeter)
(8) LAN : Required for on-line registration of inspection data.
(9) CD-ROM Drive : Required for installing the VSS-50, VSS-3
When connecting other systems to VSS-50, a higher performance operating
environment than the specification above is required.
There are following features for the VSS-50.
(1) The data management can be performed for not only the numeric data but also the
waveform data of the inspection data.
(2) The VSS-50 system can be operated on multiple PC (maximum 10). The data managed by
one PC (Server) can be displayed / printed on other computers (Client).
(3) The inspection data stored on the IC card can be registered off-line on the VSS-50
(4) The examinee information can be acquired from the host computer and used on the VaSera
Series Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph.
(5) The inspection result can be output in JPEG/PDF graphic file format.
(6) The examination data can be entered from the result output file of examination device other
than VaSera series.
(7) Any VSS-50 data can be selected to be printed or output to the CSV file.

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2. Installing the Software
2.1. General Description for Installation
The software installation procedure will be generally performed by our service representative.
To use this software, first install the software. To upgrade the software, uninstall the old version of
VSS-10 (including VSS-2, VSS-3) before installing the new version.
[To Install the Program for the First Time]
To use the VSS-50 software for the first time, install the VSS-50 software (including VSS-3) with
the following procedure.
(1) Perform “2.2. Log On as Administrator” (Refer to p.3).
(2) Install VSS-50, VSS-3. (Refer to “3.2. Installation Procedure” p.5).
[To Change the Program from VSS-10]
Follow the procedure below to upgrade the software version.
(1) Back up the inspection data file and setup file currently stored in the PC.
(Refer to “3.4 Backup of Inspection Data” p.50)
(2) Log on to the computer as explained in “2.2. Log On as Administrator” (p.3).
(3) Uninstall VSS-10 (VSS-1, VSS-2, VSS-3). (Refer to “3.1. Changing the Software from
VSS-10” p.4.)
[Refer to the following “CAUTION”.]
(4) Install the VSS-50, VSS-3. (Refer to “3.2. Installation Procedure” p.5.)
(5) Restore the inspection data file and setup file backed up on procedure (1).
(Refer to “3.4.2. Restoration Procedure” p.51.)
If upgrading or installing only the VSS-3 software, follow the procedure explained in “5.1. VSS-3
Uninstallation Procedure” (p.57), “5.2. VSS-3 Installation Procedure“ (p.57) to uninstall or install
the respective software.
CAUTION: Make sure to uninstall the VSS-10 (VSS-1, VSS-2, VSS-3) before installing the
new version.
(1) Back up the
inspection data file.
(3) Uninstall the
VSS-10
(4) Install the
VSS-50
(5) Restore the
inspection data file.

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2.2. Log On as Administrator
The user must log on as “Administrator” to install the VSS-50. Otherwise, the following message
will be displayed intercepting the installation process.
In such case, click “Abort” and cease the installation process. Log on again as “Administrator” and
start the installation process again.
To install the software as administrator, right-click “menu.exe” on the CD-ROM and select “Run as
administrator”.

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3. VSS-50 Data Management Software
The VSS-50 Software acquires, displays, prints, corrects and manages the inspection data
measured on the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph.
To use the VSS-50 system, it is necessary to install the VSS-50 software program to the PC.
(Refer to “2. Installing the Software” (p.2))
The installation operation will be generally performed by our service representative. Refer
following for the installation procedure.
3.1. Changing the Software from VSS-10
If VSS-10 or VSS-1 is already installed, it is necessary to uninstall it before installing the VSS-50.
If the VSS-10 or VSS-1 is not installed, proceed to “3.2. Installation Procedure” (p.5).
CAUTION: When upgrading the software, back up the inspection data to prevent
accidental data loss. For procedures, refer to “3.4 Backup of Inspection Data”
(p.50)
3.1.1. Uninstalling the VSS-10(V01-01, V01-02, V01-03, V02-01, V02-02, V03-01),
VSS-2, VSS-3
Follow the procedure below to uninstall the VSS-10.
(1) Open “Control Panel” window.
(2) Double-click “Programs and Features”.
(3) From “Programs and Features”, select
“VaSera(R) Data Management Software
VSS-10” and remove.
(4) Uninstall the VSS-2 and VSS-3 using the
same procedure explained above.

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3.2. Installation Procedure
Follow the procedure below to install the program.
(1) Install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit.
(2) Install the VSS-50 software program.
(3) Check the VSS-50 operation.
(4) Install the PDF Writer.
1. Install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit.
Follow the procedure below to install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit.
(1) Set the CD-ROM with the install software to the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”,
and run as administrator.
(2) Select “CodeMeter Runtime Kit Ver.5.00d”.
(3) Click the key with as shown below.
License Agreement
Installation Scope
Destination Folder Setup

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Begin Installation
End of Installation

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2. Install the VSS-50 software.
(1) Insert the install CD into the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”, and run as administrator.
(2) Select “VSS-50 VaSera Data Management System”.
(3) Click the keys indicated by as shown below.
Destination Folder Setup
Begin Installation
End of Installation

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3. Operation Check of the VSS-50
When the setup (VSS-50 install process) is complete, VSS-50 program will be added to the
Windows system.
After inserting the provided CodeMeter to the
USB connector of the PC, select “VaSera (R)
Data Management System VSS-50” from the
Start menu and verify that the VSS-50 system
properly operates.
Install the VSS-3 using the same procedure explained in “(1) Install the VSS-50 Program”.
※ If the CodeMeter is not inserted to the USB, the following message will be displayed.
If operating on the Client PC, insert the CodeMeter to the Server PC.

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4. Install the PDF Writer (Universal Document Converter).
Install this software to output the color report in PDF format.
(1) Insert the install CD into the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”, and run as
administrator.
(2) Select “PDF Writer (Universal Document Converter) Ver6.5”.
(3) Click the keys indicated by as shown below.
After restarting the PC, installation will
automatically start.

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3.2.1. Environment Setup (Single PC Operation)
(1) Start the VSS-50 program and open the
Environment Setup window by clicking “Set
environment” on the “Maintenance” menu.
(2) If operating the VSS-50 on single computer,
the “Remote server” section should be left
blank.
For other details for Environment Setup, refer to “3.3.16 Environment Setup” (p.42).
Reference About the “Server PC”
If operating the program on single computer, leave the “Remote server” section
blank as this PC will operate as the “Server PC”.

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3.2.2. Environment Setup (Multiple PC Operation)
Server PC
(1) Start the VSS-50 program and open the
Environment Setup window by clicking “Set
environment” on the “Maintenance” menu
(see below).
(2) If operating the VSS-50 as Server, leave the
“Remote server” section blank.
CAUTION: For the VSS-50 System, only one
PC should be set as the Server PC. If more
than one PC is set, the system will not
properly operate.
Client PC
Client PC
(1) Start the VSS-50 program and open the
Environment Setup window by clicking “Set
environment” on the “Maintenance” menu
(2) In the case where VSS-50 is used as a
client, open the “Set remote server” window
by clicking on the "Setting..." button of
Remote server, Then click on the
“Browse…” button and enter the computer
name of VSS-50 which is currently applied
to a "Remote server" as a server.
CAUTION: For Client PC to connect to the
Server PC, register the logon name (user
name) of the Client PC on the Server PC.
For other details of Environment Setup, refer to
“3.3.16 Environment Setup” (p.42).
Reference About the “Server PC
When operating the VSS-50 on
more than one computer, the
“Server PC” performs as the data
management (receives the data
from the Sphygmomanometer and
Sphygmograph). The Client PC
can only reference the data of the
Server PC. The VSS-50 can be
operated on maximum of 10
computers.

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Network Configuration
The following is an example of network configuration.
CAUTION: If the hospital network is busy, a communication failure may occur during
data transmission from the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph to the
Server PC. To avoid such problems, use a separate LAN for the
Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph transmission.
Server PC
Client PC Client PC
VS-1500
LAN between PC
LAN between the VS-1500/VS-2000 and Server PC
VS-2000

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3.2.3. Connecting to the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph
In this section, VSS-50 network connection procedure is explained using the example of Windows
7 TCP/IP setting.
Note that procedure may differ depending on the usage environment.
1. Attach the LAN adapter
The procedure may differ depending on the usage environment. (Desktop or laptop PC, the LAN
adapter is built-in or external, etc.) Refer to the operation manual of the respective LAN adapter
for attaching the LAN board and installing the device driver. If the LAN adapter is built-in type,
refer to the operation manual of the PC.
2. Perform network setting.
(1) Click “Start” on the taskbar.
(2) Click “Control Panel.

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3. Local Area Connection
(1) The “Control Panel” window will be
displayed.
(2) Click “Network and Internet” in the Control
panel.
(3) Click “Network and Sharing Center”.
(4) Click “LocalArea Connection”.
(5) “Local Area Connection Status” window is
displayed.
(6) Click “Properties” button.