Milestone MacroPATH Series User manual

MacroPATH e MacroPATH Basic
QX Series
Digital Imaging System for the grossing room
Operator Manual - MM161-001
MILESTONE
HELPING
PATIENTS

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Thank you for choosing one of our systems and welcome to the ever more crowded club of Milestone
laboratory instrumentation users.
We feel confident that you will be fully satisfied adding this new device to your laboratory.
We recommend to ready carefully this operator manual and to always keep it within reach for convenient and
quick referencing.
For any clarification or request for assistance, please contact our representative in your country:
Or contact
Milestone s.r.l.
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24010 Sorisole (BG) Italy
Tel. +39.035.412 8264
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Read carefully this manual before using the instrument.
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INDEX
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1. Symbols used .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Introduction to MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic.......................................................................... 6
1.3. Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Transport and storage conditions...................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Warning information........................................................................................................................... 9
1.6. Antivirus............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7. MacroPATH data backup (PICTURES OF FILES).......................................................................... 10
1.8. Milestone remote connection........................................................................................................... 10
1.9. MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic labels..................................................................................... 10
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1. Unpacking and checking MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic components .................................. 11
2.2. Overview of PC Monitor (only for MacroPATH)............................................................................... 13
2.3. Camera Overview............................................................................................................................ 14
2.4. Table stand installation for MacroPATH PC Monitor....................................................................... 15
2.4.1. PC Monitor connections........................................................................................................... 16
2.5. Camera Lens Installation................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.1. Camera Orientation ................................................................................................................. 18
2.5.2. Camera connections................................................................................................................ 19
2.6. How to change the language of the Operating System and Keypad .............................................. 20
2.7. Software installation (only for MacroPATH BASIC)......................................................................... 22
2.7.1 License activation ........................................................................................................................ 26
2.8. Foot pedal control configuration (only for MacroPATH Basic) ........................................................ 27
3. WORKING WITH MacroPATH................................................................................................................. 28
3.1. Start MacroPATH............................................................................................................................. 28
3.2. Log in and Log out........................................................................................................................... 28
3.3. Overview of the functions ................................................................................................................ 29
3.3.1. Shortcut Keys........................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.2. Multifunctional buttons............................................................................................................. 31
3.3.3. Foot pedal control.................................................................................................................... 32
3.4. How to operate ................................................................................................................................ 33
3.4.1. Create a file.............................................................................................................................. 33
3.4.2. Edit a file .................................................................................................................................. 33
3.4.3. Files area Functions ................................................................................................................ 34
3.4.4. LIVE area Function.................................................................................................................. 37
3.4.5. Create/retrieve a case ............................................................................................................. 38
3.4.6. Save Image/Video/Audio ......................................................................................................... 38
3.4.7. Thumbnails .............................................................................................................................. 39
3.4.8. Basic camera settings.............................................................................................................. 40
3.4.8.1 Advanced Camera Setting....................................................................................................... 40
3.4.8.2 Optical Zoom Settings ............................................................................................................. 42
3.5. EDIT Functions................................................................................................................................ 43
3.5.1. Tools........................................................................................................................................ 44
3.5.2. Display utilities......................................................................................................................... 48
3.5.3. Utility functions......................................................................................................................... 49
3.6. SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................... 50
3.6.1. General Settings...................................................................................................................... 50
3.6.2. User Settings ........................................................................................................................... 51
3.6.3. Licensing settings .................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.4. Data storage settings............................................................................................................... 53
3.6.5. Camera Settings...................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.6. Calibration................................................................................................................................ 55
3.6.7. Third-party settings.................................................................................................................. 56
3.6.8. Language, date and units of measure settings........................................................................ 59
3.6.9. Appearance Settings ............................................................................................................... 60
3.6.10. Edit tools settings..................................................................................................................... 62
3.6.11. Preferences settings................................................................................................................ 64
4. MacroPATH as MULTISTATION VIEWER .............................................................................................. 65

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4.1. How to install MacroPATH as viewer .............................................................................................. 65
4.2. PC settings for MacroPATH Viewer ................................................................................................ 66
4.3. Integrating MacroPATH with LIS systems....................................................................................... 67
5. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 71
5.1. MacroPATH cleaning up.................................................................................................................. 71
5.2. Safety precautions........................................................................................................................... 71
5.2.1. PC Screen and Camera........................................................................................................... 71
5.2.2. Keyboard and mouse............................................................................................................... 72
5.2.3. Foot pedal control.................................................................................................................... 72
5.2.4. Touch-Pen ............................................................................................................................... 72
6. OPTIONAL PARTS .................................................................................................................................. 73
6.1. Table top camera holder.................................................................................................................. 73
6.2. Camera holder for hood type Grossing Station............................................................................... 75
6.3. “C” bracket for MacroPATH camera ................................................................................................ 77
6.4. Floor Type Terminal Holder on wheels............................................................................................ 78
6.5. Camera wall mount bracket............................................................................................................. 79
6.6. Tube clamp camera mount.............................................................................................................. 81
6.7. Camera centring plate ..................................................................................................................... 83
6.8. Unit consisting of 3-jointed arm with VESA plate 75x75mm and 100x100mm ............................... 84
6.9. 3-jointed arm with wall-mounting..................................................................................................... 85
6.10. Adapter Plate VESA 75/100mm ...................................................................................................... 85
6.11. Reinforcement plate for VESA arm ................................................................................................. 86
6.12. USB bar code readers ..................................................................................................................... 88
6.13. USB Waterproof (sealed) keyboard................................................................................................. 89
6.14. Keyboard support with VESA connection........................................................................................ 90
6.15. Macrostand...................................................................................................................................... 91
6.16. Macro Stand Dry Area 230Vand Macro Stand Dry Area 115V.................................................. 93
6.17. Foot Pedal Control........................................................................................................................... 94
6.18. Sizing Ruler...................................................................................................................................... 94
6.19. Wire microphone.............................................................................................................................. 94
6.20. Licenses........................................................................................................................................... 95
6.21. Mouse wireless laser in silicone ...................................................................................................... 96
6.22. POINT-OF-CARE CONTROL TERMINAL 19” ................................................................................ 97
6.23. Kit Camera MacroPATH.................................................................................................................. 98
6.24. Polarised lens for Camera............................................................................................................... 99
7. TROUBLESHOOTING for MacroPATH ................................................................................................. 100
7.1. Milestone Remote connection ....................................................................................................... 100
7.1.1. How to install the Milestone Remote Connection software (for MacroPATH Basic)............. 101
7.1.2. How to start the remote connection....................................................................................... 103
7.2. The camera is not working............................................................................................................. 103
7.3. The Live function is not working .................................................................................................... 104
7.4. The foot pedal control is not working............................................................................................. 105
7.5. The Touch Pen is not working....................................................................................................... 106
7.6. Touch-Pen and Touch Screen calibration ..................................................................................... 106
7.7. Return for repair to Manufacturer .................................................................................................. 113
7.8. PC Recovery Software .................................................................................................................. 113
8. DISPOSAL OF THE MacroPATH UNIT................................................................................................. 122

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Symbols used
The instructions marked with this symbol are important and must be read carefully.
An instruction accompanied by this WARNING symbol means you need to proceed
with caution. Failure to follow the instruction may endanger the user or cause damage
to the instrument.
Biohazard.
CE logo: this instrument complies with European Community directives.
IVD medical device according to directive 98/79/EC.
Symbol of the European WEEE directive (2002/96/EC):
electric/electronic material, do not dispose of in the environment.
Manufacturer.
Fragile
1.2. Introduction to MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic
MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic were designed to obtain images of histological samples and to ensure
their complete, safe and reliable handling.
MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic differ by the fact that MacroPATH Basic does not include the PC Monitor
(see chapter 2.1).
The system has been designed for use in a laboratory and can therefore withstand the harshest laboratory
conditions (indoor use only).
MacroPATH's measurement function is strictly linked to the calibration performed by the
operator and is not controlled by the unit's software. That is why the measurements of
the sample obtained with MacroPATH CANNOT be taken into account for diagnostic
purposes. These values are purely indicative.
Indeed, a ruler must be placed near the sample (see image below) or a gauge must be used to obtain
a diagnostic value for the growth of the tumour, the extent of the lesion, etc.
The system must be calibrated in order to perform measurements with MacroPATH (refer to chapter 3.6.6
for the calibration procedure).

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1.3. Technical Specifications
Hardware (PC) (only for MacroPATH):
- CPU: Intel®Core™ i7 Processor 2.6 GHz
- RAM: 8GB DDR-4
- Hard disk: 500GB (SSD)
- Touch-pen: USB cable, tip of 1.5 mm diameter.
- Screen: 19" TFT LCD 1280X1024 16.7M Colour
IP 65 front panel
- Fanless
- Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G with Bluetooth v4.1 (*)
(*) subject to restrictions of use according to local radio frequency regulations to be checked before enabling
this function.
- available I/O (refer to chapter 2.2)
•2x RS-232/422/485 Serial ports
•2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45)
•6x USB 2.0 ports
•2x USB 3.0 ports
•1x HDMI (max resolution 4096x2304@24Hz)
•1x DP Display port (max resolution 4096x2304@60Hz)
•2 X built-in 2W speakers
•Audio Mic-in 3.5mm jack input
•Line OUT 3.5mm jack
- Dimensions: LxHxD 470.5 x 415.2 x 75.6mm (18.52” x 16.34” x 2.97”)
- Weight: 7.4Kg (16.3lb)
- PC power supply: Input: 100-240V47-63Hz 1.2-0.5A
Output: 18V DC 5.55A MAX
Software
- Operating System: Windows 10 Enterprise 64 bit
- MacroPATH SW: MacroPATH 5 including Milestone license
- image capture in JPEG format
- video capture in AVI format
- voice recording in MP3 format
- Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Word are registered Microsoft Corporation Brands
- MacroPATH 5 software: Installed (with license) Possibility of managing up to five cameras (of the same
kind).
Minimum Hardware (PC) specifications (only for MacroPATH basic –PC Monitor not included):
- System: - Windows 7® Pro 32/64bit service pack1 or
- Windows 7® Ultimate 32/64bit service pack1 or
-recommended: Windows 10 Enterprise 64bit or Window 10 PRO 32/64bit
- CPU: Dual core processor 2.0 GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- Hard disk: 250 GB
- USB: 4x2.0 ports
- LAN: 1 Gigabit LAN to connect the PC to the network
- Audio output (if requested)
- The USB ports are disabled when the PC is switched off.
- The hardware needs to be able to support the following software and drivers without any limitations to their
installation (the packages are supplied by Milestone)
- Additional libraries: - Microsoft .NET framework 4.0
- SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable
- Windows Media Player 11 or 12
- Additional drivers: - Foot pedal driver
- Camera driver
- The software without libraries and/or drivers is not installed correctly and is to be considered incomplete.

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Camera:
- Camera resolution: max 20.1 Megapixel
- Video resolution: 1024 x 768 (HD) –15-16 FPS, audio 352Kbps, 22kHz
- Audio rec.: 128 kbps
- Focus: Automatic
- White balance: Automatic
- Zoom: Optical 30x
- Fitted with a set of 3 lenses with different close up levels: +1 - +1.3 - +1.5
- Weight: 2.8Kg (6.1lb) (+250g camera power supply)
- Camera power supply:Input: 100-240V50/60Hz 0.6A
Output: 24V DC 1.04A 25W MAX
- Included: Camera Support for photographic stand
- Built-in LED lighting
- Dimensions: 137 x 162 x 211mm (5.39” x 6.37” x 8.30”)
- USB data cable length: 4.5m (4.92yd)
Foot pedal control
- USB foot pedal control with 5 buttons
- IP X5
Environmental Conditions:
Operating temperature: 15°C –30°C (59°F –86°F)
Relative humidity: 10% - 80% non-condensing
1.4. Transport and storage conditions
Temperature: -20°C up to +60°C (-4°F +140°F)
Humidity: up to 80% (up to 50% at 40°C) non-condensing
The manufacturer reserves the right to change and/or improve specifications without
notice and without incurring any obligation.
Before turning MacroPATH on (when coming from a storage room), the unit must be
allowed to reach the environmental conditions (at least half an hour).

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1.5. Warning information
Use of the equipment in manners other than specified may void the warranty provided by the manufacturer.
PERSONAL DATA SAFETY
The Device described herein is not intended for managing personal data of natural persons. Personal data of
natural persons shall not be inserted into the Device during the use of the Device. The organization that uses
the Device shall implement appropriate measures to ensure that no personal data of natural persons are
inserted into the Device. All the data referred to a person and inserted into the device shall use, at least, the
“pseudonymization”, in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data
subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately
and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to
an identified or identifiable natural person.
DO NOT open the camera box. Opening it shall void the warranty.
The PC must only be connected to a 3-pole socket (it must have ground connection protections). This note
does not apply to the camera’s power supply.
Connect the system after installation and disconnect the system before cleaning up.
The equipment must be connected to sockets that are clearly visible to the operator.
The unit is not provided with spare fuses. If the system is not working properly, please contact your local
representative or the manufacturer (always provide the serial number of the unit, see label on the back of the
PC unit for MacroPATH whereas for MacroPATH Basic the label is on the back of the camera).
All of the system’s components must be supplied solely by the manufacturer.
In the event of malfunction, please shut down the PC and the camera’s power supply, then switch them on
again. If the system is still not working properly, please contact your local representative or the manufacturer.
In the event of a malfunction:
1) Switch off the PC. Unplug the PC from the main socket.
2) Turn the camera off. Unplug the power supply cable from the main socket.
3) Disconnect all optional parts (foot pedal control, keypad, bar code reader, camera, camera power
supply).
4) Clean and disinfect all parts of the unit as described in chapter 5.1
5) Place all parts of the equipment into the package supplied by the manufacturer (original package).
6) Send the unit to the manufacturer for repair.
1.6. Antivirus
Milestone recommends installing antivirus software. As Milestone does not install antivirus software, the user
can choose the preferred version according to their needs.
Pay attention when setting up the Antivirus so that the data flow on the USB/LAN protocols and accesses to
the Hard Disk are not restricted.
It is very important to switch the MacroPATH camera and PC off before disconnecting the
camera’s USB connection, to avoid damaging the camera’s interface card.

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1.7. MacroPATH data backup (PICTURES OF FILES)
The image size with the suggested settings is 1.5MB/image (see chapter 3.4.8).
1.8. Milestone remote connection
MacroPATH comes with software to set up the connection to the Milestone customer support service when
technical support is required. To access it, refer to chapter 7.1.
1.9. MacroPATH and MacroPATH Basic labels
For the explanations of the symbols, refer to chapter 1.1.
Refer to the label attached to the device for device identification.
Milestone strongly recommends storing all files and their pictures on a server with an
automated backup procedure.
Contact your local network/IT manager.