Siemens NIC2-2 Installation manual

Network ID Camera
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NIC2-2 (with DICOM)
Installation and Startup

Installation and Setup Manual
Publication No. 201101
NIC2-2
Network ID Camera
October 2005

PLEASE NOTE
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Contents
1 General 1
2 Installation 1
2.1 Unpacking........................................................................................1
2.2 Installation Details...........................................................................1
3Setup 3
3.1 Getting into setup mode.................................................................3
3.1.1 Resetting to customer default .................................................................3
3.1.2 Main configuration window......................................................................3
3.2 Picture settings ...............................................................................4
3.2.1 Some frequently used words...................................................................5
3.2.2 Picture, Win1/Win2....................................................................................5
3.2.2.1 Editing a field.....................................................................................................6
3.2.3 Settings Win1/Win2...................................................................................8
3.2.4 Menus.........................................................................................................9
3.2.5 Auto sequence..........................................................................................9
3.3 Bookinglist configuration.............................................................11
3.3.1 Settings....................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Define input fields...................................................................................12
3.3.3 Link field to patient window...................................................................12

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3.4 Communication param................................................................. 12
3.4.1 Communication parameters Channel: HOST .......................................13
3.4.1.1 Protocol set-up................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Communication parameters Channel: AUX1........................................14
3.4.2.1 Protocol set-up SIEMENS Mammomat® 3000...............................................15
3.4.2.2 Protocol set-up SIEMENS Mammomat® 300.................................................16
3.4.2.3 Protocol set-up SIEMENS Balance.................................................................17
3.4.2.4 Protocol set-up PLANMED..............................................................................17
3.4.2.5 Protocol set-up I-IMAGING.............................................................................18
3.4.2.6 Protocol set-up LORAD...................................................................................19
3.4.2.7 Protocol set-up GE Medical System Senographe...........................................20
3.4.2.8 Protocol set-up GXDP.....................................................................................21
3.4.3 Communication parameters Channel: AUX2........................................22
3.5 NICLan configuration ................................................................... 23
3.5.1 NICLan Mode ...........................................................................................24
3.5.2 TCP/IP.......................................................................................................25
3.5.3 FTP ...........................................................................................................25
3.5.4 DICOM ......................................................................................................26
3.5.4.1 DICOM Tags...................................................................................................27
3.5.4.2 Edit a Tag........................................................................................................ 28
3.5.5 CF Files....................................................................................................28
3.6 Settings.......................................................................................... 29
3.7 Remote control.............................................................................. 30
3.7.1 Save and Load a Set-up..........................................................................30
4 Upgrading the firmware 31
4.1 Download the firmware ................................................................ 31

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5 Error Messages 33
5.1 Illegal value....................................................................................33
5.2 The adjustment may be max 32...................................................33
5.3 Out of storage for FTEXT..............................................................33
5.4 Length must be between 1 and 8.................................................33
5.5 Communication error....................................................................33
5.6 Unknown programming error.......................................................33
5.7 Wrong Dicom Licence Code! .......................................................33

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1. General
This manual describes how to install and setup the Network ID Camera herein
called NIC. This includes anything from installation to setting-up what the pic-
ture printed on the film should look like, which language for the display, to how
it should communicate with a booking system.
This manual is written for software version 3.32 and it is assumed that lan-
guage is set to English. Note that you may select language to English which
causes all texts to bedisplayed in English, but still select country to the country
you are in to get country-dependent information, like date format and PID num-
ber, correct.
2. Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Check that the cardboard box is undamaged and has no holesor deep scratch-
es. Any damage must be reported to the transport company or the supplier
whenever it can be suspected that the camera has been damaged during
transport.
The box contains the camera, an operator's manual in local language and the
power cord. The keyboard should be equipped with the country dependent
keycaps.
2.2 Installation Details
After unpacking the camera it should be placed on a steady table or shelf. If the
camera is operated in mobile units like mammography screening buses, or
where there is a risk of the camera falling down, it should be fastened to the
surface with two screws mounted from the inside of the camera through two
holes in the bottom plate with suitable screws.
The power cord should be connected to the power receptacle on the backside
of the camera and to wall outlet.
No voltage selection is necessary, the camera can be operated at any
voltage from 100 to 250 VAC 50/60Hz.
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Warning
The Network ID Camera is classifiedas a Medical Deviceand
fulfils EN 60950.
According to European Safety Regulations for Medical Equip-
ments, the following conditions must be fulfiled:
- if the camera is operated within a distance of 1.5 m from
the patient, it must be connected to the equipotential
equalization device (E2D).
E2D with cable must be provided by the customer.
The purpose of the E2D is to ensure that all medical and
other equipments are connected to the same ground po-
tential.
- if the camera is connected to a Medical Equipment ac-
cording to EN 60601-1 ( e.g. safety ground or data con-
nections) the safety standard EN 60601-1-1 has to be
met and documented.
E2D plug - Connector for the cable coming
from the equipotential bushbar.

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3Setup
This section describes how the set-up of the camera is done. It assumes that the operator
is familiar with the camera.
3.1 Getting into setup mode
Make sure the camera displays the main window which is the window that comes up after
the initial screen with the Triacon logo. The window shows:
To get into setup mode, press Shift F4 (the right soft-key while holding any of the two shift
keys down). A new window will appear asking for a password.
The Network ID Camera will remember the password for about 15 minutes and will not ask
you for the password again, if you exit and then enter set-up mode again within 15 minutes.
This is to eliminate the need to re-type the password every time you leave setup mode to
test a configuration.
3.1.1 Resetting to customer default
Get into setup mode as described in chapter 3.1. Then press Ctrl-E. This will reload the stan-
dard setup and restart the camera.
3.1.2 Main configuration window
Get into configuration mode as described in chapter 3.1.
Use the up- and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar up and down. Select item by
pressing ENTER.
The soft-keys are used as follows:
Lock Lock the set-up with a password. Will make the Network ID Camera ask for
password the next time set-up is entered. An alternative to LOCK is to wait
for the password time-out.
Exit Exit set-up mode.
Picture settings
Here you can set details of how and what will be printed on the film.
Date:26.10.2005 Time:11:31:34
Selected picture : Win1
Manual Booking Memory Picture
Setup Ver 3.32
Picture settings
Bookinglist configuration
Communication param
NICLan configuration
Settings
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Bookinglist configuration
Here all settings for manual entry of data to bookinglist is configured.
Communication param
Here all settings regarding the communication between the Network ID Cam-
era and the equipment connected to any of the four communication ports can
be changed.
NICLan configuration
Here all settings related to a TCP/IP communication is defined.
Settings Here all settings of a more general nature can be changed, e.g. which lan-
guage the Network ID Camera speaks.
Sensor adjustment
This selection will show a picture showing the status of the three cassette
sensors. For detailed information, please refer to the Service manual.
Test functions
Here parameters regarding the opening of the cassette window can be set.
For detailed information, please refer to the Service Manual.
NOTE: This should only be done by trained service personnel.
Serial analyzer
Here all data, received on HOST or NET serial communication port, is listed.
For detailed information, please refer to the Network Installation Manual.
Remote control
Here the down-/up- load of a set-up is performed.
System logger
Here are listed errors and abnormal situations. For detailed information,
please refer to the Service Manual.
Setup Manager
This entry is only used by the production personal.
3.2 Picture settings
Choosing this selection will present five new alternatives
Here the layout of the picture printed on the film is defined. Two different pictures can be
defined, "Win1" and "’Win2". This means that it is possible to have two different configura-
tions, one under Picture Win1 and another under Picture Win2. The picture names
are editable to any name corresponding to their use.
Picture settings
Picture Win1:
Settings Win1:
Picture Win2:
Settings Win2:
Menues
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3.2.1 Some frequently used words
Field This is what a unit of information is called when it is displayed on the picture.
A field contains, for example, the name of a patient or the current date or cur-
rent time. A picture is made of a number of fields, and each field can be
placed anywhere within the picture. A field also contains information about
how the information should appear on the picture, forexample the size of the
text.
Pixel A pixel is a small dot of which all characters are built on the display. Position
on thedisplay is givenin pixels. To beable to calculate howmuchinformation
will fit into the window, you must know the following.
The C1 window is 64 pixels high and 240 pixels wide.
The C1N window is 48 pixels high and 240 pixels wide.
A character is 16 pixels high and 12 pixels wide, if the large font is use.
A character is 12 pixels high and 9 pixels wide, if the medium font is use.
A character is 8 pixels high and 6 pixels wide, if the small font is used.
Font The appearance of the text on the film/display is determined by the font se-
lected. Currently three fonts are available, LARGE, MEDIUM and SMALL.
3.2.2 Picture, Win1/Win2
If Picture Win1 or Win2 is selected, a fieldlist will appear.
This fieldlist shows all fields that are defined for selected picture. The up and down keys can
be used to step through all fields. The window will automatically scroll to display more items.
To add a new item, place the cursor on the position where you like to add a field and press
the NEW soft-key. This will make the Network ID Camera duplicate the field at the cursor
and you can then edit one of the copies as you wish. The maximum numbers of fields are
50 for each window.
To remove an item, place the cursor on the field you want to delete, and press the REMOVE
soft-key. This will immediately remove the selected item.
To move a field (i.e. give it another position on the picture printed on the film) press the
PLACE soft-key. This will bring up another window where the selected field is displayed as
a white box representing the size of the field, and all other fields are displayed as other
strings of characters selected to represent the type of the field (D for date field N for name
field). The current field can now be moved by the four arrow keys. If shift+arrow key is
pressed the field will step 6 pixels left/right and 8 pixels up/down. When a good position is
found just press theenter key to leave the window. Experience has shown that this isa good
method of finding out where to place the field. It is, however, difficult to find the exact posi-
tion, as the fields are often placed one or two pixels off. Therefore, the optimal procedure is
to place all fields using this method, and then to check all positions manually and correct
them by entering their positions by numbers as described below under "Editing a field".
No Field Length Row,Col
01: B-date 10 0, 0
02: Name 20 12, 0
03: PID 11 15,174
04: Date 10 0,160
05: Time 5 0,104
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3.2.2.1 Editing a field
To change a parameter of a field, place the cursor on the field and press the enter key. This
will open a new window:
Type tells what kind of information is displayed in this field. The following types are
available.
Name - The name of the patient. The user may enter any information. This
field must not be empty.
PID - The PID number of the patient. When entering the PID number, only
the format that is used in the country for which the camera is configured is
allowed. If a check-digit exist it is also checked, and the user is forced to ei-
ther correct the PID number or explicitly tell that the number is not valid by
pressing the Shift-F1 key.
Number - An integer. Allows only numeric characters to entered.
Text - Any text in any format can be entered.
AP/PA - Anterior or Posterior. This tells, whether the X-ray picture is taken
with the X-ray tube in front or behind the patient. Apart from displaying it in
the film, the information is used by the Network ID Camera to mirror the pic-
ture when the picture is taken PA.
Menu - A menu allows the user a selection from a number of predefined text
strings. Five different menus can be defined, and each of them can have 16
alternatives. In this window you only have to chose which of the five menus
you will use. When you leave the type field (press enter) a new field will ap-
pear inthe window, called menu. Herethe numberof the menu to usecan be
entered.
F-Text - Fixed text. This is used to enter text that will always be displayed
like the name of the hospital. When you leave the type field (press enter) a
new field called "Fixed text" will appear at the bottom of the window, allowing
you to enter the text to display.
H-line - Horizontal line. Will display a horizontal line on the picture. Take
care not to put the line behind any other field because these other fields may
overwrite the line. When you leave the type field (press enter) a new field
called "Width" will appear at the bottom of the window, allowing you to enter
the width of the line.
V-line - Vertical line. Details see H-line.
Date - Print current date. When the type field is left a new entry will appear
called format. Here the date format can be selected. If the format you want is
not available it can still be created by using three different date fields, one
each for year, month, and day with separating characters inserted as F-text
fields. Note that months can be displayed either as a two-digit number (MM)
or three-letter text (MMM).
Field definition Field:02
Type: Name Leghth: 20
Row: 12 Column: 0
Font: Medium
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Time - Prints current time. Functions the same way as the DATE field.
COMM - Communication. This field is used if the Network ID Camera is con-
nected to other equipment that sends data to the Network ID Camera, for ex-
ample an X-ray unit that can send information about kV and mAs. When the
type field is left a new entrywill appear called Comm. This item will present a
list of the type of information available. The type of information highly de-
pends on the kind of equipment connected. Please refer to chapter ”3.4.2
Communicationparameters Channel: AUX1” on page 14 and the Network In-
stallation Manual for more information.
P-text - Persistent text. Works as a text field butwith the difference thatthe
text inserted here will remain unchanged until it is edited even if the patient
data window is closed and then opened again.
B-date - The patient data of birth. Only digits are allowed to be entered. The
date format depends on the country setting.
Special - This field consist of some special function like calculation of the
patient age and to generate special characters. If the AGE function is to be
used a B-date field must also be defined. This because the age is calculated
from the B-date field and the built-in real time clock.
Technol - Technologist initial. Works as a P-text field but with the difference
that this field is linked to menu no.1. If menu no.1 and a technologist initial
are defined, an ’Auto sequence’ can be used.
H-text - Text field dedicated for the hospital name. Works as a F-text field
but is detected by, and editable from, the NIC Manager program.
Length The length of the field.
Row The pixel row where the upper edge of the characters of the field should be
displayed.
Column The pixel column where the left side of the character should be placed.
Font The size of the character. Select between large (h=16, w=12), medium
(h=12, w=9) or small (h=8, w=6).
Menu This field only appears when the field type is Menu. Enter the number of the
menu to be used. Please refer to ”3.2.4 Menus” on page 9 for details.
F-text Fixed text. This fieldonly appears when thefield type is F-text. Enter the text
to be displayed. The maximum numbers of F-texts are 30 divided among the
two windows.
Format This field only appears when the field type is date or time. See Date above
for more information.
Comm Communication item.This field presents a listwith theinformation that is sent
from equipment connected to the Network ID Camera. The kind of informa-
tion highly depends on the kind of equipment connected. Please refer to
”3.4.2 Communication parameters Channel: AUX1” on page14 and Network
Installation Manual.
Width This field only appears when the field type is V-line or H-line. See H-line
above for more information
Type This field only appears when the field type is special. See special above for
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3.2.3 Settings Win1/Win2
If this entry is selected, the following will be displayed
The cursor is located at "Status" and can be moved between the different settings by press-
ing up- and down-arrow keys. If the softkeys Previous and Next are visible it is two or more
predefined values that can be selected by pressing the corresponding function keys F2 and
F3.
The following settings can be performed:
Status Toggle between Used/Not used (i.e. enable/disable the picture). If one pic-
ture is switched to "Not used" the other one will automatically be switched to
"Used". A "Not used" picture can not be accessed by the operator. Factory
default is Used.
Exposure Basic exposure time in milliseconds. A value between 10 and 65535 can be
set. Factory default is 100ms.
The actual exposure time is the basic exposure time set in this window mul-
tiplied by a factor determined by the exposure correction set in the exposure
window that is opened from the patient data window. The correction factor is:
Name The nameof this picture. Can be edited to any name with a maximum length
of 15 characters. Factory default is "Win1" and "Win2".
Text Toggle between Normal/Inverted. Determine whether the picture should
show white text on black background or black text on white background. Fac-
tory default is Normal.
Location Toggle between Bottom/Top. Determine whether the picture should be print-
ed on bottom or top of the film. Factory default is Bottom.
NOTE! If a window is set-up for a MIN-R2 cassette bottom marking and then
is changed to top marking the lower 16 pixel-lines of the image will be placed
outside the cassette window. This means that the whole image must be
moved 16 pixel-lines up, field by field, to fit the MIN-R2 cassette window. If a
Standard C1 cassette is used, no adjustments is needed when swapping
from bottom to top marking.
Vert adj Offset between operator- and exposure display. The picture which will be
printed on the film can be adjusted down. Maximum adjustment is 32 pixel-
lines. Factory default is 0.
Def proj Setting if AP or PA projection should be default. Even if there is no AP/PA
field defined, the picture will be mirrored according to this setting.
123 456789
0.5 0.6 0.71 0.84 1 1.19 1.44 1.68 2
Settings
Status : Used Text : Normal
Exposure: 100ms Location: Bottom
Vert adj: 0
Name: Def proj: AP
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3.2.4 Menus
Menus can be defined here. A menu is a type of field where the user can select from a set
of predefined texts. Five different menus can be defined. Each of them can have 16 different
selections. Any menu can be used any number of times by either Win1 or Win2 picture, or
both.
When "Menus" is selected from the window described in chapter 3.2 the following window
is displayed
Here menu 1 is defined. It has a length of 4 and containsthe alternatives SIN, DX and MIKT.
To create a new menu, move the cursor to line, for example No. 2, and press the F2-key. A
new window will appear asking you for the number of characters of the longest alternative
in the list. This may be a number between 1 and 8. After entering an appropriate value the
following window appears
Now you can enter the text for the alternatives. Keep in mind that the last alternative entered
must not be a blank, because the program cannot see the difference between a blank alter-
native and no alternative at all. Instead it is better to put the blank alternative at the first
place, because the first alternative is selected by default. If an alternative is longer than al-
lowed by the length set, it will simply be cut to the proper length when the save key is
pressed.
A projection can be set for each alternative. It will change the AP/PA setting to the AP/PA
setting set for the menu item. The Proj can be toggled Off/AP/PA by pressing the F1 soft-
key.
3.2.5 Auto sequence
If a connected mammography X-ray stand does not support the view value, the so-called
”Auto Sequence” can be used. This means that the technologist does not need to enter the
view for each film marking manually.
Three things have to be defined to get this working, the view items, the ”Technol” field and
finally the auto sequence for each technologist which is done in normal operational mode.
The view items is defined in ”Menu1”. Goto ”Menues” as described in ”3.2.4Menus” and fill
in wanted view parameters. Maximum 16 items can be entered. Ex.
RCC, LCC, RMLO, LMLO, RML, LML, RLM, LLM, RXCCL, LXCCL, RAT, ID, CV and TAN.
No Len Alternative
1: 4 SIN,DX,MIKT
2:
3:
4:
5:
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No Proj Alternative
01: “ “
02: “ “
03: “ “
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Note that first item is ”Blank”, this because first item is default.
Next step is to define the ”Technol” field asdescribed in ”3.2.2 Picture, Win1/Win2” on page
5.
To define an auto sequence the NIC must be set in normal operation mode. From the main
window, press SHIFT+F3 to enter the ”Technologist setup”.
Here is a technologist initial ”LEK” with theautosequence ”RCC, LCC, LMLO and RMLO de-
fined. Use the up- /down arrow keys to select a new row and enter a initial. Press ENTER
to move the cursor to the first item in the sequence, use the F2- and F3 key to select a view.
Press ENTER again will move the cursor the the next item. Maximum 20 initials/auto se-
quences can be defined.
To test an auto sequence. Enter the patient data window, fill in patient data and enter a de-
fined technologist initial in the ’Technol’ field, e.g. ’LEK’. This will bring up the first item de-
fined for the initial LEK. Insert a cassette into the NIC slot and make an exposure, i.e. flash
a film, will change the view to next defined value, from RCC to LCC, a new exposure from
LCC to LMLO and so on.
No Proj Alternative
01: “ “
02: “RCC “
03: “LCC “
04: “RMLO “
05: “LMLO “
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Technologist set-up
00: “LEK “ RCC LCC LMLO RMLO
02: “ “ ----- ----- ----- -----
03 “ “ ----- ----- ----- -----
04: “ “ ----- ----- ----- -----
05: “ “ ----- ----- ----- -----
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3.3 Bookinglist configuration
Here the configuration of the internal bookinglist is made. Choosing this selection will
present three new alternatives.
If a booking- or RIS-system is to be used to download patient data to the booking list it is
only one thing to be set here. Under settings "kind of input" must be defined. All other set-
tings regarding the communication protocol and patient data settings are made under sec-
tion "Communication parameters", please refer to ”3.4 Communication param” on page 12.
3.3.1 Settings
The cursor is located at "Kind of input" and can be moved between the different settings by
pressing up- and down-arrow keys. With the softkeys Previous and Next the values can be
selected by pressing the corresponding function keys F2 and F3.
The following settings can be performed:
Kind of input
Toggle between HOST/MANUAL. Determine whether the data is download-
ed from a host system or if it shall be manually inserted. Default setting is
HOST.
Default sortorder
Toggle between NAME/PID. Determine whether the booking list shall be sort-
ed by name or the personal identity number. Default setting is NAME.
Erase list at power interrupt
Toggle between Yes/No. If set to Yes the booking list will be erased every
time the Network ID Camera is powered down. If set to No the booking list
will remain unchanged after a power interrupt. Default setting is Yes.
Bookinglist configuration
Settings
Define input field
Link field to patient window
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Settings
Kind of input HOST
Default sortorder NAME
Erase list at power interrupt YES
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