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  • Page 1 060000-91, Rev. 1...
  • Page 2 TIMS Medical, TIMS, Foresight Imaging, and the Foresight Imaging logo are registered trademarks of Foresight Imaging LLC. TIMS, TIMS Medical, TIMS MVP, the TIMS logo, TIMS Medical Video Platform, AccuStream, and Auto-SYNC are trademarks of Foresight Imaging LLC. All other products, service names, and registered trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Regulatory Information Conforms with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1, FCC Part 15 Class A Refer to ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 for requirements applicable to the TIMS MVP™ System. Intended Use There are no known contraindications to use of the TIMS MVP™ System.

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols

    European Authorized Representative Serial Number Date of Manufacture Caution, Consult Accompanying Documents Catalogue Number Caution Temperature Operation Limitations Humidity Operation Limitations Atmospheric Pressure Operations Limitations Alternate Current (AC) Direct Current (DC) Antenna Standby Switch TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 5: Handling The Medical Equipment

    Handling the Medical Equipment Warning: Use proper hygiene when using the TIMS MVP™ System within the patient environment. Please ensure that your medical facility is in strict compliance and adherence to all applicable laws and regulations regarding the handling of electronic equipment with respect to cleanliness, disinfection and sterile environments and all other use and care instructions when operating this equipment within the patient environment.

  • Page 6: Servicing Equipment

    Note: Mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment. Failure to use this equipment in the specified type of shielded location could result in degradation of the performance of this equipment, interference with other equipment or interference with radio services”. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 7: Product Disposal Information

    Compatibility) and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this manual. When TIMS MVP™ System is exposed to electromagnetic (EM) disturbances, the system may show abnormal behavior. For instance, the measured traces may be become obscured, the software may crash or, in case of very high-level transient voltage events like for instance ESD, parts of the system may even become defective.
  • Page 8 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration — electromagnetic immunity The TIMS MVP™ System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TIMS MVP™ System should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 9 (50/60 Hz) commercial or hospital magnetic field environment. IEC 61000-4-8 NOTE U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 10 The TIMS MVP™ System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TIMS MVP™ System should assure that it is used in such an environment. When the TIMS MVP™ System is exposed to electromagnetic (EM) disturbances, the system may show abnormal behavior.
  • Page 11 TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the TIMS MVP™ System is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the TIMS MVP™...
  • Page 12 The TIMS MVP™ System is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the TIMS MVP™ System can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the TIMS MVP™...

  • Page 13: Fcc Compliance Information

    Users should periodically inspect the TIMS MVP™ System for signs of worn or frayed cables. If worn or frayed cables are found, contact technical support immediately. Also, periodically inspect the TIMS MVP™...

  • Page 14: Preface

    All studies can be archived to PACS/VNA in DICOM format and exported as DICOM or MP4 video for sharing, distribution, and integration into reports and presentations. Any DICOM study can be imported into TIMS MVP™ for full use within the system.

  • Page 15: Consult The Tims Mvp™ Release Notes

    Consult the TIMS MVP™ Release Notes Latest details about what is new or different in the current TIMS MVP™ release are contained in the Release Notes. Open the Release Notes from the Start menu > TIMS MVP > TIMS MVP Release Notes.

  • Page 16: Tims Product Line

    TIMS Product Line This user’s guide describes the full range of functionality available with the following TIMS MVP™ configurations: TIMS 2000, SP EN TIMS 2000 SP, TIMS 500, and TIMS Review. The key differences are bolded in the following summary. Where functionality is not applicable to all versions, the applicable product version is noted in the margin (left).
  • Page 17 ✓ Support and maintenance (1 year) ✓ LCD monitor and typical onsite installation TIMS Review ✓ DICOM send and DICOM receive ✓ Extensive review, editing, labeling, and analysis tools ✓ Computer not included TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide xvii...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide ................ii Regulatory Information ....................... iii Intended Use ............................. iii Explanation of Symbols ........................iv Handling the Medical Equipment ....................... v Environmental ............................ v Power Supply ............................v Servicing Equipment .......................... vi Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................
  • Page 19 If Static IP Address Is Required ....................16 Verifying Audio ..........................18 Verify the Speaker Setup ......................21 Test Your Microphone and Speakers for Use with TIMS MVP™ ..........21 Getting Started .......................... 27 Configuring Channels ........................27 Configuring Channel Settings ...................... 27 Add a New Channel .........................
  • Page 20 Windows Active Directory ....................... 69 System Requirements for TIMS Review ..................69 Configuring the Active Directory Server ..................69 Access Active Directory TIMS MVP™ configuration page ............70 Configuring Active Directory ....................... 71 Active Directory Tests for Admin and User Groups ..............72 Configuring Security ........................
  • Page 21 Saving and Undoing Changes to your Video Settings ..............153 Saving an Image ......................... 153 Aspect Ratio Verification Function ....................153 Aspect Ratio Menu Selections ....................153 Procedure for Using the Aspect Ratio Function ................ 155 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 22 Aspect Ratio (HTotal) Adjustment Example ..............203 AccuStream Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 2: Adjust Left/Right Framing for SDTV Connections ..207 Example ..........................208 AccuStream Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 3: Adjust Top/Bottom Framing for SDTV Connections..214 xxii TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 23 Optimize (Defragment) the Hard Drive ..................247 Verify Disk Space ........................... 249 Run a Check Disk on the Hard Drive ....................250 Verify TIMS MVP™ Disk Study Space Limit ..................253 Clean TIMS Computer Air Grills ..................... 254 Revision History ..........................255 TIMS MVP™...

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Digital Video Interface Internet Protocol Medical Video Platform PACS Picture Archiving and Communications System Query/Retrieve Service Class Provider Service Class User Service Object Pair Universal Serial Bus xxiv TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 25: Get Connected

    Configure DICOM Send See Operator’s Guide Site Survey Before you set up the hardware connections or software configuration for your TIMS MVP™ system, you should perform a site survey to establish general requirements. • Determine requirements and location of TIMS units, including proximity to power and network adapters.

  • Page 26: Typical Tims Mvp™ System Installation

    Unpack TIMS MVP™ System from its shipping boxes.  Determine the mounting location – usually in a control room. • Requires three AC outlets (TIMS MVP System, LCD & Isolator- Splitter) • Requires network connection • Modality video & Trigger ...
  • Page 27 Get Connected  Configure TIMS MVP™ System with TIMS MVP™ software. • Set Worklist server AE title, IP address and port number. • Configure TIMS MVP™ Send/PACS • Configure a Worklist server.  Create a TIMS MVP™ channel. • Set CHP.

  • Page 28: Typical System Unit

    Front Panel Front Panel       Standby Switch  HDD Activity – Hard Drive Activity light.  System Power – Indicates when power is ON.  USB (2)  Not Used. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 29: Rear View (Backplane)

    Connecting your TIMS MVP™ System comprises standard PC connections (including network connections) and Modality (imaging device) connections. Indicate PC Connections Your TIMS MVP™ System is equipped with the full range of standard PC connection options and peripherals. The items included with TIMS MVP™: •...

  • Page 30: Power Supply Connection

    The DP on the right side is the primary DP connection  Network (2) LAN 2 is normally not used – available for accessory devices  USB (2) Typically used for keyboard and mouse  Line Out – Stereo Microphone Input TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 31: Power Supply Connection

    Low voltage sealed connection connection Modality Connections Your TIMS MVP™ System is equipped with one high-performance video capture board. It is: AccuStream HD+ For Standard and High Resolution RGB For Standard and High-Resolution Monochrome For NTSC / PAL - S-Video and Composite (requires an S-video to...
  • Page 32 DVI to BNC adapter, 030175 Sync DVI to 5-BNC Cable 030093, Composite Male Horizontal Vertical NTSC/PAL S-Video S-Video Cable, Standard 4-Pin DIN, Male, 030102 Composite Color Video S-Video to BNC adapter, 030193 S-Video to RCA, 030194 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 33 BNC Cable or DVI to video cable or for – Male Phone to HDMI cable (optional) BNC Adaptor composite color an S- Female BNC or HDMI to HDMI cable video to composite color (optional) adaptor (optional) TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 34  Y/C In – NTSC or PAL S-video to S-video cable (P/N: 030102) for composite color: an S-video to composite color adaptor (optional)  Optional composite video BNC to S-video adaptor (P/N: 030193) cable TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 35: Connecting Your Video Source To Accustream Hd

    2. Make the Green to Monochrome video connection. 3. Make the Sync connection: • If Composite Sync, use Gray for Comp/H-Sync • If Horizontal Sync, use Gray for H-Sync • If Vertical Sync, use Black for V-Sync TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 36: Optional Trigger

    BNC Cable, Standard 4-Pin DIN, Male BNC Cable, Standard 4-Pin DIN, Male to Composite Color Adaptor Connection Steps:  1. Connect to TIMS 2. Connect the S-video to Composite Color Video adaptor (P/N: 030193) TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 37: Optional Trigger

    Triggers For a trigger to use with the TIMS MVP™ system, contact the modality manufacturer or service provider. Also, you can use the TIMS relay trigger as an option. For the relay trigger, contact TIMS at: Phone: (001) 978-458-4624 ext.

  • Page 38: Fi Video Splitter Isolator

    The video signal provides a second video source to a TIMS unit. This video source is for monochrome connections only. The video splitter isolator would be placed between the modality and the video monitor. Video IN Video OUT Trigger OUT TIMS connection Trigger IN TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 39: Network Setup

    Get Connected Network Setup Your TIMS MVP™ System requires standard network configuration. Consult your network administrator to determine the following: • Whether the system is to be part of a domain or a workgroup. • Whether the system is to have a dynamic or static IP address.

  • Page 40: If Static Ip Address Is Required

    If Static IP Address Is Required If a static IP address is required: 1. Right-click on the Windows Start icon and select Network Connections. 2. For your network connection, click the Connections type Ethernet. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 41 Get Connected 3. Click the Properties button to access the Ethernet Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the connection list. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 42: Verifying Audio

    It is recommended that you verify audio settings before installing TIMS MVP™ software. In order to use the synchronized audio capture feature on the TIMS MVP™ System, you should verify the audio settings on your TIMS MVP™ system to ensure that your recording and playback will work properly with TIMS MVP™.
  • Page 43 2. To verify that a microphone is selected as the recording device, make sure there is a green check on the microphone icon. If it is not, then select the microphone and click the Set Default button. 3. Click OK. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 44 6. Verify that all of the Volume Control selections are not set to Mute. If the volume is set to mute, the volume icon has a stop icon over it. Click on the icon to unmute. 7. After you verify the sound playback, click the X to close the Volume Mixer dialog. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 45: Verify The Speaker Setup

    OK to exit the properties dialog. Test Your Microphone and Speakers for Use with TIMS MVP™ To test your microphone and speakers for use with TIMS MVP™: 1. Open Start menu > Control Panel and select Sound. 2. When the Sound Properties dialog appears, click on the Recording tab.
  • Page 46 Get Connected 3. Click Configure to test the microphone connected to your TIMS MVP™ system. Click Set up microphone from the configuration settings. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 47 4. When the Microphone Setup Wizard starts, select the type of microphone you are using and click Next. 5. When the Set up your microphone dialog appears, follow the instructions to prepare to speak into the microphone. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 48 If the meter is not moving, click Cancel and go to the verification procedure on page Make sure the meter is moving when you speak if you need to redo the verification procedure. 7. Click Finish and the click the X to close the configuration menu. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 49 Configure. 9. Choose your playback configuration. In this example, the speakers are used for playback. Click Test to test the sound for the playback device. Click Next. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 50 Get Connected 10. Click Next when the Select Full Range Speakers dialog appears and then click Finish. 11. Click OK to close the Sound dialog. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 51: Getting Started

    Configuring Channels means you can set all the properties that determine image acquisition and medical video system data fields. You do this in the TIMS MVP™ Channel Configuration window. A channel comprises of image acquisition properties for a medical modality and the data acquisition properties that define the associated DICOM class.

  • Page 52: Add A New Channel

    Getting Started 2. From the TIMS MVP Config page, click the Channels tab. Result: The Channel Editor opens. Add a New Channel 1. Click to add a channel. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 53 Getting Started 2. Complete the fields in the Channel Editor using the table on the next page. When a trigger is detected the following options appear at the bottom of the Channel Editor. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 54 From the drop-down menu, select the shortened Override modality identifier name. Scroll through the list to find (Optional) the correct modality. For example, you might want to use PT rather than PT- Positron Emission Tomography Image Storage. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 55 This option sets the compression for video. The Quality default is 90% for the best video size and quality. If you need to change this option, use the slider to select the compression percentage you want. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 56 Browse for the file and select it, click the Import button. • Reveal formats folder… - To import a CHP file from a TIMS MVP™ folder, select this option and the TIMS MVP™ folder opens. Select the CHP file and double- click the file to select.
  • Page 57 90% for the best image size and quality. If you need to change this option, use the slider to select the compression percentage you want. Trigger Source Use the drop-down menu to select the Trigger Source available on your TIMS computer. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 58 Enter the milliseconds that must elapse before another (μs) trigger event is recognized. Record Delay Enter the number of frames that must elapse before (frames) another trigger event is recognized. 3. Click OK to add the channel. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 59: Delete A Channel

    Result: The channel is added to the list of channels. Delete a Channel You delete a channel from the TIMS MVP Config Channel tab. 1. Select the channel you want to delete from the menu. 2. Click the Delete icon (minus sign) below the list of channels to delete the selected channel.

  • Page 60: Edit A Channel

    Result: The channel is removed from the list of channels. Edit a Channel You edit a channel from the TIMS MVP Config Channel tab. 1. Select the channel you want to edit from the channels menu. 2. Click the Edit icon.

  • Page 61: Rename A Channel

    Note: Go to step 2 in Configuring Channel Settings on page 27. 5. Click OK when done. The new channel appears in the Channels list. Rename a Channel You rename a channel from the TIMS MVP Config Channel tab. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 62 The Channel Editor page opens. 3. In the Name field, type in a new name for the channel and click OK when done. The channel appears in the channels list with the new name. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 63: Configure The Tims Mvp™ Worklist

    Getting Started Configure the TIMS MVP™ Worklist The Worklist is configured on the TIMS MVP Configuration page. This page allows you to: • Add a worklist to the TIMS MVP™ system • Open the Worklist by default when you open TIMS MVP™...

  • Page 64: Configuring Worklist Settings

    • Configure the Worklist local settings Open to Worklist You can set up your TIMS MVP™ to automatically open the worklist when you first open the TIMS MVP™ application. To do this: • Click the Open to Worklist checkbox on the Worklist page. If you decide you no longer want to open the Worklist when you start TIMS MVP™, simply click to uncheck the...

  • Page 65: Override The Application Entity Title

    IMPORTANT: This will override the system wide Application Entry (AE) Title used in all DICOM services. To override the AE Title: 1. Go to the Worklist tab on the TIMS MVP Config page. 2. Click the AE Title Override checkbox to enable the override. Result: A message appears warning you about the change.

  • Page 66: Remove The Ae Title Override

    To remove the AE Title Override, click to uncheck the checkbox. The override AE Title is deleted. The name is removed from the DICOM Servers page. You need to restart the effected DICOM services. Add Worklist Local Settings To add the worklist local settings: 1. Click the Local Settings button. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 67 Enter any additional IP addresses or host names that DICOM Receive will respond to. This is helpful when Filtering (4) you move a TIMS MVP™ system from one room to another which is connected to a different network segment. 3. Click OK to save the local settings.

  • Page 68: Add A Worklist

    Getting Started Add a Worklist To add a worklist to the TIMS MVP™ system: 1. Click to add a Worklist. 2. Complete the fields in the DICOM Worklist page using the table below. Option Description Name Provide a name which helps you identify the worklist.

  • Page 69: Delete A Worklist

    1. Select the Worklist you want to remove. 2. Click the minus sign below the list of Worklists. A confirmation asks if you want to permanently delete the selected worklist. Click OK. Result: The worklist is removed from the list. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 70: Edit A Worklist

    For details on each field, go to step 2 in Add a Worklist. IMPORTANT: If you make changes to the Remote AE Title, Remote IP or Remote Port fields, you must test the worklist before you can click OK to save. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 71: Duplicate A Worklist

    If you are required to test your changes, click TEST SEND button and the click • If the test fails, make changes to your entries and click the TEST SEND button again. Duplicate a Worklist To duplicate a worklist: 1. Select the Worklist. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 72 2. Click the Duplicate icon. The Worklist configuration page appears. The Name field will be blank. 3. Type a new unique name in the Name field. 4. Click OK and the new Worklist displays. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 73: Configuring Dicom Destinations

    Getting Started Configuring DICOM Destinations The DICOM Server is configured on the TIMS MVP™ Configuration page. This page allows you to: • Add a DICOM server to the TIMS MVP™ system • Edit a DICOM server • Delete a DICOM server •...

  • Page 74: Override The Application Entity Title

    Override the Application Entity Title IMPORTANT: This will override the system wide AE Title used in all DICOM services. To override the AE Title: 1. Go to the DICOM Servers tab on the TIMS MVP Config page. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 75 3. Click OK and the AE Title Override is selected and a Local AE Title name field opens where you can type in the name change. 4. Type in a new name below the AE Title Override checkbox. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 76: Remove The Ae Title Override

    Add DICOM Server Local Settings To add the DICOM Server local settings: 1. Click the Local Settings button. Result: The Local Settings page displays. 2. Complete the fields in the Local Settings page using the table below. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 77: Add A Dicom Server

    Enter additional IP addresses or host names that Filtering (4) DICOM Receive will respond to. This is helpful when you move a TIMS MVP™ system from one room to another which is connected to a different network segment. 3. Click OK to save the local settings.
  • Page 78 Type in the name of the Service Class Provider (SCP). Remote AE Type in a name for the remote Application Entity (AE) Title Title of the DICOM send system. Remote IP Enter the remote IP address for the DICOM send system. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 79 The additional menu items display: • Use Send Values – Duplicates the send to the server. Uncheck to create a unique video/image source. • TESTSC button – Tests the Storage Commit settings. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 80 TESTSC again. An example message is shown below: • For the DICOM Send settings, click the TEST SEND button. If the test is successful, you receive a message that the test completed successfully at the top of the page. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 81: Edit A Dicom Server

    TEST SEND again. An example message is show below: 4. Click OK to save after the test(s) succeed. Edit a DICOM Server To edit a DICOM Server on TIMS MVP™: 1. Select the DICOM server you want to edit. 2. Click the Edit icon.
  • Page 82 If the test is not successful, you receive an error message, check your settings and then click TEST SEND again. An example message is show below: 5. Click OK to save after the test(s) succeed. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 83: Delete A Dicom Server

    2. Click the Delete icon (minus sign) below the list of DICOM servers to delete the selected channel. 3. Click OK to confirm you want to permanently delete the DICOM server when you receive the prompt. Result: The DICOM server is removed from the list of servers. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 84: Duplicate The Settings For A Dicom Server

    Note: Go to step 2 in Add a DICOM Server on page 53 for a description of the DICOM Send fields 5. Click OK when done. The new DICOM server appears in the DICOM Servers list. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 85: Advanced Settings

    A Defaults label is provided which contains a selection of predefined series description tags To access the series description labels: 1. Click the Help menu and select Configuration. 2. From the TIMS MVP Config page, click the Labels tab. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 86: Add A Series Description Name And Label

    Advanced Settings Result: The Labels page opens. Add a Series Description Name and Label To add a series description name and label: 1. Click to add a Label. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 87 Advanced Settings 2. Type in a Label List Name. 3. Select a series label from the drop-down menu. You can scroll through the list to find the label you need. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 88 Change the label: If you need to change your label selection, move your mouse to the right of the label you want to change. Click the X to display the drop-down menu of labels and make a new selection. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 89: Edit A Label

    5. Add additional labels, as needed. When you have made all your selections, click OK. The new list name displays on the Labels home page. Edit a Label To edit a label: 1. Select the Label you want to edit. 2. Click the Edit icon. The Label Editor displays. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 90: Delete A Label

    Click the X to display the drop-down menu of labels and make a new selection. 4. Click OK to save your edits. Delete a Label To delete a label: 1. Select the label you want to delete from the menu. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 91 2. Click the Delete icon (minus sign) below the list of Labels to delete the selected label. 3. Click OK to confirm you want to permanently delete the label when you receive the prompt. Result: The label is removed from the list of labels. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 92: Duplicate A Label

    Change the label: To change your label selection, move your mouse to the right of the label you want to change. Click the X to display the drop-down menu of labels and make a new selection. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 93: Windows Active Directory

    1. Create a group for TIMS MVP™ application access: (Example group: TIMS_PERMISSION_RUN) 2. Add the desired TIMS MVP™ individual domain users to the group. NOTE: Be sure to add the Domain Administrator to the Group as well. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 94: Access Active Directory Tims Mvp™ Configuration Page

    Windows NTLM are used for this purpose. The encryption of authentication information is enabled by default. To access the TIMS MVP™ Active Directory configuration page: 1. Start TIMS MVP™. 2. From the Help menu, select Configuration.

  • Page 95: Configuring Active Directory

    Note: Ensure the port is open on the local firewall and server. 3. Enter the User Group Name, for example: TIMS-USERS. 4. Click the checkbox if you want to create an Admin Group. 5. Enter the Admin Group Name, for example: TIMS-ADMIN. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 96: Active Directory Tests For Admin And User Groups

    72. Active Directory Tests for Admin and User Groups You can validate the TIMS MVP™ users or the administrator group from the Active Directory home tab. You will press the test button to conduct the validation. IMPORTANT: You must conduct a test before you can click Apply or OK to save your settings.
  • Page 97 If the test is not successful, you receive an error message above the Active Directory home page. You must edit your settings and test again. 4. Once the test is successful, click Apply or OK to save the settings. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 98: Configuring Security

    Configuring Security Configuring Security Change the Administrator Password The TIMS MVP™ Administrator (Admin) password is the master password for the TIMS MVP™ software. (It is not related to the Windows Administrator password.) The default password is: admin Set the Admin Password To set the Admin password: 1.
  • Page 99 Configuring Security 3. Select the General tab on the TIMS MVP Config page. 4. Click NEW ADMIN PASSWORD…. The Administrator dialog appears. 5. Type in the New Password and then type it in again in Repeat New Password. Click OK.

  • Page 100: Configuring The Study Lists

    TIMS MVP™ defaults or select your own fields. Select Fields for the Study Dashboard Use the Study Columns button on the TIMS MVP Config General page to select columns that are used on the Study Dashboard.
  • Page 101 • Uncheck a checkbox if you want to remove a column heading. • Click Reset to reset the Study List Columns to the original defaults listed above. • Click OK to save changes. • Click Cancel to cancel changes. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 102: Purging Old Studies

    Configuring Security When you open a study in TIMS MVP™, the Study Dashboard appears with the study columns you selected. Purging Old Studies By selecting a percentage, you indicate when new studies are saved, the oldest studies are deleted to maintain disk usage below the specified percentage. You can select a percentage from 5 to 25 percent from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 103: Changing The Tims Mvp™ Studies Directory

    Changing the TIMS MVP™ Studies Directory The default studies data folder for TIMS MVP™ is C:\ProgramData\TIMS MVP\TIMSDATA. Use the TIMS MVP Config General page to change the location of the data folder. To change the location of the data folder: 1.

  • Page 104: Import And Export Tims Mvp™ Configuration File

    Configuring Security Import and Export TIMS MVP™ Configuration File • Export your configuration to a file as a backup or to use with another TIMS MVP™ system. • Import a configuration file to use with your TIMS MVP™. Export Configuration 1.

  • Page 105: Import Configuration

    Import Configuration 1. Click the Help menu and select Configuration. 2. From the TIMS MVP Config page, if not selected, click the General tab. 3. Click IMPORT CONFIG button. A Windows dialog opens. 4. Browse to locate the file you want to import. When you locate the file, click to select it.

  • Page 106: Retain Worklist Uid Received From Mvp

    To retain a Worklist UID received from TIMS MVP™: 1. Click the Help menu and select Configuration. 2. From the TIMS MVP Config page, if not selected, click the General tab. 3. Click the checkbox to select Retain Worklist UID Received from MVP.

  • Page 107: Migrate Tims3 Config

    Configuring Security Migrate TIMS3 Config Migration will replace the current settings of TIMS MVP™ with settings exported from the TIMS3 Migration Utility. You should export your current TIMS MVP™ settings using Export Config if you would like to be able to restore them.

  • Page 108: Migrate Tims3 Settings

    Configuring Security Migrate TIMS3 Settings To migrate the TIMS3 settings: 1. Open TIMS MVP™ and go to Help > Configuration. 2. Type in the administrator password when the Administrator login screen appears. 3. Click OK. Result: The TIMS MVP Config page appears.
  • Page 109 Result: The Migrate Configuration page displays with the Preflight tab selected. This tab contains the migration summary. IMPORTANT: If the Migrate Configuration page opens to the Resolve Conflicts tab, then review the conflicts and make any necessary changes. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 110 Configuring Security 7. Review the migration summary and click OK. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 111 9. Click Yes to start the migration. Result: A message appears telling you that the system will reboot in less than one minute. Click Close. 10. Once the reboot is completed, you can reopen TIMS MVP™ with the migrated settings. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 112: Creating A Custom Hardware Profile

    Creating a Custom Hardware Profile The remainder of this Setup and Configuration Guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a custom hardware profile for the modality you will be using with TIMS MVP™. Although TIMS MVP™ provides predefined common hardware profiles (CHP) files for its AccuStream and I-Color capture boards, you are recommended always to create your own customized profile.
  • Page 113 (to the left or right) exceeds 50% of the full black to white range. Including test or vertical or near-vertical fine grill patterns in the image would suit the purpose. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 114: Using Idea Auto-Sync

    Using IDEA Auto-SYNC Using Auto-SYNC provides the following capabilities: • Allows you to configure to any modality/video source. • Creates video configuration files for use in TIMS MVP™ or with the IDEA SDK applications. • Automatically measures and defines video parameters. •...
  • Page 115 Move Auto-SYNC window up (small) CTRL+Up Arrow SHIFT+Up Arrow Move Auto-SYNC window up (large) CTRL+Down Arrow Move Auto-SYNC window down (small) SHIFT+Down Arrow Move Auto-SYNC window down (large) CTRL+HOME Show upper left corner of Auto-SYNC TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 116: Starting Idea Auto-Sync

    Show lower right corner of Auto-SYNC Starting IDEA Auto-SYNC To start IDEA Auto-SYNC, select Start > Foresight Imaging > Auto-SYNC icon from the Start menu. The application opens and is ready to begin the IDEA Auto-SYNC process. The Getting Started With Auto-SYNC dialog opens.
  • Page 117 The pattern’s circles are ideal for calibrating the HTotal and setting the Field Polarity. Its high contrast and range are useful for setting Phase Delay and Brightness/Contrast. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 118: Creating Chp Files

    CHP files for your computer system. For AccuStream boards, Auto-SYNC generates a new CHP file based on the particular signal characteristics. Location of CHP Files The location of the CHP file will vary depending on your installation. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 119: Windows 10 (64-Bit) Installation

    If you are doing a Windows 7 installation, the CHP files are saved to the folder. \Users\Public\Documents\Foresight\Video Formats Figure 4: Location of CHP files on Windows 7 Using Auto-SYNC Advanced Options Click Advanced on the New Auto-SYNC Session dialog and the following screen options appear. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 120 No Stray Syncs Allowed: Auto-SYNC allows a small number of stray syncs to be processed without causing an error, but the presence of any stray sync pulses can be rejected by enabling this feature. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 121 Example: To set a preferred 1:1 aspect ratio session: Figure 6: Custom format filter Note: It is recommended that you do not change these settings unless you have the experience and knowledge to do so. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 122: Two Methods For Creating Chp File

    Go to the chapter which covers the type of input connection you will be using with your AccuStream Board: For digital input connections. Go to page 163. For SDTV input connection. Go to page 194 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 123: Idea Auto-Sync With Rgb/Vga/Dvi Analog Video

    After you make your selection and click OK, the Hints dialog appears. It is recommended that you read the dialog and click OK. If you do not want this dialog to appear each time you start an Auto-SYNC session, uncheck the box. Always display hints before an Auto-SYNC session TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 124 IDEA Auto-SYNC with RGB/VGA/DVI Analog Video Figure 8: Hints dialog TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 125 Figure 10 Auto-Sync measuring the video source timings. At the completion of the Auto-SYNC calibration process Auto-SYNC may prompt for text comments for the CHP file. (Useful for including notes about the video source) TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 126 When you click YES, Auto-SYNC will increment the default Auto-CA1.chp filename. Figure 12: Saving the CHP file Important: When saving the file, provide a filename that you will easily recognize for your video source. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 127: Auto-Sync Wizard

    2. Use the Wizard calibration dialogs to help you determine what changes you need to make, if any. Use the Full Screen Capture icon and the Snap (F5) button to refresh the Auto-SYNC windows. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 128 Note: Analog Images used in this example are captured from: Standard computer using DVI Analog 1280x124-60Hz secondary output, Quantum Data 802R DVI Analog and 802BT HDMI video generators set to either 640x480, 1024x768 or 1280x1024 and also Toshiba S-video–1080P up scaling DVD player. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 129: Running The Auto-Sync Wizard (Analog)

    To view the video calibration images information as part of the Auto-SYNC wizard, click Next. Figure 15: IDEA Auto-SYNC Wizard introductory screen once the CHP file is created Note: Quantum 802R set to DMT1260G format. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 130 Every page of the Auto-SYNC Wizard includes a pair of Back/Next buttons for navigation; steps in the Auto-SYNC Wizard can be repeated as needed. Convenient buttons to bring up the Histogram (in the multi-view window) or the Full-Size view window on the CHP file are available. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 131: Auto-Sync Wizard

    Wizard is used; the user can also enable/disable the introduction from Auto-SYNC’s menu. Preferences Note: The Auto-SYNC Wizard process varies slightly for different board types. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 132: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 1: Adjust Htotal For Analog Connections

    If the text or lines do, try adjusting the Field Polarity to change the ordering of fields/frames. Depending on the video pattern, changes to the field ordering may have invalidated the results of the Auto-SYNC session. You may want to rerun Auto-SYNC to generate a new CHP file. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 133: Aspect Ratio (Htotal) Adjustment Example

    Verify that the shapes (or text) in the video image are not distorted. This ensures that the video image has the correct aspect ratio. Figure 19: Example of Aspect Ratio (HTotal) with Correct Values TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 134 The next example shows a video image that is too wide. The shapes will have the same distortions as shown in the previous example, but horizontally. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 135 IDEA Auto-SYNC with RGB/VGA/DVI Analog Video Notice the circle is oblong because it is too wide, as well as, the squares have a rectangle shape. Figure 21: Example of Aspect Ratio (HTotal) that needs a vertical adjustment TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 136 Notice the distortion in this area of the text. The white letters are broken and skewed. Figure 22: Example of Aspect Ratio with text that needs adjustment When text is distorted, it is recommended that you change the Field Polarity. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 137 Squares are not “square” Text is not even and consistent across Have fine vertical lines in the image. ▪ Make aspect ratio adjustments through HTotal: Increase HTotal to widen image Decrease HTotal to narrow image TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 138: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 2: Adjust Phase Delay For Analog Connections

    "Auto..." button. Auto-SYNC prompts for a selection of the phase determination algorithm; the algorithms are described earlier in this section. The phase determination algorithms vary in time to complete and thoroughness of testing and it TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 139: Example

    This image is properly aligned. Notice the clear delineation between the black and white pixels which indicates a properly aligned image with maximum contrast. Figure 24: Example of text with good phase delay values TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 140 It is recommended that you run Auto… first to see if this fixes the phase delay for the video image. If this does not you need to the phase delay but entering values in the Phase Delay text box or using the up/down arrows to change the value. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 141 Adjustment step to make adjustments if your image is not properly aligned. Also, see AccuStream Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 2: Adjust Phase Delay. Figure 26: Phase delay adjustment illustration of properly and poorly aligned images TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 142: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 3: Adjust Left/Right Framing For Analog Connections

    Step 1; click the <<Back button to go to Step 1 to fix Note: When adjusting HBS, the number of pixels per line is adjusted so that the image extends to the left of the viewing window. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 143: Example

    This first example shows a video image with the correct values for Left/Right Framing. Notice that both edges of the video image align against the edge; there is no distortion or clipping. Figure 28: Example of proper video image framing TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 144 Figure 29: Example of framing values too large To adjust the image, decrease the HBS value to move the image to the right. This adjustment will result in the whole image displaying without a clipped left edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 145 Figure 30: Example of framing values too small To adjust the image, increase the HBS value to move the image to the left edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 146 Figure 31: Example of video image that is not wide enough To adjust the video image, increase the image width to widen the image to the right edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 147 Figure 32: Example of video image that is too wide To adjust the video image, decrease the image width to fit into the left and right edges. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 148 ▪ Adjust the right edge with image width – increase width increases right edge; decrease width decreases the left edge. Use to clip right side of image. Use to define horizontal size of AOI. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 149: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 4: Adjust Top/Bottom Framing For Analog Connections

    Set the VBP so that the image’s background extends fully to the top of the viewing window. Once the VBP is set, the image width can be adjusted in the standard way until the full height of the image appears in the viewing window. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 150: Examples

    Figure 34: Example of video image that is clipped at the top edge To adjust the image, decrease the VBP to move the image down. This will align the video image to the top edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 151 Figure 35: Example of video image that is clipped at the top edge and is not aligned with the bottom edge To adjust the image, increase the VBP to increase the size of the image. This will align the video image to the top edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 152 Figure 36: Example of image that is too far from the bottom edge To adjust the image, increase the height to increase the bottom edge. This will align the video image to bottom edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 153 Figure 37: Example of video image that is not aligned to the bottom edge To adjust the image, decrease the height to decrease the bottom edge. This will align the video image to bottom edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 154: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 5: Adjust Brightness And Contrast For Analog Connections

    Brightness and contrast adjustments require a video image that has the full black-to-white range. Images with a text pattern are recommended. The histogram is very useful for this step so the multi-view window is recommended. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 155: Examples

    It should display as shown below where black is indicated by a 0,0,0 setting. Figure 39: Example of video image with proper settings for brightness and contrast TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 156 In this next example, the black or brightness setting is set too low. Move the cursor over the area that you believe is set to the correct black value. Figure 40: Example of video image where the brightness (Black Level) is too dark TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 157 0,0,0. 4. Once you have reached the next value above 0,0,0, then use the down arrow to move back to the 0,0,0 value. The Brightness is now set properly TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 158 0,0,0, it is higher than that value. In this example, you can see the value is set to 0,3,9. Figure 41: Example of video image where the brightness setting (Black Level) is too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 159 Black Level value will be set too low. The next example shows how to adjust the Contrast value when it is set too low. In this example, the Contrast is based on the white level should be set to 255,255,255. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 160 255,255, 255. This is white value. Notice below in the left hand corner the value is set too low. Figure 42: Example of video image where the contrast (White Level) is set too low TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 161 Even though the setting is too high, the display in the lower right hand corner displays the maximum Contrast value. Figure 43: Example of video image where the Contrast (White Level) is set too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 162 Have the pixel reader in Full Window mode. ▪ Have the Histogram in Quad Window mode. ▪ Adjust Brightness for the level of Black. ▪ Adjust Contrast for level of White. ▪ Ensure Brightness/Contrast is not clipped. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 163: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 6: Adjust Miscellaneous Settings For Analog Connections

    Figure 44: Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 6 A full-size view on an image that has content along the top edge and contains some diagonal lines or text is recommended; the SMPTE or linearity patterns are ideal. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 164: Example

    View > Auto-SYNC Wizard Example In this example, the first image shows a video image in motion. Notice there is no broken or distorted lines. Figure 45: Example of video image with the proper Field Polarity setting TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 165 Figure 46: Example of video image with the improper Field Polarity setting Tips: ▪ Field Polarity Fields are jagged in interlaced image – select Odd Field Up ▪ Vertical Sync Type Flagging at the top of the image – select Block as source TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 166: After The Auto-Sync Wizard Is Finished For Analog Connections

    “Full-size image window” icon from the toolbar or ▪ click View > Full-size image window (<F10>). The Full-size image window will be RGB or Monochrome for DVI-Analog connections or NTSC/PAL Video composite for S-Video Composite connections. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 167: Auto-Sync Video Setting Controls

    The Info options provide information concerning the application that created the current CHP file, the AccuStream board type and the serial number. Click Update for IDEA Auto-SYNC to verify and/or modify this information. Figure 48: Info Setting TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 168: Changing The Comments

    When you create a CHP file, you have the option to add your own personal comments to the file. The Comments option allows you to add additional comments at any time. Figure 49: Comments for Video Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 169: Changing Connection Settings

    CHP files. Figure 50: Connection video settings The Connection tab is used to select boards, but is not used to select the video source; those selections are grayed out. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 170: Changing The Miscellaneous Settings

    Specifies an absolute width reserved for one line of video in frame grabber (i.e. video board) memory.) Enable Sync Used only in the accustream170 series frame grabbers. Filter Not supported in the AS170+, 205a, HD+ and HD+C series frame grabbers. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 171: Changing Pixel Adjustments Settings

    Horizontal 63981 Hz Number of scan lines transmitted per second in Frequency the video signal. Phase Delay 9.5 nSec Phase of the sampling clock. Fine Adjust Sets fine phase adjustment value for AccuStream boards. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 172 You can review the results by looking at the Logarithmic Histogram. The following example shows the change that occurs when performed on an analog video. Before performing a After performing a phase determination phase determination Figure 55: Phase Determination Analog Before and After TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 173: Frame Tab

    Adjust top edge - VBP Increase moves image up; VBP decrease moves image down. Use to clip top of image. Adjust the image HEIGHT to set the image’s bottom position. Figure 57: Frame Video Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 174: Definitions

    Figure 58: Gain/Contrast video setting When an AccuStream RGB is used by a CHP file, Auto-SYNC displays an I-RGB Misc tab that allows you to edit the following video settings: TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 175: Changing Accustream Rgb Settings

    AccuStream boards are factory- calibrated by Foresight Imaging, but you may desire to recalibrate the CHP file based on your imaging source. White balancing should be performed when the video source changes.

  • Page 176: Adjust Combined Rgb Settings

    Figure 62: Confirm Whether to Keep or Revert the White Balance Changes Adjust Combined RGB Settings Not Used. This setting is only for the I-Series and AccuStream170 frame grabbers and not applicable to the AccuStream205a, AccuStream+, HD+ and HD+C Series frame grabbers. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 177: Saving And Undoing Changes To Your Video Settings

    You can verify the aspect ratio for new or existing Command Hardware Profile (CHP) files. Aspect Ratio Menu Selections The table provides a description of each of the IDEA Auto-SYNC menu items. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 178 3 pixels, and 4 pixels, respectively. With any of these selections when the image is zoomed, the width increases accordingly. • The 1* width selection always maintains a 1-pixel width regardless of the current zoom state. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 179: Procedure For Using The Aspect Ratio Function

    To use aspect ratio function: 1. Start the IDEA Auto-SYNC program as you normally would using Express mode. NOTE: Use the TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide for step-by-step instructions for using the IDEA Auto-SYNC program. 2. When you have completed running Auto-SYNC in Express mode, you will see the Auto-SYNC Video Settings Window.
  • Page 180 RESULT: A white circle appears in your captured image. 5. In the captured image, target an area which is either a square or circular. In this example we will target a square area. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 181 If circle is smaller than the target, increase HTOTAL. • If circle is larger than the target, decrease HTOTAL. Shortcut keys: There are shortcut keys available to move and resize the circle. See Shortcut Keys for details. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 182 IDEA Auto-SYNC with RGB/VGA/DVI Analog Video 8. Repeat step 7 until the circle matches all four points of the target area. 9. Once the HTOTAL is set, adjust framing as normal. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 183: Procedure For Non-Calibrated Images

    1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous procedure. 2. For a non-calibrated image, x-ray/fluoro a solid round object, preferably metal like a coin. RESULT: A solid circle will appear in the image as shown. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 184: Change The Circle Width Or Color

    • a new width (2, 3, o4-pixels) or return to the default (1-pixel • the 1* width which maintains a line width of 1-pixel even when you zoom in on the image TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 185: Shortcut Keys

    Shortcut Keys Use these shortcut keys for: • Fine-tuning the location • Sizing the circle overlay NOTE: You need to use the keyboard and mouse for these shortcuts. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 186 2. Use the arrow keys or the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to increase/decrease the circle size at the grab point. As you increase/decrease the circle size, the circle maintains its shape with the anchor point remaining in its location as you resize. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 187: Using Auto-Sync For Digital Input Connections

    After you make your selection and click OK, the Hints dialog appears. It is recommended that you read the dialog and click OK. If you do not want this dialog to appear each time you start an Auto-SYNC session, uncheck the box. Always display hints before an Auto-SYNC session TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 188 Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Figure 65: Hints dialog Example of calibration of a digital video source. Figure 66: Calibrating and creating a CHP file TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 189 Figure 67: Select RGB, Monochrome or YPbPr video Auto-SYNC will measure the incoming video’s pixel clock rate and match the video source with a pre-made video format template and create the new chp file. Figure 68: Prompt to Save CHP file. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 190 If the CHP file already exists, you will be prompted to overwrite the file. Important: When saving the CHP file, provide a filename that you will easily recognize for your video source. Figure 69: Auto-SYNC Video Settings Window Note: Digital Images are used in this example. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 191: Auto-Sync For Digital Connections

    If you have a video signal that Auto-SYNC miss calibrates to then please contact support@fi- for further assistance. llc.com TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 192: Auto-Sync Wizard Step 1: Creating An Area Of Interest For Digital Connections

    This first example shows a 1024x768-60Hz Digital video image with the correct values for Left/Right Framing. Notice that both edges of the video image align against the edge; there is no distortion or clipping. Figure 71: Example of proper video image framing TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 193 Adjust the left edge by increasing HBS to 125. (Horizontal Back Sync) • To set the end position of the image: Decrease WIDTH to 776. Notice the image width is now the size of the SMPTE circle. Figure 72: Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 1 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 194 Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Original image 1024x768, AOI set to 778x690 Figure 73: Area of Interest Example TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 195: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 2: Adjust Aoi Top/Bottom Framing For Digital Connections

    To set the end position (HEIGHT) of the image: Decrease HEIGHT to 690. If Auto-SYNC does not increase VBP beyond a certain value, then you need to decrease HEIGHT some more. Figure 74: Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 2 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 196 Use to define vertical AOI position ▪ Adjust bottom edge with height – increase height increases bottom edge; decrease height decreases bottom edge. o Use to clip edge of image o Use to define vertical size of AOI TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 197: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 3: Adjust Brightness And Contrast For Digital Connections

    1. Once the Brightness is set, move the mouse to the whitest part of the image. Adjust the Contrast value until the white pixels correspond to values near 254. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 198: Examples

    Figure 77: Example of video image with proper settings for brightness and contrast Note: If you move the mouse over the black or white areas in the image, the values for the black or white portion always display in the lower right hand corner. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 199 0,0,0. 4. Once you have reached the next value above 0,0,0, then use the down arrow to move back to the 0,0,0 value. The Black is now set properly TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 200 Brightness value of 0,0,0, it is higher than that value. In this example, you can see the value is set to 0,3,9. Figure 79: Example of video image where the brightness setting (Black Level) is too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 201 The next example shows how to adjust the Contrast value when it is set too low. In this example, the Contrast is based on the white level should be set to 255,255,255. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 202 Stop pressing the arrow key as soon as you reach the 255,255,255 level since if you continue to press the key, the Contrast value will be set too high for contrast. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 203 Even though the setting is too high, the display in the lower right hand corner displays the maximum Contrast value. Figure 81: Example of video image where the Contrast (White Level) is set too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 204 Have the pixel reader in Full Window mode. • Have the Histogram in Quad Window mode. • Adjust Brightness for the level of Black. • Adjust Contrast for level of White. • Ensure Brightness/Contrast is not clipped. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 205: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 4: Adjust Miscellaneous Settings For Interlaced Digital Video

    If there appears to be some twisting at the top edge of the image, the Vertical Sync Type may need to be adjusted from “Normal” to “Block” or “Extended Block”. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 206: Example

    View > Auto-SYNC Wizard Example In this example, the first image shows a video image in motion. Notice there is no broken or distorted lines. Figure 83: Example of video image with the proper Field Polarity setting TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 207 Interlaced signals are comprised of an Odd and Even field of separate Odd and Even lines ▪ Two fields comprise a frame ▪ Non-interlaced, also called progressive scan, is one frame of sequential lines ▪ Fields must be paired properly and “ordered” properly TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 208: After The Auto-Sync Wizard Is Finished

    “Full-size image window” icon from the toolbar or ▪ click View > Full-size image window (<F10>). DVI-Analog connections or NTSC/PAL Video The Full-size image window will be RGB or Monochrome for composite for S-Video Composite connections. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 209: Viewing The Info Setting

    The Info options provide information concerning the application that created the current CHP file, the AccuStream board type and the serial number. Click Update for IDEA Auto-SYNC to verify and/or modify this information. Figure 86: Info Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 210: Changing The Comments

    When you create a CHP file, you have the option to add your own personal comments to the file. The Comments option allows you to add additional information about the video source/signal at any time. Figure 87: Comments for Video Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 211: Changing Connection Settings

    DVI to BNC Figure 88: Connection video DVI to VGA 15 pin DSub. settings DVI to DVI (Either analog or digital) DVI to VGA 5BNC (Standard DVI to 5BNC Analog cable) TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 212: Connection Settings

    (i.e. video board) memory. Figure 89: Miscellaneous Enable Sync Filter Used with the accustream170 Settings series frame grabbers only. Not supported in the (AccuStream+, AccuStream HD+ and HD+C series frame grabbers) TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 213: Auto-Sync Video Settings Tabs

    Number of scan lines Frequency transmitted per second in the video signal. Phase Delay 0.0 nSec Not Applicable with digital video sources. Fine Adjust Not Applicable with digital video sources. Figure 90: Pixel Adjustment video settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 214: Changing Frame Video Settings

    Vertical 1066 Total number of Total scan lines vertical lines in the video signal. Figure 91: Frame Video Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 215: Changing Gain/Contrast Setting

    0.0000 mV As Black Level increases, Level the image becomes lighter, but mid-range contrast is not affected. Gain 0.7140 mV As Gain increases, picture becomes darker and has less contrast. Figure 92: Gain/Contrast video setting TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 216: Accustream Rgb Gain/Offset Settings

    RGB offset affects the image brightness. Figure 93: AccuStream RGB Gain and Offset video settings Note: AccuStream boards are originally calibrated by Foresight Imaging, Inc. As White Balance is an analog only function that adjusts the amount of red, green, and blue in the black and white portion of the image.

  • Page 217: Saving And Undoing Changes To Your Video Settings

    Once you have an active CHP file, you may save a captured image as a bitmap (BMP) file. This BMP may be viewed with any graphics program. To perform this save, select File > Save Image As. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 218: Using Auto-Sync For Sdtv Connections

    OK. If you do not want this dialog to appear each time you start an Auto-SYNC session, uncheck the box. Always display hints before an Auto-SYNC session Note: SDTV is defined as Standard Definition Television formats: RS170Yus, NTSC Color/Monochrome 640x480 or PAL 768x576, S-Video or Composite video signal. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 219 Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Figure 96: Hints dialog Next you need to select the type of input video format and channel. Figure 97: Select NTSC or PAL Video Format and S-Video or Composite 1 video channel TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 220 Next you can add text comments for the CHP file. Figure 98: Comments on the CHP file After you add text comments for the CHP file, the following screen appears. Figure 99: Start screen for the Auto-SYNC wizard TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 221 (F5) button to refresh the Auto-SYNC window. Note: Analog Images used in this example. Figure 100: Calibration Dialog After selecting the input video being provided, you can start the Auto-SYNC wizard. See Running the Auto-SYNC Wizard on page 105. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 222: Phase Determination

    This method produces best results with images that are almost entirely an alternating white- pixel/black-pixel pattern. Examples of such patterns include the checkerboard "resolve" pattern and the vertical striped "grill" pattern (with one-pixel stripes). TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 223: Running The Auto-Sync Wizard

    Multi-view window can display either Y-only (luma) grayscale or one of the three RGB color planes. The figure also shows a full-size window that displays the entire image (with scroll bars, if needed). Both windows are useful when running the Auto-SYNC Wizard. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 224 Wizard is used; the user can also enable/disable the introduction from Auto-SYNC’s menu. Preferences The Auto-SYNC Wizard process varies slightly for different board types. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 225: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 1: Adjust Htotal For Sdtv Connections

    Note: Be aware of the monitor format (your display, (for example, is it 5:4 or 16:9), before adjusting the HTotal. Your display monitor aspect ratio should be set to the same aspect ratio as the video source. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 226 Page Up/Down keys also work. Changes to the HTotal are reflected in any open views of the CHP file (multi-view, full-size view). Focus on getting the aspect ratio correct; the image framing will be adjusted in a later step. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 227: Aspect Ratio (Htotal) Adjustment Example

    Verify that the shapes (or text) in the video image are not distorted. This ensures that the video image has the correct aspect ratio. Figure 103: Example of Aspect Ratio (HTotal) with Correct Values TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 228 To correct the above example, change the HTOTAL value to a higher value by entering a higher number in the text box or using the up arrow key to change the value. Keep changing the value until the shapes appear correct. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 229 To correct the above example, change the HTOTAL value to a lower number by entering a lower number in the field or using the down arrow key to change the value. Keep changing the value until the shapes appear correct. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 230 Circles are not concentric • Squares are not “square” • Text is not even and consistent across ▪ Make aspect ratio adjustments through HTotal: • Increase HTotal to widen image • Decrease HTotal to narrow image TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 231: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 2: Adjust Left/Right Framing For Sdtv Connections

    The Horizontal Back Sync (HBS) is adjusted in the standard way. Increasing the HBS moves the image to the left. Set the HBS so that the image’s background extends fully to the left of the viewing window. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 232: Example

    This first example shows a video image with the correct values for Left/Right Framing. Notice that both edges of the video image align against the edge; there is no distortion or clipping. Figure 108: Example of proper video image framing TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 233 Figure 109: Example of framing values too large To adjust the image, decrease the HBS value to move the image to the right. This adjustment will result in the whole image displaying without a clipped left edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 234 The image is too small and is too far from the left edge. Figure 110: Example of framing values too small To adjust the image, increase the HBS value to move the image to the left edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 235 Figure 111: Example of video image that is not wide enough To adjust the video image, increase the image width to widen the image to the right edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 236 Figure 112: Example of video image that is too wide To adjust the video image, decrease the image width to fit into the left and right edges. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 237 Adjust the right edge with image width – increase width increases right edge; decrease width decreases the left edge. • Use to clip right side of image. • Use to define horizontal size of AOI. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 238: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 3: Adjust Top/Bottom Framing For Sdtv Connections

    Set the VBP so that the image’s background extends fully to the top of the viewing window. Once the VBP is set, the image width can be adjusted in the standard way until the full height of the image appears in the viewing window. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 239: Examples

    Figure 114: Example of video image that is clipped at the top edge To adjust the image, decrease the VBP to move the image down. This will align the video image to the top edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 240 Figure 115: Example of video image that is clipped at the top edge and is not aligned with the bottom edge To adjust the image, increase the VBP to increase the size of the image. This will align the video image to the top edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 241 Figure 116: Example of image that is too far from the bottom edge To adjust the image, increase the height to increase the bottom edge. This will align the video image to bottom edge. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 242 Use to define vertical AOI position ▪ Adjust bottom edge with height – increase height increases bottom edge; decrease height decreases bottom edge. • Use to clip edge of image • Use to define vertical size of AOI TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 243: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 4: Adjust Brightness And Contrast For Sdtv Connections

    Brightness and contrast adjustments require a video image that has the full black-to-white range. Images with a text pattern are recommended. The histogram is very useful for this step so the multi-view window is recommended. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 244: Examples

    0,0,0 setting. For contrast, you would move the cursor over the white part of the image where the correct setting would be 255,255,255. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 245 Figure 119: Example of video image with proper settings for brightness and contrast Note: If you move the mouse over the black or white areas in the image, the values for the black or white portion always display in the lower right-hand corner. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 246 Brightness value of 0,0,0, it is higher than that value. In this example, you can see the value is set to 0,3,9. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 247 Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Figure 121: Example of video image where the brightness setting (Black Level) is too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 248 The next example shows how to adjust the Contrast value when it is set too low. In this example, the Contrast is based on the white level should be set to 255,255,255. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 249 Stop pressing the arrow key as soon as you reach the 255,255,255 level since if you continue to press the key, the Contrast value will be set too high for contrast. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 250 Even though the setting is too high, the display in the lower right hand corner displays the maximum Contrast value. Figure 123: Example of video image where the Contrast (White Level) is set too high TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 251 Have the pixel reader in Full Window mode. • Have the Histogram in Quad Window mode. • Adjust Brightness for the level of Black. • Adjust Contrast for level of White. • Ensure Brightness/Contrast is not clipped. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 252: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 5 For Sdtv Connections

    Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections AccuStream Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 5 for SDTV Connections Click Next. If you need to adjust filters, go to the SDTV Format tab and click the Advanced button. Figure 124: Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 5 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 253: Accustream Auto-Sync Wizard Step 6: Adjust Miscellaneous Settings For Sdtv Connections

    Figure 125: Auto-SYNC Wizard Step 6 A full-size view on an image that has content along the top edge and contains some diagonal lines or text is recommended; the SMPTE or linearity patterns are ideal. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 254 Click the Finish button to complete the Auto-SYNC Wizard process. You can restart the Auto-SYNC Wizard at anytime by selecting a CHP file and clicking the Auto-SYNC Wizard toolbar icon or by selecting the View menu item. > Auto-SYNC Wizard TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 255: Example

    Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Example In this example, the first image shows a video image in motion. Notice there is no broken or distorted lines. Figure 126: Example of video image with the proper Field Polarity setting TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 256 Interlaced signals are comprised of an Odd and Even field of separate Odd and Even lines ▪ Two fields comprise a frame ▪ Non-interlaced, also called progressive scan, is one frame of sequential lines ▪ Fields must be paired properly and “ordered” properly TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 257: After The Auto-Sync Wizard Is Finished

    The Full-size image window will be RGB or Monochrome for composite for S-Video Composite connections. Once you get to this point, you may now either make changes to your Video settings or exit IDEA Auto-SYNC and use a sample Example program. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 258: Viewing The Info Setting

    The Info options provide information concerning the application that created the current CHP file, the AccuStream board type and the serial number. Click Update for IDEA Auto-SYNC to verify and/or modify this information. Figure 129: Info Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 259: Changing The Comments

    When you create a CHP file, you have the option to add your own personal comments to the file. The Comments option allows you to add additional comments at any time. Figure 130: Comments for Video Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 260: Changing Connection Settings

    CHP files. Figure 131: Connection video settings The Connection tab is used to select boards, but is not used to select the video source; those selections are grayed out. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 261: Changing The Sdtv Format

    The Advanced button allows you to adjust these video settings. IMPORTANT: If you want to use the Advanced button to adjust video settings, it is recommended that you contact Foresight Imaging using any of the methods listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 262: Changing The Sdtv Miscellaneous Settings

    Using Auto-SYNC for Digital Input Connections Changing the SDTV Miscellaneous Settings Use the Miscellaneous tab to edit the following video setting: Setting Description Field Specifies the order of the signal fields. Polarity Figure 133: Miscellaneous Settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 263: Changing Sdtv Settings

    Sets the amount of color in the image. Figure 134: SDTV Settings It is easiest to adjust these video settings when continuous capture is active. Updating the values in single snap mode can be slow. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 264: Changing Pixel Adjustments Settings

    Frequency transmitted per second in the video signal. Phase 3.0 nSec Phase of the sampling Delay clock. Fine Adjust 0.0 Sets fine phase adjustment value for AccuStream boards. Figure 135: Pixel Adjustment video settings TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 265: Changing Frame Video Settings

    Vertical Total 0 scan lines Total number of vertical lines in the video signal. Figure 136: Frame Video Settings The table defines some of the terms available under the Frame tab. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 266: Saving And Undoing Changes To Your Video Settings

    Once you have an active CHP file, you may save a captured image as a bitmap (BMP) file. This BMP may be viewed with any graphics program. To perform the save, select File > Save Image TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 267: Tims Mvp™ System Maintenance

    This guide describes recommended preventive maintenance to ensure TIMS MVP™ systems and TIMS Review stations run as smoothly as possible. Since TIMS MVP™ and TIMS Review computers are Windows 10-based computers, preventive maintenance is typical of any Windows 10 operating system.

  • Page 268: Maintenance Requirements

    How Delete Studies in TIMS MVP™ To delete studies: 1. First, verify that all TIMS MVP™ studies to be deleted are on PACS and are backed up. 2. In TIMS MVP™ or TIMS Review, click the OPEN icon to open the study list. When the study list opens, note the current study list sort selection.
  • Page 269 TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance 3. Click on the Study Date column. If it is not in descending order, where the oldest studies are listed on the bottom, then click again. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 270 IMPORTANT: This is a destructive delete. This means you will not be able to recover the studies in TIMS MVP™ or TIMS Review. However, you will be able to access studies that have been backed up in PACS or some other system.

  • Page 271: Optimize (Defragment) The Hard Drive

    Optimize (Defragment) the Hard Drive To check and optimize or defragment the hard drive: 1. Click the Windows Search bar in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and type optimize. Click the Defragment and Optimize Drives selection. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 272 TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance 2. Click to highlight the C: drive. Click the Optimize button. Result: Depending on the amount of fragmentation, it may take from 15 minutes to several hours to complete. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 273: Verify Disk Space

    2. Select the (C:) drive and note the amount of free disk space. It is recommended that if there is less than 30% free disk space, then you need to consider deleting files to keep the system running optimally. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 274: Run A Check Disk On The Hard Drive

    Run a Check Disk on the Hard Drive To run a check disk on the hard drive: 1. Click the Windows Search bar in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and type select This PC. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 275 TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance 2. Right-click on the C: Drive and select Properties from the menu. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 276 TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance 3. Click the Tools tab and under Error-checking click the Check button. 4. Select Scan drive. 5. When the scan is completed, click Close. 6. Reboot the TIMS MVP™ or TIMS Review system. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 277: Verify Tims Mvp™ Disk Study Space Limit

    Verify TIMS MVP™ Disk Study Space Limit To verify the TIMS MVP™ disk study space limit: 1. In TIMS MVP™ or TIMS Review, click Help and select Configuration. 2. Type in the administrator password and click OK. TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 278: Clean Tims Computer Air Grills

    TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance 3. On the TIMS MVP Config page, enable OLD STUDY PURGE and set it to 15%. Click OK. Clean TIMS Computer Air Grills To clean the TIMS computer air grills: IMPORTANT: Perform this step in three (3) intervals.

  • Page 279: Revision History

    TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance Revision History Revision: Date: Comments: 09/01/20 Release For additional information & assistance, contact: Support@tims.com, +978-458-4624 x204 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 280: Tims Mvp™ / Review Maintenance Checklist Log

    TIMS MVP™ System Maintenance TIMS MVP™ / Review Maintenance Checklist Log TIMS MVP / REVIEW Maintenance Checklist / Log SITE: ADDRESS: TIMS MVP™ S/N: TIMS MVP™ Rev: Checklist: Comments: Delete old TIMS MVP™ Studies Defragment hard drive Verify hard drive space Perform Check Disk Verify / Set TIMS MVP™...

  • Page 281: Appendix A: Hazardous Substance Statement

    TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND ELEMENTS PRODUCT HEXAVALENT POLYBROMINATED POLYBROMINATED LEAD MERCURY CADMIUM CHROMIUM BIPHENYLS DIPHENYL ETHERS (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) AccuStream Express TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...

  • Page 282: Appendix B: Modalities Without An Auxiliary Video Output

    When an imaging device does not have auxiliary video, two options are available for the TIMS connection. Using a Video Splitter Foresight Imaging’s Active Video Splitter can be connected to the Video Out of the device with one cable going to TIMS and the other to the monitor of the device. Video...
  • Page 283 Adjust Miscellaneous Settings for Analog Connections, duplicate settings, 60 edit, 57 Adjust Phase Delay for Analog Connections, 114 local settings, 52 Adjust Top/Bottom Framing for Analog Connections, 125 Digital input connections Select the Connection Type, 99 Security, 74 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 284 47 TIMS MVP Review Software, 243 edit, 46 TIMS System Maintenance, 243 retain UID, 82 Triggers, 13 Worklist Local Settings Typical System Unit, 4 add, 42 Worklist Settings, 40 Typical TIMS Installation, 2 TIMS MVP™ Setup and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 285 Three easy ways to get support: ▪ Remote Conference ▪ Email ▪ Phone/Fax TIMS Medical, by Foresight Imaging 1 Executive Drive Suite 202 Chelmsford, MA 01824 Tel: (001) 978-458-4624 Fax: (001) 978-458-5488 Email: support@tims.com Web: www.tims.com...

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