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Fukuda Denshi VaSera Series Instruction Manual

Sphygmomanometer and sphygmograph data management system
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  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. The VSS-50 is a data management software for the VaSera series, Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph. This manual also includes description of the “IC Card Maintenance Software” and “VSS-3: CSV Format Output Software”. Note (1) When connecting the VSS-50 to the VaSera Series Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph, refer also to its Operation Manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. General Description ...................... 1 2. Installing the Software ....................2 2.1. General Description for Installation ..................2 2.2. Log On as Administrator ......................3 3. VSS-50 Data Management Software ................4 3.1. Changing the Software from VSS-10 .................. 4 3.1.1.
  • Page 5 Correcting the IC Card Data ..................... 54 Recovering the IC Card Data .................... 55 Removing the IC Card ...................... 56 5. VSS-3 CSV Format Output Software ................57 5.1. VSS-3 Uninstallation Procedure ..................57 5.2. VSS-3 Installation Procedure ....................57 5.3.
  • Page 6 7.12 Post-ABI Trend Report ...................... 80 7.13 Standard Report ....................... 81 7.14 Trend Report ........................82 7.15 Examinee C Report ......................83 7.16 Simple Examination Report ....................84 7.17 Brachium BP Report ......................85...

  • Page 7: General Description

    1. General Description The VSS-50 Data Management Software acquires, displays, prints, corrects, and manages the inspection data measured on the VaSera Series Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph. The IC Card Maintenance Software is used to correct the examinee information of the inspection data, or to recover the damaged inspection data stored in the IC card.

  • Page 8: Installing The Software

    2. Installing the Software 2.1. General Description for Installation The software installation procedure will be generally performed by our service representative. To use this software, first install the software. To upgrade the software, uninstall the old version of VSS-10 (including VSS-2, VSS-3) before installing the new version. [To Install the Program for the First Time] To use the VSS-50 software for the first time, install the VSS-50 software (including VSS-3) with the following procedure.

  • Page 9: Log On As Administrator

    2.2. Log On as Administrator The user must log on as “Administrator” to install the VSS-50. Otherwise, the following message will be displayed intercepting the installation process. In such case, click “Abort” and cease the installation process. Log on again as “Administrator” and start the installation process again.

  • Page 10: Vss-50 Data Management Software

    3. VSS-50 Data Management Software The VSS-50 Software acquires, displays, prints, corrects and manages the inspection data measured on the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph. To use the VSS-50 system, it is necessary to install the VSS-50 software program to the PC. (Refer to “2.

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    3.2. Installation Procedure Follow the procedure below to install the program. (1) Install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit. (2) Install the VSS-50 software program. (3) Check the VSS-50 operation. (4) Install the PDF Writer. Install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit. Follow the procedure below to install the CodeMeter Runtime Kit. (1) Set the CD-ROM with the install software to the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”, and run as administrator.
  • Page 12 Begin Installation End of Installation...
  • Page 13 Install the VSS-50 software. (1) Insert the install CD into the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”, and run as administrator. (2) Select “VSS-50 VaSera Data Management System”. (3) Click the keys indicated by as shown below. Destination Folder Setup Begin Installation End of Installation...
  • Page 14 Operation Check of the VSS-50 When the setup (VSS-50 install process) is complete, VSS-50 program will be added to the Windows system. After inserting the provided CodeMeter to the USB connector of the PC, select “VaSera (R) Data Management System VSS-50” from the Start menu and verify that the VSS-50 system properly operates.
  • Page 15 Install the PDF Writer (Universal Document Converter). Install this software to output the color report in PDF format. Insert the install CD into the CD-ROM drive, right-click “menu.exe”, and run as administrator. Select “PDF Writer (Universal Document Converter) Ver6.5”. Click the keys indicated by as shown below.

  • Page 16: Environment Setup (Single Pc Operation)

    3.2.1. Environment Setup (Single PC Operation) (1) Start the VSS-50 program and open the Environment Setup window by clicking “Set environment” on the “Maintenance” menu. (2) If operating the VSS-50 on single computer, the “Remote server” section should be left blank.

  • Page 17: Environment Setup (Multiple Pc Operation)

    3.2.2. Environment Setup (Multiple PC Operation) Server PC (1) Start the VSS-50 program and open the Environment Setup window by clicking “Set environment” on the “Maintenance” menu (see below). (2) If operating the VSS-50 as Server, leave the “Remote server” section blank. CAUTION: For the VSS-50 System, only one PC should be set as the Server PC.
  • Page 18 Network Configuration The following is an example of network configuration. Client PC Client PC LAN between PC Server PC LAN between the VS-1500/VS-2000 and Server PC VS-2000 VS-1500 CAUTION: If the hospital network is busy, a communication failure may occur during data transmission from the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph to the Server PC.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Sphygmomanometer And Sphygmograph

    3.2.3. Connecting to the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph In this section, VSS-50 network connection procedure is explained using the example of Windows 7 TCP/IP setting. Note that procedure may differ depending on the usage environment. Attach the LAN adapter The procedure may differ depending on the usage environment. (Desktop or laptop PC, the LAN adapter is built-in or external, etc.) Refer to the operation manual of the respective LAN adapter for attaching the LAN board and installing the device driver.
  • Page 20 Local Area Connection (1) The “Control Panel” window will be displayed. (2) Click “Network and Internet” in the Control panel. (3) Click “Network and Sharing Center”. (4) Click “Local Area Connection”. (5) “Local Area Connection Status” window is displayed. (6) Click “Properties” button.
  • Page 21 TCP/IP Setup (1) Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4U). (2) Click “Properties” button. (3) Select “Use the following IP address” (4) Set the IP address and subnet mask IP (5) Click “OK” button. (6) Click “OK”. (7) Click “Close”...
  • Page 22 File and printer sharing (1) Click “homegroup and sharing options”. (2) Click “Change advanced sharing settings”. (3) Click “Turn on file and printer sharing”. (4) Click “Save changes” button.
  • Page 23 NOTE  The IP address differs depending on the network environment.  Set the same IP address on the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph (“NETWORK SETTING”). For the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph setup procedure, refer to its Operation Manual.  Do not connect the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph to the currently used network. This may result in a transmission error between the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph and PC.

  • Page 24: Operation Procedure

    3.3. Operation Procedure Display Selection Tab Tool Button Menu Examinee Information Server Status Inspection Data Search Result Number of registered Status Area The VSS-50 is operated through the “Menu” and “Tool button”. The display type for the “Inspection Data” section can be selected on the “Display Selection Tab”. If “Ready”...

  • Page 25: Searching And Displaying The Registered Data

    3.3.1 Searching and Displaying the Registered Data Click the “Search” button to display the window to set the search condition. (1) Set the search condition. Put a check mark for the item to include in the search condition, and set each condition.
  • Page 26 Selecting the “Overview 1” tab will show the overview of the examination result. Selecting the “Overview 2” tab will show the overview of the examination result. The items to be displayed can be selected under “Maintenance” > “Set environment” > “General” >...
  • Page 27 Selecting “Standard A (No BPB)” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Standard (No BPB)” Report. Selecting “Standard A (BPB)” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Standard A (BPB)” Report.
  • Page 28 Selecting “Detail” will display the enlarged waveform. Selecting “SeriesData” will display the time-series data.
  • Page 29 Selecting “SeriesWave” will display the time-series waveform data. Select the waveform for display. Selecting “TBI” will display the TBI examination result.
  • Page 30 Selecting “POST ABI” will display the Post ABI. (Landscape format) (Portrait Format of Post ABI)
  • Page 31 Selecting “POST ABI Trend” will display the “POST ABI Trend”. Selecting “Standard B” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Standard B” Report. The items to be displayed can be selected under “Maintenance” > “Set environment” > “Print Item” >...
  • Page 32 Selecting “Trend” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Trend” Report. Selecting “Examinee C” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Examinee C” Report.
  • Page 33 Selecting “Simple Examination” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Simple Examination” Report. Selecting “Brachium BP” will show the same display as the VS-2000 “Brachium BP” Report. This tab will be effective only when brachium BP examination result is present on the VS-2000. Selecting “Simple Examination”...

  • Page 34: Printing The Report

    3.3.2 Printing the Report Select (display) the data to print using the procedure explained in “3.3.1 Searching and Displaying the Registered Data” (p.19). (1) Select the display type to print using the display type tab. (2) Select the data to print from the data list. (Use “Ctrl” key or “Shift”...

  • Page 35: Correcting The Inspection Data

    3.3.3 Correcting the Inspection Data The examinee information of the inspection data can be corrected. (1) Select the data to correct from the data list. (2) Click the “Correct” icon. (3) Correct the data. The entered comment in the “Examinee” and “Inspection”...

  • Page 36: History Of The Inspection Data

    3.3.4 History of the Inspection Data The correction history of inspection data is displayed. Click “Change Inspection history” on the “Edit” menu. 3.3.5 Deleting the Inspection Data The registered inspection data can be deleted with the following procedure. (1) Select the data to delete from the search data list.

  • Page 37: Displaying The Data For Each Pulse Beat

    3.3.6 Displaying the Data for Each Pulse Beat The measurement data for each pulse beat can be displayed. (1) Select the data from the search data list. (2) Click “Numeric data” icon. (3) The measurement data for each pulse beat will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Inspection Data Output To The Csv File

    3.3.7 Inspection Data Output to the CSV File All the inspection data displayed in the search result list can be output to the CSV file format. (1) Search the data to be output will appear in the search result area. (2) Click “Data Output”...

  • Page 39: Printing Multiple Data

    3.3.8 Printing Multiple Data More than one file (data) displayed in the search result list can be printed at the same time. (1) Select the data to print, which will be displayed in the search result area. (2) Select the data to print. (3) To print all the searched data on the list, click “No.”...

  • Page 40: Correcting The Examinee Data

    3.3.9 Correcting the Examinee Data The examinee data which is used to “ID read” from the VS-2000 can be corrected or newly registered on this menu. (1) Click “Correct examinee data” on “Edit” menu. (2) Enter the examinee ID, and click Search”. (3) If the ID is already registered for other examinee, the data needs to be corrected.

  • Page 41: Off-Line Registration

    3.3.10 Off-line Registration The data of the IC card can be registered off-line. The data that can be registered are non-transmitted data and time-series data of the VS-2000. (1) Insert the VS-2000 IC card to the IC card drive. (2) Select “File” > “Import” > “IC Card”. (3) The drive letter of an IC card is set up.

  • Page 42: Graphic File Output

    3.3.11 Graphic File Output The print image of the inspection data can be saved (output) as JPEG/PDF file (graphic file). (1) Select the data to save, and select “File” > “Export” > “Graphic file”. (2) Type the file name to save the data. (3) Select the type of the contents to be saved from the “Report”...

  • Page 43: Copying The Inspection Data

    3.3.13 Copying the Inspection Data Inspection data (information and measurement results by subjects) can be copied to the clipboard. The data can be copied from the menu or using the button. (1) Select the inspection data, and select “Edit” > “Copy inspection data”. (2) Select the inspection data and press the Copy icon shown in left.

  • Page 44: Initializing The Ic Card

    3.3.14 Initializing the IC Card The IC card for the VS-2000 can be initialized. All inspection data will be deleted CAUTION: Be aware that initializing the IC card will clear all inspection data in the IC card. The initialization of the IC card can be done for the IC card initialized on the VS-2000.

  • Page 45: Menu

    3.3.15 Menu 3.3.15.1 File Menu Print Prints the data displayed in the inspection data area. (Refer to p.28) Print All Prints multiple data selected on the search result list (Refer to p.33) Import Examinee data : Registers the examinee information used to “ID read”...
  • Page 46 3.3.15.2 Edit Menu (1) Search inspection data The registered inspection data will be searched. (Refer to p.19) (2) Delete inspection data The selected inspection data will be deleted. (Refer to p.30) (3) Correct inspection data The examinee information of the selected data will be corrected. (Refer to p.29) (4) Change inspection history: The correction history of inspection data is displayed.
  • Page 47 3.3.15.3 Display Menu (1) Wave Scale Sets the waveform scale displayed in the inspection data area. The scale can be set for each waveform. The scale selections are Auto, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2. 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. (2) Select wave Selects the display for the precise mode measurement of R/L-PWV.

  • Page 48: Environment Setup

    3.3.16 Environment Setup The VSS-50 operating environment can be set.
  • Page 49 3.3.16.1 “Server” Setup (1) Remote server : Set the VSS-50 Server PC. If this item is left blank, VSS-50 will operate as Server. To operate VSS-50 as Client, enter the Server PC name here. (Refer to p.11.) Set the following items if operating VSS-50 as Server. (2) Volume : Specify the folder on the Server PC to save the inspection data.
  • Page 50 3.3.16.2 Remote Server Setup Set the following item if operating your PC as Client (1) Remote server Set the VSS-50 Server PC. (2) Waiting Port Set the port number to connect to the VSS-50 Server PC. (3) Timeout Set the time duration to cancel the request, in case where there is no response from the Server PC to the Client PC request.
  • Page 51 3.3.16.3 “Device” Setup (1) Waiting Port Set the port number to communicate with the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph. Set the same number set on the Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph. For off-line operation, remove the check mark for “Communication”. (2) Printer Set the default printer. (3) IC Card Set the drive for Sphygmomanometer and Sphygmograph IC card.
  • Page 52 3.3.16.4 “Folder” Setup (1) Import Folder : Set the default path to be used to input examinee data from the CSV file. (2) Inspection Data File Folder : Set the default path to be used to output inspection data to the CSV file.
  • Page 53 3.3.16.5 “Print Format” Setup (1) Print automatically : Set whether to automatically print the data at on-line registration. Putting a check mark will automatically print the data. (2) Number of copies : Set the number of copies to print at on-line registration. The number of printing copies can be set for each report type.
  • Page 54 3.3.16.6 “Print Item” Setup (1) ID : Set the ID characters to be printed. (Ex.) ID, examinee ID, etc. (2) Order Number : Put a check mark if using order number. Set the order number characters to be printed. (Ex.) order number, inspection ID, etc.
  • Page 55 3.3.16.7 “General” Setup (1) Start-up : Check to automatically start VSS-50, when Windows starts. (2) Log Level : Set the log level to output to the file (3) List Tab : Set the list type to be initially displayed at startup. (4) Initial Display Tab : Set the display type to be initially displayed at startup (5) Select copy item...

  • Page 56: Backup Of Inspection Data

    Backup of Inspection Data To avoid accidental loss of inspection data, it is recommended to back up the data (create copy data) periodically. The automatic backup function is not available for the VSS-50. Back up the data manually to the external memory device (magnetic optical disc, CD-R, CD-RW, etc.).

  • Page 57: Restoration Procedure

    3.4.2. Restoration Procedure When a hard disk failure occurs or if the saved inspection data is damaged, restore the backed up data with the following procedure. Install the VSS-50 with the procedure explained in “3.2. Installation Procedure” (p.5). If the “Data” folder exists in the folder which the VSS-50 is installed, change that folder name to “Data.old”.

  • Page 58: Ic Card Maintenance Software

    4. IC Card Maintenance Software The measurement data of the VS-2000 can be recorded on the IC card, and can be used as time-series data. The IC Card Maintenance Software is capable of the following operation. (1) Corrects (modifies) the examinee information of the inspection data. (2) Recovers the IC card management data when any inconsistency occurs.

  • Page 59: Searching The Ic Card Data

    4.2. Searching the IC Card Data The search condition with check mark is effective. (1) Check the desired area and input the search condition. “AND” search will be conducted. (Ex.) Search Result...

  • Page 60: Correcting The Ic Card Data

    Correcting the IC Card Data From the search result area, select the inspection data to correct. (1) Select the data to correct. (2) Correct the data. The item to be corrected: (1) Inspection Date (2) ID (3) Name (4) Sex (5) Height (6) Date of Birth (7) Medication...

  • Page 61: Recovering The Ic Card Data

    Recovering the IC Card Data The damaged management data (index) of the IC card can be recovered. CAUTION: The damaged “Inspection data” cannot be recovered. (1) Select drive of the IC card. (2) Click “Recover”. (3) Check if the index is correct. (4) The message, “Inspection completed”...

  • Page 62: Removing The Ic Card

    Removing the IC Card To remove the IC card from the PC, follow the procedure below. CAUTION: Improper removal of IC card may damage the IC card data. (1) Left click this icon. (2) A pop-up message, “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” will be displayed. (3) Click the pop-up window.

  • Page 63: Vss-3 Csv Format Output Software

    Denshi¥VSS-50-CSV” Microsoft (R) Windows Copyright (C) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:¥Program Files¥Fukuda Denshi¥VSS-50-CSV> VssCSV –v2 E: C:¥Temp¥Mesure.csv “E:” is the IC card drive. ““C:¥Temp¥Measure.csv” is the CSV output file name. In this example, all inspection data of the IC card inserted in the “E.” drive will be output to...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting First, check the version of Windows OS and VSS-50. The solution for each case will differ depending on the version of the OS and VSS-50. CAUTION： Check the version of VS-2000 and VSS-50. If the VS-2000 is upgraded, the VSS-50 needs to be also upgraded. If the registration is performed from the new version of VS-2000 to the old version of VSS-50, the inspection data cannot be displayed / printed on the VSS-50.

  • Page 65: Troubles During Installation

    6.1. Troubles during Installation 6.1.1. “Another installation is in progress...” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01] [Case] The following message is displayed during installation procedure. [Solution] More than one VSS-50 installer is running. Shut down the unnecessary installers.

  • Page 66: Troubles During Startup

    6.2. Troubles during Startup “A database was not ready.” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01] 6.2.1. [Case] The following message is displayed. Click the “Database Server Component …” in the task tray. If “Address in use” is displayed on the Data Base Server Component window, the set port number is already used for other application.

  • Page 67: From V01-01]

    VS-2000 network setup: Change the port number from “8192” (default) to “8193”. When port number of VS-2000 is changed, change also the “Waiting Port” of VSS-50. 6.2.2 “VssRemoteServer.sfOpen…Communication failure…” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01] [Case] “VssRemoteServer.sfOpenServer… Communication failure FrmRemoteServer.sfListenSocket… Address in use” or “VssRemoteServer2.sfOpenServer…...
  • Page 68 Client PC...

  • Page 69: Communication Status Of The Pc [Windows7/ From V01-01]

    6.2.3 Communication Status of the PC [Windows7/ From V01-01] [Case] “A database has not been prepared”, “VssRemoteServer.sfOpenServer…Communication failure” is displayed. When this failure occurs, the port number set on the VSS-50 is already used on other application. [Check] Check the port number used on the PC. 1) Shut down the VSS-50 program.

  • Page 70: Troubles During Vs-2000 Connection

    Troubles during VS-2000 Connection 6.3.1 During the on-line registration, the PC icon on the VS-2000 flashes, and “PC LINK ERROR” is displayed. [Windows7/ From V01-01] [Check 1] Check the IP address of the PC which the VS-2000 VSS-50 is installed. Check if the IP address set on the PC corresponds with the IP address set on the VS-2000 (“Settings”...
  • Page 71 [Check 2] Check if the LINK LED on the HUB is lit. CentreCom FS708XL MODE Swtich Network Status LED VS-2000 1) Connect the VS-2000 and HUB, PC and HUB, and turn ON the power, 2) Verify the LINK LED for the VS-2000 and PC connection is lit. LINK LED on the HUB is lit: The LAN cable is physically connected.
  • Page 72 [Check 3] Check if the communication test from the VS-2000 to PC succeeds. 1) Execute command prompt. [Windows7] “Start Menu” > “All Programs” > “Accessory” > “Command Prompt” 2) Execute the following underlined command (ping 192.168.0.1). p ing 192.168.0.1 Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=30 Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=30 Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=30...
  • Page 73 [Check 4] If the IP address is not correct, set the correct IP address and restart the PC. After restarting the system, check if the communication test between the VS-2000 and PC succeeds using the procedure on [Check (3)] and [Check (4)]. 1) Execute command prompt.

  • Page 74: Troubles During Operation

    Troubles during Operation 6.4.1 The VSS-50 data cannot be displayed on the Client PC. [Windows7/ From V01-01] [Case] The Client PC cannot display the inspection data stored on the Server PC, and the following message is displayed on the status bar. “An inspection file cannot be read.”...

  • Page 75: Sample Report

    7. Sample Report 7.1. Overview 1 Report...

  • Page 76: Overview 2 Report

    7.2. Overview 2 Report...

  • Page 77: Detail Report

    Detail Report...

  • Page 78: Standard A Report (Without Bpb)

    Standard A Report (Without BPB)

  • Page 79: Standard A Report (With Bpb)

    Standard A Report (With BPB)

  • Page 80: Time Series Report

    Time Series Report...

  • Page 81: Time-Series Report (Waveform)

    Time-Series Report (Waveform)

  • Page 82: Tbi Report

    TBI Report...

  • Page 83: Abi/Tbi Report

    ABI/TBI Report...

  • Page 84: Post-Abi Report (Landscape)

    7.10 Post-ABI Report (Landscape)

  • Page 85: Post-Abi Report (Portrait)

    7.11 Post-ABI Report (Portrait)

  • Page 86: Post-Abi Trend Report

    7.12 Post-ABI Trend Report...

  • Page 87: Standard Report

    7.13 Standard Report...

  • Page 88: Trend Report

    7.14 Trend Report...

  • Page 89: Examinee C Report

    7.15 Examinee C Report...

  • Page 90: Simple Examination Report

    7.16 Simple Examination Report...

  • Page 91: Brachium Bp Report

    7.17 Brachium BP Report...

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