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  • Page 1 Virtua Virtua Medical Disc Publisher USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ® Virtua ™ Medical Disc Publisher User’s Manual ® Codonics Catalog Number VIRTUA-MNLU December 05, 2006 Version 1.2 Codonics, Inc. 17991 Englewood Drive Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 USA 440-243-1198 Phone 440-243-1334 Fax Email info@codonics.com www.codonics.com...
  • Page 3 Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Codonics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. Codonics, Inc. makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Potential for Radio Frequency Interference on Device Operation..xx Potential for Radio and Television Interference ........xxi Safety Precautions ................xxii Précaution d’Emploi ................xxiii Location Precautions................xxiv Environnement de Fonctionnement ............. xxv Cleaning Precautions ................xxvi Précautions d’Entretien ............... xxvi Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Media ....................xxvii Utilisation des Média (CD-DVD) et Consommables......xxviii Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer ..........xxix Le Visualiseur Codonics Virtua ............xxix Medical and Patient Information............xxix Disposal Requirements ................xxx Conditions et Règles d’Utilisation............xxx European Disposal Requirements ............xxx Virtua Models.....................
  • Page 6 Setting Up Job Profiles ................3-25 Creating a Job Profile................. 3-26 Sample Job Profile Creation .............. 3-31 Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer ..........3-34 Setting Up Query/Retrieve................ 3-35 Guidelines for Configuring the Virtua Device on the DICOM Q/R SCP Device..........3-37 Testing the Query/Retrieval Setup..........
  • Page 7 Chapter 4: Sending and Retrieving Studies to Virtua Configuring a Typical DICOM Host............. 4-1 Sending Studies to Record to Disc ............. 4-2 Querying and Retrieving Studies ..............4-4 Query Criteria Guidelines..............4-8 Pattern Matching Tips..............4-9 Possible DICOM Q/R SCP Device Query Criteria Limitations..4-9 International Name Queries............
  • Page 8 Dashboard Indicators ................. 11-1 Interpreting LED Status Indicators ............. 11-3 Displaying Device Status Details ............11-4 Troubleshooting Common Problems ............11-5 Displaying Support Information .............. 11-12 Aligning the Ink Cartridge ............... 11-13 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge ..............11-14 Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Manufacturing ..................... A-3 Fabrication ................... A-3 Appendix B: Specifications Specifications (English) ................B-1 Specifications—All Models..............B-1 Additional Specifications—Virtua-1-PS1 ..........B-2 Additional Specifications—Virtua-1-PS2 ..........B-2 Spécifications (Français) ................B-3 Caractéristiques—Tous Modèles ............B-3 Caractéristiques Complémentaires—Virtua-1-PS1 ......B-4 Caractéristiques Complémentaires—Virtua-2-PS1 ......B-4...

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual

    (if more than one disc is needed to store all of the studies on a disc studies). 3. When you have selected the studies you want to record on the disc, touch the button. Record Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Touch Screen Interaction

    Copying an existing user profile to create a new one Two user profiles are preinstalled on every SmartDrive: user.admin.txt (administrator user) and user.virtua.txt (regular user). To create new profiles, you can copy these files, rename them, and modify the parameters as necessary.

  • Page 12: Important Information And Filenames

    Purpose and Scope Refer to this user manual for procedures on how to perform the Virtua user operations, including: • Setting up the hardware and software • Sending studies to be recorded •...

  • Page 13: Product Information

    Product Information For technical assistance with Codonics Virtua, call the Codonics Technical Support System at the following number: Phone: +1.440.243.1198 Toll Free: 800.444.1198 (USA only) The Customer Service System is available weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST (U.S. holidays excluded). Technical Support is also...

  • Page 14: Warnings And Limitations Of Use

    All Rights Reserved Codonics Inc.,17991 Englewood Dr. Middleburg Heights OH, 44130 USA 100-120V~, 50/60Hz, 2.5A 230V~, 50/60Hz, 1.3A Windows® XP Embedded MODEL / MODLE XXXXX-XXX-XXX-XXX VIRTUA-1-PS1 XXX-XXXXX Location of compliance label at top of Controller Codonics Virtua User’s Manual xiii...
  • Page 15 Middleburg Heights OH, 44130 USA 100-120V~, 50/60Hz, 2.5A 230V~, 50/60Hz, 1.3A Windows® XP Embedded MODEL / MODLE XXXXX-XXX-XXX-XXX VIRTUA-1-PS2 XXX-XXXXX Location of compliance label at rear of Recorder, for the Virtua-1-PS2 model only Caution label Shock label FUSE FUSE NETWORK NETWORK...

  • Page 16: Voltage Warning

    A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Dangers Électriques

    Laser Warning The Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher contains a laser diode in the Recorder unit of a class higher than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.

  • Page 18: Danger Du Faisceau Laser

    The Compliance label, which is affixed to the top of the Controller (as illustrated in “Location of Safety and Compliance Labels” on page xiii) is shown below for both Virtua models. The power consumption included on the label is for both the Controller and Recorder combined.

  • Page 19: Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code, And Modification Codes

    Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code, and Modification Codes The serial number label is placed onto the compliance label. Serial number labels are also located at the front of the Recorder and Controller, behind the output bin. The serial number label includes the following information. •...

  • Page 20: Esd Caution

    ESD Caution Connections to other pieces of equipment are made at the rear of the Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher. These connectors are marked with a precautionary ESD warning symbol, as shown below. Do not touch any of the pins of these connectors. When making connections to the device, it is best done while the device is plugged in but not powered on.

  • Page 21: Fuse Label

    Fuse label at rear of Controller Potential for Radio Frequency Interference on Device Operation Both portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment, including the Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher. Keep such RF communications equipment out of the immediate area. Preface...

  • Page 22: Potential For Radio And Television Interference

    Potential for Radio and Television Interference The Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. Do not change the Display refresh rate, which is set for 75 Hz.

  • Page 23: Safety Precautions

    • If the power cord needs to be replaced, replace it only with another Codonics power cord manufactured specifically for your power configuration. • If the device is smoking or making unusual sounds, power off and unplug the device immediately.

  • Page 24: Précaution D'emploi

    • Si le cordon d’alimentation doit être remplacé, utilisez un cordon d’alimentation Codonics fabriqué spécifiquement pour votre appareil. • Si l’appareil fume ou émet des bruits inhabituels arrêtez-le immédiatement et débranchez le câble secteur.

  • Page 25: Location Precautions

    Location Precautions • The device’s operating ambient temperature range is 15–30ºC (59–86ºF), with a relative humidity of 20%–80%. • If the device is moved quickly from an extremely cold place to a warmer one, condensation is likely to form. Do not use the device if condensation has formed.

  • Page 26: Environnement De Fonctionnement

    • Ne placez pas l’appareil près d’une source haute fréquence. • Ne placez pas l’appareil dans un lieu où il pourrait être exposé à des vibrations, car cela peut nuire à l’enregistrement et à l’impression des média. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Cleaning Precautions

    Cleaning Precautions • Many plastic components are used in the device’s construction. Coat flecking and deformation is likely to occur if the device is wiped with chemical dusters, benzene, thinners, insecticides, or other solvents. Rubber and PVC materials left in contact with the device for extended times will cause damage.

  • Page 28: Media

    • Only use Codonics-recommended ink cartridges to ensure proper operation of the device and proper labeling of the disc. Contact Codonics Customer Service for a current list of recommended ink cartridges and suppliers. • Never refill ink cartridges as this can cause damage to the mechanism of the device and cause improper labeling of discs.

  • Page 29: Utilisation Des Média (Cd-Dvd) Et Consommables

    • Afin d’assurer la compatibilité de la gravure et de l’impression, n’utilisez que les CD et DVD recommandés par Codonics. Contactez le service client pour connaître la liste des fournisseurs de produits compatibles.

  • Page 30: Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer

    Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer • The Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer is not intended for diagnostic use. The viewer is provided for reference use only as a post-diagnostic tool. • Image quality can vary greatly from system to system based on...

  • Page 31: Disposal Requirements

    European Disposal Requirements Codonics imagers and electronic accessory devices are not to be discarded or recycled; rather they are to be returned to the manufacturer. Contact Codonics directly or by the link provided for the latest information concerning: •...

  • Page 32: Virtua Models

    EN 50419 symbol Virtua Models This manual covers two Virtua models: • Virtua-1-PS1, 60950. The CSA-approved model. This model includes a power supply with a manual voltage switch. • Virtua-1-PS2, 60601. The CE-approved model. This model includes a power supply with auto-switching voltage.

  • Page 33: Indications For Use

    “viewing client on CD/DVD” provision, storage, archive, recording, and labeling of CD/DVD media. When configured, the ability to re-direct all or part of a radiographic study to Codonics Horizon Series Medical Hardcopy Dry Imagers (Pre-market notification K021054) or other approved 892.2040 medical hardcopy imager/printer is provided.

  • Page 34: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome and Congratulations ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Codonics Virtua™ Medical Disc Publisher! Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Product Features

    We are pleased you chose Virtua. We are confident that it will provide fast, reliable disc recording and labeling for your demanding data storage and distribution applications. Product Features The Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher is a complete network-based solution for recording and labeling diagnostic studies onto CD and DVD media.

  • Page 36: Operational Features

    • Multi-site information. Multi-site support allows image center site information—such as address, disc label, image viewer, and other parameters—to be configured so that the same Virtua can be used at multiple sites. • A Windows-compatible DICOM viewer is included with Virtua and can be included on each disc.
  • Page 37 • Multiple site profiles allow for easy product reconfiguration in mobile coach applications. • Easy to service with Codonics exclusive Sunrise Express Warranty program providing 24-hour response. Also, the SmartDrive allows all configurations settings to be quickly transferred to a replacement unit. This minimizes downtime and reconfiguration effort.

  • Page 38: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Hardware

    • Make sure that the countertop or work surface supporting the device can support the weight and will not vibrate or shake when the device is operating. For additional location precautions, refer to “Location Precautions” on page xxiv. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Unpacking The Device

    Unpacking the Device The device is shipped in two cartons: • The larger Main shipping carton contains the Controller, the Display, an Accessories Kit, and a Media Kit • The smaller Recorder shipping carton contains the Recorder and a Recorder Attachments box Unpack these cartons, as described in the following topics.

  • Page 40: Display Box Contents

    • SmartDrive flash drive • Operating Software Recovery Media • User’s Manual and documentation Media Kit Contents The following items should be included in the Media Kit box: • Recordable discs • One color ink cartridge Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Unpacking The Recorder Shipping Carton

    Unpacking the Recorder Shipping Carton Inspect the Recorder carton for damage that might have occurred during shipping. 1. Open the top of the Recorder carton. 2. Lift the smaller Recorder Attachments box from the carton. To unpack the Recorder 3. Lift the Recorder cardboard filler from the carton. shipping carton 4.

  • Page 42: Identifying The Parts

    Robotic disc transporter CD/DVD recorders Input bin Input bin Status indicators Flash card Controller soft reader/USB-2 port power button Recorder Tray button SmartDrive USB port Output bin (behind output bin) Controller and Recorder front components Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 • The cover is a durable plastic cover that protects the Recorder from dust and accidental user interference while operating. • The Controller’s soft power button powers on the device. • The Recorder should always stay powered on. Do not use the Recorder’s soft power button.

  • Page 44: Controller And Recorder Rear Panels

    Controller and Recorder rear panel components NOTE: The CMOS reset switch is provided on some systems to reset the Controller motherboard’s CMOS settings and clock. Use this switch only when directed to do so by Codonics Technical Support. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Display Controls

    Display Controls The following illustration shows the controls at the right side of the Display. Display/exit on-screen Enter contrast menus Increase value of adjustment item Select item Enter brightness Select adjustment item Decrease value of adjustment item from on-screen menus Select item counter-clockwise Power switch Controls at right side of Display...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Controller And Recorder

    Allow at least 6 in. (15 cm) of clearance in front of the To set up the Controller and 4 in. (10 cm) of clearance behind. Controller and Recorder Depressions for Recorder feet Controller positioned on work surface Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 2. Place the Recorder on the Controller with the Recorder feet slightly to the side of the depressions in the top of the Controller to prevent pinching your fingers. FUSE NETWORK Recorder being placed on the Controller WARNING Before placing the Recorder on top of the Controller, make sure your fingers are not under the Recorder to avoid pinching them.
  • Page 48 4. Make sure the Controller and Recorder hard power switches are set to the 0 (off) position 5. For the Virtua-1-PS1 model, make sure that both power supply voltage selection switches are set to the proper voltage for your country.

  • Page 49: Attaching The Display

    7. Remove the cardboard shipping insert. Shipping insert Recorder shipping insert Attaching the Display The Display, Display input/output cables, and Display arm come preassembled. The Display is attached to the unit by securing the Display arm to the rear of the Controller. 1.
  • Page 50 4. While holding the Display arm in place, secure it to the Controller by hand-tightening a thumbscrew on each of the four studs. Tightening thumbscrew to secure Display arm to Controller Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-13...

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables And Power Cords

    Connecting Cables and Power Cords 1. Connect the VGA, USB, and DC power cables running from the bottom of the Display arm to the appropriate Controller ports, To connect the as shown below. Hand-tighten the two VGA connector input/output thumbscrews. cables and power cords VGA connector...
  • Page 52 USB port on the Controller, and then to the Recorder’s USB port, accessible through the cutout in the Display arm. Recorder USB port, accessible through Display arm cutout FUSE NETWORK Short USB cable USB cable connected between the Controller and the Recorder Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-15...
  • Page 53 Controller, and the other connector to the Recorder. Y end of Power cable connected to the Controller and Recorder NOTE: For the Virtua-1-PS1 model only, the Controller power cable connector includes a ferrite, as shown in the illustration above. 2-16...
  • Page 54 5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the short shielded Ethernet cable. Use the 25-ft CAT-5 straight-through cable provided or any standard Ethernet cable. FUSE NETWORK Ethernet cable Ethernet shielded cable Shielded Ethernet cable and standard Ethernet cable connected to the Controller (Virtua-1-PS1 model shown) Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-17...

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Device For Use

    SmartDrive through the opening in the funnel until it is securely device for use seated in the USB port. NOTE: The “Codonics” logo on the SmartDrive must be facing up. Inserting SmartDrive into USB port at front of the Controller 2-18...
  • Page 56 Then, slide the output bin down into the slots. The output bin will rest slightly above the table surface. Top two slots on front panel Inserting output bin into slots on Controller front panel 3. Open the Recorder cover. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-19...
  • Page 57 For example, a DVD disc might be mislabeled as a CD disc. NOTE: The Recorder is designed to print labels on certain brands of discs with specific printable surfaces. Only use Codonics-recommended discs. Contact Codonics Customer Service for a current list of recommended discs and suppliers.

  • Page 58: Powering On The Device

    2. Set the hard power switch at the rear of the Recorder to the (on) position. 3. Set the hard power switch at the rear of the Controller to the (on) position. Recorder hard power switch Controller hard power switch Power switch locations (Virtua-1-PS1 model shown) Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-21...
  • Page 59 4. Power on the device by pressing the green soft power button on the Controller front panel. Controller soft power button Controller soft power button The Display shows startup messages as the device initializes. When the Login screen displays, the device is ready to receive studies.

  • Page 60: Installing The Ink Cartridge

    NOTE: The Recorder is designed to work with certain brands of ink cartridges. Only use Codonics-recommended ink cartridges to ensure proper operation of the device and proper labeling of the disc. Contact Codonics Customer Service for a current list of recommended ink cartridges and suppliers.
  • Page 61 3. Open the right cartridge cover by pulling out on the blue hold-down clip. The cover is spring-loaded and will pop open. Opening the ink cartridge carrier cover 4. Remove the ink cartridge from its packaging. Once the ink cartridge is removed from its package, hold it from the sides.
  • Page 62 6. Insert the ink cartridge into its carrier carriage, copper end first. Hold the cartridge at a 45º angle as you slide it into its carrier carriage, then tilt the cartridge down until it snaps into place. Ink cartridge Ink cartridge loaded Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 2-25...
  • Page 63 7. Close the cartridge cover until it snaps into place and is secured by the blue hold-down clip. Cartridge cover closed 8. Close the Recorder cover. If you are performing the initial device setup, you are now ready to set up the software. Go to Chapter 3 for more information. 2-26 Setting Up the Hardware...

  • Page 64: Chapter 3: Setting Up The Software

    • Specifying DICOM query/retrieve function options The chapter also includes: • Logging in and logging out of a user session • Shutting down and rebooting the system • A description of the SmartDrive and what information is stored on it Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    Additional setup tasks are covered elsewhere in this manual: • For information about adding and managing custom disc labels, refer to Chapter 8. • For information about setting the locale to ensure proper display of patient and site information, and date and time format, refer to Chapter 9.

  • Page 66: Logging In

    • admin, which provides access to both standard and administrator functions • virtua, which provides access to standard functions The default password for both preconfigured user accounts is codonics. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to the application, you should change the password for these user accounts the first time you log in.

  • Page 67: Login Procedure

    Login Procedure 1. On the Login screen, touch the field. Username To log in Touch Username field Whenever an editable text field is touched, the keyboard displays so that text can be entered. (For more information about the keyboard, refer to “Touch Screen Keyboard” on page 3-7.) Setting Up the Software...
  • Page 68 Password Note that dots are displayed for the password entry, to protect the security of the actual password. 4. With the user login and password entered, touch the Log In button. Touch Log In Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 The initial screen displayed after logging in is the Studies screen. This is the most commonly used screen. For information about how to log out, shut down the system, or reboot the system, refer to “Logging Out” on page 3-39 and “Shutting Down and Rebooting”...

  • Page 70: Touch Screen Keyboard

    Backspace Closes the keyboard and enters text into the field key toggles the numeric keypad through four sets of Symbols characters—numbers and the three sets of special characters shown below. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Touch Screen Keypad

    Touch Screen Keypad The touch screen keypad displays when you touch a field that accepts numeric data only. Current text entry displayed here Closes the keypad, discarding any entered text Backspace Toggles keypad through Closes the keypad and numbers and special enters text into the field characters Setting Up the Software...

  • Page 72: Remote Web Access

    (as described in this manual). • When clicking an editable text field, a text box displays instead of the touch screen keyboard. Simply use your actual keyboard to make your text entry. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Creating And Modifying Profiles

    Creating and Modifying Profiles Profile files are used to define settings for the system configuration, user accounts, site parameters, Job Profiles (which control how incoming studies will be recorded), and printed disc labels. These files are stored on the SmartDrive in the following folders: •...

  • Page 74: Setting Up User Accounts

    8. Power on the device by pressing the green soft power button on the Controller front panel. When starting up, Virtua will read the updated profile files and use them for its configuration. Subsequent topics in this chapter discuss the types of profiles mentioned here in detail.

  • Page 75: Creating A User Account Profile

    Creating a User Account Profile For general information about creating and modifying a profile, refer to “Creating and Modifying Profiles” on page 3-10. User account profiles are stored in the \profiles\user directory on the SmartDrive. The file name should be in the following format: user.
  • Page 76 TIP: Copying an existing user profile to create a new one Two user profiles are preinstalled on every SmartDrive: user.admin.txt (administrator user) and user.virtua.txt (regular user). To create new profiles, you can copy these files, rename them, and modify the parameters as necessary.

  • Page 77: Changing A User's Password And Administrator Privileges

    Changing a User’s Password and Administrator Privileges You must be logged in as a user with administrator privileges to change user passwords and administrator privileges. 1. On the Main screen, touch the button to display the Setup Setup screen, then the tab to display the user account Users To change a...
  • Page 78 5. To save your changes, touch the button. Save To cancel your changes, touch the button. Cancel To save your changes, To cancel your changes, touch the Save button touch the Cancel button Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-15...

  • Page 79: Deleting A User Account

    “Creating and Modifying Profiles” on page 3-10. Note the admin and virtua user accounts are added automatically with the default password codonics if their user profile files are not present on the SmartDrive when the system is booted.
  • Page 80 If True or blank (that is, no value is specified), all studies and jobs will be purged during the installation process. If False, stored studies and jobs will remain after the installation process is compete. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-17...

  • Page 81: Setting Up Site Profiles

    This profile is the source of the site information that is printed on disc labels and contained in the readme.txt and index.htm files on a recorded disc. Codonics Virtua supports multiple site profiles. Modifying the Default Site Profile The default site profile file—site.default.txt—is preinstalled on the...

  • Page 82: Site Profile Parameters

    The disclaimer statement that will be printed on the disc. siteDisclaimer = Not currently implemented. inactivityTimer = Not currently implemented. isDemosite = Not currently implemented. demoSiteBurnDirectory = Not currently implemented. customLabelFileLocation = Not currently implemented. defaultImagerProfile = Not currently implemented. defaultJobProfile = Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-19...
  • Page 83 = A typical default site profile would look like the following: [ SiteProfile ] siteProfileName = default siteName = Codonics address0 = Codonics, Inc. address1 = 17991 Englewood Drive address2 = Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 address3 = phoneNumber = (800)444-1198 url = www.codonics.com...

  • Page 84: Viewing The Default Site Profile From The Application

    Site To view the default site profile NOTE: Site profiles other than the default profile can be viewed by opening the corresponding text files on the SmartDrive. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-21...

  • Page 85: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time You must be logged in as a user with administrator privileges to set the date and time. On the Main screen, touch the button to display the Setup Setup screen, then the tab to display the date and time. Date &...

  • Page 86: Setting The Network Parameters

    Network To set the network parameters The following table describes the network parameters. When finished setting the parameters, touch the button to save the changes (or the button to cancel them). Cancel Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-23...
  • Page 87 If you are not familiar with network settings, see your network administrator or ISP provider for the proper settings. Table 3-4. Network Parameters Parameter Description DHCP or Static Specifies how the device will be assigned its IP address: • DHCP. The address will be assigned automatically by the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the network.

  • Page 88: Setting Up Job Profiles

    DICOM viewer will be included on the disc. When sending a study for recording from a DICOM application, the user specifies a Job Profile, which is passed to Virtua as a Called AE Title. The Job Profile name is a parameter defined in each Job Profile file.

  • Page 89: Creating A Job Profile

    NOTE: Do not change this identifier. Specifies the Job Profile name. Presented to DICOM jobProfileName = Store user as one of the available Virtua Called AE Titles. Choices are: True, False. doAutoRecord = If True, the incoming study is automatically added to the Job List to be recorded.
  • Page 90 This could cause the job to be recorded across multiple discs. Specifies the number of disc copies to make for the physicianCopies= physician. Specifies the number of disc copies to make for the patientCopies= patient. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-27...
  • Page 91 Table 3-5. Job Profile Format and Parameters (Continued) Parameter Description Specifies the number of anonymized disc copies to anonymizedCopies= make. Specifies the number of disc copies to make for legal legalCopies= or other purposes. The file name of the label, or the root file name of a discLabel = design family of labels, to be printed on the disc.
  • Page 92 If the value is blank, no viewer will be included on the disc. In addition to eFilm Lite, some other third-party viewers are supported. Contact Codonics for more information about third-party viewers. Specifies the type of media on which to record the mediaType = studies.
  • Page 93 Table 3-5. Job Profile Format and Parameters (Continued) Parameter Description Number of seconds after an image is received for the endOfStudyTimeout = device to assume that the job is complete. If doAutoRecord = True and this time-out occurs, a job for the images received to that point will be added to the Job List for recording.

  • Page 94: Sample Job Profile Creation

    • The profile name is patient (that is, the disc is intended for the patient only) • Studies should be recorded automatically, without user intervention • Only one copy should be made, and that one is for the patient • The end-of-study time-out should be 30 seconds Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-31...
  • Page 95 1. Verify that no jobs are currently being processed and no studies are being received. 2. Log out and shut down the system (refer to “Logging Out” on page 3-39 and “Shutting Down and Rebooting” on page 3-40). The device powers off at the end of the shutdown process. NOTE: If you do not shut down the system before removing the SmartDrive, a message displays indicating that the SmartDrive has been removed.
  • Page 96 = 0 discLabel = Physician discLabelPhysicianCopy = No_Override discLabelPatientCopy = No_Override discLabelAnonymousCopy = No_Override discLabelLegalCopy = No_Override includedDicomViewer = Codonics_Viewer.zip mediaType = CD discStudyGrouping = byPatient endOfStudyTimeout = 30 postProcessingAction = Save siteProfileName = default Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-33...

  • Page 97: Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer

    Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer Virtua provides the Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer, which can be included on any disc, for reviewing DICOM images. The Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP operating systems.

  • Page 98: Setting Up Query/Retrieve

    The query/retrieve profile includes configuration parameters that must be set up to support the Query/Retrieve Study function. The Query/Retrieve function allows Virtua users to query a DICOM Query/Retrieve Service Class Provider (Q/R SCP) device, such as a PACS server, for a list of studies. One or more of the studies can then be retrieved and recorded to disc.
  • Page 99 Table 3-6. Query/Retrieve Profile Format and Parameters (Continued) Parameter Description The Destination AE Title for Virtua. This is the AE Title name destination_ae_title = that will be used to designate the Job Profile for studies that are retrieved. This AE Title must be configured in the DICOM Q/R SCP device as a valid Store destination.

  • Page 100: Guidelines For Configuring The Virtua Device On The Dicom Q/R Scp Device

    For more information, refer to “Configuring a Typical DICOM Host” on page 4-1. • Make sure that the Called AE Title defined for Virtua on the DICOM Q/R SCP device is unique, as it will be used for the destination_ae_title in the Retrieve configuration as well.

  • Page 101: Testing The Query/Retrieval Setup

    3. Configure the DICOM Q/R SCP device and Virtua AE titles in the qrscu.default.txt file on the Virtua SmartDrive. For a list of the parameters in this file, refer to Table 3-6 on page 3-35.

  • Page 102: Logging Out

    Logging Out Touch the button at the top right of the screen. Log Out To log out Touch Log Out The Login screen displays. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 3-39...

  • Page 103: Shutting Down And Rebooting

    Shutting Down and Rebooting You should always shut down the system before attempting to power down the device. Before attempting to shut down or reboot the system, make sure that all jobs have finished. Press the green soft power button on the Controller front panel to start the shutdown process.

  • Page 104: Virtua Smartdrive

    The SmartDrive stores the following information: • Software license code. This is the serial number for the Virtua software. All keyed features are keyed off of the License Code. This code is also printed on the SmartDrive’s label.

  • Page 106: Chapter 4: Sending And Retrieving Studies To Virtua

    Sending and Retrieving Studies to Virtua Configuring a Typical DICOM Host Codonics Virtua is a DICOM Storage Class SCP (Service Class Provider) that can accept incoming DICOM Store associations. Any system that supports DICOM Store should work with the device. Typical DICOM hosts that would connect to the device include: •...

  • Page 107: Sending Studies To Record To Disc

    Disc” below. Most DICOM hosts require these settings to successfully connect to the device. Specific details about how to configure a host are usually found in the product’s documentation. Codonics Technical Support also has information about how many systems are configured.
  • Page 108 • DICOM Viewer. Choices are None, Codonics Viewer (that is, the Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer), or E-Film Lite. NOTE: The Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer is included standard with Virtua. E-Film Lite is an optional feature that is sold separately.

  • Page 109: Querying And Retrieving Studies

    PACS server, for a list of studies. Studies that match the query criteria can then be retrieved and recorded to disc. 1. Touch the button. Studies The Studies screen displays. To query for and retrieve 2. Touch the tab. Query/Retrieve studies Sending and Retrieving Studies to Virtua...
  • Page 110 3. Touch the button. Query Touch Query to access Query form The Query Criteria window displays. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 Query/Retrieve tab. If no studies are listed, then no studies on the Q/R SCP device matched the query criteria. Modify the query criteria and try again. Sending and Retrieving Studies to Virtua...
  • Page 112 6. To retrieve one or more of the listed studies, touch the studies to select them. Then touch the button. Retrieve Touch a study to select it Touch Retrieve to retrieve selected studies Optionally, to clear the retrieve list without retrieving any studies, touch the button. Clear Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Query Criteria Guidelines

    Accession Number field. If entries are made in more than one criteria field, patients or studies must match the criteria in both fields (not just the entry in one field or the other). Sending and Retrieving Studies to Virtua...

  • Page 114: Pattern Matching Tips

    (*). That is, the Q/R SCP device does not consider * to match an empty string. For example, if Smith* was used with such an Q/R SCP device, the patient name Smithers would be considered a match, but Smith would not. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 115: International Name Queries

    U.S. ASCII characters can be entered via the touch screen keyboard. However, international characters can be entered via a remote web browser connected to Virtua, using the client computer’s native character set and keyboard. In addition, the question mark (?) character can be used as a...

  • Page 116: Privacy Concerns

    Privacy Concerns The query results contain patient information, including name, ID, and study date and time. As with other Virtua device features, the Query/Retrieve function is available only to logged in users, which provides a mechanism for limiting access to patient information.

  • Page 118: Chapter 5: Recording And Labeling A Disc

    Information such as media type (CD or DVD), number of copies, DICOM viewer, address of the site, and label design are included in a job. A list of the current jobs can be viewed on the tab. Discs Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode If a study is received using a Job Profile with Auto mode selected, the study is automatically added to the queue on the tab, with Discs the recording and labeling options as set in the Job Profile. When the disc recording and labeling is completed, the disc is placed in the output bin.
  • Page 120 If the byPatient option is selected, multiple studies for the same patient will be included in the job. For more information about this setting, refer to “Setting Up Job Profiles” on page 3-25. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 121: Manual Mode

    Manual Mode If a study is received using a Job Profile with Manual mode selected, the study is added to the Studies list. Recording studies in the Studies list requires user intervention. Following is a quick start procedure for recording studies in the Studies list.
  • Page 122 2. Touch each of the studies that you want to include on the disc. Each selected study is indicated by a check mark and is highlighted. To unselect a study, simple touch it again. Selected study Use these buttons to select or unselect all studies Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 3. When you have selected the studies you want to record on the disc, touch the button. Record The Selections/Options screen displays, indicating the job options that will be used for the selected studies. Recording and Labeling a Disc...
  • Page 124 5. Change the job options as needed. For a description of the options, refer to “Job Options” on page 5-10. 6. When you are finished making changes to the options, touch the button (or the button to cancel the changes). Cancel Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Any changes you make are reflected in the Options panel. In this example, the number of disc copies was changed to 2 for the physician and 1 for the patient. Also, the Disc Label setting was changed to Ink Saver and the Make Auto-run setting was disabled.
  • Page 126 A job is created and added to the Discs queue on the tab, Discs prioritized in the order in which it was received. The Discs is displayed, showing the jobs queued for processing. Jobs that do not fit on one disc are automatically split across multiple discs. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Job Options

    Job Options The following table describes the job options that you can change prior to recording a study to disc. Table 5-1. Job Options Option Description Select Job Profile Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the list of available Job Profiles.
  • Page 128 Japanese version of the Codonics Viewer), and, optionally, E- Film Lite. NOTE: The Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewers are included standard with Virtua. E-Film Lite is optional and sold separately. For other supported third-party viewers, contact Codonics. Disc Features: If selected, the DICOM Viewer on the disc will be launched Make Auto-Run automatically when the disc is inserted into a Windows PC.
  • Page 129 Table 5-1. Job Options (Continued) Option Description Copies Specifies the number of disc copies to make for each of the following recipients: Physician, Patient, Anonymized, and Legal. The system records the type and number of copies that were created in the job log file on the SmartDrive to assist organizations with tracking discs for HIPAA and other regulatory compliance.

  • Page 130: Chapter 6: Working With Studies

    Working with Studies How Studies Are Stored and Removed Codonics Virtua automatically manages studies stored on the hard drive and removes the oldest studies that have been successfully recorded to disc to make space for new studies. No studies are removed until space is needed. When space is needed for new incoming studies, the oldest study that has been recorded to disc is deleted from the hard drive.
  • Page 131 Additionally, the system can be configured to automatically delete recorded studies that are older than a preset number of days. For information about setting this parameter, refer to “Setting Up the System Profile” on page 3-16. The postProcessingAction parameter in a Job Profile can also be used to have a study be deleted immediately after it is recorded.

  • Page 132: Working With The Studies List

    Today Only studies received today. Yesterday Only studies received yesterday. Touch a column heading to All studies. sort the list by that column Scroll one page at a time Scroll to beginning or end of list Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Study Status Indicators

    Study Status Indicators The Status column displays icons to indicate the current status of each study. Table 6-1. Study Status Indicators Status Icon Description The study is currently being received from the sending host. The study has been received and is ready to be recorded. The study has been queued for recording.

  • Page 134: Selecting Studies

    To unselect a study, simple touch it again. Selected study Use these buttons to select or unselect all studies (enabled only when the study filter is set to New, Today, or Yesterday) Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Displaying Study Details

    Displaying Study Details The Studies list displays general information about the study— patient name, physician, study type, and so on. You can also display more detailed information about a study. Touch the Details icon for the study. To display Details icon study details The Study Details window displays.

  • Page 136: Deleting Studies Manually

    Deleting Studies Manually Select the studies that you want to delete, then touch the Delete button. To delete multiple Studies selected for deletion studies Touch Delete to delete selected studies You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Touch the Delete icon for the study. Delete icon To delete an individual study You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Working with Studies...

  • Page 138: Chapter 7: Working With Jobs

    • Filter, scroll through, and sort the list of jobs • Check the status of a job • Display detailed information about a job • Delete a job These tasks are covered in the topics in this chapter. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Working With The Discs Queue

    Working with the Discs Queue The following illustration shows how to filter, sort, and scroll through the Discs queue on the tab. Discs Use these buttons to filter the jobs that will be listed: Queued Pending or in-progress jobs. Recorded Recorded jobs. Touch a column heading to All jobs.

  • Page 140: Job Status Indicators

    The job failed to complete successfully. CAUTION Discs that fail to record properly are either labeled with the word “Reject” or not labeled at all. These discs should be destroyed to protect the confidentiality of patient data. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 141: Displaying Detailed Job Information

    Displaying Detailed Job Information Each column of a job entry includes general information about the job—a description, its job ID, its completion status, and so on. You can also display more detailed information about a job. Touch the Details icon for the job. To display job Details icon details...
  • Page 142 The Job Details window displays. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Deleting A Job Manually

    Deleting a Job Manually Touch the Delete icon for the job. To delete a job Delete icon You are prompted to confirm the deletion. CAUTION Deleting a job that is in-progress can result in a disc that is either labeled with the word “Reject”...

  • Page 144: Chapter 8: Working With Labels

    Working with Labels The Codonics Virtua device supports preinstalled and site-specific customized disc labels, on which site and study information is printed. Job Profiles specify which label to use for a recording job. For jobs that are manually submitted for recording, the label specified in the Job Profile can be overridden using the Job Options function.

  • Page 145: Disc Label Design Families

    The purpose of label design families is to maximize the amount of graphical content on the label used for promotional purposes. As the number of studies recorded on a disc increases, Virtua can automatically choose a label in the same design family that allows more studies to be listed on the label.

  • Page 146: Forcing Disc Spanning Based On Label Space

    Label Selection Based on Copy Type The Virtua device supports specifying different labels based on the disc copy type—physician, patient, anonymous, or legal. This allows a site to use the Ink Saver label for in-house physicians but a more attractive label for patients.

  • Page 147: Adding A Custom Disc Label

    Accessory Software Disc to ensure that the label designs are compatible with the current Virtua software release. Some labels created with older versions of the Sure Thing label design application will not work properly with new versions of Virtua software.
  • Page 148 The label is now ready to use. You can specify this label in the site’s Job Profiles. Also, users can select this label from the Job Options screen. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Job Profiles” on page 3-25 and “Job Options” on page 5-10. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Study Fields Included On Labels

    Study Fields Included on Labels The printed labels have study blocks reserved for printing study information. Each study block has either three or four fields available for information, depending on the template. When the automatic label selection feature is being used, the following rules determine how many fields each study will have on the disc label: •...
  • Page 150 • If multiple fields are assigned the same valid line number, the first field that specifies the line number will be used and subsequent fields assigned that number will be ignored. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 152: Chapter 9: Working With Locales

    • For Japan, Japanese-related Help information (in English) is displayed in the Help tab. • For Japan, a Japanese DICOM Viewer is included. This viewer is the same as the Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer, but localized for Japan. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Tier 1 And Tier 2 Regions

    The locale for the device is set in the locale profile. For more information, refer to “Setting Up the Locale Profile” on page 9-7. You should set Virtua to your locale for the best compatibility with various images likely to be received from systems in the locale.
  • Page 154 French - France fr_FR French - Luxembourg fr_LU French - Switzerland fr_CH German - Austria de_AT German - Germany de_DE German - Luxembourg de_LU German - Switzerland de_CH Greek - Greece el_GR Hebrew - Israel iw_IL Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 155 Table 9-1. Locales—Tier 1 and Tier 2 (Continued) Locale Profile Configuration Locale Code Tier 1 Tier 2 Hungarian - Hungary hu_HU Italian - Italy it_IT Italian - Switzerland it_CH Japanese - Japan ja_JP Korean (Extended Wansung) - Korea ko_KR Latvian - Latvia lv_LV Lithuanian - Lithuania lt_LT...
  • Page 156 Spanish - Spain (International Sort) es_ES Spanish - Venezuela es_VE Swedish - Finland sv_FI Swedish - Sweden sv_SE Tamil - India ta_IN Thai - Thailand th_TH Turkish - Turkey tr_TR Vietnamese - Viet Nam vi_VN Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Supported Dicom Character Encoding Formats

    Supported DICOM Character Encoding Formats The Virtua device supports the following DICOM character encoding formats. Table 9-2. Supported DICOM Character Encoding Formats Encoding Description ASCII Standard ASCII ISO 8859-1 Latin Alphabet No. 1, Western European ISO 8859-2 Latin Alphabet No. 2, Eastern European ISO 8859-3 Latin Alphabet No.

  • Page 158: Setting Up The Locale Profile

    NOTE: Do not change this identifier. localeProfileName = The name of the locale profile. Only default is supported in the current release. doAdjustForDaylightSavingsTime = Not currently implemented. twelveTwentyfourDisplay = Not currently implemented. timezone = Not currently implemented. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...
  • Page 159 Table 9-3. Locale Profile Format and Parameters (Continued) Parameter Name Description personNameFormat = Defines the complete format of a patient’s name as displayed on the user interface. This field is used as a bit mask. • Bit 0: First name representation. Typically the byte encoding of a name (for example, English/ASCII, Romanji).

  • Page 160: Chapter 10: Maintenance

    It is recommended that these log files be backed up on a regular basis. CAUTION Virtua log files might contain patient information. Use caution when distributing log files. 1. Verify that no jobs are currently being processed and no studies are being received.

  • Page 161: Ordering Disc And Print Supplies

    Codonics Virtua DVD-R Premium 1VCA-RD833 300 discs Media Codonics Virtua Tyvek Sleeves V-SLEEVES 1,000 sleeves Codonics Virtua Color Ink Cartridges 1VCX-LR833 4 cartridges To order supplies, contact Codonics Customer Service at: Phone: +1.440.243.1198 Fax: +1.440.243.1334 Toll Free: 800-444-1198 (USA Only) Web: www.codonics.com...

  • Page 162: Cleaning The Device

    NOTE: Do not attempt to oil or grease the robotic arm shaft or any other components. Any moving parts are designed to operate for the life of the device with no additional lubrication required. If service is required, contact Codonics Technical Support. • To clean the device enclosure, first power off the device using the...

  • Page 163: Identifying The Disc Drives

    Identifying the Disc Drives Although it rarely occurs, the device might misidentify which disc drive is the top drive and which is the bottom drive. Running the Select Disc Drive utility will correct this problem. You must be logged in as a user with administrator privileges to run this utility.
  • Page 164 A confirmation alert displays. 5. Touch the button to continue with the utility (or the Cancel button to cancel it). Information about the utility displays. 6. Touch the button to continue. The Identify Disc Drive window displays. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 10-5...
  • Page 165 7. In the Identify Disc Drive window, touch the button Open/Close of the first drive listed to see which drive’s tray opens. Touch the button again to close the tray. Open/Close 8. On the Identify Disc Drive window, touch the Bottom option for the first drive listed to identify its location.

  • Page 166: Installing Software

    If you ever have to reinstall the software or install a software upgrade, refer to the Technical Brief that accompanies the software installation disc. All Virtua Technical Briefs are also available on the Codonics web site ( www.codonics.com Preparing the Device for Shipping...

  • Page 168: Chapter 11: Device Status And Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checking Device Status Dashboard Indicators The Dashboard, located at the top of most screens, provides graphical status indicators and information about the device’s operating condition. Time-to-Complete indicator LED status indicators Media indicators Status messages Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-1...
  • Page 169 The Dashboard includes the following indicators: • Time-to-Complete indicator. This indicates the estimated amount of time remaining for all pending jobs to complete. The round “timer” indicates the time remaining as an orange wedge. The larger the wedge, the more time is required. If the timer is solid orange, then at least one hour of time is required to complete all jobs.

  • Page 170: Interpreting Led Status Indicators

    The status column of the Studies list and Discs queue, and the Dashboard status message area, display the details of what is being processed. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-3...

  • Page 171: Displaying Device Status Details

    Table 11-1. LED Status Indicators (Continued) Status Icon Description Yellow: On Alert condition. An alert condition indicates the device requires user attention but can still process jobs. The specific alert condition is displayed in the Dashboard status message area. Examples are: Low on Ink; Right Bin Empty. Red: On Fault condition.

  • Page 172: Troubleshooting Common Problems

    Verify that the SmartDrive, located the SmartDrive is not behind the green output bin, is present installed. and properly seated in the green funnel. Data stored on the SmartDrive is Contact Codonics Technical Support. missing or corrupt. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-5...
  • Page 173 \profiles\user\user.virtua.txt from the SmartDrive, reinsert it into the device, and reboot the device. The system will automatically recreate the admin and virtua login accounts with the password codonics. Site-defined usernames Usernames or passwords have been Log in as admin, touch the Setup do not work.
  • Page 174 Job Profile to byPatient. Refer to being recorded on “Setting Up Job Profiles” on page 3-25. separate discs. The endOfStudyTimeout value in the Increase the endOfStudyTimeout value Job Profile is too low. in the Job Profile. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-7...
  • Page 175 Possible Causes Solutions The transfer of studies Some PACS store studies at a low Try sending studies directly from a from PACS to Virtua is priority, which causes slow transfer modality workstation instead of PACS. slow. times. Try using Query/Retrieve from Virtua.
  • Page 176 Virtua’s query/retrieve profile is not “Setting Up Query/Retrieve” on configured properly. page 3-35. Make sure the DICOM Q/R SCP device is allowing Virtua to query and retrieve. Discs The Dashboard does not The robotic disc transporter is out of Contact Codonics Technical Support.
  • Page 177 Recorder. Recorder’s robotic disc The robotic disc transporter is out of Contact Codonics Technical Support. transporter is not picking alignment. Technical Support might have you run up discs reliably.
  • Page 178 “Setting Up the Locale Profile” on page 9-7. Japanese (or other East Standard-size labels are being used in Use the Wide version of the label. Asian) characters run a Japanese (or other East Asian) together. region. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-11...

  • Page 179: Displaying Support Information

    Displaying Support Information The Help screen includes support information, such as Codonics contact information, as shown below. Touch the button. Help The Help screen displays. To display support information 11-12 Device Status and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 180: Aligning The Ink Cartridge

    The Utilities screen displays. To align the ink cartridge 2. If not already displayed, touch the tab. Ink Cartridges 3. Touch the button. Align Touch Align to start alignment You are prompted to confirm the alignment. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-13...

  • Page 181: Cleaning The Ink Cartridge

    4. Touch the button to proceed. Alignment status messages are displayed on the Dashboard. NOTE: As part of the alignment procedure, a special alignment pattern label is printed on a disc, and the disc is placed in the output bin. You can dispose of this disc. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Occasionally, the ink cartridge might become clogged.
  • Page 182 Cleaning status messages are displayed on the Dashboard. NOTE: As part of the cleaning procedure, a special cleaning pattern label is printed on a disc, and the disc is placed in the output bin. You can dispose of this disc. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-15...

  • Page 183: Calibrating The Robotic Disc Transport

    You must be logged in as a user with administrator privileges to run this utility. CAUTION Run the Robotic Arm Calibration utility only when requested by Codonics Technical Support personnel. 1. Make sure that no discs are being recorded or labeled.
  • Page 184 4. Touch the button. Start Touch Start to access calibration settings Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-17...
  • Page 185 Drive Bay, or Stack Height. 6. Touch the lower arrow buttons to set the calibration value, as directed by Codonics Technical Support. This is typically a value slightly more or less than the current value, depending on the correction direction that is required.
  • Page 186 9. When the calibration completes successfully, touch the Done button to save the new calibration settings. NOTE: You can also touch the Cancel button at any time to discard the calibration setting changes. Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-19...

  • Page 187: Allowing Remote Access

    You must be logged in as a user with administrator privileges to run this utility. NOTE: Only a user at the site can initiate the remote access connection to Codonics Technical Support. This prevents unauthorized access to the device. CAUTION Initiate a remote access connection to Codonics only when requested by Codonics Technical Support personnel.
  • Page 188 Select the connection, as directed by Technical Support Touch Connect to open the connection 4. Touch the button to open the connection to Codonics Connect Technical Support. Technical Support can now view the device application interface and control the device. While connected, the...

  • Page 189: System Logs

    System Logs If your device is experiencing problems, Codonics Technical Support might ask you to access the system logs that are maintained by the device. The following topic explains hot to access the system logs. Technical Support might also ask you to record the log files to disc and send the disc to them.
  • Page 190 The Log Files list displays. Technical Support will direct you regarding which log files to access. 4. To close the Log Files screen and return to the Utilities screen, touch the link on the Log Files home page. Back Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-23...

  • Page 191: Recording Log Files To A Disc

    Recording Log Files to a Disc CAUTION Virtua log files might contain patient information. Use caution when distributing log files. You will use the Record Logs utility only if Codoncis Technical Support asks you to send them a disc with the system logs for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 192 A confirmation alert displays. 5. Touch the button to continue with the recording (or the button to cancel it). Cancel Status information displays. When the recording is complete, the tab displays. Diagnostics Codonics Virtua User’s Manual 11-25...

  • Page 194: Appendix A: Hazardous Material Information

    Hazardous Material Information Materials of Construction Codonics has set very stringent standards for evaluating products to ensure the marketing of regulatory compliant products worldwide. We do not intentionally add, nor are we aware, that the products or packaging contain the following materials: •...

  • Page 195: Matériaux De Construction

    Afin d’obtenir les certificats de conformité de ses produits dans le monde entier, Codonics utilise les standards d’évaluation les plus contraignants pour tester ses produits. Codonics assure notamment n’avoir ajouté ou avoir été informé que soit ajouté les composants suivants dans son produit et son emballage: •...

  • Page 196: Manufacturing

    à législation selon les pays. Pour plus d’information, veuillez consulter les autorités locales ou l’Electronics Industry Alliance (www.eiae.org). Manufacturing During manufacturing operations that produce Codonics products (including packaging), no ozone depleting substances (such as chlorofluorocarbons, methyl chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride) are used.

  • Page 198: Appendix B: Specifications

    DICOM Store SCP (up to 24 simultaneous connections) HTTP Web Server (for remote control and configuration) Smart Drive: 256-MB USB flash drive for storing configuration data Dimensions: Height: 26.7 in (67.8 cm) Width: 19.2 in (48.6 cm) Length: 26.7 in (67.8 cm) Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 199: Additional Specifications-Virtua-1-Ps1

    Humidity (Hardware): 5%–85% noncondensing Humidity (Ink): 5%–80% noncondensing Medical Compliance: FDA cleared to market (K060446). Additional Specifications—Virtua-1-PS1 Power: Manual Selection Input: 100–120 VAC/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 2.5/1.3 A, 250 W (operating) United States Regulatory: Safety: UL 60950-1 1st Edition, CSA mark.

  • Page 200: Spécifications (Français

    DICOM Store SCP ( jusqu’à 24 connexions simultanées) HTTP Web server ( pour accès remote) Mémoire flash: Carte mèmoire flash de 256 Mo pour l’enregistrement des paramètres de configuration Dimensions: Hauteur: 67.8 cm Largeur: 48.6 cm Profondeur: 67.8 cm Poids: 28 kg Codonics Virtua User’s Manual...

  • Page 201: Caractéristiques Complémentaires-Virtua-1-Ps1

    5% à 85% sans condensation Certification Médicale: Autorisation de commercialisation de la FDA (K060446) Caractéristiques Complémentaires— Virtua-1-PS1 Alimentation: Sélection Manuelle: 100-120 V~ / 230 V~, 50/60 Hz 2.5/1.3 A, 250 W (en fonctionnement) Réglementation aux USA: Sécurité: UL 60950-1 1ère édition, Marquage CSA EMI : FCC Part 15.107/109 Classe B...
  • Page 202 Codonics Viewer. See Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer Codonics Virtua Medical Disc Publisher. See Virtua cables, connecting, 2-14 device Calibrate button, 11-19 Codonics Virtua Medical Image Viewer, xxix, 3-34, calibration setting buttons, Robotic Arm Alignment...
  • Page 203 7-4 Called AE Title, 4-2 filter, 7-2 character encoding formats, 9-6 scroll, 7-2 configuring host to support Virtua device, 4-1 sort, 7-2 Virtua device as Storage Class Service Class Discs tab, 5-2, 5-9, 7-2 Provider, 4-1 discStudyGrouping parameter, Job Profile, 3-30...
  • Page 204 HIPAA, 5-12, 10-1 3-27 disc log file, 3-41 doLimitStudiesPerDiscToLabelCapacity parameter, host, DICOM Job Profile, 3-27 configuring to support Virtua device, 4-1 Done button, 11-19 hostname parameter, query/retrieve profile, 3-35 doPrintToDicomImager parameter, Job Profile, 3-27 doVerifyDiscsAfterRecord parameter, Job Profile, 3-27 DVD. See discs...
  • Page 205 labels (cont.) wide versions, 8-3 working with, 8-1 to 8-7 Job Details window, 7-5 laser warnings, xvi Job Profiles LED status indicators, 11-1 to 11-2 available as DICOM Called AE Title, 4-2 interpreting, 11-3 copying, 3-30 leftInputBin parameter, system profile, 3-17 creating, 3-26 legalCopies parameter, Job Profile, 3-28 description, 3-25...
  • Page 206 Virtua, 2-21 Media type (Job Profile feature), 4-3 precautions mediaType parameter, Job Profile, 3-29 cleaning, xxvi Medical Image Viewer. See Codonics Virtua Medical location, xxiv to xxv Image Viewer media use, xxvii to xxviii medical information precautions, xxix...
  • Page 207 Query/Retrieve (cont.) Robotic Arm Alignment utility, 11-16 privacy concerns, 4-11 Robotic Arm tab, 11-16 query criteria guidelines, 4-8 robotic disc transport, calibrating, 11-16 retrieval limitations, 4-11 role1 parameter, user profile, 3-13 setting up, 3-35 to 3-39 testing, 3-38 query/retrieve profile example, 3-37 format, 3-35 safety...
  • Page 208 Static network parameter, 3-24 status device details, 11-4 indicators, 11-1 job status indicators, 7-3 TCP port number for Virtua device, 4-1 messages, 11-1 to 11-2 television interference, xxi study status indicators, 6-4 tiers, locale, 9-2 Status bar job status indicator, 7-3...
  • Page 209 TCP port number, 4-1 troubleshooting, 11-5 to 11-11 unpacking, 2-2 to 2-4 voltage warnings, xiv to xvi virtua user account, 3-3 Verify Discs (Job Profile feature), 4-4 when added automatically, 3-16 VGA cable, connecting, 2-14 voltage selection switch, 2-7, 2-11...
  • Page 210 ® 17991 Englewood Drive Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 USA (440) 243-1198 (440) 243-1334 Fax Email info@codonics.com www.codonics.com...

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