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A scanner and EchoPAC PC in a direct 
connect environment
In this scenario the data is transferred from the Vivid 7/
Vivid 7 PRO to a dedicated EchoPAC PC workstation over the 
Ethernet (either in a peer-to-peer connection or with a 
crossover cable, or in a network). The database from the 
EchoPAC PC is used as the master and images are stored 
directly to the EchoPAC PC internal harddrive. In this 
configuration the scanner is just an intermediate acquisition 
unit which after completion of a study, will not contain any 
patient information, measurements or images.
 Figure 8-23: A scanner and EchoPAC PC in a direct connect 
environment (pier to pier or network)
The acquisition can be done online or offline. Both situations 
are described below.
Direct connect with online acquisition
Scanner’s dataflow configuration
1. Select the RemoteArch-RemoteHD dataflow as default 
dataflow in the sublevel Dataflow in the subgroup 
Connectivity of the Configuration management package 
(see page 424 and following pages).
When saving the study on the scanner, the images are 
transferred from the scanner’s image buffer to the 
harddrive of the EchoPAC PC. Patient demographics, 
measurements and reports are transferred on the fly when 
entering the information on the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO.
Vivid 7: dataflow 
RemoteArch-RemoteHD
EchoPAC PC: dataflow 
LocalArchive-Int.HD
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Review on the EchoPAC PC workstation
1. Select the LocalArchive-Int.HD dataflow on the EchoPAC 
PC (can be configured as default dataflow).
2. Press Archive and select the patient to be reviewed.
Backup
Patient and report archives, presets and templates
1. Perform a backup on a weekly basis on a dedicated MOD 
using the Backup function as described in the workstation 
user manual.
Images
1. Move images on a weekly basis from the internal harddrive 
of the EchoPAC PC to a dedicated MOD as described in 
’Backup procedure’ on page 329.
Direct connect with offline acquisition
If going offline the archive from the EchoPAC PC must be 
exported to the scanner prior disconnection as follow.
Copy of the EchoPAC PC archive prior offline acquisition
1. Make sure there are no studies on the internal harddrive of 
the scanner (dataflow LocalArchive-Int.HD) that have not 
been copied to the EchoPAC PC. If so use the Export/
import procedure (see page 315) to copy them prior to 
proceeding.
While connected, export from LocalArchive-Int.HD 
(scanner) to Remote Archive-Remote Storage.
Make sure that the option Copy images is checked.
CAUTIONDo NOT open a study on the EchoPAC PC workstation before the 
study is closed on the scanner.
CAUTIONKeep a manual log of disk labels.
CAUTIONKeep a manual log of disk labels. 
						

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2. Export the data (demographics, measurements and report) 
from EchoPAC PC to the scanner.
Export from EchoPAC PC LocalArchive-Int.HD to 
RemoteArch-RemoteHD.
Scanner’s dataflow configuration for offline acquisition
1. When offline, select the LocalArchive-IntHD dataflow.
The local database is used for patient archiving. Images 
are stored to internal harddrive.
Export examinations done offline from the scanner to 
EchoPAC PC
1. When reconnected, export the data (images, 
demographics, measurements and report) for the 
examination(s) done offline to EchoPAC PC as describes in 
’Export/Import patient records/examinations’ on page 315.
Press Today to dis-
play today’s exams 
to ease the search.Export from LocalArchive-Int.HD to RemoteArch-
RemoteHD.
Make sure that the option Copy images is checked.
To free space in the internal harddrive on the scanner, 
check the command Delete selected patient(s) after 
copy in the Export patient window (see Figure 8-28, 
page 317).
The examination done offline can now be reviewed on the 
workstation.
CAUTIONRestore ONLY the patient and report archives, NOT the system 
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A scanner and a DICOM ser ver in a 
network
In this scenario the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO is configured to work 
with a DICOM server in a network environment. Images are 
first saved on the local image buffer on the scanner. At the end 
of the examination the images are sent to the DICOM server 
via a DICOM spooler.
This scenario requires that the scanner is configured to be 
connected to the DICOM server as described below.
Scanner configuration
To work against the DICOM server the following information 
has to be entered in the scanner:
•  The DICOM server IP address, subnet mask and eventually 
the gateway
•  The DICOM server port number
•  The DICOM server AE title (the server’s name)
•  The scanner IP address
In addition the AE Title of the scanner may have to be entered 
in the DICOM server setup.
TCPIP setting on the scanner
1. Enter the DICOM server IP address, subnet mask and 
eventually the default gateway in the TCPIP sublevel 
window (IP settings field) in the configuration management 
package of the Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit (see 
’TCP/IP’ on page 442).
Setup of the DICOM server in the scanner’s configuration 
management package
1. In the scanner’s configuration package select the sublevel 
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Dataflow in the subgroup Connectivity.
 Figure 8-24: The DICOM server setup on the scanner
2. Select DICOM Server in the Name pull-down menu.
3. Select the Output device DICOM storage in the Selected 
devices field and press Properties.
The Properties window for the selected device is 
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 Figure 8-25: The DICOM storage properties window
4. Select the DICOM server IP address.
5. Enter the following information:
•  Enter the DICOM server name.
•  Enter the DICOM server AE title. This entry is case 
sensitive and must match exactly.
•  Enter the DICOM server port.
• Keep Reopen per image unchecked.
• Keep Allow raw data unchecked.
• Set Max Frame rate to 30.
• Keep Only Black and White unchecked.
• Set Compression to JPEG.
• Set Quality to 95.
• Check Allow multiframe.
6. Press 
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Checking the connection to the DICOM server
1. Press 
CONFIG (F2) on the Control panel and log on as 
administrator.
2. Select the subgroup Connectivity.
3. In the sublevel Dataflow select DICOM Server.
4. Select the Output device DICOM storage in the Selected 
devices field 
5. Press Check.
•  A green check mark is displayed if the connection to the 
DICOM server is successful.
•  A red cross is displayed if the connection to the DICOM 
server failed. In that case double check cabling, TCPIP 
addresses and subnet mask settings.
Scanner’s dataflow configuration
1. Select the DICOM server dataflow as default dataflow in 
the sublevel Dataflow in the subgroup Connectivity of the 
Configuration management package (see page 424 and 
following pages).
2. Press 
CONFIG (F2) to exit. Press OK in all messages 
appearing under exit.
3. Reboot the scanner.
Performing a study
Online scanner
1. Create a new patient and perform the examination in a 
usual manner.
During the examination images are temporarily stored in 
the local buffer on the system.
2. At the end of the study press 
END EXAM on the Control 
panel.
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 Figure 8-26: The Save images dialogue window
3. Press All to save all images on the DICOM server or press 
Select to display the Image review screen where to select 
specific images to be saved.
The images are transferred to the server via the DICOM 
spooler.
4. Press 
F4 or ALT+S to display the DICOM spooler (see 
’DICOM spooler’ on page 325 for further details).
Offline scanner
When working offline the images are stored in the DICOM 
spooler. Images can be sent to the DICOM server when re-
connecting the system to the network.
To save images acquired offline on the DICOM server:
1. With the scanner connected, press 
F4 or ALT+S to display 
the DICOM spooler.
2. Select a study in the DICOM spooler window.
3. Press Resend.
The images of the selected study are transferred to the 
DICOM server.
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Expor t/Impor t patient records/examinations
Patient records/examinations from the local archive on one 
system (Vivid 7 or EchoPAC PC) can be exported to the local 
archive on another system via a formatted Magneto Optical 
(MO) disk or CD-R. Patient records/examinations from the local 
archive can also be exported directly to a remote archive (Echo 
server, DICOM server or EchoPAC PC depending on the 
environment). In addition patient records/examinations from a 
remote archive (Echo server or EchoPAC PC depending on the 
environment) can be exported to a removable media or to a 
DICOM server. Database information (patient and report 
archives) can be exported with or without images. No data is 
deleted from the source archive when exporting data unless 
the command Delete selected patient(s) after copy is 
checked in the Export patient window (see Figure 8-28, 
page 317).
Similarly, patient records/examinations from the local archive 
on one system can be imported to the local archive on another 
system via a formatted MO disk or CD-R. Database information 
can be imported with or without images. No data is deleted 
from the source archive when importing data. In addition 
patient records from a removable archive can be imported to a 
remote archive (Echo server).
Expor ting patient records/examinations
1. Insert a blank formatted (see page 435) removable media 
in the drive.
2. Press 
ARCHIVE on the Front panel.
The Search/Create Patient window is displayed (Figure 8-
7, page 280).
3. Select the source archive in the Dataflow field:
• LocalArchive-Int.HD: exports data from the local 
archive.
• RemoteArch-RemoteHD: exports data from an Echo 
server.
4. Press Export in the Search/Create Patient window.
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 Figure 8-27: The Export Dialogue window
5. Select one of the following destinations from the 
Destination drop-down menu:
• Removable MOD Archive: exports raw and DICOM (if 
present) data to a removable MOD.
• Pure DICOM MOD525: export DICOM data only to a 
removable MOD.
• Removable CD Archive: exports raw and DICOM (if 
present) data to a CD-R.
• Pure DICOM CD-R: export DICOM data only to a CD-R.
• Remote Import/Export Archive: exports raw and 
DICOM (if present) data to an Echo server (network) or 
EchoPAC PC (direct connect or network).
• Pure DICOM Storage: exports DICOM data only to a 
DICOM server.
• Excel file: exports data to a spreadsheet. The excel file 
is stored in the location defined in the Sublevel Tools in 
the Configuration package (see page 435).
• HL7: exports examination results to the “Vivid HL7 
Gateway”, which “feeds” the results to HIS through HL7 
protocol. M&A and diagnosis-codes are stored as an 
Excel file, reports are stored as CHM-files.
The file path to the shared volume on “Vivid HL7 
Gateway” must be pre-configured in the Sublevel Tools 
in the Configuration package (see page 435). 
• DICOM Print: prints images to a DICOM printer via 
DICOM spooler.