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RemoteArch-RemoteHD Remote archive remote harddrive
A remote database (either on 
EchoPAC workstation or on 
EchoServer) is used for patient 
archiving. Images are stored to a 
network image volume (either 
internal HD on EchoPAC workstation 
or EchoServer volume).
Remote Archive - Remote 
HD/DICOM ServerA remote database is used for 
patient archiving. Images are stored 
to a network image volume and to a 
DICOM server.
This dataflow 
cannot be used 
with an 
ImageVault 3.0 
server.RemoteArchive-MODRemote archive Magneto Optical 
Disk
A remote database (either on 
EchoPAC workstation or on 
EchoServer) is used for patient 
archiving. Images are stored to a 
MOD.
WL-LA-DServ: 
the local 
database is not 
searched, only 
the DICOM 
Modality Worklist.Worklist/LocalArchive-
DICOMServer/Int.HDModality Worklist local archive 
DICOM server and local harddrive
Search in the DICOM Modality 
Worklist, the patient found is copied 
into local database. The patient 
information and the examination 
results are stored to the local the 
database. Images are stored to a 
DICOM Server and to an image 
volume on the local harddrive.
Worklist/RemoteArchive-
DICOMServer/RemoteHDModality Worklist remote archive 
DICOM server and remote harddrive
Search in the DICOM Modality 
Worklist, the patient found is copied 
into a remote database. The patient 
information and examination results 
are stored to a remote database. 
Images are stored to a DICOM 
Server and to an image network 
volume as pure DICOM in both 
locations. Dataflow Description 
						

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Worklist/Remote Archive 
- Remote StorageThis dataflow is used in a network 
environment that includes Vivid HL7 
Gateway. The patient list in the 
Search/Create Patient window is 
coming from Vivid HL7 Gateway 
through DICOM Modality Worklist. 
All patient data and images are 
stored to EchoServer.
Raw DICOM MODRaw image format to/from a DICOM 
Magneto Optical Disk
Read/Write images in raw format 
from/to a DICOM formatted 5.25 
MO-disk.
DICOM MODPure DICOM image format to/from a 
DICOM Magneto Optical Disk
Read/Write images in “pure” DICOM 
format from/to a DICOM formatted 
5.25 MO-disk.
DICOM CD readDICOM CD read
Read DICOM Media from the CD-
drive.
EP MAC MOD: 
the MOD must be 
PC-formatted.
Only images can 
be read.EchoPAC Mac MOD readEchoPAC Macintosh Magneto 
Optical Disk read
Read MOD from EchoPAC 
(Macintosh).
DICOM ServerDICOM server
Store pure DICOM images to a 
DICOM device.
DICOM PrintDICOM Print
Send images to a DICOM printer.
Query RetrieveQuery Retrieve
Retrieve images from a DICOM 
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To select the default dataflow
1. Select the dataflow in the Name drop-down menu. (see 
Figure 12-14).
2.Check the Default box.
The dataflow will be selected by default when restarting 
the unit.
3.Check the Direct Store box to have data stored 
automatically to the archive (no buffer storage).
To create a new dataflow
1. Press Add.
The Add dataflow window is displayed.
 Figure 12-15: The Add dataflow window
2. Enter a name for the new dataflow.
3. Press OK.
4. Select an Input device in the Available inputs/outputs field 
and press the Right arrow button to assign the service to 
the dataflow.
5. Repeat step 4 to assign input/output devices as desired.
Most dataflows consist of one input device and one or 
several output devices. However in two cases it is possible 
to have two input devices, when defining a dataflow with 
DICOM Worklist or DICOM Query/Retrieve in combination 
with a database. 
6. Adjust the device’s parameters as described below.
7. To remove a device from the dataflow, select the device in 
the Selected devices field and press the Left arrow button. 
						

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Adjusting the assigned devices
1. Select the device in the Selected devices field.
2. Press Properties.
The Properties window is displayed.
3. Adjust the device specific parameters as desired (see table 
below). Not all the settings listed below apply to all devices.
General settings Definition
Name Free text: give a descriptive name for the device.
IP address Select from drop-down menu
Database Name Automatically selected according to the IP address
File destination Automatically selected according to the IP address
Removable Check the entry is the media is removable.
Image settings Definition
Allow raw data
: save data in both raw and DICOM format.
: save data in DICOM format only.
Max Framerate Select 25, 30 or Full from the pop-up menu. Full (original 
acquisition) is default.
Compression Select compression type or no compression.
Quality Set picture quality from 1 to 100%. A low picture quality 
level allows high data compression, while a high picture 
quality restrains the compression. 
Allow Multiframe
: allow cineloop storage.
Connection settings Definition
Retry Set maximum number of connection tentatives, time 
interval between tentatives and time-out.
DICOM settings Definition
AE Title The Application Entity Title is set during DICOM 
configuration. Refer to the network specifications. 
						

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Port The Port no. is allocated during DICOM configuration. 
Refer to your network specifications.
Verification Verify the connection to another DICOM application
Storage commitment Send a request to a PACS, asking it to permanently 
archive image(s)
MPPS Modality Perform Procedure Step: send information 
(typically to a HIS) that a scheduled exam has been 
started, performed or interrupted. DICOM settings Definition 
						

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Additional outputs
The Additional outputs sheet deals with configuration of the 
PRINT and ALT keys on the control panel. Several outputs (e.g. 
Video Print, Laser print, DICOM storage...etc.) can be 
associated to the keys (i.e. hitting 
PRINT can result in printing a 
Color video print and storage to a DICOM media).
 Figure 12-16: The sublevel Additional outputs (example)
1. Select between PRINT and ALT keys.
2. Available output devices that can be assigned to 
the current button.
3. Output devices assigned to the current button.
4. Add or remove selected device to/from the 
current button.5. Adjust the device settings for the selected 
assigned device
6. Select the type of images to produce and adjust 
image settings. These settings will overrule the 
adjustment made in the Properties window. 
						

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The image configuration parameters
The table below gives a list of the configuration parameters. 
To configure the Print or Alt. Print key
1. In Button field select Print or Alt. Print.
2. Select an output device in the available outputs field and 
press the Right arrow button to assign the service to the 
dataflow.
3. Press Properties.
The Properties window is displayed.
4. Adjust the device specific parameters as desired.
Some of the settings can be changed directly in the Image 
to Produce field in the sublevel Additional outputs.
Configuration parameter
FormatSelect between:
• Raw DICOM
• DICOM
• AVI
• JPEG
Image framesSelect between:
• Single: stores single frame only
• Multiple: stores cineloop
• Secondary Capture: screen shot
Image compressionSelect compression mode from the pop-up menu.
QualitySet picture quality from 1 to 100%. A low picture quality 
level allows high data compression, while a high picture 
quality restrains the compression. 
Capture AreaSelect between:
•  Video Area (1)
•  Whole Screen (2) 
						

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To remove a device, select the device in the Selected devices 
field and press the Left arrow button. 
						

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Tools
The Tools sublevel sheet deals with: 
•  formatting of removable media (MO disk, CD-R or ZIP disk).
•  verification of DICOM directory on removable media.
 Figure 12-17: The sublevel Tools
1. Select removable media to verify/format
2. Label a new removable MO disk (free text)
3. Verify DICOM directory on removable DICOM 
disk
4. Start formatting
5. Install a DICOM viewer6. Select the device for patient information 
exported as Excel
7. Set the path for the repository for HL7 export 
(format: \\server-name\share-name)
8. Set a user-defined remote path for Save as 
function and export to Excel. 
						

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Formatting a removable media
1. Select the removable media from the Media pop-up menu.
2. Enter a name for the removable media in the Label field.
3. Check DICOM viewer is desired.
DICOM viewer enables the display of DICOM images from 
the removable media without the need of any other 
software.
4. Press Format.
5. Wait for the display of the Information window indicating 
that the formatting process is completed.
Do not eject the CD 
using the button on 
the CD drive6. Press ALT+E to eject the disk.
Verifying a removable media
1. Insert the removable media to verify.
2. Select the pre-configured removable media from the Media 
pop-up menu.
3. Press Ve r if y.
The unit is verifying the DICOM directory on the selected 
media.