Specifications

16 I About the Program
The EyePACS Handbook: Tools for Program Success
Minimum Technical Requirements
The following is a list of requirements for community clinics to participate in the UC
Berkeley EyePACS diabetic retinopathy screening program.
1. Fast Internet connectivity. At least 128 KB/second speed; allow upload of
image files to trusted site on the Internet; and allow SSL at 128-bit encryption in
Web browser.
2. Telephone access in the imaging room. A standard telephone line and
telephone at the work station must be available for service calls,
troubleshooting, and patient consults.
3. Electrical supply. At least four electrical outlets are required for the imaging
devices and computer. Maximum electrical requirement for all devices: 5 amps.
4. Dark environment. The room must be able to be darkened so that patient’s
pupils will dilate. Complete darkness is preferable.
5. Black and white printer. A printer for printing retinopathy reports must be
connected directly to the imaging computer, connected via the network, or
printed off another network computer.
6. Computer. If the clinic will assign its own computers for the program then it
must meet these minimum specifications:
• CPU: 2 GHz
• Hard Drive: 40 Gb – 5400 rpm
• RAM: 512 MB
• Two standard USB version 2 inputs
• Video Card: 128 MB vRAM; supports 1152 X 864 resolution in 24-bit color
• 10 MB/S Network Interface Connection
• Latest virus protection and operating system updates
• Monitor: 15” flat screen or flat panel with 60 Hz refresh rate