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Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual System Setup
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9.2.3. Network Store
This screen configures the system to connect to an FTP server on the local network. This allows
the system to store .avi and .bmp files to a local server without using DICOM. To use this, a PC
or server needs to be configured as an FTP server on the local network. The mechanism to do
this depends on the operating system used. Please contact your local IT support for assistance.
Once configured, studies can be sent to the FTP server from the Exam Database shown in Review.
Studies are sent to the configured folder, where each study appears in a separate folder with the
name of the patient and the study date.
Figure 9-8 Network Store Settings
FTP Server list: The main interaction in this section is a list of configured servers and
directories. It starts off as an empty list, and grows as servers are added. Most sites will
only use one, but if the system is moved between locations then multiple entries may be
useful. Clicking in any field in this list will select that server.
Name: The name of the server that appears in the drop-down list of the patient
database
IP Address, Shared Directory: These are the address of the FTP server and the
directory used on that server.
Testing the server: There are two tests to ensure that the server information is entered
correctly. Click on any field for a given server to make that server selected, then:
Ping: A successful Ping means that the AX8 can communicate with the FTP server at
a low-level; basically that the two computers „see‟ each other. As a security
measure, some servers on the Internet may be configured to not respond to a Ping
even if the connection is successful.
Connect: A successful Connect means that the AX8 can communicate with the FTP
server, and FTP transfers will work. If this fails but Ping works it could mean:
o The destination computer is not correctly configured as an FTP server.
o The password on the server has changed. Use Edit to re-enter the password.
o The Shared Directory does not exist. Use Edit to confirm the directory.
Add: Adds another line in the list of servers. This automatically invokes Edit.