Image Capture System Directions for Use
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking Checklist (Welch Allyn Image Capture System only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Emissions and Immunity Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This manual describes the setup, installation, and use of the Image Capture System for Desktop Computers, REF 88801 and Image Capture System for Notebook Computers, REF 88802. Indications The Welch Allyn Image Capture System is intended to capture, display, save, export, and print images obtained from the Welch Allyn Video Colposcope. The images captured, displayed, saved, exported, and printed from the Welch Allyn Image Capture System are not intended for diagnostic purposes.
Warnings and Cautions WARNING: This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. An explosion may result. The digital video converter device is ITE (office) equipment only. Keep the device out of the patient area (6 feet minimum). This product generates and records reference images from inputs obtained from the Welch Allyn Video Colposcope. These reference images are not intended for diagnostic purposes.
"Welch Allyn recommande vivement que l’Image Capture System soit installé par un représentant formé de Welch Allyn." Si vous décidez d'installer l'application Image Capture System sur un PC qui ne satisfait pas aux spécifications minimales requises par le système, la performance du produit s'en ressentira.
Setting up the Computer If you choose to have a third party setup the computer and install the Image Capture System software verify that the system works properly, sign and date the warranty card, and return the card to Welch Allyn. Installing the PCMCIA Card REF 88802 1. With your notebook computer on, insert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in the PCMCIA slot. 2. Windows® automatically detects the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and installs the drivers. Your installation is complete.
Connecting the Welch Allyn Image Capture System 1. Unplug the Video Colposcope and the Video Colposcope Monitor from the electrical outlet before making any cable connections. 2. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable into the IEEE 1394 port on the computer. Plug the opposite end of the cable into the port on the DV converter box. Verify that the DV converter box number 2 and number 6 dip switches are set to on and all other dip switches are set to off.
3. To connect the DV Converter to the Video Colposcope, plug one end of the provided S-Video Cable into the Video In on the DV Converter and the opposite end of the cable to the Video Out on the Video Colposcope Monitor. Verify that the S-Video Cable on the Video Colposcope is connected to the Video In on the back of the Video Colposcope Monitor.
4. To connect the Video Colposcope to the computer, plug one end of the provided RS-232 Cable into the top connection on the Video Colposcope and the opposite end to the RS-232 connection plug on the computer. Video Colposcope Notebook Computer RS-232 Cable S-Video Cable Power Cable RS-232 Cable Power Cable Desktop Computer Power Cable RS-232 Cable 5. Plug the DV Converter, the Video Colposcope, and the Video Colposcope Monitor power cords into a hospital-grade outlet. 6.
system requirements, the software will not work reliably and you will experience problems such as no video image. 1. Load the Welch Allyn Image Capture System CD into the computer. The CD’s autoplay feature will automatically launch the installation program. If the installation program does NOT start, perform the following steps to manually invoke it. a. From the task bar, click "Start" then click the "Run" option. b. Using the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive, assuming it is D:, type "D:\Setup.
DirectX 8.1 The Image Capture System software requires that version 8.1 or later of DirectX is installed on the computer. Windows 2000 shipped with DirectX 7.0a and Windows XP shipped with DirectX 8.1. Perform the following steps to identify the installed version of DirectX: 1. From the task bar click "Start" then click the "Run" option. 2. Type "dxdiag" then click the "OK" button. The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is loaded.
Setting Up the Welch Allyn Image Capture System System Administrator Welch Allyn recommends that the System Administrator for the Welch Allyn Image Capture System change the login password after the first sign in. 1. Login to the Welch Allyn Image Capture System. Your password brings you to the main Select Session / Create Patient screen. 2. Click on the Settings drop-down menu. Click on the Admin selection in the drop-down menu. This brings you to the Admin Settings screen. 3.
4. The Hardware tab allows the System Administrator to select the video device, video inputs (the Image Capture System does not use video inputs), and COM port (when applicable). If all hardware is connected correctly, the computer will automatically detect the video devices connected to it. 5. Select the appropriate Video Device. Once you choose the correct device, streaming video appears on the computer screen. Save button keeps new settings. Cancel button keeps previous settings.
2. Click on the Settings drop-down menu. Click on the Application selection in the drop-down menu. This brings you to the Application Settings screen. 3. The Capture tab allows the user to adjust: a. Capture Image Time Delay Before Return to Live Video Mode. This setting adjusts the amount of time the user sees the captured image on the computer screen before returning to live video. Click the drop down arrow to choose between 0 and 2 seconds, the default setting is 0 seconds.
b. Captured Image File Format. This setting allows the user to choose the saved image file format. Click the drop down arrow to choose a BMP, JPG, or TIFF format. The Bitmap File Format (BMP) and Tag(ged) Image File Format (TIFF) are uncompressed image file formats. Since BMP and TIFF file formats are uncompressed they require more disk storage space than a compressed file format.
c. Display Destructive Timestamp on Captured Image. The Timestamp setting permanently marks the current date and time on the image the moment the image is captured. Check Yes or No if you want to display this information. If you choose Yes, the Timestamp formats are available for US or European date coding and 12 or 24 hour time coding. The computer’s date and time settings control the date and time placed on your image. Save button keeps new settings. Cancel button keeps previous settings.
Entering Patient Sessions The user can load information for a new patient or a new session from the same opening screen. The system always displays the Patient ID and the Date after entering a patient session.
Adding a New Patient To add a new patient in the Welch Allyn Image Capture System: 1. Login to the Welch Allyn Image Capture System. Your password brings you to the Select Session / Create Patient screen. 2. Click the New Patient button. The computer generates a new file folder. 3. Name the new folder with a unique Patient ID, the system allows combinations of alpha and numeric characters, and click the Enter key. Do not use the characters \ /:*?"<>| or a series of periods (...
Using the Welch Allyn Image Capture System When entering a New Session, the Welch Allyn Image Capture System always begins in Image Capture Mode. Use the Video Colposcope as usual. The system always displays the current Patient ID and the Date on the title bar. Use the Welch Allyn Image Capture System to freeze or capture images taken with the Video Colposcope. Freeze button displays the current video frame the moment the option is selected.
Using the Video Colposcope Buttons The Welch Allyn Video Colposcope has three buttons located just above the handle that allows it to send commands to the Image Capture System. The buttons are identified on the colposcope as “F”, “C” and “V”. “F” Button (Freeze) The “F” button freeze the current frame of live video the moment the button is pressed. Each press of the button will freeze a new (current) frame of live video. The Video Colposcope does not save images with the “F” button.
Reviewing Sessions and Images Captured images are available for the user to delete, export, or print. Pressing the Delete button will remove the selected image from the Welch Allyn Image Capture System. Pressing the Export button will save the selected image to another drive / file location, rename the image (optional), and/or save the image as a different file type. Pressing the Print button will print the selected image to a local or networked printer.
2. Answer Yes to verify that you want to remove the image from the session folder. The computer display is cleared of the deleted image and the active thumbnails are refreshed. 3. To undelete the last image deleted, click File from the menu and click the Undelete option. The operator can only recover the last image deleted. 4. Answer Yes if you would like to recover the last image deleted. The Welch Allyn Image Capture System will replace the deleted image to its original file location.
Copying Sessions This feature allows the user to copy or back up all or selected sessions. Logout button terminates the session for the current user. Main Menu Select Session button brings user back to the Select Session / Create Patient screen. Exit button closes the Image Capture System List of Patients List of Sessions. Operator can choose one or more sessions to copy. Select All button selects all sessions of the selected patient for copy.
Maintenance Check all connection cables once a month for kinks, fraying, or other damage. Replace as necessary. Consult the accessory specific manual for the accessory care and maintenance. Troubleshooting Problem Installation program cannot add files to PC. Cause User doesn’t have correct permissions on operating system. Contact your System Administrator to correct the user permissions. DV Converter not configured properly.
Problem Cause Password is case sensitive. System Administrator password doesn’t work. Password updated and forgotten or misplaced. Solution Check the current status of the Caps Lock Key and re-type the password. Contact Welch Allyn Technical Support (1-800-535-6663) for assistance. Initial System Administrator password is the word “initial”. PC constraints. Go to the “Minimum System Requirements" on page 1 and verify your PC meets these standards. Check the DV Converter cable connections.
Problem Colposcope buttons do not work, but the Image Capture Software buttons do work. 24 Cause Solution Defective RS-232 cable. Check your RS-232 cable for fraying, breakage, or other damage. A USB to Serial adapter is used with the system. Verify the system has a dedicated RS-232 port. The Image Capture System does not support interfaces that reside on a hub, docking station, port replicator or adapter (such as a USB to RS-232 adapter). Conflict with another program.
Problem Cause Solution The Image Capture System application requires version 1.1 of the .NET Framework. The Image Capture System installation program checks the target computer for the existence of this version of the framework. If it is found, this step of the installation process is skipped. If it is not found, version 1.1 of the .NET Framework is installed. If you must manually install the .
Specifications DV Converter: See enclosed manual. Colposcope: See the Video Colposcope manual. PCI or PCMCIA Card: See enclosed manual. Cable Lengths: S-Video cable 20 feet (6 meters) Composite cable 12 feet (3.5 meters) Approvals r th ,I o of N C nc . Listed by TUV Rheinland, NA, to the following standards: America US UL60601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.601.
Emissions and Immunity Information Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions The Image Capture System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Image Capture System should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance RF Emissions Class B CISPR11 Group 1 RF Emissions Class B CISPR22, FCC Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance The Image Capture System uses RF energy only for its internal function.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Immunity The Image Capture System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Image Capture System should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
. Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Immunity The Image Capture System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Image Capture System should ensure that it is used in such an environment Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment Guidance Portable and mobile communications equipment should be separated from the EUT by no less than the distances calculated/listed below: D=0.
Software License Agreement The software provided with the Image Capture System (ICS) consists of software written by Welch Allyn, Inc. (the ICS Software), as well as software written by third parties (the Third-Party Software). The ICS Software is governed by this license, If any updates are periodically provided for the ICS Software or any Third-Party Software, such software updates will be governed by the relevant license for that software unless a different license agreement is provided with the update.
device to the dealer from which you purchased it within the time permitted for returns under your purchase agreement. Welch Allyn may terminate this License Agreement if you violate any condition of, or default in performing any obligation required by, the License Agreement. Upon termination by Welch Allyn, you agree to return the Software to Welch Allyn. 5. Limited Warranty.
Warranty and Service Warranty Welch Allyn warrants the Welch Allyn Image Capture System, when new, to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer's specifications for a period of one year from the date of purchase from Welch Allyn or its authorized distributors or agents. Welch Allyn will either repair or replace any components found to be defective or at variance from manufacturer's specifications within this time at no cost to the customer.
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