SONOLINE G20

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Configuration
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Network Export Function Configuration

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1 _______ Network Export _________________________________________________ 5

System Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Naming Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network Export Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuring the Network Export Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appendix A - Network Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checklist for Configuring Ultrasound System Share Network Host Parameters . . . . 12
Checklist for Configuring Ultrasound System Share Network Export Host Parameters
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System Preparation
1Network Export

1. Contact the network administrator at the customer site and obtain the connection pa-
rameters required for the ultrasound system to connect to the customer network.
2. Record the connection parameters.

Naming Requirements 0

• Each Application Entity Title (AE Title) must be unique among all of the AE Titles that
communicate over the network.
• AE Titles must not contain blank spaces or the following punctuation marks and special
characters: “, &, #, @, !, /, \, (, ), *, %, $, +, =, ?, <, or >.
• Non-ASCII characters, such as “umlaut” (German), are not allowed.

NOTE AE Titles may contain dashes(-) and underscores (_), and any oth-
er numeric or alpha character, in either upper case or lower case;
if possible, use all upper case characters in AE Titles to avoid con-
fusion.

• The Alias name used in the configuration cannot exceed 32 characters in length. The
AE Title name cannot exceed 16 characters. The host name and the work group names
cannot exceed 15 characters in length.

Network Speed 0

Ask the facility’s network administrator which of the following options is appropriate and
circle that option below.
• 10 Mbps (half duplex)
• 10 Mbps (full duplex)
• 100 Mbps (half duplex)
• 100 Mbps (full duplex)
The device vendor may also have the network speed information.

NOTE The Ping and Echo tools will not work unless this speed is correct.

Network Export Information 0

Network Export implements computer networking standards for the purpose of transmit-
ting medical images over the customer’s network.

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The network and network host are activated from the Networking screens in the system
software.

Configuring the Network Export Option 0

1. Press F6 to display the Preset Main Menu.

Fig. 1: Autostore to Network

2. Select Storage from the left pane of the Preset Main Menu; the Storage screen is dis-
played.
3. Click the Autostore to Network check box and click Save.

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4. Select Options → Networking. The Active Setup screen is displayed.

Fig. 2: Networking Active Setup Screen

The following instructions describe how to set up the Network Configuration screens.

Active Setup Screen

1. On the Active Setup screen, use the drop-down lists to choose among the following for
editing: Host or Export Host.

NOTE To configure a new host or export host, click New located on the
right side of the list. A blank setup screen is displayed for data en-
try.

2. To modify a host or export host, click Edit to display the configuration data for editing.

Host(s) Setup Screen

To set up a new host, perform the following steps.

NOTE If the desired host already exists, skip to step 3.

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1. Using the Active Setup screen, click New located on the right side of the Host list to con-
figure a new host. The Networking Host Setup screen displays.

Fig. 3: Host Setup Screen

2. Enter the data as described in step 4 through step 13 below.
Use the Host Setup screen buttons as follows:
- OK - Saves new and/or edited data and returns the view to the Active Setup screen.
- Delete - Deletes the registration of the Host displayed on the Host Setup screen.
- Cancel - Cancels the editing of the data, restores the original data, and returns to the
Active Setup screen.
3. If the desired host already exists, do the following:
- Using the Active Setup screen, select the host from the Host list.
- Select Edit to display the host and its configuration data for editing, as described in
the following steps.
4. Type up to 32 characters into the Alias field to designate the Host alias.
5. Type the Host Application Entity title (AE title) of up to 16 characters in the AE Title field.
6. Type the computer host name of up to 15 characters in the Host Name field. This identi-
fies the system host.

NOTE For step 7: An entry is required, even if not used.

7. Type the workgroup name of up to 15 characters in the Workgroup field.

NOTE For step 8: It is recommended that the DHCP not be used, because
it generally is not accepted in most medical fields.

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8. If the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) is used, select the DHCP check box.
If DHCP is not used, clear the DHCP check box.

NOTE DHCP automatically assigns an IP Address; therefore, when DHCP

is selected, the IP Address cannot be set manually.

9. Type the appropriate information in the following fields:

- IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
10. In the Port Number field, always set the port number to 104.
11. Set the Media Type as required.
12. Set the Duplex Mode as required.
13. After entering the new host data or editing the configuration data for an existing host
alias, select OK to save the new or edited data and return to the Active Setup screen.

Networking Export Host Setup Screen

To set up a new Export Host, perform the following steps.

NOTE If the desired storage server already exists, skip to step 3.

1. Using the Active Setup screen, select New located on the right side of the Export Host
list to configure a new storage server. The Networking Export Host Setup screen is
displayed.
2. Enter the data as described in step 4 through step 8 below.
Use the Export Host Setup screen buttons as follows:
- OK - Saves new and/or edited data and returns the view to the Active Setup screen.
- Delete - Deletes the registration of the Export Host displayed on the Export Host Set-
up screen.

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- Cancel - Cancels the editing of the data, restores the original data, and returns to the
Active Setup screen.

Fig. 4: Export Host Setup Screen

3. If the desired Export Host already exists, do the following:
- Using the Active Setup screen, select the Export Host from the Export Host list.
- Select Edit to display the Export Host and its configuration data for editing as de-
scribed in the following steps.
4. Enter the Export Host’s Alias, Export Host Name, Shared Folder, Account, and Pass-
word.
5. For systems using PACS, click Export to PACS.
6. Click Ping to perform an internet protocol ping of the selected Export Host device.

NOTE A successful ping indicates that the selected device is connected

to the network, energized, and correctly configured to communi-
cate using TCP/IP. The Ping and Test Write functions become op-
erational only after the Network host has been registered from the
Host Setup screen. Refer to Ping Test Failure for more information.

7. Click Test Write to perform wirte into Export Host test.

8. Click OK to save the changes. The Active Setup screen is displayed.

Ping Test Failure

If a ping test fails, do the following:
1. Verify the AET and IP address settings.
2. Confirm with the hospital network coordinator that the ping function is not disabled.

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NOTE In some hospitals, the ping function is disabled due to network se-
curity concerns.

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Appendix A - Network Configuration Parameters 0

Checklist for Configuring Ultrasound System Share Network Host Parameters 0

Obtain this information from the facility’s network administrator. The service person for the
network device may also have the IP addresses for the subnet mask and gateway.

Parameter Description Comment

Alias A convenient and unique identifier for the Could be the same as
system host AE Title. Used only by the DICOM, if configured.
ultrasound system, and not by DICOM,
the Alias makes it easier to switch
between hosts if the machine is to be
used in multiple subnets or networks.
AE Title The AE Title of the system host. Not available for use with
share network configura-
tion.
Host Name The full computer name of the system See the Network Identifica-
host. tion page of the network
host.
Workgroup The workgroup name of the system host. • Should be in the same
An entry is always required for this param- workgroup as the ex-
eter. port host.
• See the Network Identi-
fication page of the ex-
port host.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Parameter value is either
used. Yes or No.
IP Address The network address of the ultrasound Could be the same as
system. DICOM, if configured.
Subnet Mask The IP address of the subnet mask. The If no subnet mask is avail-
system needs this to see other nodes on able, use
the network. 255.255.255.0
Port The port number of local host. Always set Not available for use with
this parameter to a value of 104. share network configura-
tion.

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Parameter Description Comment

Media Con- The media type of the ultrasound system Use 10BaseTx
nection Type to the network.
Duplex Con- The duplex mode of the ultrasound sys- Half Duplex is the default.
nection tem connection to the network (Full
Mode Duplex and Half Duplex).

Checklist for Configuring Ultrasound System Share Network Export Host Param-
eters 0

Obtain this information from the facility’s network administrator. The service person for the
network device may also have the IP addresses for the subnet mask and gateway.

NOTE The export host must be configured in the same subnet and have
a defined share folder with the proper share configuration and per-
missions set.

Parameter Description Comment

Alias A convenient and unique identifier for the
export host.
Export Host The full computer name of the export host. See the Network Identifica-
Name Depending on the network configuration, it tion page in the system
may be necessary to specify a remote IP properties of the network
address for the export host name. export host.
Workgroup The workgroup name of the export host. See the Network Identifica-
An entry is always required for this param- tion page in the system
eter on the host page. properties of the network
export host.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Parameter value is either
used. Yes or No.
IP Address The network address of the export host. Could be the same as
DICOM, if configured.
Subnet Mask The IP address of the subnet mask. The If no subnet mask is avail-
export host needs this to see other nodes able, use
on the network. 255.255.255.0
Media Con- The media type of the share network con- Use 10BaseTx
nection Type nection to the network.

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Parameter Description Comment

Duplex Con- The duplex mode of the ultrasound sys- Half Duplex is the default.
nection tem connection to the network (Full
Mode Duplex and Half Duplex).
Share Folder • Must be the exact folder name as the
Name export host.
• Must be called “SIMENS” if Export to
PACS is selected.
Account The username logon for export host.
Password The logon password for the export host.

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