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Kodak PACS LINK 9415 COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

INTERFACE
Service Manual, Rev. A
Revision History
Warnings and Cautions
About this Manual
Section 1 – Product Description
Section 2 – Theory of Operations
Section 3 – Installation
Section 4 – Troubleshooting
Section 5 – Removal and Replacement Procedures
Section 6 – Additional Information
Section 7 – Parts Breakdown
Appendix A – Input Module Parameters
Appendix B – Use UNIX Commands
Appendix C – ESM Configuration Keywords
Appendix D – Network Parameter Worksheets
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Kodak PACS Link 9415 Computed Radiography Interface Service Manual
Revision History
1999 Rev. A i
Revision History
The original issue and revisions of this manual are identified as follows:
Issue Date (Rev. A): 08/99
All pages are dated August, 1999.
1999 Rev. A i

Safety Instructions
Read and understand all instructions before using.
! WARNING
This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Remove wall plug before servicing equipment. Never pull on the power cord to remove it from the wall
outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
Do not operate this equipment with a damaged power cord.
Do not use an extension cord to power this equipment.
Position the power cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet.
! WARNING
This equipment can be an explosive hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable
anesthetics, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
! WARNING
This equipment must not be located in a patient care area.
! WARNING
Do not substitute or modify any part of this equipment without approval of Kodak Health
Imaging.
! WARNING
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
! WARNING
Not Protected Against Ingress of Liquids, including bodily fluids.
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! WARNING
For Continued Protection against Fire, Replace Fuses with only the Same Type and Fuse Rating.
! CAUTION
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed by qualified
service personnel and used in accordance with the User Guide, may cause interference to radio
communications and other electronic devices. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause interference, in which case the user, at their own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
This equipment is intended to connect to other medical devices. Installation and service maintenance are
to be performed only by qualified service personnel.
! CAUTION
General External Cleaning: This equipment may be cleaned with a damp cloth using water with mild
detergent, or commercial electronic equipment cleaner.
About this Manual
1999 Rev. A iii
About this Manual

Audience
The primary audience for the Kodak PACS LINK 9415 Computed Radiology Interface Service Manual is
the Kodak Field Engineer.
Organization
This manual is organized into seven sections and two appendices as follows:
Section 1. Product Description
Section 2. Theory of Operation
Section 3. Installation
Section 4. Troubleshooting
Section 5. Removal and Replacement Procedures
Section 6. Additional Information
Section 7. Parts Breakdown
Appendix A. Input Module Parameters
Appendix B. Useful Unixr Commands
Appendix C. ESM Configuration Keywords
Appendix D. Network Parameter Worksheets
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1-1. System Description
The PACS Link 9415 Computed Radiography Interface is a conversion device that connects a Computed
Radiography (CR) Device to a local Laser Imager or to remote destination devices on an Ethernet network.
Figure 1-1 shows a basic system diagram. The basic PACS Link 9415 can be expanded to add a second
CR device input or a second local laser imager output (but not both).
The PACS Link 9415 is intended to drive Kodak laser imagers that use the 952 protocol.
952 Laser Imager

Protocol Local
Laser
Imager
FDLR PACS Link 9415
Computed Protocol
Radiography Computed
Device Radiography
Interface Remote
Laser
Image Source Imager
(DICOM
Print)
DICOM Print Class Ethernet
and/or DICOM Storage Network
Class Protocol 10BaseT
Archiving
Station or
Other DICOM
Store
Device
rMIS–308L
Figure 1-1. PACS Link 9415 – Basic System
The PACS Link 9415 performs two main functions:

Protocol Conversion
The PACS Link 9415 converts images captured by a CR device to an electronic format that can be
printed by certain Kodak laser imagers or routed to DICOM storage locations such as archive stations
or PACS stations.
Input–to–Output Routing
The output of each CR device can be directed to any of the local imagers or DICOM destinations.
Primary, backup, or alternate printers can be designated. If there are two CR inputs, a separate routing
can be set up for each input device. Routings are configured by service technicians as part of the PACS
Link 9415 installation procedure and cannot be changed by users.
Network destination devices must comply with the DICOM V3 standard for digital medical imaging
communications. The PACS Link 9415 supports both DICOM print class and DICOM store class output.
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1-2. Component Descriptions

Figure 1-2 is a block diagram showing the basic PACS Link 9415 components.
Sun SPARCstation computer with Solaris (UNIX) operating system
Runs the protocol conversion software. The hard disk stores ready–to–print images if the destination
device is out of service.
DASM FDLR (Fuji DLR Data Acquisition System Manager)
Serves as the hardware interface from a CR input device to the SPARC computer. One DASM–FDLR is
standard, a second one is optional.
DASM LCAM (Laser Camera Data Acquisition System Manager)
Serves as the hardware interface from the SPARC computer to the local laser imager. Each
DASM–LCAM supports a single laser imager.
PACS Link 9415 application software
Converts images from CR protocol to 952 laser imager protocol and/or DICOM V3 Print Class or Store
Class protocol.
External MODEM
Used by Service Technicians for remote maintenance.
External Disk Drive (optional)
Increases the number of images that can be stored by the PACS Link 9415 while the laser imager
and/or network connection is inoperative. No longer available.
1-3. Configuration Options

The PACS Link 9415 can be expanded to add a second CR input or a second local laser imager output, but
not both. An optional external disk drive was added on some early systems to increase short–term image
storage capacity.
1-3-1. Second CR Input

A second DASM–FDLR, mounted in a separate enclosure, is required to accommodate input from a
second CR device. The optional DASM–FDLR connects to the SPARC computer SCSI port. Figure 1-3, on
page 1-4, shows a PACS Link 9415 system with this option. Note: The customer must purchase the
second DASM–FDLR and DMS cable from Fuji or an authorized Fuji representative.
1-3-2. Second Laser Imager Output

A second DASM–LCAM, connected to the SPARC computer SCSI port, is required to drive a second local
laser imager. Figure 1-4, on page 1-5, shows a PACS Link 9415 system with a second DASM–LCAM
connected.
1-3-3. External Hard Disk

An optional external 4–Gigabyte hard disk, connected to the SPARC computer SCSI port, increases image
storage capacity by about 400 images. The SPARC computer internal hard drive is limited to about 100
images. The optional disk was included in some early PACS Link 9415 systems but is no longer available.
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Optional
External
Hard Disk
SCSI Addr 2
SPARCstation Enclosure
Internal
From FDLR DASM
CR (2 Boards)
Device SCSI Addr 0
External
LCAM DASM To Laser
(2 Boards) Imager
SCSI Bus
SCSI Addr 1
Computer
Ethernet
10BaseT Comm
Port Port B
MODEM
Telephone
Line
To
Ethernet
Hub
MIS–309L
Figure 1-2. Basic PACS Link 9415 System (with optional external hard drive)
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Optional
External Hard
External
Disk
DASM FDLR
From (2 Boards)
CR SCSI Addr 2
Device SCSI Addr 5
No. 2
Optional SPARCstation Enclosure
Internal
From DASM FDLR
CR
Device (2 Boards)
No. 1 SCSI Addr 0
External
DASM LCAM To Laser
(2 Boards) Imager
SCSI Bus
SCSI Addr 1
Computer
Ethernet
10BaseT Comm
Port Port B
MODEM
Telephone
Line
To
Ethernet
Hub rMIS–359L
Figure 1-3. PACS Link 9415 with Optional Second DASM–FDLR

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SPARCstation Enclosure
Internal
From FDLR DASM
CR (2 Boards)
Device SCSI Addr 0
External
LCAM DASM
(2 Boards) To Laser
SCSI Bus Imager
SCSI Addr 1
Computer
External
Ethernet LCAM DASM
To Laser
10BaseT Comm (2 Boards)
Imager
Port Port B
SCSI Addr 4
Optional
External
Hard Disk
SCSI Addr 2
MODEM
Optional
Telephone
Line
To
Ethernet
Hub
MIS–358L
Figure 1-4. PACS Link 9415 with Optional Second DASM–LCAM

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1-4. Connections to Local Laser Imager

There are two ways to connect the PACS Link 9415 to a local laser imager:
An 8300 Laser Imager is connected with copper cables as shown in Figure 1-5.
The length of the copper “Y” cable is 3.5 feet.
Laser Imagers with fiber optic inputs are connected with both copper and fiber optic cables. DEIB and
UKEIB interface boxes are required to convert between electrical and fiber optic signals. Refer to
Figure 1-6.
Fiber optic cables are available in lengths from 3 meters to 1000 meters.
LCAM DASM
“Y” Cable 50–Pin

Connector
25–Pin
Null Modem
(M to F)
37–Pin
Host Adapter
Gender
Cable
Adapter
(25–pin to 9–pin)
37–Pin
Connector 9–Pin
Connector
Laser Imager
With Copper Image
and User Inputs
rMIS–402L
Figure 1-5.
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LCAM DASM
With Fiber Optic
Image and User Inputs
50–Pin LCAM
“Y” Cable Connector
25–Pin
Null Modem
(M to F)
37–Pin
Gender Host Adapter
Adapter Cable
(25–pin to 9–pin)
37–Pin Connector 9–Pin Connector
(Labeled Port 0) (Labeled Host)
DEIB UKEIB
Fiber Optic Cables
Laser Imager
MIS–403L
Figure 1-6.
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1-5. Specifications
SUN SPARCstation computer

Size: Width 16.4 inches
Height 3.07 inches
Depth 16.1 inches
Electrical requirements: 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
350 Volt–Amps
Heat dissipation: 200 Watts maximum
Operating environment: 10°C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) at 5% to 95% relative humidity,
max, non–condensing
Storage/shipping environment: –40°C to 75 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) at 20% to 70% relative humidity,
non–condensing
Agency approvals: Safety: UL1950, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 950, TUV EN60950
Emissions: CE, FCC Class B, DOC Class B, VDE Class B,
VCCI Class 2
SUN 447Z Monitor

Height 16.25
Depth 17.1 inches
Electrical requirements: 90–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating environment: 10°C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) at 15% to 85% relative humidity
Storage/shipping environment: –20°C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) at 5% to 95% relative humidity
Agency approvals: Electrical – TUV–GS, UL, CSA, FI, S, D, N
Ergonomics – TUV–ERGO, TUV–GS, TCO–95, ISO 9241–3
Emissions
– Electrical and magnetic fields: MPR–90, TCO–92, TCO–95
– X–radiation: IEC65/6, DHHS
– Electromagnetic compatibility: CE, EN55022 B, FCC Class B,
VCCI Class 2
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DASM–LCAM and DASM–FDLR (external)

Height 2.63 inches
Depth 15.0 inches
Electrical requirements: 115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
92 Volt–Amps
Operating environment: 10°C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) at 15% to 85% relative humidity
20% to 80% humidity
Agency approvals: Safety – UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950/125, TUV EN 60950
CE Mark – EMC Directive 89/336/CEE and 92/31/CEE
Emissions – FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR 22, Class B, EN55022
Modem
Height 1.5 inches
Depth 3.75 inches
Electrical requirements: 100 to 120 VAC, 60 Hz, power consumption – negligible
Agency approvals: Safety – IC Approved, UL Approved, CSA Approved,
Emissions – FCC Part 15 class B/Part 6B
Heat dissipation: negligible
EC Medical Device Directive 93/42/ECC, Annex II Article 3

Essential health and safety requirements (Annex I) relating to electrical medical equipment (Medical
Devices). Conformity Assessment by TUV Rheinland ID No. 0197, issued to Analogic Corporation. The
CE mark has been affixed on the device according to article 17, of the EC Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
The authorized representative for Analogic Corporation in Europe is located at Nieuwe Holleweg 93, 6573,
Beek Ubbergen, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 24 684 4287,
FAX +31 (0) 24 684 4289.
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2-1. PACS Link 9415 System Architecture
Figure 2-1 shows the main hardware and software components that make up the PACS Link 9415 CR
Interface.
Computed Commands Commands

DASM DASM Laser
Radiography
FDLR* LCAM Imager
Input Modality
Image 2 Boards 2 Boards Image
Data Data
DMS 952
Protocol SCSI Bus Command
Set
SPARCstation
Computer Hard
Disk
Getter Filters Putters
Net
Directories
Network
Interface
*DASM–FDLR is mounted inside the SPARCstation computer. Ethernet To DICOM

Destinations
rMIS–318L
Figure 2-1. PACS Link 9415 Components
2-1-1. DASM–FDLR
The DASM–FDLR is the hardware interface between the CR imaging device and the Sun SPARCstation
computer. It connects to the computer as a SCSI peripheral device. Each time the CR device sends an
image, the DASM–FDLR converts the image and associated control files from CR protocol into a format
that can be read into the computer SCSI port.
Physically the DASM–FDLR consists of two boards, mounted inside the SPARCstation computer
enclosure.
An optional second DASM–FDLR, mounted in a separate enclosure, can be connected to the computer as
a SCSI peripheral device.
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The internal DASM–FDLR is always assigned the SCSI address 0 (zero). If a second DASM–FDLR is
present, it is assigned a SCSI address of 4 or 5.
2-1-2. DASM–LCAM
The DASM–LCAM is the hardware interface between the computer and the local laser imager. It acts as a
digital host–control source for the laser imager. Images are converted to 952 protocol by the PACS Link
9415 and then sent to the laser imager through the DASM–LCAM. Like the DASM–FDLR, the
DASM–LCAM connects to the computer as a SCSI peripheral device.
Physically the DASM–LCAM consists of two boards, mounted in a stand–alone enclosure that connects to
the computer via a SCSI cable.
An optional second DASM–LCAM, mounted in a separate enclosure, can be added. However, the PACS
Link 9415 can support no more than three DASMs. Thus the system can contain two DASM–LCAMs and
one DASM–FDLR or one DASM–LCAM and two DASM–FDLRs.
The first DASM–LCAM is always assigned the SCSI address 1 (one). If a second DASM–LCAM is present,
it is assigned a SCSI address of 4 or 5.
2-1-3. Sun SPARCstation Computer

The SPARC station computer, with the Solaris operating system, runs the PACS Link 9415 application
software that converts images from CR protocol to laser imager (952) protocol and or DICOM V3 Print
Class or Store Class protocol.
A portion of the internal hard disk is used to temporarily store processed images if a laser imager or
network destination is out of service. About 150 images can be stored on the internal disk.
The computer contains an Ethernet interface that provides the connection to a 10BaseT Ethernet network.
Solaris, is a Sun version of the UNIX operating system.
2-1-4. Optional External Hard Disk

A 4–Gigabyte external, SCSI hard disk was included in some early PACS Link 9415 systems but is no
longer available. The purpose of the external disk is to increase image queueing and spooling capacity. In
the event of a laser imager or network failure images are stored temporarily on the internal and external
hard disks. The external disk increases total short–term storage capacity to approximately 550 images.
2-2. PACS Link 9415 Application Software

The PACS Link 9415 is shipped from the factory with the operating system (Solaris) and PACS Link 9415
application software installed. The main components within the application software are ESMs
(Encapsulated Software Modules). There are three types of ESMs:
Getters
Filters
Putters
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2-2-1. Getters
Getters are software modules that work together with the DASM–FDLR to read in images sent from the CR
device. In most PACS Link 9415 systems only one getter will be used. A second getter is required if the
system includes an optional second DASM–FDLR.
In addition to reading in an image, the getter separates the image header from the image data and places
the two parts into separate files.
2-2-2. Filters
Filters are software modules that convert the CR image data (based on information in the header) to the
952 protocol required by laser imager(s) connected to the PACS Link 9415. In most PACS Link 9415
systems only one filter will be required.
2-2-3. Putters
Putters are software modules that transmit converted images to an output device. One or both of the
following putters may be used in PACS Link 9415 systems:
LCAM putter – sends images to the DASM–LCAM which forwards the images on to the local laser
imager.
DICOM putter – deposits converted images into the net directories (DICOM destination directories).
The DICOM software transmits any images dropped into the net directories to the appropriate DICOM
destinations over the Ethernet network.
2-2-4. Selecting Getters, Filters and Putters

The PACS Link 9415 application software includes a large selection of ESMs (getter, filter and putter
modules) that accommodate many different image modalities (image source devices) and output devices.
However PACS Link 9415 systems will be limited to use with CR input devices, certain Kodak laser
imagers and DICOM–compliant output devices. Thus only a few of the available ESMs will be used in
PACS Link 9415 systems. When a PACS Link 9415 system is installed, the installer runs a configuration
utility to choose the ESMs that match the input and output devices connected to the PACS Link 9415.
Refer to Section 3 in this manual for detailed information on using the configuration utility.
2-2-5. Other software Components

In addition to the ESMs, the PACS Link 9415 application software includes a main monitor screen, event
logging, a configuration utility and several troubleshooting utilities.
2-3. Sequence of Events

The PACS Link 9415 performs the following steps each time the CR device sends an image.
1. The getter continuously polls the CR device, through the DASM–FDLR, to see if an image is available.
2. When an image is available, the getter pulls in the image from the CR device via the DASM–FDLR and
places the header and image data into separate files. The getter then passes the image file on to the
filter.
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3. The filter processes the image (converts the image format) based on information in the header file.
The filter software checks the converted image against the header and then, if the image matches
the header specifications, passes the image to the putter(s).
If the processed image does not meet the header specifications, the filter will retry once and then
mark the image as defective if it cannot be properly processed. The filter then moves on to the next
image in the queue. Usually this situation occurs when the image header contains an invalid
parameter that the PACS Link 9415 system cannot satisfy.
4. The putter(s) send the converted image file to the local laser imager and/or to one of the net directories.
(There is a net directory associated with each DICOM destination.)
5. If the image has been dropped in a net directory (a DICOM image), the DICOM software transmits the
image to the proper DICOM destination.
6. Once the image has been sent to the laser imager and/or DICOM destination, the PACS Link 9415
deletes the image and header files.
If a local laser imager or DICOM destination is not ready for some reason, out of film for example, the
PACS Link 9415 will continue to accept and process images from the CR device. The converted images
will be queued in a temporary storage area on the hard disk until the laser imager becomes available. The
standard hard disk can store approximately 100 images.
2-4. Header Information

The header that the CR device appends to each image includes the following information:
Processing parameters – These parameters control how the filter modules process the raw image data
into a printable form.
Patient demographic information – patient name, date of birth, image cassette processing date and
other information relating to a specific patient. The PACS Link 9415 passes this information to the
destination device for printing with the image.
Site information – hospital name and type of CR imaging device. This information is passed through
the PACS Link 9415 for printing along with the image.
2-5. PACS Link 9415 File Structure

Figure 2-2 is a diagram of the PACS Link 9415 file structure. Service technicians should be aware of the
following directories and key files.
/disk2/spooler
This is the home directory for the PACS Link 9415 application.
config.dat (/disk2/spooler/conf/config.dat)
This file contains all of site–specific configuration information entered when the PACS Link 9415 was
installed except for DICOM and network–related configuration information. This information includes:
Site name
Getters, putters, and filters
Input and output device names
Routing information
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Net Directories
These directories are the network pick up containers for DICOM destinations. Each directory serves a
single DICOM destination. When an image has been converted by a filter and is ready to be sent to a
DICOM destination, a putter drops it in the appropriate net directory. The DICOM software then picks the
image file out of the net directory and forwards it to the proper DICOM destination. There can be up to
eight net directories labeled net1 through net8.
/
Root Directory
disk2 usr etc
spooler bin lib
rs_start rs_spooler All esm’s

rs_stop rs_monitor Getters
rs_conf Putters
Filters
*
conf spool net1 net2 net8
Current Config. Keeps track of outstanding

Files jobs For FFP (DICOM) Putters
config.dat getter.nn spif.nn.mmmm
keywords.dat putter.nn spif_ordinal.nn Network Pick–up Directories
Prototype Files filter.nn g.nn.mmmm FFP_C.hhh Control files
*.prt rs.log f.nn.mmmm FFP_I.hhh Image files
*.ini rs.log.n rs.log.ordinal eFFP_C.hhh file w/error
Old Config.dat ffp2dicom.log DICOM log
Files file
* Each net directory is
associated with one DICOM
destination device rMIS–353L
Figure 2-2. PACS Link 9415 File Structure

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3-1. Introduction
Installation of the PACS Link 9415 involves the following tasks:
Planning and site preparation
Laser imager setup
Unpacking
Inventory system components
Verify jumper settings
Connect cables
Power on computer and monitor
Run PACS Link 9415 configuration program
DASM Initialization
Network configuration
DICOM setup
Test system
Test modem
Back up configuration files/parameters
3-2. Planning and Preparing for PACS Link 9415 Installation

Before you install the PACS Link 9415, the following items must be available.
1. A table or other platform to support the PACS Link 9415
2. AC power – wall outlets for the following units:
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
(The SPARCstation computer and monitor plug into the UPS.)
Modem
DASM LCAM
Second DASM–LCAM (optional)
Second DASM–FDLR (optional)
To minimize the possibility of data errors caused by electrical interference, all of the above units should
be plugged into outlets on the the same building electrical circuit.
For power requirements of the PACS Link 9415 components refer to paragraph 1-5, page 1-8. For
power requirements of the local laser imager refer to the service manual for the laser imager.
Power cords for the PACS Link 9415 components are at least six feet in length.
3. Network connection – An Ethernet 10BaseT connection point (usually a wall jack) must be available
within 4 meters of the SPARCstation computer location.
4. Telephone Line – A wall jack for an analog telephone line must be available near the SPARCstation
computer location. A 6–foot phone cord is provided with the system.
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5. If the PACS Link 9415 will be connected to a network, obtain the following network parameters:
IP Address, Net Mask and Host Name to be assigned to the PACS Link 9415. These should be
available from the site network administrator.
AE Title for the PACS Link 9415. This should be available from the person at the site who is
responsible for DICOM station administration.
Record these items on a Network Parameter Worksheet, located in Appendix D near the back of this
manual.
Note
The system administrator may ask you for the Ethernet address of the PACS Link 9415 (also called
MAC address or Media Access Address). This address is hard coded into the network interface in the
SPARC computer. You can determine the Ethernet address by observing the boot–up process. The
Ethernet address is displayed during the first phase of boot–up when the hardware configuration is
displayed.
6. If the PACS Link 9415 is connected to a network, obtain network parameters for any DICOM
destination devices on the network that will receive images from the PACS Link 9415. You will need the
IP Address, AE Title, Port Number and Host Name for each DICOM station. Again this information
should be available from the site network administrator and DICOM administrator.
Record these items on a Network Parameter Worksheet, located in Appendix D near the back of this
manual.
7. 959/969 Laser Imager Requirements:
A 12–bit input module must be installed in the imager for connection to the PACS Link 9415.
DEIB and UKEIB interface boxes are required.
8. DryView 8700/8500 Plus Laser Imager Requirements:
To be compatible with the PACS Link 9415, 12–bit Memory Daughter Boards must be installed in
the laser imager.
DEIB and UKEIB interface boxes are required.
9. A 25–pin null modem and 25–pin to 9–pin Host Adapter Cable are required for each laser imager
connected to a DASM–LCAM.
10. CR cable: The cable to connect a CR device to the PACS Link 9415 must be obtained from the
manufacturer of the CR device.
11. Plan input–to–output routing. For each CR input determine the output destination or destinations.
Identify both primary and back up or alternate destination(s). You will be asked for these routings during
the configuration procedure.
Normally images are routed to the primary destination.
The PACS Link 9415 routes images to a backup destination when the primary destination is out of
service.
The PACS Link 9415 routes images to an alternate destination when the primary destination is
unavailable for any reason including operator–correctable conditions such as cartridge empty, door
open, etc.
There can be more than one primary destination. For example, a local laser imager and a DICOM
destination can both be primary destinations. The same images would be sent to both destinations.
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12. Choose descriptive names for the CR devices and output devices. You must enter these names during
the configuration procedure. The names cannot exceed 11 characters.
13. Special Tools: You will need a laptop computer and MPC for Windows 95 software for laser imager
setup.
3-3. Laser Imager Preparation
To prepare a laser imager for use as a local printer on the PACS Link 9415 you must perform the following
procedures.
Input module changes (959 and 969 laser imagers only) – procedure 3-3-1.
Verify presence of 12–bit Memory Daughter Board (8700/8500 Plus laser imagers only) –procedure
3-3-2.
Enter laser imager configuration parameters using MPC or, for the 8300, the local panel – procedure
3-3-3.
3-3-1. Input Module Changes

This procedure applies to a 959 or 969 Laser Imager only.
1. Locate and remove the input module to which the PACS Link 9415 will be connected.
2. If the input module is 32 MB module with copper user inputs (part number 78– 8077–3959–0), make
the following changes (refer to Figure 3-1):
a. Check to see if the Transfer Function Table (TFT) chips on the input module are the Universal TFT
chips.
If the Universal TFTs are not on the input module, replace the existing TFT chips with the
FCR302C TFT chips included with the PACS Link 9415 order.
If the Universal TFTs are on the input module, do not replace them. Discard the FCR302C TFT
chips. Use MPC to select the FCR302C TFT set.
b. Check to see that jumpers on the input module are positioned as follows. Change if necessary.
Transfer Clock Speed jumper: set to short across pins E1 and E2.
NVRAM Size jumper: set to short across pins E4 and E5.
Input Module Type jumpers: set as shown below:
P4 P5 P6 P7 P9 P10
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN SHORTED OPEN
1999 Rev. A 3-4
Image Input Transfer User Control

(Fiber Optic) Clock Inputs (Copper)
Speed
E1 E2 E3
O O O
R R R R
A A A A
M M M M
R R R R
A A A A
M M M M TFTs
U172
U171
Input OO P4 OO P9 U173
Module OO P7 OO P10 O E6 NVRAM
Type OO P5 O E5 Size
OO P6 O E4
Figure 3-1. Input Module – 32MB x 12–Bit with Copper User Inputs (part number 78–8063–3959–0)
3. If the input module is 64 MB module with copper user inputs (part number 78–8077–4020–0), make the
following changes (refer to Figure 3-2):
chips.
b. Verify that jumpers on the input module are positioned as follows. Change if necessary.
Set the Transfer Clock Speed to short across pins EC1 and EC2.
Set the NVRAM Size jumper to short across pins E4 and E5.
Set the Input Module Type jumpers as shown in the table below:
EG2/EG1 EF2/EF1 EE2/EE1 ED2/ED1 EB2/EB1 EA2/EA1

OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN SHORTED OPEN
1999 Rev. A 3-5
Image Input Transfer User Control

(Fiber Optic) Clock Inputs (Copper)
Speed
O EC1
O EC2
O EC3
U368
EG2 O O EG1 U369
ED2 O O ED1
EE2 O O EE1
EB2 O O EB1
EA2 O O EA1
EF2 O O EF1
U370
Input
Module
Type
Transfer
Function
EPROMs
Figure 3-2. Input Module – 64 MB x 12–Bit with Copper User Inputs (part number 78–8077–4020–0)
1999 Rev. A 3-6
4. If the input module is a 32 MB or 64 MB module with fiber optic user inputs (part number
78–8094–9136–4 or 78–8079–0735–3), make the following changes (refer to Figure 3-3):
chips.
b. Verify that the Transfer Clock Speed jumper is positioned to short across pins W9–1 and W9–2.
Change if necessary.
Transfer
Clock Speed User Control Inputs
(Fiber Optic)
Image Input
(Fiber Optic)
COMM 1 COMM 2
W9–1
W9–2
W9–3
32 MP Memory
Expansion Board
(On 64–MP
Versions Only) TFTs
U172
U173
R8800–30L
Figure 3-3. Input Module – 32 MB or 64 MB x 12–Bit with Fiber User Inputs

(part number 78–8094–9136–4 or 78–8079–0735–3)
3-3-2. 8700/8500 Plus Memory Daughter Board

If a DryView 8500 Plus or 8700 Plus Laser Imager is being connected to the PACS Link 9415, verify that
one or more 12–bit Memory Daughter Boards have been installed in the laser imager. The 9–bit Memory
Daughter Board is not compatible with the PACS Link 9415.
1999 Rev. A 3-7
3-3-3. Laser Imager Configuration

Set laser imager configuration parameters to be compatible with the PACS Link 9415.
For 959, 969, 8800 and DryView 8700/8500 Plus Laser Imagers:
Use your MPC program to manually load configuration parameters.
Refer to Appendix A for the parameter values.
For the 8300 Laser Imager:
Set configuration parameter values from the 8300 local panel.
Refer to Appendix A for the parameter values.
3-4. Laser Imager Density and Contrast Calibration

Follow the the procedure below to initially set contrast and density for laser imagers connected to the
PACS Link 9415.
1. Select Density and Contrast on the laser imager.
Table 3-1. Initial Density and Contrast Values
Laser Imager Density Contrast Enter On

Model Number
959 11 10 Control Panel
969 2.7 10 Local Keypad
8700 2.7 11 Local Panel
8300 11 9 Local Panel
2. Print a Density Test (SMPTE) film on the laser imager.

3. On the SMPTE pattern, measure and record the maximum (0%) and minimum (100%) densities.
4. The density measured on the 0% block of the SMPTE pattern should have a value of 2.7 ±0.05. If the
actual value is outside this range, increase (or decrease) both the Density and Contrast selections by
one step and print another Density Test film. Repeat this process until the density for the 0% block on
the SMPTE pattern is measured to be 2.70 ±0.05.
5. The laser imager will now be calibrated to provide the same response as a CR laser imager and the
image quality portion of the PACS Link 9415 installation procedure can be completed using films from
the laser imager.
1999 Rev. A 3-8
3-5. Select A Different Maximum Optical Density

The user may prefer to print CR films at a different maximum optical density than the nominal value of
approximately 2.7. The CR Transfer Function Tables (TFTs) in the laser imagers are designed such that a
particular contrast setting is associated with each density setting. Therefore, contrast and density values
must be changed together when a new maximum film density is selected. The table below shows the
relationship between these two settings.
Table 3-2. Maximum Optical Density Settings
8500/8700 969 959 Contrast Setting

Density Setting Density Setting Density Setting
3.1 3.2 16 15
3.0 3.1 15 14
2.9 3.0 14 13
2.8 2.9 13 12
2.7 2.8 12 11
2.6 2.7 11 10
2.5 2.6 10 9
2.4 2.5 9 8
2.3 2.4 8 7
2.2 2.3 7 6
2.1 2.2 6 5
2.0 2.1 5 4
1.9 2.0 4 3
1.8 1.9 3 2
1.7 1.8 2 1
8300 Contrast and Density

Unlike the 959, 969 and 8700/8500, the 8300 does not have a linked relationship between density and
contrast. Table 3-1 on page 3-7 gives a recommended starting point for density and contrast. These two
parameters can be changed independently in accordance with customer preference.
3-6. CR Device Preparation

The CR device must be configured with a DMS port and the port must be enabled using a configuration
editor. A qualified CR technician must install and enable the DMS port.
There are two protocol choices for the DMS port, HIC or ODF. For the PACS Link 9415, the proper choice
is ODF.
If the CR device is configured with a CR workstation, the PACS Link 9415 will be connected to the DMS
output port of the workstation. To be compatible with the PACS Link 9415, the workstation must have the
two–channel expansion interface option installed and configured by a qualified CR technician.
1999 Rev. A 3-9
3-7. Unpacking
There are no special unpacking procedures for the PACS Link 9415.
3-8. Inventory System Components

Verify that your PACS Link 9415 shipment contains the following items:
1. Sun SPARCstation computer
(with DASM–FDLR installed internally)
2. Accessory Box containing:
Keyboard
Mouse
2 Power Cords
Mouse Pad
CD ROM Disk (not used)
3. Accessory Box containing:
UTP Ethernet Drop Cable
Microphone (not used)
Cable Adapter (15–pin to non–standard) for monitor cable
Package of SPARCstation Hardware Setup manuals
4. Video Monitor
5. DASM–LCAM Unit with SCSI Terminator on rear connector
(There can be two of these depending on system configuration.)
6. Accessory box for each DASM–LCAM containing:
“Y” Cable
SCSI Cable (SCSI 2 to SCSI 1)
SCSI Cable (SCSI 1 to SCSI 1)
Power Cord
3 Gender Changers
– For SCSI Connector
– D–37 M–to–M
– D–25 F–to–F
Null modem
1999 Rev. A 3-10
7. Modem with:
Power Adapter
Telephone Cable (6–foot)
Manual
CD ROM
Modem Manual
8. 25–Pin to 25–Pin Serial Cable (for Modem)
9. 25–Pin Gender Adapter
10. Manuals – 6 Analogic Manuals
11. External DASM–FDLR (optional)
12. If a local laser imager will be connected to the PACS Link 9415 by fiber optic cables (rather than copper
cables), you will need the following items:
a. Two fiber optic cables (length per site plan)
b. A UKEIB
c. A DEIB
13. CR DMS cable – This cable, which connects the CR device to the PACS Link 9415, is not supplied by
Kodak. The customer must obtain this cable from the CR device vendor. If two CR devices will be
connected, two cables will be required.
14. TFT (Transfer Function Table) chips. – If a 959 or 969 laser imager will be connected to the PACS Link
9415, two special CR TFT chips will be included with the system order. These won’t be needed if the
laser imager input module that will connect to the PACS Link 9415 has the Universal Transfer Function
Table chip set installed.
1999 Rev. A 3-11
3-9. Verify/Set Switch and Jumper Settings

Verify and, if necessary, change configuration settings as described in the following paragraphs.
3-9-1. MODEM Switch Settings

Set Modem Bit Switches as follows:
Switch Number Switch Setting Switch Number Switch Setting

switch 1 up switch 5 up
switch 2 up switch 6 up
switch 3 down switch 7 up
switch 4 up switch 8 down
Bit Switches
Figure 3-4. Modem – Rear View
3-9-2. Check DASM–LCAM Jumpers

1. Remove the bottom of the DASM–LCAM case as shown in Figure 3-5.
Remove these screws,

then lift enclosure bottom off.
Bottom View
SCSI Terminator MIS–470L
Figure 3-5. Open DASM–LCAM Case
You will be able to see a set of jumper pins on one edge of both boards.
1999 Rev. A 3-12
2. Verify that the jumpers are set as shown in Figure 3-6. Change if necessary.
a. You can probably change the SCSI jumpers without removing the DASM boards.
b. To reach the RS232/RS422 jumpers, you will have to remove the carrier that holds the two DASM
boards. Refer to Figure 3-7 for removal procedure. Set Jumper to RS232 position (jumpers present
on positions 3 and 4 only).
DASM–LCAM Carrier, Rear View
RS232/RS422 Jumper Pins Laser Imager Interface

(Jumpers on Positions Connector (J1)
3 and 4 = RS232)
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
01 2 3 4 5 6 7
First LCAM DASM:–SCSI ID = 1
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
01 2 3 4 5 6 7
ÎÎÎÎ
Second LCAM DASM:–SCSI ID = 4
(optional)
4–Pin Jumper Block (J2) 50–Pin SCSI Connector

Power Configuration Jumper (pin 1 at upper right)
Connector
MIS–468L
Figure 3-6. DASM–LCAM Jumper Settings

1999 Rev. A 3-13
Remove screws and sleeves:

Screw Screw
Sleeve
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉ
Sleeve
ÉÉÉ
Carrier
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ Screw Screw
MIS–475L
Remove the carrier:

2. Tilt Carrier
1. Slide Carrier Forward
to the Right
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ 3. Lift Carrier
RS232/RS422 Jumper
Pins on the Edge of Up and Out
the Circuit Board of Enclosure
Here
MIS–476L
Flip carrier over:

ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ SCSI ID Jumper Pins
Located on the Edge of
the Circuit Board Here
MIS–477L
Figure 3-7. Removing the DASM Boards

1999 Rev. A 3-14
3. Check AC line voltage setting.

A jumper inside the LCAM–DASM power supply can be set either for 115 Volt AC or 230 Volt AC line
voltage (see Figure 3-8).
a. Remove the power supply cover (4 screws).
b. Verify that the input voltage jumper is set to match the AC line voltage available at the site. Change
jumper position if necessary.
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
230 VAC Fuse
ÉÉÉÉ
Connector
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
Fan Line 115 VAC
Voltage Connector
Jumper MIS–471L
Figure 3-8. DASM–LCAM Line Voltage Jumper

1999 Rev. A 3-15
3-9-3. Check External DASM–FDLR Jumpers

1. Open the DASM–FDLR case (same procedure as DASM–LCAM – see Figure 3-5, page 3-11).
2. Set jumpers to SCSI Address 5, as shown in Figure 3-9.
ÎÎÎÎ
01 2 3 4 56 7
ÎÎÎÎ
SCSI ID 5
Jumper J2
Configuration Jumper
MIS–469L
Figure 3-9. External DASM–FDLR SCSI Jumpers
3-9-4. Set Configuration Switches on UKEIB

A UKEIB is used only if the PACS Link 9415 is being connected to a laser imager with fiber optic inputs
(969 or 8700 Plus).
Set the switches on the side of the UKEIB as follows:
Slide Switch (SW2): set to center position
SW1:
SW1 Switch Positions

1 2 3 4 5 6
Off On Off Off On Off
The above settings configure the UKEIB for RS232 host input.
SW1
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW2
ON
FIBER OPTIC HOST

XMT
FTSW
IMAGER KEYPAD
A-CH B-CH
RCV
Figure 3-10. UKEIB Configuration Switches

1999 Rev. A 3-16
3-9-5. Set Transfer Rate Jumpers on DEIB

A DEIB is used only if the PACS Link 9415 is being connected to a local laser imager with fiber optic inputs
(959, 969 or 8500/8700 Plus).
Two jumpers in the DEIB specify either single (10 MHz) or dual (12.5 MHz) transfer clock speed.
If you are connecting a 959 or 969 Laser Imager or a 8800 Multi–Input Manager to the PACS Link
9415, set the jumpers to the 12.5 MHz positions as shown in Figure 3-11.
If you are connecting an 8500/8700 Plus Laser Imager to the PACS Link 9415, set the jumpers to the
10 MHz positions as shown in Figure 3-11.
DEIB
Main PWA
PS
10 MHz Setting 12.5 MHz Setting
Figure 3-11. Clock Speed Jumpers
3-10. Set PACS Link 9415 Components in Place

1. Place computer on table with rubber feet down.
The computer cannot be set on edge.
Allow at least 6 inches clearance behind the computer for cables.
2. Place the monitor on the computer.
3. The Modem and external DASM box(es) must be placed close enough to the computer for cables to
reach.
1999 Rev. A 3-17
3-11. Connect Cables

Figure 3-12 shows the cable connectors on the rear of the Sun SPARCstation computer that are used for
PACS Link 9415 connections.
Connect cables to the computer as described in the following procedures.
To CR Device To Monitor
Power
Switch
NU
SCSI To NU
NU
Port Modem
To Keyboard
AUI
Ethernet TP (RJ45)
NU = Not Used Port Ethernet rMIS–306L
Port
Figure 3-12. SUN SPARCstation Computer Connectors

1999 Rev. A 3-18
3-11-1. Connect Basic Computer Cables

Connect cables and power cords as shown in Figure 3-13.
15 Pin–to–VGA
Adapter
SPARCstation Computer
120 or
230 VAC
Network
Drop Cable
Network
Wall Jack rMIS–307L
Figure 3-13. Basic Cabling

1999 Rev. A 3-19
3-11-2. Connect CR Device–to–Computer Cable

Connect the cable from the CR Device to the CR Device connector on the computer. (See Figure 3-14.)
To CR Device
MIS–467L
Figure 3-14. CR Device–to–Computer Cable
3-11-3. Connect CR Device–to–External DASM FDLR Cable

(Applies only if a second CR device is connected to the PACS Link 9415.)
Connect the cable from the CR Device to the CR Device connector on the external–DASM–FDLR (see
Figure 3-15).
Connect Cable From

Second CR Device Here
External DASM–FDLR
Figure 3-15. Connect Second CR Device

1999 Rev. A 3-20
3-11-4. Connect SCSI Cables

Connect the SCSI peripheral devices to the SPARC computer as shown in Figure 3-16.
There may be one, two or three peripheral devices.
The devices can be connected in any order.
A SCSI Terminator must be installed on the last device in the string.
A SCSI Terminator is not required on the SPARC computer: it contains an internal terminator.
SCSI
Terminator
Optional Optional
rMIS–394C
Figure 3-16. SCSI Cables
3-11-5. Power Cords

Install power cords on the SCSI peripheral devices, shown in Figure 3-16, and plug into a 115 V or 230 V
power source.
An uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is provided for protection of PACS Link 9415 system components
from power interruptions. The PACS Link 9415 computer and monitor should be plugged into the UPS. The
external DASM boxes can be powered from a standard wall outlet.
1999 Rev. A 3-21
3-11-6. DASM LCAM–to–Laser Imager Cables (Copper Inputs)

If the laser imager has copper image and comm inputs (DryView 8300), connect the DASM–LCAM to the
laser imager as shown in Figure 3-17.
LCAM DASM
“Y” Cable 50–Pin

Connector
25–Pin
Null Modem
(M to F)
37–Pin
Gender Host Adapter Cable
Adapter (25–pin to 9–pin)
37–Pin
9–Pin
Connector
Connector
Laser Imager
With Copper Image
and User Inputs
rMIS–402L
Figure 3-17. LCAM to Laser Imager Connections (copper)

1999 Rev. A 3-22
3-11-7. DASM LCAM–to–Laser Imager Cables (Fiber Optic Inputs)

If the laser imager has fiber optic inputs (959, 969 or DryView 8500/8700 Plus), connect the
DASM–LCAM to the laser imager as shown in Figure 3-18.
LCAM DASM
With Fiber Optic
Image and User Inputs
50–Pin LCAM
“Y” Connector
Cable
25–Pin
Null Modem
(M to F)
37–Pin
Gender Host Adapter Cable
Adapter (25–pin to 9–pin)
37–Pin Connector 9–Pin Connector

(Labeled Port 0) (Labeled Host)
DEIB UKEIB
Fiber Optic Cables
Laser Imager
MIS–403L
Figure 3-18. LCAM to Laser Imager Connections (fiber)

1999 Rev. A 3-23
3-11-8. Connect Modem Cables
Not Used Data Port Power

Jack
Wall Jack
Port
Figure 3-19. Modem Connectors
1. Connect 25–pin serial cable to the modem data port and to serial port B on the computer (see
Figure 3-12, page 3-17).
2. Connect a telephone drop cable from the modem Wall Jack Port to a telephone wall jack.
(Note: You must connect to the Wall Jack Port. Do not use the port labeled Not Used in the above
drawing.)
3. Plug the modem power adapter into a power receptacle.
4. Connect the power adapter cable to the modem power connector.
3-12. Power On
1. Power up the following units:
Modem
DASM–LCAMs
Optional external DASM–FDLR
Optional external hard disk
Monitor
2. At the keyboard press the Power key to power up the computer.
The computer must be powered on last.
The Power key is on the upper right–hand corner of the keyboard.
3. The computer will start the boot sequence which takes about 3 minutes.
During the boot sequence you will see the following message several times: corrupt label – wrong
magic number. This is normal; do not interrupt the boot sequence.
Ignore the login message that comes up during the boot–up process.
When boot–up is complete, you will see the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen, shown in Figure 3-20,
page 3-24.
1999 Rev. A 3-24
Resource Gateway Monitor

site name
RESOURCE GATEWAY Version = 1.7.3
Start Resource Gateway
Started: Mon Oct 6 18:37:39 1998 Current Mon Oct 13 19:23:11 1998
(rs_start)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ID SCSI Name Type Protocol Route Jobs State Event
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Stop Resource Gateway 0 0–1 DryView1 P 952 – 0 0
(rs_stop) 1 0–4 DryView2 P 952 – 0 0
2 PACS_Y P 952 – 0 0
3 0–0 CR_Input_1 G DLR [0][2] 0 0
4 DLR2952 F DLR/952 – 0 0
Shutdown System Press Return to exit..._
Route Management
Available Routes Status
DryView1 ON IDLE
DryView2 ON IDLE
PACS–Y ON IDLE
N/A N/A N/A RGS–SDx00

Linking /dev/dasm/c1t 1| 0 to / dev/rsd8a
N/A N/A N/A
Starting the Resource Gateway . . .
The Resource Gateway has started.
SD100:/disk2/spooler>
Console Ffp2Dicom MIS–491L
Figure 3-20. PACS Link 9415 Main Screen
Note
At initial start–up, the contents of the upper and lower windows will not be exactly as shown above.
1999 Rev. A 3-25
3-13. SCSI Addresses

In the configuration procedures that follow you will need to know the SCSI Addresses of the SCSI
peripheral devices connected to the SPARCstation computer SCSI bus. The following table lists SCSI
addresses for all of the SCSI devices that can be present in PACS Link 9415 systems.
Table 3-3. PACS Link 9415 SCSI Address Assignments
SCSI Address Peripheral Device

0 DASM–FDLR (internal)
1 DASM–LCAM (external)
2 External Hard Disk
(optional)
3 Internal Hard Disk
4 Second DASM–LCAM
(external) –– see note 2
5 Second DASM–FDLR
(external, optional) –– see note 2
6 Reserved for CD–ROM Drive (future use)
7 SCSI Controller
Note
1. The above devices are connected on SCSI bus 0. There are no peripheral devices connected on
SCSI bus 1 or bus 2.
2. Only one second external DASM (either LCAM or FDLR) is permitted.

1999 Rev. A 3-26
3-14. DASM Initialization

The following procedure reconfigures the system to synchronize the operating system with the DASM SCSI
addresses.
1. In the Main Screen click on Stop Resource Gateway, then click OK.
2. When the Monitor (upper) window disappears, click on Shutdown System.
3. Select Shutdown and click OK.
4. Wait for the system to shutdown.
Wait until the ok prompt appears at the bottom of the screen. This takes about 1–1/2 minutes.
(There will be little activity on the screen during shutdown.)
5. At the ok prompt type probe–scsi.
The system should return a display similar to this:
Target 0
Unit 0 Disk ANALOGIC DASM–DLR 1.0
Target 1
Unit 0 Disk ANALOGIC DASM–LCAM–3M 1.4
Target 3
Unit 0 Disk IBM DCAS32160SUN2.1GS65A97487F2602
00933 0011673H7732
E60259
The above display shows the SCSI peripheral devices in the system and their SCSI addresses. In this
example there are three SCSI devices, a DASM–DLR, a DASM–LCAM and the computer’s internal
hard disk. Note that in the above display all SCSI devices are labeled “Disk” regardless of what they
actually are.
In this display Target 0 is SCSI address 0, Target 1 is SCSI address 1 and Target 3 is SCSI address 3.
(Ignore the designation “Unit 0”)
6. Make a note of the SCSI addresses for each of the DASMs. There can be up to three DASMs.
7. At the ok prompt, type the command boot –r
This command reboots the system and causes the system to register the SCSI addresses of the
DASMs.
Rebooting takes about three minutes. The PACS Link 9415 Main Screen will reappear.
8. Go on to procedure 3-15, on page 3-27.
1999 Rev. A 3-27
3-15. Run rs_conf Configuration Program

In the following procedure you will use the configuration program to select the getter and putter modules
that correspond to the PACS Link 9415 input and output devices.
1. From the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen, click Stop Resource Gateway and then click OK.
Wait for the Monitor (upper) window to close.
2. Double click in the top border of the lower (RGS–SDx00) window.
(This expands the window to fill the screen.)
Note
After expanding the window, you may have to press the Enter key to display the sd100/disk2/spooler>
command prompt.
3. At the command prompt, enter cd conf

4. Save the factory configuration file config.dat to another file (config.dat.factory) and then delete
config.dat:
a. Enter: cp config.dat config.dat.factory
b. To verify that the new file has been created, enter: ls config.dat.factory
The system should list the file name config.dat.factory on the next line.
c. Enter: rm config.dat
(This removes the config.dat file.)
5. Enter: rs_conf
(This starts the configuration program.)
6. In the next screen, type N to the question in the lower left corner.
The Configuration Main Menu appears.
Configuration Management
RGS/SD v1.7.3
Main Menu
Site Name: Your Site name
1 – Set Site name

2 – Scan SCSI Bus for DASM Types
3 – Input Module Maintenance
4 – Filter Module Maintenance
5 – Output Module Maintenance
6 – Image Path Maintenance
E – Exit
Enter menu Selection (E) >
7. Go on to the next procedure.

1999 Rev. A 3-28
3-15-1. Enter a Name for the PACS Link 9415 System

1. From the Main Menu, select item 1 (Set Site name).
A blank field will appear for a new site name.
2. Type in a descriptive name for your PACS Link 9415 System (up to 60 characters).
The Configuration Main Menu will reappear. Go on to procedure 3-15-2.
3-15-2. Input Module Maintenance

In the following steps you select a getter module for a CR input device connected to the PACS Link 9415
and enter a descriptive name for the CR input device.
1. From the Configuration Main Menu, select item 3 (Input Module Maintenance).
You will see:
Input Module Maintenance – Site: Site Name You Entered
Existing Input Modules:
Enter module # to edit or A=Add, D=Delete, R = Return

No existing input modules should be listed.
2. Enter A (Add).
A large list of input modalities will appear.
3. Select fuji–cr from the list.
(This selects the getter module for a Fuji CR device.)
A list of SCSI devices present in this PACS Link 9415 system will appear:
––––––– SCSI Bus 0 –––– ––– SCSI Bus 1–––
0) DASM–DLR 7) device unavailable
1) DASM–LCAM–3M 8) device unavailable
2) device unavailable 9) device unavailable
3) address reserved 10) device unavailable
6) 13) device unavailable
Enter # for SCSI address of module. R = Return, E = Exit

The above example shows that a DASM–FDLR (address 0) and two DASM–LCAMs (addresses 1 and
4) are connected on the computer SCSI bus. The number opposite each device is the SCSI address of
the device.
Note
In the above display the DASM–DLR entry sometimes does not appear opposite SCSI address 0,
even though the internal DASM–FDLR is always present and assigned SCSI address 0.
1999 Rev. A 3-29
4. Enter 0 (SCSI address 0) – DASM–DLR

This is the internal DASM–FDLR to which a CR Device is connected.
Perform this step even if the DASM–DLR entry does not appear in the above display.
5. Next you will see:
For no value change press return.
Default MODULE_NAME value: fuji–cr

New value: xxxxxxxx
6. If you wish, type in a descriptive name for the CR device on the New value line.
This is the name that will appear in the Main Screen Monitor window for the CR device.
Maximum length: 11 characters, no spaces.
7. The system will prompt you to enter the following parameters. For each one press Return to accept the
default value.
REM_FNAME
OCR_INIT_FNAME
PACS_BROKER_AE_TITLE
PACS_BROKER_REM_NAME
FIXUP_FNAME
ERROR_ROUTE
CR_WORKLIST_TOKEN
(The above parameters apply to options not installed in the PACS Link 9415.)
8. The following display will return:
Input Module Maintenance – Site: Site Name You Entered
Existing Input Modules:
1) fuji–cr.1

The Getter module you selected in step 3 is now listed under Existing Input Modules. If you entered a
descriptive name in step 5 it will appear. Otherwise the name fuji–cr will be listed.
9. If your system includes a second CR device and external DASM–FDLR, repeat steps 2 through 9.
The second time through this procedure, in step 4 enter the SCSI address of the second
DASM–FDLR (You previously assigned SCSI address 5 to the second DASM–FDLR, in
procedure 3-9-3).
The second DASM–DLR appears in the SCSI device list only if it is physically connected in the
system.
10. Press Return to go back to the Configuration Main Menu. Then go on to the next procedure (3-15-3).
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3-15-3. Output Module Maintenance

In the following procedures you will select a putter module for each local laser imager and each DICOM
destination. You can also enter a descriptive name for each output device.
3-15-3-1. Select Putters for Local Laser Imagers

Perform this procedure if one or two local laser imagers are connected to the PACS Link 9415. In the
following displays the term Output Module is used in place of putter.
1. From the Configuration Main Menu, select item 5 (Output Module Maintenance).
You will see:
Output Module Maintenance – Site: Site Name You Entered
Existing Output Modules:

No existing output modules should be listed.
2. Enter A (add)
A list of output (putter) modules appears:
Add Output Module – Site: Site Name you entered

1) 3m8300ptr 2) 3m8500ptr 3) 3m8700ptr
4) 3m959a–lc 5) 3m959d–lc 6) 3m969d–lc
7) 3m969d–lc 8) 3m969hqptr 9) 952aptr
10) 952dptr 11) agfa3300–lc 12) agfaptr
13) crqaws 14) dicom–ws 15) dupontptr
16) ffptr 17) fujimf271d–lc 18) fujimf300–lc
.
.
Enter device # to add, R = Return, E = Exit [R]>
3. Select one of the following choices:
Output Device Output Module Choice

959 Laser Imager 3m959d–lc
969 Laser Imager 3m969d–lc
8300 Laser Imager 3m8300ptr
8800 Multi–Input Manager Make selection based on the type of laser imager
connected to the 8800. For example, choose
3m8700ptr if an 8700 laser imager is connected.
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4. A list of SCSI devices appears next.

(The first DASM–LCAM is always assigned SCSI address 1.)
––––––– SCSI Bus 0 –––– ––– SCSI Bus 1–––
0) DASM–DLR 7) device unavailable
3) address reserved 10) device unavailable
Enter # for SCSI address of module. R = Return, E = Exit

In the above example two DASM–LCAMs are physically connected in the system.
5. Enter 1 (SCSI address 1) – DASM–LCAM–3M.

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6. Next the system will prompt you to enter the following parameters:
Table 3-4. Output Module Parameters – Local Laser Imager
Parameter Entry Prompt Response

For no value change press return. Type in a descriptive name for the laser
imager on the New value line (for example
Default MODULE_NAME value: 3m8700ptr DryView1).
New value: xxxxxxxx This name will identify the laser imager in
the PACS Link 9415 Monitor window.
Maximum length: 11 characters, no
spaces.
For no value change press return. Type in the FALSE (upper case) on the New
value line.
Default DO_INQUIRE value: TRUE
New value: xxxxxxxx Note: This parameter applies only if the output
module (putter) for the 969 laser imager was
selected. Does not appear for other
models.
For no value change press return. Type in a new value of 10
Default BITS_OUT value: 8 Note: This parameter does not appear if the
New value: xxxxxxxx output module (putter) for the 959 laser
imager was selected.
For no value change press return. Type in a new value of
Default COPIES_FNAME value: /disk2/spooler/conf/ffpcopiesX

New value: xxxxxxxx Where X is 1, 2, 3 . . . . 8 (must be different
for each putter).
The values you enter here cannot duplicate
COPIES_FNAME values you will enter for
DICOM devices. (See page 3-34.)
The system may prompt for a DO_ROTATE parameter. Select choice 1 – CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS.
There are four choices:
1) CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS
2) ALWAYS–PORTRAIT
3) ALWAYS_LANDSCAPE
4) NEVER_ROTATE
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7. After you enter the parameters in Table 3-4 the following display will return:

1) DryView1.0
The output module (putter) you just selected (in step 3) and named (example, DryView1) is now listed
as output module 1).
8. If a second DASM–LCAM and laser imager is connected, repeat steps 2 through 9.

When you repeat step 4, select the second DASM–LCAM–3M entry ( SCSI address 4 or 5) in place
of SCSI address 1.
(A second DASM–LCAM–3M entry will appear only if the DASM is physically connected.)
When you repeat step 6, enter different MODULE_NAME for the second laser imager.
9. Press Return to go back to the Configuration Main Menu.
10. If the PACS Link 9415 will output to DICOM destinations on a network, go on to procedure 3-15-3-2.
Otherwise go on to procedure 3-15-4, page 3-36.
3-15-3-2. Select Putters for DICOM Destinations

Perform the following procedure if the PACS Link 9415 will output to any DICOM destinations.
If the PACS Link 9415 you are installing will not output to DICOM destinations, go on to procedure 3-15-4
on page 3-36.
In the following procedure you will select a putter module for each DICOM destination device that will
receive images from the PACS Link 9415. There is only one type of putter for DICOM network devices
(labeled dicom–ws). You will select this putter once for each DICOM destination.
In this procedure you can also enter a descriptive name for each DICOM destination.
1. From the Configuration Main Menu, select item 5 (Output Module Maintenance).
2. Select A (add). The list of output devices appears again:
Add Output Module – Site: Site name you entered

1) 3m8300ptr 2) 3m8500ptr 3) 3m8700ptr
4) 3m959a–lc 5) 3m959d–lc 6) 3m969d–lc
7) 3m969d–lc 8) 3m969hqptr 9) 952aptr
10) 952dptr 11) agfa3300–lc 12) agfaptr
13) crqaws 14) dicom–ws 15) dupontptr
16) ffptr 17) fujimf271d–lc 18) fujimf300–lc
Enter device # to add, R = Return, E = Exit [R]>

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3. Select dicom–ws
(This selects the putter for output to a DICOM destination.)
4. The system will now prompt you to enter the following parameters:
Table 3-5. Output Module Parameters – DICOM Destinations
Parameter Entry Prompt Response

For no value change press return. Type in on the new value line:
/disk2/spooler/netX
Default DIR value: /disk2/spooler/net3 Where netX is net1, net2, net3 . . . . . .or net8
New value:
See Note below.
For no value change press return. Type in a descriptive name for the DICOM
output device on the New value line (for
Default MODULE_NAME value: dicom–ws example PACS_Y).
New value: This name will identify the DICOM device
in the PACS Link 9415 Monitor window.
Maximum length: 11 characters, no
spaces.
For no value change press return. Press Enter to accept the value TRUE.
Causes the the system to use full path
Default IMG_DIR_SPEC_PRESENT value: TRUE addressing rather than relative addressing.
New value:
For no value change press return. Press Return to accept the value FALSE
Disables a custom OEM header.
Default WRITE_EXTRA_IMAGE_DATA value: FALSE
New value:
For no value change press return. Type in a new value of
/disk2/spooler/conf/ffpcopiesX
Default COPIES_FNAME value: Where X is 1, 2, 3 . . . . 8 (must be different
New value: for each putter)
The values you enter here cannot duplicate
COPIES_FNAME values you entered for local
printers. (See page 3-32.)
The system may prompt for a DO_ROTATE parameter. Select choice 1 – CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS.
There are four choices:
1) CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS 2) ALWAYS–PORTRAIT
3) ALWAYS_LANDSCAPE 4) NEVER_ROTATE
Note
The DIR parameter is the pickup directory for the DICOM device you are setting up. The system
drops images into this directory for pickup by a DICOM device. There must be a separate pickup
directory for each DICOM destination. Up to eight pickup directories can be set up.
Make a note of the pickup directory name you enter for each DICOM device. You will need these for a
later configuration step.
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5. After you enter the above parameters the following display will return:

1) DryView.0 2) PACS_Y
The DICOM putter you just selected (in step 3) and named (PACS_Y) is now listed as output module
2).
6. If there are other DICOM destinations, repeat steps 2 through 5 for each destination. When you repeat
step 4 enter the following values for the DIR parameter:
For the second DICOM destination, enter /disk2/spooler/net2
For the third DICOM destination, enter /disk2/spooler/net3 and so on.
The PACS Link 9415 can drive up to 8 network destination devices. You must enter DIR value
for each for each destination.
7. When you have finished entering parameters for all of the DICOM destinations, press Return.
The Configuration Main Menu will reappear.
8. Go on to procedure 3-15-4 on page 3-36.
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3-15-4. Image Path Maintenance

In the following steps you will use the Input Path Maintenance feature to setup routes from each CR input
device to one or more outputs. In effect this procedure links getter modules to putter modules. As part of
this process the configuration software inserts the proper filter between each getter and putter combination.
You do not have to select filters manually.
Image Path Maintenance allows you “connect” both primary and secondary printers to a CR input. A
primary printer receives all images from the connected CR input. If the primary printer becomes
unavailable (malfunctions or runs out of film for example), the PACS Link 9415 automatically routes images
to the secondary printer. In most systems only a primary printer is set up.
More than one primary printer can be connected to a CR input. For example, both a local laser imager and
a DICOM printer can be connected. All images from the CR input will be printed on both primary printers.
Procedure:
1. From the Configuration Main Menu, select item 6 (Image Path Maintenance).
You should see the following display:
Image Path Maintenance – Site: Site name you entered
(1 (2 (3 (4
CR_Input_1
: : : :
: : : :
Enter path # to edit. N=Next pg. P=Previous pg. R=Return E=Exit
(R) >
The name you gave to the first CR input device appears in column (1. If there is a second CR device, it
will appear in column (2.
2. Enter 1 to setup outputs for the first CR device (CR_Input_1 in the example above).
You should see:
Image Path From: CR_Input_1
Available Output Devices To: none selected
1 ) DryView1
2 ) PACS_Y
Enter # of the most preferred output. R=Return, E=Exit (R) >
Enter # of copies to this destination. D=Default (D) >
All of the output devices you setup previously, both local and DICOM, should be listed, identified by the
descriptive names you entered.
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3. Enter the number of the output device you want “connected” to the CR input device. Also enter the
number of copies to print (Default = 1).
This will be the primary output device for the selected input. Images from the CR device will always
go to this output if it is in service.
Later on you can connect a second or third primary output device if you wish. Images from the CR
device will be routed to all of the output devices you designate as primary.
4. Next you will be asked to pick a “next most preferred output” (a secondary output device). If there is no
requirement for a secondary output, select None. If a secondary output will be used in this system, go
to paragraph 3-15-5 on page 3-38 now.
5. The next display (below) gives you a chance to review and either accept or reject the output choices
you made.

Image Path From: CR_Input_1
Available Output Devices To: DryView1
primary Copies – D
Accept or Reject this image path? A=Accept, R=Reject (R)>

This display shows that images from the input named CR_Input_1 will be routed to the output device
named DryView1. (Note that the default response rejects the printer choices shown. You have to enter
A to accept.)
6. If you accept, you should see:

1) (2 (3 (4
CR_Input_1
DryView1 : : :
primary
Copies=D
: : : :
: : : :
Enter path # to edit. N=Next pg. P=Previous pg. R=Return E=Exit (R)
>
7. If you want to connect another primary output device to the CR input device, select path #1 again and
repeat steps 3 through 6. When you set up two primary outputs, all images from the CR input device
will be routed to both outputs.
8. If your PACS Link 9415 system has two CR input devices, go back to step 2 and select path #2.
Repeat steps 3 through 7.
9. Press Return (more than once) to go back to the Configuration Main Menu.
10. From the Configuration Main Menu, type E to exit the configuration program.
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Note
In order to save the configuration changes you just entered, you must exit the configuration program
from the Configuration Main Menu. If you exit from any other point, the new configuration will not be
saved.
This completes system configuration using the rs_conf program. Go on to procedure 3-15-6 on page
3-39.
3-15-5. Setting up Secondary Outputs

There are two types of secondary outputs, backup printers and alternate printers. Images will be routed to
a backup printer only if the primary printer is out of service. Images will be routed to an alternate printer if
the primary printer is unavailable for any reason, including operator–correctable conditions such as
cartridge empty, door open, etc.
You select a backup or alternate printer within Image Path Maintenance after you have selected a primary
printer. To do this, substitute step 4 below for step 4 on page 3-37.
4. Next you will be asked to pick a “next most preferred output”. This will be a secondary output. Go
ahead and pick a secondary output from the list of available output devices.
The system will then ask the following question:
Must all of the more preferred outputs be out of service in order to use
this output? Y=Yes N=No
If you select y, the secondary printer will be classified as a backup printer.
If you select n, the secondary printer will be classified as an alternate printer.
Now go back to step 5 on page 3-37 to complete the Image Path Maintenance procedure.
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3-15-6. Check Monitor Window

Verify that the monitor window displays the input/output paths you set up.
1. In the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen, click on Start Resource Gateway.
2. The Monitor window will reappear.
Resource Gateway Monitor

site name
RESOURCE GATEWAY Version = 1.7.3
Start Resource Gateway
(rs_start)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–
Stop Resource Gateway ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
(rs_stop) –
0 0–1 DryView1 P 952 – 0 0
1 0–4 DryView2 P 952 – 0 0
2 PACS_Y P 952 – 0 0
Shutdown System 3 0–0 CR_Input_1 G DLR [0][2] 0 0
4 DLR2952 F DLR/952 – 0 0
Press Return to exit..._
Route Management
Available Routes Status
DryView1 ON IDLE
DryView2 ON IDLE
PACS–Y ON IDLE
N/A N/A N/A RGS–SDx00

N/A N/A N/A
Starting the Resource Gateway . . .
SD100:/disk2/spooler>
Console Ffp2Dicom MIS–491L
The Monitor window should now show the putters, getters you selected and the filters required to convert
from CR protocol to the protocols required by laser imagers or other (DICOM) output devices. It should
also show the primary and backup/alternate connections between getters and putters.
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Interpretation of the Monitor Display

The portion of the Monitor display below shows a PACS Link 9415 System Configuration.
ID SCSI Name Type Protocol Route

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
0 0–1 DryView1 P 952 –

1 0–4 DryView2 P 952 –
2 PACS_Y P 952 –
3 0–0 CR_Input_1 G DLR [0][2]
4 0–5 CR_Input_2 G DLR [1;0]
5 DLR2952 F DLR/952 –
G = Getter F = Filter P = Putter

; indicates a back up printer, ! indicates an alternate printer, [ ][ ] indicates 2 primary printers
There are two getters, that serve two input devices named CR_Input_1 and CR_Input_2. These
names were assigned in the configuration procedure. DLR is the protocol used for CR input devices.
There are three putters that serve three output devices named DryView1, DryView2 and PACS_Y. All
three of these output devices use the 952 protocol.
DryView is a local laser imager because it is associated with a SCSI address. (A SCSI address is
always associated with a DASM–LCAM interface which drives a local laser imager.)
Since there is no SCSI address associated with PACS_Y, it must be a DICOM destination.
There is one filter, named DLR2952, that converts from DLR to 952 protocol. The name DLR2952 was
automatically assigned by the configuration software.
The Route column shows the connections that have been set up between getters and putters using the
ID numbers in the left hand column:
ID 0 = DryView1
ID 1 = DryView2
ID 2 = PACS_Y
– For CR_Input_1, the route [0][2] indicates that DryView1 and PACS_Y are both primary outputs. All
images from CR_Input_1 will be routed to both outputs.
– For CR_Input_2, the route [1;0] indicates that DryView2 is the primary output and DryView1 is the
backup output. A semicolon is used to indicate a backup output. If DryView1 were an alternate
output, rather than a backup output, an exclamation point (!) would appear in place of the
semicolon.
Verify that the system configuration on the monitor screen is correct. If it is not, restart the configuration
program (paragraph 3-15, page 3-27) and make the necessary corrections. If the configuration is correct,
go on to the next procedure:
If the PACS Link 9415 will output to DICOM destinations, go on to procedure 3-16 on page 3-41.
If there are no DICOM destinations, go to procedure 3-17 on page 3-54.
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3-16. Network Configuration

Perform the following procedures (3-16-1 and 3-16-2) only if the PACS Link 9415 you are installing has
DICOM destinations. In the following procedures you will enter the IP Addresses and other network
parameters for the PACS Link 9415 and each DICOM destination. You will need the following information
from the customer:
For the PACS Link For Each DICOM

9415 Destination
Host Name Host name
IP Address IP address
Net Mask Port Number
AE Title AE Title
Network Pickup
Directory
You should have previously recorded the above parameters on a worksheet in Appendix D.
Note
Network parameters were probably previously loaded into the PACS Link 9415 at the factory for test
purposes. You will replace these with parameters that apply to the customer’s local area network.
3-16-1. Enter PACS Link 9415 Network Parameters

The following steps enter the network parameters for the PACS Link 9415 unit only.
(You will enter network parameters for DICOM destinations later.)
1. In the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen, click Stop Resource Gateway.
2. Expand the lower window if not done previously.
(Double click in the top border of the window.)
3. At the command prompt enter su
(This makes you a super user.)
4. At the # prompt, enter cd /etc
5. Enter vi hosts
This starts the Unix vi editor and displays the Host Table, similar to the one shown below:
# Internet host Table
#
127.0.0.1 local host
204.178.41.251 sd100 loghost
204.178.40.129 asl
Note
The vi editor is a text editor used for editing Unix programs.
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6. Edit the PACS Link 9415 IP Address (the line labeled loghost)
(This is the only line in the table that you should change.)
a. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the first character in the loghost line.
b. Press the x key repeatedly to erase the entire line
c. Press the i key (for insert).
In the next 3 steps, type in the required information carefully. Correcting errors is cumbersome.
d. Enter the PACS Link 9415 IP Address.
e. Press Tab. Enter the Host Name for your PACS Link 9415. (Example: PACS Link 9415–1 or PACS
Link 9415–2 etc.)
f. Press Tab again. Enter the word loghost (lower case) and press Esc.
g. Verify the accuracy of the information you entered. If it’s not correct, repeat steps a through g.
7. Enter the command :wq!
The colon in this command immediately drops to the bottom of the screen. Enter the rest of the
command (wq!) at this position.
This command saves the information you entered and returns to the # prompt.
8. At the # prompt, enter vi hostname.le0
This starts the Unix vi editor again and displays a single line.
a. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the beginning of the line.
b. Use the x key to erase the entire line.
c. Press the i key (for insert).
d. Enter the Host Name for your PACS Link 9415 system.
(Enter the same Host Name you entered in step 6 e.)
e. Press Esc.
f. Check accuracy of your entry. If not correct, repeat steps a through f.
Note: Your entry must be on the top line. Blank lines above or below the entry may cause a
malfunction.
g. Enter the command :wq!
(Saves your entry and returns to the # prompt.)
9. Enter /usr/ucb/hostname xxxxxxxx where xxxxxxxx is the same Host Name you entered in steps
6 a and 8 d.
This command runs a utility that enters the host name throughout the system.
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10. Enter vi netmasks

This starts the Unix vi editor once more and displays the netmasks file. It should look similar to:
#
# The netmasks file associates internet Protocol (IP) address
masks with network numbers
#
# network–number netmask
# ............
# ............
# .............
.
.
# both the network–numbers and the netmasks are specified in
“decimal dot” notation, e.g:
#
# 128.32.0.0 255.255.255.0
#
# <––––––––––––– (Erase anything on last line and enter Network
Number and Netmask for the PACS Link 9415)
~
~
Figure 3-21. Netmasks File
In the next few steps you will enter the Net Mask and Network Number for the PACS Link 9415 into the
netmasks file.
Netmask – You should have obtained this from the site network administrator (see page 3-2).
Network Number – You can determine the network number from the PACS Link 9415 IP Address, as
shown in the table below.
PACS Link 9415 IP Address Network Number

For class A addresses (first segment of IP Address Replace the last 3 segments of the IP Address with
in the range 1 to 127) zeros to create the Network Number.
Example: 123.240.6.1 Example: 123.0.0.0
For class B addresses (first segment of IP Address Replace the last 2 segments of the IP Address with
Example: 150.121.8.7 Example: 150.121.0.0
For class C addresses (first segment of IP Address Replace the last segment of the IP Address with
Example: 228.141.6.1 Example: 228.141.6.0
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11. Enter Network Number and Net Mask for the PACS Link 9415.
a. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the last line in the Net Masks file (see Figure 3-21, page
3-43).
(Usually this line will contain only a # symbol.)
b. If there is an IP Address/Net Mask value on the last line, erase it.
(Move cursor to beginning of line and use the x key to delete characters.)
c. Press the a key
(This creates a blank line.)
d. Type in the Network Number for your PACS Link 9415 followed by a space and then the
Netmask value.
For example: 150.121.0.0 255.255.255.0
e. Press Esc.
f. Check accuracy of your entry. If not correct, use the x key to delete the line then reenter.
g. Enter the command :wq!
(Saves your entry and returns to the # prompt.)
12. Enter the command reboot
Rebooting will take about 3 minutes. When complete, the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen will appear.
Note
You will know the boot–up process is complete when the routing information in the Route
Management area of the Main Screen is filled in.
This completes the entry of network parameters for the PACS Link 9415. Go on to procedure 3-16-2.
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3-16-2. Enter Network Parameters for DICOM Destinations

In the following procedure you will enter the hostname and IP address for each of the DICOM destinations
that will receive images from the PACS Link 9415.
1. If the PACS Link 9415 application is running, click Stop Resource Gateway.
The Monitor window will disappear.
2. Double click in the upper border of the RGS–SDx00 window to expand it.
Note
If the command prompt (hostname of PACS Link 9415:/disk2/spooler>) is not visible, press Return to
display it.
3. Enter su
The # prompt will appear.
4. At the command line, type cd /disk2/spooler/dicom
5. Enter ./update–hosts
You will see:
Enter the host name you want to add/replace in the /etc/hosts file >>
6. Enter the host name of the DICOM destination device. (example: cemax_er1)
You will see:
What is the IP address you want to assign to cemax_er1 >>
7. Type in the IP address of the DICOM destination device.

You will see:
Adding hostname into /etc/hosts file......
Done
#
8. If there is more than one DICOM destination, repeat steps 5 through 7.

9. Verify that the host names and IP address have been added to the /etc/hosts file:
a. Enter cat /etc/hosts
b. You should see a display similar to:
127.0.0.1 local host
204.178.40.230 sd100 loghost
204.178.49.231 cemax_er1
204.178.49.232 cemax_er2
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10. After you verify that the IP addresses you entered for DICOM destinations are correct, enter exit at the
# prompt.
This returns to the normal command prompt. Go on to procedure 3-16-3.
3-16-3. Clean Databases

Clean out data left from factory testing or previous use.
You should still be in directory /disk2/spooler/dicom
(The command prompt should be: hostname of PACS Link 9415:/disk2/spooler/dicom>)
1. From the command prompt , enter su
2. At the # prompt, enter ./clean–databases
3. You should see a message similar to:
Cleaning databases and rebuilding – – – – – – – –
Done
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3-16-4. Configure DICOM Storage–Class Destinations

Perform this procedure if the PACS Link 9415 will send images to DICOM storage–class devices. (To
configure DICOM print–class devices refer to procedure 3-16-5 on page 3-50.)
In the following procedure you will use the DICOM configuration utility to set up the PACS Link 9415 to
transmit images to DICOM storage–class destinations. Perform this procedure once for each DICOM
storage–class destination.
1. You should be in directory /disk2/spooler/dicom
(The command prompt should be: #)
2. Enter the command ./config–dicom
You will see the top menu for the DICOM configuration Utility
SD100 DICOM Configurator Utility

–––––––––––––––––––––
Top–Level Menu:
1. add a DICOM Storage_SCU instance

2. add a DICOM Print_SCU instance
3. output DICOM Files (not used for PACS Link 9415)
4. Exit SD100 DICOM Configurator
Please select one of the above (1–4) :
3. Enter 1 (this selects menu item 1)

The system prompts for the directory where images will be dropped for pickup by the DICOM device:
Storage_SCU
Which directory are you going to use as the pickup.
’/disk2/spooler/net1’ is the default
4. Enter /disk2/spooler/netX where netX is net1, net2, net3. . . . . . or net8
The netX directory you enter here must be the same as the net directory you selected previously when
you selected the putter for the DICOM device you are now setting up. (Refer to paragraph 3-15-3-2 on
page 3-33.) There must be a separate netX directory for each DICOM device.
After you enter the directory, the following menu will appear:
Store Menu:
1. cr_dicom_table (mitra generic STORAGE_SCP)
2. cr_dicom_table_wamnet (WAM!NET STORAGE_SCP)
3. CANCEL out of Store menu (cancel)
Please select on of the above (1–3) :
5. Select cr_dicom_table (choice 1).

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The configuration utility will now create or update a file of DICOM configuration information. If the
DICOM database is empty (it was previously emptied in procedure 3-16-3) , you will see the following
message:
Creating (or updating) new startup file
Checking openwin init file . . . . . . . . .
Done, you must reboot for changes to take effect
Note
Don’t reboot yet.
If you have previously used the DICOM configuration utility to add one or more DICOM devices to the
DICOM database, you will see a message similar to:
There exists a site specific list of AE titles already.
Here is the current list:
insert into dtk_ae (ae_title, host, port, packet_size)
Values ( ’PRINT_SCP’, ’204.178.42.105’, 104, 100000 ) ;
This file can either be updated or replaced.
Default is to update
Do you want to update the existing file? [y/n]
6. If you see the above message, enter Y
Next the system will prompt for the AE title, Host Name and Port Number of the DICOM destination you
are setting up. (You should have previously recorded these items on a Network Parameter Worksheet
– see Appendix D.)
Prompt: Enter the AE Title of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
7. Type in the AE Title of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example PACS_Y)
Prompt: Enter the hostname of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
8. Type in the hostname of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example: cemax)
Prompt: Enter the port number of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
9. Type in the port number of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example: 1024)
The system now prompts for a buffer size for the DICOM destination you are setting up
Prompt: Enter buffer size>>
10. Enter the value 100000 for buffer size.
Note
This value may not work reliably on systems that are exceptionally busy or that have data integrity
problems. If you experience problems when printing to a DICOM destination, try resetting this value to
4096.
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The system now rebuilds the DICOM database to include the site–specific information you just entered.
You will see a display similar to:
Adding AE Title you entered to site specific database and rebuilding . .
. .
+ [ –d data/dbase ]
+ rm –f data/dbase/dtk_ae.dat
data/dbase/dtk_device.dat
data/dbase/dtk_device_se
.
.
.
+bin/isql – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
+ exit 0
11. The configuration utility will now prompt for an AE title:
Prompt: Enter the AE title to assign to the ffp2dicom application >>
12. Type in the AE title of the PACS Link 9415. (Example: PL9415)
(You should have previously recorded the AE title on a Network Parameters Worksheet in Appendix
D.)
Next you will see a display similar to:
cemax is already defined in /etc/hosts file as 163.228.42.101
Nothing to update
#
This completes the configuration of one DICOM storage–class destination. The system exits from the
DICOM configuration utility and displays the # prompt.
a. If you wish to configure another DICOM store–class destination, return to procedure 3-16-4 on page
3-47. To configure a DICOM print–class destination, go to procedure 3-16-5 on page 3-50.
b. If you have configured all of the DICOM destinations, enter the command reboot at the # prompt.
Rebooting will take about 3 minutes. When complete, the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen will
appear.
Note
This completes the entry of network parameters for the PACS Link 9415. Go on to procedure 3-16-6 on
page 3-53.
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3-16-5. Configure DICOM Print–Class Destination

Perform this procedure if the PACS Link 9415 will send images to DICOM print–class devices. (To
configure DICOM storage–class devices, refer to procedure 3-16-4 on page 3-47.)
In the following procedure you will use the DICOM configuration utility to set up the PACS Link 9415 to
transmit images to DICOM print–class destinations. Perform this procedure once for each DICOM
print–class destination.
1. If the PACS Link 9415 application is running, click Stop Resource Gateway.
The Monitor window will disappear.
2. Double click in the upper border of the RGS–SDx00 window to expand it.
Note
If the command prompt (hostname of PACS Link 9415:/disk2/spooler>) is not visible, press Return to
display it.
3. Enter su
The # prompt will appear.
4. At the command line, type cd /disk2/spooler/dicom
5. Enter the command ./config–dicom
You will see the top menu for DICOM Configurator Utility
SD100 DICOM Configurator Utility

–––––––––––––––––––––
Top–Level Menu:
1. add a DICOM Storage_SCU instance

2. add a DICOM Print_SCU instance
3. output DICOM Files (not used for PACS Link 9415)
4. Exit SD100 DICOM Configurator
Please select one of the above (1–4) :
6. Enter 2 (this selects menu item 2)

The system prompts for the directory where images will be dropped for pickup by the DICOM device:
Storage_SCU
Which directory are you going to use as the pickup.
’/disk2/spooler/net3’ is the default
7. Enter /disk2/spooler/netX where netX is net1, net2, net3. . . . . . or net8

The netX directory you enter here must be the same as the net directory you selected previously when
you selected the putter for the DICOM device you are now setting up. (Refer to paragraph 3-15-3-2 on
page 3-33.) There must be a separate netX directory for each DICOM device.
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After you enter the directory, the following menu will appear:
Print Menu:
1. cr_print_table (mitra generic PRINT_SCP)
2. dicom_config.life_size (selection table – 3M)
3. cr_print_table–3m (3M PRINT_SCP)
4. cr_print_table_agfa (Agfa PRINT_SCP)
5. cr_print_table_agfa.mg (Agfa MG PRINT_SCP)
6. cr_print_table_ster (Sterling PRINT_SCP)
7. cr_print_table_imationps (Imation PRINT_SCP)
8. dicom_config_drystar.life_size (Selection table – Drystar)
9. cr_print_table_drystar (Drystar PRINT_SCP)
10. cr_print_table_fujips (Fuji PRINT_SCP)
11. CANCEL out of menu (cancel)
Please select on of the above (1–3) :
8. Select cr_print_table_imationps (choice 7).

The configuration utility will now create or update a file of DICOM configuration information. If the
DICOM database is empty (it was previously emptied in procedure 3-16-3) , you will see the following
message:
Creating (or updating) new startup file
Checking openwin init file . . . . . . . . .
Done, you must reboot for changes to take effect
Note
Don’t reboot yet.
If you have previously used the DICOM configuration utility to add one or more DICOM devices to the
DICOM database, you will see a message similar to:
There exists a site specific list of AE titles already.
Here is the current list:
insert into dtk_ae (ae_title, host, port, packet_size)
Values ( ’PRINT_SCP’, ’204.178.42.105’, 104, 100000 ) ;
This file can either be updated or replaced.

Default is to update
Do you want to update the existing file? [y/n]
9. If you see the above message, enter Y
Next the system will prompt for the AE title, Host Name and Port Number of the DICOM destination you
are setting up. (You should have previously recorded these items on a Network Parameter Worksheet
– see Appendix D.)
Prompt: Enter the AE Title of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
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10. Type in the AE Title of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example IMN_9410)
Prompt: Enter the hostname of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
11. Type in the hostname of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example: 9410)
Prompt: Enter the port number of the DICOM machine you are sending to >>
12. Type in the port number of the DICOM destination you are setting up. (Example: 1024)
The system now prompts for a buffer size for the DICOM destination you are setting up
Prompt: Enter buffer size>>
13. Enter the value 100000 for buffer size.
Note
This value may not work reliably on systems that are exceptionally busy or that have data integrity
problems. If you experience problems when printing to a DICOM destination, try cutting this value in
half. A value of 4096 should always work.
The system now rebuilds the DICOM database to include the site–specific information you just
entered. You will see a display similar to:
Adding AE IMPAX_WS to site specific database and rebuilding . . . .

+ [ –d data/dbase ]
+ rm –f data/dbase/dtk_ae.dat
data/dbase/dtk_device.dat
data/dbase/dtk_device_se
.
.
+bin/isql – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
+ exit 0
14. The following prompt will appear:
Enter the AE title to assign to the ffp2dicom application >>
15. Type in the AE title of the PACS Link 9415. (Example: PL9415_TRN)
(You should have previously recorded the AE title on a Network Parameter Worksheet – see Appendix
D.)
Next you will see a display similar to:
9410 is already defined in /etc/hosts file as 163.228.42.101
Nothing to update
#
This completes the configuration of one DICOM print–class destination. The system exits from the
DICOM configuration utility and displays the # prompt.
a. If you wish to configure another DICOM print–class destination, return to procedure 3-16-5 on page
3-50. To configure a DICOM store–class destination return to procedure 3-16-4 on page 3-47.
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b. If you have configured all of the DICOM destinations, enter the command reboot at the # prompt.
Rebooting will take about 3 minutes. When complete, the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen will appear.
Note
This completes the entry of network parameters for the PACS Link 9415. Go on to procedure 3-16-6.
3-16-6. Protect DICOM Configuration Files

As a backup precaution, this procedure creates copies of the DICOM configuration files that are classified
as hidden files. Hidden files are protected from erasure by an inadvertent global rm (remove) command.
1. You should be at the normal command prompt (hostname of PACS Link 9415:/disk2/spooler>).
2. Perform this procedure for each netX directory that is a DICOM store–class directory.
a. Enter cp –p STORAGE_SCU .STORAGE_SCU
b. Enter cp –p dicom_config .dicom_config
c. Enter cp –p cr_dicom_table .cr_dicom_table
3. Perform this procedure for each netX directory that is a DICOM print–class directory.
a. Enter cp –p PRINT_SCU .PRINT_SCU
b. Enter cp –p cr_print_table_imationps .cr_print_table_imationps
c. Enter cp –p dicom_config .dicom_config
Note: A dot at the beginning of a file name identifies it as a hidden file.
4. Type exit to return to the normal command prompt.
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3-17. Test Local Laser Imager

The following procedure tests the system when printing to a local laser imager.
Note
You must be at the normal command prompt (sd100/disk2/spooler>) before you start this procedure.
You cannot be a super user.
1. Stop the PACS Link 9415 software.

2. Double–click in the top border of the lower (RGS–SDx00) window.
3. At the prompt, enter cd /disk2/spooler/bin
4. Enter the print_loop_952 command:
This command sends a test image to a local laser imager.
Command format:
print_loop_952 id format pixels lines pattern copies
id = SCSI address of the DASM–LCAM connected to the target laser imager.
format – the number of images to be printed on the test film. Can be 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 15 or 20.
pixels = the number of pixels per line (example: 512)
lines = the number of lines per image (example: 512)
pattern – can be any of the following:
v = continuous gray, vertical vb = vertical bars
h = continuous gray, horizontal hb = horizontal bars
Copies = the number of copies to print. This is a mandatory field. If you don’t specify, the PACS
Link 9415 will repeat the test image until you press Ctrl/C.
5. Verify that the local laser imager prints a high quality test image.
6. Process a plate through the CR system and print to the local laser imager.
Check the Monitor window for normal job flow.
3-18. Test Network Printing

The following procedure tests the system when printing to a network printer.
Note
You must be at the normal command prompt (sd100/disk2/spooler>) before you start this procedure.
You cannot be a super user.
1. Stop the PACS Link 9415.

2. Double–click in the top border of the lower (RGS–SDx00) window.
3. At the prompt, enter cd /disk2/spooler/bin
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4. Enter the print_loop_dicom_12 command:

This command sends a test image to a network printer.
Command format:
print_loop_dicom_12 directory format pixels lines pattern
directory = the desired DICOM pickup directory (for example, /disk2/spooler/net3)
(This selects the printer to be tested. There is a separate netX directory for each network printer
configured.)
format – the number of images to be printed on the test film. Enter 1
lines = the number of lines per image (example: 512)
v = continuous gray, vertical vb = vertical bars
h = continuous gray, horizontal hb = horizontal bars
Copies = the number of copies to print. This is a mandatory field. If you don’t specify, the PACS
Link 9415 will repeat the test image until you press Ctrl/C.
5. Verify that the selected network printer prints a high quality test image.
6. Process a plate through the CR system and print to the network printer.
Check the Monitor window for normal job flow.
3-19. Test Modem

A quick test to determine if the modem in the PACS Link 9415 is functional is to simply call the PACS Link
9415 using a standard telephone instrument. You should hear the ringing stop after several rings, indicating
the PACS Link 9415 has answered the call, and then a steady tone.
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3-20. Backup Configuration Parameters

A backup copy of the configuration files can be placed on a floppy disk.
Backup Procedure:
1. Go to the RGSx00 window.
2. Enter cd /disk2/spooler/bin
3. Insert a blank floppy disk.
4. Type confbak
5. Answer Y to all questions.
6. Eject the floppy disk (type eject floppy).
7. Label the disk and store in a safe place.
Restore Procedure:
If you have to restore from a backup disk, contact Service Engineering.
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4-1. Troubleshooting
This section contains information on troubleshooting tools and useful troubleshooting tips.
Table 4-1. PACS Link 9415 Troubleshooting Table

Symptom Possible Causes Solution
System Unresponsive (i.e. 1. Software Error. 1. Click on Stop Resource Gateway and the
monitor clock stopped, or 2. A Carriage Return was confirming OK prompt (wait for Monitor
pinwheel spinning infinitely in initiated in the Monitor Window to disappear).
the State column) Window. 2. Click on Shutdown System and the Reboot
3. Corrupted Image sent from Option.
CR system. 3. Send images when PACS Link 9415 is back
to Ready condition.
4. If lockup condition returns, perform the file
system cleanup procedures found in
paragraph 4-3-5 on page 4-6 and
paragraph 4-3-8 on page 4-9.
Oos Reported for the Laser 1. LCAM is powered off. 1. Verify that LCAM indicator lights are on.
Imager 2. Laser Imager is powered Power switch is located on rear of unit.
off. 2. Verify that the Laser Imager is powered on
3. Error condition exists in and indicates Ready.
Laser Imager. 3. Check for Error Codes reported on Laser
Imager Operator Panel and take appropriate
action.
4. Using the Unix “more” command, examine
the rs.log file found in the
/disk2/spooler/spool directory and look for
helpful information.
5. Perform the show DASM command (see
paragraph 4-2-5. page 4-4) and verify
proper communication to the LCAM DASM.
6. Reinitialize the LCAM DASM by performing a
System Shutdown and issuing a boot –r
sequence from the ok prompt.
7. Perform the laser_comm test (see Section
4-2-7, page 4-4) and troubleshoot the
communication path.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Oos Reported for the CR 1. Cable between PACS Link 1. Verify proper connections.
System 9415 and CR device loose 2. Check for Error Codes on CR Operator
or disconnected. Panel and/or Workstation screen and take
2. CR device is powered off appropriate action.
or has an error condition. 3. Reset PACS Link 9415 software by selecting
3. PACS Link 9415 internal Stop Resource Gateway, acknowledging the
FDLR DASM has failed or OK prompt, and then selecting Start
is not communicating. Resource Gateway.
4. Perform the show DASM command (see
paragraph 4-2-5. page 4-4.) and verify
proper communication to the FDLR DASM.
5. Reinitialize the FDLR DASM by performing a
System Shutdown and issuing a boot –r
sequence from the ok prompt.
Wait Opr appears in State The system is waiting for the Take appropriate action for the module
Column operator to intervene. requesting Operator Intervention (i.e. load film,
insert plate, etc.).
Monitor Blank 1. Monitor powered off. 1. Verify monitor power by observing indicator
2. PACS Link 9415 System is light; apply power if off.
not booted up to a ready 2. Verify computer power by observing indicator
state. light; apply power if off.
3. Poor cable connections. 3. Check for loose or disconnected cables.
4. If power and connections are ok, then either
the monitor or the video driver board in the
computer have failed and require
replacement.
Images not moving to PACS or 1. Network is not operative. 1. Using the Unix “ping” command, verify a
Archive Server during DICOM 2. Receiving DICOM device network connection to the destination device.
transfers is powered off or has an 2. Ensure that the destination device is
error condition. powered up and in a ready condition.
3. PACS Link 9415 DICOM 3. Clean the system of possible corrupted files
software has become (see paragraph 4-3-8 on page 4-9.)
corrupted. 4. Follow the software restart procedures for
the PACS Link 9415 (see the Solution for the
System Unresponsive Symptom).
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4-2. Troubleshooting Utilities

The following utility commands are useful for troubleshooting PACS Link 9415 problems. These commands
are entered at the Unix command prompt either on the PACS Link 9415 or on a remote PC connected to
the PACS Link 9415.
These commands must be run from the /disk2/spooler/bin directory.
Enter cd/disk2/spooler/bin to go to this directory.
4-2-1. print_loop_952 id format pixels lines pattern copies

This command sends a test image to a local laser imager.
id = SCSI address of the DASM–LCAM connected to the target laser imager.
format – the number of images to be printed on the test film. Can be 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 15 or 20.
lines = the number lines per image (example: 512)
v = continuous gray, vertical
h = continuous gray, horizontal
vb = vertical bars
hb = horizontal bars
Copies = the number of copies to print. This is a mandatory field. If you don’t specify, the
PACS Link 9415 will repeat the test image until you press Ctrl/C.
4-2-2. print_loop_dicom_12 pu dir format pixels lines pattern

This command sends a test image to the pick up directory (net directory) specified in the command. It does
not send the image out to the DICOM destination device associated with the pick up directory.
pu dir = the pick up directory (DICOM print destination directory) associated with a target DICOM print
destination. Example: net1
format – the number of images printed on the test film. Enter 1 as the format for testing the DICOM
transfer process.
lines = the number lines per image (example: 512)
v = continuous gray, vertical
h = continuous gray, horizontal
vb = vertical bars
hb = horizontal bars
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4-2-3. soft_reset ID
This command performs a software reset of the specified DASM–LCAM or DASM–FDLR. Use if you
suspect a DASM is locked up.
ID = SCSI address of the DASM you want to reset.
4-2-4. lt ID
The Last Trace command displays the last data that passed through the buffer in the specified
DASM–LCAM or DASM–FDLR.
ID = SCSI address of the DASM you want to examine.
4-2-5. sd ID
The Show DASM command displays the “personality” of the specified DASM.
ID = SCSI address of the DASM you want to examine.
4-2-6. slm ID “command”

The Send Laser Message command is used to send a 952 command to a local laser imager. It is usually
used to send a rqs (request status) command. The 952 command must be surrounded by quotation marks.
The status message returned by the laser imager will appear on the line below the command.
ID = SCSI address of the DASM–LCAM connected to the target laser imager.
4-2-7. laser_comm ID
This command performs two functions:
Attempts to communicate with a local laser imager. Reports whether or not the communication attempt
was successful. If not successful, retries at 1–second intervals. Press Ctrl/C to stop.
Displays the “personality” of the specified DASM–LCAM, same as the Show DASM (sd) command.
ID = SCSI address of the DASM–LCAM connected to the target laser imager.
4-2-8. show_error DASM error code

This command returns an explanation of the specified error code.
DASM error code = An error code reported in the system log.
4-3. Using a Remote PC to Access the PACS Link 9415

For service purposes the PACS Link 9415 is connected to a telephone line through a modem. You can use
a personal computer, with communications software such as HyperTerminal, to communicate with the
PACS Link 9415. From the PC you can enter commands on the Unix command line, view the PACS Link
9415 Monitor window and view the system log.
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4-3-1. Remote Access Procedure

The following procedure assumes that you have the HyperTerminal communications software on your PC.
If you have some other communications package, step 1 below may be somewhat different.
To use this procedure you must have the telephone number of the PACS Link 9415 system you wish to
access.
1. Set up a HyperTerminal connection with the following properties:
Baud: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
Emulation: VT100
2. Dial the target PACS Link 9415 system.
a. At the login prompt enter: spooler (lower case).
b. At the password prompt enter: spooler1 (lower case).
You should see the following command prompt: hostname:/disk2/spooler >
3. Setting the environment.
a. At the command prompt, enter: setenv TERM vt100
b. At the command prompt, enter: stty erase ^H
You can now enter Unix commands at the command prompt.
4-3-2. Stopping the PACS Link 9415 From a Remote PC

To stop the PACS Link 9415 application software:
1. At the command prompt, enter: su
2. At the # prompt, enter: rs_stop
You will see the following messages:
Killing ESM processes . . . . .
The Resource Gateway has stopped
3. At the # prompt, enter: exit
(Returns to the normal command prompt.)
4-3-3. Starting the PACS Link 9415 From a Remote PC

1. At the hostname:/disk2/spooler> prompt, enter: rs_start
You will see the following messages:
Starting the Resource gateway
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Even though the PACS Link 9415 software has restarted, the monitor window will still be frozen.
2. To reactivate the monitor:
a. Enter: su
b. At the # prompt, enter: refresh_monitor
c. Enter: exit
(Returns to the normal command prompt.)
4-3-4. Viewing the Monitor Window on a Remote PC

The following command displays the PACS Link 9415 monitor window on your PC. It does not affect the
display on the PACS Link 9415 monitor in any way.
1. At the normal command prompt, enter: rs_monitor
2. To leave the monitor window and return to the command prompt, press Return.
4-3-5. Cleaning Up the Spool Directory From a Remote PC

Occasionally the CR device will send a corrupted image that the PACS Link 9415 cannot successfully
process. The filter software will continuously try to process the bad image, indicated by a continuously
spinning pinwheel on the filter line in the monitor window. The processing will continue until stopped by a
service technician.
Monitor
site name
RESOURCE GATEWAY Version = 1.70
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–
0 0–1 Output_1 P 952 – 0 0
1 Output_2 P 952 – 0 0
2 Output_3 P 952 – 0 0
3 0–0 CR_Input_1 G DLR [0;2] 0 0
4 0–5 CR_Input_2 G DLR [1!2] 0 1
5 DLR2952 F DLR/952 – 0 0
Press Return to exit..._
Spinning
Pinwheel
MIS–405L
To stop the processing of a corrupt file:

(See paragraph 4-3-2 , page 4-5.)
2. At the command prompt, enter: cd /disk2/spooler/spool
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3. Delete bad image files: Enter: rm

4. Restart the PACS Link 9415 software.
5. Notify the user to re–transmit the image you deleted.
4-3-6. Net Directory Cleanup From Remote PC

In a PACS Link 9415 system with DICOM destinations, the DICOM pick up directories (net directories) can
fill up if the network goes down or if a DICOM destination malfunctions and the CR device continues to
send images. When the net directories are full, the PACS Link 9415 system locks up (will not accept or
process images). All of the images that accumulate in the net directories will be error marked (a lower case
e is added to the control file for each image).
Use the following procedure to unlock the system and process the images stacked up in the net files:
1. Correct the network problem or DICOM destination malfunction.
2. Stop the PACS Link 9415.
(See paragraph 4-3-2, page 4-5.)
3. At the command prompt enter: cd /disk2/spooler/netx
netx is the net directory where images are backlogged (net1, net2, . . . .or net8).
If the system has only one DICOM destination, the net directory will be net1
4. Enter: ls e
This command lists all of the control files in the netx directory marked with the error code (e).
Example:
eFFP_C.2d3
eFFP_C.35a
eFFP_C.35e
5. Rename the error–marked files to their original name. To do this enter the following command for each
error–marked file listed:
mv eFFP_C.2d3 FFP_C.2d3
The PACS Link 9415 system will immediately attempt to re–transmit the renamed file. If the network
problem has been corrected, the renamed file should move normally to its DICOM destination.
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6. To verify that a renamed file is being processed properly, enter the following command to display the
end of the system log:
tail –f ffp2dicom.log
If the renamed file is being processed properly, you will see entries indicating:
– File is processing
– Processing complete
If the network or DICOM device problem has not been corrected, you will see log entries indicating
errors in processing the renamed file.
If a renamed file does not process normally, the network or DICOM destination problem has
probably not been corrected. If the user wishes to temporarily continue operating the PACS Link
9415 with output to a local laser imager only, refer to paragraph 4-3-8.
To quit the tail display, press Ctrl C.
7. If the PACS Link 9415 system has more than one DICOM destination and a network problem (rather
than malfunction of a single DICOM destination) is causing the net directories to fill up, repeat steps 3
through 6 for each net directory in use. There will be a net directory associated with each DICOM
destination.
8. Reboot:
a. Enter SU at the command prompt.
b. At the # prompt, enter rs_stop
c. Enter Reboot
The boot–up process takes about 3 minutes.
The modem connection will be lost during boot–up. Wait about 4 minutes and then reconnect to
the PACS Link 9415.
4-3-7. Determining the Cause of System Lock–up

If a user calls and reports that his PACS Link 9415 system has stopped processing images, the most likely
cause is a disk–full condition caused by failure of the network or one of the output devices being out of
service. You can confirm the disk–full condition with the following procedure.
1. Stop the PACS Link 9415 Software.
2. At the command prompt enter: df –k
The system will display the percentage of capacity used for each disk partition.
If any of the partitions is at 100 % utilization, the system is inoperable (locked up). It is likely that one of
the output devices is out of service or that there is a network problem.
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4-3-8. Clearing Lock–up in PACS Link 9415 Systems With Both Local Laser Imager and
DICOM Destinations
In PACS Link 9415 systems with both local laser imager and DICOM destinations, a network failure or
DICOM destination malfunction can cause the net directories to fill up and lock up the entire system. In
situations where it is not immediately possible to correct the network failure or DICOM destination problem,
it may be useful to unlock the system by clearing out the net directories. The system can then continue to
print on the local laser imager.
Procedure:
1. Determine if the problem is a network failure or single malfunctioning DICOM destination.
If a single DICOM destination is out of service, you will need to clear only the net directory
associated with this destination.
If the entire network is out of service, you will have to clear the net directories for all of the DICOM
destinations.
(See paragraph 4-3-2 on page 4-5.)
3. At the command prompt enter: cd /disk2/spooler/netx
netx is the net directory where images are backlogged (net1, net2, . . . .or net8).
If the system has only one DICOM destination, the net directory will be net1
4. Enter: rm e
(Removes all error–marked control files in the netx directory.)
5. Enter: rm F
(Removes image files associated with the error–marked control files.)
6. Restart the PACS Link 9415. (See paragraph 4-3-3 on page 4-5.)
7. The PACS Link 9415 should now be ready to accept new images from the CR device.
The above procedure is a temporary measure. If the network or DICOM destination problem is not
corrected, the net directories will eventually fill up again and lock the system.
4-4. System Logs

Two types of system logs record significant events during PACS Link 9415 operation:
1. rs.log files
rs.log (no extension) – This is the current general activity log for the PACS Link 9415. It contains
status and error messages generated by the PACS Link 9415 software. A new rs.log file is created
each time the system is powered up or each time the application software is started from the
Monitor screen. When a new rs.log file is created, an extension (1 to 16) is added to the old file and
it becomes a historical file.
rs.log.1 through rs.log.16 – These are historical files, previous versions of the rs.log file. The
extensions are not assigned in numerical order and thus do not reflect the order in which the files
were created.
2. ffp2dicom.log files – These files contain status and error messages reported by the DICOM software.
There is a separate log with this name within each of the net directories that have been set up. (There
is as net directory for each DICOM destination.)
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4-4-1. Viewing the System Logs

Use the following procedure to view any of the system logs.
1. In the Main screen,double click in the top border of the lower (RGS–SDx00) window.
(This expands the window.)
2. Change to the directory containing the log file you wish to view
3. Enter the command more filename of log
This displays the first page of the log.
Pressing the space bar steps through log one page at a time.
Pressing the Enter key steps through the log one line at a time.
Press q (lower case) to exit.
Stepping to the end of the log will also exit.
Examples:
To view the rs.log file.
Enter cd /disk2/spooler/spool
Enter more rs.log
To view one of dicom log files.

Enter cd /disk2/spooler/netx (where x is 1, 2 . . . . 8)
Enter more ffp2dicom.log
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This section contains the following procedures:
Remove SPARCstation Top Cover procedure 5-1 on page 5-1.
Remove Internal DASM–FDLR procedure 5-2 on page 5-2.
Remove Internal Hard Disk Drive procedure 5-3 on page 5-4.
Remove Video Board procedure 5-4 on page 5-5.
Replacement procedures are the reverse of the removal procedures.
5-1. Remove SPARCstation Top Cover
!
Caution
Static electricity can damage sensitive components in the SPARCstation computer.
Always use a wrist strap connected to an unpainted surface on the computer frame when working
inside the computer.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the computer.

2. Disconnect the cables that connect at the back of the computer.
3. Remove 2 screws that secure the cover.
Lock Block
Remove
Screws (2)
MIS–484L
Figure 5-1. Remove Screws
4. Swing top cover up and over to remove.

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Figure 5-2. SPARCstation Top Cover Removal
5-2. Remove Internal DASM–FDLR

1. Remove SPARCstation top cover.
2. Disconnect 3 cables, shown in Figure 5-3.
Connector P2
Connector J2
DASM–FDLR connector
DASM–FDLR
P2
J2 (Power)
Connector
DASM–FDLR
Connector
Hard Disk
Drive
MIS–478L
Figure 5-3. Disconnect Cables
3. Slide the DASM–FDLR unit forward in its mounting slots.

Push hard enough to force the plastic mounts over the retaining bumps.
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DASM–FDLR
Mounting
Slot
Plastic
Mount
Retaining
Bump
MIS–482L
Figure 5-4. Slide DASM–FDLR Forward
4. Lift the DASM–FDLR up and out of the mounting slots.
DASM–FDLR
MIS–483L
Figure 5-5. Lift Out DASM–FDLR

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5-3. Remove Internal Hard Disk Drive

2. Disconnect 3 cables, shown in Figure 5-6.
Connector P2
Connector J2
DASM–FDLR connector
DASM–FDLR
P2
J2 (Power)
Connector
DASM–FDLR
Connector
Hard Disk
Drive
MIS–478L
Figure 5-6. Disconnect Cables
3. Lift up the handle on the hard disk drive.

This releases the disk drive.
Hard Disk Handle

Drive
MIS–479L
Figure 5-7. Release Disk Drive

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4. Lift the disk drive out of the computer.
Hard Disk
Drive
MIS–480L
Figure 5-8. Lift Out Hard Drive
5-4. Remove Video Board

2. Release the two plastic retainer clips that secure the Video Board to the computer chassis as shown in
Figure 5-9.
Video Board
Retainer Clips
Figure 5-9. Release Retainer Clips

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3. Remove 2 Phillips screws that secure the video board at the rear of the computer.
Remove 2 Phillips
Screws
MIS–467L
Video
Board
Figure 5-10. Remove Phillips Screws
4. Using both hands, pull up gently but firmly to unplug the Video Board from the mother board connector.
Remove the board from the computer and set it aside.
Video Board
Motherboard
Connector Pull Up At Corners Of
The Board
Figure 5-11. Unplug Video Board
5. Install the new Video Board by inserting the video connector through the SUN SPARC frame opening.
Then, while pressing the Video Board firmly against the frame opening to ensure good connection to
the SUN SPARC frame, push the Video Board connector into the mother board connector.
6. Swing the plastic retainer clips up into position to hold down the video board.
7. Replace the two Phillips screws that secure the video board to the computer rear bulkhead (see
Figure 5-10).
8. Replace the SPARCstation top cover and secure with two screws.
9. Reconnect the cables at the back of the computer.
10. Reconnect the power cord to the computer.
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6-1. Required Tools
In addition to standard hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.), the following tools are required to install
and service the PACS Link 9415.
1. HP 5700 notebook personal computer (or equivalent) with a modem and Windows 95 or higher.
(Provided to Kodak field engineers. Non-Kodak service technicians must obtain a notebook computer
locally.)
2. The following kit can be borrowed from the Tool Bank for software upgrades:
CD ROM Kit – 42–0013–9427–1
Consists of:
S CD ROM Drive
S SCSI Cable
Order from SPC as necessary using normal procedures. Use and return promptly.
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7-1. Parts Breakdown
The following components in the PACS Link 9415 system can be replaced. They can be ordered from SPC.
Stocking
Item No. Part Number Description Qty Location
1 ...... 78–8079–0764–3 .. Cable, SCSI 1 to SCSI 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
2 ...... 26–1011–5222–6 .. Cable, SCSI 2 to SCSI 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
3 ...... 78–8099–2601–3 .. Computer, SPARC 5/170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
4 ...... 41–2301–2445–9 .. DASM, Internal FDLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
5 ...... 41–2301–2446–7 .. DASM, /External LCAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
6 ...... 41–2301–2447–5 .. Drive, 2 GB Internal Hard Disk, SPARC5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
7 ...... 41–2301–2448–3 .. Drive, 2 GB Internal Hard Disk, SPARC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
8 ...... 74–9999–9116–4 .. Drive, 4 GB External Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
9 ...... 41–2301–2450–9 .. Keyboard Type 5C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
10 . . . . . 78–8079–0788–2 .. Memory, 32MB SIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
11 . . . . . 41–2301–2451–7 .. Modem, with interfacing cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
12 . . . . . 41–2301–2452–5 .. Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
13 . . . . . 41–2301–2453–3 .. Mouse, Type 5 with Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
14 . . . . . 41–2301–2454–1 .. Video Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
15 . . . . . 78–8092–4470–6 .. Firmware, M969 TFTs, FCR302C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
16 . . . . . 78–8071–8331–0 .. Cable, Host Adapter, RS–232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1..... SPC
Appendix A – Input Modul Parameters
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Appendix A – Input Module Parameters

A-1. Input Module Parameters
This appendix shows the setup parameter values that you must load into a Laser Imager that is connected
to a PACS Link 9415. Parameters are listed separately for:
959 XL Laser Imager paragraph A-2.
969 HQ Laser Imager paragraph A-3.
DryView 8700/8500 Laser Imager paragraph A-4.
DryView 8300 Laser Imager paragraph A-5.
Except for Modality, User ID and Destination in the System Parameters screen, which are site–specific,
enter the values and select the choices exactly as shown in the following screens.
A-2. 959 XL Parameters
IMS Communication Parameters

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IMS Host Parameters (959)
IMS System Parameters (959)

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EIB Digital Parameters (959)

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A-3. 969 HQ Parameters
IMS Communication Parameters (969)
IMS Image Parameters (969)
FCR302C
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IMS Host Parameters (969)
IMS System Parameters (969)

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EIB Digital Parameters (969)

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A-4. DryView 8700/8500 Parameters
IMS Communication Parameters (8700/8500)
IMS Image Parameters (8700/8500)

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IMS Host Parameters (8700/8500)
IMS System Parameters (8700/8500)

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EIB Digital Parameters (8500/8700)

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A-5. DryView 8300 Parameters
From the 8300 Local Panel, set the parameter values listed to the Value column of the following table.
Parameter Options Value

1. ASPECT RATIO 0.50 to 2.00 Set to an initial value of 1.0. After
acquiring a first image, changes
to this value may be necessary.
2. SERIAL CONTROL Select the following values:
INTERFACE:
1. BAUD RATE 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 1200
19200
2. NUMBER OF DATA BITS 7 or 8 8
3. NUMBER OF STOP BITS 1 or 2 1
4. PARITY ODD, EVEN, or NONE EVEN
5. PROTOCOL 3M or Keypad 3M
Note:
If 3M PROTOCOL is selected, options 1–4 of the Serial Control Interface become available.
3. MARK INSTALL DATE Date of install: If date is incorrect, change
day/month/year Date/Time parameter in the
General Setup Menu.
4. MEMORY MANAGEMENT A = 4.0 MB Partition memory across two
B = 4.0 MB input modules as desired. If only
one module is used, all memory
is assigned to it automatically.
5. CALIBRATION ENABLE ON or OFF Leave at ON (factory default).
Allows calibration when the film
tray is loaded, every 24 hours film
is in a powered-on machine, and
upon machine power up.
6. MODULE ID Input module can be renamed for If desired, rename the input
local display. module by following the
instructions in the Module ID
Menu.
7. EXPOSURES None. Do not change. The exposure
number indicates the total film
count processed by the CPU
PWA currently installed in the
8300.
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Parameter Options Value

8. CALPROCESSOR
CENTER TEMP
1. MEASURED CENTER None. Do not adjust at installation.
ZONE READING Current temperature is shown,
and can range from 112.8 to
140.6° C. This parameter is used
in temperature calibration
procedure
9. CAL PROCESSOR END
TEMP
1. MEASURED END None. Same as above.
ZONE READING
10. ENERGY SAVER OPTION ON or OFF Leave at ON. Specifies that
heaters and motors will shut
down after 3 hours of 8300
inactivity.
11. IMAGE VIEWING EMULSION or AH (anti-halation) Leave at EMULSION
12. DIGITAL INTERFACE
1. PARITY NONE, EVEN, or ODD EVEN
13. MODALITY GROUP 0–4 Defaults to Group 0. See
explanation in 8300 Technical
Bulletin 11–4/98.
14. PM EXPOSURES Set to 0 at installation. Reset to 0 when PM has been
completed. “SCHEDULE PM”
message will be removed from
Local Panel.
Appendix B – Useful UNIX Commands
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B-1. UNIX Operating System
All commands in UNIX are case sensitive. So, be very careful when entering commands.
UNIX Commands
Command Purpose
# Prompt for root level users
/ Root. Delimiter for sub–directories
| Pipe command used with more
* Wild card. Use with caution.
cat Displays contents of a file in its entirety. For real meaning, the file should be an ASCII text
file.
cp Copy command. Example: If you enter the command cp jones jones1 there will be a jones
and a jones1 file after the command is executed.
cd Change directory. Can use full path name or relative path if you are in the subdirectory
already, just put in filename. Entering cd .. back up one directory.
CTRL C Used to halt (break) commands
date Gives date and time
df Reports free disk space on file system. Usually use –k switch to see disk usage by
partition in kbytes.
eject Command used to eject the floppy disk. There is no push button for ejection on the floppy
drive.
exit For logging out
file Identifies the type of file
grep Searches a file for a pattern
hostname Displays the host name
init 0 Resynchronizes the file system, stops the operating system, and shuts the computer down
to the ‘ok’ prompt.
kill If used with switch –15 <pid>, stops process at earliest convenience. If used with switch
–9 <pid>, stops process immediately.
ls Lists contents of a directory
more Prints information to screen one screen at a time.
mv Moves or renames a file. If mv jones jones1 is used, jones will be renamed to jones1
and jones will be no more.
ping Used with IP Address to determine if address is active
ps When used with switch –eaf, shows anything running on the system.
pwd Identifies the current directory location.
reboot Halts and reboots the computer.
rlogin When used with the ip address, allows a virtual connection to other Kodak systems
on that network.
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rm Remove files
rmdir Remove directories
mkdir Create subdirectories
snoop If used with the target IP Address, will show any activity at that address. CTRL C must
be used to halt command.
su Substitute user id temporarily (PACS Link 9415 users)
view Used with filename to view the file. Switches to use with view include:
:q! exits the viewing function
:1 number one goes to the first line in the file
G goes to the end of the file
ctrl/f hitting the control and f buttons simultaneously, pages forward
ctrl/b hitting the control and b buttons simultaneously, pages backward
/ allows user to enter a search string, using n will cause the next search.
VI Editor
UNIX has an editor function known as vi. The Editor is broken down into three categories.
Last Line Mode – this mode allows you to save files and exit out of the program. Switches for the Last
Line Mode include:
:w write buffer to disk

:wq write buffer and quit
:q quit editor
:wq! most common used
The program will automatically move to the next mode.
Command Mode – allows deletions of characters. Switch for this mode is x – delete one character. To
navigate back to the Last Line Mode, you must enter a colon <:>. To move to the next mode, you enter one
of the switch characters.
Input Mode – from this mode you can append or insert text. The switches for this mode are:
a append after cursor

i insert before cursor
To return to the Command Mode, press the ESC button.
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C-1. Configuration Keywords
This appendix lists the configuration keywords for:
The CR Device getter module (DLR getter)
The DLR–to–952 filter module
The putter for the local laser imagers (952 putter)
The putter for output to DICOM destinations (FFP putter)
Viewing Keywords
The values for these keywords can be viewed and changed using the rs_conf configuration program.
Some of the factory values are changed in the installation procedure (starting with paragraph 3-15 on page
3-27). Do not change any other values without consulting Service Engineering.
Procedure to view the keywords for a specific getter, filter or putter module:
1. From the PACS Link 9415 Main Screen, click Stop Resource Gateway and then click OK.
Wait for the Monitor (upper) window to close.
2. Double click in the top border of the lower (RGS–SDx00) window.
(This expands the window to fill the screen.)
Note
After expanding the window, you may have to press the Enter key to display the
hostname/disk2/spooler> command prompt.
3. At the command prompt, enter cd conf

4. Enter: rs_conf
(This starts the configuration program.)
5. In the next screen, type N to the question in the lower left corner.
The Configuration Main Menu appears.
Configuration Management
RGS/SD v1.7.3
Main Menu
Site Name: Your Site name
1 – Set Site name

2 – Scan SCSI Bus for DASM Types
3 – Input Module Maintenance
4 – Filter Module Maintenance
5 – Output Module Maintenance
6 – Image Path Maintenance
E – Exit
Enter menu Selection (E) >

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6. Select Input Module Maintenance (choice 3), Filter Module Maintenance (choice 4) or Output Module
Maintenance (choice 5).
For example, if choice 5 were selected, a display similar to this appears:
1) DryView.0 2) PACS_Y
7. Choose the module for which you want to view the keywords. For example, select 2 to see keywords
for the PACS_Y putter module.
A list of the keywords and current values for the module you selected appears. You can edit the values
from this screen.
8. To quit the viewing mode, select Return [R] to go back to the Main Menu. Then select [E] to exit.
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Keyword Descriptions
DLR Getter (librs_dir) – – Input Module Keywords

Getter used with a DASM-FDLR to interface to CR modalities.
DEVICE
Type: STRING
Example: DEVICE = /dev/rsd1a
Comment: this is the device reference for the attached DASM. There is a mapping between
SCSI bus and SCSI ID values and this device name. (i.e., bus0-id3=rsd0a, bus0-id1=rsd1a,
bus0-id2=rsd2a, bus0-id0=rsd3a, . . .)
ESM_LIB
Type: STRING
Example: ESM_LIB = /usr/lib/librs_dlr
Comment: symbolic link to the ESM executable/library
INIT_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: INIT_FNAME = config.dat
Comment: if for any reason you had another file outside of config.dat that contained
configuration information, it would find it based on the name that you supply here.
GROUP_ON_STUDY_EXAM
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_STUDY_EXAM = TRUE
Comment: generate the same StudyUID for images with the same patient examination number.
GROUP_ON_STUDY_UID must also be set to TRUE.
GROUP_ON_STUDY_UID
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_STUDY_UID = TRUE
Comment: turns on or off (on is default) the grouping of patients in DICOM by giving all
matching patients the same StudyUID. The non-configurable parameters for matching patients
are “PatientName”,and “Patient ID”.
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GROUP_ON_STUDY_ID
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_STUDY_ID = FALSE
Comment: turns on or off (off is default) the option of also matching the study type for
STUDY_UID. If TRUE, the exposure menu codes (both body part and view) would have to
match exactly.
GROUP_ON_BODY_PART_EXAMINED
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_BODY_PART_EXAMINED = FALSE
Comment: turns off or on (off is the Default) the option of also matching the general body part
for STUDY_UID. For example matching all of the CHEST images together.
GROUP_ON_STUDY_DATE
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_STUDY_DATE = FALSE
Comment: turns on or off (off is default) the option of also matching StudyDate in addition to
PatientName and PatientId for STUDY_UID
GROUP_ON_STUDY_VIEW
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: GROUP_ON_STUDY_VIEW = FALSE
Comment: generate the same StudyUID for images meeting the requirements of
GROUP_ON_STUDY_UID or GROUP_ON_STUDY_EXAM and having identical exposure
menu views.
LOAD_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: LOAD_FNAME = /disk2/delete_tasks, /disk2/fdlr
Comment: the software load module specification used to configure the DASM-FDLR
MODULE_ID
Type: NUMERIC
Example: MODULE_ID = 3
Comment: the relative entry, starting with 0, of the module within the config.dat file. It is the
means of relating one module to another. See the description of the ROUTE field. This ID is
embedded in the file names produced by some of the RGS software, and in some configuration
files.
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MODULE_NAME
Type: STRING
Example: MODULE_NAME = DLR
Comment: user defined string that is suggestive of the module’s function.
NUMB_IMAGES
Type: NUMERIC
Example: NUMB_IMAGES = 1
Comment: for multiple-up images of same size CR plates, set to value between 1 and 4. This
will include separate consecutive images in a single, multiple-up output film or image.
Choices: 1, 2, 3, 4
OUT_PROTOCOL
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: OUT_PROTOCOL = DLR
Comment: describes the serial communication language used to send commands and status
between devices. The protocol must match that of its target device, or they will not
communicate.
PRIORITY
Type: NUMERIC
Example: PRIORITY = 50
Comment: priority applies only to getters. Higher values (max: 255) = higher priority.
PROTOTYPE_ORG
Type: STRING
Example: PROTOTYPE_ORG = dlr
Comment: used only by the configurator
REM_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: REM_FNAME = /disk2/spooler/conf/modality.rem
Comment: specification of file containing keyword-value pairs which will be used to generate
REM records.
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ROUTE
Type: ROUTE
Example: ROUTE = [1]
Comment: relates input modalities to output modalities. The digit or digits in brackets are the ID
of the destination modules(s) responsible for printing a file, or saving the image data in a
specified directory.
ROUTE_FILE
Type: STRING
Example: ROUTE_FILE = /disk2/spooler/conf/dlr_routes
Comment: used for plate-size based routing. Refer to the example file, dlr_routes, for
instructions.
TIME_WAIT_STUDYUID
Type: NUMERIC
Example: TIME_WAIT_STUDYUID = 36000
Comment: when GROUP_ON_STUDY_UID = TRUE, generate the same StudyUID for images
meeting the criteria of all the GROUP_ON keywords = TRUE and acquired within
TIME_WAIT_STUDYUID seconds.
TYPE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: TYPE = G
Comment: indicates the nature of the module, G (getter, or acquisition module), P (putter, or
output module), and F (filter, or translator from input to output protocol).
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DLR to 952 (librs_dlr2nine) – – Filter Module Keywords

Filter module which converts images from the DLR protocol to the 952 protocol.
ANNOTATION_OUT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: ANNOTATION_OUT = TRUE
Comment: if TRUE, place patient demographics and image processing parameters outside the
image data in a 144 line buffer
Choice: [TRUE,FALSE]
ANNOTATION_CORNER
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: ANNOTATION_CORNER = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, place patient demographics and image processing parameters on top of the
image data in the image corners. Note: ANNOTATION_CORNER = TRUE overrides
ANNOTATION_OUT = TRUE.
ASCII_IMAGE_3M
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: ASCII_IMAGE_3M = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, places patient demographics and image processing parameters in two
separate ascii image files for placement above and below image data on certain 3M cameras.
BACKGROUND
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: BACKGROUND = BLACK
Comment: defines the color of the border around the image
Choice: [BLACK,WHITE]
CONTRAST_TABLE
Type: NUMERIC
Example: CONTRAST_TABLE = 40
Comment: this selects a lookup table on the laser camera for each CR image sent. This is
particularly useful when different modalities are using the same camera. Numerical value
entered must be compatible with target camera. Value 40 will leave the contrast table at the
camera default.
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DIAG_PATTERN
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: DIAG_PATTERN = NONE
Comment: substitute a pattern image for the getter’s image (testing only).
Choice: [NONE, GENERIC, TRANSPOSED, CHESSBOARD, ONEDOT, ONEBOX]
DO_BOTTOM_UP_SCAN
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_BOTTOM_UP_SCAN = FALSE
Comment: controls top-to-bottom swap of image lines
Choice: [TRUE, FALSE]
DO_DRC
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_DRC = TRUE
Comment: perform dynamic range control when available in CR header.
DO_EDGE
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_EDGE = TRUE
Comment: enhance image edges
DO_FHDR
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_FHDR = FALSE
Comment: if FALSE, do not include input CR header in output image file. If true, add an extra
16KB of data to top of output image - uniquely for one OEM.
DO_GAMMA
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_GAMMA = TRUE
Comment: perform gamma correction
1999 Rev. A C-9
DO_GRADS
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_GRADS = TRUE
Comment: burn centimeter tic marks into image borders
DO_LR_TWO_UP
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_LR_TWO_UP = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, process raw image twice, each time using a different set of image
processing parameters, to create a 2-up output image.
DO_PATIENT_DATA
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_PATIENT_DATA = TRUE
Comment: if TRUE, include patient data (name, id, birthdate) in image annotations.
DO_REVERSE_SCAN
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_REVERSE_SCAN = FALSE
Comment: controls left-to-right reversal of pixels across an image line. Will undo that reversal if
it is applied by the CR.
DO_ROTATE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: DO_ROTATE = CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS
Comment: controls orientation of CR image presentation.
Choice: [CR_PLATE_DEFAULTS, ALWAYS_PORTRAIT, ALWAYS_LANDSCAPE]
1999 Rev. A C-10
DO_SWAP
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_SWAP = FALSE
Comment: set DO_SWAP=TRUE if there is need to swap the bytes in the pixel data
DO_TEXT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_TEXT = TRUE
Comment: specifies whether annotations should be added to output image. If true, text is
embedded into the pixel data.
DUMMY_LINES
Type: NUMERIC
Example: DUMMY_LINES = 550
Comment: used to center images vertically on film
EMO
Type: STRING
Example: EMO = DD
Comment: allows the user to control the laser imager interpolation mode, referred to as the
Enlargement Mode. The values possible are interpreted as hex, and must be pairs of identical
digits 00-FF. The first digit controls the horizontal magnification mode, and the second, the
vertical. For example, to use interpolation table number 12, use “EMO = CC”. DD = use Defaults
for both horiz. And vert. Directions.
Choice: hex string
ESM_LIB
Type: STRING
Example: ESM_LIB = /usr/lib/librs_dlr2nine
Comment: symbolic link to the ESM executable/library.
IN_PROTOCOL
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: IN_PROTOCOL = DLR
communicate.
1999 Rev. A C-11
INIT_FNAME
Type: STRING
MODULE_ID
Type: NUMERIC
files.
MODULE_NAME
Type: STRING
Example: MODULE_NAME = DLR2952
OUT_PROTOCOL
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: OUT_PROTOCOL = 952
communicate.
OVERRIDE_ACCESSION_NUMBER
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: OVERRIDE_ACCESSION_NUMBER = FALSE
Comment: replace accession number field with routing code field in output film annotations
POLARITY
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: POLARITY = POS
Comment: set the polarity of the output raw image data (black-on-white = NEG); relevant only to
raw filter.
Choice: [POS, NEG]
1999 Rev. A C-12
SAVE_CCD_LINES
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: SAVE_CCD_LINES = FALSE
Comment: preserve CCD data in raw image file for FFP/DICOM
TWO_UP_ORIENTATION
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: TWO_UP_ORIENTATION = LANDSCAPE
Comment: individual image orientation in multiple-up output image or film.
Choice: [PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE, KEYPAD_DEFAULT]
TYPE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: TYPE = F
1999 Rev. A C-13
952 Putter (librs)952ptr) – – Output Module Keywords

Putter module which interfaces via either DASM-LCAM (digital) or a DASM-VDB (analog) to a laser imager
supporting the 952 protocol.
BITS_OUT
Type: NUMERIC
Example: BITS_OUT = 8
Comment: must match the Laser Camera interface card. 8 of an 8-bit interface, 10 for a 10-bit
interface, etc.
Choice: [8, 10, 12]
DEVICE
Type: STRING
Example: DEVICE = /dev/rsd1a
Comment: this is the device reference for the attached DASM. There is a mapping between
SCSI bus and SCSI ID values and this device name (i.e., bus0-id3=rsd0a, bus0-id1=rsd1a,
bus0-id2=rsd2a, bus0-id0–rsd3a, . . . ).
DO_COMPLEMENT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_COMPLEMENT = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, data is complemented (reverses the observed polarity of the image).
DO_INQUIRE
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_INQUIRE = TRUE
Comment: not all laser makers have implemented the memory query.
DO_TEXT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: DO_TEXT = TRUE
Comment: only has an effect if the putter should need the feature that lets you create an image
of text alone.
Choice: [FALSE]
1999 Rev. A C-14
ESM_LIB
Type: STRING
Example: ESM_LIB = /usr/lib/librs_952ptr
Comment: symbolic link to the ESM code.
GRAY_SCALE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: GRAY_SCALE = OFF
Comment: if used with a VDB, causes the bar on the left side of image to be either gray or
black.
Choice: [ON, OFF]
IN_PROTOCOL
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: IN_PROTOCOL = 952
communicate.
INIT_FNAME
Type: STRING
KODAK12BIT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: KODAK12BIT = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, 12-bit data is output in Kodak 12-bit format, instead of 3M 12-bit format.
LAYOUT_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: LAYOUT_FNAME = /disk2/spooler/conf/std_3m.14x17
Comment: controls the life-size printing on the camera for DLR and other 1-up images.
1999 Rev. A C-15
LOAD_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: LOAD_FNAME = /disk2/delete_tasks, disk2/lcam3m, disk2/vdb
Comment: the software load module specification used to configure the DASM-LCAM. The 952
putter supports both the digital LCAM and the analog (video) VDB, so after the load module that
deletes the current application tasks, two load modules are specified (but only one is used).
MODULE_ID
Type: NUMERIC
files.
MODULE_NAME
Type: STRING
Example: MODULE_NAME = 952DPTR
SET_BORDER
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: SET_BORDER = DISABLED
Comment: some manufacturers have not implemented the set border command. This allows
you to disable the sending of that message from the LCAM.
TIMEOUT
Type: NUMERIC
Example: TIMEOUT = 120
Comment: specifies the amount of time the putter will remain out-of-service before retrying.
TYPE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: TYPE = P
1999 Rev. A C-16
FFP Putter (librs_ffpptr)

Putter module which outputs an image to a specified directory in the FFP format.
COPIES_FNAME
Type: STRING
Example: COPIES_FNAME = /disk2/spooler/conf/ffpcopies
Comment: specifies a file which overrides the values of COPIES. This allows the count to be
changed without stopping and restarting the spooler.
DELETE_FLAG
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: DELETE_FLAG = YES
Comment: controls whether the image files are to be deleted after processing, no by the putter,
but by the FFP getter that monitors this directory for new images and control files.
Choice: [YES, NO]
DIR
Type: STRING
Example: DIR = /disk2/spooler/net1
Comment: the directory specification of the output - this directory must exist. By convention,
net1 is used as the initial output directory, net2 as input.
ESM_LIB
Type: STRING
Example: ESM_LIB = /usr/lib/librs_ffpptr
Comment: symbolic link to the ESM code.
IMG_DIR_SPEC_PRESENT
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: IMG_DIR_SPEC_PRESENT = TRUE
Comment: if TRUE, the whole path name will be specified in the FFP control file.
IN_PROTOCOL
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: IN_PROTOCOL = 952
communicate.
1999 Rev. A C-17
INIT_FNAME
Type: STRING
MAX_FFPPTR_JOBS
Type: NUMERIC
Example: MAX_FFPPTR_JOBS = 0
Comment: limits the number of jobs that can exist in a directory; 0 = no limit.
MODULE_ID
Type: NUMERIC
files.
MODULE_NAME
Type: STRING
Example: MODULE_NAME = FFPPTR
ROTATION_DIRECTION
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: ROTATION_DIRECTION = CLOCKWISE = FFPPTR
Comment: rotates the image 90 degrees in the specified direction on output
Options: NONE, CLOCKWISE, COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TYPE
Type: MULTICHOICE
Example: TYPE = P
1999 Rev. A C-18
USE_HARD_LINKS
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: USE_HARD_LINKS = FALSE
Comment: if TRUE, specifies a faster way of outputting image files, using hard links. This will
only work if the drop-off directory and the spool directory are on the same file system.
WAIT_ON_QUE_FULL
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: WAIT_ON_QUE_FULL = TRUE
Comment: WAIT_ON_QUE_FULL will only have an effect if MAX_FFPPTR_JOBS is greater
than zero. If WAIT_ON_QUE_FUL is FALSE and MAX_FFPPTR_JOBS is exceeded, any new
jobs will be discarded. Job count will increment without error.
WRITE_EXTRA_IMAGE_DATA
Type: BOOLEAN
Example: WRITE_EXTRA_IMAGE_DATA = FALSE
Comment: exists only for special applications for an OEM that requires 16KB of data added to
the top of a CR image. See DO_FHDR.
1999 Rev. A D-1

D-1. Network Parameter Worksheets
Record the network parameters for the PACS Link 9415 and any DICOM devices connected to the PACS
Link 9415 in the tables below.
Site Name or Location
For the For DICOM For DICOM

PACS Link 9415 Destination 1 Destination 2
Network Output Network Output
Directory: Directory:
disk2/spooler/net1 disk2/spooler/net2
Host Name: Host name: Host Name:
IP Address: IP Address: IP Address:
Net Mask: Port Number: Port Number:
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For DICOM For DICOM For DICOM

Destination 3 Destination 4 Destination 5
Network Output Network Output Network Output
Directory: Directory: Directory:
disk2/spooler/net3 disk2/spooler/net4 disk2/spooler/net5
Host name: Host Name: Host Name:
Port Number: Port Number: Port Number:
For DICOM For DICOM

Destination 6 Destination 7
Host Name: Host Name:
IP Address: IP Address:
Port Number: Port Number:
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Kodak PACS LINK 9415 COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

Service Manual, Rev. A

Warnings and Cautions

About this Manual

Section 1 – Product Description

952 Laser Imager

Figure 1-1. PACS Link 9415 – Basic System

The PACS Link 9415 performs two main functions:

1-2. Component Descriptions

1-3. Configuration Options

1-3-1. Second CR Input

1-3-2. Second Laser Imager Output

1-3-3. External Hard Disk

Optional SPARCstation Enclosure

Figure 1-3. PACS Link 9415 with Optional Second DASM–FDLR

Figure 1-4. PACS Link 9415 with Optional Second DASM–LCAM

1-4. Connections to Local Laser Imager

“Y” Cable 50–Pin

Fiber Optic Cables

SUN SPARCstation computer

SUN 447Z Monitor

DASM–LCAM and DASM–FDLR (external)

EC Medical Device Directive 93/42/ECC, Annex II Article 3

Section 2 – Theory of Operations

Computed Commands Commands

Getter Filters Putters

*DASM–FDLR is mounted inside the SPARCstation computer. Ethernet To DICOM

Figure 2-1. PACS Link 9415 Components

2-1-3. Sun SPARCstation Computer

2-1-4. Optional External Hard Disk

2-2. PACS Link 9415 Application Software

2-2-4. Selecting Getters, Filters and Putters

2-2-5. Other software Components

2-3. Sequence of Events

2-4. Header Information

2-5. PACS Link 9415 File Structure

disk2 usr etc

spooler bin lib

rs_start rs_spooler All esm’s

Current Config. Keeps track of outstanding

Figure 2-2. PACS Link 9415 File Structure

3-2. Planning and Preparing for PACS Link 9415 Installation

3-3-1. Input Module Changes

Image Input Transfer User Control

EG2/EG1 EF2/EF1 EE2/EE1 ED2/ED1 EB2/EB1 EA2/EA1

Image Input Transfer User Control

EG2 O O EG1 U369

Figure 3-3. Input Module – 32 MB or 64 MB x 12–Bit with Fiber User Inputs

3-3-2. 8700/8500 Plus Memory Daughter Board

3-3-3. Laser Imager Configuration

3-4. Laser Imager Density and Contrast Calibration

Laser Imager Density Contrast Enter On

2. Print a Density Test (SMPTE) film on the laser imager.

3-5. Select A Different Maximum Optical Density

8500/8700 969 959 Contrast Setting

8300 Contrast and Density

3-6. CR Device Preparation

3-8. Inventory System Components