Dome CXtra Guide de l'utilisateur

Dome® CXtra™User’s Guide

6 | Dome CXtraSystem RequirementsThe Dome CXtra software requires one of these operating systems: • Windows 7 (x86 or x64)• Windows Server 2008 R2

96 | Dome CXtraPrivilege ServiceThe Privilege service allows only privileged users and administrators to change the operating parameters of the di

Privilege Service | 974 To start Dome CXtra in the privileged user mode when the computer starts and without entering a password, click the “Start

98 | Dome CXtraReporting ServiceThe Reporting service records and displays properties and events related to Dome CXtra services installed for your

Reporting Service | 99Properties Tab The Properties tab lists the Dome CXtra services installed and information about the display system component

100 | Dome CXtraHistory Tab The History tab displays events recorded in the History event log. The events appearing in the History log are depende

Reporting Service | 101Sorting the History Event Log Each event is represented by a row of information with data shown in the following columns: S

102 | Dome CXtraUsing the Reporting ControlThe Reporting service allows you to specify the retention period for event information stored in the Hi

Reporting Service | 103To retain event information indefinitely, select Retain Complete History. When this option is selected, event information i

104 | Dome CXtraEnterprise Management ServiceThe Enterprise Management service allows you to manage medical imaging displays from a central locati

Enterprise Management Service | 105SNMP Management Console You can use Dome Dashboard software or a console application on your computer to obtain

Getting Started | 7UPGRADE INSTALLATION: To upgrade to package 6.0.1 or later, insert the installation CD and run setup.exe. Follow the wizard ins

106 | Dome CXtraConfiguring the SNMP Service Use this section to configure the SNMP service on a computer running the Enterprise Management servic

Enterprise Management Service | 107To open the Service Properties dialog1 Open Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services to see a list

108 | Dome CXtraTo enter traps information1 Click the Traps tab in the SNMP Service Properties dialog. 2 Create the community name used by the SNM

Enterprise Management Service | 109In most cases you should enter the identifier for the host running your SNMP console application as one list it

110 | Dome CXtra3 Select READ CREATE in the Community rights drop-down list. This allows the Dome Dashboard or SNMP console application to read an

Enterprise Management Service | 111Display Agent Traps Systems running the Enterprise Management service for Dome CXtra generate only the followin

112 | Dome CXtraAvailable Traps Item DescriptiontrapStatusObserverConnection-FailedData Items:historyStatusStatus,historyStatusRecord,historyStatu

Troubleshooting | 113TroubleshootingDisplay Assignment. If a different display is selected as the primary, CXtra must be restarted. (NOTE: Appli

114 | Dome CXtraAppendixSilent InstallThe servicesToInstall file specifies which services get installed during a CXtra installation. If this file

Appendix | 115Service Format<servicename>[, <option>[, <option value>]][, <option>[, <option value>]] ...where <s

8 | Dome CXtraInstalling the PhotometerTo use the RightLight and DICal custom calibration and conformance test features, you must purchase and ins

116 | Dome CXtraIf <servicename> is RightLight, the options shown in the following table are allowed. Example #1: Install All ServicesBEGIN

Appendix | 117Example #2: Install Selected ServicesInstall TestPatterns, Privilege, SNMP, and RightLight services, setting the number of measureme

118 Index AAAPM TG18 test patterns 54acceptance test 84alerts, suppressing 102Ambient tab, RightLight 18auto alert parameters, setting 21Auto Alerts

119Ffactory calibration 38features, new 1fit line expression 30, 31Ggraphconformance type 29response type 28scale 29Graphs tab, conformance history

120 R, cont.RightLight service 13configuring 14performing manual conformance test 23setting auto alert parameters 21setting manual alert parameters

121Uuninstalling Dome CXtra services and software 12utilities 12Vviewingreports 98TG18 Test results 94Wwarningicon on taskbar 10reminder 92white lev

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Getting Started | 9To install the photometer on Windows XP1 Log onto Windows with administrator privileges. 2 If necessary, install the Dome CXtra

10 | Dome CXtraStarting Dome CXtra The Dome CXtra application starts automatically when you run your computer. If you exit the application or if i

Getting Started | 11Opening the Dome CXtra Services MenuAll Dome CXtra functions are accessible from the services menu. This graphic shows the def

12 | Dome CXtraCXtra UtilitiesThe following utilities have been added to the application.CXtra Start Launch the application and all CXtra services

RightLight Service | 13RightLight ServiceThe RightLight service performs backlight stabilization, DICOM calibration, and automatic and manual conf

14 | Dome CXtraFor Dome E2c, Dome E3c, Dome E3cHB, and Dome E4c displays, you can set color coordinates for panel appearance in one of two ways: •

RightLight Service | 15In the White Level field, type the target white level value (in cd/m2) or use the arrow keys to change the value shown. Cli

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16 | Dome CXtraDome CXtra gives you three options for controlling dynamic range of displays. • Maximize - Causes each selected display to be calib

RightLight Service | 17Calibration tabSelect one of these response functions for auto-calibration: • DICOM Response Function (default) – Calibrate

18 | Dome CXtraAmbient tabSpecify the ambient light in the viewing area. Select the ambient light description that best fits the display location:

RightLight Service | 19Color tabSpecify the panel appearance of Dome E2c, Dome E2cHB, Dome E3c, Dome E3cHB, and Dome E4c displays, with or without

20 | Dome CXtraAuto Alerts tabSpecify the conformance test(s) you want RightLight to run. Every 5 minutes, RightLight automatically performs the t

RightLight Service | 21To set auto alert parameters1 Select either the DICOM LUM test or the CX/EX White Level test or select both.For the DICOM L

22 | Dome CXtra2 In the Log interval section, enter a time interval and starting time for the first daily test in the hours starting at field. Rig

RightLight Service | 23To set manual alert parameters1 Select either the DICOM LUM test or the White Level test or both.• For the DICOM LUM test,

24 | Dome CXtraBefore starting a manual conformance test, select Dome CX/EX DICOM Calibration on the services menu. NOTE: If you run a conformance

RightLight Service | 25After you finish with the Conformance Wizard, RightLight enters the event in both the Reporting History log and the Conform

Contents What’s New in Version 6.x Series 1Getting Started 3Display Compatibility 3Dome CXtra Services 4System Requirements

26 | Dome CXtraChecking Current Conformance StatusTo view the results of the latest manual conformance test, open the Dome CXtra Services menu. Se

RightLight Service | 27Reviewing Conformance EventsDome CXtra polls RightLight automatically for its status every 5 minutes, which causes the user

28 | Dome CXtra Reviewing Manual Conformance DataFor manual conformance tests, you can specify results you want to review by display and date and

RightLight Service | 29Graph type• Response graph. Plots the measured luminance at various driving levels (P-values). Luminance is shown along the

30 | Dome CXtra• Conformance graph. Plots Just Noticeable Differences (JNDs) per luminance interval. The graph shows the mean value for JND/lumina

RightLight Service | 31Tables tab To view or print a conformance test, choose a table type, display, and selected test date and time to view or pr

32 | Dome CXtra• Color table. Lists the following data values by Kelvin scale or CIE xy coordinates.

RightLight Service | 33Disabling RightLight Popup WarningsYou can disable all warning message popups related to the RightLight service.NOTE: Disab

34 | Dome CXtraImportant notice on disabling RightLight popup messagesWARNING: The Dome CXtra software includes "popup" warning dialogs

White Level Calibration Service | 35White Level Calibration ServiceThe white level of a Dome display is stabilized by the internal RightLight phot

Test Patterns Service 54AAPM TG18 Test Patterns 54Miscellaneous Test Patterns 54Displaying Test Patterns 57Adding a Custom

36 | Dome CXtraWhen you log on as administrator, the CXtra Service menu expands to include two functions, White Level Calibration Wizard and Resto

White Level Calibration Service | 37Running the White Level Calibration WizardIMPORTANT: White level calibration via the White Level Calibration

38 | Dome CXtraRestoring Factory White Level CalibrationIMPORTANT: Restoration of the factory white level calibration is available only if you ha

DICal Service | 39DICal ServiceYou can use the DICal service to adjusts the characteristic curve of the Dome Q2, GX2MP, and select desktop display

40 | Dome CXtraConfiguring the DICal ServiceThe desktop display ships with brightness and contrast values already set as shown in the table below

DICal Service | 41Using DICOM Response Function as Default CalibrationOpen the DICal Panel Configuration dialog to the Configuration tab. To acti

42 | Dome CXtraChoosing Display CalibrationBesides DICOM calibration, you can choose to use exponential, gamma, or original display calibration.

DICal Service | 43NOTE: Upon software installation, only Desktop DICOM Calibration and Desktop Original Calibration are default entries on the ser

44 | Dome CXtraPerforming a Custom DICOM CalibrationA custom DICOM calibration uses the actual luminance values of your display to adjust the resp

DICal Service | 45Reviewing Calibration EventsThe Dome CXtra software records an event in the History event log each time you perform a calibratio

What’s New in Version 6.x SeriesDome DisplaySupport has been added for the new Dome E2cHB display, a 2-megapixel, color, high-bright unit.Windows Plat

46 | Dome CXtraPerforming a Conformance TestYou can use DICal service to verify that your display conforms to the DICOM standard.NOTE: This proced

DICal Service | 47Using the Graphs TabUse the controls on the Graphs tab to select a conformance test and change how the system shows the data for

48 | Dome CXtra• Conformance. Presents values of Just Noticeable Differences (JND) per luminance interval and the mean value for JND/luminance int

DICal Service | 49Using the Tables Tab The Tables tab shows response and conformance numerical data for a given conformance test. When using multi

50 | Dome CXtraReviewing Conformance Test EventsThe Dome CXtra system records an event in the History event log each time you complete a conforman

DICal Service | 513 Click a conformance test status event, then click View Detail to see a summary of information about that test.NOTE: Only test

52 | Dome CXtraAdvanced OptionsWhen you connect a third-party monitor or unsupported display to your system, you see that the Dome CXtra software

DICal Service | 53Select the data file to export, then store it in the Dome CXtra dat folder on the other system. Enabling DICOM Calibration on Th

54 | Dome CXtraTest Patterns ServiceYou can view a variety of test patterns for assessing image quality using the Test Patterns service. Two categ

Test Patterns Service | 55AAPM TG18 Test PatternsSet Series Type Images DescriptionMulti Purpose(1K and 2K) TG18-QC Vis./Qnt 1 Resolution, luminan

2 | Dome CXtraWhite Level Calibration Correction of the display white level can now be done via manual conformance testing or with the White Level

56 | Dome CXtraResolution, cont. TG18-LPH Visual 3 Horizontal bars at 1 pixel width, 1/16 modulation, 3 luminance levels TG18-LPV Visual 3 Vertica

Test Patterns Service | 57Displaying Test PatternsTo select and display a test pattern1 Open the Dome CXtra Services menu and select Test Patterns

58 | Dome CXtra3 Click a pattern or variation name to show that pattern.To invert the pattern (change black to white and white to black), click th

Test Patterns Service | 593 Click Add to open the Add Custom Test Pattern dialog. 4 Using the Look In drop-down list, navigate to the folder conta

60 | Dome CXtraModifying or Deleting Custom Test Patterns To modify or delete a custom pattern1 If the Privilege service has been installed, log o

Test Patterns Service | 61 When invoked, the Test Patterns Evaluation dialog allows you to run the Dome Visual Test or the Dome Interactive Test o

62 | Dome CXtraRun Dome Visual TestUse this test to display a visual pattern that you have selected (on the Setup dialog) and make a response to t

Test Patterns Service | 63When a scheduled test pops up, the Preparing to Show Test Pattern dialog prompts you to select one of three options: tak

64 | Dome CXtraPatterns. Open this tab to configure the pattern type and location for the Dome Interactive Test and the pattern type for the Dome

Test Patterns Service | 65When Random pattern location is used by default or choice, you see the pattern in a random location each time the test i

Getting Started | 3Getting StartedThe Dome CXtra software adds essential functionality to Dome medical imaging display systems in diagnostic and r

66 | Dome CXtraBacklight Saver ServiceThe Backlight Saver service allows you to specify when the display system turns off the panel backlights to

Backlight Saver Service | 672 Select the day or days for which you want to create one or more saver periods.Click a single day name in the Selecte

68 | Dome CXtraDeleting a Saver PeriodTo delete an existing saver period1 Open the Dome CXtra Services menu and select Backlight Saver.2 Click the

DIN Test Service | 69DIN Test ServiceThe DIN Test service tests your Dome CX, Dome EX, and Dome QX displays for conformance with German standard D

70 | Dome CXtraAcceptance or constancy testing requires a photometer for measuring the luminance of the display. The DIN Test service automaticall

DIN Test Service | 71To set up the display for testing1 Open the Dome CXtra Services menu and select DIN Test. The DIN Test service dialog appears

72 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Location tabEnter descriptive text and click Apply.

DIN Test Service | 73To set up entries on the Display tab1 Complete the Display and Performance Class fields.2 Select Yes or No for the three inst

74 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Photometers tab1 Select a photometer from the pull-down list. Select Other if your photometer is omitted f

DIN Test Service | 75To set up entries on the Medical Image tabTo use an image other than the default image (achest.dcm), click Browse and select

4 | Dome CXtraDome CXtra ServicesThe following services constitute the Dome CXtra software.RightLight™ – Assures backlight stabilization for your

76 | Dome CXtraTo view information on the Reference Values tabOpen the Reference Values tab to view information about the most recent successful D

DIN Test Service | 77To set up entries on the Constancy tab1 Open the Constancy tab to set DIN constancy test parameters. The tab shows the previo

78 | Dome CXtra2 To use the settings in the DIN constancy specification (recommended), click Restore Defaults.NOTE: Using the default settings is

DIN Test Service | 79To specify language on the Reporting tab1 Open the Reporting tab and select your language, English or German. 2 Click Apply o

80 | Dome CXtraRunning a DIN Acceptance Test If the Privilege service is installed, you must log on as a privileged user before you run a DIN acce

DIN Test Service | 81Running a DIN Constancy Test You must successfully run a DIN acceptance test (described in the previous section) on the devic

82 | Dome CXtra5 After completing the last wizard dialog, click Finish.6 In the Test Complete dialog that appears, type your name in the Name fiel

DIN Test Service | 83Viewing DIN Test Results When you click Save Report after running a DIN acceptance or constancy test, the results are recorde

84 | Dome CXtraAAPM TG18 Test ServiceThe AAPM TG18 Test service supports the testing of Dome CX, Dome EX, and Dome QX displays in accordance with

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 85Warning. Successful completion of a TG18 Test frequently requires preparing the display and the environment in accordan

Getting Started | 5The use of Dome CXtra services is display-dependent. Check the following table for display compatibility by service:Service Dom

86 | Dome CXtraAAPM TG18 Test Setup You must complete at least part of the setup procedure before you use the TG18 Test to run a test on any displ

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 872 Click Setup. The Photometers tab of the TG18 Test Setup Information dialog appears. To set up entries on the Photomet

88 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Configuration tab1 Open the Configuration tab to view and modify default evaluations for each test listed.

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 89• Click Select/Deselect All to toggle check marks for all evaluations. Click Restore Defaults to replace current select

90 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Displays tabReview the characteristics of each display panel connected to the computer. You can indicate h

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 91To set up entries on the Reminders tabSchedule optional reminders for completing tests other than acceptance. For examp

92 | Dome CXtra3 Select the type of reminder message you want to receive — Informational or Warning.Selecting the Informational reminder adds a re

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 93To run a test1 Open the Dome CXtra Services menu and select AAPM TG18 Test. 2 Select a display panel in the Select Disp

94 | Dome CXtraViewing AAPM TG18 Test Results You can view the test results for a TG18 Test immediately after completing all evaluations. The Test

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 95When you click Save Report, Dome CXtra records the test event in the History log. You can then use the Reporting servic