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This tabulator page defines the import connection with the perimeter device. The export of patient identity data is explained further down
Do this configuration only at the perimeter workstation. Only there the data are imported and stored into the database. All other workstations read the stored visual fields from the PeriData database. They have no direct connection to the perimeters. Multiple connections to the same device may cause trouble
The import is passive meaning Peridata is waiting for incoming examination data. The device must actively send the data. A complete setup therefore requires the export configuration at the perimeter device. Information is available with a click on the specific device type (further down).
Validity: The settings on this tab are valid for all users on this PC. Exception: If the option "each USER has his own Perimeter settings" is activated, the configuration is valid only for the current user and stored in the Windows User Registry. This option is mandatory on a Terminal Server and enables to configurate workstations with and without perimeter connection (special user names at the perimeter workstation !).
Select the COM number where the cable is plugged in. Select the device type. The following perimeters are connected by CABLE:
PeriData uses the standard parameter as described in the HELP PAGES. A click on the "Parameter" button shows these values. Changes can be defined in the file PeriRx.INI. There, the DATE FORMAT of the HFA2 can be changed, if month and day are swapped. Details are given by our hotline.
Select the device type. The second FILE interface is only needed if several different permeter types are connected to this PC. The following perimeter types are using a FILE transfer:
For several perimeters with the same data format, only one FILE box has to be defined. The FILE interface is also used for cable perimeters, if another process receives the cable data and stores them in a raw data file (e.g. in case of terminal-server architecture) Ask for our advice
OFF (default): The data import uses the standard directory C:\PeriDataExchange
ON: The data import uses a special directory, which is typed into the field below. UNC-path is possible. Maximum 39 characters. This option should only be used if there is no alternative. Ask for our advice
What is the IMPORT directory? Data reception consists of 2 steps: During the 1st step (RECEPTION STEP), the data are received at the COM interface and stored as a "Raw Data File" into the IMPORT directory. Concerning FILE interfaces, the external perimeter program writes the Raw Data Fileinto this directory. During the 2nd step (IMPORT STEP), the Raw Data File is read, converted and imported into the PeriData database. There are 2 reasons to change the IMPORT directory: 1. Terminal server architecture. 2.The perimeter control program cannot write into the standard directory.
OFF (default): The same perimeter settings are valid for ALL USERS on this computer.
ON: The perimeter settings are valid ONLY FOR THIS USER. This is mandatory in case of a Terminal Server architecture. User means work station ("terminal"). Only the workstation beneath the perimeter is configurated for data import. The other workstations will have no perimeter activated on this tab.
Note: This item can only be changed with administrator privileges. The batch file "C:\PeriDataExchange\Create_PeriWin_Opt_Are_User_Specific.bat" will create a file called "PeriWin_Opt_Are_User_Specific.txt". If this file is existing, the item is ALWAYS ON. Accidentally changes are excluded, even with admin privileges.
OFF (default): PeriData imports all received data
ON: PeriData writes the raw data file into the import directory. The second IMPORT STEP step is blocked. Databases cannot be opened.
The IMPORT STEP is performed by another PeriData program at another platform (e.g. a terminal server window). In this instance, a FILE interface is activated with the same perimeter type and the same IMPORT dirctory. The program window shows the information text "Receiver mode" and minimizes automatically after being started. When closed, there is an additional warning.
PeriData is able to send data into the opposite direction. This means that the current patient data (name, first name, date of birth, ID) are exported to the perimeter program. This saves the effort of typing in all the patient data at the perimeter. The perimeter program is started if necessary.
The following perimeter types are able to receive patient data (click on the link for more info):
When PeriData sends the patient data, some perimeters match the patient by the ID, some by the patient name and some can be configurated. Usually, the "send ID" option is ON. Please check the specific help texts.
ACCEPT: Accepts the settings and tests the COM port. This make take up to 10 seconds
OK: Like 'Accept', and closes the dialog window.
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