Configuration of the data transmission: Humphrey Field Analyzer 3 (Model 8xx)

IMPORTANT: Preliminary notes

Data is transferred from the HFA3 to PeriData using a FILE. The HFA3 exports the file to a special folder. PeriData reads the file from this folder and then deletes it. There are 2 important details to note:

File format

The HFA3 is able to export different types (formats) of DICOM files. All of them have the file extension .dcm, but differ internally. The difference is only noted when the file is read/opened. Only the format DICOM-OPV contains utilisable visual field data and is suitable for PeriData.

Non-fitting DICOM formats: DICOM-EPDF (embedded PDF) is a PDF wrapped into a DICOM container. HFA3 Format is a proprietory Zeiss format. If PeriData finds a not-fitting DICOM file in the import folder, it will give a notification "wrong SOP class" and deletes the file

Exchange Folder for export (HFA) and import (PeriData)

The exchange folder is best created directly on the HFA3. The folder is shared on the network. The HFA exports (writes) the DICOM OPV files to this folder. For technical reasons, the directory must be mapped for this purpose. The PC in the perimeter room reads the files and deletes them.

Pitfall: In the field "Report Export Location" where you select the mapped drive, it is also possible to declare a UNC path as target folder. But the DICOM OPV file is not exported.

1. Actions at WINDOWS level, to do this you have to leave the Zeiss Kiosk Mode)

• Windows-KEY >> taskbar and desktop appear >> open File Explorer
  if the Windows key does not react, then the device is in the Zeiss Kiosk Mode. Leave the mode:
  >> Keyboard: ALT-CTRL-DEL (Task Manager appears)
  >> (in the Task Manager) Menu File >> RunNewTask >> open "explorer" (type in) >> explorer opens, taskbar appears
• (in File Explorer) create the directory C:\PeridataExchangeOnHfa
• Share directory for Everyone and Full Control (harmless, because it is only used for temporary files)
• (if not already done) Share HFA-PC in the network
• (in File Explorer) Network  >>  "840-..."=this HFA computer  >>  folder "PeridataExchangeOnHfa"  >>  context menu  >>  Map Network Drive  >>  select drive letter ("P" for Peridata)
• IMPORTANT: In a DOMAIN network, the mapping must be carried out as user = DOMAIN ADMINISTRATOR, otherwise it will not be permanent
• on the PC in the perimeter room the HFA PC is now visible - log in as user ‘ZEISS’, password ‘November171846’
• on the PC in the perimeter room the shared folder is now visible - the UNC path of this folder is the special import directory for the configuration of PeriData

2. Check the network settings in the perimeter control program

• Log in as "Administrator"
• Settings  (symbol wrench)
• Networking
• Adapter settings: shows the current status  (as set in the system)
• Network Drive Configuration: shows the existing mapped drives  (the target drive letter should be in the list)
• Map...  (allows you to map a drive, but this is more complicated than on operating system level)
• Dicom Network = disabled  (enabled only by ZEISS specialists)

3. Configurate the export settings

• Log in as "Administrator"
• Settings  (symbol wrench)
• Specific Settings
• button "Report Output" >> (Header "End of Test Settings")
• Forum Test Database = OFF
• Export EPDF = OFF
• Report Output Default = Export  (the action when you press "SAVE AND EXIT" at the end of an examination - PeriData calls that the "automatic data transmission")
• Report Export File Type = DICOM OPV  (multiple selections possible, only DICOM-OPV shall be activated) - if DICOM OPV is NOT in the list, the license may be missing >> check in the license menu (LIZ HFA3 OPV IOD EXPORT) and contact Zeiss
• Report Export Location = <Drive letter of mapped target folder>  (choose the mapped drive - subdirectories are possible -- ATTENTION: input of UNC paths is possible, but do not work)
• Named Patient Folder = OFF
• Patient ID in Folder Name = OFF

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