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Perennity
Dicom Edition

Quick Installation guide

Version 2.50

Document revision 2.1

INTRODUCTION
Welcome in this Perennity Dicom quick configuration guide. This quick guide doesnt replace the manuals, but lets you configure effortless the Perennity programs. For a demo purpose and for more explanations, always refer to the manuals.

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Perennity Dicom workflow

The Perennity Dicom solution consists of the following components: A CD/DVD autoloader, such as Rimage or Epson PP-100, composed of a robot, one or more CD/DVD recorders and a printer to label the discs. The Perennity Dicom Server, also running as a Windows service, acts as a real Dicom server. It listens to Dicom clients, such as modalities and PACS applications, to collect and store Dicom images that must be recorded on CD/DVD. It also extracts the metadata (patient name, study ID, ) from the Dicom images and generates JPEG thumbnails to preview the images.

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The Perennity Dicom Server also acts as Dicom SCP server. As result, it is possible to Query and Retrieve images from Perennity from any Dicom SCU client (e.g. Dicom Workstation). The Perennity Dicom Burner is the main user interface for querying and selecting the series/studies of Dicom images to be recorded to CD/DVD (attended mode). The Dicom Burner can be used in Unattended mode meaning that Dicom images are automatically submitted for recording once series or studies are completed. Last but not least, it is possible to query and retrieve images stored in the Perennity or from any third party Dicom server (e.g. a PACS). The Perennity Autoloader, running as a Windows service, that interfaces the CD/DVD autoloader. The database - MySQL or MS SQL Server - that will keep track of all operations. It will also store all metadata (patient name, study ID, ) extracted from the Dicom images.

VERSIONS
The last versions of the different components used by Perennity Dicom are: JAVA Virtual Machine Version 6 update 10 (download) MySQL 5.1.31 (download) Perennity Dicom 2.50 build 281 (download) Perennity Dicom Sender 2.1 (download) A complete installation CD containing all above tools and application is also available (download).

INSTALLATION
It is required to strictly follow the installation procedure described below. We recommend checking the boxes located in the left margin every time one step has been performed. Prerequisites : Java 1.6.10 or higher version is supposed to be already install and running. The installation can be downloaded from our web site (download). We recommend to deactivate to automatic update of Java. To do so, open the Control Panel and click on the Java icon. Go to the Update tab and disable the Check for Updates Automatically option. Install MySQL Version 5.1.31 of MySQL is available in the Perennity installation package (CD or zip file). Go to the Tools > MYSQL > MySQL 5.1 Server v5.1.31 folder. It can also be downloaded from our web site (download). Run the mysql-essential-5.1.31-win32.exe program. We do not recommend using any other version of MySQL with Perennity. All MySQL programs, utilities and databases will be grouped in the same installation sub-directory (C:\Program Files\MySQL by default).

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Apply strictly the following procedure: 1. Setup Type: Typical. Click on Next. 2. Click on Install. 3. Advertising: click twice Next. 4. Setup wizard: enable the Configure the MySQL Server now and click on Finish. 5. Welcome screen: click on Next. 6. Configuration type: select Detailed configuration and click on Next. 7. Server type: select Server Machine and click on Next. 8. Database usage: select Multifunctional Database and click on Next. 9. InnoDB datafile: keep default settings (C: - Installation Path) and click on Next. 10. Number of concurrent connections: select Decision Support and click on Next. 11. Networking options: select Enable TCP/IP Networking, port 3306 and enable the Add firewall exception for this port option. Also enable the Enable Strict Mode option and click on Next. 12. Character set: select the Standard Character Set option and click on Next. It may be required to select the Best Support for Multilingualism option depending on the language you are using. 13. Windows options: enable the Install As Windows Service. Keep the default MySQL as Service Name. Enable also the Launch the MySQL Server automatically and Include Bin Directory in Windows PATH options. Then click on Next. 14. Security options: FIRST enable the Create An Anonymous Account option. THEN disable the Modify Security Settings option and click on Next. 15. Click on Execute 16. Make sure that the Prepare configuration, Write configuration file and the Start service steps have been processed. Click on Finish. Check if the MySQL service is well started.

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Create input/output folders Perennity will need two different folders: The first one is used by the Perennity Dicom Server to store all the Dicom images it has received. Depending on how long you want to keep these images (e.g. for archiving purpose), you may require a large storage capacity definitely if you configure the Dicom Server to keep the images for ever. Keep the path to this folder as short as possible (e.g. C:\Dicom\Received Images) as we will use the Study UID, Series UID and Image UID as folder and file names. These UID are always very long. The second is for the Perennity Dicom Burner. It is a temporary folder where Dicom images to be output to CD/DVD will be copied. Once the disc has been recorded, the images will automatically be deleted (e.g. C:\Dicom\To Burn). Install Perennity Dicom Before installing Perennity Dicom, make sure that the Rimage CD/DVD autoloader is fully functional. It is recommended to install Perennity Dicom on the same computer running the Rimage software suite. This will avoid useless network traffic. If you own a Rimage 360i or a 2000i, make sure to have a complete networkable Rimage OfficeNet software suite. The Rimage CD/DVD autoloader is up and running. The three Perennity Dicom components (Dicom Burner, Dicom Server and Dicom Autoloader) are contained in one installation package named PerennityDicom_vxxx_byyy.exe. xxx represents the version of Perennity Dicom while yyy is the number of the build. Simply run this executable to start its installation. Select the Complete setup then click on Next. Keep the default location (c:\Program Files\Perennity\Perennity Dicom). Click on Next until all components are installed. Configuring the Perennity Dicom Server Launch the Perennity Dicom Server using the icon located on your desktop or in the Start menu. The first time, you will be asked to enter the parameters. If you have installed MySQL in an other subfolder than the default one (C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.1), you will be prompted to select the path where it has been installed. Be sure to select the right folder. Anyway, it must end with ..\MySQL Server 5.1\.

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Perennity Dicom service parameters

Configure the General settings The language for the user interface (please do close and restart the Dicom Server after having changed the language) The Storage path where Dicom images will be stored. The local AE Title The IP port (104 by default). Generate thumbnails (JPEGs) from the native Dicom images or not. Database settings. Refer to the Administration Guide for more information about managing local and remote AETs, forwarding, transfer syntax, bypass, etc. Click on Ok. Click on Start to launch the Perennity Dicom Server (Windows service).

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The Perennity Dicom Server is now up and running.

Click on the License button.

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The Perennity licensing window.

Copy/Paste the activation key and click on Update. The serial number and the different options will be displayed according the activation key that you have received. Activation keys are based on the MAC address of he PC where on Perennity has been installed and a six digits serial number (printed on the installation CD or delivered by email). The key can be requested by sending an email to license@perennitysoft.com. Allow 24h before getting an activation key. The Perennity Dicom Server is up and running.

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The Perennity Autoloader service Prior to configure the Perennity Dicom Burner, verify that the Perennity Autoloader windows service is started. Therefore, right click on My Computer and select the Manage option. Select Services and scroll down until reaching the Perennity Autoloader Server service. Check if the status of that service is Started.

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Start the Perennity Autoloader Server.

As this service is set as automatic startup, it will start automatically every time you boot your computer. The Perennity Autoloader service is started.

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Configuring the Perennity Dicom Burner Launch the Perennity Dicom Burner using the icon located on your desktop or in the Start menu. The first time, you will be asked to enter the parameters.

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General settings of the Perennity Dicom Burner.

Set the following settings: Language of the user interface ( please do close and restart the Burner after having selected the language ) The type of CD/DVD printer ( please do refer to your manual to know which printer is install on your system ) The Target device. Click on Manage then on Add. Select the type of target device: a Rimage or Epson robot or a Virtual Autoloader. When choosing the Rimage robot, first select the version of the Rimage software suite you are currently using: 6.X/7.X or 8.X. Check carefully the version using the Rimage System Manager. Selecting a wrong version may cause the Perennity Dicom Burner to hang. Then input a name, the IP address and port. By default the IP port is 4664 when using Rimage software suite 8. When using version 6 or 7, the default IP port is 2506. Click on Test connection to verify the communication with your Rimage system. You may also create a Virtual Autoloader as target device. In this case, the Dicom images will be output to different subfolders (one by CD/DVD).

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The Rimage configuration window.

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The Virtual Autoloader configuration window.

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When using an Epson PP-100 autoloader, make sure that the Epson TD Bridge software (download) is installed. TD Bridge is using a folder as buffer. This same folder must be set as Working folder in the Target settings.

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The Epson configuration window.

Click on Ok. Select the target device that you just created and click again on Ok.

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The configuration of the Perennity Dicom Burner.

The Buffer path where the series of Dicom images to be processed will be copied to be output to CD or DVD. Select the Dicom viewer you want to add to every CD or DVD. Set the volume name. The volume name is composed of three parts. You can blank the prefix and/or suffix of the name. You can also give them a constant value. Select the media type you use : CD-R or DVD-R or even Auto Select. When selecting the Autoselect option in the menu, Perennity Dicom Burner will use CD-R for a selection of studies not larger than 600MB. Above 600MB, DVD-R will be used. JPEG copies of Dicom images can be added to the media. Keep the Dicom images for archiving purposes after they have been processed and set the number of days the images are kept for archiving purposes. Set it to 0 to keep the images forever. Keep the job history even if the images have been deleted. This is a convenient option for tracking purpose. Click on Save.

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Perennity Dicom Burner user interface.

The Perennity Dicom Burner is up and running.

TESTING PERENNITY DICOM

The Perennity Dicom Sender is a very convenient and friendly tool that can be used to test your installation. It emulates a modality sending images to Perennity. The installation package includes three sample studies (download). Run the installation package and click on Next. Keep the default installation path and click on Next. Once the installation completed, click on Finish. Launch the Perennity Dicom Sender from the Start menu.

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The Perennity Dicom Sender interface.

The Source file is the folder containing the sample studies. Click on Echo to check the connection with the Perennity Dicom Server.

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The Echo is successful.

If you get an error message, check if the Perennity Dicom Server is started. Click on Send. This will send the three studies to Perennity. Launch the Perennity Dicom Burner and click on Refresh. The three studies must be listed.

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Appendix 1 Print fields The table below lists all the fields that can be printed on the labels. Refer to the administration for more details about how to customize print templates. Merge field PatientIdentifier PatientName Sex BirthDate StudyDate StudyIdentifier StudyDescription AccessionNumbers Modalities RefPhysician Institution IndiceJobGroup NbTotalInJobGroup jobComment1 jobComment2 Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 patient1 patient30 study1 study30 Description Patient ID Complete name of the patient Sex of the patient Birth date of the patient Date of the study Study ID Description of the study Accession number(s) Type of modalitie(s) Referral physician Name of the institution ID of the disc in a set Total number of discs in a set First comment line Second comment line Custom field #1 (see below) Custom field #2 (see below) Custom field #3 (see below) Custom field #4 (see below) Patient name (Sex) Accession Number - Patient ID Study ID Patient name (Sex) Accession Number - Patient ID Study ID Study ID Study date - Study description Study ID Study date - Study description

Fields patient1 patient30 and study1 study30 can be customized in the Dicom Burner (Multi-Field tab). Print fields in Rimage CD Designer are case sensitive.

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