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Publication No. 9G9627

2011-10-28

Upgrade Instructions
for the
CARESTREAM QC Version 3.2 Software

Purpose: To provide instructions for how to upgrade the CR Systems software application to the
Carestream QC V3.2 software for the following systems:

Important
• Qualified service personnel must do these procedures.
• See the Service Portal for possible updates before doing this installation.
• When doing the procedures in this document, you must use safe work practices and wear the correct personal
protective equipment (for example, safety eyewear) according to your company’s standard operating
procedures.

Service Effects: This version can be installed on the following systems:

—PoC 120/140 using Carestream QC V2.5 software and above
—PoC 360/Vita SE using Carestream QC V3.0 SPx software
—Vita/Vita LE using Carestream WQC 3.1 SPx software
Special Requirements: None
Serial Numbers: None
Special Tools: None
Parts Status: N/A
Parts Requirements: N/A

Confidential

© CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC. 2011

PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the
subject matter gained by Carestream Health, Inc. prior to publication.
No patent license is granted by this information.
Carestream Health, Inc. reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes
no warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Carestream Health shall not be
liable for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, resulting from any
use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Carestream Health’s negligence or
other fault.
This equipment includes parts and assemblies sensitive to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Use caution to prevent damage during all service procedures.

Table of Contents
Description Page

Pre-installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Updating the System Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Doing a Backup of the System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Common Send To Destination Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Performing System Operation Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Publication History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Pre-installation Procedure

Important
You must review this entire publication before starting the installation.

[1] Create a folder called Backup on the computer hard disk.

[2] Copy the Calib folder for the current software program from one of the following locations:
Current Software Version Version 2.5 or Version 3.0
C:\Program Files\Carestream\CarestreamCR\ C:\Program Files\Kodak\KodakQC\
VitaCR\GenRad\Calib PoCxxx\GenRad\Calib

Installing the Software

Important
The CR System software must be installed and operated with administrator privileges.

Note
It is recommended to disable any firewall and anti-virus software before installing this software update.
[1] Extract and open the compressed file and folder.
[2] Select Install Carestream Vita CR System Software and follow the on-screen prompts.
[3] Select the following configuration options:
• Select Table Top or Z-Cart according to whether the unit will be positioned on a flat surface or installed in
a Z-Cart at a 60 ° angle.
• Select the Setup type. The default installation setting is Full System Software.
[4] Click Next to continue.
[5] Click Install.
[6] Click Finish to exit the Installation Wizard.
[7] Click Exit when the installation process is complete.

Note
To avoid WINDOWS error messages while operating the CR System Software, disable or remove C:\Program
Files\Carestream from the anti-virus software scanning routine.
If WINDOWS VISTA or WINDOWS 7 is the operating system, reboot the computer when prompted.
[8] After upgrading the software to Version 3.2, verify that all settings including DICOM, Anatomic and MWL, and
the Patient Database were copied to the corresponding locations for Version 3.2.

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Updating the System Software Version
Carestream CR System software Version 3.2 has a new hardware version that must update on the CR System as
Firmware, Motion, and FPGA versions. Complete the following steps to update these versions.
[1] Turn the CR System on.
[2] Click on the Carestream CR System software icon on the computer desktop.
[3] Log on to the CR System as a Technician.

Note
An updated scanner components window identifies that a newer software version was found.

[4] Click Update.

The software automatically updates to the latest version and restarts the CR System.

Doing a Backup of the System Configuration

Important
It is important to back up the System configurations and settings should a change to the System configuration or other
issue occur.
[1] Navigate to the C:\Program Files\Carestream\CarestreamCR\GenRad\Bin folder.
[2] In the Bin folder, run the program BackUpRestor.exe. The Backup Restore dialog box is displayed.

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 [3] Select all the data backup options.
[4] Browse to the desired location to create a new backup folder.
[5] If required, enter a password to protect the backup data.
[6] Click Backup. The message “Backup process has finished successfully” is received when the backup is
complete.
[7] Click the X icon on the top right to exit the Backup Restore dialog box.

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Setting Common Send To Destination Buttons
Send To buttons are configured to provide the user with the most commonly used destination selections on the Exam
screen.
Exam Screen with Configured Destination Buttons

[1] Select the Exam screen.

[2] Select Settings>Settings.
[3] Select the User Preferences2 tab.
[4] In the Common Used Buttons list, select up to three destinations.

[5] Click Apply.

[6] Click OK.
[7] Verify that the selections appear as buttons on the Exam screen.

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Performing System Operation Testing
Perform the following tests to check that the system is operating successfully after the upgrade procedure is
complete.
[1] Start a new study using test for the Study name.
[2] Select Acquire Study.
[3] Perform a full scan cycle to verify the system operation.
[4] Send the image to the PACS, if the Destination is configured.
[5] Send the image to a Printer, if the Destination is configured.
[6] Send the image to the CD/DVD burning station, if the Destination is configured.

Publication History

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