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Software Manual

ALVO Integra Advanced


ALVO Integra – Software manual September 2015

Introduction
ALVO INTEGRA is a control system which enable integration of medical equipment and devices in the
operating room.
Equipment and devices can be controlled wirelessly via the touch panel, which shows, in the most simple
and clean way, the devices to be controlled. The system allows the transmission and distribution of video
signal, and its architecture provides the ability to be expanded according to the customers’ expectations.
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1. Using the ALVO Integra control panel safely

1.1 Proper use

The ALVO Integra was developed primarily for use in medical environments. Your new ALVO Integra
control panel is a LCD monitor with buil-in computer module for integration in operating room wall
systems specifically developed for medical applications. The ALVO Integra may only be used in the medical
environment while maintaining compliance with the specified connection settings and parameters.
Modifications to the ALVO Integra are not allowed without specific authorisation by Alvo. Any damage
resulting from such modifications is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. This LCD monitor for
integration in operating room wall systems.

Operation

This allows the user to work under optimal ergonomic conditions. All device settings can be configured
using the touch control buttons (COMMAND BAR) integrated in the glass screen. The COMMAND BAR
allows the device surface to be easily cleaned and disinfected. The device is equipped with a power switch
for connection to/disconnection from the power supply. The device is equipped with a PC standby button
to shut down the device’s operating system, or to put the device in sleep mode or power saving mode,
depending on the configuration. The device may only be operated by medical staff that have been trained
on device requirements. Users must carefully read the user manual and be familiar with how the device
functions. Furthermore, users must be trained in all of the applications installed on the ALVO Integra.

Enclosure and environment

ALVO Integra systems are specifically designed for the stringent cleaning requirements of the surgical
environment. The front elements and surfaces are easy to clean and disinfect. Individual protection classes
are available depending on the situation in which the ALVO Integra is installed. The device must not be
used in potentially explosive environments. 1.2 Responsibilities of the operator and personnel The safety
of staff and of the ALVO Integra control panel depends on compliance with safety regulations. Observe the
following safety instructions.
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Personal safety

• The ALVO Integra may only be operated by trained users and technicians.
• The ALVO Integra may only be installed and serviced by technicians. Because the device is very heavy, at
least two technicians are required to install it.
• Personnel should be trained to use all the applications installed on the ALVO Integra.
• Only operate the ALVO Integra when it is in perfect working condition. If the behaviour of the device
changes, inspect it immediately for any malfunction.
• Make sure all safety and warning labels on the ALVO Integra are completely intact and easily rea
• Only operate and store the ALVO Integra in closed rooms that are protected from the weather.
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Alvo Integra All-In-One control panel

Pic. 1 – All-In-One control panel

Buttons on the fron panel

Touch screen

Main Power switch -

USB sockets

COMMAND bar touch panel


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„Keylock” - Keylock for blocking COMMAND BAR control buttons. Shines white when Keylock is active..

„Touch Off” – Activate deactivate touch display (optional). Shines white when touch control is deactivated.

„Reset” – Computer Reset

Przycisk „On/Off” – Computer Standby button for computer shut down/standby. Shines white when
computer is active.

Description of the software


After turning on the computer, the application starts automatically.
After starting, the main window of the application pops-up:

Main window of the ALVO Integra application


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The main application window contains the following icons:


Start an scheduled procedure, already stored in the database (see users’ manual of ALVO Integra).

Start an new procedure - without previous storaged data.

Service mode - allows to control devices in order to verify correct functioning.

Information about the ALVO Integra application version.

Close the application


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Window of the ongoing surgery


After the start of the operation, user can keep track of its duration through informational table at the top

of the screen.
Ongoing surgery window

Termination of the surgery is possible after pressing the button on the right side of informational table:

Navigation is done via the menu on the right side (pic. 3)

Picture 3 - Main Menu


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ALVO Integra application is divided into five tabs:


1. Monitoring
- Monitoring of medical gases:

Tab for medical gases

2. Media
- MP3 Player:

Tab for mp3 player

- Voice Notes:

Tab for voice notes recording

3. Devices
- Control of a general lighting:

Tab for lighting


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- Control of doors and blinds:

Tab for doors

- Control of an ALVO operating table:

Tab for operating table

- Control of an air conditioning:

Tab for climatization

4. Video
The video tab allows manage audio/video streams, and control the camera at the operating room.

Tab for video management

5. Timer, time countdown:

Tab for alarm

6. Alarm – Beep after a specified time (pic 13):


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Monitoring - medical gases:

With this function is possible to visualize the status of the medical gases. The system detects the high level
(high pressure in the system) and the low level of gases (low pressure system). Each extreme status, is
indicated by a beep and displayed on the control panel.

Medical gases screen


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Media
MP3 Player

Provides playback MP3 files on the computer or external media connected to the computer.

Mp3 player screen


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Control functions of MP3 player are realized through the following icons
1 - Viewing a catalog of sounds:

The screen shows the displayed screen after pressing the icon of a catalog of sounds. From the position of
this window, the user has access to media files placed on the computer or removable media connected to
the computer.

Browse folders with tracks

2 – Volume control - lower:

3 – Volume control - louder:


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4 – Mute:

5 – Playback:

6 - Pause:

7 – Stop:

8 – Previous song:

9 – Next song

Voice Notes module:

Application screen responsible for recording the sound - to jot memos from operations and treatments
(pic. 16).
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Voice notes screen


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Control functions of the voice memos module are carried out by the following icons
1 - Recording:

2 – Volume control - quietly:

3 – Volume control - louder:

4 – Mute:

5 – Playback:

6 – Stop:

8 – Microphone Auto (active option triggers the microphone at the detection of sounds):
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Routing Audio

Audio Routing tab, allows to manage streams audio - audio transmission from any source to any speaker
system hooked into the system (picture 18).

Audio Routing tab

The list of available speakers in the speakers table - user can select the active sound system (picture 19)

Table of available speakers


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The next picture presents a list of available audio sources.

Picture 20 audio source

When the user click on the symbol of the source and re-click on the speaker system, the selected source
will be heard on the selected speaker system.
Turn off the sound is done by shifting active speaker on the audio source.
The following icons depicting audio sources.
Sound sources:

Speakers:

Active Speakers:
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Devices

The "Device" allows to manage and control devices located in the operating room, such as general lighting,
operating lights, operating tables, doors, blinds, cameras, and air conditioning.
Lighting

Screen responsible for lighting - enables control of operating lamps and general lighting (pic 21).

Lighting screen

Lighting control functions are carried out by the following icons


1 – Enable / Disable general lighting

2 – On / off operating lamp


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3 – Decrease / Increase illumination of the operating lamp

4 – Decrease / Increase illumination of the general lighting


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Doors and blinds

Application screen responsible for controlling doors and blinds.

Doors and blinds Screen


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Control of the doors and blinds are carried out by the following icons
1 – Closing the blinds:

2 – Opening the blinds:

3 – Open the hinged door:

4 – Opening the sliding doors:


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Operating table

Operating table control option allows you to control the various movements of the table from the touch
panel ALVO Integra.

Operating tables management screen


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Control of the operating table are carried out by the following icons
1 – The movement of the table - top:

2 – The movement of the table - left:

3 – The movement of the table - Trendelenburg:

4 – Movement benches of the table - top:

5 – The movement of the table - Reflex:

6 – The movement of mainstay - up


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7 – The movement of the table - down:

8 – The movement of the table - right:

9 – The movement of the table - Antitrendelenburg:

10 – Movement benches of the table - down:

11 – The movement of the table - Flex:

12 – The movement of mainstay - down:

13 – Resetting the position of the table:

14 – Changing orientation of the table:

15 – Turning off

16 – Turning on:
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Air Conditioning

Air conditioning control allows adjustment of temperature and humidity.

Air conditioning screen


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Air conditioning control functions are carried out by the following icons
1 – Lowering the temperature / humidity:

2 – Increase temperature / humidity:


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Video:
Video tab, allows manage audio/video streams, and control of the camera at operating room
-Routing

With one click, user can shift the video from any source to any monitor hooked to the system. Picture 25
shows the routing tab.

Video Routing
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Below detailed description of the screens and menus:


All video sources are available in the share table (Picture 23). In the central part there are thumbnails of
various input signals, after click on thumbnail of the source, source is active and ready to pass on to the
screen.
On the left, are list of active screen modes:
Full screen mode:

Split Screen - two sources 1: 1

Split Screen - two sources - picture in picture

From the share tab (picture 26) the user has the ability to record, take screenshots and tagging video
content. Responsible for these functions are the following icons:

Sharing sources
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Recording:

Making marks (tags):

Screenshots:

Monitors tab shows all the available screens, which are giving possibility to display the image.

Screens Tab
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On the monitors tab are icons that perform the following functions:
Turning on/off screen

Full screen mode:

Split Screen - two sources 1: 1

Split Screen - two sources - picture in picture

- Video Conferencing
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Video Conferencing tab allows streaming audio and video from a distance, it is a module that allows communication
with a remote audience. This tab is divided into 3 parts: Share, Display conferences and Users.

Video Conferencing tab

Share table contains a source that user can upload to screen of the conference (picture 29).

Share table
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Show the conference table - it currently broadcasting sources (picture 30).

Show conference tab

Table users - is a list of available conference users


Camera position -Settings

Camera Settings tab allows to operate/positioning camera unit via the Integra system (picture 31)

Cameras Tab
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On / Off camera:

Screenshot from the camera:

Available cameras (switching view):

Camera movement - up

Camera movement – down

Camera movement - left

Camera movement – right


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Timer and Alarm

ALVO Integra system is equipped with a digital clock that all the time displays the current time. It is
possible to attach up to three timers that measure the time and the alarm signal up after a pre-set time
(pic. 32 and 33)

Timer screen
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Stopwatch control functions are carried out by the following icons


1 – Reset counter:

2 – Start counter:

3 – Stop counter

Picture 33 – Alarm screen


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Alarm control functions are carried out by the following icons


1 – Alarm set up:

2 – The next hour / minute / second:

3 – Setting the current time:

4 – Previous hour / minute / second:

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