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Dome® CXtra™User’s Guide

6 | Dome CXtraCXtra ServicesThe following services constitute the Dome CXtra software.RightLight™ – Assures backlight stabilization for your displ

96 | Dome CXtraTest Patterns ServiceYou can view a variety of test patterns for assessing image quality using the Test Patterns service. Two categ

Test Patterns Service | 97AAPM TG18 Test PatternsSet Series Type Images DescriptionMulti Purpose(1K and 2K) TG18-QC Vis./Qnt 1 Resolution, luminan

98 | Dome CXtraResolution, cont. TG18-LPH Visual 3 Horizontal bars at 1 pixel width, 1/16 modulation, 3 luminance levels TG18-LPV Visual 3 Vertica

Test Patterns Service | 99Displaying Test PatternsTo select and display a test pattern1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select Test Patterns >

100 | Dome CXtra3 Click a pattern or variation name to show that pattern.To invert the pattern (change black to white and white to black), click t

Test Patterns Service | 1013 Click Add to open the Add Custom Test Pattern dialog. 4 Using the Look In drop-down list, navigate to the folder cont

102 | Dome CXtraModifying or Deleting Custom Test Patterns To modify or delete a custom pattern1 If the Privilege service has been installed, log

Test Patterns Service | 103 When invoked, the Test Patterns Evaluation dialog allows you to run the Dome Visual Test or the Dome Interactive Test

104 | Dome CXtraRun Dome Visual TestUse this test to display a visual pattern that you have selected (on the Setup dialog) and make a response to

Test Patterns Service | 105When a scheduled test pops up, the Preparing to Show Test Pattern dialog prompts you to select one of three options: ta

Getting Started | 7Privilege – Password-protects operating parameters of the display system.Reporting – Collects, displays, and prints configurati

106 | Dome CXtraPatterns. Open this tab to configure the pattern type and location for the Dome Interactive Test and the pattern type for the Dome

Test Patterns Service | 107When Random pattern location is used by default or choice, you see the pattern in a random location each time the test

108 | Dome CXtraBacklight Saver ServiceThe Backlight Saver service allows you to specify when the display system turns off the panel backlights to

Backlight Saver Service | 1092 Select the day or days for which you want to create one or more saver periods.Click a single day name in the Select

110 | Dome CXtraTo delete an existing saver period1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select Backlight Saver.2 Click the associated data line and c

DIN Test Service | 111DIN Test ServiceThe DIN Test service tests your Dome displays for conformance with German standard DIN 6868-57. A successful

112 | Dome CXtraAcceptance or constancy testing requires a photometer for measuring the luminance of the display. The DIN Test service automatical

DIN Test Service | 113To set up the display for testing1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select DIN Test. The DIN Test service dialog appears. 2

114 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Location tabEnter descriptive text and click Apply.

DIN Test Service | 115To set up entries on the Display tab1 Complete the Display and Performance Class fields.2 Select Yes or No for the three ins

8 | Dome CXtraSystem RequirementsThe Dome CXtra software requires one of these operating systems: • Windows 7 (x86 or x64)• Windows Server 2008 R2

116 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Photometers tab1 Select a photometer from the pull-down list. Select Other if your photometer is omitted

DIN Test Service | 117To set up entries on the Medical Image tabTo use an image other than the default image (achest.dcm), click Browse and select

118 | Dome CXtraTo view information on the Reference Values tabOpen the Reference Values tab to view information about the most recent successful

DIN Test Service | 119To set up entries on the Constancy tab1 Open the Constancy tab to set DIN constancy test parameters. The tab shows the previ

120 | Dome CXtra2 To use the settings in the DIN constancy specification (recommended), click Restore Defaults.NOTE: Using the default settings is

DIN Test Service | 121To specify language on the Reporting tab1 Open the Reporting tab and select your language, English or German. 2 Click Apply

122 | Dome CXtraRunning a DIN Acceptance Test If the Privilege service is installed, you must log on as a privileged user before you run a DIN acc

DIN Test Service | 123Running a DIN Constancy Test You must successfully run a DIN acceptance test (described in the previous section) on the devi

124 | Dome CXtra5 After completing the last wizard dialog, click Finish.6 In the Test Complete dialog that appears, type your name in the Name fie

DIN Test Service | 125Viewing DIN Test Results When you click Save Report after running a DIN acceptance or constancy test, the results are record

Getting Started | 9UPGRADE INSTALLATION: To upgrade to package 6.0.1 or later, insert the installation CD and run setup.exe. Follow the wizard ins

126 | Dome CXtraAAPM TG18 Test ServiceThe AAPM TG18 Test service supports the testing of Dome Ex, Dome GX4MP, and Dome Sx displays in accordance w

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 127WARNING: Successful completion of a TG18 Test frequently requires preparing the display and the environment in accorda

128 | Dome CXtraAAPM TG18 Test Setup You must complete at least part of the setup procedure before you use the TG18 Test to run a test on any disp

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 1292 Click Setup. The Photometers tab of the TG18 Test Setup Information dialog appears. To set up entries on the Photome

130 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Configuration tab1 Open the Configuration tab to view and modify default evaluations for each test listed

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 131• Click Select/Deselect All to toggle check marks for all evaluations. Click Restore Defaults to replace current selec

132 | Dome CXtraTo set up entries on the Displays tabReview the characteristics of each display panel connected to the computer. You can indicate

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 133To set up entries on the Reminders tabSchedule optional reminders for completing tests other than acceptance. For exam

134 | Dome CXtra3 Select the type of reminder message you want to receive — Informational or Warning.Selecting the Informational reminder adds a r

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 135To run a test1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select AAPM TG18 Test. 2 Select a display panel in the Select Display

10 | Dome CXtraInstalling the PhotometerTo use the RightLight and DICal custom calibration and conformance test features, you must purchase and in

136 | Dome CXtraViewing AAPM TG18 Test Results You can view the test results for a TG18 Test immediately after completing all evaluations. The Tes

AAPM TG18 Test Service | 137When you click Save Report, Dome CXtra records the test event in the History log. You can then use the Reporting servi

138 | Dome CXtraPrivilege ServiceThe Privilege service allows only privileged users and administrators to change the operating parameters of the d

Privilege Service | 1394 To start Dome CXtra in the privileged user mode when the computer starts and without entering a password, click the “Star

140 | Dome CXtraReporting ServiceThe Reporting service records and displays properties and events related to CXtra services installed for your dis

Reporting Service | 141Properties Tab The Properties tab lists the CXtra services installed and information about the display system components an

142 | Dome CXtraHistory Tab The History tab displays events recorded in the History event log. The events appearing in the History log are depende

Reporting Service | 143Sorting the History Event Log Each event is represented by a row of information with data shown in the following columns: S

144 | Dome CXtraUsing CXtra PreferenceWith the CXtra Preference dialog you can specify the retention period for event information stored in the Hi

Reporting Service | 145NOTE: If you are using Dome CXtra in conjunction with Dome Dashboard, you can exercise best practice by limiting history re

Getting Started | 11To install the photometer on Windows XP1 Log onto Windows with administrator privileges. 2 If necessary, install the Dome CXtr

146 | Dome CXtraEnterprise Management ServiceThe Enterprise Management service allows you to manage medical imaging displays from a central locati

Enterprise Management Service | 147SNMP Management Console You can use Dome Dashboard software or a console application on your computer to obtain

148 | Dome CXtraConfiguring the SNMP Service Use this section to configure the SNMP service on a computer running the Enterprise Management servic

Enterprise Management Service | 149To open the Service Properties dialog1 Open Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services to see a list

150 | Dome CXtraTo enter traps information1 Click the Traps tab in the SNMP Service Properties dialog. 2 Create the community name used by the SNM

Enterprise Management Service | 151In most cases you should enter the identifier for the host running your SNMP console application as one list it

152 | Dome CXtra3 Select READ CREATE in the Community rights drop-down list. This allows the Dome Dashboard or SNMP console application to read an

Enterprise Management Service | 153Display Agent Traps Systems running the Enterprise Management service for Dome CXtra generate only the followin

154 | Dome CXtraAvailable Traps Item DescriptiontrapStatusObserverConnection-FailedData Items:historyStatusStatus,historyStatusRecord,historyStatu

Troubleshooting | 155TroubleshootingDisplay Assignment. If a different display is selected as the primary, CXtra must be restarted. (NOTE: Appli

12 | Dome CXtraStarting Dome CXtra The Dome CXtra application starts automatically when you run your computer. If you exit the application or if i

156 | Dome CXtraAppendixSilent InstallThe servicesToInstall file specifies which services get installed during a CXtra installation. If this file

Appendix | 157Service Format<servicename>[, <option>[, <option value>]][, <option>[, <option value>]] ...where <s

158 | Dome CXtraIf <servicename> is RightLight, the options shown in the following table are allowed. Example #1: Install All ServicesBEGIN

Appendix | 159Example #2: Install Selected ServicesInstall TestPatterns, Privilege, SNMP, and RightLight services, setting the number of measureme

160 | Dome CXtraIndex AAAPM TG18 test patterns 96acceptance test 126alertsauto 25manual 27manual/scheduled 23suppressing 144Ambient tab, RightLigh

Index | 161D, cont.Display agent traps 153display cleaning 56Displays tabTG18 Test 132Dome Dashboard software 146dynamic range 19Eequalizing dynamic

162 | Dome CXtraP, cont.photometerCOM port 129installing 10TG18 Test 127Photometer tabTG18 Test 129popup warnings, RightLight, disabling 42primary

Index | 163S, cont.Success Status, returning to 143suppressing alerts 144system error icon on taskbar 12system requirements, Dome CXtra software 8Tt

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Getting Started | 13Opening the CXtra Services MenuAll Dome CXtra functions are accessible from the services menu. This graphic shows the default

14 | Dome CXtraCXtra UtilitiesThe following utilities have been added to the application.CXtra Start Launch the application and all CXtra services

RightLight Service | 15RightLight ServiceThe RightLight service performs backlight stabilization, DICOM calibration, automatic conformance testing

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16 | Dome CXtraYou can also calibrate the internal RightLight photometer to generate a new calibration data file whenever the white level is outsi

RightLight Service | 17Configuring the RightLight Service If the Privilege service has been installed, you must log on as a privileged user to cha

18 | Dome CXtraBacklight tabFor displays selected, you can view the values of these parameters:• Black level, in cd/m2• White level, in cd/m2 • Ba

RightLight Service | 19NOTE: If you set the white level too close to the maximum brightness capability of the display, frequent warnings on high w

20 | Dome CXtraCalibration tabSelect one of these response functions for auto-calibration: • DICOM Response Function (default) – Calibrates to the

RightLight Service | 21Ambient tabSpecify the ambient light in the viewing area. Select the ambient light description that best fits the display l

22 | Dome CXtraColor tabSpecify the panel appearance of Dome Ex, Dome GX4MP, and Dome Sx color displays, with or without calibration. Appearance.

RightLight Service | 23Front Sensor tabSpecify the front sensor conformance test(s) you want RightLight to run. You can schedule testing to run a

24 | Dome CXtra• For the DICOM LUM test, enter a value for Maximum allowed. Then check the scheduled or manual selection box, or both, for test al

RightLight Service | 25Rear Sensor tabSpecify the conformance test(s) you want RightLight to run. Every 5 minutes, RightLight automatically perfor

Contents What’s New in Version 6.x Series 1Getting Started 5Display Compatibility 5CXtra Services 6System Requirements 8Insta

26 | Dome CXtraFor the DICOM LUM test, check the selection box. Then enter a value for Maximum allowed. The DICOM LUM test is classified a failure

RightLight Service | 27External Sensor tabSpecify the external sensor tests that you want to complete manually. For each manual test that you sele

28 | Dome CXtra2 Select the number of luminance measurements you want to make during each manual test. Note: For the external sensor, the default

RightLight Service | 29Checking Conformance via the Front SensorFront sensor conformance tests are run per criteria you input for auto-scheduled o

30 | Dome CXtraAuto Conformance Testing via the Rear SensorAutomatic conformance testing shows how well your display conforms to the DICOM standar

RightLight Service | 31To run an external sensor conformance test1 Open the CXtra Services menu. Select RightLight Conformance > External Senso

32 | Dome CXtra4 Put the photometer on the target and click Measure.If the White Level is unaligned with the target by 15 percent or more, a warni

RightLight Service | 335 Upon successful completion of the conformance measuring, as indicated by the Success icon, click Next. You have the optio

34 | Dome CXtraAfter you close the Conformance Wizard, RightLight enters the event in both the Reporting History log and the Conformance History l

RightLight Service | 35Checking Current Conformance StatusTo view the results of the latest manual (external sensor or front sensor) conformance t

DICal Service 81Configuring the DICal Service 82Using DICOM Response Function as Default Calibration 83Choosing Display Calibration

36 | Dome CXtraReviewing Conformance EventsDome CXtra polls RightLight automatically for its status every 5 minutes, which causes the user-selecte

RightLight Service | 37Reviewing Manual Conformance DataFor manual conformance tests run via the front or external sensor, you can view data in gr

38 | Dome CXtraGraph type• Response graph. Plots the measured luminance at various driving levels (P-values). Luminance is shown along the Y axis

RightLight Service | 39• Conformance graph. Plots Just Noticeable Differences (JNDs) per luminance interval. The graph shows the mean value for JN

40 | Dome CXtraTables tab To view or print a conformance test, choose a table type, display, and selected test date and time to view or print the

RightLight Service | 41• Color table. Lists the following data values by Kelvin scale or CIE xy coordinates.

42 | Dome CXtra Disabling RightLight Popup WarningsYou can disable all warning message popups related to the RightLight service.NOTE: Disabling of

RightLight Service | 43Important notice on disabling RightLight popup messagesWARNING: The Dome CXtra software includes "popup" warning

44 | Dome CXtraWhite Level Calibration ServiceIMPORTANT: Only administrators can calibrate the white level via the White Level Calibration service

White Level Calibration Service | 45Privileged users can calibrate the white level during manual external sensor conformance testing. For more inf

What’s New in Version 6.x SeriesDome DisplaysDome CXtra support has been added for the Dome S6c display, a 6-megapixel color unit with DVI video conne

46 | Dome CXtraRunning the White Level Calibration WizardIMPORTANT: White level calibration via the White Level Calibration service is available f

White Level Calibration Service | 47Restoring Factory White Level CalibrationIMPORTANT: Restoration of the factory white level calibration is avai

48 | Dome CXtraMQSA Quality Control TestsRegular inspection and testing of diagnostic imaging displays designated for primary image diagnosis in m

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 49• Calibrated external photometer• Calibrated luxmeter with a minimum resolution of 1 lux• Mini-USB cable (Dome S10

50 | Dome CXtraConfiguring MQSA Test Reminders Quality Control tests are simple checks that must be performed regularly to ensure the Dome display

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 51To configure the MQSA test reminders1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select MQSA Test Configuration. 2 Optional:

52 | Dome CXtraConfiguring the Warning Light Indicators NOTE: The Dome S10 display has LED warning light indicators to notify you of the need to r

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 53To configure the warning lights for test reminders1 Open the CXtra Services menu and select MQSA Test Configuratio

54 | Dome CXtraMQSA Test WizardWhen you configure the MQSA test reminders, you can see due status of tests to perform via LED indicators in the MQ

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 55After you run a test, that test button is grayed out on the wizard accessible via the MQSA button and the Windows S

2 | Dome CXtraMQSA Test ServiceYou can set up test reminders for consistent quality control activity and record the results of the quality control

56 | Dome CXtraRunning the Daily Quality Control TestTo ensure optimal image viewing from day to day, inspect the display to keep the screen free

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 573 Use a dry, soft, clean cloth to wipe off the residue.NOTE: Always wipe off water and other stains immediately to

58 | Dome CXtra3 Click the selection box to record the clean status of the display(s). Click the Check All Clean button to select the Clean check

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 59 If any conditions are the daily quality control test are not met, this dialog appears when you click Submit. Retur

60 | Dome CXtraRunning the Monthly Quality Control Test The monthly display calibration check is to ensure that the display is calibrated and the

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 61To complete the monthly control test record1 Click Monthly Quality Control Test on the wizard. The SMPTE pattern ap

62 | Dome CXtra3 Repeat the procedure for any other display(s). Then click Submit to finish. 4 From either the Normal Mode or the Expert Mode, ent

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 635 Click View Report or Close. You can view the monthly quality control test report on the screen or print it. Clic

64 | Dome CXtraIf any conditions are the daily quality control test are not met, this dialog appears when you click Submit. Return to the quality

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 65Running the Quality Control Tests for Medical Physicists The Quality Control tests listed in this section must be p

What’s New in Version 6.x Series | 3Windows Platform SupportSupport is available for the Microsoft Windows 7 (x86 or x64) and Windows Server 2008

66 | Dome CXtraSite and System SummaryStart by recording the site and system data for the facility.To record the site and system data1 Click the S

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 67Return to the wizard to start the next test. Viewing Condition Check and SettingCompare the reading room configurat

68 | Dome CXtraNOTE: Look for the nominal value of the ambient light. This is a record of the most recent measurement and provides a comparison v

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 69Return to the wizard to start the next test.Display Calibration CheckThe calibration check is to ensure that the di

70 | Dome CXtraTo check display calibration1 Click the Display Calibration Check button on the test wizard. 2 Click Next to access the External Se

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 714 Place the photometer on an opaque surface, then click Initialize. When the initialization is completed, click Nex

72 | Dome CXtra6 Upon successful test completion, click Next.If the conformance test fails, click the selection box to correct the warning. The wi

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 73Once you have completed a successful conformance test, return to the MQSA Test Wizard, and conduct the next test.Im

74 | Dome CXtraTo inspect display screen qualityWhen the SMPTE pattern appears on the display screen, examine the image carefully for the followin

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 75To complete the control test record1 Click Monthly Quality Control Test on the wizard. The SMPTE pattern appears on

4 | Dome CXtraNOTE: Privileged users and administrators can calibrate the white level if a display fails the White Level test during the manual co

76 | Dome CXtra3 Repeat the procedure for any other display(s). Then click Submit to finish. 4 From either the Normal Mode or the Expert Mode, ent

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 77Return to the MQSA Test Wizard, and conduct the next test.Analysis of Screen DefectsThe visual inspection of screen

78 | Dome CXtra• At a normal viewing distance (approximately from 13 to 20 inches) inspect each panel for visible white dots and other foreign deb

MQSA Quality Control Tests | 79The quality control testing for medical physicists is completed for the current cycle. Click Finish. Click View

80 | Dome CXtraYou can view the quality control test report on the screen or print it. Click Close when finished, then clear any remaining dialog

DICal Service | 81DICal ServiceYou can use the DICal service to adjusts the characteristic curve of the Dome GX24, Dome GX2MP Plus, and Dome GX2MP

82 | Dome CXtraConfiguring the DICal ServiceThe desktop display ships with brightness and contrast values already set (defaulted) for DICOM compli

DICal Service | 83Using DICOM Response Function as Default CalibrationOpen the DICal Panel Configuration dialog to the Configuration tab. To acti

84 | Dome CXtraChoosing Display CalibrationBesides DICOM calibration, you can choose to use exponential, gamma, or original display calibration.

DICal Service | 85NOTE: Upon software installation, only Desktop DICOM Calibration and Desktop Original Calibration are default entries on the ser

Getting Started | 5Getting StartedThe Dome CXtra software adds essential functionality to Dome medical imaging display systems in diagnostic and r

86 | Dome CXtraTo perform a custom calibration1 If you have one of the display models listed on the configuration dialog, follow instructions prov

DICal Service | 87Reviewing Calibration EventsThe Dome CXtra software records an event in the History event log each time you perform a calibratio

88 | Dome CXtraPerforming a Conformance TestYou can use DICal service to verify that your display conforms to the DICOM standard.NOTE: This proced

DICal Service | 89Using the Graphs TabUse the controls on the Graphs tab to select a conformance test and change how the system shows the data for

90 | Dome CXtra• Conformance. Presents values of Just Noticeable Differences (JND) per luminance interval and the mean value for JND/luminance int

DICal Service | 91Using the Tables Tab The Tables tab shows response and conformance numerical data for a given conformance test. When using multi

92 | Dome CXtraReviewing Conformance Test EventsThe Dome CXtra system records an event in the History event log each time you complete a conforman

DICal Service | 933 Click a conformance test status event, then click View Detail to see a summary of information about that test.NOTE: Only test

94 | Dome CXtraAdvanced OptionsWhen you connect a third-party monitor or unsupported display to your system, you see that the Dome CXtra software

DICal Service | 95Select the data file to export, then store it in the Dome CXtra dat folder on the other system. Enabling DICOM Calibration on Th