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LFC Procedure (17BW49.x)

Prerequisites

Overview

The following procedure describes and illustrates the system software loading process commonly referred to as the Load From Cold (LFC). It is important to follow the steps listed below in order.

1 Software Deliverable for NIO Console

Procedure

  1. Operating System, Version GEHC-SLES-11-SP3

    SLES = SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  2. CT Applications Software

2 Pre-LFC Checks and Information Gathering

Procedure

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    • Potential for Loss of Patient Data.
    • This procedure will overwrite existing data.
    • Before performing this procedure, ensure that the Archive and Network Queues are empty of patient data. If they are not, DO NOT proceed until it can be verified that all patient data has been archived.
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    • After each reboot during the software install process, an 'Unrecognized X-Ray Tube' message will be displayed (as shown in Tube Install Certification Tool - Screens), until the tube identity has been selected and 'Flash Download' has also been performed. The same “unrecognized x-ray tube” message will also be displayed on the CSD Homepage, until the ID and flash download are done.
  1. Confirm that a current system state backup media is on site. If unsure of the status of the system state, execute System State Save Restore procedure found in the software chapter of this manual. Save a system state backup to either DVD-RAM or USB media.
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    • Do NOT switch screens or run other programs while saving System State. Otherwise the GUI may “hang” while trying to close, and the System State will need to be saved again.
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    • When performing Save/Restore System State, check to ensure there is no two or more USB storage devices (SSA Key or other mobile storage devices) plugged in Console/Tower at the same time which may result in incorrect data storage.
  2. Remove all media from DVD peripheral tower before starting the OS Load of the LFC process.

3 Information Capture

3.1 Common Information Capture

Procedure

  1. Record Autovoice Volume control settings (ALT-F3 by Toolchest, upper right corner).
  2. Write down all of the system INFO information on the reconfig screens, including the network information (use the appropriate information sheet, found in Console Information Sheets)
  3. Verify and record specific system hardware configuration.
    1. Open a shell and type the following:

      {ctuser@hostname} cat  /usr/g/config/INFO

    2. Record screen information in Console Information Sheets

    For an example output, see Example Config/INFO Output

  4. If the console has Connect Pro installed, write down the information when you run installhisris so it can be entered on the new console when installing the Connect Pro option.
  5. Close the Service Desktop window in the upper left corner of the screen.

3.2 Information Capture for Option Installation

If your system does NOT have “Exam Split” option, skip this section. Perform these steps before powering down your current Operator Console:

Procedure

  1. Open a Unix Shell and type the following:
    1. {ctuser@hostname} su  –
    2. Password: #bigguy
    3. [root@hostname] ls  –l  ~ctuser/ves/.hesMode
      note: There are no spaces in the phrase ~ctuser/ves/.hesMode.
  2. Examine the results.

    • If the results are similar to:

      -rw-r--r-- 1 ctuser users 0 Apr 3 12:43

      /usr/g/ctuser/ves/.hesMode

      Then HES (Hard Exam Split) mode is configured.

    • If the results show ‘No such file or directory’, then VES (Virtual Exam Split) mode is configured.

  3. Record Exam Split Mode (Hard or Virtual). This info will be used during the LFC Options Installation.
  4. Close the Unix Shell

3.3 Save JEDI Runtime Parameters

Procedure

  1. Save the Jedi Runtime parameters.
  2. Detail procedure, refer to Software-> HV Subsystem Utilities->JEDI Generator Tool for how to save them.

4 Operating Software (OS) Load

NOTE: Takes 20 minutes approximately to complete OS installation.

Procedure

  1. Remove the operator console's front cover.
  2. Remove the hospital backbone Ethernet cable from the console switch hub, which located at the right bottom of the operator console.
  3. Insert the OS disk into the host computer DVD drive.
  4. Shutdown and re-power the operator console:
    1. If application is up:

      1. Shut down the application.

      2. Select Restart then OK to restart the system.

        Figure 1. Monitor Display – Restart System

    2. If application is down, at the toolchest open a shell and type:

      1. {ctuser@hostname} sync

      2. {ctuser@hostname} halt

      3. The operator console monitor will display a System halted message when it is acceptable to power OFF the operator console.

      4. Power OFF the operator console at the front panel switch.

      5. Wait 30 seconds to allow the disk drive to settle; then power ON the operator console at the front panel switch.

  5. As the computer restarts, the installation interface appears, use the up/down arrows to select GEHC-CT and enter.

    Figure 2. Monitor Display – Installation Prompt

  6. System starts Base Installation procedure, includes two steps: AutoYaST Setting and Perform Installation.
  7. The computer restarts after about 15 minutes, the installation interface appears again, select Boot from Hard Disk and enter.

    Figure 3. Monitor Display – Boot Prompt

  8. System starts Configuration procedure, includes two steps: System Configuration and Clean Up.
  9. After the OS is loaded, the Application Install – KDialog window appears.

    Figure 4. Monitor Display – Application Installation

    note:

    OS Disk is ejected automatically.

  10. Remove the OS disk from the host computer DVD drive when it ejects, then put the application software DVD and close the tray.
    note: Dual Monitor Displays: From this point in the procedure, only right side monitor display will appear. This is normal, do not move monitor video cables! This condition will be resolved after the Application Software is loaded on the system.
  11. Press OK after the following window appears on the screen.

    Figure 5. Devices Recently Plugged IN Window

5 Applications Software (APPS) Load

NOTE: Takes 40 minutes approximately to complete application installation.

Procedure

  1. Select Load in the CT Software Installation window.

    Figure 6. Apps Load Command Window

  2. A prompt message appears asking if you wish to load the INFO file from the system state backup media.
    Select Yes.

    Figure 7. Install INFO Window

    note: If a valid and current system state backup media is not available, select No and manually configure the Hardware Tab to define system and console type in accordance with the procedure Manual Configuring System INFO.

  3. System state (Install INFO) media type decision window will appear

    Select DVD or USB based on media type available.

    Figure 8. System State Media Type Window

  4. Insert the system state backup media (DVD-RAM or USB).
    note:

    DVD-RAM media: Insert DVD-RAM media into the DVD-RAM drive located in the DVD peripheral drive tower.

    USB media: USB media can be inserted in any of the USB ports located on the console. Recommend using the service USB port located next to the console's power switch.

    Select OK.

  5. The Install INFO on the system state backup media will be read and if a valid system state backup has been inserted, CT Software Configuration window will become active.

    Select Accept.

    Figure 9. Install INFO - Accept Button

  6. The Install INFO on the system state backup media will be read and a confirmation window will appear.

    Select Yes.

    Figure 10. Install INFO - Confirm Window

    note:

    The Install INFO detail in illustration will differ depending on system type. Verify that the Install INFO detail is correct for the system before selecting [YES].

    If the information is not correct, select the [NO] button. This returns you to the Hardware screen. Select the Hardware Parameters Selection button and select the correct system configuration from the displayed list. Select the Accept button again, following by the YES button on the Install INFO pop-up to accept the new hardware configuration.

  7. System Install INFO will be now used to create the CT application load routine. Do not remove the APPs Disk until completed.
  8. The following pop-up message appears:

    Please make sure the CT Application SW is in the drive - the system will be rebooted.

    No action is required for this pop-up. The system will automatically reboot after approximately 10 seconds if the OK button is not selected.

  9. The APPs is loaded after about 17 minutes, then system will automatically reboot.
  10. After the host computer reboots, a pop-up window will appear

    Figure 11. CT Software Auto-Start Disabled Pop-Up Windows

    Click OK to close window.

    note: If “Recon Selftest detected reconstruction errors” pops up, please install Enhancement Recon Option from standard option key.
    note:

    Remove APPS disk from Host Computer.

    Remove system state backup media for either DVD-RAM drive of tower or USB port.

6 Confirm Host PC Software

Procedure

  1. Enter the cursor in the monitor screen, then click on the right button of the mouse to select UnixShellLeft or UnixShellRight in Utilities window.
  2. A unix shell window pops up and type the following to see software and hardware config information:

    {ctuser@hostname} swhwinfo

    17BW49.x. <hardware revision info here>

    Example: 17BW49.x.WB_H_P16_G_GTM

  3. Confirm that the swhwinfo results match the software revision shown on the applications disk.

    • If the revision match, continue with this procedure.

    • If the revision do NOT match, reload the software.

7 Set Time and Date

Procedure

  1. Open a unix shell and log in as root:

    • {ctuser@hostname} su  -

    • Password: #bigguy

  2. Set date and time. Type the following:

    {root@hostname}#   setdate   Enter to be prompted through the individual entries. Where:

    Note: Type “q” to quit anytime. Enter to proceed:

    Note: TO BE ACCURATE, this tool will prompt you to enter the “Second”. Watch your clock or PC carefully to enter the proper value, and hit [Enter] at the right second to set the accurate time. Enter to proceed:

    Enter the current Year (1980-2030) [2010]:

    Enter the current Month (1-12) [04]:

    Enter the current Day (1-30) [14]:

    Enter the current Hour (Military Time) (0-23) [18]: 15

    Enter the current Minute (0-59) [13]: 18

    Enter the current Second (0-59) [00]: 10

    Updating the time on the OC, Please Wait...

  3. Upon completing either of the above commands, the user will receive the following responses:

    Current OC date : Fri Apr 14 16:14:05 CDT 2010

    [root@hostname]#

    setdate completed with NO ERRORS.

  4. Type: [root@hostname]# reboot
  5. Turn OFF the Operator Console power at the front switch.
  6. Wait ten (10) seconds, then turn ON the Operator Console power at the front switch.

8 Startup Application Software

Procedure

  1. Open a unix shell and type the {ctuser@hostname}startup
  2. Application will be started up automatically.
  3. A pink pop-up Attention Message appears: OC initializing. Please wait….
    note: If a message concerning incorrect DAS configuration is encountered, review the Error Log for the Card List issue. Select from the following two methods to alleviate this issue: Flash Download Update or Power OFF the Axial Drive and HVDC at the Gantry service panel - turn OFF DAS Power for 1 minute - turn DAS Power back ON - turn Axial Drive and HVDC at the Gantry service panel back ON - Flash Download Update - verify error message has disappeared. If error message reappears then troubleshoot the DAS/DCB.
  4. Select OK for other pink message boxes that appear throughout the reboot process.

    After each reboot during the software load process, an 'Unrecognized X-Ray Tube' message will be displayed (as shown below) until the tube identity has been selected (later in this procedure) and 'Flash Download' has also been performed.

  5. If any Recon Selftest Failures are encountered, review the error log. Make certain to note the errors for troubleshooting after the LFC.

9 Load Other Service Software

9.1 Service Pack Load

Procedure

    note: Before install any Service Pack or Patch, please confirm that the Service pack/patch version matches the Application Software version.
    note: If Service Pack questions arise, contact Local GE Service.
  1. Open a Unix Shell.
  2. If Application software is up, perform{ctuser@hostname}cleanMon.
  3. In the Unix Shell, become root:

    {ctuser@ hostname }   su  -

    Password: #bigguy

  4. Check which Service Pack is installed, type{root@hostname}#swhwinfo.
  5. Insert the Service Pack CD into DVD drive in the host.
    note: Service Pack CD will include any new service pack and all previous released service packs that are still applicable. Load all of the Service Packs included in the latest Service Pack CD in sequence.
  6. Perform the following steps to install the Service Pack CD:
    1. Type the following install script:

      [root@ hostname ]# patch_install -c

      Any Service Packs on the Service Pack CD will be listed. Before installation of each pack, the window will wait for user's confirmation as follows:

      I will install update Service Pack Name , is this ok ? [y/n]

    2. Input y to install this pack or n to cancel installation of this pack.
    3. After installing the Service Pack CD, type patch_status (Class M service key inserted is required to use this command) in the Shell window to determine which Service Pack patches were installed (if any). The following is an alternate command to verify the Service Pack load:

      [root@ hostname ]# showprods | grep  -i ServicePack

    4. Type:[root@hostname]#reboot
    note: A reboot is always required after a pack is installed. Additional processes may be required for installing certain Service Pack media. Refer to the instructions sent with the Service Pack.

10 Install Software Options

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  • For Perfusion and Denta Scan: If you loaded software in a language other than English, please reconfig, changing the language to English, to load these two options. Otherwise, the LFC procedure may fail.
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  • Options must be loaded before Protocols.
note:

If performing a Load From Cold (LFC) for the first time and software option licenses plus site-specific configuration has not been saved to system state, software options will need to be loaded manually.

  • Follow the procedures in this section to install the options manually.

    OR

  • Software options licenses will be loaded during restore system state.

Procedure

  1. Insert the Options DVD in the peripheral tower DVD-RAM drive.
  2. With the Applications up, select the SERVICE DESKTOP.
  3. Select CONFIGURATION.
  4. Select INSTALL OPTIONS. A blank software options screen appears:
  5. Select INSTALL. A Select Mechanism window opens (see illustration, below). Select the mechanism through which you want to install option keys.

  6. Select Permanent. A Select Device window opens (see illustration, below). Select the mechanism through which you want to install the permanent option keys.

  7. Select the MEDIA button and insert the options DVD. Available options appear on the software options screen.
  8. Perform option installations if applicable.
    note: The order of installation is critical.
  9. Pick remaining options one at a time from the Available Options list and select INSTALL to update each selection and place it on the Installed Options List.
  10. When the process is complete, select Quit then quit to close the window.

12 Tube Identification

Procedure

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    • (For Scanners with GE Tubes) If the software is installed by a non-GE person or the GE field engineer does not have a service key, a GE Field Engineer is required On-Site within 30 days, to perform the verification portion of this procedure. This verification cannot be done by non-GE employees. If a GE Service employee is not currently on site, please contact your GE Healthcare representative to arrange a visit. This section is absolutely critical to perform. Failure to do so will result in nuisance pop-ups to the customer, tube performance may decrease and certain scanner features may not be usable. Follow the procedure shown in the Flowchart below.
  1. Verification that a tube is a GE Healthcare tube (called “GE Tube” in the TIC tool) can be done by visually checking the Manufacturer Name, which can be found on the tube rating plate.

    • If you are installing a GE brand tube, click [GE Medial System Tube]

    • If rating plate does not identify the tube as a GE brand tube, click [ALL OTHERS]

      note: Some Advanced features may be disabled and pop-up warnings will be activated.
      note: Do not double-click the Tube Certification Tool. This will cause more than one tool window to be displayed; one with message ‘service key information not available’. If this happens, close the window and try again. If this happens more than once, reboot system and try again.

    Figure 12. Selection of Tube Identify

    Flowchart Note:

    Possible pop-up messages at start-up:

    • If the tube selection is GE tube without time limit, no pop-up messages relating to tube identity on boot up.

    • If the tube selection is GE with time limit, a message with days remaining for GE FE to verify tube will be shown on boot up until GE FE removes the time limit with service key. If not verified by GE FE within the time limit, the system will default to 'All Others'.

    • If the tube is set to 'All Others', unrecognized x-ray tube installed message will always be shown at boot up.

    Please refer to Tube Install Certification for examples of the screens displayed by the Tube Install Certification Tool.

  2. When completed, continue with Flash Download.

13 Flash Download

Procedure

  1. Perform the Flash Download Utility found on the Common Service Desktop – Utilities Tab, select Flash Download.

    Figure 13. Common Service Desktop – Utilities Tab, Flash Download

    note: The Flash Download takes 5 - 30 minutes, depending on which subsystems need firmware updating.
  2. When the Flash Download Window opens,

    Select Update.

    Figure 14. Flash Download Window

  3. Once the Gantry Hardware Flash Downloads successfully, select Dismiss.
  4. Close the common service desktop.
  5. Reconnect the Hospital Network cable at the rear of the operator console that was disconnected at the beginning of the LFC.
  6. Select Shutdown icon on the desktop and restart the system.

14 Final Save System State

Procedure

  1. Perform the System State Save Restore procedure and save a system state backup to either DVD-RAM or USB media.
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    • When performing Save/Restore System State, check to ensure there is no two or more USB storage devices (SSA Key or other mobile storage devices) plugged in Console/Tower at the same time which may result in incorrect data storage.
  2. Save the system state backup media in a safe and secure location for future service activity.

15 Finalization

Procedure

  1. If applicable, install any service pack updates related to this release.
    note: Follow service pack load instructions supplied with the service pack software.
  2. Refer to System Scanning Tests in the Functional Checks chapter of this manual to confirm proper operation.
  3. Reinstall the console front cover.