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  • Date: Nov 8, 2021 5:12:25 AM

(20BW15.10) Load From Cold

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.

note: Performing this procedure will erase all scan data and image data. Obtain approval from customer before starting LFC.
note: USB Flash Drive 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.
note: These instructions and procedural flow are structured for performing a Load From Cold on a system with the same version software. In other words, a reload of the same software release. If the system being loaded is running an earlier release of software, refer to the Software Upgrade procedure in the Field Modification Instructions (FMI) for the appropriate software release. Additional instructions may be needed when upgrading software, and this information will only be found in the FMI instructions.

1 Software Deliverable

Procedure

  1. CT Operating System and Applications Software.

2 Pre-LFC Checks and Information Gathering

Procedure

  1. Confirm that a current System State Backup Media is on site. If unsure of the status of the System State, execute section Save System State (Approximately 10 minutes) to save a System State Backup to USB Flash Drive.
    Notice Image
    • notice
    • 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 at the same time which may result in incorrect data storage.
  2. Remove USB Flash Drive from the host computer 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.
    Notice Image
    • notice
    • Failure to install the correct application software and select the correct system hardware (DAS, ORP, Gantry Sub) configuration will result in system downtime and DCB circuit board replacement. (This failure will occur after the flash download procedure flashes the firmware.)
  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.
  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:

  1. Open a Unix Shell and type the following:
    1. {ctuser@hostname} su -
    2. Password: <password>
      note: If the Password has not been modified by the site and is not known, please contact the Local GE Service.
    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-- l ctuser users 0 Apr 3 12:43

      /usr/g/ctuser/ves/.hesMode

      The 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.

4 Save System State (Approximately 10 minutes)

Procedure

  1. Plug the USB Flash Drive into the Host Computer.
  2. Open Service Desktop and select Utilities.

    Figure 1. Common Service Desktop (CSD), Utilities Tab

  3. Select System State - USB and select All, then pressSave in the opening window.

    Figure 2. Save System State Window

  4. Click Yes in the System State Media Ready pop-up window to start the save process.

    Figure 3. System State USB Media Ready Pop-up Window

  5. Verify that the Save of System State was successful. A message at the end of the System State Message Log Window should state: Save/Restore System State: Completed Successfully.

    Figure 4. System State Message Log Window

  6. When completed, click Cancel in the System State Message Log Window, then Dismiss in the System State Media Ready Pop-up Window.
  7. Close the Common Service Desktop window.

5 Operating Software (OS) Load (Approximately 15 minutes)

Procedure

  1. Confirm that the USB Flash Drive been plugged into the Host Computer. If not, plug the USB Flash Drive into the Host Computer again.
  2. Press Shutdown and select Restart.

    Figure 5. System Shutdown Attention Window

  3. As the Host Computer restarts, the boot process GUI appears. Select GEHC - CT-ENCRYPTION.

    Figure 6. OS Boot Screen Prompt

  4. During the OS installation, host reboot happens (See Figure 7). The first line is selected by default, do NOT take any action. Wait for a moment until OS installation completion.

    Figure 7. During the OS Installation

    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.

6 Applications Software (APPS) Load (Approximately 60 minutes)

Procedure

  1. Select Load in the CT software installation window.

    Figure 8. Apps Load Command Window

  2. System State decision for Install INFO decision box will appear.

    Select Yes, then continue with Step 3.

    Figure 9. Install INFO Window

    note: If a valid and current System State Backup media is not available, answer [No] and manually configure the Hardware Tab to define System and Console Type in accordance with the procedure Manually Configuring System INFO. Then all Tabs including System, Preferences, Hardware, Network and Security can be reviewed and modified.
    note: If System State is NOT used, mini check of FRDM Wizard shall be executed in order to create Z Alignment Cal. vector. That is needed for scanning.
  3. System State (Install INFO) window will appear.

    Press OK.

    Figure 10. System State Window

  4. The Install INFO on the System State Backup Media will be read and an INFO window will become active.

    Select Accept.

    Figure 11. Install INFO - Accept Window

  5. The Install INFO on the System State Backup Media will be displayed and a confirmation window will appear.

    Select YES.

    Figure 12. Install INFO - Confirm Window

    note: 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.
  6. System Install INFO will be now used to create the CT Applications load routine. Do not remove the USB Flash Drive until completed.

    Figure 13. CT Applications Software Load Windows

  7. When completed, the Operator Console will automatically reboot.
  8. After the Host Computer reboots, a pop-up window will appear.

    Click OK to close window.

    Figure 14. CT Software Auto-Start Disabled Pop-Up Windows

    note: Remove System State Backup Media for USB port.
  9. Right click on black screen, then click unixshellleft or unixshellright, type st [ENTER], start the system.

7 Set Time and Date

Procedure

  1. Open a unix shell and log in as root:
    • {ctuser@hostname} su  -
    • Password: <password>
      note: If the Password has not been modified by the site and is not known, please contact the Local GE Service.
  2. Set date and time. Type the following:

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

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

    Current OC date : Fri Apr 17 16:14:05 CDT 2020

    [root@hostname]#

    setdate completed with NO ERRORS.

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

8 Restore System State (Approximately 10 minutes)

note: If previously installed, all Options will be restored during the Restore System State.

Procedure

  1. Insert a previously saved USB Flash Drive into the Host Computer.
  2. Select System State - USB (see Figure 1) and select All then press Restore (see Figure 15) in the opening window.

    Figure 15. Restore System State Window

  3. Click Yes in the Restore System State window to start the restore process.
  4. A shell window will open and the System Stated will be restored. A pop-up window will appear reminding that options have been installed.

    Click OK to close window.

    Figure 16. Option Installation Status

    note: If the options can not be restored and need to be installed by new license(s), find the procedure in Software → Software Installation Procedures → Install Software Options by eLicense.
    note: Please install the NanoCloud AWS if the customer has puerched it, find the procedure in Intsall → Option → NanoCloud AWS Installation.

9 Flash Download (Approximately 20 minutes)

Procedure

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

    Figure 17. Common Service Desktop - Utilities Tab, Flash Download

  2. When the Flash Download Window opens.

    Select Query.

    Figure 18. Flash Download Window

  3. Once the Gantry Hardware Flash Downloads successfully, select Dismiss. If some failure occurs, select Update and repeat until all Status is OK.
  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.

10 Service Pack Load

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.

Procedure

  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: <password>

    note: If the Password has not been modified by the site and is not known, contact Local GE Service.
  4. Check which Service Pack is installed, type {root@hostname}  #swhwinfo.
  5. Insert the Service Pack USB into USB drive in the host.
    note: Service Pack USB 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 USB in sequence.
  6. Perform the following steps to install the Service Pack USB:
    1. Type the following install script:

      [root@hostname ]# patch_install -usb

      note:

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

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

    2. Input y to install this patch or n to cancel installation of this patch.
    3. After installing completed, type: [root@hostname]#reboot
    note: A reboot is always required after a patch is installed. Additional processes may be required for installing certain Service Pack media. Refer to the instructions sent with the Service Pack.

11 Final Save System State

Procedure

  1. Perform the System State Save Restore procedure and save a System State Backup to USB Flash Drive.
  2. Backup to USB Flash Drive. Save the System State Backup media in a safe and secure location for future service activity.

12 Finalization

note: A Scanning Test is recommended to verify the installation is successful.

Procedure

  1. Perform System Scanning Tests in the Functional Checks chapter of this manual to confirm proper operation.
  2. Reinstall Console Front Cover.