HFA3 - Configuration

The data transmission from the HFA3 to PeriData is performed by the export of a file. Two 2 important details have to be noticed:

File format

The HFA3 is able to export different types (formats) of DICOM files. All of them have the file extension .dcm, but differ internally. The difference is only noted when the file is read/opened. The DICOM type with usable visual field data is the format DICOM-OPV

Non-fitting DICOM formats: DICOM-EPDF (embedded PDF) is a PDF wrapped into a DICOM container. HFA3 Format is a proprietory Zeiss format. If PeriData finds a not-fitting DICOM file in the import folder, it will give a notification "wrong SOP class" and deletes the file

Export Folder

The export folder is the PeriDataExchange-Folder on the PC in the perimeter room. In the HFA3, it has to be mapped. It is recommended to do drive mapping on OPERATING SYSTEM level. In the file explorer, the shared folders on the other computers are listed, the selection is easy. And the login behaviour can be configurated.

Pitfall: In the field "Report Export Location" where you select the mapped drive, it is also possible to declare a UNC path as target folder. But the DICOM OPV file is not exported.

1. Map a network drive on windows level (outside the Zeiss Kiosk Mode)

2. Check the network settings in the perimeter control program

Log in as "Administrator"
Settings (symbol wrench)
Networking
Adapter settings: shows the current status (as set in the system)
Network Drive Configuration: shows the existing mapped drives (the target drive letter should be in the list)
Map... (allows you to map a drive, but this is more complicated than on operating system level)
Dicom Network = disabled (enabled only by ZEISS specialists)

3. Configurate the export settings

Log in as "Administrator"
Settings (symbol wrench)
Specific Settings
button "Report Output" >> (Header "End of Test Settings")
Forum Test Database = OFF
Export EPDF = OFF
Report Output Default = Export (the action when you press "SAVE AND EXIT" at the end of an examination - PeriData calls that the "automatic data transmission")
Report Export File Type = DICOM OPV (multiple selections possible -- if DICOM OPV is NOT in the list, the license may be missing >> check in the license topic of the menu and contact Zeiss)
Report Export Location = <Drive letter of mapped target folder> (choose the mapped drive - subdirectories are possible -- ATTENTION: input of UNC paths is possible, but the export of DICOM-OPV files does not work)
Named Patient Folder = OFF
Patient ID in Folder Name = OFF

Configuration of the data transmission: Humphrey Field Analyzer 3 (Model 8xx)

IMPORTANT: Preliminary notes

File format

Export Folder

1. Map a network drive on windows level (outside the Zeiss Kiosk Mode)

2. Check the network settings in the perimeter control program

3. Configurate the export settings

Make the connection: all steps