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Flex Focus 1202 User Guide (BB1756-Q) Safety Information 19
Network Connection
BK’s range of ultrasound systems comply with the DICOM standard for handling,
storing, printing and transmitting information in medical imaging.
DICOM includes a file format definition and a network communication protocol
which facilitates the exchange of data between electronic medical systems.
For detailed information about:
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network requirements
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network configuration
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workflow between devices
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technical specifications
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safety specifications
see the DICOM conformance statement at
www.bkultrasound.com/support/bk/resources/DICOM
Network Security
It is the responsibility of the on-site personnel or technician to maintain the IT-
network and identify, analyze, evaluate and control new risks caused by a change in
the network configuration.
If the applicable network connection does not meet the required characteristics of the
IT-network, the following hazardous situations may occur:
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Corrupt patient data due to network errors, see Warning Exam-w3 on page 32
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System is unable to use the network due to faulty or overloaded network, see
Warning GS-w1 on page 13
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System overloads the network causing other equipment to fail.
Network
guidelines
NOTE:
If your system interacts with other equipment directly or indirectly you must
ensure that your network is properly dimensioned and that critical equipment is
placed on a separate network. Otherwise you could risk overloading the network and
your equipment failing.
Network Printing
For printing on network printers, BK supports protocols PCL 5, PCL 6 and PS (Post
Script).
Connection
guidelines
WARNING C-w1
Follow the guidelines in EN60601-1-1[7] (Safety requirements for medical electrical systems)
when you connect the system to other equipment.