- Install the myQA Accept software on the PC (for more details concerning the install wizard etc see myQA Accept Instructions for Use).
- Plug one end of an Ethernet cable to local network and the other end to one of the Ethernet port on the switch.
- For each device (CCU, computer), plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the device, and the other end to one of the Ethernet port on the switch.
- Connect the mains power cables to grounded mains power outlets.
- Attach the Drive Control Cable to the DRIVE CONTROL connector of the water phantom. Lock the connectors by tightening the two screws.
- Plug the Drive Control Cable into the DRIVE CONTROL input of the front of the CCU. Take care not to force it into position.
- Attach the remote control to the REMOTE CONTROL connector of the water phantom.
- Switch on power of the computer and the monitor. Wait until Windows has finished booting.
- Switch on power of the CCU. Wait until the CCU has finished booting
- Use the Z movement key on the remote control to move the servo upwards. Now remove the
transportation protection.
CAUTION: REMOVING TRANSPORT PROTECTION
Do not remove transport protections when they are jammed between parts of the servo to avoid misalignment. Use the remote control to release the protection; do not move the axis manually.
CCU and Computer Connection Setup
The CCU can be connected directly to a computer, or to a local network (LAN), via an Ethernet cable. One
30 m Ethernet patch cable for network connection, a connecting box, and one crossover Ethernet cable for direct computer connection, is shipped with the device.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION RIGHTS
Please ensure that you have full administration rights on your computer to establish the network and Ethernet configurations.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: OPERATING SYSTEM
myQA Accept Version 8.5 and later requires Microsoft Windows 10, 64-Bit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NETWORK CABLE LENGTH
The allowed total cable length between CCU and the computer or network hub is ≤100 m (CAT-5 or CAT-6). In case that a proper network connection cannot be established due to cable length and network quality, connect the CCU to a mini-hub to amplify the signal.
Direct Connection to a Computer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: AUTOMATIC TCP / IP DETECTION
Do not use the automatic TCP / IP detection at the computer to establish the Ethernet connection. It is strongly recommended to define the TCP / IP settings manually.
- Go to Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.
- Click Local Area Connection > Properties.
- In the Local Area Connection Properties, deactivate Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6); click to
highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4); click Properties, and then OK. - Mark the radio button Use the following IP address, and type the IP address, 169.254.m.n. Since the CCU default IP address is 169.254.1.1, 255.255.0.0, ensure that the numbers m and n are not equal to 1 or any numbers that are used by other devices in the same network.
- Type 255.255.0.0 in Subnet Mask; click OK.
- Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
- Close the Network Connections window.
- Connect the CCU to the computer via an Ethernet crossover cable.
Connection to a Local Network
Before connecting the CCU to the local network, a direct connection to the computer must be established (see Section 4.4.4.1).
After establishing the direct communication, use the XX setup tool to change the IP address of the CCU:
- Start the XX setup tool by clicking Start > All Programs > IBA Dosimetry > myQA Accept > XX setup.
- Under Devices, select your CCU. Click Change.
- Type the IP address of the CCU, provided by your IT administrator, in the IP address field.
- Type the subnet mask, provided by your IT administrator, in the Network mask field (usually
255.255.255.0). - If your network uses a gateway to connect to the device, click the Advanced button, and enter the gateway information provided by your IT administrator.
- IP Address: Enter the IP address of the gateway from the CCU side.
- IP Network: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the far side from the CCU, i.e., at the computer side.
- Network mask: Enter the network mask of the network on the computer side.
- Press OK to save the settings.
- Click Apply changes, and when prompted, restart the CCU.
- Close the XX setup tool.
- Remove the direct connection cable between the computer and the CCU, and connect both the
computer and the CCU to the network. - Restore the original network configuration for your computer (the one existing before the direct
connection to the CCU was established).
If you want to establish a direct connection to the CCU after it has been connected to the local network, follow the steps in Section 4.4.4.1. Instead of the default IP address and subnet mask (169.254.1.1 and 255.255.0.0), an IP address and a subnet mask fitting the current settings of the CCU will be used.
If the IP address of a CCU has been lost, it is possible to find it by connecting the device to the computer
through the crossover Ethernet cable, and opening the XX setup tool. The CCU will be detected
automatically, and the connection information will be displayed in the Devices list.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: REMEMBER DEFAULT SETTINGS
It is recommended to remember the IP address and the Network mask used to
connect the CCU to the network. This information is required to establish a direct
connection to the computer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: LOCAL TCP/IP SETTINGS
It is recommended that the local IT administrator be consulted before connection to
the local network.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NETWORK ADAPTER
A network adapter for Microsoft Windows 10 or higher is required.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: BLOCKED XX SETUP TOOL
Ensure that outgoing and incoming connections on the correct ports are allowed in
your firewall for the XX setup tool. Please check with your IT Administrator.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: COMBINATION CCU AND EMXX
If a CCU and emXX shall be used together, it is necessary to establish a small network if no clinical network is available. In this case, the TCP/IP and subnet setup need to be performed likewise described in this chapter, whereby a minihub is used to connect all devices.
The operator should take care about that each device component does get its unique TCP/IP address, but a common subnet mask.