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Machine Integration Overview

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Overview

This article provides instructions for integrating your devices into Barti so that refractive data can be pulled directly into the patient exam.

 

Table of Contents

Supported Devices

  1. Marco Connect 
    • Any device supported by Marco Connect
      • Confirmed Devices: 
        • Marco RT-5100 
        • Marco RT-6100
        • Tonoref 2
  2. Reichert Capture
    • Any device supported by Reichert Capture
      • Tonometers (AT550, AT555, Reichert 7, Reichert 7CR, Ocular Response Analyzer G3, PT100, TonoVera)
      • Lensometers (AL200, AL500, AL700, LensChek Pro, LensChek Plus)
      • Auto-refractors/keratometers (RK600, RK700, OptoChek Plus)
      • Auto-phoroptors (AutoPhoroptor RS, Phoroptor VRx, Visutron 900, SightChek)
      • Pachymeter (iPac)
  3. Topcon CV-5000 
    • CV-5000 – Refraction workstation (subjective refraction, autorefraction, keratometry)
      • If other devices are configured to send info to the CV-5000, then that data can be pulled into Barti. 
    • KR-1 – Auto-refractor/keratometer
    • KR-800 – Auto-refractor/keratometer
    • CL-300 – Lensometer
  4. HDR Mate 
    • Devices supported by HDR Mate (Huvitz devices)
      • HDR-7000
      • HDR-9000
  5. Essilor 
    • Any device supported by CBOX(aka Essibox) 
      • Confirmed Devices :
        • AKR300
        • CL-300

        • Vision-R 700

           

 

Requirements

  • The computer running the Barti App must be connected to the internet and running at all times to sync readings to Barti. The Barti App won’t sync files retroactively.
  • Device Specific
    • Topcon (CV-5000, KR-1, KR-800, CL-300)
      • Computer must be on the same network as the device
      • Computer must have access to the network folder
      • Topcon device must be configured to send XML data to a folder on the device (Topcon support will handle any troubleshooting 1-866-922-6278, M-F 8AM-8pm EST)
    • Marco
      • Marco Connect installed and running at all times
      • Marco Connect must run on the same computer as the Barti App
      • Marco Connect output set as XML
    • Reichert
      • Reichert Capture installed and running at all times
      • Reichert Capture must run on the same computer as the Barti App
      • Reichert Capture output set as XML
    • Huvitz
      • HDR-Mate installed and running at all times 
      • HDR-Mate must run on the same computer as the Barti App
      • HDR-Mate output set as Marco-XML
      • Computer must be a Windows device (HDR-Mate requirement)
    • Essilor

      • Essilor devices using the Essilor CBOX ensure the following configuration:

      •  The CBOX must be powered on and connected to the same local network as the computer running the Barti App.

      • All Essilor devices (Refractor, Lensmeter, etc.) must be properly configured to output data via the CBOX.

      • The computer running the Barti App must have persistent read/write access to the CBOX shared network folder.

      • The Essilor devices must be configured to export data in XML format.

 

Step 1 - Find the file path for your device printout

  1. The first step is to determine the file path where your device is placing the file when you print out the readings.
  2. Open up a notepad on your computer so that you can copy and paste the correct File Path

Click Below for instructions on your machine

Marco Connect 

  1. Open the Marco Connect app and navigate to Tools > Options
  2. Find the area that says "Output Path"
    1. If the "Use Default" box is checked,  your filepath is likely C:\Program Files (x86)\Marco Opthalmic\Marco Connect\Output
    2. If the "Use Default" path is not checked, copy the path provided and paste it into your notepad
  3. Cancel out of the Options box

Reichert

  1. Open Reichert Capture
  2. Locate the Output XML File Path
  3. Confirm that it is set to Local File
  4. Copy the File Path (e.g. C:\ReichertCapture\Output\Device1\) onto your notepad

 

Topcon

  1. On the device hold down the shift button and menu button at the same time. This will bring up the menu Settings Page
  2. Select Data I/O
  3. Select System Configuration
  4. Select Data File Configuration
    1. Confirm XML file format
    2. Locate Path to shared folder 

 

Huvitz

  1. Open HDR-Mate 
  2. Navigate to Options > Data Receiving & Transfer > Export Directory
    • Under Data Receiving Option, “Deleting Record” should reflect “After Printed and Exported” 
    • Under Data Transfer Option, “Deleting Record” should reflect “After Transferred” 
    • Under Data Receiving Option > Advanced > Export Type should be XML-Marco
    • Advanced Data Receiving Option > Export Type should be XML-Marco
  3. Copy the File Path (e.g. C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\Huvitz\HDR-Mate) onto your notepad

 

Step 2 - Install the Barti Machine Integration Application

  1. With a user that has the Admin role, log into Barti and navigate to Organization Settings -> Integrations
  2. Scroll down to the Machine Integration section to download the Machine Integration App
  3. Click on the 'Download the Desktop App' button and save the application file
  4. Install the Barti Machine Integration App
    • Navigate to where the file was saved and double click on it to install (filename should be Barti Machine Integration.msi)
    • Click Next > Next > Install > Finish
    • NOTE: You DO NOT need to restart your computer
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Step 3: Configure the Barti Machine Integration Application

  1. Find the newly installed Barti Machine Integration Application and open the application
  2. Navigate back to the Barti Web Application and navigate to Organization Settings > Integrations
    • Under Machine Integration, if you see "Machine Integration API Key not found" click on the 'Enable Integration' button

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    • Once the integration is enabled, press the 'Copy API Key' to copy the API key to your clipboard.
    • Navigate back to to the Barti Machine Integration Application and paste the key into Barti. You can paste by clicking 'ctrl + v' or by navigating to Edit > Paste.
    • Choose the office location
    • Add a directory
      • Click on "Add Directory" and choose the file path that you copied into your notepad in Step 1.
      • Choose your device
      • Enable Delete after import

Step 4 - Capturing Data from your Machine into Barti

Now that your Barti Machine Integration Application is configured, it will constantly looking for a file being created. 

  1. Take a reading from your device
  2. Export the reading from your device to the computer. This is typically done through a 'Print' or an 'Output' button.
  3. Open up Barti and navigate to Exams > Imported Data
  4. Click on menu from the reading that you just imported and click on 'View'
    • Confirm that the readings are correct
  5. Open up your patient exam
  6. Click on 'Review Imported Data' on the top right corner
  7. Select your data
  8. Assign the data to your exam

 

Troubleshooting and FAQ

How can I tell if the Barti App is working 

  • The green icon on the desktop should spin when files are being sent to Barti

Should I choose Delete after import when setting up a new folder?

  • Yes that helps keep your folders clean and removes what has already been uploaded to Barti. 

How to access Barti Desktop Application Log

  • The application keeps track of everything that is happening in a log file that is automatically shared with Barti every 8 hours.
  • The log file is stored under the installation directory C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\BartiMachineIntegration\BartiMachineIntegration

Do I need to set up the Barti App on every PC ?

  • Yes if your devices are set to drop files to those PCs local folders. 

Can I connect the Barti App with Network folders?

  • Yes you can . 
    • Note : If all devices in different exam rooms currently send their files to one network folder it may be a good idea to work with your vendor representative to change to  Device/Room specific network folders.  Having separate names like Exam Rm 1 , 2 etc makes it easier to find the right file for the exam when importing them. 

What if the Barti App us not recognizing the printout

  • Confirm that the file path is correct
  • Navigate to the file path on the computer
    • If a file output is already there, delete the file
    • Reprint from the device to confirm that a new file is being created.
      • If the Barti Machine Integration Application is working properly, you will see a file created and then disappear (If you have enabled delete after import)
    • If a file is created, but not picked up by the Barti Machine Integration Application, delete the file and try again
    • (For Topcon) If that does not work, restart the device
    • If it still does not get picked up, delete the file, restart the device, restart the computer, open the Barti App, and retry.




       

 

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