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SmartSimulator User Manual – Subscription

This user manual provides information about usage, symbols, system requirements, registration, how to get started and about the subscription process. Duration: 10 min.
Target group: All users
Recommended to be viewed on the following devices: All (incl. tablet and smartphone)

SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription 1. Overview SmartSimulator offers an opportunity for users to easily experience the products from Siemens Healthineers. The products are simulated on virtual machines in the cloud. SmartSimulator enables users to connect to the simulated product from their personal computers using the Internet. 2. Intended Use SmartSimulator is to be used only for trainings and for demonstration’s purpose but not for diagnosis or for trouble shooting at your physical system. 3. Signs and Symbols Please note: Indicates a hint. Is used to provide information on how to avoid operating errors or information emphasizing important details. 1 Indicates steps with operating sequences. • Indicates a list item. Bold Is used to identify titles, menu items, function names, buttons, and keys, for example, the Save button. Screenshots Intended to illustrate general principles are shown in a neutral form for greater simplicity. Screenshots that illustrate instructions contain text to show the context within the application. 4. System Requirements The following hardware and software specifications are recommended for a smooth performance of the SmartSimulator. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Job Aid Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 Healthineers Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 Web Browser Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome Internet Required? Yes Type LAN Speed 5 Mbps minimum Communication TCP/IP port 443 (with https enabled) Port Screen Resolution 1280 X 1048 minimum 5. Register and request a quote 5.1 Prerequisites 1. Access to the registered email address. 2. Stable internet connection. 3. To verify your identity and ensure that your account is not misused, an Authenticator Ap- plication has to be used to log in to our SmartSimulator portal. Therefore, before logging into our portal, you need to install any mobile authenticator application (Recommended: Microsoft Authenticator application) from your preferred app store. 5.2 Register into SmartSimulator 1. Open the browser and enter the following URL: https://smartsimulator.siemens-healthineers.com/#/ 2. The SmartSimulator Home page shows the available subscriptions offerings. 3. Request quote for the package you are interested in. 4. Enter your registration details into the dedicated fields: • First name, Last Name, Email Id, Country, Institution • User Limit: The User Limit determines the maximum number of users with whom the subscription can be shared. • Storage Limit: Predefined storage size are available per package for uploading data to the package. • Desired Start: The defined date the subscription is activated and simulators can be used. • Proceed. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 2 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 5. Check your entered details in the Subscription Summary, the policy statements, and Confirm request quote. 6. Click OK. 7. Check your emails and finalize the activation process by clicking the Activate button within the email. 8. In the Set Password dialog, specify and Save password. Please note: The password must satisfy all the conditions mentioned in the set password window. 6. Getting Started 6.1 First Login incl. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) As a subscription owner or subscription user as well as a clinical admin, log in using the Subscriber Login menu option. 1. Open the browser and enter the following URL: https://smartsimulator.siemens-healthineers.com/#/ 2. Select Subscriber Login. 3. Enter your email Id and click Continue. 4. Enter password and click Log in. 5. Open the Microsoft Authenticator application on your mobile phone. 6. Scan the QR code using Microsoft Authenticator application. 7. Enter the one-time passcode appearing on the mobile application and click on the Next button. 8. Copy and save the generated 24-digit recovery key in a secure location. Please note: It is important to save the recovery key in a secure location, this code lets you restore access to your account in case you change or lose your phone or accidentally delete the Authenticator app. 9. Once the recovery key is saved, click the check box, I have safely recorded this code and click Next button. 10. You are successfully logged in and the SmartSimulator My Subscription page is displayed. Info: The subscription tiles indicate the current status of the Subscription, e.g. Subscription payment pending. As soon as you have completed the payment process, you can start using the simulators of the subscription package. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 3 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 6.2 Connection Test It is advised to check the connection test before launching your Simulator session for the first time. 1. Copy the Subscription ID from your subscription summary card and go to the tab Connection Test. 2. Paste your ID and enter a name for the test (e.g., Hospital X, Department Y) for better tracking and hit Start. 3. Connection test is testing the general accessibility. In case the firewall blocks the access of the SmartSimulator the connection test would indicate it. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 4 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 7. My Subscription 7.1 Portal Overview SIEMENS Healthineers SmartSimulator Home Contact Us Support support.sitc@siemens- healthineers.com Help Online Help Connection Test Download .... User Manual About Us SmartSimulator SmartSimulator_VE10A_P1453 Your simulated hands-on experience with your medical equipment. Welcome to SmartSimulate SmartSimulator provides a simulated learning experience and protocol optimization capabilities of your medical devices from Siemens Healthineers using a cloud- based solution on a personal computer. SmartSimulator Subscription SmartSimulator Expert Guided SmartSimulator allows Individual education and practice for request your personal offering us packages below you can choose from, or you can Trial Package Package Small Package Medium Students,Professional, Academic Students,Professional, Academic Students,Professional,Academic institution(s),Hospitals institution(s), Hospitals institution(s),Hospitals Looking to get individual practice on imaging Looking to get individual practice on imaging Looking to get individual practice on imaging products from Siemens Healthineers products from Siemens Healthineers products from Siemens Healthineers . Virtual scanning or reading . Virtual scanning or reading Virtual scanning or reading . Access 24/7 and TrainingDescription . Access 24/7 and TrainingDescription . Access 24/7 and TrainingDescription . Multiple software versions per modalities . Multiple software versions per modalities . Multiple software versions per modalities . Create your own workbook . Create your own workbook Create your own workbook . 25 GB Storage Sizes(Storage for data . 25 GB Storage Sizes(Storage for data 50 GB Storage Sizes(Storage for data upload and savings) upload and savings) upload and savings) Request Trial Anquant Quete Package Large Students,Professional,Academic institution(s),Hospitals Looking to get individual practice on imaging products from Siemens Healthineers . Virtual scanning or reading . Access 24/7 and Training . 100 GB Storage Sizes (Storage for data Request customized subscription upload and savings) package . 90 hours (Minimum hours) . 365 days validity Figure 1: SmartSimulator Home page 1) Connection Test (Testing Connectivity (siemens-healthineers.com) 2) Subscription package tile representing a subscription offering (SmartSimulator Help (sie- mens-healthineers.com) 3) Login SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 5 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 7.2 How to use a simulator within the subscription package SIEMENS.: Healthineers SmartSimulator ? EN Home Bookings My Trainings Operations Board Content Creator My Subscriptions Contact Us <) simulators (6) View Simulators Manage Workbook User Management Subscription Extension Request CT SOMATOM X.cite (syngo CT VA30) DX POCcelerator 6.1 AT ARTIS icono VE20D MR MAGNETOM Vida VA20 MR Protocol Manager Live Sessions C No live session at this time Figure 2: SmartSimulator subscription page details If you would like to use a simulator from your subscription package: 1. Go to My Subscription. 2. View Details of subscription package. 3. Start simulator by pressing the play button on the simulator tile. 4. Select datacenter. Please note: Please pick a datacenter that is closer to you geographically. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 6 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 7.3 How to manage subscription users Subscription owners and clinical admins can share their active subscription with the number of users defined during the ordering process. 1. Switch to tab User Management. 2. Click Add User(s). The Add users here window is displayed. 3. Select the type of user from the drop down list. Clinical admin or subscription owners can manage the subscription package and make use of all available functions (e.g. adding workbooks or uploading files). Subscription user can only use the simulators incl. Workbooks within a package without ad- ditional functions. Subscription users can be added by Clinical Admin (s) or Package owner. 4. Enter the email address of subscriber. 5. Click Submit. 6. Click Ok. 7. To disable any existing users, select Disable user under actions icon. Click Disable. You can also assign hours to a subscription user. Perform the following steps to assign hours: 1. Select the User from the list of users. 2. Click on 3. Enter the number of hours in the dialog box. 4. Click Confirm. Please note: Disabling a user does not automatically free one user space from your overall number of users. • Converting regular subscribers to clinical admins: click on the three dots next to the email addresses of your active subscribers to Make Clinical Admin. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 7 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 7.5 How to pause a subscription package You may pause your subscription package for up to 30 days. 1. Go to My Subscription tab card. 2. Click on the active subscription tile you want to pause. 3. Select the gear symbol. 4. Click on Pause Subscription to automatically set the status of your subscription to paused. Please note: • No users will be able to access your subscription and use up hours while it is set to paused. • A subscription can be paused only 3 times and you will not be able to pause a subscription 30 days before expiry date. 7.6 Resuming a subscription package Perform the following steps to resume a subscription package. 1. Go to My Subscription tab. 2. Click on the active subscription tile you want to resume. 3. Select the gear symbol and select Resume Subscription. 4. Click Confirm. 7.7 How to manage a workbook As a subscription owner, you can upload and manage your own instructions within your subscription. 1. Go to My Subscription tab card. 2. Click on the active subscription tile you want to enhance with an own workbook. 3. Go to the tab Manage Workbook and click Add Workbook. 4. Enter the name of your workbook. 5. Select the Simulator for which you want to provide this workbook. Please note: You can select multiple simulators. 6. Choose a .pdf or .docx file to upload. 7. Hit Add to complete the process. Your subscribers will now be able to book the simulator sessions together with your workbook to follow your pre-defined guidance. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 8 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 Please note: PEPconnect offers a range of workbooks for your choice. You can easily access PEPconnect through clicking Learning material in the SmartSimulator My Subscription page. You can also find the learning material here: https://pep.siemens-info.com/en-us/smartsimulators 7.8 How to upload a file to a subscription package As a subscription owner or clinical admin, you can share files with all subscribers. 1. Go to My Subscription tab card. 2. Click on the active subscription tile you want to share files. 3. Go to the tab My Files. 4. Choose a file from your computer. 5. Upload files after checking the checkbox. 6. All users of a subscription package will be able to access your file from their simulators via the mysubscriptionfiles-. 7. In case you want to delete uploaded files: Select the file(s) and Delete them. Please note: Download of scanner protocols and images is prevented to avoid any kind of use outside • the intended use of education. • When extracting a .zip file in the simulator, please ensure that you extract these files in the B drive. Otherwise your my Files cloud share can run out of sync. 7.9 Extend a subscription package Perform the following steps to extend a subscription package. 1. Go to My Subscription tab, click Extend on the active subscription you want to extend. 2. The Extend Subscription window is displayed. 3. Enter the details in the No. of Hours, User Limit, Storage, Valid Untill fields. 4. Select the simulators from the Simulators to add drop down list. 5. Click Request for extension. 6. The Confirmation dialog box is displayed. 7. You receive an email confirming that you have raised a request for extension. 8. Click Confirm. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 9 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 My Subscriptions (1) Extend Subscription X Subscription Summary No of Hours : 15 Hours to add Subscription ID : 5299851 Start Date : 13 January 2023 Owner : k.a.t.b@mailinator.c User Limit : 5 Users to add om Total Hours : 15 Storage : 25 GB Storage to add (GB) Hours Available : 14 hr 22 min No of Users : 5 Storage : 25 GB Valid Until : 12 April 2023 Days to add Valid Until : 12 April 2023 Simulators to add Extend new Details Cancel Request for extension 7.10 How to set an Idle Time out for subscription package Perform the following steps to set idle time notification. 1. Click on icon and select Idle Session Timeout. 2. Select the time from the drop down list. The Confirmation message is displayed. If you have launched a simulator and if it is idle for 10 minutes, the following warning message is displayed for 2 minutes (120 seconds). Click Yes to stop the session, and click No to continue. If there is no input from you within 2 minutes, the session will automatically be terminated. Warning X Your Simulator has been Idle for 10 minutes. Do you want to stop the session? Yes (98) No SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 10 of 11 Job Aid | SmartSimulator User Manual Subscription Effective Date: 07 Jul 2023 | HOOD05162003364637 Please note this learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (here- inafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2023 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Phone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens-healthineers.com SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 Master Template Effective Date 10 Aug 2021 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 11 of 11

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