Olympus EVIS X1 and EndoManager® EMS
The Olympus EVIS X1 (CV-1500) connects to EndoManager EMS through an EndoManager EM4 capture station at the tower. EM4 records stills and video from the processor's video output, and a serial RS232 link gives two-way control: patient details go to the processor, the scope's serial number is detected, and staff can capture from the scope's buttons.
| Model | CV-1500 (combined processor and LED light source) |
|---|---|
| Path | EM4 capture station |
| Connection | Video cable plus RS232 serial to the processor |
| DICOM | Not used. Olympus processors connect through EM4. |
Video needs EM4. The X1 doesn't send video by DICOM. EM4 is required to record video, and EM4 is what records it.
What's supported
- Still images and video
- Two-way RS232 control
- Patient details sent to the processor
- Scope serial number detection
- Capture triggered from the scope
What's not supported
- DICOM worklist or DICOM C-Store from the processor itself. Every X1 room uses an EM4 capture station.
Where images go
EM4 sends everything to EndoManager EMS, which forwards to your EHR, a PACS or VNA, or Epic Gallery. For Epic organizations, images go to the Lumens procedure note. Epic integration
Frequently asked questions
Does the EVIS X1 need a capture PC?
Yes. The X1 connects through an EndoManager EM4 capture station. EM4 is required to record video, and it also gives you two-way control.
Can the X1 send images to EndoManager by DICOM?
No. Olympus processors connect through EM4, not by DICOM.
Do older Olympus processors work too?
See scope and processor compatibility.