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Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual (214 pages)

Brand: Siemens | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.41 MB

Table of Contents
3
Using this Guide

11
- Conventions
  
  12
1 Overview

13
- Intended Use
  
  13
- Hardware Overview
  
  14
  - Memory
    15
  - Connections and Power
    15
- Software Overview
  
  17
  - Power Save
    17
- Menus and Screens
  
  18
  - Home Screen
    18
    
    Viewing Events Notification
    18
  - Help Menu, Software Version, and System Serial Number
    18
  - Turn off
    18
  - Recall Menu
    19
  - System Menu
    20
    
    Additional Settings
    20
2 Installation

25
- Hardware Installation
  
  25
- Installing Printers
  
  29
- Software Setup
  
  31
  - Start up Tests
    31
  - Loading Configuration Settings
    32
  - Verifying that the DCA Vantage System Is Ready
    32
    
    Optical Test
    32
  - Configuring Connectivity
    32
  - Setting up the Serial Port Connection
    33
    
    Setting Baud Rate
    33
    
    Setting Parity
    33
    
    Setting Stop Bits
    34
    
    Resetting Serial Port Options to Default
    34
  - Setting up the Ethernet Port
    34
    
    Setting the Host Name
    35
    
    Setting the IP Address to Automatic or Static Mode
    35
    
    Setting the IP Address
    35
    
    Setting the Subnet Mask
    36
    
    Entering a Domain Name Server
    36
    
    Entering the Default Gateway
    36
    
    Setting up the Remote Computer
    36
    
    Setting the Port Number
    36
- Setting up Auto Send
  
  37
- Installing Software
  
  38
3 Operating the System

41
4 Calibration

83
- Overview
  
  83
- Calibrating for Hemoglobin A1C
  83
- Calibrating for Microalbumin/Creatinine
  85
- Calibration Data
  86
  - Viewing Calibration Data Display
    86
5 Quality Control

87
6 Maintenance

95
- Routine Cleaning
  
  95
- Performing Tests
  
  105
  - Optical Test
    105
  - Optical Test Values
    106
  - System Tests
    108
    
    Performing User System Tests
    109
    
    Calibrating the Touchscreen
    110
  - User System Test Results
    110
  - System Settings
    110
  - Loading Paper on the Onboard Printer
    111
  - Replacing the Fuse
    115
  - Setting Maintenance Reminders
    117
  - Viewing System Maintenance Status
    118
  - System Maintenance Log
    119
    
    Viewing the Maintenance Log
    119
7 Troubleshooting

121
- System Messages
  121
- Troubleshooting the System
  124
- Troubleshooting Reagent Messages
  129
- Errors Codes and Corrective Actions
  129
8 File Management

147
- Exporting Patient Data
  147
- Restoring Data
  147
- Saving Data and Settings
  148
- Restoring Settings
  148
- Deleting Data
  149
9 Customizing the System

151
- Setting Patient Test Options
  
  151
  - Setting Patient Data Entry
    151
  - Setting Urine Creatinine Units
    151
  - Setting the Hba1C Reference Range
    152
- Hba 1C Testing and Results
  
  152
- Setting Patient and Control Test Delete Options
  
  158
- Setting Control Test Options
  
  158
  - Setting Control Tests Data Entry
    158
  - Setting Control Test Reminders
    159
  - Control Test Limits
    160
  - Setting a Test Lockout
    160
- Setting General Options
  
  161
  - Setting the Language
    161
    
    Setting the Time Format and Time
    161
    
    Setting the Date Format and Current Date
    162
    
    Setting the Sequence Number Options
    162
  - Volume and Display
    163
    
    Setting the Sound Volume
    163
    
    Setting the System Display
    163
- Viewing the Current System Settings
  
  164
  - Viewing and Printing a Partial System Settings Report
    164
  - Printing a Full System Settings Report
    164
- Customizing Printed Report Headers
  
  164
- Setting the Printed Patient Test Report Type
  
  165
Appendix A: Safety Information

167
- Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
  
  167
  - References
    168
- External Barcode Reader Beam Safety
  
  168
- Electromagnetic Emissions Safety
  
  168
Appendix B: Warranty and Support Information

169
- Legal Information
  
  169
  - Siemens Authorized Representative
    169
- Warranty Information
  
  169
  - Installation Details
    169
  - Manufacturer's Warranty
    169
- Support Information
  
  169
- Contact Information
  
  170
- Pre-Service Checklist
  
  171
Appendix C: Orderable Supplies

173
- Accessory Items
  
  173
  - Hemoglobin A1C
    173
  - Microalbumin/Creatinine
    173
- Replacement Parts
  
  173
Appendix D: Symbols

175
- System and Packaging
  
  175
- User Interface
  178
Appendix E: Specifications

181
- System Specifications
  
  181
- System Dimensions
  
  181
- Environmental Specifications
  
  181
  - Electrical Requirements
    181
  - Electrical Precautions
    181
  - Safety Certifications
    182
  - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    182
- Reporting Results Calculations
  
  182
- Printed Reports
  
  183
  - Patient Test Report Contents
    183
  - Patient Trend Graph Report Contents
    185
  - Control Test Report
    186
  - System Settings Report
    188
Appendix F: External Barcode Reader

193
- Specifications
  
  193
- Maintenance
  
  197
- Troubleshooting
  
  197
Appendix G: Computer Interface (LIS)

199
- General Information
  
  199
  - Ethernet Connections Using POCT1-A
    199
  - Ethernet Connections Using ASTM
    200
- Serial Connection
  
  200
  - Architecture
    201
  - Hardware Link
    201
  - Character Format
    201
- Ethernet Connection
  
  202
  - Displaying and Printing the MAC Address
    202
- Automatically Sending Data to an LIS
  
  202
- Recovery from a Failed Ethernet Connection
  
  204
Appendix H: Glossary

205
- Hardware Terms
  
  205
- Software Terms
  
  206
- Acronyms
  
  208

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Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual (214 pages)

Table of Contents

Using this Guide

Conventions

1 Overview

Intended Use

Hardware Overview

Software Overview

Menus and Screens

2 Installation

Hardware Installation

Installing Printers

Software Setup

Setting up Auto Send

Installing Software

3 Operating the System

System Access

Operator Ids and Access Codes

Operator Levels

Performing Tests

Entering Patient Sample Data

Displaying, Printing, and Sending Results

Recalling Patient Data, Control Tests, and Calibration Data

Reports

4 Calibration

Overview

5 Quality Control

Collecting Control Specimens

6 Maintenance

Routine Cleaning

Performing Tests

7 Troubleshooting

8 File Management

9 Customizing the System

Setting Patient Test Options

Hba 1C Testing and Results

Setting Patient and Control Test Delete Options

Setting Control Test Options

Setting General Options

Viewing the Current System Settings

Customizing Printed Report Headers

Setting the Printed Patient Test Report Type

Appendix A: Safety Information

Protecting Yourself from Biohazards

External Barcode Reader Beam Safety

Electromagnetic Emissions Safety

Appendix B: Warranty and Support Information

Legal Information

Warranty Information

Support Information

Contact Information

Pre-Service Checklist

Appendix C: Orderable Supplies

Accessory Items

Replacement Parts

Appendix D: Symbols

System and Packaging

Appendix E: Specifications

System Specifications

System Dimensions

Environmental Specifications

Reporting Results Calculations

Printed Reports

Appendix F: External Barcode Reader

Specifications

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Appendix G: Computer Interface (LIS)

General Information

Serial Connection

Ethernet Connection

Automatically Sending Data to an LIS

Recovery from a Failed Ethernet Connection

Appendix H: Glossary

Hardware Terms

Software Terms

Acronyms

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