Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 271

3. UPDATING THE i-STAT 1 HANDHELD USING A SERIAL DOWNLOADER OR
SERIALLY CONNECTED DRC-300 AND THE JammLite PROCESS FOR ACCOUNTS
WITH RALS-Plus AND i-STAT/DE
3.1:
Before starting the process, make sure all the necessary required equipment is
available.
• Computer with:
o RALS-Plus IMS
o Applicable ports, depending on the type of downloader being used
o Access to http://abbottpointofcare.com/softwareupdate
• i-STAT System Equipment
(1) i-STAT 1 handheld
(2) Serial Downloader, Downloader / Recharger, or DRC-300
Note: These instructions assume that the Serial Downloader types being used for
the update process are already installed and in use at the customer's facility.
(3) All supplied downloader cables
(4) Electronic Simulator
3.2:
Using the supplied downloader cables, connect the i-STAT 1 serial Downloader,
Downloader/Recharger, or DRC-300 to an accessible port on the back of the computer,
and connect the power supply to a wall outlet or power strip.
3.3:
Close all open programs on the computer.
3.4:
Disable the RALS remote connections.
• Right click on the red RRC dot in the lower right corner of the display next to the clock
and go to "Administrator Settings."
• Enter the RRC Password of the Day. Call 877-627-7257 to obtain the password, or go to
http://www.medicalautomation.com/RRC _ Password.htm and type "richmond" as the key
code. Note: Abbott Point of Care Inc. recommends changing the default password.
• Double click on "COM1."
Art: 731336-01B Rev. Date: 13-Aug-13
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