Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 59

TRANSMITTING DATA FROM THE DRC TO THE DATA MANAGER
1. Place handheld in the DRC's cradle. If properly aligned, the blue proximity light will turn on and
a "Waiting to Send" message will be displayed on the handheld until communication is estab-
lished with the Data Manager.
2. Once the handheld establishes communication with the Data Manager, a "Communication in
Progress" message will then appear on the handheld display and the arrows will circle until the
transmission is complete.
Note: Do not move handheld until the "Communication in Progress" message disappears.
TRANSMITTED INFORMATION
The following information is transmitted from the i-STAT 1 handheld with each test record:
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Date and time the test was performed
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Operator and Patient ID or Quality Test fluid lot number
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All information entered by the operator, e.g. lot numbers, sample types, and comment codes
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Result(s)
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Serial number of the handheld
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Uses count on the handheld
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Application software version in the handheld
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CLEW standardization software in the handheld
CHARGING BATTERIES BEFORE USE
Place a new rechargeable battery in the recharging compartment on the DRC for 40 hours. The battery
will then be 100% charged and ready for use. A handheld with disposable batteries may be placed on
the DRC to download data until the rechargeable battery is ready.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY LIFE
A fully charged battery, if not periodically recharged, will self-discharge in approximately 3 months.
Prevent self-discharge of the battery by either:
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Keeping the rechargeable battery in a handheld that is periodically placed on the DRC, or
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Storing the rechargeable battery separately in the external charging bay on the DRC.
Rev. Date: 14-Mar-14 Art: 728690-01F
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