Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 70

13. Using the drop down menu, set the "Bits per second" to 38400. Other drop down menus
should remain as the default.
14. Click Advance Settings. Using the drop down menu, change the port number to the lowest
available number. Determine availability by viewing the existing comports in Device Manager.
Click OK twice.
15. Close all Control Panel windows.
Option 2: Installation Using a Driver Installer File
Note: If a CD-ROM with the USB driver has been obtained, proceed to Step 3 below. If not,
continue with Step 1.
1. Using Internet Explorer or another browser, navigate to http://www.abbottpointofcare.com/
Customer-Support.aspx.
2. The following link is listed under the "Useful Customer Information" section:
• USB Driver for DRC-300 Downloader/Recharger
This link allows you to download a utility file (CDM20802_Setup.exe) which can be used to
install FTDI USB drivers on a PC that you wish to use for USB connections with the DRC-300.
3. Run the "CDM20802_Setup.exe" USB Serial Converter Device Driver Setup file. For safe
installation, disconnect any USB-Serial converter devices from the PC before running
CDM20802_Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation (If present).
4. Connect the DRC to the PC using the USB cable, as per the "Connecting and Wiring the i-STAT
1 DRC for Serial Communication" section below.
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Art: 728690-01F Rev. Date: 14-Mar-14