Software Terms - Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual

Term Definition
The door which covers the opening where reagent
System Door
cartridges are inserted into the optical system.
The LCD display overlay which enables users to "touch"
Touchscreen
or "press" controls on the display.
USB Connector The connector ports where Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Port devices are inserted.

Software Terms

The following table defines hardware terms that are commonly used on the
DCA Vantage system:
Term Definition
An operator who as been assigned an access code and
Operator
privileges on the DCA system.
A message that conveys information about the DCA
Alert Message
system to the user.
Alphanumeric Data comprised of alphabetic and numeric characters.
Sounds emitted by the DCA system to draw the operators
Audio Alert
attention to the system.
Cancel To end a sequence or operation.
The HbA
Cartridge
cartridges that are inserted into the system to perform a
test.
Comment An operator entered notation associated with a test result.
Objects displayed on the software UI that the user can
Control manipulate. Buttons, checkboxes, and radio buttons are
examples of controls.
A numeric display that indicates the amount of time left in
Countdown
an operation.
The act of entering data such as a patient or Operator ID
Data Entry
into the DCA system.
A software UI object which displays data that is entered
Data Entry Box
by the operator.
A software UI screen that enables the operator to perform
Diagnostic
a system diagnostic test when troubleshooting the DCA
Screen
system.
The state when a software UI control, such as a button, is
Disabled
not available to be "touched" or "pressed" by an operator.
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