Software Update And Installation Via Abbott Managed Server Or The Aliniq Sdi, And A Wired Network Connection - Abbott i-STAT Alinity Operation Manual

Software Update and Installation via Abbott Managed Server
or the AlinIQ SDi, and a Wired Network Connection
Use this procedure to update the instrument software using a wired connection to Abbott's Managed
Server or the SDi.
Note:
• The healthcare organization network must allow instruments to connect to the Abbott Managed
Server or an SDi server.
• This procedure may take between 15 minutes and 1 hour to complete. Therefore, it is recommended
this procedure be executed outside of the clinical work area.
• See the AlinIQ SDi User Guide for information on use of the SDi to facilitate software delivery to
instruments.
Prerequisites:
Equipment:
• i-STAT Alinity instrument(s) with appropriate Network Configuration file installed
• Base Station with power cable connected to AC mains power
• Ethernet cable connected to healthcare organization network and Base Station
• Internet access
Before attempting to update instrument software from the Abbott Managed Server or the SDi, ensure
the following:
1. The instrument is configured with a network configuration that allows wired connection to the
internet if using the Abbott Managed Server, or to the SDi server.
See AlinIQ NCi - Network Connectivity for i‑STAT
network connection. The wired connection must be enabled. If the healthcare organization network
requires use of a proxy to access the internet, the Proxy Server settings must also be configured.
2. The instrument is placed in the powered Base Station, and the Base Station has a connection to the
healthcare organization network.
To verify:
A. The Base Station and instrument light should be blue and the following battery symbol
the upper right-hand corner on the instrument should be displayed.
B. From the Home screen, navigate to: More Options > Instrument Options > Network Settings >
Network Status
C. Navigate to Wired Network Connection section and verify the wired network interface has an IP
address.
3. The instrument is running software version OSi05 or later.
To verify:
A. From the Home screen, navigate to: More Options > Instrument Status
B. Select page that shows the Firmware and verify the name of the firmware is OSi05 or later (i.e.,
OSi06, OSi07, OSi08, etc.).
4. Network Services for software update enabled on instrument.
To verify:
i-STAT Alinity — System Operations Manual
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Rev. Date: 02-Nov-2022