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Instrument Clock Date/Time Synchronization
When the instrument is configured to transmit test results to a data manager or to receive patient,
operator, or cartridge lists from a data manager, the instrument will automatically synchronize the date
and time of its clock with the data manager's time. This option eliminates the need to adjust the
instrument's clock at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time.
To enable communication with data manager:
1. Install a customization profile with one of the following features selected:
-Test Records
-Operator List
-Patient List
-Cartridge List
2. Use NCi to configure the instrument for wired or wireless connectivity.
To ensure instrument time is synchronized with the data manager after a change in Daylight Saving Time,
power on the instrument and leave it on the Home screen until the correct time is displayed on the
Home screen before performing cartridge testing.
For instrument time synchronization to occur, the instrument must also have a wired or wireless
connection to the network hosting the data manager. The instrument may attempt to synchronize time
when it is communicating with a data manager to send results or receive lists. The instrument will also
attempt to synchronize time at power-on, so long as the Home screen is being displayed.
By default, instrument date/time synchronization is enabled, provided the conditions above are met, and
the option to Synchronize Clock with Data Manager is enabled. To disable the automatic
synchronization of date/time, run the Set Clock flow on the instrument and uncheck the box for
Synchronize Clock with Data Manager. Unchecking this box disables automatic synchronization of date/
time with the data manager and enables the option to manually adjust the date/time. The Synchronize
Clock with Data Manager check box is only available on the Set Clock screen when the instrument is
configured to communicate with a data manager.
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Note: When selecting only wireless connectivity ensure that wireless is enabled on
both the instrument and in the customization profile.
Art: 745527-01 Rev. N Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022