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Abbott i-STAT 1 Technical Bulletin

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
SCOPE
This Technical Bulletin pertains to analyzers with the following label
OVERVIEW
This Technical Bulletin describes the following procedures used to configure and use the
i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer:
• Using the AlinIQ NCi for Configuration
• Instructions for transferring configuration to the wireless analyzer wirelessly
• Testing i-STAT cartridges using the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer
• Customizing the handheld to enable the Wireless functionality
• Transmitting data wirelessly to the Data Manager
• Using the Wireless Menu to:
o View the Wireless Settings and
o Test the Wireless Connections
Note: Users must follow site-specific guidelines for operating wireless devices when using the
i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer.
If you have any questions regarding the information in this Technical Bulletin, please contact Abbott Point of
Care Technical Support at 800-366-8020, option 1, or by e-mail at: techsvc@apoc.abbott.com.
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For i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzers with labels and FCC ID other than that listed above, refer to the following
Technical Bulletins:
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"Procedure for Using the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer" (Art: 726025-00)
•
"i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer Specifications" (Art: 728644-00)
•
"Configuring Wireless Settings in an i-STAT Wireless Analyzer" (Art: 726066-00)
The FCC ID is listed on the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer label. See Art 726066-00 for additional instructions on how to
identify the analyzer FCC ID.
Rev. Date: 02-OCT-2019
i-STAT
For the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer
FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC
Wireless Module FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC
761424-00A
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  • Page 1 • “Configuring Wireless Settings in an i-STAT Wireless Analyzer” (Art: 726066-00) The FCC ID is listed on the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer label. See Art 726066-00 for additional instructions on how to identify the analyzer FCC ID. Rev. Date: 02-OCT-2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Procedure for using the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC TESTING i-STAT CARTRIDGES USING THE i-STAT 1 WIRELESS ANALYZER CUSTOMIZING THE i-STAT 1 WIRELESS ANALYZER TO ENABLE WIRELESS FUNCTIONALITY A. Customizing the Handheld to Enable the Wireless Functionality Using the Handheld Keypad B.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Procedure For Using The I-Stat 1 Wireless Analyzer Fcc Id: 2Aaex-Sdmac

    • The i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer has the capability to run all current i-STAT cartridges. • The procedure for testing i-STAT cartridges using the i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer is identical to that used by the i-STAT 1 Analyzer (Model 300). Please refer to the i-STAT 1 System Manual for full details on cartridge testing.

  • Page 4: Customizing The Handheld To Enable The Wireless Functionality Using The Handheld Keypad

    A. Customizing the Handheld to Enable the Wireless Functionality Using the Handheld Keypad 1. Press to turn on the handheld. 15:26 18JAN10 2. Press to change screen to Administration Menu. Administration Menu MENU Customization 1 - Analyzer Status 2 - Data Review Default0 3.
  • Page 5 2. Type in your password and click OK. The default password is the word istat. Note: Abbott Point of Care Inc. recommends changing the default password. Password System Tools Window A password is needed to access this workspace. Password: Cancel 3.

  • Page 6: Customizing The Handheld To Enable Wireless Functionality Using I-Stat/De

    5. Once the Preferences screen opens, click on the Instrument tab. Click the box to Enable wireless communication. 6. Click OK and answer YES to the question about changing the preferences. Preference Change Tools Window  You are changing the Preferences. Proceed? Cancel 7.
  • Page 7 Also, make certain that the Enable Updates box is checked for the particular Location Enabled location to which this i-STAT 1 Handheld is assigned. √ √ 3. If the location to which this handheld is assigned has a checkmark under the Use Default Profile column, double click on the alphanumeric code under Preferences in the Default Customization Profile column.

  • Page 8: Configuring An I-Stat 1 Wireless Analyzer

    CONFIGURING AN i-STAT 1 WIRELESS ANALYZER After customizing the handheld to enable the wireless functionality, the handheld must be configured to connect to the facility’s WLAN. For instructions on configuring an i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer, see Section 2. TRANSMITTING RESULTS TO THE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM...

  • Page 9: Transmitting Data Wirelessly Using The Transmit Data Menu

    3. Once the Connected state is reached, a Communication in Progress message will appear at the top of the screen. When this message disappears and the display returns to the Communication In Progress Test Menu, the transmission is successful. Note 3.1: there are two additional parameters on this page which may aid the users in troubleshooting and assessing the strength of the wireless transmission signal.

  • Page 10: Transmitting Results Using The Downloader Or Downloader/Recharger

    3. Do not move the handheld until the Communication in Progress messages disappears. Once the message disappears, the transmission is successful. Note 3.1: When wireless is enabled and configured on an i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer, wireless communication will be attempted first. If wireless communication fails, wired communication will then be attempted.

  • Page 11: The Wireless Menu

    THE WIRELESS MENU The Wireless Menu aids the user in troubleshooting unsuccessful wireless data transmission by: • Allowing the user to view the configuration settings for the handheld in question • Allowing the user to ping the CDS server to verify communication between the analyzer and the server •...
  • Page 12 • Server IP: the IP Address of the CDS Server IP: 192.168.1.150 • Server Port: the TCP port assignment on the Data Manager Server Port: for the i-STAT 1 handhelds 6004 DNS: • DNS (Domain Name Server): server that translates domain 192.168.1.1...
  • Page 13 • 5 - Receive Setup: Pressing puts the handheld in setup mode, so that the handheld can connect to the i-STAT 1 Wireless Setup Utility. After pressing , the user is asked for a password. After entering the appropriate password or pressing ENT, the user will see a Waiting for Setup screen.

  • Page 14: Error Code Messages

    ERROR CODE MESSAGES Wireless Module Error Code Description FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC Wireless module is not configured GS000 DHCP Process Time Out GS001 Connection to Access Point has failed GS002, GS010 Failed to make a TCP connection to Data GS003 Manager Port 6004 Failed to complete configuration file load GS020 process...

  • Page 15: Before Beginning

    The Network Connectivity utility for i-STAT (AlinIQ NCi) is used to configure the instrument to connect to wireless networks. The NCi utility package must be downloaded from the Abbott Point of Care website. It is best practice to load NCi onto a computer that is installed behind the healthcare facility’s firewall, and that has antivirus software installed on it.

  • Page 16: Creating A Network Configuration (Nc) File

    B. General Section On the first section of the NCi screen, specify whether this NC file will be used for multiple i-STAT 1 Wireless instruments or a single instrument. Unless your facility requires that each instrument have its own unique security credentials, a single NC file may be used for all instruments connecting to the same network.

  • Page 17: Configuration Name

    Instrument This NC file will apply only to one instrument. If this option is selected, the instrument’s serial number is required: Serial number of the instrument to which this NC file applies. When a serial number is specified, the NC file name will include it, as shown here: DefaultConfig.snnnnn.incc Configuration Name Name for the NC file.

  • Page 18: Wireless Network Connection

    2. Wireless Network Connection I want the i-STAT 1 Wireless (with 2.4/5 GHz) to connect to my facility’s WIRELESS network Select this check box to configure wireless network connectivity.

  • Page 19: Authentication Type

    Authentication Type: The selection of Authentication Type controls the WPA Type, Authentication Method, and Cipher Types as shown in this table: Note: When WPA2/WPA Personal is selected, the Network Security Key field will be enabled. When WPA2/WPA Enterprise is selected, refer to the Options for Enterprise Authentication Types sections for the security credential fields that will be enabled.
  • Page 20 I want to set the Wi-Fi Frequency Bands manually. Select this check box to configure the instrument to use either the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency band exclusively. When both values are selected, the instrument will automatically select which band to use. Select one of the check boxes to limit the instrument to that band only: 2.4G Options for Enterprise Authentication Types...

  • Page 21: Data Manager

    Save the file to a specified destination. Note: If you use this option make note of the destination where the file is saved. This information will be needed to load the incc file onto the i-STAT 1 Wireless. Save and open Not recommended.

  • Page 22: Loading A Network Configuration File To The Instrument

    Before uploading the NC (incc) file to the instrument, note the MAC address of each instrument by following these steps: NOTE – If wireless is not yet enabled, refer to Section 1, CUSTOMIZING THE i-STAT 1 WIRELESS ANALYZER TO ENABLE WIRELESS FUNCTIONALITY 1. Power on the Analyzer with the On/Off key.
  • Page 23 14. Press 5 – Receive Setup. Enter password (if one is set), then press ENT key to display the Waiting for Setup screen: Waiting For Setup ..1 – Cancel On the computer with wireless network interface: 15.
  • Page 24 16. Locate the Wireless icon or Network icon in the taskbar near the system clock 17. Click on the icon to display the list of available wireless networks 18. In the list of networks displayed, scroll to find the network ‘iSTATXXXXXX’ where ‘XXXXXX’ is the last 3 bytes of the wireless module MAC address.
  • Page 25 NOTE – if you see the following message displayed, click No. 21. Launch the web browser 22. In the address bar of the web browser, enter the following address: ‘http://192.168.100.1’ 23. The following page will be displayed: 24. Enter login password ‘access’ Rev.
  • Page 26 25. The following page will be displayed: 26. Click Browse and navigate to the location of the Network Configuration file 27. Select the Network Configuration file, then click ‘Open’ 761424-00A Rev. Date: 02-OCT-2019...
  • Page 27 28. Click ‘Load’. 29. Click ‘OK’ to confirm. 30. Click ‘OK’ to acknowledge load complete. 31. On the menu on the left, click ‘Config Done/Restart’ Rev. Date: 02-OCT-2019 761424-00A...

  • Page 28: Section 3: Updating Wireless Module Firmware

    Section 3: Updating Wireless Module Firmware FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC i-STAT 1 Wireless analyzers with wireless module FCC ID 2AAEX-SDMAC are built with wireless module firmware pre-installed and ready to operate. Should an update to wireless module firmware in the field be needed, Abbott Point of Care will provide instructions for performing the update (Procedure for Updating Wireless Module FCC ID 2AAEX-SDMAC Firmware ART-764619-00), and access to the updated firmware.

  • Page 29: Communication Process

    The following i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer specifications supplement the i-STAT 1 Analyzer specifications found in Section 2 of the i-STAT 1 System Manual. The i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer shares all operational specifications with the i-STAT 1 Analyzer with the exception of the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Laser Compliance

    Wireless Specifications For Analyzers containing Wireless Module FCC ID: 2AAEX-SDMAC (Firmware displayed as “GES590/ACPxxx”) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WIRELESS STANDARDS SUPPORTE RADIO FREQUENCY UTILIZED 2.4 / 5 GHz MAX RF TRANSMIT POWER +17.5 dBm (802.11b / 1 Mbps) RF RECEIVE SENSITIVITY -95 dBm RF ANTENNA Flex Micro PCB Antenna DATA TRANSFER RATES...

  • Page 31: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 32: Appendix 1: Quick Reference - Loading A Network Configuration File (.Incc) To The I-Stat 1 Wireless, Fcc Id 2Aaex-Sdmac

    APPENDIX 1: QUICK REFERENCE – LOADING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILE (.incc) TO THE I-STAT 1 WIRELESS, FCC ID 2AAEX-SDMAC To upload a Network Configuration file (incc) file created by the NCi utility to the I-STAT 1 Wireless, FCC ID 2AAEX-SDMA, follow these steps: On the instrument: 1.