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Wireless Characteristic i-STAT Alinity Instrument
Radio Band Center
Frequencies
802.11b/g/n
802.11a/n
2.412 – 2.472 GHz
5.180 – 5.825 GHz
Modulation Types OFDM (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
DSSS (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK)
DSSS-OFDM (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
Table 1–2: Security Authentication Protocols
Authentication Type WPA Type Authentication Method Cipher Type
Groupwise
Transient Key
Pairwise
Transient Key
WPA Personal WPA PSK TKIP TKIP
WPA Enterprise WPA EAP TKIP TKIP
WPA2 Personal WPA2 PSK CCMP CCMP
WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 EAP CCMP CCMP
WPA2/WPA Mixed
Personal
WPA2 PSK TKIP CCMP
WPA2/WPA Mixed
Enterprise
WPA2 EAP TKIP CCMP
Precautions and Limitations
For best results, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the instrument, to ensure the
safety of the operator and the integrity of the results.
DO:
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use care when placing the instrument on a surface that is unstable, such as a patient bed. Placing the
instrument on an unstable surface may cause the instrument to fall. Place the instrument on a
tabletop or counter to minimize the likelihood of a fall.
•
always place the instrument and peripherals on a stable surface or in a location where they will not
cause injury if dropped.
•
use only the accessories and consumables specified or supplied for this system by Abbott Point of
Care.
•
protect patients from nosocomial infections by disinfecting the instrument periodically and whenever
blood is spilled or transferred to an instrument. For more information, see the i
‑
STAT Alinity Quick
Reference Guide.
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follow site specific guidelines for integration of wireless devices into a hospital environment.
•
keep the cartridge and the instrument at the temperature of the room where they are to be used.
Condensation on a cold cartridge can prevent proper contact with the instrument.
•
check with authorities for local, state, and/or national requirements for disposal.
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