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A. Transmitting Data Wirelessly following a Test Cycle Using the Test Options Menu

1. When newly generated test results appear on the handheld display, press          (Test Options).

 2.  Press           (Transmit Data).  A 

Waiting to Send

message will appear on the display screen.

     

Note 2.1: 

If the user has not transmitted results within 120 seconds after the end of a test 
cycle, the wireless module will power off to conserve battery power.  Then, if a 
user initiates a transmission when the radio is off, it will need to power on and 
connect to the network prior to transmission.

The 

State

line toward the middle of the screen may display a series of messages as shown 

below or indicate that it is connected.

Off:

wireless module is off

Booting: 

loading software on wireless module

Joining

:  attempting to join the network

Associated:

module successfully joined the network, associated with an 
Access Point, and has been granted permission to communicate 
to the network

Connected:

connected to the data manager

 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 
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.

Signal:

indicates the strength of signal in one of three terms:  

Weak

Medium

or 

Strong

.

     

Additionally, an actual numeric measurement of the signal is displayed.  If users are 
obtaining failed transmissions when the signal strength is weak, they should re-attempt 
the transmission in a location that provides a signal strength of 

Medium

or 

Strong

.

SNR:

(Signal to Noise Ratio):  This is a measurement of a difference between the 

strength of the wireless signal and the background noise level.

4

1

Waiting

To Send

Status

State: Connected

Signal: Strong

-45dBm

SNR: --dB

1 - Cancel

Communication

In Progress

Status

State: Connected

Signal: Strong

-45dBm

SNR: --dB

1 - Cancel

See 

Note 3.2

See 

Note 3.2

     

Note 3.2:

Not all models of i-STAT1 Wireless analyzers report SNR.  This item is left
on the screen for software compatability with all i-STAT 1 Wireless
models.  When SNR is not reported it will appear as “--dB”.

     

Note 3.3:

If there are unsent results remaining in the handheld at the completion
of a transmission attempt, a 

Communication Ended

message will

appear on the handheld indicating how many unsent results are left.

Communication

Ended

Unsent: 4

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Art:  726025-01A

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Rev. Date 24-NOV-14

Summary of Contents for i-STAT

Page 1: ...yzer Customizing the handheld to enable the Wireless functionality Transmitting data wirelessly to the Data Manager Using the Wireless Utility Menu to View the Wireless Settings and Test the Wireless Connections For i STAT 1 Wireless Specifications see the Technical Bulletin i STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer Specifications Art 728644 For instructions on configuring an i STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer see the T...

Page 2: ...d by the i STAT 1 Analyzer Model 300 Please refer to the i STAT 1 System Manual for full details on cartridge testing Items needed for the method of powering the handheld are the same as for the i STAT 1 Analyzer two 9 volt lithium batteries or a pair of rechargeable batteries purchased only from Abbott Point of Care However the user should expect an approximate 30 reduction in the number of cartr...

Page 3: ...ick OK The default password is the word istat Note Abbott Point of Care Inc recommends changing the default password MENU 4 1 1 ENT 3 ENT 3 15 26 18JAN10 Administration Menu 1 Analyzer Status 2 Data Review 3 QualityTests 4 Customization 5 Set Clock 6 Transmit Data 7 Utility Customization Default0 1 View 2 Change 2 2 Art 726025 01A Rev Date 24 NOV 14 3 Main System Tools Window Help Instrument Locat...

Page 4: ...ecific location to which this Handheld is assigned 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 Enable Customization Location based customization profiles A_10 10 90 17 A_10 10 90 24 A_10 10 90 31 A_10 10 90 32 X Location Enable Use Update i STAT Philips Prefer...

Page 5: ...le click on the desktop shortcut or Internet Explorer Favorites for i STAT Customization 2 Make sure the Enable Customization box has a check mark in it Also make certain that the Enable Updates box is checked for the particular location to which this i STAT 1 Handheld is assigned 3 If the location to which this handheld is assigned has a checkmark under Uses Default double click on the alphanumer...

Page 6: ... its customized schedule it will attempt to download wirelessly all unsent results immediately before the power down 2 If the handheld is placed in a downloader or downloader recharger the handheld will first attempt to download wirelessly If it is successful the download process is complete If the wireless download is unsuccessful the handheld will attempt to download using the downloader or down...

Page 7: ...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 Signal indicates the strength of signal in one of three terms Weak Medium or Strong Additionally an actual numeric measurement of the signal is displayed If users are obtaining failed transmissions when th...

Page 8: ...itional parameters on this page which may aid the users in troubleshooting and assessing the strength of the wireless transmission signal Signal indicates the strength of signal in one of three terms Weak Medium Strong Additionally an actual numeric measurement of the signal is displayed If users are obtaining failed transmissions when the signal strength is weak they should re attempt the transmi...

Page 9: ...sion 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 Note 3 2 If there are unsent results remaining in the handheld at the completion of a transmission attempt a Communication Ended message will appear on the handheld indicating h...

Page 10: ...ta Manager for the i STAT 1 handhelds DNS Domain Name Server server that translates domain names to IP Addresses MAC Address MAC address of the wireless module contained in the handheld Firmware the Firmware revision of the wireless submodule 1 Initializing Wireless Module 1 Cancel Wireless Menu 1 View Setup 2 Ping Server 3 Test Server 4 Reset 5 Receive Setup Status State Associated Signal Weak 75...

Page 11: ...onnection Successful or Connection Failed with error code will appear on the display following the test 4 Reset Pressing resets the wireless module The user will receive either a Reset Successful or Reset Failed message with an error code on the display Reset powers off and powers back on the wireless module It does not reset the settings to factory default Resetting Wireless Module 1 Cancel Reset...

Page 12: ... by IT personnel using the instructions found in the Configuring Wireless Settings in an i STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer Technical Bulletin Art 726066 i STAT is a registered trademark of the Abbott Group of Companies in various jurisdictions Art 726025 01A 12 Rev Date 24 NOV 14 Wireless Module Error Code Description FCC ID YOPGS1500M Wireless module is not configured GS000 DHCP Process Time Out GS001 C...

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