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4.
Check the box next to
Use internal light
to turn on the LED light inside the instrument. Uncheck
the box to turn it off.
5.
To return to the Setup screen, press the Setup icon (
).
4.4.3
Network configuration
The QIAcube Connect MDx can be connected via intranet, allowing real-time status monitoring on
a computer or a mobile device (e.g., a tablet). This configuration requires connecting the QIAcube
Connect MDx as well as the QIAsphere Base (delivered with the QIAsphere Connectivity Package
– see section 10, Appendix B - QIAcube Connect MDx Accessories) to your network. This section
describes how to connect the QIAcube Connect MDx instrument to your network, either by LAN or
Ethernet cable, or by wireless connection. For more details on the QIAsphere Base network
configuration and how to connect both devices with each other, refer to the QIAsphere Base user
manual which is available at
Important
: The QIAsphere Base communicates with the newly launched QIAsphere App, and it also
communicates with QIAsphere cloud. The QIAsphere App helps to monitor the instrument status,
e.g., instrument is running; instrument is available or the instrument requires maintenance. If your
QIAsphere Base is connected to the QIAsphere cloud, run reports generated by the QIAcube
Connect MDx (including sample IDs) are transferred to the QIAsphere cloud. In case this transfer of
information would not be in accordance with your local regulations or with your laboratory
regulations, the connection between the QIAsphere Base and the QIAsphere cloud needs to be
actively deactivated. To disconnect the connection between the QIAsphere Base and the QIAsphere
cloud, refer to the instructions provided in the QIAsphere User Manual.
Only users assigned the role Administrator can change the network configuration. It is
recommended to consult your network administrator when configuring the network. For
communication with QIAsphere Base, the outbound TCP port 443 (https) is used; ping is supported.
Configuring a wired network connection
1.
Connect the QIAcube Connect MDx to a local area network (LAN) by using an Ethernet cable
and the RJ45 Ethernet Port on the rear side of the QIAcube Connect MDx.
2.
On the menu bar, press the
Configuration
icon (
).
3.
Press the
LAN
tab.
