RR Mechatronics STARRSED RS, User Manual

Page: 141 / 259

14
Data safety management
The Starrsed RS has its own external PC. This means that all collected data is stored on the hard-disk of the
external computer.
This means that all raw data and results are kept, irrespective of a power failure or if the instrument is un-
intentionally turned off. After the start-up procedure the software checks whether there are any ESR's still
outstanding. If so, these will be carried out first. After a power failure the sedimentation time (60 or 30 min.)
may be exceeded. However, the start time is saved and therefore the actual sedimentation time can be
checked.
Important system settings are kept in an internal Flash Eprom inside the instrument.
In case of corrupted files, the program will automatically load and use the backup files.
14.1 - Power failure
If a power failure occurs it is recommended that the Starrsed RS is switched OFF by the power reset switch.
When the power returns, the instrument can be switched ON . After the standard start-up process the
Starrsed RS will continue to process the remaining samples.
14.2 - PC output
The Starrsed RS PC is equipped with an ethernet connection (Software 5.0 and higher) and a serial port,
which can be connected to any laboratory host computer system or PC. The data sent by the software can
also be sent to a host computer or PC for further processing.
14.3 - Specifications for the RS232 port
The Serial RS232 settings need to be set in
Service - LIMS settings
.
Baud rate can be set from 1200 to 19200 baud.
Transmission protocol is default setting: 8 bit data, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
For more detail information on the Serial connection see the Appendix - RS-232 hardware connections ESR
Unit.
14.4 - Folder Structure on PC
Patient result files (including measured raw data) are stored on the D-drive as default setting. It is possible
to change this location. The underlying folder structure is created by the software and each result can be
found in subfolders Year\Month\Day, for example D:\2014\01\03-01-2014. Each result is stored with the
sample ID as document name.
QC results are stored on D:\QC\NORMAL\batchXXX and D:\QC\ABNORMAL\batchYYY.
Data safety management
MRN-071-2-EN version 7.02 Starrsed RS
141