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Ethernet Connection
TCP/IP transmission between the system and the host is established through
the system’s Ethernet network adapter using an RJ45 connector. The
DCA Vantage system only supports the system connecting to the host. The
host has to listen for connections on the TCP/IP port and needs to accept the
connection when the system tries to connect.
To connect from the Ethernet port to a network, use a standard straight-
through CAT 5 cable. To connect directly to a PC, use a crossover CAT 5
cable.
Displaying and Printing the MAC address
You can display the MAC address with the Factory Settings option and the
View Settings screen. You can also print the MAC address from the View
Setting screen.
To view or print the MAC Address with the View Settings option:
1. At the Home screen, select Menu .
2. Select
System Settings
.
3. Select View Settings .
The View Settings screen displays the current settings, which includes the
MAC address.
To print the current settings, select Print .
Automatically Sending Data to an LIS
When you have enabled communications with an LIS, you can configure the
system to automatically send all patient and control test results to the LIS as
soon as the test result has completed, or as soon as you have finished
entering or modifying patient demographic data.
NOTE:
Auto Send does not apply to recalled patient and control test results.
The following conditions apply:
• Auto Send must be enabled.
• Communications must be enabled.
• A remote computer system (LIS) must be configured.
If you change the demographic fields, the system resends the test results
when you return to the test results screen. The LIS should discard the first
transmission and use only the modified version.
To enable Auto Send, perform the following procedure:
1. From the Home screen, select Menu > System Settings > Additional
Settings > Connectivity .