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August 2022 

QIAsphere Base 

Update Installation 
Guide 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for QIAsphere Base

Page 1: ...Sample to Insight__ August 2022 QIAsphere Base Update Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...Checking the jumper settings 5 3 3 Checking the QIAsphere Base software version 5 4 Updating QIAsphere Base Software 2 x x 8 5 Updating Q Base Software 1 1 0 10 5 1 Finish network connection 10 5 1 1 Wired Ethernet network connection 11 5 1 2 Wireless network connection 14 5 2 Installing the software update 15 6 Optional QIAsphere Base Factory Reset 19 7 Version History 20 ...

Page 3: ... independent Existing QIAsphere ready instruments with QIAsphere Base can connect to QIAsphere as well You only have to update the respective QIAsphere Base device formerly known as Q Base to the latest software version 2 4 0 This installation guide provides detailed instructions on how to update the QIAsphere Base software to version 2 4 0 In addition it provides instructions on how to set up QIA...

Page 4: ...D indicator for power On Off 6 Service panel includes microSD card slot factory reset button and backup battery 3 ETH1 Ethernet port Connect QIAsphere Base to local network 7 Power cord socket 4 ETH0 Ethernet port Connect QIAsphere Base to personal computer For more details regarding hardware features refer to the user manual provided by Eurotech https www eurotech com en products iot multi servic...

Page 5: ...nnect or Connectivity Package or 1x Ethernet cable 1x USB drive 1 GB or more 3 2 Checking the jumper settings Before you start open the service panel of your QIAsphere Base and check the two jumpers as marked in the figures below and make sure that they are in the correct orientation If not unplug the left jumper by pulling it out and plug it in again as demonstrated on the left figure Correct Wro...

Page 6: ...an appropriate power socket 4 Wait until USER 1 or USER 2 LED is switched on Note Depending on the QIAsphere Base Software version this can take up to 15 minutes 5 Connect your PC to the QIAsphere Base ETH0 port using an Ethernet cable and wait a few seconds until your PC detects the new network 6 Open a web browser for example Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on your PC and enter this URL https 172 16 0...

Page 7: ...tration Portal Important If your screen is similar to Screenshot A then your QIAsphere Base Software version is 2 0 0 or higher continue with chapter 4 If your screen is similar to Screenshot B then your QIAsphere Base Software version is 1 1 0 continue with chapter 5 ...

Page 8: ...ssword set up a password according to the displayed rules 3 Select Software Update from the sidebar 4 Check the Current version information 5 Click on the arrow in the upload field 6 If current version is 2 0 0 select the file QIAsphereBase_Update_200 235 zip from the QIAsphere Base Software Update 2 x x to 2 4 0 folder of the extracted software update package and click open If current version is ...

Page 9: ...After uploading the file successfully the update process will be started Pop up appears click OK and close the browser window Note This update requires a complete restart of the QIAsphere Base 13 After step 12 wait for 15 to 20 minutes Then check the LEDs on your QIAsphere Base 14 When the USER 1 or USER 2 LED are switched on the QIAsphere Base Software has been updated and the restart has finishe...

Page 10: ...ed first Note If you have already configured your QIAsphere Base network connection proceed with section 5 2 1 On the QBAP login screen enter the default user name admin and password Qiagen123 then click Sign in Note If you have forgotten your previously set password you can perform a factory reset as described in chapter 6 2 Change the password as prompted according to the provided password guide...

Page 11: ... or 5 1 2 to set up wired or wireless network connection 5 1 1 Wired Ethernet network connection Most Ethernet networks support automated IP address assignment using DHCP In some special cases networks do not support DHCP In this case static IP settings can be configured Ethernet connection with DHCP 1 Select the LAN tab of the Network Settings screen ...

Page 12: ...to the QBAP home screen Note down the QIAsphere Base IP address for example 192 168 8 104 5 Click Sign out and close the web browser window 6 Remove the Ethernet cable between PC and QIAsphere Base ETH0 port and proceed with section 5 2 Ethernet connection with static IP If you intend to connect QIAsphere Base to a LAN that does not support automatic assignment of IP addresses for example does not...

Page 13: ...ed for the QIAsphere Base 4 Enter the Subnet mask in the Subnet mask field that should be used for the QIAsphere Base 5 Optional Enter the DNS server in the DNS server field 6 Optional Enter the IP address of the default gateway in the Default Gateway field 7 Click Connect 8 Click Sign out and close the web browser window 9 Remove the Ethernet cable between PC and QIAsphere Base ETH0 port and proc...

Page 14: ...available Wi Fi networks select the WLAN tab of the Network Settings screen then click Scan 2 Select the desired Wi Fi network from the list of Available networks and enter the Wi Fi password in the password field Click Connect Note The server SSID and security type details will be automatically filled ...

Page 15: ... the instructions below You need the QIAsphere Base IP Address that was displayed in the QBAP main screen after the QIAsphere Base has been successfully connected In case your QIAsphere Base was already connected before and you are using QIAcube Connect App look up the QIAsphere Base IP Address in the bottom left corner of the QIAcube Connect App screen 1 Copy the file Q Base_Pkg_11_07_2022 zip fr...

Page 16: ...ted to 3 Open a web browser for example Chrome or Mozilla Firefox and launch the QBAP by entering https followed by the QIAsphere Base IP address into the address field example https 192 168 8 104 Note Use a recent browser Older browsers like Internet Explorer may not correctly display all features of QBAP Note QIAsphere Base uses a self signed certificate for the https connection Therefore the br...

Page 17: ...Time 7 A confirmation about successful time and date update appears Click Ok 8 If you have been logged out log in to QBAP again 9 Click the Maintenance menu 10 Insert USB stick with the downloaded ZIP file into an available USB port of your QIAsphere Base 11 Click Mount USB 12 A confirmation that USB drive is successfully mounted appears Click Ok 13 Click Update System ...

Page 18: ...sful click Ok 16 Close the browser 17 Remove the USB stick 18 QIAsphere Base will automatically restart 19 When the USER 1 or USER 2 LED are switched on the QIAsphere Base Software has been updated and the restart has finished You can continue to configure your QIAsphere Base Note Refer to the QIAsphere Quick Start Guide or QIAsphere User Manual for more information ...

Page 19: ...efore and you do not remember the self defined password you can set the QIAsphere Base back to factory settings 1 Make sure no dongle is attached to the QIAsphere Base 2 Plug in the QIAsphere Base power cord to turn it on 3 Wait for at least one minute 4 Open the service panel and press and hold the Factory Reset button for 10 seconds ...

Page 20: ... Installation Guide 08 2022 20 7 Version History Document Date Description HB 2847 002 August 2022 Update to QIAsphere Base Version 2 4 0 HB 2847 001 December 2020 Initial Release of QIAsphere Base Update Installation Guide ...

Page 21: ... Bluetooth Bluetooth SIG Inc Chrome Google LLC Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Mozilla The Mozilla Foundation Registered names trademarks etc used in this document even when not specifically marked as such are not to be considered unprotected by law HB 2847 002 08 2022 2022 QIAGEN all rights reserved ...

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