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Auto-reader Connectivity Technical Specifications
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Auto-readers are designed to incubate and
read 3M
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Biological Indicators, which are used to
monitor the efficacy of sterilization processes. Auto-readers
(Models 390, 390G, 490, and 490H) come supplied with
an Ethernet cable and have an embedded web server that
can be accessed via an internet connected PC’s browser
at the IP address (static or dynamic) configured on the
Auto-reader. Use of this connectivity feature is optional.
If connectivity is desired, it is the customer’s responsibility
to provide an Ethernet jack and connect the Auto-reader to
it in order to either:
a)
use the 3M
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Auto-reader Web App
Note:
Use of the Web App does not require the
installation of any software; or
b)
interface with a compatible Sterile Processing
software system.
Consult your facility’s IT Network support team to obtain
any necessary permissions and assistance connecting the
Auto-reader to the facility network.
Security
Auto-reader generated data is stored in local flash memory,
on-board the device, and not on the healthcare facility
network or hosted servers. The embedded firmware
does not run an Operating System (OS). When using the
Auto-reader Web App, the application relies on temporary
storage in the user’s web browser to save the data in the
user-populated fields. If configured per the IFU, data is
transmitted on the healthcare facility’s secure network only
(i.e., behind the facility firewall). All data is transmitted via
standard Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http) over Port 80.
The maximum data transmission rate is 10 Mbps.
The Auto-reader does not collect, process, store, or
transmit any Protected Health Information (PHI).
Users of this device can comply with the requirements of
IEC 80001-1.
MAC Address:
Each Auto-reader has a unique Media
Access Control (MAC) Address. For units manufactured
after May, 2014, the MAC address is presented on the LCD
Display when the user presses the information button on the
face of the Autoreader three times. For older units, contact
3M with the unit's serial number and we will provide the
MAC Address.
Requirements
Minimum PC software requirements:
• Operating System: Windows
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7
• Browsers: Microsoft
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Internet Explorer 8 or higher
(DOM Storage and Scripting should be enabled);
Google Chrome
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21.0.1180.79 or higher; Mozilla Firefox
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14.0.1 or higher. For full functionality, the use of an
HTML5 compliant browser with JavaScript enabled is
recommended.
Ethernet connection:
• Connection switch/router with auto-negotiation
capability (to identify the Auto-reader as operating at 10
Mbps and half-duplex) or configurable as 10 Mbps and
half-duplex.
Connecting Using a Dynamic IP Address
If your facility network automatically assigns a Dynamic IP
address when a new device is connected to the network,
use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the Auto-
reader to an Ethernet jack and proceed to the
Verifying
Connectivity
section.
For further information, contact the 3M Sterilization Tech Line at 800-441-1922, Option 2.
