Chapter 17.

System settings

Chapter 17 System settings

Here is described on system settings on the analyzer.
It is available to specify the system settings on the [System Setup 1] and the [System
Setup 2] screens.

System(F9) > System Setup 1

Figure 17.1-1

System(F9) > System Setup 2

Figure 17.1-2

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17.1 Host communication setting

Figure 17.1-3

A. Host Communication Mode <Default setting: Off line>

Select the host communication mode from the following.

1. Off Line
The measurement is executed according to the analyzer settings without
communication to host computer.

2. On Line Batch
The measurement is executed according to the orders received from host
computer.
For the order inquiry to host computer, it needs to operate manually.
The measurement results automatically send to host computer.

3. On Line Real time

The measurement is executed according to the orders received from host
computer.
The analyzer reads the barcode labels on the Sample container and
automatically inquires the orders to host computer for measurement.
The measurement results is automatically sent to host computer.

B. Host Details Mode <Default setting: Auto rerun>

Select the host details mode from the following.

This setting is only available when the “On Line Real time” is selected.

1. Auto rerun
Host rerun will not be executed.

2. Confirm host for rerun

Host rerun will be executed only when the host computer requires rerun.

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3. Inquire host for rerun

Host rerun will be executed when the host computer sends any responses.

C. Host Communications

Specify the communication setting to host computer.

1. Baud Rate <default setting: 9600>

Select the rate (19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 300) from drop-down menu.

2. Data Bit <default setting: 8bit>

Select the data bit (7bit or 8bit) from drop-down menu.

3. Stop Bit <default setting: 1bit>

Select the stop bit (1bit or 2bit) from drop-down menu.

4. Parity Bit <default setting: Even>

Select the parity bit (None, Even, or Odd) from drop-down menu.

5. Protocol (E1381) <default setting: Normal>

Select the protocol (Normal or No Handshake) from drop-down menu.

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17.2 The sample barcode reader setting

Figure 17.2-1

1. Sample number increment <default setting: Numeric only>

Select the barcode type from the following.

z Numeric only
z Alphanumeric (uppercase)

z Alphanumeric (lowercase and uppercase)

2. Upper sample number

The SID prefix is specified and applied to all sample barcodes (up to 14 digits).

3. Digit <default setting: 15>

Specify the whole digit number of the sample barcode (up to 15 digits).
The digits except its prefix in the whole sample barcode are automatically
generated.

4. Sample Barcode <default setting: Disable>

Select "Enable" or "Disable” by ticking.

5. Barcode type (1 to 4)
Select the barcode type for the sample barcode reader from drop-down menu.
This setting is available when "Enable” is selected for the sample barcode.

z UPC(JAN): With check digit

z NW7: With check digit
z NW7: Without check digit
z Code39: With check digit (up to 8 digits)
z Code39: Without check digit
z ITF: With check digit
z ITF: Without check digit
z Code128: With check digit

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17.3 Alarm sound setting

Figure 17.3-1

1. Enable Sound for sampling completion <default setting: ON>

When the checkbox is ON, audible alarm is effective at the sampling
completion.

2. Enable Error Level

The level of the audible alarms is specified.

z Off: Alarm sound is OFF

z Emergency Stop: When the analyzer occurs emergency stops (level 1).
z Sampling Stop: When the analyzer stops sampling (level 2).
The audible alarm sounds at the level 1 and 2.

z Unit Alarm: When the warning messages occurs (level 3)

The audible alarm sounds at the level 1, 2 and 3.

3. Alarm Volume <default setting: 3>

Select the alarm volume from drop-down menu.

z Off: No audible alarm

z 1 - 9: Volume 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum)

4. Round Completion Alarm <default setting: 15>

Select the alarm activation time (sec.) from drop-down menu.

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17.4 Popup control setting

Figure 17.4-1

It is available to specify the pop-up message displayed automatically ON or OFF.

For the L3 users, the pop-up message including “Don’t show this again.” with the
checkbox appears.
When the checkbox is ON, the pop-up message does not appear at the same
condition.
To modify the setting, it is available to click the “Enable/Disable” on the designated
column on the list.

z "Enable”: displays the pop-up message,

z “Disable”: NOT display the pop-up message

The following are the pop-up messages specified in the default setting.

1. Please confirm system logout. (Popup512)

2. Check remaining volume of wash solution (Popup900)

17.5 Reagent bottle size setting

Figure 17.5-1

Select 2 sizes out of the 3 reagent bottle sizes as the default setting.

z 70: 70mL bottle

z 20Sq: 20mL square bottle

z 20Rd: 20mL round bottle

z When using the 20mL square bottle, the reagent bottle adaptor needs to be
attached.

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17.6 Optional Field setting (for EL level users only)

Figure 17.6-1

It is available to specify the names of the “Optional Field 1” and Optional Field 2”,
which are corresponding to “Reference 1” and “Reference 2” of the [Patient
Information] screen.

1. Optional Field 1
Specify the name of “Optional Field 1”.

2. Optional Field 2
Specify the name of “Optional Field 2”.

17.7 Normal range setting

Figure 17.7-1

It is available to specify the patient generation range for normal range.

Enter the designated number for each box and specify each of the age ranges.

17.8 Auto Template setting

Figure 17.8-1

1. Enable Auto Template

When the checkbox ON, the auto template setting is effective.

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17.9 Other settings

Figure 17.9-1

1. Disable extrapolated results <default setting: OFF>

z When the checkbox is ON, the concentration conversion out of the calibration
curve is calculated under the C1 or the Cn concentration.
z When the checkbox is OFF, the concentration conversion is calculated
extended to out of range of the C1 or the Cn concentration.

2. Auto scan for Reagent Container <default setting: ON>

When the checkbox is ON, the reagent barcode reader automatically scan when
the Reagent container is open/closed.

3. Check remaining reagent volume <default setting: ON>

When the checkbox is ON, the remaining volume of the reagent is checked at
the measurement start.

4. Lamp voltage control off <default setting: ON>

Select the halogen lamp low control function ON or OFF.
The halogen lamp low control function helps to make the durable hours longer
by reducing the voltage of the halogen lamp on the following state:
<1> at start-up
<2> after measurement
<3> after maintenance sequence
<4> after sleep mode

z When the checkbox is ON, the halogen lamp low control function is ON.

z When the checkbox is OFF, the halogen lamp low control function is OFF.

z When the halogen lamp low control function is ON, it takes approx. 2 min to
switch the voltage level.

5. Initial Result of Rerun <default setting: OFF>

When the checkbox is ON, the LIS connection is not performed at a rerun
measurement.

6. Enable ISE Rerun <default setting: ON>

When the checkbox is ON, the automatic rerun will be performed for the ISE
measurement.
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The ISE rerun is performed without corresponding to the “Auto Rerun” ON/OFF
setting.

7. Auto Rerun <default setting: OFF>

When the checkbox is ON, the automatic rerun is performed.

8. Print test sequence number <default setting: OFF>

When the checkbox is ON, the number of the measurements is printed on the
report.

9. Enable Auto Backup <default setting: OFF>

When the checkbox is ON, the automatic backup is performed.

10. Reagent Code for Reagent Pipette Wash

Select the wash solution for the reagent pipette wash from drop-down menu that
registered in the [Reagent Registration] screen.

11. Reagent Code for Cuvette Water Placement

Select the wash solution for the cuvette water placement from drop-down menu
that registered in the [Reagent Registration] screen.

12. Remaining test calculation

Select the calculation method for the number of remaining test for each reagent.
The remaining numbers of tests as calculation results are displayed in the
“Total” column in the [Inventory] screen.

z Reagent Code: Calculate using total remaining volume by each

reagent code.
z Reagent Lot: Calculate using total remaining volume by each lot
number in the same reagent code.

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17.10 Login/logout setting

It is available to register a new user, to change a password, to change user's level or to
delete a user.

Maintenance(F10) > Setup Password

Figure 17.10-1

1. User Name
Select the user name from drop-down menu or enter it directly.

2. User Level
Specify the user level from drop-down menu.

3. Old Password
Enter the old password.

4. New Password
Enter the new password.

5. New Password Check

Reenter the new password for confirmation.

z It is available to set on the [Maintenance(F10)] > [Setup Password] screen.

This setting is only available for the L3 users.

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