Page 1
In response to customer requests for expanded wireless transmission capabilities for i-STAT data, Abbott Point of Care has developed a new i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer (handheld) that can communicate to the Data Manager via your existing Local Area Network (LAN) wireless infrastructure (with certain restrictions). This Technical Bulletin describes...
Page 2
1 Analyzer (Model 300). Please refer to the i-STAT 1 System Manual for full details on cartridge testing. • Items needed for the method of powering the handheld are the same as for the i-STAT 1 Analyzer: two 9-volt lithium batteries or a pair of rechargeable batteries purchased only from Abbott Point of Care.
Page 3
Alt+X User Administration 2. Type in your password and click OK. The default password is the word ist t. Note: Abbott Point of Care Inc. recommends changing the default password. Password System Tools Window A password is needed to access this workspace.
Page 4
3. Make sure the Enable Customization box is checked. Enable Customization Also, make certain that the Enable Updates box is checked for the particular location to which this i-STAT 1 Wireless Handheld is assigned. Location-based customization profiles: Location Enable Update...
Page 5
– For the RALS-Plus application, choose i-STAT from the drop-down menu. – Click on Device Customization. • PrecisionWeb Users: – Double click on the desktop shortcut or Internet Explorer Favorites for i-STAT Customization. 2. Make sure the Enable Customization box has a check mark in it. Enable Customization...
Page 6
CONFIGURING AN i-STAT 1 WIRELESS ANALYZER After customizing the handheld to enable the wireless functionality, the handheld must be configured to connect to the facility’s WLAN. For instructions on configuring an i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer, see the Technical Bulletin ®...
Page 7
Note 3.2: Not all models of i-STAT1 Wireless analyzers report SNR. This item is left Communication on the screen for software compatability with all i-STAT 1 Wireless Ended models. When SNR is not reported it will appear as “--dB”.
Page 8
B. Transmitting Data Wirelessly Using the Transmit Data Menu 1. Press to turn on the handheld. Transmit Data 2. Press M NU to change screen to Administration Menu. 1 - Most Recent 2 - This Month 3 - Last Month 3.
Page 9
3. Do not move the handheld until the Communication in Progress messages disappears. Once the message disappears, the transmission is successful. Note 3.1: When wireless is enabled and configured on an i-STAT 1 Wireless Analyzer, wireless communication will be attempted first. If wireless communication fails, wired communication will then be attempted.
Page 10
Server IP: Server IP: • Server IP: the IP Address of the CDS 192.168.1.150 192.168.1.150 Server Port: Server Port: • Server Port: the TCP port assignment on the Data Manager for the i-STAT 1 6004 6004 handhelds DNS: DNS: 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1...
Page 11
• 2 - Ping Server: Pressing allows the user to ping the CDS server. The handheld display will indicate if the ping process was successful and will show the round-trip ping time in milliseconds. If the ping was unsuccessful, a Ping Failed message (with an error code) will appear. Ping Pinging Successful...
GS022,GS023 Wireless configuration file corrupt or empty GS024, GS025 Device customization failed to enable wireless module GS030 Failed Ping request TIMEOUT i-STAT is a registered trademark of the Abbott Group of Companies in various jurisdictions. Art: 726025-01A Rev. Date: 24-NOV-14...