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UC200304151c ML
5.5" x 7.75" (139.7 mm x 196.85 mm)
The [Transmit Test Results] variable function key is used to transmit patient and
Quality Control (QC) results to an external location. Results may be exported to a
1.44 MB, 3.5-inch PC-formatted diskette using the floppy drive on the lower right
side of the instrument panel, or results may be exported via the serial port to a
secure network interface (SNI) for transmission to a Laboratory Information System
(LIS).
The [Instrument Parameters] variable function key is used to enter the following
instrument settings: current date, current time, audio tone, language, screen
contrast adjustment, and output location.
Enter Patient and User IDs
A Patient ID must be entered before a test can be run. A User ID must be entered
if the User ID option has been turned ON.
From the Main Menu:
1. Select [Enter ID]. The Enter ID screen will appear with options for entering
Patient and User ID numbers.
To enter a Patient ID:
1. Select [Patient ID].
2. Enter the Patient ID using the numerical keypad.
3. For an alpha character, press the decimal point "." An alpha character will
appear in the Patient ID field.
4. To change the character, press the [A...Z] and [Z...A] keys until the desired
character is shown.
5. To accept the character select the decimal point if you would like to enter
another alpha character or enter from the numeric keypad.
6. To continue entering numbers, select the number using the numerical keypad.
7. After entering the last alpha character or number in the Patient ID, press
[Enter] to confirm the ID.
8. The Patient ID will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the Enter ID
screen
To enter a User ID:
1. Select [User ID].
2. Enter the User ID using the numerical keypad.
3. For alpha entry, press the decimal point "." An alpha character will appear in
the User ID field.
4. To change the character, press the [A...Z] and [Z...A] keys until the desired
character is shown.
5. To accept the character select the decimal point if you would like to enter
another alpha character or enter from the numeric keypad.
ACT Plus™ Operator's Manual
86702-001
Rev 1.0
Medtronic Confidential
CS010
English 19