○ module allows convenient data entry in linear as well as 2D barcode symbology
○ image based barcode scanner does not require precise orientaon alignment of the target and the
instrument, making scanning much more user friendly
○ image of the barcode is displayed on the LCD screen during the scanning operaon to further aid
the user and to make scanning easier
User Interface
i‑STAT Alinity is designed to maximize the user experience. The design of the user interface was guided
by Human Factors Engineering principles.
Both the size and resoluon of the display have been increased to improve readability. The instrument
employs a ve inch diagonal backlit LCD in landscape orientaon.
The keypad was implemented with a resisve touchscreen, enabling a user wearing mullayer surgical
gloves to perform data entry. A full QWERTY and numeric touchscreen keyboard enhances the
informaonal content that can be entered and stored with a test.
i‑STAT Alinity is equipped with a 1D/2D barcode scanner.
i‑STAT Alinity features several connecvity opons. The instrument contains dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n wireless module. Connecvity to the i‑STAT Alinity portable printer is available via
infrared communicaon or through wired connecon to the printer employing the Base Staon.
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i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745527-01 Rev. N Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022