Connex Direct
Introduction
Follow these steps to:
• set up an Active Directory connection for clinician authentication
• set up an NTP connection for date/time synchronization
• install wireless network radio certificates
• set up an HL7
®
Direct Connection to enable a Welch Allyn device to directly send patient
queries and vitals to an EMR
Active Directory and HL7 (Direct EMR Connection) features are used to identify, authenticate, and
authorize users/clinicians via clinician query from the device.
These instructions apply to the following device(s):
• Connex
®
Spot Monitor (CSM), Version 1.32.01 or higher
Related documents
When using this manual, refer to the following:
• Welch Allyn Network Installation Best Practices 80018745
• Welch Allyn Vitals Device HL7 Interface 60080809 IDS
• Welch Allyn
®
Configuration Tool Reference guide 80027311
• Welch Allyn Service Tool:
https://www.hillrom.com/en/services/welch-allyn-service-tool/
• Welch Allyn Service Tool Installation and configuration guide:
https://www.hillrom.com/en/services/welch-allyn-service-tool/
• Hillrom website: hillrom.com
Definitions
Acronym/Term Description
AD A directory service developed by Microsoft for providing
tree-structured information. Used for authenticating
and authorizing users of the device.
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