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Urisys 1100® · ≥5.7 · Operator's Manual · 9.0
54 11. Connecting to other devices
11. Connecting to other devices
11.1 Serial Interface
At the rear, the Urisys 1100
®
system has a serial interface
through which it can be connected to a PC or central host
computer. This is not an RS 232 type interface.
On request, Roche Diagnostics can supply a suitable
standard data cable. The connected PC must satisfy the
requirements with regard to electrical safety laid down in
EN 60950.
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The interface can be used for unidirectional, bidirectional
or ASTM communication, selectable via the menu.
When the interface is set for unidirectional
communication, the data are sent as an ASCII file and can
be received via a terminal program.
The entered Patient ID appears in the
Urisys 1100
®
system display window and is also printed
out and/or sent to the PC/ host along with the test results.
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If bidirectional communication with a PC or host
computer has been selected, the maximum length of the
Patient ID used (either 10 or 13 characters) must be
preprogrammed via the display message INTERFACE:
BIDIR10 and the function 10/13 to ensure that the
correct data is sent.
For further information and specifications for operation in
bidirectional or ASTM mode, e.g. for connection to a host
computer, contact Roche Diagnostics.
Interface specification 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity (for unidirectional
and bidirectional modes).
Selectable baud rates in ASTM mode:
• 1200
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
• 19200
• 38400
Data cable D-sub, 9–pin, male on analyzer side, female on PC side.