System Overview 67
Online Settings window**
Use this window to setup the communications between the system and a host computer.
NOTE: Refer to the publication titled LIS Interface Guide for detailed information about
this communications protocol.
Perform any of the following tasks at this window:
• set the communication parameters that control the exchange of messages between the
system and your host computer
• test the serial port
• select the types of sample results and workorders you want transmitted
• select each test to be transmitted, and assign a host computer test number
• set up the Data Clean check to automatically validate results before transmission
Alarm Buzzer Settings window**
Use this window to determine when and how the alarm buzzer sounds to alert the operator
to status changes and system errors.
• set an alarm buzzer for a system error
• set an alarm buzzer for a status change
• print alarm buzzer settings
• delete alarm buzzer settings
NOTE: Please contact your local technical support provider or distributor before
changing the default settings on this window.
User Code Settings window*
Use this window to enter a user code, user name, and user password for up to 50 operators
who are authorized to use the chemistry system.
Perform any of the following tasks at this window:
• create/change entries for an authorized user
• delete the user code entries for a specific user
• delete all user code entries
• print a list of the user code entries
Other Tasks
Use the System(S) menu in the top left corner to perform the following tasks:
• change the Top display option
• log on at a different access level
Use this procedure to log on as a tech_manager or a supervisor (when you start the
system, you are automatically logged on as a user). If you are already logged on as a
tech_manger or supervisor, you can log back on as a user.
• change the system password
Use this procedure to change the password for the supervisor ID.