DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide 205
Glossary
Glossary
Appendix H: Glossary
Hardware Terms
The following table defines hardware terms that are commonly used on the
DCA Vantage system:
Term Definition
Air Filter
The filter in front of the cooling fan that keeps the system
cool.
Air Vent(s)
The openings that allow air to enter and exit the system
for cooling.
Battery
Provides power to the system during shutdown to avoid
database corruption when the power switch is turned off.
Cartridge
The reagent cartridges that are inserted into the system
to perform HbA
1c
and Microalbumin/Creatinine tests.
Display
The LCD that displays the graphical software user
interface.
Ethernet
Connector Port
The connector port where a network Ethernet cable is
inserted.
External Barcode
Reader
An optionalexternal barcode scanner that is connected to
a port on the DCA product. Used to enter data into the
DCA Vantage system.
External Printer
An optional printer that is connected to the USB
connector port on the DCA product. Used to print reports.
Onboard Barcode
Reader
The barcode scanner used to scan barcodes on DCA
Reagent Cartridges and Cards.
Onboard Printer The integral roll printer.
Onboard Printer
Cover
The portion of the DCA system case that opens and
closes to cover the onboard printer.
Power Switch The switch that turns the system on and off.
Power Cord The cord that connects the system to an electrical outlet.
Printer Paper Roll
The roll of printer paper the user inserts into the onboard
printer.
Serial Connector
A connector used to transferred data between the
DCA Vantage system and an LIS or computer.
Speaker The device that enables the system to emit audio alerts.
System The DCA Vantage product.
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