206 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
Glossary
Software Terms
The following table defines hardware terms that are commonly used on the
DCA Vantage system:
System Door
The door which covers the opening where reagent
cartridges are inserted into the optical system.
Touchscreen
The LCD display overlay which enables users to “touch”
or “press” controls on the display.
USB Connector
Port
The connector ports where Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices are inserted.
Term Definition
Operator
An operator who as been assigned an access code and
privileges on the DCA system.
Alert Message
A message that conveys information about the DCA
system to the user.
Alphanumeric Data comprised of alphabetic and numeric characters.
Audio Alert
Sounds emitted by the DCA system to draw the operators
attention to the system.
Cancel To end a sequence or operation.
Cartridge
The HbA
1c
, Microalbumin/Creatinine, or Optical Test
cartridges that are inserted into the system to perform a
test.
Comment An operator entered notation associated with a test result.
Control
Objects displayed on the software UI that the user can
manipulate. Buttons, checkboxes, and radio buttons are
examples of controls.
Countdown
A numeric display that indicates the amount of time left in
an operation.
Data Entry
The act of entering data such as a patient or Operator ID
into the DCA system.
Data Entry Box
A software UI object which displays data that is entered
by the operator.
Diagnostic
Screen
A software UI screen that enables the operator to perform
a system diagnostic test when troubleshooting the DCA
system.
Disabled
The state when a software UI control, such as a button, is
not available to be “touched” or “pressed” by an operator.
Term Definition
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