32 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
Installation
Loading Configuration Settings
The first time you turn on the DCA Vantage system, the System Settings
Wizard runs to help you update configuration settings. The wizard
automatically displays the screens that are frequently used to set user
preferences such as language, date, and time. Follow the instructions on the
screens to enter configuration information.
The System Wizard includes:
• setting current time and time format
• setting current date and date format
• setting sequence number options
• selecting urine creatinine units
• option to finish and proceed to the Home screen or proceed to the System
Settings to further configure the system.
The System Settings Wizard only runs the first time you set up the
DCA Vantage system. If you want the System Settings Wizard to run the next
time the system is turned on, follow these procedures:
1. At the Home screen, select
System Settings.
2. At the System Settings menu, select
Additional Settings.
3. At the Additional Settings menu, select
General.
4. Select
Settings Wizard.
5. To run the wizard the next time you turn the system on, select
Run System Settings Wizard at Next Power on.
6. To save this setting, select
Save.
Verifying that the DCA Vantage System is Ready
The DCA Vantage system displays the current date and time and verifies that
no errors occurred. If no errors occurred, the system is ready to run.
Optical Test
Siemens recommends running the optical test cartridge before you analyze
samples for the first time. Refer to Optical Test‚ page 105 for more information.
Configuring Connectivity
If you are connecting the DCA Vantage system to a computer or LIS, you must
choose the serial or Ethernet port before connecting to these external devices.
NOTE: Data transmission to a computer or LIS can only be active on one type
of port (Ethernet or serial) at a time.
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