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Abaxis Piccolo Xpress Ethernet 

Configuration Guide

Configuration Stages

To configure the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress to connect to Relaymed the following configuration stages are required:

  1. Abaxis Piccolo Xpress connection configuration.
  2. Add device to Relaylink.

Stage One: Connection Configuration

If your Abaxis Piccolo Xpress requires the UGreen USB to Ethernet Adapter follow these preliminary steps:

  1. Power Off the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress
  2. Connect the UGreen adapter to an available USB port on the rear of the Piccolo Xpress.
  3. Connect the UGreen to an available Ethernet Port.
  4. Power On the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress

If your Abaxis Piccolo has a built-in Ethernet port follow these preliminary steps:

  1. Power Off the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress
  2. Connect the Piccolo Xpress to an available Ethernet Port.
  3. Power On the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress

To configure the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress please follow the following steps:

Step 1: From the main menu select the hand icon.

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Step 2: Select the hand icon with the right arrow to navigate to the next screen.

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Step 3: Select the communication settings icon.

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Step 4: Set the protocol to 'ASTM 1394-97'.

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Step 5: On the 'ASTM Physical Layer' screen select 'TCP\IP'.

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Step 6:  Select 'Change Settings'

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Step 7: On the 'ASTM TCP/IP Settings' page enter the following information:

 

  • Address Type: This option only appears on the newer versions of the Abaxis Xpress.
    • The operator can hit "Static IP" to create the opportunity of selecting DHCP

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  • Analyzer IP: DHCP/Static IP address allocated to the device. 
  • Subnet Mask: Appropriate mask for your network.
  • Gateway IP: Appropriate gateway for your network.
  • Server IP Address: Static IP address allocated to Relaylink host.
  • Server Socket: the TCP Port used to communicate with Relaylink, this will be required in Stage 2 "Add device to Relaylink".

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Step 8: Select 'Home' to Save the settings and return to the Piccolo Home screen.

Step 9: The Piccolo may require a Power Cycle (Turn Off, then back Turn On) for the configuration changes to take effect.

Stage Two: Add Device to Relaylink

To add the Abaxis Piccolo Xpress to the Relaylink follow the Add Ethernet device to Relaylink guide.