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Abbott ID NOW (Alere i) 

Configuration Guide

Before you start - Add device to the Relaymed Software Agent

Open the Server / PC where you have installed the software agent on and follow these steps:

Add a device to the Relaymed Software Agent

Back to the device - make sure it's plugged in

An ethernet cable must be plugged directly into the port on the back of the machine

Device configuration steps 

Network Configuration

Step 1: From the Alere i Home screen press the "Setup" button.

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Step 2: From the "Setup Menu" use the "Down Arrow", then press the "Network" button.

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Step 3: On the Network Screen, select either:

  • DHCP - The Alere i will be assigned a IP Address Automatically
  • Static - The Alere i will use the manually entered IP Address and Subnet Mask.

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Step 4: If DHCP is selected please proceed to Step 6.

On the Network Screen select "IP Address" to enter the Static IP address. Then Press the "Check Mark" to save the IP address

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Step 5: On the Network Screen select "Subnet Mask" to enter the Subnet Mask. Then Press the "Check Mark" to save.

Step 6: Finally on the Network Screen select "OK" to save the Network Configuration.

LIS Configuration

Step 1: From the Alere i Home screen press the "Setup" button.

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Step 2: From the "Setup Menu" use the "Down Arrow", then press the "Connectivity" button.

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Note: Make sure to select "ASTM LIS" if prompted to select a connectivity protocol at any point. 

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Step 3: On the "Connectivity" Screen, select the "LIS Setup" button

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Step 4: On the "LIS Setup" Screen Select "IP Address" button.

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Step 5:  On the "IP Address" screen enter the IP address of the Relaymed Software Agent host machine. Then press the "Check Mark" to save.

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Step 6: On the "LIS Setup" Screen Select "Port Number" button.

Step 7:  On the "Port Number" screen enter the Port Number to be used to communicate with the Relaymed Software Agent. Then press the "Check Mark" to save.

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Step 8: On the "LIS Setup" Screen Select "OK" to save the changes and return to the "Connectivity" Menu

Step 9: On the "Connectivity" Screen, select the "Auto-Sending" button.

Step 10: On the "Auto-Sending" Screen, Ensure "Auto-Sending" is enabled and Auto-Send Period is set to "5 Minutes". Then Press "OK" to save the settings.

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Step 11: On the "LIS Setup" Screen Select "Home" to return to the "Home" Screen.

Almost Done!

Once configured, the ID NOW will automatically start sending all historic tests in memory to Relaymed. Tests can be dismissed from myRelaymed portal.