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Cepheid GeneXpert 

Configuration Guide

Please note - configuration steps may differ slightly between the GeneXpert (Dx) and the GeneXpert Xpress (Xpress software). The GeneXpert may have a tablet like device or a laptop, it will not be an all-in-one unit like the GeneXpert Xpress

Stage 1: Set up for PC communication

Step 1: The supplied Cepheid laptop can be logged in using these credentials:
    • Username: Cepheid-Admin
    • Password: cphd
Step 2: Open GeneXpert Dx software:
  Note: Software is usually open (wait a few seconds). If not, open it via start menu or desktop                  shortcut.
  1. Navigate to Setup > System Configuration > General
    1. Make sure "Use Patient ID" option is ticked:
  2. Navigate to Setup > System Configuration > Host Communication Settings
  3. Make sure all settings are as in the below screenshot:
    • Protocol: ASTM
    • Run Host as: Server 
    • Server IP Address: Relaymed software agent server / PC static IP
      * If the software agent is installed on the same laptop use localhost IP: 127.0.0.1
    • Port: Port given on the software agent
    • Host Test Code: User should assign friendly names to each test (analyte). Click "Edit" and enter Result Test Code.

Stage 2: Add Device to the Relaymed Link or Relaymed Software Agent

For practices using the Relaymed Link, log in to your Relaymed Portal and follow these steps:

Adding a Device to Relaymed Link

For practices using the Relaymed Software Agent, open the server or PC where the agent is installed and follow these steps:

Adding a Device to Software Agent

 

Note: The Windows Firewall requires UDP/1270 to be opened.