8-4 Art: 714370-00D Rev. Date: 03-Aug-12
Standard Data
Management
Configuration
Connecting
Components
There is only one option available for physically connecting remote
Downloaders, Downloader/Rechargers, and IR Links to a Data Manager. That
option is:
Ethernet Connection
The i-STAT System connects terminal servers to Ethernet ports to
allowa Local Area Network (LAN)orWideArea Network (WAN) to
transport data from a Downloader, Downloader/Recharger, or IR Link
to the Data Manager using the TCP/IP protocol. Often, no additional
wiring needs to be installed, but network ports or ‘drops’ may need
to be installed in walls at appropriate locations. Also, power outlets
will need to be available at each location in order to provide power
to the Downloaders, Downloader/Rechargers or terminal servers.
Using this method allows an unlimited number of Downloaders,
Downloader/Rechargers, and IR Links to be connected to the Data
Manager.
The figure below shows the standard i-STAT Data Management configuration.
Downloaders, Downloader/Rechargers, and IR Links are placed in end-user
departments and allow handheld analyzers to transmit results to the Data
Manager. The Data Manager then interfaces to the LIS/HIS.