Service manual

Section - IV Software BT3000 PLUS Rev.0, Soft Ver. 8 Page 15 of 15
For example the Character EOT - value 4 - will be shown as EOT (4).
To send a special character (with values less than 32 or higher than 124) it is necessary
to keep pressed the ALT key and simultaneously write the value of the character to be
sent using numerical keys. For example to send EOT it is necessary to keep the ALT key
pressed and simultaneously enter the value 4 through the numerical key and then release
the ALT key.
4-9. PROGRAM BTPLUS.EXE:
A simple communication program that simulates the host computer. At the start it is
necessary to identify the number of communication port (from 1 to 4) and the desired
procedure (Transmission or Reception).
In case the Transmission is selected the program will ask for patient code (from 1 to 15
characters), the test number (from 1 to 9) and the relevant analysis code for each test (for
example: BUN).
It is a good practice to use the same analysis codes, which the analyzer has memorized
in the plate actually in use, if otherwise then an error will result in the transmission phase.
Now the program will execute an initialization procedure of communication with the
analyzer, will send patient data and wait for the outcome of transmission.
At the end the screen will display the outcome of the operation or show the position
number of the plate where the patient has been inserted or explanation of error code sent
by the instrument (for example: Patient Code Duplicated).
If the Reception procedure is selected, then the program will begin initialization of
communication with analyzer, will ask for data of the next report ready for serial dispatch
and show data of relevant downloaded report.
If there are no reports to be received, then a relevant message will be displayed.
Every time the program waits for a response from the analyzer, in case of problem it is
possible to abort the current operation by simply pressing the Esc (Escape) key.
Note:
Both the programs must reside in the computer connected serially to the analyzer through
appropriate cable indicated in the Operators Manual.
The computer must be an IBM compatible equipped with DOS operative system:
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000. The operating systems such as MAC,
UNIX, Windows ME or XP are not supported.
Since the programs operate in DOS ambience, therefore in case the Windows operating
system is used then it will be necessary to open a DOS shell (the command Prompts of
MS-DOS is found in the menu Programs, Accessories - accessed through the Start
button on the bottom left of the screen).
Both the programs use serial port with the following setups:
Baude-Rate....................... 9600
Stop-Bits........................... 1
Parity................................. None
Hand-shake...................... Hardware
Important Notice:
These two programs are in the installation disk under Utility folder.