3-1 Outline

These specifications define the signal configuration and communication rules for connection of this analyzer
and external system via an asynchronous serial signal.
3-2 Hardware Specifications
(1) Communication Speed
2400 bps
(2) Asynchronous System
(3) Code System
7-unit code system (ASCII code)
Start bit + Character bits + Even parity + 2 stop bits
(4) Signal Type
EIA RS-232C or 20 mA current loop
(5) Input/Output Signals
1) RxDATA........... Reception data ( External system) ............................ RS-232C
MARK (LOW LEVEL) denotes data 1.
2) TxDATA........... Transmission data ( External system) ...................... RS-232C
MARK (LOW LEVEL) denotes data 1.
3) CTS................. Clear to send ( External system) .............................. RS-232C
This signal indicates whether the external system can receive the data. SPACE
(HIGH LEVEL) denotes data 1.
4) RTS................. Request to send ( External system) .......................... RS-232C
This signal requests the external system to send the data when the 717 is ready
for communication.
SPACE (HIGH LEVEL) indicates request to send, and MARK (LOW LEVEL)
denotes the 717 is not ready for communication.
5) DTR................. Data terminal ready ( External system) ..................... RS-232C
*
SPACE (HIGH LEVEL) denotes the 717 is ready for data communication.
3. SYSTEM INTERFACE
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6) RxDATA+ ........... Reception data
(inflow end) (External system)
7) RxDATA- ............ Reception data return ......... Current loop
(outflow end)
SPACE (0 mA) denotes data 0, and MARK (20 mA) denotes data 1.
8) CTS+.................. Clear to send
(inflow end) ( External system)
9) CTS- ................... Clear to send return ......... Current loop
(outflow end)
SPACE (0 mA) denotes the external system can receive the data, and MARK
(20 mA) denotes the external system cannot receive the data.
10) RTS+.................. Request to send
(inflow end) ( External system)
11) RTS- ................... Request to send return ......... Current loop
(outflow end)
SPACE (0 mA) indicates request to send, and MARK (20 mA) denotes
communication is impossible.
12) TxDATA+ ............ Transmission data
(inflow end) ( External system)
13) TxDATA- ............. Transmission data return ......... Current loop
(outflow end)
SPACE (0 mA) denotes data 0, and MARK (20 mA) denotes data 1.
14) DTR+ ................. Data terminal ready
(inflow end) ( External system)
15) DTR- .................. Data terminal ready return ......... Current loop*
(outflow end)p
SPACE (0 mA) indicates the 717 is ready for data communication.
Note *
*
: DTR (data terminal ready) is always SPACE, and RTS (request to send) indicates whether
the 717 is ready for communication.
(6) Signal Discrimination
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Signal Type
Signal RS-232C Current Loop
SPACE (ON) +3 V or high ("H") 0 mA
MARK (OFF) -3 V or lower ("L") 20 mA
Note: "H" represents HIGH LEVEL.
"L" represents LOW LEVEL.
3-3 Signal Input/Output Circuits
3-3-1 RS-232C
Fig. 3-3-1
3-3-2 Current Loop
Fig. 3-3-2
Drive current changes due to voltage drop on load side. A current of 20 2 mA flows when
V
0
= 1.5 V.
It is necessary to drive a current of 20 2 mA when V
IN
drops to 1.5 V on input side.
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3-3-3 Connector Specification
(1) For connector specification, refer to Table 3-3-1.
(2) Connector Name
On Model 717
DB-25S (with lock mechanism)
On system connecting cord
Connector type : DB-25P
(made by Japan Aviation Electronics Ind.)
Connector cover type : DB-C2-J9
(made by Japan Aviation Electronics Ind.)
(3) The connector on the system connecting cord is equipped with the Model 717. If the connector is
required before delivery of the Model 717, it should be purchased by the system integrator.
(4) The system connecting cord should be prepared by the system integrator.
(5) The cord should be made of twisted wires with shield, whose thickness is AWG 28 or more.
(6) The cable length should be limited to 50 m for connection via the current loop, and 15 m for
connection via the RS-232C.
(7) For use with the RS-232C, turn OFF the SW3-1 on the S. I/F APU board, and turn ON the switch
for use with the current loop.
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Table 3-3-1 Specifications of Serial Interface Connector
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Pin No. Signal Name Abbreviation Signal Type
1 Frame ground F G
2 Transmission data TxDATA RS-232C
3 Reception data RxDATA RS-232C
4 Request to send RTS RS-232C
5 Clear to send CTS RS-232C
6
7 Signal ground S G
8
9 Transmission data TxDATA+ Current loop
1 Transmission data return TxDATA- Current loop
11 Request to send RTS+ Current loop
12 Request to send return RTS- Current loop
13
14 Clear to send CTS+ Current loop
15 Clear to send return CTS- Current loop
16
17
18
19
20 Data terminal ready* DTR RS-232C
21 Data terminal ready* DTR+ Current loop
22 Data terminal ready return* DTR- Current loop
23
24 Reception data RxDATA+ Current loop
25 Reception data return RxDATA- Current loop
Use a connector which conforms to JIS C 6361.
The pin type should be as follows.
On Model 717 ................................. Female (DB-25S)
On connecting cable ...................... Male (DB-25P)
Note
*
: DTR (data terminal ready) is always SPACE.
3-3-4 Communication Monitor Output
(1) General
On Model 717 Automatic Analyzer, communication monitor output is available besides the communi-
cation system interface with host computer.
By connecting a personal computer or other monitors, data sent from this analyzer to the host com-
puter can be monitored. It is usable for analyzed data monitoring, analysis accuracy control, etc.
(2) Connecting Monitor
(a) Connect the monitor as illustrated below. The monitor connector is J404 on the rear panel.
Note: Connector engaged with J404 must be DB-25P which conforms to JIS C 6361.
Fig. 3-3-3
(b) For communication, only RS-232C is usable. The current loop cannot be used. The communica-
tion of the host computer must be by the current loop.
(c) Data sent to the monitor are the same as sent to the host computer. For details of data, refer to
the section on the system interface.
(d) For connection with the host computer, refer to the section on the system interface.
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3-4 Data Communication Procedures
3-4-1 Outline of Data Communication
(1) The master station is the analyzer and the slave station is the external system. The analyzer starts the
communication first.
(2) Functions of communication can roughly be divided into test selection inquiry communication for
sending and receiving information on analytical items to be measured by samples and measured data
transfer for sending analyzed data.
(3) The test selection inquiry communication is carried out only for routine and rerun samples. Others are
analyzed in accordance with test selection information in the analyzer.
(4) As for measured data transfer, routine, rerun, Stat and control samples, calibration results and original
absorbance data (when YES is designated for ORIGINAL ABS) are transmitted.
(5) The communication method is either real time communication executed while the analyzer is measuring
or batch mode communication carried out in batch when the analyzer is stopped.
(6) The test selection inquiry communication in real time is selective by option setting. Refer to the table
following.
List of Communication
Table 3-4-1
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Function
Real Time
Communication
Batch Mode
Communication
Test selection inquiry
Test selection inquiry
for routine sample
O ()*1 O
Test selection inquiry
for rerun sample
O ()*2 O
Results transfer
Results transmission of routine,
rerun, Stat and control sample
O O
Calibration results transmission O X
Original absorbance
data transmission
O X
In the above table, O denotes executable and denotes not executable.
Note:
*
1 Refer to 3-4-2 Real Time Communication (3-1).
*
2 Refer to 3-4-2 Real Time Communication (3-3).
Perform operation in accordance with the system or operator convenience.
(7) Outline of Communication Text Format
The communication text has the following configuration.
Fig. 3-4-1
(a) Data Start Code
STX code ((02)
16
in ASCII code)
(b) Function Number
The communication text type is expressed by an integer of 2 decimal digits. Details are as shown
in the table below.
Table 3-4-2
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Note: For (1) and (2) in the above table, refer to (Note) 6 in 3-4-2 (2) Time Chart for Real Time
Communication.
Code Des cri pt i on
0 1 Test selection inquiry for routine sample (real time)
1 1 Test selection inquiry for rerun sample (real time)
0 2 Results transmission of routine, rerun, Stat and control sample (1) (real time)
0 3 Results transmission of routine, rerun, Stat and control sample (2) (real time)
0 4 Calibration results transmission (1) (real time)
0 5 Calibration results transmission (2) (real time)
0 6 Original absorbance data transmission (real time)
5 1 Test selection inquiry for routine sample (batch communication)
6 1 Test selection inquiry for rerun sample (batch communication)
5 2 Results transmission of routine, rerun, Stat and control sample (batch communication)
5 3 Edited data transmission (batch communication)
5 5 Test selection inquiry for routine sample when sample ID accessory is provided and ALL
is designated (batch communication)
(c) Data Termination Code
ETX code ((03)
16
in ASCII code), BCC
Note: In case of BCC, in horizontal even parity check, counting is performed following
STX up to ETX.
3-4-2 Real Time Communication
(1) Outline of Real Time Communication
(a) The following describes specifications of communication carried out while the analyzer is running.
(b) Effective only when COMMUNICAITION is YES on START CONDITIONS screen. Otherwise, no
communication is performed.
(c) The analyzer executes analyses in cycles of 6 seconds. The real time communication is executed
every 4 analyzing cycles or every 24 seconds.
Note: The cycle described above is referred to as communication cycle.
(d) For test selection inquiry, the first 12 seconds of this communication cycle is used. Up to 4
samples of test selection information are sent.
(e) For results, the latter 12 seconds of the communication cycle is used. Up to 4 samples of data
are sent.
(f) When a calibration is designated, calibration results are sent in the latter 12 seconds of communi-
cation cycle mixed in results for routine samples, etc.
In this case, data are output by channels. Therefore, when several channels are selected for a
calibration, data of several channels are output.
Note that data for 1 channel referred to here corresponds to data of 1 sample stated above.
(g) When ORIGINAL ABS on START CONDITIONS screen is designated for analysis, the analyzer
executes an original absorbance measurement.
In this case, no test selection inquiry is carried out at all. Data transmission is made by channels
and does not follow the communication cycle but every analyzing cycle (6 seconds). The execu-
tion is made only for routine and Stat samples.
(h) When it is not desired to execute a test selection inquiry in real time, refer to (5).
(i) Refer to (6) when it is not desired to execute a test selection inquiry only for rerun samples in real
time.
(j) If an error has occurred during a real time test selection inquiry, that error is displayed and
analysis is carried out in accordance with the test selection information stored in the analyzer.
Note that the disk number and position number are updated according to the value of START
SAMPLE NO. on START CONDITIONS screen.
(k) When COMMUNICATION is not selected on START CONDITIONS screen, the analysis is carried
out in accordance with the test selection information stored in the analyzer.
When YES is designated during analysis, an inquiry may be executed regardless of the value of
START SAMPLE NO.
(l) Results of samples and calibration are transferred in the order of analysis. The transfer is ex-
ecuted 10 to 11 minutes after sampling of respective samples.
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(2) Time Chart for Real Time Communication
A real time communication is carried out in the timing illustrated below in accordance with a
communication cycle (24 sec) of the analyzer.
Fig. 3-4-2
Notes: 1. The communication cycle start signal is not transmitted.
2. The dotted area in the time chart above may or may not be communicated.
3. A test selection inquiry is sent when a communication cycle is started. Therefore, send
the test selection information within 10.5 seconds after terminating the transmission.
Otherwise, the analysis would be carried out according to the test selection information
stored in the analyzer.
If a transmission is made after the specified time, it would be ignored.
4. Results are sent 12 seconds after the communication cycle has started. Terminate a
reception before the next inquiry transmission starts.
5. The analyzer executes communication periodically in 24 second cycles. Inquiry and
results are transmitted at a predetermined time. The control must always be ready for
receiving control signal CTS.
6. Within the latter 12 seconds of communication cycle, up to 4 samples are transmitted
including results and calibration data.
Considering a case of 3 samples or less, the function number in transmission text of data
of the last sample in a communication cycle is altered.
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Fig. 3-4-5
Fig. 3-4-3
(Example 1) In Case of 3 Samples
Fig. 3-4-4
7. The original absorbance measurement does not follow the communication
cycle as illustrated below but data are sent by channels every analytical cycle (6
sec) of the analyzer. No test selection inquiry is carried out at all.
Time Chart for Sending Original Absorbance Data
(3) Test Selection Inquiry (real time)
(3-1) Transmission of Test Selection Inquiry for Routine Samples (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-6
(a) Function Number (2 characters) Transmit 01.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters)
Sequence numbers are 1 to 1000, disk numbers are 0 to 9 and position numbers are 1 to 60.
They are subjected to zero suppression and leading spacing (b).
Notes: 1. The test selection inquiry is sent only for routine and rerun samples and not for
calibration, control or Stat samples, and an analysis is carried out according to
the test selection information in the analyzer.
2. Inquired sample information is sent for up to 4 samples. In case of 3 samples or
less, the remainder is filled with spaces.
3. When the analyzer starts measurement, it successively updates the sample
information.
The sequence number, disk number and position number of inquiry start are
values displayed by START SAMPLE NO. on START CONDITIONS screen.
4. When the disk number in the analyzer has been changed, no inquiry is made for
a sample of that sequence number and the control becomes a status of sampling
stop.
After the disk is replaced and the control is restarted, the inquiry is resumed at
that sample.
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(3-2) Download of Test Selection Information for Routine Samples (from system to analyzer)
<Format>
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Fig. 3-4-7
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 01.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters) Send the same sample information as the inquiry sent from
the analyzer. If it is desired to alter the disk number or position number on the system side, send the
altered disk or position number.
If ID number is altered, send a new ID number.
Notes: 1. Characters usable for ID number are, in ASCII codes, upper case alphanumerics 0 to 9, A
to Z, (,), , ;, ?, !, <,>, ,, +, -, *, /, and b (space). Others cause errors. When a sample ID
accessory is provided optionally, send the same sample information as sent from the
analyzer.
Otherwise an error would be produced.
2. When the disk number is altered on the system, the analyzer becomes a status of sam-
pling stop.
Therefore, after restart, the inquiry is sent again subsequent to the sequence number
where the disk number has been altered.
3. When the position number is altered by the system, the position numbers following the last
sample information in the test selection information are successively inquired about.
4. Sampling by the analyzer can be stopped by the system. Set the position number to 0 for
sample information of inquired sample to be stopped at. (When a sample ID accessory is
provided, set the position number to 0 or set the ID number to space plus one or more Os.)
In this case, the analyzer does not treat it as an error but becomes a status of sampling
stop.
Refer to (Note) 2.
(c) Comments 1 to 4 (41 characters)
Send a comment related to the inquired sample. The characters used for the comment must be (20)
16
to (5D)
16
in ASCII code.
When a character other than above is sent, the analyzer displays an alarm SYSTEM I/F 91-17 WARN-
ING and registers the entire comment as spaces (b).
For the patient ID number, patient name (alphabet), location, age, sex and others of comment, use 40
characters arbitrarily. The 41st column must be a space.
(b) Test Selection Information 1 to 4 (35 characters)
Send the test selection information for sample information.
is either 0 or 1.
0 denotes that the channel is not requested and 1 denotes that the channel is requested.
Notes: 1. The channels above refer to channels set on the analyzer.
2. When there is a calculation test request, discriminate and request the channel of the test
necessary for the relevant calculation.
For example, when there is a request for A/G ratio, send the information deeming the
channels of TP (total protein) and ALB (albumin) as requested.
3. Channel 33 is for measuring Na and K, and channel 34 is for measuring Na, K and Cl.
Either of them is effective when the analyzer is optionally provided with an electrolyte
analyzer accessory. If not, transmit 0.
4. When the test selection information for a sample corresponding to the sample information
inquired by the analyzer has not yet been determined, set to 0 all the test selection informa-
tion for that sample.
5. The analyzer can determine 2 tests per channel. In this case (twin tests), even if there is
only 1 request test, 2 tests of the corresponding channel are analyzed.
6. When requesting isozyme tests or test for which a correction is required between tests, the
opposite test is automatically analyzed but data are not set if there is no request for the
opposite necessary for calculation of isozyme or correction between tests.
7. When the sample information inquired from the analyzer is for 3 samples or less, the
sample information and test selection information must remain as spaces (b).
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(3-3) Transmission of Test Selection Inquiry for Rerun Samples (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-8
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 11.
All others are the same as the routine sample in (3-2).
Note: When RERUN MODE on START CONDITIONS screen is AUTOMATIC, an inquiry is ex-
ecuted only once for routine sample.
Rerun sample is not inquired about but is analyzed according to the test selection information
in the analyzer.
(3-4) Download of Test Selection Information for Rerun Samples
(from system to analyzer)
<Format>
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Fig. 3-4-9
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 11.
Others are the same as for the routine sample in (3-2) except that ID number cannot be altered. If
altered, an error occurs.
Note: When the sample corresponding to the sample information inquired from the analyzer has not
yet been measured at all, that sample is not measured at the time of rerun even if the test
selection information for rerun sample is successfully sent and received.
(4) Result Data Transmission (real time)
(4-1) Result Data Transmission for Routine, Rerun, Stat and Control Samples (from analyzer to
system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-10
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 02. Transmit 03 at communication cycle termination. (Refer to (Note) 6 in (2).)
Transmit 12 in case of a rerun sample or 13 in case of communication cycle termination for a
rerun sample.
(b) Sample Information (22 characters)
1) Routine Sample
Notes: 1. Sequence numbers are 1 to 1000, disk numbers are 0 to 9 and position numbers are 1 to
60. Perform zero suppression and transfer leading spaces (b).
2. The disk number and position number indicate the analyzer sample disk number and disk
cup position.
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2) Rerun Sample
Notes: 1. Same as (Note) 1 in 1).
2. Same as (Note) 2 in 1).
3) Stat Sample
Notes: 1. Sequence numbers are 1 to 100, disk number is 0, and position numbers are 1 to 7. Zero
suppression is made and leading spaces (b) are transferred.
2. Same as (Note) 2 in 1).
4) Control Sample
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Notes: 1. Control numbers are 1 to 6, and sequence numbers are 1 to 30. Zero suppression is made
and leading spaces (b) are transferred.
2. For standard samples, refer to the transmission format for calibration data in (4-2).
(c) Result Data 1 to n (9 characters)
Notes: 1. Result data are as follows.
Table 3-4-3
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Sign position fixed
2. Test codes are b 1 to 46 which correspond to analyzer test codes.
3. For error codes, refer to Table 3-4-4.
4. For A/G, H/L or other calculation channels, data are not transferred. Consider them on the
system side.
5. Serum indexes correspond to item numbers 44 to 46, which correspond to lipemic (L),
hemolytic (H) and icteric (I).
When serum indexes and print are designated on the analyzer side, serum index data are
automatically judged and transmitted regardless of whether there is a measurement
request of channel for serum indexes measurement or not.
Positive/
Negative
Decimal Point Number of Maximum
Digits
Example
Positive
No 6 123456
Yes 5 1 2 3 . 4 5
Negative
No 5
- 1 2 3 4 5
- ?? 1 2 3
Yes 4
- 1 2 . 3 4
- ?? 1 2 . 3
6. The number n of transmitted data is determined by the number of requested tests.
The number of simultaneously measured tests on the analyzer is up to 40. Including the
serum indexes and options (Na, K, Cl), a total of 46 items of data can be transferred.
7. Data for channel requested are transmitted. If 2 tests are analyzed per channel, data for
both tests are transmitted.
Data for tests of channel for which masking is designated are not transferred.
8. When the number n of tests of transmission data exceeds 23, data are delimited at the
23rd tests and are transmitted as follows.
In this case, the remaining characters are preceded by the same function number and
sample information as the first half of data.
Fig. 3-4-11
The last of the former half of data is provided with data delimiter codes ETB and BCC
which are transmitted in this order.
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Table 3-4-4 Error Codes
Fig. 3-4-12
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 04. Transmit 05 at communication cycle termination.
(Refer to (Note) 6 in (2).)
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Note: If errors have occurred simultaneously, the first error code produced is sent.
(4-2) Transmission of Calibration Data (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Error Code Description Error Code Description
A ADC abnormal G Conversion error
Q Cell blank abnormal N Noise error (ISE)
V Sample insufficient L Level error (ISE)
T Reagent insufficient E Slope abnormal (ISE)
Z Absorbance over R Prepare abnormal (ISE)
P Prozone error
D
Internal standard concentration abnormal
(ISE)
I Reaction limit value over (all points)
J
Reaction limit value over C Cross-tests correction error
(only 1 point OK)
M
Cross-tests correction impossible error
K
Reaction limit value over (data are ??)
(2 or 3 points OK) $ Panic range over
W Linearity abnormal (9 points or
more)
@ Random error
F Linearity abnormal (8 points or less) # Systematic error
U Duplicate error O Overflow (data are ??)
S Standard error X Calculation impossible (data are??)
Y Sensitive error ?? (space) Normal
B Sensitive error
(b) Test Information (10 characters)
1) General Chemistry
Notes:
1. Test codes 1 to 40 correspond to analyzer
test codes.
2. The error code is for the calibration of the
test. Refer to Table 3-4-4 Error Codes.
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Notes:
Test codes are 41 to 43 which correspond to Na,
K and Cl.
When only Na and K are designated, Cl test code
and Cl error code must be spaces (b).
2) Electrolyte Test (only when electrolyte analyzer accessory is provided)
Notes:
1. The error code in this case is only for
result data. Refer to Table 3-4-4 Error
Codes.
2. Calibration data identification numbers are
b 1 to 25.
Table 3-4-5
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No.
Contents of Data
General Chemistry Electrolyte Test (option)
1 1st absorbance of standard (1) (10-4 ABS) ISE internal standard emf of Na (mV)
2 1st initial absorbance of standard (1) (Ditto) Standard (1) emf of Na (Ditto)
3 2nd absorbance of standard (1) (Ditto) Standard (2) emf of Na (Ditto)
4 2nd initial absorbance of standard (1) (Ditto) Standard (3) emf of Na (Ditto)
5 1st absorbance of standard (2) (Ditto) Slope value of Na
6 1st initial absorbance of standard (2) (Ditto) ISE internal standard concentration of Na (mEq/l)
7 2nd absorbance of standard (2) (Ditto) Standard (3) concentration of Na (Ditto)
8 2nd initial absorbance of standard (2) (Ditto) Compensated value of Na (Ditto)
9 1st absorbance of standard (3) (Ditto) ISE internal standard emf of K (mV)
10 1st initial absorbance of standard (3) (Ditto) Standard (1) emf of K (Ditto)
11 2nd absorbance of standard (3) (Ditto) Standard (2) emf of K (Ditto)
12 2nd initial absorbance of standard (3) (Ditto) Standard (3) emf of K (Ditto)
13 1st absorbance of standard (4) (Ditto) Slope value of K
14 1st initial absorbance of standard (4) (Ditto) ISE internal standard concentration of K (mEq/l)
15 2nd absorbance of standard (4) (Ditto) Standard (3) concentration of K (Ditto)
16 2nd initial absorbance of standard (4) (Ditto) Compensated value of K (Ditto)
17 1st absorbance of standard (5) (Ditto) ISE internal standard emf of Cl (mV)
18 1st initial absorbance of standard (5) (Ditto) Standard (1) emf of Cl (Ditto)
19 2nd absorbance of standard (5) (Ditto) Standard (2) emf of Cl (Ditto)
20 2nd initial absorbance of standard (5) (Ditto) Standard (3) emf of Cl (Ditto)
21 1st absorbance of standard (6) (Ditto) Slope value of Cl
22 1st initial absorbance of standard (6) (Ditto) ISE internal standard concentration of Cl (mEq/l)
23 2nd absorbance of standard (6) (Ditto) Standard (3) concentration of Cl (Ditto)
24 2nd initial absorbance of standard (6) (Ditto) Compensated value of Cl (Ditto)
25 SD value at non-linear calibration None
3. The total number n of transferred data varies depending on the calibration method.
The maximum of n is 25.
Data not measured are not transferred. Blanks are eliminated for transmission.
4. For result data, refer to (Note) 1 in (4-1) (c).
5. In case of twin tests, they are divided into the first test and latter test and are trans-
mitted twice as shown below.
The maximum number of n at this time is 8.
Fig. 3-4-13
As data delimiter code (2 characters), ETB and BCC are transmitted in
this order.
(4-3) Transmission of Original Absorbance Data (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-14
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 06.
(b) Sample Information (22 characters)
Refer to the routine sample in (4-1) (b).
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(c) Result Data
Refer to result data 1 to n in (4-1) (c).
Note: Original absorbance data are transmitted by channels.
Data of 1 item are transmitted when 1 item is designated per channel; data of 2 tests
are transmitted when twin tests is designated; and data of up to 4 tests are transmitted
when serum indexes measurement is designated.
When there are no data, spaces (b) are transmitted.
(d) Absorbance Data (7 characters)
Notes: 1. Absorbance is an integer in terms of 1 10
-4
ABS. Refer to (Note) 1 in (4-1) (c).
2. Absorbance data at different measured points are as follows.
Absorbance data 1 to 4 ........ Cell blank data
Absorbance data 5 to 54 ...... Data after adding sample and reagent
They are data of main wavelength sub wavelength.
Absorbance data 5 to 54 are data after cell blank correction.
3. The text exceeds 256 characters and, therefore, it is divided into 2 and is transmitted as
illustrated below.
Fig. 3-4-15
The data delimiter code (2 characters) is transmitted in the order of ETB
and BCC.
(5) When Transmitting Result Data only without Test Selection Inquiry in Real Time Turning on the DIP
switch (No. 20) in the analyzer selects this mode.
Carry out this work referring to expansion of communication specifications.
In this mode, result data only are transmitted during analysis and no test selection inquiry is performed
at all. The analysis is carried out in accordance with the test selection information in the analyzer.
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Therefore, the test selection information must be entered before executing the analysis. A test selection
inquiry is available in batch before starting the analysis.
Refer to the batch mode communication at a stopped status of analyzer and test selection inquiry (batch
mode communication) in 3-4-3 (2).
For result data transfer, refer to 3-4-3 (3).
(6) Test Selection Inquiry for Routine Samples only without Test Selection Inquiry for Rerun Samples
Turning on the DIP switch (No. 19) in the analyzer selects this mode.
Perform this work referring to expansion of communication specifications.
In this mode, no test selection inquiry is executed during rerun sample analysis.
Details other than during rerun are the same as in 3-4-3 (2) and (3).
3-4-3 Batch Mode Communication at Stopped Status of Analyzer
(1) Outline of Batch Mode Communication
(a) When the analyzer is stopped, the communication is activated on CRT screen of the analyzer.
(b) Designation of COMMUNICATION on START CONDITIONS screen is invalid.
Communication is executed regardless of NO designated.
(c) The test selection inquiry is executed separately for routine and rerun samples.
For routine samples, it is activated by DATA RECEIVE on PATIENT TEST SELECTION screen.
For rerun samples, it is activated by DATA RECEIVE on RERUN SAMPLES screen, and all
samples in a designated range are inquired about.
(d) Transfer of result data is activated by DATA TRANSFER on DATA REVIEW screen.
(2) Test Selection Inquiry (batch mode)
(2-1) Communication Procedure for Test Selection Inquiry (batch mode)
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Fig. 3-4-16
Time Supervision in Analyzer
Table 3-4-6
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Symbol Description Timer Value Time-out Processing
t1 Answer time supervision 20 sec Test selection reinquiry (analyzer side)
t2 Text wait supervision Ditto Ditto
t3 Text retransmission wait supervision Ditto Ditto
t4 Next text send delay time 120 sec max. Transmission suspend (system side)
t5 Retransmission delay time Ditto Ditto
t6 Answer delay time Ditto Ditto
t7 Ditto Ditto Ditto
Notes: 1. ACK or NAK need not be sent to .
It is substituted by test selection information sending and no acknowledge. In case of no
acknowledge, an inquiry is retransmitted.
2. Retransmission is available up to 4 times.
If the transmission is still unsuccessful, an error is displayed, EOT is sent and the transmis-
sion terminates.
3. When all test selection information registered on the system side has been transmitted, the
system side must send EOT instead of test selection information ().
Receiving EOT, the analyzer terminates the transmission.
4. If , or 1 is not sent within the specified time, the system side must suspend the
transmission.
5. NAK is sent when the text is faulty as shown in ().
NAK is transmitted up to 4 times. (See (Note) 2.)
6. When the stop key is pressed, EOT is transmitted and the transmission terminates after
receiving normal test selection information for an inquiry.
7. 1 is sent when the stop key is pressed, the last test selection information is received, the
transmission remains unsuccessful after 4 retransmissions or the number of samples in
the test selection information accepted by the analyzer is 997 to 1000 in case a sample ID
accessory is provided.
(See (Note) 5 in (2-2) (b).)
(2-2) Test Selection Inquiry Transmission for Routine Samples (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
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Notes: 1. Sequence numbers are 1 to 1000, disk numbers are 0 to 9, and position numbers are 1 to
60. After zero suppression, they are sent with leading spaces (b).
2. Sequence number, disk number and position number are sequentially incremented from
the start sequence numbers input by DATA RECEIVE on PATIENT TEST SELECTION
screen up to the last sequence numbers.
3. Usually the inquiry is made for 4 samples. In case of 3 samples or less, spaces (b) are sent
for the remainder.
Finally, EOT is sent instead of an inquiry and the transmission terminates.
4. When a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, K is transmitted for 4 samples as
shown below.
Fig. 3-4-17
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 51.
Note: When a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, 2 function numbers given below are used.
51 ...... Used for routine ordinary test selection inquiry.
Used when designating (1: NEXT DATA) by DATA RECEIVE on PATIENT TEST
SELECTION screen.
55 ...... Used only in the first text of inquiry from the analyzer when requesting a transmis-
sion from the first data of the analyzer requisition list on the system after some
problem has occurred.
Used when designating (2: ALL) by DATA RECEIVE.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters)
5. If the number of samples in test selection information accepted by the analyzer has be-
come 997 to 1000 when a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, an alarm of REQ.
FULL 42-1 WARNING is displayed and the inquiry is suspended.
In this case, EOT is transmitted instead of inquiry and the transmission terminates.
(2-3) Download of Routine Sample Test Selection Information (from system to analyzer)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-18
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit the same number as inquired from the analyzer.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters)
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Notes: 1. Send back the same sequence, disk and position numbers as sent from the analyzer.
If it is desired to alter the disk or position number on the system side, send back the altered
disk or position number.
2. Transmit the ID number for the sequence number.
Refer to (Note) 1 in (3-2) (b) of 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
3. When a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, send back ID number only.
For ID number, refer to (Note) 1 in (3-2) (b) of 3-4-2 Real Time Communication:
4. When a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, transmit the test selection information
for all samples by 4 samples at a time.
In case of 3 samples or less, the remainder must be spaces (b).
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Fig. 3-4-19 Typical Transmission for 2 Samples or Less
5. When a sample ID accessory is optionally provided, transmit EOT only instead of test
selection information after test selection information for all samples has been sent.
The analyzer continues an inquiry until EOT is received.
(c) Comments 1 to 4 (41 characters)
Refer to the format in 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
(d) Test Selection Information 1 to 4 (35 characters)
Refer to the format in 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
(2-4) Test Selection Inquiry for Rerun Samples (from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-20
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 61.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters)
Notes: 1. Sequence numbers are 1 to 1000, disk numbers are 0 to 9, and position numbers are 1 to
60.
After zero suppression, they are sent with leading spaces (b).
2. Transmit the disk, position and ID numbers corresponding to the relevant sequence
number.
3. Usually an inquiry is made by 4 samples. In case of 3 samples or less, spaces (b) are put
in the remainder.
Finally EOT is transmitted instead of an inquiry.
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(2-5) Download of Test Selection Information for Rerun Samples (from system to analyzer)
<Format>
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Fig. 3-4-21
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 61.
(b) Sample Information 1 to 4 (22 characters)
Send back the same sample information as the test selection inquiry sent from the analyzer.
When it is desired to alter the disk or position number on the system side, send back the altered num-
ber.
Note that ID number cannot be altered. If altered, an error would be produced.
(c) Comments 1 to 4 (41 characters)
Same as 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
(d) Test Selection Information 1 to 4 (35 characters).
Same as 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
Note: Refer to (Note) 1 in (3-2) (b) of 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
(3) Result Data Transmission (batch mode communication)
(3-1) Transmission Means Related to Result Data Transmission (batch mode communication)
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Fig. 3-4-22
Timing Check in Analyzer
Table 3-4-7
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Symbol Description Timer Value Time-out Processing
t1 Response time 10 sec Data retransmission (analyzer side)
t2 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t3 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t4 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t5 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t6 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t7 Retransmission delay time 60 sec max. Transmission suspend (system side)
t8 Next data send delay time Ditto Ditto
t9 Ditto Ditto Ditto
t10 Retransmission delay time Ditto Ditto
t11 Next data send delay time Ditto Ditto
t12 Response delay time Ditto Ditto
Precautions in Transmission Procedure
Notes: 1. Retransmission for or 1 or in case of no acknowledge (time-out) after transmission of
or is performed up to 4 times.
If the transmission is still unsuccessful, an error is displayed, EOT is sent and the transmis-
sion treminates.
2. When the result data are 24 items or more, the control transfers from to .
In all other cases, to are repeated.
3. If , or is not sent within the specified time in case of , , 1 or 7, suspend the
transmission on the system side.
4. EOT can be transmitted as an answer to or (, 1). In this case, the analyzer termi-
nates the transmission immediately.
5. When the stop key is pressed, after a transmission procedure for data of 1 sample has
normally terminated (after ACK is received), EOT is sent and the transmission terminates.
6. is transmitted when the stop key is pressed, transmission of result data within a speci-
fied range has terminated or the transmission is unsuccessful after 4 retransmissions.
(3-2) Transmission of Result Data for Routine, Stat and Control Samples
(from analyzer to system)
<Format>
Fig. 3-4-23
(a) Function Number (2 characters)
Transmit 52 except that 53 must be sent in case of edited result data.
(b) Sample Information (22 characters)
Same as 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
(c) Result Data (9 characters)
Same as 3-4-2 Real Time Communication.
Notes: 1. When the number of tests exceeds 23 and data are split for sending, a 1 second
interval is not put between the first half of data transmitted and the latter half of data
to be transmitted.
The latter half of data is transmitted immediately after receiving an acknowledge
(ACK) for the first half of data.
2. When edited result data are designated, only edited sample data are transmitted.
3-4-4 Alteration of Communication Specifications
The analyzer has an expansion function for a part of specifications as shown below. Use it as required.
To provide an expansion function, the switch setting in the analyzer must be altered. Entrust this work to the
nearest service station.
(1) Alteration of Data Termination Code (data delimiter code)
A standard transmission is made in the order of EXT (ETB) and BCC.
It can be altered to CR, LF and EXT (ETB); EXT (ETB) only; or EXT (ETB), CR and LF. In this case, the
system side must transmit the same termination (delimiter) code as the analyzer.
(2) Alteration of Communication Speed
The standard is 2400 bps. It can be altered to 4800 bps.
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3-4-5 Communication Trace Specifications
(1) General
This auxiliary function stores in F/D the contents of communication executed between the analyzer and
system, outputs them and checks them.
(2) Setting of Option
Turning on the DIP switch (No. 17) of TRIADCP circuit board in the analyzer validates this function.
This function is resorted to when a connected system is operated for the first time or the communication
has failed. Set it normally to the standard status (off).
(3) Trace Contents
Time of executing a communication, direction of communication and communication text are stored.
When the communication is successful, however, only the function number and sample information are
stored.
If an error has occurred during communication, error contents and all characters up to the error occur-
rence are stored.
(If transmission time-out has occurred during a transmission from the analyzer to the system, only the
function number and sample information are stored the same as when normal.)
(4) Trace Timing
During execution of a real time communication, the communication contents are stored in F/D only
when the communication has been executed every communication cycle (24 sec).
During a batch communication, 1 cycle consists of transmission from the analyzer and answer to it by
the system and, at every cycle, the communication contents are stored in F/D.
If a transmission time-out error has occurred when sending an inquiry in case of a test selection inquiry,
however, the communication contents are stored in F/D at once.
The capacity of F/D is about 160 minutes normally in real time communication.
(5) Trace Output
A trace output is performed by designation by LOG OUT on MAINTENANCE screen. Refer to the
screen specifications and printout specifications.
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3-4-6 Precautions in Connecting System Interface
(1) Analyzer sequence numbers are 1 to 1000. 1000 is followed by 1.
There are 6 types of control samples and the sequence number is up to 30, which is followed by 1. Stat
sample sequence numbers are 1 to 100, followed by 1.
Therefore, when measuring more than 1000 routine samples, 100 Stat samples or 30 control samples,
consider it on the system side.
(2) Precautions when inputting START SAMPLE NO. on START CONDITIONS screen after the analyzer
has incurred sampling stop on account of alarm etc.
(a) The routine sample sequence number can be modified.
Therefore, the same sequence number may be transmitted.
(b) The control sample sequence number cannot be modified.
If a cell blank has been measured for some control sample at a sampling stop time, the sequence
number transmitted after restart may skip.
(c) Stat sample sequence number cannot be modified either.
The same as in (b) above, the sequence number may skip.
(3) Precautions in Restarting after Stop on Account of Alarm, etc.
(a) Data of samples placed on the reaction table at the time of stop are not transmitted at all.
Data are sent for samples pipetted after restart.
(b) The routine sample sequence numbers are the same as in (a) in (2).
(c) For control or Stat sample, the sequence number may skip if the sample is on the reaction disk.
3-5 Extended Function of System Interface
The function of System Interface can be extended as shown below.
Table 3-5-1 SW 5 on S. I/F APU PCB
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SW. No.
F u n c t i o n
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 Baud rate No use
0 0 1 4 8 0 0
0 1 0 2 4 0 0 *
0 0 0 Word select 7 bits + 2 stop bits, even parity
0 0 END CODE of TEXT ETX, BCC*
0 1 CR, LF, ETX
1 0 E T X
1 1 ETX, CR, LF
Note: 1 is ON, and 0 is OFF.
* marked one is standard mode.
3-6 Modification of Model 717 for Online System Connection
In the standard specifications, the Model 717 analyzer is delivered without special presetting for online system
connection. Where online system connection is required, alter the internal switch setting in Model 717 as
instructed below.
(1) Turn off the POWER switch of Model 717.
(2) Open the right side door of Model 717 by loosening its retaining screws. Also, remove the internal cover
by loosening its six setscrews.
(3) Unplug the TRIADCP circuit board from the PCB cage (third circuit board from right). Then, flip down
the switch 18 (second from bottom) on the TRIADCP circuit board. See the figure below.
(4) After returning the TRIADCP circuit board in place, put the internal cover back on. Then, close the right
side door and secure its retaining screws.
(5) This completes the internal switch setting for online system connection. Turning on the POWER switch
now allows the Model 717 to set up online system connection.
(6) For S17, S19 and S20, refer to 10-7 Switch Setting.
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Fig. 3-6-1