DATA AND FORMAT

U500 Urine Analyzer (Urine) The following data and formats are used for printing and transmission to the 2. pH/SG Data Structure:
communication interface. Character 1: Blank (space)
Data Transfer Package Insert Characters 2 to 4: Test parameter
Characters 5 to 12: Blank (space)
06-05-2008 10:42:44 Characters 13 to 17: Concentration
REF U221-131 English
Characters 18 to 25: Blank (space)
ID: 0058164578
For data transfer to Personal Computer (PC) or Laboratory Information System (LIS).
For professional in vitro diagnostic use only. No. 000011 (00000011) 3. Invalid Test Strip Data Structure:
INTENDED USE LEU - neg Characters 1 to 25 are Blank
This communication protocol defines the format and timing for data transmission NIT - neg
from the U500 Urine Analyzer. Data available from the analyzer includes specimen
ID, date, time, and urine analysis results. This insert provides information required to URO - 0.2 mg/dL Index of Symbols
develop a suitable computer interface to transfer analyzer data to an external Attention, see
PRO - neg instructions for use
Lot Number REF Catalog #
computer with suitable PC software or a laboratory LIS system.
pH 5.5 For in vitro Authorized
SUMMARY Manufacturer
BLO - neg diagnostic use only Representative
Data is sent to the analyzer communication ports only when data is being printed to SG 1.030
either the internal or external printer. ACON Laboratories, Inc.
KET ± 5 mg/dL 10125 Mesa Rim Road, MDSS GmbH
If a report is printed manually, the test data for that report is sent to the available Schiffgraben 41
communication ports at the time of printing. Communication software residing on BIL - neg San Diego, CA 92121, USA 30175 Hannover, Germany
the LIS or local connected Personal Computer must look for and recognize data *GLU 1+ 250 mg/dL
present at the communications port and capture it at the time of transmission.
*ASC 2+ 20 mg/dL
MATERIALS
Materials Provided
• RS232-C Cable (Null) • Package insert All data transmitted are ASCII characters, codes below are hexadecimal.
Materials Required But Not Provided Each record begins with 02 (Start of text)
Applicable PC or LIS software
RS232 CABLE 0D (Carriage return)
Each line of data ends with
A null modem cable is required for connection to a personal computer. The pin 0A (Line feed)
configuration for the cable is as follows:
RS232 Cable Pin Each record ends with 03 (End of text)
Assignment
Analyzer Computer
Header Data Structure
2 3 The following data structures indicate the testing information provided after data
3 2 transfer.
5 5
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 1. Header Data Structure with Barcode Reader:
Download to PC First line: Date & Time
1. Connect the RS232C port on the analyzer to the COM port of the computer. Second line: ID ( Barcode number)
2. Turn on the analyzer. Third line: No.
3. Open the communication software in the PC, such as Hyperterminal.
4. Enter the following PC data interface: 2. Header Data Structure without Barcode Reader:
First line: Date & Time
Second line: ID (Blank)
# COM1 Port Settings Third line: No.
1 4800/9600(default)/119200 baud
Results Data Structure
2 8 data bits The following data structures indicate the testing results depending on the number of
parameters tested. Result lines are buffered with spaces to 25 characters total.
3 No parity
4 1 Stop Bit 1. ASC/GLU/KET/BIL/PRO/BLO/URO/NIT/LEU Data Structure:
Character 1: Abnormal flag “*” (Blank means Normal)
5 Flow Control Hand-shake Off Characters 2 to 4: Test parameter
Characters 5 to12: Blank (space)
Characters 13 to 14: Arbitrary Results
5. Begin urine strip testing according to the U500 Instruction Manual. Character 15: Blank (space)
Characters 16 to 25: Concentration Units (neg means Negative, pos means
Download to LIS Positive)
1. Connect the RS232C port on the analyzer to the COM port of the computer.

Number: 1150459302
Effective date: 2010-04-20