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Version 5.6
Supported Instruments:
Elecsys 2010/1010,
STA, STA-C, STA-R,
LSM, PSM,
CC Modular, Hybrid Modular
Cardiac Reader,
Aliquoter VS II,
Amplilink, Urisys 2400, AVL OMNI,OMNI-C
ASTM+
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Contents:
1. PURPOSE OF THE ASTM HOST INTERFACE SIMULATOR
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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6. TECHNICAL DETAILS
6.1. Record editor rules
6.2. TCP/IP Communication
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2.System Requirements
Hardware:
IBM-compatible computer, capable of running Windows NT, 2000, XP
Software:
32-bit Windows Operating System (NT, 2000, XP)
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Record files (*.DAT) which are no longer needed can be deleted from the
harddisk
Display/Edit/Parser/Create
A record file (*.DAT) can be displayed, printed, searched, ... with a multifunctional text editor (see 3.1 for a description of the editor options)
For starting the record editor you need to open an already existing DAT
file
Send
Any previously created record file can be sent via the serial interface
Exit
Trace File
Open for Recording
Close
The above opened trace file can be closed with this option
Delete
Trace files which are no longer needed can be deleted from the harddisk
Display/Edit
Any trace file can be displayed, printed, searched, ... with a multifunctional text editor (see 3.1 for a description of the editor options)
Extract Records
All records of any trace file are extracted and written to a record file by
this option.
Insert Comment
Clear Window
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Options
Interface Settings
Mode of Operation
Timer Settings
Delimiters
The four delimiter characters of the ASTM protocol can be selected with
this option
Low-Level Errors
Different kind of error simulation can be activated for testing the interface
software of the connected device
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This screen allows to take a look at the different database tables which
contain the received data. Test selections and test selection requests can
be generated and sent to the connected device.
There are two options for the database in a pull-down menu available:
Compress DB eliminates holes in the database file and decreases
the file size
Store Column Width stores the actual column width of the
displayed table after a manual adaptation.
Create Report creates result reports, if the result table is displayed
Desktop
Communication Test
This option initiates a short [ENQ] - [ACK] - [EOT] sequence for testing
the communication, if the test program is connected to itself.
This test is supported by the STA Compact, it is not supported by the
Elecsys 2010 interface !
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Help on ASTM Simulator
This option gives access to the integrated online help for the ASTM
Simulator itself
System Info
Allows to save a previously captured screen shot (via [PrtSc] key to the
clipboard) as bitmap file. As an additional option this bitmap file may be
compressed with PKZIP.
About
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The upper window displays the contents of the record or trace file. The lower window is an option of the record
editor where the meaning and contents of the fields is displayed
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The record/trace editor has a pull-down menu with the following options:
File
Open
Save as
Send
Exit
Edit
Cut
Copy
Paste
Delete
Insert Delay
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Search again
Options
Parser
Instrument Messages
Host Messages
Small/Large Window
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Help
This option gives access the integrated online help and the
System Information window
Test List
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6. Technical Details
6.1. Record editor rules
The record text file can contain more than one message (a message starts with the Header record, contains several
data records and ends with the Termination record). Each message has to start with a Header record; otherwise it
is not sent.
The time delay between messages can be specified on the Timer Settings screen.
6.2. TCP/IP Communication
Beside the communication via the serial interface RS232 the simulator may also communicate via TCP/IP
network.
The corresponding setting is done on the Options/Interface Settings screen.
Here you select between RS232 and Network interface.
If RS232 is selected, the baud rate, port number, data-, stopbits and parity check may be selected.
If Network is selected, there are three further options:
Device works as ...
According to the above listed options, you have to enter additional settings.
If Server is selected, the local port number needs to be entered. This must be the same number than the remote
port number of the client.
After re-starting the simulator, a dialog is displayed which indicates the network options and the simulator as
server waits for a client to connect before he gives access to the program features.
If Client is selected, the remote port number needs to be entered. This must be the same number than the local
port number of the server.
In addition the servers IP address (format: aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd) must be entered.
After re-starting the simulator, a dialog is displayed which indicates the network options and the simulator as
client needs to be connected to a listening server by pressing the [Connect] buttons.
The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a connectionless protocol. Unlike TCP operations, computers do not
establish a connection. Also, a UDP application can be either a client or a server.
You have to enter the other devices IP address, the local port number (which must be entered as remote port
number at the other device) and the remote port number (which must be entered as local port number at the
other device).
After re-starting the simulator, a dialog is displayed whcih indicates the network options and both devices need
to be connected before you get access to the program features.
When selecting the option 'RS232 <> TCP/IP Conversion' the ASTM Simulator passes messages received via the
RS232 port to the TPC/IP port and vice versa. In this case both setting frames are visible.
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Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
Test Requests
Test Results
Manufacturer
Records
Q
P,O,R,C
M
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Test Requests
Test Results
Manufacturer
Records
Q
P,O,R,C
M
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
Store received data
Store received data
Store received data
HOST Mode:
answer requests
DB write
7.2. Amplilink
The table on the following pages lists the data flow options of the test program for the Amplilink.
Depending on wether the program works as Host or Instrument simulator it is shown which messages can be
generated, modified and send with which option.
INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Test Selection
P,O
Result Request
Test Results
Q
P,O,R
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
Store received data
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Send out of DB
answer requests
HOST Mode:
Messages
Records
Test Selection
P,O
Result Request
Test Results
Q
P,O,R
DB write
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Records
Send out of DB
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Patient Query
answer requests
DB write
Test Result
P,O,R
Calibration
Report
Maintenance
Report
QC Report
P,O,R
Edit
Edit
P,O,R
Edit
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Patient Info
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
send, if query is
received
HOST Mode:
Records
Send out of DB
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Patient Query
answer requests
DB write
Test Result
P,O,R
Calibration
Report
Maintenance
Report
QC Report
Edit
Edit
O,R
Edit
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Patient Info
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
send, if query is
received
HOST Mode:
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Records
TS Request
Test Selection
P,O
Result Request
Result
Q
P,O,R,C
Action Request
Action
Confirmation
Inst Config
Request
Inst
Configuration
Inst Status
Request
Inst Status
AR
AC
Proc Message
Request
Proc Message
PMQ
Subst Data
Request
Substance Data
XTQ
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Send confirmation
PM
ISQ
IS
DB write
ICQ
IC
answer requests
XT
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
TS Request
Test Selection
P,O
Result Request
Result
Q
P,O,R,C
Action Request
Action
Confirmation
Inst Config
Request
Inst
Configuration
Inst Status
Request
Inst Status
AR
AC
ICQ
IC
ISQ
Proc Message
Request
Proc Message
PMQ
Subst Data
Request
Substance Data
XTQ
XT
HOST Mode:
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answer requests
DB write
Send confirmation
Store received data
IS
PM
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INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Record Editor
(Requests)
Calibration
Result
Calibration
Parameters
Control
Parameters
Diluent
Parameters
Instrument
Config
Instrument
Status
Log File
CR
Record-Editor
(Data)
Edit and send
XT, CP
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
Store received data
XT, QP
XT, DP
IC
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (lf)
IS
LF
Processing
Message
Request Cancel
Sample Status
PM
Select DB and
send (sr)
SS
Service Data
SD
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Substance Data
Test Application
XT
TA
Test Conditions
TC
Test Results
P, O, R
Result Context
Raw Result
RC
RR
Test Selection
Q, P, O
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (mr)
Select DB and
send (mr)
send 1. entry of DB
on request
send 1. entry of DB
on request
send on request with
date and category
check
send 1. entry of DB
on request
send 1. entry of DB
on request
Select Request
DB and send
(mm)
store received TS
data
create no. of
requests
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HOST Mode:
Messages
Records
Calibration
Result
Calibration
Parameters
Control
Parameters
Diluent
Parameters
Instrument
Config
Instrument
Status
Log File
Processing
Message
Request Cancel
Sample Status
Service Data
CR
Substance Data
Test Application
Test Conditions
Test Results
Result Context
Raw Result'
XT
TA
TC
P, O, R
RC
RR
Test Selection
Q, P, O
Record Editor
(Requests)
Record-Editor
(Data)
DB read
DB write
Store received data
XT, CP
XT, QP
XT, DP
IC
IS
LF
PM
SS
SD
store received
request
create no. of TS
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INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Calibration
Parameters
Control
Parameters
Diluent
Parameters
Instrument
Config
Instrument
Status
Log File
XT, CP
Record Editor
(Requests)
Record-Editor
(Data)
Edit and send
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
XT, QP
XT, DP
IC
IS
LF
Processing
Message
Service Data
PM
SD
Substance Data
Test Application
XT
TA
Test Conditions
TC
Test Results
P, O, R
Result Context
Raw Result
RC
RR
Test Selection
Q, P, O
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (lf)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (sr)
Select DB and
send (mr)
Select DB and
send (mr)
send 1. entry of DB
on request
send 1. entry of DB
on request
send on request with
date and category
check
send 1. entry of DB
on request
Select Request
DB and send
(mm)
store received TS
data
create no. of
requests
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HOST Mode:
Messages
Records
Record Editor
(Requests)
Record-Editor
(Data)
DB read
DB write
Calibration
Parameters
Control
Parameters
Diluent
Parameters
Instrument
Config
Instrument
Status
Log File
Processing
Message
Service Data
XT, CP
XT, QP
XT, DP
IC
IS
LF
PM
SD
Substance Data
Test Application
Test Conditions
Test Results
Result Context
Raw Result'
XT
TA
TC
P, O, R
RC
RR
Test Selection
Q, P, O
store received
request
create no. of TS
7.8. LSM
The table on the following pages lists the data flow options of the test program for the LSM.
Depending on wether the program works as Host or Instrument simulator it is shown which messages can be
generated, modified and send with which option.
INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
TS Request
Test Results
P,O,R,C
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
TS Request
Test Results
P,O,R,C
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
HOST Mode:
answer requests
DB write
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7.9. Modular CC
The table on the following pages lists the data flow options of the test program for the Modular analyzer.
Depending on wether the program works as Host or Instrument simulator it is shown which messages can be
generated, modified and send with which option.
INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
Realtime TS
Request
Routine Test
Selection
Result Request
P,Q
Routine
Result
Photo Calib
Result
ISE Calib Result
Absorbance
Result
P,O,R,C
M
P,O,R,C,M
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Realtime TS
Request
Routine Test
Selection
Result Request
Routine
Result
Photo Calib
Result
ISE Calib Result
Absorbance
Result
P,Q
P,O
P,Q
Send result if
available
HOST Mode:
P,O
P,Q
P,O,R,C
answer requests
DB write
Send TS if available
M
P,O,R,C,M
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Records
Realtime TS
Request
Routine Test
Selection
Result Request
Routine
Result
Photo Calib
Result
ISE Calib Result
E Calib Result
CC Abs. Result
P,O,C,R,C
M
M
P,O,C,R,C,
M
P,O,C,R,C,
M
Messages
Records
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Record-Editor
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Realtime TS
Request
Routine Test
Selection
Result Request
Routine
Result
Photo Calib
Result
ISE Calib Result
E Calib Result
CC Abs. Result
E Absorbance
Result
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
P,O
Send result if
available
HOST Mode:
E Absorbance
Result
P,O
Q
P,O,C,R,C
answer requests
DB write
Send TS if available
M
M
P,O,C,R,C,
M
P,O,C,R,C,
M
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7.11. PSM
The table on the following pages lists the data flow options of the test program for the PSM.
Depending on wether the program works as Host or Instrument simulator it is shown which messages can be
generated, modified and send with which option.
INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
TS Request
Test Results
P,O,R
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
TS Request
Test Results
P,O,R
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
HOST Mode:
answer requests
DB write
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Worklist
P,O
Worklist
Request
Result
P,O,R,M
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
Worklist
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Worklist
Request
Result
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
HOST Mode:
P,O,R,M
answer requests
DB write
Send worklist if
available
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Records
Result
P,O,R,C,M
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
Send out of DB
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
answer requests
DB write
answer requests
DB write
HOST Mode:
Messages
Records
Result
P,O,R,C,M
7.14. VS II
The table on the following pages lists the data flow options of the test program for the Aliquoter VS II.
Depending on wether the program works as Host or Instrument simulator it is shown which messages can be
generated, modified and send with which option.
INSTrument Mode:
Messages
Records
Send out of
Record-Editor
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
TS Request
Sort List
LI
Messages
Records
Send out of DB
Test Selection
P,O
Send out of
Record-Editor
Edit and send
TS Request
Sort List
Q
LI
answer requests
DB write
Store received data
HOST Mode:
answer requests
DB write
Send TS if available
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