Tecan Genesis FE500 Interface Reference Guide

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Table of Contents
Tecan Genesis FE500 Overview ................................................................................ 3
Tecan Genesis Information Summary ............................................................................................ 3
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................. 4
Client Prerequisites.......................................................................................................................... 4
Cerner Millennium Prerequisites..................................................................................................... 4
Tecan Genesis FE500 Prerequisites................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Configuration........................................................................................... 5
Terminal Server Port Configuration................................................................................................ 5
Software Configuration ............................................................................................ 6
Cerner Millennium Software Configuration.................................................................................... 6
Cerner Millennium Configuration In MDI Installation Tool ............................................................................................6
Cerner Millennium Configuration for General Properties..............................................................................................6
CareAware Software Configuration ................................................................................................ 6
CareAware CareAware Software Flags............................................................................................................................6
CareAware Configuration for General Properties ..........................................................................................................6
Tecan Genesis FE500 Configuration................................................................................................ 7
Host Communication Setup ............................................................................................................................................7
Assay Selection................................................................................................................................. 7
Assay Error........................................................................................................................................................................8

Configure Discern Explorer....................................................................................... 9
Daily Operation ....................................................................................................... 11
Download Results .......................................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshoot........................................................................................................... 12
Manufacturer Diagram............................................................................................ 13
Connector Diagram................................................................................................. 14
Aliquots Implementation............................................................................................................... 15
Automatic Log-In............................................................................................................................ 16

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Tecan Genesis FE500 Overview
The Tecan Genesis FE500 performs robotics functionality such as automatically logging in while downloading order
information. The device communication mode is TCP/IP, and the interface uses the American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) protocol. The Cerner interface to the Tecan Genesis FE500 can be Host Query (single query).
This Reference Page is intended for clients planning to purchase and install an interface to the Tecan Genesis
FE500. Additionally, it is intended for Cerner personnel involved in the installation of this interface.

Tecan Genesis Information Summary

The following table provides general information about Tecan Genesis FE500:

Device Type Robotics

CareAware Program Name di-edc-teca-genesisfe500

Unidirectional Not Supported

Bidirectional Not Supported

Host Query Supported

Multiplexer Not Supported

Point of Care Not Supported

Bar Code Support Supported

Supplier and Model Tecan Genesis FE500

Supported Devices Genesis FE500

Alpha Installation Site  CPTL_NH

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Prerequisites

Client Prerequisites
Ensure that the following prerequisites have been met before you begin installing the Tecan Genesis FE500:
Complete the following steps to assist with prerequisites:
1. The service resource for the Tecan Genesis FE500 must be built in DB Location Resource Maintenance
(Location.exe). Ensure that the calendar is activated.
2. Each orderable item or test (assay) must be routed in DB Departmental Order Catalog (DeptOrCWizard.exe).
3. Ensure that the interface is installed using MDI Installation Tool (MDIInstallTool.exe).

Cerner Millennium Prerequisites
Verify that the appropriate Service Packages are installed.

Tecan Genesis FE500 Prerequisites
The Tecan Genesis FE500 comes equipped with complete communication hardware and software.

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Hardware Configuration

Terminal Server Port Configuration

The Tecan Genesis FE500 interface supports a serial connection to the Tecan Genesis FE500 aliquoter. Set the
terminal server parameters to match the instrument communication parameters as specified on the following
table:

Parameter Setting

Baud Rate 19200

Parity N

Data Bit 8

Stop Bits 1

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Software Configuration

Cerner Millennium Software Configuration

Cerner Millennium Configuration In MDI Installation Tool

Cerner Millennium Configuration for General Properties

 Note
When installing the interface initially, build the General Features tab first and the Assay Selection tab
second.

When installing an interface, the Medical Device Interfaces system analyst completes the information in the General
Features tab in MDI Installation Tool. This data is used to determine the interface program and communication port
to be used. Once the information is added, it is unnecessary to modify anything else; any changes to this tab could
cause the interface to be reinstalled. 
Complete the following steps to perform the Cerner Millennium configuration:
1. Open MDI Installation Tool or Phoenix (Phoenix.exe), click the Filter By icon, and select All Active Robotics. 
2. Set the Mode to Host Query.
3. Enter the station logical.
4. Enter a description. 
5. Click Apply.

CareAware Software Configuration

CareAware CareAware Software Flags

Flag Description

DN_SEND_ALIQUOTS  Set this flag to FALSE when implementing with a device that does not create aliquots.

CareAware Configuration for General Properties

The Medical Device Interfaces system analyst completes this configuration during the interface installation. Once
completed, it is no longer necessary to modify any content in this tab. Complete the following steps to perform the 
CareAware configuration:

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1. Set the Mode to Host Query. The Common Download option should be the default selection and be
unavailable.
2. Enter OSVC as the station logical, which opens another window. In the event this window is not displayed,
enter EDC as the station logical to install the interface.
3. Manually update the Station field to OSVC on the LAB_INSTRMENT table for this specific
SERVICE_RESOURCE_CD field.
4. Enter the following values:
• Program name and description: This name and description should contain the appropriate default
value based on the PROG_NAME entry in the Robotics Parameters tab.
• Device name: Enter the device name from CareAware iCommand (iCommand.exe) used to associate
the interface with a specific service resource defined in Cerner Millennium.
• DeviceID: Enter the device ID, which is the global unique identifier (GUID) that is created when the
TCP/IP device is created in CareAware iCommand. This is the mechanism in CareAware to have a
unique device identifier (UDI) for all of the installed drivers.
• EDC bus name: This name identifies the environment that the CareAware MDI server (SCP 238) in the
Server Control Panel (SCP) uses when processing orders and listening for results.

Tecan Genesis FE500 Configuration

Host Communication Setup

Click Setup to access the Data Communication parameters.

Assay Selection
The alias is in the following format: TestName|FluidType|Work Group|P. It consists of four components: the test
alias, specimen type, work group, and a fourth group that indicates that the test must be downloaded to primary
tube (P), secondary tube (A), or both (B). You can define additional assays as needed.

Assay Download Alias

BUN BUN|SST|Chem|

Creatinine Lvl Creatinine Lvl|SST|Chem|

IgA IgA|SST|Immuglobulin RT|A

IgM IgM|SST|immuglobulin RT|A

IgG IgG|SST|immuglobulin RT|A

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Assay Error
No assay error flags apply to this interface.

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Configure Discern Explorer
You must must create rows on the ROBOTICS_ITEMS table using Discern Explorer. The ROBO_INLET row is required
for automatic log-in functionality and for tracking sample events in Robotics Tracking (RoboticsTracking.exe).
Complete the following steps to configure Discern Explorer:
1. Log in to Discern Explorer (CCL) using the following command: CCLSECLOGIN GO.
2. Paste the following information:

free set request go

record request
(
1 robotics_service_resource_cd = f8
1 robotics_item_type = c12
1 service_resource_cd = f8
1 login_loc_cd = f8
1 long_desc = c80
1 robotics_name = c20
1 robotics_route = i4
1 robotics_dest = i4
1 dest_priority = i4
1 transfer_flg = c1
1 mask_nbr = i4
1 pict_index_flg = i4
1 desc1 = c20
1 desc2 = c20
1 pos_x = i4
1 pos_y = i4
1 post_container_event_ind = i2
1 av_dest_code_build_ind = i2
1 call_robotics_ind = i2
)
go
free set reqinfo go
record reqinfo
(
1 commit_ind = i2
1 updt_id = f8
1 position_cd = f8
1 updt_app = i4
1 updt_task = i4
1 updt_req = i4
1 updt_applctx= i4
)
go 

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Enter the service resource code for the robotics service resource in the appropriate commands below. If you want
automatic log-in functionality, enter the log-in location code. Paste the following commands into Discern Explorer:

ROBO_INLET

set request->robotics_service_resource_cd=<robotics
service resource>go
set request->robotics_item_type="ROBO_INLET" go
set request->service_resource_cd=0 go
set request->login_loc_cd=<login location> go
set request->long_desc="Inlet" go
set request->robotics_name="0100" go
set request->robotics_route=0 go
set request->robotics_dest=0 go
set request->dest_priority=0 go
set request->transfer_flg="0" go
set request->mask_nbr=0 go
set request->pict_index_flg=0 go
set request->desc1="Inlet" go
set request->desc2=" " go
set request->pos_x=480 go
set request->pos_y=2300 go
set request->post_container_event_ind=0 go
set request->av_dest_code_build_ind=0 go
scs_add_robotics_config go
commit go

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Daily Operation
See the device's operating manual for information about daily use.

Download Results
Downloads automatically populate the worklist if they are enabled and the Bar Code option is selected.

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Troubleshoot
Complete the following steps to troubleshoot the device interface:
1. Check the cable and connector to ensure that a good connection is in place.
2. Inquire into any recently performed preventative maintenance on the device. If maintenance was
performed, determine whether any parts were replaced. Factory settings on communication boards can
differ from the required settings for the interface.
3. Check the configuration of the device to ensure that no parameters were changed during daily startup or
preventative maintenance.

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Manufacturer Diagram
Contact Phone Fax

Tecan Technical Support +41 44 922 81 11 +41 44 922 81 12

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Connector Diagram
The following table details the location of the serial port on the Tecan Genesis FE500 and the necessary serial
adapter:

Instrument Host Port This is located on the back of the PC, and is labeled Com1.

The following table details the pin configuration:

Pin Configuration

9-pin male/female
Tecan Genesis FE500 ---------- Cerner

RD 2 <---------- TD

TD 3  ---------->RD

DTR 4 ---|

DSR 6 ---|

SG 5  ----------- SG

RTS 7 ---|

CTS 8 ---|

The following table details the pin configuration:

Pin Configuration

25-pin male/female
Tecan Genesis FE500 ---------- Cerner

TD 2 <---------- RD

RD 3  ---------->TD

RTS 4 ---|

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Pin Configuration

CTS 5 ---|

SG 5  ----------- SG

DSR 6 ----|

DCD 8 ----|

DTR 20 ---|

PIN Description

CD Carrier Detect

RD Receive Data

TD Transmit Data

SG Signal Ground

RTS Request to Send

CTS Clear to Send

DSR Data Set Ready

DTR Data Terminal Ready

DCD Data Carrier Detect

Aliquots Implementation
Aliquots functionality is implemented as follows: 
• The driver workflow is intercepted when you retrieve the MDIWorklist from the Medical Device
Interfaces driver based on the received token. When a logical is inserted for a primary tube accession
number to retrieve the ALQ_INFO field (which returns the BarCode^Volume for all secondary tubes), this
information is stored on a list.

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• The regular driver workflow is intercepted, and each query is sent for all secondary accession numbers
through a loop. 
• Tests are extracted for each of them, which also include information about whether the key is the primary or
secondary key.
• A hashmap must be built that maps each secondary accession number to corresponding tests, attached
with a delimiter and the tube's volume.
• Once all information for the primary and secondary accession numbers are obtained, workflow control is
transferred to begin downloading information for each tube on the O record.

Automatic Log-In
When containers are placed in the inlet of the Tecan Genesis FE500, a query record is sent to the driver. This
automatic log-in using the robotics driver triggers the downloads to the specific Medical Device Interfaces drivers
where the tests are performed. The driver populates a RoboticsOutcome. The M_ROBOTICS_EVENT_TYPE field is
populated with the string AUTOLOGIN, and the CORRELATION_ID field is populated with the accession number that
is parsed from the Q record.

Example: Logged Automatic Log-In Message

+ Message:
Accession: [999]
Robotics Event Type: [AUTO_LOGIN]

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