CA-600
Host Online Specification
2011/03/04 Ver. 1.00
Sysmex Corporation
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Revision History
The revisions made after the development are described in chronological order.
Version
0.00
0.01
Date
2010/04/08
2010/04/16
0.02
2010/05/12
0.03
1.00
2011/01/18
2011/03/04
Description
Initial version
In 4.3, errors are corrected.
In 3.1.3, comments of the communication format are corrected.
3.2.1 XON/XOFF Control is added.
3.2.2 DTR/DSR Control is added.
3.2.3 Communication Format
The ranges of applicable codes are described.
STX(02H) and ETX(03H) are added.
3.2.4.1 Outputting Analysis Result
2) Communication Protocol (Class B)
The figure is revised.
3.2.4.2 Receiving Analysis Order
Details of errors in receiving order information text are described.
3.2.5 Transmission Error
The event in which the break signal is ignored is described.
"HC Reception Count Error" is added to the table.
The Parameter Code List is revised.
Release of a drawing
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Table of Contents
1. Scope of Application .................................................................................................................................4
2. Overview...................................................................................................................................................4
3. Serial Data Communication ....................................................................................................................4
3.1. Hardware ...........................................................................................................................................4
3.1.1. Connector ....................................................................................................................................4
3.1.2. Connector Signals .......................................................................................................................4
3.1.3. Communication Format..............................................................................................................5
3.1.4. Signal Level.................................................................................................................................5
3.1.5. Interface Circuit..........................................................................................................................5
3.2. Software .............................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1. XON/XOFF Control.....................................................................................................................6
3.2.2. DTR/DSR Control .......................................................................................................................6
3.2.3. Communication Format..............................................................................................................6
3.2.4. Communication Protocol.............................................................................................................6
3.2.4.1 Outputting Analysis Result ......................................................................................................7
3.2.4.2 Receiving Analysis Order .........................................................................................................8
3.2.5. Transmission Error...................................................................................................................10
4. Text Format ............................................................................................................................................12
4.1. Analysis Data Format .....................................................................................................................13
4.2. Order Inquiry Text Format .............................................................................................................17
4.3. Order Information Text Format......................................................................................................20
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1. Scope of Application
This document applies to serial data communication (based on RS-232C) between the CA-600 and host
computer.
2. Overview
The following functions can be performed by means of communication between the CA-600 and the host
computer:
1. Receives analysis orders from the host computer.
2. Sends analysis results to the host computer.
3. Serial Data Communication
The host computer communication specifications for the CA-600 uses the bit serial voltage type, which
conforms to the RS-232C interface. The CA-600 can be connected to the host computer via the serial interface
port on the right-hand panel of the main unit.
3.1. Hardware
3.1.1. Connector
Connect the connector to the host output connector on the right-hand panel of the main unit.
A 9-pin D-SUB, female connector is used. (A male connector is used on the main unit.)
The connector has inch-pitched fixing screws.
3.1.2. Connector Signals
Pin No.
Signal Name
Signal Direction
1
NC
2
Receive Data
RxD
IN
3
Transmit Data
TxD
OUT
4
Data Terminal Ready
DTR
OUT
5
Signal Ground
SG
－
6
Data Set Ready
DSR
IN
7
Request to Send (Note*1)
RTS
OUT
8
Clear to Send (Note*1)
CTS
IN
9
NC
(Note *1)
Hardware flow control is performed by CTS/RTS control.
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3.1.3. Communication Format
The data is communicated in asynchronous, full-duplex mode.
However, because of restrictions on the communication protocol, simultaneous transmission must not
occur.
The items can be specified as follows (Asterisk mark "*" indicates the factory default.):
Baud Rate
: 600, 1200, *2400, 4800, 9600 (bps)
Code
: *7 bits, 8 bits
Stop Bit
: *1 bit, 2 bits
Parity
: None, *Even, Odd
Interval
: 0, *2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 (sec)
3.1.4. Signal Level
The signals levels, which conform to JIS C6361, are as follows:
Level
Data Signal
Control Signal
+3V or higher
Logic "0", Start bit
ON
-3V or lower
Logic "1", Stop bit
OFF
3.1.5. Interface Circuit
The MAX232 (equivalent) is used in the bit serial voltage type interface circuit.
See “Appendix 1 Interface Circuit” for the reference
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3.2. Software
3.2.1. XON/XOFF Control
XON/XOFF control is not performed.
3.2.2. DTR/DSR Control
This function monitors that DSR is ON.
When it is turned OFF, the function outputs the "HC Offline" error.
3.2.3. Communication Format
1) Code
ASCII codes are used for output.
The ranges of applicable codes are as follows:
Control codes: 01H - 1FH
Code for text data: 20H - 7EH
2) Structure of Text
"STX (02H)" is sent prior to data and "ETX (03H)" is sent at the end of data.
One block should contain 255 characters or less. The analysis data is divided for transmission so that
one block contains 255 characters or less.
Order of transmission
3.2.4. Communication Protocol
The following two protocols are provided in the system.
(In the factory default, "Class A" is specified.)
Class A:
One way transmission without requiring any response text from the host computer.
Class B:
Transmits data and then waits for the response text (ACK or NAK) from the host computer.
ACK: 06H, NAK: 15H
ACK and NAK can be sent between STX and ETX according to the settings.
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3.2.4.1 Outputting Analysis Result
The following functions are supported:
Automatic transfer of analysis results (real-time output)
Batch output of analysis results (batch output)
1) Communication Protocol (Class A)
The analysis result is output to the host computer taking the interval specified as T or longer
interval. The interval can be selected from 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 15 sec according to the software
settings.
CA-600
Data 1
Data n
Data 2
T
Host computer
2) Communication Protocol (Class B)
(1) The CA-600 sends an analysis result text.
(2) The host computer sends ACK (06H) when successfully receiving the analysis result text or
sends NAK (15H) when an error occurs.
(3) The CA-600 completes the transmission when receiving ACK (06H). When receiving NAK
(15H), the CA-600 resends the same text. The text can be transmitted up to three times,
however, the transmission will fail after that.
Instead of ACK and NAK, responses in the text format, such as STX-ACK-ETX (02H 06H
03H) and STX-NAK-ETX (02H 15H 03H), can be used.
Transmission interval
Data 1
T2
ACK
T1
Host computer
Data 2
ACK
CA-600
Response Time
Host computer
T2
Data 1
T1
NAK
CA-600
Response Time
Outputting Analysis Data
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Resent
Data 2
ACK
Transmission interval
3.2.4.2 Receiving Analysis Order
Analysis orders are received through an inquiry from the CA-600 to the host computer and an order
from the host computer.
Sending an order inquiry from the CA-600 to the host computer
(1)
The CA-600 sends order inquiry text.
(2)
The host computer sends ACK (06H) when successfully receiving the order inquiry text or
sends NAK (15H) when an error occurs.
(3)
The CA-600 waits for the order information text when receiving ACK (06H). When
receiving NAK (15H), the CA-600 resends the same order inquiry text. The text can be
transmitted up to three times, however, the transmission will fail after that.
Sending order information from the host computer to the CA-600
(1)
When receiving the order inquiry text, the host computer sends the order information text at
an interval of one or more seconds after sending ACK (06H).
(2)
The CA-600 sends ACK (06H) when successfully receiving the order information text.
When an error (*1) occurs, the CA-600 sends NAK (15H).
(3)
The host computer completes the communication when receiving ACK (06H). When
receiving NAK (15H), the host computer resends the same text. The text can be transmitted
up to three times, however, the transmission will fail without sending NAK (15H) from the
CA-600 to the host computer after that.
*1 An error in order information text occurs when any of the following occurs:
For details of each format, see "4.3 Order Information Text Format".
1.
Text distinction code I is not "S".
2.
The value of text distinction code II differs from that of the code that was subject of the
inquiry.
3.
Text distinction code III is not "21".
4.
The block number is not "01".
5.
The total number of blocks is not "01".
6.
The sample distinction code is not "U", "E", nor "C".
7.
Any code other than the numerals ("0" - "9") is used in the date or time.
8.
Any code other than the numerals ("0" - "9") is used in a rack number or rack position.
9.
There is a space in the middle of a sample ID number.
(Spaces at the beginning or end are considered normal.)
10.
Any code other than the numerals ("0" - "9") is used in a parameter code.
11.
The rack number differs from the inquired rack number.
12.
The rack position differs from the inquired rack position.
13.
The sample ID number differs from the inquired sample ID number.
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CA-600
T3
T3
Host computer
ACK
Order Inquiry
Response Time
T4
ACK
Transmission interval
T2
Order Inquiry
Order
Process Time
Order Inquiry and Order Information Text Transmission
Transmission Interval:
The order information is output to the CA-600 taking the interval specified as T2 or longer interval.
The interval can be selected from 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 or 15 sec according to the software settings.
Time-Out Period:
When the response time T1/T3 or the process time T4 times out, the transmission is completed. The
time-out period should be 15 sec.
Process Time:
The process time, T4, has to take one or more sec.
If no control signal line is used, T1 or T3, has to take 0.2 or more sec.
(Note *2)
If no analysis parameter for the sample ID number inquired by the CA-600 is available in the host
computer, set “000”.
When no order information settings are made on the host computer, send "999". When receiving this
order information text, the CA-600 cancels inquiry and analysis of the samples in the subsequent
rack positions.
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3.2.5. Transmission Error
When a transmission error occurs, the transmission is interrupted and an error message is displayed on
the LCD screen.
Re-transmission is carried out by the operator. Transmission errors occur in the following situations:
* The break signal is ignored. However, if the break signal occurs, a framing error occurs at the same
time. Therefore, a "transmission error in the host computer" occurs.
A schematic diagram of actions against transmission errors and a list of errors are given below:
(1) Initialization
Request for re-initialization
Completion of initialization
(2) Waiting for Transmission Request
Request to send
(3) During Sending
Completion of
process
Request to receive
(4) During Receiving
Occurrence of an error
Occurrence of an error
(5) Error Message Output
Schematic Diagram of Actions
Error Message
Explanation
Action
Transmission
error in the host
computer
A frame error, a parity error, or an overrun error
are detected while a text is received. The
transmission is interrupted and the CA-600
returns to the status where it waits for a process
request.
The control signal DSR in the host computer is
not activated. The transmission is interrupted
and the CA-600 returns to the status where it
waits for a process request.
No response (ACK or NAK) is sent from the
host computer within 15 seconds after data is
transmitted. The transmission is interrupted and
the CA-600 returns to the status where it waits
for a process request. (Class B only)
After data is transmitted, a response code other
than ACK/NAK is sent from the host computer.
The transmission is interrupted and the CA-600
returns to the status where it waits for a process
request. (Class B only)
After data is transmitted, NAK is received four
times. The transmission is interrupted and the
CA-600 returns to the status where it waits for a
process request. (Class B only)
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
HC Off-line
HC ACK
Time-Out
HC ACK Code
Error
HC Transmission
Count Error
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Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Error Message
Explanation
Action
HC Reception
Count Error
The received order information text is invalid
and NAK is sent four times (including
retransmission). The transmission is interrupted
and the CA-600 returns to the status where it
waits for a process request.
After data is output, the control signal CTS is
not activated within five seconds. The
transmission is interrupted and the CA-600
returns to the status where it waits for a process
request.
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
(1) STX is not received within 15 seconds after
text transmission is requested. The
transmission is interrupted and the CA-600
returns to the status where it waits for a
process request. (Class A)
(2) STX is not received within 15 seconds of
ACK reception after text transmission is
requested. The transmission is interrupted
and the CA-600 returns to the status where
it waits for a process request. (Class B)
(3) STX for the subsequent subtext is not
received within 15 seconds after the last
subtext is received. The transmission is
interrupted and the CA-600 returns to the
status where it waits for a process request.
(Class A)
(4) STX for the subsequent subtext is not
received within 15 seconds of ACK
transmission after the last subtext is
received. The transmission is interrupted
and the CA-600 returns to the status where
it waits for a process request. (Class B)
ETX is not received within 15 seconds after
STX is received. The transmission is interrupted
and the CA-600 returns to the status where it
waits for a process request.
After data is transmitted, NAK is sent from the
host computer. (Class B only)
An invalid order (with a parameter code of
"999") is made. (Class B only)
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
HC CTS
Time-Out
HC STX
Time-out
HC ETX
Time-Out
(Resend)
No orders to the
host computer
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Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Check the host computer as
well as the connector cable.
Resend
Check the order information
text.
4. Text Format
The HC communication with the host computer is performed using the following text formats. Two text formats,
CA-500 and CA-1000, are described in this specifications. Select [Settings] - [Connected Devices] - [Host
Computer] to select the format that the host computer supports.
CA-500 format: Sample ID numbers can contain up to 15 digits.
CA-1000 format: Sample ID numbers can contain up to 13 digits (the top two digits are not output).
Analysis Data Text (Output)
The analysis result data is output.
There are two methods for output: Automatic transmission (real-time output) after each analysis is
completed and batch output from the stored sample list.
Order Inquiry Text (Output)
The analysis parameters, or the sample ID number and analysis parameters are inquired for prior to an
analysis.
Inquiries can be made by using the sample ID numbers read from barcodes or by pressing the [HC] key in
the main screen.
Order Information Text (Input)
After transmitting the order inquiry text, order information text is received from the host computer for an
order instruction.
* To use the order inquiry/analysis order instruction functions in serial communication, Class B
communication must be used.
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4.1. Analysis Data Format
CA-500 format (the number of characters in ( ) is for the CA-1000 format)
Number of
characters
STX
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
6
4
4
2
15 (13)
1
11
Analysis Parameter 1, Data 1
Analysis Parameter 2, Data 2
Analysis Parameter N, Data N
9
9
:
9
ETX
1
Fixed to "D"
"1" or "2"
Fixed to "21"
"01" - "99"
"01" - "99"
"U", "E", "S", "C"
({{{{{{)
({{{{)
({{{{)
({{)
({{...{{)
"M", "A", "B", "C"
({{...{{)
Data Block
Text Distinction Code I
Text Distinction Code II
Text Distinction Code III
Block Number
Total Number of Blocks
Sample Distinction Code
Date
Time
Rack Number
Rack Position
Sample ID Number
ID Information
Reserved
(02H)
Header Block
Parameter
(03H)
Order of Transmission
The order of transmission is from the top parameter to the bottom parameter; the most significant digit first
and the least significant digit last. The zero suppression function is not performed.
Text Distinction Code
A text distinction code is assigned to distinguish each text. There are three types of text distinction codes; from
I to III.
Text Distinction Code I
Fixed to "D"
Text Distinction Code II
1: Result of normal (one-time) analysis
2: Averaged result
Text Distinction Code III
Fixed to "21"
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Block Number, Total Number of Blocks
Text is divided for transmission so that each part contains 255 characters or less.
The block number is the sequential number of the divided text. The range is from 01 to 99.
The total number of blocks is the total number of divided parts of the text. The range is from 01 to 99.
When the text is not divided, "01" is assigned to both.
Sample Distinction Code
The types of analysis data are shown.
U: Routine analysis data
E: STAT analysis data
S: Calibration curve analysis data
C: Quality control analysis data
Date and Time
The date and time when the analysis was performed are shown. The date format conforms to the system
settings. Zero is appended for the date and time by zero padding.
Rack Number
The rack number is a 4-digit number assigned to each sample rack. The range is from "0001" to "0099".
For analysis of STAT samples, sequence numbers are output instead of rack numbers.
Sequence numbers refer to serial numbers that are automatically assigned to the STAT samples analyzed after
the instrument is started.
Rack Position
The rack position indicates the analysis position of the relevant sample in the sample rack.
Ordinary Sample:
A number from 1 to 10 is assigned. The number will be padded with a zero.
STAT analysis data: "00" is assigned.
Sample ID Number
The sample ID number consists of 15 (13) numerical digits. Depending on the direction for use, a hyphen "-"
(2DH) may be inserted between numerals. The hyphen is included in the 15 (13) digits. The zero suppression
function is not performed. When it consists less than 15 (13) digits, flush right is performed and blank digits
are replaced with space characters (20H). When the Barcode Reading Error occurs, sample ID numbers
beginning with "
ERR0000000001" are sequentially assigned to the samples. (The symbol " " indicates a
space character (20H).)
In the CA-1000 format, sample ID numbers have 13 digits, and the top two digits are not output.
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ID Information
The ID information indicates how the sample ID number is registered.
M: Manual entry
A: Automatically assigned by the instrument
B: Read by ID barcode reader
C: Specified by the host computer
Reserved
Set a space (20H).
Analysis Parameter, Data
Parameter
Number of characters
Parameter Code
3
Data
5
Flag
1
({{{)
({{{{. {) [sec],[s]
( {{{. {) [%],[mg/dL]
( {.{{{) [ ],[g/L]
( {{.{{) Ratio, INR
" ", "+", "-", "*", "d", "<", ">"
The symbol " " indicates a space character (20H).
1) Parameter Code
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
04X
PT
27X
LA1
46X
Reserved
73X
Reserved
05X
APTT
28X
LA2
47X
Reserved
80X
Reserved
06X
Fbg
29X
Reserved
50X
+Fbg
81X
Reserved
07X
Reserved
30X
AT3
51X
TT
82X
Reserved
08X
Reserved
31X
APL
52X
-Fbg
83X
Reserved
09X
Reserved
32X
Plg
60X
Reserved
84X
Reserved
10X
Reserved
33X
BCPC
61X
DD
85X
Reserved
12X
II
34X
Hep
62X
PFDP
86X
Reserved
15X
V
36X
Reserved
63X
Reserved
87X
Reserved
17X
VII
37X
Reserved
64X
Reserved
88X
Reserved
18X
VIII
39X
Reserved
65X
vWF
89X
Reserved
19X
IX
40X
Reserved
66X
-vWF
90X
Reserved
20X
X
41X
Reserved
67X
+vWF
000
Reserved
21X
XI
42X
Reserved
68X
Reserved
999
Reserved
22X
XII
43X
Reserved
70X
+DD
25X
PCcl
44X
Reserved
71X
Reserved
26X
BXT
45X
Reserved
72X
+PFD
15
X represents the following:
1: Time
2: Percent activity/concentration
3: Ratio
4: INR
5: dFbg
* Due to the possibility that parameter will be added in the future, prepare a receiving program
that skips data when receiving the codes other than the above-mentioned ones.
2) Data
Analysis result data.
Since decimal points are not transmitted, the host computer must convert the data items into
numerical values by adding the decimal points determined for each parameter.
The position of the decimal point differs depending on the unit.
{{{{.{
Æ
{{{{{ (*1)
Activation percentage {{{.{
Æ
{{{{ (*2)
PT ratio
{{.{{
Æ
{{{{ (*2)
INR
{{.{{
Æ
{{{{ (*2)
Æ
{{{{ (*2)
Time
Fbg concentration
{{{.{
The symbol " " indicates a space character (20H).
*
1. If the coagulation time cannot be obtained due to an analysis error, {'s are
replaced with as many asterisks (*) as there are characters. However, for average
data, {'s are replaced with slashes (/).
*
If the data cannot be calculated because calibration curve analysis data is not set or
the coagulation time cannot be obtained, {'s are replaced with as many hyphens
(-) as there are characters. If the data cannot be calculated because an instrument
error resulted in a failure to obtain the coagulation time, {'s are replaced with as
many spaces (20H) as there are characters.
3) Flags
Flags corresponding to the data are output.
+
: Over the upper control limit
: Under the lower control limit
<
: Under the lower report limit
>
: Over the upper report limit
*
: Occurrence of an analysis error or replicate difference data
d
: Coagulation time obtained by re-dilution analysis
Space : No error
* The order of priority of the flags is *, < >, +, -, d, and space, where "*" is the highest.
*When "CA-500" is selected by "flag format" of the "host computer" setting, re-dilution analysis
flag becomes "!"
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4.2. Order Inquiry Text Format
CA-500 format (the number of characters in ( ) is for the CA-1000 format)
Text Distinction Code I
Text Distinction Code II
Text Distinction Code III
Block Number
Total Number of Blocks
Sample Distinction Code
Date
Time
Rack Number
Rack Position
Sample ID Number
ID Information
Reserved
1
(02H)
1
1
2
2
2
1
6
4
4
2
15 (13)
1
11
Analysis Parameter 1, Data 1
Analysis Parameter 2, Data 2
:
Analysis Parameter N, Data N
9
9
:
9
ETX
1
"R" (Fixed)
"1" or "2"
"21" (Fixed)
"01"
"01""
({{{{{{)
({{{{)
({{{{)
({{)
({{...{{)
"M", "A", "B", "C", " "
Header Block
STX
Number of
characters
Data Block
Parameter
(03H)
Order of Transmission
The order of transmission is from the top parameter to the bottom parameter; the most significant digit first
and the least significant digit last. The zero suppression function is not performed.
Text Distinction Code
A text distinction code is assigned to distinguish each text. There are three types of text distinction codes; from
I to III.
Text Distinction Code I
"R" (Fixed)
Text Distinction Code II
(Type of order inquiry key)
1: Rack Number, Rack Position
2: Sample ID Number
Text Distinction Code III
Fixed to "21"
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Block Number, Total Number of Blocks
Analysis data text is divided for transmission so that each part contains 255 characters or less.
The block number is the sequential number of the divided text. The range is from 01 to 99.
The total number of blocks is the total number of divided parts of the text. The range is from 01 to 99.
When the text is not divided, "01" is assigned to both.
Sample Distinction Code
The types of analysis data are shown.
U: Routine analysis data
E: STAT analysis data
S: Calibration curve analysis data
Analysis data whose type is unknown is indicated with a space (20H).
Date and Time
Set the date and time when the order was performed. The date format conforms to the system settings. Zero is
appended for date and time by zero padding.
Rack Number
A inquiry number used for inquiries by rack number.
This is a 4-digit number ranging from "0001" - "0099".
Rack Position
This indicates the position of a sample in the rack. It is a number from 01 to 10. However, for a STAT analysis
data, "00" is assigned.
Sample ID Number
The sample ID number consists of 15 (13) numerical digits. Depending on the direction for use, a hyphen "-"
(2DH) may be inserted between numerals. The hyphen is included in the 15 (13) digits. The zero suppression
function is not performed. When it consists less than 15 (13) digits, flush right is performed and blank digits
are replaced with space characters (20H). When the Barcode Reading Error occurs, sample ID numbers
beginning with "
ERR0000000001" are sequentially assigned to samples. (The symbol " " indicates a
space character (20H).) For inquiries by rack number or rack position, the sample ID number that the user has
manually input, if any, is assigned.
The number of digits of sample ID numbers is set as a format parameter in [Settings] Æ [Connected Devices]
Æ [Host Computer].
CA-500:
15 digits
CA-1000: 13 digits (The top two digits are not output.)
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ID Information
This flag indicates the method in which the sample ID number is registered.
M
: Manual entry
A
: Erroneously read by ID barcode reader
B
: Read by ID barcode reader
C
: Specified by the host computer
Space (20H)
:Assigned when the sample ID number is not set.
For inquiries by rack number or rack position, a space (20H) is assigned when the sample ID number is not
set.
Reserved
All spaces (20H)
Analysis Parameter, Data
Parameter
Parameter Code
Reserved
Number of characters
3
6
({{{)
Space (20H) 6
1) Parameter Code
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
040
PT
270
LA1
460
Reserved
730
Reserved
050
APTT
280
LA2
470
Reserved
800
Reserved
060
Fbg
290
Reserved
500
+Fbg
810
Reserved
070
Reserved
300
AT3
510
TT
820
Reserved
080
Reserved
310
APL
520
-Fbg
830
Reserved
090
Reserved
320
Plg
600
Reserved
840
Reserved
100
Reserved
330
BCPC
610
DD
850
Reserved
120
II
340
Hep
620
PFDP
860
Reserved
150
V
360
Reserved
630
Reserved
870
Reserved
170
VII
370
Reserved
640
Reserved
880
Reserved
180
VIII
390
Reserved
650
vWF
890
Reserved
190
IX
400
Reserved
660
-vWF
900
Reserved
200
X
410
Reserved
670
+vWF
000
Reserved
210
XI
420
Reserved
680
Reserved
999
Reserved
220
XII
430
Reserved
700
+DD
250
PCcl
440
Reserved
710
Reserved
260
BXT
450
Reserved
720
+PFD
* Due to the possibility that parameter will be added in the future, prepare a receiving program that
skips data when receiving the codes other than the above-mentioned ones.
2) Reserved
All spaces (20H)
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4.3. Order Information Text Format
The same format as the order inquiry text format is used for the order information text format.
CA-500 format (the number of characters in ( ) is for the CA-1000 format)
Text Distinction Code I
Text Distinction Code II
Text Distinction Code III
Block Number
Total Number of Blocks
Sample Distinction Code
Date
Time
Rack Number
Rack Position
Sample ID Number
ID Information
Reserved
1
(02H)
1
1
2
2
2
1
6
4
4
2
15 (13)
1
11
Analysis Parameter 1, Data 1
Analysis Parameter 2, Data 2
:
Analysis Parameter N, Data N
9
9
:
9
ETX
1
"S" (Fixed)
"1" or "2"
"21" (Fixed)
"01" - "99"
"01" - "99"
"U", "E", "C"
({{{{{{)
({{{{)
({{{{)
({{)
({{...{{)
"A", "B", "C", "M"
({{...{{)
Header Block
STX
Number of
characters
Data Block
Parameter
(03H)
Order of Transmission
The order of transmission is from the top parameter to the bottom parameter; the most significant digit first
and the least significant digit last. The zero suppression function is not performed.
Text Distinction Code
A text distinction code is assigned to distinguish each text. There are three types of text distinction codes; from
I to III.
Text Distinction Code I
"S" (Fixed)
Text Distinction Code II
(Type of order inquiry key)
1: Rack Number, Rack Position
2: Sample ID Number
Text Distinction Code III
Fixed to "21"
20
Block Number, Total Number of Blocks
Order inquiry text is divided for transmission so that each part contains 255 characters or less.
The block number is the sequential number of the divided text. The range is from "01" to "99".
The total number of blocks is the total number of divided parts of the text. The range is from "01" to "99".
When the text is not divided, "01" is assigned to both.
Sample Distinction Code
The types of analysis data are shown.
U: Routine analysis data
E: STAT analysis data
C: Quality control analysis data
Date and Time
Set the date and time when the order was performed. The date format conforms to the system settings. Zero is
appended for date and time by zero padding.
Rack Number
A inquiry number used for inquiries by rack number.
This is a 4-digit number ranging from "0001" - "0099".
Rack Position
This indicates the position of a sample in the rack. It is a number from 01 to 10. However, for a STAT analysis
data, "00" is assigned.
Sample ID Number
The sample ID number consists of 15 (13) digits of alpha-numeric characters. Depending on the direction for
use, a hyphen "-" (2DH) may be inserted between numerals. The hyphen is included in the 15 (13) digits. The
zero suppression function is not performed. When it consists less than 15 (13) digits, flush right is performed
and blank digits are replaced with space characters (20H).
ID Information
This flag indicates the method in which the sample ID number is registered.
C
: Entered by the host computer
A
: Erroneously read by ID barcode reader
B
: Read by ID barcode reader
M
: Manual entry
Reserved
Set a space (20H).
21
Analysis Parameter, Data
Parameter
Parameter Code
Reserved
Number of characters
3
6
({{{)
Space (20H)
6
1) Parameter Code
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
Code
Test protocol
name
040
PT
270
LA1
460
Reserved
730
Reserved
050
APTT
280
LA2
470
Reserved
800
Reserved
060
Fbg
290
Reserved
500
+Fbg
810
Reserved
070
Reserved
300
AT3
510
TT
820
Reserved
080
Reserved
310
APL
520
-Fbg
830
Reserved
090
Reserved
320
Plg
600
Reserved
840
Reserved
100
Reserved
330
BCPC
610
DD
850
Reserved
120
II
340
Hep
620
PFDP
860
Reserved
150
V
360
Reserved
630
Reserved
870
Reserved
170
VII
370
Reserved
640
Reserved
880
Reserved
180
VIII
390
Reserved
650
vWF
890
Reserved
190
IX
400
Reserved
660
-vWF
900
Reserved
200
X
410
Reserved
670
+vWF
000
Reserved
210
XI
420
Reserved
680
Reserved
999
Reserved
220
XII
430
Reserved
700
+DD
250
PCcl
440
Reserved
710
Reserved
260
BXT
450
Reserved
720
+PFD
The parameter codes "000" and "999" indicate abnormal situations.
000: There is no analysis parameter for the inquired sample.
999: There is no analysis parameter for the samples in the subsequent rack positions in the
inquired rack.
*1 If the analysis parameter for the inquired sample ID number is not available in the host
computer, set "000".
*2 If there is no analysis parameter for the inquired sample and later samples, set "999" for the
parameter code. The CA-600 does not perform order inquiry for the samples in the subsequent
rack positions after receiving "999". The code "999" is provided for the host computer's
possible lack of order information for inquiries. This assumption includes the cases where the
order information settings are not specified or the corresponding sample ID number, rack
number, and rack position are not found in the host computer.
2) Reserved
All spaces (20H)
22
Appendix 1
Interface Circuit
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