3M™ Rapid Detection Reader Editing Settings Using the Reader Configuration Utility (RCU)
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To open an Individual Configuration File
If only one configuration file requires modification, for example, when
updating Operator Lists, there is no need to open all the Group files,
just the file to be changed (in this example, userlist.opl). To do this,
click on File > Open, and then select Defaults..., Network... or USB
Device....
A “File Open” screen will display allowing navigation to the drive
containing the files of interest (Figure 41).
To select different types of files to load, select the Files of Type
dropdown list. As each file type is selected, a list of those files
present in the currently selected directory will be made available.
Select the desired file name and then click Open.
Figure 41. Open Default
Configuration
In the RCU: Open the default Group Settings file (Figure 42).
Files
This page sets the file locations where the Reader(s) looks for specific configuration information.
The Reader supports the HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS file transfer protocols. Directories are
specified in URL notation. Please consult the local IT administrator for guidance on the use of
these settings in the local network environment. If Readers will use the USB flash drive for
configuration information, all file location fields should be set to: file:/// as in the default settings
(except time server, which should be blank).
Examples of supported configurations are listed below.
• USB Flash drive: "file:/// "
• Web Server: "http://medsvr/3M Rapid Detection Reader/ "
• Network drive: "ftp://fileserver/3M Rapid Detection
Reader_share/"
The Group Directory field identifies where the Reader(s) looks for all
group specific information.
The Assay List field identifies where the Reader(s) looks for its list of
supported assays.
The LQC Controls List field identifies where the Reader(s) looks for
its list of LQC controls.
The Operator Accounts List field identifies where the Reader(s)
looks for its operator list.
The Results Directory field identifies where the Reader(s) places
exported result files. In a networked environment one or more groups
can share the same destination directory.
Figure 42. Reader Configuration:
Group Settings
The Device Directory field identifies where the Reader(s) should read and write device specific
information – this is typically set to the same directory as the Group Directory.
The Time Server Location allows the Reader group to access an NTP (Network Time Protocol)
server to keep the Reader's internal clocks set to the correct time. This field should be left blank
in non-networked environments or networked environments that lack access to an NTP server.