Alaris PC Unit 8015 User manual

Alaris® PC Unit, Model 8015

Upgrade to v9.12

Software Upgrade Instructions

Table of Contents

Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Parts and Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Identify Software Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

RF Card and RF Card Cover Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Task 1: Flash Alaris PC Unit Using CF Card (takes approximately 5 minutes) . . . . . . . . 3

Task 2a: Wireless Network Configuration — Transfer Network Configuration/Data Set to

Alaris PC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Task 2b: Non-Wireless Configuration — Transfer Data Set to Alaris PC Unit . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Explanation

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IMPORTANT: If the Alaris
center at 1.888.562.6018 to arrange for a software upgrade. Do not use these instructions and the
accompanying software to upgrade software that is prior to v9.1.14.

This document provides instructions to:

• Upgrade Model 8015 software from v9.1.14 to v9.12.

• Upgrade Model 8015 software from v9.5 to v9.12.

• Upgrade Model 8015 software from v9.7 to v9.12

• Upgrade Model 8015 software from v9.9 to v9.12.

PC unit software version is prior to v9.1.14, call the CareFusion support

References

The instructions in this document are to be used in conjunction with the v9.7.x or v9.8 Alaris
System Maintenance Software User Guide.

Kit Contents

Before proceeding, verify that the following items are enclosed in the applicable kit:

• 8990 v9.12 Guardrails

• Serial Cable (Alaris PC unit to computer connection)

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Point-of-Care software CD

Alaris® PC Unit, Model 8015 Software Upgrade Instructions to v9.12

Parts and Tools Required

In addition to the parts included in the applicable upgrade kits, the following parts and tools are
required.

Software Upgrade:

• Windows-based personal computer or laptop, with v9.7.x or v9.8 Alaris System Maintenance
software installed

•Three CompactFlash
recommends SiliconDrive
Systems, Inc. It is also available from CareFusion as P/N 10012641.

•CF card reader

• #1 Phillips

Available from CareFusion:

• 8975 Alaris System Maintenance software kit, v9.7.X or v9.8

• 9981 Guardrails
Guardrails alert logs)

• Serial to USB Port Adapter kit (P/N 12273817, or equivalent) (if computer being used does not
have a DB-9 serial port)

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head screwdriver

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(CF) memory cards in FAT/FAT16 format, 64 MB to 2 GB . CareFusion

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CF, SSD-C64MI-3012 (or equivalent) — available from Silicon

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CQI Reporter software kit, v9.2.1or v9.8 (optional use for downloading

Warning and Caution Definitions

A WARNING is an alert to a potential hazard which could result in serious personal injury and/or
product damage if proper procedures are not followed.

A CAUTION is an alert to a potential hazard which could result in minor personal injury and/or
product damage if proper procedures are not followed.

Identify Software Version

1. Power on Alaris PC unit.

2. Respond to all prompts:

• Press Yes on the NEW PATIENT? screen.

• Press Yes on the profile screen (if displayed).

• On the Patient ID screen (if displayed) press Exit.

3. Press OPTIONS.

4. Press PAGE DOWN.

5. Press Software Versions.

6. Press View. The software and firmware versions are displayed.

7. Compare (and write down) software/firmware Main Processor versions displayed on Alaris PC
unit with corresponding versions listed on the label of the v9.12 Guardrails Point-of-Care
software CD.

8. Power down the Alaris PC unit.

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RF Card and RF Card Cover Compatibility

It is important to use the correct RF card cover. If the existing RF card is being reinstalled after the
software upgrade, make sure to reinstall the existing RF card cover.

The following table provides the RF card and RF card cover identifier and compatibility information.

RF Card

Symbol IEEE

802.11b (does not
support WPA-2
security)

AmbiCom

802.11b/g

Motorola

802.11a/b/g

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IEEE

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IEEE

RF Card
Identifier

Blue label A foam insert

Gray card A foam insert

Green label A pre-

RF Card
Cover

might or
might not be
used.

is not used.

installed
(attached)
foam insert is
used.

Compatibility

— A cover with a foam insert: Before screwing the
cover down, place it over the RF card. If there is a
gap between the cover and the rear panel, use a
cover that has no foam insert.

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A cover with no foam insert: If there is a
noticeable gap between the inside surface of the
cover and the end of the RF card, use a cover that
has a foam insert. Using the wrong cover can result
in a loose fit between the RF card and its cover,
creating the potential for network communication
errors if the RF card becomes loose.

Installing a cover with a foam insert results in
unacceptable pressure being applied agai nst the RF
card.

Using a cover with no foam insert can result in a
loose fit between the RF card and its cover, creating
the potential for network communication errors if
the RF card becomes loose.

Software Upgrade

NOTE: You cannot use Alaris S ystem Maintenance software to upgr ade an Alaris PC unit Model 8015
to v9.12. Flashing the firmware files must be done with a CF car d.

WARNING: Never upgrade the software while the Alaris PC unit is connected to the patient.
CAUTION:

• Upgrading the software erases CQI informatio n on the Alaris PC unit. Before starting the upgrade
process, it is highly recommended to download the Guardrails alert logs using the download tool
that is part of the Alaris System Maintenance software or Guardrails CQI Reporter software. The
software used to download the Guardrails alert logs must be compatible with the Alaris PC unit
version.

• Do not use these upgrade instructions on the Model 8000. Doing so can render the Model 8000
inoperable.

• Reinstalling v9.12 on a FIPS 140-2 compliant Alaris PC unit with v9.12 already i nstalled d isables
the FIPS 140-2 mode and zeroizes the Critical Security Parameters (CSP). For more detailed
information about FIPS 140-2 compliance, refer to the FIPS 140-2 compliance instructions, the

Alaris System Maintenance Software User Guide, and Alaris Systems Manager Software User
Guide.

Task 1: Flash Alaris PC Unit Using CF Card (takes approximately 5 minutes)

1. Label the first FAT16-formatted CF card as "8015 POLO."

2. Copy folder contents of v9.12 Guardrails Point-of-Care software CD to computer.

3. Connect CF card reader to computer.

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4. Insert CF card labeled "8015 POLO" into CF card reader and delete any existing contents on
card.

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5. Using Windows Explorer

, locate POLO folder (path: \PCU1.5\POLO).

6. Copy contents of POLO folder (not folder itself) to CF card labeled "8015 POLO." When
complete, CF card should contain one folder and an autorun.cmd file.

7. Remove CF card labeled "8015 POLO" from CF card reader.

8. Label the second FAT16-formatted CF card as "8015 App."

9. Insert CF card labeled "8015 App" into CF card reader and delete any existing contents on card.

10.Using Windows Explorer

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, locate 8015 FieldUpgrade folder (path: \PCU1.5\FieldUpgrade).

11.Copy contents of 8015 FieldUpgrade folder (not folder itself) to CF card labeled "8015 App."
When complete, CF card should contain four folders and an autorun.cmd file.

12.Remove CF card labeled "8015 App" from CF card reader.

13.Label the third FAT16-formatted CF card as “FCCwirelessconfig.”

14.Insert CF card labeled “FCCwirelessconfig”

into CF card reader and delete any existing contents

on card.

15.Using Windows Explorer

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, locate UpdateToFCCWireless folder (path:

\PCU1.5\UpdateToFCCWireless).

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