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OneTouch® Flexx™ meters and OneTouch® MeterLinkTM software running on the
OneTouch
®
DataLink
between a meter and the workstation through analog phone lines using modems; through
an existing network (via an Ethernet connection) using a personal computer or network
device; or locally through the workstation serial port. If you are using a OneTouch®
Flexx™ meter, you can transfer data directly to the workstation through a serial cable, or
through the network via an access point using OneTouch® DataLink® Wireless units.
Figure 1 shows options for transmitting point-of-care blood glucose test results from the
meters to the workstation, either through a connection module’s infrared communication
port, through a serial cable, or through wireless communication.
®
provides connectivity between SureStepPro® bedside units and
®
workstation. Using a connection module, you can transfer data
Figure 1 Connectivity configurations
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Because there are numerous configuration possibilities and each network is unique,
LifeScan recommends you consult with a LifeScan representative for an assessment of your
institution’s connectivity capabilities and needs.
■ NOTE: Consult with your network administrator prior to installing any devices on the
network.
Direct Connection
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You may connect either the SureStepPro
workstation using a connection module. If you are using a OneTouch
can connect to the workstation using the OneTouch
or the OneTouch® Flexx™ meter directly to the
®
Flexx™ meter, you
®
DataLink
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serial cable.
Requirements for Direct Connection
• OneTouch
• OneTouch
• OneTouch
®
DataLink
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MeterLink™ software, version 3.0 or later
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DataLink
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system software, version 3.2 or later
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serial cable (for OneTouch® Flexx™ meter only); or connection
module, serial port connector, and phone cable
Modem Configuration
Data from the meter can be transferred from a sending modem through standard analog
phone lines to a receiving modem. To utilize an existing network, receiving modems can
be connected to a network device, which connects to the network through an Ethernet
connection. See “Network Configuration” below.
Requirements for Modem Configuration
• OneTouch
• OneTouch
• OneTouch
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DataLink
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MeterLink™ software, version 3.0 or later
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DataLink
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system software, version 3.2 or later
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connection module and/or cradle
• Modems
• Analog phone lines
• Serial modem cable (for receiving modem/workstation connection)
There are several configuration options available if you have an existing network. By using
a standard personal computer (PC) connected to a network and running OneTouch
DataLink® Sync software, you can transfer data from a meter to the workstation through
the PC. You may also use a serial server or serial client to connect a meter to the
workstation through the network. The serial server/client links the meter or a sending
modem to the network. If you are using modems with a network configuration, you can
connect one receiving modem to a serial server/client and up to eight receiving modems to
2
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one terminal server. If you are using a wireless configuration, the serial client becomes the
OneTouch
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DataLink
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Wireless unit, which transmits data through the network via an
access point.
Requirements for Network Configuration
• OneTouch
• OneTouch
OneTouch
®
DataLink
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MeterLink™ software, version 3.0 or later (version 3.2 or later for
®
DataLink
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system software, version 3.2 or later
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Sync configuration, version 3.3 or later for serial client network
devices, and version 3.3 first Service Release or later for wireless configuration)
• OneTouch
®
DataLink
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serial cable or cradle (for OneTouch® Flexx™ meter only); or
connection module, serial port connector, and phone cable
• Point-to-point connections across workstation and network device subnets
• TCP/IP protocol and services
Additional Requirements for OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Configuration
• OneTouch
®
DataLink
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Sync software running on the PC
• Personal computer (PC) that is networked to the workstation and has: 300 MHz or
greater processor; 800 x 600, 256-color monitor; 50 MB free hard disk space; Windows
98 second edition, Windows NT, 2000, or XP operating system; minimum RAM
required by operating system; available RS-232 serial port for connection to a meter
■ NOTE: A serial-to-USB adapter may be used if an RS-232, 9-pin serial port is not
available. LifeScan does not provide or recommend any serial-to-USB adapters.
Additional Requirements for Network Device Configuration
Contact LifeScan for a list of supported hardware and corresponding configuration
parameters for all network device connectivity options.
■ NOTE: Connectors and/or hardware configurations for serial clients may be different
than for serial servers. Contact LifeScan for information on connecting serial
clients to the network.
Using This Guide
This guide outlines several connection configurations and provides instructions for
installing the components and transferring data.
After identifying the appropriate configuration setup:
• Refer to the specific section of this guide to connect the hardware components. The
numbered steps in the instructions correspond to the numbers in the connection figure.
• Then, if you are using a network configuration with network devices, assign IP
addresses and configure the devices. If LifeScan assisted you with your initial
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OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
installation, this step was completed during the setup. If you are
using a PC to transfer data, refer to “OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Configuration” on
page 4.
• Finally, read “Establishing Connectivity Using OneTouch® MeterLink™ Software” on
page 24.
Refer to the glossary for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Configuration
OneTouch
®
DataLink
using a personal computer (PC) that is on the same network as the workstation. You may
connect a connection module to the PC to transfer data through an infrared connection.
Or, if the meter is a OneTouch® Flexx™ meter, you can connect it directly to the PC using
a serial cable.
Installing OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Software on a PC Server
Installation occurs over the network from files loaded on the OneTouch
workstation. The installation CD loads OneTouch
workstation. You must have OneTouch
transfer data from a PC using OneTouch
®
Sync software allows you to connect a meter to the workstation
®
DataLink
®
®
MeterLink™ software, version 3.2 or later to
®
DataLink
DataLink
®
Sync software.
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Sync files on the
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1. Install DataLink® Sync and MeterLinkTM 3.2 (or later) on DataLink® workstation.
2. Search network for DataLink
3. Install DataLink
DataLink
(with MeterLink
®
Sync on PC server from files located in DataLink® Sync directory on DataLink® workstation.
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workstation
TM
3.2, or later)
1Install OneTouch
provided with the OneTouch
®
workstation.
Installation over network
®
DataLink
Network
®
Sync on the workstation. Follow the instructions
®
DataLink
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2From the PC where you wish to install OneTouch
use the Search/Find feature to search for the OneTouch
workstation computer on the network.
Depending on the PC’s operating system, this step may vary. Click to open the Start
menu and point to Find (or Search), then select Computer (or For Files or Folders). If
you selected For Files or Folders, click Computers under “Search for other items.”
4
PC Server
Sync Installation CD.
®
DataLink
®
®
DataLink
Sync software,
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3Enter the name of the OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
workstation. The default name
should be LFS_DATALINK or LFS-DATALINK.
4Locate and open the DataLink Sync directory on the C drive.
5Double-click install.htm.
The browser launches and a window appears prompting you to install and run
“InstallAnywhere Web Installer.” Click Yes or Grant to accept—the button may vary
depending on your browser.
6Click Start Installer for Windows.
The Download Progress screen appears followed by the InstallAnywhere screen.
7Click Next in the Introduction window.
8Click Install to install OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
Sync software in the default
directory (C:/Program Files/LifeScan/DataLink Sync). Or, if you wish to install
the program in another location, click Choose and select a new directory.
The installer creates three shortcuts to OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
Sync:
• in the Programs folder
• on the desktop
• in the Startup folder
9Click Done in the Install Complete window.
You may now proceed to configuring OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
Sync. Refer to
“Configuring OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Software” starting on page 6.
10 Close the browser window.
■ NOTE: If you suspect that the installation was not successful, for example, a
OneTouch
®
DataLink
®
Sync shortcut does not appear on the desktop after
installation, you may not have the correct privileges for the PC. Contact your
system administrator for assistance.
5
Connecting a OneTouch® DataLink® Connection Module to the PC Server
The procedure for connecting a connection module or a serial cable to the PC server is the
same as connecting to the workstation. Follow the instructions under “Connecting a
OneTouch® DataLink® Connection Module to the Workstation” on page 14 to connect a
connection module or serial cable to the PC server.
Using OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Software
Configuring OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Software
The first time you launch the program after you install it, the following dialog box
appears. If you restart your computer after installing OneTouch® DataLink® Sync
software, this dialog box appears after the computer starts.
1Click OK.
The properties window appears.
2Refer to the descriptions for each Properties tab field listed in the table below.
The Properties window allows you to set certain software features and select the meter
type and COM port used for data transfer. The following table includes information on
the General, Meter, and Network tabs. Options at the General tab do not need to be
configured for OneTouch® DataLink® Sync software to function correctly.
DataLink® Sync Properties TabsDescription
Look and feel
Select the appearance of the application. Choose between Metal or
Windows.
Sound
A sound is emitted at the start of a data transfer session.
Auto-start service
Opens a connection between the workstation and the PC for data
transfer when a meter is connected. OneTouch® DataLink® Sync
software starts minimized when this option is selected.
Confirm application shutdown
Always displays a confirmation dialog when you attempt to exit the
application.
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DataLink® Sync Properties TabsDescription
Meter type
Allows you to select the meter type used in the data transfer session.
If the meter is OneTouch
a serial cable connection, or SureStepFlexx (Infrared) for a
connection module connection. Select SureStepPro if you are
connecting a SureStepPro
®
Flexx™, select SureStepFlexx (Direct) for
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bedside unit.
Serial port
Allows you to select the serial port used for data transfer. You may
connect a connection module (for OneTouch® Flexx™ and
SureStepPro
serial port.
®
) or a serial cable (for OneTouch® Flexx™) to the
PC server
The name assigned to the PC server.
IP address
The IP address of the PC server.
Port
The TCP/IP port number for the PC server (1024 to 65535). This
number must match the port number assigned to the PC server in
OneTouch® MeterLink™ software at the workstation (see step 2 on
page 29). The default is 3001.
OneTouch® DataLink® Sync Software Main Screen
OneTouch® DataLink® Sync software starts automatically when you turn on the PC. If
®
you do not want the program to launch automatically, you can remove the OneTouch
DataLink® Sync shortcut from the Startup folder. Then, to start the program double-click
the OneTouch
®
DataLink® Sync icon on the desktop. Or, click Start, point to Programs,
then click LifeScan DataLink Sync.
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◆ IMPORTANT: The program must be open to allow communications to occur.
Flashes during data transfer session.
OneTouch
®
DataLink® workstation
information. Appears when OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ at workstation is actively
connected to OneTouch
®
DataLink®
Sync on PC server.
Displays type of meter used for transfer.
Select meter in Meter tab of Properties
window.
PC server configuration information.
Indicates status of connection between
workstation and OneTouch
®
DataLink®
Sync.
Figure 2 OneTouch® DataLink® Sync software main screen showing active connection with the workstation
• Start – opens a connection to the workstation (Host) allowing for data transfer when a
meter is connected.
• Stop – closes the connection between the workstation and the PC server.
• Properties – displays the Properties window allowing you to customize certain
OneTouch® DataLink® Sync software features.
• Exit – closes the program.
• Help – displays the online Help window.
■ NOTE: OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ software regularly opens and closes the connection to
OneTouch® DataLink® Sync to ensure a valid connection. The workstation icon
and Host, IP address, and Port fields toggle between an active connection and
no connection when no communication with a meter is occurring. You will
notice the Port number changing with each established connection.
Transferring Data Using OneTouch® DataLink® Sync
Before using OneTouch® DataLink® Sync software to transfer data from the meter to the
®
workstation, you must install OneTouch
DataLink® Sync software on the PC server,
configure the settings, and connect a meter to the PC using either a connection module or
a serial cable. See page 4 for installation instructions, page 6 for information on
configuring OneTouch® DataLink® Sync, and page 6 for connection instructions.
1Place the meter in the connection module. Or, connect the OneTouch
meter to the PC using a serial cable.
You can connect a connection module to the PC for transferring data from a
SureStepPro
DataLink
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or OneTouch® Flexx™ meter. Or, you can connect a OneTouch®
®
serial cable (or the serial cable in the connection module cradle) to the PC
®
Flexx™
for transferring data from a OneTouch® Flexx™ meter. For more information on
transferring data from the meter, refer to “Transferring Data” on page 30.
If Auto-start service is selected in the General tab of the Properties window, data
transfer occurs automatically when you connect the meter. If Auto-start service is not
selected, you must click Start to begin data transfer.
■ NOTE: The Start button simply opens a connection between the PC and the
workstation. It does not initiate communications. Therefore, the order in
which you connect and click Start is not critical (for example, you may
click Start, then connect the meter).
Modem-to-Modem Configuration
Modems can be used to connect a meter to the workstation through an analog phone line.
Connect a sending modem to the connection module and a receiving modem to the
workstation.
Connecting a OneTouch® DataLink® Connection Module to a Sending Modem
Follow this procedure to connect a sending modem to a connection module (see Figure 3).
If you have a OneTouch® Flexx™ meter, you can connect the meter to the modem with
the serial cable located in the cradle. For instructions on connecting a receiving modem to
the workstation, refer to page 15.
1Connect the 3-pin plug of the connection module power cord to the receptacle
on the AC adapter. Then, plug the AC adapter into an AC power outlet.
Make sure the green indicator light on the connection module is on.
2Set the switches on the back of the modem as follows:
12345678
upupdownupdownupdowndown
3Connect the power cord from the modem to an AC power outlet.
4Connect a phone cable from the modem to an analog phone jack.
■ NOTE: The modem’s jack is labeled with a wall plug icon on the bottom of the modem.
If you currently have a fax machine or analog phone plugged into the wall jack, you
may plug the fax/phone cable directly into the other jack on the modem (see Figure 3).
This jack is labeled with a phone icon on the bottom of the modem.
5Connect a phone cable from the connection module to the modem connector.
Then, connect the modem connector to the modem.
If the meter is a OneTouch
®
Flexx™, you may connect the serial cable in the
cradle to the meter. Connect a phone cable from the cradle to the modem
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connector. Then, connect the modem connector to the modem (as shown in
inset).
▲ WARNING: Connect the phone cable to the modem connector only. Failure to do so
A serial server or serial client allows you to connect a connection module to the workstation
through your network’s Ethernet connection. One serial server/client is required for each
connection module. For wireless communication, a wireless unit (serial client) transmits
data to an access point installed on your network. The serial server/client must be
configured prior to use. Refer to the appropriate document for configuration information.
Connecting a OneTouch® DataLink® Connection Module to a Serial Server/Client
Follow this procedure to connect a serial server/client to a connection module (see
Figure 4). If you have a OneTouch® Flexx™ meter, you can connect the meter to the serial
server/client with the serial cable located in the cradle.
1Connect the 3-pin plug of the connection module power cord to the receptacle
on the AC adapter. Then, plug the AC adapter into an AC power outlet.
Make sure the green indicator light on the connection module is on.
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2Connect a phone cable between the connection module and the serial server
connector. Then, connect the serial server connector to the serial server/client.
If the meter is a OneTouch® Flexx™ meter, you may connect the serial cable in
the cradle to the meter. Connect a phone cable from the cradle to the serial
server connector. Then, connect the serial server connector to the serial server/
client (as shown in inset).
▲ WARNING: Connect the phone cable to the serial server connector only. Failure to do
so could result in electrical shock.
3Connect the power cord from the serial server/client to an AC power outlet.
4Connect the network patch cable from the serial server/client to the network jack
or hub.
Figure 4 Serial server/client-to-connection module connection
Serial Server/Client-to-Ethernet Configuration Using Modems
Using a serial server or serial client with a modem configuration allows you to incorporate
an existing modem configuration into a network. Additionally, if you are using a serial
server/client-to-Ethernet configuration and have a remote site(s) that communicates with
the parent institution via modem, a serial server/client connected to the receiving modem
allows you to transmit data from the remote site to the institution’s network. The serial
server/client must be configured prior to use. Refer to the appropriate document for
configuration information.
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Connecting a Receiving Modem to a Serial Server/Client
Follow this procedure to connect a receiving modem to a serial server/client (see Figure 5).
For instructions on connecting a sending modem to a connection module, refer to page 9.
1Set the switches on the back of the modem as follows:
12345678
downupupdownupupdownup
2Connect the power cord from the modem to an AC power outlet.
3Connect a phone cable from the modem to an analog phone jack. The jack must
be for a dedicated analog phone line.
■ NOTE: The modem’s jack is labeled with a wall plug icon on the bottom of the modem.
4Connect the power cord from the serial server/client to an AC power outlet.
5Connect the network patch cable from the serial server/client to the network jack
or hub.
6Connect the modem-to-serial server cable between the serial server/client and
modem.
7Turn on the modem.
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Figure 5 Modem-to-serial server/client connection
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