Configuring the Abaxis Vetscan Classic with DVMAX

Owned by John Bellos (Unlicensed)
Apr 05, 2016
1 min read

Step 1: Set up Instrument, Drivers, and Cables

  • Connect the Vetscan Classic  with a RS232 cable (Abaxis order# 981-0102 5ft) or (981-0104, 15ft)
  • Connect the other end of the cable to a Keyspan 19HS adapterInstall the Keyspan Adapter drivers first.
  • Connect the Keyspan USB Adapter to the DVMAX computer that will communicate with the Abaxis Vetscan Classic.
  • Once installed, confirm in Device Manager (if on Windows) which port the VS2 has been associated to: (If installed correctly, the title will be Keyspan (COM X))
  • While in Device Manager, get properties on the COM port and verify the port settings are set correctly:

Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: Hardware

 

Step 2: Configure Settings in DVMAX

  • On the DVMAX computer connected to the Abaxis cable, log into DVMAX.
  • Go to the File menu and Choose Preferences.
  • Click on the Lab Results Setup tab.
  • Choose Set Analyzer for In Office Analyzer 1 or 2 (whichever is available).
  • For Analyzer, choose Abaxis VetScan 2
  • For Port, choose the COM port associated with the cable identified in Step 1.
  • Click Select, then Start. Click OK to close out of the setup.

 

Step 3: Verify Results

Send a test sample through the Abaxis VS2, or re-transmit a previous sample that was done.