Configuring the Abaxis VS2 with DVMAX

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

Step 1: Set up Instrument, Drivers, and Cables

  • Install Abaxis VS2 drivers from CD or Download onto the DVMAX computer the lab instrument will connect to. This driver is is provided and installed by Abaxis.
  • Connect the VS2 to the DVMAX computer using USB B to USB A cable (This is supplied by Abaxis: Abaxis Order# 980-0210)
  • Once installed, confirm in Device Manager (if on Windows) which port the VS2 has been associated to: (If installed correctly, the title will be Abaxis Blood Chemistry Analyzer (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 Abaxis

  • On the Abaxis VS2 From the Home Screen click on the Hand Icon in the lower right hand side of the display screen
  • On the second screen, Click on the Hand Icon again.
  • On the third screen, Click the VS2 Icon.
  • Choose ASCII Text and make sure it is checked, then Click Home.

 

Step 3: 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 (Or Abaxis VS2)
  • 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 4: Verify Results

 

Send a test sample through the Abaxis VS2, or re-transmit a previous sample that was done. Consult the Retransmit your Abaxis VS2 results to DVMAX for steps on this if necessary.