How to Interface Abbott Afinion 2 with LabXpert Automation

LabXpert Automation connects with the Abbott Afinion 2 via TCP/IP using the HL7 communication protocol.

✅ Before you begin:

• Ensure the Automation app is installed and running on a computer connected to the same network as the Afinion 2.
• The Afinion 2 must already be added as a device in the Automation app.
  See: How to Interface Lab Equipment with LabXpert Automation

📚 Reference Documentation

1. Afinion 2 – Analyzer User Manual (PDF)
2. Afinion 2 – HL7 Connectivity Protocol (PDF)

🔌 Connecting to the Network

Plug an Ethernet cable into Port 1 on the analyzer, as shown below:

Then, go to the Settings menu → Network Configuration.

You can either:

• Use DHCP (recommended) to automatically assign an IP address
• Or manually enter network details with help from your IT administrator

⚙️ Configuring Communication Settings

Under Settings → Communication Settings, make the following changes:

1. Select HL7 as the protocol
2. Enable Patient and Control results
3. Uncheck "New results only"
4. Set Server IP and Port to match the values shown in the Automation app
5. Set Receiving Application to LabXpert Automation
6. Set Patient ID to HIS Patient ID

📤 Sending Results

• Once configuration is saved, the analyzer will automatically send all previous results once.

  ⚠️ These results will not be re-sent even if the settings are changed later.

• After that, all new completed test results will be automatically transmitted to Automation.
• There is no manual upload feature. If Automation is offline when a result is completed, the analyzer will retry sending it once the connection is restored.