How to Interface Nihon Kohden Celltac G+ with LabXpert Automation

LabXpert Automation integrates with the Nihon Kohden Celltac G+ using the ASTM protocol over TCP/IP. This guide explains how to configure the analyzer to communicate with the Automation application.

✅ Before you begin:

• Ensure the Automation app is installed and running on a PC connected to the same network.
• The Celltac G+ must already be added as a device in the Automation interface.
  See How to Interface Lab Equipment with LabXpert Automation for details.

🔧 Configuring Communication

Setup Communication Settings

1. From the analyzer’s main screen, open the Settings menu.
2. Select External Output.
3. Navigate to the LAN section.
4. Set Communication Format to ASTM.

Configure LAN Parameters

Use values from your network administrator and Automation application:

• Host IP Address: Provided by Automation
• Device IP Address: Static IP assigned by your network admin
• Subnet Mask: Provided by network admin
• Default Gateway: Provided by network admin
• Work Order Request Port: From Automation
• Receive Work Order Port: From Automation
• Send Result Port: From Automation

HL7 Settings

• HL7 Start Bit: ON
• HL7 Graph Output: ON

Verify Network Configuration

1. Go to the Maintenance menu.
2. Navigate to the Service section.
3. Select Main2.
4. Click Create the Network to perform a ping test using the Host IP address.

📤 Sending Results

1. Open the Data List menu.
2. Select or mark the result(s) to send.
3. Click Send to transmit them to the LIS via Automation.