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Technical::: Note: Filmarray Torch Lis Interface Setup (FTP)

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FilmArray Torch LIS Interface Setup (FTP)

The following instructions describe how to set up the FilmArray Torch LIS
interface if the driver to be used supports FTP. Refer to the FilmArray Torch LIS
Interface Setup (Shared Folder Protocol) section if the driver supports the shared
folder protocol.
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Set Up FilmArray Torch
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The following steps are performed by the customer (lab and IT personnel) to set
up the FilmArray Torch and to connect it to the network.
1. If required, perform a security review of the FilmArray Torch and make
any necessary modifications to the system (e.g., installing antivirus
software).
2. Set up the FilmArray Torch in the lab in the location to be used for
clinical testing if not already completed. Ensure the system is near a
network port.
3. Connect the system to the network via Ethernet cable.

Install and Configure FilmArray Link Software

The following steps are performed by the customer (lab and IT personnel) with
assistance from a Applications Specialist or Customer Support Representative if
desired.
1. Install the FilmArray Link Software v3.0 and the panel-specific electronic
report modules.
NOTE: Refer to the FilmArray Link Software v3.0 and panel-specific
electronic report module technical notes for installation instructions. The
FilmArray Link Software v3.0 must be installed before the electronic
report modules.

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2. Complete the following steps to configure the FilmArray Link Software
v3.0 for use with FTP.
a. Select the FilmArray Link option on the Settings screen.

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b. Select Options on the FilmArray Link screen.

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c. Select the Configuration option. The FTP Configuration screen is
displayed.
NOTE: Before displaying the FTP Configuration screen, the software
may prompt the user to enter administrative login credentials, as well

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as the hostname or domain associated with the administrative user
account. Enter the hostname and credentials associated with the

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LabAdmin administrative account. The default hostname is the
FilmArray Torch system base serial number, the administrative login
is “LabAdmin”, and the default password is “Lab_Admin”.
NOTE: BioFire Diagnostics recommends that local IT personnel
change the default password of the LabAdmin account. Do not
delete or modify the groups associated with the LabAdmin account.
NOTE: The default hostname of the FilmArray Torch may have
changed. Contact local IT personnel for assistance if required.

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d. Create an FTP account by completing the following fields in the FTP
Configuration screen:

 Account name

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 Login

 Password

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NOTE: The entries shown in the figure below are for illustrative
purposes and the customer needs to determine the account name
and login information. Spaces and special characters cannot be used
in any of these fields.

e. Select Save. The FTP account settings are saved and the FilmArray
Link Software v3.0 is configured.

Install and Configure Driver

The following steps are performed by the customer (lab personnel and LIS
specialist) with assistance from the LIS or middleware vendor, and an
Applications Specialist or Customer Support Representative if desired.
1. Install the driver in the test area of the LIS.
2. Configure the driver using the login and password for the FTP account
created in step 2.d. of the Install and Configure FilmArray Link Software
section (page 5).
3. Map the FilmArray test results from the XML files to the LIS. The panel-
specific electronic report module technical notes provide information to
help with the mapping process. BioFire Diagnostics can provide test files
that can be sent through the interface to verify the mapping without
running pouches and chemistry, if desired.
4. Validate the interface according to LIS or middleware vendor procedures
and internal lab procedures.
5. Install the driver in the production area of the LIS.

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