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Set Entry Requirements
Setting the Entry Requirements allows the Supervisor to control what information is
provided before running a test.
When the Entry Requirements are complete, continue to Set Default Mode and Timeout
using .
Set Default Mode and Timeout
Default Mode
When the Supervisor sets Sofia 2 to a certain default mode, this will be the normal
operating mode unless otherwise changed.
Select either WALK AWAY, READ NOW or LOCKED WALK AWAY development mode.
Idle ID Timeout
The Idle ID timeout sets the amount of time that a User ID remains entered and active as a
User in running various tests and activities. After the timeout period has expired, the User
must re-enter their ID number.
Using the on-screen keypad, enter the number of minutes for the timeout from 1-20. Press
to confirm when changes are complete to return to the Run Test screen.
Calibration and QC
Calibration Reminder
Using the on-screen keypad, enter the number of days for the Calibration reminder interval
from 2-30. When the selected number of days remain until required Calibration, the
reminder will appear next to the menu icon on the Run Test screen. Press to confirm
when changes are complete to return to the Run Test screen.
Data Security
The Data Security screen allows the Supervisor to select the number of patient results that
remain stored on Sofia 2. The Supervisor may also choose whether patient data is saved
along with test data to an attached USB flash drive.
In the Stored Patient Data field, use the on-screen keypad to enter the number of patient
results saved on the device from 1-1000.
In the Save Patient Data to USB field, select On or Off. If set to On, patient data will be
saved along with test records when exporting to an attached USB flash drive. Press to
confirm when changes are complete to return to the Run Test screen.
Note: User ID and Order Number can be set to Required or Optional. Patient ID can be set to
Required, Optional or Disabled. When set to Required, the fields must be entered for the
User to run a patient test.