XP Series

Interface Specifications

Revision: 1.3

Revised on April 5, 2013

 Table of Contents

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2 General.......................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Communication format ................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Serial 1 .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Signal lines ........................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Character codes .................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Structure of text .................................................................................................... 5
3.1.4 Communication Procedure ................................................................................... 6
3.1.5 Response Code (Class B) ..................................................................................... 6
3.1.6 Response Time ..................................................................................................... 6
3.1.7 Retransmission Time ............................................................................................ 6
3.1.8 Retransmission Count ........................................................................................... 6
3.1.9 Interval .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.10 Abnormal Processing ............................................................................................ 8
3.2 Serial 2 Transmission Format ....................................................................................... 9
3.3 Parallel Transmission Format ....................................................................................... 9
3.4 Ethernet Transmission Format ...................................................................................... 9
3.4.1 Physical Layer/Data Link Layer ........................................................................... 9
3.4.2 Network/Transport Layers .................................................................................... 9
3.4.3 Session Layer........................................................................................................ 9
3.4.4 Presentation Layer .............................................................................................. 10
3.4.5 Application Layer ............................................................................................... 10
4 Format ......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Serial 1 ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.1 XP Format........................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2 pocH Format ....................................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 KX-21N Format .................................................................................................. 27
4.1.4 K-1000 Format ................................................................................................... 33
4.1.5 ASTM Format..................................................................................................... 37
4.1.6 K-DPS Format .................................................................................................... 37
4.2 Serial 2 ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.1 Sample Number Input Format ............................................................................ 39
4.2.2 Control Blood Data Input Format ....................................................................... 39
4.2.3 Calibrator Data Input Format ............................................................................. 41
4.3 Ethernet....................................................................................................................... 41

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 1 Scope

The specifications described in this document apply to the XP series.

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 2 General
These specifications define the external input and output of the XP series. The table below lists the
external input and output ports that the XP series is provided with each of which input or output data
in the required format.

Port I/O type Connected device Format type

Serial 1 IN/OUT Host computer XP format
pocH format
KX-21N format
ASTM format*1
K-1000 format
K-DPS format
Serial 2 IN Handheld barcode reader Sample number input format
Control blood data input format
Calibrator data input format
Ethernet IN/OUT Host computer XP format
pocH format
KX-21N format
ASTM format*1
K-1000 format
K-DPS format
* 1 The ASTM format is described in the separate ASTM Communication Specifications (ASTM
E1394-97, E1381-95).

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 3 Communication format

3.1 Serial 1

3.1.1 Signal lines

• Connect the signal lines to the HOST Output connector in the rear of the
instrument.
• For connections, use a 9-pin female D-Sub connector (the instrument is
provided with a male connector).
• Use inch screw threads to fix the connector.

The following signal lines are used for communication. However, RTS/CTS may
not be used depending on the setup.
Pin number Signal name Signal direction
1
2 RxD Received Data IN
3 TxD Transmitted Data OUT
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready OUT
5 SG Signal Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready IN
7 RTS Request to Send OUT
8 CTS Clear to Send IN
9

3.1.2 Character codes

Data: ASCII code
Control codes: STX (0x02), ETX (0x03), ACK (0x06), NAK (0x15)

3.1.3 Structure of text

STX (02 h) is sent before the data and ETX (03 h) is sent at the end of the data.

STX ETX

Order of transmission

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 3.1.4 Communication Procedure
Class A and Class B are supported.
Class A One-way transmission without requiring a response from the
host computer
Class B Transmits data and then waits for the acknowledgment (ACK
or NAK) from the host computer

3.1.5 Response Code (Class B)

A single character providing ACK (06H) or NAK (15H) without STX or ETX is
sent as the response code for Class B.

3.1.6 Response Time

After sending text data, the device becomes ready to receive a response within
200 msec.
After receiving text data, the device becomes ready to send a response within
5,000 msec.

3.1.7 Retransmission Time

After receiving a NAK response, the device should wait for at least 200 msec
before retransmitting data.

3.1.8 Retransmission Count

When the device receives NAK from the host computer, it will retransmit the data
up to 3 times. Therefore, it will transmit the same text data for a maximum of 4
times.

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 3.1.9 Interval
3.1.9.1 For Class A

t1

Text
Text
Text

Text
Analyzer

Other
device

Text

Text

Text
t2 t3 t4

3.1.9.2 For Class B

Response

Response
Text

Text

Text
Analyzer
Response
Response

Other
Text
Text

device

t1 t2 t3 t4

Transmission Interval (* denotes the Remarks

default value)
t1 Transmitted after 0, 2* 3, 5, 7, 10 or Depends on the
15 sec other device
t2 It should be possible to send within Depends on the
200 ms analyzer
t3 It should be possible to send within Depends on the
200 ms analyzer
t4 It should transmit after 1 sec or longer Depends on the
interval other device

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 3.1.10 Abnormal Processing
Parameter Description Processing
(Error name (Ver. 1.1))
Transmission error During reception of data, a frame error, Interruption of transmission
parity error or overrun error is detected (HC Off-line)
Break code When break code is received Ignore
Off-line The control signal DSR from the host Interruption of transmission
computer is not active (HC Off-line)
(Resend) After data is transmitted, NAK is sent Resend
from the host computer (Class B only)
(HC ACK code error) After data is transmitted, a code other than Interruption of transmission
ACK or NAK is sent from the host (HC Off-line)
computer (Class B only)
Retransmission limit After data is transmitted, a response other Interruption of transmission
exceeded than ACK for the 4th time is received (HC retransmission limit
(Class B only) exceeded)
Reception limit There is an error in the received text and Interruption of transmission
exceeded NAK is sent 7 times
CTS time-out During transmission of data, the control Interruption of transmission
signal CTS does not become active within (HC ACK time-out)
5 seconds (only if RTS/CTS control is
selected)
Response time-out After data is transmitted, ACK or NAK is Interruption of transmission
not received within 15 seconds (Class B (HC ACK time-out)
only)
STX time-out (1) STX is not received within 15 seconds Interruption of transmission
after the text transmission is requested
(Class A only)
(2) ACK is received after requesting
transmission of text data, but STX is not
received within 15 seconds after receiving
ACK (Class B only)
(3) STX for the subsequent subtext is not
received within 15 seconds after the last
subtext is received (Class A only)
(4) STX for the subsequent subtext is not
received within 15 seconds after the last
subtext is received and ACK is sent (Class
B only)
ETX time-out ETX is not received within 15 seconds Interruption of transmission
after STX is received

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 3.2 Serial 2 Transmission Format
The transmission parameters are listed below.
Parameter Set value Remarks
Baud rate 9600 bps
Data length 8 bit
Stop bit 1 bit
Parity bit None
RTS/CTS Enabled
Transfer protocol Non-procedure
Check digit Not transmitted But transmitted as part of EAN13 and EAN8
ID character Not transmitted
Preamble (02H)
Postamble (03H)

3.3 Parallel Transmission Format

This format complies with the Centronics interface.

3.4 Ethernet Transmission Format

3.4.1 Physical Layer/Data Link Layer
This format complies with the IEEE802.3 standard.

3.4.2 Network/Transport Layers

Based on the TCP/IP protocol.

3.4.3 Session Layer

This layer uses a bit serial interface (Class A).

During the start-up process, connection is established with the host computer acting as a
server and the device (M77M) acting as a client. If connection fails, a connection error is
output to the application and a new connection is attempted after error recovery.

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 3.4.4 Presentation Layer
In this layer, data is transmitted in ASCII code, and STX is added at the start of data and
ETX at the end.

STX (Transmitted data) ETX

Order of transmission

* For details on transmitted data, refer to the Format chapter.

3.4.5 Application Layer

There are no additional details to mention.

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 4 Format

4.1 Serial 1

4.1.1 XP Format
The XP format includes an Analysis Data Format for outputting sample analysis data and
a Quality Control Data Format for outputting quality control data. The 2 formats differ in
text length and content. (They are differentiated by the Sample Distinction Code.)
If the transmitted data exceeds 256 bytes including ‘STX’ and ‘ETX’, the data is split into
multiple portions of up to 256 bytes, which are transmitted in order starting from the first
portion and no other data is placed in this data stream. Text distinction code II shows the
order of text data.

4.1.1.1 Analysis Data Format

Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "U"
Code
Instrument ID 40 (Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument number)
A 40-character string that is left-aligned and padded
with spaces
Example (for XP-300):
“XP-300^12345678^123456789012345 ”
Example (for XP-100):
“XP-100^12345678^123456789012345 ”
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example "2001"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Analysis Status 1 Analysis Mode
Whole blood mode: '0', Diluent mode: '5'
Sample ID 15 A 15-character instrument ID that is right-aligned and
padded with spaces or zeros as specified by the ID
Pad. setting of the host output setting
Example:“ AB-12345”, “0000000AB-12345”
Particle Size 6 (XXXXXX)
Distribution Analysis
Data
Reserve 1 ‘0’
WBC [x10^2/uL] 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
(XXXXF)
RBC [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
HGB [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
HCT [%] 5 (XXXXF)
MCV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
MCH [pg] 5 (XXXXF)
MCHC [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)
PLT [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
RDW-SD [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
RDW-CV [%] 5 (XXXXF)
PDW [fL]*1 5 (XXXXF)
MPV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
*1
P-LCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
*1
PCT [%] 5 (XXXXF)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 176

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR and PCT in the Service settings are set to Not used,”*0000” is output.

Parameter No. of Format

characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "2"
WBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
RBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 204

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "3"
PLT Particle 80 40 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
WBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T1 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T2 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Operator ID 15 A 15-character operator ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example: "ABCDEFGHI "
* When the OPERATOR setting is set to Not Used, 15
spaces (20H) are output.
ResearchW [×102/uL] 7 6 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data
Example: Data (76.91 x 102/uL, flag data (0) -->
"0076910"
(XXXXXXF)
* Flag data is fixed at '0.'
* When the ResearchW setting is set to Not Used, 7
spaces (20H) are output.
* When WBC analysis data is masked, the following is
output.
WBC: *0000 --> ResearchW: *000000
WBC: *0003 --> ResearchW: *000003
ResearchS 7 (XXXXXXF)
Same as ResearchW (except for the following).
* When W-SCC analysis data is masked, the following
is output.
W-SCC: *0000 --> ResearchS: *000000
W-SCC: *0003 --> ResearchS: *000003
ResearchM 7 (XXXXXXF)
Same as ResearchW (except for the following).
* When W-MCC analysis data is masked, the following
is output.
W-MCC: *0000 --> ResearchM: *000000
W-MCC: *0003 --> ResearchM: *000003
ResearchL 7 (XXXXXXF)
Same as ResearchW (except for the following).
* When W-LCC analysis data is masked, the following
is output.
W-LCC: *0000 --> ResearchL: *000000
W-LCC: *0003 --> ResearchL: *000003
RESERVED 85 106 spaces (20H)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 228

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 4.1.1.2 Quality Control Data Format
Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction Code 1 Fixed character: "C"
Instrument ID 40 (Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument number)
A 40-character instrument ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces. Example (for XP):
”XP^12345678^12345 ”
Lot ID 10 A 10-character Lot ID that is left-aligned and padded
with spaces
Data Type 1 QC system
X-bar control: ‘X,’ L-J control: ‘L’
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example "2001"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Hour 2 Zero-padded 2-digit hour: Example "10"
Minute 2 Zero-padded 2-digit minute: Example "15"
Data ID 1 1-digit QC file number: Example "1"
Not used 1 ‘0’
Reserve 1 ‘0’
WBC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076" (XXXX)
W-SCR 4 (XXXX)
W-MCR 4 (XXXX)
W-LCR 4 (XXXX)
W-SCC 4 (XXXX)
W-MCC 4 (XXXX)
W-LCC 4 (XXXX)
RBC 4 (XXXX)
HGB 4 (XXXX)
HCT 4 (XXXX)
MCV 4 (XXXX)
MCH 4 (XXXX)
MCHC 4 (XXXX)
RDW-SD 4 (XXXX)
RDW-CV 4 (XXXX)
PLT 4 (XXXX)
PDW *1 4 (XXXX)
MPV 4 (XXXX)
P-LCR *1 4 (XXXX)
PCT *1 4 (XXXX)
W-SMV 4 (XXXX)
W-LMV 4 (XXXX)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 159
*1. When the PDW/P-LCR and PCT in the Service settings are set to Not used, “****” is output.

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "2"
WBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
RBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 204

Parameter No. of Format

characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "3"
PLT Particle 80 40 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
WBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T1 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T2 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Operator ID 15 A 15-character operator ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example: "ABCDEFGHI "
* When the OPERATOR setting is set to Not Used, 15
spaces (20H) are output.
RESERVED 113 113 spaces (20H)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 228

4.1.1.3 Instrument ID
The instrument ID [(Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument number)] is a left-aligned
and space padded 40-character string.
Example (for XP):
Analyzer name: [XP]
PS Code: [12345678]
Instrument number: A serial number of user defined settings [123456]
--> “XP^12345678^123456 ”

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 4.1.1.4 Date Format
The date format is a fixed format that does not depend on the system settings.

4.1.1.5 Analysis Status

Analysis status indicates the following data.
Code Description
“0” Whole blood mode analysis
“5” Diluent mode analysis

* Since calibrator mode and QC mode analysis results are also analyzed in the whole
blood mode, they are output by whole blood mode analysis.

4.1.1.6 Sample ID
If there are less than 15 digits in the sample ID, the number is expanded to 15 digits by
adding spaces or zeros to the left side of the number according to the ID Pad. setting in
the HC output setting.
Example:
Space padding: 12345 -->“ 12345”
Zero padding: 12345 -->“000000000012345”

4.1.1.7 Particle Size Distribution Analysis Data

Particle size distribution analysis data includes the following 6 types of data.
Parameter No. of characters
WBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
WBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Data 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Flag 1

1) Particle Size Distribution Data

Particle size distribution data includes the following 3 types of data.
Code Description
“0” Normal particle size distribution
“1” Abnormal particle size distribution
“2” Manual discriminator

2) Particle Size Distribution Flag

There are 10 types of particle size distribution flags, each of which correspond to LCD
screen and printer flagging characters.
Particle size distribution data that indicates normal particle size distribution is "0" while

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 data that indicates abnormal particle size distribution is a number between "1" and "8" or
"A."
Correspondence between Particle Size Distribution Flag and Flagging Characters
Particle Size LCD Screen and Printer Remarks
Distribution Flagging Characters and HC
Flag Flagging Items
WBC RBC PLT
“0” Normal Normal Normal Normal (WBC/RBC/PLT)
“1” WL (1) RL (1) PL (1) Degree of L discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“2” WU (6) RU (2) PU (2) Degree of H discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“3” DW (4)*2 DW (4) Distribution width cannot be calculated
(RBC/PLT)
“4” MP (3)*2 MP (3) There are 2 or more peaks (RBC/PLT)
“5” T1 (2) T1 discrete cannot be determined (WBC)
“6” T2 (3) T2 discrete cannot be determined (WBC)
“7” F1, F2 T1 relative level exceeds the set value
(4) (WBC)
“8” F2, F3 T2 relative level exceeds the set value
(5) (WBC)
“A” AG (7)*1 The count of particles equal to or less than
WBC-LC exceeds the set value
(WBC)
The numbers in brackets () indicate flagging priority.

* 1. On screen, "AG" is added to PLT, while in HC "A" is added to WBC.

* 2. On the XP, screen priority is "DW" and "MP" (for HC, "MP" and "DW").

4.1.1.8 Numeric Data

Numeric data is expressed in the following format.
Data is output as 4 significant digits without a decimal point and no zero suppression.
XXXX F

Data flag

Flag details
Code Description Priority *1
“0” Normal 4
“1” Abnormal value assessment is +
“2” Abnormal value assessment is - 3
“3” Out of assured linearity 1
“4” Low reliability 2
*1 Indicates flagging priority (lower numbers indicate higher priority).

4.1.1.9 Decimal Point

Since the decimal point varies with the unit that is set, host output omits the decimal point
and outputs only significant numeric values. Significant numeric values do not vary with

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 the system of units, but are identical to screen indications. For details, refer to the external
specifications. The order of transmission is from the top parameter in the table; the most
significant digit first with zero-padding.

4.1.1.10 Data Mask

Masked data is output according to the following fixed format.
Output format for masked data
Mask Indication Output Format Priority *1 Remarks
“++++” “*0003” 1 Overflow data
“****” “*0000” 2 Analysis error (instrument error)
“----“ “*0000” 3 Data error, data that cannot be
analyzed, etc.
*1. Indicates masking priority.
*2. The output format for QC data is "****."

4.1.1.11 Operator ID
The Operator ID is a 15-character string that is left-aligned and padded with spaces.

4.1.1.12 WBC Research Items

WBC research items: The zero padded 6 significant figures of ResearchW without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data.

4.1.1.13 Data ID
The data ID in the QC format is output as 1 character for the QC file numbers from ‘1’ to
‘3.’

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 4.1.1.14 Particle Size Distribution Data and Discrete Values
Particle size distribution data is 50 characters of data for WBC and RBC and 40 characters
of data for PLT converted with ASCII to a 2-digit hexadecimal data. Discrete values are
WBC LD, WBC T1, WBC T2, WBC UD, RBC LD, RBC UD, PLT LD and PLT UD.
Like the particle size distribution data, they are indicated as 2-digit hexadecimal data
converted with ASCII.
Example:
ch[0]=123(0x7B)
ch[1]=45(0x2D)
ch[2]=56(0x38)
...
ch[49]=67(0x43)
The above data is sorted as shown below.
“7B2D38.........43”

4.1.2 pocH Format

The pocH format includes an Analysis Data Format for outputting sample analysis data
and a Quality Control Data Format for outputting quality control data. The 2 formats
differ in text length and content. (They are differentiated by the Sample Distinction Code.)
If the transmitted data exceeds 256 bytes including STX and ETX, the data is split into
multiple portions of up to 256 bytes, which are transmitted in order starting from the first
portion and no other data is placed in this data stream. Text distinction code II shows the
order of text data.

4.1.2.1 Analysis Data Format

Parameter No. of characters Format
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "U"
Code
Instrument ID 40 (Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument
number)
A 40-character string that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example (for pocH-100i):
“pocH-100i^12345678^123456789012345 ”
Example (for pocH-80i):
“pocH-80i^12345678^123456789012345 ”
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example "2001"

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 Parameter No. of characters Format
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Analysis Status 1 Analysis Mode
Whole blood mode: '0', Diluent mode: '5'
Sample ID 15 A 15-character instrument ID that is right-aligned
and padded with spaces or zeros as specified by
the ID Pad. setting of the host output setting
Example:" AB-12345", “0000000AB-12345"
Particle Size 6 (XXXXXX)
Distribution Analysis
Data
Reserve 1 ‘0’
WBC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
RBC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
HGB 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
HCT 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
MCV 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
MCH 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
MCHC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
PLT 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-SCR 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-MCR 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-LCR 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-SCC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-MCC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
W-LCC 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
RDW-SD 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"

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 Parameter No. of characters Format
RDW-CV 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
PDW *1 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
MPV 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
P-LCR*1 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data
(76), flag (3) --> "00763"
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 171

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "*0000" is output.

Parameter No. of Format

characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "2"
WBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
RBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 204

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "3"
PLT Particle 80 40 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
WBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T1 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T2 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Operator ID 15 A 15-character operator ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example: "ABCDEFGHI "
* When the OPERATOR setting is set to Not Used, 15
spaces (20H) are output.
ResearchW 7 6 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data
Example: Data (76.91 x 102/uL), flag data (0) -->
"0076910"
* Flag data is fixed at '0.'
* When the ResearchW setting is set to Not Used, 7
spaces (20H) are output.
* In modes other than whole blood mode, 7 spaces
(20H) are output.
* When WBC analysis data is masked, the following is
output.
WBC: *0000 --> ResearchW: *000000
WBC: *0003 --> ResearchW: *000003
RESERVED 106 106 spaces (20H)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 228

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 4.1.2.2 Quality Control Data Format
Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "C"
Code
Instrument ID 40 (Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument number)
A 40-character instrument ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example (for XP):
“XP^12345678^123456789012345 ”
Lot ID 10 A 10-character Lot ID that is left-aligned and padded
with spaces
Data Type 1 QC system
X-bar control: ‘X,’ L-J control: ‘L’
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example "2001"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Hour 2 Zero-padded 2-digit hour: Example "10"
Minute 2 Zero-padded 2-digit minute: Example "15"
Data ID 1 1-digit QC file number: Example "1"
Not used 1 ‘0’
Reserve 1 ‘0’
WBC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-SCR 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-MCR 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-LCR 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-SCC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-MCC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-LCC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
RBC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
HGB 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
HCT 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
MCV 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
MCH 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
MCHC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
RDW-SD 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
RDW-CV 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
PLT 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
PDW *1 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
MPV 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
P-LCR *1 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-SMV 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
W-LMV 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded without a
decimal point. Example: Data (76) --> "0076"
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 155

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "****" is output.

Parameter No. of Format

characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "2"
WBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
RBC Particle 100 50 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 204

Parameter No. of Format

characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "3"
PLT Particle 80 40 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Distribution Data
WBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T1 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC T2 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
WBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
RBC UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT LD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
PLT UD 2 2 two-digit hexadecimals converted to ASCII code
Operator ID 15 A 15-character operator ID that is left-aligned and
padded with spaces
Example: "ABCDEFGHI "
* When the OPERATOR setting is set to Not Used, 15
spaces (20H) are output.
RESERVED 113 113 spaces (20H)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 228

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 4.1.2.3 pocH Format Details
The pocH format includes instrument ID, particle distribution data, and lot data (only for
the QC format), in addition to the data included in the KX-21N format. For details about
other data, refer to the KX-21N format.

4.1.2.4 Particle Size Distribution Data and Discrete Values

Particle size distribution data is 50 characters of data for WBC and RBC and 40 characters
of data for PLT converted with ASCII to a 2-digit hexadecimal data. Discrete values are
WBC LD, WBC T1, WBC T2, WBC UD, RBC LD, RBC UD, PLT LD and PLT UD.
Like the particle size distribution data, they are indicated as 2-digit hexadecimal data
converted with ASCII.
Example:
ch[0]=123(0x7B)
ch[1]=45(0x2D)
ch[2]=56(0x38)
...
ch[49]=67(0x43)
The above data is sorted as shown below.

“7B2D38.........43”

4.1.2.5 Instrument ID
The instrument ID [(Instrument name)^(PS code)^(Instrument number)] is a left-aligned
and space padded 40-character string.
Example (for pocH-100i):
Instrument name: [pocH-100i]
PS Code: [1234]
Instrument number: A serial number of user settings [123456]
--> “poch-100i^1234^123456 ”

4.1.2.6 Operator ID
The Operator ID is a 15-character string that is left-aligned and padded with spaces.

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 4.1.2.7 WBC Research Items
WBC research items: The zero padded 6 significant figures of ResearchW without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data.

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 4.1.3 KX-21N Format
The KX-21N format includes an Analysis Data Format for outputting sample analysis data
and a Quality Control Data Format for outputting quality control data. The 2 formats
differ in text length and content. (They are differentiated by the Sample Distinction Code.)
Text distinction code II is normally "1."
However, if the text exceeds 256 bytes in a future modification, the text will be divided
into 2 or more blocks. The numbers in text distinction code II shows the order of the
blocks. (The ETB code is not used.)

4.1.3.1 Analysis Data Format

Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "U"
Code
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example "2001"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Analysis Status 1 Analysis Mode
Whole blood mode: '0', Diluent mode: '5'
Sample ID 15 A 15-character instrument ID that is right-aligned and
padded with spaces or zeros as specified by the ID
Pad. setting of the host output setting
Example: " AB-12345"
Particle Size 6 (XXXXXX)
Distribution Analysis
Data
Reserve 1 "0"
WBC [x10^2/uL] 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data (76),
flag (3) --> "00763"
(XXXXF)
RBC [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
HGB [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)
HCT [%] 5 (XXXXF)
MCV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
MCH [pg] 5 (XXXXF)
MCHC [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)
PLT [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
RDW-SD [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
RDW-CV [f%] 5 (XXXXF)
PDW [fL] *1 5 (XXXXF)
MPV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
P-LCR [%]*1 5 (XXXXF)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 131

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "*0000" is output.

4.1.3.2 Quality Control Data Format

Parameter No. of characters Example
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "C"
Code
Data Type 1 X or L
Year 4 Zero-padded 4-digit year: Example
"2001"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Hour 2 Zero-padded 2-digit hour: Example "05"
Minute 2 Zero-padded 2-digit minute: Example
"17"
Data ID 1 QC file number (from 1): Example "1"
Not used 1 0
Reserve 1 0
WBC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded
without a decimal point. Example: Data
(76) --> "0076"
W-SCR 4 0325
W-MCR 4 0125
W-LCR 4 0550
W-SCC 4 0015
W-MCC 4 0006
W-LCC 4 0026
RBC 4 0456
HGB 4 0160
HCT 4 0398
MCV 4 0873
MCH 4 0351
MCHC 4 0402
RDW-SD 4 0338
RDW-CV 4 0102
PLT 4 0213
PDW*1 4 0079
MPV 4 0094

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 Parameter No. of characters Example
P-LCR *1 4 0456
W-SMV 4 0482
W-LMV 4 2034
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 105

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "****" is output.

4.1.3.3 Sample ID
If there are less than 15 digits in the sample ID, the number is expanded to 15 digits by
adding spaces or zeros to the left side of the number according to the ID Pad. setting in the
HC output setting.
Example:
Space padding: 12345 --> “ 12345”
Zero padding: 12345 --> “000000000012345”

4.1.3.4 Decimal Point

Since the decimal point varies with the unit that is set, host output omits the decimal point
and outputs only 4 significant numeric values. Significant numeric values do not vary with
the system of units, but are identical to screen indications. For details, refer to the external
specifications. The order of transmission is from the top parameter in the table; the most
significant digit first with zero-padding.

4.1.3.5 Date Format

The date format is a fixed format that does not depend on the system settings.

4.1.3.6 Analysis Status

Analysis status indicates the following data.
Code Description
“0” Whole blood mode analysis
“5” Diluent mode analysis

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 4.1.3.7 Particle Size Distribution Analysis Data
Particle size distribution analysis data includes the following 6 types of data.
Parameter No. of characters
WBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
WBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Data 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Flag 1

1) Particle Size Distribution Data

Particle size distribution data includes the following 3 types of data.
Code Description
“0” Normal particle size distribution
“1” Abnormal particle size distribution
“２” Manual discriminator

2) Particle Size Distribution Flag

There are 10 types of particle size distribution flags, each of which correspond to LCD
screen and printer flagging characters.
Particle size distribution data that indicates normal particle size distribution is "0" while
data that indicates abnormal particle size distribution is a number between "1" and "8" or
"A."

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 Correspondence between Particle Size Distribution Flag and Flagging Characters
Particle Size LCD Screen and Printer Remarks
Distribution Flagging Characters and HC
Flag Flagging Items
WBC RBC PLT
“0” Normal Normal Normal Normal
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“1” WL (1) RL (1) PL (1) Degree of L discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“2” WU (6) RU (2) PU (2) Degree of H discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“3” DW (4)*2 DW (4) Distribution width cannot be calculated
(RBC/PLT)
“4” MP (3)*2 MP (3) There are 2 or more peaks
(RBC/PLT)
“5” T1 (2) T1 discrete cannot be determined
(WBC)
“6” T2 (3) T2 discrete cannot be determined
(WBC)
“7” F1, F2 T1 relative level exceeds the set value
(4) (WBC)
“8” F2, F3 T2 relative level exceeds the set value
(5) (WBC)
“A” AG (7)*1 The count of particles equal to or less than
WBC-LC exceeds the set value
(WBC)
The numbers in brackets () indicate flagging priority.
* 1. On screen, "AG" is added to PLT, while in HC "A" is added to WBC.
* 2. On the KX-21N, screen priority is "DW" and "MP" (in HC, "MP" and "DW").

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 4.1.3.8 Numeric Data
Numeric data is expressed in the following format.
Data is output as 4 significant digits without a decimal point and no zero suppression.
XXXX F

Data flag

Flag details
Code Description Priority *1
“0” Normal 4
“1” Abnormal value assessment is +
“2” Abnormal value assessment is - 3
“3” Out of assured linearity 1
“4” Low reliability 2
*1 Indicates flagging priority (lower numbers indicate higher priority).

4.1.3.9 Data Mask

Masked data is output according to the following fixed format.
Output format for masked data
Mask Indication Output Format Priority *1 Remarks
“++++” “*0003” 1 Overflow data
“****” “*0000” 2 Analysis error (instrument error)
“----“ “*0000” 3 Data error, data that cannot be
analyzed, etc.
*1. Indicates masking priority.
*2. The output format for QC data is "****."

4.1.3.10 Data ID
The data ID in the QC format is output as 1 character for the QC file numbers from ‘1’ to
‘3.’

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 4.1.4 K-1000 Format
The K-1000 format includes an Analysis Data Format for outputting sample analysis data
and a Quality Control Data Format for outputting quality control data. The 2 formats
differ in text length and content. (They are differentiated by the Sample Distinction Code.)
Text distinction code II is normally "1."
However, if the text exceeds 256 bytes in a future modification, the text will be divided
into 2 or more blocks. The numbers in text distinction code II shows the order of the
blocks. (The ETB code is not used.)

4.1.4.1 Analysis Data Format

Parameter No. of Format
characters
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "U"
Code
Year 2 Zero-padded 2-digit year: Example "01"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Analysis Status 1 Analysis Mode
Whole blood mode: '0', Diluent mode: '5'
Sample ID 12 A 12-character instrument ID that is right-aligned and
padded with spaces or zeros as specified by the ID
Pad. setting of the host output setting
However, the 3 most significant digits are deleted if
Sample No. includes 15 digits.
Example: " AB-12345"
Particle Size 6 (XXXXXX)
Distribution Analysis
Data
RDW Switching 1 "S" or "C"
Information RDW-CV: 'C', RDW-SD: 'S'
WBC [x10^2/uL] 5 4 significant figures that are zero padded without a
decimal point plus 1-digit flag data. Example: Data (76),
flag (3) --> "00763" (XXXXF)
RBC [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
HGB [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)
HCT [%] 5 (XXXXF)
MCV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
MCH [pg] 5 (XXXXF)
MCHC [g/dL] 5 (XXXXF)
PLT [x10^4/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCR [%] 5 (XXXXF)
W-SCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-MCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)
W-LCC [x10^2/uL] 5 (XXXXF)

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 Parameter No. of Format
characters
RDW-SD [fL]/ RDW-CV 5 (XXXXF)
[%] Either SD or CV is output depending on the setting.
PDW [fL] *1 5 (XXXXF)
MPV [fL] 5 (XXXXF)
P-LCR [%]*1 5 (XXXXF)
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 121

*1 When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "*0000" is output.

4.1.4.2 Quality Control Data Format

Parameter No. of characters Example
STX 1 (02H)
Text Distinction Code I 1 Fixed character: "D"
Text Distinction Code II 1 Block Number: "1"
Sample Distinction 1 Fixed character: "C"
Code
Data Type 1 X or L
Year 2 Zero-padded 2-digit year: Example "01"
Month 2 Zero-padded 2-digit month: Example "05"
Day 2 Zero-padded 2-digit day: Example "17"
Hour 2 Zero-padded 2-digit hour: Example "05"
Minute 2 Zero-padded 2-digit minute: Example
"17"
Data ID 1 QC file number (from 1): Example "1"
Not used 1 0
RDW Switching 1 "S" or "C"
Information RDW-CV: 'C', RDW-SD: 'S'
WBC 4 4 significant figures that is zero padded
without a decimal point. Example: Data
(76) --> "0076"
W-SCR 4 0325
W-MCR 4 0125
W-LCR 4 0550
W-SCC 4 0015
W-MCC 4 0006
W-LCC 4 0026
RBC 4 0456
HGB 4 0160
HCT 4 0398
MCV 4 0873
MCH 4 0351
MCHC 4 0402
RDW-SD/ RDW-CV 4 0338
Either SD or CV is output depending on
the setting.
PLT 4 0213
PDW*1 4 0079
MPV 4 0094

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 Parameter No. of characters Example
P-LCR *1 4 0456
W-SMV 4 0482
W-LMV 4 2034
ETX 1 (03H)
Total 99

*1. When the PDW/P-LCR in the Service setting is set to Not used, "****" is output.

4.1.4.3 Decimal Point

Since the decimal point varies with the unit that is set, host output omits the decimal point
and outputs only 4 significant numeric values. Significant numeric values do not vary with
the system of units, but are identical to screen indications. For details, refer to the external
specifications. The order of transmission is from the top parameter in the table; the most
significant digit first with zero-padding.

4.1.4.4 Analysis Status

Analysis status indicates the following data.
Code Description
“0” Whole blood mode analysis
“5” Diluent mode analysis

4.1.4.5 Sample ID Number

The Sample number is a 15-digit number, but since this format outputs only 12 digits, and
the 3 most significant digits are deleted. Depending on the direction for use, a hyphen "-"
(2DH) may be inserted between numerals. This hyphen is included in the 12 digits.

4.1.4.6 Particle Size Distribution Analysis Data

Particle size distribution analysis data includes the following 6 types of data.
Parameter No. of characters
WBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
WBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Data 1
RBC Particle Size Distribution Flag 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Data 1
PLT Particle Size Distribution Flag 1

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 1) Particle Size Distribution Data
Particle size distribution data includes the following 3 types of data.
Code Description
“0” Normal particle size distribution
“1” Abnormal particle size distribution

2) Particle Size Distribution Flag

There are 10 types of particle size distribution flags, each of which correspond to LCD
screen and printer flagging characters.
Particle size distribution data that indicates normal particle size distribution is "0" while
data that indicates abnormal particle size distribution is a number between "1" and "8" or
"A."
Correspondence between Particle Size Distribution Flag and Flagging Characters
Particle Size LCD Screen and Printer Remarks
Distribution Flagging Characters and HC
Flag Flagging Items
WBC RBC PLT
“0” Normal Normal Normal Normal
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“1” WL (1) RL (1) PL (1) Degree of L discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“2” WU (6) RU (2) PU (2) Degree of U discrete limit is high
(WBC/RBC/PLT)
“3” DW (4) DW (4) Analysis is impossible because there is no
pair of intersections on the 20% degree
level used for DW calculation
(RBC/PLT)
“4” MP (3) MP (3) There are 2 or more peaks in particle size
distribution
(RBC/PLT)
“5” T1 (2) T1 discrete cannot be determined
(WBC)
“6” T2 (3) T2 discrete cannot be determined
(WBC)
“7” F1, F2 T1 discrete degree level is high, but the
(4) data reliability is low
(WBC)
“8” F2, F3 T1 or T2 discrete degree level is high, but
(5) the data reliability is low
(WBC)
“A” AG (7)*1 There are many particle counts that are
below the L discrete limit
(WBC)
The numbers in brackets () indicate flagging priority.

*1. On screen, "AG" is added to PLT, while in HC "A" is added to WBC.

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 4.1.4.7 RDW Switching Information
RDW switching information indicates whether RDW-CV or RDW-SD will be output.
“C”: RDW-CV
“S”: RDW-SD

4.1.4.8 Numeric Data

Numeric data is expressed in the following format.
Data is output as 4 significant digits without a decimal point and no zero suppression.
XXXX F

Data flag

Flag details
Code Description Priority *1
“0” Normal 4
“1” Abnormal value assessment is +
“2” Abnormal value assessment is - 3
“3” Out of assured linearity 1
“4” Low reliability 2
*1 Indicates flagging priority (lower numbers indicate higher priority).

4.1.4.9 Data Mask

Masked data is output according to the following fixed format.
Output format for masked data
Mask Indication Output Format Priority *1 Remarks
“++++” “*0003” 1 Overflow data
“****” “*0000” 2 Analysis error (instrument error)
“----“ “*0000” 3 Data error, data that cannot be
analyzed, etc.
*1. Indicates masking priority.
*2. The output format for QC data is “****.”

4.1.5 ASTM Format

Refer to the ASTM Communication Specifications.

4.1.6 K-DPS Format

The K-DPS format is a format for connecting to K-DPS (overseas only).

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 4.1.6.1 Measurement Data Format (K-DPS)
ID Item Data Character count Note
Type (byte length)
STX BYTE 1 02H
Date YY/MM/DD, fixed order. Zero
1 ASCII 8
suppression.
Time HH:MM, fixed order. Zero suppression
2 ASCII 5
for HH (hour).
PLT Suppression “ ” (fixed)
3 ASCII 1
Information
Last 12 Digits of Sample The last 12 digits of sample no.,
4 ASCII 12
No. right-justification. Zero suppression.
Analysis Mode “Z” Whole Blood Mode
5 ASCII 1 “C” Pre-Diluted Mode
“X” Quality Control Mode
Automatic Recount 00H, FFH, FFH repeated for 3 times
6 UBYTE 9
Information (fixed)
QC File No. QC File No. for quality control data,
7 UBYTE 1
00H (fixed) for other data
Background Check 00H (fixed)
8 UBYTE 1
Information
Analysis Error “ ” (fixed)
9 ASCII 1
Information
Binary Results*1 No mask and decimal point
10 WORD 42
adjustment. 21 items.
Results*1 21 items (including W-SMV,
W-LMV). Mask and decimal point
11 ASCII 105 adjusted ASCII character string. 5
characters/item, right-justification,
zero suppression.
Patient Flags 19 items (excluding W-SMV,
12 ASCII 19
W-LMV). 1 character/item.
Histogram Flags 2 characters x 18 items (excluding
13 ASCII 36
HGB).
14 WBC Histogram Data BYTE 50 Normalize data
15 RBC Histogram Data BYTE 50 Normalize data
16 PLT Histogram Data BYTE 40 Normalize data
17 WBC LD BYTE 1 WBC lower discriminator
18 WBC T1 BYTE 1 WBC T1 discriminator
19 WBC T2 BYTE 1 WBC T2 discriminator
20 WBC UD BYTE 1 49 (fixed)
21 RBC LD BYTE 1 RBC lower discriminator
22 RBC UD BYTE 1 RBC upper discriminator
23 PLT LD BYTE 1 PLT lower discriminator
24 PLT UD BYTE 1 PLT upper discriminator
25 W-UPP float 4 0 (fixed)
26 W-RAW float 4 0 (fixed)
27 R-RAW float 4 0 (fixed)
28 H-RAW float 4 0 (fixed)
29 P-RAW float 4 0 (fixed)

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 ID Item Data Character count Note
Type (byte length)
30 WBC Temperature Flags ASCII 1 " " (fixed)
31 Reserved ASCII 7 " " (fixed)
Unit Code 0 Type1
1 Type2
2 Type3
32 BYTE 1
3 Type4
4 Type5
5 Type6
33 Reserved ASCII 1 “ ” (fixed)
RDW Switching “S” RDW-SD
34 ASCII 1
Information “C” RDW-CV
WBC Analysis “0” W-SCR
36 ASCII 1
Information “1” LYM%
PDW/P-LCR Output “0” Output
37 ASCII 1
Information “1” No output
38 Reserved ASCII 1 “ ” (fixed)
39 Reserved BYTE 4 0 (fixed)
Reserved “ ” (fixed)
40 ASCII 22

41 Reserved BYTE 2 0 (fixed)

42 Reserved ASCII 1 “U” (fixed)
43 Reserved BYTE 2 0 (fixed)
44 Checksum BYTE 1 Checksum for ID1 - ID43
ETX BYTE 1 03H
*1. Binary results and results are output in the following order.
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, PLT, WSCR, WMCR, WLCR, WSCC,
WMCC, WLCC, RDW_CV, RDW_SD, PDW, MPV, PLCR, WSMV and WLMV

4.2 Serial 2
Connect a bar code reader to serial 2.

4.2.1 Sample Number Input Format

The format accepts up to 15-digit ASCII code (x20 to 0x7E) characters. Data that contains
text longer than 15-digits or text other than alphanumeric characters and the [-] symbol are
completely ignored and the system beeps an alarm that prohibits entry.

4.2.2 Control Blood Data Input Format

The format accepts strings up to 15 digits consisting of a 2-digit control data identifier
(ST), a 2-digit item number (00 to 99) and up to a 10-digit set value. The identifier and
item number are entered as a continuous string while the item number and the set value
are separated by a [,] delimiter. Invalid identifiers, item numbers and set values are

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 ignored and the system beeps an alarm that prohibits entry.
Format: [ST] + [Item number] + [,] + [set value]

Item Number Relationship Table

Input Item Item Input Item Item
Number Number
Lot ID 51 W-SCR 71
Expiration Date 52 W-MCR 72
W-LCR 73
WBC 61 W-SCC 74
RBC 62 W-MCC 75
HGB 63 W-LCC 76
HCT 64 W-SMV 77
MCV 65 W-LMV 78
MCH 66
MCHC 67 RDW-SD 81
PLT 68 RDW-CV 82
PDW 83
MPV 84
P-LCR 85
PCT 86

4.2.2.1 Lot ID
The Lot ID is indicated in up to 10 alphanumeric characters and the [-] symbol following
the "ST01" indicator and a "," delimiter.
Example: ST01,12345-ABcd

4.2.2.2 Expiration Date

The item is indicated in up to 10 alphanumeric characters and the / (slash) symbol
following the "ST02" indicator and a "," delimiter.
The expiration date is indicated as a 4-digit year, 2-digit month and 2-digit day with a /
(slash) delimiter and no zero suppression.
Example: ST02, 2000/05/17 (May 17, 2000)

4.2.2.3 Control Limit

The item is indicated as a 4-digit target value and a 4-digit limit width each without zero
suppression following the "ST11" to "ST35" indicators and a ',' delimiter. Target values
and limit widths are indicated as 4-digit significant digits without a decimal point
regardless of unit setting.
Example: ST11,0148,0004 (WBC target value 148, limit width 4)

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 4.2.3 Calibrator Data Input Format
The format accepts 9-digit strings consisting of a 2-digit calibrator data identifier (CL), a
2-digit item number (00 to 99) and a 4-digit control value. The identifier and item number
are entered as a continuous string while the item number and the set value are separated by
the [,] delimiter. Invalid identifiers, item numbers and set values are ignored and the
system beeps an alarm that prohibits entry.

Format: [CL] + [item number] + [,] + [control limit]

Item Number Relationship Table

Input Item Item
Number
WBC 51
RBC 52
HGB 53
HCT 54
MCV 55
PLT 58

4.2.3.1 Control Limit

The control limit accepts strings consisting of a 4-digit target value with zero padding
following the “CL51” to “CL58” identifier, and a “,” delimiter. Target values are indicated
as 4-digit significant digits without a decimal point regardless of unit setting.
Example: CL51,1480 (WBC target value 1480)

* Please note that the significant digits for analysis results for HGB contain 1 extra
digit (14.5 g/dL --> 14.50 g/dL).

4.3 Ethernet
Same as serial 1.

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