K-MINC-2000 Instructions for Use
5.4.14 Configuration tab
This screen enables the dish configuration to be set for each incubation
chamber. Three options are available: 60 mm, 35 mm, and square four-
well dishes.
To set the dish configuration:
1. Press Edit on the top right-hand side. The Chamber Configuration
screen will open.
2. Press the left and right arrows < > on each row to change the dish
type for each chamber.
3. Press Save to save the changes. A second screen will display to
confirm the changes. Press OK.
5.4.15 Network tab
This screen displays the network settings for the MINC+. The network
settings may be changed from this screen. It is recommended that you
consult your local network administrator for help with these settings.
The small icon under the incubator name indicates that there has been,
or is, connectivity to the DishTrace PC software. An orange display
indicates a lost connection to the DishTrace PC software. A green display
indicates the MINC+ is connected to the DishTrace PC software.
• Static IP – Allows for the network information to be set manually if no
DHCP server is present.
• Dynamic IP – Set by default to allow a DHCP server to allocate an IP
address to the MINC+.
• IP Address – The incubator's own IP address, which is used to connect
to the DishTrace PC software.
• Subnet Mask – Restricts settings in the IP address.
• Certificate – Displays and manages imported PC certificates residing
on the MINC+
5.4.16 Date and time settings
This screen displays the date and time settings for the MINC+:
• Network Time – Select this option to synchronize the incubator's time
to the network's NTP Server.
• 12 Hour Format – Select this option to change the time from 24-hour
to 12-hour format.
• Date, Time, and Time Zone – Tap the pencil icon for each option to
change the date, time, and time zone. Press Save to confirm the changes.
• Date & Time Format – Tap the drop-down boxes to change the date
and time formats.
5.4.17 Database and backup information
This screen displays the database operations and management options.
The MINC+ database can hold up to 2 GB of data, which under typical
operating conditions is approximately 12 months of information. Data
can be deleted (purged), backed up, or restored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The MINC+ will display a warning when the
database is approximately 80% full. If the database becomes full, any new
data will automatically overwrite the oldest data in the database. Regular
backups of the database are recommended. It will take approximately 3.5
minutes to backup a full 12 months of data.
5.4.18 Purging data
This function deletes selected data in the MINC+. This operation should
be used if the database is reaching its capacity.
1. To purge data, tap the Settings screen and then tap the Database
tab.
2. Tap Purge.
3. Select the date range to delete:
• Oldest 3 months
• Oldest 6 months or
• All data
4. A confirmation message will appear: 'What would you like to do?
Backup & Purge, Purge or Cancel'. Select Purge or Backup & Purge
to continue.
5. Another confirmation message will appear: 'Are you sure you want
to delete the stored data for the selected duration?'
6. Press OK to to confirm the data purge and return to the Database
tab. The USB drive can now be removed.
5.4.19 Backup data to an external USB drive
This function backs up the database (dish and patient records) and
MINC+ configuration settings.
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port at the front of the MINC+.
2. Tap the Settings screen and then tap the Database tab.
3. Tap Backup. The device will begin to save the data to the USB drive.
4. When the report has finished saving, a message will appear:
'Database successfully saved to USB drive'.
5. Press OK to return to the Database tab. The USB drive can now be
removed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The database backup file can be restored only to
the same MINC+ incubator. It cannot be opened on a computer or another
MINC+ incubator.
5.4.20 Restore data settings from an external USB drive
Use this function to restore a database from a saved backup on an
external USB drive.
Data cannot be transferred to another incubator and can be restored only
to the original device it was backed up from.
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB port at the front of the incubator.
2. Tap the Settings screen and then tap the Database tab.
3. Tap Restore. A message will appear: 'Restore operation will
overwrite the current database. Do you wish to proceed anyway?'
4. Tap Yes.
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