Instrument Note: The Instrument editing screen is for legacy CP instruments only. For CP Flowsheets version 1 (patch MD*1.0*16), all instrument information required will be exported as part of the centrally maintained mapping files. Editing these fields is unnecessary for those instruments using the new CP Gateway Service and the MDHL IN logical link. Using CP Console, you can add new instruments along with descriptions and capabilities, as well as modify descriptions and capabilities of existing instruments. You enter parameters for instrument attachment processing and for instruments with bi-directional capabilities. You can also update information pertaining to instruments already supported by CP Legacy. You need to select the Active check box for an instrument to make it available in CP Flowsheets. General Comment: Optional – You can provide additional information regarding the instrument. Print Name: Name of the instrument to print on the instrument report. Active: The instrument is active and available in CP Flowsheets. Note: If the Active check box is not selected, you cannot use the instrument in your flowsheets.
In the tree view, an active instrument displays a sine wave icon. Serial Number: Serial number of the instrument is assigned by the manufacturer. Notification Mailgroup: Identify a local VistA mailgroup to notify if a problem arises with an active instrument.