Mindray BC-30Vet — Cortex Connection Guide

1. Prerequisites

• Confirm the device is on the same local network as the Cortex daemon
• Note your Cortex daemon address (example: 192.168.1.118:2575)
• Windows users: TCP port 2575 must be open in Windows Defender Firewall

2. Device Settings

From the Mindray BC-30Vet main screen:

1. Enter the Setup menu
2. Select Communication → LIS Settings
3. Enter the following values:
   • Server Address: 192.168.1.118 (your Cortex daemon IP)
   • Server Port: 2575
   • Protocol: HL7 v2.5
   • Auto Send: ON
4. Press Save → Restart the device

3. Test Transmission

1. From the main screen, open the Sample tab
2. Select a control sample → press Run
3. After results appear → press Send to LIS
4. Confirm the frame was captured in the Cortex daemon log

4. Troubleshooting

"Connection failed" error

Open TCP port 2575 in Windows Defender Firewall:

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Cortex 2575" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=2575

Verify the device IP address is on the same subnet as the Cortex daemon.

"No response" error

• Verify the Cortex daemon service is running
• Check daemon logs: cortex tail

Results not arriving

• In Cortex Studio → Devices tab, is the device shown as Online?
• Has the test sample ID been matched to an order?

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does bidirectional mode work? A: Host Query is supported. Order matching is performed via sample ID.

Q: What if the DHCP IP changes? A: No issue as long as the Cortex daemon local IP stays the same. If the daemon IP changes, repeat Step 2.

Q: Can I connect multiple BC-30Vet devices? A: Yes. Port 2575 uses a shared listener; devices are distinguished by source IP and SendingApp field.