TECH INFO BULLETIN

Instrument PC Minimum Security Configurationfor BeckmanConnect Enrollment
Overview
This document describes the minimum security configuration that should be implemented
before connecting a Beckman Coulter Life Sciences instrument PC to the internet and enrollingin BeckmanConnect remote support. This guidance is intended to be shared with your computer
administrator or IT department to ensure your instruments are secure prior to connecting yourinstrument PC to the network. By following all the recommendations below, your instrument cansafely be connected to the network—even for systems where networking was not previouslyrecommended.
Before Connecting to the Network
Prior to making changes to the configuration of your instrument PC, it is recommended to:• Backup any critical files• Disable Microsoft® Windows AutoPlay disabled• Follow Instructions for Use (IFU) procedure to apply latest Microsoft Windows update• Enable Windows Firewall for all network types
o Apply any instrument-specific firewall exceptions outlined in the IFU and available

on www.beckman.com• Ensure malware protection is active and, if applicable, updated• Check with your IT department and review the security appendix in the IFU toensure any additional requirements are implemented
Antivirus Configuration
Antivirus software should be installed and configured to exclude any directories outlined
below from real-time scanning.
ProductSupported OSFolders
Windows Defender Antivirus is the only malware
protection software validated and suggested by
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.

Biomek Liquid Handlers(FXp, NXp, 4000)

Windows Defender Antivirus real-time scan
exclusions:Windows 7, 10

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Biomek
C:\Users\Public\Documents\SAMI4.1
C:\ProgramData\Beckman Coulter
C:\ProgramData\Beckman Coulter Inc

Windows Defender Antivirus is the only malware
protection software validated and suggested by
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
Windows Defender Antivirus real-time scan
exclusions:
Biomek i-Series LiquidHandlers

Windows 10

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Biomek5
C:\Users\Public\Documents\SAMI5.0
C:\ProgramData\Beckman Coulter
C:\ProgramData\Beckman Coulter Inc

CytoFLEX(Base, S, LX)

Windows 7, 8,8.1, 10

McAfee Application Control is the only malware
protection software validated and suggested by
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences.
Refer to IFU for additional information.
Exclusions: None required after solidifying thesystem

Vi-CELL BLU
CellMek SPSAQUIOS CL

Windows 10

Systems are configured with McAfee Application
Control. Software should not be modified orremoved. Refer to IFU for additional information.
Exclusions: Preconfigured
There is no recommendation for malware
protection program from Data Innovations.*Malware protection real-time scan exclusions:
C:\instrument manager

Data Innovations
Instrument Manager

Windows 7, 10

C:\intersystems
C:\Program Files (x86) or Program Files\Common
Files\Data Innovations\Instrument Manager
C:\Program Files (x86) or Program Files\Common
Files\InterSystems
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sx32w.dll file (ifavailable)

Navios EX

Windows 10

Systems are configured with McAfee Antivirus.
Software should not be modified or removed.
Refer to IFU for additional information.
Scanning exclusions: Preconfigured

DxFLEX
CytoFLEX SRTCytoFLEX nano

Windows 10

McAfee Application Control is the only malware
protection software validated and suggested byBeckman Coulter Life Sciences. Refer to IFU foradditional information.
Exclusions: None required after solidifying thesystem*Windows Defender Antivirus is included in Microsoft Windows and may be enabled if another malware solution isnot available.

Windows Update Configuration
If updates have not been previously downloaded, perform a one-time download of the
Cumulative Update package from a secure machine and install on each system prior toconnecting to the network.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences recommends upgrading your controller PC to Windows 10 toobtain the most secure operating system configuration. Contact your local representative for
upgrade options.
Product

Supported OS

Win10: Configure Windows Auto Update

Biomek Liquid Handlers(FXp, NXp, 4000)

Windows 7, 10

Biomek i-Series LiquidHandlers

Windows 10CytoFLEX(Base, S, LX)

Folders

Windows 7, 8,8.1, 10

For Pre-Win10: Contact Beckman Coulter Life
Sciences for information on upgrading to Windows10.
Configure Windows Auto Update
For W10: Apply latest validated cumulative
Windows update posted on beckman.com. Refer
to IFU for additional information.
For Pre-Windows 10: We suggest upgrading tosupported version of Windows 10.
Automatics OS updates are disabled.

Vi-CELL BLU

Windows 10

Data Innovations
Instrument Manager

Windows 7, 10

CellMek SPSAQUIOS CL
NaviosNavios EX
DxFLEX
CytoFLEX SRTCytoFLEX nano

Windows 10Backup all system data and the database per IFU
guidance. Manually apply Microsoft updates perlocal IT policy.
Windows 10: Apply the latest update approved
by Data Innovations. Refer to IFU for additionalinformation.
For Pre-Windows 10: Contact Beckman CoulterLife Sciences for information on upgrading toWindows 10.

Apply the latest validated cumulative Windows
update posted on beckman.com. Refer to IFU foradditional information.

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