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C Setting up the Barcode Reader
About setting up the Barcode Reader
About setting up the Barcode Reader
About this topic
This topic describes the Barcode Reader and provides the workflow for setting up the Barcode Reader. To operate the Barcode Reader, see the
VWorks
Automation Control User Guide
.
Barcode Reader description
The Barcode Reader consists of a platepad with a barcode reader sensor head
(under the platepad) and a mirror. The Barcode Reader can be installed in place of a platepad at any deck location and is designed to scan barcodes on the east or west side of microplates.
Figure Barcode Reader oriented to scan barcodes on the east side of microplates
Mirror
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Overall Bar Code Reader with mirror
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Platepad Barcode reader sensor head
(under the platepad)
Setup workflow
The following table presents the workflow for installing and setting up the
Barcode Reader. The procedures can vary depending on the brand of barcode reader sensor head (for example, Keyence or Microscan).
Step Procedure
1
2
3
4
Verify the barcode requirements.
Install the Barcode Reader.
See...
“Barcode label specifications” on page 167
“Installing or removing the Barcode
Add the Barcode Reader device and create a profile for the Barcode Reader.
“Creating a profile for the Barcode
Specify the Barcode Reader location in the Bravo device file.
“Specifying the Barcode Reader location” on page 171
Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform User Guide
C Setting up the Barcode Reader
About setting up the Barcode Reader
Step Procedure
5
See...
Adjust the Barcode Reader for optimal scanning.
“Testing and optimizing barcode scanning” on page 173
Barcode label specifications
The barcode reader can read barcodes that meet the following requirements:
Characteristic
Barcode height
Print contrast
Quiet zone
Keyence requirements
Barcode symbology Code 39
Code 128
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 93
Microscan requirements
Code 39
Codabar
Code 128
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 93
Code 2 of 5
3.34 mm (0.13 in) or taller
25% at 650 nm
3.34 mm (0.13 in) or taller
25% at 650 nm
10 times the dimension of the narrowest element in the barcode or 0.25 in, whichever is greater
10 times the dimension of the narrowest element in the barcode or 0.25 in, whichever is greater
Note: The symbology must be stored in the barcode reader in order for the barcode reader to decode the barcode symbol.
Related information
For information about...
Setting up other accessories
Using an accessory in a protocol
See...
•
“Accessories and platepads” on page 101
•
“Autofilling accessories” on page 155
VWorks Automation Control User
Guide
Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform User Guide 167
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