C Setting up the Barcode Reader
About setting up the Barcode Reader
186 Bravo Platform User Guide
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
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).
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Overall Bar Code Reader with mirror
Barcode reader sensor head
(under the platepad)
Mirror
Platepad
Step Procedure See...
1 Verify the barcode requirements. “Barcode label specifications” on
page 187
2 Install the Barcode Reader. “Installing or removing the Barcode
Reader” on page 188
3 Add the Barcode Reader device
and create a profile for the
Barcode Reader.
“Creating a profile for the Barcode
Reader” on page 189
4 Specify the Barcode Reader
location in the Bravo device file.
“Specifying the Barcode Reader location”
on page 191
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