Roche Diagnostics
A-60 Operator’s Manual · Version 3.4
3Hardware Cedex Bio analyzer
Hardware overview
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For information on how to use the barcode scanner, see Using the barcode scanner on
page B-97.
The following containers are always supplied with barcodes:
o Reagent bottles
o Diluent bottles
o Auxiliary fluids (diluents, cleaners etc.)
Sample tubes can be used with or without barcoded labels.
Reagent bottle barcode On the reagent bottles, barcode of the PDF417 format is used.
The barcode contains the following information:
o Part ID
o Lot number
o Expiration date
o Reagent volume
o Serial number of bottle
o Test data
Sample barcode The following barcode types are supported for sample tube identification:
o Codabar
o Codabar 2 of 7
o Code 3 of 9
o Code 128
o EAN
o Interleaved 2 of 5
o UPC (A, E)
Connect to the lower Scanner port
Always connect the barcode scanner to the lower of the two serial communication con-
nectors (B).
When using sample barcodes without checksums, the barcode scanner configuration must
be changed to allow for reading barcodes that do not contain checksums. Contact your
local Roche representative for more information.
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