Appendix A
BAR CODE READER
Revised 08/08/2013 A.1
Introduction
Safety Precautions
WARNING: DO NOT VIEW LED LIGHT DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
LED Output: .564 mW. Wavelength: 470 nm; 525 nm;
617 nm.
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001
General Description
Tissue-Tek
®
Film
®
Automated Film Coverslipper with
Barcode Reader is intended to automatically read bar
codes imprinted upon microscope slides to be
coverslipped by Film and output the data electronically.
This unit includes a Quadrus Mini Velocity Bar Code
Reader installed in the slide coverslipping area. This bar
code reader will automatically scan slides with bar codes
and outputs the data via a USB output: See picture below:
Data is output in ASCII format via USB. Consult with
your IT department on methods of utilizing the data output
from the bar code reader and for connection to information
systems.. Reading of bar codes occurs automatically.
Physical Characteristics
The Tissue-Tek Film Automated Film Coverslipper with
Barcode Reader 4743 has the USB output on the back of
the unit. The other outputs are not for bar code data
delivery (operating manual page 2.9) See Picture below:
Specifications
Default Scan Speed:
1 second per slide
Electrical:
Power: 4 Watts (max.) 5VDC +/– 5%,
200 mV p-p max. ripple, 530
mA @ 5VDC (typ.)
Optional Int: 10-28V Accy
LED: Class 1 Product
Environmental:
Enclosure: IP54, category 2
Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -50° to 75° C (-58 to 167°F)
Humidity: up to 90% (non-condensing)
Physical:
Height: 1” (25.4 mm)
Width: 1.8” (45.7 mm)
Depth: 2.10” (53.3 mm)