194 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
External Barcode Reader
Barcode Symbologies
The DCA Vantage system supports the following barcode symbologies:
• Code 93
• Code 39 with and without check digit
• Code 128
• Codabar without check digit
• Interleaved 2 of 5 with and without check digit
Installing the External Barcode Reader
NOTE: Connect the barcode reader hardware to the DCA Vantage system
before activating the software to use the external barcode reader.
1. Turn the system power off.
2. Connect the interface cable to the opening at the bottom of the handheld
reader.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external barcode reader port at
the back of the system.
Figure 46 External Barcode Reader Connection
4. Press in firmly until the connection is secure and you hear a gentle click.
5. Turn the system power on.
6. At the Home screen, select
Menu.
Comments 4–8 Patient Tests, Recall Edit 1–24
1.
External Barcode Reader
Patient Data Use Control Data
Field
Length
(Characters)