WI-206 Barcode adjustment


Work instruction Number 206
Page 1 of 1	Purpose:: Barcode reader adjustment
Safety: None Bio Hazard area
Instrument: Starrsed	Revision:1, October 2018

Mechanical adjustment of Barcode reader

One sample tube the barcode sticker is as low as possible .
One sample tube the barcode sticker in the middle and turn the barcode 1/2 away to the left.
One sample tube the barcode sticker in the middle and turn the barcode 1/2 away to the right.
One sample tube the barcode sticker is as high as possible.

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When the barcode reader is able to read those 4 test sample tubes the adjustments for the reader is correct.

When one of the barcodes are not seen by the reader a small mechanical adjustment is needed to correct this.

Re-adjust the barcode reader focus by using the mechanical adjustments bolts.

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A comprehensive adjustment can be executed with a set of sample tubes with a range of label orientation:
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When the barcode reader is able to read those 4 test sample tubes the adjustments for the reader is correct.

Perform a Read barcode test.

It could also be possible that the barcode label is created in a not readable code and cannot be recognised at all (see technical specifications)

More information can be found in MRN-014 Keyence configuration and MRN-015 Opticon configuration.

Instructions for Advia racks

The barcode reader for reading the Advia racks has been adjusted too low, the barcodes that are on the tubes are now on the outer reach of the reader. The barcode reader should be moved up to improve the barcode reading of the instrument.

Height adjustment too low.

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Height adjustment correct.

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This adjustment can be made by loosening the large screw (VERA130039) that is on the barcode assembly, if this screw is loosened you can move the reader up to the correct position. After tightening the screw, test the barcode reader with a rack in the gripper to see if the barcodes are read.

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