Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 206

Troubleshooting
Bravo Platform User Guide
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Bar code reader with mirror detail
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Tilt the Barcode Reader mirror slightly. If the angle is set up properly, you can see
the laser beam at the vertical center of the barcode label each time you click Scan
barcode.
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Bar code reader with mirror detail
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Tighten the screws on both sides of the barcode reader sensor head.
4
Repeat the procedures to test the barcode scanning and adjust the scan angle until
the reader is able to scan the barcode successfully (the barcode text appears next
to Scan result).
If the reader is unable to scan the barcode after many adjustments, try one or more of
the following:
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Make sure the barcode label is applied properly onto the microplate.
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Make sure the microplate is sitting level on the Barcode Reader platepad.
•
Make sure the barcode meets the requirements. See
on page 187.
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Repeat the adjustment process using a new spare microplate.
C Setting up the Barcode Reader
Testing and optimizing barcode scanning
Loosen the screws
on both sides of the
Tilt
"Barcode label specifications"
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