Aligning The Fixed-Position Bar Code Reader - Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

Aligning the Fixed-Position Bar Code Reader

Description
Preparing the
Instrument for the
Alignment
Positioning the
Fixed-Position
Bar Code Reader
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The fixed-position bar code reader must be set so that it automatically scans the
plate's bar code as the plate is placed into the instrument tray by the Plate Handler.
1. Remove the cover for the fixed-position bar code reader.
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7900HT
Front view with Robot
7900HT FAST Real-Time PCR System
GR2009
Fixed-position bar code reader
cover
2. Power on the computer.
3. Start the Automation Controller Software.
4. Click
The 7900HT instrument moves the instrument tray to the out position,
perpendicular to the instrument.
5. Select File > Exit.
The software quits the Automation Controller Software.
The instrument tray must be in the OUT position to align the bar code
IMPORTANT!
reader.
1. Place a plate with bar code onto the instrument tray.
Orient the plate so that well A1 aligns to the A1 position of the
IMPORTANT!
instrument tray and that the bar code faces the fixed-position bar code reader.
2. Select >
The LDHOST software starts and displays the LDHOST window.

Aligning the Fixed-Position Bar Code Reader

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Well position A1
Bar code
Programs > PSC Laser Data > LDHOST.
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