Working With The Barcode - TESTO 400 Instruction Manual

Working with the barcode

The barcode pen (No. 0554 0460) automates the allocation of measured data to a measuring
location.
If a barcode label is attached on location (produced using Comfort software, testo 400 module)
this can be read in with the barcode pen. The measuring instrument searches for the location in the
list to which these coded barcode numbers are allocated in the instrument memory. The location is
then written in the top right corner of the display.
The barcode pen can be plugged in and out when the instrument is switched on. Attaching the
barcode pen with the holder to the SoftCase (Accessory Part no. 0516.0401) makes handling
easier.
The barcode pen can be attached to the RS-232 socket on the side of the measuring instrument.
An audible signal follows.
If the signal does not sound, repeat the procedure. If the signal still does not sound this is an
indication that the barcode pen is not working properly. Please contact our service department.
After the signal has sounded, the barcode pen then goes into the power-save mode. This is
indicated by the pulsating laser diode.
Activate the barcode pen by holding the tip of the pen on a white surface e.g. the barcode label.
The laser then goes into continuous operation.
Run the pen directly over the barcode sample. Correct transmission is confirmed by an audible
signal. The selected location is then available.
If the barcode number on the label is not in the instrument list i.e. the read in barcode is unknown
to the instrument, a new location is automatically allocated. The PC software then searches in the
PC location data base to find out if this location already exists. If not, it is then set up.
If an unplanned location (without barcode) has to be measured, a name is set up in the function
box LOCATION at C - N L
HANGE EW OCATION . The instrument generates a provisional number. The
final barcode number is then allocated in the PC software.
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