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- Page 1 Gilson Barcode Reader Installation Manual Version...
- Page 2 Volker Reiß © October 29, 2013: Bruker Corporation Rheinstetten, Germany P/N: Z31545 DWG-Nr.: 1252006 For further technical assistance on the Gilson unit, please do not hesitate to contact your nearest BRUKER dealer or contact us directly at: BRUKER Corporation am Silberstreifen...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Contents Introduction....................5 Introduction......................5 Disclaimer........................ 5 Safety Issues......................5 Adjusting the Z-Tower Height ..............7 General........................7 Hardware......................... 7 Software ........................8 Mounting the Barcode Reader ..............9 Mounting the Barcode Reader on the Liquid Handler ..........9 Connecting the Power Supply ................12 Connecting the Serial Cable.................. - Page 4 Table of Contents Z31545_00_006...
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Page 5: Introduction
Disclaimer The unit should only be used for reading barcodes on racks & well plates in the Gilson Liquid Handler. Use of the unit for any purpose other than that for which it is intended is taken only at the users own risk and invalidates any and all manufacturer warranties. - Page 6 Introduction Z31545_00_006...
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Page 7: Adjusting The Z-Tower Height
The first step in modifying the working height of the Z-tower is to turn the power off and remove all the racks from the Gilson Liquid Handler´s bed. Move the robot arms to the center of the bed as shown in "The Gilson Liquid Handler"... -
Page 8: Software
Adjusting the Z-Tower Height Z-Tower XY-Robot Arm Rack Figure 2.1: The Gilson Liquid Handler Software The new height must also be entered in the Gilson Liquid Handler control software. Refer to "Software" on page 33 to set up this value. Z31545_00_006... -
Page 9: Mounting The Barcode Reader
Figure 3.1: Mounting the Barcode Reader to the Bracket Mount the barcode reader bracket on the Z-tower of the Gilson Liquid Handler using the two M3x10 cylinder screws. Ensure that you mount the bracket just under the top plate of the Z-tower cover. -
Page 10: Figure 3.2: Mounting The Barcode Reader Bracket
Mounting the Barcode Reader No Gap! Figure 3.2: Mounting the Barcode Reader Bracket Z31545_00_006... -
Page 11: Figure 3.3: Securing The Barcode Cable
20 mm below the upper end of the Z-tower. 20 mm Cable fasteners with fastening strips 20 mm Figure 3.3: Securing the Barcode Cable Affix the barcode reader cable to the Gilson Control Unit cable using the spiral hose (see figure 3.4). Z31545_00_006... -
Page 12: Connecting The Power Supply
Mounting the Barcode Reader Spiral Hose Barcode Reader Cable Gilson Control Unit Cable Figure 3.4: Securing the Barcode Reader Cable to the Control Unit Cable Connecting the Power Supply Connect the power supply unit to the barcode reader plug (5 mm stereo connector) and the power supply unit to a free mains outlet. -
Page 13: Software
Software BEST Software Setup When using the BEST software the barcode reader must be first setup in the TopSpin software before use. The procedure for doing this is described in this section. 4.1.1 Setup Preparation Start the BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox by using one of the following possibilities: Type bestadm in the TopSpin command line and press enter. -
Page 14: Setting The Z-Tower Height
Software 4.1.2 Setting the Z-Tower Height Select the menu item „Hardware“ in the BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox. The follow- ing window will open: Figure 4.2: BEST-NMR Hardware Installation Enter the Z-Drive Calibration Height: up to 127 mm, or up to 175 mm when cooling racks are used. -
Page 15: Defining The Barcode Reader
Software 4.1.3 Defining the Barcode Reader Select Associated Hardware from the left panel and set the barcode scanner (reader) parameters in the right panel as follows (refer to Figure 4.3:): • „Installed?“ yes • „Connected to“ refers to the spectrometer’s CCU serial port, where the barcode reader is connected to, e.g. -
Page 16: Programming The Barcode Reader
Software Press Apply and then OK. The barcode reader should now be recognized by the soft- ware. 4.1.4 Programming the Barcode Reader The barcode reader must be programmed once after the first installation to ensure that it reads all the barcodes correctly. This step will calibrate the scanner’s position. The sys- tem will search different positions to find the optimal position for barcode reading. -
Page 17: Prepgilsonst Software Setup
Software Select the button Configure on the bottom left panel to program the barcode reader. The following window will appear: Figure 4.5: Configuration Instructions Click ’Load’ only when initializing the barcode reader for the first time. If reconfiguring after a TopSpin software update, click on ’Donot’. PrepGilsonST Software Setup When using PrepGilsonST the barcode reader must be first setup in the PrepGilsonST software before use. -
Page 18: Figure 4.7: The Prepgilsonst Configuration View
Software Figure 4.7: The PrepGilsonST Configuration View Each of the different configuration sections are displayed inside a blue frame. Move the mouse cursor over the objects inside the blue frame to show tips on the configuration. Click on the yellow area shown in the following illustration to open the Z-Tower (needle) Configuration window: Figure 4.8: Z-Tower (needle) Configuration •... -
Page 19: Defining The Barcode Reader
Figure 4.9: The Base Configuration Window • The ’Barcode reader’ option under Install Options: Bruker should be checked. • The RS232 serial port settings should be set in the Serial Ports in Registry area based on your individual serial port configuration. -
Page 20: Verifying And Programming The Barcode Reader
To check and adjust (program) the barcode reader open the program EditGilsonSteps and right click with your mouse on the Gilson 215 control in the context „Execution of Test Procedure“. This will open the following submenu: Figure 4.10: EditGilsonSteps: Submenu Test... -
Page 21: Figure 4.11: The Terminal Program
Software • Select the submenu TEST Initialize barcodes before reading a barcode for the first time. • Select the submenu TEST Read one Barcode (max. 10 sec.). - The red light on the reader will switch „ON“ and the barcode will be read for a max- imum of 10 seconds. -
Page 22: Hystar Software Setup
Software Version Information Figure 4.12: The Terminal Program Text Field When using the function key READ 1 second either the correct barcode information or a ’BR’ (bad read) will be displayed in the text field after 1 second. If the barcode reader is not working correctly you can check the version and settings by pressing the Check Connected button. -
Page 23: Figure 4.13: The Hystar Hardware Setup Window
Software Figure 4.13: The HyStar Hardware Setup Window Press the Configuration button to open the Configuration View, and set the configura- tion data as described in the "PrepGilsonST Software Setup". Z31545_00_006... - Page 24 Software Z31545_00_006...
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Page 25: Contact
NMR Hotlines Contact our NMR service centers. Bruker BioSpin NMR provide dedicated hotlines and service centers, so that our special- ists can respond as quickly as possible to all your service requests, applications ques- tions, software or technical needs. - Page 26 Contact Z31545_00_006...
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Page 27: Figures
Appendix A Figures Figure 2.1: The Gilson Liquid Handler ............... 8 Figure 3.1: Mounting the Barcode Reader to the Bracket .......... 9 Figure 3.2: Mounting the Barcode Reader Bracket ..........10 Figure 3.3: Securing the Barcode Cable ..............11 Figure 3.4: Securing the Barcode Reader Cable to the Control Unit Cable ..... - Page 28 Figures Z31545_00_006...
- Page 29 Revision History List Index Date Alteration Type Z31545_00_006...
- Page 30 Bruker Corporation info@bruker.com www.bruker.com Order No: Z31545...
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