Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 204

Before you start
Using diagnostics to test the barcode scanning (Microscan sensor)
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Bravo Platform User Guide
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"Troubleshooting" on page 195
Make sure you have the following:
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M2 hex wrench
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Spare microplate that has a barcode label
Use the following procedure to test the barcode scanning.
Class II laser hazard. Looking directly at the laser beam can result in serious eye
injury. Do not look directly at the laser beam.
Laser emission from the reader does not automatically turn off if the sensor head is
disassembled. Do not disassemble the barcode reader sensor head.
To test the barcode scanning:
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Place the spare microplate on the Barcode Reader platepad and make sure the
barcode label faces the Barcode Reader mirror.
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Open Barcode Reader Diagnostics.
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In the Profiles tab, select the Barcode Reader profile from the Profile list, and click
Initialize this profile.
Figure
Microscan Barcode Reader Diagnostics Profiles tab
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Click the Controls tab.
C Setting up the Barcode Reader
Testing and optimizing barcode scanning
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