Barcode Reader Alignment - Aim Lab PathFinder 350S Service Manual

PathFinder 350S Service Manual
7.2.3

Barcode Reader Alignment

The barcode reader projects a line of red light onto the tube to read the barcode
label. While most labels will read well with the light in the middle of the tube,
glossy labels will reflect too much light, causing failed barcode reads. In this
situation it is best to offset the barcode reader so it projects the light to one side of
the tube, reducing any reflections to the reader.
The barcode reader bracket is slotted in its base to allow the barcode readers
orientation to be adjusted.
1. Two cap head screws (M3) clamp the bracket to the Carousel body. Loosen these
2. Open PDS (see Section 3.8.3), and go to the controls tab.
3. Scroll down the controls tab until the Carousel controls are displayed. These
4. Click Advance to advance the Carousel to a known position. Place an unlabelled
5. Press Read Barcode. The tube will spin for a few seconds while trying to read
M3 Cap Screws
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screws so the barcode reader can move, but is not loose.
controls are Advance, Advance and Read Barcode, and Read Barcode.
tube into the read position (next to the No Tube barcode).
the tube barcode. While the light is on, adjust the light to the desired position.
Figure 59 shows an ideal adjustment.
Barcode Reader Bracket
Figure 59 Barcode Reader Alignment
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Barcode Read Light
Barcode Reader
Rev E February 2010