Installing or removing the Barcode Reader

Before you start

Make sure you have the following:

•	Barcode Reader

•	M4 hex wrench

Installing the Barcode Reader

 

Turn off the Bravo Platform before you install or remove the accessory.

 

To install the Barcode Reader:

1	If a platepad is already installed at the target installation location, uninstall the platepad.

2	Place the Barcode Reader on the deck surface at the target deck location. Ensure that the Barcode Reader is oriented correctly to scan barcodes on the west side or the east side of microplates. Make sure it sits level on the deck.

3	Insert the supplied flathead cap screw into the center of the Barcode Reader platepad and use the M4 hex wrench to tighten the screw.

4	Connect the Barcode Reader power and communications cable.

If a serial port is not available on the host computer, use a USB-to-serial adapter. Ensure that you install the driver for the adapter.

5	Edit the teachpoint for this location.

Uninstalling the Barcode Reader

To uninstall the Barcode Reader:

1	Disconnect the Barcode Reader power and communications cable.

2	Using the M4 hex wrench, remove the screw in the center of the Barcode Reader and remove the Barcode Reader.

3	Place a platepad at the same deck location.

4	Insert the supplied flathead cap screw into the center of the platepad and use the M4 hex wrench to tighten the screw.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Barcode specifications	About setting up the Barcode Reader
Creating a profile for the Barcode Reader	Creating a profile for the Barcode Reader
Specifying the Barcode Reader location in the device file	Specifying the Barcode Reader location
Making adjustments and troubleshooting the Barcode Reader	Testing and optimizing barcode scanning