Specifying the Barcode Reader location

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Use the following procedure to specify the location of the Barcode Reader in the Bravo device file.

Procedure

To specify the Microscan Barcode Reader location in the Bravo device file:

1	Open the Bravo device file that contains the Barcode Reader device.

2	In the Devices area, expand the Bravo device. The list of deck locations appear.

 

3	Select the deck location at which you installed the Barcode Reader. In the example in step 2 the Barcode Reader is installed at deck location 7, so deck location 7 is selected.

4	In the location properties table, select the Barcode Reader for one of the following:

•	BCR on west side

•	BCR on east side

Note: The Bravo Barcode Reader can scan barcode labels on the labware east and west sides only.

In the following example, the Barcode Reader is at deck location 7, and it will scan barcodes on the west side of microplates.

 

5	When you are finished, click Initialize selected devices to re-establish communication with the Bravo and use the updated device file.

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