BIO RAD 400-0174 Manual de usuario
P/N 400-0174
Title:
( BIO-RAD LOGO-B/W)
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Twister Barcode Reader
Interface Guide
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Copyright This document is published by Bio-Rad Laboratories. Copyright 1998 Bio-Rad
Laboratories. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited.
Trademarks The Bio-Rad logo is a registered trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories. Twister is a
trademark of Zymark Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All
other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders.
Contents The information in this document may contain typographical errors or technical
inaccuracies and is subject to change without notice. Modifications and additions
may also be made to the products described in this document at any time.
Statement of
Proper Use The Twister is designed to be used in a laboratory environment. The Twister is
integrated through hardware and software with an external microplate processing
device, such as a reader, washer, or dispenser. The Twister automates the
processing of microplates by the external device, providing increased walk-away
time. The Twister software is designed to run under Windows 95 and Windows
NT4.0.
WARNING Use this product only in the manner described in this
manual.
When used other than as specified,
the safety protections may be impaired.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Contact Us Bio-Rad Technical Services Department
Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
Phone: (800) 424-6723, option 2, option 3
(510) 741-6576
Fax: (510) 741-5802
E-mail: [email protected] (U.S.)
[email protected] (International)
FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (United States Federal
Communications Commission) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Symbols These symbols are intended to draw your attention to particularly
important information and alert you to the presence of hazards as
indicated. Some of these symbols may not appear in the manual or
on the product:
DANGER An imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING A potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE A cautionary statement; operating tip, or maintenance
suggestion, which may result in instrument damage if not
followed.
Hazardous voltage, risk of shock injury.
Risk of body parts, hair, jewelry or clothing getting caught
in a moving part.
Risk of puncture injury.
Risk of eye injury, wear safety glasses.
Risk of fire.
Risk of poison.
Risk of explosion.
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Table of Symbols These symbols are intended to draw your attention to particularly
important information and alert you to the presence of hazards as
indicated. Some of these symbols may not appear in the manual or
on the product:
Hazardous fumes.
Hot surface, risk of burns.
Ground symbol.
CE compliance mark.
Output.
Input.
Signifies that the unit has passed safety tests for grounding,
high voltage spikes and voltage leakage.
FHelpful hints, additional information.
Equipment Labels
Equipment labels are color coded as follows:
Yellow: Caution, risk of danger
Red: Stop
Blue: Mandatory action
Green: Safe condition or information
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................1
PREINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................1
Tools Required...............................................................................................................1
Twister Setup Required..................................................................................................1
ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................3
Installation Warnings......................................................................................................3
Installation Notes............................................................................................................3
UNPACK THE INTERFACE KIT..............................................................................................4
PARTS LIST.......................................................................................................................4
INSTALL THE BARCODE READER.........................................................................................5
INSTALL THE BARCODE READER INTERFACE SOFTWARE......................................................7
START THE TWISTER SOFTWARE .......................................................................................8
TEACH THE BARCODE READER POSITION ...........................................................................9
3. OPERATION WITH THE ULTRAMARK .......................................................11
LOADING THE MICROPLATES IN THE PROPER ORIENTATION ...............................................11
4. OPERATION WITH AN EXTERNAL DEVICE...............................................13
LOADING THE MICROPLATES IN THE PROPER ORIENTATION ...............................................13
BARCODE PARAMETERS SCREEN.....................................................................................13
CHOOSE THE BARCODE PARAMETERS..............................................................................14
GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................15
INDEX ......................................................................................................................17
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1. Introduction
The Twister/Barcode Reader Interface Kit enables the Twister to use a barcode reader to
read and record the barcodes on each microplate in the run. The Barcode Reader Interface
Kit includes a Symbol barcode reader (which attaches to the Lid Storage Platform) and
the software necessary to set the barcode reading options in each run.
Preinstallation Requirements
Tools Required
Phillips head screwdriver
Standard screwdriver
Twister Setup Required
Lid Storage Platform (properly installed and configured)
Twister software Version 2.0 or above
Barcode Reader Interface software compatible with Twister software V2.0 or above
Assembly Overview
After the Twister has been installed and configured (following the instructions in the
Twister User Guide), you are ready to install and configure the barcode reader. This guide
includes the following procedures for unpacking and installing the Barcode Reader
Interface Kit:
Unpack the Interface Kit
Install the Barcode Reader
Install the Barcode Reader Interface Software
Configure the Twister Software
Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos
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