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8 - Configuration Tool
Device Driver Configuration
Example: Use the following string to generate default barcodes containing the
string “Generated” and a 4-digit counter:
Generated
(e.g. Generated0003).
Example: Use the following string to generate default barcodes containing the
string “Unreadable” and a counter:
Unreadable
(e.g. Unreadable2)
Auto Read Retries
Specify how many times the device should try to read the barcode before
considering it unreadable.
Move Timeout
Specify the timeout for the robot move which is associated with the
ReadBarcode command. An error message will be output if the robot takes
longer than this to move.
Move Robot in Beam
Specify the distances in the x, y and z directions that the robot should move
the labware in the scanner beam when scanning.
Multiplication Factors for Retries
Specify multiplication factors for the distances in the Move Robot in beam
field.
If the labware cannot be scanned on the first try, the distances in Move Robot
in Beam are multiplied by the specified multiplication factors for each
successive attempt, resulting in larger distances each time. This allows
Freedom EVOware to search for the barcode label with the help of the robot in
case it is not accurately positioned on the labware.
The barcode scanner can be configured to only accept the barcode types which
are expected on your barcode labels. This makes it easier for the scanner to
identify incorrect barcodes. This can be done by the Tecan Field Service Engineer
using special configuration barcodes. The valid barcode types list is stored in the
barcode scanner firmware.
8.5.1.2 Barcode Scanner Configuration - Firmware Commands
The following firmware commands (command strings) are pre-configured for the
Barcode Scanner in the Test tab of the Configuration Tool:
Read Barcode
Performs a single read operation of the barcode scanner.
Refer to the firmware documentation for the device for a complete list of firmware
commands (see also 1.2.1 “Related Documentation and Software”, 1-3).
WARNING
Risk of injury to operating personnel or damage to the equipment
• Take care when sending firmware commands. Sending the wrong commands
can damage the instrument or objects in its workspace, hurt yourself or other
people.
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