Step-by-step instructions for cleaning the barcode scanner O-ring and adjusting the spin speed which may be needed to resolve issues where the bottles being scanned do not spin properly causing issues during bar code scans.
Steps to Clean the Barcode Scanner O-Ring
1. Select the Direct Control menu option
2. Select Instrument
3. Select Bar Code
4. Select Scan
5. As the O-ring spins, clean with alcohol (you may have to select Scan multiple times
6. Select Close
7. Press the white Home icon located on the upper right corner of the window to get back to the main window.
8. Run multiple samples to ensure the bar code scanner is operating properly.
Adjusting the Barcode Scanner O-Ring Spin Speed
1. Select Menu
2. Enter passcode 123
3. Select Service Settings
4. Enter passcode 519 and press Login
5. Select Calibration
6. Select Sample Changer Alignment (wait for the initialization to complete)
7. Select the Rinse Station link located directly below the white Home icon on the upper right corner of the window.
8. Select Auto Sampler Detect link directly below the white Home icon on the upper right corner of the window.
8. Record the Spin speed (not the Scan speed) value so that we can change it back if needed.
9. Change the Spin speed (not the scan speed) to 10 only if the value is below 10, then select Set
10. Select Scan to test and confirm bottles are spinning properly. If it is not, change the Spin speed value back to the original value.
11. Select Save
12. Press the white Home icon located on the upper right corner of the window to get back to the main window.
13. Run multiple samples and monitor to ensure the bar code scanner is operating properly.