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1. 25 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX DisplayMessage Description Displays a message on the initialized VCode s 40 character VFD screen Parameters VARIANT Message Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim text As String CVCode m_VCode text Testing 1 2 3 Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 m_VCode Initialize l VCodel DisplayMessage text CString sMyString Declare a string sMyString Hello world VARIANT vMessage Ensure vMessage can handle strings vMessage vt VT_BSTR Convert string to VARIANT vMessage bstrVal sMyString Alloc SysString Show message m_VCode DisplayMessage vMessage Free up the memory used by the VARIANT VariantClear amp vMessage Events Events are fired asynchronously by ActiveX to notify the container that a procedure has finished or an error has occurred Consult Microsoft s ActiveX documentation on how to handle events in your Visual C or Visual Basic code PrintLabelComplete The PrintLabel procedure has completed PrintAndApplyComplete The PrintAndApply procedure has completed Error short Number BSTR FAR Description SCODE Scode LPCTSTR Source LPCTSTR HelpFile long HelpContext BOOL FAR CancelDisplay The stock Error event See Microsoft documentation for explanation of function arguments 26 VCode User s Manu2. Any modification or changes to the VCode not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty and authority to operate this equipment VCode User s Manual Chapter 1 General Information Warranty Information and Service Contracts All Velocityl1 products are covered under warranty for parts and labor for the first year of service Velocityl 1 offers two different levels of service Gold Service and Platinum Service Both services cover parts and labor The differences between the two services are outlined below Table 1 Velocity11 Service Plans Gold Service Platinum Service The damaged unit will be shipped to A replacement unit will be shipped immediately to Shippable Velocity 1 for repair Upon repair use while your unit is being repaired You are Items the unit will be shipped back to you required to ship your unit back to us for repair within three days of receiving the replacement unit Non A technician will be dispatched to A technician will be dispatched to your site within Shippable your site the next business day not four hours of your service call Items including holidays Your VCode is automatically covered by the Gold Service Plan during the first year If you wish to upgrade to the Platinum Plan please call Velocity11 s Service Center at 650 846 6500 For the product warranty for this VCode please see Appendix B Velocity11 s Product Warranty on page 31
3. FR Be On Off Slide Foward Field 0 PeR OOo On Off Rotate to Plate Advanced Fed PeR SU SH Spa Paa oOo On Off Spin Plate 90 Field 2 10 03 99 On of Vacuum Field 3 l On ort Drop Plate Field 4 Field 5 IV ShotSide MV Long Side Print Label Pint nd Ao Vacuum Present Display Message 3 Rotate At Plate Rotate at Printer r Update Sensors HRI Field 0 HRI Il Il Field 2 Field 1 11 VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Print And Apply Section Use this section to define a label to be printed The label can either be printed and applied to a plate or lid using the Print amp Apply button or just printed using the Print Label button see figure 6 I O Control Section This section allows the user to individually control the various actuators of the VCode Care should be taken not to crash the actuators into one another Particularly do not Rotate to Plate while Slide Forward is on see figure 6 When the Update Sensors checkbox is checked the inputs of the VCode are scanned approximately once every 500 mS It should be noted that when this box is checked other VCode operations executed from the diagnostics dialog may be slowed slightly Vacuum Florescent Display This section allows the user to print messages to the VCode s vacuum florescent display VFD The text appears in the edit box as it will on the display see
4. VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started Unpacking the VCode Your VCode has come shipped to you direct from Velocityl 1 The following is a list of the contents of the Velocityl 1 VCode package see figure 1 e VCode e Intermec 3240 printer e Power cable e Serial communication cable e 1 4 line for vacuum and air supply e Pneumatic regulator e Two hose fittings 1 4 NPT 1 4 one touch hose optional depending on your house air and vacuum systems e Two one touch T hose fittings optional depending on your house air and vacuum systems e Reducers e Label media e Thermal transfer ribbon e VCode ActiveX CD e Intermec 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual printed from Intermec s website at http corp intermec com e Intermec IPL Programming Reference Manual printed from Intermec s website at http corp intermec com e VCode User s Manual Figure 1 The VCode package Intermec printer vacuum and air hose power cable serial communications cable VCode hose fittings pneumatic regulator VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Inspection Inspect all the items for possible shipping damage before continuing the set up process If anything is missing or appears damaged contact a Velocityl 1 service representative as soon as possible Save the carton and packing materials in case you ever need to ship the unit Setting Up the
5. There is a physical obstacle in the way of the vacuum pad head Insufficient air pressure Remove obstacle Reset the VCode by cycling the power Check air line for leaks Ensure that the air input pressure is set to 90 psi See Install Compressed Air Line on page 9 Reset VCode by cycling the power 28 VCode User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Regular Maintenance The VCode needs little regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly However all repairs such as replacing worn parts will be covered under Velocity 1 s initial one year warranty See Velocity11 s Product Warranty on page 31 After the first year please refer to Velocityl 1 s Service Plans to determine which level of service you need to cover the VCode See Velocity11 Service Plans on page 3 The Intermec printer needs regular maintenance to keep it clean and running well For information on cleaning and maintaining your Intermec printer please see Intermec s 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual chapter 3 1997 Intermec Technologies Corporation 29 VCode User s Manual Appendix A Appendix A List of Tables Table 1 Velocity1 1 Service Plans 3 Table 2 Error Messages and Solutions 2I List of Figures Figure 1 The VCode package 4 Figure 2 Opening the printer 5 Figure 3 Loading media for self strip printing 6 Figure 4 Loading the thermal transfer ribbon 8 Figure 5 Control panel 8 Figure 6
6. 17 Rotate the head lift lever counterclockwise until it locks 18 Press Feed Pause to advance approximately 6 inches of media through the printer Remove the stripped labels from the front of the printer 19 Unscrew the edge guide and slide it inward until it just touches the edge of the media Screw the edge guide in place 20 Replace the printer cover The printer is now ready to print labels Loading the Thermal Transfer Ribbon Instructions and figure reprinted with permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual pp 2 11 to 2 12 1997 Intermec Technologies Corporation Note Save the plastic bag that your ribbon comes in Attached to the ribbon bag is a sticker with a three digit sensitivity number printed on it You need this information to set the correct media sensitivity number 1 Make sure the printhead is in the raised position If not turn the head lift lever clockwise until it releases the printhead 2 Place the empty ribbon core that comes with the printer on the ribbon rewind hub 3 Detach the leader from the new thermal transfer ribbon roll and unwind the end of the ribbon approx imately 8 inches The edge of the ribbon has a leader with an adhesive strip on the leader edge to guide the ribbon through the printhead mechanism 4 Slide the roll of thermal transfer ribbon onto the ribbon supply hub with the ribbon roll winding clockwise 5 Route the ribbon lea
7. Diagnostics screen 11 Figure 7 Advanced VCode screen 12 Figure 8 Print and apply test screen 13 Figure 9 Bar code properties screen 15 Figure 10 Human readable field properties screen 16 30 VCode User s Manual Appendix B Appendix B Velocity11 s Product Warranty Velocityl1 a California corporation with its principal place of business at 435 Acacia St Palo Alto California 94306 Velocity11 is the obligor of this service contract Contract This Contract sets forth the terms and conditions under which Velocity1 1 will provide Support Services as defined below for its Products covered under the Product Warranty guidelines 1 DEFINITIONS 1 1 Support Services means the support and or services that are available from Velocity 1 as further described in Exhibit A as may be amended from time to time 2 COVERAGE Velocity 1 will provide the Support Services set forth in Exhibit A and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Con tract for one year after the purchase date of the product Additionally the Customer has the option to purchase an enhanced Platinum Support Services contract Terms condi tions and rates of enhanced coverage are set forth in Exhibit B of this Contract Within 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Product Warranty or Support Services contract Velocity11 will offer the Customer the option of purchasing additional coverage based on the current Support Services rates at
8. Getting Started Install Serial Communications Cord 1 Plug one end of the serial communications cord into the RS232 serial port on the back of the VCode 2 Plug the other end of the serial communications cord into the available serial port on the PC you will use to control the VCode Install Power Cords Operating the VCode at the wrong voltage could seriously damage the AN CAUTION instrument Before turning on the system be sure that the voltage supplied to the VCode is 120 VAC 50 60 Hz and the line is rated to supply a minimum of 3 amps 1 Ensure that the VCode is turned off 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC power port at the rear of the VCode 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical socket Keep clothing hair and jewelry away from the V Code at all times AN WARNING me est ear terse pee ner i The VCode is an automated piece of equipment with moving parts Ensure that hair clothing and jewelry do not become caught in the machine Install VCode Software 1 Take the compact disc marked VCode ActiveX from the plastic sleeve 2 Place it in the CD drive of your PC Note for the highest performance from your VCode we recom mend a Pentium 166 or better based PC running Windows NT 4 0 3 Open the CD drive on your computer 4 Click Set Up exe InstallShield Wizard will appear 5 Click Next Choose Destination Location will appear 6
9. The installation program will install the program on your C drive unless you otherwise specify a loca tion To specify a location click Browse and choose the desired destination folder 7 When the folder has been specified click Next Select Program Folder will appear 8 Click Next if you want the folder shown If not select a new folder and then click Next 9 Setup Status Screen will appear and InstallShield Wizard Complete will appear Click Finish 10 The VCode ActiveX has been installed in the folder you specified You are now ready to run the VCode ActiveX from your computer VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Chapter 3 Diagnostics Running the VCode ActiveX To run the VCode ActiveX and to access the diagnostics dialog 1 Open the folder where you saved the VCode ActiveX during the installation process See Install VCode Software on page 10 2 Click on the folder VCode ActiveX 3 Click on VCodeContainer exe 4 You will be asked to set the comm port to communicate with the VCode Choose the comm port of your choice 5 The VCode diagnostics dialog will appear Diagnostics Dialog The diagnostics section gives you the ability to perform diagnostics on the VCode as well as to design and save different bar code formats Figure 6 Diagnostics Display Code 1 08 Diagnostics xi m Print And Apply 140 Control VFD Display
10. VCode AN CAUTION Before starting unplug all electronic components and ensure that all switches are in the Off position VCode Placement The VCode must be securely mounted on a stable bench Avoid placing the unit near a heat source or any potentially hazardous location Mounting points have been drilled into the base plate for you to use to secure the VCode to your benchtop Opening the Printer Instructions and figure reprinted with permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual p 1 8 1997 Intermec Technologies Corporation You need to open the printer every time you load media or perform maintenance procedures To open the printer Figure 2 Opening the Printer 1 Place the fingers of your right hand between the two notches on the lower edge of the media cover the media cover release and pull the bottom of the media cover away z g from the base of the printer see figure 2 EIRA m 2 Grasp the front of the media cover with your left hand and lift the media cover up to release it from the frame over 3 Lift the media cover away from the top of the printer media cover release between the two notches VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Loading a Roll of Media Instructions and figure reprinted with permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual pp 2 9 to 2 10 1997 Intermec Technologies
11. in the field boxes the names or numbers you want to appear in the various fields 14 Test print by clicking on Print Label or Print and Apply 15 You may wish to practice a bit with various fonts bar code symbologies and positions until you find a combination that suits your needs Note The various fonts and symbologies are not scaled the same You may have to experiment with magnification factors in the properties screens to achieve the proper sized font for your application Load Format from Disk If you have a saved format that you would like to use with the VCode you may do so by clicking the load format from disk button While you can send this format to the printer without problems be aware that the display on the advanced diagnostics screen may not accurately reflect a format which has not been saved as format txt The display will only allow a preview of your format If you change the format number in the format number box the display will revert to the default format for that particular number see figure 7 14 VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Defining a field s properties The bar code and human readable field s properties are controlled through the Bar Code Properties display and the Human Readable Field s Properties display respectively To access these displays you must be in the label display of the Advanced Diagnostics display You will have to click on the field whose proper
12. may incur an additional charge to maintain the same categories of service coverage at the new location If Customer chooses not to pay such additional charge Customer service may be automatically changed to categories of service that are available in such new location with no refund available For purposes of the Gold Service all references to time will mean the Customer s local time References to the United States include the continental United States Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico Whole Unit Replacement If the telephone technician determines that the defective unit is one that is easily disconnected and reconnected or if the technician determines that Customer Product is one that should be replaced as a whole unit Velocity11 reserves the right to request that the defective unit be shipped to Velocity 1 for repairs Under the Standard Warranty Velocity 1 will repair the unit and ship it back to Customer Parts Ownership All service parts removed from Customer Product s become Velocity 1 property Customer must pay the cur rent retail price s for any service parts removed from Customer Product s and retained by Customer 35 VCode User s Manual Appendix B EXHIBIT B OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES PLATINUM SERVICE PLAN The Platinum Service Plan is available to each customer at an additional cost Under the Platinum Service Plan the Customer is guaranteed a four hour response time for all repair service calls Whe
13. that time 3 SUPPORT SERVICES 3 1In order for Customer to receive the Support Services described in Exhibit A Customer must a Initiate a service request by contacting Velocity 11 at 650 846 6500 31 VCode User s Manual Appendix B 3 2 b c d e f Provide the serial number of the Product a description of the problem and the current version of the control soft ware Provide a detailed description of the type of error a description the specific error message and when it occurs the activity or use of the Product when the error occurred and remedial measures taken by the Customer to cor rect the error Follow procedures and recommendations provided by the Velocity 1 technician in an effort to correct problems via telephone VELOCITY 11 WILL NOT DISPATCH A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO PERFORM ON SITE REPAIRS UNTIL THE TELEPHONE BASED TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED Subject to Customer s applicable security requirements provide Velocity 1 with access to and use of all infor mation and Product facilities including working space electricity and a local telephone line necessary for Velocity11 to provide timely Support Services pursuant to this Contract To the best of its abilities read comprehend and follow operating instructions and procedures as specified in but not limited to Velocity 1 documentation and other correspondence related to the products Velocity11 shall have no obliga
14. Corporation Note Attached to the media roll is a small label with a three digit sensitivity number printed on it Make sure you save this label You need this information to set the correct media sensitivity number Note If you lift the printhead while printing with self strip you may not receive the best perfomance from the Precision Print technology If you must lift the printhead remove accumulated liner from the takeup hub before resuming print To load self strip media 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3 Loading media for self strip printing media brake lateral printhead knob head lift lever er _ media support lt ls roll retainer media roll supply roll post Open the printer ie ia see figure 2 media liner ol y A ee upper media guide Raise the printhead EZ lower media guide by rotating the head Ss lift lever clockwise media access door Venind to release it see fig self strip assist A AA pe oinor clasp ure 3 printhead Turn the supply roll retainer counterclockwise to release it and slide it to the outer end of the supply roll post Turn the supply roll retainer clockwise to lock it in place Lift the media brake up and slide it towards the front of the printer until it reaches its resting position Place the media roll on the supply roll post and position it firmly against the printer Lift up on the media brake slide it towards the ba
15. DE 2 CVCode m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 m_ VCode Initialize 1 Declare some BSTRs VARIANT Field0O Fieldl Field2 VARIANT Field3 Field4 Field5 Set up the variants to contain strings Field0 vt VT_BSTR Fieldl vt VT_BSTR Field2 vt VT_BSTR Field3 vt VT_BSTR Field4 vt VT_BSTR Field5 vt VT_BSTR Make up some values to print CString sField0O sFieldl sField2 CString sField3 sField4 sField5 sField0O Field0d sFieldl Fieldl sField2 Field2 sField3 Field3 sField4 Field4 sField5 Field5 Copy the strings to BSTRs Field0O bstrVal sField0 AllocSysString Fieldl bstrVal sField1l AllocSysString Field2 bstrVal sField2 AllocSysString Field3 bstrVal Field4 bstrVal Field5 bstrVal sField4 AllocSysString sField3 AllocSysString sField5 AllocSysString Print the SHORT_SIDI Fieldl Field2 I Free up the VARIANTs VariantClear amp Field0 amp Field1 VariantClear amp Field3 VariantClear amp Field4 amp Field5 VariantClear VariantClear format 1 label with 6 HR fields m_VCode PrintAndApply 1 6 ONG_SIDE Fieldo Field3 Field4 Field5 VariantClear amp Field2
16. OM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to use COM1 Move the vacuum head toward the plate m_VCode Initialize 1 VCodel RotateSlide True Move the vacuum head toward the plate m_VCode RotateSlide TRUE SpinPlateHalf Description When TRUE rotates the plate half way to the printer in order to apply a label to the short side of a plate When FALSE the plate is rotated to the pickup position Parameters BOOL bSpinPlateHalf Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use COM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to use COM1 Spin the plate so that a label can be m_VCode Initialize l1 j applied to the short side Spin the plate so that a label can be VCodel SpinPlateHalf True applied to the short side m_VCode SpinPlateHalf TRUE Print Label Description Prints a label on the Intermec printer The label is NOT applied Format is the number of the format to print the NumberOfFields is the number of fields in the particular format 21 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Parameters short Format short NumberOfFields VARIANT Field0 VARIANT Field1 VARIANT Field2 VARIANT Field3 VARIANT Field4 VARIANT Field5 Returns none Notes eThe method returns immediately The PrintLabelComplete event is fired when the procedure completes eIn the Visual Basic example the underscore is only necessary if you type the fu
17. VCode User s Manual Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 1 General Information Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Velocityl1 VCode bar code print and apply station This unit prints and applies bar codes to microplates and lids The VCode applies printed labels to one long and one short side of the microplate and can adjust for different skirt heights on both shallow and deepwell plates The VCode s compact size allows for easy integration into your robotic system Most importantly the VCode s process time is significantly less than competing products making it the optimal solution for bar code printing and applying The purpose of this manual is to provide the basic information necessary to achieve optimal efficiency from your VCode unit Whether your application is manual bar code applying or integration into an automated platform this manual will walk you through the required steps to get your VCode working to its fullest capacity Velocityl 1 strives to produce the highest throughput and highest quality products available on the biotechnology market To help us better serve your future needs please contact our Service Center with any feedback on this manual or our product In addition to this user s manual technical information on the VCode and related applications is available from Velocity1 1 For more information please visit our website at http www velocityl 1 com or call us at 650 846 6500 Please note that th
18. Vacuum Line 1 Take the supplied 1 4 Figure 5 Control Panel line and cut it to the length you need for the RS232 serial port vacuum line air supply port L vacuum supply port 2 Plug one end into your lab s vacuum supply 3 If your house vacuum on off switch uses a threaded nozzle attach the 1 4 NPT fit ting to your house air Attach the otherendof power plug port the fitting the 1 4 one touch hose fitting into the 1 4 hose VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started 4 Plug the other end of the 1 4 line into the quick release vacuum supply port on the back of the VCode Note that this port is the lower of the two hose ports see figure 5 5 After installation tug gently on the vacuum line If you feel resistance then the line has been properly installed Note You may have another machine in your laboratory hooked up to the house vacuum supply In this case use the one touch 1 4 T hose connector to attach both the VCode and your other machine to the house vacuum Install Compressed Air Line AN WARNING Switch off the house air before installing the VCode Working with open charged air lines can result in injury Proper technique should be used to bring an air line to the system If you have questions regarding this be sure to contact your facilities department or a Velocityl 1 service representative moisture Significant moisture in the air can
19. _VCode PrintLabel 1 6 Field0 Fieldl Field2 Field3 Field4 Field5 Free up the VARIANTs VariantClear amp Field0O VariantClear amp Fieldl VariantClear amp Field2 VariantClear amp Field3 VariantClear amp Field4 VariantClear amp Field5 23 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX PrintAndApply Description Prints a label on the Intermec printer and applies it to a plate Format is the number of the format to print NumberOfFields is the number of fields in that particular format and SidesToLabel determines which sides of the plate will have a label applied Parameters short Format short NumberOfFields short SidesToLabel VARIANT Field1 VARIANT Field2 VARIANT Field3 VARIANT Field4 VARIANT Field5 VARIANT Field6 Returns none Notes eThe method returns immediately The PrintAndApplyComplete event is fired when the procedure completes SidesToLabeli is 1 to print on the long side 2 to print on the short side or 3 to print both sides 24 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim textl text2 As Str LongSide 1 ShortSide 2 textl Field0 text2 Fieldl VCodel Initialize 1 VCodel PrintAndApply 1 ShortSide Or LongSide text2 Field2 we Le ing Dim ShortSide LongSide As Integer 3 textl wi Gl m define LONG_SID define SHORT_SI
20. adversely affect the life of the unit Ensure that the air line coming into the VCode is properly filtered from AN CAUTION 6 aes wire proper y 1 Take the supplied 1 4 line and cut it to the length you need for the air line 2 Plug one end into your lab s air supply 3 If your house air uses a threaded nozzle attach the 1 4 NPT fitting to the nozzle Attach the 1 4 one touch hose fitting into the 1 4 hose 4 Plug the 1 4 hose into the pneumatic regulator The 1 4 hose should plug into the input end the left side of the regulator marked with an N of the regulator 5 Cut another length of line to connect the regulator to the VCode Plug one end of this line into the out put end of the regulator 6 Plug the other end of the 1 4 line into the quick release air supply port on the back of the VCode Note that this port is the upper of the two ports see figure 5 7 After installation tug gently on the line If you feel resistance then the line has been properly installed 8 Air pressure is adjusted by the knob on the top of the regulator Pull the knob up to release it Turn the knob counter clockwise to increase pressure Pressure should be set at 90 psi Note You may have another machine in your laboratory hooked up to the house air supply In this case use the one touch 1 4 T hose connector to attach both the VCode and your other machine to the house air VCode User s Manual Chapter 2
21. al Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The following is a table of the error messages you may encounter while operating the VCode Table 2 Error Messages amp Solutions Error Causes Solutions The serial port is not open Operator has not called Initialize Operator needs to call Initialize See Chapter 4 ActiveX on page 17 Intermec Illegal string of characters returned Serial cable was removed mid transmission The transmission was garbled to the printer Install serial cable See Install Serial Communications Cord on page 10 Then reset VCode by cycling the power Turn on the printer Reset the VCode by cycling the power The Intermec printer did not respond Serial cable is not installed Intermec printer is not turned on Install serial cable See Install Serial Communications Cord on page 10 Reset the VCode by cycling the power Turn on the printer Reset the VCode by cycling the power Parameter not within bounds The parameter you set does not fall within the specified boundary For setting the Format value the number must be between 1 and 99 For setting the number of HR fields the number must be between and 6 Check the value you have set and change it to fit these boundaries 27 VCode User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Table 2 Error Messages amp Solutions Er
22. ance with this Contract The Customer will be notified within thirty 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Product Warranty or Support Services contract and will have the option of purchasing additional coverage based on the current Support Services rates at that time Velocityl 1 may suspend or terminate Support Services if Customer fails to timely pay Support Service fees as provided in this Contract Velocityl1 may also terminate Support Services if Customer breaches any provision of this Contract and such breach is not remedied within thirty 30 days after Customer receives written notice of the breach Velocityl 1 shall also have the right not to renew this Contract with respect to any Product by providing written notice of such election at least ninety 90 days prior to the termination of Support Services for such Product provided that Velocity 1 no longer generally provides Support Services for such Licensed Product or no longer provides the specific Support Services previ ously offered Customer may terminate this Contract if Velocity 1 materially breaches its obligations under this Contract If Customer terminates this Contract due to a material breach on the part of Velocity 1 Velocity11 will refund the support fees for the then current term paid by Customer under the Contract from the date of termination prorated to the end of the then current term REINSTATEMENT OR RENEWAL OF SUPPORT SERVICES In the event Customer fails t
23. ck of the printer and lower it onto the media roll Turn the supply roll retainer counterclockwise and slide it up to the edge of the media roll Turn the supply roll retainer clockwise to secure Note If you are using a narrow roll of media less than 1 inch insert the media support between the roll of media and the supply roll retainer before you secure it in place 8 9 Unscrew the edge guide and slide it to the outer edge of the lower media guide Screw the edge guide in place Pull down on the lower media guide to access the media path 10 Unroll several inches of media and insert it between the two media guides and out the front of the printer Release the lower media guide VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started 11 Pull out 10 to 12 inches of media and remove the exposed labels from the media liner 12 Open the media access door and thread the media liner under the self strip assist roller and over the rewinder hub in a clockwise direction 13 Remove the rewinder clasp from the rewinder hub and wind approximately 2 inches of media liner over the rewinder hub 14 Secure the media by snapping the rewinder clasp onto the rewinder hub Turn the rewinder hub clock wise to remove all slack from the media liner between the tear bar and the rewinder hub 15 Close the media access door 16 Use your third party software or the printer command set to enable self strip printing and the label taken sensor
24. der through the printer mechanism as shown in the illustration Note Make sure that the ribbon goes over the label gap sensor PCB located on the top of the upper media guide If the ribbon becomes caught on the PCB it can cause the ribbon to wrinkle Note Make sure that the ribbon runs above the upper media guide The ribbon must come in contact with the printhead VCode User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started 6 Attach the leader from the new thermal transfer rib bon roll to the empty rib empty ribbon core _ TE Figure 4 Loading the thermal transfer ribbon bon core using the adhesive strip on the thermal transfer ribbon leader edge 7 Turn the ribbon rewind hub clockwise until the ribbon runs smoothly through the printhead mechanism T ribbon supply hub lt upper media guide 8 Engage the printhead by rotating the head lift lever D counterclockwise until it SO locks P d P ribbon rewind hub en N lateral printhead adjust N _ head lift lever TTR assist roll A 9 To enable thermal transfer printhead printing set DIP switch 8 on the bottom bank of switches to the on position 10 Press the Feed Pause button to advance the ribbon through the printer 11 Close the printer The printer is now ready to print labels Note When replacing the thermal transfer ribbon roll in the future use the empty ribbon supply core as the new empty ribbon core Installation Install
25. e COM1 Turn vacuum on m_VCode Initialize l VCodel VacuumOn True Turn vacuum on m_VCode VacuumOn TRUE SpinPlate Description Rotates the plate to the apply position if bSpinPlate is TRUE and to the pickup dropoff position if bSpinPlate is FALSE Parameters BOOL bSpinPlate Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use COM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to use COM1 Spin the plate to the apply position m_VCode Initialize 1l VCodel SpinPlate True Spin the plate to the apply position m_VCode SpinPlate TRUE StageDrop Description Drops the plate stage if bSt ageDrop is TRUE and raises the plate stage if bStageDrop is FALSE This method allows bar codes to be applied to plates of different skirt heights 20 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Parameters BOOL bStageDrop Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use COM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to use COM1 Drop the plate stag m_VCode Initialize l1 j VCodel StageDrop True Drop the plate stag m_VCode StageDrop TRUE RotateSlide Description Rotates the vacuum head toward the plate if bRot ateSlide is TRUE and toward the printer if bRotateSlide is FALSE Parameters BOOL bRotateSlide Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use C
26. e printhead to image a label The media sensitivity number is a three digit number found on the thermal transfer ribbon package The VCode has set the default for thermal transfer ribbons to 567 see figure 7 For more information on media sensitivity numbers please see Intermec s 3240 Bar Code Label Printer User s Manual p 2 13 1997 Intermec Technologies Corporation Running Tests Use this dialog box to set up a print test 1 In the Advanced Diagnostics screen click on Print and Apply Test 2 The Print and Apply Test screen will appear see figure 8 3 Define how many tests you wish to run enter number 100 Note Do not try to run more than 100 tests at a time If you run more than 100 tests on one plate the labels build up on the side of the plate The extra weight causes the plate to rotate away from the print head You may run multiple tests in groups of 100 providing you remove the built up labels from the plate 4 Click Raise Plate as necessary for your plate type 5 Click Print on Long Side and or Print on Short Side accordingly You can check or Figure 8 Print and Apply Test Display uncheck Print on Long Side and Print on Short Side during the test Changes will take Pant And Apply Teri x effect after the next test cycle finishes 6 Click Run Print Test Tests to Run 10 7 Click Abort to quit at the end of the next Tests Remaining 0 test c
27. figure 6 Advanced Section Use this section to do the following eset the position that the printer presents labels eset the media sensitivity number ecycle test the VCode edesign and save bar code formats Figure 7 Advanced Diagnostics Display YCode Advanced Setup Ea Format File Control Printer Setup Cancel Format Search Directory D Barcode labels ta Formata Load Format From Disk Save Format to Disk Send Saved Format File to Intermec Peeeeceeeeeecnreeaeny a Auto Position Drag bar codes and HA Fields into label below Media Sensitivity 567 wlll E d Print And Apply Test HR Field 0 HR Il Il Field 2 Field 1 12 VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Printer Setup The slider adjusts the position that the Intermec presents labels to the VCode A higher number means that the labels will be positioned higher with respect to the VCode s vacuum pads The Auto Position feature allows the VCode to automatically determine the optimal label position When this button is clicked a small dialog will appear asking the user to enter a minimum and maximum test position from 10 to 10 The VCode will then print one label at each label position in this range and set itself to the optimal position setting see figure 7 Media Sensitivity Number Use this box to set the media sensitivity number The media sensitivity number specifies the amount of heat required by th
28. is is version 1 1 of the VCode User s Manual System Requirements Computer Platform Pentium 166 based or better PC Windows NT 4 0 032 MB RAM Serial I O RS232 9 pin connector supporting 56 700 baud communication speed Lab Requirements e11 5 x 24 benchspace 1 4 compressed air line achieving 90 95 psi 1 4 vacuum line achieving at least 23 inHg 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 3 amps VCode User s Manual Chapter 1 General Information Warnings and Advisories Your safety while utilizing the VCode is of paramount importance Carefully read and follow all warnings and cautions that are outlined in this manual The VCode must only be used in the manner in which it was intended by Velocity 1 Any other use of the VCode may cause damage to the product or harm to the user Take note of the following signs They are found throughout the manual and call attention to a procedure or practice that if not correctly performed could potentially result in a hazardous condition or damage part or all of the product Do not proceed beyond a warning label until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Caution signs signal procedures that will potentially cause damage CAUTION to the instrument if not performed correctly Warning signs signal procedures that will potentially cause bodily harm or death if not performed correctly This unit is currently being evaluated and tested for full CE and UL certification
29. lication ControlPicture Description Retrieves a picture of the VCode bitmap that can be used in the container s application Example In this example we will paint the VCode bitmap over a button Visual Basic Visual C Assume that there is a button named The CPicture class will be imported Commandl on the current form You must into your project when the ActiveX is set the Style property of Commandl to installed Graphical CButton button Create a button Command1 Picture VCodel ControlPicture CPicture VCodePic CVCode m_VCode VCodePic m_VCode GetControlPicture Retrieve the picture button SetBitmap HBITMAP VCodePic GetHandle Paint the bitmap onto the button Methods Methods are essentially functions that can be called by the container application Initialize Description Initializes the ActiveX and sets the VCode up to work on comm port iCommPort Initialize should typically be the first method called in a procedure and only needs to be called one time 17 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Parameters short iCommPort Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C CVCode m_VCode m_VCode Initialize l1 Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 ShowDiagsDialog Description Displays the diagnostics dialog Parameters none Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C CVCode
30. m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 m_VCode Initialize l1 Open diagnostics dialog m_VCode ShowDiagsDialog Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 Open diagnostics dialog VCodel ShowDiagsDialog Close Description Closes the serial port used by the VCode Parameters none Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C CVCode m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 m_VCode Initialize l Free serial port m_VCode Close Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 Free serial port VCodel Close 18 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX CheckVacuumSensor Description Returns the state of the vacuum sensor Parameters none Returns BOOL Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim vac_state as Boolean CVCode m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 m_VCode Initialize l1 Save state of vacuum sensor to a Save state of vacuum sensor toa variable variable vac_state VCodel CheckVacuumSensor BOOL vac m_VCode CheckVacuumSensor CheckRotateAtPrinter Description Returns the state of the rotate at printer sensor Parameters none Returns BOOL Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim RAP_state as Boolean CVCode m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 m_VCode Initialize l1l Save s
31. n required a Service Technician will be dispatched the same day the request was initiated 365 days of the years For shippable items Velocity11 will ship out replacement product within twenty four hours The Customer will be responsible for shipping the damaged product back to Velocity11 in three working days after receiving the replacement product from Velocity1 1 The Customer may upgrade to this plan during the first year of service Please contact your Velocity 1 representative for more details 36
32. nction call on more than one line 22 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim textl text2 As String CVCode m_VCode textl Field0 Initialize to use COM1 text2 Fieldl m_VCode Initialize l1 VCodel Initialize 1 Declare some BSTRs VCodel PrintLabel 1 3 textl _ VARIANT Field0O Fieldl Field2 text2 Ereld2 Sr SMe OMe VARIANT Field3 Field4 Field5 Set up the variants to contain strings Field0O vt VT_BSTR Fieldl vt VT_BSTR Field2 vt VT_BSTR Field3 vt VT_BSTR Field4 vt VT_BSTR Field5 vt VT_BSTR r Make up some values to print CString sField0 sFieldl sField2 CString sField3 sField4 sField5 sField0 Field0 sFieldl Fieldl sField2 Field2 sField3 Field3 sField4 Field4 sField5 Field5 Copy the strings to BSTRs Field0 bstrVal sField0 AllocSysString Fieldl bstrVal sFieldl AllocSysString Field2 bstrVal sField2 AllocSysString Field3 bstrVal sField3 AllocSysString Field4 bstrVal sField4 AllocSysString FieldS bstrVal sField5 AllocSysString Print the format 1 label with 6 HR fields m
33. o timely renew Support Services under this Contract Support Services shall be discontinued at the end of the then current term If Support Services are terminated for any reason at Velocity 1 s sole option Cus tomer may be permitted to reinstate or renew Support Services by paying Velocity 1 applicable Support Services fees LIMITED WARRANTY Velocity 1 warrants that Support Services will be performed with the same degree of skill and professionalism as is dem onstrated by like professionals performing services of a similar nature LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 33 VCode User s Manual Appendix B 8 1 8 2 Direct Damages VELOCITY11 S SOLE LIABILITY AND CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SUPPORT SERVICES Consequential Damages UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL VELOCITY11 BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI TATION DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS LOSS OF DATA OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THIS CONTRACT OR THE USE OF THE LICENSED PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND DOCUMENTATION ENTIRE CONTRACT This Contract and the attached Exhibit constitute the entire Contract between the parties regarding Support Services and supersede all previou
34. ror Causes Solutions TIMEOUT Failed to fetch a Label needs Adjust print position on the Intermec printer label adjustment See Advanced Section on page 12 Insufficient vacuum Damaged vacuum pad Low air pressure Check the vacuum and vacuum line See Install Vacuum Line on page 8 Determine if one of the vacuum pads has been ripped or damaged If so call Velocity11 s Service Center at 650 846 6500 Check air line for leaks Ensure that the air input pressure is set to 90 psi See Install Compressed Air Line on page 9 TIMEOUT The label was not applied No plate present Low air pressure Vacuum pads are sticky Make sure that a plate is in the plate nest Check air line for leaks Ensure that the air input pressure is set to 90 psi See Install Compressed Air Line on page 9 If labels are not well adjusted they may flip around and the vacuum pads will pick them up from the adhesive side If this happens clean the vacuum pads with warm water and a mild detergent TIMEOUT Failed to rotate to the printer There is a physical obstacle in the way of the vacuum pad head Insufficient air pressure Remove obstacle Reset the VCode by cycling the power Check air line for leaks Ensure that the air input pressure is set to 90 psi See Install Compressed Air Line on page 9 Reset the VCode by cycling the power TIMEOUT Failed to rotate to the plate
35. s Contracts or representations oral or written regarding the subject matter This Contract may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party Both parties acknowledge having read the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract and Exhibits attached hereto understand all terms and conditions and agree to be bound thereby 34 VCode User s Manual Appendix B EXHIBIT A SUPPORT SERVICES VELOCITY11 S STANDARD WARRANTY The Standard Warranty effective for one full year upon purchase date covers all parts and labor costs necessary to repair your covered product due to all functional part failures as reasonably considered under this contract Ifthe technician cannot correct the Product problem over the telephone at the initiation of a service request then the technician will follow the procedures outlined for the Support Services described in this Agreement Non shippable Products a service technician will be dispatched the next business day excluding holidays to repair the Product s Regular holidays shall include New Year s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day unless Velocity 1 determines otherwise and notifies Customer with 30 day advance notice Shippable Products Product s must be shipped directly to Velocity11 to be repaired On Site Service On site service is available for Cus
36. see figure 10 From the pull down menu choose the desired font for the human readable field Choose either Horizontal or Vertical for the positioning of the field on the label Set the height H and width W magnification accordingly For more information on magnification see Intermec s JPL Programming manual pp 3 18 to 3 19 The orientation box reflects the position of the human readable field on the Advanced Diagnostics label display Change the position from the Human Readable Fields Properties display by entering in new X Y coordinates Click OK when done Figure 10 Human Readable Field Properties Display Font Swiss Mono 721 bold outine Origin S 2 Cancel 2 Field Orientation Magnification Horizontal A fi 5 Vertical Ww 30 16 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX Chapter 4 Activex ActiveX Interface The VCode s ActiveX control makes it easy to integrate the VCode into Veloctyl1 s BioCel Series automated workcell or a custom laboratory system This document provides information on how to use the VCode s ActiveX control with your Visual C or Visual Basic application This manual covers version 1 028 of the VCode ActiveX control only In all of the Visual Basic examples assume that there is a VCode control named VCodel on the current form Properties Properties can be thought of as variables whose value can be set or retrieved by the container app
37. tate of rotate at printer sensor Save state of rotate at printer sensor to a variable to a variable RAP_state VCodel CheckRotateAtPrinter BOOL RAP m_VCode CheckRotateAtPrinter CheckRotateAtPlate Description Returns the state of the rotate at plate sensor Parameters none Returns BOOL Example Visual Basic Visual C Dim RAP_state as Boolean CVCode m_VCode Initialize to use COM1 Initialize to use COM1 VCodel Initialize 1 m_VCode Initialize l1 Save state of rotate at plate sensor to Save state of rotate at plate sensor to a variable a variable RAP_state VCodel CheckRotateAtPlate BOOL RAP m_VCode CheckRotateAtPlate 19 VCode User s Manual Chapter 4 ActiveX SlideForward Description Moves the vacuum head forward if bForward is TRUE and back if bForward is FALSE Parameters BOOL bForward Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use COM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to use COM1 Move the vacuum head forward m_VCode Initialize l VCodel SlideForward True Move the vacuum head forward m_VCode SlideForward TRUE VacuumOn Description Turns on the vacuum if bVacuumOn is TRUE or off if bVacuumOn is FALSE Parameters BOOL bVacuumOn Returns none Example Visual Basic Visual C Initialize to use COM1 CVCode m_VCode VCodel Initialize 1 Initialize to us
38. ties you wish to define Defining a bar code s properties 1 2 3 4 5 In the Advanced Diagnostics diplay click on the bar code icon that you wish to format see figure 7 The Bar Code Figure 9 Bar Code Properties Display Properties display will appear see Bar Code Properties x figure 9 From the pull down Symbology m Origin j menu choose the Code 39 x 41200 desired symbol Cancel ogy for the bar code 170 Choose either Horizontal or Field Orientation i Magnification Vertical for the C Horizontal H eo correct orienta tion of the field Vertical W3 on the label Set the height H and width W magnification accordingly For more information on magnification see Intermec s IPL Program ming Manual pp 3 18 to 3 19 1998 Intermec Technologies Corporation The orientation box reflects the position of the bar code on the Advanced Diagnostics display see figure 7 Change the orientation of the bar code on the Advanced Diagnostics display from the Bar Code Properties display by entering in new X Y coordinates Click OK when done 130 30 20 800 15 VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Defining a human readable field s properties 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In the Advanced Diagnostics display click on the human readable field icon that you wish to format see figure 7 The Human Readable Properties display will appear
39. tion to support a altered or damaged Products b any version of the Products other than the current version of the product c any Product with out of date software or software that has been modified without Velocity 1 approval and authorization d Product problems caused by Customer s negligence Customer abuse or misapplication including but not limited to use of incorrect voltages use of incorrect fuses use of incompatible devices or accessories and improper or insufficient ventilation use of Product other than as specified in the user manual or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Velocity1 1 including but not limited to an act of God such as lightning floods tornado or earthquake e Products installed on any hardware operating Product version or network environment that is not supported by Velocity11 f Products sold or transferred by the Customer to another entity FEE SCHEDULE 32 VCode User s Manual Appendix B 5 1 5 2 53 Customer shall pay the annual fees for Support Services for the initial term of this Contract within thirty 30 days of the Effective Date Thereafter unless Support Services are not renewed Customer shall pay annual Support Services within 30 days of the commencement of the then current term for such Support Services TERM AND TERMINATION The initial term of this Contract is one 1 year from the Effective Date of this Contract unless earlier terminated in accor d
40. tomer Products within the United States The technician will need to have the full address of Customer Products location A service technician will be dispatched to Customer s location to service Customer s Product The Services provided under this Agreement are repair services that are necessary because of any defect that exists or occurs in materials or workmanship in the Products or in any Product component covered by this Agreement The Standard War ranty does not include preventive maintenance installation deinstallation relocation services or operating supplies If Customer or Customer s authorized representative are not at the location when the service technician arrives Velocityl 1 will no longer be obli gated to provide services under this Agreement for the Product that requires service on such visit The service technician will leave a notice with the time of arrival as proof of arrival Consequently you may be charged an additional fee for a second service call to repair your instruments Service Area This Agreement applies only to Products located in the United States In addition Velocity1 1 may invoice Customer an additional charge for service in certain remote areas of the United States Velocity11 will notify Customer if Customer Products are in an area where Velocityl 1 cannot offer on site service If Customer relocates its Product s to a geographic location in which the Standard Warranty service is not available Customer
41. ycle M Raise Plate 8 Click Exit to exit without running a print Aes IV Print on Long Side test IV Print on Short Side Format to Print 1 13 VCode User s Manual Chapter 3 Diagnostics Creating Saving and Printing a format Use the diagnostics drag and drop format editor to create bar code formats see figure 7 1 In the diagnostics screen use the arrow keys next to Format to specify the format number 2 Use the arrow keys next to Fields to specify the number of fields Note Field includes both bar codes and human readable fields HR fields 3 Use the drag and drop editor to place the bar code and HR fields in the correct positions in the label display Note Field 0 cannot be a bar code Please choose an HR field for field 0 4 Double click on the icon to edit the field 5 The properties screen will appear for your particular field 6 After editing your fields return to the Advanced Setup menu 7 You must save your format before printing 8 Click Save Format to Disk 9 You will be prompted to save the file under the format name If you do not choose the format name format txt you will not have the preview functionality 10 Click OK to accept the format name 11 Click Send format file to Intermec The format names must be stored in the Intermec for the printer to access it 12 Exit to the Diagnostics screen 13 On the Diagnostics screen type
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