1045 SOLO User Manual
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1. 31 Cleaning the Print Head iu ar ke lei 32 Cleaning the ReelkPlate iere PRO En C RB 32 aa EE 32 Chapter 6 Hardware 32 32 CR CREE E 33 INPUTS 22 22 34 Serial CommwuUnicatior ur E EE ER RE ER MCI e E PR OTRA DR ne E e eae aso ean ieee 34 Appendix A Machine and Mounting 35 Appendix B Conversion Chart from MPa to 5 38 Appendix C Declaration of 39 roo oe ree dv ete etium SCR 40 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Hardware Overview Please review the following diagrams and familiarize yourself with the terminology used Front View SCI PRINT SOE Figure 1a Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Left View Figure 1b Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Right View SERIAL NO 001 Figure 1c Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 8 Chapter 1 Introduction See the picture below for the annotated connection panel on the end of the instrument Air Switch Air Input Air Regulator Power Swit2. any Program or any part thereof iii remove or alter any trademark copyright or other proprietary notice contained on or in the Program iv use any of the Third Party Software as stand alone applications or v sublicense the Program to any third parties 2 05 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as granting to LICENSEE any other right or license either express or implied except the express rights hereinabove granted 2 06 This Agreement does not constitute nor include any sale lease loan or transfer of the Program upgrades or enhancements thereto in any form by the parties hereto 2 07 No rights or licenses are herein granted to LICENSEE expressly or by implication to use the names Scinomix Corporation or any trademark or trade name owned by Scinomix or any trademark or trade name which may cause confusion as to origin and source of manufacturer between Scinomix and LICENSEE 42 ARTICLE 3 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY 3 01 Scinomix represents and warrants that the Program is and shall at all times be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Scinomix and the third party Licensors from which Scinomix has obtained the right to grant and to grant others the right to grant sublicenses LICENSEE shall derive no right title or interest therein except as expressly set forth in this Agreement 3 02 All right title and interest in the Program subject to the ownership rights of t
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4. 2 Startup Top View Roller extended for Vial Placement Pickup Larger diagram in Appendix A The red arrow indicates the placement of the tube in the roller Connecting the Sci Print SOLO Air Connect the air on the back side of the instrument by pushing the blue air line into the air input Test the connection by pulling on the air line if you feel resistance the air line is properly connected To remove the air line gently push on the white outer ring of the air input and pull on the air line The other end of the air line should be connected to the air source Ensure that the air is turned on by moving the air switch to the vertical ON position Check that the air pressure is sufficient by noting the pressure on the pressure gauge located near the air input on the right side of the SOLO Power Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position O Connect the power cable to the SOLO and then plug in to an appropriate socket Turn on the power to the instrument by clicking the power switch to the ON position 1 RS232 Connect the RS232 cable to the port on the right side of the SOLO and then connect the other end to the computer of the controlling instrument If the computer you are using does not have a serial port you will need to use a serial USB adaptor Starting the Sci Print SOLO First check the following items Your computer is connected to the SOLO using RS232 SOLO has an air supply attached Th
5. 5 Scinomix SCI PRINT SOLO 2 General Information General Information The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Information provided by Scinomix is believed to be accurate and reliable However the user is responsible for the proper and correct use of the product Ifthe user does not follow the instructions given in this manual Scinomix does not take any responsibility for injuries or damages caused by the Scinomix product Instrument Information Manufacturer Scinomix Inc Model Number 1045 SCI PRINT SOLO Serial Number Contact Scinomix Inc 4069 Wedgeway Court Earth City MO 63045 USA Telephone 314 298 9800 Fax 314 298 8111 Internet www scinomix com Before operating the instrument the user must read and understand this manual Installation and Servicing Only Scinomix service personnel or an authorized distributor shall perform installation servicing and reinstallation of the instrument 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents General Information ee ee eg 2 Contents 3 Chapter 7 IntrodU ctioni sod meer ee nee ri 5 Hardware Overview m 5 9 5 dece esee eiae ee En nen
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7. On a blank circle indicates Off Clicking the red circle turns the output off and clicking again turns the output on You will see the associated device on the machine move in accordance with its new setting Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 34 Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics Inputs Displays the status of the various input sensors used to determine when devices reach their intended position A green circle indicates the input is set to On a blank circle represents Off A refresh button updates their state and a checkbox allows the system to automatically refresh on a short interval Serial Communication Allows the user to send commands directly to the various motors and the printer and shows their response This would normally be used only when Scinomix is setting up your machine 35 Appendix A Machine and Mounting Dimensions Appendix A Machine and Mounting Dimensions Top View Dimensions in mm Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 36 Appendix A Machine Mounting Dimensions DY 37 Appendix A Machine Mounting Dimensions Mounting Brackets Mounting Bracket Dimensions relative to Sci Print SOLO Note that the mounting brackets will not normally be seen from the top of the machine and are visible here only for clarity Dimensions in mm 38 Appendix B Conversion Chart from MPa to PSI Appendix B Conversion Chart from MPa
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9. String N A Data for field 7 field8 String N A Data for field 8 field9 String N A Data for field 9 field10 String N A Data for field 10 Returns True Ready False Error Public Function RetractRoller As Boolean Description Retracts roller stage to printing position ready for printing Parameters None Returns True Ready False Error Public Sub ShowDiags Description Shows diagnostic window modally Machine diagnostics along with label configuration can be undertaken through this screen Parameters None Returns None 25 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface Errors Codes and Descriptions The following error codes and descriptions are retrieved by calling GetLastError Errror Number Description Unknown 1 Unknown Error Not Initialized 2 Device not Initialized UnHandled Exception 99 Unhandled Exception No Air Pressure 100 Device Has less than Required Air Pressure No Error 199 Printer No Errors No Printer Communication 200 Printer Not Communicating Printer Error 201 Printer Generic Error Invalid Printer Response 203 Printer not valid response to status command Printer OffLine 204 Printer Off Line Printer General Error 205 Printer general Error Printer System Error 206 Printer System fault immediately after power on Printer Applicator Error Upper Position 207 Not applicable Applicator did not re
10. ach the upper position Printer Applicator Error Lower Position 208 Not applicable Applicator did not reach the lower position Printer Applicator Error Vacuum Plate Empty 209 Not applicable Vacuum plate is empty Printer Applicator Error Label Not Deposited 210 Not applicable Label not deposit Printer Applicator Error Host Stop Error 211 Not applicable Host stop error Printer Applicator Error Relective Sensor Blocked 212 Not applicable Reflective sensor blocked Printer Protocol Error 213 Printer Label Data Incorrect or bad Protocol Jscript Command Printer Memory Card Error 214 Printer Memory Card Error Printer Print head Open Error 215 Printer Print head open Printer No Label Found Error 216 Printer Synchronization error No label found Printer End Of Ribbon Error 217 Printer Out of Ribbon Printer Illegal Heating Voltage Error 218 Printer Heating voltage problem Printer Cutter Jammed Error 218 Printer Cutter jammed Printer Out Of Memory Error 219 Printer Out of memory Printer Out Of Paper Error 220 Printer Out of paper Printer Ribbon Saver Malfunction 221 Printer Ribbon saver malfunction Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 26 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface Printer_Input_Buffer_Overflow_Error 222 Printer Input buffer overflow Printer Printhead Too Hot Error 223 Printer Print head overhea
11. ch Air Pressure Gauge Instrument Details ura MOOEL NO f SERAL NO 001 POWER P tUMATIKC DATE 012019 we 4749 Ory 9048 1 4 794 NOTE Do not connect to the Ethernet or USB ports on the connection panel unless directed to do so by Scinomix Functionality of the machine may be adversely affected Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 9 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Scinomix Sci Print SOLO is a single process tube labeler that is mainly used as part of an integration system Typically it is integrated with an automated sample handling instrument Once the label stocks and label text layouts are defined the printing and applying of labels is carried out under the control of the master instruments control application Tubes are moved in and out of the Sci Print SOLO automatically using the controlling instruments gripper If the Sci Print SOLO is being used as a stand alone instrument a simple application will be included with the instrument Power Requirements 110VAC 3A 220VAC 1 5A Fuses 1 amp F2 5x 20 15 250V F3 312 T2A 250V F4 312 T3A 250V Air Requirements 60 80 PSI 1 CFM The air pressure gauge on the SOLO displays the air pressure in Megapascals Mpa Network Requirements The VX2 connects to a computer via an RS232 serial port A serial port or USB s
12. cil Directive 93 68 EEC the CE Marking Directive Date of Issue 3 26 2013 Place of Issue Earth City MO USA Name Nigel Malterer Signature 3 40 PERPETUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Sci Print SOLO Control Software and Components NOTICE READ BEFORE INSTALLING CAREFULLY READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE This perpetual Software License Agreement Agreement is made between Scinomix Inc organized under the laws of Missouri USA together with its affiliates hereinafter called Scinomix and you the LICENSEE WHEREAS Scinomix has licensing rights in certain of the designated computer programs Program as further hereinafter defined and WHEREAS the licensed Program contains Scinomix proprietary technology and embeds third party software including portions of products licensed by Scinomix with rights to license to you and WHEREAS LICENSEE may be engaged in hosting certain computer software for providing services to computer users and systems within the LICENSEE S enterprise NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration the adequacy of which is hereby ackn
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14. e Re ace SE SERRE ce ERR teeter 9 Rte HELLE ELE LL UR bum eee Lies ei eI ER Die Lo ELE 9 Air Requirements res egeret a Ere EE ER ee gus 9 Network Requirements 9 Operating Environment oro ri ne lin 9 Health and Safety iun an alas 10 Important Note ete 10 higepDaUrIc M 10 Personal Protective Equipment PPE cc cccccssscccecsscececssscecesseeeeecseseceeseesececeeseseceeseeseceesesseeeesaeees 10 Transport and A EERE ESEE 10 Lifting PO INES sis seen 10 arie 10 Electrical E PETER REAPER RE 10 stallati ON 11 JPHIMKUI IRE 11 Service and Maintenance een ge cbe Pe in IER e ERE ee RAE een DR RES 11 Symbols on Equipment RR 11 Ehapter 2 12 Mechanically Integrating the Sci Print SOLO to an Automated 5 12 Mounting bracket 1045 600 052 12 L ft aaa 13 Front View Roller extended for Vial Placement Pickup Larger diagram in Appendix 13 Top View R
15. e SOLO power button is on Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 15 Chapter 2 Startup NOTE It may take up to 1 minute for the Sci Print SOLO instrument to become ready after power on Before this time communication with the instrument is impossible and any attempt to initialize the device driver will fail Using the Sci Print SOLO User Interface for Setup and Diagnostics As previously mentioned the Sci Print SOLO is primarily used within an integrated laboratory automation system and as such it operates under the control of that third party system However the SOLO user interface must be used to create the text and layout of the labels and can also be accessed for troubleshooting purposes When the SOLO is integrated with a third party instrument the controlling instrument s user interface will include a link to the SOLO interface The Diagnostic screen is then brought up Sci Print Solo Diagnostics Simulate ontiguration DIagnc Solo Commands Default Text Available Labels Field 1 314298 9800 Field 3 12345 Label Preview INN 0086 862 VLE XILUOUIDS Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 16 Chapter 3 Label Design From this screen the user can use the configuration menu to create new label stocks and label layouts The diagnostics menu is used to view logs and see the status of various inputs and outputs
16. e any in use managed objects Parameters None Returns None Public Function Initialize ByVal CommPortName As String As Boolean Description Initializes the communication interface to the Sci Print SOLO through the serial port Parameters Name Type Range Description portName String N A Serial port to use com1 com2 etc Will only return ready if a successful connection to the device is made Entering 0 puts the driver into simulation mode Returns True Ready False Error Public Function OpenRoller As Boolean Description Opens roller ready to accept tube or to release tube Parameters None Returns True Ready False Error Public Function PrintAndApply ByVal LabelName As String ByVal Field1 As String ByVal Field2 As String ByVal Field3 As String ByVal Field4 As String ByVal Field5 As String ByVal Field6 As String ByVal Field7 As String ByVal Field8 As String ByVal Field9 As String 24 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface ByVal Field10 As String As Boolean Description Prints and applies label to tube Parameters Name Type Range Description LabelName String Name of label Document To Use field1 String N A Data for field 1 field2 String N A Data for field 2 field3 String N A Data for field 3 field4 String N A Data for field 4 field5 String N A Data for field 5 field6 String N A Data for field 6 field7
17. e instrument by turning the blue air switch clockwise to the vertical position Push in the knob at the bottom of the roller mechanism and turn the knob a quarter turn to fully retract the roller mechanism Use the hexagonal key provided to unscrew the peel plate Remove any labels that might be stuck to the peel plate and thoroughly clean the plate with an appropriate solvent Rollers As with the peel plate adhesive residue can build up over time on the rollers causing tubes to stick Occasional cleaning with an appropriate solvent will help alleviate this problem The rollers are easily removed for cleaning Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics Overview This screen displays low level hardware functions of the instrument and is not used during routine operation of the SOLO Hardware diagnostics are intended as a troubleshooting tool and can be carried out in conjunction with a Scinomix Technical Support Representative 33 Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics 2 Hardware Simula LE X Outputs Inputs Air Pressure Ok Extend Roller Roller Open Roller Closed Peel Blow Roller Retracted Close Roller DO Du Buzzer Roller Extended Auto Refresh Serial Communication Motor Port Printer Port Refresh IP Address S N Outputs Displays the status of the various output actuators used to set the position of devices in the system A red circle indicates that the output is set
18. e of the ribbon will make contact with the labels Note that with some ribbon materials it may be difficult to tell which side contains ink Pressing something sticky on each side of the ribbon to see which side yields ink can be helpful 2 While holding the ribbon source spool turn the green screw on the top of the spool counterclockwise until it is tight 3 Turn the green lever on the print head counterclockwise to open the print head 4 Thread the ribbon down from the ribbon source spool and around the print head so that the ribbon will make contact the labels 5 Attach the end of the ribbon to the cardboard insert a barcode label works well and press on to the ribbon rewind spool as seen in the picture While holding the ribbon rewind spool turn the green screw on the top counterclockwise until tight Then turn the entire spool counterclockwise until the ribbon is fully threaded 6 Turn the green lever on the print head clockwise to close the print head Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 32 Cleaning the Print Head Every time the printer ribbon is changed the print head should be cleaned While the print head is open wipe down the inner surfaces with an alcohol wipe This will minimize smudging from excess ribbon ink Cleaning the Peel Plate Over time the peel plate and surrounding areas may build up label adhesive residue causing labels to stick to the peel plate To access the peel plate turn off air to th
19. el to cancel without saving You can also create a new label copy an existing label and delete an existing label from the Label Stock Editor screen Note that Scinomix can provide default settings for many different label types Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 18 Chapter 3 Label Design Defining Label Text and Print Layout To use the Label Document editor go to the configuration menu on the Main Screen and Select Label Documents Configuration Diagnostics Label Stock Label Documents The Label Document Configuration screen will open and display the label used most recently GB Use the drop down menu to select another document or use the New Copy or Delete buttons to create copy or delete label documents respectively Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 19 Chapter 3 Label Design Label Document Configuration Simulate Description Stock Definition TestLabell v Select a Field Label Sample Q Position 537 Top 1222 mm Angle 0 v 3 Display As E 9 Barcode amp Source e Default 314298 9800 Text Style Font ScalableSwiss 21 w Height 2 mm Q Bold O Italic O Underline 2 Choose the type of label stock to be used using the drop down menu of the Stock Definition Field To add text fields click on the add button to bring up sample text t
20. erial port adaptor is required on the computer Operating Environment Indoor use only Temperature 10 C to 40 C Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Altitude Up to 2000M Mains supply 10 Rated Voltage Transient overvoltage Installation Category Overvoltage category II Rated pollution Pollution degree 2 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Health and Safety Important Note Before using the equipment it is very important that you have read this manual and have understood all the safety instructions Intended Use The Scinomix Sci Print SOLO is intended for use in laboratory settings under the environmental conditions listed above If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Personal Protective Equipment PPE The Sci Print SOLO does not require the use of any special PPE However the user should adhere to any PPE standard in the laboratory in which the SOLO is installed Transport and Storage The equipment must be stored and transported in temperatures within the range 25 C to 455 Lifting Points The equipment is to be lifted by 2 people External Covers Warning If any of the external covers on the equipment are removed the power supply is not automatically interrupted If it is necessary to remove any of the external covers it is essential that the power is switched off first Do not attempt to use the robo
21. eturning Parameters None Returns True Ready False error Public Function CloseRoller As Boolean Description Closes roller to grip tube ready for labeling Parameters None Returns True Ready False error 22 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface Public Function ExtendRoller As Boolean Description Extends roller stage ready for robotic arm to place or pickup tube Parameters None Returns True Ready False Error Public Function GetLabelList As System Collections Generic List Of String Description Gets a list of label formats currently available Parameters None Returns list of t String of label document names Public Function GetLastError ByRef ErrorMessage As String As Integer Description Gets Last Error description Parameters By Reference String Error message Returns Integer the Error Number Error list at end of section Public Function GetSerial As String Description Gets Model and Serial No of Sci Print Device Parameters None Returns String example 1045 001 0021 Public Function GetVersion As String Description Gets Version of Sci Print SOLO Driver Parameters None Returns String example 1 0 1 xxx Public Function HomeAll As Boolean Description Homes the printer and roller stage Parameters None 23 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface Returns True Ready False Error Public Sub Dispose Description Dispos
22. he Source text box The actual text to be printed is sent through commands to the SOLO from the controlling instrumentation The maximum number of print fields is 10 If you want the text to be displayed as a barcode click the barcode radio button option Q Select the positioning of the text on the label by entering numeric values in the Left and Top Margin fields of the Position field The text can also be angled as desired Note that once the text has been displayed on the label preview screen the user can click on the text and drag and drop to the desired Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 20 Chapter 3 Label Design location which will automatically set the left and top margin values Click the Refresh button at any time to update the layout of the label O select the desired text font size and style When the label document is complete click OK to save or Cancel to cancel the label document Checking Label Text and Layout A good way to test the suitability of your label text and layout is to use the label editing capabilities displayed on the main Diagnostic screen Configuration Diagnostics Help ees Editable Label Fields won Eo Field 1 Scinomix Labell Field 2 Label Field 3 09 17 2010 i 4 N o Because the actual label text is coming from the controlling instrument the text shown on the Label Preview is merely samp
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24. ing to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2006 95 EEC the Low Voltage Directive Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 12 Chapter 2 Startup Chapter 2 Startup Mechanically Integrating the Sci Print SOLO to an Automated System The Sci Print SOLO can be affixed to a platform using 2 x 1045 600 052 A mounting brackets shown below It is important that the SOLO is properly secured and level at all times Please refer to the schematics below for proper dimensions of the Sci Print SOLO These drawings indicate a relatively small vial such as a 1 4 mL vial with a diameter of 8 millimeters Exact vial positioning will vary based on the height and diameter of the vials being used Note that all measurement values are in millimeters Mounting bracket 1045 600 052 A Position both brackets on the mounting surface according to the supplied dimensions in Appendix A and bolt down using 5mm screws in the appropriate slots The feet of the Sci Print SOLO should now locate in the recessed holes in the brackets Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 13 Chapter 2 Startup Left view 130 7 125 4 m 172 0 shaded red area indicates the placement of the tube the roller Front View Roller extended for Vial Placement Pickup Larger diagram in Appendix A The red arrow indicates the placement of the tube in the roller Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 14 Chapter
25. label senso The labels should be between the print head and the print roller Continue to thread the labels around the peel plat QD and around the bottom of the roller Place the end of the label strips in one of the slots on the label rewind spool and turn counterclockwise until the labels are loaded While holding the label rewind spool turn the green screw on the top counterclockwise until it is tight Turn the green lever on the print head clockwise to close the print head and replace the label holder on the label source spool Inside the print head there are two red guide pins see picture below Using the hexagonal key provided the key is built into the print head pull up to remove it for use unscrew the top guide pin and move it down so that it is aligned with the edge of the barcode labels When the guide pin is in place tighten the screw Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 30 Chapter 5 Maintenance Note In most newer Scinomix printers a tensioning device has been added to the printer to optimize barcode printing If your instrument has this device you should first thread your labels through the tensioner as shown below Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 31 Chapter 5 Maintenance Loading Ribbon Refer to the picture below and the corresponding instructions The arrows indicate the direction of the barcode ribbon 1 Place a ribbon roll on the ribbon source spool so that the ink sid
26. le text The displayed text is listed in the Editable Label Fields To check the Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 21 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface suitability of your text you should input data that is representative of the data that will ultimately be printed on your labels then click Update You may find that longer strings of data will run off the label requiring you to make the font smaller or change the orientation This is especially important when printing barcodes because a barcode reader will not be able to read any labels in which the barcode has run off the end Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface The driver provided by Scinomix for the Sci Print SOLO is a Microsoft dot net assembly using the version 3 5 of the dot net framework The following methods are made available to facilitate the operation of the device by use of these low level calls Each call is made using any applicable parameters and returns a value depending upon the success or failure of the operation If any method call fails the cause of the error can be obtained by calling the GetLastError function Methods Public Function CancelPrintJob As Boolean Description Cancels any print job in printer Waits 1 second before returning Parameters None Returns True Ready False error Public Function ClearPrinterError As Boolean Description Cancels printer error Waits 3 seconds before r
27. of the instrument The Utilities listed on the front allow direct communication with the instrument and are used mainly for troubleshooting purposes Chapter 3 Label Design Overview The SOLO can be set up to run print jobs on a variety of user named label stocks Each is set up to support best print quality based on size material stiffness and adhesion A label editor is provided to enter the properties of a label stock Defining Label Stock To use the label editor go to the configuration menu on the Main Screen then select Label Stock Configuration Diagnostics Label Documents The Label Stock Editor Screen will be displayed Cri_Print SC arc nn 1201002 Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 17 Chapter 3 Label Design 89 Label Stock Configuration e ws Stock Name New Delete Properties Label Sample Length 40 mm Width 50 mm Span 50 mm Top Margin E mm Left Margin 0 4 5 n Refresh This screen allows the user to define the physical characteristics of the label being used including the length of the label the width of the label and the span of the label i e the distance from the leading edge of one label to the leading edge of the next label The margins peel off speed and distance and heat settings can also be adjusted Once any desired changes are made Click OK to save or Canc
28. oller extended for Vial Placement Pickup Larger diagram in Appendix A 14 Connecting the Sci Print SOLO ar Rasen 14 4 Table of Contents All nn eee 14 Power fet catty 14 RS232 M is ka BER III 14 Starting the Sci Print 510 14 Using the Sci Print SOLO User Interface for Setup and 4 15 Chapter 3 Label Designer tete dete eo ertet etra te 16 OVENVIOWS EE 16 Defining Label 16 Defining Label Text and Print LayOUt 18 Checking Label Text and sagas ases sena an 20 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface 21 Methods H 21 Errors Codes and Descriptions c be I e ann as 25 Sample Vb Net Application Ere n RTI 27 Chapter 5 Maintenance eene t ere Re et Exe e eo AER DU nel su IAE 28 28 Printer ansehen esse eid dee bea aee 28 Loading Labels from a 7 near en a teens Bee 28 Eoading RID DOM antis re
29. owledged the parties agree as follows ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 01 Program means Scinomix computer program s and related documentation as licensed from Scinomix including all product components templates and subsequent releases provided by Scinomix under the terms of this Agreement 1 02 Proprietary Information shall mean proprietary and trade secret information embodied in software and other materials provided from one party to the other under this Agreement and not generally known or available to the public including Program Source Code and Object Code as defined below and computer program listings techniques algorithms processes templates manuals training materials provided to a party under this Agreement 1 03 Source Code shall mean a form of a computer program in which the program logic is easily deduced by a human being such as a printed listing of the Program or in an encoded machine readable form such as might be recorded on magnetic disk or tape from which a printed listing can be made by processing it with a computer 41 1 04 Object Code shall mean the form of a computer program resulting from the translation or processing of Program Source Code by a computer into machine language or intermediate code which is not convenient to human understanding of the program logic but which is appropriate for execution or interpretation by a computer ARTICLE 2 LICENSE GRANT 2 01 Subje
30. ple screen Before any of the functions can be used the driver initialize function has to be invoked Either the com port of the device has to be supplied e g com1 com2 etc or if is supplied the driver enters a simulation mode where device connection is required In order for the driver to become fully functional in a non simulated mode the device needs to be connected turned on and reagy Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 28 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Overview The SOLO has been designed for high throughput usage and requires minimal maintenance However proper periodic maintenance is important to ensure optimal performance Powering down the instrument is recommended daily Printer This section will cover general maintenance tasks For detailed information about the printer refer to the CAB manual that was provided with your instrument Loading Labels from a Roll Refer to the picture below and the corresponding instructions The white arrows indicate the direction of the barcode labels 1 Unlock the label holder on the label source spool pull up to remove Scinomix Sci Print SOLO Version 1 2 0 1002 29 Chapter 5 Maintenance 2 Load the labels on the label source spool so that the labels will make contact with the print head Turn the green lever on the print head counterclockwise to open the print head Thread the labels under the axis pi and up through the
31. t until the covers are replaced Electrical Safety The equipment must be connected to a properly earthed power outlet to protect users from the risk of electric shock The main chassis of the machine is earthed together with all associated electrical components Do not remove any of the fixed covers as there are no user serviceable parts inside All internal work should be referred to approved service personnel 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Installation The Sci Print SOLO should be installed on a flat smooth benchtop clear of obstructions Installation of the instrument should be carried out by a Scinomix Service Technician or Scinomix approved trained personnel Noise Levels During normal operation the level of airborne noise emitted by the robot will not exceed 70db measured at a distance of 1 meter Service and Maintenance It is strongly recommend that maintenance be carried out regularly by a Scinomix approved service engineer Symbols on Equipment Symbol Meaning Beware moving parts Refer to Equipment Manual for operating instructions The year of manufacture is given on the serial number label which is located 20XX onthe side of the unit C European Economic Area EEA This mark on the product indicates compliance with the following EEC Directives 2006 42 EEC relating to The Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 1992 2004 108 EEC with amendments 92 31 EEC relat
32. ted Printer External IO Error 224 Printer External I O error Printer Printhead Damaged Error 225 Printer Print head error Printer Unable To Parse Status Error 226 Printer Print head damaged Response Timeout 227 Printer Response Time to Command Not Valid Label 300 Application Not a Valid Label Document Not Valid Label Stock 301 Application Not a Valid Label Stock Definition Not Valid Label Data 302 Application Not a Valid Label Data for current label No Communication 404 Device No Communication Device Error 405 Device Error Response No Motor Communication 500 No Motor Communication roller Motor Time Out 501 Motor time out responding to command roller Roller Actuator Failure 601 Roller actuator Failure Extend retract Roller Grip Failure 701 Roller Gripper Failure Open close 27 Chapter 4 Sci Print SOLO Software Integration Interface Sample vb net Application A functioning vb net sample application is supplied with the driver which can be used as an example and to test the Sci Print SOLO functionality 88 SciPrintSolo Sample application BR SIE Field 1 Field 5 Field9 Field 2 Field 10 Field 3 Field Field 4 Field 8 All of the functionality of the device driver is illustrated on the sam
33. to PSI Pounds per Square Inch psi Megapascals MPa 60 0 41 70 0 48 80 0 55 90 0 62 39 Appendix Declaration of Conformity Appendix C Declaration of Conformity c c C scinomix CE Declaration of Conformity We Scinomix Inc Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Scinomix Sci Print SOLO is in conformity with the follow EEC Directives Conforms with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2006 42 EEC relating to The Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 1992 by the application of the following harmonised standard BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use BS EN ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of Machinery Basic concepts general principles for design ISO 13850 2006 Safety of Machinery Emergency Stop Equipment functional aspects Principles of Safety Conforms with the protection requirements of Council Directives 2004 108 EEC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility by the application of the following EMC standards EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 6 2 2005 EN61000 6 4 2007 Conforms with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2006 95 EEC the Low Voltage Directive by the application of the following standard BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Conforms with the protection requirements of Coun
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