1043 MP2 User Manual
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1. 2 ER ills ee 6 Using the MP2 when integrated with another system esses enne nnne nnn 11 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System 12 Connecting the Sci Print MP2 nasse nenne an 12 Dl nn 12 POWEr Eli 12 RS232 issi 12 Starting the Sci Print MP2 000eeeeee tess skran LEA LELLA RENA nnns esent ri usas assesses seti 12 Using the Sci Print MP2 User Interface for Setup and Diagnostics 13 Plate Configuration Screeri a a dnd e Tee ded 13 Printing Utilities itti ee ansehen le nennen in 14 Device Configuration AES aaee 15 MP2 Utilities Screen eiie ii a 16 Chapter 3 Label Design a 17 d 17 Defining Label Stock e en etre tec a kanna BB tet an Bu ee nea 17 Defining Label Text arid Print Layout itnn pne na in fe na ie ene nao anne aa Eva ee aa Eee a 20 Checking Label Text and Layout for integrated 1 lt2. length and 2 width 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 Cancel 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 See the image below for label measurement definitions Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 19 Chapter 3 Label Design Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 20 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 Label Stock Label Documents The Label Document Configuration screen will open and display the label used most recently GD 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 Diagnostics Label Document Configuration Simulate oa EIE gt Name Sample Label e rint Delete Description Sample Label Document Stock Definition PlateLabelstock Select a Field Source Field 2 y Fixed Text Current Date Position Left 1503 mm Top 3 mm Angle 0 Prompt 123456 Display As O Auto Inc None Text Barcode O Code 39 Code 128 1205 Datamatrix Height 3 Narrow 01
3. Begin by clicking on the Home button then use the jog buttons to move the stage up or down as needed When a plate has been created or edited to the desired specifications click to save the plate data Printing Utilities Screen Sa Print MP2 Diagnostics Simulate p ix Configuration Diagnostics Help Plate Definition Names Printing Utilities Device Utilities Print Options Default Text Available Labels Field 1 123456 Sample Label gt Field 2 Print Options z r i Validate Field Field 1 Retry Count 1 No of Cycles 1 Ready The Printing Utilities tab shown here is used to set up the various printer settings The user selects the plate to be used in the run from the dropdown menu of Available Plates e Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 15 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System Other print options shown o9 include Available Labels Select the desired label from the dropdown menu Verify Barcode This option will verify that the printed barcode matches the data provided in Field 1 The retry count specifies how many times to attempt this validation Direction Checkboxes The MP2 can apply labels to any and all sides of a plate The direction of the printing is shown graphically with the North side facing the printer Click on the desired directions to enable printing on that side E
4. Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Overview The MP2 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 2 Turn the green lever on the print head counterclockwise to open the print head Pull back the clamp at the bottom of the print roller 3 Load the labels on the label source spool with the label side facing up so that the labels will make contact with the print head 4 Thread the labels under the axis pi and up through the label sensore The labels should be between the print head and the print roller Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 6 Continue to thread the labels around the peel plate Qi behind the label blowing mechanism 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
5. 44 Serial ComimuriCatiOfi eir t er p epe ai e PME Ies eva pert eere e EE eux 44 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction System Requirements Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 with Service Pack 1 Power Requirements Printer 100 240VAC 92A 50 60Hz Controller 24VDC 2 7A 900 Air Requirements 80 90 PSI 1 Communication Requirements The Sci Print MP2 connects to a computer via an RS232 serial port A serial port or USB serial port adaptor is required on the computer Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Hardware Overview The Scinomix MP2 hardware has been designed for ease of use The hardware consists of a label printer and a plate stage with a label applicator arm that moves between them PE Printer Label Ar Assembly The Scinomix Sci Print MP2 is shipped in two separate units a base unit and a printer unit To assemble the MP2 remove the base unit from the packaging and place on a sturdy tabletop or lab bench Next remove the printer unit from the packaging and place on top of the base unit ensuring that the dowel pins on the base unit are aligned with the dowel holes on the printer unit Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 7 Chapter 1 Introduction See the image below for the annotated connections panels on the back of the instrument Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 8 Chapter 1 Introduction In
6. Shows user interface for device configurations Parameters none Returns none Description Displays driver user interface Parameters none Returns none Description Shows user interface for label designer Parameters none Returns none Description Shows user interface for plate configurations Parameters Optional Plate definition name String Returns none Description Shows user interface for priming label Parameters none Returns none 29 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface ShowStockEdit Description Shows user interface for label stock editing Parameters none Returns none Enumerations Public Enum PrintQueueState Init Errored Printed End Enum Public Enum SidePosition North East South West End Enum Public Enum MPErrorCodes Unknown 1 Not_Initialized 2 UnHandled_Exception 99 No_Air_Pressure 100 No_Error 199 30 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface No Printer Communication 200 Printer Error 201 Invalid Printer Response 203 Printer OffLine 204 Printer General Error 205 Printer System Error 206 Printer Applicator Error Upper Position 207 Printer Applicator Error Lower Position 208 Printer Applicator Error Vacuum Plate Empty 209 Printer Applicator Error Label Not Deposited 210 Printer Applicator Error Host Stop Error 211 Printer Applicator Error Relective Sensor Blocked 212 Printer Protocol Error 21
7. addition to the connections shown here there is an additional ribbon cable connection on the side of the MP2 Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 9 Chapter 1 Introduction The following image shows the various sensors and restrictors that may need to be adjusted occasionally See Chapter 5 Maintenance for more information about setup and adjustment of these sensors IJ vacuum detection threshold sensor Indicator When this red indicator is illuminated this signifies that a label present on the tamp head when the vacuum valve is turned on It should turn off after the label has been affixed to a microplate and is no longer present on the tamp head Vacuum Sensor Adjust This adjustor changes the tamp pad vacuum detection threshold Air Pressure Threshold Sensor Indicator when this red indicator is on the air pressure is sufficient for normal operation of the instrument When this indicator is off the software will not allow instrument operation and an error will be shown in the software when trying to label a plate Pressure Sensor Adjust This adjustor changes the air pressure detection threshold Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Quo Adjust On Speed Adjust Qc Speed Adjust Qa Speed Adjust Oretract Speed Adjust 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Using the MP2 when integrated with another system The Scinomix Sci Print MP2 is a single process microplate labeler that may be used as part of a
8. 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 MP2 Integration Interface The driver provided by Scinomix for the Sci Print MP2 is a Microsoft dot net assembly using the version 3 5 of the dot net framework Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 23 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface The following is 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 Sci Print MP2 Device Driver API version 1 2 2 Properties AdminMode AutoSequencelnfo BarcodeScanAngle CurrentComPort NorthFaceTeachAngle NumberOfRetries Description Sets the driver in admin mode enabling addition driver options Type Boolean Description Scinomix Common SciPrintMP2 Helpers SequenceBuilder Type Class Object Description Plate angle for barcode scanner to scan label default 0 degrees Type Single Description the comport name set in initialize method Type String Description Plate angle for printing to the north side default O de
9. 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 harmonized 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 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 6 2 2005 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 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 Council 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 46 Appendix Appendix 3 PERPETUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Sci Print MP2 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 CON
10. in uneven application of the labels onto plates If too little air is applied labels may not always be picked up by the tamp head Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the air and turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the air CCW Speed Adjust This knob regulates the speed of the tamp arm as it travels from the printer to the stage counterclockwise as you face the knob Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the speed turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the speed CW Speed Adjust This knob regulates the speed of the arm as it travels from the stage to the printer clockwise as you face the knob Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the speed turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the speed Extend Speed Adjust Onis knob regulates the speed of the tamper as it extends to affix a label to a plate on the stage Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the speed turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the speed Retract Speed Adjust knob regulates the speed of the tamper as it retracts after placing a label on a plate on the stage Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the speed turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the speed Label Alignment The MP2 plate stage may be adjusted to apply offset labels or to center labels that are not a standard size Use an Allen wrench to loosen the screws on either side of the stage then move the stage as needed this picture shows the back screw both screws need to be loose
11. mm Label Sample Sample Text Sci Print 2 Version 1 2 21 Chapter 3 Label Design 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 The maximum number of print fields is 10 Text can be printed in a variety of ways For Fixed Text click the Fixed Text radio button and enter the desired text This data will always be printed on the label and does not change an example of fixed text might be a company name to be printed on every label Click on the Current Date button to print the date selecting a month day year format from the dropdown menu Print data that is sent through commands from the controlling instrumentation to the MP2 is simulated by clicking the Prompt button and adding a representation of the text to be printed in the corresponding box 14 Select the positioning of the text on the label by entering numeric values in the Left and Top Margin fields of the Position field 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 location which will automatically set the left and top margin values For the standard MP2 the text cannot be angled this value is always zero Click the Refresh button at any time to update the layout of the label o Selec
12. of the stage in degrees with North at 0 East at 90 South at 180 and West at 270 Get Barcode The stage will rotate to the scan position and scan the barcode The barcode text is displayed in the box Tamp and Apply The tamper will apply a label to a plate on the stage Chapter 3 Label Design Overview The MP2 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 Stock Label Documents Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 18 Chapter 3 Label Design The Label Stock Editor Screen will be displayed Label Stock Configuration Simulate Name PlateLabelstock Properties Total Length Left Margin Printable Length PeelOff 4 5 Width Speed Medium Span Heat 0 Top Margin Label Sample 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 For most microplates the label size is set at
13. 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 close the clamp on the bottom of the print roller and replace the label holder on the label source spool Loading Ribbon Refer to the picture below and the corresponding instructions The arrows indicate the direction of the barcode ribbon Place a ribbon roll on the ribbon source spool so that the ink side 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 While holding the ribbon source spool turn the green screw on the top of the spool counterclockwise until it is tight Turn the green lever on the print head counterclockwise to open the print head Thread the ribbon down from the ribbon source spool and around the print head so that the ribbon will make contact the labels Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 39 Chapter 5 Maintenance 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 t
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15. 21 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface esses esent LL 22 4 Table of Contents Sci Print MP2 Device Driver API version 1 2 2 cc ccccccsssccesssscecessscececssssececssssececsessecsesesseceeseeseceessaeees 23 Iritertace AppliCatiOrnu ss sete oett ettet Niet 35 Chapter 5 Maintenance uae eee nite NA 37 O A bitin BABE PRU Pieri tp eei p RERUM 37 iple EE 37 Loading Labels froma Roll Ete tete e e eR 37 Eoading Ribbon er De RR O 38 Cleaning the Print Heads uoi di n eR Eee dese E nenn 39 Cleanineithe Peel Plate 10 Aa 39 Sensor Adjustments se eae e aim eeu ic ne editae me da Ra 39 Macuum Sensor Adjustmierit 2 a er 40 Pressure Sensor AUS leti naar oai tee een endana ag 40 Blow Adj stz 3 scr a 41 CCW Speed AdJst i teer t trant tener ot eere 41 CW Speed Adjust rn et e e t adas 41 Extend Speed AdJjUst e eR mee rettet es ees eee 41 Retract Speed Adjust 22 4 mas 41 EAN ae ine e e AR RR E 41 Tamp Pad Alighmekit e eroe tete te ce ete pedites e a 42 Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics ccconocoononnnnonononononnnnnononannnnnononnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnannrnnnnnnnnnnnannns 43 OVGIVIeW esee edet A RUP UP REP OE 43 MEE ER RE E 43 ejerce 44 Stage AAA bie A e REP RO E eis 44 Printer Actions au rn be ettet f he au A ita eds
16. 3 Printer Memory Card Error 214 Printer Print head Open Error 215 Printer No Label Found Error 216 Printer End Of Ribbon Error 217 Printer Illegal Heating Voltage Error 218 Printer Cutter Jammed Error 218 Printer Out Of Memory Error 219 Printer Out Of Paper Error 220 Printer Ribbon Saver Malfunction 221 Printer Input Buffer Overflow Error 222 Printer Printhead Too Hot Error 223 Printer External IO Error 224 Printer Printhead Damaged Error 225 Printer Unable To Parse Status Error 226 31 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface Response_Timeout 227 Not_Valid_Label 300 Not_Valid_Label_Stock 301 Not_Valid_Label_Data 302 No_Communication 404 Device_Error 405 No_Motor_Communication 500 Motor_Time_Out 501 Motor_Status_Error 502 End Enum Events Public Event Printed As EventHandler Printed Event Sender as object e as event arguments Value CType sender SidePosition Public Event DeviceErrored As EventHandler DeviceErrored Sender as object e as event arguments Error sender ToString Public Event InitializeComplete As EventHandler InitializeComplete Sender as object e as event arguments Public Event HomeComplete As EventHandler HomeComplete Sender as object e as event arguments 32 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface Public Event MoveStageComplete As EventHandler MoveStageComplete Sender as object e as event
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22. arguments Internal Class Objects PrinterQueue Description Holds label data PrinterQueueltem for up to 4 sides of a plate Type List of PrinterQueueltems PrinterQueueltem Description Label data for a single side of a plate Properties AutoSequenceData Description Format of auto sequence number Type String Errormsg Description List of Error Messages Type List Of String LabelDocumentFields Description List of fields name s and data Type Dictionary Of String String LabelDocumentName Description Label Document Name Type String LabelQueueSide Description Side of Plate as Enum key in List 33 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface PlateName ScanRetryCount State ValidateBarcode Methods Initltem Validate Type SidePosition Description Name of Plate eg Plate 1 Type String Description No of times to scan barcode Validate and Reprint Type Integer Description Current Print Side State Type PrintQueueState Description Validate Field 1 printed Data Type Boolean Description Initiates item to Ready State Parameters none Returns none Description Validates current data for side on plate Parameters ValidateAll Boolean Returns True on Success False on Fail Use ErrorMsg property on failure 34 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface ResetErrors Description Resets all errors in print queue item Parameters none SequenceBuil
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24. der Properties LeadingZeros PostFix PostFixDelimeter PreFix PrefixDelimeter SequenceIncrementAmt Description Format of Leading Zeros Type String Description String on end at Sequence Type String Description Delimiter string on end at Sequence Type String Description String at begin of Sequence Type String Description Delimiter string on Begining at Sequence Type String Description Amount to Increment Sequence by Type Integer 35 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface StartSequence Description Start Number to Increment From Type Integer UseLeadingZero Description use Leading Zeros in Sequence uses Leadingzeros Format Type Boolean Interface Application Scinomix will provide a sample basic integration application shown below with the MP2 for use by the end users development groups Source code for this application will also be provided with the instrument 36 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface ef Scinomix Sci Print MP sample application le mem Com Port Como Initialize Tab Sj Map Plate Selection Plate Definitions Add to Queue Ww Label Names r AddtoQueue Barcode Scan Retry Count 1 5 m FN EM r Verify Barcode Against Data in Field 1 E Fedi Fi Fed2 Fede Fedv Fed3 Fear 7 Sci Print 2 Version 1 2 37
25. e gauge on the right side of the MP2 Adjust the pressure as needed using the regulator on the back panel of the MP2 controller Note The air pressure gauge measures pressure in Megapascals MPa see Appendix for conversion to Pounds per Square Inch Power There is one 24V power cord for the printer and an external AC DC 24V converter for the base unit that plugs into the jack on the base RS232 Connect the RS232 cable to the port on the back of the MP2 and then connect the other end to the computer 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 MP2 First check the following items Your computer is connected to the MP2 using RS232 The MP2 has an air supply attached MP2 power button is on When the MP2 is powered on and ready make sure that all other integrated instrumentation is on 13 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System Using the Sci Print 2 User Interface for Setup and Diagnostics As previously mentioned when the Sci Print MP2 is used within an integrated laboratory automation system it operates under the control of that third party system However the MP2 user interface must be used to configure plate type define the label stock and text and can also be accessed for troubleshooting purposes When the MP2 is integrated with a third party instrument the controlling instrument s user interface will incl
26. grees Type Single Description Num re print attempts integer default 1 Type Integer 24 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface PrinterQueue SimulateMode Methods AddtoPrintQueue CancelPrintJob Checklnit ClearPrintError ClearQueue Description Scinomix Common SciPrintMP2 PrinterQueue Type Class Object Description Device in simulate mode ComO was used Type Boolean Description Adds a print queue item to the print queue Parameters Scinomix Common SciPrintMP2 PrinterQueueItem Returns on Success False on Fail Description Cancel the current Print Job Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description Checks if device initialized Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description Clears any errors on the Printer Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description Clears printer queue Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail 25 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface GetLabelFieldCount GetLabelFieldList GetLabelList GetLastError GetPlateList GetPrintQueueItem GetSerialNo Description Gets the number of fields defined on a label document Parameters Label document name String Returns Integer Description Gets the number of fields defined on a label document Parameters Label document name String Returns List Of String list of available field names per label De
27. he print head clockwise to close the print head 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 the instrument by turning the blue air switch clockwise to the vertical position 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 Sensor Adjustments Refer to the picture below 40 Chapter 5 Maintenance Vacuum Sensor Adjustment To correctly adjust this setting swing the tamp arm to the labeling position using the hardware diagnostics screen and ensure the holes in the tamp pad are all clear with no obstructions blocking them label etc Turn on the vacuum valve and place a label or small piece of paper on the tamp pad to block all of the vacuum holes it should remain on the tamp head with the vacuum turned on If the vacuum detection threshold sensor indicator is illuminated turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise until the indicator turns off Slowly turn the adjuster screw clockwise until the indicator turns on and then stop turning im
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29. mediately Check operation by removing the label and turning off the vacuum valve Turn the vacuum valve on With no label on the tamp pad the vacuum detection threshold sensor indicator should remain off Place a label on the tamp head to fully cover the vacuum holes and it should turn Note because of hysteresis in the sensor the indicator will not always turn off when the label is removed with the vacuum valve still turned on Repeat this procedure if necessary Pressure Sensor Adjustment To set this adjustment set the air pressure coming into the machine to 80PSI by use of an external regulator Turn the built in regulator all the way in so that it is Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 41 Chapter 5 Maintenance not regulating the air pressure in any way Turn this adjuster screw clockwise until the air pressure threshold sensor indicator illuminates Now turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise until the indicator goes off and stop turning immediately When the external regulator is turned up the air pressure threshold sensor indicator should illuminate somewhere in the range of 80 85 PSI Repeat this adjustment procedure if necessary Once complete readjust the internal regulator set point to 90 PSI Blow Adjust Q As labels are printed air is blown onto the underside of the label to blow it toward the tamp pad The blow adjust regulates the amount of air that is blown If too much air is blown the labels may rotate slightly resulting
30. n integration system Typically it is integrated with an automated sample handling instrument The adjustable platform on the MP2 plate labeler allows for printing on microtiter plates or deep well blocks and labels can be applied on any side of a plate 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 instrument s control application Plates are moved in and out of the Sci Print MP2 automatically using the controlling instrument s arm In an integrated system label data is sent to the MP2 through communication with the controlling instrument 12 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System Chapter2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System Connecting the Sci Print MP2 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 blue air switch to the horizontal ON position the air switch is located on the right side of the machine near the bottom of the label applicator arm Check that the air pressure is sufficient by noting the pressure on the pressur
31. ned before the stage will move 42 Chapter 5 Maintenance Loosen screw to adjust Tamp Pad Alignment The picture below shows the proper positioning of the tamp head in relation to the peel plate of the label printer They should be very close but not touching Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 43 Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics Chapter 6 Hardware Diagnostics Overview This screen displays low level hardware functions of the instrument and is not used during routine operation of the MP2 Hardware diagnostics are intended as a troubleshooting tool and should be carried out in conjunction with a Scinomix Technical Support Representative lt Hardware Device Version 1200 Plate Definition Names tes d Outputs Inputs Stage Actions Extend Tamp Q Air Pressure Ok Vacuum Detected RotateTamp Pad Collision Tamp Retracted Raise Lower Rotate at Stage Position Tamp at Printer mm Printer Ready TA Label Peel Position C 01mm Printer has no Job C 05mm Print Job Started 10mm C 50 mm x Retresh Auto Refresh Beni Printer Actions r Serial Communication Motor Port Printer Port Barcode port Peel Blow Vacuum Printer Job Start O EOOOO Printer Label Taken O IP Address 10 0 2 24 12 1 2012 9 12 26 AM EH LM Bei Outputs Displays the status of the various output actuators used to set the position of de
32. ntering text into the Default Text Fields o and then clicking the Update button will display the label preview More information about this is found in Chapter 3 Label Design Device Configuration Screen Click on the Configuration menu to access the Device Configuration screen Device Configuration Set Safe Move Position Set North Position Offset Set Barcode Validation Angle Move Safe Height Scan Offset Angle 35 Move Poon Cs iz 0 mm Move Jog Steps Stage Angle L 3 No Scan Retries Soim MEN C 0 1 mm 610 ei Getbarcode 1 0 mm Home with no offset C 50 mm Set Safe Move Position In some instances a safe height position must be set so that the stage movement of the MP2 does not interfere with other integrated instruments Begin by homing the stage then jog the stage as needed Set North Position Offset This is the angle at which the stage is set to optimize the application of the label on the plate by the tamper This angle will be close to zero Begin by homing the stage enable the Home with no offset checkbox then jog the stage clockwise or counterclockwise until the tamp head Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 16 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System is level with the plate on the stage The angles of the other three sides are taught automatically after the North side is taught Once this angle is taught it should rarely need t
33. o be reset Scan Barcode Validation Angle This is the distance in degrees that the stage rotates to access the barcode scanner For standard MP2 instruments this setting is approximately 30 degrees MP2 Utilities screen Sci Print MP2 Diagnostics Simulate Move Stage w Stage Position m x _ _ _ ura n n Plate Definition Names test X Printing Utilities Device Utilities MP2 Device Actions The following is a list of device actions and the corresponding action Extend The tamper arm extends outward from the printer to the stage Retract The tamper arm retracts inward from the stage to the printer Rotate to Stage The tamper apparatus swings upward from the printer to the stage Rotate to Printer The tamper apparatus swings downward from the stage to the printer Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 17 Chapter 3 Label Design Home Stage The MP2 stage moves to the home position Stage Pickup Position The stage of the MP2 is moved to the plate pickup position as set on the plate configuration screen Stage Safe Position The stage of the MP2 is moved to the safe position as set on the device configuration screen Stage Print Position The stage of the MP2 is moved to the print position as set on the plate configuration screen Move Stage This action will move the stage to the direction specified The Stage Position box will display the angle
34. own 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 47 Appendix 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 Subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth Scinomix hereby grants to LICENSEE a nonexclusive nonrefundable nontransferable except pursuant to Section 5 01 herein below perpetual license to use and display the Program only in Object Code form installed on a single computer 2 02 Except as provided herein no rights or licenses are granted herein to LICENSEE expressly or by implication to any intellectual property patents or any applications for patent designs or proprietary data of Scinomix Corporation
35. ration Interface All other functions will be available after initialize method has been called and return successfully MoveStageVertical Description Moves stage to new height Parameters Position mm Single value decreases in downward direction Returns True on Success False on Fail PrintAndApply Description Prints an item in the queue Parameters Scinomix Common SciPrintMP2 PrinterQueueItem Returns True on Success False on Fail PrintQueue Description Loops through the print queue and prints all items in the queue Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail PrintReady Description Gets whether the printer is ready to run Parameters none Returns True on Success False if printer not ready ReadBarcode Description Turns on barcode reader and returns barcode Read Parameters side Enum Scinomix Common SidePosition Returns Barcode String RotateStage Description Rotates the plate stage Parameters angle Single Returns True on Success False on Fail 28 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface SetPlateType Description Sets the current plate definition to use Parameters Plate definition name String Returns True on Success False on Fail ShowAssignAutoNumber Description Shows user interface for auto number settings ShowDeviceConfig ShowDriver ShowLabelEdit ShowPlateConfig ShowPrimeLabel Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description
36. scription Gets the number of Fields defined on a Label Document Parameters none Returns List Of String list of available labels names Description Gets the error number and Sets the Error message Parameters Error message String ByRef Returns MPErrorCodes Description Gets list of defined plates Parameters none Returns List Of String list of available plate definition names Description Returns a new printer queue item Parameters none Returns Scinomix Common SciPrintMP2 PrinterQueueItem Description Returns the device serial Number Parameters none 26 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface GetStageAngle GetStageHeight GetVersion HomeAll HomeStage Initialize Returns String Description Gets the current stage angle in degrees Parameters none Returns Single Description Gets the current stage height in mm Parameters none Returns Single value increases in downward direction Description Gets the device firmware version Parameters none Returns String Description Sets device in ready state Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description sets device plate stage in ready state Parameters none Returns True on Success False on Fail Description Initializes device Use comO to place device in Simulation mode Parameters comport Name String e g com1 Returns True on Success False on Fail 27 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integ
37. t the size and format of the barcode if the data is to be displayed as a barcode as shown in the example screen above When the option to display a field as text is enabled the Barcode Style field is replaced with a Text Style field as shown below Text Style Font ScalableSwiss721 y Height 5 mm C Bold O Italic C Underline Make any changes to the font as necessary When the label document is complete click OK to save or Cancel to cancel the label document Checking Label Text and Layout for integrated instruments A good way to test the suitability of your label text and layout is to use the label editing capabilities displayed on the Printing Utilities screen 22 Chapter 4 Sci Print MP2 Integration Interface Sci Print MP2 Diagnostics Simulate LAAGNOSTICS Device Utilities MP2 Print Options Default Text Available Labels Field 1 1123456 Sample Label Field 2 1 Print Options O Raise Stage Ow O Verify Barcode sO ON MP2 Validate Field Field 1 De Retry Count 1 No of Cycles 1 Label Preview Scinomix Because the actual label text is coming from the controlling instrument text from prompted fields shown on the Label Preview is merely sample text coming from the Prompt fields set up in the label designer The sample text is listed in the Default Text Fields To check the suitability of your text you should input data that is representative of the
38. ude a link to the MP2 interface The Driver Utilities screen is then brought up From this screen the user selects the configuration menu at the top of the screen to create new label stocks and label layouts Described in Chapter 3 The diagnostics menu is accessed to view logs and see the status of various inputs and outputs of the instrument Plate Configuration Screen From the configuration menu at the top of the screen select Plate configuration to open the menu MAE die Plate Name Sample Plate Description SsmpePlaeDescipion Set Pickup Angle 1 Tf Set Vertical Positions PrintHeigh 68 C Pickup Height 0 r Plate Print Position tm En Jog Steps C 0 1 mm C 0 5 mm 1 0 mm C 50 mm C 10 0 mm Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 14 Chapter 2 Startup for MP2 Operating with an Integration System Click New to create a new plate then enter a plate name and description plate description is optional Set Pickup Angle This is the angle of the plate when it is placed or picked from a robotic arm Begin by clicking on the Home button then use the jog buttons to move the stage clockwise or counterclockwise as needed Print Height This is the height of the plate where the label is applied It can be adjusted up and down as needed for different plate types Pickup Height This is the height of the plate when it is placed or picked by a robotic arm
39. vices in the system A red circle indicates that the output is set On a blank circle indicates Off Clicking the red circle turns Scinomix Sci Print MP2 Version 1 2 44 Appendix 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 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 Stage Actions Allows the user to move the stage both up down and clockwise counterclockwise Printer Actions Allows the user to form feed cancel a print job or clear any errors that may have occurred during a print job 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 Appendix Pounds per Square Inch psi Megapascals MPa 60 0 41 70 0 48 80 0 55 90 0 62 Appendix 1 Conversion of psi to MPa 45 Appendix Appendix 2 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 MP2 is
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