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1. E g VisionMatelest and select OK 6 Choose to connect using TCP IP Winsock enter the IP Address and port number previously noted in step 3 above and select OK Connect To Qs Virsa he Tesi Enter detad for the hos that pou ean lo call Hos adders 132 168 1 7 Port number 2000 Connect using TCPAP wirtock W 7 Hyperterminal will connect to the server and the VisionMate TCP IP log tab will display a Client Connected message 8 Within the Hyperterminal window type an uppercase S and press return The server will acknowledge the command by responding with OKS and the scan will start Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 5 Chapter 19 TCPIP 9 To check that the scan has finished send the Get Status command by typing L and pressing enter When the scan has finished the response will be 0K45 NOTE If an unknown command is received 10 Retrieve the data by typing D and pressing enter cl DE UKY The results will be returned Unknown Command Text High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 6 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 20 ODBC Exporting using an ODBC connection e This export function allows you to setup a connection to an existing database table via ODBC e The ODBC export method is used to fill existing databases and ta2. i 3 Driver Software inctallabor Your device is ready to use Genenc USB Hub Ti Ready to ue USA input Diente aff Ready to use USA Se al Converter i Ready bo ure USH Lamers Device ww heady bo wie USA Serial Port COMET aff Ready to use Once the system has installed the hardware you are ready to start the software Click on the icon or menu shortcut Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 4 3 Chapter 4 Installing the VisionMate Software Running the software for the first time and VisionMate Rack Wizard The first time you run the VisionMate Suite the Rack Wizard will run This is intended to help you set up your rack types and allow you to save these with a description to aid you and other users in your laboratory Welcome to the VisionMate Rack Wizard i looks hke thes is the frst tme that you have run VisionMate Suite We recommend that you take a few minutes lo sel up your common rack types for best reading performance Click next The Auto rack setting will automatically detect and scan all Thermo rack Auto rack setting should only be used on racks which are full of tubes so that d can comectly detect the correct number of rows and columns in the rack you scan racks which are only partially populated with tubes of non Thermo racks you should sel up them rack types now At this point place a fully populated rack of tubes onto the sca
3. Next and allow the installer to complete Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 4 1 Chapter 4 Installing the VisionMate Software Missorbate Sute Setup Prereequrnites These programa are needed for the appicabon to nun Check on meat lo a prereguente to petect et for raia or fo op it iama Vernon Acioa MET Fiamergi 4 0 legured 40 y hope Four ap a hippi Vie C a 20127 Rede igati Lio hohe Found brated J Marne Va Ces 2013 Ree degeri Lor feo Pound beta Sereor Board Dre spread 2 07 6r ger Foz a e Pres She Meal buton to rela e pnerequetes You may be prompted to agree and run a few of the installation packages during the installation please look out for these and follow the associated setup instructions Once complete the Thermo Scientific VisionMate suite will load Choose the install location then click I agree then INSTALL Allow the installer to complete before closing or running any other application mo Suc meet VisionMate Suite Once complete you will see this screen The icons and shortcut menus will have been created Click Finish High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 4 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 Installing the VisionMate Software Thermo Soannh VisionMate Suite At this point plug the VisionMate Hardware into a free USB port and allow the hardware wizard to complete
4. as you configure the export options you wish to use This is an example of a CSV file format Calisan Hek Desdop 201406301 cov He Preso 20140630 7305 Aden 20140630 2305 Admin 20140630 2305 Admn 20140630 2305 A 20140630 2305 Admin 201406302305 Admn 20140630 2305 Adman 20140630 2306 Admin 201406302305 Admn 20140630 2305 Aden 20140630 2308 Admin 20140630_2305_Admin 20140630 2305 Aim 20140630 2305 Admin 20140630 2305 Admin 20140630 2305 Amn 20140630 2305 Admen 20140630 2305 Admn 20140630 2305 Adm mi This is an example of a PDF formatted with no Data Fields Ee Prevew Filename C Meer Pick Documerts 20140630120606 pd 2 0006456485 0096456484 0096456483 0096456482 DC 0096456464 0006456465 0096456466 0096456467 0006455204 0096456460 0096456459 00906456458 0096456440 0006456441 0096456442 00906455316 0006456437 00964564365 0096456435 0096456434 0006456416 0096456417 0096456418 00064564109 0006456413 0096456412 0096456411 0096455303 0006456392 0096456393 0096456394 00064356395 High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 6 Thermo Scientific Chapter 17 Export options To modify how No Tube No Read results are displayed The default No Read and No Tube text strings can be replaced with alternative text by modifying the values in the Text Strings tab of the options page The modified text will be used both in the application and
5. package does not contain all Your Thermo Scientific VisionMate High Speed Scanner package should contain the of these items please contact your supplier following items or a Thermo Scientific representative e One VisionMate High Speed V4 Scanner e One installation CD e One printed manual e Three power cords suitable for US UK and European use e One USB 2 AB 1860v4 1D magnetic reader attachment Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 2 1 This page intentionally left blank NOTE If performance is noticeably Slow increasing RAM to 1GB or above and or increasing processor speed will normally help NOTE The scanner should NOT be connected via an external USB hub or USB extension cable Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Installation Requirements The recommended operating system to use the Thermo Scientific VisionMate high Speed V4 2D Reader is Microsoft Windows 7 The minimum requirements for a personal computer running the VisionMate software at a Satisfactory level are listed below Component Requirement Computer 2 GHz 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 or higher processor Processor RAM requirements depend on the operating system used Windows 7 2GB RAM Windows 8 4GB RAM 300 MB of available hard disk space Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 8 CD ROM drive super VGA 800x600 or higher resolution monitor with 256 colors Peripherals Mouse or c
6. settings lf you have a new rack product you wish to add and save as a standard format you can place the rack on the scanner then run the Rack Auto Detect RAD this will scan and detect the format of the rack and give you the option to save the rack format Ensure you use a FULLY populated rack Auto Rack detection is complete Detected 96 tube rack Rack Size 8 Rows 12 Columns ls thes correct Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 15 1 Chapter 15 Rack AutoDetect and sensor settings All custom racks have a sub menu indicated by the arrow around the edge of the Radio Dial The sub menu allows the user to remove or rename that rack The ST and Auto rack options do not offer this functionality Selected Rack Matrix96 To remove a custom rack select the Remove option and then select Yes in the Delete Rack confirmation indow To rename a rack select the Rename option then enter the new rack name in the Rename Rack window and select OK MatixS6 m Rename Rack Please enter the new rack name Matrid6 Cancel High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 15 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 15 Rack AutoDetect and sensor settings The Sensor menu allows you to access the following options Lights Option to keep the scanner lights ALWAYS ON Auto Scan Automatically starts the scan wh
7. D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 20 ODBC Data Fields Group Description Date Field Name The field name to which the date should be written Time Field Name The field name to which the time should be written Rack ID Field Name The field name to which the Rack ID should be written User Column l The field name to which the User Column 1 Value should be written 1 Field Name User Column l The field name to which the User Column 2 Value should be written 2 Field Name User Column 1 Enabled True or False option to enable writing to User Column 1 User Column 9 Enabled True or False option to enable writing to User Column 2 User Column 1 Value The value to write to User Column 1 if enabled User Column 2 Value The value to write to User Column 2 if enabled Pilot System Group Description Clear Results If using the Pilot system this option clears any results in the data table before before Write commencing to write to it Rack Method Group Description Add new record for each Option to either write a database record for each tube or for a whole rack Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 3 Chapter 20 ODBC There are two record creation methods Create a record for each tube e This method creates a new record for each tube in the rack So for a 96 tube r
8. ICa DON Suicidas 22 1 This page intentionally left blank Thermo Scientific Chapter 1 Overview Your Thermo Scientific VisionMate High Speed 2D Barcode Reader rapidly decodes 2D barcoded storage tubes with both single tube and full rack reading capabilities The compact user friendly reader provides exceptional flexibility with data export formats tube type readability and tube layout options Speed and Versatility Controlled via the on screen software interface provided or remotely via TCP IP connection the VisionMate reader scans a single 2D barcoded storage tube or an entire tube rack in less than one second Coupled with robust optics and its automation friendly design including recessed lid corners for better robotic placing the VisionMate reader is ideal for high throughput operations Enhanced Tube Readability Programmable for optimal speed and efficiency with the ability to be run remotely the VisionMate reader decodes all standard Thermo Scientific 2D Barcoded Storage Tubes as well as virtually any other 2D barcode with ease switch directly from one tube type to another without having to adjust the reading mode Read labware with a 2D barcode while in single tube mode The 1D barcode accessory is now bundled for reading and integrating codes on the sides of racks into file names simple Operation Connect to your computer via a single USB port and regardless of the way the tube rack is placed the computer a
9. MISION Mare y Thermo Scientific VisionMate High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment February 2015 UN D S lt Q z Q Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Table of Contents OVETVICW oO AEA O 1 1 Ut AG VE UL cs cintancrassconsnteneaenaceatisnsaavensscenneis e o o 1 1 Ey VIVO UDS Te dal rra ricardo aaa 1 1 DITION Cer MON A PR RP PEC OTE OO III EN 1 1 Superior Sample protectiON o n cnnnnnnininnnininananinacaninana nano no nono na nono rar ono raro nara EEEE EREEREER 1 1 Dae TVS ONY A o E E E dasdananiacnendaareuaae 1 2 Knowledgeable SUDDO nw xainesnesnntiontonetersusitensti tncwanetaneticanuieeabahidawidnalioniaisiiuainnities Eia r Eiai 1 2 Package Contents ninia ida 2 1 Installation requirements sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnan 3 1 Installing the Thermo Scientific VisionMate Software 4 1 FU Ue ee INNS ETI O a a E EE RO CO Pandan 4 1 Running the software for the first time and VisionMate Rack WiZarO oono ccnnncccnnnnnicininanccininn aos 4 4 Logging into the VisionMate software sssssssusnnnnnnnnnunnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 1 Overview Of the main SCreen ssssssunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
10. Overview of the main screen View of the main screen of the VisionMate software Fie get Fr q y Ml q qr fk de de de de de de t a Gi ain l h de de de de de de de Reads q qe yr 4 yo a ly y E 1 qe CA TL 1 4 kl h d d de de d de d d if d d d d d d d d p r 3 ide de Q Hi a E He r yF Rack Formats Saved rack templates by the user and default modes of Auto amp ST mode Single Tube Export Options Export Options for CSV File Excel File ODBC TCPIP Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 6 1 Chapter 6 Overview of the main screen Rack ID and Magnetic 1D Reader Attachment Options Options for Before Scan Date After Scan 1D reader attachment View Options Options for Camera Grid Results Rack View Rack Auto Detection and Sensor settings Rack Auto Detection Options and Sensor settings Exit User Config settings Options for Exit Log0ut Minimal Users High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 6 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 7 Using the Menus The menu system has three parts to it BACK EXIT SELECT and EXPAND the menu When you click on the menu button you will be presented with the circular expanded selection menu Use the mouse cursor to highlight the area you wish to navigate to Select Menu Move the cur
11. ack 96 new records will be created e Each record can contain the Rack ID date time and User ID as well as the tube code and location e The tube location can be stored either in a single field e g Tube_Location or split into two individual fields for the location row and location column e g Tube_Row and Tube_Column Create a record for each rack e This method creates a single new record for each rack e Each record contains the Rack ID date time and User ID e Each tube s code is placed in a separate column named A01 A02 A03 etc Record Rack Details Group Only used if Add new record for each Rack is selected Description Use Leading zero True or false option to place a zero in front of single in Tube Location digit tube location fields E g 09 instead of 9 High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 4 Thermo Scientific Chapter 20 ODBC Record Tube Details Group Only used if Add new record for each Rack is selected Description Option to record each tube location in a single database field e g Tube_Location or to record the location in separate fields e g Tube_Row and Tube_ Column Store tube location in Tube Code Field The name of the database field where the decoded tube code should be written Tube Location separate Field Name Column If opting to store the tube location in separate fields this is the field to which
12. acter Comma Show Column Header False Tene Formal Hihira 4 Dala Srocture Column Name Uses Leading Zam False 1 Data Fed Prelor Cata Faid Sufi Drier Reads By How 4 File Location Target Folder CVU Rick Desktop 4 File Hame Formal Fie Mame Gerson cay Fis Mama Prefix Target Folder Tega Folder High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 17 Export options Here is a breakdown and details of the settings oe elmer This option allows the user to include or not include the delimiter character at the end Character at End of ae ime of each line in the output file A dropdown box allows the selection of a date format to use when exporting the date to the output file Date Format y year M month d day MMM month abbreviation MMMM month full name Delimiter Character A drop down box allows the selection of the delimiter character PTO Coumi Set this to True or False Headers A dropdown box allows the selection of a time format to use when exporting the date Time Format to the output file h hour m minute s second t PM AM Data Structure Data Field Prefix Add a user defined text or number prefix Data Field Suffix Add a user defined text or number suffix Order Results By Select Row or Column File Location Target Folder Use the browse button to select a folder in which the output files are to be created File Name Form
13. art a scan if it is pressed when the VisionMate application is the current desktop application 3 To allow the hotkey to work even when the VisionMate application is minimized or another application is selected make the hotkey global by checking the box High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 10 1 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 11 Setting the expected number of tubes The expected number of tubes function is useful when you are scanning a rack that is not completely full This function speeds up the decoding time on partial racks This is because the software does not spend time trying to decode empty rack locations To set the expected number of tubes Click the UP DOWN arrow to choose the number of tubes This function should be used with racks which have been added using the Rack Auto Detect feature Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 11 1 Chapter 11 Setting the expected number of tubes Options if expected number of tubes are not read These options are configured using the Exptd Tubes tab in the options page 1 Do not export This stops the software automatically exporting data at the end of a scan The user is still able to manually export data by selecting the save as option on the individual export option buttons 2 Display notification Message This simply displays a message to indicate to t
14. at This property allows you to select the filename extension for the output file The available options are csv comma delimited file txt text file and log log text file The csv file will normally open automatically in MS Excel where available Filename Extension The txt file will normally open automatically in MS Notepad The log file is not normally associated with any program It is possible to add a text prefix for the filename here E g if the file naming method is Use Date and Time and a Filename Prefix of Test Rack is used then the output file would be named e g TestRack01012008 csv instead of just O1012008 csv see www asciitable com Filename Prefix It is possible to add a text suffix for the filename here E g if the file naming method is Use Date and Time and a Filename Suffix of Test Rack is used then the output file would be named e g 01012008 TestRack csv instead of just O1012008 csv see www asciitable com Filename Suffix Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 3 Chapter 17 Export Options Data Format There are three options for naming the csv file Use Date and Time This option uses the date and time at the point of file creation to name the file The date format is as specified in the Date Format property File Naming Method Use Rack Nam
15. at group Get Rack ID The Rack ID is returned The Rack orientation is returned O is returned for correct orientation 1 for Get Current Product Get Rack Orientation incorrect orientation This command should be used after the Get Rack Present command to ensure reliable results Get Rack Present If a rack is on the scanner 1 is returned If there is no rack present 0 is returned A byte value is returned indicating the scanner status based on status bits as described below 0 Initialised 1 Scanning 2 Finished scan 3 Data ready 4 Data sent 5 Rack96 6 Empty T Get Scanner Status E g if the scanner is initialized and is scanning a 96 rack but the data is not ready or sent and there is no error then the value would be 100011 The returned value is then 35 which is the decimal value of 10011 Then the scan is finished and the data is ready the bits would be 101101 and the return value is 45 This command sets the Rack ID The command format is Set Rack ID Command eget Rack ID E g RThermo Rack would set the rack id to Thermo Rack start Scan The command to start scanning a rack High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 2 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 19 TCPIP Data Format Group Description A dropdown box allows the selection of a date format to use when exporting the date Date For
16. ble code types you do not use to stop partial reads DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE inm ii CODE 39 CODE 39 ANO ARI CODE 128 CODE 128 50195 Wil WM NN EANB HO13I u HOS ERA A EAN 13 o EAN 13 0 AA INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL 2 10018 2 y OMI CODABAR CODABAR UK PLESSEY CODE High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 16 4 Thermo Scientific Chapter 17 Export options Data Export can be configured by clicking on the Data Export button Data Export options CSV EXCEL ODBC TCP IP When using data export it is important to remember the option needs to be correctly selected You can have multiple export options selected they work simultaneously with each other This is the export options menu with CSV File export option selected You know what is selected as it has the blue bar on the inner wall This needs to be selected for the export to be turned ON You can click on the menu again to turn it OFF Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 1 Chapter 17 Export Options When you go to the Config section of any export option you will be presented with a generic set of Properties Options will be grayed out if not available in the selected export option Properbes Data Falda Preview EN Data Formal Add Deinde Character To Line End als Dale Formal vrrrMilidd Dakmte Char
17. ble of Contents Single tube MOE anna 18 1 TOPP A o o ccs cauer A 19 1 Jona me PIF A aarin E O cette E E 19 1 Viewing the TCP IP Configuration TaD o oonnnnnnninncnnnininanicininicinonacinanaca nora na nn crrara nano ncnnnns 19 1 ol os e 0 ENUOUO0 0 OOOO aPEmmn ankn nt tkanta nakua Aak AANKAN E EAEEEENE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEEEE EEEE EEE 19 2 DaFo a OUD AE E E 19 3 Darma OU rR E A AEE 0 II 19 4 Pot COMM ALON e eo Po ES OO E A 19 4 TON Me UGE SON aparato 19 4 Testing the TCP IP Server with Hyperterminal o onnnnnnnnnnnoninicnnnnacinanacanonacinonacanananano nacos 19 5 OG casi 20 1 Exporting using and ODBC CONNECHION oococcnioccnincconicaninnnoninacononononanononononnn nono no nono nonnnananoss 20 1 Viewing the ODBC Configuration TaD oonn nnnnnncininnnnnnnnicnonacaninninanna noni na nino na nano ronr ca rano conan 20 1 A e POD E OO 20 2 Bican COLE PP e e EE O oe e E E E E 20 3 E PP e E CO O O E A 20 3 Eee PLO O OI cadre trio yA yen PI A A 20 3 create a Trocord TOL gaon TUDU o0 0 0OPOU PAOO UO N0NOP P A RR reine aTi 20 4 Cae a O T a e T aAa a aed 20 4 Record Rack Details Gr vrai added 20 4 Record Tube Details GIOUP oonnnnnnnnonnnniconncnanionacnanicanonica rc cr ronca rro rara rra rr rr narran 20 5 COMME CHI tome demo dataa SO morisariocosa acota ette oia 20 5 Frequently asked questions ssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 21 1 Technical SPeci
18. bles with data records lt does not create databases or tables e A demo database is available in the application directory This is called Thermo VisionMate Demo Database mdb This is a good example of how the database tables should be structured e The data may be exported to the following database types Jet e g MS Access SQL Server Oracle DSN ODBC Data Source Name Viewing the ODBC Configuration Tab 1 Open the Export menu High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 1 Chapter 20 ODBC 2 Open the ODBC sub menu and select the ODBC option to bring up the ODBC configuration tab Connection Details Group Items Required Are Dependent On The Database Connection Type Description Database The database file name Use the browse button to locate the database Database The connection type of either MS Access SQL Server DSN or Oracle Connection Type The login name for the database if required Database Login Password The password for the database if required Database Server The database server name if required The ODBC driver for the database type This list is filled paar el using the available drivers registered on the system If using a DSN connection this is the DSN name The list is filled automatically using the DSN names registered in Windows The name of the table to which you wish to export data High Speed 2
19. e This option uses the rack name which was given to the rack during the scan and is probably the most useful option Use Fixed Filename This option always names the file with the filename specified in the Fixed Filename property If the file exists it is overwritten If you select the File Naming Method of Fixed Filename then you should enter the fixed filename here E g Test_Rack Fixed File Name High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 4 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Data Fields The data fields page is a drag and drop format configuration it allows the user to quickly drag and drop the extra details you wish to have available in the exported data file The idea is you drag and drop from the left hand column to the right hand column and this will update your outputted file in real time You can drag the items back to the left hand side to remove Exptd Tubes Locatia el Location okam Locabon ira Hum ho Tubes MumnResda RackID FacicOnentabon Hack Soe Ti Tubelode Larl eva Data Fields Exptd Tubes Chapter 17 Export options Av abatidos Felts Selected Belda Daie Decode Time Liss HaTe Description meaning Display the expected number of tubes in the output file High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 5 Chapter 17 Export Options You can use the Preview tab to see the file changing live
20. en a rack is placed on the scanner Orientation The orientation of the rack will be decided automatically when this option is selected this is set ON as default Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 15 3 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 16 Rack ID Options and 1D reader settings This menu allows you to set the Rack ID details if you have the 1D Reader attachment plugged in you will be presented with 4 options Before Scan If this option is selected when a rack is placed on the scanner in Auto mode or Start scan manually you will be presented with a popup box for the user to enter a RACK ID before the rack is read Date This will use the current Date Time as the rack ID this will be done automatically After Scan If this option is selected when a rack is placed on the scanner in Auto mode or start scan manually you will be presented with a popup box for the user to enter a RACK ID after the scan Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 16 1 Chapter 16 Rack ID Options and 1D reader settings AB 1860 This is the option to use the 1D reader accessory If this option is visible then the hardware is plugged in and ready to run If this is not visible close the software and plug in the accessory After the driver wizard has installed the hardware start the software and the opt
21. he user that the expected number of tubes was not read 3 Automatically rescan rack This causes the software to automatically repeat the scan for the set number of retries or until the expected number of tubes are read This may be useful in situations where the scanner occasionally misses a tube during a scan which can sometimes occur when reading frosted tubes CIA opid Tuber Mos Kay Text Strenge Mevisge coste Bed mami cet ee HE ngi Piet Do not apri Dip Noto ei er AMADO fen neh High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 11 2 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 12 Adding a User Once logged in as an Admin level user click the Exit User Config Setting menu In order to add a new user Click the Add section Enter a user name in the dialog box and then click OK High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 12 1 Chapter 12 Adding a User Enter user details and password for the new user and then click OK Your newly added and existing users will now appear in the drop down box Selecting your user will show their user level by highlighting the user level option for their level and allow you to modify the details High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 12 2 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 13 Removing a User It is poss
22. ible to remove a user by clicking on the Exit User Config Setting menu Click Users All other users may be removed as long as you are logged in as an Admin level user Click the Remove button select the user you wish to remove from the drop down bar and select remove High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 13 1 This page intentionally left blank Thermo Scientific Chapter 14 Running in Minimal mode There is an option to run the GUI Graphical user interface in a minimal mode This could be useful if you wish to organize your desktop to allow more programs to be visible at one time First click on the Power button Then select and click Minimal The main screen will now scale down and you will get a movable window with the main menu options visible This will by default be set in the bottom right hand side of the screen The scanner iS still fully operational in this mode High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 14 1 Chapter 14 Running in Minimal Mode Read Complete SCIENTIFIC 1 62 secs mn Reads 96 You can also expand upon this by adding other separate movable windows by first clicking on the View menu You then have three options available Camera will show the camera image of the scanned rack Grid Results will show the read data in a grid format and Rack view will show the resu
23. in all exported results Lh Options x Exptd Tubes Hot Key Text Strings Message Boxes The text strings you enter here will be applied to results both on screen and in export options No Read Text No Read No Tube Text Empty Location Text No Tube Empty Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 17 7 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 18 Single Tube Mode When Single tube mode is activated it turns the scanner into a single tube scanner so you can place a single tube on the top of the glass in any position to read the code This is useful as you don t need a separate single tube scanner connected to the system First click on the Rack Formats Menu button You will see the scanner lights turn on and the status in the main screen change to Single Tube mode Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 18 1 Chapter 18 Single Tube Mode 0120196135 High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 18 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 19 TCP IP Using the TCP IP Server e lt is possible to control the VisionMate scanner by sending Commands and receiving responses via a TCP IP connection e The VisionMate software acts as a TCP IP server to which the controlling application can make a client connection using an IP address and port numbe
24. ion will now be visible When you expand the AB 1860 menu you will be presented with Test and Config If you click on Test the 1D scanner will activate continually until you turn off Test This will allow you to move the 1D scanner into position for consistent reads Once you have done this turn the Test function off The Config menu presents you with the following screen aI HE ABI860 10 Reader Enable Code Length Check False Eid Code Langh 12 E qe Enable Code Lengih Check Enable 10 Code Length Check This enables the user to add a code length check if you require this feature please enable and choose your desired code length High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 16 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 16 Rack ID Options and 1D reader settings Which code symbologies are supported The AB 1860 is preprogrammed to read the following 1D code types out of the box 1 Code 128 2 Code 39 3 Codabar 4 Interleaved 2 of 5 5 EAN 13 UPC 6 EAN 8 7 UPC E Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 16 3 Chapter 16 Rack ID Options and 1D reader settings To Enable or Disable symbology types please put the scanner in Test under the Config Menu and scan the barcode below You will need to click Test after every scan you make on this page as it programs the 1D reader It is recommended you disa
25. le PC However it is not possible to connect two scanners of the same type to one PC Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 21 1 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 22 Technical Specifications Dimensions W x D x H Power Supply Decoding Capacity supported Barcode Type Computer Requirements Connection Method Thermo Scientific 5 1130 mm x 7 1 180 mm x 7 3 1185 mm 8 1 lbs 3 7 kg 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Less than 1 second rack 1 rack 1 tube or 2D code in single tube mode Any Thermo Scientific 2D Barcoded Storage Tube as well as virtually any other tube with high contrast 2D codes 1 GB RAM PC with Microsoft Windows XP Windows 7 4 Windows 8 Via supplied USB cable to internal USB2 port External USB hubs not recommended High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 22 1 thermoscientific com samplestorage Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 75 Panorama Creek Drive Rochester NY 14625 USA Technical Support North America Tel 585 586 8800 1 800 625 4327 Email technicalsupport thermofisher com Europe 49 0 6184 906 000 Email orders labequipment de thermofisher com 2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc All rights reserved Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks are the prope
26. lts on the graphical rack view Please see the images below for details ae Sy You then have three options available Camera will show the camera image of the scanned rack Grid Results will show the read data in a grid format and Rack view will show the results on the graphical rack view Please see the images below for details High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 14 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 14 Running in Minimal Mode lew Window Camera V Vd mum e e e a e ele e l atak a a a a an ll ole ol SSS ral eal 2 Po a SOCO SOTT Ta al AA 219 12 la lr MT Q S wd a hes A a Lord a vom oe o T A de Bal J sia s i LF TITO Pi Ss E i A ell ml e a am oo el LY NO AA O CEEEECEEEE i y as T ial es T ril W Dc ai E E I ar g F r Bi T eii d ee a A O te es PUTA amp T ml ema a Ta SI A IA d or See AO 11315 O Na a a a h iilii E Co oo os Ce os fe AO TETEA CEC E S TEIE i MEA SAAANA SAANA n i oa a Ta Ta ST Tae ee Le WOK AIC pan MI Y Ta a 11141 ES 2 210 a la la ls NOJ SD Mais m ie High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 14 3 Thermo Scientific This page intentionally left blank Chapter 15 Rack AutoDetect and sensor settings This button allows you to run the rack AutoDetect Wizard and view the rack s sensor
27. mat to the output y year M month d day MMM month abbreviation MMMM month full name Delimiter Character A dropdown box allows the selection of the delimiter character Order Results By Option to order the results by Column or Row in the output If you wish to prefix the output with a character then it should be entered here The prefix can be plain text e g ABC or it can be an ASCII character code see www asciitable com To specify an ASCII character enclose the ASCII value with square brackets E g 13 would add a carriage return as the prefix Prefix Character If you wish to suffix the output with a character then it should be entered here The suffix can be plain text e g ABC or it can be an ASCII character code see www asciitable com To specify an ASCII character enclose the ASCII value with square brackets E g 13 would add a carriage return as the suffix Suffix Character High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 3 Chapter 19 TCPIP Data Format Group A dropdown box allows the selection of a time format to use when exporting the date h hour m minute s second t PM AM Time Format Use Delimiter Character at End of Line This option allows the user to include or remove a delimiter character at the end of each line in the output Port Configuration Group This is the IP address on which the server will listen for incomi
28. n The results will be stored to the table after the scan is complete MS Access High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 6 Thermo Scientific Chapter 20 ODBC Connect to a database using the ODBC Wizard The ODBC Wizard simplifies the process of configuring data export to a database Open the ODBC sub menu of the Export menu and select the ODBC Configuration option to bring up the Configuration Wizard tab displaying the welcome screen Ces i p Welcome to the VisionMate Database Wizard This wizard wil guide you through the process of connecting the VieonMate software to an sosing database You wil be guided through selecting a database and a data table then inking the VeionMate data values to fields in the table so that data wil be automatically exported to your database To contras cick Mest Nets Cancel Help The next page allows you to select the database file you wish to export cata Click the browse button to locate the database file Configuration Wizard Properties iis Dick the browse button to locate the database you wish to expor Lo then cick nex Database CUlsers ike Documents Thermo Access Demo accdb EE Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 7 Chapter 20 ODBC The third screen displays all of the available user tables found in your da
29. ng connections There are two options IP Address Mode e oopback Address This uses the local loopback address 127 0 0 1 This can only be used and is the recommended method if the client is on the same machine e Automatic IP Address This option automatically retrieves and uses the primary IP address of the server pc This is the port on which the server will listen for incoming connections Port Number The valid range is 1024 65536 Enabling the TCP IP Server 1 Open the Export menu High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 4 Thermo Scientific Chapter 19 TCPIP 3 Expand the menu and click on Server e The TCP IP server will start and wait for a client connection The IP address and port number in use will be displayed in the TCP IP Log screen along with a message confirming that the server has started Testing the TCP IP Server with Hyperterminal e The following steps demonstrate controlling the scanner using Hyperterminal 1 Within the VisionMate software display the TCP IP configuration and log tabs as detailed in section above 2 Enable the TCP IP server as shown in section above 3 Note the IP Address and port number which are being used This information is shown on the TCP IP Log tab 4 Start Hyperterminal a Go to Windows Start Menu All Programs Accessories Communications Hyperterminal 5 Enter a meaningful name for the connection
30. nner High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 4 4 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 Installing the VisionMate Software To selup a rack type place a fully populated rack on the scanner now The scanner will then attempt to detect the rack type and optimize it Auto Rack detection is complete Detected 96 tube rack Rack Size 8 Rows 12 Columns ls this correct If it has detected the rack format correctly click Yes Then give the rack type a description e g Thermo Scientific 96 This is then saved as a rack type for future quick selection If you wish to add additional rack types repeat the process until all product is added then click Finish High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 4 5 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 5 Logging into the VisionMate software Upon starting the VisionMate software you will be presented with the Login screen below Default user details User Name Admin Password Thermo User Level Administrator Level See chapter on user management for details Enter a user name and password here to log into the VisionMate program The software will load The status area will be display ready once the software is loaded Ready Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 5 1 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 6
31. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnana 6 1 FLAC 6 0 iE E O e voce nee io E ea EE 6 1 EP OPO senses cpr i E EEEE e O e 6 1 Rack ID and 2D magnetic reader attachment OPtiONS oooocconiocccnincccononananananonanc nana naronanaoo 6 2 UR PA Ao ENE o CO PO POE 6 2 Rack auto detection a a sensor SINO iaa iia add 6 2 EU SEK configuration S CMOS coria ii 6 2 USO he Mei Scars 7 1 Setting the rack CVG OPECOOo 5N0N0U05U0O CO0QPRP PQP n e eel 1 A nanna 8 1 DECO TAC anses 9 1 Staring a scan Man iii rra dad 10 1 Setting the expected number Of tubes cssccssssssssssecsseeseeessscesseeeessesseeesnsesnssees 11 1 AGaMO a US iria 12 1 Removing a MIU Los COOP OOOO qUe o 13 1 Running in minimal MOE cra 14 1 Camera view WINOW oonconnnnnnnnninonicininonanonono nono nano nor ankua AKA raro 14 3 A e PR IENE E ete E E EAT 14 3 FC GV A e OG N EA EUA E E E E 14 3 Rack AutoDetect and sensor SettINGS ccssscsssccessecesseessseeessseeeesseesssseeessseeesnseesens 15 1 e e o e O sh peo dada ined mentee 15 3 Mo a y O e ig EF O 15 3 PP E OE E A E EE E EE EEEE 15 3 Rack ID options and 1D reader SettingS cssscssssscssecesseesssscesssseeeesscesssseeesseeesnseenens 16 1 Bew E E U EA E PU O EE O REO 5 OA 16 1 e EE canst POE OE E eaaee teen 16 1 A a o CE EAE o o Po 16 1 Ela do E 0 E E E e O ai EE A arb E EEE 16 2 EXDOT OD ONS iia 17 1 PVE Wl cece Sa 17 5 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Ta
32. ompatible pointing device One available USB 2 0 port for High Speed V4 and One USB 2 0 port for the 1D reader attachment USB 2 port recommended Avoid USB 3 ports due to third party compatibility issues One main power socket High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 3 1 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 4 Installing the VisionMate Software First setup Instructions NOTE DO NOT plug in the VisionMate Locate the setup file on the CD or from the Thermo Scientific download link and double click hardware at this point run through the to run software installer first to allow all the drivers to be installed Thermo Scientific VisionMate Setup When the setup starts click Next for the setup to check what prerequisites the operating system requires to be installed MD Visor Mate Suite Setup Welcome to the Prerequisites Wizard The setup has determned that some of the prereguiides needed to nati thes program are msn Thin wired el 230601 you m geting and nslallmg hores prerequnides Check Nert to continue to the wet of prerequisdes Cch Finish at any bme to completely slop the inslallsiron of prereguttiet and wimg lo the nsiallaron of the mam progam Check Cancel to Cancel the nstallstion and ent the Setup Vizard zil Newt gt Tira Cae J Once complete a list will be generated which will automatically select the required prerequisite Click
33. r Viewing the TCP IP Configuration Tab 1 Click on the Export menu button 2 Expand the TCP IP option to bring up both the TCP IP Server configuration tab and the TCP IP Log tab a Optics Expt Tubes Hoe Key Text Strings Message Boxes H the Vitionhdate tothware ig being used in unattended mode eg by TCP control pop up dialog bim s may be suppressed lo prevent mleruplion Lo the application F De mot show dialog bones Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 19 1 Chapter 19 TCPIP Command Set Group This is the response which will be returned by the VisionMate Server to acknowledge a Acknowledge Text command from the client The response format is Acknowledge Text Command E g if you send an S the response will be OKS This is a command to change to a different saved rack type The format of the command is Change Product Command Rack Name The rack name should be the same as one saved as a rack type and listed as a type on the rack types button E g If you have saved a rack type as Matrix96 then the command would be PMatrix96 Change Product The name of the currently loaded rack yype is returned E g The response for a currently loaded rack type of Matrix96 would be NMatrix96 The last scanned rack data is returned The format of the data is dependent on the Get Data settings made in the data form
34. rally influenced by e The computer hardware Increasing memory and processor speed will often decrease scanning times e The selected rack type Ensuring that you have the correct rack type selected will ensure quicker scanning Sometimes a different rack type will work better on some tubes e Environmental Lighting Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or under a bright light as this can cause variations over the scanning area and may increase scan times and no tube no read recognition Can use a USB 1 x port to connect the VisionMate Scanner No the scanner requires a USB 2 port Using a USB 1 x port will cause very slow scan speeds and will very likely cause erratic performance and application errors Can scan very cold racks on the VisionMate Scanner Yes The scanner will accept cold racks after removal from storage The scanner contains protection against internal moisture If the base of the tubes are frosted it may be possible to remove this with an alcohol wipe Do need to perform maintenance on my VisionMate scanner The VisionMate scanner does not require any maintenance apart from keeping the glass and sensor holes clean and dust free Ensure that you do not allow any foreign particles to enter the scanner holes at the two corners of the glass Can connect two VisionMate scanners to a single PC It is possible to connect a VisionMate HighSpeed 2D reader and a VisionMate SR or VisionMate ST reader to a sing
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36. sert statement You may optionally specify the exported values that are encapsulated in quotes by enabling and specifying the quote characters Click Test to perform a test write to the database table The insert command completed succesfully Records affected 1 la A dialog displaying either a success result or a failure description message will be displayed In the event of a failure the user may modify the connection string manually by either editing the insert Comman Syntax text box or returning to the previous screen and checking the linked fields that are compatible and valid Click Finish to complete the Wizard The generated configuration parameter are shown in the properties tab and may be edited if required Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 9 Chapter 20 ODBC Connection String Provider Microsoft ACE OLEDA 12 0 Data Sou Insert String INSERT INTO T1_Tubes Rack_1D Tube_Cox Linked Fields Collection Insert String The insert sinng used to insert data info the database table High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 10 Thermo Scientific Chapter 21 Frequently Asked Questions Can use my VisionMate Scanner to scan 384 tube racks Yes the version 4 scanner reads Thermo Scientific 384 format tube racks What affects the speed of my VisionMate scanner The speed of the scanner is gene
37. sor to the outer part of the menu and click once to expand to view more options For example this is the export options menu with CSV export option selected you know what is selected as it has the black bar on the outer wall Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 7 1 Chapter 7 Using the Menus To go back click the middle section Back Exit High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 7 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Setting the Rack Type The scanner will decode any of the Thermo Scientific family of 2D coded tube racks as standard Rack types accepted by default are 24 48 48 chess 96 384 Place the rack of tubes onto the scanner for it to begin scanning The software will determine the rack type automatically IN AUTO MODE YOU NEED TO USE A FULLY POPULATED RACK OF TUBES lf you wish to scan partial racks use the Rack Auto Detection RAD and add a new rack type To ADD a new rack type s click on this menu button and select RAD then follow the in screen instructions See section 15 To view SET special rack type s click on this menu and choose your added racks Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 8 1 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 9 Decoding a Rack The scanner is ready to decode a rack once the correct rack type is loaded and the
38. status message displays Ready 1 Place a rack on the scanner 2 After a small delay to enable placing of the rack the scan will start and the decode results will be displayed You will notice the swirl working during the scanning process NOTE The scanner has two optical sensors These sensors also determine the orientation of the rack by looking for the small located in two corners of the metal lid which mouse hole shaped notch in the rack this allows the software to correctly display automatically sense the presence of a rack the decoded results In order to use automatic rack sensing the Enable AutoScan Function menu item It is good practice to check the sensors for dust and particle buildup as part of under the Config menu must be checked cleaning the unit This is set as AUTO by default Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 9 1 This page intentionally left blank Thermo Scientific Chapter 10 Starting a scan manually Place a rack on the scanner with the Auto scan function disabled and click Start Read Complete 3 16 secs Reads 96 Selected Rack 96 Rack I D Starting a scan using a hotkey The hotkey will start a scan when it is pressed Hotkey scanning is configured using the Hot Key tab in the options page 1 Select a key to use as a hot key from the dropdown list and check the enable box 2 The hotkey will now st
39. tabase select the table you wish to use then click next Configuration Wizard props The available fields in the table 11_Tubes are shown below Please ink any helds you wish lo export to a VisionMate parameter using the Linked To column The screen shows all of the available fields in the table to which data can be written Column Descriptions Name The name of the field in your table Data Type The data type of the field in your table Max Length The maximum character length of data which can be written to textual fields Linked To A drow down box which contains a list of the VisionMate parameters which can be written to the database Link a VisionMate parameter to a table field by selecting the parameter here otring Constant To write a fixed string constant to a table field String Constant from the drop down box and enter the string constant here High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 8 Thermo Scientific Chapter 20 ODBC jj Configuration Wizard Properties Please click the Test button to perform a test write to the database t is possible to manually modify the command syntax by editing the text box INSERT INTO 71_Tubes Rack_ID Tube_Code Tube_Col Tube_Riow VALUES 4 Rack LD Tube Code Tube Col E Tube How lt Back Finish Cancel Help The screen show the generate in
40. the location column will be written Tube Location separate Field Name Row If opting to store the tube location in separate fields this is the field to which the location row will be written Tube Location Single If option to store the tube location in a single field Field Name this is the field to which the location will be written Connecting to the demo database e A demo Ms Access database is installed into the program directory e lt contains two tables named Tubes and Racks which store the records in the two possible formats 1 Open the Export menu 2 Open the ODBC sub menu and select the ODBC Configuration option to bring up the ODBC configuration tab 3 set the Database property by browsing to the database file Usually c Program Files Thermo Thermo VisionMateSuite Thermo VisionMate Demo Database mdb Thermo Scientific High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 20 5 Chapter 20 ODBC 4 set the following properties within the ODBC configuration tab Database Connection Type Driver Microsoft Access Driver mdb Date Field Name Log Date Rack ID Field Name Rack_ID User Column 1 False Enabled User Column 2 False Enabled each Store Tube Location Separate Fields Tube Code Field Tube_Code Tube Location Separate Field TE Tube Location 5 Ensure that you do not have the Tubes table open in MS Access and complete a sca
41. utomatically adjusts orientation and correctly aligns codes with well positions A single camera enables image file save ability Lights illuminate only during use to preserve eneray Superior Sample Protection Operating down to 40 C the VisionMate reader preserves sample integrity by enabling barcoded tubes to be read while stored in your cold room or large low temperature store Additionally the sealed unit prevents frost and condensation buildup to allow reading of ice cold tubes at ambient temperatures With a new Anti Frost coating on the glass this works better than ever before High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 1 1 Chapter 1 Overview Data File Flexibility Easily integrated into LIMS existing databases or tracking systems choose the data format for export User defined code types and code lengths indicate incorrect codes and password protected accounts ensure security and limit access by user profile With optimized software ensure that the least amount of memory is being used while the program is Idle Knowledgeable Support Our team has a strong reputation for supporting both equipment and consumables and can demonstrate the VisionMate High Speed V4 2D Barcode Reader detailing how it streamlines Sample management in your laboratory High Speed 2D Barcode Reader with Magnetic 1D Barcode Reader Attachment 1 2 Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Package Contents NOTE If your
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