CELL-DYN
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1800 OPTICON OPT-6125 Trigger-Activated Hand-Held Bar Code Scanner User’s Guide
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Procedure:
1. Dampen a cotton swab with deionized water or denatured alcohol.
2. Gently swab the Bar Code Scanner lens.
3. Dry the lens with a lint-free cloth before scanner use.
Note:
Do not use cleaning materials that may scratch the lens.
Note:
If you have any questions or require further assistance, U.S. customers
contact Abbott Customer Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT (1-877-422-2688).
Customers outside the U.S., contact your local Hematology Customer
Support representative.
Troubleshooting the Scanner:
If the scanner is not responding, or does not scan bar codes, use the
troubleshooting steps below.
•
Verify proper scanner installation. Point the scanner at a piece of paper
and squeeze the trigger to see if the red light beam is activated.
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Verify the bar code printer is configured for the symbology and options
expected.
•
Verify configuration of scanner matches the configuration of the bar code
printer.
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Verify the labels are not smudged or damaged.
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Verify proper label placement on the tube. Consult the CELL-DYN 1800
Operator’s Manual.
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Ensure the light beam scans across the entire length of the bar code.
•
Verify the lens of the reader is clean. If the lens has splattered reagent or
sample residue on it, misreads will occur. Refer to Cleaning the Scanner
Lens section within this guide.
•
Verify the quality of the bar codes printed by the bar code printer. There
may be a malfunction of the bar code printer.
•
Try varying the read distance. Hold the reader approximately 1.2 inches
away from the bar code.
•
Try varying the angle of the reader up or down slightly.
•
Try reprogramming the reader using the appropriate codes in this
document.
Note:
If misreads continue to occur after applying these troubleshooting
techniques, U.S. customers call Abbott Customer Service at
1-877-4ABBOTT (1-877-422-2688).
Customers outside the U.S., contact your local Hematology Customer
Support representative.
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