Azenta 281947 User manual

Single Tube Reader USB

User Manual

281947 Revision E

Azenta Life Sciences Single Tube Reader USB

Part Number: 281947 Rev. E

Azenta US, Inc.

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although believed to be accurate, Azenta US, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any

errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

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customers only and cannot be used for distribution, reproduction, or sale without the

express written permission of Azenta US, Inc.

This technology is subject to United States export Administration Regulations and

authorized to the destination only; diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

Original manual printed in English.

These are the original instructions for the Single Tube Reader USB.

Azenta Life Sciences

Part Number: 281947 Rev. E

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Azenta Life Sciences Single Tube Reader USB

Part Number: 281947 Rev. E

Revision History

Part Number: 281947

Azenta Single Tube Reader USB User Manual

Revision Date

Revision 5 JUL2014

Revision A 25 APR2017

Revision B 1 OCT2018

Revision C 12 MAR2020

RevisionD 16 AUG2021

Revision E 11 JUL 2022

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Table of Contents

Single Tube Reader USB Cover 1

Revision History 4

1. Introduction 6

2. Installation 7

3. Specifications 8

4. Attaching the Cable 10

5. Detaching the Cable 12

6. Reading a Tube 14

Continuous Scanning Disabled 14

Continuous Scanning Enabled 15

7. Reading a Linear Barcode 16

8. Reader Feedback 17

9. Quick Setup Codes 18

10. Preventative Maintenance 21

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 22

Single Tube Reader does not Read Barcodes 22

Appendix B: Declaration of CE Conformity 27

Appendix C: WEEE Statement (European Union) 28

1. Introduction

The Single Tube Reader USB from Azenta is a

sophisticated 2D Datamatrix code reader. It is capable of

reading standard pre-coded tubes from a range of

manufacturers, assuming they adhere to the ISO 16022

Datamatrix Two Dimensional Bar Code format.

The Single Tube Reader USB can also read linear

barcodes and has a larger viewing window to improve

readability.

2. Installation

The system has been designed with minimal user setup

and no software is required. The USB connector cable is

already fitted.

Step Action

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Ensure the connector cable is fully inserted into the

reader, then connect the USB end to the USB port

on the host device to power up the reader.

2.  The unit will beep twice and the LED will turn off.

The Single Tube Reader USB is now ready for use.

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NOTE: Any 1D or 2D Coded Tube scanned

is sent directly through the keyboard buffer

to wherever the cursor is blinking.

3. Specifications

Parameter Specification

Code formats read

2D Datamatrix, 1D linear barcodes, QR codes,

ISO 16022, square and rectangular format,

ECC 200, 0–20 grid sizes, white on black and

black on white, numeric and alphanumeric

Sensor type Sensor CMOS 1.2 Megapixel (1280 x 960) gray

scale

Light source Red LED with blue targeting LED

Read time < 1 Second per tube or rack, either 1D or 2D

Ambient operating

temperature –20°C to 55°C

Tube compatibility

Reads single tubes from SBS format racks,

either in 24, 48, 96, 240 or 384 formats; as

well as glass compound storage tubes, cryo

tubes and biological sample tubes

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Parameter Specification

Dimensions (H x W

x D) 38 x 59 x 150 mm

Operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Power require-

ments

USB connection 5 vdc (mA): typical = <200 mA

idle = <90 mA

Communication

interface USB 2.0 HID

Operating systems

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Win-

dows 8, Windows 10, Windows CE, Mac O SX,

Linux

4. Attaching the Cable

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The RJ50 cable is a multi-pin connector and can be damaged if

handled incorrectly. Ensure that the cable is fully pushed home.

Errors may occur if the cable is not properly installed.

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The connector cable is already attached, but if necessary

the cable can be inserted by slotting the RJ50 connector

into the reader.

NOTE: Ensure it is in the correct

orientation.

5. Detaching the Cable

Step Action

1. 

Insert one end of a paperclip into the hole on the back

of the reader.

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Step Action

2. 

Apply pressure on the paperclip and gently pull the

cable from the reader.

6. Reading a Tube

The Azenta Single Tube Reader USB simplifies reading

tubes. By default, the device is not in continuous

scanning mode, so the button will need to be pressed to

scan. The continuous scanning feature of the Single Tube

Reader USBreader can be turned ON by scanning the

Continuous Scan ON Quick Setup Code on Page 18.

Continuous Scanning Disabled

Hold the tube approximately 0.5 cm (0.2 in) from the

scanning window and press the button on top of the

reader.

NOTE: This will prevent cross

contamination and damage to the scanning

window.

The unit will beep once to indicate a successful read.

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Continuous Scanning Enabled

Hold the tube approximately 0.5 cm (0.2 in) from the

scanning window.

NOTE: This will prevent cross

contamination and damage to the scanning

window.

The unit will beep once to indicate a successful read.

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7. Reading a Linear

Barcode

The Azenta Single Tube Reader USB also reads linear

barcodes.

Use the targeting light to aim the beam over the linear

barcode and press the read button. The unit will beep

once to indicate a successful read.

8. Reader Feedback

The Azenta Single Tube Reader USB reader uses a

combination of LEDs and audibles to indicate different

scenarios. See the chart below for more information.

Scenario LED

Feedback

Audio

Feedback

Successfully powers up Green LED

lights up 2 Beeps

Attempting to decode Green LED light

is off None

Successful decode and data

transfer via cable

Green LED

lights up 1 Beep

Configuration code suc-

cessfully decoded and pro-

cessed

Green LED

lights up 2 Beeps

Configuration code suc-

cessfully decoded but wasn’t

successfully processed

Green LED

lights up 4 Beeps

9. Quick Setup Codes

The Azenta Single Tube Reader USB can be configured by

scanning one of the codes from the table below.

NOTE: The configuration change will take

effect immediately and be saved to

memory.

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Action Setup

Code Setting

Continuous Scan Off Default

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Action Setup

Code Setting

Continuous Scan On Optional

Disable Alternative OS Default

Enable Alternative OS

(MAC/Linux) Optional

Enabled reading of reversed

codes (black on white or white on

black).

Default

French Keyboard Mapping Optional

German Keyboard Mapping Optional

Japanese Keyboard Mapping Optional

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Action Setup

Code Setting

Mirroring On Default

Reader ID and Firmware Technical

Support

STD Contrast Code (35% AGC) Optional

Suffix - Enter Default

Suffix - Tab Optional

Universal Keyboard Mapping Default

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