Bruker Gilson User manual

Version
Gilson
006
NMR
Barcode Reader
Installation Manual

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registered trademarks of their respective holders.
This manual was written by
Volker Reiß
© October 29, 2013: Bruker Corporation
Rheinstetten, Germany
P/N: Z31545
DWG-Nr.: 1252006
For further technical assistance on the Gilson unit, please
do not hesitate to contact your nearest BRUKER dealer or
contact us directly at:
BRUKER Corporation
am Silberstreifen
D-76287 Rheinstetten
Germany
Phone:+ 49 721 5161 0
FAX:+ 49 721 5171 01
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet:www.bruker.com

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Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................5
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Disclaimer................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Safety Issues........................................................................................................... 5
2 Adjusting the Z-Tower Height ......................................................................7
2.1 General.................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Hardware................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Software.................................................................................................................. 8
3 Mounting the Barcode Reader .....................................................................9
3.1 Mounting the Barcode Reader on the Liquid Handler............................................. 9
3.2 Connecting the Power Supply............................................................................... 12
3.3 Connecting the Serial Cable.................................................................................. 12
4 Software .......................................................................................................13
4.1 BEST Software Setup ........................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Setup Preparation ................................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Setting the Z-Tower Height ................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Defining the Barcode Reader................................................................................ 15
4.1.4 Programming the Barcode Reader........................................................................ 16
4.2 PrepGilsonST Software Setup .............................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Setting the Z-Tower Height ................................................................................... 17
4.2.2 Defining the Barcode Reader................................................................................ 19
4.2.3 Using the Barcode Reader within PrepGilsonST .................................................. 19
4.2.4 Verifying and Programming the Barcode Reader.................................................. 20
4.3 HyStar Software Setup.......................................................................................... 22
5 Contact .........................................................................................................25
Appendix A...........................................................................................................27
A.1 Figures ................................................................................................................... 27

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1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
This manual will guide you through the installation of the barcode reader for the Gilson
Liquid Handler.
The installation process consists of three steps:
1. Changing the height of the Gilson Z-tower.
2. Mounting the barcode reader on the Gilson Liquid Handler.
3. Defining the barcode reader in the software.
These steps will be explained in the upcoming chapters.
Note: Refer to the manual Barcodes for BRUKER Automation (P/N Z31588) for
more information on the definition of the barcode labels.
1.2 Disclaimer
The unit should only be used for reading barcodes on racks & well plates in the Gilson
Liquid Handler. Use of the unit for any purpose other than that for which it is intended is
taken only at the users own risk and invalidates any and all manufacturer warranties.
Service or maintenance work on the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Only those persons trained in the operation of the Gilson Liquid Handler should operate
the unit.
Read this manual before operating the unit. Pay particular attention to any safety related
information.
1.3 Safety Issues
Always stop the software and turn the power off on the Gilson Liquid Handler before
doing any adjustments or modifications. The Gilson utilizes a very sharp and powerful
needle to inject samples which may move unexpectedly. This is particularly dangerous
when using any hazardous substances.

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2 Adjusting the Z-Tower Height
2.1 General
Before the barcode reader can be used with the Gilson Liquid Handler´s robot arm, the
working height of the Z-tower must be adjusted.
2.2 Hardware
The barcode reader set contains two black anodized (i.e. has a black eloxation layer)
adjustment cylinders (one with a height of 127 mm, one with a height of 175 mm), which
aid you in mounting the Z-tower at the correct height. The 175 mm adjustment cylinder is
used for the adjustment when cooling racks are used. In either case the appropriate
value must be set up in the Gilson Control Software.
Be sure that you have the correct adjustment cylinder (black anodized). The origi-
nal gray cylinder has a height of only 124 mm and this may cause problems when
reading barcodes!
The first step in modifying the working height of the Z-tower is to turn the power off and
remove all the racks from the Gilson Liquid Handler´s bed. Move the robot arms to the
center of the bed as shown in "The Gilson Liquid Handler" on page 8.
To achieve the 127 mm (or 175 mm when using a cooling rack) height, loosen the screw
on the back of the Z-tower and pull the Z-tower upwards slightly. Place the black anod-
ized adjustment cylinder between the bottom of the Z-tower and the floor of the Liquid
Handler´s bed. Lower the Z-tower until it sits on top of the adjustment cylinder. The scale
should then show the value 127 mm (or 175 mm when using a cooling rack). Tighten the
screw and remove the black anodized adjustment cylinder.

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Figure 2.1: The Gilson Liquid Handler
2.3 Software
The new height must also be entered in the Gilson Liquid Handler control software.
Refer to "Software" on page 33 to set up this value.
Z-Tower
XY-Robot Arm
Rack
Bed

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3 Mounting the Barcode Reader
3.1 Mounting the Barcode Reader on the Liquid Handler
1. Mount the barcode reader on the barcode reader bracket using the 2 M3x8 hexagon
screws, as shown below:
Figure 3.1: Mounting the Barcode Reader to the Bracket
2. Mount the barcode reader bracket on the Z-tower of the Gilson Liquid Handler using
the two M3x10 cylinder screws. Ensure that you mount the bracket just under the
top plate of the Z-tower cover. There should not be a gap between the Z-tower
cover and the bracket (as shown in Figure 3.2:).

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Figure 3.2: Mounting the Barcode Reader Bracket
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3. Affix the two adhesive fasteners to the Z-tower arm as shown in Figure 3.3: and fas-
ten the barcode reader cable to them using the two plastic strips.
The lower cable socket should be placed about 20 mm above the motor and the
upper socket about 20 mm below the upper end of the Z-tower.
Figure 3.3: Securing the Barcode Cable
4. Affix the barcode reader cable to the Gilson Control Unit cable using the spiral hose
(see figure 3.4).
Cable fasteners
with fastening
strips
20 mm
20 mm

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Figure 3.4: Securing the Barcode Reader Cable to the Control Unit Cable
3.2 Connecting the Power Supply
Connect the power supply unit to the barcode reader plug (5 mm stereo connector) and
the power supply unit to a free mains outlet.
3.3 Connecting the Serial Cable
To send the reader information to the control unit, connect one end of the 10 meter serial
cable to the barcode reader plug and the other end to a free serial port (e.g. TTY09) on
the CCU of the spectrometer.
Spiral Hose
Barcode Reader Cable
Gilson Control Unit Cable

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4Software
4.1 BEST Software Setup
When using the BEST software the barcode reader must be first setup in the TopSpin
software before use. The procedure for doing this is described in this section.
4.1.1 Setup Preparation
Start the BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox by using one of the following possibilities:
1. Type bestadm in the TopSpin command line and press enter.
or:
2. Type in iconnmr in the TopSpin command line.
Select ‘Configuration’ in the window that appears.
Click on ’Master Switches’ in the window that appears (left side).
Click on ‘Enable BEST-NMR’, followed by ‘BEST Administration Tool [bestadm]’.
Figure 4.1: BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox

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4.1.2 Setting the Z-Tower Height
Select the menu item „Hardware“ in the BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox. The follow-
ing window will open:
Figure 4.2: BEST-NMR Hardware Installation
Enter the Z-Drive Calibration Height: up to 127 mm, or up to 175 mm when cooling
racks are used.

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4.1.3 Defining the Barcode Reader
Select Associated Hardware from the left panel and set the barcode scanner (reader)
parameters in the right panel as follows (refer to Figure 4.3:):
• „Installed?“ yes
• „Connected to“ refers to the spectrometer’s CCU serial port, where the barcode
reader is connected to, e.g. tty09. Select the appropriate serial port.
Figure 4.3: BEST-NMR Associated Hardware Installation

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Press Apply and then OK. The barcode reader should now be recognized by the soft-
ware.
4.1.4 Programming the Barcode Reader
The barcode reader must be programmed once after the first installation to ensure that it
reads all the barcodes correctly. This step will calibrate the scanner’s position. The sys-
tem will search different positions to find the optimal position for barcode reading. This
position is then saved in the file SCANNER.SRC. The calibration takes about 5-10 min-
utes.
Click on the menu item Tests in the BEST-NMR Administration Toolbox (see Figure
4.1:). The following window will then open:
Figure 4.4: BEST-NMR Test Tool

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Select the button Configure on the bottom left panel to program the barcode reader.
The following window will appear:
Figure 4.5: Configuration Instructions
Click ’Load’ only when initializing the barcode reader for the first time. If reconfiguring
after a TopSpin software update, click on ’Donot’.
4.2 PrepGilsonST Software Setup
When using PrepGilsonST the barcode reader must be first setup in the PrepGilsonST
software before use. The procedure for doing this is described in the next section.
4.2.1 Setting the Z-Tower Height
Start the PrepGilsonST program.
Figure 4.6: Starting the PrepGilsonST Program
Open the Configuration View by pressing the Toolbar button.

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Figure 4.7: The PrepGilsonST Configuration View
Each of the different configuration sections are displayed inside a blue frame. Move the
mouse cursor over the objects inside the blue frame to show tips on the configuration.
Click on the yellow area shown in the following illustration to open the Z-Tower (needle)
Configuration window:
Figure 4.8: Z-Tower (needle) Configuration
•TheZ Tower Size should be set to 125 mm.
•TheZ Tower calibration clamp height should be set to 127 mm (when using lower
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4.2.2 Defining the Barcode Reader
Start the PrepGilsonST program and open the Configuration View as described in the
previous section.
Click on the yellow area shown in the following illustration to open the Base Configura-
tion window:
Figure 4.9: The Base Configuration Window
• The ’Barcode reader’ option under Install Options: Bruker should be checked.
• The RS232 serial port settings should be set in the Serial Ports in Registry area
based on your individual serial port configuration.
4.2.3 Using the Barcode Reader within PrepGilsonST
There are no programming requirements necessary in order to use the barcode reader.
The barcode reader will be used automatically after the automation is started
using the Start Automation button.

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4.2.4 Verifying and Programming the Barcode Reader
Normally the barcode reader is already setup and requires no further adjustments. How-
ever if you are having problems with the barcode reader or suspect that the reader is not
functioning correctly you can check and adjust the barcode reader as outlined in this
section.
To check and adjust (program) the barcode reader open the program EditGilsonSteps
and right click with your mouse on the Gilson 215 control in the context „Execution of
Test Procedure“.
This will open the following submenu:
Figure 4.10: EditGilsonSteps: Submenu Test