Beckman Coulter Navios, Instructions For Use Manual

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Bar-code Specifications
Correct Placement Of The Bar-code Label
Correct Placement Of The Bar-code Label
The bar-code label must be placed a minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) from the bottom of the tube.
Refer to
Figure A.2 .
Figure A.2
Bar-code Label Placement
Put labels on the tubes so that the bars follow one another in a vertical sequence. Refer to Figure A.2 .
The bar-code reader scans the tube vertically. Do not tilt the label more than ±7.5 degrees from the
axis of the tube.
Put the tubes in the carousel so that the bar-code symbols are visible through the slots in the front
of the carousel. When viewed at eye level, the full symbol, including the quiet zones, must be visible
through the slot and above the bottom of the carousel.
Note
: The Navios Flow Cytometry System rotates the tube as needed so the bar-code label can be
read.
Bar-code Label Specifications
A misread label can cause one sample ID to be read as another sample ID. The laboratory’s process
for printing, placing, and meeting all bar-code specifications is important to achieve highly
accurate reading. Follow the bar-code label specifications to keep the rate of misread labels to a
minimum.
The quality of the bar-code symbol and the label is important for accurate reading. For high
accuracy, use labels that meet all of the specifications.
When possible, print the sample ID on the label in alphanumeric characters so the operator can
manually enter the bar-code information if the bar-code symbol cannot be read.
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25.4 mm (1.0 in.) minimum
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7.5 degrees
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