4-1
Alaris
®
Auto-ID Module
Technical Service Manual
4.1
InTrOduCTIOn
This chapter describes the principles of
operation for the Auto-ID Module.
Refer to the PC Unit/Pump Module Technical
Service Manual for Alaris
®
System principles
of operation.
4.2
PrInCIPleS OF OPeraTIOn
Circuit boards are not field repairable and
must be returned to a CareFusion Service
Center for repair.
4.2.1 led (ready Indicator)
A green
LED
on the front panel lights
to confirm that the camera assembly
(embedded scanner) or handheld scanner is
ready to scan.
4.2.2 keypad
The keypad includes the
SCan
/
CanCel
key. Pressing once begins scanning, and
pressing during scanning cancels the scan.
4.2.3 Camera assembly
The Camera Assembly reads bar codes
(including linear and two-dimensional bar
code formats) using technology similar to
digital cameras. Bar code readers use
high-intensity
LED
s to illuminate the bar code
image, allowing the code to be scanned
regardless of ambient light conditions.
The Camera Assembly scans the bar code,
then sends signals to decoding circuitry on
the Logic Board.
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation
Summary of Contents for Alaris 8600
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