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5.B. Setting Up Samples and Collecting Input Data (continued)
Capturing Run Data with a Bar Code Reader
After you have completed the steps in Section 5.A, the door on the instrument will be open, and the platform will
be extended. If the instrument is configured to provide reports, the
Barcode Input
screen displays the informa-
tion that can be collected. The report data available depend on the options chosen during setup. Bar code data for
the options chosen during operational setup (Section 4.E) must be added before you can perform the run. Options
not selected during operational setup will be displayed on the screen but will not accept any scanned bar code
data.
Important.
If you configured the instrument to collect run information, you must input the information to
the
Barcode Input
screen chosen to perform the run.
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1.
This screen indicates the cartridge position in the top line, and the
SampleID
option is highlighted. Position
01 is the initial position. To start at a di
ff
erent position number, select the
Position
option to open a keypad
for choosing the required number.
2.
Scan the bar code label on the sample tube. The bar code data is displayed on the screen next to the
Sample ID
option.
3.
For SEV methods, scan the cartridge to which the sample will be added; the cartridge bar code data will
appear on the screen next to the
Cart. ID
option. Add the sample to the associated cartridge. Place the
cartridge in the instrument platform position corresponding to the
Position
number on the screen. Scan
the elution tube bar code, and place the tube in the elution tube slot at the front of the platform next to the
appropriate cartridge. The bar code data will appear on the screen next to the
Eluate ID
option. Review the
scanned data. All three codes should match. If they do not match, you can reselect the option to change and
rescan the information.
4.
For LEV methods, scan the cartridge to which the sample will be added; the cartridge bar code data will
appear on the screen next to the
Cart. ID
box. Place the cartridge in the cartridge rack. Add the sample to
the cartridge. Scan the elution tube bar code, and place the tube in the front position of the LEV rack.
The bar code data will appear on the screen next to the
Eluate ID
box.
Figure 23. The Barcode Input screen.
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