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Operator’s Manual, RAMP

Reader

1.6.5

Initial Start-up

The power button is located on the back panel of the Reader (Figure
on, the Reader performs a Power
certain pre-set parameters. The POST includes calibration verification, optical system verification,
real-time clock test, transport movement test, and a bat
battery at the time of the POST). If the measured battery voltage is low, a warning message appears
on the LCD along with an audible alarm. If this occurs, the Reader should be plugged into an AC
outlet using the supplied Adapter.

NOTE:

A fully-charged battery will allow approximately 100 tests to be run before re

charging is required.  In the event that a Reader is
low.  It takes approximately 24 hours to fully rechar
may be operated with the AC Adapter during battery recharging.  Refer to Section
recommended battery care.

NOTE:

Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged or that the Reader is connected to an

AC outlet prior to performing a test.
outlet once the test has started

The Reader can also function in an enhanced control
function.  This requires the setting of a Master P.I.N., which provides controlled access to the
SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu.  Functions available through the SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu include
changing the instrument clock, s
operator data, erasing data, selecting print settings, test counters, erasing memory, and setting QC
timers.  The User Lock-out mode ensures that only operators with a valid controlled P.I.N
to run tests on the Reader.

To operate the Reader with User Lock
by setting a Master P.I.N. (Section
(Section 2.6.4).

NOTE:

Ensure that operators have read and understood the Operator’s Manu

Test Kit Instructions for Use

1.6.6

Optional Accessories

If using a printer, connect it to the Reader via the RS
See Appendix A for printer compatibility information.

If the Reader is connected to a computer or another Reader, ensure that the serial connect
properly secured. See Appendix A

CAUTION!

If using the optional Barcode Wand accessory, ensure that it is properly

connected to the Reader via the Barcode Wand connector port on the
turning the Reader on. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Barcode Wand.

Reader

The power button is located on the back panel of the Reader (Figure 1-2). When the power is turn
on, the Reader performs a Power-On Self-Test (“POST”) to ensure the system is operating within

set parameters. The POST includes calibration verification, optical system verification,

time clock test, transport movement test, and a battery test (if the Reader is operating on the

battery at the time of the POST). If the measured battery voltage is low, a warning message appears
on the LCD along with an audible alarm. If this occurs, the Reader should be plugged into an AC

he supplied Adapter.

charged battery will allow approximately 100 tests to be run before re

charging is required.  In the event that a Reader is left on for 24 hours, the battery may run
low.  It takes approximately 24 hours to fully recharge the battery, however, the Reader
may be operated with the AC Adapter during battery recharging.  Refer to Section
recommended battery care.

that the battery is sufficiently charged or that the Reader is connected to an

AC outlet prior to performing a test. Do not connect or disconnect the Reader from an AC
outlet once the test has started.

The Reader can also function in an enhanced controlled manner by enabling the “User Lock
function. This requires the setting of a Master P.I.N., which provides controlled access to the

Functions available through the SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu include

changing the instrument clock, setting and enabling User IDs and associated P.I.N.s, transferring
operator data, erasing data, selecting print settings, test counters, erasing memory, and setting QC

out mode ensures that only operators with a valid controlled P.I.N

To operate the Reader with User Lock-out, ensure the SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu has limited access
by setting a Master P.I.N. (Section 2.6.2) and that a User ID and P.I.N. are defined for each operator

operators have read and understood the Operator’s Manu

Test Kit Instructions for Use before attempting to perform a test.

Optional Accessories

If using a printer, connect it to the Reader via the RS-232 serial port on the back panel (Figure

for printer compatibility information.

If the Reader is connected to a computer or another Reader, ensure that the serial connect

Appendix A for serial port compatibility information.

If using the optional Barcode Wand accessory, ensure that it is properly

connected to the Reader via the Barcode Wand connector port on the back panel PRIOR to
turning the Reader on. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Barcode Wand.

Introduction

). When the power is turned

Test (“POST”) to ensure the system is operating within

set parameters. The POST includes calibration verification, optical system verification,

tery test (if the Reader is operating on the

battery at the time of the POST). If the measured battery voltage is low, a warning message appears
on the LCD along with an audible alarm. If this occurs, the Reader should be plugged into an AC

charged battery will allow approximately 100 tests to be run before re-

on for 24 hours, the battery may run

ge the battery, however, the Reader

may be operated with the AC Adapter during battery recharging. Refer to Section 3.3 for

that the battery is sufficiently charged or that the Reader is connected to an

Do not connect or disconnect the Reader from an AC

manner by enabling the “User Lock-out”

function. This requires the setting of a Master P.I.N., which provides controlled access to the

Functions available through the SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu include

etting and enabling User IDs and associated P.I.N.s, transferring

operator data, erasing data, selecting print settings, test counters, erasing memory, and setting QC

out mode ensures that only operators with a valid controlled P.I.N. are allowed