1. 1 23.08.2015 19:19 EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader

2. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 2 23.08.2015 19:19 This SOP describes the application “Easy preparation“ of the PrepGilsonST software, covering the following topics Configuration of the barcode reader How to configure the setup with an automatic assignment of the destination rack (wellplate) Create orders for selected source positions in racks with predefined procedures Run preparation for created orders Introduction

3. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 3 23.08.2015 19:19 Selection of barcode reader 1a. Select the button “Configuration“. Barcode Reader

4. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 4 23.08.2015 19:19 1b. Click in the area which is coloured green in the drawing. This is the base configuration area. Basic Configuration

5. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 5 23.08.2015 19:19 1c. Click the check box “Barcode reader“, so that it is checked. Tip: With “Barcode reader“ checked the “Edit mode“ box within the “Create Order Files“ window is not visible. The barcode reader reads the ID and type. Manual input is not necessary. Basic Configuration

6. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 6 23.08.2015 19:19 1d. Check the Barcode reader serial port. In this example the Gilson robot is connected to Com Port 1 and the barcode reader to Port 2. Click „OK“. Basic Configuration

7. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 7 23.08.2015 19:19 Select the menu „Edit settings“. In the next screen we distinguish between two cases: Case 1: Working with automatic destination assignment. Case 2: Working with manual destination assignment. Settings - Destination Selection

8. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 8 23.08.2015 19:19 Case 2: Working with manual destination assignment: Click the box, so that it is checked. Case 1: Working with automatic destination assignment: Click the box, so that it is unchecked. Enter the matrix type. Rack/Wellplate The Type printed on the Barcode (.........# ) 202853B@209 203854B 205668 205MIWH12 209WH12@WH12DR 209@209WH12@WH12DS 209BWH12@1MM 209B@209BWP24 211WD6@1.0MM 216WD6@1.7MM 304BWD6@2.0MM 306BWD6@2.5MM 348BWD6@3.0MM 526BWD6@4.0MM 526B@209BWD6@4.2MM 853BWD6@5.0MM See also SOP Barcode Label Types Settings - Destination Selection

9. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 9 23.08.2015 19:19 3a. Click the green button to start automation. Initializing / Home seeking Reading barcodes Create orders without SampleTrack Verify orders Preparation Start Automation

10. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 10 23.08.2015 19:19 3b. The program asks, if the barcodes should be read. Click “Yes“, if you are running the program in with new settings. Start Automation

11. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 11 23.08.2015 19:19 Case 1: Working with automatic destination assignment The destination checkbox is hidden and the destination is defined by program. Case 2: Working with manual destination assignment The destination must be selected. Start Automation

12. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 12 23.08.2015 19:19 4a. Case 1: Working with automatic destination assignment: Select the source tubes with a lasso operation: Click and hold the left mouse cursor. Draw a rectangle. The marked positions will be shown as orders. Start Automation

13. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 13 23.08.2015 19:19 Click „OK“. Click „Create Orders“. Start Automation

14. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 14 23.08.2015 19:19 5. The orders are running. Start Automation

15. EasyPreparation with Barcode Reader 15 23.08.2015 19:19 Case 2: Working with manual destination assignment: See the procedure in SOP 3 Start Automation

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