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In this tutorial, I will explain how to configure a barcode reader in a device file

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In addition, I will demonstrate how to set up barcode verification in a protocol, using a barcode input file.

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The barcode input file can be from upstream applications such as LIMS.

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This video assumes that you already know how to create a device file in the VWorks software and have basic protocol-writing skills.

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If you do not have this background, please view the Device File video first before continuing.

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You can also learn about device files and writing basic protocols in the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.

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On the Bravo Platform, a barcode reader can be attached to the west or east side of any deck location.

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To use it in my protocols, I must first physically install it at an available Bravo deck location, and then configure it in the device file in the VWorks software.

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In this video, let’s assume that I have already installed a barcode reader on the west side of deck location 4.

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Now I’m ready to add the barcode reader to my device file and configure it.

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I'll go ahead and open my device file.

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I see that I’ve got the Bravo device already.

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I just need to add my barcode reader.

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I have the Keyence barcode reader, so I'll add it.

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The first thing I have to do is create a profile for it.

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I’ll call it Keyence so that I know what it is.

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Then I have to select the COM port. In my case, it is COM 1, so I'll select it.

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The profile is complete, so I will update it to save the changes, …

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and initialize the profile.

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Back in the device file, at Bravo deck location 4, …

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in the Location Properties area, …

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I need to indicate that the barcode reader is on the west side, so I will click BCR on west side, and select my Keyence barcode reader.

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Then I'll go ahead and save the device file.

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Now I’m ready to use the barcode reader in my protocol.

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I have an existing hit-picking protocol. I want to modify it to use my barcode reader.

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I want to read source plate barcodes as they enter the system and verify them against the barcode input file that I pulled from my LIMS.

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To make this happen, I'll first go to Protocol Options, 

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and specify the location of the barcode input file here.

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Back in the Main Protocol, I will select the source plate, the plate I want to scan…

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And in the Barcode information area, I will select the input file I want to use.

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Remember that the barcode reader is on the west side, so I will click Barcode or header West, and select the barcode value that appears in the first row of the input file.

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Now my source plate is ready for barcode verification.

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But I’m not done yet! In the Hit Picking routine, I have to indicate that I want barcode verification.

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So I will click the Hit pick task in the routine, and select Verify source plate barcodes.

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Now my protocol is ready for barcode reading and verification.

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For information about setting up and using a barcode in the BioCel System, see the BioCel System User Guide.

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For information about barcode files in general, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.

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