HT300A USER MANUAL
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1. Reader Ready Reader Ready Fig 23 Fig 24 To read a tube place the 2D coded tube on the scanning window The code will be displayed Once the reader is setup and configured the main application window can be closed using the X in the top right hand corner This will minimise the application to the system tray The application will continue to function and will read and decode tubes that are placed on the scanning window To Restore the application right click on the orange X in the system tray and select Restore fig 25 Restore About Fluid Tube Reader Exit Tuibe Reader Fig 25 4 2 Actions Tab X xtra Reader Actions Log _ Use Keyboard Wedge v Allow Duplicates Beep On Success Fig 26 The Actions Tab has 3 sections fig 26 e Use keyboard wedge e Allow duplicates e Beep on success 4 2 1 Use Keyboard Wedge X XR Reader Actions Log Use Keyboard Wedge v Allow Duplicates Keyboard Wedge Settings Preset Prefix Nothing Custom Code S Key Enter Suffix Nothing Terminator Enter Beep On Success Fig 27 Wedge Macros The XTR 1 keyboard wedge can be used to auto type decoded values into documents webpages spread sheets or any application receiving textual input The wedge output is formatted using a macro language and is adjusted from the Keyboard Wedge settings fig 27 The preset group can be used to qui2. 11 2011 17 00 Application 50 657 KB Recent Places Icor 05 Ic 13 KE i x ee Type Application j Size 49 4 ME Libraries Date modified 22 11 2011 17 00 Documents a Music E Pictures E Videos JE Computer g 0s c ga HP_RECOVERY D ga TEST F cog DATA 0 cog BACKUP H a GB SD CARD E ee Removable Disk J C2 Quickbooks 2010 G2 FTP Site FLUIDX Fig 2 The installation can be started manually by double clicking on the FluidX XTR 1 Setup exe Icon X Setup FluidX XTR 1 up XTR 1 Select Destination Location Saet e FluidX XTR 1 Where should FluidX XTR 1 be installed This will Install XTR 1 application on your computer A Setup will install FluidX XTR 1 into the following folder Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse At least 50 1 MB of free disk space is required Fig 3 Fig 4 Click Next to commence the installation fig 3 and select the installation directory required fig 4 Select Start Menu Folder Select Additional Tasks Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts Rais Which additional tasks should be performed i Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder ort wee eee ee ee To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse Additional icons Create a desktop icon Browse Don t cr
3. GHT Right Arrow Key TAB Tab Key UP Up Arrow Key ADD Keypad Add Key SUBTRACT Keypad Subtract Key MULTIPLY Keypad Multiply Key DIVIDE Keypad Divide Time This macro can be used to send time and date The formatting is specified as a parameter E g Time dd MM yy HH mm ss Available parameters are d The day of the month from 1 through 31 dd The day of the month from 01 through 31 ddd The abbreviated name of the day of the week dddd The full name of the day of the week h The hour using a 12 hour clock from 1 to 12 hh The hour using a 12 hour clock from 01 to 12 H The hour using a 24 hour clock from 0 to 23 HH The hour using a 24 hour clock from 00 to 23 K Time zone information m The minute from 0 through 59 mm The minute from 00 through 59 M The month from 1 through 12 MM The month from 01 through 12 MMM The abbreviated name of the month MMMM The full name of the month s The second from 00 through 59 t The first character of the AM PM designator tt The AM PM designator y The year from 0 to 99 yy The year from 00 to 99 yyy The year with a minimum of three digits yyyy The year as a four digit number yyyyy The year as a five digit number Z Hours offset from UTC with no leading zeros zz Hours offset from UTC with a leading zero for a single digit value Zzz Hours and minutes offset from UTC g gg The p
4. IX C DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY 11 1 12 12 14 15 15 15 17 18 19 1 WELCOME The XTR 1 single tube reader from FluidX is a sophisticated 2D Data Matrix code reader capable of reading standard pre coded tubes from FLUIDX and a range of other manufacturers assuming they adhere to the ISO 16022 Data Matrix two dimensional bar code format The software has been designed to run with minimum user input and setup Designed and manufactured by fluidX Ltd Monks Heath Hall Helford Road Nether Alderley Cheshire SK10 4SY UK Tel 44 0 1625 861 614 Fax 44 0 1625 861 615 Email sales fluidx co uk www fluidx co uk 2 INTRODUCTION The single tube reader installation consists of three separate sub installations e The Single Reader Application and Drivers e Microsoft NET Framework 4 e Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package These installations are automatically performed by the 2D single tube reader installer The computer will require a restart once all three installations have taken place Should the software request a restart during the first or second installation select No Only select Yes to restart after the third installation has been completed 3 XTR 1 SYSTEM SET UP The XTR 1 solid state single tube reader fig 1 hardware consists of the following items XTR 1 reader unit User manual USB memory stick which contains o Installation Software o User Man
5. Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader FluidX Ltd Monks Heath Hall Chelford Road Nether Alderley Cheshire SK10 4SY UK T 44 0 1625 861 614 F 44 0 1625 861 615 E info fluidx co uk www fluidx co uk Page 1 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader This document is for information only the manufacturer accepts no liability for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing performance or use of this material Unless otherwise specified references to names or parts is purely casual and has the purpose of illustrating the product The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from the copyright owner The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 WELCOME 2 INTRODUCTION 3 XTR 1 SYSTEM SET UP 3 1 System Requirements 3 2 Starting the Installation 3 3 Complete the Hardware Installation 3 4 Initial Setup and Serial Number Entry 3 5 Activation of XTR 1 Application 4 OPERATING AND SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 4 1 Reader Tab 4 2 Actions Tab 4 2 1 Use KeyBoard Wedge 4 2 2 Allow Duplicates 4 2 3 Beep On Success 4 3 Log Tab 4 4 Minimise Restore and Exit 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 7 APPEND
6. Serial Number this can be found on the bottom of the XTR 1 reader and on the box of the USB memory stick fig 14 The code can be entered manual by typing into the dialog box or by scanning the 2D code on the box of the USB memory stick The Title bar of the XTR 1 application will display XTR 1 7 Days remaining until the installation is activated fig 15 3 5 Activation of XTR 1 Application The XTR 1 single tube reader and application software will function for 7 days without activation after this time it will need to be activated Sofware Version 0 1278 2011 FluidX Ltd All Rights Reserved Activate PR SUS Seer rere Settings About FluidX Tube Reader Exit Tuibe Reader 17 37 By q 7S e yea CY 18 11 2011 Fig 16 Fig 17 Reader Ready To start the activation right click on the orange X icon in the system tray Select About FluidX Tube Reader fig 16 The About Box will display the number of days remaining for Activation Select Activate from the Dialog Box fig 17 Page 9 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader vo X XTRL7 Days remaining Eg XX XTRL7 Days remaining amp 3 X Activate XTR 1 X Activate XTR 1 Site Code Mid Code 325 6CD1 2FDF 6324 Site Code 7A 87 Mid Code E325 6CD 1 2FDF 6324 Serial Number Request Activation Code Serial Number 7C6S 66A8 C0 EF99 55EA Request A
7. bsolute Vision Ltd fluidX Ltd The Kennels Monks Heath Hall Workshops Packington Park Chelford Road Meriden Nether Alderley Warwickshire CHESHIRE GYF THE SK10 4SY UK UK Director Director Richard Laight Robin Grimwood
8. ckly set generic output formats Custom allows a more specialised output format Preset Presets allow a prefix suffix and terminator for the decoded value Select the required prefix suffix amp terminator from the drop down menu for each The wedge macros are generated automatically Test the output formatting using the Test button Custom Custom allows text and macros to be entered Click the custom checkbox and type the macros into the text area Test the output with the Test button See macros and macro reference for more information Macros Macros are enclosed in parenthesis and prefixed with a dollar sign e g Macro Some Macros accept parameters and can be entered after a full stop e g Macro Parameters See the keyboard wedge macro reference for more information Keyboard Wedge Macro Reference Code This will output the decoded value E g The code is Code MachineName This will output the name of the pc E g Code from pc MachineName UserName This will output the name of current logged in user E g Code from user UserName Key This macro will send a key press The key to press is specified as a parameter E g Code Key Enter Code Key Tab Available parameters are Key BACKSPACE Backspace Key DEL Delete Key DOWN Down Arrow Key ENTER Enter Key ESC Escape Key LEFT Left Arrow Key PGDN Page Down Key PGUP Page Up Key RI
9. ctivation Code Activation Code Activation Code Reader Ready Reader Ready Fig 18 Fig 19 Enter the serial number fig 18 This can be found on the bottom of the XTR 1 reader and on the box of the USB memory stick Then press the Request Activation Code button fig 19 33 ad bolt n Format Tert r Ae EE Be a af Paste F Forms BZU v 2 FE ane 4 oor ite 7A888187 ro Mid 325 6CD1 2FDF 6324 X Activate XTR 1 Serial 7C69 66A8 CO EF99 S5EA X XTRA 7 Days remaining ionen Mid Code E325 6CD1 2FDF 6324 Reader Actonel as aj loo E 7C59 S6A8 CO EFSS 55EA 58817111 8172AED5 AC3C9093 8E509101 Wait tube off Reader Ready Fig 20 Fig 21 An email will be created if the PC has an email client configured fig 20 If no email client is configured copy the e Site Code e Mid Code e Serial Number And send manually to xtr1_activation fluidx co uk An activation code will be received by email within 48 hours In the meantime the application can be used for 7 days fig 21 The About box now shows XTR 1 application is Licensed fig 22 Software Version 0 1 278 2011 FluidX Ltd All Rights Reserved Reader Ready Fig 22 4 OPERATING AND SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Double click the new Single Reader icon on the desktop X SORN 4 1 Reader Tab fluid Wait tube off Recalbrate
10. e humidity non condensing 6 2 Power supply USB Power Source 6 3 Casing Length Width Height 5 to 50 C 5 to 50 C 10 to 90 5 to 95 10 cm 10 cm 9 cm APPENDIX C DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY fluid We fluidx Ltd Monks Heath Hall Farm Chelford Road Nether Alderley Cheshire SK10 4SY UK certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment s Commercial name Single Tube Reader Model name XTR 1 Is are in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 89 336 EEC as regards Electromagnetic compatibility and Council Directive 73 23 EEC as regards Low Voltage safety Based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonized standards Emission Standard EN55022 1998 Immunity Standard EN55024 1998 Information technology equipment Radio disturbance Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Conducted and EN 61000 4 2 1995 Harmonics current EN 61000 3 2 1995 A12 1996 EN 61000 44 1995 emission A13 1997 Al 1998 A2 1998 EN 61000 4 5 1995 Limitation of voltage Conducted RF EN 61000 4 6 1996 changes voltage EN 61000 3 3 1995 Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 1993 fluctuations and flicker Dip amp Interrupt EN 61000 4 11 1994 Safety Standards EN 60950 2000 Designed and Manufactured by Distributed by A
11. eate a Start Menu folder Fig 5 Fig 6 Select the program shortcut menu entry fig 5 and select options required fig 6 XX Setup FluidX XTR 1 Ready to Install Installing Setup is now ready to begin installing FluidX XTR 1 on your computer AN Please wait whilst the XTR 1 and Decoding Library is installed on your computer S ae Several additional components are also being installed Click Install to continue with the installation or dick Back if you want to review or Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package change any settings Destination location C Program Files x86 FluidX Start Menu folder Extracting File AAA Avc_red cab FluidX To Directory c ac948d8539501a2ba32adf 4f 8a Additional tasks i ee ae en ae an Additional icons DANAENANANADAMANANANEDANON Create a desktop icon Fig 7 Fig 8 Check the Installation settings and click Install to start the process fig 7 and wait until the installation has completed fig 8 Page 7 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader XX Setup FluidX XTR 1 ol eo sx Completing the FluidX XTR 1 Setup Wizard To complete the installation of FluidX XTR 1 Setup must restart your computer Would you like to restart now Yes restart the computer now No I will restart the computer later Fig 9 Lastly restart the computer fig 9 3 3 Complete the Hardware Installation Once the computer has restar
12. eriod or era 4 2 2 Allow Duplicates XX XTRI Reader Actions Log Use Keyboard Wedge Keyboard Wedge Settings Prefix Nothing Suffix Nothing v Allow Duplicates Custom v Code S Key Enter Beep On Success Fig 28 With this checkbox enabled fig 28 the same tube can be read and decoded as many times as desired With this checkbox not enabled the same tube will not read and decode until the application is restarted 4 2 3 Beep On Success Duplicates Settings Allow interval Seconds 0 Beep On Success Fig 29 With this checkbox enabled PC with Beep default system sound when a tube is successfuly decoded This should be enabled when planning to use the main application in the minimised state 4 3 Log Tab ify gt Please reconnect the No video device is set Attempting to find one Found one supported device USB Camera 0c45 62f1 Notify gt Please hold calibrate card over window Verifyi Verify ok Notify gt Please hold calibrate card over window Vering Valid serial was entered 7C69 664A8 C0 EF99 55EA Entered Activate Site 7ASB8187 Mid E325 6CD 1 2FDF 6324 Fig 30 The Log Tab is used for diagnostics and trouble shooting purposes 4 4 Minimise Restore and Exit Restore About Fluidx Tube Reader Exit Tuibe Reader i 2 14 48 el 1 24 11 2011 Fig 30 Fig 31 The XTR 1 application can be minimised to the system try by clickin
13. g the close X at the top right corner of the application fig 30 To Restore the XTR 1 application right click on the orange X in the system tray and select Restore fig 31 Page 15 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader Restore About Fluid Tube Reader Exit Tuibe Reader wy yy 128 24 11 2011 Fig 32 To Exit the XTR 1 application right click on the orange X in the system tray and select Exit Tube Reader fig 32 Page 16 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING No image in man XTR 1 application scan The XTR 1 is not plugged into a USB port on the PC Slow reading Press the Recalibrate button and place a white card on the scanning window A Please hold calibrate card over window Adverse lighting conditions In some lighting conditions the XTR 1 application may struggle to decode some tubes If this is the case using the black Doughnut provided with the unit may help Affix the Black Doughnut to the scanning Surface and center on the window perform a Recalibration Page 17 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader 6 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 XTR 1 Single Tube Reader Environmental Specifications Ambient operating temperature of processor Storage temperature Operating humidity non condensing Storag
14. ted insert the XTR 1 USB cable in the first available USB port Windows will automatically load the appropriate drivers Installing device driver software Click here for status ih Your device is ready to use Device driver software installed successfully p me 8 i 17 32 me ea 17 32 18 11 2011 18 11 2011 Fig 10 Fig 11 The XTR 1 drivers will be installed automatically fig 10 wait until the drivers are installed and Your device is ready to use appears fig 11 3 4 Initial Setup and Serial Number Entry Once the drivers have been installed the application can be started from the desktop shortcut x XTRI LE 7 Days remaining X Enter Serial N J i OO e Serial number can be found on the bottom side of the pyramid device You can also find it attached to the pyramid cable as a scanable code A Please hold calibrate card over window Reader Rea Fig 12 Fig 13 Page 8 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader When the application first opens the XTR Decice needs calibrating dialog will appear along side the main XTR 1 application Place the white USB memory stick box over the scanning window and press OK Fig 12 This will calibrate the white balance and scanning window Once calibrated the Enter Serial Number dialog box will appear fig 13 SINo X XTRI 7 Days remaining Fig 14 fig 15 Enter the
15. ual o License Number as 2D on Case o Calibration Window Fig 1 3 1 System Requirements Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP with Service Pack 2 SP2 or higher excluding Windows XP 64 bit Minimum Intel Dual Core 1 6 GHz or higher 1 GB of RAM Recommended Intel Dual Core 3 0 GHz or higher 2 GB of RAM Hard Drive 1 5 GB free USB 2 0 available USB Port Page 5 of 19 Operating Instructions For The Xtr 1 Single Tube Reader 3 2 Starting the Installation e Before starting the installation please ensure that the single tube reader unit is NOT plugged into any USB port on the computer and that administrator permission is available to install applications e lf User Account Control is enabled Windows Vista and 7 a warning message will be displayed before the application starts Press Yes to continue e The reader should be plugged in after the software installation has completed and the computer has been restarted e Place the installation USB Memory Stick into a spare USB port e The installation should start automatically If this does not occur navigate to the drive associated with the USB Stick and open fig 2 GQ a Computer Removable Disk J Organize Share with Burn New folder sir Favorites Name Date modified Type Size ME Desktop Autorun 15 07 2011 15 49 Setup Information 1 KB J Downloads MA FluidX Easytrack Setup 04 10 2011 16 41 Application 7 764 KB 3 Dropbox A FluidX XTR 1 Setup 22
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