SCANALYST™ Lite …..a utility for communicating and saving ANSI and traditional bar code quality information Collect bar code quality information from popular bar code verifiers Print verification results to any Windows printer or fax Internet support for help and latest release information Easy to use plug 'n play design with active control interface

FEATURES

**The number of readings depends on the verifier model. The stored data does not include the scan profile but does include all ANSI parameters, some traditional parameters and the encoded data.

ONLINE SUPPORT

Installation
Software Activation
Hardware Settings
SCANALYST™ Lite Screen
Direct Data Input
Delayed Data Input

SCANALYST™ Lite may be installed from diskette:

Start Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT.
1. Insert Disk 1 – Setup in your Floppy Drive.
2. Click the Start button (click File menu in Windows NT) and choose Run.
3. Type a:\setup and press ENTER.

Alternately, if you download SCANALYST™ Lite from the AIS web site or receive it by email:

1. Download the four self-extracting executable files into a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute each file to retrieve the installation files.
3. Click the Start button (click File menu in Windows NT) and choose Run.
4. Type d:\directory\setup.exe, where "d" is your hard drive and "directory" is the name of the subdirectory where you expanded the files.

For easy startup of the program, the SCANALYST™ Lite icon is placed in a new group and can be accessed from the Windows Start button.

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When installation is complete, you will need to obtain an activation code by calling SCANALYST™ Technical Support at 800.247.1177. Our business hours are 9:00 am. to 5:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday. When you make the call, you will need access to the PC where the software is installed. It will take just a few minutes for one of our support staff to walk you through the activation and you’ll be ready to go.

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Hardware Settings

SCANALYST™ Lite communicates with the verifier via cable hookup to the RS-232 communications port on your PC.

1. With the RS-232 cable disconnected, from the boot-up (power on) screen which shows the model, aperture and wavelength info, push the button with the white dot 4 times to get to the "Config" screen.
2. Push the double arrow button 1 time and the white dot button 3 times to show the printer setting. If necessary, push the double arrow button to display "HS Printer".
3. Push the white dot button 1 time. If necessary, push the double arrow to display "Auto Print".
4. Push the white dot button 2 times for the "SaveSetngs" screen and push the double arrow button 2 times to confirm.

1. With the RS-232 cable disconnected, from the boot-up (power on) screen, the verifier will go to a NO PRINTER ATTACHED screen. Make sure the blinking cursor is on "Continue" and push "Select" 2 times.
2. Use the arrow buttons to position the blinking cursor on "Change Settings" and push "Select".
3. Use the arrow buttons to position the blinking cursor on "Output Options" and push "Select".
4. Position the blinking cursor on "Printout Options" and push "Select". If necessary, use the right arrow button to display "HSP". The "Printout" options are "Long" if you want full details of the scan or "Short" if you just want summary data. If necessary, position the cursor on the "AutoPrint/Stor" option and use the right arrow button to turn it "On". Position the cursor on "w/Profile?" and use the right arrow button to select "No".
5. Push "Power" 4 times to return to the boot-up screen.

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The top 90% of the SCANALYST™ Lite screen is the viewing window for your scan data with the familiar Windows "elevator" on the right. The bottom portion has your controls for setting your communications, saving the information to disk, printing to any Windows compatible printer, etc.

Communications

You may set the Comm port you have your verifier connected to from the "Comm Port" drop down menu. Once you have selected your port, push the "Connect" button to instruct SCANALYST™ Lite to initiate communication with that port.

The "Comm Port Status" window displays the current status of the port SCANALYST™ Lite is communicating with.

Command Buttons

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Whenever the verifier has the PC RS-232 interface cable plugged in, it assumes you are connected to your serial port and any scans will automatically be passed to the port. Be sure you have SCANALYST™ Lite running and your communications port connected (see Communications, above) before scanning any codes.

1. With connection to your COM port established, scan a bar code with your verifier. Data will immediately appear in the SCANALYST™ Lite viewing window.
2. Save the data to file and/or print it to your printer.

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To store scan information to the verifier’s buffer for remote data collection and subsequent uploading to your PC, just unplug the RS-232 cable from the back of your verifier. The buffer will hold anywhere from 50 to 500 data scans, dependent on which verifier model you have and the settings you establish (full or summary data).

1. If not already running, start SCANALYST™ Lite.
2. Select the appropriate communications port and press the "Connect" button.
3. With the power on your verifier off, plug the PC RS-232 interface cable into the back of your verifier. When you press the power button, the verifier will automatically recognize there is data in its buffer and wait for your instructions on whether or not to print it.
4. Select "Print Bufr" (QC 150/200) or "Print" (QC 600/800) and the data will immediately transfer to the SCANALYST™ Lite screen.
5. Save the data to file and/or print it to your printer.

SCANALYST™ Lite is a simple utility for users of verifiers. The scanned data is unprotected, does not include scan profile information and is stored to a text file, which, unfortunately, is editable. It cannot be traced to or identified with a specific instrument, date or time. In an ISO/QS or healthcare environment, it is advisable to have data sources better controlled, all devices calibrated and data input identified by user, time, date and location. If you are interested in a BCQMS with these capabilities, we invite you to review our SCANALYST™ and SCANALYST Xchange™ Bar Code Quality Management Systems.

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