Switch Remote Reader to Local Reader
If you have a dual reader configuration and must take the local reader offline, you can use AutoLoader 2.x to load your samples on the other reader. AutoLoader 2.x can switch the remote reader to be the new local reader.
AutoLoader 2.x software and AutoLoader 2.x Service software must be installed on both readers to switch the local and remote readers.
In a dual-reader configuration, a DB-9 switchbox typically sits on the back left side of the AutoLoader 2.x base plate, next to the left-side reader. The switchbox determines which reader is remote and which is local.
The DB-9 switchbox is only provided for flexibility. It is not recommended to switch local and remote readers regularly. If you must switch readers, make sure you follow the instructions in this section or the readers might not work properly.
Switch Readers in a Dual Reader Configuration
Switch which reader serves as the local reader and which serves as the remote reader for scanning in a dual reader configuration as follows.
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Make sure that neither reader is in the process of scanning and that the iScan Control Software is closed on both computers. |
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Flip the direction of the switch on the DB-9 switchbox. |
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Make sure that the new remote reader and computer are turned on. |
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Launch the AutoLoader 2.x Service software on the new remote computer. |
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Launch the iCS in AutoLoader 2.x mode on the new local reader. |
Switch Readers in a Single Reader Configuration
Take the local reader offline and use the remote reader in a single reader configuration as follows.
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Make sure that neither reader is in the process of scanning and that the iCS is closed on both computers. |
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Flip the direction of the switch on the DB-9 switchbox. |
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Launch the iCS in AutoLoader 2.x mode on the new local reader. |
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In the Options dialog box, set the Remote Scanner to None. |
This reader is now the only reader in the configuration that can be used to scan BeadChips in AutoLoader 2.x mode. To scan BeadChips on the other reader, follow the manual process. For more information, refer to iScan System Product Documentation (document # 1000000161301).
