
Scalar 24 Installation and Operation Guide 41
How many characters can be on the barcode?
The Scalar 24 will read barcodes with a minimum of 5 characters and a maximum of 16 characters. The
barcode scanner will read and report the information that it scans and will display this information on the
operator panel. The library will report the barcode information to the host according to the mode it is
configured for and will display alert messages on the operator panel LCD if the scanned barcode does not
match the barcode length and media identifier requirements of the mode.
Three different types of barcode label modes are supported in the Scalar 24:
For more information on configuring barcode label modes, see Configure Barcode Scanner
on page 91.
What format should I use for my barcodes?
The Scalar 24 currently supports Code 39 type barcode labels. ADIC barcode labels are recommended. For
more information, see Barcode Labels
on page 48.
What do I do if I lose my password?
Call ATAC and they will tell you how to reset the password.
What should I do if I lose power during a backup?
If the power is lost during a backup and is then restored, the library should recover and re-inventory. If power
remains out, turn the switch off until a reliable power source is obtained. Once the power to the library is
turned back on, the library will recover. You will need to re-run your backup using your application software.
How do I get help?
ADIC has a Technical Assistance Center known as ATAC. You can reach ATAC using the following
methods:
Default: The scanner will expect to read and will report to the host six characters.
If one or two character optional media identifiers are present they will not be
reported.
Media ID: The scanner will expect to read and will report to the host seven or eight
characters (six plus the media identifier).
Extended: The scanner will read and report to the host between 5 and 16 characters.
In the USA: 800.827.3822
Outside the USA, toll free: 00.800.9999.3822
Internet: www.adic.com
CAUTION
Prior to power up after a power outage, check to make certain the
library is free of any obstruction. If the power failure occurred while
the library was in motion, a tape may be extending out of a drive or
storage slot and may not be movable by the picker. You may need to
clear the tape manually. See Manual Removal of Tapes
on page 47 for
more information.
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