· This description is true until the software version 1.14; based on the
operating system Windows XP®
The dongle is a hardware unit, connected to any
specified port of the computer to protect software for unauthorized use. It
contains mostly a programmable logic array or a flash memory area with a
protecting data pattern. This data pattern is compared with the pattern in the
software and often analyzed by a mathematical algorithm or function also. If
the result does not produce an error, the software is ready for use, otherwise
the software will not start and an error message occurs or dongle protected
parts of the software can not be used.
The Matrox barcode dongle
used for barcode reading exists in two versions; the parallel port Matrox barcode dongle (until MIL 8.0) and the USB port Matrox barcode dongle. Because the integration of the
parallel port on newer PC mother boards is discontinued, the USB dongle for
barcode reading is delivered. For barcode reading only one dongle is needed,
the parallel port dongle or the USB port dongle. The procedures described below
installs the Matrox Imaging
Library for barcode reading and detecting only, which is dongle bound. If the
Important
In any cases, the Matrox imaging library MIL 8.0 or the version MIL 9.0 have to be installed first, before the scanner
software “SlideScanner.exe” can be installed.
Is the scanner software already installed before the Matrox imaging
library, the SlideScanner software have to be removed and installed again after
the appropriate version of the Matrox imaging library was installed correctly; otherwise barcode reading will not work!
· In the same way you can change the Matrox imaging
library from the version MIL 8.0 to the version MIL 9.0 (If the software
version 1.14.xx should be installed), but you need a new dongle, for the
version MIL 9.0!
Upgrade the Matrox imaging library from MIL
8.0 to MIL 9.0
· Remove the slide scanner program
· Remove the Matrox imaging library MIL 8.0
· Install the Matrox imaging library MIL 9.0
· Install the slide scanner program version 1.14 or
higher
Matrox
imaging library MIL 8.0
· This barcode reading software is used for any scanners
with software before the SlideScanner version 1.14.xx.
· The barcode dongle, issued with the version “MIL8.0”
will not work with the version “MIL9.0”!!
Check or set the file “MicroscopeConfiguration.ini” for the following
entries:
[Microscope]
BarcodeReaderType=MS904
Install the driver for the Matrox barcode reader (barcode dongle bound)
Connect the USB port barcode dongle or the parallel port barcode dongle.
If the parallel port barcode dongle is used, please disconnect any cable from
the parallel port dongle until the installation is finished. During barcode
installation only the parallel port barcode dongle should be connected to the
IEEE1284 port.
Parallel port barcode dongle (MIL 8.0)
Requirements
· Parallel port Matrox barcode dongle
· Matrox Imaging
Library MIL8 and MIL PP4 (barcode reading
and decoding software with upgrade)
· rainbowSSD (to configure the port)
· Sent Med (to check the result of the port
installation)
The software to install the drivers is found in the folders:
<CD
ROM>:\Drivers\Matrox Imaging Library\...
The installation of the driver for the
parallel port dongle and barcode reading is done in 4 steps:
1.
Run the file
...\MIL8.0\ setup.exe
2.
Run the file
...\MIL Processing Pack 4\ mil80pp4.exe
(upgrade to MIL 8.0)
3.
Run the file
...\ Matrox parallel port
dongle driver\RainbowSSD.exe
4.
Run the file
...\ Matrox parallel port
dongle driver\SentMed\SentMed.exe
USB port barcode dongle (MIL 8.0)
Requirements
· The USB port Matrox barcode dongle
· The Matrox Imaging
Library MIL8 and MIL PP4;
The software to install the drivers is found in the folders:
<CD ROM>:\Drivers\Matrox
Imaging Library\...
The installation of the driver for the USB port dongle and barcode
reading is done in 2 steps:
1.
Run the file
...\MIL8.0\ setup.exe
2.
Run the file
...\MIL Processing Pack 4\ mil80pp4.exe
For more information please refer also to the file:
<CD
ROM>:\Drivers\Matrox Imaging Library\ Matrox Imaging Library Installation Guide.doc
Install the drivers for barcode reading only with MIL 8.0
1.
Run the file ...\MIL8.0\ setup.exe
1.
Leaf checked
the item “MIL Runtime”.
2.
Uncheck the
item “Intellicam”
§
This way, only
barcode reading will be allowed!
3.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
4.
Uncheck the
item “Solios”
·
This way, only
barcode reading will be allowed!
5.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
6.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
7.
Click on “I
AGREE” to continue.
8.
Select the item
to restart the computer now.
9.
Click on
“Finish” to continue.
2.
Run
the file ...\MIL Processing Pack 4\ mil80pp4.exe
10.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
11.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
12.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
13.
Click on
“Install” to continue.
If the USB port dongle is connected, the installation of the barcode
dongle is finished after this step.
14.
Click on
“Finish” to continue.
3.
Run
the file ...\Matrox parallel port dongle driver\ RainbowSSD.exe
This window is displayed only if a previously
installed version was found.
15.
Click on
“Upgrade” to continue.
16.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
17.
Select the item
“I accept the terms ...”.
18.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
19.
Select the item “Complete”.
20.
Click on “Next”
to continue.
21.
Click on
“Install” to continue.
22.
Click on “Finish”
to continue.
4.
Run
the file ...\Matrox parallel port dongle driver\SentMed\SentMed.exe
After loading the file press the button “Find Keys”.
In the field “Errors” a number is displayed. Is the number zero (0) no errors
were found. If any error occurred, a number, different from zero is displayed.
If the button “Medic Says” is pressed, a dialog
occurs.
·
If the unit was
found, the setup of parallel port Matrox dongle is finished
Now the peripheral unit (if any) can be connected to the output of the
parallel port Matrox dongle.
Start the Pannoramic San software and check the barcode reading. Further
information about barcode reading can be found in the Chapter “Barcode reading”.
Matrox imaging library MIL 9.0
· This barcode reading software is used for any scanners
with the software SlideScanner version 1.14.xx .
· The barcode dongle, issued together with the version
“MIL
· The barcode dongle, issued with the version “MIL
· From outside, the dongle versions are
undistinguishable!
Check the file
“MicroscopeConfiguration.ini” for the following entries:
[Microscope]
BarcodeReaderType=MS904
Install the driver for the Matrox barcode reader (barcode dongle bound)
Connect the USB port barcode dongle.
Execute the steps as described for the version “MIL 8.0” logically.
Dongles for the Pannoramic software
Important
· 
Install or setup the Pannoramic Scan, Pannoramic Viewer and Pannoramic
Server software without connected dongle!
· If the dongle(s) are connected after installation of the software, these
should not be disconnected until the next installation procedure is done.
Newer software versions are able to
accept older dongle protections in the same way, as used for the older software
versions.
Until software version 1.8
To protect the Pannoramic microscope
configuration, the Pannoramic scan and the Pannoramic viewer software two
additional, USB dongles are required. The Pannoramic viewer basic software is
not dongle protected.
Pannoramic scan software
dongle
Requirements
· Dongle for the Pannoramic scanner configuration and
software protection
· License file
Dongle protected scan
parts and options
·
The installed
scan camera
·
Extended focus
·
Fluorescent
scan
·
The
AVTMarlinF146C
Pannoramic Viewer
software dongle
Requirements
·
Dongle for the
Pannoramic Viewer software protection
·
License file
Dongle protected viewer parts and options
·
3D
·
OnlineTeleconsultation; since SW version 1.11 this item
is freeware
·
BookmarkExport
Since software version 1.9
To protect the Pannoramic microscope
configuration, the Pannoramic scan and the Pannoramic viewer software since
Software version 1.11 only one USB dongle is required. The Pannoramic viewer
basic software is not dongle protected. Furthermore, if dongle protected parts
of the Pannoramic viewer are ordered, an additional dongle will be delivered.
Dongle protected parts:
· Barcode reading enabled / disabled
· Installed scan camera(s)
· Extended focus
· Fluorescent scan
· AVTMarlinF146C; since
SW version 1.10 supported as ICC1 also
· Zeiss ICC1 camera; since
SW version 1.10 supported
· AVTStingrayF146C; since
SW version 1.12 supported, the same flag as the marlin camera
· AVTPikeF421C; not
delivered to user
· AxioCam_MRm_Rev3; supported
since SW version 1.10
· Hitachi_HV_F22CL; supported
since SW version 1.11
Dongle protected viewer parts and options
·
3D
·
OnlineTeleconsultation; since SW version 1.11 this item
is freeware
·
TMA
·
FLViewer supported
since SW version 1.10; since 1.11 this item is freeware
·
BookmarkExport supported since SW
version 1.10
·
IHLab supported
since SW version 1.11; until version 1.14
·
HistoQuant supported
since SW version 1.11
·
DataVisualisation supported since SW
version 1.11
·
MarkerCounter supported since
SW version 1.11
·
FISHQuant supported
since SW version 1.12
·
NucleusQuant supported
since SW version 1.12
·
MembraneQuant supported since SW
version 1.12
The most recent
user’s guide can be found on the install DVD of your software version!
· An appropriate user’s guide can be found also in the
Folder: …/Descriptions/Files_/3dh/U_G/…
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