Use PCC for Genomic Sampling

Question: How do I set up and use the PCC zebra device for genomic sampling?

Answer: Use the steps below to set up your PCC Zebra device so you can collect genomic samples:

  1. Power on the PCC device, the Zebra TC57, by pressing the power button at the top right side of the device.

  2. Tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
  3. From the Wi-Fi screen, connect to the location's Wi-Fi network.
  1. Open PCC, then tap the Settings icon at the top right of the screen.
  2. Tap Server Address > Add new IP.
  3. Enter the location's IP address and name, then tap Add new IP.
    4. NOTE: To find the location's IP address and name, you can open DairyComp 305 and enter SERVER\3 in the command line.
  4. From the list of IP addresses, check the box next to the IP address you want to use, and then tap Select new IP.

  5. Go to the PCC home screen and tap Refresh herd from DC305.
  1. In DC305, enter ALTER\2 in the command line to open the Item Definitions list.
  2. Click Add [Ins] on the left side of the window and add the following items:
    3. Name Type Description
    GSDAT 18 Genomic Sample Date
    GSAMP 33 Genomic Sample Number
  3. After you save your changes, enter ALTER\3 in the command line to open the Commands Definitions list.
  4. Click Add [Ins] on the left side of the window and add the following command:
    5. Abbreviation Content Title
    ZGSAMP ENTER\Z GSDAT=SCDAT GSAMP=? PCC genomic sample batch entry
  1. After you create your items and commands, refresh PCC.
  2. Open the Batch tab, then tap Expert Batch Command.
  3. Tap the red locked icon at the top right of the screen, then tap Select a Pre-Defined Command.
  4. Tap ZGSAMP, the command you created in Step 3: Create Items and Commands in DC305, and tap the green unlocked icon to save your changes.
  5. At the bottom right of the screen, tap Enable RFID.
  6. If your scanner does not automatically connect to PCC, select the scanner from the list of devices. If your scanner does not appear on the list of devices, make sure your scanner is turned on.

    7. PCC underlines Enable RFID in green when your scanner is connected.

  1. To collect an animal's genomic sample, scan the animal's RFID tag.
  2. When PCC prompts you to enter the genomic sample number (GSAMP), manually enter the sample ID or scan the sample's QR or barcode.
  3. After you scan the animals you need, click Exit to go to the PCC home screen.
  4. Tap Send Changes to DC305 to send the sample assignments to DC305.
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