Quick start

Overall setup workflow

The following table presents the basic steps for setting up the BenchBot Robot for operation.

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Unpack the BenchBot Robot.	BenchBot Robot Unpacking Guide
2	Install the BenchBot Robot.	BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide
3	Install desired device or accessories.	User guide for the device or accessory
4	Install the VWorks software.	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
5	Define labware that the BenchBot Robot will be handling.	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
6	Set the BenchBot Robot properties in the VWorks Labware Editor.	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
7	Turn on the BenchBot Robot.	Turning on and turning off the robot
8	Create a new device file.	Creating a device file
9	Add the BenchBot Robot in the device file.	Adding and deleting BenchBot Robots in the device file
10	Create a profile for the BenchBot Robot.	Creating BenchBot Robot profiles
11	Set, verify, and edit teachpoints.	Teachpoint setting workflow
12	Set the device properties in the VWorks software.	Adding and deleting BenchBot Robots in the device file

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
VWorks software instructions	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
BenchBot Robot description	About the BenchBot Robot
Robot specifications	BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide
Hardware components	Hardware components