Setting teachpoints using a labware

When to use labware instead of the teaching plate

In cases where size restriction at a teachpoint prevents the use of the teaching plate, you can use the labware intended for the location.

Procedure

 

WARNING  Always wear protective eyewear when entering the system and working with the robot.

To use a labware in the teaching procedure:

1	Teach a reference location, such as Platepad 1, using the teaching plate. Follow the instructions in Setting new teachpoints.

IMPORTANT When teaching the reference location, make sure the Min gripper offset parameter value is less than or equal to the minimum gripper offset value specified for the labware in the Labware Editor.

 

CAUTION When using a labware to set teachpoints, the software assumes that the robot is holding the labware at the minimum gripper offset.

2	Verify the Platepad 1 teachpoint. Follow the instructions in Verifying teachpoints.

3	Place the desired labware at Platepad 1.

4	Follow the instructions in Picking up labware at the teachpoint to pick up the labware from Platepad 1.

5	In BenchBot Diagnostics, click Teach Mode. The blue light on the robot hand turns on to indicate that it is in the teach mode. You should be able to move the robot arm without resistance.

6	Follow the instructions in Creating a new teachpoint to create a new teachpoint.

7	Set the teachpoint parameters.

8	Save the teachpoint.

9	Verify and edit the teachpoint.

Related information

 

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Workflow for setting teachpoints	Teachpoint setting workflow
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