Cleaning up after a protocol run

About this topic

This topic describes the tasks you should perform when you have finished a protocol run.

Procedure

 

CAUTION Make sure you clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do not use harsh abrasives, corrosive cleaning agents, or metal brushes to clean any BenchCel Microplate Handler component or accessory.

To clean up after a run:

1	Follow the VWorks software prompts for post-run software procedures, such as unloading the microplates. See the VWorks Automation Control User Guide for detailed instructions.

2	Unload used sample microplates from the labware racks. See Filling and emptying the labware racks.

3	Remove the labware racks from the BenchCel Microplate Handler. See Installing and uninstalling the labware racks.

IMPORTANT Make sure the power and compressed air are turned on when removing the racks.

4	Remove manually placed microplates from platepads and external devices.

5	Make sure the x-axis tracks are free of debris.

 

6	Clean the integrated devices. See the device user documentation for cleanup instructions.

7	Check run logs for errors.

8	If you have administrator or technician privileges and you have modified the protocol, save the protocol.

9	Log out of the operating software. See the VWorks Automation Control User Guide for instructions.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
VWorks software run logs and protocols	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Logging in and out of the VWorks software	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Shutting down the BenchCel Microplate Handler	Shutting down the BenchCel Microplate Handler