Workflow for operating the BenchCel Microplate Handler

About this topic

This topic presents the workflow for operating the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

Before you begin

Make sure that you have:

•	Initialized the correct profile. See Creating profiles.

•	Verified the teachpoints per Verifying the teachpoints.

•	Set the Plate-presence and Orientation thresholds for the type of microplate you are using. See Setting sensor thresholds.

Workflow

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Place the labware into the rack and mount the rack on the device.	• Handling the labware racks • Filling and emptying the labware racks • Installing and uninstalling the labware racks
2	Perform pre-run checks.	Performing pre-run checks
3	Prepare devices and accessories.	Device user documentation
4	Open a protocol in the VWorks software.	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
5	Start and monitor a protocol run.	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
6	Clean up after the run.	Cleaning up after a protocol run

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Defining the labware	• Changing labware parameters • Setting sensor thresholds • VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Pausing a run	VWorks Automation Control User Guide