About this guide

 

 

Who should read this guide

This user guide is for people with the following job roles:

 

Job role	Responsibilities
Installer	Unpacks, installs, and tests the device before it is used.
Integrator	Configures hardware and writes software.
Lab manager, administrator, or technician	• Manages the automation system that contains the device • Develops the applications that are run on the system • Develops training materials and standard operating procedures for operators
Operator	Performs the daily production work on the device and solves routine problems.

 

 

What this guide covers

This guide describes the G5580A BenchCel Microplate Handler and earlier R‑Series models. This guide covers installation, setup, operation, and maintenance.

This guide does not provide instructions for the following:

•	Agilent Technologies devices that are integrated with the BenchCel Microplate Handler in a workstation configuration, such as the PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer, Microplate Barcode Labeler, and the Microplate Centrifuge

•	Third-party devices

For more information about these topics, see the relevant user guides for these products.

Software version

This guide documents BenchCel Diagnostics version 19.0.3 or later.

Related guides

You should use this guide in conjunction with the following guides:

•	Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide. Provides general safety information and describes potential safety hazards that you might encounter when using Automation Solutions products. A copy of this safety guide is included with your shipment.

•	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to define labware and labware classes, liquid classes, and pipetting techniques, and how to track and manage labware in storage.

•	VWorks Automation Control User Guide. This guide explains how to create and run protocols.

•	Agilent Technologies device user guides. These guides explain how to set up and use the devices that you integrate with the BenchCel Microplate Handler, such as the Bravo Platform User Guide.

•	Third-party device user documents, if applicable. These guides explain how to set up and use the third-party devices.

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
How to access other user guides	Accessing product user information
BenchCel Microplate Handler safety guidelines	Safety guidelines
Getting started with the BenchCel Microplate Handler	Introduction
Reporting problems with the BenchCel Microplate Handler	Reporting problems