Starting up and shutting down

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This topic explains how to start up and shutdown the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

Starting up the BenchCel Microplate Handler

 

WARNING  Do not touch the BenchCel Microplate Handler as you start the software. The robot head moves when the device initializes.

To start up the BenchCel Microplate Handler:

1	Turn on the BenchCel Microplate Handler. To do this, on the back of the device, press the power switch to the on (I) position.

Figure. Power switch on the BenchCel Microplate Handler (back)

 

Every time you turn on the BenchCel Microplate Handler, the robot homes (the robot is sent to the factory-defined home position for each axis of motion). If the BenchCel robot does not home, make sure power to the robot has been restored. (See Recovering from an emergency stop to reset the Robot Disable button.) If the button has been reset and the robot still does not home, turn off the device, check the connections, and turn it on again.

2	Turn on all other devices integrated with the BenchCel Microplate Handler. See the device user documentation for instructions.

3	Turn on the compressed air supply to the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

4	Turn on the controlling computer. See the user documentation from the computer manufacturer.

5	Start the VWorks software. To do this, on the Windows desktop, double-click the VWorks shortcut icon. Alternatively, choose Start > All Programs > Agilent Technologies > VWorks > VWorks.

Shutting down the BenchCel Microplate Handler

Shut down the BenchCel Microplate Handler if you intend to:

•	Leave it unused for a long period of time.

•	Service the device.

•	Move it to another location.

To shut down the BenchCel Microplate Handler:

1	Follow the post-run clean-up procedure after the last protocol run. See Cleaning up after a protocol run.

2	Exit the VWorks software.

3	If you use devices that require a vacuum pump, turn off power at the pump if the pump module has an on/off switch.

4	Turn off the compressed air to the BenchCel Microplate Handler and other devices.

5	Turn off the BenchCel Microplate Handler. To do this, on the back of the device, press the power switch to the off (O) position.

Figure. Power switch on the BenchCel Microplate Handler (back)

 

6	Turn off other devices in the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Setting up the BenchCel Microplate Handler	Setup Workflow
Cleaning up after a protocol run	Cleaning up after a protocol run
Troubleshooting startup or shutdown problems	Maintenance and troubleshooting