Autofilling station overview and setup workflow

About this topic

An autofilling station is a location on the Bravo Platform where a reservoir can be automatically filled with liquid. This topic describes the components and provides the workflow for setting up an autofilling station.

Autofilling accessories

 

Accessory	Description
Pump Module	Pumps fluids to and from one of the Agilent autofilling type reservoirs.
Agilent autofilling type reservoirs	Includes the Tip Wash Station (formerly, MicroWash Reservoir), the Auto Filling Reservoir, and the Open Wash Reservoir.
Weigh Station	Optional. Works with a Pump Module to provide precise liquid-level control for the Auto Filling Reservoir or Tip Wash Station.

For more details on the autofilling accessories, see the Pump Module User Guide.

Workflow to set up an autofilling station

Step	Procedure	See…
1	If applicable, install the Weigh Station.	Pump Module User Guide
2	Install the Pump Module and reservoir.	Pump Module User Guide
3	In Diagnostics, configure the autofilling function.	Configuring an autofilling station for the Bravo Platform
4	If applicable, calibrate the Weigh Station.	Calibrating a Weigh Station
5	If applicable, verify the teachpoint accuracy for the Weigh Station.	Setting teachpoints

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Other Bravo accessories	Accessories and platepads
Bravo Barcode Reader	Setting up the Barcode Reader
Using an accessory in a protocol	VWorks Automation Control User Guide