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 covers the description, setup, operation, and maintenance of the Bravo Platform, including the following models:

•	G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform (RoHS-compliant)

•	G5523A/G Bravo Platform

This guide does not provide instructions for unpacking and installation. For more information about these topics, see the relevant user guides for these products.

What is new in this revision

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Feature and description	See…
Orbital Shaking Station. Removed the description of connecting multiple stations because this is not currently supported.	Installing and setting up an Orbital Shaking Station
Magnetic Bead Accessory. Revised the procedure to configure the accessory deck location as a standard platepad in Bravo Diagnostics.	Installing and configuring a Magnetic Bead Accessory
AssayMAP Bravo Platform. Moved this description to a separate guide.	AssayMAP Bravo Platform Getting Started Guide

Software version

This guide documents Bravo Diagnostics version 19.1, which is included in the VWorks Automation Control software v13.1 installer.

The G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform requires the following software versions at a minimum:

•	Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit operating system

•	VWorks Automation Control software v13.1

The earlier model G5523A/G Bravo Platform is validated on the Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.

Related guides

Use this guide in conjunction with the following:

•	G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide. Describes potential safety hazards and how to avoid them, how to install the device, and how to install the Light Curtain and shields.

•	Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide. Provides general safety information and describes potential safety hazards that you might encounter when using Agilent 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. Explains how to create protocols, and set task parameters for each device in the system.

If you are using the Bravo 96AM Head, see the AssayMAP Bravo Platform Getting Started Guide.

If the Bravo Platform is a device in a third-party system, see the relevant third-party system guides.

Related information

 

For more information about...	See...
How to access different formats of this user guide	Accessing product user information
Reporting problems	Reporting problems
Bravo Platform safety information	G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide