Processes tab quick reference

About this topic

This topic provides a reference for the Processes tab in Diagnostics.

 

The red Stop motors button does not perform an immediate stop. The Bravo head can continue to move in the same direction at the same speed. To perform an emergency stop, press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant.

 

Procedure

To run a process, see Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics.

Contents

The Processes tab contains the following:

•	Location area

•	Miscellaneous area

•	Well Selection and Head Mode area

•	Command Parameters area

Location area

Note: If the selected Command to execute is Disassemble Vacuum, the controls in this area are unavailable. In this case the command controls the location.

 

Control or indicator	Description
Location (Collection)	Specifies the Bravo deck location to be used for the selected process command. If the selected Command to execute is Assemble Vacuum, this list is labeled Collection, and the selection controls the location for the Collection plate.
Labware at selected location (Collection)	Specifies the labware to be used for the selected process command. Note: To add a labware selection to the list, click Open labware editor, and use the Labware Editor.
Location 2 (Filter)	Specifies the Bravo deck location to be used for the selected process command. If the selected Command to execute is Assemble Vacuum, the list is labeled Filter and the selection controls the location for the Filter plate.
Labware at selected location (Filter)	Specifies the labware to be used at location 2 for the selected process command. Note: To add a labware selection to the list, click Open labware editor, and use the Labware Editor.
Graphical display of Bravo deck	An interactive display that provides the following: • Alternative way to specify the target location. • Visual display of the type of platepad and labware configured for each location.

Miscellaneous area

 

Control or indicator	Description
Open labware editor	Opens the Labware Editor.
Open pipette technique editor	Opens the Pipette Technique Editor.
Open liquid library	Opens the Liquid Library Editor.

Well Selection and Head Mode area

 

Control or indicator	Description
Plate graphical display	Provides an interactive display that changes based on your labware selection. For example, if you use a 96-tip head and a 96-well microplate, all the wells are selected (green) by default. If you use a 96-tip head and a 384-well microplate, only one quadrant of the wells are selected by default. To select a quadrant: Click a well in that quadrant. All the wells in that quadrant turn green, indicating the selected wells. Alternatively, right-click the graphical display to access the following shortcut menu commands: • Select all wells • Clear all selected wells • Select all wells in highlighted row • Clear all selected wells in highlighted row • Select all wells in highlighted column • Clear all selected wells in highlighted column
Set head mode	Opens the Head Mode Selector dialog box. Series III disposable-tip heads and Bravo 96AM Head only. To use one row or column of channels instead of all channels in the head, use the controls in the dialog box to select which channels on the head to use.

Command Parameters area

The Command Parameters area contains the following controls.

 

Parameter	Description
Command to execute	Provides the following list of tasks that you can run: • Aspirate task parameters • Dispense task parameters • Dispense to Waste task parameters • Mix task parameters • Pump Reagent parameters • Shake task parameters • Tips On and Tips Off • Vacuum Filtration Station task parameters (Assemble Vacuum, Disassemble Vacuum, and Move and Filter Plate) • Wash Tips task parameters • Pin Tool task parameters • Bravo 96AM Head only – AM Cartridges On and AM Cartridges Off – AM Aspirate task parameters – AM Dispense task parameters – AM Mix task parameters Other commands may be available depending on the installed accessories. For a complete description of task parameters, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.
Execute command	Performs the selected task command. Note: To stop a task before it finishes running, click Stop motors. To resume movement of the head, you can use the Enable all motors button on the Jog/Teach tab.