Shake task parameters

About this topic

The Shake task instructs the Orbital Shaking Station to shake. This topic describes the task parameters.

To run the Shake task, see Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics.

Parameter descriptions

The Shake task contains the following parameters.

 

 

 

Parameter	Description
Mode	The action of the task: • On. Turns on the Orbital Shaking Station. • Off. Turns off the Orbital Shaking Station. • Timed. Turns on the shaking timer. You must specify the length of time to shake.
RPM	The shake speed, in revolutions per minute.
Direction	The direction to shake. Select one of the direction combinations: NWSE, NESW, NS, EW, NW/SE, NE/SW.
Time for operation in Timed mode (s)	The length of time, in seconds, you want to leave the shaking on. At the end of the period, the shaking will turn off.

 

 

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Opening Diagnostics	Opening Bravo Diagnostics
Editing the labware classes, liquid library, or pipetting techniques	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Setting up the Orbital Shaking Station	Installing and setting up an Orbital Shaking Station
Performing a diagnostic task	Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics
Reporting a problem	Reporting problems