Emergency stops

When to use the emergency stop procedure

Use this procedure to:

•	Abort a head movement immediately

•	Abort a run in an emergency situation

If the emergency-stop button is pressed while the head is aspirating or dispensing, the pipetting accuracy might be impaired. To pause and then continue a run, use the Pause button in the VWorks software. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.

Procedures

To stop the head motion in an emergency:

1	Press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant. The Bravo motion stops.

 

To recover from an emergency stop:

1	Turn the red button on the emergency-stop pendant clockwise to release it.

 

2	In the VWorks message box, click one of the action buttons to re-enable the motors in the head.

 

If you want to…	Then click…
Abort the command or task	Abort
Attempt re-execution of the command or task	Retry
Ignore the current command or task and proceed to the next command or task	Ignore

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Pausing and continuing a run	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Safety hazards	• Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide • Safety and installation guide for your model Bravo Platform, for example, G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
Reporting problems	Reporting problems