Starting up and shutting down

 

 

About this topic

This topic describes how to start up and shut down the Bravo Platform when you are operating it as a standalone device. For instructions on how to turn on and turn off the Bravo Platform when it is integrated into a workstation or system, see the workstation or system user documentation.

Starting up the Bravo Platform

 

Always turn off the Bravo Platform before installing or uninstalling a liquid-handling head. Failure to do so can damage the head electronics.

 

To start up the Bravo Platform:

1	Ensure that the main power cable and Ethernet are plugged into the connection panel.

2	Turn on any accessories, for example, Pump Module.

3	Turn on the computer and the monitor, and start the Microsoft Windows operating system.

4	If you have not already done so, install the liquid-handling head.

5	On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the on (|) position.

The front panel status lights turn blue.

Note: If the emergency-stop pendant is pressed or absent, the status lights will turn red.

Figure. Bravo status lights and power switch

 

6	Start the VWorks software.

Shutting down the Bravo Platform

Shut down the Bravo Platform before you:

•	Clean the Bravo Platform

•	Change the liquid-handling head

•	Install accessories

•	Move the Bravo Platform

 

Always turn off the Bravo Platform before installing or uninstalling a liquid-handling head. Failure to do so can damage the head electronics.

 

To shut down the Bravo Platform:

1	If removing the liquid-handling head, ensure that the disposable tips are removed.

2	Optionally, home the liquid-handling head.

3	Shut down the computer.

4	Turn off any accessories, for example, Pump Module.

5	If using an Auto Filling Reservoir, disconnect the bottles to prevent siphoning.

6	On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the off (o) position.

7	If applicable, uninstall the liquid-handling head.

 

 

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Initializing the Bravo device	Initializing the device
Turning on or off Bravo accessories	Bravo accessories overview
Setting up the Bravo Platform	Workflow for setting up the Bravo Platform