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.

 

 

Installers, integrations, lab managers, and administrators are users who must have technical expertise. In addition, lab managers and administrators are individuals or groups responsible for the use and maintenance of the Direct Drive Robot and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained.

What this guide covers

This guide describes the Direct Drive Robot, the operation of the hardware components, and the use of the diagnostics software.

This guide does not provide instructions for the following:

•	VWorks software or third-party software

•	Agilent Technologies devices, such as the Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform, PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer, Microplate Seal Piercer, Microplate Labeler, Vertical Pipetting Station, Microplate Centrifuge, and Labware Stacker.

•	Third-party devices

For more information about these topics, see the relevant user guides for these products.

Software version

This guide documents the following:

•	DDR Diagnostics version 1.2.x or later

•	Robot firmware version 1.2.x or later

•	Gripper firmware version 2.3 or later

Related guides

The Direct Drive Robot User Guide should be used in conjunction with the following documents:

•	Direct Drive Robot Site Preparation and Safety Guide. Provides the Direct Drive Robot specifications and site requirements. The guide also describes the potential safety hazards and how to avoid them.

•	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to install the VWorks software, define labware, track labware, and manage users.

•	VWorks Automation Control User Guide. Explains how to add devices, create protocols, set task parameters, and run protocols.

•	VWorks Software Quick Start. Provides an overview of how to use the VWorks Automation Control software.

•	Automation Solutions device user guides. Explains how to set up and use the Automation Solutions devices.

•	Third-party device user documents. Explains how to set up and use the third-party devices.

Related information

 

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Accessing related user guides	Accessing Automation Solutions user guides
Reporting problems	Reporting problems