Quick start

Overall setup workflow

The following table presents the basic steps for setting up the Labware MiniHub for operation.

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Prepare the lab for the Labware MiniHub installation.	G5584A Labware MiniHub Safety and Installation Guide
2	Install the Labware MiniHub.	G5584A Labware MiniHub Safety and Installation Guide
3	Turn on the Labware MiniHub.	Turning on and off the Labware MiniHub
4	Install the VWorks software, or integrate the MiniHub ActiveX control.	One of the following: • VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide • Labware MiniHub ActiveX control
5	VWorks software only. Start the VWorks software and log in.	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
6	VWorks software only. Create a new device file (if not already done).	Creating a VWorks device file
7	VWorks software only. Add the Labware MiniHub in the device file.	Adding and deleting a Labware MiniHub in the device file
8	Create a Labware MiniHub profile and set the profile parameters.	Creating Labware MiniHub profiles
9	Set the MiniHub home position.	Setting the home position
10	Set robot teachpoints at the Labware MiniHub.	Both of the following: • Setting robot teachpoints • Automation system or robot user documentation
11	VWorks software only. Set the Labware MiniHub device properties.	Setting Labware MiniHub properties
12	VWorks software only. Verify that the labware you plan to use is defined in the Labware Editor for the robot that you are using. BenchCel Configuration only. Ensure that the Stack holding method is set to Hold with stacker grippers to ensure precision performance.	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
13	VWorks software only. Ensure that MySQL 5.7 is installed on the computer, and that the database connection is enabled in the VWorks options.	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
14	Write and run protocols.	One of the following: • VWorks Automation Control User Guide • Automation software user documentation

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Labware MiniHub description	About the Labware MiniHub
Labware MiniHub safety	Safety information
Hardware components	Hardware overview