Setup workflow for the VWorks software

The following table presents the steps for setting up the Labware MiniHub in the VWorks software. After setting up the Labware MiniHub for the first time, you will not likely need to change any of the settings in the procedure.

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Turn on the Labware MiniHub.	Turning on and off the Labware MiniHub
2	Start the VWorks software and log in.	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
3	Create a device file.	Creating a VWorks device file
4	Add the Labware MiniHub in the device file.	Adding and deleting a Labware MiniHub in the device file.
5	Set the Labware MiniHub properties in VWorks software.	Setting Labware MiniHub properties
6	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
7	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