Setting Labware MiniHub properties

About the Labware MiniHub properties

In the device file, you can set properties for each device. For the Labware MiniHub, you can name the Labware MiniHub, select the desired profile, and associate the robot teachpoint with each shelf.

The instructions in this topic assume that you have already:

•	Created a Labware MiniHub profile.

•	Set the Labware MiniHub home position.

•	Set the robot teachpoints for each shelf.

Procedure

To set the Labware MiniHub properties:

1	In the Labware MiniHub Properties area of the device file, type or select the following:

 

 

Property	Description
Name	The name of the Labware MiniHub.
Profile	The profile associated with the device. Select the desired profile from the list. If the profile you want does not appear in the list, or if no profile appears in the list, see Creating Labware MiniHub profiles, and then return to this step to select the profile. IMPORTANT Without the profile, you will not be able to establish communication with the device.

2	In the Devices area, expand Labware MiniHub, and then select Slot 1.

3	In the Labware MiniHub Location Properties area, set the following parameters:

 

 

Parameter	Description
Allow/prohibited labware	Permitted labware class for the selected location. For example, you might specify that only tip boxes are allowed at a given location. For details on labware classes, see the VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide.
BCR on south/west/north/east side	The location of the barcode reader and the desired barcode reader device. Use this field only if a barcode reader is installed on the device.
Teachpoint for robot <robot_name>	The name of the teachpoint at the selected Slot location. This selection enables the robot to move correctly to and from the Slot location during a protocol run. If the robot teachpoint file contains a teachpoint for this slot, you must select that teachpoint. Note: In simulation mode, select <accessible>.
Use for deadlock avoidance	The option to permit the location to be used for deadlock avoidance. Select Yes to permit labware to be moved to this location to avoid a deadlock in the system. Select No if you do not want to move random labware to this location to avoid deadlock. IMPORTANT For typical operation, select No for the Labware MiniHub.
Door	Not applicable

4	Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the properties for the remaining slots.

5	Select File > Save to save the device file.

6	In the Device File area, select the Labware MiniHub, and then click Initialize selected devices to establish communication with the device.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Creating profiles for the Labware MiniHub	Creating Labware MiniHub profiles
Editing profiles	Editing and managing profiles
VWorks software	• VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide • VWorks Automation Control User Guide