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.

 

 

What this guide covers

This guide provides descriptions of the Microplate Labeler and procedures for installation, setup, operation, and maintenance of the device. You use the Microplate Labeler Diagnostics software to set up the device, create label formats, and troubleshoot the device. You can access Microplate Labeler Diagnostics using the VWorks Automation Control software or the Microplate Labeler ActiveX controls.

What this guide does not cover

This guide does not provide instructions for the VWorks software, ActiveX controls, or third-party software. For more information about these topics, see Related guides.

What is new in this revision

 

Description	See
Added information about the cab SQUIX printer.	Hardware overview Printer overview Using the cab SQUIX printer touchscreen

Software version

This guide documents Microplate Labeler Diagnostics version 17.1.0 or later.

Related guides

Use this guide in conjunction with the following:

•	Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide. Provides general safety information and describes potential safety hazards that you might encounter when using Automation Solutions products. A copy of this safety guide is included with your shipment.

•	G5581A Microplate Labeler Unpacking Guide. Describes how to unpack the Microplate Labeler from the shipping containers.

•	G5581A Microplate Labeler Media Loading Guide. Describes how to load the labels and ribbon in the printer on the Microplate Labeler.

•	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to define labware and labware classes, liquid classes, and pipetting techniques, and how to track and manage labware in storage.

•	VWorks Automation Control User Guide. Explains how to create protocols, set task parameters, and run protocols. Use this guide to set the parameters for the Print and Apply task when running a labeling protocol.

•	Microplate Labeler ActiveX User Guide. Describes the ActiveX controls for the Microplate Labeler.

If the Microplate Labeler is a device in a third-party system, see the relevant third-party system guides.

Related topics

 

For more information about...	See...
Reporting problems	Reporting problems
Other devices	Accessing Agilent Automation Solution user guides
Microplate Labeler safety	Safety guidelines