Setup workflow for autofilling shelf

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The topic describes the components of an autofilling shelf and provides the workflow for setting up an autofilling shelf on the Vertical Pipetting Station.

Autofilling shelf components

An autofilling shelf is a location on the Vertical Pipetting Station where a reservoir or wash tray can be automatically filled with liquid and emptied. The components include the following.

 

 

Item	Accessory	Description
1	Tubing Rack	Mounts the quick-disconnect fittings, which enable easy reservoir removal for washing and repair, as well as tubing replacement.
2	Reservoir	Autofilling tray, such as the Auto Filling Reservoir or Tip Wash Station.
3	Weigh Shelf	Optional. Works with a Pump Module to provide precise liquid-level control for the Auto Filling Reservoir or Tip Wash Station.
4	Pump Module	Contains two peristaltic pumps, one that pumps the fluid into the reservoir, and a second that pumps the waste fluid from the reservoir.

IMPORTANT The Pump Module must be internally configured to specify use with or without a Weigh Shelf. If a configuration change is required, contact Automation Solutions Technical Support.

Workflow to set up an autofilling shelf

 

WARNING Before connecting an accessory, shut down the Vertical Pipetting Station to ensure that the power and air are turned off.

For accessory location guidelines, see Determining the shelf location for an accessory.

 

Step	Procedure	See…
1	If applicable, install the Weigh Shelf.	Installing and calibrating a Weigh Shelf
2	Install the Tubing Rack, the Pump Module, and a reservoir.	Setting up a Pump Module
3	In Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics, configure the autofilling function.	Configuring the autofilling function
4	If applicable, calibrate the Weigh Shelf.	Calibrating a Weigh Shelf
5	If applicable, verify the teachpoint accuracy for the Weigh Shelf.	Setting shelf teachpoints

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Reservoirs and wash trays	Reservoirs and wash trays for autofilling
Other accessories	Vertical Pipetting Station accessories
Using an accessory in a protocol	VWorks Automation Control User Guide