Running a process using Diagnostics software

About this topic

For protocol development and troubleshooting purposes, you can use Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics to run a process in real time. This topic describes the procedure for running a process in Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics. For a description of the process parameters, see the following:

 

Process	For parameter descriptions see...
Aspirate	Aspirate process parameters
Dispense	Dispense process parameters
Mix	Mix process parameters
Wash Tips	Wash Tips process
Tips On, Tips Off	These commands have no parameter settings
Pump Reagent	Pump Reagent process parameters

Before you begin

Do the following:

•	Initialize the profile.

•	Verify that the correct labware is positioned on the selected shelf.

Running a process

Running a process requires that you:

•	Choose a shelf location

•	Select the labware and target wells

•	Select the process command and parameters

To run a process:

1	In Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics, click the Processes tab.

2	In the Shelves area, select the target Shelf.

3	Select the labware from the Labware list.

Note: To add labware to the list, click Open labware editor, and use the Labware Editor.

4	In the Well Selection area, verify that the target wells are selected. You can select from 1 to 4 quadrants of the plate.

Click a well to select the corresponding quadrant. Green highlights the selected wells.

Alternatively, right-click the graphic to display a shortcut menu, and select the desired Select wells or Clear wells command.

 

5	In the Command Parameters area:

a	Select the process from the Command to execute list.

b	Set the parameter values for the command.

c	To start the process, click Execute command.

 

IMPORTANT If you must stop a process before completion, click Stop motors to stop the pipette head movement.

Related topics

 

For information about...	See...
Opening diagnostics	Opening Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics
Processes tab reference	Processes tab quick reference
Creating protocols	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Editing labware and liquid definitions	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Troubleshooting problems	Troubleshooting hardware problems
Reporting a problem	Reporting problems