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 covers the description, installation, setup, and operation of the Vertical Pipetting Station.

This guide does not provide instructions for the VWorks automation control software or third-party software. For more information about these topics, see the relevant user guides for these products.

Software version

This guide documents Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics version 2.0.135 or later.

What is new in this revision

 

Feature and description	See
Tip box stripper pin procedure. Updated the procedure for retracting the tip box stripper pins.	Retracting and releasing stripper pins

Related guides

Use this guide in conjunction with the following:

•	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. In addition to installation instructions, this guide explains how to define labware and labware classes, liquid classes, and pipetting techniques.

•	VWorks Automation Control User Guide. Explains how to create protocols, and set task parameters for each device in the system

If the Vertical Pipetting Station is a device in a third-party system, see the relevant third-party system guides.

Related information

 

For more information about...	See...
Reporting problems	Reporting problems
Other Automation Solutions user guides	Accessing Automation Solutions user guides
Vertical Pipetting Station safety	Safety guidelines