Configuration tab quick reference

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This topic provides a reference for the Configuration tab in Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics.

Configuration tab procedures

The Configuration tab enables you to:

 

Procedure	See…
Configure accessories	• Vertical Pipetting Station accessories • Autofilling shelf accessories
Test a configured accessory	• Testing the autofilling function • Testing the Vacuum Alignment Shelf
Configure a standard shelf	Installing a standard shelf
Configure an empty shelf location	Removing a standard shelf

Configuration tab contents

The Configuration tab in Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics contains the following areas:

•	Shelf Configuration area

•	Accessory Configuration area

•	Shelf Cycle Test area

•	Toggle Shelf on Initialization area

Shelf Configuration area

 

 

Control or indicator	Description
Shelf list	Selects the shelf location. The shelves graphic highlights the selected location.
Graphical display of shelves	An interactive display that provides the following: • Alternative way to specify the location that you want to configure. • Visual display of the type of shelf configured for each location.
Configure Shelf list	Specifies the function of the selected shelf: • Standard Shelf. Designates a generic shelf. • Accessory. Displays the Accessory Wizard, which steps you through specifying an accessory at the specified position. • Shelf removed. Designates no shelf in the specified position. Note: A shelf connector remains in the empty shelf slot even if you physically remove the shelf.

Accessory Configuration area

 

 

Control or indicator	Description
Graphical display of configured accessories	Shows icons for the Vertical Pipetting Station and the accessories associated with specific shelves.
Diagnose accessory	Available only if the selected profile is initialized. Displays the Accessory Diagnostics dialog box for the selected accessory. Click the accessory icon in the graphic to display the corresponding dialog box.
Number of pump modules	Specifies the total number of Pump Modules for the given Vertical Pipetting Station.

Shelf Cycle Test area

The Shelf Cycle Test area contains the following controls and indicators.

 

Control or indicator	Description
Number of cycles	Specifies the number of times to move the specified shelf in and out.
Go	Starts the shelf cycle test.
Total shelf cycles	Displays the total number of cycles from all cycle tests.

Toggle Shelf on Initialization area

This area contains a check box for each shelf. Selecting a Shelf check box activates the shelf to move in and out during initialization after homing.

Toggling a shelf during initialization can reduce friction if the shelf has not been used recently. It can also be useful to check that the tubing for an autofilling shelf does not inhibit the shelf movement.

Related topics

 

For information about…	See…
Opening Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics	Opening Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics
Setting up accessories	Vertical Pipetting Station accessories
Troubleshooting problems	Troubleshooting hardware problems
Reporting a problem	Reporting problems