About this guide

Who should read this guide

 

 

Job roles

This user guide is for people with the following job roles:

 

Job role	Responsibilities
Integrator	Someone who writes software and configures hardware controlled by VWorks software.
Lab manager, administrator, or technician	Someone who is responsible for: • Developing the applications that are run using VWorks software • Developing training materials and standard operating procedures for operators
Operator	Someone who performs the daily production work using VWorks software and solves routine problems. Your organization may choose to create its own procedures for operators including the procedures in this guide.

 

 

What this guide covers

This guide describes how to:

•	Install the VWorks software

•	Define labware

•	Specify pipette speed and accuracy

•	Track and manage labware using a database inventory system

•	Manage user accounts

This guide does not provide instructions for writing protocols, running protocols, troubleshooting protocols, or operating devices using the VWorks software. For information about these topics, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide, relevant Agilent Technologies device user guide or third-party user documentation.

Software version

This guide describes VWorks Automation Control 13.0 and later versions.

The software runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 10 operating system.

IMPORTANT If using Windows 10, the computer display must be set to a scale of 100% to ensure the VWorks software displays properly.

Related guides

The VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide should be used in conjunction with the following guides, which are available in the VWorks Knowledge Base:

•	VWorks Automation Control User Guide

•	Agilent Technologies device user guides

•	Third-party device user documents

The VWorks Bravo Platform for Windows Non-Administrators Setup Guide describes how to set up user accounts that can be shared across multiple computers and configure the VWorks Automation Control software so that Windows users with non-Administrator privileges can use the VWorks software to operate the Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Accessing user documentation in the VWorks Knowledge Base	Accessing Automation Solutions user guides