VWorks software description

Description

The VWorks Automation Control software (or VWorks software) manages and controls both standalone devices and integrated devices in a laboratory automation system. You use VWorks software to:

•	Set up and manage user accounts. You can set up different user accounts to enforce access policies.

•	Define labware. Labware definitions describe the labware you will use during protocol runs.

•	Manage inventory. The Inventory Editor helps you track barcodes and labware as you move them into and out of storage or incubation.

•	Set up devices. During setup, you need to add standalone or integrated devices in the software.

•	Create protocols. Protocols determine the sequence of tasks you want to automate in a run. For example, you can use a protocol to apply barcode labels to 100 microplates.

•	Run, pause, monitor, and stop protocols. You can start, pause, monitor, and stop a protocol run from the controlling computer.

Related information

 

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VWorks software installation and setup	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Defining labware and creating liquid classes	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Managing and tracking labware in storage	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Managing user accounts	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Using VWorks ActiveX control	Device ActiveX control user guide
Device setup	Device user guide