Platepad

Description

The standard platepad is a metal block on which a single microplate sits. Raised tabs on each side keeps the microplate in place.

Setup workflow

 

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Install the platepad.	Agilent Automation Solutions Technical Support
2	Add the device to the VWorks device file.	Adding the platepad in the device file
3	Set and verify the teachpoint for the platepad.	Applicable robot user guide, such as the BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide

Adding the platepad in the device file

To place a microplate on or remove a microplate from a platepad, you must add the Platepad device in the device file.

To add a platepad to the device file:

1	In the device file, add the Plate Pad, Standard device. See Adding devices for instructions.

2	In the PlatePad Standard Properties area, type the name of the platepad.

3	In the Devices area, expand the PlatePad, and then select the Stage location.

 

4	In the PlatePad Stage Location Properties area, type or set the following:

 

 

Property	Description
Allowed/prohibited labware	Permitted labware class for the selected location. Use this field only if you want to limit the labware types. For details on labware classes, see the VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide.
BCR on south/west/north/east side	The location of the barcode reader and the desired barcode reader device. Use this field only if a barcode reader is installed on the device.
Teachpoint for robot	The name of the teachpoint to use for the stage location. This selection enables the robot to move correctly to and from the platepad or device during a protocol run. For example, if the robot teachpoint file contains a teachpoint for this platepad, you must select that teachpoint.
Use for deadlock avoidance	Option to permit the location to be used for deadlock avoidance. Select Yes to permit labware to be moved to this location to avoid a deadlock in the system. Select No if you do not want to move random labware to this location to avoid deadlock.
Door	Not applicable

5	Select File > Save.