About this guide

Who should read this guide

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 explains how to use the VWorks software. This guide does not provide procedures for setting up, operating, or troubleshooting devices using the device diagnostic software. For information on devices and how to use the diagnostic software, see the device user guide.

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.

What is new in this revision

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Feature and description	See…
Added descriptions and setup procedures for the Plate Hotel, Platepad, Waste Bin, and Phantom devices.	Additional devices Setting up location devices Setting up phantom devices
Removed references to third-party devices	Supported devices
Added topics describing Bravo tasks.	Initialize Axis (Bravo) Set Temperature (Bravo) Set Temperature - Position (Bravo) Shake Plate (Bravo)

Related guides

This guide should be used in conjunction with the following user documents:

•	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to install the VWorks software, define labware, specify pipetting speed and accuracy, track and manage labware in storage, manage user accounts, and use VWorks ActiveX control.

•	Automation Control Unit User Guide. Describes the functions of the Automation Control Unit and explains how to operate an automation system that uses the Automation Control Unit.

•	Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide. Provides general safety information and describes potential safety hazards that you might encounter when using Automation Solutions products. A copy of this safety guide is included with your shipment.

•	Agilent device user documentation. Explains how to set up and use Agilent devices.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Accessing related user guides	Accessing Automation Solutions user guides
Reporting problems with the software	Reporting problems