BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
Notices
Preface
About this guide
Accessing product user information
Safety guidelines
General safety information
Safety and regulatory compliance
Emergency stops
Safety equipment and features
Potential safety hazards
Introduction
BenchCel Microplate Handler description
Hardware overview
Integration options for workstations
Labware considerations
Software description
Installing BenchCel Microplate Handler
Installation workflow
Verifying laboratory requirements
Unpacking BenchCel Microplate Handler
Mounting the robot
About integrating devices in a BenchCel Workstation
Connecting the power source
Connecting the pendant directly to the BenchCel device
Connecting the pendant through the Robot Disable Hub
Connecting and disconnecting the air source
Connecting the computer
Installing the shield
Setting up the BenchCel device
Setup workflow
Starting up and shutting down
Creating BenchCel device in the VWorks software
Opening BenchCel Diagnostics
Creating profiles
Initializing the device
Setting and managing teachpoints
Setting sensor thresholds
Overview for setting sensor thresholds
Calculating the Plate presence threshold
Determining the optimum Orientation sensor offset
Calculating the Orientation threshold
Worksheet for setting sensor thresholds
Preparing for a run
Workflow for operating the BenchCel Microplate Handler
Handling the labware racks
Filling and emptying the labware racks
Installing and uninstalling the labware racks
Performing pre-run checks
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Routine maintenance
Cleaning up after a protocol run
Replacing the fuse
Hardware problems
Software error messages
Diagnostic tools
Adjusting the stacker gripper pressure
Reporting problems
Quick reference
Rack-release button indicator light
BenchCel Diagnostics - Controls tab
BenchCel Diagnostics - Jog/Teach tab
BenchCel Diagnostics - Labware tab
BenchCel Diagnostics - General Settings tab
BenchCel Diagnostics - Profiles tab
Teachpoint Details dialog box
preface
whatthisguidecovers
accessingvelocity11userguides
creatinganddeletingabenchceldevice
creatingandmanagingprofiles
changinggeneralsettings
controlstab
jogteachtab
labwaretab
teachpointdetailsdialogbox