About this guide
Who should read this guide
This user guide is for people with the following job roles:
Job role | Responsibilities |
|---|
Installer | Unpacks, installs, and tests the device before it is used. |
Integrator | Configures hardware and writes software. |
Lab manager, administrator, or technician | • Manages the automation system that contains the device • Develops the applications that are run on the system • Develops training materials and standard operating procedures for operators |
Operator | Performs the daily production work on the device and solves routine problems. |
What this guide covers
This guide describes the G5580A BenchCel Microplate Handler and earlier R‑Series models. This guide covers installation, setup, operation, and maintenance.
This guide does not provide instructions for the following:
• Agilent devices that are integrated with the BenchCel Microplate Handler in a workstation configuration, such as the Bravo Platform, PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer, Microplate Labeler, and Labware MiniHub
• Third-party devices
For more information about these topics, see the relevant user guides for these products.
Software version
This guide is applicable for the following software:
• BenchCel Diagnostics 21.3.0, which is included in VWorks software 14.0 and later.
• BenchCel Diagnostics versions included in VWorks software 12.3 – 13.1.x.
What is new in this edition
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Description | See… |
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Added descriptions for VWorks software 14.0. | |
Updated the Robot Disable Hub descriptions to specify the 3-Port Robot Disable Hub. | |
Updated the instructions for creating the device file to include how to select the teachpoint for an integrated device. | |
Updated the profile and teachpoint descriptions and procedures to reflect changes introduced in VWorks software 14.0. | |
Updated the fuse replacement procedure to make the description consistent for both 115 V and 230 V power. | |
Added a description of the indicators on the Controls tab. | |
Related guides
You should use this guide in conjunction with the following guides:
• 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.
• VWorks software guides:
– VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to define labware and labware classes, liquid classes, and pipetting techniques.
The VWorks 14.0 version also explains the VWorks compliance features and how to set up an experiments databases.
– VWorks Automation Control User Guide. Explains how to create protocols, and set task parameters for each device in the system.
• BenchCel Microplate Handler Quick Guide. The quick guide summarizes the instructions in this user guide.
• Agilent Technologies device user guides. These guides explain how to set up and use the devices that you integrate with the BenchCel Microplate Handler, such as the Bravo Platform User Guide.
• Third-party device user documents, if applicable. These guides explain how to set up and use the third-party devices.
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