Emergency stops
When to use the emergency stop procedure
Use this procedure to:
• Abort a head movement immediately
• Abort a run in an emergency situation
If the emergency-stop button is pressed while the head is aspirating or dispensing, the pipetting accuracy might be impaired. To pause and then continue a run, use the Pause button in the VWorks software.
Procedures
To stop the head motion in an emergency:
1 Press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant. The Bravo motion stops.
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To recover from an emergency stop:
2 Turn the red button on the emergency-stop pendant clockwise to release it.
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3 In the VWorks message box, click one of the action buttons to re-enable the motors in the head.
If you want to… | Then click… |
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Abort the command or task | Abort |
Attempt re-execution of the command or task | Retry |
Ignore the current command or task and proceed to the next command or task | Ignore |
Related information
For information about… | See… |
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Pausing and continuing a run | VWorks Automation Control User Guide |
Safety hazards | • Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide • Safety and installation guide for your model Bravo Platform, for example, G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide |
Reporting problems |