Workflow for setting up the Bravo Platform

About this topic

This topic outlines the procedures to set up the Bravo Platform.

If you have an AssayMAP Bravo Platform, see the AssayMAP Bravo Platform Installation Guide.

Workflow

The general workflow for setting up the Bravo Platform is as follows:

Step	Procedure	See…
1	Start up the Bravo Platform.	Starting up and shutting down
2	Create a VWorks device file that includes the Bravo device.	Creating or adding a Bravo device
3	Create a Bravo profile for the specific Bravo Platform.	Creating and managing profiles
4	Initialize the device profile in Bravo Diagnostics to verify communication with the device.	Initializing the device
5	Verify that the deck configuration in the Bravo profile matches the physical deck layout of platepads and accessories. Configure any accessories, such as an autofilling reservoir.	Bravo accessories overview
6	Edit or set teachpoints for the specific Bravo Platform.	Setting teachpoints
7	If the Bravo Platform includes a gripper, verify the gripper y‑axis offset.	Verifying the gripper setup
8	If the Bravo Platform is integrated with external robots, specify the deck locations that the external robots can access and whether to allow concurrent operations.	Configuring external robot access
9	Save any changes that you made in steps 3–8 in the Bravo profile.	Creating and managing profiles