The column of shelves or slots in a Labware MiniHub.

The components inside of the stacker head that close and open the stacker grippers during the loading, unloading, downstacking, and upstacking processes.

A labware that starts at a given location for the protocol run, might move to another location during the run, and returns to the original location after the run is finished.

The secure date storage repository for VWorks-related records of interest in compliance-enabled editions of the software.

The user interface for the Shared Services component of VWorks 14.0 and later versions.

The lab automation system computer that controls the devices in the system.

See seal cycle.

An error that occurs when the number of locations available in the system is less than the number of microplates in the system. Because the microplates cannot move to the expected locations, the protocol pauses.

An item on your lab automation system that can have an entry in the device file. A device can be a robot, an instrument, or a location on the lab automation system that can hold a piece of labware.

A file (.dev) that contains the configuration information for a device.

The process in which a microplate is moved out of the stack.

The set of conditions that define an automated recovery response to an error.

A database record that captures the steps executed and the settings used during each run of an application or utility. Any errors that may have occurred during a run are also recorded.

A simplified user interface for running a protocol. A form is helpful for users who have limited or infrequent experience with the VWorks software.

The position where all robot axes are at the 0 position (the robot head is approximately at the center of the x-axis and at 0 of the z-axis, and the robot arms are perpendicular to the x-axis).

The process in which the robot is sent to the factory-defined home position for each axis of motion.

A heated metal plate inside the sealing chamber that descends and presses the seal onto the plate.

A pad placed under the plate to support the bottom of the wells for uniform sealing.

A group of labware entries that the VWorks software uses in combination with the device manager to restrict which types of labware can be used on which devices during a protocol run.

A collection of labware properties that the VWorks software uses to handle a given labware type in the automation system.

The pipetting settings that the VWorks software uses to handle a given a given liquid type (for example, DMSO), a volume range, and liquid operations (for example, washing versus mixing).

A list of labware that can be moved into or out of particular slots in a storage device.

A collection of protocol tasks in an abbreviated form that you can insert at various places within the same protocol or throughout other protocols where the same task sequence is required.

A comprehensive collection of saved settings for a workbench application or utility that is used to run the application or utility.

A file that specifies the x- and y-axis offsets for pipetting.

A list of specific labware that can be moved into or out of a storage device without regard for the slot locations.

A single labware in a labware group that is represented by the process plate icon.

The removable metal platform on which you load a plate.

The structure on which you load a plate stage. The plate-stage support extends when the door opens.

The record (.xml file) that contains the communication settings required for communication between a device and the VWorks software. You can view and edit a device profile in the diagnostics window for the device.

A sequence of tasks that are performed on a particular labware or a group of labware.

A schedule of tasks to be performed by a standalone device, or devices in the lab automation system.

A file for which an audit trail may be logged in compliance-enabled VWorks editions. Records of interest (ROIs) are stored in the Content Management repository.

In VWorks Plus, the state of a record of interest, for example, In Development, In Validation, and Released, or Exempt.

A location that enables the robot to change its grip orientation (landscape or portrait), or adjust its grip at the specified gripping height. Grip height adjustment might be necessary after a robot picks up a labware higher than the specified gripping height because of physical restrictions at a teachpoint.

The components that the robot uses to hold labware.

A process in which one or more microplates are processed. In a standalone device, the run consists of one cycle. In a lab automation system, a run can consist of multiple cycles that are automated.

A collection of protocol runs that can be scheduled in advance to be performed without operator intervention.

The boundary within which the robot is allowed to move without colliding with external devices.

The process in which a single plate is sealed on the PlateLoc Sealer.

The narrow entry on the back of the PlateLoc Sealer where the seal is inserted into the device.

A rectangular card that is used to facilitate the seal loading process on the PlateLoc Sealer.

The triangular structures at the top of the PlateLoc Sealer where a roll of seal is mounted.

The area inside of the PlateLoc Sealer where the seal is applied to a plate.

Set of administrative services that control, for example, the user access and the central configuration of VWorks 14.0 and later versions. Shared Services are accessed via the OpenLab Control Panel.

The components inside of the stacker head that provide leveling surfaces for the microplates, thus ensuring accurate robot gripping, during the downstacking process.

The padding at the bottom of the stacker racks that hold microplates when a microplate is loaded, downstacked, or upstacked.

A labware that remains at the same location during the protocol run. For example, a tip box can be a static labware.

A sequence of tasks performed as a subroutine within a protocol. Typically the subprocess is performed by a single device type, such as the Bravo device.

An operation performed on one or more labware.

The parameters associated with each task in a protocol. For example, in a labeling task, the parameters include the label value.

A set of coordinates that define where the robot can pick up or place labware and the location of a known object.

The XML file that contains the settings for one or more device teachpoints.

The user interface on the front of the PlateLoc Sealer where sealing parameters are set, the seal cycle can be started or stopped, and the seal cycle can be monitored.

The process in which a microplate is moved back into the stack.

A set of coordinates that define a location the robot passes through on its way to a teachpoint.

The boundary within which the robot can move without limitations.