• Create and manage profiles. A profile allows you to set up communication between the Labware MiniHub and the controlling computer, configure the Labware MiniHub (tell the software the number of shelves you are using), and set the rotation speed. For instructions, see Creating Labware MiniHub profiles.

• Set the home position. The home position is the starting position of the Labware MiniHub relative to the robot in the laboratory automation system or BenchCel Configuration. For instructions, see Setting the home position.

• Diagnose problems. For information on diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, see Using device diagnostics and Maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Set up the Labware MiniHub. During setup, you create a device file for the Labware MiniHub. For setup information, see Setting up the device.

• Set up user accounts and privileges. You can set up different user accounts to enforce access policies. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide.

• Define labware. Labware definitions describe the labware you will use during protocol runs. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide.

• Create protocols. Protocols determine the sequence of tasks you want to automate in a run. For example, you can use a protocol to unload 60 microplates from the Labware MiniHub, apply barcode labels to the microplates, and then reload the microplates to the Labware MiniHub. For protocol-writing instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.

• Run, pause, monitor, and stop protocols. You can start, pause, monitor, and stop a protocol run from the controlling computer. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation Control User Guide.