Starting up and shutting down

Microplate Labeler User Guide : Setting up the Microplate Labeler : Starting up and shutting down

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This topic describes how to start up and shut down the Microplate Labeler.

Starting up the device

Follow the steps in the order shown to establish communication with the Microplate Labeler.

To start up a Microplate Labeler

1 Turn on the air supply.

2 On the Microplate Labeler connection panel, check the air pressure gauge (see figure, 1). Verify the air pressure is set within the following range:

0.55 MPa (80 psi) to 0.58 MPa (85 psi)

Figure Connection panel showing Ethernet connection

3 Verify that the communication cable (2) and power cord (3) are connected, but do not turn on the power yet.

Note: The figure shows an Ethernet connection. If you are using serial communication, the serial cable connects to the serial port. For more details, see Connecting the device to the computer.

4 If you are using an Ethernet switch, turn on the power to the Ethernet switch.

5 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and wait for the Microsoft Windows operating system to start.

6 On the connection panel, press the power switch (4) to the on (|) position.

The device components can move when you turn on the power and the air. Keep fingers, hair, clothing, and jewelry away from the Microplate Labeler while it is in motion. Never touch any of the moving parts or attempt to move labware while the Microplate Labeler is in operation. The device could pinch, pierce, or bruise you.

Ensure that the power switch on the printer remains in the on (|) position.

7 Start the automation control software, for example, start the VWorks software.

8 Initialize the device. For details, see Initializing the device.

Shutting down the device

Shut down the Microplate Labeler before you:

• Install a barcode reader

• Perform maintenance on or clean the Microplate Labeler

• Move the Microplate Labeler

To shut down the Microplate Labeler:

1 Exit the automation control software.

2 Shut down the computer and turn off the monitor.

3 On the Microplate Labeler connector panel, press the power switch to the off (o) position.

4 Turn off the air supply.

For information about...	See...
Hardware components	Hardware overview
Establishing communication with the Microplate Labeler	Creating a VWorks device file
Designing the label formats	Creating label formats
Setting up and running a labeling protocol in the VWorks software	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Troubleshooting problems	Troubleshooting hardware problems
Reporting problems	Reporting problems