Setup workflow

Microplate Labeler User Guide : Setting up the Microplate Labeler : Setup workflow

Setup workflow

About this topic

This topic provides an overview of the procedures required to set up the Microplate Labeler after the device has been installed. If the Microplate Labeler is being set up for the first time, use the workflows described below. If the device is part of an integrated Agilent Technologies laboratory automation system, the setup has already been performed, and additional setup should not be required.

Workflow

The following workflow describes the steps for initial setup of a Microplate Labeler when it is integrated in a lab automation system.

Note: If the Microplate Labeler is integrated in a third-party lab automation system, the third-party software controls the device via the Microplate Labeler ActiveX interface. See the Microplate Labeler ActiveX User Guide. For additional information, see the third-party system documentation. For assistance, contact Agilent Automation Solutions Technical Support.

Step	For this task...	See...
1	Start up the Microplate Labeler.	Starting up and shutting down
2	VWorks software only. Create a device file, add the Microplate Labeler device, and set the device properties.	Creating a VWorks device file
3	Start Microplate Labeler Diagnostics.	Opening Diagnostics
4	Create a profile and initialize the device in Diagnostics.	• Creating a profile • Initializing the device
5	Use Diagnostics to perform a print and apply test.	Performing a print-and-apply test
6	If necessary, adjust the plate stage height.	Setting the plate stage vertical positions
7	If applicable, verify the teachpoint for the robot pickup angle. If required, edit the teachpoint and update the profile.	Setting the robot pickup angle teachpoint
8	Perform a print and apply test.	Performing a print-and-apply test
9	To set up additional Microplate Labeler devices, perform steps 2 through 8 for each additional device. Note: You must create a profile with an appropriate Ethernet or serial setting for each device.	–

After the device setup is completed, you are ready to:

• Design your label formats

• Set up a labeling protocol using the VWorks Print and Apply task.

For information about...	See...
Designing label formats	Creating label formats
Creating and running a labeling protocol in the VWorks software	VWorks Automation Control User Guide
Starting up the device	Starting up and shutting down
Reporting problems	Reporting problems