Step | For this task... | See... |
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1 | Log in to the VWorks software. | |
2 | Verify your project folder requirements. | |
3 | VWorks Plus. Understand how audit trails work and set options for audit trails. | |
4 | VWorks Plus. If you plan to use electronic signatures, ensure that you are connected to the E‑Signatures database. | |
5 | If applicable. Migrate protocols from VWorks 12.3 or later versions. | |
6 | Create labware definitions for the labware you will use during protocol runs. | |
7 | If you have a Bravo Platform, specify the pipetting speed and accuracy. The Liquid Library Editor provides tools for specifying properties that affect pipetting speed, accuracy, and precision. | |
8 | Set up the automation devices in VWorks. During setup, you add the device in the VWorks software and establish communication with the device. | Device user guide |
9 | If you have a labware storage device, such as the Labware MiniHub, manage the labware inventory. The Inventory Editor helps you track barcodes and labware as you move them into and out of storage or incubation. | |
10 | If you plan to use experiment IDs to track your protocol settings and events, ensure that • You have established a connection to the Experiments database. • Your VWorks forms are set up to tag the appropriate data. Note: If you are upgrading from VWorks 14.0, you may import any exported experiment IDs after installing VWorks 14.1 and establishing a connection to the new Experiments database. VWorks 14.1 uses a PostgreSQL instead of MySQL database and has a new schema. | |
11 | Create protocols. Protocols determine the sequence of tasks you want to automate in a run. For example, you can use a protocol to apply barcode labels to 100 microplates. |