Workflow for defining labware
Labware standards and considerations
All labware used with Agilent products must conform to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) microplate standards. This includes deepwell and PCR plates.Workflow
The following table presents the sequence of steps to define labware for devices that use the VWorks software.
The VWorks software supports only the following Agilent devices: Benchcel, Bravo, Centrifuge, Centrifuge Loader, Labware Minihub, Microplate Labeler, Microscan Barcode Reader, and PlateLoc. Any labware settings for other devices are not used.Note: Some of these steps may be omitted, depending on your system configuration.
Step | For this task... | See... |
|---|---|---|
1 | Add the labware entry to the Labware Editor. | |
2 | Set the general properties of the labware. | |
3 | Set the microplate properties. | |
4 | Bravo Platform only. Set the pipetting properties. | |
5 | Assign the labware to a class. | |
6 | Optional. Add a labware image. | |
7 | Centrifuge Loader only. Set the robot gripper offset if using a Centrifuge Loader. | |
8 | BenchCel Microplate Handler only. Set the robot and stacker gripping positions. | |
9 | Bravo Platform only. Set properties for the Bravo gripper, if applicable. | |
10 | BenchCel Microplate Handler only. Set the gripper and sensor settings and any microplate notch positions. | |
11 | Save a new or edited labware entry. |
Related information
For information about... | See... |
|---|---|
Labware Editor | |
Opening the Labware Editor | |
VWorks Plus only. Audit trails |