Move to Location (Agilent Bravo)
Description
The Move to Location (Agilent Bravo) task (
) moves the pipette head to a safe distance above a specified deck location. The safe distance is set in the Bravo profile.
) moves the pipette head to a safe distance above a specified deck location. The safe distance is set in the Bravo profile.Typically, this task is used in Startup and Cleanup Protocols to move the pipette head out of the way. For example, you can move the pipette head above deck location 5 before placing a microplate at location 1.
Task is available for... | Task is available in... |
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Bravo Platform | Startup Protocol Main Protocol, Bravo Subprocess Cleanup Protocol |
Task parameters
After adding the Move To Location task at the desired point in the protocol, set the following parameters in the Task Parameters area:
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Parameter | Description |
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Location | The deck location the pipette head will move to. The height above the deck location is determined by the z-axis safe position setting in the profile. |
Example: Move the Bravo head before the main protocol starts
Goal
Before the main protocol starts, move the Bravo head to location 5.
Implementation
In the startup protocol, add a Move to Location task. Specify that the Bravo head should move to location 5.
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The task parameter for the Move to Location task is:
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Related information
For information about... | See... |
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Adding devices | • Device user guide |
Adding tasks in a protocol | |
Microplate-handling tasks | |
Microplate-storage tasks | |
Liquid-handling tasks | |
Scheduling tasks |