Job role | Responsibilities |
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Integrator | Someone who writes software and configures hardware controlled by VWorks Automation Control. |
Lab manager, administrator, or technician | Someone who is responsible for: • Developing the applications that are run using VWorks Automation Control • Developing training materials and standard operating procedures for operators |
Operator | Someone who performs the daily production work using VWorks Automation Control and solves routine problems. Your organization may choose to create its own procedures for operators including the procedures in this guide. |
Term | Description |
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VWorks Automation Control | VWorks software component that you use to create the protocols that run your automation devices. |
VWorks Networked | The VWorks client-server (Enterprise) edition. |
VWorks Plus | Collection of software components required for running the VWorks software with compliance features. This edition includes Control Panel, Shared Services, Secure Storage, and Content Browser. |
VWorks Standard | Collection of software components required for running the standard VWorks software. This edition includes Control Panel and Shared Services. |
Secure Storage (OpenLab component) | The secure storage repository for VWorks-related records of interest in VWorks Plus and VWorks Networked editions. |
Control Panel (OpenLab component) | The user interface for Shared Services. |
Microsoft Control Panel | Part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. |
Shared Services (OpenLab component) | Set of administrative services that control VWorks user access and file storage. Shared Services are accessed via the Control Panel. |
Updates for VWorks 14.4 | See... |
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Replaced the term Content Management with Secure Storage |
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Computer requirements and installing the software | |
• Configuring the software in Control Panel, including managing licenses and user access • Backing up and restoring the software, Shared Services database, and project content | |
Setting up a specific device and operating the device using VWorks and device diagnostics software | Relevant Agilent device user guide |
• VWorks Plus only. Audit trails, record states, e‑signatures, and tamper detection • Setting up labware definitions and liquid classes • Setting up the Experiments database and Inventory database • Migrating protocols from previous versions of VWorks software. | |
An overview of how to create and run protocols. | |
Setting up a specific device and operating the device using VWorks and device diagnostics software | Relevant Agilent device user guide |
General safety information and potential safety hazards that you might encounter when using Automation Solutions products | Automation Solutions Products General Safety Guide |
For information about... | See... |
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Accessing related user guides | |
Reporting problems with the software |