Using The Move And Approach Commands - Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual

Using the Move and Approach commands

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Bravo Platform User Guide
The Bravo Move and Approach commands let you quickly move the liquid-handling
head to any of nine locations on the deck.
Typically, these commands are used when editing teachpoints. This topic describes
how to move to and approach locations on the Bravo deck using these commands.
To avoid potential injury and damage to the device, only personnel trained in how to
teach the Bravo Platform should use the Jog/Teach tab controls.
The red Stop motors button in Bravo Diagnostics does not perform an immediate
stop. The Bravo head can continue to move in the same direction at the same speed
after you click the button. To perform an emergency stop, press the red button on the
emergency-stop pendant.
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Move. Instructs the liquid-handling head to move to the teachpoint for the selected
location.
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Approach. Instructs the liquid-handling head to move to the teachpoint for the
selected location, with a vertical offset equal to the value specified in the Approach
height above teachpoint box.
Note: The Approach height parameter in the profile is the height above the
labware when pipetting.
Make sure no labware is on the Bravo deck and that the liquid-handling head has been
taught with the same type of tips used in the profile.
Before you command the Bravo head to move, make sure that everyone is clear of
the Bravo Platform.
Before using the Move or Approach command, make sure the path is clear of any
obstacles that you have not defined in the profile. The move-to-position commands
present a higher damage risk to the liquid-handling head, because the head can
move in large increments.
To use the Move command:
1
Open Diagnostics, and then click the Jog/Teach tab.
2
Select a deck location from the Location box.
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