Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 41

2 Setting up the Bravo Platform
Creating and managing profiles
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Steps to finish creating the profile
Related information
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Optional. In the Miscellaneous area, verify the settings to be applied during a
protocol run. If you are unsure of which values to set, start with the default values.
You can change them later if necessary.
For more details, see
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Verify the list of changes in the Modified Variables area, and then click Update this
profile to save the current selections and settings.
The Modified Variables area clears, and the update is logged in the box at the
bottom of the Bravo Diagnostics window.
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To initiate communication with the Bravo Platform using the new profile, click
Initialize this profile.
When you initialize the Bravo Platform, the head can move. Keep clear of the Bravo
head while it is in motion. Do not touch any of the moving parts or attempt to move
labware while the Bravo Platform is in operation. The device could pinch, pierce, or
bruise you.
Verify the following settings, which are saved with the given profile.
Step Task
1 In the Configuration tab, verify that the deck
configuration matches the physical deck
layout of platepads and accessories.
2 Use the Jog/Teach tab to set and verify
teachpoints.
3 If applicable. Use the Gripper tab to verify
the gripper y-axis offset.
4 If applicable. Use the External Robots tab to
specify the deck locations that the external
robots can access.
For information about...
Relationship of VWorks components,
such as device files, profiles,
teachpoints, and labware
What to do if the Bravo Platform device
does not appear in step 5
Concurrent motion settings for an
integrated Bravo Platform
Profiles tab in Bravo Diagnostics
Opening Bravo Diagnostics
"Miscellaneous area" on page
See...
VWorks Automation Control User Guide
"Troubleshooting hardware problems" on
page 81
"Configuring external robot access" on
page 46
"Profiles tab quick reference" on page 239
"Opening Bravo Diagnostics" on page 24
240.
See...
"Bravo accessories overview"
on page 104
"Setting teachpoints" on
page 34
"Verifying the gripper setup" on
page 41
"Configuring external robot
access" on page 46
Bravo Platform User Guide