Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 44

Initializing the device in the VWorks software
Bravo Platform User Guide
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If the tips contain fluid. Click Ignore. When the W-axis is not homed message
appears, use the tools in the Jog/Teach tab in the Bravo Diagnostics dialog
box to home the w-axis over a waste location. Homing the w-axis will empty
the tips.
Note: The Miscellaneous profile settings include the Prompt user to home W-axis on
first initialization option and the Ignore plate sensor during pick and place option. For
an explanation of the options, see
To initialize the device from the VWorks window:
1
In the VWorks window, choose File > Open. In the Open dialog box, select the *.dev
file type, navigate to the device file, and then click Open.
A list of the devices appears in the Device File tab.
2
In the Devices area, highlight the device or devices that you want to establish
communication with, and verify that the correct profile is selected in the Bravo
properties area.
3
Click Initialize selected devices or Initialize all devices.
4
If the Bravo Error message appears stating There appears to be a plate present,
verify that Bravo gripper is not holding labware, and then click Ignore and Continue,
leaving device in current state to continue the initialization.
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