3 Preparing for a protocol run
Workflow for preparing a protocol run
Workflow for preparing a protocol run
Emergency stops
When to use the emergency stop procedure
Procedures
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The workflow for preparing a protocol run is as follows:
Step
For this task...
1
Review how to operate safely and
how to stop in an emergency.
2
Plan for the protocol run.
3
Perform a dry run.
Use this procedure to:
•
Abort a head movement immediately
•
Abort a run in an emergency situation
If the emergency-stop button is pressed while the head is aspirating or dispensing,
the pipetting accuracy might be impaired. To pause and then continue a run, use the
Pause button in the VWorks software. For instructions, see the
Control User
Guide.
To stop the head motion in an emergency:
1
Press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant. The Bravo motion stops.
See...
•
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform
Safety and Installation Guide
•
"Emergency stops" on page 56
"Planning for the protocol run" on
page 57
"About performing mock runs" on
page 58
VWorks Automation
Bravo Platform User Guide