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- Page 1 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Original Instructions ...
- Page 2 Further, to the max- A WARNING notice denotes a prior agreement and written consent from imum extent permitted by applicable Agilent Technologies, Inc. as governed by hazard. It calls attention to an law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, United States and international copyright...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Starting up and shutting down ..............49 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 4 Contents G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 5: Preface
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide Preface This preface contains the following topics: • “About this guide” on page vi • “Reporting problems” on page viii ... -
Page 6: About This Guide
Performs the daily production work on the device and solves routine problems. What this guide covers This guide describes the following for the G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform: • Potential safety hazards of the Bravo Platform and how to avoid them... - Page 7 – Within the software, select Help > Knowledge Base or press F1. – From the Microsoft Windows All Apps menu, select Agilent Technologies > VWorks Knowledge Base. • PDF files. The PDF files of the user guides are installed with the VWorks software and are on the software CD that is supplied with the product.
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Page 8: Reporting Problems
Reporting hardware problems When contacting Agilent Technologies, make sure you have the serial number of the device ready. You can find the serial number on the Bravo serial number label located on the back of the device. -
Page 9: Safety Guidelines
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide Safety guidelines This chapter contains the following topics: • “General safety information” on page 2 • “Safety and regulatory compliance” on page 3 • “Emergency stops” on page 5 • “Mechanical hazards” on page 6 •... -
Page 10: General Safety Information
The following figure shows the location of the warning labels on the Bravo Platform. Figure Bravo Platform warning label location G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Safety And Regulatory Compliance
Plug the device into a different electrical outlet, so that the device and the radio or television are on separate electrical circuits. • Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 12 • Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced technician for assistance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. South Korea EMC Declaration The following EMC declaration applies to:...
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Page 13: Emergency Stops
Release the red button on the pendant by turning it clockwise. In the VWorks software message box, select one of the options to abort, retry, or continue. This will re- enable the axes motors. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 14: Mechanical Hazards
The liquid- handling head attaches to the head mount, which moves back and forth on the arm between the back and front of the deck. z- axis The head mount raises and lowers the liquid- handling head. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 15 The Bravo Platform has a safety interlock circuit that must be closed for the device to operate. Interrupting the safety interlock circuit will stop the motion of the robot head. Agilent Technologies highly recommends, and workplace safety laws in many countries require, that you connect the Bravo Platform safety interlock circuit to a Bravo light curtain or an enclosure with an interlock switch to mitigate the risk from moving parts.
- Page 16 Avoid connecting the Bravo Platform to a company or general network. Ensure that anyone with access to the Bravo Platform is trained in the potential hazards and how to avoid them. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 17: Ergonomics
Bravo Proper lift 00233 CAUTION Tugging on the tie bar or using it to lift the device can damage the device. Figure Incorrect lifting or handling technique 00234 Bravo Improper lift 00234 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Cut Hazard
A probe scratch can expose you to any contaminants remaining on the probes. Wear gloves and use extreme caution to avoid brushing against the probes. Figure AssayMAP Bravo 96AM Head G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Installing The Bravo Platform
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide Installing the Bravo Platform This chapter contains the following topics: • “Installation workflow” on page 12 • “Laboratory setup requirements” on page 13 • “Connecting the Bravo Platform” on page 18 •... -
Page 20: Installation Workflow
“Connecting the Bravo Platform” on page 18 Install the liquid- handling head. “Installing the liquid- handling head” on page 22 Install the safety equipment. “Bravo light curtains and shields” on page 29 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Laboratory Setup Requirements
64.8 cm (25.5 in) 66.5 cm (26.2in) 78.0 cm (30.7 in) Depth 43.8 cm (17.2 in) 52.5 cm (20.7in) 47.4 cm (18.7in) Weight 52.1 kg (114.9 lbs) 60.7 kg (133.5 lbs) 61.9 kg (136 lbs) G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 22 Figure Dimensions of a standard Bravo Platform (left) and the SRT Bravo Platform (right) 64.8 cm 64.8 cm 69.7 cm 61.7 cm 43.8 cm 43.8 cm Figure Example of Standard Bravo Platform on risers 84.3 cm G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 23 The table surface must be attached to the table frame. The table frame must have: • A leveling mechanism in the feet or casters. • Dimensions that enable support of the table surface without overhang. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 24 Microsoft Windows 10 64- bit operating system • VWorks Automation Control software v13.1 See the VWorks software release notes for installation instructions and additional computer requirements. You can also go to the VWorks knowledge base at www.agilent.com/chem/askb. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 25: Installing The Platepads
Figure Platepad crosshairs orientation on the Bravo deck (top view) 00240 Bravo Plate Orientation 00240 Make sure the pins are inserted correctly and the accessory sits level on the deck. Secure the platepad to the deck using the screw provided. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 26: Connecting The Bravo Platform
• Determine the placement of the Bravo Platform and computer. If the Bravo Platform is integrated in a workstation, determine the Bravo deck location for the external robot to hand off labware. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 27 The following figure and table describe the connection panel at the rear of the Bravo Platform. Figure Connection panel on back of Bravo Platform 00220 Bravo Back Item Feature Description Ethernet port Connects the Ethernet card in the controlling computer to the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 28 An RJ- 45 I/O port that connects the Pump Module to the Bravo Platform. The connection is made with a straight- through shielded Cat- 5 or Cat- 6 (Ethernet) cable. IMPORTANT This is not an Ethernet port. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 29 Connect the power cord to the switch. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (black) into any Ethernet port on the switch, and connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the computer. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 30: Installing The Liquid-Handling Head
Bravo head mount contains a head lock (1) and a dovetail connector (2), as the following figure shows. • Each liquid- handling head contains two head- retainer pins (3) and a dovetail interface (4) that attaches to the dovetail connector on the Bravo head mount. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 31 Make sure that the Bravo head mount is in its home position, which is centered above deck location 5. If the Bravo Platform is turned off, you can use your hands to move the head mount gently into position. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 32 Do not rest the bottom of a liquid-handling head on any surface. Doing so can damage the barrels, pins, or probes. CAUTION To prevent potential contamination, do not touch the liquid-handling head barrels, tips, or probes with your hands. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 33 Using both hands, carefully lift the stand off of the head while guiding the stand’s side cutouts (1) off the head side tabs (2). Use care to avoid touching the probes. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 34 Press the head firmly into place to ensure the head is plugged into the connector receptacle on the head mount. You should hear the click when the retaining pins snap into place. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 35 Figure Installed Bravo 96AM Head: (1) retainer pin and (2) head lock To lock the head, rotate the head lock clockwise until it reaches its hard stop. This ensures that the head is fully seated and does not shift position during operation. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 36 Dropping the head or bumping the barrels or probes will damage the head. If the Bravo head is not properly secured in place, it could drop unexpectedly. Ensure that the head is securely locked into the head mount. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 37: Bravo Light Curtains And Shields
The Wraparound Light Curtain is available only for a standalone Bravo Platform or a Bravo Platform that has no devices integrated externally from the Bravo deck. In addition, any deck accessory cabling or tubing must be routed through the Bravo rear opening. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 38 Light shield After the light beams are aligned, the Standard Light Curtain generates (invisible) an invisible light shield that spans the area between the two lightposts across the front of the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 39 00220 Bravo Back A rear shield might not be required if the Bravo rear opening is not accessible to operators. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 40 Figure Robot Disable Hub (front view) LIGHT CURTAIN POWER ENABLE BYPASS 24VDC – Cable, extension The extension cable connects the Bravo pendant port to the junction (not shown) box, Automation Control Unit, or Robot Disable Hub. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 41 The following figure and table provide details on the Bravo Wraparound Light Curtain and shields. IMPORTANT Only Agilent field service personnel may install the Bravo Wraparound Light Curtain. Figure Bravo Platform with Wraparound Light Curtain and shields G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 42 The box that provides the connections for the Bravo emergency- stop (Shown in the pendant and the transmitter and receiver lightposts. The following figure following figure.) shows the front view and rear view. PENDANT B R AVO G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 43 Avoid touching the glass and mirror panels with your fingers. To clean the shields and the light curtain glass and mirror surfaces: Use a soft, lint- free cloth and a mild detergent diluted with water, or use isopropyl alcohol. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 44: Installing The Standard Light Curtain And Shields
Bravo Platform. page 37 Connect the Standard Light “Connecting the Standard Light Curtain to the Bravo Platform. Curtain” on page 38 Align the light beams. “Aligning the light beams” on page 39 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 45 Figure Positioning a lightpost (side view and front view) On the outer side of the lightpost foot, install the setscrew to lock the lightpost in position, as the following figure shows (1). G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 46 PENDANT B R AVO To use a junction box to connect the Standard Light Curtain: Refer to the following figure and table to connect the junction box to the Standard Light Curtain. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 47 On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the on (|) position. The two indicator lights on the front of the Bravo backplate illuminate, indicating that the Bravo Platform is on, and the Standard Light Curtain activates. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 48 The LED lights at the bottom of the glass panels turn red, indicating that the light beams are not aligned. CAUTION Avoid touching the glass panels with your fingers. Fingerprints or dirt on the glass can interfere with the Standard Light Curtain operation. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 49 Figure Rotating the LED panels to align the light beams Use a 2.5- mm hex wrench to tighten the two adjustment screws located near the top and bottom of each lightpost’s interior- facing side, as the following figure shows (1). G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 50 Secure the lower front shield to the two lightposts using the four screws provided. After installation, the flat screw heads should be flush with the shield surface. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 51 The procedure in this section describes how to install the full- size side shield. Refer to the following figure and table for this procedure. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 52 M4 8- mm screws secure each window cover to the rear shield to prevent access through the window opening. If applicable, route tubing or cables through a deck- access window where no cover is installed. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 53: Installing The Rear Shield
The following figure shows the installed rear shield, which is a clear panel that blocks rear access to the deck through the opening in the Bravo backplate. Figure Bravo Platform with rear shield installed 00220 Bravo Back G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 54 (M3) at the top center of the shield into the screw hole in the Bravo backplate. At the bottom of each Bravo backplate post, position a shield clamp on the interior. See the following figure. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 55 Use a T20 driver to install the covers on the three deck- access windows in the rear shield, unless tubing or cabling access is required. Three M4 8- mm screws secure each window cover to the rear shield to prevent access through the window opening. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 56: Installing The Dust Cover
Removing the dust cover To remove the dust cover: Ensure that the Bravo power switch is set to the off (o) position. Lift the dust cover up and off of the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 57: Starting Up And Shutting Down
The front panel status lights turn blue. Note: If the emergency- stop pendant is pressed or absent, the status lights will turn red. Figure Bravo status lights and power switch Start the VWorks software. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 58 For information about... See... Setting up and using the Bravo Bravo Platform User Guide Platform For details on how to access this guide, see “Where to find user information” on page vii. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 60 Safety and Installation Guide G5563-90002 Revision A, October 2017...