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Starting up and shutting down
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Starting up the Bravo Platform
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
This topic describes how to start up and shut down the Bravo Platform when
you are operating it as a standalone device. For instructions on how to turn on
and turn off the Bravo Platform when it is integrated into a workstation or
system, see the workstation or system user documentation.
CAUTION
Always turn off the Bravo Platform before installing or uninstalling a liquid-
handling head. Failure to do so can damage the head electronics.
To start up the Bravo Platform:
1
Ensure that the main power cable and Ethernet are plugged into the
connection panel.
2
Turn on any accessories, for example, Pump Module.
3
Turn on the computer and the monitor, and start the Microsoft Windows
operating system.
4
If you have not already done so, install the liquid- handling head.
5
On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the on (|)
position.
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
6
Start the VWorks software.
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