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- Page 1 Labware MiniHub Quick Guide 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
• “Hardware components” on page 3 • “Indicator lights” on page 4 • “Turning on and turning off the Labware MiniHub” on page 4 • “Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software” on page 5 • “Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software”... -
Page 4: About This Guide
Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified in the user documentation can expose you to moving-parts hazards and hazardous voltage. Before using the Labware MiniHub, make sure you are aware of the potential hazards and understand how to avoid being exposed to them. -
Page 5: Hardware Components
Hardware components Hardware components The following diagram shows the main components of the Labware MiniHub: Item Name Description Base Gray structure at the bottom of the MiniHub that attaches the MiniHub to the target surface. The base contains the power and communication connections and hosts the indicator lights. -
Page 6: Indicator Lights
Turning on and turning off the Labware MiniHub The following procedures describe how to turn on and turn off the Labware MiniHub. For instructions on how to turn on and turn off a Labware MiniHub that is part of a workstation, see the workstation user documentation. -
Page 7: Using Labware Minihub Diagnostics In The Vworks Software
Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software The Labware MiniHub does not have a power switch. You turn on and turn off the device by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. If it is integrated in a workstation, you use the Automation Control Unit to turn on and turn off the device. - Page 8 Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software Opening Labware MiniHub Diagnostics In the VWorks software Devices area, select the Labware MiniHub name, and then click Device diagnostics. Initializing the Labware MiniHub in Diagnostics Before you use Labware MiniHub Diagnostics to operate the Labware MiniHub, you must initialize an appropriate MiniHub profile to: •...
- Page 9 CAUTION The Labware MiniHub will rotate during the initialization process. Obstructing the Labware MiniHub while it is rotating will cause an error. To initialize a profile in Labware MiniHub Diagnostics: In the Profiles tab, select the desired profile in the Profile name list.
- Page 10 For example, if the MiniHub is exactly between cassette 1 (0°) and cassette 2 (90°), the Position value is 45°. Procedure To check the current position of the Labware MiniHub: In the Controls tab, check the values in the Cassette and Position boxes. Enabling and disabling the motor Disabling the MiniHub motor allows you to rotate the MiniHub by hand.
- Page 11 When the motor is disabled, the Enabled light turns off. Changing the rotation speed You can select the speed at which the Labware MiniHub turns while you are making adjustments in Labware MiniHub Diagnostics. For example, you can select the Slow speed when you are setting up or troubleshooting the hub.
- Page 12 Fast Rotates the MiniHub at 100% of the factory- set maximum speed. Rotating the MiniHub to a specific position You can rotate the Labware MiniHub using one of the following methods: • Rotating to a specific cassette • Rotating the MiniHub in set increments •...
- Page 13 Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software Rotating the MiniHub in set increments You can rotate the MiniHub clockwise or counterclockwise in set increments from its current position. To rotate the MiniHub in set increments: In the Controls tab, click one of the following:...
- Page 14 Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software Click the Jog counterclockwise or Jog clockwise button again to rotate the MiniHub the specified number of degrees. Rotating the MiniHub to a specific position relative to home You can rotate the stage so that cassette 1 is at a specified number of degrees from the home position, 0°.
- Page 15 Using Labware MiniHub Diagnostics in the VWorks software Viewing the log area The log area displays all of the commands issued and the status of the actions while you are working in the dialog box. Error conditions are displayed in red text.
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Page 16: Using Minihub Diagnostics In The Encore Multispan Software
Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software About MiniHub diagnostic tools The Labware MiniHub diagnostics allows you to control the motions of the device. You use the commands and parameters to troubleshoot problems. Initializing the MiniHub resource in Diagnostics The resource must be initialized before you can open the corresponding Diagnostics dialog box. - Page 17 Under Resource, locate the name of the MiniHub device to be initialized and in the Init column. then click Note: The icon indicates the resource has never been initialized. The icon indicates the resource has been initialized before. The Initialize dialog box opens. Labware MiniHub Quick Guide...
- Page 18 You can open the Diagnostics dialog box for a resource using either of the following procedures: • “Opening diagnostics from the Setup tab” on page 16 • Opening diagnostics from the Run tab Opening diagnostics from the Setup tab Labware MiniHub Quick Guide...
- Page 19 In the Run tab, ensure that a protocol is open. In the Resource list, select the device or other resource for which you want to view the Diagnostics dialog box. Click . The Diagnostics dialog box for the selected resource opens. Labware MiniHub Quick Guide...
- Page 20 The Degrees value ranges from 0.0 to 359.9. When cassette 1 is at its home position, as the diagram shows, the Degrees value is 0.0. You can rotate the Labware MiniHub clockwise or counterclockwise. Degrees always displays the clockwise distance between cassette 1 and its home position.
- Page 21 Notice that no Cassette value is displayed. Homing the MiniHub You can home the Labware MiniHub so that cassette 1 is at its home position. To home the Labware MiniHub: In the MiniHub Resource Diagnostics dialog box, click Move to Home.
- Page 22 Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software Enabling and disabling the motor Disabling the Labware MiniHub motor allows you to rotate the Labware MiniHub by hand. You might want to do this when you: • Set the home position.
- Page 23 Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software Changing the rotation speed You can select the speed at which the Labware MiniHub turns while you are making adjustments in MiniHub Resource Diagnostics. For example, you can select the Slow speed when you are setting up or troubleshooting the hub.
- Page 24 Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software Rotating to a specific cassette You can rotate the Labware MiniHub so that the desired cassette is facing the robot. To rotate to a specific cassette: In the MiniHub Resource Diagnostics dialog box, click to change the cassette number, and then click Go.
- Page 25 Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software You can rotate the Labware MiniHub clockwise or counterclockwise in specified increments from its current position. To rotate the Labware MiniHub in specified increments: In the MiniHub Resource Diagnostics dialog box, type the number of degrees you want to rotate in the Jog degrees box.
- Page 26 Using MiniHub Diagnostics in the Encore Multispan software • . Rotates the Labware MiniHub clockwise. • . Rotates the Labware MiniHub counterclockwise. The Labware MiniHub rotates the specified increment in the specified direction. Labware MiniHub Quick Guide...
- Page 28 Agilent Technologies Quick Guide G5470-90000 Revision A, May 2014...