4.1
Startup/Shutdown
At this point, the hardware and client PC software installations should be
complete. All fluid, air, and electrical connections should be complete and
functioning. Your Labcyte field engineer performs a set of function tests to
ensure that the system is operating correctly.
4.1.1 Turn on Echo power
Turn on the Echo liquid handler by pressing the AC power
switch located on the back panel.
The following message may appear while the Echo liquid
handler initializes:
Figure 4.1 Connection failure message
Possible causes for connection failure include:
Check for the cause, attempt to resolve the problem, and try to launch the
software again. If the message persists, call Labcyte Service and Support.
4-2 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual
The Echo liquid handler has not completed its initialization.
Check the gripper stage homing sequences, particularly the theta
rotation of the destination gripper stage.
Check the door opening sequence.
The Ethernet cable is not connected between the client PC and the
Echo liquid handler.
The Echo software is not configured to connect to the instrument (IP
address or hostname is missing or incorrect).