Diagnostic Tools - Agilent Technologies PlateLoc User Manual

Diagnostic tools

About this topic
Standalone device
procedure
Lab automation
system procedure
This topic explains the tools you can use to diagnose problems with the
PlateLoc in the standalone mode and in the Velocity11 lab automation
system.
When diagnosing problems with the PlateLoc, you can use the existing
functions available on the touch screen menu. Always use spare plates
when running test seal cycles to diagnose problems.
When the PlateLoc is installed in a lab automation system, the device
might be difficult to access when performing diagnostic procedures.
Instead, you can use PlateLoc Diagnostics to manually control the
PlateLoc.
PlateLoc Diagnostics is a component of the PlateLoc ActiveX software.
You can use the functions in the PlateLoc Diagnostics Controls tab to
manually set sealing parameters and monitor the seal cycle progress
when diagnosing PlateLoc problems. Using controls in this tab is
equivalent to using the functions on the touch screen.
To start PlateLoc Diagnostics and access the Controls tab:
1. In the Velocity11 lab automation system software, make sure the
device file is open.
2. Open PlateLoc Diagnostics.
3. Click the Controls tab.
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