Plateloc Workflows - Agilent Technologies PlateLoc User Manual

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PlateLoc User Guide

PlateLoc workflows

About this topic
Standalone device
workflow
This topic presents the workflows for operating the PlateLoc as a
standalone device and in a Velocity11 lab automation system.
The following table presents the basic steps for operating the PlateLoc as
a standalone device. When optimizing the seal quality, repeat steps 6
through 8.
Step Procedure
1 Turn on the PlateLoc.
2 Turn on the air.
3 Gas-Purging PlateLocs only. Turn
on the argon.
4 Adjust the touchscreen.
5 Load the seal.
6 Set the sealing parameters.
7 Load an insert and a plate.
8 Start the seal cycle.
See...
"Turning on and turning off the
power" on page 42
"Turning on and turning off the
air" on page 44
"Turning on and turning off the
argon (Gas-Purging Platelocs
only)" on page 47
"Tilting and stowing the
touch screen" on page 49
"Adjusting the touch screen
contrast" on page 51
"Loading and unloading a roll of
seal" on page 53
"Setting the sealing parameters"
on page 68
"Loading an insert and a plate"
on page 66
"Starting the seal cycle" on
page 72