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- Page 1 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide Original Instructions...
- Page 2 Agilent Technologies, Inc. as governed by and met. with the furnishing, use, or performance of United States and international copyright this document or of any information con- laws.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Starting up and shutting down ............50 G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 4 Contents This page is intentionally blank. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide iv iv...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface This preface contains the following topics: • “About this guide” on page vi • “Reporting problems” on page viii... -
Page 6: About This Guide
Performs the daily production work on the device and solves routine problems. What this guide covers This guide describes the following for the G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform: • Potential safety hazards of the Bravo Platform and how to avoid them... - Page 7 – Within the VWorks software, select Help > Knowledge Base or press F1. – From the Microsoft Windows All Apps menu, select Agilent Technologies > VWorks Knowledge Base. • PDF files. The PDF files of the user guides are installed with the VWorks software and are on the software CD that is supplied with the product.
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Page 8: Reporting Problems
Reporting hardware problems When contacting Agilent Technologies, make sure you have the serial number of the device ready. You can find the Bravo serial number on the serial number label located on the front right corner of the deck and on the back of the device. -
Page 9: Safety Guidelines
1 Safety guidelines This chapter contains the following topics: • “General safety information” on page 2 • “Safety and regulatory compliance” on page 3 • “Emergency stops” on page 6 • “Mechanical hazards” on page 7 • “Chemical hazards” on page 9 •... -
Page 10: General Safety Information
The following figure shows the location of the warning labels on the Bravo Platform. Figure Bravo Platform warning label location Bravo G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Safety And Regulatory Compliance
This device complies with the requirements of CISPR11, Group 1, Class A as radiation professional equipment. Therefore, there may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 12 Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced technician for assistance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
- Page 13 Do not dispose of in domestic household waste. IMPORTANT To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see https://www.agilent.com for more information. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 14: Emergency Stops
Release the red button on the pendant by turning it clockwise. In the VWorks software message box, select one of the options to abort, retry, or continue. This will re-enable the axes motors. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 15: Mechanical Hazards
The liquid-handling head attaches to the head mount, which moves back and forth on the arm between the back and front of the deck. z-axis The head mount raises and lowers the liquid- handling head. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 16 The Bravo Platform has a safety interlock circuit that must be closed for the device to operate. Interrupting the safety interlock circuit will stop the motion of the robot head. Agilent Technologies highly recommends, and workplace safety laws in many countries require, that you connect the Bravo Platform safety interlock circuit to a Bravo light curtain or an enclosure with an interlock switch to mitigate the risk from moving parts.
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Page 17: Chemical Hazards
100 mM) pH 12-13 • Ethanol (95% alcohol) • Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) • Methanol (95% alcohol) • Acetonitrile (100%) • Chloroform (100%) • Hydrogen peroxide (35%) • Tetrahydrofuran • Dichlormethane G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Ergonomics
• Toluene • Acetone Agilent Technologies recommends that you employ an Environmental Health and Safety professional on site to confirm the compatibility of other chemicals. Ergonomics Lifting the Bravo device without light curtain and shields The Bravo device weighs approximately 52.1 kg (114.9 lb). Attempting to move the WAR NING Bravo device without assistance could cause personal injury. - Page 19 Bravo base handles, rendering the handles inaccessible as lift points. Do not lift the Bravo device while the light curtain and shields are installed. Figure Incorrect lift points for Bravo with light curtain and shields attached Bravo G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 20: Cut Hazard
A probe scratch can expose you to any contaminants remaining on the probes. Wear gloves and use extreme caution to avoid brushing against the probes. Figure AssayMAP Bravo 96AM Head G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Installing The Bravo Platform
2 Installing the Bravo Platform This chapter contains the following topics: • “Installation workflow” on page 14 • “Laboratory setup requirements” on page 15 • “Connecting the Bravo Platform” on page 20 • “Installing the platepads” on page 19 • “Installing the liquid-handling head”... -
Page 22: Installation Workflow
“Light curtains and shields” on page 30 Optional. Install the dust cover. “Installing the dust cover” on page 49 Set up the Bravo device profile and set the Bravo Platform User Guide teachpoints. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 23: Laboratory Setup Requirements
64.8 cm (25.5 in) 66.5 cm (26.2in) 78.0 cm (30.7 in) Depth 43.8 cm (17.2 in) 52.5 cm (20.7in) 47.4 cm (18.7in) Weight 52.1 kg (114.9 lbs) 60.7 kg (133.5 lbs) 61.9 kg (136 lbs) G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 24 Dimensions of a standard Bravo Platform with Standard Light Curtain 66.5 cm Bravo Bravo 69.7 cm 52.5 cm Figure Example of Standard Bravo Platform on risers 66.5 cm Bravo Bravo 84.3 cm 52.5 cm G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 25 The table surface must be attached to the table frame. The table frame must have: • A leveling mechanism in the feet or casters. • Dimensions that enable support of the table surface without overhang. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 26 Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit operating system • VWorks Automation Control software v13.1 See the VWorks software release notes for installation instructions and additional computer requirements. You can also go to the VWorks knowledge base at www.agilent.com/chem/askb. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Installing The Platepads
Platepad crosshairs orientation on the Bravo deck (top view) 00240 Bravo Plate Orientation Front 00240 Make sure the pins are inserted correctly and the accessory sits level on the deck. Secure the platepad to the deck using the screw provided. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 28: Connecting The Bravo Platform
• Determine the placement of the Bravo Platform and computer. If the Bravo Platform is integrated in a workstation, determine the Bravo deck location for the external robot to hand off labware. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 29 The following figure and table describe the connection panel at the rear of the Bravo Platform. Figure Connection panel on back of Bravo Platform 00220 Bravo Back Item Feature Description Ethernet port Connects the Ethernet card in the controlling computer to the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 30 An RJ-45 I/O port that connects the Pump Module to the Bravo Platform. The connection is made with a straight-through shielded Cat-5 or Cat-6 (Ethernet) cable. IMPORTANT This is not an Ethernet port. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 31 Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the computer. Connecting through an Ethernet switch To connect through an Ethernet switch: Connect the switch to the computer as follows: Connect the power cord to the switch. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 32: Installing The Liquid-Handling Head
(4) that attaches to the dovetail connector on the Bravo head mount. The dovetail interface connects the liquid-handling head electronics to the Bravo Platform. The two head-retainer pins and the head lock secure the liquid-handling head to the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 33 5. If the Bravo Platform is turned off, you can use your hands to move the head mount gently into position. Note: If the Bravo Platform is already initialized, you can use Bravo Diagnostics to move the head mount to the home position. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 34 Disposable-tip heads. Rest the bottom of the stand on a clean, dry surface. Slide the head out of the stand as the following figure shows, so that the barrels are facing down. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 35 Using both hands, carefully lift the stand off of the head while guiding the stand’s side cutouts (1) off the head side tabs (2). Use care to avoid touching the probes. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 36 Press the head firmly into place to ensure the head is plugged into the connector receptacle on the head mount. You should hear the click when the retaining pins snap into place. Figure Installing the Bravo 96AM Head in the Bravo head mount G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 37 Dropping the head or bumping the barrels or probes will damage the head. If the C AU T I O N Bravo head is not properly secured in place, it could drop unexpectedly. Ensure that the head is securely locked into the head mount. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 38: Light Curtains And Shields
The Wraparound Light Curtain is available only for a standalone Bravo Platform or a Bravo Platform that has no devices integrated externally from the Bravo deck. In addition, any deck accessory cabling or tubing must be routed through the Bravo rear opening. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 39 Bravo deck. Light shield The invisible light shield that the Standard Light Curtain generates, which spans (invisible) the area between the two lightposts across the front of the Bravo Platform. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 40 Bravo Platform. The shield has three access windows for routing cabling and figure.) tubing off the deck, as the following figure shows. 00220 Bravo Back A rear shield might not be required if the Bravo rear opening is not accessible to operators. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 41 Robot Disable Hub, 3-port (front and rear views) Power Light Curtain 24VDC – Pendants Power Enable Bypass Devices Light Curtain Cable, extension The extension cable that connects the Bravo pendant port to the Robot Disable (not shown) Hub. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 42 The following figure and table provide details on the Bravo Wraparound Light Curtain and shields. Only Agilent field service personnel may install the Bravo Wraparound Light Curtain. IMPORTANT Figure Bravo Platform with Wraparound Light Curtain and shields Bravo G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 43 A rear shield might not be required if the Bravo rear opening is not accessible to operators. Light shield The invisible light shield that the light curtain generates, which spans across the (invisible) Bravo side and front openings. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 44 Avoid touching the glass and mirror panels with your fingers. To clean the shields and the light curtain glass and mirror surfaces: Use a soft, lint-free cloth and a mild detergent diluted with water, or use isopropyl alcohol. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 45: Installing The Standard Light Curtain And Shields
Cross-tip screwdriver • T10 and T20 Torx drivers • Gloves to protect the lightpost glass from fingerprints and smudges Workflow overview Make sure that you perform the procedures in the following order: G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 46 Positioning a lightpost (side view and front view) Bravo On the outer side of the lightpost foot, install the setscrew to lock the lightpost in position, as the following figure shows (1). G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 47 Light Curtain Enable/Bypass switch enables or disables the light curtain. You set the switch to Bypass during the installation. After installing the light curtain and connecting all the devices, you set the switch to Enable. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 48 On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the on (|) position. The two indicator lights on the front of the Bravo backplate illuminate, indicating that the Bravo Platform is on, and the Standard Light Curtain activates. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 49 Avoid touching the glass panels with your fingers. Fingerprints or dirt on the glass C AU T I O N can interfere with the Standard Light Curtain operation. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 50 Rotating the LED panels to align the light beams Bravo Use a 2.5-mm hex wrench to tighten the two adjustment screws located near the top and bottom of each lightpost’s interior-facing side, as the following figure shows (1). G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 51 Secure the lower front shield to the two lightposts using the four screws provided. After installation, the flat screw heads should be flush with the shield surface. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 52 The procedure in this section describes how to install the full-size side shield. Refer to the following figure and table for this procedure. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 53 Three T20 M4 8-mm screws secure each window cover to the rear shield to prevent access through the window opening. If applicable, route tubing or cables through a deck-access window where no cover is installed. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 54: Installing The Rear Shield
Installing the rear shield The following figure shows the installed rear shield, which is a clear panel that blocks rear access to the deck through the opening in the Bravo backplate. 00220 Bravo Back G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 55 While holding the shield in place to cover the rear deck opening, use a T10 driver to install the screw (M3) at the top center of the shield into the screw hole in the Bravo backplate. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 56 In this case, you should keep the second clamp at deck level if possible. Figure Detail of screws installed in clamp on rear post 00220 Bravo Back G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
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Page 57: Installing The Dust Cover
The two corner spacers rest on top of the lightpost corners, which are installed at the front of the Bravo deck. The middle spacer rests on top of the front shield. • The two rear spacers rest on the top cover of the Bravo backplate. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... -
Page 58: Starting Up And Shutting Down
Turn on any accessories, for example, Pump Module. Turn on the computer and the monitor, and start the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you have not already done so, install the liquid-handling head. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide... - Page 59 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 Bravo Bravo Start the VWorks software. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 60 Related information For information about... See... Setting up and using the Bravo Bravo Platform User Guide Platform For details on how to access this guide, “Where to find user information” on page vii. G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide...
- Page 61 In This Book This book describes the following for the G5562A and G5563A Bravo Platform: • Potential safety hazards of the Bravo Platform and how to avoid them • How to install the Bravo Platform • How to install the Standard Light Curtain and shields.