4 Setting up the BenchCel device
Creating BenchCel device in the VWorks software
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BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
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Creating BenchCel device in the VWorks software
About this topic
Read this topic if you are an administrator responsible for managing Agilent devices
that are controlled by the VWorks software. This topic describes how to add and delete
new BenchCel devices in the VWorks software.
The VWorks software uses the information in a device file to communicate with and
operate devices within the lab automation system.
•
If your computer was configured by Agilent Technologies
. The correct device
configuration is already set up for communication with the BenchCel Microplate
Handler. You are not required to create a new BenchCel device in the software
unless you want to reference different profiles, integrate additional devices with the
workstation, or change the rack size. To establish communication, you must
initialize the device.
•
If you configured your own computer
. You must add a device in the VWorks
software for the BenchCel Microplate Handler. You must also add devices in the
software for any devices that are physically integrated with the workstation.
For detailed information about device files and associations with profiles, teachpoints,
and labware definitions, see the
VWorks Automation Control User Guide
. For
instructions on how to add third-party devices, see the
Device Driver User Guide.
Devices and device files defined
A device is an item in your lab automation system that has an entry in a VWorks device
file. A device can be a robot, an instrument, or a location in a lab automation system
that can hold a piece of labware.
The device file (*.dev) stores information for all the devices in an integrated system,
including:
•
Type of device (for example, BenchCel device)
•
Device configuration information (for example, approach height, allowed or
prohibited labware, and so on)
•
Profile to use
For information about…
See…
Setting up the BenchCel Microplate
Handler
Cleaning up after a protocol run
“Cleaning up after a protocol run” on
page 132
Troubleshooting startup or shutdown
problems
