Agilent Technologies PlateLoc, User Manual

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Chapter 1: PlateLoc introduction
PlateLoc User Guide
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PlateLoc workflows
About this topic
This topic presents the workflows for operating the PlateLoc as a
standalone device and in a Velocity11 lab automation system.
Standalone device
workflow
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 See...
1 Turn on the PlateLoc. “Turning on and turning off the
power” on page 42
2 Turn on the air. “Turning on and turning off the
air” on page 44
3 Gas-Purging PlateLocs only . Turn
on the argon.
“Turning on and turning off the
argon (Gas-Purging Platelocs
only)” on page 47
4 Adjust the touchscreen.
❑
“Tilting and stowing the
touch screen” on page 49
❑
“Adjusting the touch screen
contrast” on page 51
5 Load the seal. “Loading and unloading a roll of
seal” on page 53
6 Set the sealing parameters. “Setting the sealing parameters”
on page 68
7 Load an insert and a plate. “Loading an insert and a plate”
on page 66
8 Start the seal cycle. “Starting the seal cycle” on
page 72