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PlateLoc User Guide

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Preface

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Who should read this guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
What this guide covers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  v

What’s new in this user guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii
Accessing Velocity11 user information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  viii

Chapter 1.   PlateLoc introduction

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Description of the PlateLoc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Hardware overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Connection panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Plate requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seal material  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Lab automation system software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

PlateLoc workflows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

Chapter 2.   Unpacking and installation

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Installation workflow  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Meeting Lab requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Unpacking the PlateLoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

Connecting the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Connecting and disconnecting the air source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Connecting and disconnecting the argon source (Gas-Purging PlateLocs only)  . . . . .  34

Connecting to the controlling computer (lab automation systems only)  . . . . . . . . . .  37
Installing the PlateLoc ActiveX software (lab automation systems only) . . . . . . . . . .  38

Chapter 3.   Getting started

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Turning on and turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42

Turning on and turning off the air  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Turning on and turning off the argon (Gas-Purging Platelocs only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Tilting and stowing the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49

Adjusting the touch screen contrast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Loading and unloading a roll of seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Creating and managing profiles (lab automation systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59

Establishing communications with the PlateLoc (lab automation systems only)  . . . .  62

Summary of Contents for PlateLoc

Page 1: ...Agilent Technologies PlateLoc Thermal Microplate Sealer User Guide...

Page 2: ...written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms the warranty terms in the sep arate agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware...

Page 3: ...Technical Support 1 800 979 4811 or 1 408 345 8011 service automation agilent com Customer Service 1 866 428 9811 or 1 408 345 8356 orders automation agilent com European Service 44 12081443513 euros...

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Page 5: ...27 Connecting the power source 30 Connecting and disconnecting the air source 31 Connecting and disconnecting the argon source Gas Purging PlateLocs only 34 Connecting to the controlling computer lab...

Page 6: ...ers 80 Chapter 6 Routine maintenance 83 Cleaning the hot plate 84 Cleaning the touch screen 86 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 87 Hardware problems 88 Error messages 90 Diagnostic tools 93 Reporting problem...

Page 7: ...eface introduces the PlateLoc User Guide This preface contains the following topics Who should read this guide on page iv What this guide covers on page v What s new in this user guide on page vii Acc...

Page 8: ...at might arise Developing training materials and standard operating procedures for operators Operator Someone who performs the daily production work using the PlateLoc and solves routine problems Your...

Page 9: ...1 lab automation systems Operating the PlateLoc integrated into a third party lab automation system Firmware version This guide documents PlateLoc firmware version 3 7 2 Software version This guide do...

Page 10: ...nformation about See Who should read this guide Who should read this guide on page iv What s new in this version What s new in this user guide on page vii How to access different formats of this user...

Page 11: ...l the Gas Purging PlateLoc The Gas Purging PlateLoc uses argon to displace air containing moisture and oxygen from the plate The effect protects the plate contents from hydration and oxidation Related...

Page 12: ...help is added to your computer with the software installation Velocity11 website You can download the latest version of any PDF file from our website at www velocity11 com All Velocity11 user informat...

Page 13: ...ough the pages PDF user guide Computer requirements To open a user guide in PDF format you need a PDF viewer You can download a free PDF viewer from the internet Printing and searching We provide user...

Page 14: ...cs For more information about See Who should read this guide Who should read this guide on page iv What this guide covers What this guide covers on page v What s new in this revision of the user guide...

Page 15: ...tains the following topics Description of the PlateLoc on page 2 Hardware overview on page 4 Connection panel on page 7 Plate requirements on page 9 Inserts on page 10 Seal material on page 13 Lab aut...

Page 16: ...ates the gas purging effects can last up to 24 hours when the plates are stored at room temperature The effects can last longer if the plates are stored at lower temperatures Ways to use the PlateLoc...

Page 17: ...un Note Communication between the third party system and the PlateLoc is achieved through the use of ActiveX controls Related topics For more information about See PlateLoc physical dimensions Meeting...

Page 18: ...rts Touch screen Sealing chamber Plate stage Plate stage support Door opened Hub Roll of seal Screen release lever Feature Description Roll of seal The seal material Hubs The structures together with...

Page 19: ...e door opens and retracts when the door closes Feature Description 00191 PlateLoc connections 00191 PlateLoc connections Seal entry slot Open gripper button Close gripper button Connection panel Featu...

Page 20: ...more information about See The connection panel Connection panel on page 7 The PlateLoc physical dimensions Meeting Lab requirements on page 23 Installing the PlateLoc Unpacking and installation on pa...

Page 21: ...components inside the PlateLoc Air input fitting Connects the air tubing to the PlateLoc Argon input fitting Gas Purging PlateLocs only Connects the argon tubing to the Gas Purging PlateLoc Argon is...

Page 22: ...Chapter 1 PlateLoc introduction PlateLoc User Guide 8 Related topics For more information about See Installing and operating the PlateLoc PlateLoc workflows on page 16...

Page 23: ...n minimize cross contamination reduce evaporation and minimize condensation Note Plates made from the same material but have different designs can require different sealing parameters Velocity11 recom...

Page 24: ...of the material used some plates tend to bend in the high temperature environment In some plate designs the plate skirt sits higher or lower than the plate bottom causing uneven sealing The following...

Page 25: ...ate design Velocity11 recommends that you run optimization tests to determine the best insert for the plate you are using See Optimizing seal quality on page 77 for some optimization test guidelines F...

Page 26: ...oduction PlateLoc User Guide 12 Related topics For more information about See Optimizing seal quality Optimizing seal quality on page 77 Plate requirements Plate requirements on page 9 Seal material S...

Page 27: ...ounds in the plate Peelable seals Allows you to peel the seal off the plate in a downstream task Non pierceable seals Protects the plate contents from accidental piercing The type of seal you can use...

Page 28: ...h as BenchWorks and VWorks to control the PlateLoc in the system The software allows you to Create protocols Protocols determine the sequence of tasks you want to automate in a run For example you can...

Page 29: ...59 Creating and managing protocols Velocity11 lab automation software user guide such as the VWorks User Guide Setting PlateLoc task parameters Velocity11 lab automation software user guide such as t...

Page 30: ...e 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...

Page 31: ...just 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 Create PlateLoc pr...

Page 32: ...a safety question contact Velocity11 Technical Support Safety standards The PlateLoc is CE certified and complies with the following CE safety directive EN 61010 1 1993 safety requirements for electri...

Page 33: ...you follow your local state and federal safety regulations when using and disposing of the chemicals Read the recommendations in the MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet for every chemical that you plan to...

Page 34: ...t plate or the seal cutting blade can cause severe injuries In an emergency turn off the PlateLoc The on off switch is located on the lower back side of the device Fuses Contact Velocity11 Customer Se...

Page 35: ...ents on page 23 Unpacking the PlateLoc on page 27 Connecting the power source on page 30 Connecting and disconnecting the air source on page 31 Connecting and disconnecting the argon source Gas Purgin...

Page 36: ...g and disconnecting the air source on page 31 5 Gas Purging PlateLocs only Connect the PlateLoc to the argon source Connecting and disconnecting the argon source Gas Purging PlateLocs only on page 34...

Page 37: ...rovide adequate bench space for the PlateLoc Make sure there is sufficient clearance around the PlateLoc so that you can reach the back of the device to turn off the power and air in an emergency Plac...

Page 38: ...umps DAMAGE HAZARD Using oil compressors can cause oil to leak into the PlateLoc and void your warranty To maintain the desired air supply in the device the PlateLoc requires a source of air as follow...

Page 39: ...lab automation system you must connect the device to the controlling computer the computer that has the lab automation system software installed You must also install the PlateLoc ActiveX software to...

Page 40: ...e PlateLoc as a standalone device Standalone device workflow on page 16 Setting up the PlateLoc in a lab automation system Lab automation system software on page 14 Integrating the PlateLoc into third...

Page 41: ...l of seal To unpack the PlateLoc and the roll of seal 1 Open the top of the PlateLoc container 2 Remove the thin layer of packing foam 3 Remove the inner box and set it aside 4 Carefully lift the Plat...

Page 42: ...and seal check that you have the items shown in the following diagram PlateLoc Thermal Plate Sealer Air tubing Power cord Seal loading card PlateLoc User Guide RS 232 DB9 serial cable Hubs and axle R...

Page 43: ...ontact Velocity11 Technical Support Related topics Argon tubing Metric fittings Union tee adaptor tube Fitting union tee and NPT fittings or For more information about See Removing the packing foam in...

Page 44: ...d power cord Procedure To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC power entry located on the back of the PlateLoc 2 Plug the other end of the cord into an AC outlet with a...

Page 45: ...tion attach the supplied 1 4 inch or 1 8 in NPT fitting to the connection The NPT fitting is threaded on one end and has a quick release fitting on the other end Metric fittings adaptor If your lab re...

Page 46: ...cilities department or Velocity11 Technical Support Disconnecting the air source DAMAGE HAZARD Do not pull the tubing out of the orange quick disconnect fitting Doing so can damage the fitting To disc...

Page 47: ...ated topics For more information about See Air source requirements Meeting Lab requirements on page 23 Components for connecting the PlateLoc to the air source Inspecting the contents on page 28 Air i...

Page 48: ...source if necessary NPT fitting If your argon source uses a threaded connection attach the supplied 1 4 inch or 1 8 in NPT fitting to the connection The NPT fitting is threaded on one end and has a q...

Page 49: ...unds turn off the argon at the source tighten the connections and then turn on the argon again If the problem persists contact your facilities department or Velocity11 Technical Support Disconnecting...

Page 50: ...ocking collar Gently pull out the tubing For more information about See Gas Purging PlateLoc description Description of the PlateLoc on page 2 Argon source requirements Meeting Lab requirements on pag...

Page 51: ...r 1 Turn off the controlling computer 2 Connect one end of the supplied serial cable to the controlling computer 3 Connect the free end of the serial cable to the back of the PlateLoc Related topics 0...

Page 52: ...edure To install the PlateLoc ActiveX software 1 Insert the PlateLoc ActiveX CD into the controlling computer CD ROM drive 2 In the CD folder double click setup exe 3 Follow the instructions in the in...

Page 53: ...operating the PlateLoc in a Velocity11 lab automation system Lab automation system workflow on page 17 Workflow for installing and operating the PlateLoc in a third party lab automation system The thi...

Page 54: ...Chapter 2 Unpacking and installation PlateLoc User Guide 40...

Page 55: ...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 un...

Page 56: ...eLoc To turn on the PlateLoc 1 Press the on off switch on the back of the PlateLoc to the on position I The following diagram shows the location of the on off switch on the back of the PlateLoc The on...

Page 57: ...the back of the PlateLoc to the off position o The touch screen turns off Related topics 00191 PlateLoc connections 00191 PlateLoc connections Press to turn off For more information about See Lab requ...

Page 58: ...N position The following diagram shows the location of the air ON OFF switch on the back of the PlateLoc The ON OFF switch in the diagram is in the OFF position When you turn on the air the PlateLoc d...

Page 59: ...essure information displayed on the touch screen Checking the internal air pressure Although the required air pressure from your lab is 0 62 0 69 MPa 90 100 psi the PlateLoc down regulates the pressur...

Page 60: ...ssure gauge at the back of the PlateLoc should also show 0 psi Related topics 00191 PlateLoc connections 00191 PlateLoc connections Push to turn off For more information about See Lab requirements Mee...

Page 61: ...is turned on The argon is turned on at the source house or cylinder and the argon pressure meets the Gas Purging PlateLoc requirements Turning on the argon The Gas Purging PlateLoc automatically turn...

Page 62: ...For safety reasons the Gas Purging PlateLoc automatically turns off the argon inside the device immediately before the seal is applied Velocity11 recommends that you turn off the argon at the source...

Page 63: ...ts on the screen To tilt the touch screen 1 Push down the screen release lever on the right side of the PlateLoc 2 Pull out the touch screen from the bottom until the screen release clicks Stowing the...

Page 64: ...lated topics For more information about See Lab requirements Meeting Lab requirements on page 23 Connecting the PlateLoc to the power source Connecting the power source on page 30 Turning on the Plate...

Page 65: ...the up or down arrow on either side of the contrast symbol to increase or decrease contrast 3 Press Done to save the new contrast setting and return to the Main Menu 00206 PlateLoc screen menu 1 Main...

Page 66: ...lated topics For more information about See Lab requirements Meeting Lab requirements on page 23 Connecting the PlateLoc to the power source Connecting the power source on page 30 Turning on the Plate...

Page 67: ...perature setting and return to the Main Menu 6 Wait for the PlateLoc to warm up or cool down to 30 40 C To assemble a roll of seal on the axle and hubs 1 Remove the seal roll seal roll hubs and axle f...

Page 68: ...seal plates properly if the seal is wrinkled or torn To mount the seal roll on the seal roll supports 1 Orient the roll and set the assembled seal roll onto the seal roll supports as shown in the fol...

Page 69: ...ove the strip of paper that covers the adhesive on the end of the seal loading card 3 Follow the instructions on the card to a Attach the end of the seal to the card b Insert the card into the seal en...

Page 70: ...gripper button on the back of the PlateLoc until it clicks The red open gripper button pops back up Pressing the silver button closes the gripper and holds the seal in place inside the device 00203 P...

Page 71: ...h the PlateLoc The purpose of this seal cycle is to cut the seal and prepare it for use The seal is not applied to the spare plate Note If an error displays on the touch screen press Clear to clear th...

Page 72: ...upports 5 Unscrew one hub from the axle 6 Remove the roll from the axle Related topics 00191 PlateLoc connections 00191 PlateLoc connections Push down the button For more information about See Optimiz...

Page 73: ...s a unique profile Profiles are used in the Velocity11 lab automation system to Enable the lab automation system software to communicate with the PlateLoc Allow you to specify default parameter values...

Page 74: ...oc b In the Startup seal time box type the default sealing duration in seconds The PlateLoc defaults to this sealing time value every time you initialize the device c In the Startup Seal temp box type...

Page 75: ...elete action in the dialog box that appears Update this profile Saves changes made to the selected profile For more information about See Installing the PlateLoc ActiveX software Installing the PlateL...

Page 76: ...ake sure The PlateLoc is connected to the controlling computer The Velocity11 lab automation software is installed The PlateLoc ActiveX software is installed and added as a device in the Velocity11 la...

Page 77: ...e BenchWorks User Guide and the VWorks User Guide Setting PlateLoc task parameters Velocity11 lab automation software user guide such as the BenchWorks User Guide and the VWorks User Guide Starting an...

Page 78: ...Chapter 3 Getting started PlateLoc User Guide 64...

Page 79: ...c User Guide Sealing plates 4 This chapter contains the following topics Loading an insert and a plate on page 66 Setting the sealing parameters on page 68 Starting the seal cycle on page 72 Stopping...

Page 80: ...stems only Communication between the controlling computer and the PlateLoc is established The sealing parameters are set correctly The PlateLoc is warmed up or cooled down to the sealing temperature S...

Page 81: ...plate Related topics For more information about See Turning on the PlateLoc Turning on and turning off the power on page 42 Turning on the air Turning on and turning off the air on page 44 Loading a r...

Page 82: ...n Menu press Setup 2 In the Set Parameters Menu that appears set the following Seal Time in seconds Seal Time is the amount of time the hot plate is in contact with the seal material and the plate Sea...

Page 83: ...ty on page 77 3 Gas Purging PlateLocs only In the Set Parameters Menu press Special Seal name part number Polycarbonate plate Polyethylene plate Polypropylene plate Polystyrene plate Clear Seal 11452...

Page 84: ...set the sealing parameters when you are setting the PlateLoc task parameters For detailed instructions see the lab automation system software user guide such as the VWorks User Guide The seal time and...

Page 85: ...flow on page 17 Creating and managing protocols and PlateLoc profiles Velocity11 lab automation software user guide such as the BenchWorks User Guide and the VWorks User Guide Setting PlateLoc task pa...

Page 86: ...uch screen Main Menu press RUN The plate moves into the sealing chamber and the door closes The seal cycle begins In the Gas Purging PlateLoc if the Argon Fill Time is greater than 0 0 seconds the arg...

Page 87: ...y11 lab automation system software user guide Related topics Status Description In Progress The seal cycle is currently in progress Warming Up The PlateLoc is warming up to within 2 C of specified tem...

Page 88: ...ack of the device Alternatively you can disconnect the power to the PlateLoc The following diagram shows the location of the on off switch and the power connection on the back of the PlateLoc Lab auto...

Page 89: ...75 Chapter 4 Sealing plates PlateLoc User Guide Related topics For more information about See Starting the seal cycle Starting the seal cycle on page 72 Hardware components Connection panel on page 7...

Page 90: ...Chapter 4 Sealing plates PlateLoc User Guide 76...

Page 91: ...uality PlateLoc User Guide Optimizing seal quality 5 This chapter contains the following topics Reasons for running optimization tests on page 78 Optimization test guidelines on page 79 Adjusting the...

Page 92: ...ate design the type of seal you use the need for support under the plates the seal temperature and seal cycle duration Before you start to seal plates make sure you run optimization tests to determine...

Page 93: ...freezer Consider the downstream uses of the plate For example plates that will be sealed one time and discarded can have a more permanent seal than a plate that will be reused and resealed repeatedly...

Page 94: ...see the PlateLoc Thermal Plate Sealer Seal Selection Guide You can locate the guide on the Velocity11 website at www velocity11 com To check the seal quality 1 After the seal cycle is finished wait f...

Page 95: ...tion If the well impressions on the seal are extra thick and the plate has melted slightly decrease the sealing temperature or duration Insert too thin If the wells around the edges of the plate seale...

Page 96: ...n about See Reasons for running optimization tests Reasons for running optimization tests on page 78 Guidelines for optimization tests Optimization test guidelines on page 79 Plate requirements Plate...

Page 97: ...eLoc User Guide Routine maintenance 6 This chapter provides instructions for the routine maintenance and care of the PlateLoc This chapter covers the following topics Cleaning the hot plate on page 84...

Page 98: ...MAGE HAZARD Do not use an abrasive cleaning tool on the hot plate Doing so can damage the hot plate surface DAMAGE HAZARD Do not spray the cleaning fluid directly onto the hot plate or any part of the...

Page 99: ...he PlateLoc Turning on and turning off the power on page 42 Turning on and turning off the air Turning on and turning off the air on page 44 Turning on and turning off the argon Turning on and turning...

Page 100: ...t use fluid cleaners on the touch screen Any fluid that gets between the touch screen and the screen frame can damage the device To clean the touch screen 1 Gently wipe the touch screen with the lint...

Page 101: ...7 Troubleshooting PlateLoc User Guide Troubleshooting 7 This chapter contains the following topics Hardware problems on page 88 Error messages on page 90 Diagnostic tools on page 93 Reporting problems...

Page 102: ...to the power source Connect the PlateLoc to the power source See Connecting the power source on page 30 The PlateLoc is not turned on Turn on the PlateLoc See Turning on and turning off the power on...

Page 103: ...e the sealing chamber Clean the hot plate For cleaning instructions see Cleaning the hot plate on page 84 The seal cannot be pulled out from the slot on the back of the PlateLoc The seal is stuck insi...

Page 104: ...90 100 psi See Meeting Lab requirements on page 23 for other requirements Check the air connection for leaks In the Gas Purging PlateLoc check that the argon is not connected to the AIR IN fitting If...

Page 105: ...ottom of the sealing chamber Seal a spare plate If the same error message is displayed reload the seal See Loading and unloading a roll of seal on page 53 If the error recurs contact Velocity11 Techni...

Page 106: ...en reset to the default values Contact Velocity11 Technical Support No Plate in Holder No plate was detected on the plate stage Load the plate and start the seal cycle Serial Communications The serial...

Page 107: ...lled 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 Diagnos...

Page 108: ...indicator that the PlateLoc is in the process of warming up to the specified sealing temperature Cycle in progress The indicator that the PlateLoc is in the process of sealing a plate Cycle pending T...

Page 109: ...ning the PlateLoc Routine maintenance on page 83 Profiles Creating and managing profiles lab automation systems only on page 59 Establishing communication between the PlateLoc and the Velocity11 lab a...

Page 110: ...the PlateLoc that you cannot resolve contact Velocity11 by Sending an email to service velocity11 com or euroservice velocity11 com Calling Velocity11 Technical Support at 1 800 979 4811 or 1 650 846...

Page 111: ...r in the lower left corner of the screen To find the version number from the CD Look on the PlateLoc ActiveX CD label To find the version number from either the PlateLoc ocx file or the PlateLoc Activ...

Page 112: ...orting user guide problems If you find a problem with this user guide or have suggestions for improvement please send your comments using the feedback button in the online help Your comments will be r...

Page 113: ...into third party systems A This chapter contains information for integrating the PlateLoc ActiveX control into your Visual C or Visual Basic 6 application PlateLoc ActiveX control on page 100 Integra...

Page 114: ...such as BenchWorks and VWorks is already configured to interface with the PlateLoc The operator can control the device using the software Direct communication is also possible through the use of Activ...

Page 115: ...PlateLoc ActiveX methods properties and events Properties on page 103 Methods on page 105 Events on page 112 Workflow for using PlateLoc in a Velocity11 lab automation system Lab automation system sof...

Page 116: ...ird party lab automation system software 1 Install the PlateLoc ActiveX control See Installing the PlateLoc ActiveX software lab automation systems only on page 38 2 Refer to the description of the Me...

Page 117: ...rts another thread of execution to perform the given method returning control to the application immediately Returns 0 on launching new thread successfully Otherwise returns nonzero and an Error event...

Page 118: ...ture class will be imported into your project when the ActiveX is installed CButton button create a button CPicture PlateLocPic retrieve the picture PlateLocPic m_PlateLoc GetControlPicture paint the...

Page 119: ...in the profile The profile specifies the serial port used to communicate with the PlateLoc The parameters for each profile can be adjusted in the diagnostics dialog via a call to ShowDiagsDialog on t...

Page 120: ...1 Close GetActualTempera ture Description Commands the application to get the current temperature of the hot plate Parameters Returns LONG Visual C Example SHORT actual_temp lres m_PlateLoc GetActualT...

Page 121: ...lateLoc1 GetSealingTemperature sealing_temp SetSealingTempera ture Description Sets the sealing temperature of the hotplate to the desired value entered by the user Parameters Returns LONG Visual C Ex...

Page 122: ...ime as DOUBLE lres PlateLoc1 GetSealingTime sealing_time SetSealingTime Description Sets the seal cycle duration to the desired value entered by the user Parameters Returns LONG Visual C Example DOUBL...

Page 123: ...ycle Visual Basic Example lres PlateLoc1 StartCycle StopCycle Description Enables the user to stop a seal cycle Parameters None Returns LONG Visual C Example lres m_PlateLoc StopCycle Visual Basic Exa...

Page 124: ...ic Example lres PlateLoc1 ShowDiagsDialog 1 0 GetVersion Description Commands the application to get the PlateLoc ActiveX Control version number Parameters None Returns BSTR Visual C Example str m_Pla...

Page 125: ...on Visual Basic Example str PlateLoc1 GetFirmwareVersion GetCycleCount Description Commands the application to get the number of seal cycles that have been performed Parameters Returns LONG Visual C E...

Page 126: ...his event occurs when the PlateLoc successfully retrieves the current actual temperature of the hot plate Current actual temperature is returned in the actual_temperature parameter in the non blocking...

Page 127: ...s None GetSealingTimeCom plete Description This event occurs when the PlateLoc successfully retrieves the sealing time The sealing time is returned in the sealing_time parameter in the non blocking mo...

Page 128: ...rned in the cycle count parameter in the non blocking mode Parameters Returns None Error Description This event occurs when an error occurs during any non blocking method Parameters Name Type reserved...

Page 129: ...115 Appendix A Integrating the PlateLoc into third party systems PlateLoc User Guide Returns None...

Page 130: ...Appendix A Integrating the PlateLoc into third party systems PlateLoc User Guide 116...

Page 131: ...Quick reference PlateLoc User Guide Quick reference B This appendix provides a quick reference of the following Touch screen menus and commands on page 118 PlateLoc Diagnostics parameters and command...

Page 132: ...PlateLoc Possible values are Ready The PlateLoc is within 2 C of the specified sealing temperature and is ready for a run Warming Up The PlateLoc is in the process of warming up to the specified seal...

Page 133: ...e in Celsius the temperature of the hot plate when the seal cycle starts To set the temperature press the up or down arrow Contrast The touch screen light and dark adjustment As you reduce the contras...

Page 134: ...cription Ready The indicator that the PlateLoc is within 2 C of the specified sealing temperature and is ready for a run Cooling down The indicator that the PlateLoc is in the process of cooling down...

Page 135: ...l cycles that the PlateLoc has performed Parameter Description Serial port The port that connects the controlling computer to the PlateLoc Parameter Description Startup seal time 0 5s 12s The default...

Page 136: ...e PlateLoc User Guide 122 Max cool down wait 1s 30000s The amount of time in seconds the PlateLoc should wait for the cool down before it times out The wait period starts when you start the protocol r...

Page 137: ...lab automation system run A process in which one or more plates are sealed In a standalone device the run consists of one seal cycle In a lab automation system a run can consist of multiple seal cycle...

Page 138: ...Appendix C Glossary PlateLoc User Guide 124...

Page 139: ...al safety 19 clear seals 13 close gripper button 5 Communication Settings selection 60 connections panel 30 containers shipping 27 controlling computer communicating with PlateLoc 62 connecting to the...

Page 140: ...4 28 connecting to air source 31 connecting to argon source 34 connecting to controlling computer 37 connecting to power source 30 described 2 installation requirements 23 safety 18 setting sealing pa...

Page 141: ...ber v 97 software errors 97 solvents 19 Special Menu 70 Startup Seal temp parameter 60 Startup seal time parameter 60 status messages 72 suffocation hazards 19 24 35 47 T task parameters described 14...

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