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Starting up and shutting down
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Turn on the controlling computer. See the user documentation from the computer
manufacturer.
5
To start the VWorks software, do one of the following:
•
Double-click the shortcut icon on the Windows desktop
•
Go to the Windows start menu
(
)
>
All Apps
>
Agilent Technologies
>
VWorks.
Shutting down the BenchCel Microplate Handler
Shut down the BenchCel Microplate Handler if you intend to:
•
Leave it unused for a long period of time.
•
Service the device.
•
Move it to another location.
To shut down the BenchCel Microplate Handler:
1
Follow the post-run clean-up procedure after the last protocol run. See
after a protocol run” on page 132
.
2
Exit the VWorks software.
3
If you use devices that require a vacuum pump, turn off power at the pump if the
pump module has an on/off switch.
4
Turn off the compressed air to the BenchCel Microplate Handler and other devices.
5
Turn off the BenchCel Microplate Handler. To do this, on the back of the device,
press the power switch to the off (
O
) position.
Figure
Power switch on the BenchCel Microplate Handler (back)
6
Turn off other devices in the BenchCel Microplate Handler.
