4 Setting up the BenchCel device
Setting and managing teachpoints
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Setting and managing teachpoints
About this topic
This topic describes teachpoints and how to set them.
Teachpoints defined
A teachpoint is a set of coordinates that define where the robot can pick up or place
labware. The location can be on an external device or a platepad. You set, edit, and save
teachpoints in BenchCel Diagnostics. The teachpoints are displayed as plus signs (
)
in the graphical display area in the BenchCel Diagnostics dialog box.
Note:
The graphical display area also shows teachpoints (
) at the stacks. These
teachpoints are preset at the factory and should not be changed.
Figure
Example teachpoints for labware pickup and placement location at integrated devices
Teachpoint files
The teachpoints you set are saved in the XML format in a teachpoint file. The default
teachpoint file name is Teachpoints_<profilename>.xml, where <profilename> is the
name of the profile. The Teachpoint File area in the Profiles page displays the file path.
For information about
See...
Adding a device in VWorks software
“Creating BenchCel device in the VWorks
software” on page 68
Creating a profile
