2 Setting up the Bravo Platform
Creating and managing profiles
30 Bravo Platform User Guide
7 Optional. In the Miscellaneous area, verify the settings to be applied during a
protocol run. If you are unsure of which values to set, start with the default values.
You can change them later if necessary.
For more details, see “Miscellaneous area” on page 240.
8 Verify the list of changes in the Modified Variables area, and then click Update this
profile to save the current selections and settings.
The Modified Variables area clears, and the update is logged in the box at the
bottom of the Bravo Diagnostics window.
9 To initiate communication with the Bravo Platform using the new profile, click
Initialize this profile.
When you initialize the Bravo Platform, the head can move. Keep clear of the Bravo
head while it is in motion. Do not touch any of the moving parts or attempt to move
labware while the Bravo Platform is in operation. The device could pinch, pierce, or
bruise you.
Steps to finish creating the profile
Verify the following settings, which are saved with the given profile.
Related information
Step Task See...
1 In the Configuration tab, verify that the deck
configuration matches the physical deck
layout of platepads and accessories.
“Bravo accessories overview”
on page 104
2 Use the Jog/Teach tab to set and verify
teachpoints.
“Setting teachpoints” on
page 34
3 If applicable. Use the Gripper tab to verify
the gripper y-axis offset.
“Verifying the gripper setup” on
page 41
4 If applicable. Use the External Robots tab to
specify the deck locations that the external
robots can access.
“Configuring external robot
access” on page 46
For information about... See...
Relationship of VWorks components,
such as device files, profiles,
teachpoints, and labware
VWorks Automation Control User Guide
What to do if the Bravo Platform device
does not appear in step 5
“Troubleshooting hardware problems” on
page 81
Concurrent motion settings for an
integrated Bravo Platform
“Configuring external robot access” on
page 46
Profiles tab in Bravo Diagnostics “Profiles tab quick reference” on page 239
Opening Bravo Diagnostics “Opening Bravo Diagnostics” on page 24
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