3 Preparing for a protocol run
Workflow for preparing a protocol run
56 Bravo Platform User Guide
Workflow for preparing a protocol run
The workflow for preparing a protocol run is as follows:
Emergency stops
When to use the emergency stop procedure
Use this procedure to:
• Abort a head movement immediately
• Abort a run in an emergency situation
If the emergency-stop button is pressed while the head is aspirating or dispensing,
the pipetting accuracy might be impaired. To pause and then continue a run, use the
Pause button in the VWorks software. For instructions, see the VWorks Automation
Control User Guide.
Procedures
To stop the head motion in an emergency:
1 Press the red button on the emergency-stop pendant. The Bravo motion stops.
Step For this task... See...
1 Review how to operate safely and
how to stop in an emergency.
• G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform
Safety and Installation Guide
• “Emergency stops” on page 56
2 Plan for the protocol run. “Planning for the protocol run” on
page 57
3 Perform a dry run. “About performing mock runs” on
page 58