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Chapter 3: Getting started
PlateLoc User Guide
Creating and managing profiles (lab automation
systems only)
About this topic This topic explains how to use PlateLoc Diagnostics (a component of
the PlateLoc ActiveX software) to create a profile for the PlateLoc.
You do not need to read this topic if you are using the PlateLoc as a
standalone device.
About profiles !! IMPORTANT !! Each PlateLoc you install in the lab automation
system requires 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.
About PlateLoc
Diagnostics
PlateLoc Diagnostics is a component of the PlateLoc ActiveX software.
The PlateLoc Diagnostics interface contains two tabs:
❑ Profiles tab. In the Profiles tab, you can create and manage profiles
for the PlateLoc, specify default parameter values, and establish
communication between the PlateLoc and the Velocity11 lab
automation system.
❑ Controls tab. In the Controls tab, you can diagnose problems with the
PlateLoc.