OPENTRONS FLEX
First Run
When you turn on Flex for the rst time, it will guide you through the
network connection procedure, update itself with the latest software,
and let you give it a name. See the Installation and Relocation chapter
in the Flex Instruction Manual for more information.
CONNECT TO A NETWORK OR COMPUTER
Follow the prompts on the touchscreen to get your robot connected so
it can check for software updates and receive protocol les. There are
three connection methods: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB.
Note: You need to have internet connectivity to set up Flex.
Wi-Fi: Use the touchscreen to connect to a Wi-Fi network that is
secured with WPA2 Personal authentication. Or use Ethernet or USB
to complete initial setup, and add your Wi-Fi network later.
Ethernet: Connect your robot to a network switch or hub with an
Ethernet cable.
USB: Connect the provided USB A-to-B cable to the robot’s USB-B port
and an open port on your computer. USB setup requires the connected
computer to have the Opentrons App installed and running.
Download the Opentrons App from https://opentrons.com/ot-app/.
The app requires at least Windows 10, macOS 10.10, or Ubuntu 12.04.
INSTALL SOFTWARE UPDATES
Now that you’ve connected to a network or computer, the robot can
check for software and rmware updates and download them if needed.
If there is an update, it may take a few minutes to install. Once the
update is complete, the robot will restart.
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