Agilent Technologies Bravo Setup guide

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Bravo Automated

Liquid-Handling

Platform

Safety and Installation

Guide

Original Instructions

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Reporting problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

1. Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety and regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Emergency stops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mechanical hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Electrical hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chemicals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ergonomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Laser hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2. Installing the Bravo Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Workflow for installing the Bravo Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Laboratory setup requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the Bravo Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the pipette head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing the Light Curtain and front and side shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing the rear shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Contents

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Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform

Safety and Installation Guide

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Preface

This preface contains the following topics:

•“About this guide” on page vi

•“Reporting problems” on page vii

About this guide

vi Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform User Guide

About this guide

Who should read this guide

This user guide is for people with the following job roles:

What this guide covers

This guide describes the following:

•Potential safety hazards of the Bravo Platform and how to avoid them.

•Installation instructions, including specifications and site requirements for

the Bravo Platform.

Related guides

The Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform Safety and Installation

Guide should be used in conjunction with the following user documents:

•Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform User Guide. Explains how to

set up and operate the Bravo Platform and accessories.

•VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide. Explains how to define labware

and labware classes, liquid classes, and pipetting techniques, and how to

track and manage labware in storage.

•VWorks Automation Control User Guide. Explains how to add devices,

create protocols, and set task parameters for each device in the system.

•VWorks Software Quick Start. Provides an overview of how to use the

VWorks Automation Control software.

•Third- party device user documents. Explain how to set up and use the

third- party devices.

For unpacking instructions, see the Bravo Platform Unpacking Guide.

Job role Responsibilities

Installer Unpacks, installs, and tests the Bravo Platform before it is

used.

Integrator Configures hardware and writes software.

Lab manager,

administrator,

or technician

•Manages the automation system that contains the Bravo

Platform

•Develops the applications that are run on the system

•Develops training materials and standard operating

procedures for operators

Operator Performs the daily production work on the Bravo Platform

and solves routine problems.

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Reporting problems

Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform User Guide

Accessing Agilent Technologies Automation Solutions user guides

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lifesciences/automation.

Safety information for the devices appears in the corresponding device user

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What this guide covers “About this guide” on page vi

Safety precautions “Safety guidelines” on page 1

How to install the Bravo

Platform

“Installing the Bravo Platform” on

page 17

Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform

Safety and Installation Guide

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Safety guidelines

This chapter contains the following topics:

•“General safety information” on page 2

•“Safety and regulatory compliance” on page 5

•“Emergency stops” on page 7

•“Mechanical hazards” on page 8

•“Electrical hazards” on page 11

•“Chemicals” on page 12

•“Ergonomics” on page 13

•“Laser hazard” on page 14

1 Safety guidelines

General safety information

2Bravo Automated Liquid-Handling Platform Safety and Installation Guide

General safety information

Before installing and using the Bravo Platform

Before installing and using the Bravo Platform, make sure you are aware of the

potential hazards and understand how to avoid being exposed to them. You

must be properly trained in the correct and safe installation and operation of

the device.

Intended product use

Agilent Technologies products must only be used in the manner described in

the Agilent Technologies product user guides. Any other use may result in

damage to the product or personal injury. Agilent Technologies is not

responsible for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by improper use of

the products, unauthorized alterations, adjustments or modifications to the

products, failure to comply with procedures in Agilent Technologies product

user guides, or use of the products in violation of applicable laws, rules or

regulations. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Agilent Technologies

product user guides, any alteration, adjustment or modification to the products

will void the product warranty and may invalidate the safety compliance

certification.

The Bravo Platform is not intended or approved for diagnosis of disease in

humans or animals. You assume full responsibility for obtaining any regulatory

approvals required for such use and assume all liability in connection

therewith.

Safety labels

Pay attention to any safety labels affixed to your device. A safety label consists

of a warning symbol that indicates a risk of danger. A description of the

warning and information that will help you to avoid the safety hazard are

provided in this user guide.

The following figure shows the location of the warning label on the Bravo

Platform.

WARNING Do not remove the Bravo Platform exterior covers or otherwise

disassemble the system or device. Doing so can expose you to hazards that could cause

serious injury and damage the Bravo Platform.

WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than

those specified in the user guide can expose you to moving parts, hazardous voltage, and

laser radiation.

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