About devices – Velocity Micro SEAL-IT 100 User Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
SEAL-IT 100 Device Driver User Guide
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VWorks or
BenchWorks
compatibility
If you have purchased a device driver plug-in and are installing it
yourself, check with the Velocity11 Technical Support to be sure your
version of VWorks or BenchWorks software and the device driver plug-in
are using the same version of IWorks software.
BenchWorks
versions
Device driver plug-ins used with BenchWorks software may not include
some newer features that were specifically added for use with VWorks
software and that are described in this manual.
Related topics
About devices
About this topic
This topic presents a definition of a Velocity11 device and the device
file.
Read this topic if you are unfamiliar with Velocity11 devices and VWorks
or BenchWorks software.
Device defined
A device is an item on your lab automation system that has an entry in
the device manager. A device can be a robot, an instrument, or a
location on the lab automation system that can hold a piece of labware.
Examples of devices:
❑
Velocity11 robot
❑
Human robot
❑
PlateLoc Thermal Plate Sealer
❑
Labcyte Echo550
❑
Platepad
❑
VPrep shelf
❑
Waste
Device file defined
The data entered into the device manager and saved as a device file
contains the configuration information for your devices.
For information about...
See...
Who this guide is for
“Who should read this guide” on page 2
User documentation
“About Velocity11 user guides” on
page 3
Device driver plug-ins