Velocity Micro MS-3 manual About diagnostics, Background

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Microscan MS-3 Laser Scanner Device Driver User Guide

8.Select File > Device File > Save.

If you are creating a new device file, you are prompted to enter a name for your device file.

Alternatively, you can select File > Save All. This saves the device file and the current protocol file at the same time.

Related topics

For information about...	See...

Device drivers	“About device drivers” on page 7

Setting generic device properties	“Setting the properties for a device” on
	page 16

Adding a sub-process to a protocol	“Adding and linking Sub Process tasks”
	on page 19

Opening diagnostics	“Opening diagnostics” on page 12

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About diagnostics

About this topic	This topic presents an overview of diagnostics software.
	Read this topic if you need to set up or troubleshoot a device running
	VWorks or BenchWorks software.
Background
Background	Devices can be controlled in real time directly through the VWorks or
	BenchWorks software Diagnostics using simple commands.
	Diagnostics software is used for:
	❑ Troubleshooting
	❑ Setting teachpoints
	❑ Performing manual operations outside a protocol
	❑ Creating and editing profiles

Types of diagnostics software

For example, if an error occurs during a run that leaves a plate and the robot where they should not be, you can use robot diagnostics to move the plate and return the robot to its home position.

Devices and robots manufactured by Velocity11 include their own diagnostics software. You can find instructions for using this software in the relevant user guide.

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Contents July VWorks3 and BenchWorks Microscan MS-3 Laser Scanner Device Driver User GuideCopyright 2007 Velocity11 Contents Table of Contents Introduction1 Who should read this guide Job rolesRelated topics To open the online help Where to find user information Online helpAbout Velocity11 user guides About this topicPrinting and searching More information What this guide does not cover What this guide coversAlso read Driver versionAbout devices Device definedDevice file defined About device drivers What functions do the device drivers provide? Related topics IWorks interfaceInstalling device drivers ProcedureTo install device drivers To add devices to a device file Adding devicesBackground About diagnosticsTo open Diagnostics Opening diagnosticsIf you are using VWork3 or BenchWorks software Related topics Stored settings About profilesProfiles defined Setting the properties for a device Before you start Setting general propertiesTo set the general properties for a device To set the barcode readers property Setting teachpointsSetting location properties To set the teachpoint propertiesSetting the Use linked location Adding and linking Sub Process tasks Sub Process task defined Adding a SubTo link the Sub Process task to the correct sub-process To link a Sub Process task to a device Where scripts are written Using JavaScript to set task parametersPlug-in default About reader output filesOutput file Example Profile default output file name Filename suffixesOverriding output file names with tasks About device initialization Homing motors Setting profile parametersIntroduction Microscan MS-3 Laser Scanner Workflow Workflow for configuring the Microscan MS-3 LaserCreating a Microscan MS-3 Laser profile Before you startTo create an Microscan MS-3 Laser profile About Microscan MS-3 Laser tasks Setting Microscan MS-3 Laser task parametersTo set the Scan bar code task parameters Operating the Microscan MS-3 Laser with diagnostics Scanning a barcode To scan a barcodeTo initialize the Microscan MS-3 Laser Managing profiles To manage Microscan MS-3 Laser profiles Managing Microscan MS-3 Laser profilesRelated topics