Velocity Micro MS-3 manual About devices, Device defined, Device file defined

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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VWorks or BenchWorks compatibility

BenchWorks versions

Related topics

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.

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.

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	“About device drivers” on page 7

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.