Velocity Micro SEAL-IT 100 manual About diagnostics, Background, Select File Device File Save

Chapter 1: Introduction

SEAL-IT 100 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
	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.