Agilent Bravo

Bravo Liquid Handler Commands

• Initialize Hardware

  void initializeHardware(string profile)Initializes the Bravo hardware and homes the motors.

  Parameters:

  • profileProfile name as defined in the Bravo instrument. Default: 96ST

• About Box

  void aboutBox()Displays the Agilent Bravo About Box.

• Current ActiveX Version

  string getActiveXVersion()Retrieves the current ActiveX version.

  Returns:

  Retrieves the current ActiveX version.

• Current Firmware Version

  string getFirmwareVersion()Retrieves the current firmware version.

  Returns:

  Retrieves the current firmware version.

• Current Hardware Version

  string getHardwareVersion()Retrieves the current hardware version.

  Returns:

  Retrieves the current hardware version.

• Get Last Error

  string getLastError()Retrieves the last known error condition.

  Returns:

  Returns the last known error condition.

• Home W Axis

  void homeW()Homes the W axis.

• Home XYZ Axis

  void homeXYZ()Homes the XYZ axis.

• Move To Plate Location

  void moveToLocation(int location, boolean onlyMoveZ)Moves to specified plate location.

  Parameters:

  • locationLocation of the plate.
  • onlyMoveZMove Z axis only.

• Move To Position

  void moveToPosition(int axis, float position, float velocity, float acceleration)Moves to the specified axis position.

  Parameters:

  • axisAxis to move.
  • positionPosition to move to.
  • velocityVelocity of movement.
  • accelerationAcceleration of movement.

• Shake

  void shake(int location, int mode, int speed, int direction, float timer)Shakes the plate at specified plate location.

  Parameters:

  • locationLocation of the plate.
  • modeShake mode.
  • speedShake speed.
  • directionShake direction.
  • timerSpecify timer in seconds.

• Show Diags Dialog

  void showDiagsDialog(boolean modal, int securityLevel)Shows the diags dialog.

  Parameters:

  • modalTrue for modal dialog box, false otherwise.
  • securityLevelSecurity level.

• Show Labware Editor

  void showLabwareEditor(boolean visibilityMask)Shows the labware editor.

  Parameters:

  • visibilityMaskVisibility mask.

• Show Liquid Library Editor

  void showLiquidLibraryEditor()Shows the liquid library editor.