Hudson Robotics SoftLinx 5.0 - Manual (Page 3)

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SoftLinx V Protocol Builder - Introduction
SoftLinx V is a multitasking laboratory control application, designed to program and operate laboratory
workcells. Users build protocols which will define processes that instruments will execute, in some type of
order.
What is a protocol?
Protocols are sets of instructions which the computer will send to instruments to execute. Protocols in this
program are presented in a sequential flowchart format.
One simple example of a protocol is shown above. This particular protocol, when started, will move a plate
using an instrument, named Crane, to the Micro10. Once that step is complete, the Micro10 will run a
dispensing program on a plate. Once complete, the protocol will move the plate from the Micro10 to
another location, again using the Crane.
Protocols can be very simple to extremely complex. There is no limit as to how many steps are in a single
protocol.
Additional help can be found at http://www.HudsonRobotics.com, or by contacting Hudson at 973-376-
7400.