Tools

The Tools page provides a centralized interface for managing and controlling all connected laboratory devices and instruments in your Galago setup. It enables you to monitor device status, execute commands, and maintain proper tool configurations.

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Supported Tools
  3. Tool Management
    1. Tool Status Monitoring
    2. Command Execution
  4. Best Practices
  5. Troubleshooting

Overview

Supported Tools

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Manufacturer Instrument Name Category
BioTek Cytation Plate Reader
Opentrons Opentrons2 Liquid Handler
Brooks PF400 Dispenser
Liconic Liconic Incubator
Cognex Dataman70 Barcode Reader
Molecular Devices Spectramax Plate Reader
QInstruments Bioshake Shaker
BioNex HIG Centrifuge Centrifuge
Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler
Agilent VCode Barcode Reader
Agilent Plateloc Plate Sealer
Azenta XPeel Plate Peeler
Thermo Fisher Scientific ALPS3000 Plate Sealer
Custom Toolbox Utility Tool
Hamilton Hamilton Star/Star Plus Liquid Handler
Custom PLR (PylabRobot) Python Script Runner
Custom PyHamilton Python Script Runner

Tool Management

Adding a New Tool

1
Select a workcell (if not selected)
2
Click "Add New Tool" button
3
Fill in required tool configuration information.
4
Configure tool-specific settings

Tool Status Monitoring

Active/Inactive Status

Monitor whether tools are currently active and ready for use or in an inactive state.

Error States

Quickly identify tools experiencing errors and view detailed error information.

Current Operation

See what operation each tool is currently performing and track progress.

Connection Health

Monitor the connection status between Galago and your laboratory equipment.

Command Execution

1
Select the desired command from the dropdown
2
Fill in required parameters
3
Execute command and monitor status
4
View command history and results in the logs view page.

Best Practices

Safety First

  • Always verify tool status before sending commands
  • Use appropriate motion profiles for movements
  • Test new commands with conservative parameters

Efficient Operation

  • Use search function to quickly locate tools
  • Save commonly used parameter sets
  • Monitor tool status regularly

Troubleshooting

Note: If you encounter issues with your tools, try these common troubleshooting steps:

  • Check connection status if tool is unresponsive
  • Verify parameter values if commands fail
  • Use the advanced interface for detailed diagnostics

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