XL20B low level controls and error resolution

Loader Error Log

Loader Error Log

The Loader Error log file lists serial port command data recorded during a mechanical error and other error events. The Loader Error log file name is: LDRLOG.LOG

It can be viewed by selecting the File Menu, then View Loader Log. Use Export Log to save a copy as a text file.

Loader Control Panel

The Loader Control Panel is on the Tools menu of the main screen.

loader control

The Loader Control panel allows manual control of the XL20B e.g.

  • Click on HOME MOTORS.
  • XL20B will calibrate by moving the pick head to the home position (near rack position number 1)

or

  • Set Tray = 1
  • Click on 'Get Tube' button
  • XL20B will attempt to pick Tube A01 from the rack located at XL20B rack position number 1

Scale Calibrate Procedure

See the Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure section in this manual.

Scale Tare Procedure

  • With the balance empty, from the Scale Control Panel: click 'Close lid', then click 'Tare' button.

NOTE: XL20B software will tare the balance at start-up. The balance will also tare repeatedly at the interval set in the Loader Settings menu.

XL20B Error Conditions

You can configure how XL20B responds to a limited number of error conditions via the Error
Handling Options screen in the XL20B software. 

NOTE: For most tube pick and place operations we recommend you allow a re-try on error.

Error handling

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