{"id":20918,"date":"2024-11-12T13:21:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/?p=20918"},"modified":"2025-02-18T17:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:06:50","slug":"guide-to-onelab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/fr\/articles\/guide-to-onelab\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Andrew+ and OneLab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Read Time: 5 min<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Andrew + and OneLab &#8211; a quick brief:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating the connected laboratory, Andrew+ is part of the OneLab ecosystem, executing laboratory protocols designed in OneLab. <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flexible architecture enables you to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab engineering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancements within the laboratory environment have meant that organizations have been able to revolutionize their procedures through the use of robotics and computer software. One organization that is leading the way in the laboratory robotic field are Waters, their Andrew+ pipetting robot and OneLab software have enabled laboratories to streamline their pipetting procedures through automation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will help you understand and utilize these cutting-edge tools to perfect your pipetting needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What are common pipetting errors?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature fluctuation: heat variances can affect the outcome of volume of the air cushion inside the pipette, leading to volume variations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipetting Speed: Inconsistencies in speed can lead to volume inaccuracies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immersion Depth: Incorrect immersion depth can affect the volume drawn into the pipette.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Andrew+ pipetting robot is designed to automate and standardize pipetting tasks, reducing human error and increasing reproducibility. This versatile robot can handle a wide range of pipetting tasks with high precision, making it an invaluable tool in modern laboratories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The robot is managed by its state-of-the art browser-based intuitive lab software called OneLab which allows the researcher to not only retain control of their workflow but readily adapt the pipetting robot to a wide range of other workflows using Waters Domino accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En automatisant vos workflows avec le robot de pipetage Andrew+ de Waters, vous minimisez les erreurs manuelles et les microtraumatismes r\u00e9p\u00e9t\u00e9s li\u00e9s au pipetage, tout en augmentant votre productivit\u00e9 et la fiabilit\u00e9 de vos r\u00e9sultats analytiques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Our Tools &#8211; quick tips<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How can I equip Andrew+ with connected pipettes and tools? <\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrew+ is capable of manipulating Waters electronic pipettes, both single-channel and 8-channel models.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same pipettes can be used in manual mode or connected to the Pipette+ system.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To allow Andrew+ to handle those pipettes, it is necessary to equip each electronic pipette with a pipette adaptor.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of pipette adaptor: one model for single-channel pipettes and one model for 8-channel pipettes, see below examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12.11.24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12.11.24.png 277w, https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12.11.24-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How to install tools on Andrew+ tool stand?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To equip Andrew+ with tools, it is sufficient to place them in any available slot of the tool stand. <\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not necessary to turn on Andrew+ tools before placing them.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The display of the tools should be faced toward the user as indicated in the picture below.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please be sure that the metallic pins present on the side of the top of tools are in contact with the metallic slots present in the slot of the tool stand.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aa-12.11.14-300x103.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aa-12.11.14-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aa-12.11.14-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aa-12.11.14.png 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How to install your Andrew+<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin \u2013 if you do not have a OneLab account, please create one by going to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelab.andrewalliance.com\/signup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/onelab.andrewalliance.com\/signup<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug your connected Andrew+ to a power source<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LED sign will turn white and blink, which means that Andrew+ is booting.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for the LED sign to turn blue and blink.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In about a minute, Andrew+ will inform you when it&#8217;s in installation mode.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your computer, tablet or smartphone to Andrew+<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your Wi-Fi settings and select the network named Andrew-718.xxxx.xxxxx<\/span>718.xxxx.xxxxx is the Andrew+ serial number (you can find it on the door of the Optical Location Module which is the black door located on the base of the robot)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Launch a web browser, type http:\/\/192.168.2.1 and follow the on-screen steps to continue installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3rd-image-12.11.24-300x127.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3rd-image-12.11.24-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3rd-image-12.11.24-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3rd-image-12.11.24.png 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At your workplace you are making use of many different materials and equipment: liquids, liquid holders, automated liquid handling systems, pipettes, scales, spectrometers, etc. all coming from different manufacturers and suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the OneLab environment as a means to connect your laboratory equipment, Waters gives you the possibility to design, execute, store and track your liquid handling activities effectively and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on how Waters is revolutionizing laboratory automation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/fr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewalliance.com\/fr\/\">Waters<\/a><\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Read Time: 5 min Andrew + and OneLab &#8211; a quick brief: Creating the connected laboratory, Andrew+ is part of the OneLab ecosystem, executing laboratory protocols designed in OneLab. 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