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Software Overview

To connect to the instrument, use a web browser from a computer either directly connected to or on the same network as the instrument using the URL: http://autopulse-[device serial #].local. Then, enter your username and password, and click LOGIN.

aµtoPULSE Software Login

aµtoPULSE Login Page

After logging in, you will be taken to the Explorer page, which is divided into 4 sections: the Navigation Bar (1), Command Bar (2), Protocol List Panel (3), and Status Bar (4).

aµtoPULSE Explorer Page

Section 1: Navigation Bar

The Navigation Bar allows you to navigate within the aµtoPULSE software interface.

aµtoPULSE Navigation Bar

Button	Description
	Manage existing protocols or create a new one.
	Edit the active protocol or create a new one.
	View the status of the current or most recent protocol.
	View reports related to the instrument’s operation, including: Event Log: Export the instrument logs within a specified date range. Extract the .zip file to access them in .txt format. Audit Trail: Export all user actions and instrument logs within a specified date range. Extract the .zip file to access them in .PDF format. Protocol Results: View the results of previously executed protocols. Select a protocol to see individual profile summaries, or download the results in .PDF or .CSV format.
	View the generic labware and recalibrate the instrument grip position for them. Note: Administrator privileges are required to access this page.
	Click Tools to access the following options for instrument calibration and troubleshooting: Calibration: Calibrate the scales of each station. Manual Control: Manually control all instrument actuators from the software. Sequencer: Create a custom sequence of actions the instrument will follow.
	Change settings related to the user account, including: Account: View the account information and change the current Name and Email. Note: Username and Role cannot be changed. Change Password: Change the current account password. User Management: Grant access to the User Management page to create new accounts and manage existing ones. Note: Administrator privileges are required to access this page. Logout: Log out of the current account. For more information, see User Account Management.
	See detailed information about the instrument, including the serial number, firmware version, software version, and license. Note: Administrator privileges are required to update the software version or activate a license.

Section 2: Command Bar

The Command Bar lets you access functions related to the page you are on. For example, the available buttons in the Explorer page allow you to manage the protocols inside the list.

Explorer Page’s Command Bar

Button	Description
	Search for the protocol you want to find in the database.
	Switch between ascending and descending alphabetical order.
	Manage your protocols. Rename: Rename the selected protocol. Remove: Delete the selected protocol. Import: Import a protocol in .JSON format from your local drive. Export: Export the selected protocol. Extract the .zip file to access the protocol in .JSON format.
	Open the selected protocol. This will take you to the Editor page.

Section 3: Protocol List Panel

The Protocol List Panel displays existing protocols and allows you to create new ones. To create a new protocol, double-click Add Protocol.

aµtoPULSE Protocol List Panel

Section 4: Status Bar

In the lower right corner of the display, the Status Bar shows the overall status of the instrument.

aµtoPULSE Status Bar

Indicator		Description
Instrument		The instrument is idle and ready.
		A protocol is running.
		The instrument is paused.
		The instrument has detected an error. Recovery is required. During error recovery, the Status Bar will display the recovery status. Error Recovery in the Status Bar
		The instrument has encountered an unrecoverable error. Contact support@formulatrix.com for assistance.
Door		The door is closed.
Door		The door is open. The instrument will pause ongoing operations.
Waste Reservoir		The waste reservoir has sufficient space, or the sensor is not being used.
Waste Reservoir		The waste reservoir is full. Empty the contents, and then reattach it.

Software Overview

Section 1: Navigation Bar

Section 2: Command Bar

Section 3: Protocol List Panel

Section 4: Status Bar

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