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. e.g., http://autopulse-4.local for instrument AP-1-0004, then log in with your username and password.

aµtoPULSE Login Page

After login, aµtoPULSE opens the Explorer page as the landing page, which includes the Navigation Bar (1), Command Bar (2), Protocol List Panel (3), and Status Bar (4).

Note

Page layouts may vary across the interface; this topic provides an overview of the Explorer page layout.

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. See Runtime Status Page for details.
	View reports related to instrument operation, including: Event Log: Export instrument logs within a specified date range. Extract the .zip file to access logs in .txt format. Audit Trail: Export user actions and instrument logs within a specified date range. Extract the .zip file to access logs in .pdf format. Protocol Results: View results from previously executed protocols. Select a protocol to view individual profile summaries or download results in .pdf or .csv format. See Managing Reports for details.
	View the generic labware and recalibrate the instrument grip position for them. Note Administrator privileges are required to access this page. See Labware Manager for details.
	Click Tools to access options for instrument calibration, maintenance, 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 for the instrument to follow. Performance Metric: Monitor tubing condition and track tubing lifespan for maintenance. Go to Peristaltic Pump Tubing Replacement Guide for tubing replacement. Chip Cleaning: Run a standalone chip cleaning cycle to prepare chips for reliable processing.
	Change settings related to the user account, including: Account: View 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 context panel varies by page. 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. Note During error recovery, the Status Bar displays 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 pauses ongoing operations.
Waste Reservoir		The waste reservoir has sufficient space, or the sensor is not used.
Waste Reservoir		The waste reservoir is full. Empty the contents and reattach it.