Select and open the desired protocol on the Protocol Explorer page.
Open the Selected Protocol in the Protocol Explorer Page
Put the labware that you have prepared on the actual deck by referring to the labware position in the Preparing Required Labware page.
Preparing the Required Labware Page
Important: The actual labware position on the deck must match with the position shown on the virtual deck. The system will automatically detect incorrect positioning by scanning the deck before execution. To continue, make sure you use the correct labware and put them in the position in the FLO i8 deck as recommended by the FLO i8 software. If the problem persists, contact FORMULATRIX support.
Cannot Execute the Protocol Because of the Invalid Labware
Tip: Click the Zoom In button 
at the top side of the plate preview for a bigger labware display. Use the Up 
, Down 
, Right 
, or Left arrow button 
to shift the plate display to the right, left, top, or bottom side. Click the Zoom Out button 
to zoom out or Fit to deck button 
to reset the labware display.
OPTIONAL: You can view the required labware information and mapping, add or remove tip box, and/or view the initial stocks before executing the protocol. For more information, see Virtual Deck Layout Overview.
Click GO to execute the protocol. The running protocol status will be displayed on the Executing page. You can pause the protocol execution by clicking the PAUSE button at the top right side of the page and click RESUME to continue. Click ABORT to forcefully stop the running protocol.
A Running Protocol on the FLO i8 Executing Page
Important: If the door is opened while a protocol is running, the execution will pause until the door is closed.
Congratulations! Your protocol has been successfully executed.
Click REPORT to check and/or download the dispense report, or click CLOSE to go back to the Protocol Editor page.
The Protocol is Successfully Executed