When you first open the FLO i8 software in your browser, you need to enter your Username and Password in the provided fields of the Sign In page to login and work with FLO i8. For more information, see Getting Started with FLO i8.
The FLO i8 Sign In Page
Logging in brings you to the Protocol Explorer page, which is divided into three main panels: the Application Button (1), Navigator Bar (2) and Protocol List (3).
Protocol Explorer Page in the FLO i8 Software
The Application Button
allows you to switch between different views within the FLO i8 software interface. Read the available views in the following list:
Options Under the Application Button
| Menu | Description |
 Notifications
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To see the notifications of the FLO i8’s activity. |
 User
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The User menu will display your username. From here you can access your account and other users’ information if you are an administrator.
|
 Explorer
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Click this menu to see the following options.
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 Protocol Editor
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Select this option to create a new protocol or to re-open and modify the protocol you are currently working on. |
 Runtime Status
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The Runtime Status view will automatically become available when FLO i8 executes a protocol. Here you can see the deck layout, active step, and progress bar. |
 Tools
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The available options in the Tools menu are as follows.
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 About |
The About page displays the system’s information: instrument serial number, software version, license, and firmware version. Here, you can also update the software version and renew the license. |
The Navigator Bar is at the topmost of the page displays the page title and provides access to perform the FLO i8 software operations, explained below:
Navigator Bar
| Button | Description |
| Search Protocol and Folder Field | Type a protocol or folder name that you want to find from the database. |
New Protocol Button  |
Click this button to create a new protocol. |
New Folder Button  |
Click this button to create a new folder. |
View Options Button  |
Click this button to switch between Tiles, Lists, or Details view on how to display the folders and protocols in the Protocol Explorer page. |
Sort By Button  |
Click this button to sort the protocols or folders name alphabetically, or by date modified. |
More Options Button  |
The More button provides six task options for the selected protocol, including:
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Protocol Info Button
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Click this button to see the labware preview and protocol setup summary of a selected protocol in the Protocol Explorer page. |
OPEN Button  |
Click the OPEN button to access a selected protocol or folder. |
Protocol List Panel displays the list of protocols and folders that you previously created. They can be run as-is or modified.
Protocol List Panel
The status bar provides information about the current status of the FLO i8 system’s components. It includes indicators for instrument, door, and waste bin, at the bottom right of your screen.
Status Bar Icons After System’s Initialization
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- Select this option to duplicate one or more protocols in the Protocol Explorer page.
- Click this option to rename the selected protocol in the Protocol Explorer page.
- This button allows you to send a copy of your protocols to other registered users in the FLO i8 system.
- This allows you to remove one or more protocols and/or folders in the Protocol Explorer page.
- Select this option to download the selected protocol(s) and/or folders into a .ZIP folder.
- Click this option to import a protocol or folder from your local drive.