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Filename 02891_09141_Revision History FluentControl 3.4 SP1_V1.0
Author Christian Feuerstacke
Storage place of valid version DHF Number 02891_09141
Corresponds to Fluent Version 3.4 SP1
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FluentControl ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1. FluentControl 1.1 (V1.1.0.35110) ............................................................................................................ 5
2. FluentControl 1.2 (V1.2.0.36876) ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 New Features ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3. FluentControl 1.3 (V1.3.0.38526) ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 New Features .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Changes or Improvement ........................................................................................................................ 11
4. FluentControl 1.3.4 (V1.3.4.39565) ....................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Changes or Improvement ........................................................................................................................ 13
5. FluentControl 1.4 (V1.4.0.40209) .......................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 New Features .......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Changes or Improvement ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Default Liquid Class Improvements ........................................................................................................ 17
6. FluentControl 1.5 (V1.5.0.41335) .......................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.2 New Features .......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Changes or Improvement ........................................................................................................................ 19
7. FluentControl 1.5 SP1 (V1.5.1.42658) .................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.2 Changes and Improvements ................................................................................................................... 21
7.3 Default Liquid Class Improvements ........................................................................................................ 22
8. FluentControl 1.5 SP2 (V1.5.2.42885) .................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 22
8.2 Changes .................................................................................................................................................. 22
9. FluentControl 1.5.3 (V1.5.3.43025) ....................................................................................................... 22
9.1 Bug Fixes ................................................................................................................................................ 22
10. FluentControl 1.6 (V1.6.4.44360) ............................................................................................................... 22
10.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 22
10.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 30
10.3 Default Liquid Class Improvements ............................................................................................................ 30
10.4 Default Labware Changes .......................................................................................................................... 31
11. FluentControl 2.0 (2.0.4.45040) .................................................................................................................. 32
11.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 32
11.2 Changes ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
12. FluentControl 2.1 (V2.1.19.46163) ............................................................................................................. 33
12.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 33
12.2 Changes ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
13. FluentControl 2.2 (V2.2.16.47310) ............................................................................................................. 39
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13.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 39
13.2 New Features .............................................................................................................................................. 43
14. FluentControl 2.2 SP1 (V2.2.17.47727) ..................................................................................................... 43
14.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 43
15. FluentControl 2.3 (V2.3.13.48369) ............................................................................................................. 44
15.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 44
15.2 New Features .............................................................................................................................................. 46
15.3 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 46
16. FluentControl 2.4 (V2.4.23.51375) ............................................................................................................. 46
16.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 46
16.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 51
17. FluentControl 2.4 SP1 (V2.4.25.51907) .................................................................................................... 51
17.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 51
18. FluentControl 2.5 (V2.5.18.52326) ............................................................................................................. 52
18.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 52
18.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 54
19. FluentControl 2.6 (V2.6.14.53223) ............................................................................................................. 54
19.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 54
19.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 57
20. FluentControl 2.7 (V2.7.18.54561) ............................................................................................................. 58
20.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 58
20.1 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 60
21. FluentControl 2.8 (V2.8.10.55332) ............................................................................................................. 61
21.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 61
21.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 62
22. FluentControl 3.0 (V3.0.16.56719) ............................................................................................................. 64
22.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 64
22.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 67
23. FluentControl 3.1 (V3.1.11.57925) ............................................................................................................. 69
23.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 69
23.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 69
24. FluentControl 3.2 (V3.2.8.59234) .......................................................................................................... 71
24.1. Bug Fixes ............................................................................................................................................ 71
24.2. Changes and Improvements ............................................................................................................... 71
25. FluentControl 3.3 (V3.3.11.60625) ........................................................................................................ 73
25.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 73
25.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 74
26. FluentControl 3.3 SP1 (V3.3.12.60898) ................................................................................................ 75
26.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 75
27. FluentControl 3.4 (V3.4.9.617874) ........................................................................................................ 75
27.1 Bug Fixes .................................................................................................................................................... 75
27.2 Changes and Improvements ....................................................................................................................... 75
28. FluentControl 3.4 SP1 (V 3.4.10.62215) ............................................................................................... 76
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1. FluentControl 1.1 (V1.1.0.35110)
Initial Version
2. FluentControl 1.2 (V1.2.0.36876)
2.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
69345
"Storage" custom attribute "true" and "false" are doing the same
68668
[ExpressionSolver] Floating point values with 0 in decimal place should be interpreted as
Integer values
68666
[FCA][ContextCeck] cLLD Self Test: It is not possible to have more than one cLLD Self Test
command in a script where each command has another DiTi type
70092
[Import Export] loss of liquidclasses and import failed for external Files.
71867
[Reliability Arrow1] - Script aborted with Win32Exception"Not enough storage is available to
process this command".
68950
[Script Commands] Motion Executer timeout due to duplicated Labware in Worktable merge
71225
[TransferTool] GetDiTi of 8 Tips with only 4 remaining Tips in the 350nested tray will not work
71763
[Worklist] [FixedTips-configuration] Load Worklist Command with FixedTips-configuration
shows no Context Check Error but cannot be executed successfully
71179
[Worklist] R after a Sequence with F shows context check error caused by an already mounted
Tip.
67099
[Worklist]T Command with TubeRunner causes context check error
68843
[Worklist] Duplicated/custom DiTis don't work well with Worklisting and can make it
inoperable
67654
A change made to a carrier on the worktable is not reflected in the template
70662
About the LGE two groups are processed simultaneously. When saving all entries will not be
accepted.
70072
Application crashes after execution of FCA Smart Command
68669
Application does not recognise wrong/incomplete execution of Dispense System Liquid script
command
70793
Application intermittently hangs after start of run
56368
Aspirate from 300ml trough on site gives a context check error
68789
AuditArchServer stops
69083
Auto Context Check menu item in SI mode not working properly
60021
Carrier Editor: Application crashes if instrument doesn't have an RGA
68954
Centrifuge Driver should not be included
71474
Checkbox “Ignore GWL file content until run” in Load Worklist Command doesn't work
70096
Configuration Builder: FCA options are gone
47386
Configure System - TouchTools Driver: Checkbox for I/O-state is ignored.
70943
Context Check changes Worktable based on transfer labware in subroutine
69347
Custom Attribute "Server" has no function
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68667
Detect Liquid Script Command does not take any well offset parameters from Variable Pipetting
Loop
63074
Device 'jumps' back to grid 1 if grip mode is changed
65568
Direct Commands: "Too many editors are open, closing the application is recommended."
66820
DiTi 350ul After the last Transfer Tool has been picked up the software hangs without
message to the user
65895
Duplicated DitiType Labeware definition cannot be used
58760
Initial temperature for shaker doesn't work
68798
Error Dialog: Send Mail button not working
67742
FCA : When a diluter error is provoked and a script is executed sometimes the channel
number and Result is not shown and the fields are empty.
63954
FCA DiTi Nest Bounding Box Too Small
68857
FCA GetDiti calculates unexpected Positions
71713
FCA: Aspirate with container switch (Use next when empty) aborts with exception
71731
FCA: Aspirate with container switch (Use next when empty) aborts with exception
70980
FCA: Aspirate: Exception during pipetting: Parameter volumeFulcrums out of range
66725
FCA: Iterate via negative Well Offset is not working well
38633
FCA: Pressure events from PMP cause fast stop instead of stopping only affected dilutor
71636
Fix creation of incorrect Execution String when Object Parameter is not set.
71765
Four Smart commands Reagent Distribution DiTi box empty
62833
Help should not need ActiveX permissions every time
67557
Labware placed on 'PCR Adapter 96 Well' is not on correct height
71724
Liquid Class parameter changes when moving pipetting commands in the script editor
70603
log files: all log files on hard drive are not zipped
68610
MCA 384, selected wells change while expanding and collapsing command parameters
59767
MCA384 : A context check error appears in the Drop Tips command, if the SW does not know
that DiTIs are mounted on the head adapter
67735
MCA384 : It is not possible to pick MCA384 50ul DiTis placed on an Active carrier with the 96
MCA384 Adapter
60176
MCA384 : Trailing Airgap after Dispense is executed even though switched off
55833
MCA384 Empty Wash Station Direct Command is not executed
69879
MCA384 Get Tips Fails with Software Crash
66771
MCA384 parameterization: Share value adapter plate is not set correct if the previous script
command is a "Drop Head Adapter"
55420
MCA96 DiTis can only be selected in MCA384 GetTips command when they are placed on a
DiTi Base
64372
MIO: Group Editor instead of Placement after device drop onto the worktable
69434
Multi Dispense: Dispense Acceleration, Deceleration and Speed are calculated wrong for the
Conditioning Dispense
68605
No display name for SiLA driver in configure screen
69876
Non recoverable errors during microscript execution are not shown to the user
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28090
Opening the front door during movement does not provide an understandable error message
71177
Prepare Method directly starts run.
70855
Raise Error script command does not work as expected
71076
RetryAfterFastStop moves are automatically aborted when an error is thrown
69874
RGA Barcode Reader: Scanning does not work with FluentControl when attribute
"BarcodeReaderMounting" is set to "ReadsInOppositedirection" with FluentSetup
71154
Run fails with context check error when started from the script editor.
71152
Runtime Controller sometimes does not have Back To Edit Mode button.
71667
Rich User Prompt Wizard will not Stop when Stop Button is clicked
66788
Sample Tracking does not create a report file for a plate with barcode 913/000214
71850
Sample Tracking: Generate Report fails with error message
60218
On rare occasions, script gets corrupted during variable declaration and cannot be opened
anymore (can be recovered from change history)
71210
Script scope variable not found during runtime
69169
Smart Commands, Tip Access & Well Offset must both be calculated when evaluating context
check
71333
Smart Commands: Sample Transfer: Aspirate Vol. in generated temp script is not as expected
67734
Stacker: When transering a microplate from a full stacker and placing it back, an error shows
that there is no free space
66051
Standby : When the Fluent Control SW is closed, the MCA -Z and RGA-Z axes are in Zero-G and
do not go into Standby mode
67722
Te-shake error message: Parameters invalid! for SetTemperature script command
71548
The SampleTransfer command does not create a valid subscript if "Max Tip Reuse" is greater
one.
67088
The UV lights are not switched off when the Cabinet door sensors are opened and door lock is
disabled.
65618
Touch Tools : Touch Tools does not log the script executions and user interactions of rich user
prompts
71155
Touch Tools displays wrong information in second run.
71835
Tube runner not filled completely causes index out of range
67602
Two parallel Wait commands do not work in asynchronous subroutines
69050
Undo not undoing worktable actions
65630
Worklist: "Too much liquid in tip" runtime error when executing an R command.
72100
Worklist: Runtime Error when using R and T record with empty liquid class field
55525
Worktable in open script is not updated after labware template is modified.
2.2 New Features
- Air FCA Commands
- Active Stop & Resume
- Robotic Gripper Arm mounted Barcode Scanner
- Method Approval
- Interior Light control
- Individual Channel Accuracy Adjustment function
- Te-VacS
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3. FluentControl 1.3 (V1.3.0.38526)
3.1 Bug Fixes
36952
Worktable visualization error when cut pasting vertically stacked labware
43868
After renaming a labware the undo operation affects other fields
48769
CNS: Command name mismatch
48770
Tpyo [sic] in word "Message" in channel Tecan/Myrius/CNS/Client
51182
Doorlock problem during Active Stop when User Prompt Command will be performed
54326
Play sound in a loop after run does not stop
54883
Editor: "LLD Error Handling" command, selected "Error Handling Action" is not visible if the
command doesn not have the focus
55336
Import script: Importing with a WT 780 to an instrument with WT 1080 does not update the
worktable
56410
Unit [mm] missing from Z offset field – Liquid Class editor Dispense [detection positioning]
57900
MCA 384 : The Ignore option is not available as Error Handling options when an Tips Not
Fetched error occurs
59302
Set Location Function: No context check errors for out of range parameters
59427
Not possible to define an Aspirate with 8 FCA tips from tube carrier
60126
Connector Problems when MCA Adapter Nest will be copied on Nest Base Segment
60910
MCA moving with 'Move Tool' into a collision with another Arm, FluentControl freezes.
62821
Worktable Editor: Context Menu "Template" option saves new carrier with current input if
the mouse is moved
63566
Carrier Editor: site rotation not visible on the worktable
64813
Device driver commands show error but context check of script is ok
66054
"CGA" shows up in an error message
66258
Incubator driver crashes when exiting FluentControl
66765
Worklist: Sample Transfer - uninformative error message
66841
User Input uses wrong max limit on Touch Screen
66876
MCA384 automatic parametrisation: in the Get Tips script command is the adapterplate not
corect set.
67603
User can start method eventhough it has no permission for the method
68305
A hotel site previously used as lid station is not used to store the plate with lid on upon return
70403
Carrier Cut and Paste does not paste nests with the base plate
70406
Sound settings in configure have no or incorrect impact
70850
Software Crashes if selected Method has no scripts
71153
FCA: It is not possible to select tips 1-4 to aspirate from 24-well plate
71178
Carrier cannot be edited - VX_CARR_001_001 given key was not present in the dictionary
71476
Editor Save & Close Button does not save changes
71568
A collection of typo and wording issues
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71716
Well offset with changing labware orientation causes wrong wellOffset
71866
Set Location, KeyenceBarcode, etc. script commands does not accept Labware with counter
variable (i.e. MyPlate[i]) and no variable at all.
71967
Transfer Labware not possible for stacks of plates with lid
72182
Long run stopped after 4 days after user intervention, PC became frozen.
72736
Empty Tips fails in runtime with disabled Channel
72738
Vertical Tab Groups are missing
72804
FluentControl crashes when changing tip selection in 12-well plate
72809
FCA Dispense context error incorrectly calculating, 0.000 missing in tip
72914
Worklist records throws Exception when Position field is empty and TubeBarcode field is set
with a correct value
72915
Sample Transfer: system incorrectly calculates needed labware
72916
Convert CSV to GWL using Tube ID also needs Position
72917
Smartcommands do not parse variable as Labware name
72997
FluentControl does nothing when pressing resume after hardware problem
73074
Error message "Sequence contains no elements" when running direct commands with
activated method approval
73129
Unable to print scripts out of FluentControl
73130
Execute Worklist command cannot be executed when one channel is set to broken
73208
Wrong warning dialog when when entry of missing barcode is aborted
73209
Variable Rich User Prompt Combo Box does not accept integers
73285
Load Worklist command Invalid parameter
73364
worktable simulation wrong: lid shown on plate when it should be in hotel
73367
Transfer Labware command doesn't save the selected Tool-on-the-Fly
73370
Running a suspect method or script is not logged, when user has no right to run unapproved
methods
73373
CNS Webserver does not show user interaction required status
73424
FCA fails to advance to next trough when detected trough as empty
73430
y-spacing of tips switches between -9 and +9mm when teaching trough with FCA
73432
If an error occurs during lid transportation the lid information is lost.
73487
When Options are connected, the power-on order of instrument, options and software should
not be relevant
73538
External legacy driver interface does not allow saving labware parameter if it is the only
parameter of the command
73925
Execution of the transition failed (leads to software hang)
73936
Expression solver parses 'Round' of '96 Well Round' plate as round() function
73938
3D Simulator, Create Instrument Configuration, Dropdown menu to select Tip type is empty
74020
Transfer Labware: MCA125ul DiTi box from Carousel to Active DiTi carrier results in Context
Check error 'no suitable labware connector'
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74025
RGA gripping error status not reset after releasing gripped lid
74162
DiTis from MCA96, 200 Nested, Stack8 cannot be picked up - stack is too high (Worktable
Data)
74180
Carousel sends collision errors upon BC read command
74672
Nested Ditis are not reported to pathfinder, when running a script with stored DiTi positions
74810
Carrier with Custom attribute 'Lid'=false cannot be used as Lid Location
75096
Fluentcontrol import variable command does not accept "comma" as delimiter
75098
Context check not working for labware moved with "set location" command
75171
Script command "On empty tray": Method execution hangs after pressing STOP button on
User Prompt in Subroutine
75204
FluentControl collision error won't allow to abort and go back to edit mode (Stop button
invisible)
75532
Rotate Menu Options need to be 0 & 180
75534
GetAttribute should be able to handle labware index as integer
75827
[SiLA][ODTC]: Error from external driver is not shown by FluentControl
75829
When importing a script with different script name but same GUID the context menu in the
Control Bar does not show the correct script name
75894
FluentControl crashes after re-naming of carrier site
75896
Subversion service failure
75922
If (AirFCA) "Pressure out of range" appears the status light is not blinking
75941
Labware Group Editor: Lids can't be edited; apply buttons disabled despite changes; labware
lost when saving and closing
75942
Init failed because "instrument is not initializable", afterwards FC freezes.
75954
the KeyenceCGA "Scan Barcode" command has lost its icon.
75955
Zero G teaching accepts values outside of the arm range
75960
Tube fingers lead to worktable sim errors
75961
Software crashed when scrolling in a script and trying to open a loop command while the
script is running
75987
Ziath: MacroExecution ZiathREad2DTubeCodes failed 'LabwareName'
75998
No context check errors for 'Sample Transfer' command are displayed when values for
labware and volume are missing
75999
After Retry from "Fetch DiTis" error handling dialog the Stop button is pressed: Fatal error or
software hang
76078
3D Simulator, creating new configuration sets wrong X Ranges
76244
Occasional deadlock between MCA & RGA during Automatic DiTi Handling
76247
Errorhandling did not appear for already gripped Labware
76558
Software crash error during MCA nested DiTi pick up
76768
ActiveStop during DeadLock leads to hang
76966
ActiveStop during execute vector with Gripped Labware drops the Labware
77081
Leading airgap is calculated against the tip capacity
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77109
Te-Shake sporadically doesn't initialize
77150
Stop button is sometimes not displayed
77321
Touch Tools does is inactive after user interaction at start of script
77346
Stop On error handling cycle comes into an endless loop when TeMotion Overcurrent Error is
thrown.
77471
Worktable alterations do not trigger context checks
77613
RGA Transfer Labware does not work when handling stacks of labware in a storage device,
e.g. Carousel.
77688
Editing custom carrier: 'the given key was not present in the dictionary'
77803
Operator User unable to run Method with Subroutines without also having edit rights
77985
Liquid Handling Commands sometimes are not resumeable after ActiveStop
3.2 New Features
• Method Recovery
• Dual FCA
• Finger Exchange System (FES)
• Reset DiTi workflow in TouchTools, so Operators can decide to use leftover tips from the last
run or use all new tips
• New Liquid Classes:
o Ethanol Free Single (FCA)
o Ethanol Free Multi
o Mastermix Free Single
o Mastermix Free Multi
o Serum Free Multi
o Water Contact Multi
o Mix LC
3.3 Changes or Improvement
• Manual entry of coordinates for “non-grid” Carrier Placement enabled
• New Option “Vertical Tab Group” in editors to allow side-by-side viewing
• Edit Tabs differentiated by icons
• Usability improvements on Touch Screen, e.g. first touch selects the option
• Optimized Conditioning Volume handling
• Enabling of multiple execution of single sub-routines without wait for sub-routine necessary
• Enhancements in Smart Commands, e.g. Reagent Distribution has a new parameter Sample
Direction
• Significant performance improvements in Context Check
• Liquid Class Improvements:
o General goal of making microscripts similar between LCs
o MCA all single pipetting classes, implement backlash compensation
o MCA: Increase the maximum allowed acceleration (config change)
o Align all LC Microscripts, including unused features like pulse formula
o Remove Mix from all “pipetting” LCs
o Conditioning Volume default made “Back to Source”
o cLLD changed from z_Disp to Z_Start
o Removed “default” tip type as it had no run time impact
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o Introduce 1 Dispense Adjustment Formulas
o Simplified Z Max move expressions
o Added TAG after dispense in Single LCs
o Removed unnecessary “hard coded” parameters, replace with variables
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4. FluentControl 1.3.4 (V1.3.4.39565)
4.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
78215
FluentControl may become slow if the MCA384 drops of the adapter with tips attached
multiple times in a give run. If this workflow is critical to your needs, contact your local
support.
79583
When all 8 tips are used and a liquid class is defined in the gwl, the liquid class from the load
worklist command is used instead.
79625
In TouchTools, "Method Cannot Be Started" message appears when running two methods
with different worktables one after the other.
80023
Unlocking the interface via TouchTools while a userpromt is displayed in the background
freezes FluentControl
4.2 Changes or Improvement
ID
Title
80048
Keyance Barcode Scanner manual barcode entry must be possible to enter via TouchTools
5. FluentControl 1.4 (V1.4.0.40209)
5.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
81919
Worklist:AADW with decimal points lead to run blocking context error
81907
Dual TeVacs drivers in combination with other devices lead to a software crash on startup
81897
Certain "stop on error" scenarios do not lead to the run aborting as expected
81816
Stacker not defineable as waste.
81803
Method could not be recovered after run aborted due to path finder error
81795
In certain FCA error handling sequences a System.NullReferenceException appears in the
Sample Tracking Log cause the run to "finish with errors"
81787
Importing methods may have the wrong values for Preserve Disposable Tips and trigger save
button
81740
FCA Dilution command generates invalid temporary script is the target volume is 0
81238
'Negating the minimum value of two complement numbers is invalid' in FCA Aspirate Liquid
micro command
81234
FluentControl freezes when clicking 'stop' behind a warning message popup
81187
Intermittent fatal error due to rendering the Method Recovery worktable image in the
background
81149
FCA pipetting may be interrupted by sporatic invalid movement profile calculation leading to
"collision or hardware" errors at run time, when no physical collision has occurred
81049
Retry option of LLD error dialogue does not reposition arm before retrying
80976
In the second iteration of a loop "Cannot move to colliding position" error ends the run due to
worktable simulation problem
80945
FCA Not Enough Liquid error handling option "Aspirate available" leads to "Too much in
plunger" error
80936
'Data export' report has wrong source positions of tube rack (number iterated by total
number of tubes in the runner instead of by 1)
80935
Using a centrifuge in subroutine leads to ''object is not located on device carrier' contextcheck
error
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80657
FluentControl freezes after pause a pause and resumes when trying to close via Windows Task
Manager Application Tab. After "Run is executing" message is acknowledged, the run
continues
80511
With MCA wash stations and complex scripts, execution stops sporadically with error 'WRC is
not configured'
80176
FluentControl uses 100% CPU and becomes slow
80175
FCA pipetting with multiple tips in a single tube without using channel 1 leads to a positioning
issue in Y
80174
FCA Sample Transfer with sample count and offset shows context check error and unhandled
exception
80077
FluentControl freezes when clicking 'Next' after successful completion of direct command
80023
Unlocking the interface via TouchTools while a userpromt is displayed in the background
freezes FluentControl
79813
Intermittently, Save not active after parameter change, running without saving will use the
former value of the parameter
79711
Plates intermittently disappear from simulated edit-time worktable
79268
Collection Labware and Carrier Data issues (e.g. part numbers and typos)
79129
FCA aspirate command fails with 'tip[1-8], line 11. Duration must not be zero'
79025
FluentControl displayed 'Preparing Run' for an hour
78968
FCA Errors may occurs during dispense when Error handling is set to Aspirate available or
Aspirate anyway
78706
Typo / Wording improvements (collection of minor changes)
78628
Sample Transfer commands fails in semi-access scenario where logically the tips should have
access. Note: not all semi-access scenarios are expected to work with Sample Tracking.
78627
It is not possible to disable mixing in the FCA Dilution Command
78591
Short Name is shown instead of Full Name after a while
78390
During Automatic DiTi Handling, if there is no free position for the rack to remove,
FluentControl may hang.
78331
Well Attribute Volume set during a run before a method recovery was started are set to 0
78326
Software does not check if head adapter is mounted on MCA before executing command.
78214
"Method cannot be started" due to context check problems has poor visibility in TouchTools
78178
Using On Empty Tray asynchronously on stacked MCA96 tips doesn't work
78055
Well Attribute Volume set during a run before a method recovery was started are set to 0.
77980
"Method cannot be started" due to context check problems has poor visibility in TouchTools.
77979
FCA Pipetting in tube runner with well offset not possible if tube runner is not completely filled.
77978
If more than one script line is selected, Context Check only verifies the selection. This is true if
a group/loop is selected but collapsed. All the grouped commands are selected and Context
Check only runs on these.
77901
FluentControl does not start up when installing and executing happened by different Windows
user
77868
Labware has been lost even the labware is at target site and message not shown in trace view
and is stated as info not as error in log file
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77788
Running methods with many sub-routines for a long time may lead to high memory usage and
in the worst case, FluentControl may crash.
77762
FluentControl crashes when the users assigns the same barcode to two labwares via the
worktable context menu.
77701
Search and Replace Liquid Class does not trigger Save button.
77700
If setting query at startup variables in the Method Editor, they may not be visible at runtime.
Fixed in 1.4
77614
If a user prompt is cancelled after stop has been pressed in the run-time controller,
FluentControl may hang
77540
If arms are not in Zero G before starting method recovery, they remain unmoveable by hand
during the recovery user prompts.
77514
FES 'Drop location needs to have fingers placed on it' or it leads to an auto-context check
errormessage when fingers are mounted while editing script.
77499
When Prepare Method is used from Script Editor, and then Save As Method is used, the newly
created method is not recoverable.
77498
Labware Name in FCA Smart Commands is not adjusted when renaming labware on the
worktable.
77385
Array variables in subroutine and main script interfere with each other even though they have
scope 'script' and are not shared.
77384
Move Arm Command intermittently disappears from Control Bar. No impact on existing
scripts. Workaround: Copying & Pasting an existing script command.
77381
Well Attribute Volume set during a run before a method recovery was started are set to 0.
77322
"Method cannot be started" due to context check problems has poor visibility in TouchTools.
77264
Using On Empty Tray asynchronously on stacked MCA96 tips doesn't work.
77236
On the "The run was aborted. Do you want to return to edit-mode?" prompt, if the user presses
Yes and the immediately clicks next, FluentControl may hang.
77229
Sample Transfer Well Offset & Sample Count do not work in combination.
77165
Pipetting in tube runner with well offset not possible if tube runner is not completely filled.
76965
Simulation mode does not work for async subroutines on dual FCA instruments.
76962
FluentControl crashes when the users assigns the same barcode to two labwares via the
worktable context menu.
76666
Search and Replace Liquid Class does not trigger Save button.
76624
Worktable Batch error during saving labware group changes. Fixed in 1.4
76452
Incubator - Changing the temperature in the "Set Temperature" command does not activate
the Save button.
76449
During transfer labware regrip, Labware attribute offset is only applied after first moving to
end position without offset.
76331
Adapter Nest for 1.5ml Tubes not accessible with Application Software.
76325
MCA 384 Get Head After Drop Error Handling uses incorrect moves at run time.
75989
Script Editor does not update commands by changing the orientation of labware from labware
group editor.
75940
Cancelling instead of logging in causes FluentControl to crash.
74024
FluentControl basic Script Function "ScriptName()" returns nothing when writing to a variable
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73485
Pick Up Tips followed by Set Tips Back is not possible for 350 µl Nested Tips.
73371
Approve on import does not lead to method having the approved initial status
72433
Possibility to change the micro script of a Default Liquid Class by using Save As and saving as
the same name
71934
Move Arm Relative moves full distance from current position upon resume after ActiveStop
71931
Liquid Classes Editor: Dispense Easy Control shows in Aspirate section upon creating a new
liquid class. Closing & Opening the editor solves the issue.
71630
Graphical display of 384 well labware is inconsistent.
68925
Syntax error during runtime even when command is disabled
67740
Software halts in the middle of the script run with Replace Used DiTi command if nested tip
layer is not removed before next Get DiTi
66093
If sample tracking server is stopped during a running script no error message is shown.
66055
Periodic Wash: no context error for unreachable waste station.
65276
Switching between Rich User Prompts in display and continue mode many times increases
memory usage and may lead to application freezing.
58636
WRC: Prime Micro Script Command, Duration parameter not as specified
55576
Retract supervision: The detection results after a successful detection are not logged
55570
Barcode reader: Driver with switched off I/O state is used
52703
Incubator or Shaker do not start shaking again after RGA has placed a plate
47755
RGA: counter clockwise rotation not possible when executing ExecuteSingleVector command
5.2 New Features
• Liquid FCA Mixed Tip support
• 5000ul Syringe Support
• 5000ul Disposable Tip Support
• Restore Entire Database to a given time - 77662
• Audit Trail
• Electronic Record
• Data Audit Tool
• Schedule and Enforce System Care Methods
• “Store Well Concentration” Command
• Normalization command can create dilution schemes based on “WellAttribute”
• Add Labware command
• Remove Labware command
• API “1.1” now enables error handling
• Disable visualization of sub-routine scripts in Configure System / Application settings to
increase speed of worklists at run time - 80286
• New Functions o Transfer or pipette based on barcode
GetLabwareLabel(“Barcode”) o Transfer to top of a stack
GetCoverSiteName(“LabwareLabel”)
GetCoverSiteIndex(“LabwareLabel”) o Execute vector
based on dynamic positions
GetLocation(“LabwareLabel”)
GetSite(“LabwareLabel”) o How long since last
maintenance?
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GetTimeSinceSuccessfulExecution(“MethodName”)
5.3 Changes or Improvement
• Speed improvements when loading and switching states 80323
• FCA Get Tips fetching logic based on labware index, not based on physical position of the arm -
79151
• FCA only tries picking up once before moving on if force feedback indicates no tip is present
(otherwise it still retries twice) - 75903
• FCA & MCA check all configured waste bottles when washing, flushing, or priming - 78398
• To help teaching & troubleshooting, Sliders and Move To buttons are enabled for default
liquid classes, labware, and carriers - 75575
• Set Location command has rotation parameter - 67576
• Driver name is displayed even if the command is collapsed - 79709 & 80287
5.4 Default Liquid Class Improvements
• Added “default” place holders instead of omitting undefined default liquid class subclasses
• Replaced variable “volume” with “aspirationVolume” in aspirate MicroScript in all LC’s
• For Serum Free Multi, added conditioning volume formula for all DiTi types for Liquid FCA.
• For Serum Free Multi, corrected Pulse Volume formula for Air FCA Pulse now used only for
<25ul
• For Water Free Multi, corrected Pulse Volume formula for Air FCA Pulse now used only for
<10ul
• For Standard Wash, Changed the STAG from 10ul to 20ul
• Changed parameter set for all DiTi 10 LCs to support the new (3.6 mm longer) DiTi 10. The new
LC also supports the DiTi 10 supplied prior than v1.4.
• Renamed:
o “DMSO Contact Single” to “DMSO Contact
Wet Single” o “Master Mix Free Multi” to
“MasterMix Free Multi” o “Master Mix Free Single”
to “MasterMix Free Single” o “Water Contact
Multi” to “Water Contact Wet Multi o “Water
Contact Single” to “Water Contact Wet Single”
• New liquid classes:
o Water Contact Single Air FCA all tip types o
Water Free Single Liquid FCA DiTi 5000 o Water
Free Multi Liquid FCA DiTi 5000
• See Read Me for information about liquid classes and upgrades
6. FluentControl 1.5 (V1.5.0.41335)
6.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
79580
Method DiTi Reset screen uses wrong worktable logic
80937
Reagent Distribution command shows context check error 'select target wells' for number of
samples = 0
80977
Import Variable fails with 'delimiter does not match' if there is an empty string
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81283
MCA384 Pipetting Commands give error message 'specified argument was out of the range of
valid values' and leads to crash
81392
If script line >1 has focus, new labware cannot be dragged to the worktable
81476
SampleTransfer with variable for replicates gives context check error not enough space in y
81755
FluentControl freezes when supervision error occurs
81933
Simulation of Keyence Barcode scanner is not possible
82148
Opening front door during "run is paused" leads to duplicated error message and software
crash
82158
Sample Transfer Script Command shows incorrect context check error
82257
Dual FCA system fails to initialize when more than 2 washstations are present
82373
After runtime error during 'On Empty Tray' subroutine user cannot return to edit mode
82430
FCA Mixed Tip configuration - Tip 1 is also moving down even only tip 5 - 8 are used
82550
Copy and Paste of runners with tubes creates runners not editable by Group Editor
83302
Error switching to ZeroG after Active Stop
83316
FluentControl randomly crashes during script editing
83383
Worklisting with 384 well plates leads to error "None of the selected tips can access all wells
in this sequence."
83407
Method Approval significantly affects the load/save/window refreshing
83408
Reduced likelihood of SVN Problem on new Fluent System after rebooting PC
83486
Software crashes while using export variables command
83711
Script export did not contain liquidclass
83817
FCA Y Range checking inconsistent between runtime and worklist conversion
83826
Intermittent collision error on nested MCA DiTi pickup.
83837
False context-check error at Dilution command
83982
Error Handling in Asynchronous Subroutine doesn't work. Software freezes.
84079
Carousel does not present plate upon resuming after Active Stop
84297
FC freezes on Retry after prompt to close cabinet door lock
84388
Data Audit Tool cannot be started in FluentControl 1.4.1
84512
Air FCA Z Brake Test: Z-Axis touches upper hard stop
84594
Missing error flag in Sample Tracking reports for aspirate air after liquid detection error
84735
FluentSetup in doesn't start after approving method in 1.3 and upgrading
84881
TouchTools crash during reset DiTi step if worktables have mismatching MCA DiTis
84883
RGA transfer labware command to MIO failed with PREPAREDEST error message
(intermittent, rare)
84890
System care methods doen't complete successfully when method recovery state is present
6.2 New Features
• Fluent ID support
o Start Loading
o Allow Removal
o Wait for Finish
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6.3 Changes or Improvement
• Snapshot Tool General Improvement
• Worklist will skip pipetting for labware not on worktable
• MCA DiTi Pickup & Drop side movements
• New Functions: FileLineCount(filePath) & FileExcelRowCount(filePath, [column], [startRow])
• General run-time error message “run was stopped due to collision or hardware error” has
been split into two distinct messages: one for collision errors and another for general
hardware errors.
7. FluentControl 1.5 SP1 (V1.5.1.42658)
7.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
58944
Problems when editing or saving labware opened from the worktable rather than controlbar
66184
Pathfinder problem when recovering from active stop with gripped deepwell plate
78168
Software crash with ‘Index out of range’ error while placing incubator onto worktable
78598
Errorhandling ‘continue pipet nothing’ for airFCA ‘Pressure out of range’ not working
79024
Context check problem with 3
rd
party devices that have more than one site (i.e. centrifuges)
79176
Worklist based on 2D tube barcodes scanned with Ziath scanner fails with 'unknown labware'
79494
TouchTools Variable command displays keyboard directly with no instructions
79540
Welloffset does not work for custom 5*15 Tube Runner
81248
‘DiTi have to be discarded to perform Inline Filter Test’ error occurs when error handling is
performed after a Pressure Out of Range error
81282
TouchTools Variable command at the start of a method may cause software freeze
81389
RGA tries to grip lid from wrong position
81473
RGA ignores z-Grip offset for part of the move when using regripping
83303
‘move to selected’ during RGA vector teaching could cause collision
83390
Welloffset not working for labware with a name containing a dot (e.g. 1.5ml Eppendorf, 0.5ml
DeepWell Plate)
83392
Method recovery did not reset dispense counter
83710
Context check error when Worklist should use DiTis added with 'Add Labware' command
83815*
Tracking speed in truncated cones and pyramids is initially very high
(*) this bugfix was not successful and removed in FluentControl 1.5 SP2
83820
Impossible to FCA DiTis into MCA waste chute if different sizes of DiTi are mounted
simultaneously
84085
Approval functionality not working when importing scripts
84157
FCA Aspirate Script Command has some errors with option 'use next when empty'
84202
Method execution is started after pressing "Cancel" button on the CED of Method Recovery
84296
Deleting a lid with 'remove labware' leads to error in subsequent 'transfer labware' commands
of the plate
84459
sometimes two methods can be started in parallel
84584
Worklist: FCA cannnot access different tubes at once when specified by Source Tube Barcode
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84588
Running script sporadically impossible with ‘SaveRuntimeWorkspace failed’
84657
Software crash when trying to run an empty method
84658
Add Labware not working with labware names not containing brackets []
84661
Rounding problem in liquid classes can lead to ‘Too much in tip’ error
84732
script editing slow when using array variables and labware with truncated cone/pyramid
84734
Worktable simulation performance improvements
84770
Some actions Labware Group Editor give ‘object reference not set to an instance of an object’
error
87772
SampleTracking: Register Labware command ignores manually entered barcodes and pauses
the system
84781
FCA Dilution command sporadically failed with 'sequence contains no element'
84821
not possible to use 3 T-GIO extension boards
84836
grid numbers for back extension are shown inconsistently
84865
Touch Tools Variable command crashes with empty variable
84872
Software crashes if "Trace View" window is dragged out of main window during script start
84874
Method recovery fails if script contains different MCA headadapters
85120
Context Check error ‘No tool has been found’
85146
SampleTracking logs warning in traceview when labware is moved during script edition
85197
Position of some non-grid based devices lost during software upgrade
85219
Problem with ‘Dispense Back and Retry’ error handling after pressure out of range error
85676
Import Variable command in microscript failed with "Value cannot be null Parameter name
“methodName”
85718
Shaker Carrier definition did not have a valid default HW address specified
85719
Export Variable command did not show number of selected variables
85720
FCA transfer tool did not allow reliably discarding empty FCA DiTi trays to MCA-off-deck Waste
Chute
85737
Error messages in main script can hide touch tools prompts from subroutine
85740
Possibility to recover after timeout during liquid level detection
85751
Prevent timeout when starting run when many DiTi boxes are stored in Stacker
85825
Set location allowed moving carriers when could lead to 'key not found in dictionary' error
86006
Prevent software crash when hardware reports certain errors
86052
Prevent software crash at Get DiTi command if scripts with different worktables are used
86065
Carousel prompts twice for missing barcode
86105
Run marked as finished successfully although tips are deactivated after an aspiration
supervision error
86106
Improve recovery from Active Stop at during Get DiTi command in subroutine
86109
Recovery does not remember DiTi position
86188
Context Check Error in Ziath scan barcode command
86388
Pause during MCA Get DiTi command could block MCA head in active DiTi carrier
86393
Pathfinder deadlock when both MCA and RGA try to move to the same position
86408
Improved error message when trying to assign a string value to a floating point variable
86419
Info message missing when transfer labware command involving an external device needs to
be reexecuted
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86479
MCA96 nested tip pickup sporadically failed with hardware error message
86481
worklist is converted into inefficient temp-script when using several source labware but one
common destination
86531
Sporadic initialization timeout caused by Cytomat
86532
Method recovery failed with disabled script lines that contain undeclared variables
86584
software crash when declaring the same variable as string and floating point
86678
Air FCA: Automatic pressure out of range error handling not working
86720
Carousel ReadAllBarcodesInLocation fails when the last plate (top-down) of a tower has
unreadable or no barcode
86748
Touch monitor displayed ‘run finished’ before it actually was finished
86803
Occasionally pickup of nested MCA96 disposable tips failed with hardware error
86860
Worklist does not skip labware placed in carousel
86909
Liquidlevel detection in tubes was done simultaneously even though liquid classes with
different detection sensitivity were used
86933
No labware could be added to worktable when TeShake driver was enabled
87196
Active DiTi carrier remained locked after MCA drop DiTi command
87314
Automatic restarting of FluentControl failed with ‘already running’
87377
Imported mesh files were not displayed and carriers were shown with red color
87380
Worktable TouchTools prompt did not display the selected labware
87417
Upgrade installation failed
87479
Toggling between two script commands changed the labware index
7.2 Changes and Improvements
• New worktable access function o GetLabwareByLocation() - 83780
o Programmatic access to stored disposable tip information - 75902
GetNumberOfTipsInTipBox()
GetTipBoxStatus()
SetTipBoxStatus()
• SampleTracking o Register Labware command now allows using a variable to specify the
platemap file –
81878 o Improved available volume data after not-enough liquid error
handling – 81242 o
• Drivers o Improvements to SiLa driver allowing to use ‘work during pause’ function -79588 o
Finish thermal cycling with Inheco ODTC after active stop - 86011 o Driver settings are
preserved during upgrade – 82358 o Allow using Datalogic Matrix210 2D BC reader as on-
the-fly tool
o Allow manual barcode entry on Touch Screen after carousel barcode read error –
84820
• Pathfinding o Worklist engine takes hotels behind the worktable into account when selecting
tips for the pipetting – 80027
o Prevent pathfinder timeout when RGA needs to move away from under the MCA –
81475
• RGA execute single vector allows setting z-offset - 84453
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• Direct command improvements (prefill more parameters) - 85838
• Snapshot tool improvements – 85147
7.3 Default Liquid Class Improvements
• Retract position and speed:
In all airFCA and FCA liquid classes the retract position was changed to liquid level
+/- 5mm. After this initial retract out of the liquid the tips will retract to z-travel with a speed
of 20mm/s.
• Pressure Limits in Mix LC decreased the lower and upper pressure limits to +/-1000.
• Dispense speed of Empty Tips LC Reduced dispense speed to 600 ul/s.
• Conditioning volume in wide bore tips:
Increased conditioning volume to 50ul in Water Free Multi and Water Free Single liquid
classes for DiTi 1000 Wide Bore filtered for both AirFCA and FCA.
• Further corrections:
o Changed hardcoded aspiration speed in microscript to use the use the
“AspirationSpeed” variable in the liquid class Water Contact Wet Single MCA.
o Corrected variable name for the selection of error handling options on pressure out of
range error for airFCA liquid classes.
8. FluentControl 1.5 SP2 (V1.5.2.42885)
8.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
87773
Incorrect FCA liquid level tracking in FluentControl 1.5 SP1
8.2 Changes
The bugfix 83815 introduced in FluentControl 1.5 SP1 caused bug 87773. The changes were reverted.
9. FluentControl 1.5.3 (V1.5.3.43025)
9.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
83815
Incorrect FCA and airFCA liquid level tracking
86998
Fatal error in pressure out of range error handling
87031
Method Recovery: Execution of transition failed
87132
Automatic screen lock is not working reliably
87514
MCA or RGA significantly slows down during the run
87605
Wrong airFCY y-range calculation
87962
Method recovery shows wrong worktable picture
87990
Method Recovery is slow
10. FluentControl 1.6 (V1.6.4.44360)
10.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
55181
"Stacked Plate to Plate offset" is not functioning for x and y offsets
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56469
sensitivity calculation command doesn't check for missing liquid
56648
Corrected aspirate position when using partial MCA tips on labware in portrait orientation
58675
undo not working when deleting waypoints of robot vectors
59229
not possible to change password when switching users on touchscreen
65133
Switching between simulation and real mode fails
66137
String + operator does not work in Userprompt
66145
Declared variables appear multiple times in Intellisense, when command is deleted followed
by an undo
66191
Magellan Trial Period Expiration Error Message shows up as a worktable error during init
67095
Empty Tip Contents (MCA384): Switching from the lowest index labware to the highest index
labware via column/row offset is not accepted
67176
MIO, No warning messages are logged / shown for the delta temperature
68897
Error Msg for Init Vol Adjustment shows Target Vol smaller that Feasible Vol, this is due to a
rounding issue in the message box not the calculation itself
69549
Device Placement values are different if you reopen editor, GUI displays incorrect values
69878
3D Simulator New Configuration screen gets stuck behind Simulator if always on top is
selected
74805
It is not possible to delete carriers in the Control Bar that are used in Worktables
77624
FluentControl occasionally hangs during Method recovery
78170
20 grid back extension cannot be deleted from worktable.
78383
The speed attribute of labware does not the move to an on-the-fly tool during transfer
labware
78393
When an object is imported with a name that is already in use, the imported object is not
renamed, resulting in 2 objects in the database with the same name.
78860
An empty Error Window (with ID Unknown) is shown after importing XDS-file
79021
Stop with gripped(RGA) DiTi box in ADH leads to error message
79125
RGA Grips in wrong position when dealing with stacks of lidded plates
79489
Device Placement values are different if you use the transfer button or type them in by hand
79702
When changing the allowed labware, it may lead to orphaned Labware which cannot be
deleted and Run not possible because of Context Check errors
79810
functions row() and column() now no longer need the labware name when used in an aspirate
or dispense command
80692
'Fetch labware for teaching' after a run ends with 'Move to home after each run' enabled
80987
A failed Inline Filter Check command results in an error dialog appearing twice
81048
FluentControl initialization with Magellan Tracker displays two Magellan login screens
81389
RGA tries to grip lid of DiTi box from wrong position
81390
After upgrading FluentControl it may be necessary to run a repair for Sample Tracking
81519
SW upgrade resets UMS settings
81814
duplicated method tab during method recovery
81820
'query at startup' variable triggers 'disposable tip status' TT prompt
82195
RGA vectors of manufacturer objects can be changed
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82197
Reverting carrier to restore point doesn't revert to RGA vectors. (Reverting the whole
database should)
82199
FluentControl crashes if TouchTools Worktable command links to non-existing picture file
82331
MCA384: Aspirate/Dispense without LCs gives no runtime error - scripts finish successfully but
don't pipette
83380
Sensitivity calculation command detects with a Well Offset of 1 (e.g. if A1 is selected B1 will be
used). Values are not otherwise impacted.
83822
Load Worklist Context Check error with DiTis added to worktable with 'Add Labware'.
Workaround: ensure all need DiTi types are on initial worktable and use Remove Labware
command if necessary.
83824
Teaching not possible when labware is opened from infopad window. Works fine if opened
from worktable context menu or from Control Bar.
83828
TouchTools doesn't automatically refresh user specific methods on switch user. Leaving to
Main Screen and returning shows correct list.
84083
During worktable simulation Add Labware only adds items to worktable overview list but does
not remove it
84301
Worktable simulation error (site index below zero) when moving layers of nested MCA DiTis to
waste
84458
Methods with same GUID/Name leads to FluentControl crash and disappearing Touch interface
(TouchTools crash)
84515
I/O state of drivers not tracked in Audit Trail Log
84659
FES sensors are not read in non-RGA scripts which potentially leads to collisions during arm
avoidance moves
84772
Sample Tracking: manually entered barcode is discard if the enter key used (behaves like
clicking cancel)
84819
TouchTools Worktable command does not highlight labware
84867
After clean install 'Administrator' role does not have the right to 'run unapproved methods'
85025
If Undo/Redo history is blank (e.g. after Import), System Care scripts with comments may
prompt for saving after being run. This save will place the System Care method in the root
directory (default location).
85028
If Method Recovery point takes place during the lid handling step of transfer labware, both the
labware and lid must be returned to their original locations
85731
Fluent ID Start Loading LEDs show extra flashes
85734
Inside RUP Worktable Script command all labware is displayed with Site 1
85736
inconsistent context checking of smart commands
85738
Traceview truncates list of errors & warnings
86007
Fluent ID Start Loading color parameter change does not trigger request to save
86068
ExportVariable command shows Array variables multiple times and doesn't export them
86072
Array variables show up multiple times in Expression box autocomplete
86105
Run is finished successfully although tips are deactivated after an aspiration supervision error
86108
Movement Limits for FCA are not applied
86338
Liquid Class Editor does not save information when changing tip type or arm
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86339
Status light stays solid green when going in edit mode after method run finished with warnings
86387
Fluent Memory Usage increases while opening, closing and editing script
86421
context check error of cLLD Self Test when using mixed fix/disposable tip configuration
86486
context-check error when a lid is moved with narrow reverse orientation
86658
FES sensors status not transmitted to pathfinder
86703
Aspirating with the FCA out of a 300ml SBS trough placed on a portrait nest is not possible
86760
Sample Tracking manual barcode entry during register labware command shows the site
number calculated over all carriers on the touch monitor, rather than the site on the current
carrier
86775
Incorrect worktable reset leads to DiTi Reset problems and Worktable Commands not
showing labware
86787
MCA mix failed with no device available
86803
MCA Get Tips failed after ADH
86860
Worklist must skip pipetting for labware not on worktable
86882
Carousel cannot retry after error to present plate
86909
simultaneous cLLD for different sensitivities when using worklist
86910
cLLD with liquid classes containing different sensitivities can happen simultaneously when
using worklist and custom liquid classes
86914
Te-Shake configuration panel referenced incorrect carrier
86986
Edit barcode at Worktable Overrview window changes labware label instead
86998
Fatal error in pressure out of range error handling
87013
Te-PS tips crash into Wash Station Cleaner Deep
87030
NullReference with 'use next when empty' and partially filled tube runner
87031
Method Recovery: Execution of transition failed
87048
FCA Aspirate Script Command has some errors with option 'use next when empty'
87085
timeout when starting driver configuration panel the first time
87098
Context Menu Hide is not persistent between software restarts
87099
Smart command cannot calculate needed cycles for fixed tips
87132
Automatic screen lock is not working reliably
87227
duplicating DiTi boxes does not duplicate the custom attributes
87228
Scan manually Touch Tools command does not unlock the doors
87257
pathfinder problem during worklist execution
87314
Automatic Restarting of FluentControl triggered by SampleTracking fails with 'FluentControl is
already running'
87318
Wrong Tip Index used in error message "...Unknown disposable tip(s)...."
87377
carrier mesh files are incorrectly displayed after import
87416
Software freezes after statement deletion when previous statement is SetVariable containing
SetAttribute function
87417
Software upgrade sometimes fails unless computer is freshly restarted
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87419
unnecessary 'too much in tip' error message after retrying cLLD multiple times
87424
The Add Labware command does not treat the index as 3 digit value
87426
upgrade fails when backup path becomes too long
87427
SampleTracking not working for MCA
87428
Error shows up in Sample Tracking Server, when a tip is dropped in Fluent error handling
87429
arm priorities not consistently enforced
87471
Audit Trail files are deletable
87474
move simulation problem in very long scripts
87479
Labware index changes when switching between two scripts
87514
MCA or RGA significantly slows down during the run
87556
Pipetting sequence generated by Sample Transfer is sometimes not optimized
87572
NullReference error caused by invalid window layout file
87584
Run with pressure out of range error must end with errors
87601
No context-check error is shown when a non-Fluent ID runner is used in FluentID commands
87603
GetAttribute function cannot access well barcode
87605
Wrong airFCY y-range calculation
87611
inconsistent limits when configuring UMS from FluentControl
87613
improved error messages
87618
Fetch labware for teaching cannot select MCA tips
87620
Stacking of lidded plates is not possible
87623
Lid handling is not working for plates with inserts
87627
[MCA 384] Selecting Wells is not working with Fixed Tips Adapter
87631
Labware label allowed blank name
87648
FCA Traceview Warning Message "Not enough liquid to dispense" is not displayed under some
circumstances
87676
Unnecessary error messages are displayed when using 3 cabinet doorlocks
87679
object reference not set to instance of object when trying to open Labware definition
87750
Recovery of a deleted method: dialog shows placeholder instead of method name
87753
Save button is activated and context check triggered without actual changes by the user
87755
Manually Scan Barcode command: SW crash when you type in a variable as labware index
87756
Path too long in Journaling
87761
In mixed tip configuration SmartCommands only use volume capacity of the smallest channel
87762
FluentControl SW crashes at Preview of FluentID LED light when invalid values are entered
87764
FCA 350ul wafer cannot be discarded to MCA thru deck waste because of incorrect default
vector
87767
Tip not in compartment error during AirFCA error Handling
87770
cannot return to edit mode after aborting run
87773
Incorrect FCA and airFCA liquid level tracking (this also solves Bug 83815)
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87799
Software freezes when using both liquid classes with and without cLLD in the same command
87813
Set Location command does not accept variable as Labware
87819
MCA nested tip status cannot always be reset from touch monitor
87824
plate types specified in labware group editor occasionally are lost
87827
TouchTools 'Wait for close' in asynchronous subroutine pauses main script
87880
StackOverflowException when trying to recover after an aspirate with use next when empty
87881
Incorrect Unit for Te-Shake Frequency
87892
Tracking speed when dispensing in labware with truncated cone compartment shape
87939
'+' is not allowed in labware name
87940
Carousel Barcode Scan Error User Prompt displays false labware type
87941
Defining an interleaved Labware is not working
87962
Method recovery shows wrong worktable picture
87990
Method Recovery is slow
87998
Electronic Signature Dialog pops up twice, No AuditTrail Entry on cancelation
88005
Air-FCA: Pressure out of range error leads to summing up of Air-Gaps
88007
Value cannot be null error message when last Variable declaration line is selected but empty
88082
Wrong disposable tip information when starting a method after abort.
88089
Synchronous On Empty Tray subroutine fails at recovery
88101
Pipetting volume is limited to 0 ul, although there is mathematically enough in the well
88102
Enhanced logging for pathfinder problems
88104
Recovery Editor shows wrong description for SetVariable
88107
Stop and Pause/Start Buttons not visible after aborting a script run
88117
Timing issue in the recovery of asynchronous "On Empty Tray" subroutine
88130
Tips Pickup MCA384: MCA384 is not able to pick up 15ul MCA384 disposable tips properly
with the combo adapter plate.
88143
Recovery of Query At Startup variables with scope RUN fails
88144
Query At Startup variable with scope ITERATION is not set for the next iterations
88184
Data Audit Tool - only one manipulated file was shown
88187
Remove Labware command does not support variables
88192
FCA Standard curve smart command didn't work with replicates in column-wise arrangement
88201
Labware teaching: FCA doesn't move up to z-travel with Move To buttons to move from Well
1 <-> Well 96
88215
The Shaker shakes in the wrong direction
88222
improved error messages for TeVacs
88232
Transfer Labware command arm is unable to move to specified position error occurs, because
virtual LW blocks the position
88238
Plunger acceleration for MCA empty tip not was not limited to allowed range causing
overcurrent error
88253
Warning message for end of hardware lifetime is not displayed
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88254
Default carrier definition of centrifuge is has reference offset, which leads to incorrect
Placement & Teaching
88255
Background coloring of TouchMonitor now corresponds to run status
88256
Row and Column offset for Get Tips when using nested MCA96 tips
88258
Added retract for FCA tips after aborted run
88263
mix in FCA dilution smart command does not take well offset into account
88267
Te-Vacs: inconsistent labelling of rear and front site - tubes may need to be swapped
88304
FluentControl is closed when deleting a previously added labware (via "Add Labware"
command) from the worktable
88305
Aspirate/Dispense from/into an added labware via "add labware command" is not working
88307
Additional Context Check about undefined Tool ID Name is shown for Get Tips command
88308
Add labware command - rotation value cannot be 180°
88309
Changes are logged in the audit trail even when they are cancelled
88376
Corrected SampleTracking volume when using cLLD error handling during dispense
88402
aborted direct commands reported as 'executed successfully'
88497
buttons greyed out after switching user
88498
MCA and FCA Script Commands generate errors when using labware from add labware
statement
88499
unnecessary warning message 'dispense target volume reduced'
88513
pauses runs could occasionally not be resumed
88519
Index of Audit Trail file is not increased after modifications
88541
FCA relative move slowed down after 1.5 SP2 upgrade
88542
User Management Errors were not displayed on touch monitor
88550
repeatedly using dispense back and retry on aspiration supervision errors did not update the
selection of affected tips
88554
software freeze after shaker hardware error
88555
No warning message show when specified temperature of TeShake could not be reached
88556
Repetition of labware movement in Plate Action Report
88557
Automatic handling of pressure out of range error as defined in LC not working
88562
Aspirate Available when no liquid detected shows >0ul in SampleTracking report
88579
Exception when script/method run is resumed after Stop is clicked during Dispense
88595
configuration problem with duplicated MIO incubators
88596
volume higher than available volume error when pipetting in 1536 well plate
88602
Barcode Reader: numbering of automatically generated IDs are not successive
88612
Context Check & Runtime error in LC Microscript with function availableVolume
88613
"Move to Selected" and Labware Z-Coordinates "Move To" in carrier or labware editor causes
NullReferenceException
88628
Executing a method as operator with no rights is possible
88632
CNS is working only with admin rights
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88634
Script execution is severely delayed and UI freezes temporarily
88637
Recovery view not correct for subroutines, worklists, script iterations or several scripts
88651
Finished scripts and subroutines are not properly recovered
88657
Command line unintentionally jumps to the end to the script
88675
"Specified argument out of range" when using Run Partially
88676
RegisterLabware command does not assign tube barcodes when Enter key is used.
88686
UI-Labels truncated in Magellan Measure Command
88698
After cytomat 'scan cartridge' it takes >2 min before barcodes are sent to FluentControl
88700
Tip crashes into the bottom of the plate after a no liquid error handling for another tip
88707
Green indication shown in Fluent RuntimeController, When Run finished with Warning(s)
88709
FluentControl crashed with invocation error after adding DiTis to Stacker in LGE
88725
Reset DiTi status for MCA stacked DiTis is not working as expected
88733
Fluent Control crashed after all DiTis in the direct command Sensitivity Calculation are disabled
88735
Abort run does not work for Standard command in TouchTools
88757
FCA dilution command shows incorrect info in status line
88758
When switching user from Operator to Admin, open scripts remain in read-only state
88773
Normalization command - operator verification map shows initial concentration as target
concentration
88785
7mm Regrip Nest cannot be selected in Add Labware
88794
Missing error context check for Remove Labware command
88795
Touch Tools command 'Manual Scan Barcode' cannot scan group of plates with door open
88817
Exception thrown while aspiration out of an empty trough
88836
FCA DiTis collide with FluentID handles during pathfinder move
88854
Deviations between labware definitions and drawings
88870
MCA couldn't evade from RGA when removing empty nested tip wafer
88880
Add Labware followed by functions GetNumberOfTipsInTipBox(), GetTipBoxStatus() &
SetTipBoxStatus() leads to context-check error
88886
FCA Aspirate Execution Error "index was outside the bounds of the array"
88889
Not possible to reset nested FCA DiTi stack
88953
Checkbox for Heater enabled is unchecked though heater is enabled
88954
FluentControl crashed when switching to user with expired password
88962
Tolerance for mechanical imprecision is too small when using FCA tip spreading
88967
Snapshot window always covers FC error message
88973
Pause and Stop buttons disappear
88984
Labware Editor - Custom Attribute "Stacker Type": value > 10 is initially not possible
88999
unnecessary 'too much in tip' error message
89005
WT merge error by loading/creation a method that use two scripts with the same worktable
89006
FluentControl crashes when run resume check was aborted and run finished
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89026
Transfer of Nested DiTi racks from the Stacker Tower to the MCA DiTi Base is not possible with
tool location robot
89060
Sub journal exception when recovering after stop / retry in an aspirate or dispense with the
FCA
89099
MCA96 GetTips fails with 'unknown column offset' when using layer of DiTis moved by RGA
89102
Sample transfer command: Overview missing for 1x16 16x100mm Tube Runner
89103
Switch user: Different users were shown in FluentControl and TouchScreen
89122
RUP Variable with Textbox and Numpad always need to delete default value before typing
89145
Fluent Setup Pipetting test fails in first cycle
89151
MCA Get Tips command shows no error when labware does not exist
89262
Approval Release Menu Item is missing
89269
RGA driver error during FluentControl startup
89275
Operator can execute 'suspicious' method, even though he doesn't have the necessary rights
for this
89313
SW crash at runtime followed by FCA crash with broken tip adapter in next run
89315
Importing a corrupt file with InSituNormalization Command leads to an Unhandled exception
89330
Installer includes non-tested components
89357
Sample Transfer smart command gives "Unhandled exception" if no tubes are selected in a
runner
89358
Carousel command "ReadBCsInLocation" non-readable Barcodes causes a non-recoverable
error
89398
Substring command gives context check error if there is no initial barcode set for the labware
89426
RGA is not in Zero G state after the warning demanding to move the arm by hand
89542
Tips collides with the labware during aspirate command when the labware was added by Add
labware command
10.2 Changes and Improvements
• Redesigned Export/Import
• Allow suppressing Active stop messages for external drivers
• New ‘On System Prompt’ command
• Enhanced MCA96 Advanced DiTi pickup to choose move distance automatically and support
multiple tip sizes
10.3 Default Liquid Class Improvements
• Ethanol Free Single and Free Multi:
enabled prewetting by changing default value of the variable ‘prewettingSteps’ from "0" to
"1" for all tip types
• DMSO Contact Wet Single: changed AccuracyAdjustment (aspiration and dispense) for DiTi 50 and
DiTi 50 Filter
• Serum Free Multi Liquid FCA:
changed Conditioning Volume, AccuracyAdjustment (dispense) and First Dispense Correction
for DiTi 200 and DiTi 200 Filter
• Serum Free Single Liquid FCA:
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changed AccuracyAdjustment (Aspiration and Dispense) for Standard Fixed Tips, DiTi 50 and
DiTi 50 Filter
• Serum Free Single Air FCA: changed AccuracyAdjustment (Aspiration and Dispense) for DiTi50 and
DiTi 50 Filter, DiTi 200, DiTi 200 Filter and DiTi 350
• Water Free Multi Liquid FCA: changed Excess Volume, Conditioning Volume (Min&Max),
AccuracyAdjustment
(Dispense) and First Dispense Adjustment for DiTi 350
• Water Free Multi Air FCA:
changed PulseVolume and First Dispense Adjustment for DiTi 350
• "Standard Wash Tipblock 125" was renamed to "Enhanced Wash Tipblock 125"
New liquid classes
• DMSO Contact Wet Single AirFCA DiTi 50
• DMSO Contact Wet Single AirFCA DiTi 50 Filter
• DMSO Contact Wet Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore
• DMSO Contact Wet Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore Filter
• DMSO Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200
• DMSO Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 150 Filter
• DMSO Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore
• DMSO Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore Filter
• Ethanol Free Single Air FCA DiTi 50 clear
• Ethanol Free Single Air FCA DiTi 200 clear
• Ethanol Free Single Air FCA DiTi 1000 clear
• Serum Free Single Air FCA DiTi 50 clear
• Serum Free Single Air FCA DiTi 200 clear • Serum Free Single Air FCA DiTi 1000 clear .
• Water Contact Wet Multi MCA384 96DiTi 200
• Water Contact Wet Multi MCA384 96DiTi 150 Filter
• Water Contact Wet Multi MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore
• Water Contact Wet Multi MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore Filter
• Water Free Single Air FCA DiTi 50 clear
• Water Free Single Air FCA DiTi 200 clear
• Water Free Single Air FCA DiTi 1000 clear
• Water Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200
• Water Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 150 Filter
• Water Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore Filter
• Water Free Single MCA384 96DiTi 200 Wide Bore Filter
10.4 Default Labware Changes
Troughs: 25ml, 100ml, 1000ml, 125ml MCA, 200ml MCA, 250ml MCA, 1000ml
Plates:
24 Well Flat, 48 Well Flat, 96 Well Flat, 96 Well Round, 96 Well Crystal Quick,
96 Deep Well 0.5ml, 96 Deep Well 1ml, 96 Deep Well 2ml, 384 well,
384 Well Deepwell, 384 Well LoVol HiBase, 384 Well LoVol LoBase,
384 Well LowVol Round Corning, 1536 Well
Tubes:
50ml Falcon, 15ml Falcon
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11. FluentControl 2.0 (2.0.4.45040)
11.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
30423
No undo/redo entry created during "Edit/Search and replace LiquidClasses"
86071
Touch Tools does not switch back to home screen after run. Showing User Input Variable
87754
Move Simulation fails after undoing delete of a DiTi stack
88975
first undo not working after copying carriers on worktable
88995
classification of errors into collision and other hardware errors is not working
89103
Switch user: Different users were shown in FluentControl and TouchScreen
89106
commands appeared twice in Controlbar
89163
Executing a script step by step is not possible - script cannot be aborted after second
statement
89265
FluentControl crashed after Import of zeia file
89318
Opening door while MCA aspirates aborts script
89355
Sample Transfer smart command does not consider arm range when using well-offsets and
multiple runners
89356
TouchTools 'worktable' command did not show FluentID runners
89387
On multiple changes in System Configuration that includes change in Sample Tracking I/O
State, Fluent doesn't instruct to restart the application
89427
Retry after stop during "Remove Empty Tip Spacers" command is not working
89437
connection error to MIO incubator during initialization
89457
NullReference exception when editing 'on error goto' command
89508
AirFCA moves to wrong position with Move Tool Home Position button
89542
Tips collides with the labware during aspirate command when the labware was added by
Add labware command
89546
Software freezes when paused during timer
89559
No "Retry"-option if variables are exported to a folder that doesn't exist. Run aborts.
89571
Can't switch user, after closing User Management Editor without saving changes
89583
Inheco MTC driver could not be simulated (hangs when I/O state is set to off)
89588
Approval Release Context Menu Item not available when admin activates approval
functionality
89612
CNS send notification command did not display checkboxes for selected recipients
89616
Move Simulation fails after undoing delete of a DiTi stack
89621
FluentControl crashed when access to AuditTrail logfiles was blocked
89661
Windows Screensaver is blocked while Fluentcontrol runs
89674
If the door is opened exactly when a 'plate lost' error occurs the RGA may keep moving
89680
Typo in Te-Stack error message
89706
FluentID did not ask for rescan of tubes after opening door
89707
TouchTools 'worktable' command showed wrong site numbers
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89715
Unnecessary error flag transmitted to SampleTracking when dispensing to a labware which
had a previous aspiration error
89732
On screen keyboard stays on Touch Monitor after user login and overlays method starter
89733
TouchTools 'worktable' command does not show TeVacs, FES-Fingers, MCA head adapters
and DiTis on MCA Active Nest
89741
Error message of Keyence driver during startup
89749
Previous button on Touch monitor was not working reliably
89763
Repeated import of the same zeia-file creates always a new worktable and method
89764
Labware definition for 1.5mL Eppendorf Tube was not accurate
89775
After importing two labwares and the worktable had the same name
89788
Dot in labware name leads to error during aspiration when using option "use next when
empty"
89799
Inline Filter command is not skipped on Liquid FCA
89812
New Clear FCA DiTi definitions were not protected as manufacturer objects
89814
The error handling window for "No liquid detected" does not show the position and the
barcode of the tube to be refilled
89827
Advanced MCA96 DiTi drop performed only side-move but not second drop
89833
FluentID tried asked for tube rescan twice when switching from real to simulation mode and
back
89855
error after importing script from old FluentControl version
89866
Changes not reverted when they could not be written to AuditTrail (write operation to audit
trail failed)
89875
Data Audit Tool wrongly marks empty GWL File as invalid
89895
5000ul DiTis could not be picked up on instrument with DiTi adapters on channels 1-4 and
fix tips on channels 5-8
89899
Touch Monitor does not display query text for User Input
89903
Touch Tools does not switch back to home screen if the last statement in a wizard group has
context check errors.
89955
labware label name without index leads to an error in Smart Commands including Worklist
'R' and 'T' statements
89965
ADH for FCA for reactive case is not working
89974
Tips are not picked up by FCA Get Tips when script is recovered
90018
Two warning messages shown when switching to research only mode instead of one
90114
Drivers using a GUIprovider cause a wrong ‘not released ‘ warning
11.2 Changes
• Compatibility with Windows 10 added
12. FluentControl 2.1 (V2.1.19.46163)
12.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
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79132
Software freeze during FCA pipetting
80975
clld cross talk check is run even though 'trough mode' is enabled
84656
Labware may be preserved in runtime worktable after aborted run
86107
Operator cannot execute newly created methods
87001
already loaded FluentID runners are not re-verified after the error messages 'Pick up Tips no
Tips' and 'Tips already mounted'
89148
Context check error that FCA tips are out of range appears after opening method or deleting
second script from method.
89274
MCA 96 DiTi Pickup stopped with HW error
89290
FluentControl crashes during script editing when activating ‘has lid’ in Cytomat
89384
Return labware from teaching shows error message that labware is gripped
89412
calculation of pathfinding evasion routes can be slow
89571
Can't switch user, after closing User Management Editor without saving changes
89676
Initialization fails with 'power switching failed'
89738
ToolLocation to present plate from the cytomat does not free up RGA
89903
Touch Tools does not switch back to home screen if the last statement in a wizard group
has context check errors.
89917
Software hangs when FluentID Run Resume Check is aborted
89922
When using 'user input' with limited range on the touch monitor some numbers can only be
entered by using the + and - keys
89930
Imported methods only become accessible for operators after withdrawing and granting
user permission again
89931
Error when switching user while using method approval to release a method
89932
While Importing a zeia file additional information is shown and files are not imported
89952
Variable view shows variables transferred to subroutine twice
89956
Initialization with simulated instrument occasionally fails with 'move cannot be executed
because not move profile exists'
89969
Move Arm relative in X to a not reachable position with another arm in the way causes
FluentControl run to freeze
90035
Sample Transfer is fails when selecting a tube runner that is not on the left of a group as
source
90044
error when using spaces in variable name
90045
FluentID run-resume check can take very long
90067
FluentControl freezes at SampleTracking 'Generate Report' command if SampleTracking is
not responding
90093
Method Recovery problems when using parallel subroutines
90097
configuration for touch monitor can be lost when starting FluentControl without connected
touch monitor
90127
Import does not show conflict if only an RGA vector was changed
90159
Exporting a script with dependencies doesn't export the liquid classes, if liquid class is used
per channel in aspirate/dispense command
90186
prepare method fails with 'unable to save new runtime worktable'
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90283
When user aborts a run the status message may read 'Fast stop event received' rather than
'aborted by user'
90284
Pause button not visible after pressing continue in touch tools 'standard' command
90305
Worktable graphic in Touch Tools 'Manual Scan Labware' command does not show hotels
on back extension
90325
Software slow down when starting hundreds of methods via API
90335
Running script with smart command unapproves the used worktable - script gets
'suspicious'
90341
User gets locked after typing wrong password twice when 3 retries are allowed
90348
Using automatic lid handling and specifying a lid-location without free space can lead to
software crash
90401
Status light keeps blinking green even after continuing run
90407
Using the function FileExcelRowCount() can lead to sporadic freezes of FluentControl during
context checking if Excel does not respond
90408
Labware in incubator is not excluded as inaccessible for pipetting during worklist execution
90426
Not possible to continue run after stopping during FCA move arm command
90438
Sporadic software crash while saving script
90446
Renaming site of non-grid based carrier changes RGA vector
90503
Doorlocks do not disengage to allow manual barcode entry after failed read with Keyence
BC scanner
90515
Unnecessary warning message about reduced volumes is shown due to rounding problems
90530
Error 'value too high or too low for int32' when using 25ml Trough
90541
Using a well offset for a trough with only one well shows misleading error message 'invalid
labware format' instead of 'invalid well offset'
91190
Retry option is offered for unsuccessful move to position outside of arm range which will
also fail when retrying
91213
New methods do not become available for operators until permission has been enabled in
user-management
91220
Storing subroutines in sub folders leads to error during method recovery
91226
Adding new tip types to a liquid class fails the first time with 'all tip types have already been
added' when not types are defined. It works on the second try.
91227
Run aborts after method recovery, subroutine not found
91251
System does not initialize if the RGA has a gripped labware
91254
No info popup shown when setting channel to broken after pressure out of range error and
failed inline filter test
91255
Doorlocks can fail to reopen when stopping a run within few seconds after starting
91257
Robot vectors can become incorrect when editing and moving carrier without saving the
worktable
91259
Access denied error at startup if a windows user does not have access to
C:\AuditTrailBackup\AuditTrail\LogFiles
91272
Error 'Update SVN repository - Error CreateContentWithoutCopy failed' during upgrade
91280
Wrong positioning of non-FluentID runners on FluentID segment
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91281
Improved error message when trying to start run with 'stored DiTi information' and labware
of the new script is overlapping with a stored disposable tip box
91309
Opening door immediately after executing 'fetch labware for teaching' may lead to
'FastStop' error
91316
Collision error when picking up lowest layer of nested 350ul or 10ul FCA tips
91346
Operator cannot continue on 'labware lost' error message
91361
Errors that occur while monitoring the tube runners from FluentID barcode scanning are
displayed only after rescanning the tube barcodes
91404
No specific error message and retry possibility when a RGA FES finger is removed during run
91444
Y-range obstacle check does not take into account the y-dimension of the FCA z-bar
91459
User information is not transmitted to Magellan tracker triggering a password prompt
91475
Worktable merge errors after resetting stacked disposable tips by add/remove labware
commands
91477
Software freeze due to simultaneous rending in main and touchtools thread
91487
Export tool fails to export some linked liquid classes specified via expressions.
91488
Import shows worktable as conflicting even if it does not yet exist on target system
91561
No error message shown when partial pickup of MCA96 disposable tips failed due to
misaligned box
91613
Worklist shall skip records for tubes/wells barcode not on the worktable
91614
Doorlocks do not open when aborting script immediately when starting it
91673
No default carrier definition exists for 'waste thru through 8*100ml'
91674
opening front door during MCA pipetting leads to aborted run
91675
Error message "Too much in plunger" is shown during execution of aspiration command
91690
Buttons of error message greyed on main monitor are greyed out after locked screen and
the dialogue can only be answered from the touch monitor.
91709
Carrier Attribute 'grasp offset' is ignored
91716
OutOfMemory exception during very long run
91734
FCA makes an unexpected movement when MCA evades
91764
airFCA z-channels sporadically move up or down during zero-G
91767
Contouring error when picking up disposable tips from lowest layer of nested 350ul tips
91827
If MCA wrongly mounts service head adapter it crashes when putting back the service
adapter
91845
MCA drop tips not possible after error during MCA get tips
91871
Runs sporadically stop with message 'Entry could not be written to Audit Trail'
91873
FluentControl freezes when aborting during 'manual scan labware' TouchTools prompt
91877
MIO incubator shows communicationException at startup
91878
When teaching 384 well plate only the position of well #1 but not well #384 can be
transferred
91879
Improve Error Message when well offset cannot be applied to plate outside pipettable area
91880
using Datalogic 2D barcode scanner as on-the fly tool leads to 20sec delay and timeout
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91889
Status lights unnecessarily switch to red during initialization if user switches script editor
tabs
92007
Pressure out of range error handling option 'retry once with new tip' does not switch the tip
if dispense back fails
92008
Pathfinder does not consider the time required to retract pipetting arms out of labware
bounding box which can cause a delay in an evasion move resulting in crash between arms
92009
changing carrier site definition while script is open may cause carrier to disappear from
worktable
92010
software freezes when aborting during 'wait' command
92011
Doors can be opened while arms are moving when recovering a run and pressing pause
while a touchtools prompt is active
92012
Exporting a script with dependencies does not export the referenced files of StartApplication
and RegisterLabware script commands
92013
RGA direct command 'drop fingers' tries to drop tips even when a labware is gripped
92081
Switching between two TouchTools prompts within a Wizard group not possible with open
door
92082
Context Check doesn't flag invalid labware selected in TouchTools worktable command
92084
Balance driver sporadically fails to load and give no context check error. Runs will stop at first
balance command.
92086
Stop button not working when TouchTools 'manually scan' labware command is active
92159
RGA Transfer Labware to retrieve a plate from the carousel sometimes fails with 'error
sending command'
92160
SampleTracking report may show small aspirated volume (<0.1ul) even though nothing was
pipetted when no liquid is detected and 'aspirate available volume' chosen as error handling
92200
When airFCA error handling option 'dispense back to source and retry' after pressure out of
range error SampleTracking reports pipetting volume 0 for the unaffected channels that
successfully pipetted before executing the error handling.
92222
FCA GetTips command only calculates arm range for tip 1
92224
Pathfinding resolution occasionally insufficient to detect colliding elements during fast RGA
rotational move
92226
Door locks not opened when user prompt appeared for refilling system liquid
92229
Improve error message of worklist command convert CSV to GWL
92230
Improved error message for Transfer Labware command if the specified on the fly tool is
not available or not working
92233
When stopping and aborting a FluentID "Start Loading" command a context check error
appears after returning to Edit mode
92293
Occasional Fluent doesn't switch axes to zero-G mode when aborting run
92297
Selected Labware in SmartCommand gets lost in combination with Add/Remove Labware
92299
TouchTools worktable command displays portrait plate with orientation 180 incorrectly
92300
Runs sporadically stop with message 'Entry could not be written to Audit Trail'
92302
API shows unknown state when method recovery is active
92303
Querying FluentControl status via API during startup prevents successful startup
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92304
Context check error about object out of arm range can be unnecessarily displayed when
after switching back to edit mode at the end of a run
92397
CNS over iphone does not get any messages
92402
Worklist does not use all tips to pipette reagent from through on a rear nest
92403
Sporadically SyringeSize function cannot be resolved in Microscript
92406
Dataversion number restarts when using method approval
92408
Communication problem to centrifuge after long period of inactivity
92498
Carrier definition for Stacker left had a type in the TransferStationSite1 custom attribute
92499
FluentControl froze when running method with Array variable of scope run
92500
Switch User via Lock Application not working
92501
The context check of Smart Commands for the well selection and well offset does not
account for the possibility of partially filled tube runners which can unnecessarily raise
context check errors
92503
Light collision of FCA DiTis was not detected and pipetting continued without error
message.
92565
Hidden and Deleted methods are incorrectly displayed in TouchTools Quickstart view
92567
Method recovery failed when using finger exchange system for RGA
92568
Method recovery failed when recovering an interrupted touch tools wizard group
92571
Lid_location on source carrier gives context-check error
92572
Method property Show Disposable Tips Information greyed out
92589
Pickup of nested MCA96 disposable tips fails with hardware error
92590
Doors not unlocked on liquid detection error when using 'use next when empty'
92752
SampleTracking doesn't process messages fast enough
92753
default liquid classes can be edited
92764
Labware not gripped error handling opens grippers before user can choose Ignore and
Continue
92923
Method recovery fails when aborting during touch tools commands
92969
Editing workspace is slow
92971
Recovery of Methods with Subroutines and FluentID Run Resume Check is not working
reliable
92972
Software crash when trying to edit a particular script
92995
Incorrect z-height of Fluent ID runners
92996
Software freezes when no firmware answer is received for liquid detection result
93062
Unnecessary context check error after FluentID allow removal command
93105
Error 'Cannot ensure detected tool equals mounted tool' in traceview
93106
GWL worklists are not exported together with script
93108
SampleTracking script command "Register Labware" shows the error "Object Reference Not
Set To An Instance of an object"
93110
After not enough liquid error on FluentID runner and refill only the refilled tube is pipetted
93112
editing carrier fails with 'key not present'
93123
Sporadic software freeze during FluentID barcode scanning
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93134
FluentID does not give an error when tubes are swapped during the run
93155
Trace view shows driver init ok even it is failed
93161
Context-check error after running Standard Curve command
93188
Snapshot tool finished with 'errors occurred' when using default settings
93213
Retry option in Stop on Error Handler leads to re-execute and not to recovery of current
statement
93214
Selected labware in SampleTransfer does not update when labware is renamed
93218
'runner removed' warning missing in SampleTracking report when FluentID runner was
removed during pipetting
93266
subroutines displayed even though disabled in configure system
93268
Automatic lid handling fails with 'position occupied error' when moving plate between
several positions that don't allow lid
93305
TeStack slide not initialized after an error
93307
Error "000 Value cannot be null. Parameter name : key" when declaring a variable name
with an invalid character
93309
RGA error during FluentID scan (continue while scanning) removes FluentID info from touch
monitor and continues without scanning barcodes
93319
Cancel not working while duplicating driver
93321
Wrong ST report when FluentID tubes are swapped during 'not enough liquid' error
handling (refill)
93330
Start of method with worklists takes too long
93332
RGA doesn't evade during MCA sidesteps
93360
Carrier dimensions not editable
93389
After opening door resume needs to be pressed twice to restart run
12.2 Changes
• Intended use changed to general purpose
(when used on Fluent 2018 design together with GX assurance software)
13. FluentControl 2.2 (V2.2.16.47310)
13.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
87629
Changes to the user management done in Fluent are not logged in UMS Audit Trail correctly.
89316
Inconsistent behavior when trying to save Scripts, Methods, Worktables and Liquid Classes
with the same name
89530
grid and site numbers shown in worktable editor are inconsistent
89671
CNS doesn't send emails for state 'user interaction required'
89696
Configuration of TeStack: Y position value can be set higher than actually available. No error-
message on script execution
89910
Entry could not be written to AuditTrail error
90437
Change of rotation coordinate by exactly 360 degrees cannot be saved since it has no effect
91275
Improve logging for moves with Move Tool
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91461
Carrier definition for MCA off deck waste chute is higher than real carrier preventing 500ul
MCA DiTis from being dropped
91670
Liquid class 'Serum Free Single' has wrong accuracy adjustment
91672
Differences in MCA96 disposable tip mounting height for 1 column or all 96 tips
91676
Operator has execution rights for imported methods without being explicitly granted this
right
91678
Exporting a script to USB stick is very slow
91881
Touch tools "Select Wells" command cannot show runners with 24 or 32 tubes
92042
Context checking of parameters (such as password length) for user management is different
in FluentControl and user management standalone
92087
Unit of Te-Shake shaking frequency is displayed as Hz instead of rpm
92157
'Show delta' button in Carrier editor shows incorrect values
92294
Imported tool definitions (Disposable tips, MCA head adapters or RGA fingers) are not found
during context checking until restarting FluentControl.
92295
Commands moved out of a variable pipetting loop keep a tip-mask entry which causes no
tips will be used
92301
after changing instrument configuration file new worktables are created with a blank name
and cannot be saved without changing the name
92411
Importing maintenance methods shows an unnecessary warning message that it contains
no worktable
92570
Move simulation fails if FES fingers are mounted in a subroutine. Script must be started with
disabled context check.
92973
FluentControl crash at runtime when running as method
93061
Method started via Prepare Method does not auto return to edit mode after successful run
93063
Move Arm commands repeated fully when resuming or recovering run
93109
Pathfinding fails if two parallel subroutines trigger evasion moves simultaneously
93113
After Tip Lost error disposable tips are cleared from pathfinder
93156
Obsolete warning message when exporting script with Normalization / In Situ Normalization
command
93191
Run can sporadically not be resumed after active stop
93269
collapsed MIO incubator set temperature command doesn't show specified temperature
93308
User Prompt is replaced by the Error message dialog box when you abort the script
execution
93343
MCS communication problems leading to sporadic freeze of FluentControl when using
SampleTracking
93377
Shaking frequency of MIO incubator is now shown in summary of collapsed command
93379
Run could not be continued after opening the door during airFCA pipetting. Method
recovery after reinitialization works.
93431
Dispense back error handling after pressure out of range error dispense from z-start with
upward tracking
93433
Question mark characters are automatically inserted after each character when typing a
labware name into the 'waste' field in the worklist command
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93521
Referenced files are not shown explicitly in export/import
93533
Connection to API is lost after 10 minutes of inactivity
93536
Exporting Script with ST register labware command gives unnecessary warning message
'application file could not be found'
93540
FCA move arm shows 'well offset cannot be calculated for labware outside pipettable area'
even when plate is in pipettable area
93542
Fluent control crashed after several consecutive method runs, if Fluent is operated via API
93743
FluentControl crashes when Undo and redo was done in method editor
93744
Operator that has rights to edit methods cannot run approved methods
93745
FluentControl can crash during a run if the lock screen is displayed
93748
Change in intended use is not logged in audit-trail logfile
93749
Data Audit Tool detects inconsistency unnecessarily when TeShake is used
93750
Tecan Licensing Client Module is not working after installing SparkControl magellan 2.2 or
Magellan 7.2
93830
Operator is able to execute suspect methods in addition to approved ones
93898
AirFCA cannot drop 1000ul disposable tips to FCA off deck waste-chute - out of range error
93902
FluentControl sporadically freezes when used from API
93940
Worklist reagent distribution with a tip reuse > 1 does not work
93955
Method Recovery fails if 'leave loop' or 'next cycle' commands are used
93980
Method cannot be continued after active stop during 'on empty tray' action with the FCA
transfer tool
93982
Touch monitor interface disappears when using query at startup for variable input
93996
CNS communication timeout can lead to FluentControl software crash
94003
Pipetting to this partially filled tube rack not possible
94048
no possibility to continue run after improper cLLD error
94073
Saving device carrier not possible directly after editing site definition
94094
License Client Module crashes when aborting Open-File Dialog for adding an existing
License File
94095
Interior Light Off command executed and Touch Tools Header menu still shows Turn off
94096
'DiTi lost' error is not reported in Trace View
94134
Touch Tools shows an empty user prompt window when executing a script with Query at
start-up set.
94187
Sample Transfer command: Additional Error prompt pops up stating "Fatal error
encountered" when trying to Abort run from a Liquid handling error prompt
94201
CNS over internet cannot be activated in some cases
94220
RGA Move Arm and Execute Single Vector command fails when gripping labware that is not
define in software worktable
94221
Pathfinder error during method recovery
94236
RGA rotation during move can lead to collision with other arm
94248
Repeated error message 'run stopped due to hardware error' and abort not possible
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94251
'preserve disposable tip position' does not preserve position of disposable tip lid.
94327
FCA move arm command doesn't allow moving to DiTi labware
94344
Licensing client crashes and not license can be requested
94347
problems using database export when referenced files are used.
94354
Pathfinder used old worktable for checking and therefor found collisions with objects that
no longer exits
94355
Empty Tray command generates Collision Error for FCA when two 5 Stack disposable tips
are placed on sites next to each other
94380
Worktable Editor: Undone changes cannot be saved.
94474
File Version Checker displays duplicated drivers as 'not released'
94488
FluentControl can crash when switching the user during the run
94489
FluentControl info bar shows a logged in user even after deactivating UMS
94537
Snapshot tool fails with 'inner exception' on windows 10
94546
Run stops to due to hardware error 10
94560
False context-check error after run when setting concentration via Set Attribute function
94564
Unnecessary warning 'dispense target volume was reduced to available volume'
94577
'invalid job index' error message during worktable editing
94580
Sample Tracking out of Memory after registration when empty positions in tube runner
94581
Method recovery of asynchronous subroutines fails
94598
liquid FCA channels randomly drop to the worktable after script is aborted
94612
Wrong icon for mouse cursor on unlock screen after switch user
94613
Slow context checking while editing dynamic disposable tip handling parameters in worklist
command.
94620
FCA spreading axis is varied too quickly when used from the move tool
94637
Software can crash at FluentID start loading command depending on worktable layout
94638
"Too much in tip" error during aspiration command which followed after a wash command.
94656
Wrong site name in default carrier definition of Te-Stack
94657
Software Crash while editing labware group settings
94721
Installation fails on non-English Windows versions
94749
liquid level detection not possible after fast-stop event
94769
Additional logging for 'execution of transition failed' error
94771
Fluent crashes after deactivation of the UMS and running a script
94774
FluentControl occasionally crashes when defining variables
94834
FullExport function does not export referenced files of scripts
94836
Motion delays from pathfinder are added to the wrong arm possibly leading to collisions at
runtime
94875
Context Check error message in SampleTransfer command doesn't specify which labware is
missing
94876
'Save as' of read-only liquid class also sets the copy to read-only
94877
FCA move arm command can fail with 'invalid well offset'
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94878
Software froze during Data Export Generate Report command when using an automatically
generated barcode
94892
FluentControl can crash when deleting a labware that is moved
94913
Tracking during aspiration is enabled although the aspiration is performed at Z-MAX
(AirFCA, clear Ditis)
94914
Empty tip LC for 1000ul wide bore and clear disposable tips on AirFCA is missing
94915
Water Mix liquid class is missing for FCA 1000ul wide bore tips, clear tips and MCA96 200ul
tips
94916
Wrong dispense acceleration formula in liquid class Water Free Single for Diti50 on FCA
94981
option 'notify by mail' in the FluentControl user administration panel is not working
94993
TeShake initialization can take several minutes
95051
Pathfinder could not find a path
95067
Method recovery fails when stopped during MCA aspirate command
95070
Copy Paste in Method Editor leads to Object Reference not set to an instance of an object
error
95079
initialization fails without meaningful error message when home position of the arms is not
accessible
95169
Summary dialogue after import does not count referenced external files
95261
Unnecessary context check error 'rearranging labware in stacker location after move failed'
95265
FCA gripper failure after evasion move in asynchronous subroutine
95266
API ReadyToConnect event is not available for Excel VBA and COM
95288
'volume has been reduced' warning during pipetting
95294
Pathfinder evasion move fails with 'target position is out of the valid position range'
95353
Running script with 'standard curve' smart command unapproves the used worktable -
script gets 'suspicious'
95365
Worklist optimization changes order of advanced worklist commands
95369
FCA gripper skips alignment move when run in stopped and resume during finger pickup
95397
Error when using SampleTracking register labware with a plate-map for a tube runner
95449
Cannot drop plate to waste since GetCoverSite function returns empty String
13.2 New Features
• License control of FluentGX features
• UserManagement via Windows Active Domain
• SampleTracking Standalone including Report Designer, Web Server for Reports and Quick
Viewer • FCA gripper
14. FluentControl 2.2 SP1 (V2.2.17.47727)
14.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
96210
Possible droplet formation on liquid-FCA with fix tips because airgap is sporadically not
dispensed
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15. FluentControl 2.3 (V2.3.13.48369)
15.1 Bug Fixes
ID
Title
92042
Context checking of parameters (such as password length) for user management is different
in FluentControl and user management standalone
92396
CNS Browser Gadget shows FluentControl as 'MyControl Application'
92412
CNS Send Notification sends out emails to users that are locked in UMS
92755
Data Export report does not contain Detected Volumes
92920
CNS Send Notification script command icon changes color
93191
Run can sporadically not be resumed after active stop
93379
Run could not be continued after opening the door during airFCA pipetting. Method
recovery after reinitialization works.
93431
Dispense back error handling after pressure out of range error dispense from z-start with
upward tracking
93744
Operator that has rights to edit methods cannot run approved methods
94202
GX status lost when switching to simulation mode and then back to real mode without
restarting FluentControl
94278
Reinitialization needed to recover after removal of FluentID runner while pipetting
94750
'Labware lost' error during removal of empty nested MCA tip wafer in landscape mode due
to non-optimal grip parameters
94769
Additional logging for 'execution of transition failed' error
94879
Nested FCA tips are not used in the correct order
94910
wrong display of FCA gripper fingers in 3D visualizer
94919
Unclear error message when login fails due to wrong capitalization of username - username
is case-sensitive
94960
When switching to PAUSE and carrying a plate the RGA does not drive up the exact same
distance like it drops down
94993
TeShake initialization can take several minutes
94994
Email Recipients not listed in CNS Send Notification command after fresh FluentControl start
95313
Set 320ml trough as read-only and adjust bounding box
95315
Error message run aborted due to hardware error shows incorrect axis
95362
Allowed locations for 2 Grid Left 147mm carrier are wrong
95363
Labware editor permits allowing more than one lid type per labware which then causes wrong
offsets to be applied
95368
Error message improved when arm is standing inside a bounding box
95497
switching user during initialization aborts the initialization
95498
retry after dilutor error fails
95571
'exceeding remaining tip volume' error message when resuming from active stop during
airgap aspiration
95574
Reinitialize of MCA P&S axes needed after aboring run during MCA aspirate
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95586
Expanding FCA get finger command in the script can change selected fingers
95587
Driverinterface does not allow to create carrier or labware
95588
FluentControl crash when trying to switch user during the run
95598
Method recovery fails after collision during nested tip handling routine
95657
FluentControl shows general purpose intended use even when Spark is used (which is a
research-only device)
95665
Software crash when using 'Save as' and not providing a filename
95687
Software crash at TouchTools 'Worktable' command
95689
Tuberunner in landscape orientation is scaled incorrectly in graphical user interface
95691
Errorhandling for failed labware detection in FCA transfer labware command has 'retry'
rather than 'ignore and continue' option
95693
When aborthing run from FluentID command the background of the prompt is green
instead of red
95783
Methodrecovery unnecessarily asks user to remove FCA transfer tool when recovering run
aborted during nested tip handling routine
95788
Variable in AdvancedWorklist is not working
95789
Context-check error 'enter valid XY-position offset' when using a labware with a
compartment shape with width zero at z-bottom
95790
CNS Send Notification: Underscore in Username not Displayed
95791
MCA 'S target positoin exceed movable range' error
95980
Target position for arm FCA 1 out of range during worklist execution
96021
Object reference not set to instance of object error when executing direct command after an
error
96123
Running FluentID command as direct command is possible and then causes TouchTool
driver to crash
96167
Array variable cannot be resolved when variable scope is set to RUN
96168
TeVacs Vent command has back/front sites inverted
96202
RGA vector coordinates for non-grid based carrier cannot be overwritten
96203
Cancelling 'switch user' is not possible from touch monitor
96210
Possible droplet formation on liquid-FCA with fix tips because airgap is sporadically not
dispensed
96354
Method recovery fails when using worklisting and loading more than one worklist
96381
RGA z-axis not in zeroG after Fetch labware for teaching command
96391
Configure System tab does not refresh immediatly after enabling driver
96395
MCA tip pickup fails with 'hardware error'
96396
Method recovery failed when using asynchronous subroutines
96401
Error 'arm has been moved during pause' when resuming from cLLD error
96412
Doors remained locked after script stopped for error prompt
96426
On System prompt not working in subroutines
96462
Unit 'rpm' was shown as 'RPM'
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96463
Retry failed after 'tips not fetched' error
96536
Software freeze when resuming after hardware error
96582
Run stopped during MCA aspirate could not be resumed
96705
'Object reference not set to an instance of an object' when opening script
96722
Move Tool not updated after manually removing disposable tips
96723
FCA dilution command shows error about DiTi capacity when using fixed tips
96740
Wrong SampleTracking report when using 96well plate with MCA and teaching slightly
deviates from 9mm spacing
96791
SVN Restore data to previous restore point does not work to go back to revision 1
96846
No context check error is displayed when script name is missing in Subroutine command
96857
FluentControl crash during carrier editing
96874
FCA gripper failed to drop fingers after detect labware command
97023
Touch interface disappears at the end of a run
97046
Run paused at touchTools prompt and could not be continued
97048
Error 'Failed to deserialize statements' while loading script
97060
Initialization fails with 'positioning of FCA over waste failed' when using RGA when centric
finger and FluentID middle.
97084
RGA evasion move after 'grip failed' error can lead to dropping of gripped labware
15.2 New Features
• Parallel API access via Execution channels
• Support of UVC light option
15.3 Changes and Improvements
• Expression input box to specify connection in ICP commands
• Improved logic for FCA nested tip pickup
16. FluentControl 2.4 (V2.4.23.51375)
16.1 Bug Fixes
Some bug numbers were changed during migration to a new tracking system. The migrated bugs show the original bug
number in square brackets as part of the description.
93058
Magellan ini file is not validated after changing COM port causing an unnecessary warning
about an invalid checksum
96725
Software freeze after fatal error while showing TouchTools prompt in asynchronous
subroutine
97039
TouchTool QuickStart button sometimes cut method name
97093
Worklist with decontamination washes leads to sequential rather than parallel pipetting of
with individual tips
97113
Method with zero iterations of a script and query at startup variables cannot be opened
97175
Variable pipetting loop on 24-position FluentID runners fails
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97214
User is reasked to save when closing 'configure system' even after having already saved
changes
97371
Carrier '24 Eppendorf adapter' does not have the checkbox 'accessible to pipetting arm'
enabled
97408
'Remove Labware' command does not allow to remove tube runners
97808
Standard Wash liquid class causes rapid wash be on for 2 minutes when a flush/wash
volume smaller than 0.5 ml is specified.
97812
Method aborts when trying to start a 2nd method during the run via API. 2nd run request
should be blocked without aborting running method
97827
Unclear error message when output folder for 'export variable' command is not accessible
97828
FluentID runner definition is too wide and prevents placing a wash station next to FluentID
segment even though it physically does not collide
97830
When starting to edit a labware barcode form the worktable editor but cancelling barcodes
can unintentionnaly be set to 'no barcode set'
97831
Incorrect timing of evasion move leading to RGA/FCA collision
97833
When method start fails due to context check error the system returns to edit mode and
the error message is no longer shown
97835
FluentID grid flashing red upon removal of runner after finishing a script at script editor
97836
Switching user fails when run is stopped for user-prompt and the screen is locked
97843
Delay after script command
97867
[93938] Labware name longer than 32 characters leads to failed Magellan measurement
97869
[94651] FluentControl with Magellan Tracker leads to Magellan login screen at Initialize if
password > 8 characters
97882
[96826] Incorrect Grid numbers displayed on 20 Grid Back Extension
97883
[97033] Timeout error caused by pathfinder when two FCA simultaneously try to access
same tip stack
97884
[97034] Variable not consistently colored in blue during script editing
97885
[97035] using labware definition with truncated cone that has identical top and bottom
diameter (i.e. a cylinder rather than a cone) leads to error 'negating the minimum value of
two complement numbers'
97886
[97037] 'object reference not sent to instance of object' context check error after running
script.
97887
[97877] RGA could not evade from arm FCA1
97888
[97087] 'labware does not exist' error when retrying after crash during TeStack slide
movement when the TeStack is marked as waste location.
97889
[97091] Software freeze when trying to save script
97890
[97094] Store Well concentration commands tries to access SampleTracking information at
edit time and causes SampleTracking error because barcodes do not yet exist
97891
[97095] Software crash when trying to declare two variables with same name
97892
[97096] Software freeze when trying to recover method after modifying the underlying
script
97893
[97406] Run is marked as 'finished successfully' when aborting immediatly after starting.
97895
[97482] defining interleaved labware with less than columns not possible
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97897
[97534] Variable name for sometimes not working for output path of Export Variable
command
97898
[97535] Sending StopMethod via API immediatly after an error occurred does not work
97899
[97536] Running context check is cannot be aborted
97900
[97537] Software crash during script editing when mixing / using variables names only
differing in lower-uppercase
97902
[97545] After navigation up and down in complex script a context check error 'position
occupied' is unnecessarily displayed
97903
[97605] TouchTools worktable command highlights wrong position in some cases
97905
[97637] Evasion move cannot be started while errorhandling routine is executed.
97906
[97738] FluentControl sporadically crashes when saving script
97907
[97739] Aborted method cannot be recovered due to 'plunger not able to prepare move' error
97909
[97743] Interrupted long-term runs due to synchronization issue in listing of runnable
methods
97913
[93376] Starting instrument in simulation sporadically fails and restart of FluentControl is
required
97915
[96558] Method recovery failed when using asynchronous subroutine
97916
[96584] Carrier corrupted after editing site-offset
97917
[96871] Pathfinder error when two arms are active in different subroutines and both trigger
an evasion move for third arm
97918
[96878] Resume after error not possible and error 'no sub journal with the name
MCSMessages found' shown
97921
[97114] Labware with zero wells leads to software crash
97923
[97205] worklist can fail when 18mm spacing is used on position next to a hotel
97924
[97207] FCA gripper opened while transporting plate
97925
[97403] In some scenarios with nested FCA tips, the FCA cannot get the required number of
disposable tips but does not trigger the on empty tray subroutine that would allow fetching
more tips.
97926
[97404] Automatic DiTi Handling subroutine does replaces tips earlier than needed in
'reactive' mode.
97927
[97410] Software freeze when aborting while starting recovery of a method with
asynchronous subroutines
97928
[97411] No context check errors in edit mode if MCA Dispense has empty well selection
97930
[97542] Lockscreen can by bypassed by using Windows 'close all windows'
97931
[97543] RGA drops labware when 'colliding end position' error occurs
97932
[97564] Moved labware is not immediatly deleted from pathfinder swift scene and blocks
position for another move.
97933
[97601] TouchTools 'Variable' command sorts fields column instead of row-wise.
97934
[97602] TouchTools 'Worktable' command show wrong grid number in edit-time details
97935
[97603] TouchTools worktable command does not nicely display back extension
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97936
[97604] 'Store Well Concentration' command uses regional language settings for decimal
separator unlike the rest of FluentControl
97937
[97700] FluentControl can crash with error 'message carrier or labware not found'
97939
[97741] CNS shows Info messages for 'display and continue' TouchTools user prompts
98638
Functions date() and time() depends on language settings
98720
Direct command 'drop tips' did not work after stopping a run during pipetting
98725
SampleTracking error after many empty tip commands to waste location
98737
SampleTracking show volume with accuracy adjustment instead of net volume when using
negative accuracy adjustments
98783
API reports status 'EditMode' around 100ms before it is possible to start a new method
98818
Microscript command 'Move absolute z' should allow to access all positions in armrange,
also below worktable
98834
Unloading lid from carousel with barcode scanning leads to error 'object reference not set
to instance of an object'
98835
Error Handling Option "Retry at same position" for Get Tips retries at next rather than same
position
98836
Allow specifying which new DiTis are fetched by Replace Used DiTi Racks command
98854
Incorrect Syntax highlighting for <Labwarename>.Barcode statements
98863
MCA can oscillate when dispensing with tracking to a compartment with zero initial
diameter
98877
When continuing after some errors the status light is flashing green instead of solid green
98880
FCA gripper plate presence check fails if breakthrough event is reported
98885
long pauses between pipetting and washing steps
98901
For some partial shpere compartment diameters no graphic is shown in the labware editor
98906
Warning message 'this run was recovered after an error' reworded to 'This run was
recovered after an error or a recovery point exists from a previous run'
98923
Status of mounted RGA fingers not correctly displayed in MoveTool in Fluent Control
98926
Starting scheduled maintenance run not possible after aborting other run
98937
User is unnecessarily asked to save the Base worktable even when it has not been modified
98962
No context check error when no output filename is provided for Convert CSV to GWL
command
98964
Certain Programming commands displays field values with red dotted underline although
valid
98965
Start VB command does not show context check error when selecting txt instead of vb file
98980
Method recovery with asynchronous subroutine fails stating that subjournal files are missing
98989
sporadically run cannot be started
98992
API occasionally incorrectly returns no available methods
99051
Deselected tips must move to z-travel during round-move within a plate
99055
Query at startup variables not shown after starting Method
99064
Pickup of FCA nested tips fails with pathfinder error
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99070
FluentControl freezes when trying to open method with duplicate variable names
99087
Active Stop during Wait for Timer command leads to error
99088
Start application command shows red border on textfield for output variable even though
no context check error is detected.
99107
CNS reports incorrect run status
99142
Pathfinder unneccessarily still considers gripped labware as attached to the RGA when an
evasion move is triggered immediatly after releasing the labware.
99143
CNS Send notification command does not resolve variables (between tildes ~)
99144
Volume Well attribute after dispense is increased by gross rather than net dispensed volume
99404
Fluent Control can crash after long run time
99439
FC crashes during print script to pdf or BackToEditMode after run finish
99507
Variable transfer via API is not reliable
99537
Reactive SBS DiTi handling not working
99551
Resuming run after stopping during programming command (such as wait) fails
99556
FCA gripper plate presence check incorrectly identifies plate as missing even while it was
correctly transported
99574
Deleting labware that is shown at a simulated position can lead to a software crash
99596
FluentControl crashes when adding empty lines to available drivers and then deleting those
lines again without filling in any text
99599
Incorrect compartment definition of 25ml trough
99629
'use next when empty' switches all 8 tips to new trough even when there is still enough
liquid for some of them.
99634
FluentControl hangs if you try to add a script to a running method
99648
Unexpected syntax check errors, if variables are used in GetAttribute function
99658
Command Select Wells does not allow to go back to the previous page from Touch Tools
99660
Null reference exception and software crash when starting method via API
99662
No prompt is shown when all stacks of nested FCA are empty and need to be replaced
99664
dispenses after empty tip command show warning 'reduced target volume'
99666
API execution channel terminates when active stop occurs.
99672
Initialization fails with 'Positioning of FCA over waste failed' due to incorrect bounding box
of RGA fingers
99684
'Manually Scan Labware' command in Wizard Group forces to close the door in order to
execute the following Standard RUP command
99693
Manually Scan Labware command does not support variables in Title and Instructions fields
99697
runtime controller displays wrong color after unrecoverable error
99759
Te-Vacs Vent script command: front and rear radio buttons are incorrect labelled
99779
Collision avoidance fails on system with 2 RGAs when started while FES fingers are mounted
99780
FCA Get Tips failed with RPR-B and run could not be continued
99797
Side window panel is simulated in the middle rather than on the outside of the beam and
therefore prevents RGA from moving to some physically accessible positions
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99868
Method recovery for method aborted at liquid level detection in trough only pipets with the
detecting tip rather than with all 8.
100011
When all tips are marked as broken after failed inline filter test, the FCA get tips command
shows the confusing error message 'invalid tip selection'
100084
Red light keeps blinking after switching to edit mode from failed run
100090
RGA could not evade error when evasion move is triggered when while the RGA is on the
regrip station
100116
'liquid class not known' error when selecting liquidclass with a variable transferred from a
subroutine
100129
Unclear context check message when selecting a not allowed labware as 'emptyTipLocation'
in the Sample Transfer smart command.
100166
RGA crashed again front screen when trying to move back to original position after failed
move
100196
FluentControl shall does not show a warning/error if several copies of a DLL are loaded.
100221
SmartCommand shows incorrect context check warning that transfer will be split into
multiple steps if the liquid volume plus leading airgap exceed tip capacity.
100258
Reset DiTi status not possible when using Te-Stacker as WasteLocation
100384
Aborting the run shall also close the API execution channel
16.2 Changes and Improvements
• airFCA channels are in zeroG mode when system is paused
• I/O control script commands added
• Run partially now uses worktable expected at first selected script line
• Destination and liquid class of Empty Tip command generated by SmartCommands and
Worklists can be configured
• Maximal volume supported by MCA96 Extended Volume Adapter (EVA) has been increased by
10ul
• More commands are allowed in TouchTools Wizard Group
• TouchTools Worktable command shows 3D graphics and supports variables
• String parsing functions InStr(), FormatDateTime(), ParseDateTime() and Format() added
17. FluentControl 2.4 SP1 (V2.4.25.51907)
17.1 Bug Fixes
100522
Reagent Distribution command performs empty tip step over source wells instead of the
specified location
100533
Empty Tip location cannot be set to a plastic waste chute
100828
MCA aspirate and dispense commands fail with "no wells selected" when using a variable to
specify the number of mounted tips
101120
MCA move speed is not reset after liquid class execution
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18. FluentControl 2.5 (V2.5.18.52326)
18.1 Bug Fixes
97795
Increased retract distance after FCA Get Tips to decrease risk that empty tray of nested tips
will be pulled along
97862
[92227] FluentControl installation can abort if a pending windows update tries to install at
the same time
98547
Logging for Import Variable & Query At Startup
98580
Show error message when disposable tip could not be picked up but position is not empty
98635
[41026] 'Cannot ensure detected tool equals mounted tool' error can appear when
initializing the MCA after power cycle of the instrument
98939
No description displayed on touch monitor for user input
99093
Carousel ReadBCsInCartridge command shows context check 'worktable invalid' error after a
run. The error clears when pressing F5.
99393
Improve performance at script/method start - SVN
99610
Handheld Barcode scanner: wrong barcode will be not overwritten on the next scanning
99613
AirFCA can display 'out of range' error after execution of the direct command Set Tips Back
99761
Moving carrier by mouse is not possible if a script adds labware to it using 'add labware'
99801
Method Recovery View in Wizard Group command is incorrect
99848
Pathfinder error when moving to nested MCA384 tips
100120
Position of non-grid based devices is lost after importing new worktable. Please use SVN
revision history to reset old worktable if necessary.
100128
Run sporadically aborts unexpectedly after FluentID 'allow removal' command
100168
Method recovery option is shown after aborting a run before first script line was executed.
Recovery then fails because no actions can be recovered.
100180
TeVacs default carrier definition leads to arm range error
100192
Repeated message 'please move arm manually' after failed FCA disposable tip pickup
100203
FluentControl can crash when saving carrier definition
100249
Nest7mm_pos not listed in Allowed Locations for other carriers
100269
Asynchronous Subroutine cannot be run in API execution channels
100295
incorrect bounding box for FES finger nest
100309
Pathfinder prevents move which would be possible
100318
Title of add labware command is not updated when changing the selected labware
100319
Renaming labware on work table is not reliably updating the labware selection the
SampleTracking Generate Report command
100329
Stop button and time disappear when run is stopped due to Magellan error
100332
Deleted recovery point is still shown on touch monitor
100354
TouchTools display can disappear after stopping run from main windows of FluentControl
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100363
Rich User Prompts do not work with variable scopes
100390
Duplicated tube runner has no tubes allowed by default
100391
FluentControl API loses connected during long period of inactivity
100403
After error in reader, the control light of the Fluent can blink green instead of red
100418
"On Empty Tray": unexpected behavior when "Execute in parallel" is checked
100439
Dilution command does not execute any Context Check for the field "Liquid Waste"
100506
Liquid class specified for empty tips action in reagent distribution command is not
automatically exported with the script
100516
execution of on empty tray command leads to fatal error
100523
Incorrect Context-check error at GetLabwareByLocation() function
100549
3D rendering for wash station shows 3 instead of 4 trough positions
100580
Syntax check of function teMotionPosition prevents dynamic usage
100589
Store Well Concentration seems does not correctly calculate dilution factors when comma is
used as decimal separator in regional language settings
100597
Move tool does not use all channels at the same time and does not stop
100612
The commands accessing the digital input and outputs sporadically fail with 'pin not
configured'
100682
Input files of 'store standard curve' and 'normalization' commands not stored to
AuditTrail/Data folder
100801
custom TouchTools prompt not closed at the end of the run
100825
FluentControl must be restarted after re-enabling broken tip from Configure System
100836
Store standard curve command can't read ASC file with replicates
100837
Store Standard Curve command does not accept Magellan workspace older than 10 minutes
100839
Imported labware which is not allowed on the worktable does not show up as orphaned
100882
Remove lid with remove labware command right after transfer of lid raises context check
error in unrelated commands
100934
Import Sample IDs from file command: when using a variable as path, the variable does not
turn blue
100952
improved pickup parameters for MCA384 tip pickup in active DiTi carrier
100985
[97810] Performance edit time - variable handling and rendering
101033
FluentControl can crash during printing to PDF
101104
z-Heights for MCA active DiTi carrier not optimal leading to the MCA starting pickup motion
even when head it not correctly aligned in x/y axes
101127
FluentControl can crash when switching between real and simulated mode
101229
Unnecessary warning during context check to not use a multi dispensing liquid class
101251
Empty Tip command execution gets slower when a script is executed for a long time
101414
Automatically reduce airFCA plunger move distance and show warning if physical plunger
position does not allow to execute the full planned move
101425
Inline filter test not working correctly when plunger is not at zero-position when starting the
command
101444
Retract supervision was unintentionally enabled in the Water Free Multi liquid class for
1000ul filtered tips
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101482
Main menu file close is not blocked during runtime of methods
101630
On the fly scanning operation not performed with the current grip mode
101659
Abort run needs to be pressed for each active micro script to abort run after dilutor error
101819
Preview of TouchTools prompt is not removed when starting script
101891
SampleTracking errors at edit time when using labware without barcode in SampleTracking
Set Value command.
101946
worklist considers warning about reduced volume due to non-defined airgap as error
101948
Pipetting position in 25ml trough is slightly away from the center in x
101981
Opening the door during a normalization command causes a fatal error and script abort
102030
Available volume evaluates submerge depth at the height and labware diameter for start
rather than end of the aspiration
18.2 Changes and Improvements
• Vacutainer/Vacuette Piercing support added o Definition of piercing needle
o Pierce and Retract from Septum Microscript commands o Template
Piercing LC o Move Tool tracking piercing status o Optional logging
of piercing force curve o Retract Piercing Needle direct command
o Labware definition for BD Vacutainer and Greiner Vacuette with
piercing specific parameters
• Support for additional MCA head-adapters and pin tools with arbitrary magnet encoding and
tip-spacing
• Faster start of methods
• Configurable error or warning message for worklist command when specified
labware/barcode is not on the pipettable worktable
• Arm and tip type preselection for liquid class editing based on instrument configuration and
persistence of manual selection
• Initial Drop Tips command in generated scripts is skipped when no tips are mounted
• Optional shake of MCA384 tip-box using clamps of active carrier before tip-pickup
• Export Variable allows to export variables of type string without enclosing quotation marks
• Subroutine command allows to map expressions to variables in subroutine
• Temperature and humidity logging for instruments equipped with TeGIO2 board •
Lookup function for serial number
19. FluentControl 2.6 (V2.6.14.53223)
19.1 Bug Fixes
99598
No dumpfile created at software crash because output directory does not exist
100490
No specific error message is shown when a user account is locked due to too many incorrect
login attempts. Login fails but no reason is shown.
100515
After SVN restore of a LiquidClass Snapshot it cannot be edited until FC is restarted
100798
Spark carrier is named Symbio
101481
Some tube runners do not contain tubes when dragged onto the worktable
101549
Fatal error when trying to open API execution channel
101561
Deadlock during evasion move
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101603
RGA sends finished status even though it still in centrifuge - centrifuge door then closes and
crashes
101641
Infopad shows also shows errors of non-active scripts
101863
Leading Airgap can be subtracted from tip capacity if the plunger position is not exactly at
zero before aspirating
101974
Run could not be continued after active stop
101991
Script can be started when an subroutine is edited and not saved
102003
RGA arm remains powered off after some errors and subsequent moves therefor fail
102035
Run can be resumed with the door of the carousel open and then stops with error when the
carousel is needed the next time
102153
Rewording of error message when trying to mount too many MCA384 tips outside active
carrier
102167
Labware transfer to carousel continues even though covering the plate with its lid failed
102221
Placement section if carrier definition is not expanded during printing
102233
No prompt is displayed to refill disposable tips once all present boxes have been used up
with automatic tip handling
102250
SampleTracking Generate Report command does not context-check that a labware is
selected leading to a fatal error at runtime
102259
FluentControl can crash at the end of the run when switching back to edit mode very quickly
while the CNS driver is still processing the status change
102297
Retries after needle stuck error duing piercing and retracting can lead to sample tracking
messages being sent twice leading to double volume in Sample Tracking report
102323
Array Variables cannot be transferred to subroutine
102424
Subroutine Variable with Scope "Run" Is Overwritten by Main Script Variable with Scope
"Script"
102466
sporadically switching from simulation mode to real mode fails
102540
Location field of drivers did not accept selection by mouse
102554
No 3D rendering shown for Eppendorf tubes
102556
Labware can become selected when doubleclicking outside worktable view and the moving
the mouse to the worktable with the button pressed
102564
Object Reference not found error when executing inline filter test in simulation mode
102629
context check error 'select valid labware' after deleting labware and then using undo to
restore it
102630
Display problems when entering long floating point numbers via touch tools
102631
Software crash when switching user from touch monitor
102655
A FluentSetup action which is executed but not required shall create a report saying 'not
required' rather than 'failed'
104050
MCA Get Headadapter command sporadically fails with 'Not able to prepare move with
teMotion Drive-P'
104093
corrected part number of 4 Landscape 61mm Nest (from 30157271 to 30042719)
104111
Recovery of method containint TouchTools Close Prompt command fails
104112
TouchTools Close command does not close all TouchTools prompts
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104113
TeGIO commands sporadically show error that pin is not configured
104119
High Acceleration and Decerleration in DMSO Contact Wet Single liquid class lead to
overcurrent errors
104120
TouchTools worktable command fails with 'Unknown error during adding to GUI. Attempted
to read or write protected memory'
104128
FluentControl pre-installer did not contain .NET 3.5 which prevented installation on some
Win10 systems
104148
Software freeze when editing script
104149
pathfinder failed to calculate evasion move for MCA
104185
"Register Labware with Platemap" requires prior plate barcode assignment instead of taking
it directly from platemap
104226
Cannot convert XAML Report Template to PDF Report File
104229
Script conainting Standard Curve command for FCA2 cannot be opened on system with only
one FCA
104259
graphical well selection for MCA Drop DiTi command not stored when DiTi labware was
specified via variable
104336
Base Worktable could be renamed which causes problems when editing carriers and
labware
104351
Airgap aspirated as part of FCA get tip commands not discarded and can lead to 'too much in
plunger' error after many aspirate dispense cycles
104389
FCA get tips command fails with 'Exception : Index was out of range. Must be non-negative
and less than the size of the collection'
104402
The RGA ReplaceUsedDiTiRack command does not tranfer a new tip box when interrupted
104415
Context checking that variables are not used with different scope in scripts that are in one
method
104444
DIV and MOD operators did not accept operators of type floating-point
104547
'On Error GoTo' command can no longer catch errors of 'import variable' command
104548
Pathfinder error when using 'move to' button during RGA Vector teaching
104580
Traceview shows message 'unable to save new data for runtime workspace'
104626
partial tip selection for MCA get tips command is not stored
104635
Reagent Distribution with sample direction specified as row-wise pipettes column-wise
104659
TouchTools 'variable' command does not allow to input values for array variables
104666
Software crash when changing selected MCA head adapter in get tips command
104743
Slow script execution when using well offset larger than number of wells per plate
104773
Revision history only shows the first 5000 restore points
104806
Rapid wash pump did not wash tips and continued run without error
104915
RGA moves to transfer station of device without using pathfinder
104928
context check error when using ReplaceUsedDiTiRacks command outside of automatic-
ditihandling subroutine
104931
Store Well Concentration to a tube runner causes fails with 'InnerException: An item with
the same key has already been added'
104968
Setting for output folder of SampleTracking CSV reports is ignored
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105078
Optimized motion parameters for RGA y-axis
105113
No context check error when adding scripts with different worktable to same method
105132
On error goto with 'continue after group' not working
105180
Windows 10 taskbar is shown on touch monitor
105392
GetFile and SelectWells TouchTools commands cannot write to array variables
19.2 Changes and Improvements
• Common Notification Service (CNS) replaced by Tecan Connect
• Safe-travel height to move over FCA stacked tips as long as the height of the stack has not
been detected
• New functions ceil() and floor() to round up or down to the next full number
• Conversion functions numeric() and alphanumeric() for well identifiers
• Transfer labware command allows to move labware-like carriers (such as SBS format tube
adapters)
• Labware can be moved during on-the-fly barcode scanning
• Support for front mounted MCA Active DiTi carrier
• Forwards compatibility for script import (meaning that scripts from newer software versions
can be imported and shown; unknown script commands will be marked)
• On airFCA systems ‘Empty tips’ command is tracked by SampleTracking the same as the
‘Dispense’ command thus permitting concentration calculation in Magellan
• Removal of Windows 7 support. Only Windows 10 is supported now.
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20. FluentControl 2.7 (V2.7.18.54561)
20.1 Bug Fixes
98297
Group of MIO incubators cannot share one location name
100017
Rotation coordinate of RGA vectors is always relative to the rotation of the carrier and
cannot be defined as absolute
101321
Touch monitor does not clear old content when aborting run from a wizard group
102248
Changes to a carrier could not be saved because save button is grayed out
103194
Orphaned labware cannot be place in script worktable by dragging
104447
Export does not include input files and pictures of TouchTools 'confirmation' and 'plate map
confirmation' commands
104740
Snapshot Tool does not capture the full screen when using high-resolution display and
scaling factor
104927
'Do not show again' option not working for warning about research use only
104930
FluentControl freezes when trying to execute carousel ReadBCsInCartridge command with
open carousel door.
105136
Pathfinder did not fine evasion route
105165
Constants such as Z_MAX must be usable in if-statements of liquid class MicroScript
105196
Context checking the counts trailing airgap towards the dispensable liquid volume
105210
MCA Get Tips command does not completely color-code selected tips in blue for partial tip
selection
105301
Marking a position of a vector as absolute in the carrier editor is saved even when the
carrier editor is left without saving
105329
FluentControl can sporadically crash when searching in long scripts
105394
Configuration of TeStack must be preserved when switching between tabs in configure
system
105430
Worktable command shows wrong grid location for the 100ml Waste Trough
105461
Colliding position error when using transfer labware to move to plate between high
neighboring objects
105465
cLLD error message not formatted nicely
105547
Variable defined in scripts with Iteration scope shown as error in method editor
105585
FC crashed when opened a large script with many context check errors
105590
Software hangs on wait for timer command
105596
Resuming run while RGA is under worktable level can lead to crash
105598
Change in Labware position throws an error message in edit mode
105640
Door locks do not open to allow manual closing of door when ‘closing of door locks failed..’
error is displayed
105645
Labware groups on worktable and on script level are merged together
105663
Performance improvement for very long runs
105709
Worktable command shows wrong site index for the 5 Pos 1.5ml Tube Adapter
105818
Index out of bonds error when FCA 'Get Tips' needs to use tips from two different 5000ul
boxes
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105820
Windows displays 'non responding' state for FluentControl during worktable import
105832
RGA crashes into fix tips standing above wash station
105841
Software crash after adding/removing drivers
105858
Reagent Distribution command generates temp script without Empty Tips command -
reagent discarded with tips
105937
Magellan commands (and other legacy driver commands) are not executed when using 'run
partially'
105953
Custom attributes can be defined for carriers with an empty name field; these carriers
cannot be edited afterwards
105976
MCA384 dispense and empty tip to MCA waste location fails
105979
Piercing commands developed are also shown on airFCA systems that don't support piercing
needles
106048
orphaned labware cannot be deleted and leads to software crash
106050
software crash when using concat() function for worklist filename
106071
alphaNumeric() function on labware added with Add Labware shows syntax check error
106096
barcode checksum verification cannot be activated unless it is also activated for barcode
type 'CODABAR'
106114
Liquid Class editor does not accept MCA384 microscript commands
106128
SampleTracking should subtract aspirated excess volume from source labware volume
106157
Wrong dispense speed for MCA96 50ul tips in LiquidClass Water Free Single
106163
If volume is larger than tip size, Reagent Distribution command uses Tip multiple times
although Max Tip Reuse is set to 1
106171
Sample Transfer does not create empty tip command in smart subroutine when Max Tip
Reuse is set to 1
106296
The well volume is not updated with the expected net volume after dispense and aspirating
with multi-pipetting LCs
106298
New user is not prompted to change initial password when empty passwords are allowed
106304
DiTi rack ‘FCA_ 350ul Nested’ is allowed to be placed on ‘96 Well Flat’ & ‘24 Well POGO’
106314
Errormessage when TeVacs target pressure cannot be achieved is unspecific
106448
Channel is marked as 'broken' after selecting 'deactivate tip' error handling option
106452
No context check is triggered when labware is removed from worktable
106458
Incorrect site offsets for 1x32 10mm Tubes 75mm barcode carrier definition
106617
Context Check error 'unable to generate valid pipetting sequence' when pipetting to second
plate of group while first plate is outside of pipettable area
106744
After start of method in TouchTools the SW sporadically remains unresponsive and displays
Run button
106976
GetFluentIDSensorStatus expression function only works after Start Loading command
107022
'Arm cannot move to position' error for 12 well trough on site 1
107148
IoT client not upgradable
107159
Long delay between inserting FluentID and update of touch monitor
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20.1 Changes and Improvements
• Enhanced Normalization workflow o Normalization Calculation Command o In-Situ
Normalization Calculation Command o Transfer Individual Volume Command
• New Script commands to export/import labware attributes
• New Liquid Class micro script command Liquid Level Check
• Function to return mounted MCA adapter and RGA FES fingers
• MCA Get Tips command supports partial tip pickup in Active Carrier
• Capacitive liquid level detection microscript command allow sending detected volumes to
SampleTracking
• Software support added for upcoming new hardware o MCA waste chute with drop guide o
Tube Rotator o FRIDA reader
• Integrated IoT client upgraded to version 2.1
• Supported SampleTracking version changed to 1.3 SP1 Patch3
• Snapshot Tool improvements
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21. FluentControl 2.8 (V2.8.10.55332)
21.1 Bug Fixes
102313
[Fluent Setup] Setup SW requires Wash Station for AirFCA in some tests
102651
Error when checking mounted FES finger in Simulation mode, if pc has been connected to
real instrument
104249
Cannot teach well position 96 with tip 8 on plate in front position
105636
[2.8] FC: Print script to PDF does not open and print commands inside the groups starting
from certain line (for long script)
106128
FC does not send the expected net volume after aspirating to ST
106482
"Declare" button in SetVariable command does not work.
106510
Standard Curve Pipetting Command gives context-check error in Portrait
106801
[2.8] [TRD] [Error Handling] HardStop/Contouring error should be a recoverable error
106859
Lid disappears in Waste forever, even for following runs
106882
Base Unit on old WT does not have a name -> not possible to save LW groups added via
OpenLabwareGroupEditor
106924
Error message shown when tried to execute a direct command with unsaved editors open
107044
New created or duplicated Liquid Classes or Worktables appear in the Controlbar when
editing or creating a Method
107069
[2.8] Context Check for Normalization/InSitu Calculation for minimal pipettable liquid
(sample/diluent)
107071
Error Tube Holder shall be a grouped as Nest not Runner
107107
ST command GetValue does not accept function alphaNumeric(loop,"ElisaA",3) in the field
"Position in LW".
107108
Same run and iteration scope variables written in different case can be saved despite an
error. Saved script could not be opened later.
107139
Syntax check error when using the SetVariable GetLocation for dynamically added labware
107201
[2.8] Normalization Calculation unexpectedly cannot find a valid sample and diluent
combination
107206
[Channel Gripper] Context check error when trying to move labware to Bioshake
107220
[2.8] After unsuccessful pipetting the volume well attribute is not updated with the expected
volume after dispense and aspirating
107233
[2.8] [TRD] Abort Run is ignored when aborting a run on cLLD error
107247
[2.8] [TRD] [Improvements] Failed Retract Piercing Tip Handling
107287
[2.8] [TRD] 2x Start Rotation leads to misbehaviour
107304
[2.8] [TRD] Duplicate of Tube Rotator Middle with Wash Station is not possible
107307
[2.8] Not possible to place trough runner on FluentID grid 6
107342
[2.8] Transfer Individual Volumes Command - Reuse mounted tips/sample filter option does
not work for tube runners
107373
Not all wells selectable for aspiration in portrait orientation
107386
[2.8] A Context Check error is thrown when the Drop Spectrometer Group Command is
loaded in a subroutine.
107393
[2.8] No specific error message when non-disposable tip is missing during initialization
107410
[Fluent Setup][TRD] "Command signalled an error" during the TR Init Offset Setup action
execution
107419
[2.8] RGA cannot move to home position after script execution
107438
[2.8] Single green position on not yet loaded runners
107441
[2.8] Additional (duplicate) TouchTools Reports are created
107476
[2.8] [TRD] Abort/Retry scenario differs from oscillate to rotate
107482
FluentControl Crashes when switching Users while Configure System is still opened
107494
[2.8] When restarting FluentControl after getting a dilutor error software crashes at Startup
phase
107495
[TRD] [2.8] Deadlock after restarting a run that was stopped before
107496
Empty Tip Contents with well offset moving to next labware doesn't work
107497
[2.8 ][TRD] Runners "lost" in loading ID of TR2 when stop movement of TR1
107515
Fatal Error in Stop/Resume scenario with asnychronous Subroutines
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107520
[2.8] The Transfer Individual Volumes Command causes an endless Loop if double entries in
the Pipetting sequence are used
107523
[2.8] [TRD] Pause/Stop is not reliable - dead lock
107615
[TRD][Bounding Box] Issue with Bounding Boxes of Lower DiTi eject and TR during mixing
107673
Control Bar doesn't provide all allowed labware while editing plates in Labware Group Editor
107720
[TRD] Tube Rotator labware has same location multiple times --> Errors in Sample Tracking
107761
Worktable not correctly updated in script editor mode
107774
[FluentSetup]: Liquid FCA pipettes on the wrong grid when the Balance carrier is moved to a
different grid on the WT
107846
[2.8] [TRD] Run/Resume Check triggered for Fluent ID after Pause
107847
[2.8] [TRD] Method Recovery aborts during Recovery of finished Rotation and Oscillation
Statements
107867
FluentControl API: Channel "commands" not working
107870
Touch Tools disappears and FC freezes at TT Worktable command
107880
Fatal error on SCC REM Error 56
107899
FluentControl freezes after TouchTools Confirmation in subroutine
107902
SW Freeze while pipetting worklist after it failed to find liquid it never displayed error message
107981
Empty variable field in Subroutine command leads to object reference error
108120
Run aborts with hardware error due to RGA gripper in Zero-G state
108174
SmartCommand cannot generate pipetting sequence due to rotation angle
108216
TT Standard cannot display gif file, TT Confirmation can display gif file
21.2 Changes and Improvements
• ZeroG mode can be toggled from the TouchTools monitor
• New Fast Simulation Mode for 3D Simulator
• New Confirm Standard Curve command
• New and updated QC-Kit scripts on installation medium
• Loop command is allowed in Wizard group
• New barcode verification option for FluentID
• New variable scope Parameter
• Scripts can be saved as Modules in new command bar section
• Software support added for o FRIDA reader (release pending) o MCA waste chute with drop
guide o 12 Well Trough SBS
o 15mL Falcon Tube FluentID Runner
• SnapShot Tool improvements
• Improved performance when editing long scripts
• Integrated IoT client upgraded to version 2.1 SP1
98118
[2.8] SetMCATipMask SampleTracking functionality for FluentControl
98486
[2.8] Fast simulation/offline run
100479
[2.8] Magellan once connected to simulated Infinite does not show any errors on
initialization/run time but also does not execute the commands in real during run time
100527
[Fluent Setup][2.8] New production workflow is needed to produce arm modules
without instrument.
100652
[2.8] Confirm Standard Curve command which actually displays the standard curve to
be confirmed
101498
[DropSpec] [2.8] Store Well concentration command should read the standard Fluent
Control Magellan output file format
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101769
[DropSpec] [2.8] Store Well Concentration could not be used twice (or more) to store
concentration from two different quant plates for two different parts of the same source
plate.
102189
[DropSpec] [2.8] Store Well Concentration command does not consider initial concentration
factor in the source plate
102401
[2.8] Performance improvements - edit time
104139
[Fluent Setup][2.8] FluentSetup SW: if door was opened during Pipetting test it continues
without notification, but then fails.
104258
[2.8] Store Well concentration command should store warnings as well attributes
104692
[2.8] allow defining variables of subroutines as input parameters
104817
[FRS-2.8] Merge Fluent Scheduler to Development
105441
[2.8] Update QC-Kit scripts on master media of FluentControl 2.8
105714
[2.8] allow making Modules from subroutines with input parameters - original
105748
[Fluent Setup][2.8] new tip adapter - configuration option whether old or new tip adapter is
used
105926
[Fluent Setup][2.8] Allow setting of a PMP board serial number in Setup Process
106265
[3.0] PMP Support in FluentControl
106325
[2.8] make insert to guide MCA384 tips during ejection available as labware/carrier in
FluentControl
106393
[DropSpec] [2.8] Update the NuGet packages of the Drop Spectrometer and integrate the
drop spectrometer module msi into the FluentControl Installation
106394
[DropSpec] [2.8] Implement a Stand Alone Prepare Measurement Command for the Drop
Spectrometer
106655
[2.8] FCA retracts to global instead of local z-travel during pipetting
106764
[2.8] Write move counters to logfiles during initialization
106977
[2.8] Log improvements (Introspect)
106983
[2.8] [TRD] [Usability] allow FluentID start loading command in Wizard group
106984
[2.8] [TRD] Barcode Verification option for FluentID
106996
[2.8] [TRD] [Usability] Loop command should be allowed in Wizard group
107184
[DropSpec] [2.8] Drop Formation LC and Drop Spectrometer specific Wortable data shall be
part of the FC 2.8 installation
107186
[DropSpec] [2.8] The snapshot, that is created with the snapshot tool shall contain logging
output of the drop spectrometer module
107205
[DropSpec] [2.8] Context Check Warning for missing FRIDA Reader is not consistent with that
for TRD device
107230
[DropSpec] [2.8] Transfer Individual Volumes script command shall create a context check
warning, if not all selected tips can reached all wells of the source and target labware
107236
[2.8] [TRD][Improvements] GUI changes for Piercing commands
107252
[Fluent Setup][2.8] External Door Locks Test in Setup SW
107283
[2.8] [TRD] [Usability] Empty Tube Rotator Move Tool tab shall be removed
107294
[DropSpec] [2.8] The Buffer Drop Measurement command does not save and load the
adjustment recorder values to optimize the adjustment routine
107299
[Channel Gripper] Not able to move because of a collision at the end position
107338
Standard RUP commands continue to display the same picture, even if the picture has been
changed on file system
107340
[DropSpec] [2.8] TIV Command with Dynamic DiTi handling throws Runtime Error when
insufficient tip size capacity is entered in dyn. DiTi Handling Expression Box
107398
[Fluent Setup][2.8] Management QC Results Reporting: Additional devices
107468
[2.8] [TRD] All TRD LC should only be available for Piercing Tips
107554
[2.8] Integrate IoT Client version 2.1 SP1 into FC 2.8
107616
[2.8] Update MasterMedia Contents of FluentControl 2.8
107726
[2.8] Snapshot tool improvements (subset of 105904)
107772
[2.8] Carousel slide is not moved to transfer position when RGA transfers plate to slide after
init
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107776
[3.0] PMP Aspiration Error Handling in FluentControl
107777
[2.8] Apply usage of standard FluentControl Magellan output format for each measurement
107842
[Fluent Setup][TRD] Alignment of the Drum should be a QC checkpoint in the Setup
SW
107848
[DropSpec] [2.8] Change labels in drop spectrometer commands UI
107876
Loading ID: Manually entered barcodes are not visibly marked as wrong when they do
not match the pre-defined barcode
107896
Apply usage of gain and z-position from standard curve each measurement
108046
Configurability of concentration unit to support reader specific concentration units
108217
Run is not aborted immediately if a Delay Command is running
22. FluentControl 3.0 (V3.0.16.56719)
22.1 Bug Fixes
107913
MCA384 crashed into FCA while moving to the waste because FCA did not evade
107954
MethodRecovery after exception fails with error 'No sub journal with the name x found'
108113
Saving carrier defininition of '6 Landscape 61mm Nest' failed: Value cannot be null
108300
Incorrect context check error 'Mismatching parenthesis or function...' in Set Location
command Tags
108309
Communication issues with FluentID during Allow Removal command
108480
First script line skipped when running multiple iterations
108492
Fatal Error at Runtime: "Tecan.Core.ResourceManagement.LocalizedCoreException: Path and
file name could not be resolved.
108536
When switching from Simulation to Real mode, Flush command does not work
108688
[FRS] Incorrect Remaining, Elapsed & End time
108741
FluentControl crashes during execution of Direct Command 'LockPlate (BioShake1)'
108808
[FRS] Execution of Transition failed after run
108835
Worklist generates temporary script that Get Tips on channels that already got a tip earlier
108837
FC crashes occasionally during worktable updates
108882
Retry after not gripped lid at automatical lid handling fails
108914
Delays between scripts when using API execution channels
108919
Error when Get DiTi for 8 tips with VSLH Mosaic SW
108940
Pressure out of Range error recovery resets Movement limits
108971
It's possible to declare multiple variables with same name and different scope within same
script
109060
At FluentID Start Loading command the system intermittent cannot power the RGA x axis
109073
No sub journal found after pressure out of range and error handling
109082
Index was outside the bounds of the array.
109131
[MethodRecovery] When recovering a method, the script command "End Script - Success"
aborts the recovery
109153
'retry' fails with subjournal error when channel was deactivated
109182
Errormessage about improper shutdown when starting FC
109205
MCA crashes inside active carrier during Get Tips (related to Pause & Resume)
109403
No suitable labware connector specifically for MCA384, 50ul Filtered
109510
FluentID Loading issue
109531
FCA aspirates from the wrong labware if 2 tips per well is selected
109588
RGA Axis G axis not in a ready state
109604
Fatal error after active stop and retry dropping a nested DiTi tray to waste
109644
Exception at aspiration with Contact Wet liquid classes since upgrading to FC 2.8
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109700
Script started via API reported as successfully finished when nothing is executed
109818
Reagent Distribution not working for mixed tip configuration (mix&pierce + DiTi)
109836
FCA hardware error leads to broken channels
102285
AirFCA: It is not possible to execute any Fluent Setup action requiring DiTis without a restart,
when the previously executed action with DiTis had requested a labware refill
104579
External drivers: Object parameters aren't displayed
105568
HydroWasher driver cannot be duplicated in FC
106921
Wrong "Lid_6mm_1" instead of "Lid_9mm" will be added on top of the plate via labware
group editor, if "Lid_6mm_1" is available in the databank.
107045
Incubator starts shaking after Microplate is transferred out of the device
107114
Windows Media Player window appears in background and blocks FC to show a picture on
"Confirmation" command or to continue after WaitForTimer: "The file you are attempting to
play has an extension (.) that does not match the file format."
107515
[3.0] Fatal Error in Stop/Resume scenario with asynchronous Subroutines
107580
Air FCA 2 drops channel grip with deep well plate after recover from error
107581
Fluent Control: Initialization fails with Fluent Control on an instrument with RGA-AirFCA-
MCA384
107737
FluentControl crashed while editing a carrier
107785
On open script: "The script .... is already opened. Any script can be edited only once." The
script will not be opened.
108085
Device is not correctly placed on worktable after import
108164
MCA: Aspirate from SBS trough believes to use only "1 tips" instead of 96 tips. Subsequent ST
report is wrong.
108215
Standard Curve command 'Fatal Error' in runtime when using rotated Labware with Well
Offset
108250
[FRS-3.0] Clicking +(increase) or -(decrease) iteration button in Touch Tools quickly Touch
Tools dissapears or becomes non responsive
108333
[FRS-3.0] Gantt chart window appears with fluent scripts
108337
[FRS] FC crashes if you try to rename a Process after renaming its worktable
108338
[FRS-3.0] Gantt Chart is not updated during execution
108354
SubroutineCommand: Variable headers will be lost if drag and dropped out of command
108362
[FRS] Updated variable values are not shown in the variable window during run.
108387
[FRS-3.0] Reported step end time can be different from the actual end time
108391
[FRS-3.0] Cancel "nice to have" updates that delay the run
108393
[FRS] Context check errors in ProcessEditor due to error occured in previous execution
108394
[FRS] Error Message "Run was aborted!" if a script was aborted due to an error
108418
[FRS-3.0] Executing a Method without an intial Schedule is possible
108420
[FRS] Gantt Chart window are directly open when starting FC for the first time
108421
[FRS-3.0] Irritating log entry "Step could not be found in schedule "
108422
[FRS] Inconsistent timing constraint drop down behaviour when process is modified
108423
[FRS] Jump back to process editor when opening a processing script by clicking more than 2
times for double click
108424
[FRS-3.0] Method Editor is opened twice
108425
[FRS] No schedule available when processing step uses MCA and RGA.
108432
[FRS-3.0] Not possible to start a Run again after aborting it
108434
[FRS-3.0] Methods can be started with unsaved changes in Process Editor
108459
[FRS] Method 'Elapsed Time' does not update on 'Direct Run' of complex Process
108462
[FRS-3.0] Recovery Point for method with script is deleted, when method with process is
aborted
108467
[FRS-3.0] Calculating schedule overlay is displayed in the Gantt Chart while running a script
108473
Fluent freezes when the iteration is changed during a run while it is paused
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108486
When new method created prepare method button is enabled
108493
[FRS-3.0] Script recovery results in "run finished successfully"
108497
[FRS-3.0] FC crashes when source step labware name is changed by quick typing
108502
[FRS] Width of runtime indicator changes during execution
108503
[FRS] Context check error 'No Schedule Created' not updated
108504
[FRS] Process and Process step can be deleted, although process step script is open
108506
[FRS] Orphaned Labware context check error is not shown in the process
108507
[FRS] non connected Source-Step is not marked in red
108508
[FRS] Variables are not present in the Suggestion list of the Commands
108512
[FRS] Context check error indicator does not vanish from process editor tab when error solved
108514
[FRS] Process name is written wrongly in Labware Report
108516
[FRS] Process Tab is not deleted from the Infopad if the process is closed
108518
[3.0] Move tool : error message “One or more errors 66ccurred” when RGA tried to move to
home position after aborting the run
108523
[DropSpec] Runtime error during FRIDA Measurement: “Execute Prepare Meauserement
(Object reference not set)”
108533
[FRS-3.0] After run has been aborted – windows with WaitForTimer will not be closed and
continue countdown
108539
Fluent crashes if an operator with no edit script user rights clicks on Variable in variable grid
108542
[3.0][Bugfix] Correct logging channel of MCA384 script commands
108557
[FC 3.0] Store Well Concentration command must not apply the concentration factor of the
source plate, if source and target plate are the same
108568
Modules cannot be opened via Double-Click after making changes to a saved module
108579
[FRS-3.0] Non affected iterations are removed from the schedule after transfer error
108588
[GS1b] HW error: the system cannot find a solution for the requested arm movements with
RGA 1
108594
Fluent crashed during initialization
108628
[3.0] Fast simulation mode with physical devices
108642
Changed Module name is not displayed in the controlbar after the ‘Export’ Window was
opened
108678
Changes in the device configuration for the ‘Incubator1’ driver are not committed to the
Fluent Audit Trail
108743
[FRS-3.0] If a step starts on one and finishes on the next day the reported duration can be
negative
108745
Trace View double entry after abort
108748
DuF import message shows empty backup path after Reinstallation (from FC 2.7 to FC 2.8)
108799
FC2.8.1 suddenly LEDs of 5 previous runners changed from green to red, reload not working.
108824
After an "Instrument Connection Lost" error recovery point will be created but does not work
108926
Fluent Control crashed when dropping command from Control bar into the Script Editor
108956
GetCoverSiteName and GetCoverSiteIndex not working for base box of nested tip tower
108992
[FRS-3.0] Implement Method-editor variable-grid update for iteration variables
109072
Movement counters are logged only when an initialization is forced
109124
SiLA2 driver can not be duplicated
109141
Variable Grid in the method editor does not show correct information
109253
[FRS] Implement 'Close all' for processes
109254
[FRS] TC violation error should have a tolerance of at least 1 sec
109312
[FRS-3.0] Automatic UI update after changes is missing
109314
[FRS] Error message "the given key was not in the dictionary" at end of run with process in
multiple iteration
109747
Cannot use Keyence on-the-fly tool in simulation anymore
109839
''MCA384, 50ul Filtered' is not allowed on Carousel RightTower_P69_7Nest
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109849
Stop or resume a run in system idle time due to timing constraint
22.2 Changes and Improvements
• Scheduling feature to schedule processes and protocols (FluentControl Scheduler FRS)
• Software Support for Pressure Monitored Pipetting Artificial Intelligence (PMP AI)
• Software Support for DeckCheck
• New FluentID runner available for 15ml Falcon tubes
• Improved normalization calculation command with sample well offset and range possibility
• Fast simulation mode for physical devices
• Extended FC autorun UI with PostInstaller and ReadMe to improve installation process
• Default logging mode changed to ‘Info’ and improved logging
• Improved ST information when emptying tip contents
• Mix&Pierce: Tip stuck in septum error message can now be manually removed when tip is
released
• Integrated IoT client upgraded to version 2.3
• Removing QC -Kit Scripts and Liquid classes from Master Media
108251
[FRS-3.0] Enable scheduling licensing
108263
[FRS] Automatic diti-handling
108264
[FRS-3.0] Final-destination-step behavior
108265
[FRS] "Approved-process"-flag and electronic signatures
108267
[FRS-3.0] Extend set of functions to work during scheduling
108325
[FRS] Allow Scheduling in GP mode and remove command line parameter
108326
[FRS] Inherit context check errors of (opened and closed) Scripts to Processes to Method
108327
[FRS] Prevent deletion of a process, if used in method
108329
[FRS-3.0] Force to save changes to processes prior to a run
108339
[FRS-3.0] Additional Context Check Scenarios
108361
[FRS] Zooming the gantt chart does not always work when switching between zoom modes
108596
[FRS-3.0] Reduce calculation time for schedule creation
108638
[FRS-3.0] Change Color gradient of Timing Constraints if 'Transfer' is used as anchor point
108639
[FRS-3.0] Add barcode to labware report
108640
[FRS-3.0] Add customization of transfer scripts
108732
[FRS] Control Bar shall not show Steps group when no process editor is active.
108733
[FRS] Display Process names and iterations instead of labware names in the gantt chart
109213
[FRS] Delete steps option in right click context menu shall be greyed out if only connections are
selected
109365
[FRS] Add scheduling options to config page
109526
[FRS] Prevent Process step scripts to exist in Database before saving
109618
[FRS] Suppress error handling of the RGA driver to increase unattended runs
106265
[3.0] PMP Support in FluentControl
107776
[3.0] PMP Aspiration Error Handling in FluentControl
108182
PMP AI Licensing
109056
[CR] Add PMP AI Curve Viewer to installer
109558
Limit automatic retry of PMP Error to one new DiTi
106525
[3.0] Create DeckCheck ScriptCommand
106526
[3.0] Create DeckCheck Correction Handling
106527
[3.0] DeckCheck Settings
105441
[3.0] Update QC-Kit scripts on master media of FluentControl 3.0
108218
[FC 3.0] Display warning message, if not enough liquid is available in the tip
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108470
[FC 3.0] Extend FC autorun UI by PostInstaller
108489
[3.0] Parameter variables should behave as script when used as output variables
108499
[FC 3.0] [DROPSPEC] The normalization command must use the barcode of the labware for the
plate map confirmation file, if barcode is assigned using ManuallyScanLabware statement
108520
[FC 3.0] ST volume information is not updated after Empty Tip Contents with liqFCA or MCA
instrument
108528
[3.0] Update MasterMedia Contents of FluentControl 3.0
108532
[FC 3.0] [DROPSPEC] The normalization command does not use a unique name for the plate
map confirmation file
108546
[3.0] [FCA Piercing][TRD] Tip stucked in septum warning not automatically removable
108617
[Typo_Wording] Small UI and text change requests for 3.0
108619
[FC 3.0] [DropSpec] Enable the user to select wells for Normalisation Calculation Command
108623
[FC 3.0] Transfer Individual Volumes: after a well was skipped -> following wells were pipetted
with suboptimal tips selection 1+7 instead of using all 8 tips in parallel
108737
[MS] FluentControl Update for supporting Fluent AirFCA with Multisense
108753
[3.0] no FluentID runner available for 15ml Falcon tube
108860
[3.0] Fast simulation/offline run (merge changes from 2.8 release branch to Dev branch)
108962
[FC 3.0] Touch Tools RUP shall be abortable within a Wizard Group
108991
[3.0] Update year of tecan copyright in the About Box to 2021
108993
[3.0] update the integrated IoT Client in FC 3.0
109217
[Test Automation] Changes and fixes for supporting automation testing
109424
[Logging] Log - Improvement
109712
[CR] Add step to installer to show the readme
109761
[MS] Implement PMP Functionality of MultiSense
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23. FluentControl 3.1 (V3.1.11.57925)
23.1 Bug Fixes
109685
AuditTrail files are not protected from modification
109625
[3.1] 5ml Diti not working in FC 2.8 anymore as they are pushed off by channels not having
mounted tips
110058
FCA does not evade MCA in Amplitude Script
110129
FluentControl shuts down during run
110054
FluentControl fails to start with misleading error message
110244
"Use Next when empty" proceeds to tube with different label if tube is placed on runner or
adapter carrier
109632
If Get Tips parameter Proceed to next position is unchecked and it runs out of tips the run
gets stuck and FC needs to be killed via task manager
110172
MCA384 Combo Adapter: Count of mounted and selected tips doesn't match
109946
After run has finished: "Touch Tool UI thread was aborted by an exception".
110135
Tip adapter crashing into waste station with mixed tip configuration (mix&pierce +DiTis)
110019
[Mix&Pierce]: SW reports a "collision" between Safety Shield on FCA and FluentID barcode
scanner but physically enough clearance
110562
Run Abort due to: VX_RUNTM_001_007 - No sub journal with the name
"McsDispenseErrorMessage" found
110559
FC changes Aspiration target volume and throws fatal error
109678
OnSystemPrompt not working because lastErrorId() = None
110699
Variables are not allowed for device commands for MIO and Te-Shaker
108096
MCA collides with FCA DiTi Nest carrier during Random Move Test in FluentSetup
110205
Moving into hardstop causing overcurrent error during retraction of piercing tips in
maintenance script
110822
FluentControl does not start due to " VX_APPFR_012_007: Internal error during set up of
data repository (part of data store)."
110811
Reference Offsets Not Applied On Left Grid Segment
110772
FC V3.0 Freeze after STOP
109387
FluentControl cannot start up anymore (in real mode while it can start in simulation)
110894
Pathfinder could not find a path for arm RGA 1 to move to current position
23.2 Changes and Improvements
• Fluent Scheduler: select labware for process iterations via a barcode file
• Fluent Scheduler: incubation at <Base>
• Fluent Scheduler: Gantt Chart visible in Touch Tools
• Support for new 50µL short filtered DiTis in standard tray, including 5 new Liquid Classes
• FCA 5mL DiTis can be used (not supported in FluentControl 2.8 and 3.0)
• Snapshot Tool always collects large dump files
• Variables can be used in Te-Incubator (MIO) and Te-Shake commands (not supported in
FluentControl 2.8 and 3.0)
• Improved DeckCheck usability at edit and run time (hardware release pending)
• Magellan output format configurable when not for use with FluentControl (not supported in
FluentControl 2.8 and 3.0)
• MCA waste chute with drop guide supports both MCA384 and MCA96 tips
• IoT client upgraded to version 2.5 integration
• Sample Tracking version 1.4 integration
• User Management System (UMS) version 1.1.11 integration
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108593
[3.1][FRS] Enforce scheduled steps to be closer together
108827
[3.1][FRS] Trace View should report aborted sequences
109479
[3.1][FRS] Import of custom transfer steps from another process results in conflicts.
109904
[3.1][FRS] It's possible to open a processing script when its process is closed
98579
[Fluent Setup][2.8] FSE part replacement: inconsistent triggering of Door Sensor- and Door
Lock Test for extensions
104628
[3.1][FRS] Introspect enhancements for scheduling
104629
[3.1][FRS] Tecan Connect App support
104630
[3.1][FRS] process steps without dynamic plates
107221
Carousel barcode scanner cuts off long barcodes from 21th symbol
107755
[FluentSetup] Reports are stored in XPS format that cannot be opened
108312
[FluentSetup] FluentSetup does not detect when user wrongly configured a long RGA as a
short
108433
[FC 3.1] Long delays while imports
109994
[FRS] Context check for processes is spamming log file
110059
[FluentSetup] Cannot run Mount Pipetting Tips action with TRD mounted on a specific GRID
110062
FC 3.1: New labware definition and liquid class to support the new 50ul LiHa (short) Tips
filtered in standard tray in FluentControl
110084
[FluentSetup] Integrate FSE Authenticator
110088
[3.1][FRS] Squeezed label in Gantt Chart
110096
[FluentSetup] About Box is not up to date
110145
[3.1][FRS] Select labware for Process iterations via a barcode file
110163
[3.1][FRS] Allow multiple Processes in one Batch
110176
[3.1][FRS] Process Step names are forced to be system unique. Should be process unique.
110178
[3.1][FRS] Make it easy to edit step name and change expected duration
110261
[3.1][FRS] Enhance Touch interface: Gantt chart on Touch Tools
110295
[3.1][FRS] Allow base-incubation with fully occupied Hotels
110299
[3.1][FRS] Improve Wait command with option to execute without popup and display time in
HH:MM:SS
110454
[FluentSetup][DeckCheck]Improve UI: Order of Windows / Prompts is not logical
110471
[FluentSetup][DeckCheck] In case of an error with any camera (disconnected/broken) the SW
does not show clearly which camera is affected
110719
[DreamPrep CR]: Make modules functional when saving in sub-directories
110721
[DreamPrep CR]: Pre-populate default parameter values of a module in the script
110804
[FRS] API shall support variable query and expressions
111046
[DeckCheck] Improvements Config
111047
[DeckCheck] Improvements Edittime
111139
[FRS] Base incubation: Do not automatically open the Labware Group Editor in Process
Scripts.
111140
[FRS] Enhance Touch Interface: Hide resources in Gantt chart on Touch Tools.
111218
[FluentSetup] Extend FSE Token Validity Duration
110813
[FluentSetup] Devices with TOY firmware (Labwerx) not supported
110185
[FluentSetup][3.1] Update Manual
110105
[3.1] Integrate the new version of Sample Tracking (v 1.4) in FC 3.1
109688
[3.1] FluentControl 2.8 and Magellan 7.4 Pro: Output always in fixed layout
108749
[FluentSetup] FluentSetup update for supporting AirFCA with Multisense
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109944
[3.1][CR] update the integrated IoTClient in FC 3.1 to version 2.4 (or newer)
110808
Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable contains an known vulnerability MS11-025
111045
[DeckCheck] Improvements Runtime
111251
[FRS] Processing Step, TouchTools Gantt and Script expected runtime needs a visual update
110590
[FluentSetup] Check Door Sensor During Door Lock Test
110068
[FluentSetup] Required Labware not Shown when Using WXS Balance
109722
[CR] [3.1]: Update / Remove Microplate and Trough labware according to Consumables
Phase-out plan
108784
[Fluent Setup] Syringe exchange leads to faulty pipetting
109123
[3.1] One MCA Waste for multiple Tip Types using different Positions
24. FluentControl 3.2 (V3.2.8.59234)
24.1. Bug Fixes
112154
DiTi not ejected if pressure out of range error occurs during dispense back of 'Continue,
dispense back, pipette nothing' error handling option
110745
"Run finished with errors" after it finished all lines successfully
111970
Fluent Control shuts down during run
111657
[TRD] Freeze: Mixed Tip Configuration cannot Aspirate from TRD wells 20-24 (Pathfinder does
not find a Path)
112318
Changes in partial tips (MCA Get Tips command) are not saved during edit time.
112121
Hardware crash if FCA Y-spread > 38mm and pipetting with all 8 channels
110869
ST Register Folder: Returned a fatal error for barcode: 'BC1234'. The barcode is eventually
already registered.
111071
FC gets stuck / freezes during Reagent Distribution
112965
Registering Labware with Platemap file leads to "Script Command aborted with error [...] An
item with the same key has already been added"
110642
Barcode data missing on Sample Tracking report
110977
Error thrown at “Register labware” (ST) command.
113347
Arms move slowly with open FrontDoors
112740
Default labware disappears from worktable after import
113232
PathFinder cannot evade MCA384 arm as it doesn't use all available range
112646
FCA unable to mount DiTi after error handling option „Retry once with new tip“ is selected
24.2. Changes and Improvements
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (version 21H2) compatibility
• FCA Y-spread > 38 mm with all 8 channels used in parallel no longer causes physical collision
with labware
• Tube Rotator: support of mixed tip configuration
• Usability improvements related to DreamPrep NGS
• Sample Tracking command Register Labware with Platemap and option Folder now works
• Improved MCA384 DiTi pickup
• MCA384 Get Tips command saves partial tip settings in GUI
• DeckCheck command improvements
• Fluent Scheduler improvements
• IoT Client 2.5 SP1 integration
• Sample Tracking 1.4 SP1 integration
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• User Management System (UMS) version 1.1.12 integration
• Loading ID FW update to version 1.10
• TeGIO II FW update to version 1.1.0
111397
[FRS] Context Check Error in Method: error for unsaved changes in process editor when the
labware is orphaned
111072
[FRS] Default and Custom Transfer send comments to the Connect App
110372
Lost Labware error ignored in custom transfer steps
109736
Import Editor lists Modules under Scripts. After the import Modules are listed under Modules
and not under Scripts.
111567
[DeckCheck]: SW freezes during "Worktable" RUP after a DeckCheck command has been
placed before
111677
[DeckCheck]: Labels of RoI should be shown in DiscrepancyScreen when RoI is affected
110722
[CR DreamPrep]: Improve context check error messages for Modules
111944
[DeckCheck] Remove "Validation" from DeckCheck output
110840
[CR DreamPrep]: New function to query the Worktable Name
110847
[CR DreamPrep]: Modules shall be better discriminable from conventional scripts
111495
FRS commands and UI Elements not being linked with the online help
110720
[DreamPrep CR]: Display query text from variable section next to the respective parameters in
the module editor (in the script)
112650
[FluentSetup][Multisense] Modify TipAdapter Tests for Multisense Board
112385
[CR] [FC 3.2] Changes required for FluentControl 3.2 Win10 LTSC 21H2 compatibility
111620
[FluentSetup][Multisense] Add tests for Air FCA with Multisense Board
104625
[FRS] Implement Dynamic loading
110566
License text in FC Pre-installer is not up to date
110001
[FluentSetup]: Naming of "Cabinet is available" is potentially wrong
110617
[FluentSetup] Latest FW Versions to Be Integrated: UniBootloader II V1.2.0 and TeGIO II V1.1.0
111334
[3.2] Aspirate 'Execute exception with liquid class'
111625
[DeckCheck]: Rename the "Sensitivity" to "Confidence Threshold"
108749
[FluentSetup][Multisense] FluentSetup update for supporting AirFCA with Multisense
111443
[3.2] [CR] update the integrated IoTClient in FC 3.2 to version 2.5 SP1
111464
[3.2] [CR] Integrate the new version of Sample Tracking (v 1.4 P1 or newer) in FC 3.2
109545
[FluentSetup][3.2] Integrate TeMotion2 in FluentControl 3.2
112878
Setup SW Support of Loading ID FW V1.10.0
110041
[FRS] Allow that Processes are started at a predefined time.
109545
[FluentSetup][3.2] Integrate TeMotion II V3.1.0 in FluentControl 3.2
110823
[CR Te-Chrom]: Integrate Te-Chrom labware into FluentControl
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25. FluentControl 3.3 (V3.3.11.60625)
25.1 Bug Fixes
109096
Intermittent FluentID grid with runners get unexpected GetFluentIDLEDStatus values
109168
Open cabinet door locks failed message at TouchTools command
111315
Fatal Error during method recovery
111348
Scheduler: Gantt chart does not update properly after completed run
111936
Freeze during method recovery if script contains disabled If statements
113051
FluentControl crashed during Export - Eventlogs: "System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException"
113109
Setting custom "Sounds" in Configure System does not work
113333
Fluent overnight runs stopped due to a collision or hardware error or to communication
issues
113336
Tip touching results in tip moving past well dimensions for 2ml Deep Well Plates
113365
Unable to execute worklist due to faulty temporary script: "Aspirate volume must be at least
Dispense volume"
113513
FluentControl crashes when attempting full export
113727
Temporary scripts generated by "Load Worklist" command trigger erroneous cLLD exceptions.
113924
FluentControl shows error that DiTi box is out of range when box is accessible
113977
Cannot use variable in Reagent Distribution command for Empty Tip Labware field
114163
Method Run scope variable Context Check error at edit time
114177
Protect Audit Trail fix not effective for upgrade installations
114413
FluentControl pulls the MCA active carrier out of the worktable, breaking grids
114575
Fluent cannot initialize with AirFCA on the right of the MCA384 and correspondingly an FCA
waste on the right of the MCA waste
114621
Variable scope Script and Run are not usable within liquid class variable declaration
114660
MCA aspirates sample liquid into head after initialization (after power cycle)
114858
Slow RGA performance with long move pauses at transfer of 96 tube rack
114945
"Select a valid labware" context-check errors when opening Modules
115007
TouchTools starts up at wrong screen, but goes to the correct position when opening
Configure System
115063
FCA moves to Global Z-travel prior to dispensing at Z-dispense
115124
Transfer Individual Volumes with Dynamic DiTi Handling not working
115137
Standard Curve command aborts run if labware is specified with a Variable at the index
115207
Invalid character in Set Variable command causes FluentControl crash
115222
FluentControl 3.2 freezes while executing "Add Labware" command in complex scripts
115269
Lids added in the Carousel through the Labware group Editor are not present at runtime and
disappear after the script is closed or exported
115270
User unable to run script due to "Unable to generate functional pipetting sequence" error
115283
It is possible to define negative offsets for Z-ax in the liquid class for the MCA arm
115510
Transfer Individual Volumes command cannot be used with fixed tips
115749
FluentControl 3D Worktable editor not rendering properly when using Intel generation 12
processor
115590
Touch Tools displays wrong error for a variable with limit
116017
Scheduler: if plate is lost, unrelated iteration is aborted. Abort reason not logged
115613
Sample Transfer cannot generate valid subscript due to replicate
115079
Context check does not calculate the variable associated with the function FileLineCount()
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25.2 Changes and Improvements
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 (1809) and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (version 21H2)
compatibility
• Software support for new MCA96 arm
• MCA384 Get Tips and MCA384 Drop Tips commands have been renamed to MCA384 Pick Up Tips
and MCA384 Set Tips Back
• New MCA384 Get Tips and MCA384 Drop Tips commands
• New MCA Transfer Liquid smart command for MCA384 with EVA adapter
• New Te-Chrom smart command
• Software support for new MultiSense board for AirFCA
• Software support for new Phase Separator
• Delay command only available for MicroScript
• Removed possibility to run a repair installation
• FluentSetup: new firmware TeMotionI V1.10, TeMotion II V3.1.2 and UniBootloader II V1.3.1
• IoT Client 2.6 integration
• User Management System (UMS) version 1.1.13 integration
104563
Upgrade Licensing Client to support TLS 1.2
109545
[FluentSetup][FW] Integrate TeMotion II V3.1.2
110831
Cannot connect to SVN service anymore after a FluentControl repair
112109
Modules shall be listed directly underneath the Scripts in the Controlbar
112555
[FluentSetup] Arm Alignment failure text is wrong
112807
[FluentSetup][FW] Integrate TeMotion I FW 1.10.0
113940
[FluentSetup][FW] Integrate UniBootloader II V1.3.1
113962
[Scheduler] Integrity check of added Processes (Destination Step)
114174
Integrate UMS V1.1.13
114354
Log instrument Initialization data for IoT Client
115531
Increase contouring error threshold to 160 for DiTi eject of FCA arms
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26. FluentControl 3.3 SP1 (V3.3.12.60898)
26.1 Bug Fixes
116574
FluentControl 3.3.11 does not have GP state with SampleTracking Stand-Alone
116515
[3.3] Add IoT Client Installer V2.5 additionally on MasterMedia
27. FluentControl 3.4 (V3.4.9.617874)
27.1 Bug Fixes
113138
FluentControl cannot return to edit mode after run with a message "The execution of the
transition failed".
114060
FluentSetup SW vs Excel Check List discrepancies
115359
FluentControl fails to import manufacturer definitions after upgrade from 3.1 to 3.2.
115550
FluentControl user management randomly modifies admin rights upon user creation.
115980
Fluent Scheduler Timing Constraints lacks a scroll bar so some constraints cannot be
seen/entered.
116398
MCA384 could not evade from FCA after upgrade from FC 3.0 to FC 3.2.
116426
TouchTools crashes after completion of methods/scripts.
116505
After failed initialization due to device turned off, re-initialization after turning on device will
initialize that device but overall initialization fails.
116523
"DiTi Lost" - Error when detecting liquid with the dedicated "Detect Liquid" command.
116638
User cannot reliably edit a carrier definition because reference & site offsets are randomly
saved or not saved.
116672
Variable window not displaying all variables.
116682
Container barcode overwriting plate barcode when registering with Platemap from a file.
116737
Increasing times of pipetting steps and e.g. delays in RGA movements cause violations of
timing constraints of processes.
116916
Generate Report Export Data command: File gets overwritten
117121
Error while moving arms. Differences between destination position and the arm's current
position after move have been detected.
117156
Z-Offset from LC is added for Dispense despite cLLD being used.
117166
FluentControl unusably slow with when method approval is active.
117202
FluentID Start Loading scan doesn't work in FC 3.3.
117295
Run aborts if Sample Transfer command is performed with 10ul FILTERED DiTis.
117342
MCA DiTi pickup with Active Carrier: Labware Definitions of MCA384 DiTi products
117366
Pathfinder Delays
117371
Exception event during pipetting - "Invalid attempt made to decrement the events count to
below zero"
117424
FluentControl Scheduler cannot close a running process and freezes.
117572
Te-Chrom smart command does not use variables in Subroutine.
117574
FluentControl crashes during very long runs.
117905
Te-Chrom cannot generate a valid subscript with provided parameterization.
27.2 Changes and Improvements
• Software support for new MCA96 arm
• New MCA96 Transfer Liquid smart commands
• Updated Te-Chrom smart command
• Software support for new MultiSense board for AirFCA
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• Software support for new Phase Separator
• FluentSetup: new firmware TeMotion I V1.10.0.11416, TeMotion II V3.3, and TeGIO II V1.1. 0-
0-g8e1cb3550
• User Management System (UMS) version 1.1.13 integration
• DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows V11.0 M0
• Sample Tracking 1.4 SP2
• SPARKControl Magellan 3.2 fixes issue with automation interface
28. FluentControl 3.4 SP1 (V 3.4.10.62215)
28.1 Bug Fixes
119435
Slow Buffy aspiration for PPD-testing
118627
RGA Z contouring error on execute single vector
119737
FC 3.4 not importing zeia created in FC 3.3
