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VB Software Control System

A Visual Basic graphical interface for controlling DRD automated liquid-handling systems, from immediate movements to repeatable laboratory programs.

DRD Visual Basic liquid handling control interface
One control environment

Choose the control mode that fits the task.

DRD’s GUI accommodates a range of users, from routine laboratory operators to engineers configuring motion and fluid handling.

Immediate Mode

Drag directly to command motion and flow settings.

Lab Mode

Build programs using higher-level aspirate and dispense instructions.

Engineering Mode

Work with step-level movements and commands that are translated through device drivers.

Visual Basic control system screenshot

Tip Escape Velocity control

TEVIA provides control over dispense escape velocity, taking advantage of the high-flow capability available for contact-free delivery.

System integration

Built around DRD liquid-handling hardware

The software integrates DRD liquid-metering equipment including Titan, Dual Resolution Syringes, CV1dur and Plexi pump modules, with a program database for reusable workflows.

Device integration

Software interfaces for DRD liquid-handling cores.

Program database

Access, adapt and run stored lab programs.

Operator flexibility

High-level workflows or detailed engineering control.

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Frequently asked questions

What control modes are available?

DRD describes Immediate Mode for direct movement, Lab Mode for aspirate-and-dispense programs and Engineering Mode for lower-level commands.

What is TEVIA?

TEVIA is DRD’s Tip Escape Velocity control, used to adjust liquid delivery behavior.

Is this software suitable for OEM integration?

The control environment supports DRD liquid-metering hardware; discuss driver compatibility and system interfaces with DRD.

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Explore the science behind this product

Read DRD’s technical guides for context on liquid-handling mechanisms, applications and validation.

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