Software Control

You control the Heater-Shaker through protocols you create in Opentrons Protocol Designer or the Python API. Running these protocols requires version 6.1.0 or newer of the Opentrons App and robot server.

The Opentrons App displays the current status of the Heater-Shaker and can also control the module outside of protocols. To control a Heater-Shaker, go to the Devices tab and select a robot that has a Heater-Shaker connected to it. Robots with a connected and powered on Heater-Shaker will display a thermometer icon under the modules section of the device card.

On the device detail page, a module card shows the current status of the Heater-Shaker, including:

• Whether it is heating, cooling, or holding at the target temperature. A warning banner appears if the module is hot to the touch (>49 °C).
• The target (if set) and current temperature.
• Whether the module is speeding up, slowing down, or holding at the target shake speed.
• The target (if set) and current shake speed.
• Whether the labware latch is open or closed.

On the module card, you can click the three-dot menu (⋮) to see other controls for the Heater-Shaker. These options let you control the heater, shaker, and labware latch independently. You can also view information about the module, including its serial number, firmware version, or launch the in-app attachment guide.