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All instrument reservations are handled through the Monash Research Platforms (MRP) iLab website which can be found at https://monash.ilab.agilent.com/landing/63

Users must register for an account, selecting either Monash or non-Monash

  • Baker and Burnet users please select the ‘non-Monash’ option and use your Institute-specific email to register

After registering users need to login and request access to the ARAFlowCore platform

  1. Select the menu icon from the top left of the webpage and click ‘Core Facilities’
  2. Search for 'ARAFlowCore’
  3. Request access

After access has been granted users will need to complete two forms found in the 'Registration and Training' tab

The two forms are;

  • ARAFlowCore Client Registration and Consent Form
  • Analyser Training Declaration Form

Forms are sent to the administrator for processing, and users will be granted specific instrument permissions based on prior experience.

Navigating the iLab Booking System

Once access has been granted to the ARAFlowCore platform, users may schedule instruments

Several tabs are available;

  • The ‘About ARAFlowCore’ gives a general overview of the platform
  • The ‘Registration and Training’ tab contains forms for users to sign after they’ve completed training
  • The ‘Reservations’ tab allows users to see the booking calendar
  • The ‘Schedule Equipment’ tab is where bookings are created and edited

To schedule equipment;

  1. Select the ‘Schedule Equipment’ tab
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and select either;
    • Analysers
    • Cell Sorters
    • Imaging Flow Cytometers
    • Analysis Computer
  3. The list of instruments in each category will be displayed. Select the instrument you’d like to schedule by either clicking on the name or ‘View Schedule’
  4. To book click and drag on the schedule for the time you’d like
  5. A dialog box will appear with a ‘Reservation Form’ to complete
  6. You can edit the time if required
  7. Select the ‘Funding Source’
    • Monash users should be linked to one or more funding sources
    • Non-Monash users are required to have a ‘Standing PO’ registered in iLab for invoicing
    • Contact ara.flowcore@monash.edu for assistance or more information regarding standing PO's
  8. Press Save Reservation in the bottom left hand corner

A confirmation email will be sent and a reservation created in your calendar (if using gmail) and 24 hours prior to the booking a reminder email will be sent

To cancel a reservation

  1. Click on the booking in the ‘Schedule Equipment’ tab
  2. Select the ‘Details’ box which will open the reservation form again
  3. Click ‘Delete Reservation’ at the bottom right hand corner of the form