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1. 3 Insert the Disk 6 of the OpenLAB CDS installation disks in the drive If the setup program starts automatically click Cancel to stop it 4 Open Windows Explorer Go to the Bootp directory on OpenLAB CDS Disk 6 and double click BootPPackage msi 6 The Welcome screen of the Agilent Bootp Service Setup Wizard appears Click Next 7 The End User License Agreement screen appears Read the terms mark the acceptance check box and click Next 8 Check that the destination folder for installation is appropriate and confirm by clicking Next 9 Click Install to begin the installation ChemStation Instrument Configuration 17 2 18 Overview of Instrument Communications 10 Files load when finished the Bootp Settings screen appears LT alcx BootP T ab File C Documents and Settings All L Create Tab File r Logging T Do you want to log bootP requests BootP Log File C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent BootP LogFile m Default Settings Subnet mask 9 0 0 0 Gateway o o d0 0 Cancel Help The Bootp Settings screen contains unconfigured default settings These settings will be entered during the configuration procedure 11 Mark the Do you want to log Bootp requests check box The Do you want to log Bootp request check box must be cleared when configuring instruments is finished or the logfile will quickly fill up disk space 12 In the De
2. If you skip this step you will be asked to configure your new LC system the first time you launch it 11 Add and configure any additional modules from the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel 12 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 13 In the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install 14 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 15 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown 72 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding an LC MS or CE MS 3 This task shows you how to add an LC MS system or a CE MS system to a standalone ChemStation workstation NOTE If you want to use an Agilent PAL Sampler with your LC MS system install the Agilent PAL Control software before you configure your LC MS system See for details 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree a AgilentOpenLA Management 4 f Q
3. Programs gt Agilent Bootp Service and select EditBootPSettings The BootP Settings screen appears Uncheck Do you want to log BootP requests The Do you want to log BootP requests box must be unchecked when finished configuring instruments or the logfile will quickly fill up disk space Click Edit BootP Addresses The Edit Bootp Addresses screen appears Click Add The Add Bootp Entry screen appears ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 Add BootP Entry x Mac Address Host Name IP ddress A i Comment Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway z i Cancel Help Figure 7 Add BootP Entry screen e Make these entries for the LC MAC Address as previously obtained and recorded Host Name IP Address Comment if desired Subnet Mask Gateway address optional f Click OK g Leave Edit BootP Addresses by pressing Close h Exit BootP Settings by pressing OK and power cycle the LC If changing the IP address it will be necessary to power cycle the instrument for the changes to take effect i Use the PING utility to verify the LAN connectivity by opening a command window and typing ChemStation Instrument Configuration 21 2 Overview of Instrument Communications ping lt ip adress gt e g ping 10 1 1 101 Verify that the IP Address is correct on page 96 5 Add an additional instrument or device to the network a Repeat s
4. 7 Complete the configuration and click OK The ELSD is now available in the instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding a 7100 CE System 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Agilent OpenLA Management Create Refresh Edit dit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Instruments Instruments Name Lab 1 15 NotConnected ADC ei NotConnected CE NotConnected GC19 NotConnected GC36 NotConnected LC12 NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments ran Administration K 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 Q Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 15 nstruments Status Name E eee ChemStation Instrument Configuration 69 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click Agilent OpenLA Management Q fi Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns 4 Create Instrument Properties RE Create Loc
5. Agilent Modular LC module e Connect a remote cable part number 5061 3378 between the Vacuum Degasser and one other Agilent Modular LC module preferably a pump e Connect the Agilent Modular LC module with the G1369A B C network card inserted into your network LAN component use the detector using the appropriate EtherTwist 10BaseT cable The G1315C D DAD G1365C D MWD G4212A B DAD and G1314D E F VWD detectors and several 1290 modules have on board network communication use the appropriate EtherTwist 10BaseT cable We recommend that you connect the network LAN cable to an Agilent Modular LC detector With the G1315C D DAD G1365C D MWD or G4212A B DAD this is mandatory If no Agilent detector is used please contact your Agilent representative for information about the insertion point of the communication card Connecting an Agilent Integrated LC System via the Network The Agilent integrated LC systems are e Agilent 1220 Infinity LC e Agilent 1120 Compact LC The Agilent integrated LC systems connect to the OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition via the network LAN You can connect the LC ChemStation Instrument Configuration 29 2 30 Overview of Instrument Communications system either directly to the computer containing the ChemStation software using a crossover network cable point to point or to the local area network hub using a standard network cable The network LAN connector is situated on the left side of t
6. B LAN card is inserted and scroll down to the IP address of the G1369A B LAN card When the MIO dialog is opened on the Agilent 1100 1200 control module the ChemStation cannot communicate with the Agilent 1100 1200 system Verify that Basic Communication is possible Use the ping command to verify that the IP address is operational 1 Open a command prompt window on your PC 2 Type ping 10 1 1 102 where 10 1 1 102 needs to be replaced by the appropriate IP address or by the selected host name and press Enter The command ping will send a request for reply to the IP address bypassing part of the Windows TCP IP settings A successful ping would look like this Reply from 10 1 1 102 bytes 32 time lt 10ms TTL 128 If request timed out is displayed the IP address can not be reached by the ping command 3 If the ping request was answered successfully by the instrument you need to verify that your Windows TCP IP settings are correct for the selected network especially the subnet mask and gateway settings should be checked Identify by host name If you identify the Agilent 1100 1200 system by host name ensure that the used host name and IP address are correctly set up in the DNS server or the corresponding entry in the HOSTS file exists Try using the IP address in the Configuration Editor Verify that the G1369A B C LAN Card is correctly configured To ensure that all parameters of the G1369A B C LAN card are correctly set use the
7. Instrument Communications Instrument Connections Be sure to set up the communication channel between the instrument and the PC prior to operating the system Connecting an Agilent GC system Agilent supports network communications with its GCs however GPIB is supported on some older GC models Only one cable either network LAN or GPIB as appropriate is needed for each GC ADC or external sampler Table 3 Supported GC communications Model Supported communications 7890A 7820A 6890N 6850 Network LAN 6890A 6890 Plus Network LAN or GPIB not supported for Japanese and Chinese 5890 GPIB 35900E ADC Network LAN Table 4 Additional device communications Device Supported communications Headspace sampler Network LAN all models RS232 G1888 and 7694B only PAL autosampler Network LAN or RS232 28 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 Connecting an Agilent LC system via the Network Installation and interconnection of your Agilent Modular LC modules are described in more detail in the Agilent Modular LC module user manual supplied with each module Modular LC refers to modules in the following series Agilent 1290 Infinity Agilent 1260 Infinity Agilent 1100 1200 Connect a controller area network CAN cable between each of your Agilent Modular LC modules except the vacuum degasser and a G1330 ALS cooler One CAN cable is included with each
8. Instruments X Administration 40 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a Cher ion Installation T 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 QR m Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 5 Status Name gt e sacos OA poms 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click a Agilent OpenLA Management Edi Edit Notifications Columns Properties The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane ChemStation Instrument Configuration 41 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Create Instrument i Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStatio Mandatory Es Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory Instrument type Agilent System 7 Mandatory z Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application
9. Instruments tree ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 b Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7 m nk XK Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument T nstruments Start Instrument a Launch va Launch Offline Edit Delete Edit Notifications Is Lock ka Create The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified c In the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the CTC PAL AutoSampler icon OR Select CTC PAL AutoSampler in the left panel and click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The dialog box is displayed xi m Connection Details Interface type com port z COM port fl Lok ca d Enter the connection details COM port used and click OK e Click OK to close the Configure Instrument dialog box and complete the addition of the Agilent PAL Sampler ChemStation Instrument Configuration 91 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 92 ChemStati
10. created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management Ae ee ee Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit ig Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch a Launch Offline Q Edit Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 If Autoconfiguration is offered accept it Enter either the IP address of the LC or the Host name all recognized modules will be copied from the Configurable Modules panel to the Selected Modules panel Use Autoconfiguration if possible If you use manual configuration you must enter all configuration parameters correctly if the configuration does not match the module exactly the module will not be recognized OR Select the module s that you want to configure from the Configurable Modules panel and click amp gt to copy them to the Selected Modules panel 54 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 9 Specify the instrument s LAN access parameters either by IP address or by com
11. default IP addresses 13 number of instruments 34 P PAL autosampler adding 88 0 quick configuration 6 remote cable 29 remote connection 30 ChemStation Instrument Configuration S standalone ADC 78 subnet mask default 13 T TCP IP 14 installing 14 troubleshooting network 94 U USB GPIB 26 27 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Index 101 www agilent com In This Book Use this handbook when you need to set up your instruments to work with the Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition This handbook describes how to add instrument modules and configure them Agilent Technologies 2010 2014 Printed in Germany 01 2014 M8300 90005 EE Agilent Technologies
12. drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically e Display the Instrument type drop down list and select either Agilent 6890 GC System or Agilent 6850 GC System f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 42 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 ion Installation Adding Instruments to a ChemSt 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7x _ ae Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch a Launch Offline Edit t Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed NO E Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent EE Instrument Controller are not specif
13. e Bad network performance refer to Frequent Buffer Overrun in Instrument Log Book on page 97 e Bad hard disk performance e Other programs accessing the hard disk or using the computer s resources such as scheduled defragmentation backup or virus scanning ChemStation Instrument Configuration 99 Index Index 3 35900 adding 86 78 35900E connecting 30 6 6890 BootP service 16 8 82357A B interface 27 A ADC connecting 30 ADC instrument adding 86 adding instruments 33 BootP service about 16 configuring 22 23 gateway 18 instrument configuration 19 JetDirect card 19 MAC address 19 subnet mask 18 BootP service addresses 16 buffer overrun 97 c CAN cable 29 100 CE connection 31 cluster 62 communication network 95 communications 11 26 configuration 6 configuring instruments 33 connections 28 network 95 E ELSD 67 G gateway default 13 GC communications 28 GC instrument adding 35 connecting 28 GPIB communications 26 headspace sampler 28 instrument communications 11 instrument connections 28 IP addresses default 13 J JetDirect card 16 19 L LAN administrator 13 LAN communications 13 LAN connection 14 LAN default IP addresses 13 LC cabling 29 LC connection 29 LC instrument adding 51 connecting 29 29 network administrator 13 network communication 95 network communications 13 network connection 14 network connections 95 networking problems 94 network
14. install Select Enable Intelligent Reporting to enable expanded reporting features Clearing the checkbox will not install these features for this instrument and they will never be available If you enable Intelligent Reporting the classic Report Layout will not be available for this instrument However exisiting classic reports can be used in parallel with Intelligent Reports 16 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 17 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown Adding a 6890 or 6850 Using Classic Drivers You can select the classic GC drivers to control an Agilent 6890 or 6850 GC that includes a 7683 series ALS or no ALS ChemStation Instrument Configuration 39 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation NOTE The classic drivers are not compatible with either the 7693A ALS the headspace add on software or PAL Sampler control 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree a Agilent OpenLA Management Q Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Instruments Status Name Lab 5 ME NotConnected ADC J Ej
15. lt ii Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Instruments Name NotConnected ADC t NotConnected CE NotConnected GC19 NotConnected GC36 NotConnected LC12 Status gt gt gt gt gt gt NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments X Administration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 73 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding In o a ChemStation Insta 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a4 Agilent OpenLA Management 7 QR m Edit Create Edit Refresh Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 15 Status Name os poms 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click a Agilent OpenLA Management Edi Edit Notifications Columns Properties The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane 74 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Create Instrument i Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStatio Mandatory v Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory Instrument type Agilent system iiaia lz Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the in
16. select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click Agilent OpenLA Management Q fi Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns 4 Create Instrument Properties RE Create Location Instruments A L The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane Create Instrument Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory x Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory a Instrument type Agilent System Mandatory v Contact User A Optional lt 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are 58 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically e Display the Instrumenttype drop down list and select Agilent LC Syst
17. the unused devices are still connected to the APG remote cable The only possible work around is to disconnect connect the remote cable when deleting adding the external module from to the current configuration If a second detector is not needed for certain experiments but for convenience reasons is not taken out of the configuration selecting a very short run time for the unneeded detector is not recommended For example when acquiring data on an FLD while the DAD is configured with a short stop time it may happen that the DAD lamp is switched off before the LC analysis is finished This produces a not ready condition so that the next analysis does not start Alternatively acquiring with the DAD and selecting a short stop time for the FLD does not produce this problem as a lamp off status is a perfectly valid operational mode with the FLD Data File is empty contains no signal Check the remote cabling of the detectors A detector does not change into the run status unless the start signal is transmitted over the remote line Refer to the cabling diagrams in your instrument hardware manuals om Devices report Buffer Overflow in the logbook This message usually indicates a badly performing PC when the data transfer from the instrument to the PC is not capable of handling the data stream The bad performance can be caused by 98 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Troubleshooting 4 Power save features of the PC
18. with Intelligent Reports 15 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 16 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding an LC System Using Classic Drivers 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Agilent OpenLA Management 4 Q e Edit Create Refresh Edit Notifications Columns instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Instruments Name Lab 5 NotConnected ADC NotConnected CE NotConnected GC19 el NotConnected GC36 el T o2 NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments Administration KLL 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 Q im Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 5 Status Name ChemStation Instrument Configuration 57 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and
19. 1 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Configuring a Device Cluster If Autoconfiguration detects the presence of specific combinations of modules it allows you to create clusters that work in concert as a single device The following device clusters can be created 62 Column Compartment Cluster Pump Valve Cluster Prep Pump Cluster Fraction Collector Cluster HDR DAD Cluster In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Agilent OpenLA Management JER E Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Instruments Status Name E Ej Instruments X Administration ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a Cher ion Installation T 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 QR m Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 5 Status Name gt e sacos OA poms 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click a Agilent OpenLA Management Edi Edit Notifications Co
20. 19 Configuring the Agilent BootP Service 22 GPIB Communication 26 Installing and Configuring the Agilent 82357A B USB GPIB Interface and Driver 27 Instrument Connections 28 Connecting an Agilent GC system 28 Connecting an Agilent LC system via the Network 29 Connecting an Agilent Integrated LC System via the Network 29 Connecting a 35900E ADC forLC orGC 30 Connecting an Agilent 7100 CE System 31 This chapter describes the communication between the ChemStation and the instruments Brae Agilent Technologies 11 2 Overview of Instrument Communications Overview of Instrument Communications 12 The ChemStation provides two types of communication with the instrument e LAN communication using TCP IP e GPIB a serial communications protocol using a USB GPIB adapter The type of communication you set up depends on the instrument you are connecting older instruments use the GPIB protocol modern instruments connect via the LAN For many Agilent instruments you can set the IP address from the instrument s front panel over telnet or using the G4208A Instant Pilot For other LAN instruments you use the Agilent Bootp service to administer IP addresses ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 Network Communication The Agilent ChemStation software provides network based instrument control and data acquisition for network capable Agilent LCs GCs CEs and optional A D controllers You
21. Agilent BootP Service program from the Agilent ChemStation ChemStation Instrument Configuration Troubleshooting 4 DVD and disable any other means that configure the G1369A B C LAN card of the instrument Install the BootP Service as described in section Agilent Bootp Service on page 16 and configure it for the MAC address of the LAN instrument Power cycle the PC and the instrument and verify that the BootP Service configures the G1369A B C LAN card correctly Thus you ensure that the parameters for the buffer handling in the G1369A B C LAN card are set for analytical instruments DHCP Server Check that no DHCP servers interfere with the usage of Agilent BootP Service as these servers also respond to bootp request They also may send a different IP address to the instrument each time it is started Frequent Buffer Overrun in Instrument Log Book Please contact your system administrator to check if the network is not capable of the network traffic induced due to the data acquisition of the instruments This can also be caused by an incorrectly configured G1369A LAN card see above ChemStation Instrument Configuration 97 4 Troubleshooting LC Instrument Start up Problems System remains in a wait state waiting for a module that has been taken out of the configuration On systems that are frequently reconfigured i e devices are added or removed from the current configuration the system may remain in a wait state as long as
22. Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition Instrument Configuration Guide ie Agilent Technologies Notices Agilent Technologies Inc 2010 2014 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including elec tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agree ment and written consent from Agilent Technologies Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Manual Part Number M8300 90005 Edition 01 2014 Printed in Germany Agilent Technologies Hewlett Packard Strasse 8 76337 Waldbronn This product may be used as a com ponent of an in vitro diagnostic sys tem if the system is registered with the appropriate authorities and com plies with the relevant regulations Otherwise it is intended only for gen eral laboratory use Software Revision This guide is valid for revision C 01 06 of the Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition Microsoft is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Warranty The material contained in this docu ment is provided as is and is sub ject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the max imum extent permitted by applicable law Agilent disclaims all warranties either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par ticu
23. CP cannot be used to assign IP addresses to Agilent instruments used with the Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition The Agilent ChemStation computer and all connected instruments must use static IP addresses assigned at the PC instrument front panel or from a BootP service used with some older instrument models Each computer and instrument uses a Network Interface Card NIC to provide network communications In some instruments such as the 7890A GC the NIC is built in For other instruments the NIC is a separate accessory or card that is installed In either case the NIC provides communications programming and the physical connector for the network cable To increase stability of communication it is recommended to disable the Aero look on the AIC install the SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and disable the Application Experience Service See also http support microsoft com kb 902196 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting Network Connections Ensure that all the network LAN cables are tightly plugged at both ends Check the connection in the hub switch and the one in the network card of the PC or instrument When properly connected and working network cards provide green and yellow LEDs as a visual indicator of network connectivity Look on the back of the NIC adapter of the PC and the back of the instrument e If there is no green LED there is no connectivity Look for a hardware pro
24. D is connected See Adding an LC System on page 51 for full details 2 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 3 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7 ie ee Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch va Launch Offline Edit Delete Edit Notifications Lock yet Create Shortcuts The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 4 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click ELSD OR Select ELSD in the left panel then click gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel 5 Select the ELSD in the Selected Modules panel and click Configure A configuration dialog box is displayed The parameters required for configuration depend on the model of ELSD that is connected ChemStation Instrument Configuration 67 3 68 Adding and Configuring Instruments 6 If the ELSD is connected to the system by a serial cable select the COM port to which the ELSD is connected OR If the ELSD has a separate network connection enter the IP address
25. DC 5 Mark the check boxes for the channel s that you want to use 6 Set up the 35900E ADC options as in Adding a Standalone ADC on page 78 7 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration 87 3 88 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding an Agilent PAL Sampler Adding an Agilent PAL Sampler Two different drivers are available for the Agilent PAL Sampler each driver supports different instrument configurations as shown in the following table Table6 Agilent PAL Sampler driver support PAL A 01 06 Classic PAL B 01 02 RC Net GC not supported supported LC supported but not tested supported LC MS supported supported Ensure that you install the correct driver for your instrument configuration Adding an RC Net PAL Sampler This task shows you how to add an Agilent PAL Sampler with an RC Net driver Unlike the Classic ChemStation drivers there is no need to pre install the instruments you can install the Agilent PAL driver before you add any instruments 1 Install the Agilent PAL Control software For details refer to the documentation that came with the Agilent PAL Sampler 2 Create and configure all the instruments that you want to use with the Agilent PAL Sampler For detailed instructions refer to the ap
26. November 1995 as applicable in any technical data Safety Notices CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly per formed or adhered to could result in damage to the product or loss of important data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated condi tions are fully understood and met A WARNING notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indi cated conditions are fully under stood and met ChemStation Instrument Configuration In This Guide In This Guide This guide describes how to configure your instruments to work with Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition It includes instructions on how to add instrument modules and configure them 1 Quick Configuration Guide This chapter provides a quick guide to adding and configuring standard instruments using the OpenLAB Control Panel 2 Overview of Instrument Communications This chapter describes the communication between the ChemStation and the instruments 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments This chapter describes how to add instruments using the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel 4 Troubleshooting This chapter summarizes helpful hints for troubleshootin
27. OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition On Agilent Instrument Controllers AICs OpenLab ChemStation Edition only supports instruments and modules connected exclusively via LAN GPIB RS232 USB or any converter are not supported on AICs Table 2 GPIB and Analytical Hardware Compatibility Matrix Agilent USB GPIB Agilent USB GPIB Instrument Type Interface 82357A Interface 82357B Agilent 1100 1200 LC Agilent 1120 1220 Integrated LC Agilent 7890A GC System Agilent 7820A GC System Agilent 6890N GC Agilent 6890A and 6890 Plus GCs Yes Agilent 6850 GC Agilent 5890 GC Yes 7100 Capillary Electrophoresis 35900E ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 A document describing the installation of the SICL libraries in order to control the GPIB systems can be found on Disk 3 of the OpenLAB CDS installation DVDs Installing and Configuring the Agilent 82357A B USB GPIB Interface and Driver If you are using GPIB communications install the number of USB GPIB controllers that are needed for your instruments in the PC 1 Install the hardware Refer to the documentation that came with the accessory 2 Install the USB GPIB driver and configuration software using the OpenLAB CDS Master Installer Refer to the JO Libraries Suite Installation Guide found on Disk 3 of the OpenLAB CDS installation disks ChemStation Instrument Configuration 27 2 Overview of
28. Using RC NET Drivers 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Agilent OpenLA Management Q m mi Edit Create Refresh Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Instruments Instruments Status oon ME NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments X Administration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 3 51 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding In o a ChemStation Insta 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a4 Agilent OpenLA Management 7 QR m Edit Create Edit Refresh Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 15 Status Name os poms 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click a Agilent OpenLA Management Edi Edit Notifications Columns Properties The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane 52 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Create Instrument i Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory s Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory Instrument type Agi
29. ation Instruments A L The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane Create Instrument Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory x Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory a Instrument type Agilent System Mandatory v Contact User A Optional lt 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are 70 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically e Display the Instrumenttype drop down list and select Agilent 7100 CE System f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 7 Select Configu
30. ay the Interface type drop down list and select GPIB 2 Enter the GPIB address of the 6890 GC system 12 Click OK to register the system access parameters and close the Configure Selected Module dialog box 13 If you are using an external device such as a PAL sampler or an Agilent 35900E ADC configure it by adding it from the generic modules panel See Adding a Classic Agilent PAL Sampler on page 89 or Adding a 35900E ADC to a GC or LC System on page 86 for full details 14 Click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 15 Mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install 44 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Select Enable Intelligent Reporting to enable expanded reporting features Clearing the checkbox will not install these features for this instrument and they will never be available If you enable Intelligent Reporting the classic Report Layout will not be available for this instrument However exisiting classic reports can be used in parallel with Intelligent Reports 16 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 17 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new c
31. blem such as a disconnected cable dead network defective hub switch router or defective NIC If there is a red LED there is a problem with the NIC If the green LED is lit with a flashing yellow or orange LED the network card is properly connected and working This condition indicates an active network and verifies that the jack in the wall is working Disconnect the network cable and confirm that the PC reports that the network is disconnected Reconnect the network cable and confirm that the PC reports the connection If you suspect a problem with the network cable or connectors try the following e Test the cable by plugging it into another socket that you know is working If this also fails replace the cable Test the socket by plugging in another device with a working network connection such as a laptop If this also fails use a different socket e Power cycle the router Troubleshooting Network Communication If your Agilent ChemStation cannot connect to the analytical instrument configured using a network LAN communication please perform the following troubleshooting steps ChemStation Instrument Configuration 95 4 96 Troubleshooting Verify that the IP Address is correct 1 Check the IP address and subnet mask of the Agilent 1100 1200 system by using the control module or Instant Pilot if available In the System view of the control module select Configure gt MIO for the module where the G1369A
32. can easily control and monitor instruments by connecting them to a network on which the Agilent ChemStation PC resides This allows the Agilent ChemStation PC to be located up to 100 meters from instruments it controls on an Agilent supported standalone network or anywhere in the world on a TCP IP based network supported by your network administrator The Agilent ChemStation communication uses the TCP IP version 4 protocol which needs to be installed as a network protocol on your PC The instrument and the PC controlling it workstation or AIC need to be in the same subnet Consult the Network Requirements Guide on the Agilent OpenLAB CDS installation disk 1 for more details The J4100A JetDirect and G1369A B C network cards used to connect an analytical instrument to a network require the boot strap protocol BootP Agilent supports only the Agilent Bootp Service provided on the Agilent OpenLAB CDS installation disk 6 for this use About Networks Each Agilent ChemStation can support up to four instruments on the network Each device on the network requires a wnique IP address a subnet mask and a default gateway If installing on a site network contact the site network administrator If installing on an isolated network Agilent recommends the following addresses Device Address PC 10 1 1 100 GC LC CE or ADC 10 1 1 102 through 10 1 1 255 ChemStation Instrument Configuration 13 2 14 Overview of Instrument Communi
33. cations Device Address Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 10 1 1 100 Agilent ChemStation supports instruments and PCs with self assigned fixed addresses or addresses assigned by the Agilent Bootp Service see Agilent Bootp Service on page 16 DHCP is not supported by Agilent Upgrading to Network Communication If you connect your instrument using a standard TCP IP protocol it needs to be installed as a network protocol on your PC The current configuration of the LAN Assembly or J4100A Jet Direct or G1369A B C network cards that are used to connect the analytical instrument to the network remains during the upgrade When upgrading from a GPIB control instrument to network connection you must install the required network communication components and reconfigure your instrument Installing Network Communication If you decide to connect your instrument using a standard network connection you must ensure proper communication between the PC and the analytical instruments The communication uses the TCP IP protocol which needs to be installed as a network protocol on your PC For the configuration of the J4100A JetDirect card or G1369A B C network card that is used to connect the analytical instrument to the network the boot strap protocol is used which requires a BootP Service The installation of the TCP IP protocol on Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems is outlined below Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems will typically come wit
34. d select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 Create Edit Refresh Edi Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Navigation Lab 1 ruments Status Name SS 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Properties 36 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click Agilent OpenLA Management 4 JEE Create Refresh Edit Edit x Notifications Columns Create Instrument Properties RE Create Location Instruments Lab 1 15 ADC The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane Create Instrument Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory v Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory v Instrument type Agilent System 7 Mandatory v Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked envir
35. e Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument nents Start Instrument a Launch a Launch Offline Edit Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the 490 Micro GC icon OR Select the 490 Micro GC icon in the left panel then click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The GC s configuration window opens 48 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments x Instrument information IP address 0 0 0 0 GC client version 1 40002 Activate communication Serial number MPU version Driver version 1 6 1 0 10 controller version Instrument hardware instrument configuration Automation and remote control Max i Heated Backflush to Analytical C J Tira column Fimware IO BRE Pat installed installed O serial 9 In the IP address field enter the IP address of the 490 Micro GC and click Activate communication to register the sytem access parameters The GC s details are added to the Instrument Information field 10 Complete the instrument configuration a Enter the hardware parameters in the Instru
36. e Instrument dialog box 13 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the module s that you want to configure OR Select the module s that you want to configure in the left panel then click amp gt to copy them to the Selected Modules panel The Configure Selected Module dialog box opens 14 Enter the connection parameters LAN or GPIB and click OK xi m System access Interface type LAN host name Hostname MEE 9 LAN IP address Port Figure 5 Configure Connection panel 15 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 16 Select the options you want to install from the Options section in the upper pane then click OK to complete the configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 9 1 Quick Configuration Guide Configuration using the Control Panel 17 See Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation on page 35 for full details of installing and configuring additional options 10 ChemStation Instrument Configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 2 Overview of Instrument Communications Overview of Instrument Communications 12 Network Communication 13 About Networks 13 Upgrading to Network Communication 14 Installing Network Communication 14 Instrument configuration using the Agilent BootP service
37. em f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7x gt O amp Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch fa Launch Offline The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 If Autoconfiguration is offered reject it by clicking No Autoconfiguration is not used for the classic ChemStation drivers ChemStation Instrument Configuration 59 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments 9 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the Use classic drivers check box Agilent LC System M Use classic drivers 10 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 11 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click LC Syst
38. em Access OR Select LC System Access in the left panel then click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The LC s configuration window opens Configure Selected Module x r Connection Details Interface type LAN IP address x IPaddress ENE Lok J ca 12 To set the system access by host name a Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN host name b In the Hostname field enter the network name of your LC OR To set the system access by IP address 1 Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN IP address 2 In the IP Address field enter the IP address of your LC 13 Click OK to register the system access parameters and close the Configure Selected Module dialog box 14 Add and configure any additional modules from the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel 60 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 15 In the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install 16 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 17 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration 6
39. es do not need to be configured in this case as you do not connect to any other part of a network Figure 6 on page 16 shows an example of the TCP IP configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 15 2 16 Overview of Instrument Communications Local Area Connection Properties j 2 x General Sharing Connect using Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties e 2 xi EF 3Com 10 100 Mini PCI Ethem General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports Components checked are used by tt this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings M E Client for Microsoft Networks MS Eactilt Driver Obtain an IP address automatically M El File and Printer Sharing for M ae E internet Protocol TCP IP f Use the following IP address IP address n E EEN EL Install Uninst Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Wheel Sai Default gateway A ji Transmission Control Protocol Inte wide area network protocol that pi across diverse interconnected net Obten DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server is A 3 Alternate DNS server A Advanced IV Show icon in taskbar when conn Cancel Figure 6 TCP IP Configuration Screen 6 Select OK to finish the configuration Use the IPCONFIG utility to verify the PC s TCP IP settings by
40. example 7890A GC or 6890 GC OR Select the GC s icon in the left panel then click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The GC s configuration window opens The format of the configuration window depends on the GC you are adding Enter configuration details as needed The fields available depend on the GC type GC Name Enter the GC name ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Link Type Select either LAN IP or LAN Host IP address Enter the IP address or host computer name Notes Enter any notes or comment about the GC 10 Click Get GC Configuration or Load Configuration from GC to establish a connection to the GC 11 Click OK to return to the Configure Instrument dialog box 12 If you are adding an Agilent 7693A ALS to a 6890 or 6850 GC do not mark the Use Classic Drivers check box You cannot use classic drivers with the Agilent 7693A ALS 13 If you are using an external device such as a PAL sampler or an Agilent 35900E ADC configure it by adding it from the generic modules panel See Adding a Classic Agilent PAL Sampler on page 89 or Adding a 35900E ADC to a GC or LC System on page 86 for full details 14 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 15 Mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to
41. fault Settings part of the screen enter the subnet mask and gateway See your network administrator if you do not know the subnet mask and gateway The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 The default gateway is 10 1 1 100 13 Click Create Tab File 14 Click OK The BootP Service Setup Wizard screen indicates completion 15 Click Finish and remove the DVD from the drive ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 This completes installation of Agilent Bootp Service Instrument configuration using the Agilent BootP service Assigning IP addresses to instruments using the Agilent BootP service Agilent BootP Service maintains association between a unique identification code MAC address provided with the LAN card installed in a given instrument and the specific IP address assigned to that instrument Therefore you must define or redefine this association whenever you add a new instrument exchange an instrument or its LAN card or change the IP address assigned to an instrument Configuring instruments using the Agilent Bootp service 1 Determine the MAC address of the instrument with the J4100A JetDirect card installed using either Agilent Bootp Service see step 2 on page 19 A JetDirect card see step 3 on page 20 2 To use Agilent Bootp Service to determine the MAC address of the LC a Power cycle the instrument b After the instrument completes self test open the logfile of the BootP Ser
42. figuration does not match the module exactly the module will not be recognized OR Select the module s that you want to configure from the Configurable Modules panel and click amp gt to copy them to the Selected Modules panel ChemStation Instrument Configuration 65 3 66 Adding and Configuring Instruments 9 Specify the instrument s LAN access parameters either by IP address or by computer Hostname For manual configuration of instruments with multiple modules specify the LAN access parameters for each module Agilent LC Modules and Systems Auto Config tio x C IP address Gi Hostname cema re 10 When the dialog box is displayed for clustering select the modules that you want to form the cluster from the left pane and click the appropriate configuration button in the right pane Additional configuration dialog boxes are displayed depending on the type of cluster you are configuring 11 Complete the configuration information for the cluster and if necessary for each constituent module ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding an ELSD to an LC System Autoconfiguration does not detect the ELSD The device must be configured manually since it has a separate network connection This procedure describes how to add an Agilent 1290 or 1260 ELSD to an LC instrument that has already been configured 1 Create and configure the LC system to which the ELS
43. figure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7 n kK Edit Delete Refresh Edit Lock Create Configure Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch va Launch Offline Edit Notifications Lock yet Create Shortcuts The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 3 In the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the 35900E icon OR Select 35900E in the left panel and click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 The dialog box is displayed xi Ez Details Interface type Lan host name gt LAN host name IP address LAN IP address 3 Channels 7 ChannelA I Channel B L omre Cen You can set the system access by either the host name or the IP address 4 To set the system access by host name a Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN host name b In the Hostname field enter the network name of your ADC OR To set the system access by IP address 1 Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN IP address 2 In the IP Address field enter the IP address of your A
44. formation for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically d Display the Instrument type drop down list and select the instrument that you want to create Agilent LC MS System or Agilent 7100 CE MS System e Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the instruments tree 6 In the instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration 75 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7x _ ae Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch a Launch Offline Q Edit t Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrumen
45. g 1 Do you want to log BootP requests Check to enable logging OR Uncheck to stop logging A default log file was created at installation and is located at C Program Data Agilent BootP LogFile in Windows 7 or C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent BootP LogFile in Windows XP It contains an ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 entry for every time a device requests configuration information from Bootp 2 Click OK to save the values or Cancel to discard them The editing ends Restarting the Agilent BootP service 1 In the Windows Control Panel select Administrative Tools gt Services The Services screen appears 2 Right click Agilent BootP Service and select Start Close the Services and Administrative Tools screens This completes configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration 25 2 Overview of Instrument Communications GPIB Communication 26 If you are not using GPIB communication skip this section Analytical instruments that communicate with the Agilent ChemStation via GPIB can use the Agilent 82357A USB GPIB Interface or the Agilent 82357B USB GPIB Interface Some analytical instruments that communicate via GPIB with the Agilent ChemStation Rev A xx xx may continue to use a USB GPIB Interface for communication with Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition All other systems need an upgrade to LAN connection PRIOR to the upgrade to Agilent
46. g potential problems you might see during the configuration process ChemStation Instrument Configuration Contents Contents 1 Quick Configuration Guide 5 Configuration using the Control Panel 6 2 Overview of Instrument Communications 11 Overview of Instrument Communications 12 Network Communication 13 GPIB Communication 26 Instrument Connections 28 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments 33 Number of Instruments Supported 34 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 35 4 Troubleshooting 93 Troubleshooting the Network 94 LC Instrument Start up Problems 98 4 ChemStation Instrument Configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration P ee 1 r Quick Configuration Guide Configuration using the Control Panel 6 This chapter provides a quick guide to adding and configuring standard instruments using the OpenLAB Control Panel Agg Agilent Technologies 1 Quick Configuration Guide Configuration using the Control Panel Configuration using the Control Panel If you want the instruments allocated to a specific instrument number for example if you are upgrading from a previous ChemStation revision you must configure the instruments in the required sequence The first instrument you configure will be allocated to instrument 1 Chem32 1 the second to instrument 2 Chem32 2 and so on However the Control Panel lists the instruments in alphabetical order of their names 1 Open the Agilent OpenLAB C
47. h TCP IP pre installed Instructions are also included for the Agilent Bootp Service program required to configure TCP IP parameters for your instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 1 From the Start menu in the Task Bar select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center 2 Click on Change Adapter Settings select Local Area Connection and right click to access the properties 3 In the General tab select the internet protocol TCP IP Version 4 and choose Properties 4 Select Use the following IP address to ensure that the system does not use the DHCP address 5 If your PC is connected to a site network ask your IT department for a valid IP addresses gateway subnet mask DNS and WINS server If you are setting up your own internal network for instrument communication and are not connected to any other network you may use the example settings from Table 1 on page 15 Table 1 Example IP addresses PC or instruments IP address Subnet mask PC 1 10 1 1 100 255 255 255 0 LC instrument module 1100 1200 1260 1290 10 1 1 101 255 255 255 0 GC Instrument 10 1 1 102 255 255 255 0 Optional 35900E A D converter 10 1 1 103 255 255 255 0 You need one IP address per device This means one for the PC another one for the LC stack of modules usually connected by the detector or GC and optionally a third one for the 35900E A D converter Gateway DNS and WINS IP address
48. he electronic box at the rear of the instrument For details about configuring the integrated LC system for network communications see the system s User Manual Connecting a 35900E ADC for LC or GC 35900E Communication The Agilent 35900E ADC uses network LAN connection for communication The network setup is similar to that for LC instruments For details see the operator s handbook shipped with the instrument If you configure more than one module of the same type you must change the default settings so that each module has a unique IP address For further details refer to the instrument handbooks Remote Control Cabling All modules of an instrument that accept timetable entries or that go into run mode during an analysis must be included in the remote control loop In general each module must be connected to the other devices with a remote control cable The 35900E dual channel interface uses APG remote but the two remote connectors are not pass through connections When you operate the 35900E with both channels simultaneously only the A channel remote is connected the B channel acts in synchronization with the A channel and reacts to the remote signals from the A channel remote connector If you wish to operate the B channel independently you connect a remote cable to the B channel remote connector In this mode one instrument may start and stop the A channel while another instrument has control of the B channel Che
49. ied 8 In the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the Use classic drivers check box Agilent 6890 GC System M Use classic drivers 9 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the GC s instrument type icon for example 6890 GC OR Select the GC s icon in the left panel then click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The Configure Selected Module dialog box opens ChemStation Instrument Configuration 43 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Configure Selected Module x r Connection Details Interface type LAN IP address x GPIB IP address LAN host name 9 LAN IP address Port Lok J coa 10 Select the Interface type from the drop down list You can connect your instrument using either a LAN interface 6890 and 6850 or a GPIB interface 6890A and 6890 Plus only 11 To connect using a LAN interface 6890 or 6850 a Display the Interface type drop down list and select either LAN Host name or LAN IP address b If you selected LAN Host name enter the network name of your GC in the Host name field If you selected LAN IP address enter the IP address of your GC in the IP address field c Under most circumstances you can accept the offered Port number only if you have connection problems do you need to change this value OR To connect using a GPIB interface 6890 only 1 Displ
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51. lent System Mandatory v l Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically e Display the instrument type drop down list and select Agilent LC System modular LC systems or Agilent 1220 LC System for Compact LC systems and Integrated LC systems Be sure to make the correct selection The Agilent LC System and Agilent 1220 LC System consume different licenses The Agilent 1220 LC System licenses are for use with Compact LC systems and Integrated LC systems They can include other modules but exclude the modular pumps The Agilent LC System licenses allow access to all modules as well as Compact LC systems and Integrated LC systems f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK ChemStation Instrument Configuration 53 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments The new instrument is
52. lumns Properties The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane ChemStation Instrument Configuration 63 3 64 Adding and Configuring Instruments Create Instrument i Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory s Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory Instrument type Agilent System Mandatory v l Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically Display the Instrument type drop down list and select Agilent LC System modular LC systems or Agilent 1220 LC System for Compact LC systems and Integrated LC systems Be sure to make the correct selection The Agilent LC System and Agilent 1220 LC System consume different licenses The Agilent 1220 LC System licenses are for use with Compact LC systems and Integrated LC system
53. mStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 Connecting an Agilent 7100 CE System The Agilent 7100 CE System connects to the OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition via the network LAN You can connect the 7100 CE System either directly to the computer with the ChemStation software using a crossover network cable point to point or to the local area network hub using a standard network cable The network LAN connector is situated on the right side of the electronic box at the rear of the instrument For details about configuring the 7100 CE System for network LAN communications see the Agilent 7100 Capillary Electrophoresis System User Manual ChemStation Instrument Configuration 31 2 Overview of Instrument Communications Instrument Connections 32 ChemStation Instrument Configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration e ee 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Number of Instruments Supported 34 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 35 Adding a GC System 35 Adding an LC System 51 Configuring a Device Cluster 62 Adding an ELSD to an LC System 67 Adding a 7100 CE System 69 Adding an LC MS or CE MS 73 Adding a Standalone ADC 78 Adding a 35900E ADC to a GC or LC System 86 Adding an Agilent PAL Sampler 88 This chapter describes how to add instruments using the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel Ee Agilent Technologies 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Number of Instr
54. mate ot n Sie po eee of Extended A Standard 2 Right click Agilent BootP Service 3 Select Stop 4 Close the Services and Administrative Tools screens Editing the settings 1 Follow Start gt Programs gt Agilent BootP Service and select EditBootPSettings The BootP Settings screen appears 2 When the BootP Settings screen is first opened it shows the default settings from installation ChemStation Instrument Configuration 23 2 24 Overview of Instrument Communications Editing BootP Addresses 1 Press Edit BootP Addresses to edit the existing tabfile Edit BootP Addresses xj Hardware Address HostName IP Address Subnet Mask OOO1ADF38543 chemLC1 10 1 1 20 255 255 255 0 OOO1E6626BCE adc 10 1 1 35 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Figure 8 A default TabFile was created at installation and is located at C Program Data Agilent BootP TabFile in Windows 7 or C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent BootP TabFile in Windows XP It contains configuration information entered on this screen 2 In the Edit BootP Addresses screen press Add to create a new entry or select an existing line from the table and press Modify or Delete to change the TabFile If you change the IP address it will be necessary to power cycle the instrument for the changes to take effect 3 Leave Edit BootP Addresses by pressing Close 4 Exit BootP Settings by pressing OK Configuring loggin
55. ment Hardware tab b Click the Instrument configuration tab and enter the configuration parameters c Click the Automation and remote control tab and specify the remote control and automation parameters d Click OK to complete the 490 Micro GC configuration 11 Click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 12 Mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install ChemStation Instrument Configuration 49 3 3 50 Adding and Configuring Instruments Select Enable Intelligent Reporting to enable expanded reporting features Clearing the checkbox will not install these features for this instrument and they will never be available If you enable Intelligent Reporting the classic Report Layout will not be available for this instrument However exisiting classic reports can be used in parallel with Intelligent Reports 13 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 14 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding an LC System Adding an LC System
56. mple if you are upgrading from a previous ChemStation revision you must configure the instruments in the required sequence The first instrument you configure will be allocated to instrument 1 Chem32 1 the second to instrument 2 Chem32 2 and so on However the Control Panel lists the instruments in alphabetical order of their names When using OpenLAB CDS VL licenses an 1120 1220 LC system must be set up using the instrument type Agilent 1220 LC System a 7820 GC system must be set up using the instrument type Agilent 7820 GC System during instrument configuration For full details see the OpenLAB CDS Administration Guide Adding a GC System Adding a 7890A 7820A 6890 or 6850 GC This section describes how to configure an Agilent GC using the latest available drivers ChemStation Instrument Configuration 35 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Agilent OpenLA Management 4 Q Edit Edit Notifications Columns Create Refresh Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation instruments Instruments Lab 5 NotConnected ADC Lab 2 8 NotConnected CE NotConnected GC19 NotConnected GC36 nn C12 NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments x Administration K 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configure
57. nd details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration 77 78 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding a Standalone ADC This procedures describes how to add an ADC as a standalone device typically used to control a non Agilent instrument 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree Management 4 Create Instruments and Locations Navigation Instruments A lt i Instruments X Administration Agilent OpenLA x ba mi Edit Edit Notifications Columns Properties Status Name gt am recone e A ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a Cher ion Installation T 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management 7 QR m Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 5 Status Name gt e sacos OA poms 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click a Agilent OpenLA Management Edi Edit Notifications Columns Properties The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane ChemStation Ins
58. nfigure Instrument dialog box click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 15 In the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install 16 To specify the size of the software window select Additional configuration gt Initial screen window size and select the window size from the menu 17 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration 85 3 86 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding a 35900E ADC to a GC or LC System This procedure describes how to configure a 35900E ADC attached to a 6890 or 6850 GC or an LC system to control additional signals Note that the 35900E for 3rd and 4th signal is supported with 68xx Classic drivers only You can either add the 35900E ADC at the same time as you configure the main instrument see Adding a GC System on page 35 or Adding an LC System on page 51 for full details or you can add it later This topic describes the addition of the 35900 ADC after the main instrument has already been configured 1 Select the parent instrument in the Instruments tree 2 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Con
59. nstruments to a ChemStation Installation 35900E Options Select the appropriate Start and Stop button options for the 35900 d Complete the events table in the Events tab 35900E Options Open Nitrogen Valve i d Enter any required EXPRESSIONS 84 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Enter the EXPRESSION you want to use to define the first instrument s de energized state high and energized state low You may use any combination of characters and numerals maximum of 20 For example if you are going to control a normally closed valve a valve that opens only when energy is applied you could assign an expression like the one shown in the figure This expression indicates that the valve is normally closed the high state is closed and when energy is applied it goes to the opened state the low state is opened You could also assign a more explicit expression such as Close Nitrogen Valve and Open Nitrogen Valve if you prefer Repeat the process described above for each additional instrument you are going to control Click OK to return to the Device Configuration dialog box 12 Click OK to register the system access parameters and close the Configure Selected Module dialog box 13 Add and configure any additional modules from the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel 14 In the upper pane of the Co
60. ntroller 1 Mandatory X Instrument type Agilent System Mandatory v Contact User A Optional lt Figure 3 Create Instrument panel 6 Navigate to the new instrument and click the Configure Instrument icon or right click on the instrument name and select Configure Instrument Management 7 nk XK Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch a Launch Offline 1 Edit t Delete Edit Notifications CO Configure Instrument Figure 4 Control Panel Configure Instrument Menu ltem The Configure Instrument dialog box is displayed 7 For RC NET drivers continue with Step 8 OR For Classic drivers continue with Step 12 8 Ensure that the Use classic drivers check box in the upper pane of the Configure Instrument dialog box is cleared ChemStation Instrument Configuration Quick Configuration Guide 1 If your instrument is not supported by the classic ChemStation drivers the Use classic drivers check box is unavailable 9 Use Autoconfiguration if possible OR Select the module s for the instrument configuration and click the amp gt button 10 Select any unconfigured modules and click Configure Click OK when configuration is complete 11 Continue with Step 15 12 Mark the Use classic drivers check box in the upper pane of the Configur
61. on Instrument Configuration ChemStation Instrument Configuration Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Network 94 Troubleshooting Network Connections 95 Troubleshooting Network Communication 95 Frequent Buffer Overrun in Instrument Log Book 97 LC Instrument Start up Problems 98 taken out of the configuration System remains in a wait state waiting for a module that has been 98 Data File is empty contains no signal 98 Devices report Buffer Overflow in the logbook 98 This chapter summarizes helpful hints for troubleshooting potential problems you might see during the configuration process a a Agilent Technologies 93 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Network 94 This section provides information designed to help you resolve problems related to TCP IP network LAN communications when running the Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition A basic knowledge of network communications including the TCP IP protocol a basic understanding of networks and networking and a basic understanding of the hardware and functions of networks cabling types hubs switches routers static versus dynamic IP addresses DNS servers subnets gateways are assumed Network based communications problems can appear with any of the following symptoms Cannot connect to an instrument Intermittent loss of communications with an instrument Sudden loss of communications to an instrument General Information DH
62. onfiguration data and details are shown ChemStation Instrument Configuration 45 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation Adding a 490 Micro GC 1 In the Navigation pane of the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel select the Instruments tree ig Agilent OpenLA Management oq m Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Instruments Status Name IL instruments ray Administration O E 2 Select the location of the new instrument if you have no locations configured select the Instruments root node a Agilent OpenLA Management G amp P lt mi Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Navigation Lab 1 15 truments Status Name SS See 3 Click the Create tool in the top toolbar and select Create instrument from the menu 46 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Anns and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installatio OR Select Create instrument from the Instrument context menu right click Agilent OpenLA Management m Create Edit Edit x Notific ations Columns 4 Create Instrument Properties Instruments 3 gt mm om The Create Instrument panel is shown in the right pane Create Instrument Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrumen
63. onment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically e Display the Instrument type drop down list and select the appropriate type for example Agilent 7890 GC System or Agilent 6890 GC System depending on the instrument you are adding ChemStation Instrument Configuration 37 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments 38 f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7 x n K Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch ta Launch Offline Edit t Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the GC s instrument type icon for
64. ontrol Panel 3d OpenLAB Control Panel 2 Select the Instruments tab a Agilent OpenLA Management QR q mi Create Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Properties Instruments Status Name NotConnected CE NotConnected GC19 NotConnected GC36 NotConnected LC12 NotConnected LC8 Ej Instruments x Administration lt Figure 1 Control Panel Instruments Tab 6 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Quick Configuration Guide Configuration using the Control Panel 3 Select the location of the new instrument Agilent OpenLA Management 7 fi Create Edit Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Instruments and Locations Navigation Lab 1 15 Beh aE Status Name fpf Not Gonnected cE i You can also add instruments directly in the Instruments node 4 Click Create gt Create Instrument Agilent OpenLA Management Q m Refresh Edit Edit Notifications Columns Properties Name E NotConnected ADC G Figure 2 Control Panel Create Instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration 1 1 Quick Configuration Guide onfiguration using the Control Panel 5 Enter the instrument details and click OK Create Instrument Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory g Instrument controller Co
65. opening a command window and typing ipconfig all Agilent Bootp Service Agilent Bootp Service provides central administration of IP addresses for Agilent instruments on a LAN The service runs on the instrument LAN PC which must be running TCP IP network protocol and cannot run a DHOP server When an instrument is powered on an Agilent JetDirect card in the instrument broadcasts a request for an IP address or Host Name and provides its hardware address as an identifier The request may continue for up to 5 minutes The Agilent Bootp Service answers this request and passes a previously defined IP address and Host Name associated with the hardware address to the requesting instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 When the instrument receives its IP address and Host Name it stops broadcasting the request It maintains the IP address as long as it is powered on Powering down the instrument causes it to lose its IP address so the Agilent Bootp Service must be started Since the Agilent Bootp Service runs in the background the instrument will receive its IP address on power up Before installing and configuring the Agilent Bootp Service you must know the IP addresses of the computer and instruments the subnet mask and the gateway see Installing Network Communication on page 14 1 Log on as Administrator or other user with Administrator privileges 2 Close all Windows programs
66. propriate topic Adding a GC System on page 35 Adding an LC System on page 51 3 In the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click the PAL Sampler icon OR Select PAL Sampler in the left panel and click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 The Agilent PAL Sampler Configuration dialog box is displayed x Connection M Connect Info mM License Keys Instrument License PAL Sampler FSE License Po O Connection M Version Information z Software Driver Version 1 0 55 0 Address ICC Driver Version n a Device Fimware Revision n a Device ID Barcode Reader Options Default Location J Notes Load Configuration lr Load Configuration from PAL PAL Configuration has not been updated 4 Provide all necessary information in the Agilent PAL Sampler Configuration fields For more details click F1 or Help to access the PAL Sampler Help 5 Click OK to close the Agilent PAL Sampler Configuration dialog box and OK to close the Configure Instrument dialog box and complete the instrument configuration Adding a Classic Agilent PAL Sampler This task shows you how to add an Agilent PAL Sampler with a ChemStation Classic driver The instructions assume that you have not yet created any instruments Ideally
67. puter Hostname For manual configuration of instruments with multiple modules specify the LAN access parameters for each module Agilent LC Modules and Systems Auto Configuratio xi C IP address Hostname em _ e 10 Complete the configuration dialog box es for the module s you have selected If you skip this step you will be asked to configure your new LC system the first time you launch it 11 Add and configure any additional modules from the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel 12 In the upper panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box ensure that the Classic drivers check box is cleared If your instrument is not supported by the classic ChemStation drivers the Use classic drivers check box is unavailable Agilent LC System I Use classic drivers 13 Click the Method load on startup down arrow and select how to decide which method to load when the ChemStation is started 14 Mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install ChemStation Instrument Configuration 55 3 56 Adding and Configuring Instruments Select Enable Intelligent Reporting to enable expanded reporting features Clearing the checkbox will not install these features for this instrument and they will never be available If you enable Intelligent Reporting the classic Report Layout will not be available for this instrument However exisiting classic reports can be used in parallel
68. re Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management A ee ME E Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument t Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 If Autoconfiguration is offered accept it Enter either the IP address of the LC or the Host name all recognized modules will be copied from the Configurable Modules panel to the Selected Modules panel Use Autoconfiguration if possible If you use manual configuration you must enter all configuration parameters correctly if the configuration does not match the module exactly the module will not be recognized ChemStation Instrument Configuration 71 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments OR Select the module s that you want to configure from the Configurable Modules panel and click amp gt to copy them to the Selected Modules panel 9 Specify the instrument s LAN access parameters either by IP address or by computer Hostname Agilent CE G7100A Auto Configuration x C IP address OK Cancel 10 Complete the configuration dialog box es for the module s you have selected
69. s They can include other modules but exclude the modular pumps The Agilent LC System licenses allow access to all modules as well as Compact LC systems and Integrated LC systems f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management A J ee ee Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit ig Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument a Launch va Launch Offline Q Edt Delete Edit Notifications The dialog box is displayed Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 If Autoconfiguration is offered accept it Enter either the IP address of the LC or the Host name all recognized modules will be copied from the Configurable Modules panel to the Selected Modules panel Use Autoconfiguration if possible If you use manual configuration you must enter all configuration parameters correctly if the con
70. stallatio 7 Select Configure instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management 7x _ ae Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configure Edit Notifications Shortcuts Instrument Instruments and Locations Properties Actions Navigation User A s Instrument Start Instrument t Delete Edit Notifications 63 Contigure instrument The dialog box is displayed NOTE Access to instrument configuration is disabled if the Instrument Type or the Agilent fete Instrument Controller are not specified 8 In the Configurable Modules panel of the Configure Instrument dialog box double click 35900 OR Select 35900E in the left panel then click amp gt to copy it to the Selected Modules panel The dialog box is displayed xi m Connection Details Interface type Lan host name gt LAN host name LAN IP address You can choose to set the system access by either the host name or the IP address 9 To set the system access by host name a Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN host name ChemStation Instrument Configuration 81 82 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments b In the Host name field enter the network name of your ADC OR To set the system access by IP address 1 Display the Interface Type drop down list and select LAN IP address 2 In the IP Address field enter
71. t Type or the Agilent Instrument Controller are not specified 8 Configure the LC or CE system as described in the appropriate instructions Adding an LC System on page 51 Adding a 7100 CE System on page 69 Do not click OK to close the Configure Instrument dialog box at this stage 9 From the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel add Single Quad MSD to the Selected Modules The dialog box is displayed You can choose to set the LC MS or CE MS access by either the host name or the IP address 10 To set the system access by host name Select the Identify by Host Name option Enter the network name of the LC MS or CE MS in the Host Name field OR To set the system access by IP address 76 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Select the Identify by IP Address option Enter the IP Address name of the LC MS or CE MS in the IP Address field See the documentation that came with your LC MS or CE MS for more information about network parameters 11 Add and configure any additional modules from the Generic Modules section of the Configurable Modules panel 12 In the Configure Instrument dialog box mark the check boxes against the Options that you want to install 13 Click OK to complete the instrument configuration When you expand the Details section of the instrument information in the Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel the new configuration data a
72. t for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStation Mandatory id Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory X Instrument type Agilent System Mandatory Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument a Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field b Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional c If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically d If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically ChemStation Instrument Configuration 47 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments e Display the Instrumenttype drop down list and select Agilent 490 Micro GC System f Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional 5 Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the Instruments tree 6 In the Instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument 7 Select Configure Instrument from the newly created instrument s context menu right click or click Configure Instrument in the toolbar Management A J L ee Edit Delete Refresh Lock Create Configur
73. tep 4 on page 20 for each instrument or device on the network that requires the Bootp service b When finished click Exit Manager c Click OK Configuring the Agilent BootP Service Agilent BootP Service starts automatically when your PC reboots To change Agilent BootP Service settings you must stop the service make the changes and then restart the service Follow the procedures below to configure your Agilent BootP Service 22 ChemStation Instrument Configuration Overview of Instrument Communications 2 Stopping the Agilent BootP service 1 From the Windows Control Panel select Administrative Tools gt Services The Services screen appears 10 x File Action View Help 5 im PR l gt gt ai rs gf oervices Local h Services Local Select an item to view its description Description amp Agilent Bootp Service Sa Application Layer G Provides s 3 Application Manage Provides s Sa ASP NET State Serv Provides s Siy Automatic Updates Enables th Started Sa Background Intellig Uses idle n Sa ClipBook Enables Cli By com Event System Supports 5 Started By com System Appli Manages t Sy Computer Browser Maintains a Started Sy Cryptographic Servi Provides th Started Sy Defwatch Started Sy DHCP Client Manages n Started Sy Distributed Link Tra Maintains li Started y Distributed Transac Coordinate MB
74. the IP address of your ADC 10 Mark the check boxes for the channel s that you want to use 11 Click Options and specify the 35900E options a Specify the sampler options in the Sampler tab ioixi Sampler Extemal Start Stop Buttons Events IY Control sampler M Bottle number format _ r Send start to sampler BCD 8bit At start of each run C BCD 7bit Once at sequence start C Binary Never C None Vial numbers First fi Last foo Mark the Control Sampler check box to activate the parameters in the Sampler tab Make appropriate choices for the options in the Bottle number format Vial numbers and Send start to sampler groups b Specify the start stop conditions for external devices in the External Start Stop tab ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation 35900E Options Select an appropriate option from the External Start options Select the appropriate ready status options Select whether the data system should display a run status signal on the screen when the instrument is ready Select whether the data system waits for a ready signal from the instrument before proceeding with any automatic processes c Specify the actions of the 35900E buttons in the Buttons tab ChemStation Instrument Configuration 83 3 Adding and Configuring Instruments Adding I
75. trument Configuration 79 3 80 Adding and Configuring Instruments Create Instrument i Name User A s Instrument Mandatory Description Instrument for Food Additives Optional Application ChemStatio Mandatory Es Instrument controller Controller 1 Mandatory Instrument type Agilent System 7 Mandatory z Contact User A Optional 4 Enter the information for the new instrument Enter a name for the new instrument in the Name field Enter a description of the new instrument in the Description field The description is optional If you are working in a networked environment display the Application drop down list and select the application Otherwise the Application is selected automatically If you are working in a networked environment display the Instrument controller drop down list and select the computer that you are currently using as the instrument controller Otherwise the Instrument Controller is selected automatically Display the Instrument type drop down list and select either Agilent ADC LC System or Agilent ADC GC System Enter details of the contact person in the Contact field The contact details are optional Click OK The new instrument is created as a new node in the instruments tree 6 In the instruments tree select the node for the newly created instrument ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation In
76. uments Supported 34 There is a limit to the number of instruments for example GCs LCs or CEs that can be configured on a single Agilent ChemStation workstation or Agilent Instrument Controller AIC as shown in Table 5 on page 34 Each instrument can consist of several modules as in the case of Agilent modular LC systems The theoretical maximum number of modules is 31 the recommended maximum number is 14 Table 5 Maximum Number of Instruments WorkStation AIC GC LC 2D 4 10 LC 3D CE 2 5 LCMS 7100 CEMS 1 Not supported There is no limit to the number of AICs in a distributed system Interactive data reprocessing is not recommended when acquiring data in a three or four instrument configuration on a workstation or an AIC at full load for example 7 10 2D instruments ChemStation Instrument Configuration Adding and Configuring Instruments 3 Adding Instruments to a ChemStation Installation In most cases the Agilent ChemStation instrument configuration information has to be adapted to match the connected analytical hardware after the installation of the Agilent ChemStation application software Much of the Agilent Technologies analytical hardware is modular and can be combined in various ways For further information see CDS Supported Instruments and Firmware in the Docs ENU folder on Disk 1 of the OpenLAB CDS installation disks If you want the instruments allocated to a specific instrument number for exa
77. vice using Notepad The default location for the logfile is C Program Data Agilent BootP LogFile Windows 7 or C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Agilent BootP LogFile Windows XP The logfile will not be updated if it is open Assign an address only to devices that cannot set their own address See the instrument s operating documentation for more information The contents will be similar to that shown below 02 25 04 15 30 49 PM Status Bootp Request received at outer most layer Status Bootp Request received from hardware address 0010835675AC Error Hardware address not found in BootpTAB 0010835675AC Status Bootp Request finished processing at outer most layer ChemStation Instrument Configuration 19 2 Overview of Instrument Communications c d e Record the MAC address 0010835675AC from screen here called the hardware address Close the logfile before turning on another instrument Skip to step 4 on page 20 OR 3 To use a JetDirect card to determine the MAC address of the LC a b c d e Turn off the instrument Remove the JetDirect card Read the MAC address from the label and record it The MAC address is printed on a label on the noncomponent side of the JetDirect card It is the number below the barcode and after the colon and usually begins with the letters AD Reinstall the card Turn on the LC 4 Add the LC instrument to the network 20 Follow Start gt
78. you create all the instruments with which you want to use the Agilent PAL Sampler You then install the Agilent PAL Control software Finally you configure each instrument with the Agilent PAL Sampler individually ChemStation Instrument Configuration 89 3 90 Adding and Configuring Instruments If you want to add an instrument for use with the Agilent PAL Sampler after you have already configured instruments for use with the Agilent PAL Sampler you must remove the Agilent PAL Control software and reconfigure all the instruments 1 Create and configure all the instruments that you want to use with the Agilent PAL Sampler For detailed instructions refer to the appropriate topic Adding an LC System on page 51 Adding an LC MS or CE MS on page 73 2 Start the installation of the Agilent PAL Control software For details refer to the documentation that came with the Agilent PAL Sampler 3 At the Instrument Addon page mark the check boxes against all the instruments for which you want to use the Agilent PAL Sampler then click Next jz Agilent Data System Addon for CTC Control InstallShield Wizard Instrument Addon Select Instruments to Configure for CTC x IV User A s Instrument Instrument 1 F instrument 3 I instrument 4 4 Complete the installation of the Agilent PAL Control software 5 Configure each instrument to use the Agilent PAL Sampler a Select the parent instrument in the

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