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In This Guide
In This Guide
This guide describes how to install the initial software, how to add further
instrument modules, how to configure your analytical system, and how to
verify that the installation and configuration are complete and operational.
Prerequisites
This chapter lists the minimum requirements for successful operation of the
Agilent ChemStation software. It provides detailed information about the requirements that must be met to ensure proper operation of the Agilent ChemStation. Requirements include PC type and performance, network protocol,
printer type, GPIB/LAN cards, USB-GPIB Interface, and the operating system.
In This Guide
Troubleshooting
This chapter will provide elementary troubleshooting information in case
something goes wrong. The chapter will cover the most common software
start-up problems, printer problems and computer problems and how to overcome them.
Supplementary Information
Contents
Contents
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Installation Procedure
Contents of the two Agilent ChemStation CD-ROMs
Agilent ChemStation Product Structure
Installing the Agilent ChemStation
Uninstalling the Agilent ChemStation
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Troubleshooting
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Introduction
ChemStation Revision Cycle A.x.x
ChemStation Revision Cycle B.x.x
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Supplementary Information
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I/O Libraries for the Agilent 82350 A/B GPIB Interface and the
82357A USB-GPIB Interface
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BootP Service
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Overview
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Installation Procedure
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Installation Procedure
NOTE
To perform an upgrade from a previous ChemStation to B.03.xx please refer to the Upgrade
Preparation Guide for Agilent ChemStation for detailed instructions. The documentation is
available as printed document as well as PDF file in the manual directory of the
ChemStation CD-ROM (CD 2 - User Documentation and Accessories).
Starting with the ChemStation Release B.03.01, the Agilent ChemStation comes
along with two CD-ROMs. The CD-ROM contents are splitted up in the following
parts
CD 1 - Installation containing all Installables, Firmware and
Communication tools in order to install your system
CD 2 - User Documentation and Accessories containing ChemStation
Manuals, Support Documentation and Software Accessories e.g. User
Contributed Library (UCL)
I/O Libraries for the Agilent 82350 A/B GPIB Interface and the
82357A USB-GPIB Interface
The Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM (CD 1 - Installation) contains the version of
the I/O Libraries that have been successfully tested with B.03.xx of the Agilent
ChemStation. The I/O Libraries must be installed separately to be used with
the GPIB cards as well for the USB-GPIB device. The installation is described
in Configuring the Agilent 82350 GPIB Interface Drivers on page 41.
BootP Service
The Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM(CD 1 - Installation) contains a BootP
Service setup in the directory BOOTP that can be used to supply the analytical
instruments that are connected to a LAN with an IP address and configuration
settings. This BootP Service is easy to configure for the use of analytical
instruments using a LAN connection. Refer to section What is the Agilent
Bootp Service? on page 94 for more information about the BootP Service.
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The Agilent ChemStation for GC, LC, CE, CE/MS, LC/MS, and A/D has been
designed as a series of software modules for instrument control, data
acquisition, data analysis, and reporting. Technique-specific single instrument
modules provide control capabilities for a given separation technique, e.g. for
one Gas or Liquid Chromatograph. A single instrument configuration may be
expanded by adding an additional instrument control module. With this
approach, one Agilent ChemStation is capable of controlling more than one
analytical system, e.g. two chromatographs of the same or different separation
techniques.
Please note the memory requirements for every additional instrument module
(see Minimum PC Hardware Requirements for the Agilent ChemStation on
page 27).
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This section explains how to use the enclosed CD-ROM (CD 1 - Installation) to:
install the Agilent ChemStation for the first time
upgrade existing Agilent ChemStation software
install an additional Agilent ChemStation module
Installation Procedure
Use the following procedure if you are using the CD-ROM (CD 1 - Installation)
to install or upgrade the Agilent ChemStation.
Before installing the software:
NOTE
To perform an upgrade from an Agilent ChemStation Rev. A.xx.xx system to B.03.0x please
refer to the Upgrade Preparation Guide for Agilent ChemStation Rev. B.03.0x for detailed
instructions. The documentation is available as printed document as well as PDF file in the
manual directory of the Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM (CD 2 - User Documentation and
Accessories).
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Figure 3
If you are upgrading your system or adding an additional module, click on
Upgrade to continue. With the next step you have to choose between upgrade or
installing additional instruments:
Figure 4
Choosing No the user can add additional instruments by using the initial
installation screen.
Choosing Yes enables the upgrade routine and the Setup program updates all
existing Agilent ChemStation software on your PC. This guarantees all Agilent
ChemStation instrument modules have the same version.
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Figure 5
7 If you need to install an additional module, specify the number of the
instrument that you want to add or modify.
Figure 6
Select an instrument number and click on Add/Change.
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Configuration Window
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The Agilent ChemStation will add a path statement into the operating system environment
variable PATH, e.g. c:\Chem32;c:\Chem32\sys
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Click on Yes to access the Agilent Configuration Editor and configure your
instruments. Click on No to exit the Setup program and return to Windows.
13 Your software installation is now complete. The Setup program made
changes to your CHEMSTATION.INI file and saved a copy of the original
CHEMSTATION.INI file in the files named ChemStation.XXX (i.e.,
ChemStation.000, ChemStation.001, ChemStation.002, ChemStation.003) in
the directory C:\CHEM32\BACKUP.
Remove and store your CD-ROM (CD 1 - Installation) in a safe place.
Save your license numbers in a safe place. These will be required, if you
have to reinstall your software or for future upgrades.
14 After you install and configure the Agilent ChemStation software, be sure
to exit Windows and reboot your system before starting the
Agilent ChemStation.
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In some cases you might need to uninstall the Agilent ChemStation, for
example, if you wish to install it in a different location.
To completely remove a Agilent ChemStation installation you can use the
standard Windows uninstall procedure (Control Panel > Add/Remove programs).
For uninstallation, please proceed with the following steps:
NOTE
If any other products belonging to the Agilent ChemStation Plus Family are installed the
uninstall routine alerts that an Add-On Solution (such as ChemStore or ECM) has been
detected. Add-On solution software needs to be uninstalled using the standard Windows
uninstall procedure (Control Panel > Add/Remove programs). Please uninstall these
products using the Windows routine PRIOR to uninstalling Agilent Chemstation B.0x.0x.
This also includes all Service Releases or Patches for the Agilent ChemStation that may
have been delivered for the Agilent ChemStation revision you want to uninstall. The system
may need you to manually modify the ChemStation.ini file. Please refer to the
corresponding software documentation of the Agilent ChemStation Plus products for
details.
1 If the Agilent ChemStation is running close all sessions and reboot the
computer.
2 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Select Agilent
ChemStation B.03.01 and press Change/Remove. The wizard starts and the
system will ask you wether to perform an upgrade or to remove the Agilent
ChemStation. Continue by selecting the Remove options and press Next.
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3 Before starting the uninstalling you will be prompted to verify the
deinstallation before proceeding. Click Yes to continue.
Figure 11
4 During uninstallation the system will backup your Agilent ChemStation
data, methods, sequences, UV-libraries, customized report styles, tune files
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Agilent ChemStation PC Hardware Details
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Non-HP Computers
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This chapter lists the minimum requirements for successful operation of the
Agilent ChemStation software. It provides detailed information about the requirements that must be met to ensure proper operation of the Agilent ChemStation. Requirements include PC type and performance, network protocol,
printer type, GPIB/LAN cards, USB-GPIB Interface, and the operating system.
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Prerequisites
Agilent ChemStation PC Hardware Details
This section states the PC hardware and operating system requirements that
must be met for successful installation and operation of the
Agilent ChemStation.
The Agilent ChemStation B.03.01 and greater is supported on personal
computers with an Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz (or higher).
Using a GPIB interface one PCI slot is required. For details about GPIB
interface requirements refer to the section GPIB and USB-GPIB
Communication on page 38.
If a LAN connection is used for the analytical equipment, a LAN interface
supported by the operating system is required and the Microsoft TCP/IP
protocol must be installed.
All PC hardware and peripherals must be listed in the Microsoft Hardware
Compatibility List (HCL) which is available from the Microsoft home page on
the world wide web (http://www.microsoft.com). If your PC hardware is not
listed in the HCL, the system may not work correctly with the Agilent
ChemStation software.
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Prerequisites
Agilent ChemStation PC Hardware Details
NOTE
Processor
Screen resolution
Mass storage
512 MB of RAM
512 MB of RAM
Non-HP Computers
The Agilent ChemStation has been designed to successfully run on a wide
range of compatible personal computers equipped with accessories and
peripherals that adhere to the programming standards for the Intel PC
platform and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
However, Agilent Technologies has tested the Agilent ChemStation software
mainly on Agilent Technologies equipment. All configuration information
listed in this manual applies to Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Kayak, Vectra and
EVO computers and may not be optimized for other vendors PCs. The
standard configuration of the GPIB interface, for instance, may conflict with
the memory configuration of a non-HP computer.
Additional accessory interface boards may cause conflicts of hardware related
resources (I/O ports, interrupt settings, DMA channels).
For a non-Hewlett-Packard computer, use the setup utility program supplied
by the manufacturer to configure your computer and check the documentation
supplied with it and the accessories to eliminate resource conflicts in your
PCs setup, especially regarding the configuration of the GPIB interface.
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Agilent ChemStation PC Hardware Details
NOTE
Some low-end printers may not be suitable for unattended high data-throughput operation
of the Agilent ChemStation due to limited print-performance (< 8 pages per minute) and
paper tray capacity (less than 150 pages), e. g. in multi-instrument configurations or when
running large sequences with many injections and relatively short run-times (e.g. less than
5 minutes), even if listed in Table 2 on page 28.
Table 2
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Printer Model
Driver comment
HP LaserJet 4200
HP LaserJet 4250
PCL 6 Driver
HP LaserJet P3005D
PCL 6 Driver
Prerequisites
Agilent ChemStation PC Hardware Details
NOTE
Printer Model
Driver comment
PCL 6 Driver
PCL 3 Driver
Please note that this list is not comprehensive and does not include printers and printer
drivers made available after the release of this handbook. If your printer is not listed here, it
does not mean it will not work with the Agilent ChemStation, but it has simply not been
tested.
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Operating System Requirements
NOTE
Agilent cannot give a support statement for other language versions of the operating
system.
NOTE
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Prerequisites
Number of Instruments Supported
NOTE
Table 3
Description
max. Number of
instruments
Agilent LC/MSD
NOTE
Please contact your Agilent representative to check if your exact configuration is possible,
especially when your configuration is above 12 modules.
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Number of Instruments Supported
3 Installing Communication
Components
Installing LAN Communication
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GPIB Cabling
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This chapter gives the background information you need in order to prepare
your Agilent ChemStation hardware and operating environment. Verify that
your PC meets the hardware and software requirements for the Agilent ChemStation and do the necessary adjustments where appropriate. If you bought
your Agilent ChemStation as a bundle from the Agilent Technologies Chemical
Analysis Group, these steps have already been performed for you. In this case,
PC hardware has already been set up, the LAN card has been installed and configured, the operating system and operating environment have been preloaded
on your computers hard-disk, and the Agilent ChemStation has been installed.
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You need one IP address per device. This means one for the PC, another one for the MSD
and a third one for the 1100/1200 pump.
Example IP addresses
PC or instruments
IP address
Subnet mask
PC 1
10.1.1.100
255.255.255.0
10.1.1.101
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
...
255.255.255.0
Figure 12
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BootP Settings
9 In the Default Settings part of the screen enter subnet mask and gateway. See
your network administrator if you do not know the subnet mask and
gateway. For standalone systems the default subnet mask 255.255.255.0
and no gateway can be used. If you would like to proceed already with the
configuration of your system, do not proceed with step 10. Continue with
the configuration of your instruments as outlined in Addresses on
page 95.
10 Click OK. The Install Wizard complete screen appears.
11 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Remove the CD-ROM (CD 1 Installation)from the drive.
12 Click Finish. The computer will reboot.
The Agilent BootP Service program can now be edited using the Agilent Bootp
Service icon from the Agilent ChemStations group in the start menu to add
instrument.
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NOTE
The HP 82335 and the Agilent 82341C/D cards are not supported. The Agilent 82350A/B
cards are supported on Windows XP Professional, for HP 1090 Systems only. Note that
Agilent 1100/1200 and 35900E using GPIB communication are not supported with
ChemStation Rev. B.03.0x; LAN connection is required. The upgrade from GPIB to LAN
connection needs to be done PRIOR the upgrade to ChemStation Rev. B.03.0x.
Table 5
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Instrument Type
Agilent USB-GPIB
Interface 82357A
HP 1090 LC
Yes
Yes
Agilent 1100/1200LC
No
No
HP 1046 FLD
Yes
Yes
HP 1049 ECD
Yes
Yes
No
No
The GPIB board is static sensitive and should be handled with care so as not to damage it.
Be sure to hold the board by the edges and do not touch the electrical components. Use
anti-static equipment, such as a grounding mat and wrist-straps, during installation.
WA R N I N G
1 Turn OFF and unplug your computer, then remove the computers cover(s).
2 Select any empty PCI slot to install your 82350 GPIB board. It is best not to
place the GPIB board next to a graphics adapter. As the GPIB connector is
wider than a typical PC slot, you may have to leave the slot(s) adjacent to
the GPIB interface empty.
3 Loosen the mounting screw and remove the selected empty slots rear plate.
4 Holding the board by its edges, insert the board into its slot. Make certain
that the boards edge connector is fully seated. Lock the board into place
with the mounting screw.
5 Replace the computer's cover(s). Plug in, and restart the computer.
GPIB Cabling
When connecting GPIB devices together, there are several basic rules that
should be observed.
1 Whenever possible, turn off and unplug the computer and all attached
devices -before the GPIB cables are installed.
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WA R N I N G
According to the IEEE 488 specification for the General Purpose Instrument Bus
(GPIB), the bus is not designed for dynamic configuration.
Cycling power on a GPIB instrument that is connected to the bus while other GPIB
instruments are actively communicating to the GPIB controller can induce electrical
spikes that may potentially corrupt the GPIB protocol. In extreme cases, this may
require cycling power on all instruments, including the GPIB controller (i.e. typically
the Agilent ChemStation).
Connect GPIB devices in a chain.
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NOTE
The Agilent ChemStation B.03.01 and greater requires version M.01.01 of the I/O Libraries.
These libraries are supported under Windows XP.
1 Using the Windows Explorer, locate and start m0101.exe in the \GPIB
directory of your Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM (CD 1 - Installation). Follow
the instructions in the installation Wizard (see Figure 14 on page 41). This
will install the Standard Interface Control Library (SICL) on your
computer, update the registry and add a new Program Group called
Agilent I/O Libraries.
The InstallShield Wizard opens and starts the IO Libraries installation.
Figure 14
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Figure 15
4 After the installation has been successfully finished, select Run IO config to
configure the IO interface card.
5 From the list of available interface types choose the correct interface type:
82350 PCI GPIB for the Agilent 82350 board (see Figure 16 on page 43).
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Figure 16
NOTE
If the GPIB card is not detected in your PC although it is installed, proceed with the section
Troubleshooting GPIB Interface Problems on page 107. Or refer to the Installation
Instructions coming along with the Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM (CD 2 - User
Documentation and Accessories).
7 Set the SICL Interface Name to hp82341, the Bus Address to 30 and the
System Controller flag as shown in Figure 17 on page 44. Please note that
the appearance of the dialog slightly differs depending on the type of GPIB
board installed.
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Figure 17
NOTE
Configuring the GPIB Interface for Use with the Agilent ChemStation
You need to type in the SICL interface name hp82341 with lower case letters.
8 Click OK. The configured GPIB board should now be listed under
Configured Interfaces in the Interface Configuration Screen (Figure 18 on
page 45).
NOTE
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In order to be recognized by the Agilent ChemStation the SICL Interface Name has to be
hp82341 even if you have an Agilent 82350 GPIB Interface Board installed.
CAUTION
If you replace an Agilent 82350A board with an Agilent 82350B board or vice versa first
remove the configuration using the I/O Config Utility from the I/O Libraries Program
Group before exchanging the board.
After the replacement you must rerun the IOCFG.EXE utility to configure the
correct drivers for the installed board.
Do not attempt to start the I/O Config Utility or Visa Assistant while the
ChemStation is running.
9 You have now successfully configured the GPIB Interface board. Restart the
computer to finish the installation.
Figure 18
The Interface Configuration Screen now shows the configured GPIB Board
The interface configuration screen can be accessed from the I/O Libraries
Program Group by selecting I/O Config.
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The SICL Interface Name is the symbolic name used by the Agilent
ChemStation to identify and address this GPIB interface. The default Interface
Name used by the Agilent ChemStation is hp82341, without the quotes. The
same symbolic name has to be used for both interface types. It needs to be
typed in lower case.
VISA Interface
Name
The default VISA Interface Name is GPIB0 (this setting is not used by the
Agilent ChemStation and thus does not need to be altered).
Logical Unit
The Logical Unit number is used by the Standard Interface Control Library
(SICL) to uniquely identify this GPIB interface. The Logical Unit number is an
integer in the range of 0-10000. The Agilent ChemStation always uses the
default value of 7.
Bus Address
The Bus Address determines the address of this GPIB interface on the GPIB
bus. The Agilent ChemStation uses Bus Address 30 for the System
Controller.
System Controller
The System Controller determines which bus devices talk and listen. Each
device connected to the GPIB bus must have a unique GPIB bus address and
one (and only one) device acting as the System Controller. In Agilent
ChemStation installations, the System Controller is always the GPIB board
installed in the PC.
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2 When the title screen appears, click Next to go the License Agreement
screen and then click Yes to accept the licenses terms and to display the
Readme Information.
Figure 20
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Figure 21
Installation options
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Figure 22
8 Connect the USB connector of the 82357A USB-GPIB interface into the USB
port of your Computer. The hardware wizard detects a USB device and the
Found New Hardware Wizard will start (see Figure 23 on page 50).
9 Select Option 1 and click Next and the installation will start (see Figure 23 on
page 50).
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Figure 23
10 To initialize the interface select Option 1 and click Next and the initialization
will start (see Figure 24 on page 51).
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Figure 24
11 The system will initialize the USB device. This might take some seconds (see
Figure 25 on page 52).
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Figure 25
12 Select Finish to close the wizard after the initialization Hardware driver(see
Figure 26 on page 53). The initialization of the USB device is finished, the
installation still needs to be done.
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Figure 26
13 The hardware wizard detects now the USB-GPIB device for a second time
and the Found New Hardware Wizard starts again (see Figure 27 on page 54).
14 Select Option 1 and click Next (see Figure 27 on page 54).
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Figure 27
15 Select Option 1 and click Next to start the installation (see Figure 28 on
page 55).
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Figure 28
16 The system initializes the 82357A USB-PGIB Interface device. This might
take some seconds (see Figure 29 on page 56). Please wait until the
configuration screen appears, see step 14.
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Figure 29
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Figure 30
18 Set the SICL Interface Name to hp82341 and the Bus Address to 30 as shown
in Figure 31 on page 58. Press OK to finish the configuration.
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Figure 31
NOTE
You need to type in the SICL interface name hp82341 with lower case letters.
19 Select Finish to close the wizard after the installation of the Hardware
driver(see Figure 32 on page 59). The installation of the USB device is
finished, the new hardware wizard will show a taskbar message in the right
hand corner of the Windows XP system: Your new Hardware is found and
ready to use.
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Instrument cabling
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GPIB Cabling
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USB-GPIB Cabling
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Remote Cable
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35900E Communication
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You can connect the following modules of the Agilent 1100/1200 Series LC to
your Agilent ChemStation using LAN:
Agilent 1100/1200 autosampler (ALS)
Agilent 1100/1200 well plate autosampler (WPS)
Agilent 1100/1200 dual loop autosampler (DLA)
Agilent 1100/1200 thermostatted autosampler (ALS)
Agilent 1100/1200 pumping system (PMP)
Agilent 1100/1200 diode array detector (DAD)
Agilent 1100/1200 multi wavelength detector (MWD)
Agilent 1100/1200 variable wavelength detector (VWD)
Agilent 1100/1200 fluorescence detector (FLD)
Agilent 1100/1200 refractive index detector (RID)
Agilent 1100/1200 thermostatted column compartment (TCC)
Agilent 1100/1200 chip cube interface (CC)
Agilent 1100/1200 fraction collector (AS/PS)
Agilent 1100/1200 micro fraction collector (MFC)
Agilent 1100/1200 vaccum degasser
Instrument cabling
Installation and interconnection of your Agilent 1100/1200 Series LC modules
are described in more detail in the Agilent 1100/1200 Series Module reference
manual supplied with each module.
Connect a controller-area network (CAN) cable between each of your
Agilent 1100/1200 modules except the vacuum degasser. One CAN cable is
included with each Agilent 1100/1200 module.
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NOTE
We recommend connecting the LAN card cable to an Agilent 1100/1200 detector. Using
the G1315C DAD or G1365C MWD this is a definitiv must. If no Agilent detector is used,
please contact your Agilent Representative to get information about the insertation point of
the communication card.
NOTE
A LAN connection requires the Agilent 1100/1200 modules to have firmware version
A.06.02 or higher. The main board (DAM) of the module with the G1369A LAN card inserted
must be GXXXX-66520 (exchange board GXXXX-69520), were XXXX denotes the part
number of the Agilent 1100/1200 module.
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NOTE
For direct single instrument connection you can only use the cross-over cable 5183-4649
supplied with the Agilent ChemStation software. Do not use the standard Ethertwist
10BaseT cable supplied with the G1369A LAN card.
NOTE
Do not use the cross-over cable 5183-4649 in an installation with multiple instruments.
1 Personal computer
2 Network hub
3 Instruments
Use standard twisted pair LAN
cables for the connections.
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NOTE
You need to ensure that the BootP Service is running before the instrument is switched on,
as the configurational data is only loaded to the G1369A LAN card when the module is
switched on.
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GPIB Cabling
1 Connect an GPIB cable from the GPIB connector at the rear of the HP 1090
to the GPIB connector on the diode array detector (DAD).
2 Connect an GPIB cable from the GPIB connector on the DAD to the GPIB
connector on your computer.
The following GPIB cables are available:
Part Number
Length
10833A
1m
10833B
2m
10833D
0.5 m
A 10833B cable is included with your HP 1090 Series II system and a 10833D
cable is included with your HP 1090 DAD.
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USB-GPIB Cabling
1 Connect an GPIB cable from the GPIB connector at the rear of the HP 1090
to the GPIB connector on the diode array detector (DAD).
2 Plug the USB-GPIB Interface on top of the GPIB connector on the DAD to
the USB port on your computer.
For details please refer to Configuring and Installing the Agilent 82357A USB
- GPIB Interface and Driver under Windows XP Professional on page 46.
Remote Cable
Each analytical component of the system must be connected with a remote
cable (part number 01040-60202) so that time-critical events, such as
injections, can be coordinated. For example, with an HP 1090 system fitted
with a diode array detector (DAD), you must connect a remote cable between
the DAD and the rear of the HP 1090.
NOTE
A remote control cable (part number 01040-60202) and an GPIB cable (part number
10833B) are included with the diode array detector when ordered as an option to an HP
1090 system.
Figure 34
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Figure 35
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LC Module
LAN Connection
HP 1046 FLD
12
--
HP 1049 ECD
11
--
--
defined IP address
If you configure more than one module of the same type, you must change the
default settings so that each module has a unique GPIB address. For further
details, refer to the instrument handbooks.
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In addition to the HP 1090 and Agilent 1100/1200 Series, you can connect the
following stand-alone analytical instruments to your Agilent ChemStation:
Agilent 35900E dual channel interface
HP 1046 fluorescence detector
HP 1049 electrochemical detector
To install these instrument, see the operators handbook shipped with each
instrument.
LC Module
HP 1046 FLD
12
HP 1049 ECD
11
13
If you configure more than one module of the same type, you must change the
default settings so that each module has a unique GPIB address. For further
details, refer to the instrument handbooks.
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35900E Communication
These instruments are using LAN connection for communication, the setup is
similar to the LAN set up for LC instruments. Please see the operators
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, please refer to the instrument handbooks.
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Table 8
Using 1100/1200 modules in one instrument, the firmware of the whole module stack
needs to rund on the minimum required firmware mentioned in the table below. Mixed
firmware versions are not supported.
LC Instrument
Product Number
Firmware Revision
Part Number
G2254A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1313A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1329A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1329B
A.06.04 or newer
n.a.1
G1389A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G2260A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1367A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1367B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1367C
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1368A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1377A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1378A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G2258A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
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LC Instrument
Product Number
Firmware Revision
Part Number
G1316A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1316B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G4240A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1310A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1311A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1312A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1312B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1376A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1361A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G2226A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1315A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1315B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1315C
B.01.02 or newer2
n.a.1
G1315D
B.01.04 or newer3
n.a.1
G1365A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1365B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1365C
B.01.02 or newer2
n.a.1
G1365D
B.01.04 or newer3
n.a.1
G1321A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1314A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1314B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
Column Compartments
Pumps
Detectors
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LC Instrument
Product Number
Firmware Revision
Part Number
G1314C
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1362A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1390A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1364A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1364B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1364C
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1364D
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
2Pos/10Port Valve
G1157A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1158A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1158B
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1159A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1160A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1162A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1163A
A.06.02 or newer
n.a.1
G1322A
All Revisions
G1379A
All Revisions
G1379B
All Revisions
G1328B
All Revisions
G1330B
All Revisions
G1330B
All Revisions
Fraction Collectors
Valves
Others
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LC Instrument
Product Number
Firmware Revision
G1330B
All Revisions
G1330B
All Revisions
G1323A
A.02.104
n.a.1
G1323B
B.04.025
n.a.1
G4208A
B.01.02 or newer
n.a.1
Part Number
1 The Agilent 1100/1200 series of LC modules have flash ROM memory. Firmware updates are distributed electronically. The
latest firmware can be downloaded from the following Agilent Technologies website: http://www.chem.agilent.com/scripts/cag_firmware.asp. Starting with firmware A.06.0x/B.01.0x, a new firmware update tool is available and
distributed along with the Agilent ChemStation Software CD-ROM (CD 1- Installation).
2 The Agilent G1315C DAD and G1365C MWD modules require minimum firmware B.01.02. This firmware is only compatible
with firmware A.06.02 or higher. As soon as a G1315C/G1365C is used in an 1100/1200 stack, the whole stack needs to be
compatible using firmware A.06.02 or higher.
3 The Agilent G1315D DAD and G1365D MWD modules require minimum firmware B.01.04. This firmware is only compatible
with firmware A.06.02 or higher. As soon as a G1315D/G1365D is used in an 1100/1200 stack, the whole stack needs to be
compatible using firmware A.06.02 or higher.
4 The Agilent 1100 local user interface G1323A is only supported in combination with the following modules: G1310A,
G1311A, G1312A pumps, G1313A ALS, G1314A VWD,G1315A DAD, G1316A TCC, G1321A FLD
5 The Agilent 1100/1200 local user interface G1323B is not supported in combination with a 1100/1200 stack that includes
a Chip Cube module G4240A
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Firmware Revision
Part Number
HP 1090L
MEM D-3321
01090-66573
HP 1090L
LIB E-3321
01090-66579
HP 1090M
01090-66542
HP 1090M
MEM D-3321
01090-66573
HP 1090 II/L
LIB E-3321
01090-66579
HP 1090 DAD
option #080
79880-13007
HP 1046A
01046-66503
HP 1046A
01046-69509
HP 1049A
01049-13002
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NOTE
If there is a CTL board in the HP 1090, replace it with the assembly kit MCO/MEM board
01090-69708.
NOTE
Pre-1985 HP 1090 LCs require the following new boards: COM board (79880-69516) and
DAP board 79880-69504.
NOTE
When connecting an HP1046 and /or a 35900E A/D dual channel interface to an HP 1090M
or HP 1090L (that is, prior to Series II), use the cabling kit 01090-68700 (includes signal
distribution module 01090-60302, two remote cables 01040-60202).
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Installation Qualification
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Acceptance Criteria
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This chapter describes how to perform a short system integrity test. The steps
outlined in the chapter help you when validating your system intallation.
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Overview
After installing the Agilent ChemStation system software on your computer
and configuring the analytical system, your internal validation procedure may
require you to assess the correctness and completeness of the installation and
to verify that the analytical system is fully operational.
Installation Qualification
The Agilent ChemStation Installation Verification utility uses factory
delivered installation reference files to verify the existence, correctness, and
integrity of the required Agilent ChemStation system files (executable
program files, binary register files, macro files, initialization files, help files,
customized report templates). This process is called Installation Qualification
(IQ).
File integrity is verified by comparing the 32-bit cross-redundancy-check
(CRC) checksum of the installed file with the checksum of the original file
recorded on Agilent Technologiess installation master. The file details of the
installation master are delivered on so-called reference files. Modified or
corrupted files have different checksums and are thus detected by the IQ
utility.
The integrity of the reference files themselves is also tracked with the help of
checksums. In case the installation verification utility is supplied with a
reference file that was modified after its generation, this will be flagged in the
report (section invalid reference files).
NOTE
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Any patches or other changes delivered by Agilent Technologies are not delivered with new
reference files. An IQT Patch Wizard is included in the patch distribution and provides IQ
possibility for the installed system
NOTE
Make sure the Agilent ChemStation is closed before running the Installation Verification
Utility.
The checksum calculation for all Agilent ChemStation system files may take
several minutes. A dialog box indicates the name of the system file that is
currently being analyzed.
Figure 36
Analyzing file
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Figure 37
The printed report contains the license registration numbers used on the
system that was checked. It also lists the reference files (name and date code)
that were used for the installation verification.
Example report:
ChemStation Installation Verification
Installed licenses
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XM00000000
Reference files
e.g. sys\lc3d.ref (29. May 2004, 12:43)
Identical files
(...)
hpced02.exe 1.1.5.1 238B APG Configuration Editor
hpfabs00.dll 1.0.3.3 9BC0 support functions
(...)
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NOTE
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See the installation verification help system for a complete description of the installation
verification utilitys command line options. The installation verification does not check
method files, sequence files, or data files. These files are stored in Agilent Technologies
proprietary, unalterable binary formats and are checked for integrity when loaded into the
Agilent ChemStation.
Overview
The Agilent ChemStation provides a verification test function that checks out
the systems software operation. Using either Agilent-supplied or
user-generated data files and methods, the system will match calculated
integration and quantification results with ones that have been previously
generated and archived in an unalterable, checksum-protected, binary register
file.
When using an Agilent 1100/1200 Series detector, or Agilent CE instrument
with a built-in DAD (G1600A), the verification test can be extended to include
a data acquisition check. The verification test generates a report that includes
a list of the tested configuration, the verification test details like the data file
and method used, and the test results that indicate whether the system passed
a specific test step or not.
Acceptance Criteria
The test was passed successfully, if the verification test report indicates that
all individual test steps were passed. This proves that internal components
such as the Command Processor, Method Handler, the internal Memory
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What You Do
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Configuring Paths
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Addresses
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The first section in this chapter describes how to configure the communication
of your Agilent ChemStation software with your LC instruments using a GPIB
or LAN connection with the Agilent ChemStation Configuration Editor. The
second section describes how to configure a BootP Service that can be used for
communication using a LAN connection.
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Any devices that contain an GPIB interface and do not have the power on cannot
communicate with the Agilent ChemStation.
The Agilent ChemStation reports a Power Fail event on the corresponding device.
To avoid communication errors on the GPIB bus, we strongly discourage you from
powering modules on or off while the Agilent ChemStation is running.
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NOTE
If GPIB connection is used, a GPIB interface must be installed in the PC or a USB port for
the USB-GPIB interface device must be present. This does not apply for the Agilent
ChemStation Data Evaluation Only products, Agilent G2090BA and Agilent G2190BA. The
I/O Config utility IOCFG.EXE must have been run to configure the interface.
NOTE
If LAN connection is used, Microsoft TCP/IP protocol must be installed and configured on
the Agilent ChemStation PC. In addition a BootP Service must be running and configured
for the instruments to be used.
What You Do
1 Select/configure the GPIB interface (for GPIB, USB-GPIB communication)
or set up the BootP Service or fix IP address in module (for LAN
communication)
2 Configure the instrument type (1090 system, modular system, data analysis
only, all with or without spectral capabilities).
3 Configure the instrument devices, like special detectors, access points, etc.
4 Configure the paths used for methods, sequences, and data files (optional).
5 Configure the colors used for chromatograms, titles, and baselines
(optional).
6 Save your configuration.
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Configuring Paths
The Configuration Editor lets you specify alternate path settings for your
sequences, methods, and data files. This allows storing data files on a separate
drive. Starting with B.02.01 it is as well possible to configure the path for
methods, sequences, and data files within the Agilent ChemStation using the
Preferences.
This section describes how to configure different paths for your methods,
sequences, and data files. The AgilentChemStation default path settings are
also listed.
CAUTION
Default method and sequence are used as a template for new sequences and methods.
You cannot set up new methods and sequences anymore.
Do not delete the default method and sequence (DEF_XX.S and DEF_XX.M,
where XX stands for the technique (LC, CE or GC ).
NOTE
Before you modify the path settings using the Configuration Editor, you need to create the
appropriate directories.
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Instrument Type
Supported LC Hardware
LAN
1090 3D LC system
HP 1090 DAD
No
1090 LC system
HP 1090
No
no instrument control
No
no instrument control
No
Modular 3D LC system
Agilent 1100/1200
Yes
Modular LC system
Agilent 1100/1200
Yes
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5 Select NO for initially start instrument session. This allows you to start your
instrument using the appropriate Agilent ChemStation icon.
6 Specify your preferred screen window size (Normal,Icon, Full Screen).
7 Click OK.
8 In the Device Configuration dialog, select 1100/1200 System Access from the
list (see Figure 38 on page 91). Select the LAN radio button.
Figure 38
9 Select Add to add the selected system access to the list of configured
modules. For LAN access type in the IP address (or host name if name
resolution is implemented on your network) of the Agilent 1100/1200
module with the LAN connection.
10 Select OK to exit and return to the Configuration Editor display.
11 Save your configuration changes by selecting File/Save.
12 This step is applicable for online instruments using LAN connection only.
For data analysis only configurations, proceed with the next step. If your IT
department did not set up a BootP Service for you, you need to do this
yourself or you need to fix the IP address with the analytical instrument.
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Figure 39
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NOTE
If your HP 1090 uses a filter photometric detector (FPD), you must configure an Agilent
35900E dual channel interface to convert the analog detector signals to digital signals for
the Agilent ChemStation.
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Addresses
Before installing and configuring BootP Service, you must know the IP
addresses of the computer and instruments, the subnet mask, and the
gateway. If the system is on an isolated LAN, the following default addresses
can be used.
Table 11
Device
Address
PC
10.1.1.100
LC - 1
10.1.1.101
LC - 2
10.1.1.102
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway
10.1.1.100
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Figure 40
NOTE
If the PC has been rebooted after installing the Agilent BootP Service, the Agilent Bootp
Service is started automatically during the next startup of the system. To change BootP
settings, the service must be stopped, the changes made, then restarted. The details are
documented within this section.
module off before removing the LAN card. Read the MAC address from the
label. Reinstall the card and turn on the module again or
- OR -
Figure 41
NOTE
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Figure 42
4 Click Add.... TheAdd Bootp Entry screen appears.
5 Make the following entries for your instrument:
MAC Address
Host Name
IP Address
Comment, if desired
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
6 Click OK.
7 Exit Launch Manager and power cycle the LC module.
8 Ping the IP address to verify.
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Service screen
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When the MIO dialog is opened on the Agilent 1100/1200 control module, the
Agilent ChemStation cannot communicate with the Agilent 1100/1200 system.
To change the setting, the card must be reset; this is done each time the
Agilent 1100/1200 module with the G1369A LAN card inserted is power
cycled.
A BootP Service uses a file called bootptab were all the necessary information
is stored. The BootP Service program on the Agilent ChemStation CD-ROM
(CD 1 - Installation) allows easy editing of the bootptab file. If a BootP Service
is already installed, the following information must be supplied to the system
administrator to be able to correctly set up the bootptab file.
# Bootptab file
# global defaults
global.defaults:\
sm=:\
gw=:
#agilent
LC-1:\
ht=1:\
ha=0060B0047394:\
ip=10.1.1.102:\
sm=255.255.255.255:\
gw=0.0.0.0:\
vm=auto:\
hn:\
bs=auto:\
T145=64:T146=01:T147=01
The entries are described below
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Using the Agilent Bootp Service
Agilent ChemStation does not see an LC hardware modification
(HP 1090)
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System remains in a wait-state waiting for a module that has
been taken out of the configuration
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Data File is empty (contains no signal)
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Troubleshooting LAN Communication
NOTE
When the MIO dialog is opened on the Agilent 1100/1200 control module, the ChemStation
cannot communicate with the Agilent 1100/1200 system.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting LAN Communication
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.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting GPIB Interface Problems
The most common problem encountered when using I/O Config is that an
interface is not found. For Agilent 82350 A/B GPIB interface, this is due to one
of the following reasons:
Figure 44
The interface was not installed in the PC before running I/O Config. Install
the GPIB interface card in your system and then run I/O Config again.
The interface is not firmly seated. Ensure that the board is in place and the
boards edge connectors are fully seated. Please refer to the section
Installing a GPIB Interface Board in the PC on page 39.
The GPIB interface was replaced by a different type or was installed in a
different slot. Rerun I/O Config, remove the configured card and
reconfigure the new one.
The interface has already been configured by I/O Config. To solve this
problem, you need to edit the existing configuration entry for the interface,
instead of trying to add a new interface. In the main I/O Config window,
click on the name of the interface configuration entry for the Agilent 82350
in the Configured Interfaces list box. Then click on the Edit button directly
beneath the Configured Interfaces list box to edit the configuration entry
for the Agilent 82350 GPIB interface.
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Troubleshooting GPIB Interface Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Software Startup Problems
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Printing Problems
Printing Problems
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Printing Problems
Agilent ChemStation is started. For further details on the customization
possibilities associated with USER.MAC, please refer to the Macro
Programming Guide which is available as online help.
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Printing Problems
Printing Messages
Printing Problem 100
A file belonging to the current print job could not be found. Check the
consistency of your hard disks file structure.
Printing Problems 101, 102, 106, 108, 110, 210, 212, 300
Due to low system resources or insufficient disk space, a print-file could not
be accessed either in memory or on disk.
Check free system resources using the Windows Task Manager. Press
Ctrl + Alt + Del and select Task Manager. On the Performance Tab you will find
the available physical memory. If free system resources are significantly below
30 %, you should save your work, close all Windows applications and restart
Windows.
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Printing Problems
NOTE
The print queue file and Agilent ChemStation temporary files must not be deleted while the
Agilent ChemStation is running.
Parts of the chromatogram missing on the report or strange fonts in the report
This may be caused by low system resources in Windows. Either too many
applications are running or one or more applications have not freed up all the
system resources that they allocated during their operation. Check the
percentage free of system resources in the Windows Task Manager. When free
system resources get below 30 %, you should save your work, close all
applications, and restart Windows.
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Troubleshooting
Computer Problems
Computer Problems
Sporadic Hang-Ups
You can use DOS commands like e.g. CHKDSK to verify that there are no
inconsistencies in the file structure. If you find such inconsistencies on your
PCs hard disk, correct them. Information about maintance for your computer
can be found in the manual Configure and Maintain your Agilent
ChemStation Computer available in PDF format on the Agilent ChemStation
CD-ROM (CD 2 - User Documentation and Accessories) in the manual section.
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Computer Problems
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LC Instrument Start-up Problems
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LC Instrument Start-up Problems
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Troubleshooting
Using the WinDebug Utility
WinDebug in Windows XP
The Window debugging package comes in three versions: a 32-bit version for
x86 binaries, a 64-bit version for Itanium binaries, and a 64-bit version for
AMD64 binaries. For Agilent Bundle PCs, download and install the 32-bit
version for x86 binaries.
Install WinDbg onto your system by running the setup. The install shield
opens and the user has to accept the license agreement. After editing the user
information, click Next and select Typical as installation type. If necessary, you
may enter a installation location, click Next to start the installation. A new
group, Debugging Tools for Windows, will be present within Start > Programs.
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Using the WinDebug Utility
NOTE
NOTE
The path statements and key entries mentioned for the cmd prompt and the registry depend
on your installation directory of WinDbg.
NOTE
The dump files intentionally contain the whole process memory and may have substantial
size. Depending on the defined data values the dump file size will vary. Compress the dump
file and save it to an external media or another partition in order to maintain enough space
on your ChemStation system.
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Using the WinDebug Utility
to
C:\Program Files\Debugging Tools for Windows\windbg.exe" -p %ld -e %ld -Q -c
".dump -ma -u \user.dmp;q.
The data variable values may differ for certain troubleshooting task. During
the troubleshoot process, it might be necessary to modify the DEBUGGER
registry entry again.
3 In the case of a failure, a dump file named user_<date>_<time>_<pdid>.p is
placed in the files system root directory. Enter all instrument configuration
details, a description of the circumstances and steps leading to the failure
and save it with the dump file. Supply all information to your application
vendor.
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Gathering System Information
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With Agilent ChemStation B.01.0x release the Agilent ChemStation made a progressive move towards new feature sets and structure changes. Due to this the
new Agilent ChemStation is starting with a new major revision change: B.01.0x.
Within this Chapter a summary of the introduced new functionality for the revision cycle A03.x till B.02.x is documented.
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G1364B
Preparative Scale
G1364C
Analytical Scale
G1364D
The Agilent Chemstation supports the new 40 funnel tray for high volume
collection for high flow rates and the new tray for Eppendorf tubes (80.5 ml,
1.5 ml and 2.0 ml).
The A.10.0x ChemStation software supports the Agilent 1100 Series
Purification System for HPLC and LC/MS, version A.02.01.
The new XML based interface has been implemented to link the
Agilent Chemstation to LIMS and knowledge management systems.
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Agilent ChemStation Revision Code Convention
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Supplementary Information
Agilent ChemStation Revision Code Convention
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RR-
Represents the major revision number. Changes in this code typically include
significant software enhancements that may require complete revalidation of
the system for customers operating in regulated environments. These
revisions may also include defect fixes and documentation changes.
xx-
Y-
Represents the localisation code. This character states the localised version of
Software. For example, the B.01.01C is representing the Chinese version of the
Agilent ChemStation. Note, this additional code is only present for localized
versions, for standard American English version no Y suffix will be present.
Supplementary Information
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Supplementary Information
Calling the Agilent Technologies LSCA Customer Contact Center
When you call the Agilent Technologies Customer Contact Center, please be at
your computer and have the product documentation at hand.
We recommend that the following information be readily available:
the registration packet label with the product number, revision code, and
license registration number of your analytical software
the exact wording of any error messages that the system produced
a list of the instrument modules including firmware revisions that are
connected to the PC. You may use the Serial number information from the
Agilent ChemStation (Method/Run control>Instrument (in Full Menu view only)
> Serial numbers and Columns) to generate this list.
a printout of the Dumpfile (see What is the WinDebug Utility? on
page 123)
a full printout from Windows System Information
a description of the scenario that leads to the failure.
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Index
1
1046
1049
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A
address
default GPIB
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advanced power management
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Agilent 1100 Series
CAN cabling
62
connecting
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controller area network (CAN)
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GPIB cabling
62
Agilent 1100 system access
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Agilent 35900 dual channel interface
connecting
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Agilent 82350
39, 41, 38
Agilent 82357A USB - GPIB Interface 46
Agilent 82357A USB-GPIB Interface
38
Agilent ChemStore
14
APM
29
area calculation mode
129
Autoadd Button
108
autostart macro failed
114
B
bootp server
BootP
buffer handling
buffer overflow
buffer overrun
bus address
C
cable
94
35
102
122
106
46
GPIB
40, 67, 66
remote
63
cabling
62
CAN
Agilent 1100 Series
62, 90
cannot create file
119
cannot find file
111
changing
area calculation mode 131, 132, 133
checkdisk utility
119
checksum
78
ChemStation.ini
22
ChemStation
connecting Agilent 1100 Series
62
connecting HP 1090 LC
66
connecting miscellaneous instruments
70
uninstalling
22
CHKDSK
119
COM board
76, 76
commands reference
12
computer problems
119
computer settings
16
config.reg (configuration register)
114
configuration editor
87
configuration register
114
configuration
editor
90
instrument devices
93
paths
88
connecting
printer cable
28
connector
remote
71
controller area network
Agilent 1100 Series
90
Agilent1100 Series
CTL board
62
76
D
DAD
HP 1040
DAP board
def_lc.m
def_lc.s
default sequence
default
GPIB addresses
method
sequence
detector
electrochemical
filter photometric
HP 1040 diode-array
HP 1046 fluorescence
HP 1049 electrochemical
device configuration dialog
diode-array detector
HP 1040
dual channel interface
dual channel
70
76
88
88, 112
88
69, 70, 71
88
88, 112
70
93
70
70
70
91
70
70
70
E
electrochemical detector
HP 1049
enhanced
integrator
70
130
F
file initialization failed
FILES setting
112
117
139
Index
93
72, 76
70
70
G
GPF
123
GPIB addresses
Agilent1100
37, 65
default
69, 70, 71
HP 1090
69, 70
GPIB cables
66
GPIB interface
26
GPIB
Agilent 1100 addresses
37, 65
cable
40, 62, 67, 66
connector
67, 66
HP 1090 addresses
69, 70
H
hardware address
94, 96
hardware
installing
26
requirements
28
host name
102
how-to information
12
HP 1040 diode-array detector
connecting
70
HP 1046 fluorescence detector
connecting
70
HP 1049 electrochemical detector
connecting
70
HP 1090 liquid chromatograph
connecting
66
GPIB cable
66
HP 82335
38
hpced02.exe
87
I
I/O config utility
87
installation qualification
78
installation verification
78
INSTQ
79
instrument log book
buffer overrun
106
instrument not found
110
instrument types in configuration editor 90
integrator
enhanced
130
interface
dual channel
70
IOCFG, autoadd button
108
iocfg.exe
87
IQ
78
105
20
110
110
46
M
MAC address
102, 94, 96
macro programming guide
12
MCO/MEM board
76, 76
method
default
88
mobility report
130, 131, 132, 133
multi-instrument configurations
printing
115
O
online core
operation qualification
109
83
P
PCS section
power fail
print spooler
printing messages
printing problem
printing problems
product structure
112
86, 105
115
117
117
115
13
qualifying
operation
quantification data
internal storage format
83
130
R
reference files
78
reference information
11
remote cable
67
remote
cable
63
connector
71
report
mobility
130, 131, 132, 133
resource conflicts
27
revision history
10
revision numbers
136
N
non-HP computers
140
111
111
30
L
LAN communication
troubleshooting
license registration number
license registration utility
license, no valid
logical unit
27
Index
S
sequence
default
88, 112
service pack 3
30
serviceinfo macro
138
SICL interface name,
46
signal distribution module
76
software certificate and registration packet
20
software start-up problems
109
software
requirements
28
specified file does not exist
112
system controller
46
system exception
112
system status
not ready
111
30
30
X
XML support
21
T
task-orientated information
TCP/IP
test
verification
11
34
83
U
uninstalling the ChemStation
USB-GPIB
user.mac
22
38
114
V
verification
test
VISA interface name
83
46
W
win.ini
WinDbg.exe
21
123
141
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In This Book
Use this handbook when you install the Agilent
ChemStation for the first time or when you
make changes to an installed system. This
handbook describes how to install the initial
software, how to add further instrument
modules, how to configure your analytical
system, and how to verify that the installation
and configuration are complete and
operational.
This handbook lists the PC hardware (see
Operating System Requirements" on page 39)
and software (see Operating System
Requirements" on page 39) requirements that
need to be met in order to install and operate
the Agilent ChemStation successfully and
explains PC configuration details that you will
find useful when upgrading your computer,
optimizing your system, or when trying to solve
an installationrelated problem. You may skip
these chapters if your Agilent ChemStation was
fully installed by Agilent Technologies.
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