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Preface
About This Guide
This guide describes how to hardwire an Agilent® 1100 Series LC to a Thermo Scientific
mass spectrometer and the data system computer, configure an Agilent autosampler for
contact closure from within the Xcalibur Instrument Configuration program, and trigger data
collection with an Agilent autosampler.
This guide also describes how to upgrade a Hewlett-Packard® 1100 Series LC to an
Agilent 1100 Series LC with Ethernet communication.
P
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Xcalibur software.
Safety and Special Notices
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and
other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
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notice is accompanied by an appropriate CAUTION symbol.
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notice is accompanied by the international High Voltage symbol.
IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of
data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal
performance of the system.
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Safety Precautions
Note Highlights information of general interest.
Tip Helpful information that can make a task easier.
To connect the Agilent 1100 Series LC stack to a Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer, you
must install an external contact board in one of the Agilent modules and a LAN interface
board in a second Agilent module. To install a board, you must remove the cover from the
optional board slot. Figure 2 on page 6 shows the location of the slot on the back panel of the
detector.
Before you remove the slot cover from an Agilent 1100 Series module, do the following:
• Turn the power switch to the Off position and unplug the power cable.
Contacting Us
CAUTION To avoid an electric shock, always turn off an Agilent module and unplug
it from line power before you remove its cover.
• Refer to the Reference Manual for the module for additional safety information and for
information on preventing ESD damage caused by an electrical discharge.
CAUTION To prevent damage to an instrument, always use ESD protection when
handling electronic boards and components.
There are several ways to contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Y To check the firmware version of an Agilent 1100 module
1. Make sure that the Agilent 1100 Series modules are connected by CAN communication
cables, that all the modules are turned on, and that the Agilent 1100 Control Module is
connected.
Refer to the Agilent 1100 Series LC reference manuals for instructions on how to connect
the CAN cables.
2. Press the Esc key on the Control Module until System appears in the upper-left corner of
the LCD display.
*
G1365BA.06.01 (012)
3. Press the F4 key on the Control Module to access the Records LCD display.
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Agilent Modules Supported by LC Devices Versions 2.0.2 and 2.1.0
Records
Time
Ready
Module Product Serial# Version On-time EMF
4. Check the firmware versions of the Agilent 1100 Series modules. Refer to Ta b le 1 for the
firmware versions supported by the Xcalibur 2.0. and higher data system.
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Connecting the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install the interface boards, connect the Ethernet cables, and
make the contact closure connections required to control an LC/MS system (Agilent
LC/Thermo scientific MS) system from Xcalibur.
Contents
• Ethernet Communication Kit
• Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
• Connecting the Ethernet Communication Cables
• Installing the External Contact Interface Board
2
• Connecting the Trigger Cable
Ethernet Communication Kit
To connect an Agilent 1100 series HPLC to your Thermo Scientific MS detector, you must
have the Ethernet Communication kit (P/N OPTON 30012), which contains the parts listed
in Ta bl e 2 . In addition, one of the modules of the Agilent 1100 Series LC must have a
JetDirect 400N LAN card (P/N 00825-01140) or an Agilent LAN interface board, model
number G1369A.
Table 2.Ethernet Communication kit (P/N OPTON 30012)
Cable, patch, 3 m (10 ft) CAT5 RJ45, straight shield00012-70008
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Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
For the Agilent LC system to communicate with the Xcalibur data system through an
Ethernet connection, one of the modules in the Agilent 1100 Series LC stack must have a
network interface card. If the stack has a detector, the card is usually installed in the detector.
Tip Vendors label network cards with a unique MAC address, which is a 12-digit
hexadecimal number. The first portion of the MAC address identifies the vendor. The
second portion of the MAC address is a unique serial number. For example, a typical mark
on a network card is AD: 0030C1C49982, in which 0030C1C49982 is the stack MAC
address. The first portion, 0030C1, identifies the vendor as Hewlett-Packard. The MAC
address of the HP JetDirect 400N network card is located on the back of the card.
Because you need the MAC address when you configure the Agilent stack, record the
network card MAC address before you install the card.
Agilent 1100 Series LC systems with JetDirect® network cards must have revision 2
mainboards to function properly with LAN communications. Ta b le 3 shows the required
revision level for each module. The serial number listed in the table and all serial numbers
after that number are supported.
Table 3.Supported serial number
ModuleP/N (Mainboard)Serial Numbers for Supported Version
G1310A
Isocratic pump
G1311A
Quaternary pump
G1312A
Binary pump
G1313A
ALS autosampler
G1314A
G1311-65520DE64300355 (made in Germany)
US64400233 (made in U.S.A.)
G1311-65520DE64301137 (made in Germany)
US64401134 (made in U.S.A.)
G1312-65520DE64300703 (made in Germany)
US64400425 (made in U.S.A.)
G1313-65520DE64302092 (made in Germany)
US64400886 (made in U.S.A.)
G1314-65520JP64201926 (made in Japan)
Variable wavelength detector
G1315A
Diode array detector
*
All serial numbers above the listed number in numeric order are supported
G131-65520DE64301532 (made in Germany
US64400333 (made in U.S.A.)
*
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Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
Y To install the network interface card in an Agilent module
1. Make sure the module (usually the detector) is turned off and unplugged from line
power. Figure 1 shows the location of the power switches.
When the power switch of a module is in the On position, the LED on the switch is
green. When you turn the power switch of a module to the Off position, the LED
turns off.
If your LC stack contains a detector (for example, diode-array detector, variable
wavelength detector, multiple wavelength detector), install the network interface card in
the detector. If your LC stack does not contain a detector, install the network card in any
module with an open slot.
CAUTION To avoid electric shock, unplug the power cable that connects the Agilent
module to line power. After you turn the power switch to the Off position, the power
supply continues to draw current.
Tip You can install an Agilent LAN interface board (model G1369A) instead of a
JetDirect 400N network card.
Figure 1. Front panels of the Agilent 1100 Series modules
Solvent cabinet
1100 Series
Binary pump
Power switch
Power switch
Power switch
1100 Series
1100 Series
1100 Series
F1
F2 F3 F4 F5
987
EscEnter
◄
5 64
1 2 3
.
-
0
F8
F7
F6
m
i
◄
Autosampler
Column
compartment
Detector
Power switch
On positionOff position
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Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
2. To prevent damage to the interface board, ensure that you are using ESD protection. For
more information on preventing damage caused by an electric discharge, refer to the
Reference Manual for the Agilent module.
3. To remove the cover plate from the slot where you plan to install the network interface
card, loosen the two screws that fasten the plate to the chassis of the module. Figure 2
shows the location of the cover plate on the back panel of an Agilent 1100 Series detector.
Figure 2. Back panel of an Agilent 1100 Series detector
CAUTION To prevent damage to an instrument, always use ESD protection when
handling electronic boards and components.
Cover plate
ANALOG
ANALOGRS232RS232
CAN
CAN
4. Record the MAC address (12-digit hexadecimal number) located on the back of the HP
JetDirect 400N network card. You will need this number to complete the configuration
of the Agilent stack. See Figure 6 on page 12.
5. Insert the HP JetDirect 400N network card into the slot, and then tighten the two screws
that fasten the PCB to the chassis of the module.
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Connecting the Ethernet Communication Cables
Y To connect the Ethernet communication cable to an Agilent 1100 Series LC
1. Connect a category 5, shielded Ethernet cable from the JetDirect 400N network card to
the Ethernet switch.
CAUTION To comply with safety and EMC regulations, you must use category 5,
shielded Ethernet cables to make the Ethernet connections for your instrument.
2. Connect a category 5, shielded Ethernet cable from the Ethernet switch to the Ethernet
card in the computer dedicated to the LC system (typically network interface card
number 3).
Figure 3. Ethernet connections
100 (RJ-45)
HEWLETT
PACKARD
100 (RJ-45)
JET DIRECT 400N
BNC
2
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Connecting the Ethernet Communication Cables
BNC
JET DIRECT 400N
HEWLETT
PACKARD
Computer
Optiplex GX520
(subject to change)
USB
ENET
JetDirect 400N card
(installed in one of
the Agilent modules)
Not drawn to scale
Ethernet Switch
Cat5 shielded
Ethernet cables
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Installing the External Contact Interface Board
Installing the External Contact Interface Board
If your Agilent 1100 Series Autosampler is not already equipped with an external contact
interface board, install one as described below.
Y To install the external contact interface board
1. If you have not already done so, turn off the autosampler and unplug it from line power.
CAUTION To avoid electric shock, unplug the power cable that connects the Agilent
module to line power. After you turn the power switch to the Off position, the power
supply continues to draw current.
2. To prevent damage to the interface board, ensure that you are using ESD protection. For
more information on preventing damage caused by an electric discharge, refer to the
Reference Manual for the Agilent module.
CAUTION To prevent damage to an instrument, always use ESD protection when
handling electronic boards and components.
3. To remove the cover plate from the slot where you plan to install the external contact
interface board, loosen the two screws that fasten the plate to the chassis of the
autosampler.
4. Insert the external contact interface board (see Ta b le 2 for the part number) into the slot,
and then tighten the two screws to fasten the board to the chassis of the autosampler. See
Figure 4.
Figure 4. View of the external contact interface board installed in an Agilent 1100 Series
autosampler
Screws for fastening
the external contact interface board
VIAL- # -OUTPUT
RELAY CONTACTS
1 8
REMOTE RS232
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Connecting the Trigger Cable
A trigger cable with a DB15 connector relays the start signal from the autosampler to the
MS detector.
Y To connect the trigger cable to the Agilent autosampler and the MS detector
1. If you have not already done so, install the external contact interface board as described in
“Installing the External Contact Interface Board.”
2. Connect the 2-pin connector to the I/O panel of the MS detector, such that the
white wire is connected to the Start In+ pin and the brown wire is connected to the
Start In– pin.
3. Connect the DB15 connector to the RELAY CONTACTS receptacle located on the
external contact interface board of the Agilent 1100 Series autosampler. See Figure 5.
2
Connecting the Hardware
Connecting the Trigger Cable
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Figure 5. Connections for 2-wire, DB15 trigger cable
START IN
START IN
-
+
LCQ Series
(Rear panel)
(Right-side
panel)
LXQ or LTQ
MS detector
(Right-side panel)
TSQ Series MS detector
(Rear panel)
Peripheral
START IN
Control
(Left-side
panel)
White wire
Brown wire
+
–
Connection to autosampler
RELAY CONTACTS
(5V Max)
(5V Max)
Surveyor MSQ
(Rear panel)
Not drawn to scale
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Start In +
Start In -
Trigger Cable
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Configuring the Autosampler for Contact Closure
The Agilent 1100 Series devices query the PC for the stack IP address only during their start
up procedure. Therefore, complete the following procedure, and ensure that the Xcalibur
Home Page window is open before you turn on the Agilent 1100 Series devices.
Y To assign contact closure control to the Agilent 1100 Series autosampler
2. Scroll through the Available Devices area and double-click the Agilent 1100 AS button.
3
The Agilent 1100 AS button is copied to the Configured Devices area and is displayed as
a Configured Devices button.
3. Double-click the Agilent 1100 AS button in the Configured Devices area.
The Agilent 1100 Autosampler dialog box appears.
4. Click the General tab.
The General page appears. See Figure 6
5. In the General page, make the appropriate selections:
• Select the Contact Board Installed check box.
Note If you do not select the Contact Board Installed check box, the Timed
Events page does not appear in the Instrument Setup view for the autosampler.
• In the Stack MAC address box, type the media access control address for your
Agilent LC stack.
The stack MAC address is a unique identification for each network card. The
manufacturer usually stamps it on the network card.
Note The TCP/IP settings are shared by all Agilent 100 LC modules in the stack.
Changing the value of a setting for one module in the Instrument Configuration
dialog box changes the value of that setting for all modules in the stack.
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• In the Stack IP Address box, type the IP address for your Agilent 1100 LC stack.
Leave the value set to the default or contact your network administrator for the IP
address.
The default stack IP address is 172-16-0-102.
• In the Sub-mask box, type the subnet mask (address mask). Leave the subnet mask set
to its default value, or contact your network administrator for the subnet mask.
The default subnet mask value is 255-255-255-0.
• In the Bootp Server box, type the IP address for the network card in your PC that is
responsible for assigning the stack IP address for your Agilent 1100 LC system. Leave
the value set to the default or contact your network administrator for the BOOTP
server IP address.
The default IP address for the network card is 172-16-0-101.
6. Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box.
Figure 6. Agilent1100 Autosampler dialog box
12-digit hexadecimal number
located on the back of the
HP JetDirect network card
7. Click Done to exit the Xcalibur Instrument Configuration program.
8. Open the Xcalibur data system before you turn on the devices of your Agilent1100 Series
LC stack.
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Triggering Data Acquisition with the Autosampler
If you want the Agilent 1100 series autosampler to trigger data acquisition, you must make
the appropriate selections in the Timed Events page for the autosampler for each instrument
method you create. Instrument methods contain the contact closure signals, the
chromatographic conditions, and the MS detector settings for an LC/MS application.
Note Configure the Agilent 1100 Series autosampler before performing the following
procedure. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Autosampler for Contact Closure,”
Y To trigger data acquisition with the Agilent 1100 Series autosampler
1. Choose Start > All Programs > Xcalibur > Xcalibur.
The Home Page appears.
2. Click the Instrument Setup button.
The Instrument Setup window appears.
3. Click the Agilent 1100 AS button in the Instrument Setup viewbar located on the left
side of the window.
The Instrument Setup view for the Agilent 1100 AS appears.
4. Click the Timed Events tab.
The Timed Events page appears.
5. In the Timed Events page, select the appropriate contact closure signal settings as shown
in Figure 7.
a.Click the Contact 1 box to display the list and select Closed.
b. Make sure that all the other Contact boxes display Open.
Figure 7. Timed Events page for the Agilent 1100 Series autosampler
6. Make the appropriate entries and selections for the rest of the instrument method.
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7. Save your method with an appropriate name.
8. Choose File > Exit to close the Instrument Setup window. Xcalibur prompts you with the
Save As dialog box, the File Summary Information Dialog box, and the File Save - Audit
Trail dialog box.
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Turning Off the Solvent Tracking Feature
The solvent tracking feature on the Agilent 1100 LC pumps is not supported by Xcalibur at
this time. You must turn off this feature to prevent error messages from terminating the data
acquisition.
Y To turn off the solvent tracking feature on the Agilent 1100 pump
1. If Xcalibur is open, close it.
2. Open the Analysis screen on the Agilent 1100 handheld control module.
3. Press the Settings button F1.
5
Figure 8. Agilent 1100 handheld control module
F1
EscEnter
4. Press the number corresponding to the pump.
5. Press the Bottle Fillings button F4.
F2
F3F4
7
4
12
0
9
8
5
.
◄
6
3
-
F5
F8
F7
F6
m
i
◄
6. Set all of the solvent Total boxes to 0.
The solvent Actual boxes are then automatically set to 0.
7. Clear the Error If Empty check box by using the right arrow to move the focus to this
setting, and then pressing Enter.
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Turning Off the Solvent Tracking Feature
8. Press the Done button F6.
9. From the Windows XP start menu, choose All Programs > Xcalibur > Xcalibur.
10. If the Info view is not displayed, choose View > Info View.
The Home Page appears.
The Agilent 1100 devices should reconnect and appropriately display their status.
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Upgrading an HP 1100 Series LC
The Xcalibur 2.0 and higher data system supports control of the Hewlett-Packard (HP)
1100 Series LC only if you upgrade the HP 1100 communication interface to an Ethernet
interface.
Y To upgrade your HP 1100 Series LC
1. Order the appropriate upgrade parts from your local office for Thermo Electron San Jose
products:
• If the HP 1100 is not interfaced to an MS detector as an Xcalibur-controlled GPIB
inlet device, order the JetDirect Ethernet Control kit, which contains the parts listed
in Ta bl e 4 .
A
• If the HP 1100 is interfaced to an MS detector as an Xcalibur-controlled GPIB inlet
device, order the parts listed in Ta b le 5 .
Note An HP 1100 LC system that is currently interfaced to a MS detector as an
Xcalibur-controlled GPIB inlet device should have already installed the contact
closure PCB and the external contact closure cable. Therefore, you need to order
only the parts specified in Ta bl e 5 .
Table 4. JetDirect Ethernet Control Kit (P/N OPTON 30018)
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Upgrading an HP 1100 Series LC
Table 5. Parts required to upgrade an Xcalibur-controlled HP 1100 Series LC
Part NumberDescription of Part
00825-01140HP JetDirect 400N PCB
00012-70008Ethernet 10 Base-T cable (2)
00825-01-00024Ethernet switch
2. Follow the instructions in “Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module” on page 4
to install the JetDirect 400N PCB.
Note After the communication interface in the HP 1100 LC system is upgraded to
an Ethernet interface, the system is the same as, and will be referred to as, an Agilent
1100 LC system.
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Index
I
A
Agilent 1100 Series LC
configuring autosampler for contact closure
external contact interface PCB, installing8
solvent tracking feature, deactivating15
supported mainboards for JetDirect cards4
Agilent LAN interface board (G1369A)5
11
C
configuring the Agilent 1100 Series Autosampler11
contact board11
contact closure, configuring the Agilent Autosampler for11
Contactingvi
D
data acquisition, triggering13
deactivating the solvent tracking feature for Agilent 1100 LC
pumps
15
E
Electric shock safety precaution5, 8
ESD precautionvi, 6, 8
Ethernet cable connections7
Ethernet card for upgrading HP 1100 LC17
J
JetDirect boards, supported4
M
MAC address4
mainboards supported for JetDirect Cards4
S
safety precautionsvi
slot cover, removing from an Agilent modulevi
solvent tracking feature for Agilent pumps15
stack IP address12
stack MAC address4, 12
X
Xcalibur data system
Instrument Configuration program, configuring the
Agilent 1100 series autosampler for contact closure
Instrument Setup view13
11
F
firmware for Agilent LC1
H
HP 1100 Series LC, upgrading to Ethernet interface17
I
instrument methods, triggering data acquisition13
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