Agilent OL Instrument Controller Installation and Configuration Guide
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Contents 1 Using This Guide.................................................................................... 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 Who Should Read This Guide?...............................................................................1 2 Before You Start..................................................................................... 1 3 Installing AIC 5000 for Agilent OL ................
Install the SS420x................................................................................................... 18 Connect the Instruments ...................................................................................... 18 Finish Configuring the Instrument Controller.................................................... 19 Select Components................................................................................................ 19 Configure the SS420x .......................................
1 Using This Guide Introduction This guide describes how to install the Agilent Instrument Controller (AIC) for use with Agilent OL. The Agilent Instrument Controller is a network appliance that controls instruments and acquires data digitally. Each Agilent Instrument Controller can control and acquire digital data from up to 4 GC or LC instruments, or up to 16 analog channels of data (SS420x required), up to 2 photodiode array detectors (PDA) or combinations of the above.
Note Place the AIC 5000 on a flat, stable surface. You can position the unit in the upright position using the included stand, or in the horizontal position. Always place AIC Revision A and Revision B units in the upright position, using the included stand. Note 2 The AIC 5000 is shipped with a USB memory stick, which is required in case a Reset to Factory Settings is necessary. Please keep this in a safe place for future use.
3 Installing AIC 5000 for Agilent OL Use this procedure for installing and configuring the Agilent Instrument Controller AIC 5000. The AIC 5000 is black in color and has “Instrument Controller 5000” stenciled on the front of the unit. Install the Agilent Instrument Controller Network Appliance Installing the AIC 5000 1. Before installing or configuring an Agilent Instrument Controller, make sure all OL ECM and ICM components are installed. 2.
5. Disconnect the computer from the network and change the TCP/IP settings to use the static IP address 192.168.1.2. Contact a network administrator if you need assistance doing this. 6. Connect one end of the supplied network crossover cable (Part Number G4690-60000) to the computer and the other end to the AIC network port shown in Figure 1.
Configure the Agilent Instrument Controller Device 1. 2. 3. From the configuration computer (see “Before You Start” section), open Internet Explorer and go to the address http://192.168.1.1/iconsetup/login.aspx. If you have a proxy server configured in Internet Explorer, you will need to disable it. Log in as Admin with no password. (Admin is casesensitive.
this button. A dialog box appears asking you if you want to close the window. Click Yes. 9. Immediately disconnect the crossover cable from the Agilent Instrument Controller and connect the laboratory network. The AIC gives a short two-tone beep when initialization is complete. If initialization fails, the AIC gives one or more single longer beeps. 10. To verify the initialization was completed, log into OL as a user with administrator privileges.
Figure 2. AIC 5000 Instrument and SS420x Connections Plug the SS420x power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet. Connect the power cord from the power supply into the receptacle on the rear of the SS420x. The red power LED should light. The four (4) green channel indicator LEDs sequentially light up during the power-up test. When the test is complete, the green LEDs will go off and the interface is ready to use.
If you are using an instrument with an analog signal, you need to connect it to an SS420x attached to the Agilent Instrument Controller using the connectors on the rear of the SS420x. For details on how to connect an instrument to the SS420x, see the documentation provided with the SS420x. If you are connecting an instrument to the AIC 5000 through the optional GPIB interface card, you must use the included GPIB port extender (Part Number 10834A).
1. From OL, select the Administration tab and then click Global Administration, followed by Agilent Instrument Controller. 2. Double-click the name of the Agilent Instrument Controller where the instruments are connected and then select the Components tab. 3. Select each hardware component for this Agilent Instrument Controller by clicking the box adjacent to the component name. You may select as many components as you wish. If you are using analog acquisition with an SS420x, select Generic System. 4.
Baud Rate The communication baud rate is displayed. To change the baud rate, click Set Baud Rate. Base Frequency Select the base frequency. The default setting for the SS420x is 10 Hz, which gives optimal signal to noise, and can be used in countries using either 50Hz or 60Hz. The base frequencies available will depend on the baud rate chosen. If the baud rate is less than 38400bps, the base frequencies 100 and 120 will not be available.
Configure Instruments Before you can use the Agilent Instrument Controller to acquire data, each instrument must be configured using the Agilent OL software. See the Agilent OL help for instructions on how to configure instruments. 4 Reset the AIC 5000 to Factory Defaults The AIC 5000 is shipped with a USB memory stick that is used to reset the AIC settings to the factory defaults. To load the factory default on the USB memory stick, 1.
Important notes for the Reset to Factory Adapter • The Reset to Factory Adapter will cause a reset to factory defaults on any AIC, not just the one it was delivered with. • It can be reused any number of times. • Plug the Reset to Factory Adapter in AFTER the AIC is powered on. Don’t plug it in before turning on the AIC.
6 AIC 5000 Specifications Dimensions Height 3.95 inches 10.3 cm Width 13.3 inches 33.78 cm Depth 15.1 inches 38.35 cm Approximate Weight 21 lb 9.53 kg Operating 50° to 95° F 10° to 35° C Nonoperating -22° to 140° F -30° to 60° C Operating 10–90% 10–90% Nonoperating (38.
Note 14 This system utilizes a passive power factor corrected power supply when used in the 230V mode. This allows the system to pass the CE mark requirements for use in the countries of the European Union.
7 Installing AIC Revision B for Agilent OL Use this procedure for the Agilent Instrument Controller Revision B. Revision B of the AIC is silver in color and is marked with a “Revision B” sticker on the rear. Install the Agilent Instrument Controller Network Appliance Installing AIC Rev. B 1. Before installing or configuring an Agilent Instrument Controller, make sure all OL ECM and ICM components are installed. 2. Verify which revision of the Agilent Instrument Controller you have.
Figure 1. AIC Connectors for Revision B 7. Power on the Agilent Instrument Controller and wait 5 minutes for initialization. The AIC will “beep” when initialization is complete. Configure the Agilent Instrument Controller Device 1. 16 From the configuration computer (see Before You Start section), open Internet Explorer and go to the address http://192.168.1.1/iconsetup/login.aspx. If you have a proxy server configured in Internet Explorer, you will need to disable it. Installing AIC Rev.
2. 3. Log in as Admin with no password. (Admin is casesensitive.) On the General tab, enter the following information: Name: for addressing the Agilent Instrument Controller on the network Location: physical location where the Agilent Instrument Controller will operate Comment: any additional comment you want to make 4. OL server URL: for example http://aspen.
several possibilities, given below. Once you have resolved the problem, go back to the beginning of this section and repeat the steps to set up the AIC. • The address for the OL server was entered incorrectly. On some networks, it may be necessary to enter a fully-qualified name (for example http://aspen.agilent.com). • The laboratory network cable was not connected soon enough after clicking Initialize (see steps 5-6, above).
Note If you are using a SCSI instrument, it must be powered ON prior to connecting it to the Agilent Instrument Controller. If you are using an instrument with an analog signal, you need to connect it to an SS420x attached to the Agilent Instrument Controller using the connectors on the rear of the SS420x. For details on how to connect an instrument to the SS420x, see the documentation provided with the SS420x. Finish Configuring the Instrument Controller 1.
3. Select each hardware component for this Agilent Instrument Controller by clicking the box adjacent to the component name. You may select as many components as you wish. If you are using analog acquisition with an SS420x, select Generic System. 4. Press the Submit button to finish. If this is the first installation, after selecting the components and clicking Submit, click the Install Now button. You will be prompted to confirm the installation.
Base Frequency Select the base frequency. The default setting for the SS420x is 10 Hz, which gives optimal signal to noise, and can be used in countries using either 50Hz or 60Hz. The base frequencies available will depend on the baud rate chosen. If the baud rate is less than 38400bps, the base frequencies 100 and 120 will not be available. If you choose a higher base frequency, you must select a base frequency that can be evenly divided into your line frequency (i.e.
Configure Instruments Before you can use the Agilent Instrument Controller to acquire data, each instrument must be configured using the OL software. See the OL help for instructions on how to configure instruments. 22 Installing AIC Rev.
8 Installing AIC Revision A for Agilent OL Use this procedure to install Revision A of the Agilent Instrument Controller. Revision A is black in color and is marked with a “Revision A” sticker on the rear or has no sticker. Install the Agilent Instrument Controller Network Appliance 1. Before installing or configuring an Agilent Instrument Controller, make sure all OL ECM and ICM components are installed. 2. Create an “AIC User” account. (See Add a New User in the online help for how to do this.
13 1a Not used 1b USB connection 2a Not used 2b USB connection 3,4a Monitor connection 4b Serial port connection 5 Not used 6 Not used 9 Network connection 12a Power connection 12b Power On/Off switch 13 Compact Flash Drive Figure 1. 6. Power on the Agilent Instrument Controller and wait 5 minutes for initialization. The AIC will “beep” when initialization is complete. Configure the Agilent Instrument Controller Device 1. 2. 3.
Comment: any additional comment you want to make 4. OL server URL: for example http://aspen. On the Hardware tab, click the Configure link and make the following selections: Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automatically Note 5. 6. 7. 8. From the Advanced tab on the computer, click Initialize and confirm you want to initialize the Agilent Instrument Controller.
• The laboratory network cable was not connected soon enough after clicking Initialize (see steps 5-6, above). Install the SS420x If your instrument provides an analog detector signal, you must use the SS420x analog to digital converter box. If you are using a digital instrument, you do not need an SS420x. Connect the SS420x interface to the Agilent Instrument Controller using the serial communications cable provided. Connect one end of the cable to the serial port on the back of the SS420x.
details on how to connect an instrument to the SS420x, see the documentation provided with the SS420x. Finish Configuring the Instrument Controller 1. From the OL Explorer, go to the Administration tab, choose Global Administration, and double click the Agilent Instrument Controller. 2. In the list of Agilent Instrument Controller units, double click on the Agilent Instrument Controller name that you entered earlier. Wait until you see a “Ready” status for the AIC before proceeding.
to confirm the installation. If this is not the first installation, go to the Advanced tab and click Restart. The system will display the “Installing” message. The AIC will “beep” when the installation is complete. Wait until the “Ready” message is displayed to continue. Configure the SS420x If you will be using an SS420x attached to the Agilent Instrument Controller (required for analog acquisition), it will need to be configured using the OL software, as described below.
countries). If selected incorrectly, you may see line frequency noise on your chromatogram. For best performance, select a base frequency close to the maximum sampling frequency you will be using to acquire data. Sampling frequencies available in the Acquisition Setup portion of the method will reflect the Base Frequency selected. Range For each channel used, select the button next to the signal range for the detector connected to that channel. Information 5. This area is for information only.
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9 Using the Reset to Factory Adapter for AIC Rev A/B The Agilent Instrument Controller (AIC) (Rev A and B only) is shipped with a USB flash drive that, when connected to an AIC, will reset the AIC settings to the factory defaults. To reset an AIC to factory defaults, 1. Turn on AIC. The AIC produces two short beeps when initialization is complete. 2. When power up is done, plug the Reset to Factory adapter into any USB port on the AIC. 3. The reset to factory will start. 4. The AIC will start beeping. 5.
• 32 If you remove the special file on the Reset to Factory Adapter or rename it, then the device will no longer cause a reset to factory.
10 Updating an AIC This section applies only to the Revision A and Revision B versions of the Agilent Instrument Controller. For support purposes, it may occasionally be necessary to replace the compact flash on the Agilent Instrument Controller. To do this, use the following procedure. 1. Turn OFF and unplug the AIC. 2. Locate the compact flash on the upper rear of the AIC and remove the plate covering it with a small screwdriver. 3.
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12 Specifications for AIC Rev A and B Agilent Instrument Controller Revisions A and B Environment Operating temperature: 0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF) Nonoperating temperature: -10oC to 60oC (-14oF to 140oF) Humidity: 0% to 90% Power Switch 1 momentary “soft” power switch Power Supply External 40 watt auto-switching power adapter Input: AC 100V-140V and 200V-260V, 45Hz~65Hz Output: DC 12V 40 watt Specifications for Rev A and B 35
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