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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.
Separate sections in this guide discuss how to install each of the
three versions of the Agilent Instrument Controller: AIC 5000,
Revision A, and Revision B. The AIC 5000 is black in color and has
“AIC 5000 Instrument Controller” stenciled on the front of the unit.
Revision A is black in color and is marked with a “Revision A”
sticker on the rear or has no sticker. Revision B is silver in color and
is marked with a “Revision B” sticker on the rear.
Who Should Read This Guide?
This document is designed for the system administrator who will
install the Agilent Instrument Controller.
2 Before You Start
In order to configure the Agilent Instrument Controller device, you
will need a computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer and .NET
Framework 1.1 or 2.0 installed. You will also need the network
crossover cable provided with the Agilent Instrument Controller.
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