Agilent G1369B LAN Interface User Manual Agilent Technologies
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In This Guide… This guide contains information to install the LAN Interface (G1369B). 1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN Interface and its function. 2 Getting Started In this chapter you will find instructions to help you to set-up your LAN Interface based on the Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules. 3 Getting Help In this chapter you will find support information about troubleshooting, repair and the Agilent web.
G1369B LAN Interface User Manual
Contents Introduction to the LAN Interface 8 Versions of LAN Cards 9 LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? LAN Interface - What Has To Be Done? LAN Control Configurations 11 LAN Interface Compatibility 13 Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface What You Will Get 16 What You Have To Do First 17 9 10 16 LAN Interface Configuration 20 TCP/IP Parameter Configuration 20 Configuration Switches 21 Initialization Mode Selection 22 Link Configuration Selection 26 Automatic Configuration with Bootp 27 Configuri
Contents Update Procedure 55 Agilent Support Information 56 Reporting of Problems 56 Agilent Web 56 Glossary 6 57 G1369B LAN Interface User Manual
Agilent G1369B LAN Interface User Manual 1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface 8 LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? 9 LAN Interface - What Has To Be Done? 10 LAN Control Configurations 11 Local Configuration Using Cross-over Cable 11 LAN Using a HUB and Twisted Pair Cables 11 LAN With Existing Customer Network 12 LAN Interface Compatibility 13 In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN Interface and its function.
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface The LAN Interface (Local Area Network) is the Agilent replacement for the previously used HP JetDirect card in the Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules, the 8453 UV-vis spectrophometer, the 35900E A/D converter and the 6850 Series GC.
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface 1 Versions of LAN Cards Table 1 NOTE Product Number Part Number Comments • G1369B G1369-60002 introduced 03/2010, same features as G1369A, replaces G1369A, backward compatible • G1369A G1369-60001 introduced 10/2003 Compared to the G1369A LAN Card, SW 7 and SW 8 must be always in OFF position on the G1369B LAN Card, otherwise the selected modes are not working. See “Configuration Switches” on page 21.
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface LAN Interface - What Has To Be Done? • install LAN Interface into the instrument • install network interface card (NIC) into PC (if not already pre-installed or on-board).
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface 1 LAN Control Configurations The basic LAN configurations are shown below. Local Configuration Using Cross-over Cable The simplest way is a configuration with a single system. Patch-cable Cross-over Shielded 3 m (5023-0203) Figure 2 Local configuration using cross-over cable LAN Using a HUB and Twisted Pair Cables More complicated setup than direct cross-over connection.
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface LAN With Existing Customer Network Use MDI/MDI-X port or “Cascade” Port with standard twisted pair cable to connect Hub to a “parent” hub. IP Addresses and other TCP/IP configuration information MUST be provided by the customer’s IT organization. The customer LAN must be able to handle instrument data and must have sufficient bandwidth for instrument acquisition (no overnight backups over the LAN).
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface 1 LAN Interface Compatibility The table below lists the minimum requirements for LAN operation with the LAN Interface. Table 2 LAN Compatibility Instrument/Operating Software Revision (minimum) Agilent 1100/1200 modules Firmware A.03.
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Introduction to the LAN Interface LAN Compatibility On Early 1100 Modules All 1100 Series HPLC modules shipped prior to 1997 are NOT compatible with the LAN Interface communication. The modules which host the LAN Interface (usually the detector module) requires a new main board. The serial number break of the 1100 series modules and the part numbers for the new boards are listed below.
Agilent G1369B LAN Interface User Manual 2 Getting Started Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 16 What You Will Get 16 What You Have To Do First 17 LAN Interface Configuration 20 TCP/IP Parameter Configuration 20 Configuration Switches 21 Initialization Mode Selection 22 Using Stored 24 Using Default 24 Bootp 22 Bootp & Store 23 Link Configuration Selection 26 Automatic Configuration with Bootp 27 Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service Program 27 Configuring the CAG Bootp Server Program 31 Storing the
2 Getting Started Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface What You Will Get • G1369B LAN Interface • LAN cables (for part numbers see “Repair and Parts Information” on page 54) Patch-cable Twisted pair Shielded 7 m (5023-0202) Patch-cable Cross-over Shielded 3 m (5023-0203) CD-ROM with the manual LAN Interface (G1369-60002) Figure 5 16 What you will get (Content of G1369B) G1369B LAN Interface User Manual
Getting Started Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 2 What You Have To Do First NOTE Use an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) wrist strap when handling electronics. Refer to your instrument manual for details. 1 Remove the LAN Interface from it’s packaging.
2 Getting Started Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 2 Note the MAC (Media Access Control) address for further reference. The MAC or hardware address of the LAN Interface is a world wide unique identifier. No other network device will have the same hardware address. The MAC address can be found on a label on the card (see Figure 6 on page 17).
Getting Started Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 2 NOTE In 1100/1200/1260 systems, the LAN Interface should be installed in the detector (DAD, MWD, FLD, VWD) due to its higher data handling rate. If no 1100/1200/1260 detector available, use the pump or the autosampler (in this order). NOTE The LAN Interface is shipped with the Bootp initialization mode and will use the parameters (IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses) from a Bootp server.
2 Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration LAN Interface Configuration TCP/IP Parameter Configuration To operate properly in a network environment, the LAN Interface must be configured with valid TCP/IP network parameters.
Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration 2 Configuration Switches The configuration switches are mounted on the card, see Figure 10. ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 10 Location of Configuration Switches The LAN Interface is shipped with all switches set to OFF, as shown above.
2 Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration Initialization Mode Selection The following initialization (init) modes are selectable: Table 5 Initialization Mode Switches SW 4 SW 5 SW 6 SW 7 SW 8 Init Mode OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Bootp OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Bootp & Store OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Using Stored OFF ON ON OFF OFF Using Default ON 1 NOTE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Compared to the G169A LAN Card, SW 7 and SW 8 must be always in OFF position on the G1369B LAN Card, otherwise the s
Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration 2 Bootp & Store When “Bootp & Store” is selected, the parameters obtained from a Bootp Server become the active parameters immediately. In addition, they are stored to the non-volatile memory of the card. Thus, after a power cycle they are still available. This enables a kind of “bootp once” configuration of the card. Example: The user may not want to have a Bootp Server be active in his network all the time.
2 Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration Using Stored When initialization mode “Using Stored” is selected, the parameters are taken from the non-volatile memory of the card. The TCP/IP connection will be established using these parameters. The parameters were configured previously by one of the described methods. Non-Volatile RAM Active Parameter Stored Parameter Figure 13 Using Stored (Principle) Using Default When “Using Default” is selected, the factory default parameters are taken instead.
Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration 2 Since the default IP address is a so-called local address, it will not be routed by any network device. Thus, the PC and the card must reside in the same subnet. The user may open a Telnet session using the default IP address and change the parameters stored in the non-volatile memory of the card. He may then close the session, select the initialization mode “Using Stored”, power-on again and establish the TCP/IP connection using the new parameters.
2 Getting Started LAN Interface Configuration Link Configuration Selection The LAN Interface supports 10 or 100 Mbps operation in full- or half-duplex modes. In most cases, full-duplex is supported when the connecting network device - such as a network switch or hub - supports IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation specifications. When connecting to network devices that do not support auto-negotiation, the LAN Interface will configure itself for 10- or 100-Mbps half-duplex operation.
Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp 2 Automatic Configuration with Bootp When automatic configuration with Bootp is selected and the LAN Interface is powered on, it broadcasts a BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) request that contains its MAC (hardware) address. A BOOTP server daemon searches its database for a matching MAC address, and if successful, sends the corresponding configuration parameters to the card as a BOOTP reply.
2 Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp 1 The Agilent Bootp Service is placed in the start-up group and automatically is started during the boot process of the PC. 2 Open the Bootp Settings window (Figure 15) and enter the default settings for your setup. location of LogFile and TabFile Figure 15 Bootp Service Settings 3 Launch the Manager. It will open the Bootp Manager screen, see Figure 16. This shows all network hardware that has been added (initially empty).
Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp 2 4 Select Add to enter the enter the module specific information, see Figure 17: • MAC address (from label on the instrument) • host name • IP address • comment (instrument name / location) • subnet mask (if different) • gateway (if required) Figure 17 Bootp Manager - Enter your parameter G1369B LAN Interface User Manual 29
2 Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp 5 Press OK. The parameter are added to the Bootp Manager, see Figure 17 and added to the TabFile, see Figure 15 on page 28: Figure 18 Bootp Manager - check your entries 6 Press Exit Manager and OK to exit the Agilent Bootp Service. 7 Now turn on the module with the detector, wait about 30-60 seconds and view the LogFile, see Figure . It should display the request from the detector with the hardware (MAC) address.
Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp NOTE 2 When using this Bootp mode, the parameters are not written into the non-volatile memory of the detector. If you delete this Bootp Configuration, the Bootp Manager will show up as shown in Figure 16 on page 28 (Bootp mode). If you want to store your parameters permanently on the detector (for use without the Agilent Bootp service), refer to “Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program” on page 36.
2 Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp Figure 19 Bootp Server 4 Identify your LAN Interface by the MAC address, see Figure 19. NOTE If you are working in a network system, you may see other LAN Interfaces appear, overwriting your LAN Interface information periodically. 5 Select Configure -> Add Entry to configure the Bootp Manager (Figure 21). The drop down box “MAC address” lists all MAC addresses found. Select your MAC address.
Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp 2 6 Specify the Host Name (LC1100-01), the IP address (134.40.24.230), the Comment (LC1100-01) and the Subnet Mask 255.255.248.0 and the Gateway (134.40.24.1). NOTE If you are working in a network system, you need your own addresses. Contact your local IT group. Figure 21 Add Bootp Entry - Enter your parameter 7 Exit with OK. 8 Select Configure -> Bootp Manager. All entries made above are shown in Figure 22 on page 34.
2 Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp Figure 22 Bootp Manager 9 Press Apply to activate the changes. 10 Press OK to exit the Bootp Manager and power cycle the instrument with the LAN Interface, to force it to send a new bootp request again. This time, the MAC address will be recognized by the Bootp Server (Figure 23). It will send the configured IP address and subnet mask information which are necessary for communication to the LAN Interface. IP address LAN Interface is 134.40.24.
Getting Started Automatic Configuration with Bootp NOTE 2 When using this Bootp mode, the parameters are not written into the non-volatile memory of the card. If you delete this Bootp Configuration, the LAN Interface will show up as shown in Figure 19 on page 32 (Bootp mode). If you want to store your parameters permanently on the card (for use without the CAG Bootp server), refer to “Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program” on page 36.
2 Getting Started Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program If you want to change parameters of the card using the Bootp follow the instructions below. NOTE Use an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) wrist strap when handling electronics. Refer to your instrument manual for details. 1 Turn off the module that hosts the LAN Interface and remove the card.
Getting Started Manual Configuration 2 Manual Configuration Manual configuration only alters the set of parameters stored in the non-volatile memory of the card. It never affects the currently active parameters. Therefore, manual configuration can be done at any time. A power cycle is mandatory to make the stored parameters become the active parameters, given that the initialization mode selection switches are allowing it.
2 Getting Started Manual Configuration With Telnet Whenever a TCP/IP connection to the card is possible (TCP/IP parameters set by any method), the parameters may be altered by opening a Telnet session. 1 Open the system (DOS) prompt window by clicking on Windows START button and select “Run...”. Type “cmd” and press OK.
Getting Started Manual Configuration 2 then press [Enter], where parameter refers to the configuration parameter you are defining, and value refers to the definitions you are assigning to that parameter. Each parameter entry is followed by a carriage return. Table 8 NOTE Telnet Commands Value Description ? displays syntax and descriptions of commands / displays current settings ip sets new ip address sn set new subnet mask gw
2 Getting Started Manual Configuration 4 Use the “/” and press Enter to list the current settings. information about the card Product id, firmware revision (A.xx.xx are released versions), MAC address, initialization mode Initialization mode is Bootp The connected PC/Bootserver is 134.40.24.184 active TCP/IP settings stored TCP/IP settings in non-volatile memory (not visible if equal to active TCP/IP settings) connected to PC with controller software (e.g.
Getting Started Manual Configuration Figure 28 2 Telnet - Change IP settings 6 When you have finished typing the configuration parameters, type: quit and press [Enter] to store the configuration parameters or exit and press [Enter] to exit without storing parameters. If the Initialization Mode Switch is changed now to “Using Stored” mode, the instrument will take the stored settings when the module is re-booted. In the example above it would be 134.40.24.158 on QUIT and 134.40.24.160 on EXIT.
2 Getting Started Manual Configuration With Agilent Instant Pilot To configure the TCP/IP parameters before connecting the detector to the network, the Instant Pilot (G4208A) can be used. 1 From the Welcome screen press the More button. 2 Select Configure. 3 Press the DAD (MWD) button. 4 Scroll down to the LAN settings. Figure 29 Instant Pilot - LAN Configuration 5 Press the Edit button, perform the required changes and press the Done button. 6 Leave the screen by pressing the Exit button.
Getting Started Manual Configuration 2 With Handheld Controller G1323B To configure the TCP/IP parameters before connecting the card to the network, the Handheld Controller (G1323B with firmware B.02.02 or above for 1100/1200 series modules only, see “LAN Interface Compatibility” on page 13) can be used. 1 Press F5 “Views”, select “System” and press the “Enter” key. 2 Press F2 “Configure”, select the module where the LAN Interface is installed and press the “Enter” key (Figure 30).
2 Getting Started Manual Configuration 4 A Warning message shall pop up. Press “Continue” (Figure 32). Figure 32 Warning message 5 After the Handheld Controller was reading out the LAN Interface you will get an overview of all the parameters that are set in the card (LAN Interface Status Page). The information corresponds to the information in Figure 27 on page 40. Figure 33 LAN Interface Status Page In Figure 34 on page 45 the complete listing is shown.
Getting Started Manual Configuration 2 Agilent Technologies G1369B FW Revision : A.01.01 MAC Address : 0030d3060122 -------------------------------Init Mode : Bootp Bootp Server : 134.40.30.184 -------------------------------TCP/IP Properties - active IP Address : 134.40.24.230 Subnet Mask : 255.255.248.0 Def. Gateway : 134.40.24.1 - stored IP Address : 134.40.24.160 Subnet Mask : 255.255.248.0 Def. Gateway : 134.40.24.
2 Getting Started Manual Configuration Figure 36 TCP/IP parameters 7 Move to the parameter you want to change, enter the new value and press “Enter”.
Getting Started Manual Configuration 2 8 If you completed your changes, press “Done” to leave the Service section. 9 Press F6 “Done” and restart the module by pressing “OK” .
2 Getting Started PC and Agilent ChemStation Setup PC and Agilent ChemStation Setup PC Setup for Local Configuration This procedure describes the change of the TCP/IP settings on your PC to match the LAN Interface default parameters in a local configuration (see also “Local Configuration Using Cross-over Cable” on page 11 and “Using Default” on page 24).
Getting Started PC and Agilent ChemStation Setup 2 Agilent ChemStation Setup 1 Start the Configuration Editor of the Agilent ChemStation. Figure 40 Changing the TCP/IP settings of the Agilent ChemStation 2 Add a TCP/IP connection to communicate with the LAN Interface. Use the IP address of the LAN Interface. NOTE If using a corporate LAN, IP addresses need to be supplied by the responsible IT department. Also the LAN needs to be able to handle additional traffic.
2 50 Getting Started PC and Agilent ChemStation Setup G1369B LAN Interface User Manual
Agilent G1369B LAN Interface User Manual 3 Getting Help Troubleshooting 52 Link Status LEDs 52 Error Messages 53 Repair and Parts Information 54 Firmware Update 55 Agilent Support Information 56 Reporting of Problems 56 Agilent Web 56 Glossary 57 In this chapter you will find support information about troubleshooting, repair and the Agilent web.
3 Getting Help Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the LAN Interface does not successfully connect to the network, there are several ways to get status information from the card. Link Status LEDs On the card, near the RJ-45 connector, two status LEDs are mounted. See Figure 41. Figure 41 Status LEDs The LED named “Speed” shows the actual link speed.
Getting Help Troubleshooting 3 Error Messages The error messages are shown in the LAN Interface Status Page on the Control Module (G1323A/B) only, refer to “With Handheld Controller G1323B” on page 43. Agilent Technologies G1369B FW Revision : A.01.01 MAC Address : 0030d3060122 -------------------------------Init Mode : Bootp -------------------------------TCP/IP Properties - active IP Address : 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask : not specified Def. Gateway : not specified - stored IP Address : 134.40.24.
3 Getting Help Repair and Parts Information Repair and Parts Information The repair level of the product Agilent G1369B LAN Interface is replacement of the complete board.
Getting Help Firmware Update 3 Firmware Update The LAN Interface’s firmware can be updated, using the firmware provided by the Agilent support web side. A procedure will be provided with the firmware. The G1369B LAN card does not take the firmware of the G1316A LAN card and vice versa. An error message will show up.
3 Getting Help Agilent Support Information Agilent Support Information Reporting of Problems If the LAN Interface shows problems in your system report it with the following information (from the MAC-Label, see Figure 8 on page 18): • Part number of the LAN Interface • Board Revision Code, Vendor, Year and Week of assembly • MAC address • Installed firmware revision (if known or still accessable, see Figure 27 on page 40 or Figure 42 on page 53).
Getting Help Glossary 3 Glossary Table 13 Glossary Term / Acronym Definition 10/100Base-TX Twisted pair Ethernet cable. Bootp Bootstrap Protocol, an Internet protocol that enables a diskless workstation to discover its own IP address CAN Controller Area Network; a shared broadcast bus, which runs at speeds up to 1Mbit/sec; it is a serial data communications bus for real-time applications. CAG Chemical Analysis Group (Agilent term) DOS Disk Operating System.
3 Getting Help Glossary Table 13 58 Glossary Term / Acronym Definition LED Light Emitting Diode MAC address Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. MIO Modular Input/Output; interface specification from Hewlett-Packard RJ-45 connector Registered Jack-45, an eight-wire connector used commonly to connect computers onto a local-area networks (LAN), especially Ethernets.
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