User guide
Hardware Profiles and Projects
AB SCIEX TripleTOF
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• If the device uses Ethernet communication, type the IP address assigned to
the device or use the corresponding host name for the address.
• If the device uses a GPIB board as a communication interface, do not change
the settings for the GPIB board.
The rest of the preset values for the device are likely appropriate; do not change
them. For information about the Configuration and Communication tabs, refer to the
Help.
10. To restore the device preset values, on the Communication tab, click Set Defaults.
11. To save the instrument configuration, click OK.
12. Repeat step 4 to step 11 for each device.
13. To save the changes to the hardware profile, click OK.
14. To activate the hardware profile, click Activate Profile.
The check mark should turn green. If a red x appears then there is an issue with the
hardware profile activation. For more information, refer to Troubleshoot Hardware
Profile Activation.
Troubleshoot Hardware Profile Activation
If a hardware profile fails to become active, a dialog appears indicating which device in the profile
failed. A failed profile may be due to communications errors.
1. Read the error message generated. Depending on the message, there may be an
issue with a device or how the communication is set up.
2. Verify that the device has power and is turned on.
3. Verify that the COM port assigned to the device is correct.
4. Verify that the communication settings with the peripheral device (for example, dip
switch settings) are set correctly and match the settings on the Communication tab.
5. Turn off the peripheral device.
6. Wait 10 seconds.
7. Turn the device back on.
Wait until all peripheral device power-up activities are complete before trying to
activate the hardware profile again. Some peripheral devices may require 30
seconds or more to complete their power-up activities.
8. Activate the hardware profile.
9. If the issue persists, delete the failing profile and then create a new one.
10. If the issue still persists, contact AB SCIEX technical support.