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3 Installing BenchCel Microplate Handler
Connecting the computer
BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
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Ethernet connector on the BenchCel Microplate Handler (back view)
Configuring the computer network card (Ethernet connection only)
The computer configured by Agilent Technologies is already set up to communicate
with the BenchCel Microplate Handler. No change to the network card IP address is
required.
If you are using a computer that was not configured by Agilent Technologies, make
sure the value of the network card IP address and subnet mask are as follows:
•
IP address: 192.168.0.1
•
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
WARNING
Connecting the BenchCel Microplate Handler to a company or general network can
potentially cause injury. Remote computer operators might accidentally initiate an
operation that causes the robot to move unexpectedly, possibly injuring nearby lab
personnel.
If your computer will be connected to your LAN, make sure the computer has a second
network card. The second network card can have a dynamic IP address.
Connecting the computer to external devices (Ethernet connection only)
To connect the external devices to the controlling computer:
1
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the external device.
See the device user documentation for details.
2
Connect the free end of the Ethernet cable to any available port on the Ethernet
switch.
