G4208A User’s Guide
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Working with the Instant Pilot
Connecting External Devices
Ready
When all Agilent Series modules are ready for the next analysis, this signal is on.
Other modules or external devices can now react (e.g. by issuing a start request).
Prepare
This causes the modules to get ready for the next analysis (e.g. the detector
performs a balance).
Start Request
This signal causes the modules to get ready for the analysis (e.q. the
autosampler will begin the injection cycle). As soon as all conditions to start the
analysis (the injection needle is placed in the seat and the valve is in the proper
position) are fulfilled, a Start signal is generated to inform the other modules that
now the analytical run starts.
Start
In standard mode only the autosampler creates this signal. This sends an order
to start run- time controlled activities to all the modules connected to the APG
remote bus. From now on (moment of injection), the runtime counts up.
BCD
If the appropriate extension board is part of your system, you can use this output
to inform external devices about the vial number currently processed.
External Contacts
With an optional external contacts board, you have various possibilities to
synchronize LC activities with external devices.
