Update Auxiliary EPC Controller Firmware
QuickSwap Installation and Startup
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Update Auxiliary EPC Controller Firmware
If using an auxiliary EPC module (6890 GC accessory G1570A or option 301.
6850 GC Accessory G3349B or option 301), the EPC module’s firmware needs
to be updated to properly control QuickSwap pressure.
To update the firmware settings for the installed auxiliary EPC module, install
and run the GC Firmware Update Utility (v. A.01.05) as described below.
1
Verify that the 6890 or 6850 GC is on, properly configured, and connected
to the MSD ChemStation PC and/or network. Do not attempt to update
firmware unless basic communications are working.
2
Determine the following information:
•
If using LAN communications, the GC’s IP address
•
The auxiliary EPC channel for use with QuickSwap (the default channel
is Aux #5)
•
If using RS-232, the PC Comm Port, baud Rate, and Handshake settings
used to communicate with the GC
3
Exit the MSD ChemStation program (if open).
4
Install or update the GC firmware update utility from the QuickSwap User
information CD-ROM. From file
index.htm
, select
Install or update the GC
Firmware Update Utility A.01.05
, or run setup.exe from the
GC Firmware Update
Utility
folder. The installer places a
GC Firmware Update
icon on the desktop.
5
Launch the GC Firmware Update utility.
6
Select
File > New Connection
.
N O T E
On new systems, this step is not necessary if Option 885 was ordered (the firmware update
was performed at the factory). However, the update can be repeated without harm. So if
there is any uncertainty about the current firmware in the Aux EPC, or if the unit has been
used for alternate applications, perform the following procedure.
N O T E
For more information about connecting to an instrument, see the GC Firmware Update
utility help. If you have already used a version of this utility to update GC firmware and
“saved” the connection, skip steps
and instead open the saved connection.
