PDA-100 Photodiode Array Detector
B-8
Doc. 031644-02 9/03
B.3.6
DX-LAN Interface
In order to communicate with a host computer running Dionex software,
the DX-LAN interface must be installed. Connect an unshielded twisted-
pair DX-LAN cable (P/N 960281) from the RJ-45 (10BASE-T) connector
on the PDA-100 rear panel to a “combo” 10BASE-T Ethernet hub
(P/N 056909).
Installing the DX-LAN Cable
1. Install the “combo” 10BASE-T Ethernet hub (P/N 056909) on a
workbench or on the wall. For installation instructions and site
requirements, refer to the installation guide shipped with the hub.
2. Plug the 10BASE-T DX-LAN cable (P/N 960281) into a 10BASE-T
port on the front panel of the hub.
3. Connect the other end of the cable into the 10BASE-T DX-LAN
connector on the PDA-100 rear panel (see Figure B-1).
4. Connect a 10BASE-T cable (P/N 960281) from a 10BASE-T port on
the hub to the 10BASE-T port on the host computer’s internal DX-
LAN card. If the connection is via port 8 on the hub, set the
Normal/Uplink push button to Normal.
NOTE Installation instructions for the host computer’s
internal DX-LAN card are in
Installing the Dionex
PeakNet 6 System
(Document No. 031631).
Cascading Hubs
Cascading, or connecting hubs together through their 10BASE-T ports,
increases the number of ports or the number of users supported on the
network. For instructions, refer to the installation guide for the hub.
The 10BASE-T DX-LAN cable is a Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair
cable. Do not substitute a cable of an inferior grade. Failure to use the
correct cable will cause the PDA-100 to lose communication with the
host computer.
When using 10BASE-T cabling, always install an Ethernet hub. If you
simply plug the 10BASE-T cable from the PDA-100 into the connector
on the host computer’s DX-LAN card, the connection will not work.