11
Connecting the Autosampler to the Host
Computer
Software on the host computer controls both the analytical instrument and the autosampler.
The USB interface is the standard configuration. A virtual COM port is created so that the
connection looks like a standard RS-232 serial port to the host PC software. If necessary, you
may also use a serial (RS-232) cable.
NOTE:
Use either a USB cable or a serial cable, but not both.
The serial port will not function when
a USB cable is connected.
1
Power on both the computer and the autosampler.
2
Plug one end of the cable into the host computer's USB port and the other end into the
autosampler’s USB port.
Windows will automatically find the driver which was installed with the ASX-7x00
Dashboard software.
3
When driver installation is complete, make a note of which COM port number was assigned.
The COM port number may be displayed in a “bubble” in the lower right corner of the screen.
