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Line Power, Vacuum System, Gases, and Ethernet Communication
Connecting the MS Detector to the Data System Computer
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LTQ Series Getting Connected Guide
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Connecting the MS Detector to the Data System Computer
The data system for the LTQ Series MS detector consists of a computer, a monitor, and an
optional printer. The LTQ Series MS detector communicates with the data system computer
through an Ethernet cable.
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To connect the MS detector to the data system computer
1. Connect a category five network (Ethernet) cable (P/N 00302-01838) to the
ETHERNET 100 BASE-T connector located on the MS detector power panel.
2. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch
(P/N 00825-01015) provided with the MS detector.
3. Connect a second Ethernet cable (P/N 00302-01838) from the Ethernet switch to the
Ethernet card on the data system computer labeled Surveyor MS.
4. Connect the Ethernet switch to line power.