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2-20 Setting Up the Detector
To connect an RS-232 device such as a Waters data system to the detector:
1. Connect the single receptacle end of the RS-232 cable (supplied with the
detector) to an RS-232 device. Such a device may be an RS-232
communications port or Equinox card in an Empower system or a
Millennium
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chromatography workstation.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 connector on the
detector’s rear panel.
3. Ensure all RS-232 cable screws are fastened tightly.
4. Ensure all input/output connections are correct (see the figure
“IEEE-488 and RS-232 connections in an Empower system” on
page 2-19 ).
5. Configure the detector for RS-232 communication, and operate it in
remote mode, as described on page 3-25 .
6. Connect an inject-start cable (see the figure “Connections for starting a
method on injection” on page 2-17 ).
Connecting Ethernet devices
The detector can be controlled using Ethernet communications when
Empower software build 2154 or build 1154 with Instrument Support Service
Pack 2 (ISSP 2) and the 2475 instrument control software (ICS) are installed.
Connecting the Ethernet cable
The Waters instrument communicates with the acquisition computer through
the dedicated local area network (LAN). At the acquisition computer, the
instrument network card provides the communication interface.
You must install the Waters instrument software driver in the acquisition
computer before the computer can control the Waters instrument. See the
software installation instructions that accompany the instrument control
software.
Single Waters instrument connection
In a single Waters instrument system configuration, the connection hardware
requires only one standard, shielded Ethernet cross-over cable (startup kit).
Refer to the following figure.