Thermo Scientific
Agilent 1100 Series Getting Connected Guide for LC Devices
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Connecting the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install the interface boards, connect the Ethernet cables,
and make the contact closure connections required to control an LC/MS
(Agilent LC/Thermo Scientific MS) system from the Xcalibur data system.
Ethernet Communication Kit
To connect the Agilent LC system to a Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer, you must have
the following parts:
• Ethernet Communication Kit (
)
• JetDirect™ 400N LAN card (P/N 00825-01140) or an Agilent LAN card
(Model G1369A)
• Agilent binary-coded decimal (BCD) interface board for contact closure
Contents
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Installing a Network Card in an Agilent Module
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Connecting the Ethernet Cables
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Installing the External Contact Interface Board
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Connecting the Contact Closure Cable
Table 3.
Ethernet Communication Kit (P/N OPTON 30012)
Description
Part number
Agilent BCD (contact interface) board
00012-27714
Contact closure cable with 15-pin connector
00012-27716
Ethernet cable, straight shielded Cat5, 3 m (10 ft)
00012-70008
Fast Ethernet switch, 10T/100Base-TX, 5-port
00825-01-00024