Agilent Technologies 5973N User manual

Quick Reference
5973N and 5973
inert Mass Selective
Detector Local
Control Panel (LCP)

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Using the Local Control Panel
The Local Control Panel (LCP) lets you
determine the readiness and performance of the
MSD without using the ChemStation.
With the 5973N or 5973 inert MSD, the
ChemStation may be located anywhere on the site
LAN (local area network) and so might not be
near the instrument itself. And because the LCP
communicates with the ChemStation via the
LAN, you can access ChemStation software
functions such as tuning and starting a run right
from the MSD.
Note Only certain functions are available from
the LCP; the ChemStation is the full-featured
controller for most instrument control operations.
Modes of Operation
The LCP has two modes of operation: Status and
Menu.
Status mode requires no interaction and simply
displays the current status of the MSD instrument
or its various communication connections. If you
select [Menu] then [No / Cancel], you will be
returned to the Status mode.
Menu mode allows you to query various aspects
of the GC/MSD and to initiate some actions like
running a method or sequence or preparing to
vent the system.
To access a particular menu option:
Use one or more of the following keys as
appropriate to respond to prompts or select
options:
After you make your selection or if you cycle
through all available menus, the display
automatically returns to Status mode.
Pressing [Menu] then [No / Cancel] will always
display the Status mode.
Press the Menu key until the desired
menu appears.
Press the Item key until the desired
menu item appears.
Use the Up arrow key to increase the
displayed value or to scroll up (such
as in a message list).
Use the Down key to decrease the
displayed value or to scroll down
(such as in a message list).
Use the Yes / Select key to accept the
current value.
Use the No / Cancel key to return to
the Status mode.

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LCP Status Messages
The following messages can be displayed on the
Local Control Panel to help you quickly
determine the status of the MSD system. If the
LCP is currently in Menu mode, cycle through
the menus to return to Status mode.
Note No messages will be displayed if an online
instrument session is not currently running on the
ChemStation.
Press Sideplate
A reminder during startup to press the MSD
sideplate to ensure an adequate vacuum seal.
Loading OS
The operating system of the instrument controller
is being initialized.
Loading MSD Firmware
The MSD’s firmware is being initialized.
The following messages alternately appear on the
LCP if the MSD does NOT complete its bootup
sequence properly:
Server not Found
Check LAN Connection
Seeking Server
Bootp Query xxx
These messages indicate that the MSD has not
received its unique IP address from the CAG
Bootp Server. If the messages persist after you
have logged onto your account on the
ChemStation, consult the Troubleshooting
section of the Software Installation manual.
ChemStation Loading <timestamp>
The MSD Productivity ChemStation software is
starting up.
MS locked by <computer name>
MS parameters can only be changed from the
ChemStation.
Executing <type>tune
A tuning procedure is in progress (type =
QuickTune or Autotune).
Loading Method <method name>
Method parameters are being sent to the MSD.
Method Loaded <method name>
Method parameters have been sent to the MSD.
Run: <method> Acquiring <datafile>
A run is in progress; data is being acquired to the
designated data file.
<method> Complete <timestamp>
The run and subsequent data processing are done.
The same message appears even if the run was
terminated prematurely.
Instrument Available <timestamp>
The MSD Productivity ChemStation software is
not running.
To view system status during startup
1The following messages are displayed on the
Local Control Panel display during startup.
Press sideplate
Loading OS
Press sideplate
Loading MSD Firmware
2Continue to press the sideplate of the MSD
until the MSD Ready message appears. This
helps the instrument to pump down more
quickly.

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LCP Menus
To access a particular menu option, press [Menu]
until the desired menu appears, then press [Item]
until the desired menu item appears.
Note Many menu items, especially on the
ChemStation, MS Parameters, and Maintenance
menus, have no effect when the instrument is
acquiring data.
ChemStation Menu
Action Description
Run Method Displays the current method name and
starts an analysis.
Run Sequence Displays the current sequence and
starts a sequence.
Run Current
Tune
Displays the current tune file and
starts an autotune (EI mode only, CI
tune must be started from the
ChemStation).
# of messages Displays the number of messages and
the text of the most recent message.
Use the arrow keys to scroll through
previous messages (up to 20).
Release
ChemStation
Disassociates the ChemStation from
the MSD.
Connection
status
Displays the LAN connection status
for the MSD.
Remote = connected to a ChemStation
online session
Local = not connected to a
ChemStation online session
Name of instrument Displays the name of the instrument if
connected to a ChemStation online
session
Maintenance Menu
MS Parameters Menu
Action Description
Prepare to vent Reminds you to shut down the GC then
vents the instrument when [Yes] is
pressed.
Pump down Initiates a pumpdown sequence.
Action Description
Turbo pump speed Displays the turbo pump speed
Pump status Displays the diffusion pump status
(on/off)
Ion source temp, oC Displays and sets the ion source
temperature
Mass filter temp, oC Displays and sets the mass filter
temperature
Electron
multiplier
Displays and sets the EM voltage
Electron energy,
eV
Displays and sets the electron energy
(eV)
Emission current, µA Displays and sets the emission current
(µA)
Note MS parameters can’t be set from the LCP while an online
session is running on the ChemStation.

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Network Menu
Version Menu
Action Description
MSD IP Displays the IP address for the MSD.
Gateway IP Displays the gateway IP address for
the MSD.
IP ChemStation Displays the IP address for the
ChemStation.
MAC MS
controller
Displays the address of the LAN/MS
control card.
Ping
ChemStation
Checks communication with the
ChemStation.
Ping gateway Checks communication with the
gateway.
IP GC Displays the IP address for the GC.
Ping GC Checks communication with the GC.
Action Description
Control firmware Displays the MSD firmware revision.
Operating system Displays the MSD operating system
revision.
Front panel Displays the revision of the local
control panel (LCP).
Controller Menu
Action Description
Self-test, short Initiates a short version of the self-test
(will fail if an online ChemStation is
running).
Self-test, long Initiates a comprehensive self- test
(will fail if an online ChemStation is
running).
Reboot controller Starts the LAN/MS control card.
Display diagnostics Initiates a diagnostic test of the two
line display.
HTTP check Checks the status of the HTTP server.

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LCP Tasks
To query system status
1Make sure that an online session is running on
the ChemStation.
2Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the ChemStation menu appears.
3Press [Item] on the LCP until the Messages
item appears. This item displays the total
number of messages and the text of the most
recent message.
4Use the arrow keys to scroll through previous
messages. Up to 20 messages can be
displayed.
Note No messages will be displayed if an online
instrument session is not currently running on the
ChemStation.
To start an autotune
1Make sure that an online session is running on
the ChemStation.
2Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the ChemStation menu appears.
3Press [Item] on the LCP until the Run Tune
item appears. After a few seconds, the name
of the current tune file is displayed.
4Press [Yes].
Note The autotune will not be performed if an
online instrument session is not currently running
on the ChemStation.
To start a run
1Make sure that an online session is running on
the ChemStation.
2If a run is already in progress, wait until it is
done or stop it from the ChemStation. If you
are not sure, look for the “Run:<method>”
message as described in To query instrument
status.
3Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the ChemStation menu appears.
4Press [Item] on the LCP to display the Run
Method item. After a few seconds, the name
of the current method is displayed.
5Press [Yes].
If automatic injection is selected in the
method, the sample is injected when the
GC temperatures are stable.
If manual injection is selected in the
method, wait until the Not Ready light on
the GC goes off, then inject the sample
and press [Start] on the GC.
Note The run will not start if an online
instrument session is not currently running on the
ChemStation. The current data file name should
have a number in it (e.g., mydata001.d) to prevent
subsequent overwrites. The number in the file
will be incremented for the next injection.
To start a sequence
1Make sure that an online session is running on
the ChemStation.
2If a run is already in progress, wait until it is
done or stop it from the ChemStation. If you
are not sure, look for the “In Run” message as
described in “To query system status.”
3Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the ChemStation menu appears.
4Press [Item] on the LCP until the Run Sequence
item appears. After a few seconds, the name of
the current sequence is displayed.
5Press [Yes] to start the current sequence.
Note The sequence will not start if an online
instrument session is not currently running on the
ChemStation.

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To prepare to vent the instrument
1Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the Maintenance menu appears.
2Press [Item] on the LCP to display the Prepare
to vent item. You are prompted to turn off the
GC. Refer to the 5973N or 5973 inert
Hardware Manual for complete instructions
on venting the MSD.
3After you have turned off the GC as described
in the 5973N or 5973 inert Hardware Manual,
press [Yes] on the Local Control Panel on the
MSD to vent the instrument.
Note You cannot initiate the vent procedure
when an online session is running on the
ChemStation. Either exit the online session first,
or disassociate the instrument from the
ChemStation using the Release ChemStation item
on the Controller menu on the LCP.
To pump down the instrument
1Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the Maintenance menu appears.
2Press [Item] on the LCP to display the
Pumpdown item.
3Press [Yes] on the Local Control Panel on the
MSD to pump down the instrument.
Note You cannot initiate the pumpdown
procedure when an online session is running on
the ChemStation. Either exit the online session
first, or disassociate the instrument from the
ChemStation using the Release ChemStation item
on the Controller menu on the LCP.
To query network status
1Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the Network menu appears.
2Press [Item] on the LCP repeatedly to scroll
through the various network connections.
If an online session is running on the
ChemStation, the message “the instrument
is remote” is displayed along with the
name of the instrument.
If no online session is running, the
message “the instrument is local” is
displayed.
You can view the IP addresses of the
MSD, the GC, and the gateway. The IP
address of the ChemStation will only be
reported if an online session is running on
the ChemStation.
You can verify communication with the
GC, the ChemStation, and the gateway
with the Ping menu items. The
ChemStation will appear not to be
connected if no online ChemStation
session is running.
To reboot the MSD
Use this procedure to restart the MSD; do not use
the on/off switch on the MSD unless specifically
instructed to do so in a maintenance procedure.
1Press [Menu] on the Local Control Panel (LCP)
until the Controller menu appears.
2Press [Item] on the LCP until the Release
ChemStation item appears.
3Press [Yes].
4Press [Menu] on the LCP until the Controller
menu appears.
5Press [Item] on the LCP until the Reboot
controller item appears.
6Press [Yes].

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