Agilent Technologies G1369C User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent G1369C
LAN Interface Card
User Manual

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
Notices
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2011-2013
No part of this manual may be reproduced in
any form or by any means (including elec-
tronic storage and retrieval or translation
into a foreign language) without prior agree-
ment and written consent from Agilent
Technologies, Inc. as governed by United
States and international copyright laws.
Manual Part Number
G1369-90002
Edition
11/14/2013
Printed in Germany
Agilent Technologies, Deutschland GmbH
Hewlett-Packard-Strasse 8
76337 Waldbronn
Warranty
The material contained in this docu-
ment is provided “as is,” and is sub-
ject to being changed, without notice,
in future editions. Further, to the max-
imum extent permitted by applicable
law, Agilent disclaims all warranties,
either express or implied, with regard
to this manual and any information
contained herein, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a par-
ticular purpose. Agilent shall not be
liable for errors or for incidental or
consequential damages in connec-
tion with the furnishing, use, or per-
formance of this document or of any
information contained herein. Should
Agilent and the user have a separate
written agreement with warranty
terms covering the material in this
document that conflict with these
terms, the warranty terms in the sep-
arate agreement shall control.
Technology Licenses
The hardware and/or software described in
this document are furnished under a license
and may be used or copied only in accor-
dance with the terms of such license.
Restricted Rights Legend
If software is for use in the performance of a
U.S. Government prime contract or subcon-
tract, Software is delivered and licensed as
“Commercial computer software” as
defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995),
or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR
2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer soft-
ware” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June
1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or
contract clause. Use, duplication or disclo-
sure of Software is subject to Agilent Tech-
nologies’ standard commercial license
terms, and non-DOD Departments and
Agencies of the U.S. Government will
receive no greater than Restricted Rights as
defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June
1987). U.S. Government users will receive
no greater than Limited Rights as defined in
FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR
252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as
applicable in any technical data.
Safety Notices
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-
ard. It calls attention to an operat-
ing procedure, practice, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage
to the product or loss of important
data. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly per-
formed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated condi-
tions are fully understood and
met.
Microsoft ®is a U.S. registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
Software Revision
This guide is valid for A.01.xx revisions of
the Agilent G1369C LAN Interface Card soft-
ware, where xx refers to minor revisions of
the software that do not affect the technical
accuracy of this guide.

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 3
In This Guide…
This guide contains information to install the LAN Interface
Card (G1369C).
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card
In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN
Interface Card and its function.
2GettingStarted
In this chapter you will find instructions to help you to
set- up your LAN Interface Card based on the Agilent
1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules.
3GettingHelp
In this chapter you will find support information about
troubleshooting, repair and the Agilent web.

4 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual

Contents
G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 5
Contents
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card 8
Versions of LAN Cards 9
LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? 9
LAN Interface Card - What Has To Be Done? 10
LAN Control Configurations 11
LAN Interface Card Compatibility 13
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card 16
What You Will Get 16
What You Have To Do First 17
LAN Interface Card Configuration 20
TCP/IP Parameter Configuration 20
Configuration Switches 21
Initialization Mode Selection 22
Link Configuration Selection 26
Automatic Configuration with Bootp 27
Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service Program 27
Configuring the CAG Bootp Server Program 31
Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program 36
Manual Configuration 37
With Telnet 38
With Handheld Controller G1323B 43
PC and Agilent ChemStation Setup 48
PC Setup for Local Configuration 48
Agilent ChemStation Setup 49
Hosted Module Support 50
Troubleshooting 52

6 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
Contents
Link Status LEDs 52
Error Messages 53
Repair and Parts Information 54
Firmware Update 56
Update Procedure 56
Agilent Support Information 57
Reporting of Problems 57
Agilent Web 57
Glossary 58

7
Agilent G1369C LAN Interface Card
User Manual
Agilent Technologies
1
Introduction - Around your LAN
Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card 8
LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? 9
LAN Interface Card - What Has To Be Done? 10
LAN Control Configurations 11
Local Configuration Using Cross-over Cable 11
LAN Using a HUB and Twisted Pair Cables 11
LAN With Existing Customer Network 12
LAN Interface Card Compatibility 13
In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN Interface Card
and its function.

8 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
The LAN Interface Card (Local Area Network) is the Agilent replacement
for the previously used used Agilent G1369A/B LAN Interface Card or HP
JetDirect card in the Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules, the
8453 UV- vis spectrophometer, the 35900E A/D converter and the 6850
Series GC.
Figure 1 LAN Interface Card
CAN port for “Hosted Module
Support”, see page 51
LAN port control of the
module/system

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 9
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
Versions of LAN Cards
LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do?
In its simplest form…
•control of your instrument and acquires data “remotely” from your
desktop (easier access),
•a direct replacement for GP- IB (HP- IB) interface protocol,
•allows your instrument to be placed anywhere on the
laboratory/corporate network,
•improves lab “ergonomics” (better organization),
Table 1
Product Number Part Number Comments
•G1369C G1369-60012 introduced 04/2011, same features as G1369B plus
support of “DHCP” on page 25 and “Hosted Module
Support” on page 51, replaces G1369A/B, backward
compatible.
•G1369B G1369-60002 introduced 03/2010, same features as G1369A,
replaces G1369A, backward compatible.
•G1369A G1369-60001 introduced 10/2003, replacement for HP JetDirect
card in Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC
modules, the 8453 UV-vis spectrophometer, the
35900E A/D converter and the 6850 Series GC.
NOTE
Compared to the G1369A LAN Card, SW 7 and SW 8 must be always in OFF position on the
G1369B/C LAN Card, otherwise the selected modes are not working. See “Configuration
Switches” on page 21.

10 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
LAN Interface Card - What Has To Be Done?
•install LAN Interface Card into the instrument
•install network interface card (NIC) into PC (if not already pre- installed
or on- board).
•connect to instrument
•direct with cross- over cable or
•to HUB with twisted pair cable
•configure instrument on LAN

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 11
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
LAN Control Configurations
The basic LAN configurations are shown below.
Local Configuration Using Cross-over Cable
The simplest way is a configuration with a single system.
Figure 2 Local configuration using cross-over cable
LAN Using a HUB and Twisted Pair Cables
More complicated setup than direct cross- over connection.
Figure 3 LAN configuration using a HUB and twisted pair cables
Patch-cable Cross-over
Shielded 3 m (5023-0203)
Patch-cable Twisted pair Shielded
7 m (5023-0202) for all cables

12 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
LAN With Existing Customer Network
Use MDI/MDI- X port or “Cascade” Port with standard twisted pair cable
to connect Hub to a “parent” hub. IP Addresses and other TCP/IP
configuration information MUST be provided by the customer’s IT
organization. The customer LAN must be able to handle instrument data
and must have sufficient bandwidth for instrument acquisition (no
overnight backups over the LAN).
Figure 4 LAN configuration with existing customer network
Patch-cable Shielded 7 m
(5023-0202) for all cables

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 13
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
LAN Interface Card Compatibility
The table below lists the minimum requirements for LAN operation with
the LAN Interface Card.
Table 2 LAN Compatibility
Instrument/Operating Software Revision (minimum)
Agilent 1260/1290 Infinity
modules
All revisions
Agilent 1100/1200 modules Firmware A.03.80 and Revision 2 mainboard, see Ta ble 3
Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A All revsions show the status page, editing is possible, see
Figure 35 on page 46.
Agilent Control Module G1323A All revsions show just the status page, no editing possible
Agilent Control Module G1323B All revsions below B.02.02 show just the status page, no
editing possible. With B.02.02 and above editing is possible,
see Figure 35 on page 46.
Agilent 8453 Spectrophotometer Firmware 3.30
Agilent 35900E A/D converter requires G1369A board revision Rev. C.03.00 (introduced
04/2005) or G1369B or G1369C
Agilent 6850 Series GC requires G1369A board revision Rev. C.03.00 (introduced
04/2005) or G1369B or G1369C
Agilent Control Module G1818A No viewing or editing possible
Agilent ChemStation software A.06.02 or later

14 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface Card
Introduction to the LAN Interface Card
LAN Compatibility On Early 1100 Modules
All 1100 Series HPLC modules shipped prior to 1997 are NOT compatible
with the LAN Interface communication. The modules which host the LAN
Interface (usually the detector module) requires a new main board. The
serial number break of the 1100 series modules and the part numbers for
the new boards are listed below.
NOTE
If an Agilent detector is part of the LC System, the LAN Interface Card should be inserted in
the detector module.
Table 3 LAN compatibility on early 1100 modules
1100 Module S/N break P/N Mainboard
G1310A below DE64300355, US64400233 G1311-66520 or higher
G1311A below DE64301137, US64401134 G1311-66520 or higher
G1312A below DE64300703, US64400425 G1312-66520 or higher
G1313A below DE64302092, US64400886 G1313-66520 or higher
G1314A below JP64201926 G1314-66521 or higher
G1315A below DE64301532, US64400333 G1315-66520 or higher

15
Agilent G1369C LAN Interface Card
User Manual
Agilent Technologies
2
Getting Started
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card 16
What You Will Get 16
What You Have To Do First 17
LAN Interface Card Configuration 20
TCP/IP Parameter Configuration 20
Configuration Switches 21
Initialization Mode Selection 22
Bootp 22
Bootp & Store 23
Using Stored 24
Using Default 24
DHCP 25
Link Configuration Selection 27
Automatic Configuration with Bootp 28
Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service Program 28
Configuring the CAG Bootp Server Program 32
Storing the Settings Permanently with Bootp Program 37
Manual Configuration 38
With Telnet 39
With Agilent Instant Pilot 43
With Handheld Controller G1323B 44
PC Setup for Local Configuration 49
Agilent ChemStation Setup 50
Hosted Module Support 51
In this chapter you will find instructions to help you to set- up your LAN
Interface Card based on the Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules.

16 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
2GettingStarted
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card
What You Will Get
•G1369C LAN Interface Card
•LAN cables
•Manual on CD- Rom
Figure 5 What you will get (Content of G1369C/G1369-60012)
LAN Interface Card
G1369C(G1369-60012)
- Packaging
Patch-cable
Twisted pair Shielded
7 m (5023-0202
CD-ROM with the
manual
LAN Interface Card
card
CAN cable 1 m
(5181-1519)
Patch-cable
Cross-over Shielded
3 m (5023-0203)

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 17
Getting Started 2
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card
What You Have To Do First
1Remove the LAN Interface Card from it’s packaging.
Figure 6 Board Layout G1369C
CAUTION
Electronic boards and components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can damage electronic boards and components.
•Be sure to hold the board by the edges and do not touch the electrical
components.Always use an ESD protection (for example, an ESD wrist strap) when
handling electronic boards and components.
Configuration switch,
see “Configuration
Switches” on
page 21
Board information
(manufacturing part
number, revision)
MAC label, see
Figure 7 on page 18

18 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
2GettingStarted
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card
2Note the MAC (Media Access Control) address for further reference. The
MAC or hardware address of the LAN Interface Card is a world wide
unique identifier. No other network device will have the same hardware
address. The MAC address can be found on a label on the card (see
Figure 6 on page 17).
Figure 7 MAC-Label
3Turn off instrument line power or remove the power cord before
installing the LAN Interface Card.
4On your instrument, identify the option slot for the MIO accessory card.
5Remove any blank cover plates and ensure that the slot is empty.
Figure 8 Location of LAN Interface Card (e.g. 1100/1200 series detector)
Part number of the LAN Interface Card, see page 56
Revision Code, Vendor, Year and Week of assembly
MAC address
Country of Origin
G1369-65810
BB ZZ 1103 MSS-A
MAC 0030D3177321
Made in Germany
NOTE
If the module has the 1100 CAN modification board installed, it probably has a revision 1
mainboard and will not accept the LAN interface. Refer to “LAN Interface Card
Compatibility” on page 13

G1369C LAN Interface User Manual 19
Getting Started 2
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface Card
6Carefully slide the LAN Interface Card into the slot. Some pressure may
be necessary to properly seat the board. Tighten the screws.
7Disconnect your PC from the network and connect the PC network card
to the instrument's LAN Interface Card using a Crossover Network cable
(point- to- point) or alternatives, see page 11 and page 12.
Figure 9 Connect the LAN cable to the correct connector
NOTE
In 1100/1200/1260/1290 systems, the LAN Interface Card should be installed in the
detector (DAD, MWD, FLD, VWD, RID) due to its higher data handling rate. If no
1100/1200/1260 detector available, use the pump or the autosampler (in this order).
NOTE
The LAN Interface Card is shipped with the Bootp initialization mode and will use the
parameters (IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses) from a Bootp server. If you
need another initialization mode or other settings, refer to “Initialization Mode
Selection” on page 22 for details before doing the next step.
CAUTION
Be careful that you connect the LAN cable to the LAN Interface Card and NOT one of the
CAN connections. The CAN bus uses 12-Volt signals, and a misconnection to the CAN bus
may destroy network equipment on the other end of the cable.
CAN port for “Hosted Module Support”
connect to CAN port of the HPLC module that hosts this
LAN interface card (if required). The CAN port of the
"hosted module" connect with the provided CAN cable to
a free CAN port on the LC system, see page 52.
LAN port control of the
module/system

20 G1369C LAN Interface User Manual
2GettingStarted
LAN Interface Card Configuration
LAN Interface Card Configuration
TCP/IP Parameter Configuration
To operate properly in a network environment, the LAN Interface Card
must be configured with valid TCP/IP network parameters. These
parameters are:
•IP address
•Subnet Mask
•Default Gateway
The TCP/IP parameters can be configured by the following methods:
•by automatically requesting the parameters from a network- based DHCP
Server (using the so- called Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
•by automatically requesting the parameters from a network- based
BOOTP Server (using the so- called Bootstrap Protocol)
•by manually setting the parameters using Telnet
•by manually setting the parameters using the Agilent Instant Pilot
(G4208A)
•by manually setting the parameters using the Handheld Controller
(G1323A/B)
The LAN Interface Card differentiates between several initialization modes.
The initialization mode (short form ‘init mode’) defines how to determine
the active TCP/IP parameters after power- on. The parameters may be
derived from a Bootp cycle, non- volatile memory or initialized with known
default values. The initialization mode is selected by the configuration
switch, see Figure 10 on page 21.