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Agilent G1369B
LAN Interface
User Manual

G1369B LAN Interface User Manual
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In This Guide…
This guide contains information to install the LAN Interface
(G1369B).
1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface
In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN
Interface and its function.
2GettingStarted
In this chapter you will find instructions to help you to set-up
your LAN Interface 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.

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Contents
G1369B LAN Interface User Manual 5
Introduction to the LAN Interface 8
Versions of LAN Cards 9
LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? 9
LAN Interface - What Has To Be Done? 10
LAN Control Configurations 11
LAN Interface Compatibility 13
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 16
What You Will Get 16
What You Have To Do First 17
LAN Interface 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
Troubleshooting 52
Link Status LEDs 52
Error Messages 53
Repair and Parts Information 54
Firmware Update 55

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Update Procedure 55
Agilent Support Information 56
Reporting of Problems 56
Agilent Web 56
Glossary 57

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Introduction - Around your LAN
Interface
Introduction to the LAN Interface 8
LAN Control - What Exactly Does It Do? 9
LAN Interface - 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 Compatibility 13
In this chapter you will find an introduction to the LAN Interface and its
function.

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1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface
Introduction to the LAN Interface
Introduction to the LAN Interface
The LAN Interface (Local Area Network) is the Agilent replacement for the
previously used 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

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Introduction - Around your LAN Interface 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface
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
•G1369B G1369-60002 introduced 03/2010, same features as G1369A,
replaces G1369A, backward compatible
•G1369A G1369-60001 introduced 10/2003
NOTE
Compared to the G1369A LAN Card, SW 7 and SW 8 must be always in OFF position on the G1369B
LAN Card, otherwise the selected modes are not working. See “Configuration Switches” on
page 21.

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1 Introduction - Around your LAN Interface
Introduction to the LAN Interface
LAN Interface - What Has To Be Done?
•install LAN Interface 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

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Introduction - Around your LAN Interface 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface
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

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Introduction to the LAN Interface
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

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Introduction - Around your LAN Interface 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface
LAN Interface Compatibility
The table below lists the minimum requirements for LAN operation with the
LAN Interface.
Table 2 LAN Compatibility
Instrument/Operating Software Revision (minimum)
Agilent 1100/1200 modules Firmware A.03.80 and Revision 2 mainboard, see Tab l e 3
Agilent 1260 Infinity modules All revisions
Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A All revsions show the status page, editing is possible, see
Figure 34 on page 45.
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 34 on page 45.
Agilent 8453 Spectrophotometer Firmware 3.30
Agilent 35900E A/D converter requires G1369A board revision Rev. C.03.00 (introduced
04/2005) or G1369B
Agilent 6850 Series GC requires G1369A board revision Rev. C.03.00 (introduced
04/2005) or G1369B
Agilent Control Module G1818A No viewing or editing possible
Agilent ChemStation software A.06.02 or later

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Introduction to the LAN Interface
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.
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

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Getting Started
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface 16
What You Will Get 16
What You Have To Do First 17
LAN Interface Configuration 20
TCP/IP Parameter Configuration 20
Configuration Switches 21
Initialization Mode Selection 22
Using Stored 24
Using Default 24
Bootp 22
Bootp & Store 23
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 Agilent Instant Pilot 42
With Handheld Controller G1323B 43
PC Setup for Local Configuration 48
Agilent ChemStation Setup 49
In this chapter you will find instructions to help you to set-up your LAN
Interface based on the Agilent 1100/1200/1260 series HPLC modules.

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Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface
What You Will Get
•G1369B LAN Interface
•LAN cables (for part numbers see “Repair and Parts Information” on
page 54)
Figure 5 What you will get (Content of G1369B)
CD-ROM with the
manual
Patch-cable
Twisted pair Shielded 7 m
(5023-0202)
LAN Interface
(G1369-60002)
Patch-cable
Cross-over Shielded 3 m
(5023-0203)

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Getting Started 2
Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface
What You Have To Do First
1Remove the LAN Interface from it’s packaging.
Figure 6 Board Layout G1369B
NOTE
Use an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) wrist strap when handling electronics. Refer to your
instrument manual for details.
Configuration switch,
see “Configuration
Switches” on
Board information
(manufacturing part
number, revision)
MAC label, see
Figure 7 on page 18

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Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface
2Note the MAC (Media Access Control) address for further reference. The
MAC or hardware address of the LAN Interface 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.
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 (e.g. 1100/1200 series detector)
Part number of the LAN Interface, see page 54
Revision Code, Vendor, Year and Week of assembly
MAC address
Country of Origin
G1369-61800
BB ZZ 1003 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 Compatibility” on
page 13

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Installing and Cabling the LAN Interface
6Carefully slide the LAN Interface 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 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 systems, the LAN Interface should be installed in the detector (DAD,
MWD, FLD, VWD) 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 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 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.
LAN
comunication only
CAN for
inter-module
communication
only

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LAN Interface Configuration
LAN Interface Configuration
TCP/IP Parameter Configuration
To operate properly in a network environment, the LAN Interface 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 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 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.