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Working with the Control Module
Connecting External Devices
Ready
When all Agilent 1100 Series modules are ready for the next analysis, this signal is
on. Other modules or external devices now can react (e.g. by issuing a start request).
Prepare
This causes the modules to get ready for the next analysis (e.g. the detector will
perform a balance).
Start Request
This signal causes the modules to get ready for the analysis (e.q. the autosampler
will begin the injection cycle). As soon as all conditions to start the analysis (the
injection needle is placed in the seat and the valve is in the proper position) are
fulfilled, a Start signal is generated to inform the other modules that now the
analytical run starts.
Start
In standard mode only the autosampler creates this signal. This sends an order to
start run-time controlled activities to all the modules connected to the APG remote
bus. From now on (moment of injection) the runtime counts up.
GPIB
With the GPIB interface (included in all modules) your system is able to
communicate with a Personal Computer configured as the Agilent ChemStation.
Connect all modules with CAN cables and use one of them to connect to the Agilent
ChemStation via an GPIB cable. See “Coexecution with Agilent ChemStation” on
page 58 for further details on how to operate the system using the GPIB interface.
Serial / RS-232
Use a standard RS-232 cable to connect a printer to the serial interface (included in
all modules). The module communication is enabled with the CAN cables. Choose
one module to connect the printer to.
MIO
This interface enables the Agilent 1100 Series modules to communicate with PCs
configured as Agilent ChemStations using a local area network (LAN). You can use
the MIO interface if the respective extension board is installed in one of your
modules and your system is integrated in a LAN.
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