2 Software Installation and Configuration
Step 1. Set up the computer system
36 Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quad LC/MS System Installation Guide
Step 1. Set up the computer system
1 Set up the PC:
a Unpack the PC and put it on a suitable bench top or table.
b Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to the computer.
2 Install the network hub:
a Put the hub on the table next to the PC.
b Plug the power supply into the hub.
c Connect the power supply to a power outlet.
3 Connect one end of a Category 5, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to any
port (1 to 7) on the network hub. Connect the other end of the cable to the
10/100 Base-T network card in slot 1 of the PC. The card should be labeled
LC/MS.
Do not connect to port 8 on the hub/switch.
4 Connect a second Category 5 STP LAN cable from one of the open ports 1 to
7 on the hub to the Agilent LAN Card in the pump or detector.
5 Connect a third Category 5 STP LAN cable from one of the open ports 1 to 8
on the hub to the LAN interface connection on the LAN/MS control card in
the Triple Quadrupole LC/MS instrument.
6 Install the printer if included with your system. See the installation
documentation supplied with the printer.
7 Turn on the printer, hub, monitor, and PC, in that order.
The computer comes installed with software and the appropriate drivers
for the installed accessories.
8 When the computer starts, create a user account. This account will be used
to acquire data. Do not use the Windows Admin account for this purpose.