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Step 12. Finish configuring communications
If installing the GC as part of a system that includes other
Agilent instruments capable of enhanced communications,
configure the instruments as a system now. Agilent instruments
capable of enhanced communications include the 5977 MSD, the
7000C Triple Quadrupole MS, and the 7697 Headspace Sampler
with firmware A.01.06 or higher. Benefits of enhanced
communications can include:
• Synchronized instrument clocks and resource conservation
schedules
• Parameter sharing
• Consolidated Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) tracking
• Integrated reactions to events, such as venting or shutdowns
Even if using an MS that does not support enhanced
communications (for example, a 5975C MSD or 7000B MS),
follow the instructions below to enable other features, such as
the GC’s MS Vent and MS shutdown methods, Parts Finder data,
and so on.
Configuring GC-MS communications (5977A, 7000C, 7010)
After configuring the GC IP address, next configure the MS IP
address (if not already done).
Once the instruments have IP addresses and are connected to
the LAN, complete the GC/MS configuration and enable
enhanced communications, Parts Finder data, and MS-friendly
features such as the MS Vent method as follows:
1 Configure the MS transfer line.
a Press [Aux Temp #] and check if the MSD transfer line has
been configured yet. When configured, the MS transfer