New Features
26 Getting Started
New Features
Intelligent instruments
Agilent’s intelligent instruments use enhanced communications to enable
the GC and other instruments (such as a 5977 MSD or 7697A Headspace
Sampler) to directly interact. Each instrument communicates with and
reacts to the other, allowing actions such as:
• Fast Vent — The GC and MS work together to safely vent the MS with
the press of a button.
• Safety shutdowns — In the event the GC or MS enter a shutdown state
(for example, if you run low on carrier gas), both instruments react to
mutually prevent column and source damage.
• Shared messages — The GC receives and displays various MS and
headspace sampler messages, allowing you to more easily see the
system status.
• Shared information — The GC shares its current method with the
headspace sampler, allowing precise timing for headspace events.
• Shared instrument schedule — The GC and configured instruments use
the GC instrument schedule for resource conservation.