Shimadzu CBM-20A User Manual

1.1 Overview
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CBM-20A/20Alite
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1.1.2 Equipment Required for Connecting to the Network
This system controller is network ready. This makes it possible to set HPLC system
parameters and to create and execute analysis schedules from a Web browser. The system
controller can also be connected to a Shimadzu workstation using the TCP/IP protocol. The
hardware requirements for using the Web browser and connecting to the network are
described below.
 PC
• The CPU specification is only a recommendation.
• The memory and LAN specifications are necessary requirements.
• The OS must be one for which correct operation has been confirmed. Correct operation
cannot be assured with Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT.
 Network Cables and Devices
Network Configuration Example
Fig. 1.2
Name Remark
PC
CPU : Intel Celeron 800 MHz or higher
Memory : 256 MB min.
LAN adapter : 100Base-TX compatible
Display : 1024 × 768 or higher
OS : Windows2000/XP/Vista/7
Other : Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later /7/8/9
Name Remark
Straight LAN cable Category-5 or later UTP straight cable
Switching hub 100Base-TX compatible
Cable holder Required when routing the LAN cable along the floor or across a wall.
PDA
(SPD-M20A)
Category-5 or later
UTP cable
To
network
100Base-TX
switching hub
LC
(CBM-20A)
LC
(CBM-20A)
PC
PC

Shimadzu CBM-20A Specifications

General

Model	CBM-20A
Type	System Controller
Compatibility	Shimadzu LC systems
Communication Interface	RS-232C
Software	LabSolutions