Signal connections
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See the figure on page 36 for the signal connections (IEEE-488 and RS-232) in
a typical HPLC system where the separations module functions as the system
controller. See “Empower control” on page 38 for a description of the signal
connections used when the separations module functions under Empower
software control.
Set the IEEE-488 address
From the Configuration screen, you can view or change the IEEE-488 address
of the separations module. See “Configure the operating mode” on page 98.
Ethernet connections
The separations module is equipped with a RJ-45 connector for Ethernet port
communications (see the figure “Rear panel of the separations module:” on
page 49). The Ethernet port, a 10/100 Base-T interface, is used with the
separations module configured for remote control, which is the case when
Empower controls its operation. See the figure on page 38 for the signal
connections in a typical HPLC system with a separations module and
Empower Chromatography Data System.
Requirements:
• You cannot use the separations module’s Ethernet port at the same time
you are using its IEEE-488 interface for communications.
• For remote control, you can only configure the separations module for
Ethernet communications if it belongs to a configuration where both the
separations module and detector(s) communicate with the data system
via Ethernet (see “Supported IEEE-488 and Ethernet configurations” on
page 38).
Tip: For help with HPLC Ethernet connections, you can order from Waters the
Ethernet Switch Communications Kit (P/N: 700004123). The kit includes an
8-port Ethernet switch, cables, and a mounting bracket, for mounting the
switch on the rear panel of the separations module or 1500 series HPLC
pump. For additional Ethernet information, see the Waters Ethernet
Instrument Getting Started Guide (P/N: 71500074403).
Caution: To avoid damaging components, power-off all instruments
connected to the IEEE-488 bus before you connect an IEEE-488
interface cable to an instrument.
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