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Four HPLC systems all experiencing communication issues in Empower on the same LAC/E32 - WKB74673

Article number: 74673

SYMPTOMS

  • Four HPLC systems all experiencing communication issues in Empower.
  • All instruments on one LAC/E32.
  • Resetting the LAC/E32 does not resolve the issue. 

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 
  • Ethernet instruments

CAUSE

There was an issue with the Ethernet switch box connecting the instruments to the LAC/E32.

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Confirm that the switch is turned on and plugged in. Power cycle switch to see if communication is restored.
  2. Replace the 8-port Ethernet Switch Box. Part Number: 725000561

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

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