What is the proper order to power-on instruments in an Empower system? - WKB1507

ENVIRONMENT

• Empower, IEEE-controlled, RS-232-controlled, and ethernet-controlled instruments

ANSWER

Turn on devices in the following order:

1. IEEE instruments
2. RS-232 instruments
3. Agilent LC/GC Ethernet systems
4. Empower acquisition computer or LAC/E³² (Allow it to launch completely to the Windows desktop before the next step.)
5. Ethernet instruments starting with the instrument that has the multiple network switch ports in the back.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Note: Mixing Agilent and Waters systems on the same Empower acquisition computer or LAC/E³² is not recommended.