Varian 356-LC Control Software
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1. identified with a number that can be referenced back to the control code fi 1 PL GPC Instrument Diagnostic Window Display Help Figure 2 Diagnostic Output Window Note The information displayed in last two Tabs is primarily for service diagnostics and the Window does not need to be open for normal operation of the instrument If an error is displayed it needs to be cleared in order for the diagnostic window to be closed allowing access back to the PL Instrument Control software To clear an error press the Select button to highlight the row and press the Clear button Multiple errors can be selected at a time Once all errors have been cleared the diagnostic window can be closed Clearing an error will stop all procedures that are running and attempting to communicate with the component To re establish communications with the component either select the Reconnect option from the Instrument menu or return to the component view and resend the parameters or repeat the required action The errors that can be displayed from the software are listed on the following pages Document 6 27416 14 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 2 Varian 356 LC Errors General System Errors Eror Cause s Action Could not Initialise specified comms port No response received from the device Unrecognised response from the device The device rejected the last command The device returned a2. 0RT a PL ELS1000 fa PL ELS2100 PL ELS2100 ICE m PL LS 90 i PLLS 45 90 Once the Varian 356 LC configuration has been completed the correct Com port needs to be assigned To set the Com port double click on the component name The Configure Component dialog will open where the correct Com port can be entered Document 6 27416 8 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information Configure Component fi Com Fot D Simulation Mode Cancel Chosen Name varian 356 LC it 7 x Once the Com ports is set correctly close the configuration editor and wait while the new configuration is saved While the new configuration is being saved the following message will be displayed Updating Instrument Configuration Updating the instrument configuration can take up to a minute so please be NOTE patience For further information on configuring a system then please see the on line help within the PL Configuration Editor program Document 6 27416 9 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 2 The Graphical User Interface 2 The Graphical User Interface Total instrument control of the Varian 356 LC is provided by a Windows based Graphical User Interface GUI This intuitive interface provides simplistic control as well as a comprehensive monitoring system For further information on the PL Instrument Control software please see the on line help within the NOTE program To start
3. OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR Varian 356 LC Control Software Version 1 0 November 2007 NOTICE This document contains references to Varian Please note that Varian Inc is now part of Agilent Technologies For more information go to www agilent com chem te Agilent Technologies Polymer Laboratories Ltd Now a part of Varian Inc Essex Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6AX UK Tel 44 0 1694 723581 Fax 44 0 1694 722171 Service Tel 44 0 1694 724333 Polymer Laboratories Varian Inc Amherst Fields Research Park 160 Old Farm Road Amherst MA 01002 USA Tel 1 413 253 9554 Fax 1 413 253 2476 Polymer Laboratories Varian B V Herculesweg 8 4339 PL Middelburg The Netherlands Tel 31 0 118 671500 Fax 31 0 118 671502 Polymer Laboratories Varian Belgium NV SA Mechelsesteenweg 362 2860 St Katelijne Waver Belgium Tel 32 0 15 556460 Fax 32 0 15 556186 Polymer Laboratories Varian Deutschland GmbH Alsfelder Stra e 6 D 64289 Darmstadt Germany Tel 49 0 6151 7030 Fax 49 0 6151 703237 Varian S A 7 Avenue des Tropiques Z A Courtaboeuf B P 12 F 91941 Les Ulis Cedex France Tel 33 1 6986 3838 Fax 33 1 6928 2308 CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 1 3 1 Use a Universal Serial Bus Interface USB 1 3 2 Adding an Extra Serial Card to your PC Using Multiple Serial Ports 4 5 1 5 1 Installation of the PL Instrument Control Software from CD 1 5 2 Installation of the PL Instrume
4. alone control of the Varian 356 LC Document 6 27416 5 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information The 356 LC Instrument Control software provides direct control of the Varian 356 LC via the RS232 port in much the same way as front panel control It does not provide data acquisition For data acquisition and control the Control software must be used in conjunction with a chromatographic data acquisition package such as Star or MS Workstation The Varian 356 LC s analogue data can be collected by connecting the supplied analogue output cable Part No PLO880 0310 from the rear of the detector see figure 1 to an A D interface e g Star MIB 800 module Please refer to the Star or MS workstation user manual for more information on how to configure the Star 800 modules Figure 1 Rear view of the Varian 356 LC RI Detector T 2 3 4 5 6 Serial RS232 connector 24 bit digital output Control firmware flash upgrade switch Connector control I O 15 pin D type female Analogue output 1 V Mains switch Mains input Document 6 27416 6 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1 5 Installation Procedures Software 1 5 1 Installation of the PL Instrument Control Software from CD Place the CD ROM containing the Varian 356 LC Control software into the CD drive In most cases the CD browser window will automatically open However if the window does
5. ble with Windows 2000 amp XP Pro 1 3 1 1 Use a Universal Serial Bus USB to Serial Interface lf your PC has one or more Universal Serial Bus USB connectors then you can use a USB Serial Port Adaptor part 0860 0620 which provides a Serial Port connection to your PC The Universal Serial Bus interface is supported on gt Windows 98 gt Windows ME gt Windows 2000 gt Windows XP USB is NOT Supported on NT 4 0 You may require A N extra software to use USB on Windows NOTE 1 3 1 2 Adding an Extra Serial Card to your PC Using Multiple Serial Ports Multiple Port Serial cards are available which allow 4 8 and 16 extra serial ports to be added to your PC using a single PCI card 1 3 2 Serial Connection Ensure that the Varian 356 LC detector is switched on and operating normally Make sure you have one free and valid RS 232 communications port 1 to 255 Connect the serial port on your PC to the port labelled RS232 on the rear of the detector using the serial cable provided Ensure that the flash upgrade switch see figure 1 is located in the RUN position i e downwards 1 4 Instrument Control for non Galaxie Users The Varian 356 LC was designed to integrate fully into Galaxie Chromatography software allowing the user to control the instrument remotely for unattended operation However for non Galaxie users e g Star or MS workstation the Varian 356 LC Control software v2 2 provides a stand
6. dure Delay E Secs To add a Procedure right click on the Sequence entry in the schedule the Procedure Details window will open where the required action can be selected Once the Events Schedule is completed press the Start button p gt to start the schedule The schedule can be used to equilibrate the detector by automatically purging a autozeroing the detector Message boxes can be displayed at key stages during an Event Schedule These message boxes require user input before the rest of the schedule can be run The text displayed in the message box is customisable allowing simple status information or more detailed instructions to be displayed to the operator Two examples of this are e Providing a simple guide path to an operator for the manual operation of the system e Providing feedback key information to an operator at key stages of a more automated system For further information on the Event Schedule Editor please see the on line help within the Instrument Control software Document 6 27416 13 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Errors Any error s that occur with communications or operations running component actions updating parameters etc with the instrument the Diagnostic Output Window will automatically open with the error s displayed in the Component Error Status Tab of the Diagnostic Output Window as shown below Each error is uniquely
7. error then contact Polymer Laboratories or your local agent 15 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Fan stopped failed Upper leak detector thermistor failure Lower leak detector thermistor failure Internal vapour sensor failure External vapour sensor failure Liquid leak sensor has detected liquid in drip tray High concentration of vapour detected outside of unit Heated block thermistor below minimum threshold Heated block thermistor above maximum threshold Light source error 01 02 03 04 05 07 0A Zero Document 6 27416 Fault with the circuitry wires fan Call your Varian customer support representative if this happens regularly Liquid sensor needs replacing Call your Varian customer support representative Liquid sensor needs replacing Call your Varian customer support representative Vapour sensor needs replacing Call your Varian customer support representative Vapour sensor needs replacing Call your Varian customer support representative Liquid in the base of the unit Stop pump and investigate Ensure sufficient ventilation around the module Check for a solvent leak Call your Varian customer support representative Call your Varian customer support representative Replace the light source assembly Call your Varian customer support representative Auto Zero 01 Autozero timeout Re autozero the detec
8. his manual instructs the user how to install the PL Instrument Control software for operation of the Varian 356 LC RI as a stand alone detector For information on operating the detector please refer to the Operation manual Document 6 27416 3 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1 2 Specifications LOW 2 MED 4 HIGH 8 mV uRIU Drift lt 25x10 RIU hour oS Positive Negative Purge O YES o 100 kPa 15 psi Internal volume inlet 15 uL Total internal volume Normal operation 474 uL Toet niemal volumo Purgemedeast yl Perfluoroelastomer AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 150 W max fied eeen unpacked 296 x 475 x 212 mm Table 1 Performance Specification of the Varian 356 LC RI Detector i According to ASTM method E 1303 95 Practice for Refractive Index Detectors used in Liquid Chromatography Detector conditions temperature 35 C response time 4 sec Document 6 27416 4 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1 3 Connecting the Varian 356 LC to a PC 1 3 1 PC Requirements To operate the Varian 356 LC detector using the Instrument Control Software a free Serial RS 232 communications port 1 to 255 is required on your PC Most computers are supplied with at least one serial port as standard but if your PC does not provide a serial port please see section 1 3 1 1 amp 1 3 1 2 The Varian 356 LC Instrument Control Software is only compati
9. n error Document 6 27416 Incorrect Com port assigned to the component the PL GPC 50 Plus is not powered on or the USB cable is not connected Incorrect Com port assigned to the component or communications lost with the component e g power failure Incorrect component assigned to the Com port The component failed to complete an action Ensure the correct Com port has been assigned within the PL Instrument Configuration Editor program Ensure the PL GPC 50 Plus is powered on and the USB cable is connected Ensure the correct Com port has been assigned within the PL Instrument Configuration Editor program Ensure the PL GPC 50 Plus and or component is powered on If assigned Com port is correct and the system is powered on then contact Polymer Laboratories or your local agent Turn the PL GPC 50 Plus off and then on again ensure the control software has been closed before turning the instrument off If this error persists then contact Polymer Laboratories or your local agent Ensure the correct component has been assigned to the correct Com port within the PL Instrument Configuration Editor program Reinitialise the component from the PL Instrument Control software and ensure the initialisation is completed successfully Otherwise turn the PL GPC 50 Plus off and then on again ensure the control software has been closed before turning the instrument off If unsuccessful and no obvious cause for the
10. nent view contains a number of common items and options The actual items available in a view are dependent on the component selected The general component view for all components except for autosamplers carousels is shown below N On line Help Button d 1 Parameter Set Value Select an action or press Update button to store current settings Signal Time Constant secs Purge Time secs Polarity ip Ch ja et Help Output Window neate a T Te Action List qeeseenssenseesccsccescssscanseesssensenney Status Bar This displays Varian 356 LC description and current status On line Help Button This is a direct link to the on line help for that component view Parameter Grid This displays the current set parameter s for the 356 LC To set and update the parameter s enter the required value s in the Set Value column and press the UPDATE button Document 6 27416 11 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 2 The Graphical User Interface To undo any parameter s prior to pressing the Update button press the Undo button E To reset the parameter s back to the default value s press the Factory Reset button E Help Output Window This displays a simple summary help for each parameter and action To view this information select the parameter or action The information displayed in the Helo Window will be a short description about the action or parameter the Factory Default Value and the Minim
11. not appear then select the Run option in the Start menu and type in D launch exe where D denotes the CD drive From the CD browser window select the nstall the Software option and follow the on screen instructions it is recommended that the default settings are selected Ensure that when you log on to the PC you have full administration rights NOTE You may need to restart your computer at the end of installation if this is required you will be prompted to do so After successful installation of the Control software the program is simply run by clicking on the application named PL Instrument Control PLInstControl exe installed in the PL Instrument Control group of the Programs option in the Start menu The default location for the program files will be C Program Files Polymer Laboratories PL Instrument Control which contains the following files Docs offline ica online ico Pes PLInstConfiged exe a PLInstControl dll E PLInstControl exe a PLLog dll My Documents My Network Places My Computer Before running the program the software must be first configured ATTENTION see section 1 5 3 1 5 2 Installation of the Instrument Control On line Help from CD From the CD browser window select the nstall Online Help option and follow the on screen instructions it is recommended that the default settings are selected The two help files one for the PL Instrument Control software and the other for
12. nt Control On line Help from CD 1 5 3 Configuring the PL Instrument Control Software 2 THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE 2 1 OVERVEIE 2 2 SUMMARY VIEW ouarn E E E EEA PAG COMPONENT VIEW cererea A 2 4 AUTOMATING THE VARIAN 356 LC cccccsecceeeeeeceeeeeeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenees 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Dl ERRORS rr E E E E E E NE EAEE IEE EE 3 2 VARIAN ERO eae E E E E TO INTRODUC TION xaisauciireununisbectvnusnenubus E neuen SPECIFICATIONS arriere e cathconiencncettcamient ois aeatneaetieaaeneeiorars CONNECTING THE VARIAN 356 LC TOA PC cccecceecseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeneeeeenees USING STAR WORKSTATION WITH INSTRUMENT CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES SOFTWARE ccsscceececeeseteceeeeeeeteeeeseeeeeeeenaes Chapter 1 General Information 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction The Varian 356 LC differential refractometer is a universal detector designed for high performance analyses where the refractive index of a flowing liquid with respect to a reference is required Its small cell volume high sensitivity and accurate temperature control make it well suited for use as a detector in automated and manual high performance liquid chromatography The Varian 356 LC RI detector can be operated as an integrated module within a Liquid Chromatography System using Galaxie Chromatography software Alternatively the detector can be used as a stand alone HPLC detector through serial communications T
13. the 356 LC Control software select the PL Instrument Control item in the PL Instrument Control program group of the Programs option in the Start menu 2 1 Overview E PL GPC Instrument Control Instrument Settings Samples Automation Tools Help VARIAN 356 LC Ready gd iS N Varian 356 LC 1 Output mV 0 0000 Parameter elect an action or press Update button to store current settings Temperature C 30 00 Signal Time Constant secs 1 0 Polarity Normal Purge Time secs Polarity Temperature C Sensitivity Zero Offset mV utozero Fstsetvsesesasasrerasiseattecescetececeseseu The Control screen is effectively divided into two main Views these are 1 The Summary View 2 The Component View Document 6 27416 10 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 2 The Graphical User Interface 2 2 Summary View The summary view displays the status of the Varian 356 LC and a quick way of accessing the various parameters and options available within the PL Instrument Control software A green LED next to the Varian 356 LC name indicates the module is being controlled and running whereas a red LED would indicate the module is either not running or not controlled For further information on the Summary View please see the on line help within the PL Instrument Control software 2 3 Component View The component view provides direct access to the Varian 356 LC control parameters In general each compo
14. the PL Instrument Configuration Editor program will be installed and the default location will be C Program Files Polymer Laboratories PL Instrument Control Docs Document 6 27416 7 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1 5 3 Configuring the Instrument Control Software this program The configuration of the Varian 356 LC should normally be done by a qualified Varian representative The Control Software needs to be closed down before starting NOTE To configure the Control software for the Varian 356 LC you need to run the PL Instrument Configuration Editor to define the components that make up the instrument The PL Instrument Configuration Editor is simply run by clicking on the application named PL Instrument Configuration Editor PLInstConfigEd exe installed in the Service group of the PL Instrument Control group of the Programs option in the Start menu The first time the PL Configuration Editor program is run the program displays all the components that are available for NOTE control For the initial configuration of the system select the Varian 356 LC from the list by left clicking on the name of the component so that the configuration matches the instrument Add Component s E3 a 120 Oven sm 220 0ven co Detector s Cancel iii PL FI Click on name of component s to add to system Yarian 256 Bil oom UV K2501 VwD m PL AV4O0 PL BV40
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16. um and Maximum Values for the parameter Action Button s The Varian 356 LC can be Purged or Autozeroed using the Action Buttons as well as from the Action List To run an action press the required Action button Press the STOP button to stop all the procedures currently running on the selected component For information on the Toolbar menus please see the on line help within the PL Instrument Control software 2 4 Automating the Varian 356 LC The Instrument Control software provides the ability to automate the control of the Varian 356 LC using the Events Schedule Editor To open the Events Schedule Editor and create a schedule select the Edit Schedule option from the Automation menu on the toolbar The editor will initially display a default Events Schedule consisting of a single Process and Sequence entry This ensures you only have to add a Procedure entry for the schedule to be valid amp Events Schedule Editor E ie o el File Tree Schedule Help EME m e eee ala Schedule Details Author Comments Creation Date Time 02 06 2006 11 19 56 Name Active ProcedureAction Status Wait Delay i m lt Start 02 06 2006 11 19 56 gt lt Ready gt Document 6 27416 12 Varian 356 LC Software Control Manual Chapter 2 The Graphical User Interface E Procedure Details Fa Procedure Details File Details OF Procedure Details Component VARIAN 36 LC WM Wait for Completion Cancel Proce
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