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1. Figure 36 Update Information screen 6 You may select other modules in addition for multiple module update These will be added to the update list 7 Select the Start Update button All selected modules will be updated resident first then main firmware The update status is shown in the bottom Resident System Update Filename Revision Iv fres A602 001 dib v amp Updating firmware please wait Figure 37 Update is running Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide CAUTION Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Due to the long update times see Table 12 on page 82 of the Control Module G1323B via LAN RS 232 it is recommended to use this way of upgrading the firmware on overnight sessions only For quick updates of the Control Module G1323B the PC card should be used instead See Information on Older Tools on page 3 If a Control Module G1323B is part of the system the Control Module update will be updated first as described in Update Sequence on page 69 Aborting the update process The update process can be aborted at any state by clicking on the X button or via the menu Options Cancel update A warning will pop up Please read the information below carefully otherwise the abortion may result into a non usable item TIO x Canceling an update in progress might leave your device with incomplete firmware that is not operable Cancel the u
2. Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 141 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A Update Information for A 05 1x Firmware 142 Before you downgrade to revision A 05 1x upgrade the Instant Pilot to the latest B 02 xx firmware revision This will assure that the later upgrade from A 05 1x to B 02 xx works smoothly The firmware revision A 05 1x for the Instant Pilot does not require an A 05 1x resident firmware Using the Instant Pilot Prerequisites the Instant Pilot should have firmware B 02 xx or newer installed with latest resident firmware all target FW main resident of all LC modules and the Instant Pilot must be on the USB Flash Drive root no other firmware revisions must be on the USB Flash Drive root all modules in the stack are connected via CAN the Instant Pilot is plugged into one module of the stack the USB Flash Drive is plugged into the Instant Pilot Downgrade from A 06 xx to A 05 11 In those cases where a Instant Pilot has to be downgraded from B xx xx to A 05 1x to allow the operation with A 05 09 12 firmware installed on Agilent 1100 1200 series modules follow the procedue below 1 2 3 Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance Select the first LC module not the Controller Press Single and start the resident firmware update of this module Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 After the updat
3. D dark screen Instant Pilot 149 downgrade minimum firmware 59 downgrade of modules 29 45 57 E emulation mode 106 examples 110 for 1200 module 109 errors during firmware updates 149 Instant Pilot 149 EZChrom Elite 3 1 7 107 F FAILED 94 96 features LAN RS 232 69 file naming convention 11 firmware A 05 11 142 compatibility matrix 14 description 10 doing the update 89 downgrade information 29 45 57 file naming convention 11 from Agilent web 26 LAN RS 232 tool 68 main 10 minimum revision 59 resident 10 revision numbering 12 update durations 82 update for MS hardware 25 update sequence LAN 69 update to A 06 xx LAN RS 232 101 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Index firmware update A 05 11 142 errors 149 using single mode 138 using the wizard 140 functions of buttons 84 G G1323B support 87 update via LAN RS 232 87 G4218A ELSD Firmware 23 HP J2552 cards 70 HP J410x cards 70 identification 1200 Infinity LC modules 30 installation LAN RS 232 firmware update tool 80 Instant Pilot backward compatible mode 136 errors 149 general information 134 prerequisites 135 screen dark 121 149 solving problems 149 update sequence 135 update via LAN RS 232 82 87 updates via 133 using single mode 138 using wizard 140 Instant Pilot recovering 116 instruction window 113 interrupting an update 93 L L
4. Due to a new driver concept the initial Agilent ChemStation B 04 02 release does not support all combinations of 1290 Infinity LC System with 1100 1200 1260 modules see Figure 1 on page 19 18 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 Compatibility Matrix Modules with Modules with Classic Drivers RC NET Drivers Prep G13614 G1391A G2260A Micro Nano G1382A G1377A G1387A G2225A Fraction Collector 1364a Dual Loop AS 62255a ChipCube 1290 Modules Standard 1200 Standard 1100 RRS 1200 Modern View Classic View Zeit A Jaia aN Figure 1 Agilent ChemStation B 04 02 vs 1290 and 1100 1200 modules For a complete compatibility matrix contact your local Agilent ChemStation Support Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 1 Introduction 1100 1200 LC System Compatibility Matrix ChemStation Release B 04 02 SR1 B 04 02 B 04 01 B 03 02 SR1 B 03 02 B 03 01 SR1 B 03 01 ChemStation Release Date Apr 10 Oct 09 Oct 08 Jul 08 Jan 08 Aug 07 Apr 07 G1157A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1158A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1158B 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve SL A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1159A 1200 Series 6 position selction valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02
5. WT le Notices Agilent Technologies Inc 2010 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including elec tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agree ment and written consent from Agilent Technologies Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Manual Part Number PDF ONLY Edition Edition 09 03 2010 Printed in Germany Agilent Technologies Hewlett Packard Strasse 8 76337 Waldbronn Revision This technical note is valid for the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Warranty The material contained in this docu ment is provided as is and is sub ject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the max imum extent permitted by applicable law Agilent disclaims all warranties either express or implied with regard to this manual and any information contained herein including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par ticular purpose Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connec tion with the furnishing use or per formance of this document or of any information contained herein Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms the warranty terms in the sep arate agreement shall control
6. A 06 1X latest release A 06 14 G1316C B 02 08 G4208A A 06 1x B 06 20 G1314D E A 06 1x n a B 06 1x A 06 12 G1367D B 02 07 G4208A A 06 10 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 11 n a B 06 10 11 G1315 65C B 06 10 G1315 65D B 02 05 06 G4208A All modules received a new A 06 10 G4240A revision 6 10 some 6 11 All modules received a new revision 6 10 some 6 11 A 06 02 03 04 05 A 06 02 03 04 05 A 06 02 03 04 06 n a B 01 02 03 04 05 06 G1315 65C B 01 04 05 06 G1315 65D B 01 02 03 B 02 01 05 G4208A not all modules received a A 06 02 03 G4240A Newer revision 1200 series started with revision A 06 02 B 01 02 not all modules received a newer revision Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 49 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview Table 7 Firmware Revisions for 1100 1200 1290 Modules 1100 or 1200 Module NEW 1200 Module NEW 1200 Module NEW 1290 Infinity LC with same product G1314B VWD G1312B BIN Pump SL G4220A BIN Pump e g G1310A G1314C VWD SL G4212A DAD G1316B TCC SL G4226A ALS G1329B ALS SL G1316C TCC G1367B HiP ALS G4227A FlexCube G1367C HiP ALS SL G4208A Instant Pilot G1315D DAD G1365D MWD Emulation Mode via Emulation Mode via n a LAN RS 232 Firmware LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Update Tool now G1314A G1316A now G1312A with specific G1367A with standard firmware versions only firmware module will loose features modules will loose features No downgrade of 1
7. A 08 06 and above e HP J410x cards K 08 04 and above This can be checked with the Control Module MIO details or with the Instant Pilot G4208A configuration details Set up of Bootp Refer to Automatic Configuration with Bootp on page 72 Installation Of The LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool On Your PC Refer to Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 80 Installation Of The Firmware On Your PC Refer to Installation of the Module Firmware on your PC on page 81 Connect Your PC To The Modules Your PC has to be connected by LAN to one of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems of HPLC Modules typically the detector All other modules of a system are connected via CAN internal communication bus Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Firmware Update via RS 232 This section describes the special requirements for the use of RS 232 as interface RS 232 Cable requirement Use a 9 to 9 pin female connector RS 232 cable Agilent part number G1530 60600 2 m RS232 61600 2 5 m or 5181 1561 8 m It s a so called Null Modem Cable with full handshaking where the wiring is made between pins 1 1 2 3 3 2 4 6 5 5 6 4 7 8 8 7 9 9 Installation of the software on your PC Refer to Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 80 Installation of the firmware on your PC Refer to Installati
8. A version Resident System B version Resident System G4208A Emulation Mode module conversion and FW downgrade limited feature set Figure 3 Agilent 1100 1200 Firmware versus ChemStation Revisions Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide B 02 01 Mar 06 A 06 02 B 01 03 SR1 May 06 A 06 02 Introduction 1 21 1 Introduction ChemStation Release B 01 03 B 01 01 A 10 02 A10 01 A 09 03 A 09 01 2 ChemStation Release Date Jun 05 Sep 04 Jan 04 Jul 03 Sep 02 Dec 01 G1157A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1158A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1158B 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve SL A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1159A 1200 Series 6 position selction valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1160A 1200 Series 12 position 13 port valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1162A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port micro valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1163A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port micro valve A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G1310A 1200 Series isocratic pump A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1311A 1200 Series quaternary pump A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1312A 1200 Series binary pump A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1312B 1200 Series binary pump SL A 06 01 A 05 12 A 05 10 A050 G1313A 1100 Series s
9. Bootp mode Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 75 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Automatic Configuration with Bootp Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service B 01 xx and above 1 The Agilent Bootp Service is placed in the start up group and automatically is started during the boot process of the PC 2 Open the Bootp Settings window Figure 18 and enter the default settings for your setup Bootp Settings location of LogFile and TabFile Figure 18 Bootp Service Settings 76 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 3 Launch the Manager It will open the Bootp Manager screen see Figure 19 This shows all network hardware that has been added initially empty Hardware Address Host Name IP Address SubnetMask Gateway Add Hoin Exit Manager Figure 19 Bootp Manager 4 Select Add to enter the enter the module specific information see Figure 20 gt MAC address from label on the instrument host name IP dress comment instrument name location subnet mask if different gt gateway if required Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 77 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Automatic Configuration with Bootp Modify Bootp Entry Figure 20 Bootp Manager Enter your parameter 5 Press OK The parameter are added to the Bootp Manager see Fig
10. Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accor dance with the terms of such license Restricted Rights Legend Software and technical data rights granted to federal government customers include only those rights customarily provided to end user Customers of Software Agilent provides this customary commercial license in Software and technical data pursuant to FAR 12 211 Technical Data and FAR 12 212 Computer Software and for Department of Defense purchases DFARS 252 227 7015 Technical Data Commercial Items and DFARS 227 7202 3 Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation If a federal government or other public sector Customer has a need for rights not conveyed under these terms it must negotiate with Agilent to establish acceptable terms in a written agreement executed by all relevant parties Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide About this Document Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide This manual provides information for Firmware Updates of Agilent e 1220 Infinity LC LC e 1260 Infinity LC Systems e 1290 Infinity LC Systems e 1200 Series LC 1100 Series LC Where To Get Latest Information Visit the Agilent web http www chem agilent com scripts cag_firmware asp nmod LC for e Firmware History documents e Update Tools and instructi
11. Using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool If the converted module should be converted back to the original type e g from G1314A to G1314C follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Start LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Connect to LC instrument system Right click on the module in the instrument tree Select Convert to G1314C only the conversion back to the original type is permitted Re boot the module so that the change becomes active You may use the command BOOT RSET from the command line send instruction window see Figure 11 on page 43 or power cycle the module After re boot and reconnect the module should now be listed as G1314C Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide amp ece 3 eo Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Series Systems and Modules be identified 46 Can 1200 modules be mixed 48 What firmware revisions have to use with my Local Controllers G1323A B and G4208A Instant Pilot 51 Which Firmware Revision of the 1100 1200 1290 modules need to be used for which Agilent ChemStation Revision 52 3rd Party Control Software 56 The objective of this chapter is to give you a quick overview about the differences between the new Agilent 1200 series modules versus the Agilent 1100 series modules and answering question about adding the new modules into existing systems Agilent Technologies 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Seri
12. on page 70 or e serial cable see RS 232 Cable requirement on page 71 or e a Control Module G1323B is required Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 105 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode Introduction In February 2006 Agilent Technologies released the 1200 Series platform of LC systems and modules The 1200 Series with more than 60 individual modules replaces the 1100 Series LC Since its introduction in 1995 the application range of the 1100 Series LC has been continuously extended Currently it comprises modules ranging from nanoflow LC and HPLC Chip MS for highest sensitivity at flow rates as low as 100 nl min to preparative LC for compound purification at flow rates up to 100 ml min The new 1200 Series extends the capabilities even further with new LC modules for rapid resolution LC enhanced performance of standard modules design changes and new support capabilities To protect the 1100 Series LC investment the 1200 Series LC modules are fully backwards compatible In the 1100 Emulation Mode individual 1200 Series modules can be added to 1100 Series LC systems or complete 1200 Series LC systems can be operated with existing Agilent and third party control software In addition single 1200 Series SL modules for rapid resolution liquid chromatography can be added to 1100 Series systems to increase the performance step by step The in
13. 03 SR2 1100 1200 modules A 06 02 06 G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL B 01 02 06 G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 01 04 06 G1329B ALS SL A 06 04 06 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 03 04 B 02 01 05 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 02 06 B 01 03 1100 1 200 modules A 06 01 G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 01 01 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 01 B 01 01 A 010 02 1100 1200 modules A 05 11 12 A 10 02 and below 1100 1200 modules A 05 05 10 and below Due to a new driver concept the initial Agilent ChemStation B 04 02 release does not support all combinations of 1290 Infinity LC System with 1100 1200 modules see Figure 1 on page 19 Due to a new driver concept the initial Agilent ChemStation B 04 02 release does not support all combinations of 1290 Infinity LC System with 1100 1200 modules see Figure 1 on page 19 Notes 1 There is no communication between modules with firmware 54 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide A 06 02 B 01 02 with A 05 11 12 and below all must be on A 06 02 B 01 02 A 06 01 B 01 01 with A 05 11 12 and below all must be on A 06 01 B 01 01 A 05 11 12 with A 05 06 10 and below all must be on A 05 11 12 2 If new 1200 modules G1312B G1314B G1314C G1316B G1329B G1367B G1367C have to be downgraded the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview 3 above must be used to change the type to G13XXA so called 1100 emulation 3 The detectors G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL G1315D DAD
14. 05 12 G2260A 1200 Series preparative autosampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G2240A 1200 Series chip cube A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G4208A 1200 Series instant Pilot BSS not tested Resident System A version A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 Resident System B version Resident System G4208A Emulation Mode FW downgrade limited feature set Emulation Mode module conversion and FW downgrade limited feature set Figure 4 Agilent 1100 1200 Firmware versus ChemStation Revisions 22 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 G4218A ELSD Firmware The firmware of the 1200 Series Evaporative Light Scattering Detector G4218A ELSD is not updatable via the update processes described in this manual The firmware is in EEPROMS Refer to the product documentation for update possiblities or contact the Agilent Service Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 23 1 Introduction Procedures Table 3 24 Firmware updates can be done using teh following interfaces e Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 67 with files from CD ROM hard disk USB Flash Drive e Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities on page 123 with files from CD ROM hard disk USB Flash Drive e Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A on page 133 with files from USB Flash Drive Features vs Update Tools Tool G4208A G132
15. 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1365C 1200 Series multi wavelength detector SL B 06 30 B 06 25 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 10 B 01 06 G1365D 1200 Series multi wavelength detector B 06 30 B 06 25 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 10 B 01 06 G1367A 1100 Series well plate autosampler A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1367B 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1367C 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1367D 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 12 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1376A 1200 Series capillary pump A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1377A 1200 Series micro well plate sampler A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1389A 1100 Series thermostatted micro ALS A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1390A 1200 Series universal interface box A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G2226A 1200 Series nanoflow pump A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G2254A 1200 Series automation interface A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G2258A 1200 Series dual loop autosampler PS A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 12 A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 03 G2260A 1200 Series preparative autosampler A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G2240A 1200 Series chip cube A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A
16. 30 B 06 25 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 10 B 01 06 G1315D 1200 Series diode array detector B 06 30 B 06 25 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 11 B 06 10 B 01 06 G1316A 1200 Series thermostated column compartment A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1316B 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1316C 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL A 06 16 A 06 16 A 06 10 G1321A 1200 Series fluorescence detector A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1329A 1200 Series standard autosampler A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1329B 1200 Series standard autosampler SL A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1361A 1200 Series preparative pump A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1362A 1200 Series refractive index detector A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1364A 1100 Series fraction collector PS A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1364B 1200 Series fraction collector PS A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1364C 1200 Series fraction collector AS A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1364D 1200 Series micro collector spotter A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1365A 1100 Series multi wavelength detector A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 03 G1365B 1200 Series multi wavelength detector A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06
17. 32 4 3 G2226A Infinity Nano Pump G2226 65030 A 06 32 4 3 Samplers G1367E Infinity Autosampler G4226 65000 A 06 32 2 3 G1329B Infinity Autosampler G1329 65040 A 06 32 5 G2260A Infinity Prep Autosampler G1329 65030 A 06 32 5 Detectors G1314F Infinity VW Detector G1314 65070 A 06 32 2 3 G1321B Infinity Fluoresence Detector G1321 65000 A 06 32 2 3 G4212B Infinity DAD G4212 65820 B 06 32 1 64 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Downgrade Information on Main Boards 4 Table 11 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1200 Infinity LC Modules Module Type Module description Mainboard Initial Notes part number firmware revision Local G4208A Instant Pilot with MY serial numbers n a B 02 11 6 Controller B 02 07 Notes New mdoule no emulation initial version no further downgrade possible 2 New module allows emulation of 1200 mdodules requires special emulation firmware versions below A 06 32 initial version see also Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 3 Firmware A 06 32 includes emulation capabilities Old module with new main board due to module hardware changes requires special firmware versions below A 06 32 initial version see also Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 5 Old module with new main board requires no special firmware for downgrades Existing 1200 mdoule firmware can be used 6 Minimum firmware is B 02 07 due to
18. Agilent LabAdvisor Software B 01 03 Instant Pilot G4208A USB Flash Drive via the HPLC system plus CAN HPLC Modules USB Flash Drive requires LAN RS 232 plus CAN plus CAN The installation of older firmware might be necessary to keep all systems on the same validated revision or e if third party control software requires a special version To upgrade downgrade the firmware 1 Download the firmware and the documentation from the Agilent web see Updates from the Agilent Web on page 26 The use of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool is also possible see Table 15 It is also available via the above mentioned Agilent web If the Instant Pilot is in Backward compatible mode ON see Coexecution with 3rd Party Control Software in the Instant Pilot s User Manual it will not be seen by the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool In this case reconfigure the Instant Pilot to Backward compatible mode OFF If the Instant Pilot s main firmware update failed the Instant Pilot s screen stays dark green LED is on Refer to Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark During After Firmware Update on page 149 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 General Information 2 Load the firmware into the module s as described in Updating the Firmware Using The Single Mode on page 138 or Updating the Firmware Using The Wizard on page 140 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems
19. CAUTION Only one firmware revision set should be stored on the USB Flash Drive If more than one firmware version for a module is available the Instant Pilot will always take the most recent firmware version In this case delete those versions not required Do not disconnect the Instant Pilot or the USB Flash Drive while a firmware update is running Otherwise the module may become unusable 140 To open the Maintenance System information press More from the Welcome screen and select Maintenance g Maintenance System Serial Firmware x DE00000001 00 0 4 single DE23923124 A 06 01 012 Autosampler G1329A DE91603245 1A 06 01 012 Col Comp IG1316A DE14923865 A 06 01 012 Wiserd Update Wizard allows DAD 1G1315B DE03010634 A 06 01 012 izar i z selective updates PN SN G a Exit Displays information on the available modules 13 48 USB Flash Drive must be d System I Controller Quat Pump JAutosampler po active Figure 64 Firmware Update Screen Update Wizard The Update Wizard allows you to define the modules to be updated This screen also shows the installed firmware revision versus the available 1 Press Update Wizard and then Cont or Abort to cancel the update process 2 The next screen Figure 65 shows all modules their installed firmware revisions and the available firmware revisions on the USB Flash Drive Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmwa
20. DAD e G4220B Binary Pump 1290 e G4227A Flexible Cube New Specifications Features Some modules got new specifications features Review the user documentation for detailed specifications Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 31 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 1200 Infinity Compatibility and Emulation Mode 32 In July 2010 Agilent Technologies released the 1260 Infinity LC System platform This platform replaces the 1200 Series LC The new 1260 Infinity LC System platform extends the capabilities even further with new LC modules enhanced performance of standard modules design changes and new support capabilities To protect the 1200 Series LC investment the 1260 Infinity LC modules are fully backwards compatible In the 1200 Emulation Mode individual 1260 modules can be added to 1200 Series LC systems or complete 1260 Infinity LC systems can be operated with existing Agilent and third party control software Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 shows the 1260 Infinity LC modules and its firmware and the Agilent ChemStation at introduction All 1260 LC modules were shipped with A 06 32 B 06 32 firmware Based on the module there are the following options e Modules with same product numbers as in the 1200 series These can be downgraded to lower firmware revisions based on the limits described in chapter Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1
21. Firmware Update Guide 137 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A Updating the Firmware Using The Single Mode CAUTION Only one firmware revision set should be stored on the USB Flash Drive If more than one firmware version for a module is available the Instant Pilot always takes the most recent firmware version In this case delete those versions not required or move them into folder Do not disconnect the Instant Pilot or the USB Flash Drive while a firmware update is running Otherwise the module may become unusable 138 To open the Maintenance System information press More from the Welcome screen and select Maintenance g Maintenance System Product Serial Firmware 7 Controller G4208A DE00000001 T 00 01 0005 4 single Immediately updates a QuatPump G1311A_ DE23923124 T 06 02 031 l dul Autosampler G1329A DE91603245 T 06 02 030 DN selected module or system TCC G1316A _DE14923865 _T 06 02 033 wed VWD SL IG1314C JP92110261 T 06 02 033 LEE DAD G1315B DE03010634 1T 06 02 030 DAD SL G1315C PP00000024 U 01 05 0009 FLD 1G1321A DE92001563 T 06 02 030 PN SN a Exit 16 47 USB Flash Drive must be System I Controller Quat Pump autosampler vo active Figure 61 Firmware Update Screen Simple Mode 1 Move the curser to the module you want to update 2 Press Single Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates v
22. Firmware Update Tool or above to ensure correct order of update sequence especially on systems with CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface included e Ifa G1315C DAD or G1365C MWD initial firmware B 01 01 is added to an existing system with firmware A 05 xx and below first all modules with firmware A 05 xx and below must be upgraded to A 06 01 the G1315C G1365C not connected during the update e Upgrade a G1323B Control Module to revision B 04 02 together with the modules that are updated to A 06 01 This will ensure that the Control Module recognizes old and new firmware modules See also information on Update Sequence on page 69 Update Durations on page 82 and Figure 30 on page 87 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 103 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Firmware Update to A 06 xx NOTE If those modules that need to be upgraded to A 06 xx do not have a LAN interface then a LAN interface see Firmware Update via LAN on page 70 or e serial cable see RS 232 Cable requirement on page 71 or a Control Module G1323B is required 104 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Firmware Upgrade to A 06 02 In March 2006 the Agilent 1200 series was introduced with firmware revision A 06 02 This revision is not compatible with all previous revisions All modules in a system must be upgraded to A 0
23. G1160A 1200 Series 12 position 13 port valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1162A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port micro valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1163A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port micro valve A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 G1310A 1200 Series isocratic pump A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1311A 1200 Series quaternary pump A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1312A 1200 Series binary pump A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1312B 1200 Series binary pump SL A 06 11 A 06 11 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 06 G1313A 1100 Series standard autosampler A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1314A 1100 Series variable wavelength detector A 06 13 A 06 13 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1314B 1200 Series variable wavelength detector A 06 13 A 06 13 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1314C 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL A 06 13 A 06 13 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1314D 1200 Series variable wavelength detector B 06 25 B 06 25 B 06 20 B 06 20 G1314E 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL B 06 25 B 06 25 B 06 20 B 06 20 G1315A 1100 Series diode array detector A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1315B 1200 Series diode array detector A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 04 G1315C 1200 Series diode array detector SL B 06
24. G1315C PP00000024 lt G13114 DE 23923124 G13214 DE 92001563 G1314C JP92110261 G13164 DE14923865 G13298 DE91603245 ITYPE G1311 66530 REV 44226 SER 19652 MFG SLA SINF 01 GlM 04 SIM 01 21 02 2006 14 54 43 4 06 02 001 28 12 2005 09 29 08 T 06 02 031 21 09 2005 11 49 36 4 06 01 012 22 02 2005 15 46 18 4 05 11 013 Figure 34 Specific module is selected Revision History Information screen 4 Select the Update Information tab In this window you can select the firmware for the main and resident part in the module The build is shown with firmware revision 5 01 and above only Figure 35 If no firmware is listed when you click on the file selection button correct the firmware folder locations see Figure 26 on page 85 5 Activate the check boxes for the firmware Then this firmware part is added to the update list Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 91 5 92 Updates via Doing the Fi LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool ware Erirmware Update Tool o x File Action Options Help E 63 All Instruments System 1 G1315C PP00000024 Update Information DRevision History Current Firmware a G1311A DE23923124 Man Jen G13214 DE92001563 G1314C JP92110261 Filename Revision Build Resident System Filename Revision Build res 4602 001 dlb fo foo
25. Instant Pilot G4208A this depends on the firmware versions e all B revisions have main and resident firmware e all A revisions use just main firmware Resident System This resident section of the firmware is identical for all Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems modules Its properties are the complete communication capabilities CAN LAN and RS 232C memory management ability to update the firmware of the main system Main System This main section of the firmware is module specific Its properties are the complete communication capabilities CAN LAN and RS 232C memory management ability to update the firmware of the resident system In addition the main system comprises the instrument functions that are divided into common functions like run synchronization through APG remote error handling diagnostic functions or module specific functions Update of main system can be done in the resident system only Update of the resident system can be done in the main system only 10 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 File Naming Convention of Firmware File naming convention of firmware Module Type of firmware Name Pumps Autosampler Detectors Main xxxxA_Avvv_bbb DLB Column Compartment Valves xxxxA_Bvvv_bbb DLB Pumps Autosampler Detectors Resident res Avw bbb DLB Column Compartment res Bvvw bbb DLB 1290 Flexible Cube G4227A Main xxxxA_Cvvv_bbb DLB R
26. MWD into resident mode e start the update of the main firmware again if update is still not possible turn the DAD MWD off add another 1100 1200 module if available turn on the other module first then the DAD MWD transfer the DAD MWD into resident mode start the update of the main firmware again if update is still not possible use Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 67 The problem is related to the DAD MWD main board and will be addressed by a new revision of the main board Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Index Numerics 1100 1200 compatibility and emulation mode 106 1100 1200 firmware vs ChemStation 20 1200 Infinity identification 30 LC Modules Overview 29 new modules 31 1200 series firmware 14 1200 1290 Infinity LC System Compatibility Matrix 18 A A 05 11 firmware down upgrade 142 aborting the update process 93 add instrument 86 Agilent contact 122 Agilent web 26 backward compatible mode 136 baudrate 71 Bootp 72 server program 73 Service 76 C cable RS 232 71 cancel an update 93 Cerity Pharma A 02 03 SR2 107 change type of a module 112 ChemStation B 01 03 SR1 107 B 02 01 107 COM ports 71 compatibility matrix 15 101 compatibility and emulation mode 106 compatibility matrix 14 107 complete system update 95 configure LAN RS 232 firmware update tool 85 configure directories 85 contact Agilent 122
27. Qualification status of the instrument 58 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 59 1100 1200 Series LC Modules 59 1290 Infinity LC Modules 63 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool General Information 68 Important 68 Update Sequence 69 Automatic Configuration with Bootp 72 Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service B 01 xx and above 76 Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 80 How to un install the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 80 Installation of the Module Firmware on your PC 81 Connect your PC to the Modules 81 Update Durations 82 Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 83 Doing the Firmware Update 89 Firmware Update to A 06 xx 101 Instruction Window 113 Recovering 115 Updating the Instant Pilot 116 Recovering 116 Solving Problems 117 Firmware files are not shown 117 Help file cannot be opened 117 No connection to modules 117 Lost Connenction to Module 120 The RS 232 Update is So Slow 120 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Multiple System Updates Not Possible 121 Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark After Firmware Update 121 Instant Pilot Update Does Not Finish 121 Firewall or Anti Virus Programs may Block the Tool 121 Agilent Contact 122 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities General Information 124 Pre requisites 125 Setup of LabAdvisor Software 126 Firmware Update 129 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A General Information 134 Update Sequence 13
28. WADI1171 G1315C DE60755000 Current Firmw Identity G1315B DE03011 Y Select for Update 9 Identify Module Send Instruction Convert to G13144 3 Type into the bottom line the provided command and press Enter Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 113 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool lord IDN Reply Window RA 00000 IDN AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES G1314C JP92110261 4 06 10 BID RA 00000 BID RA accepted command TYPE G1314 66531 REV J4543 SER 00003 MFG SLR GINF 05 SIN Mr F 06 GIM 04 5IM 00 RE invalid command command line 4 The text from the reply window can be copied and pasted into a mail for reporting update issues e g if a module does not accept the firmware This instruction window can be used like the ChemStation print sendmodule command but without the surrounding text Example ChemStation print sendmodule Ipmp type LAN RS 232 FW Update Tool TYPE Useful Commands IDN returns the module information type serial number and firmware revision BID returns the board information part number revision special settings from board vendor TYPE returns the product number e g G1314C BOOT XFER boots module in opposite mode BOOT RSET Forces processor to restart code execution at beginning of resident main system 114 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Recovering Updates via LAN RS 232 Fir
29. and G1365D MWD cannot be downgraded below its initional B 01 xx firmware different hardware platform 4 All modules of a system should have the revision of a revision set main and resident see Revision Numbering on page 12 5 All 1100 modules can be upgraded from revisions A 02 xx to any revision above in one step using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 6 Note that there might be reasons to use A 05 06 and higher depending on hardware features vs ChemStation revision Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 55 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview 3rd Party Control Software If 3rd Party Control Software is used these 3rd party vendors need to update their software packages to include the new 1200 modules Until they provide patches the new 1200 modules can be downgraded to 1100 functionality into the so called 1100 emulation mode to specific firmware revisions The new module s type will be changed to A via the new LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above Specific cases are the G1329A ALS that replaces the 1100 G1313A ALS For systems that have a G1329A without a thermostat G1330B 3rd party software may require ask for a thermostat temperature setting For this case SN 1200 010 provides a workaround by changing the type of the G1329A to G1313A via the LC Diagnostic Software can be changed back at a later time e The G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL and G1315D DAD G1365D MWD cannot go be
30. completed successfully or in the case of problems the log file may give some specific information Press the button Open Protocol File to open report Information can be copied pasted into an e mail for further help from Agilent support es GE Update Tool File Action Options Help v x Sja amp EN Figure 45 Select the button Open Protocol File The Figure 46 on page 100 shows all steps during the process with time stamp Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 99 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 16 10 2007 13 20 00 Start of update all connected modules in the stack are listed with their current revisions 16 10 2007 13 20 00 Instrument WA LAB G1315C WADI1171 wadi1171 connected 16 10 2007 13 20 00 G1314A JP92110261 Main A 06 04 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 20 00161315B DE03010634 Main A 06 04 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 20 00 G1315C DE60755000 Main B 01 06 0001 Resident B 01 06 0001 16 10 2007 13 20 01 G1321A DE92001563 Main A 06 02 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 20 01 G1329A DE91603245 Main A 06 04 003 Resident A 06 02 001 resident update starts 16 10 2007 13 20 02 Update of Resident firmware on G1315C DE60755000 started B 01 06 0001 gt B 06 10 1 G LC FIRMWARE 1100 amp 1200FW Versions Set_A061x_B061x_Actual res_B610_001 dlb 16 10 2007 13 21 16 Update of Resident firmware on G1315
31. give you a quick overview about the differences between the new Agilent 1200 Infinity LC modules versus the Agilent 1200 series modules and answering question about adding the new modules into existing systems Agilent Technologies 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Infinity LC Modules be identified Serial Numbers All Agilent instruments carry a product number and a serial number for identification in addition to the family name e g Family name 1200 Infinity Product No G1310B Serial No AAazzxxxxx Hardware Changes All Agilent 1200 Infinity LC modules e start with new serial number format where AA is the country of manufacturing and could be DE CN or JP a is alphanumeric code for the 1200 Infinity platform A 1260 B 1290 C 1220 zz related to module type Example DEAAA00101 G1310B pump with serial number 101 have a 1200 Infinity series label in the front top left have a new front cover e have firmware A 06 32 B 06 32 or higher installed 30 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 New Modules New modules have been added e G1310B Isocratic Pump replaces G1310A e G1311B Quaternary Pump replaces G1311A e G1311C Quaternary Pump VL e G1312C Binary Pump VL e G1314F VWD replaces G1314D e G1321B Fluorescence Detector replaces G1321A e G1367E HiP Autosampler replaces G1367A D e G4212B
32. in Method development system minimum is A 06 10 see Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision on page 59 3 Initial version further downgrade possible for use with 1100 1200 modules see Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision on page 59 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 63 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards 1200 Infinity LC Modules Table 11 lists the various Agilent 1200 Infinity LC modules introduced July 2010 and later their main board part numbers and the minimum firmware revisions that can be loaded Table 11 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1200 Infinity LC Modules With the introduction of the 1200 Infinity LC modules the GPIB interface has been removed Therefore new part numbers are used All new 1200 Infinity LC modules that have new Main Boards have as initial FW A 06 32 B 06 32 and cannot be downgraded unless there is a Emulation firmware available See 1200 Infinity Compatibility and Emulation Mode on page 32 Module Type Module description Mainboard Initial Notes part number firmware revision Pumps G1310B Infinity Isocratic Pump G1310 65040 A 06 32 2 3 G1311B Infinity Quaternary Pump G1311 65040 A 06 32 2 3 G1311C Infinity Quaternary Pump G1311 65035 A 06 32 2 3 G1312B Infinity Binary Pump G1312 65050 A 06 32 4 3 G1312C Infinity Binary Pump VL G1312 65040 A 06 32 2 3 G1376A Infinity Micro Pump G1376 65030 A 06
33. of Firmware for MS hardware After upgrading ChemStation software e g to revision A10 01 the software complains that the MS firmware needs a newer version In this case open your HPCHEM MS firmware folder and execute the MSUPDATE EXE This will open a telnet session and start the update of the MS For this update the MS has to be connected to the ChemStation Agilent Contact In case you encounter another problem with this Firmware Update Tool feel free to send an e mail with your findings via the Agilent firmware download page see Updates from the Agilent Web on page 26 or contact a local Agilent Representative Attach your logfile and details of your system revision and errors Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide ec 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument s Utilities General Information 124 Pre requisites 125 Setup of LabAdvisor Software 126 Firmware Update 129 This chapter describes the use of the Agilent LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities for firmware updates of the LC modules v ge Agilent Technologies 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities General Information 124 With the introduction of the Agilent LabAdvisor Software Instrument Utilities B 01 03 in July 2009 the firmware of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems modules can updated by these softwares as well Instrument Utilities The Instrument Utilities bundled into any 1200 1290 pump provides bas
34. page 43 The following new 1260 Infinity LC modules allow emulation of 1200 series modules e G1310B Isocratic Pump replaces G1310A e G1311B Quaternary Pump replaces G1311A e G1311C Quaternary Pump VL replaces G1311A e G1312C Binary Pump VL replaces G1312A e G1314F VWD replaces G1314D e G1321B Fluorescence Detector replaces G1321A e G1367E Autosampler replaces G1367A B C D for D hardware upgrade is required The following 1260 Infinity LC modules allow emulation of 1200 series modules e G1316C TCC G1316A B e G1314B VWD G1314A e G1314C VWD G1314A B e G1329B Autosampler G1329A e G1312B Binary Pump G1312A The following 1260 Infinity LC modules require special firmware for downgrade due to hardware changes e G1312B Binary Pump e G1376A Capillary Pump e G2226A Nanoflow Pump Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 33 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview G1156A G1157A G1158B G1159A G1160A G1162A G1163A G1310B G1311B G1311C G1312B G1312C G1314B G1314C G1314F G1315C G1315D G1316A G1316C G1321B G1329B G1361A G1362A G1364B G1364C G1364D G1365C G1365D G1367E G1376A G1377A G1390A G2226A G2254A G2258A G2260A G4212B G2240A G4208A ChemStation Release B 04 02 DSP3 ChemStation Release Date Jul 10 1260 Infinity 6 Position 7 Ports Valve 1260 Infinity 2 position 10 port valve 1260 Infinity 2 position 6 port valve SL 1260 Infinity 6 p
35. the elctronics B 02 11 should be used for all A 06 xx B 01 xx B 06 xx firmware All modules not mentioned in above table can be handled as described in Downgrade Information on Main Boards 1100 1200 Series LC Modules on page 59 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 65 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 66 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool General Information 68 Features 69 Update Sequence 69 Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 83 Firmware Update via RS 232 71 Automatic Configuration with Bootp 72 Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 80 Installation of the Module Firmware on your PC 81 Connect your PC to the Modules 81 Update Durations 82 Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 83 Configure the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 85 Doing the Firmware Update 89 Individual Update of Modules 90 Update of a Complete System 95 Update of Multiple Systems 98 The Log file 99 Firmware Update to A 06 xx 101 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode 106 Instruction Window 113 Recovering 115 Updating the Instant Pilot 116 Solving Problems 117 This chapter describes the use of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool for firmware updates of the Agilent LC modules Re Agilent Technologies 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Ge
36. your environment You need your own IP Subnet Mask and Gateway addresses Assure that the LAN card configuration switch is set properly The setting should be Bootp If the Agilent Bootp Service is not already installed on your PC then install it from your Agilent ChemStation DVD ROM located in folder Bootp Assure that if the instrument with the LAN card connected to the network is powered off 72 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Configuring the Bootp server program A 10 xx and below 1 The CAG Bootp Server program is placed in the start up group and automatically is started during the boot process of the PC It s minimized and located in the task bar 2 Open the Bootp Server window by clicking on it in the task bar 3 Now turn on the module with the Firmware and view the Bootp Server window After some time the Bootp Server will display the request from the Firmware with the hardware MAC address this information is also stored in the file trace txt in the Bootp server directory if Log to Disk is enabled see Figure 13 on page 73 The MAC or hardware address of the Firmware is a world wide unique identifier No other network device will have the same hardware address The MAC address can be found on a label on the card or module on board LAN BAcac Bootp Server Fie x File Configure View Help 09 18 03 13 58 16 PM Status BOOTP Request re
37. 000024 G13114 DE 23923124 G13214 DE 92001563 Current Firmware Update Information Revision History Main System Update Filename Revision ar 01316 E Connect E 4 ag G132 E Disconnect z System 2 yf Select for Update Resident System Q Identify module Convert to G13144 Update Filename Revision m v Figure 47 Converting a G1314C to G1314A If you have to downgrade a 1200 system with G1312B G1314B C G1316B G1329B and G1367B C do the following steps using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above 1 Rename G1314 G1316 G1329 and G1367 to A 2 Downgrade the firmware of G1312 G1314 G1316 G1329 and G1367 3 Rename G1312B to G1312A Upgrade is done in the normal way 1 Rename all modules to B C 2 Upgrade the firmware of all modules to A 06 02 or above Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Instruction Window Instruction Window With LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 2 7 an instruction window has been added This allows to send specific instructions to the module to gather specific information e g the module type or the board information 1 Open the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool and connect to the system 2 Right click on the module of interrest and select Send Instruction po GE Update Tool File Action Options Help cA All Instruments WA LAB G1315C
38. 01 and above G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 01 xx and above G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 01 04 and above G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 20 and above G4208A Instant Pilot A 05 11 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 and above lt 2 2 2 2 2 lt 2 lt 2 2 2 2 2 2 1200 series modules standard modules lt lt lt 22 lt lt 2 lt lt lt lt z lt lt lt Zz lt 1200 series modules G1312B G1314C G1316B G1329B N Y N Y G1367C G1367D G4240 Chip Cube A 06 01 and above N Y Y Y Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 101 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Table 14 Compatibility Matrix Module A 05 xx A 06 01 A 06 02 06 A 06 10 31 B 01 02 06 B 06 10 31 1290 Infinity LC system N N N Y G4212A DAD B 06 23 and above G4220A BinPump B 06 23 and above G4226A ALS A 06 14 and above G1316C A 06 14 and above G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 08 and above 1200 Infinity LC System new modules N N N N G1310B Isocratic Pump B 06 32 and above G1311B Quaternary Pump B 06 32 and above G1311C Quaternary Pump VL B 06 32 and above G1312C Binary Pump VL B 06 32 and above G4220B Binary Pump VL B 06 32 and above e G1367E HiP Autosampler B 06 32 and above e G1314F Variable Wavelength Detector B 06 32 and above e G1321B Fluorescence Detector B 06 32 and above All modules listed above can be run in Emulation mo
39. 05 1 G1316A Thermostatted Column Compartment G1316 66530 A 05 05 1 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 61 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards Table9 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1100 1200 Series LC Modules Module Type Module description Mainboard Minimum Notes part number firmware revision G1316A Thermostatted Column Compartment G1316 66520 A 02 03 3 30 1 2 G1316A Thermostatted Column Compartment G1316 66500 A 01 05 1 G4208A Instant Pilot with DE serial numbers n a B 01 02 1 A 05 11 1 G4208A Instant Pilot with MY serial numbers n a B 02 07 1 A 05 14 1 G1323B Control Module n a B 01 01 1 G1323A Control Module n a A 01 04 1 G4240A Chip Cube G4240 66520 A 06 01 017 1 G4240A Chip Cube 64240 66510 A 06 01 017 1 G4240A Chip Cube G4240 66500 A 06 01 017 1 Notes 1 Initial version no further downgrade possible 2 Introduction of AMD flash ROMs boards with these chips limit the downgrade 3 Backward compatible to previous board version 4 The three pumps are now produced containing the new style main electronics board which accepts ONLY the A 04 06 revision firmware and above 5 The three pump boards now support the Active Seal Wash feature which requires the A 05 09 007 revision firmware and above Initial version 6 02 downgrade possible in 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode on page 106 no further downgrade possible Initial version 6 02 downgrade p
40. 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 05 G4208A 1200 Series instant pilot B 02 09 B 02 09 B 02 07 B 02 07 B 02 06 B 02 06 B 02 01 Resident System A version A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 10 A 06 02 Resident System B version B 06 30 B 06 23 B 06 10 B 06 10 B 06 10 B 06 10 B 01 02 Resident System G4208A B 02 09 B 02 09 B 02 07 B 02 07 B 02 06 B 02 06 B 02 01 full 1200 Series support recommended Emulation Mode module conversion and FW downgrade limited feature set Figure 2 Agilent 1100 1200 Firmware versus ChemStation Revisions 20 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide ChemStation Release B 02 01 SR2 B 02 01 SR1 B 01 03 SR2 ChemStation Release Date Nov 06 Jun 06 G1157A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port valve G1158A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve G1158B 1200 Series 2 position 6 port valve SL G1159A 1200 Series 6 position selction valve G1160A 1200 Series 12 position 13 port valve G1162A 1200 Series 2 position 6 port micro valve G1163A 1200 Series 2 position 10 port micro valve G1310A 1200 Series isocratic pump G1311A 1200 Series quaternary pump G1312A 1200 Series binary pump G1312B 1200 Series binary pump SL G1313A 1100 Series standard autosampler G1314A 1100 Series variable wavelength detector G1314B 1200 Series variable wavelength detector G1314C 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL G1314D 1200 Series variable wavelength detector G1314E 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL G1315A 1100 Series d
41. 1 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 23 41 G1315B DE03010634 Main A 06 04 001 Resident A 06 02 001 the updated module shows the new main resident revision 16 10 2007 13 23 41 G1315C DE60755000 Main B 06 10 0003 Resident B 06 10 0001 16 10 2007 13 23 41 G1321A DE92001563 Main A 06 02 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 23 41 G1329A DE91603245 Main A 06 04 003 Resident A 06 02 001 Figure 46 Example of log file with successful update of a single module in a stack new format with version 2 5 and above 100 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Firmware Update to A 06 xx For special instructions refer to e Firmware Upgrade to A 06 01 on page 103 or Firmware Upgrade to A 06 02 on page 105 or 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode on page 106 or Recovering on page 115 It s recommended to use always the latest firmware release to have latest features and bug fixes included All modules must have the same revision e g A 05 11 12 A 06 01 or A 06 02 05 see also Revision Numbering on page 12 and Compatibility Matrix on page 14 Table 14 Compatibility Matrix Module A 05 xx A 06 01 A 06 02 06 A 06 10 31 B 01 02 06 B 06 10 31 G1323B Control Module B 03 22 and below N N G1323B Control Module B 04 02 and above 1100 series modules A 05 11 and below 1100 series modules A 06
42. 100 1200 Series LC Modules on page 59 The 1200 series also had modules that could emulate 1100 modules There might be some exceptions see Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 and Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1200 Infinity LC Modules on page 64 based on the use of new main boards e Modules with new product numbers e g G1310B that can be converted to 1200 series product numbers G1310A These can be downgraded to lower emulation firmware revisions based on the limits described in Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1200 Infinity LC Modules on page 64 The conversion into 1200 series product numbers will result into the feature set of the 1200 series product see Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 e Modules with new product numbers e g G4212B DAD that cannot be converted or downgraded due to its new electronic platform and or because it did not exist before Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 Read Firmware Update Process General Information on page 39 first before using an emulation firmware If a conversion to emulation module type is required follow the procedure How to Convert a Module to Emulation Type on page 41 If a conversion to original module type is required follow the procedure How to Change Back to Original Module Type on
43. 1100 1200 Series LC Modules Module Type Module description Mainboard Minimum Notes part number firmware revision G1314A B Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 66525 A 06 02 3 30 1 2 G1314A Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 66525 A06 02 3 30 1 2 G1314A Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 66521 A 02 05 3 30 1 2 G1314A Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 66520 A 02 03 1 G1314A Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 67501 A 01 06 1 G1315D Diode Array Detector G1315 66565 B 01 04 1 G1315C Diode Array Detector SL G1315 66563 B 01 02 1 G1315C Diode Array Detector SL G1315 66560 8 01 01 1 G1315A B Diode Array Detector G1315 66540 A 04 11 1 G1315A B Diode Array Detector G1315 66530 A 04 03 1 G1315A Diode Array Detector G1315 66520 A 02 03 3 30 1 2 G1315A Diode Array Detector G1315 66500 A 01 05 1 G1321A Fluorescence Detector G1321 66500 A 03 43 1 G1362A Refractive Index Detector G1362 66500 A 03 60 1 G1365D Multiple Wavelength Detector SL G1365 66565 B 01 04 1 G1365C Multiple Wavelength Detector SL G1365 66563 B 01 02 1 G1365C Multiple Wavelength Detector SL G1365 66560 B 01 01 1 G1365A B Multiple Wavelength Detector G1365 66540 A 04 11 1 G1365A B Multiple Wavelength Detector G1365 66530 A 04 03 1 G1365A Multiple Wavelength Detector G1365 66520 A 03 61 1 Others G1316C Thermostatted Column Compartment SL G1316 65050 A 06 10 1 G1316B Thermostatted Column Compartment SL G1316 66540 A06 02 5 05 7 G1316A Thermostatted Column Compartment G1316 66535 A 05
44. 134 40 24 160 Module Revision Bud G1315B DE03010353 44 06 02 001 Updating firmware please wait 00 00 27 Figure 48 If update does not continue 118 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Solving Problems Main firmware update was interrupted If the update of the module s main firmware was interrupted the module will remain in the resident mode the mode for the main firmware update and is blinking A warning pops up Cox A Module 61315B R DE03010353 is operating in resident system Figure 49 Warning Press OK and select the module which is in resident mode can be identified by product number R e g G1315B R and select the firmware and restart the update Egrirmware Update Tool File Action Options Help cS All Instruments z System 1 Current Firmware Update Information Revision History System 2 s G13158 R DE03010353 Main System Update v 131548_4603_003 dlb Figure 50 Restart the update Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 119 5 120 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Lost Connenction to Module If the update fails via LAN cross over cable due to lost connection to module and the module remains in resident mode flashing status LED the process is interrupted In this situation check your LAN setup Do not use a config
45. 15C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 1x G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 1x G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 20 G1367D WPS SL A 06 12 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x B 03 02 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 1x G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 1x G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 05 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x B 03 01 SR1 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 1x G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 1x G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 05 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x B 03 01 1100 1200 modules A 06 02 06 G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 01 02 06 G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 01 04 06 G1329B ALS SL A 06 04 06 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 03 04 B 02 01 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 02 06 B 02 01 SR2 1100 1200 modules A 06 02 06 G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL B 01 02 06 G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 01 04 06 G1329B ALS SL A 06 04 06 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 03 04 B 02 01 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 02 06 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 53 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview Table 8 Software Revisions for 1100 1200 Modules Software Revision Module Firmware B 02 01 SR1 1100 1200 modules A 06 02 06 G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL B 01 02 06 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 03 04 B 02 01 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 02 06 B 02 01 1100 1200 modules A 06 02 06 G1315C DAD SL G1365C MWD SL B 01 02 06 G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 03 04 B 02 01 05 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 02 06 B 01
46. 20 Difference is the support of the new SSV with 020 G1314F G1314D n a B 06 25 003 1314F B625 003 G1321B G1321A A 06 11 005 A 06 11 020 1321B A611 020 Important 020 should be used in emulation mode only Otherwise the G1321B will not reach the READY state G1367E G1367A D n a A 06 16 001 1367E A616 001 36 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 Set A 06 02 includes 6 02 6 06 Table5 Set A 06 1x B 06 1x includes 6 10 6 31 Module emulates Original Revision New Revision File name dlb Comment G1310B G1310A n a A 06 04 020 1310B A604 020 G1311B G1311A n a A 06 04 020 1311B A604 020 G1310C G1310A n a A 06 04 020 13110 A604 020 G1312B G1312A A 06 06 001 A 06 06 020 1312B A606 020 G1312B pumps that have FW A 06 06 001 installed do not require 020 Difference is the support of the new SSV with 020 G1312C G1312A n a A 06 04 020 13126 A604 020 G1376A G1376A A 06 02 001 A 06 02 020 1376A A602 020 G1376A G2226A pumps that have FW A 06 02 001 installed do not require 020 G2226A G2226A A 06 02 001 A 06 02 020 2226A A602 020 Difference is the support of the new SSV with 020 G1321B G1321A A 06 02 001 A 06 02 020 1321B A602 020 Important 020 should be used in emulation mode only Otherwise the G1321B will not reach the READY state G1367E G1367A D n a A 06 03 020 1367E A603 020 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmw
47. 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 83 or RS 232 see Firmware Update via RS 232 on page 71 to one of the HPLC Modules typically the detector All other modules of a system are connected via CAN internal communication bus Following setups might be possible e PC is connected via LAN without a ChemStation e PC is connected via RS 232 The connection via LAN requires a functional configuration with the LAN interface card JetDirectCard IP address sub net mask name Required minimum firmware on the JetDirectCard is important see Firmware Revision Requirements Of The LAN Cards on page 70 Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service B 01 xx and above on page 76 Configuring the Bootp server program A 10 xx and below on page 73 If you cannot establish a connection via LAN to the modules check the settings of your firewall anti virus software It might block the operation Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 81 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Update Durations Depending on the module firmware size and transfer time from main to resident mode and back to main and the used communication type the time for the firmware upgrade will differ Below example was measured with a 1100 1200 Diode Array Detector G1315B and different interface Table 12 Examples of update times Module to be updated DAD Instant Pilot Control Module Interface G1315B G4208A G1323B via G1323B Control Mo
48. 315C DAD SL and G1365C MWD SL below B 01 01 and 1315D DAD and G1365D MWD below B 01 04 A 06 01 same as left column G1312B A601 002 n a B 01 01 G1315 65C A 05 11 12 same as left column G1312B A512 002 n a A 05 11 12 13 G4208A A 05 06 10 same as left column G1312B A510 002 n a A 05 04 05 same as left column no firmware available for n a G1316A505 01 minimum _ this set A 05 01 03 same as left column G1312B A501 001 n a A 04 1x 2x same as left column no further downgrade n a possible A 04 0x same as left column A 03 8x same as left column A 03 6x same as left column A 03 3x same as left column 50 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview 3 firmware downgrade might be limited by board revision refer to Downgrade Information on Main Boards on page 57 for details 1 Rename G1314 G1316 and G1367 to A Gif none of these modules skip this step 2 Downgrade the firmware of G1312 G1314 G1316 and G1367 3 Rename G1312B to G1312A What firmware revisions have to use with my Local Controllers G1323A B and G4208A Instant Pilot Please refer to Quick Overview on Compatibility on page 15 and Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 51 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview Which Firmware Revision of the 1100 1200 1290 modules ne
49. 3A B Modules System Multiple Instant in one step Systems Pilot in one step LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 2 8 X X B X X X Instant Pilot G4208A X x X LabAdvisor 1 04 X X B xX X Instrument Utilities 1 04 X requires firmware A 06 0x B 01 0x or above on the 1100 1200 modules Always use the latest version of the firmware update tool mentioned above Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 Update of firmware for MS hardware After upgrading ChemStation software e g to revision A10 01 the software complains that the MS firmware needs a newer version In this case open your HPCHEM MS firmware folder and execute the MSUPDATE EXE This will open a telnet session and start the update of the MS For this update the MS has to be connected to the ChemStation Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 25 1 Introduction Updates from the Agilent Web Updates from the Agilent Web Att Agilent Technologies New firmware revisions and the supporting documentation are provided via the Agilent Technologies web page http www agilent com Products Chemical Analysis Technical Support Firmware or direct via http www chem agilent com en US Support Downloads firmware Pages LC aspx Select a Country or Area Life Sciences amp Chemical Analysis Our measure is your success Contact Us Products amp Services Technical Support Solutions Buy About A
50. 4 1 G1329B Autosampler SL G1329 66540 A 06 04 3 30 7 2 G1329A G1330B Thermostatted Autosampler G1329 66530 A 05 01 003 1 G1329A G1330A Thermostatted Autosampler G1329 66500 A 03 03 3 30 1 2 G1367D High Performance Autosampler SL G1367 66520 A 06 12 1 8 G1367C High Performance Autosampler SL G1367 66520 A 05 01 1 G1367B High Performance Autosampler G1367 66520 A 05 01 1 G1367A Well Plate Autosampler G1367 66520 A 05 01 1 G1367A Well Plate Autosampler G1367 66510 A 05 01 1 G1367A Well Plate Autosampler G1367 66500 A 04 08 1 G1377A Micro Well Plate Autosampler G1367 66500 A 04 13 1 G1389A Micro Autosampler G1329 66500 A 04 06 1 G2260A Thermostatted Prep Autosampler G1329 66500 A 03 03 3 30 1 2 G1329 66530 A 05 01 003 1 G2258A Dual Loop Autosampler G1367 66500 A 05 09 009 1 G1364B C D Fraction Collector G1364 66520 A 05 06 011 1 G1364B C D Fraction Collector G1364 66500 A 05 06 011 1 G1364A Fraction Collector G1364 66500 A 05 01 009 1 Detectors G1314E Variable Wavelength Detector SL G1314 65080 B 06 20 1 G1314D Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 65070 B 06 20 1 G1314C Variable Wavelength Detector SL G1314 66532 A 06 02 3 30 7 2 G1314C Variable Wavelength Detector SL G1314 66531 A 06 02 3 30 7 2 G1314A B Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 66526 A 06 02 1 2 6 60 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Downgrade Information on Main Boards 4 Table 9 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision
51. 5 Updating the Firmware Using The Single Mode 138 Updating the Firmware Using The Wizard 140 Update Information for A 05 1x Firmware 142 Using the Instant Pilot 142 Errors During Firmware Updates 149 Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark During After Firmware Update 149 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 1 Introduction Firmware Description 10 File Naming Convention of Firmware 11 Revision Numbering 12 Compatibility Matrix 14 Firmware Sets 14 Quick Overview on Compatibility 15 Special Information on G1323B Control Module 17 1200 1290 Infinity LC System Compatibility Matrix 18 1100 1200 LC System Compatibility Matrix 20 G4218A ELSD Firmware 23 Compatibility Matrix 14 Update of firmware for MS hardware 25 Updates from the Agilent Web 26 This chapter describes general issues for the use of the Firmware Update Tools for firmware updates of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems of modules Please refer also to Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview on page 29 and Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview on page 45 and Downgrade Information on Main Boards on page 57 Agilent Technologies 1 Introduction Firmware Description The firmware of the instrument consists of two independent sections anon instrument specific section called resident system aninstrument specific section called main system On the
52. 5A B DAD versus G1315C D DAD is related to a major change in the electronic main board hardware and processor and resulted into the change to the B firmware revisions The move from B 01 xx to B 06 xx will move both platforms to the same revision numbering Then A and B revisions are compatible within a decade This nomenclature expresses that all minor revisions within a decade A 06 10 to A 06 19 or B 06 10 to B 06 19 are compatible among themselves and may be mixed within a LC stack Revisions of different decades A 06 1x vs A 06 2x or B 06 1x vs B 06 2x are not tested together and must not be mixed The introduction of the 1290 Infinity LC System in July 2009 has modules with new and old electronic platform Therefore a mix of A 06 1x 3x and B 06 2x 3x for these modules is possible and with 1100 1200 series modules on A 06 1x or B 06 1x The introduction of the 1200 Infinity LC System in July 2010 has modules with new and old electronic platform It started with A 06 32 and B 06 32 Added to 1100 1200 series modules the 1100 1200 series modules have to be on the same firmware set This arrangement has been communicated to our 3rd party software providers to implement their firmware checks accordingly to check just decades Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 The above arrangement will be more clear than the already used revision numbering scheme done within sets See also Compat
53. 5B uploading resident Done G1311A activating resident Done G1329A activating resident Done G1316A activating resident Done Abort G1315B activating resident timeout Error G1311A uploading main G1329A uploading main G1316A uploading main G1315B uploading main JR 13 02 Figure 68 Firmware Update Screen Error during the update Press Abort to leave the Update process In the above example all modules stay in resident mode blinking yellow Restart the firmware update again Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark During After Firmware Update During the firmware update the Instant Pilot has booted in resident mode to update the main firmware In this mode just a basic system is loaded without the graphics drivers After update and reboot into the main mode the screen is back If the Instant Pilot s screen stays dark after a firmware update while the LED is green start the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool and update the main firmware again Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 149 7 150 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A G1315C DAD G1365C MWD Main Update Not Possible In a few cases an update of a stand alone G1315C DAD G1365C MWD via the Instant Pilot resulted into a problem when the module switches from main mode to resident mode for main firmware update The Instant Pilot did not receive power via the CAN bus In this case turn the DAD MWD off then on transfer the DAD
54. 6 02 prior to the connection to modules with A 06 02 or the A 06 02 modules must be downgraded to A 06 01 or A 05xx prior to the connection to these modules Table 14 on page 101 shows the compatibility impact See also Revision Numbering on page 12 and Compatibility Matrix on page 14 The information below should be used when updating to firmware revision A 06 02 from revision A 06 01 or A 05 xx and below If you do not follow these instructions you may loose the communication to a module In this case follow the instruction Recovering on page 115 e Use only LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above to ensure correct order of update sequence especially on systems with CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface included e Ifa G1315C DAD or G1365C MWD initial firmware B 01 02 is added to an existing system with firmware A 05 xx and below first all modules with firmware A 05 xx and below must be upgraded to A 06 02 the G1315C G1365C not connected during the update e Upgrade a G1323B Control Module to revision B 04 02 together with the modules that are updated to A 06 02 This will ensure that the Control Module recognizes old and new firmware modules See also information on Update Sequence on page 69 Update Durations on page 82 and Figure 30 on page 87 If those modules that need to be upgraded to A 06 xx do not have a LAN interface then a LAN interface see Firmware Update via LAN
55. 7C G1367D G4240 Chip Cube A 06 01 and above N Y Y Y Y G4227A Flex Cube C 06 30 and above N N N N Y 1290 Infinity LC system N N N Y Y G4212A DAD B 06 23 and above G4220A BinPump B 06 23 and above G4226A ALS A 06 14 and above G1316C TCC A 06 14 and above G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 08 and above The G1323A ontrol Module obsolete supports the original 1100 series LC modules It does not work with the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 15 1 Introduction The G1323B obsolete supports the original 1100 series LC modules New 1200 series LC and 1260 Infinity modules are sup ported with the feature set of the initial module Newer modules are NOT known and therefore not supported see Special Information on G1323B Control Module on page 17 This firmware does not support modules introduced with firmware releases A 06 xx or are not downgraded to its 400 bar equivalents That includes G1156A G1158B G1312B G1314B C G1315C D G1316B G1329B G1367B C and G1365C D This version was tested with revisions A 05 11 12 but should work with lower A 05 xx revisions limitations might be possible Only tested with A 05 09 10 and A 05 11 12 might be downgraded to A 06 01 or A 05 xx might be downgraded to A 06 10 or A 05 xx in 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode and working as G13xxA modules Mlodules with
56. 8A Instant Pilot firmware can be updated from a USB Flash Drive or with the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 67 e The G4208A Instant Pilot with firmware B 02 08 can update Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems modules with firmware A 06 1x or B 06 1x and above see Compatibility Matrix on page 15 e The G4208A Instant Pilot with firmware B 01 xx and B 02 xx can update Agilent 1100 1200 modules with firmware A 06 02 or B 01 02 and above see Compatibility Matrix on page 15 e The G4208A Instant Pilot with firmware A 05 1X can update Agilent 1100 1200 modules with firmware A 05 xx see Compatibility Matrix on page 15 DO NOT interrupt the update process Otherwise the Control Module cannot be used anymore See Recovering on page 116 If recover is not possible please contact your Agilent Technologies support provider for help During the firmware update the Instant Pilot has booted in resident mode to update the main firmware In this mode just a basic system is loaded without the graphics drivers After update and reboot into the main mode the screen is back 134 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Prerequisites Agilent Instant G4208A connected to a Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems series HPLC module USB Flash Drive Agilent part number G4208 68700 firmware files from the Agilent web see Upda
57. AN Communication Card G1369A 70 Communication Card G1369B 70 Index on board 70 requirements 70 LAN RS 232 features 69 firmware update tool 68 firmware update tool installation 80 firmware update tool setup 83 functions of buttons 84 instruction window 113 recovering 115 solving problems 117 update of a complete system 95 update of individual modules 90 update of multiple systems 98 update sequence 69 updates 67 123 log file 99 M MAC address 72 main system 10 MS firmware update 25 MS TOF Software A 02 01 107 multiple system update 98 0 On board LAN 70 P PASSED 94 96 prerequisites Instant Pilot 135 protocol file 97 99 recovering LAN RS 232 115 recovering Instant Pilot 116 report screen 94 97 requirements for LAN updates 70 RS 232 71 resident system 10 revision numbering 12 RS 232 part number 135 baudrate 71 cable 71 W requirements 71 settings 71 wizard Instant Pilot 140 S settings RS 232 71 setup LAN RS 232 firmware update tool 83 single mode Instant Pilot 138 solving problems Instant Pilot 149 LAN RS 232 117 SUCCEEDED 94 support of G1323B 87 of Instant Pilot G4208A 87 T TCP IP 72 troubleshooting instruction window 113 type change 112 U un install LAN RS 232 firmware update tool 80 update durations 82 update info screen 92 Update Information for A 05 11 Firmware 142 update process stops 118 update sequence
58. C DE60755000 succeeded after successful resident update the module transfers into resident mode for the main update 16 10 2007 13 21 16 Transferring G1315C DE60755000 to resident 16 10 2007 13 21 24 Instrument WA LAB G1315C WADI1171 wadi1171 disconnected 16 10 2007 13 21 31 Instrument WA LAB G1315C WADI1171 wadi1171 connected 16 10 2007 13 21 31 G1314A JP92110261 Main A 06 04 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 21 31 G1315B DE03010634 Main A 06 04 001 Resident A 06 02 001 the updated module shows the new resident revision 16 10 2007 13 21 31 G1315C R DE60755000 Main B 01 06 0001 Resident B 06 10 0001 16 10 2007 13 21 31 G1321A DE92001563 Main A 06 02 001 Resident A 06 02 001 16 10 2007 13 21 32 G1329A DE91603245 Main A 06 04 003 Resident A 06 02 001 main update starts 16 10 2007 13 21 32 Update of Main firmware on G1315C R DE60755000 started B 01 06 0001 gt B 06 10 3 G LC FIRMWARE 1100 amp 1200FW Versions Set_A061x_B061x_Actual 1315C_B610_003 dlb 16 10 2007 13 23 15 Update of Main firmware on G1315C R DE60755000 succeeded after successful main update the module transfers into main mode 16 10 2007 13 23 15 Transferring G1315C R DE60755000 to main 16 10 2007 13 23 22 Instrument WA LAB G1315C WADI1171 wadi1171 disconnected 16 10 2007 13 23 41 Instrument WA LAB G1315C WADI1171 wadi1171 connected 16 10 2007 13 23 41 G1314A JP92110261 Main A 06 04 00
59. C Modules Firmware Update Tools amp Procedures Solvent Compressibility Tables for 1290 Infinity Pump G4220A Figure 5 Agilent firmware download page Modified July 20 2010 November 11 2009 November 05 2009 November 05 2009 July 20 2010 August 09 2010 July 21 2010 July 21 2010 July 20 2010 August 09 2010 May 05 2010 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 Beside of the software and firmware also following documents are available e a Firmware History document PDF describes the firmware changes this Technical Note PDF that describes the download and update process Cis the help in the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool other related documents if required The following procedures refer to a folder structure C fwupgrad This may differ from your personal file location Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 27 1 28 Introduction Updates from the Agilent Web Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide ee 2 oe Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Infinity LC Modules be identified 30 1200 Infinity Compatibility and Emulation Mode 32 Emulation Firmware 35 Replacing existing modules with new 1260 Infinity modules 38 Firmware Update Process General Information 39 How to Convert a Module to Emulation Type 41 How to Change Back to Original Module Type 43 The objective of this chapter is to
60. C XX firmware are hosted modules and require a host module all modules that have B 06 3x firmware and above The firmware set A 06 1x B 06 1x has not been tested together with older versions See Revision Numbering on page 12 for more information 16 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 Special Information on G1323B Control Module The last firmware release B 04 02 of the G1323B Control Module also control the newer Agilent series modules G1310B G1311B C G1312C pumps G1329B standard autosampler SL G1367B C D E autosampler G1314B C Variable Wavelength Detector G1315D Diode Array Detector DAD G1365D Multiple Wavelength Detector MWD G1321B Fluoresence Detector with feature set of the A module with feature set of the C module To have the complete functionallity available use the Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A The following modules are not supported due to it s different feature set G1312B Binary Pump G1314D E F Variable Wavelength Detector G1316B TCC 1290 Infinity modules and 1260 Infinity modules that have new product numbers other than established with 1100 1200 series Not supported modules will display resident or unsupported module or communication error Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 17 1 Introduction 1200 1290 Infinity LC System Compatibility Matrix The table below lists the com
61. Instant Pilot 135 LAN RS 232 69 update was interrupted 119 update wizard Instant Pilot 140 updates via Instant Pilot 133 via LAN RS 232 67 123 updates from the Agilent Web 26 USB Flash Drive Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide www agilent com In This Book This guide contains information about the Firmware Update of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules e LAN RS 232 e LabAdvisor e Instant Pilot G4208A e 1200 Infinity LC Systems e 1100 vs 1200 series e Downgrade Information on Main Boards Agilent Technologies 2010 Printed in Germany Edition 09 03 2010 PDF ONLY Agilent Technologies
62. Limits Comments B 04 02 256 400 bar smaller damper 400 bar no error messages of build in degassing unit smaller damper 400 bar no error messages of build in degassing unit 400 bar smaller damper 13 74 Hz data rate 13 74 Hz data rate 20 Hz data rate Valve heads will be handled as build in valve options of the G1316B There is no pressure check of the valve heads available 37 Hz data rate G1367A B C D for D hardware upgrade is required full 1200 series support with firmware lt A B 06 32 Emulation Mode module conversion and FW downgrade limited feature set Special new firmware required Diagnostics may not work completely Due to module hardware changes requires special firmware versions below A 06 32 34 Figure 6 Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode The following information and instructions are valid for emulated 1200 Infinity LC modules Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 Emulation Firmware The firmware of a module where the type can be changed to emulate a different type includes both the original type and emulation type control see Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 The initial A 06 32 B 06 32 firmware is the first emulation firmware Other revisions will be made available See Set A 06 1x B 06 1x includes 6 10 6 31 on page 36 and Set A 06 02 includes 6 02 6 06 o
63. Programming G4212A PR00100015 B 06 23 0006 8 06 23 M u 06 23 0003 m B 0 23 x 0 Waiting shows the actual acivity Figure 59 Firmware Update in progress During the update of the main firmware the display of the Instant Pilot G4208A is black DO NOT unplug the Instant Pilot during the complete update process Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 131 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities Firmware Update Firmware Update 1100983 4 06 G4208A PP55055002 B 02 08 0002 8 02 08 d 02 7 02 100 Finished 642124 PRO0100015 U 06 23 0003 B 06 23 Figure 60 Firmware Update finished successful In case of problems during the update process see Solving Problems on page 117 132 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A General Information 134 Prerequisites 135 Updating the Firmware Using The Single Mode 138 Updating the Firmware Using The Wizard 140 Update Information for A 05 1x Firmware 142 Errors During Firmware Updates 149 Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark During After Firmware Update 149 G1315C DAD G1365C MWD Main Update Not Possible 150 This chapter describes the firmware updates of the Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A and the Agilent LC modules via the Instant Pilot G4208A Agilent Technologies 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A General Information e The G420
64. S A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 07 G1364B 1200 Series fraction collector PS A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 07 G1364C 1200 Series fraction collector AS A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 07 G1364D 1200 Series micro collector spotter A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 07 G1365A 1100 Series multi wavelength detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1365B 1200 Series multi wavelength detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1365C 1200 Series multi wavelength detector SL B 01 01 G1365D 1200 Series multi wavelength detector G1367A 1100 Series well plate autosampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 07 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1367B 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 07 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1367C 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 07 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1367D 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL ee EG AEE G1376A 1200 Series capillary pump A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 05 A 05 01 G1377A 1200 Series micro well plate sampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 07 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1389A 1100 Series thermostatted micro ALS A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 07 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1390A 1200 Series universal interface box A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G2226A 1200 Series nanoflow pump A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 05 G2254A 1200 Series automation interface A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 G2258A 1200 Series dual loop autosampler PS A 06 01 A
65. are Update Guide 37 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 1200 Infinity Compatibility and Emulation Mode OTOZ Z 6 dul sa180 0uyda 1UA IBy x20p 3po N uonenw pue yujiqneduo Ayulju OOZT I Sa4npa204d 78 SjoO apppdn 310mw4 I sapnpow J7dH qwaliby S u aus pow 354 v0 TO g Joslapvqe qualIsy 8 Z 1001 djepdn 34emwWald ZEZ SY NVT PJEMUIIJ Spes3dn SdA MM3AUO XT 90 V SOTETD i VOTETD xdse I 1 sadeg sJemun spe0 UMOQ HOGANS s N U3 W0I Jude Ways MMM dRY UO asemu 140442943 ddd AU 3PPANMI 34 U punog ag ued poy uonejnwg pue yjqedwog Kyuu OOTT 34 uo uopewoyzu pa le13Q SIA 919epene XT 90 V semwy S TE 90 V JOTETD l J aoTET9 duma A1uyuy 09ZT e YIIM VOTETD dwnd satias NOTE amp Superd y gt duexg apoy uopemuq pue Aypqpedwog Aruyuy 00ZT Replacing existing modules with new 1260 Infinity modules Figure 7 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 38 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 Firmware Update Process General Information All new 1200 Infinity LC modules that have new Main Boards have as initial FW A 06 32 B 06 32 and cannot be downgraded unless there is a Emulation firmware available See also Initial 1200 Infinity firmware vs Emulation Mode on page 34 and Downgrade Information on Main Boards 1200 Infinity LC Modules on page 64 Ta
66. ary pump SL new firmware sets for the G1312B have been created e 1312B A601 for the A 06 01 release or e 1312B A512 for the A 05 11 12 release or e 1312B A510 for the A 05 08 10 release or e 1312B A501 for the A 05 01 03 release Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 109 5 110 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool When downgrading to 1312B_A601 or 1312B_A512 or 1312B_A510 or 1312B_A501 the corresponding resident firmware res_601 or res_A511 or res_A508 or res_A501 must be installed Otherwise the interface protocols do not match The Emulation Mode has been fully tested with Agilent software and based on this we would not expect issues with third party software Scenario A Situation I have an 1100 Series LC system with binary pump manual injector thermostatted column compartment and variable wavelength detector all firmware A 05 06 running with ChemStation A 10 01 Now I want to automate my system Can I add a new 1200 Series standard autosampler Do I have to upgrade the ChemStation Software Solution In general all 1200 Series Modules can be added to an existing 1100 Series LC system In this case there are two possible solutions 1 Ifthe ChemStation can be upgraded to B 02 01 and the firmware to A 06 02 the system can be used including all features of the new 1200 Series autosampler illumination 2 Inthe Emulation Mode the 1200 Series autosampler can be added to this system with ChemStat
67. ber Using the Agilent LabAdvisor 1 Start Agilent LabAdvisor 2 Connect to LC instrument system 3 Open Tools Module Service Center and select the module If the module can be converted you will see the Convert to Emulation Type button only permitted conversions are displayed If there are more than one conversions possible e g G1316C to G1316A or G1316B then you will see a button for each conversion type Tools Module Service Center 7 Instrument Module Selection M Generic control parameters G1311B 1260QuatPump 0 0f Serial PP00000066 Pump On Firmware T 06 30 Options Seal Wash Pump Pump Off Pump Standby G1314D VWD Serial DES1960002 Convert to Emulation Type Firmware B 06 25 G13114 rIdentify Clear Error Reset Identify Module Figure 8 Conversion to Emulation Type in Agilent LabAdvisor B 01 04 4 Click on the button to convert the module The Reply window should show RA 0000 TYPE G1311A Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 41 2 42 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 0 ulation Mode patibility ar 5 Re boot the module so that the change becomes active You may use the command BOOT RSET from the command line see Figure 9 or power cycle the module After re boot and reconnect the module should now be listed as G1311A J I ota asir ump Faw pup VII EIJE m Set Low Pressure Limit Reply Mod
68. ble 6 Upgrade Downgrade Matrix What is possible Modules Upgrade to Downgrade to 1100 1200 Upgrade to A 6 32 B 06 32 A 06 xx B 06 xx B 01 xx gt A 06 32 B 06 32 1100 1200 Y n a Y 1290 Infinity 2009 y y y 1200 Infinity LC 1290 Infinity Initial y Y 1260 Infinity NEW with new main boards initial y Y e g G1310B ISO Pump 1260 Infinity OLD with new main board initial Y Y e g G1362A RID 1260 Infinity OLD with old main board initial Y Y e g G1361A Prep Pump 1260 Infinity NEW with B firmware initial N Y e g G4212B DAD 1260 Infinity OLD with B firmware initial yo Y e g G1315C DAD justthe G1316C to G1316B or G1316A just the G1316C to G1316B or G1316A the G4212A G4220A and G4226A to their initial 2009 firmware only HHH PETTI to their initial B firmware Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide for modules that can emulate older modules a special emulation firmware is required 39 2 40 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview G1311B NEW to G1311A Emulated Situation A new G1311B pump should be used in a system where the control software requires a G1311A pump The G1311B pump has firmware A 06 32 installed 1 Upgrade the firmware using the G1311B firmware to the target revision This could be any provided firmware 1311B_A6xx for the G1311B and NOT 1311A_A6xx 2 Convert the G1311B pump into the emula
69. ceived at outer most layer Status BOOTP Request received from hardware addres amp 0030D3060122 Error Hardware address not found in BOOTPTAB 0030D3086 Status BOOTP Request finished processing at outer most layer For Help press F1 Figure 13 Bootp Server 4 Identify your Firmware by the MAC address see Figure 13 If you are working in a network system you may see other LAN Interfaces appear overwriting your Firmware information periodically 5 Select Configure gt Add Entry to configure the Bootp Manager Figure 15 The drop down box MAC address lists all MAC addresses found Select your MAC address If no hardware address is found select Cancel and repeat step 3 and step 4 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 73 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Automatic Configuration with Bootp Add Bootp Entry ODE OG 80 DO60BOEBE 580 001044BC1628 Figure 14 Add Bootp Entry Select the MAC address 6 Specify the Host Name LC1100 01 the IP address 134 40 24 230 the Comment LC1100 01 and the Subnet Mask 255 255 248 0 and the Gateway 134 40 24 1 If you are working in a network system you need your own addresses Contact your local IT group Add Bootp Entry 0030D 30601 22 LC1100 01 134 40 24 Figure 15 Add Bootp Entry Enter your parameter 7 Exit with OK 8 Select Configure gt Bootp Manager All entries made above are shown in Figure 16 on pa
70. de to allow downgrade to lower revisions e G4227A Flexible Cube B 06 3x and above G4212B DAD B 06 32 and above Only tested with A 05 09 10 and A 05 11 12 might be downgraded to A 06 01 or A 05 xx might be downgraded to A 06 10 or A 05 xx in 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode and working as G13xxA modules The firmware set A 06 1x B 06 1x has not been tested together with older versions See Revision Numbering on page 12 for more information 102 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Firmware Upgrade to A 06 01 With the introduction of the new 1100 series modules e G1315C DAD e G1365C MWD e G4240A HPLC Chip Cube in June 2005 the firmware code was changed to address the new main board platform Therefore the revision A 06 01 was created to communicate with these new products This revision is not compatible with all previous revisions All modules in a system must be upgraded to A 06 01 prior to the connection to modules with A 06 01 or the A 06 01 modules must be downgraded to A 05 xx prior to the connection to these modules The information below should be used when updating to firmware revision A 06 01 from revision A 05 xx and below If you do not follow these instructions you may loose the communication to a module In this case follow the instruction Recovering on page 115 e Use only LAN RS 232
71. dule 8 00 minutes N A 9 00 minutes via G4208A Instant Pilot 3 00 minutes lt 4 00 minutes N A via LAN Update Tool lt 3 00 minutes 8 00 minutes gt 70 00 minutes via RS 232 Update Tool 10 00 minutes gt 60 00 minutes gt 70 00 minutes The real times depends on the firmware size of the used firmware revision See also RS 232 settings on page 71 Due to the long update durations of the Control Module G1323B via LAN RS 232 it is recommended to use this way of upgrading the firmware on overnight sessions only For quick updates of the Control Module G1323B use the PC card See Information on Older Tools on page 3 82 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool The procedure below works for LAN and RS 232 in the same way If a ChemStation is loaded make sure to close the session before starting the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool For LAN updates if no fixed IP address is used Bootp mode then the Bootp server service must run all the time during the firmware update Otherwise the process will not continue when the modules transfer from main to resident and back 1 Start the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool via the shortcut see Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 80 Figure 24 shows the initial screen lex File Action Options Help Menue Butt
72. dules system Help file cannot be opened In case the Firmware Update Tool s help could not be open use the browser to select the correct folder see Configure the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 85 No connection to modules If no connection to the modules is possible check correct RS 232 settings see page 71 correct IP address host name or COM port added see page 86 Bootp service is correctly installed see page 76 HP JetDirect card firmware see see page 70 e Firewall or Anti Virus programs may block the tool see page 121 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 117 5 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Update process does not continue In case the update process stays for a few minutes at the end of the update of the resident firmware without turning into the resident mode see Figure 45 on page 34 required for the main firmware update then click on Cancel Update and then OK If the system modules are still available shown in the instrument window and the update window as resident module by product number R e g G1365B R then click in Start Update to continue If this is not possible then close the Firmware Update Tool re boot the modules e restart the Firmware Update Tool and e restart the update grrmmere update Eile Action Options Help cS All Instruments System 1 System 2 Instrument Address
73. e activation of the resident firmware the Instant Pilot update screen shows an error timeout and or a screen may show up for some seconds showing Waiting for module Ignore this message the module s LED is blinking resident mode this module disappears from the system no communication with A 06 xx Press Abort and re enter the firmware update screen Select the next LC module Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all LC modules are done Update the Instant Pilot to A 05 1x has only main firmware on ow A Press Exit and restart the Instant Pilot After re boot the Instant Pilot shows all resident LC modules 9 Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance 10 Select the first resident LC module not the Controller 11 Press Single and start the main firmware update of this module 12 When finshed press Exit and No to prevent a re boot 13 Select the next resident LC module and repeat steps 11 to 12 until all LC modules are done After the update a screen may show up for some seconds showing Waiting for module Ignore this message It will be closed after some seconds 14 Press Exit and restart the Instant Pilot Upgrade to Revision from A 05 xx to B 02 xx When the Instant Pilot needs to be upgraded to a B 01 xx firmware to be compatible with Agilent 1100 1200 series modules working on A 06 xx B 01 xx follow the procedue below 1 Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance 2 Select the fir
74. ed to be used for which Agilent ChemStation Revision See also Notes on page 54 for additional information Table 8 Software Revisions for 1100 1200 Modules Software Revision Module Firmware B 04 02 SP1 1290 Infinity LC modules G4220A BIN Pump B 06 30 G4212A DAD B 06 30 G4226A ALS A 06 31 G1316C TCC A 06 30 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 09 B 04 02 SP1 1100 1200 modules IA 06 1x 3x latest release G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 30 G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 30 G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 25 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 09 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x B 04 02 1290 Infinity LC modules G4220A BIN Pump B 06 23 G4212A DAD B 06 23 G4226A ALS IA 06 14 G1316C TCC IA 06 14 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 08 1290 release or above B 04 02 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x latest release G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 23 G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 23 G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 23 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 09 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x 52 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview Table 8 Software Revisions for 1100 1200 Modules 3 Software Revision Module Firmware B 04 01 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 06 1x G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 06 1x G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 20 G1367D WPS SL A 06 12 G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 07 G4240A Chip Cube A 06 1x B 03 02 SR1 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x G13
75. es Systems and Modules be identified Serial Numbers All Agilent instruments carry a product number and a serial number for identification in addition to the family name e g Family name 1200 Series Product No G1310A Serial No DE60555000 Hardware Changes All 1200 modules e start with serial numbers AAyyy55XXX where AA could DE CN or JP e have firmware A 06 02 B 01 02 or higher installed e have a 1200 series label in the front top left e have a new color lighter gray have a darker front window All autosamplers and fraction collectors got an illuminated tray compartment requires new mainboard version that has the connector FW A 06 02 and ChemStation B 02 01 The WPS with older firmware lt 5 09 and lt ChemStation 10 x will NOT see the tray properly because the tray has been changed 46 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview 3 New Modules New modules have been added e G1312B binary pump SL e G1314B VWD replaces G1314A VWD just a product number change e G1314C VWD SL e G1314D VWD e G1314E VWD SL e G1315D DAD replaces the G1315B DAD e G1316B TCC SL e G1329B ALS SL e G1365D MWD replaces the G1365B MWD e G1367B High Performance ALS replaces G1367A WPS e G1367C High Performance ALS SL e G1367D High Performance ALS SL e G1379B u Degasser replaces G1379A e G4208A Instant Pilot local user interface The Rapid Resolutio
76. es to revision A 06 xx refer to Firmware Update to A 06 xx on page 101 prior to start the process 1 Select a system and press the button Select Unselct for Update All modules of the selected system are added to the Update window Ej Firmware Update Tool i File Action Options Help s G1315C PP00000024 s G13214 DE92001563 s G1314C JP92110261 s G13164 DE14923865 s G13294 DE91603245 s G1311A DE 23923124 5 ystem 1 Instrument Address Module Revision Build G1315C PP00000024 0001 G1321A DE92001563 4 0602 001 G1314CJP92110261 4 0602 001 G13164 DE14923865 4 0602 002 G13294 DE91603245 4 0601 012 G1311A DE23923124 A 06 03 001 Figure 40 Complete system update NOTE If you want to remove a module from the update list e g the Control Module G1323B then click on the module in the upper left window and deselect it Figure 41 Deselect the G1323B 2 Press Start Update All selected modules will be updated resident first then main firmware Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 95 5 96 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Due to the long update durations of the Control Module G1323B via LAN RS 232 it is recommended to use this way of upgrading the firmware on overnight sessions only For quick updates of the Control Module G1323B use the PC card See Information on Older Tools on page 3 See Informatio
77. esident xxxxA_Cvvv_bbb DLB G4208A Instant Pilot Main G4208A Bvw bbb DLB G4208A Instant Pilot Resident RES 4208A Bvw bb DLB where e g 1315AB A511 001 DLB xxxxA is the product number for example G1315A B DAD A is the firmware revision VVV is the revision number for example 511 is revision 5 11 bbb is the build number for example 001 is the first build All modules with on board LAN e g G1315 65C D and G1314D E and the Instant Pilot require B firmware This B firmware works with A firmware under specific requirements See Compatibility Matrix on page 14 for details The 1290 Infinity Flex Cube introduced April 2010 is the first module that has a C 06 3x firmware This module is hosted by a Nucleus module all modules that have build in LAN G1314D E F G1315 65C D G4212A B and G4220A Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 11 1 12 Introduction Revision Numbering Following rules on firmware revision numbering will be implemented with firmware A 06 1x B 06 1x and above e For significant firmware interface changes all modules the revision will change from A 06 xx to A 07 1x or B 06 xx to B 07 1x e For major releases all modules the revision will change from A 06 1x to A 06 2x or B 06 1x to B 06 2x decade e For minor releases just single modules the revision will change from A 06 11 to A 06 12 or B 06 11 to B 06 12 The different hardware platforms e g G131
78. ess the Controller button 4 Press the Transfer button The Instant Pilot will switch into resident mode black screen and the Update Tool lists now the Instant Pilot 5 Select the Instant Pilot for update to the target firmware revision Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 147 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 6 Start the update 7 After boot of the Instant Pilot the Instant Pilot shows Scanning System the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool indicates 100 updated but does not display the result dialog 8 Press Cancel red cross button on the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool to stop the Update process The Instant Pilot is no longer listed in the tree view of the Update Tool 9 Downgrade the 1100 1200 module to the target firmware A 05 11 12 or A 05 09 10 10 When finished the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool shows all 1100 1200 modules modules without the Instant Pilot the Instant Pilot shows all modules of the system in the Welcome screen 11 Close the connection and the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 148 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Errors During Firmware Updates If an error stops the update process it is displayed Firmware Update Actions Ready to start Done G1311A uploading resident Done G1329A uploading resident Done G1316A uploading resident Done G131
79. formation below will describe the compatibility of the Agilent 1100 and 1200 Series LC platforms and the 1100 Series Emulation Mode to integrate new modules into existing LC systems without software and firmware upgrade 106 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Firmware Compatibility Matrix Refer to the compatibility information Compatibility Matrix on page 14 for the new 1200 series vs 1100 series FW and the Agilent ChemStation Adding a 1200 Series module to an 1100 Series LC system All new 1200 Series modules will be delivered with firmware revision A 06 02 and higher G1315C DAD SL and G1365C MWD SL are delivered with firmware B 01 02 or above These firmware revisions are compatible with e ChemStation Rev B 02 01 e ChemStation Rev B 01 03 Service Release 1 e EZChrom Elite 3 1 7 e Cerity Pharma A 02 03 Service Release 2 e MS TOF Software A 02 01 The G1315D DAD and G1365D MWD are delivered with firmware B 01 04 or above and are compatible with e ChemStation Rev B 02 01 SR2 Nov 2006 e ChemStation Rev B 01 03 SR1 patch Nov Dec 2006 e EZChrom Elite 3 1 7 Option CD 17 Oct 2006 e Cerity Pharma A 02 03 SR2 plus patch Nov 2006 e MS TOF Software A 02 01 Picard TOF MH A 02 02 Jan 2007 QTOF amp QQQ MH B 01 02 Feb 2007 only support of DAD no support of MWD e OpenLab ICM Option CD 3 for OL 3 3 1 Oct 2006 Agilent Technologies recommend
80. ge 75 74 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Bootp Manager X Modified Bootp Configuration Hardware Address HostName IP Address Gatewa 003003060122 LC1100 01 134 40 24 230 LC1100 01 7 255 248 0 134 40 24 1 4 Delete Modiy Add Cancel Apply Help Figure 16 Bootp Manager 9 Press Apply to activate the changes 10 Press OK to exit the Bootp Manager and power cycle the instrument with the Firmware to force it to send a new Bootp request again This time the MAC address will be recognized by the Bootp Server Figure 17 It will send the configured IP address and subnet mask information which are necessary for communication to the Firmware BYcac Bootp Server JO x File Configure View Help IP address LAN 09 11 03 11 12 44 AM Interface is Status BOOTP Request received at outer most layer 134 40 24 230 Status BOOTP Request received from hardware address 0030D3060122 Status found 134 40 24 230 LC1100 01 IP address PC is Status Host IP Address is 134 40 30 184 134 40 30 184 Status Reply to BOOTP Request has been sent Status BOOTP Request finished processing at outer most layer Figure 17 Bootp Server 1100 module found When using this Bootp mode the parameters are not written into the non volatile memory of the card If you delete this Bootp Configuration the LAN Interface will show up as shown in Figure 13 on page 73
81. gilent EI Go to Part Numbe arch Home gt Technical Support gt Downloads and Utilities gt Firmware LC and LC MS Downloads and Utilities Education amp Events Frequently Asked Questions DNA MicroArrays Gas Chromatography Lab on a Chip Life Sciences Informatics Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Networked Data Systems Proteomics Installation and Maintenance Videos Literature Library Parts Information 26 Register Login Updating the firmware might be necessary due to new released firmware revisions new features instrument improvements or after replacing the electronic board repair that houses the EEPROM Please select your system type and be sure to carefully read all supplied information concerning compatibility accompanying documentation before beginning installation Select your download from the system category below Liquid Chromatography Description Agilent 1100 System Firmware A 06 0x B 01 0x and below supported revisions Agilent 1100 1200 Firmware Compatiblity Agilent 1100 1200 Firmware for Emulation Mode Agilent 1100 1200 Systems LICOP for software development Agilent 1120 Compact LC Firmware B 06 2x supported revisions Agilent 1200 Infinity Emulation Firmware Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Firmware A 06 32 B 06 32 current revision Agilent 1200 1100 System Firmware A 06 1x B 06 2x B 02 09 supported revision Agilent 1290 Infinity LC Firmware supported revisions Agilent HPL
82. gure 43 Report screen 3 If desired open and print the Protocol file 4 Press OK to continue Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 97 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Doing the Firmware Update Update of Multiple Systems NOTE If you want to upgrade the firmware of modules to revision A 06 xx refer to Firmware Update to A 06 xx on page 101 prior to start the process 1 Connect all systems 2 Select each system and press the button Select for Update All modules are added to the Update window 3 Press Start update All modules will be updated Eg Firmware Update Tool Eile Action Options Help E 63 All Instruments Sie oo G1315C PPO0000024 conf G1329A DE91603245 cog G13114 DE23923124 oof G13164 DE14923865 s t G1314C JP92110261 13214 DE 92001553 Module Revision Build Eg System 2 G1315C PP00000024 0001 s G1315B DE03010353 G13294 DE91603245 A 06 02 002 G1311A DE23923124 A 06 03 001 G13164 DE14923865 A 06 03 001 G1314C JP92110261 A 06 03 001 G1321A DE92001563 A 06 02 001 System 1 Address 134 40 27 95 Figure 44 Multiple system update NOTE For additional information refer to the notes on page 96 98 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Doina ti nware VOING tn mware t The Log file This file is the verification that the firmware update was
83. ia Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Updating the Firmware Using The Single Mode Maintenance System Firmware Update Actions Ready to start Done G1316A uploading resident Done G1316A activating resident System Starting FW Update Controller Quat Pum Autosamp Col Comp Do not disconnect the cable or power DA Det cycle the modules while the update is executing The current method setpoints will be reset to defaults during update Continue with update Lex x f J JR 12 53 J m 12 50 k System Controller Quat Pump Autosampler po Figure 62 Firmware Update Screen Ready for Update Confirm to continue with update IG1316A activatingmain Finished 3 Press Cont button to confirm and Cont start the update or Cancel to exit this screen The actions and the progress is shown Firmware Update Actions Ready to start Done G1316A uploading resident Done Update Informati A ton G1316A activating resident Done p G1316A uploading main Done G1316A activating main Done Finished Done When finished press Exit Update progress bar a PT 252 Figure 63 Firmware Update Screen Update has completed In the case of an error refer to Errors During Firmware Updates on page 149 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 139 7 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A Updating the Firmware Using The Wizard
84. ibility Matrix on page 14 e A 05 01 A 05 03 e A 05 04 A 05 05 e A 05 06 A 05 09 A 05 10 some modules remained on A 05 06 e A 05 11 A 05 12 A 06 01 and B 01 01 e A 06 02 A 06 0x and B 01 02 B 01 0x e A 06 1x and B 06 1x 1100 1200 e A 06 1x B 06 2x and above 1100 1200 with A 06 14 and B 06 23 and above 1290 e A 06 31 B 06 31 C 06 31 and below 1100 1200 1290 e A 06 32 B 06 32 C 06 32 and above 1100 1200 1260 1290 The 1290 Infinity Flex Cube introduced April 2010 is the first module that has a C 06 3x firmware This module is hosted by a Nucleus module all modules that have build in LAN G1314D E F G1315 65C D G4212A B and G4220A Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 13 1 Introduction Compatibility Matrix 14 Firmware Sets Figure 2 on page 20 Figure 3 on page 21 and Figure 4 on page 22 show the timeline of introductions of Agilent 1100 1200 firmware versus the Agilent ChemStations since firmware revision A 05 01 Firmware used in a system should always be within a firmware revision set to assure full compatibility in the system See also information on Revision Numbering on page 12 Sets are e A 05 01 A 05 03 e A 05 04 A 05 05 e A 05 06 A 05 09 A 05 10 some modules remained on A 05 06 e A 05 11 A 05 12 A 06 01 and B 01 01 e A 06 02 A 06 0x and B 01 02 B 01 0x e A 06 1x and B 06 1x B 06 2x B 06 3x e A 06 1x and B 06 2x 1290 Infinity LC Syste
85. ic access to the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems modules for maintenance and tests This includes firmware updates LabAdvisor Software The LabAdvisor Software bundled into any 1200 1290 pump when ordered provides basic extended access to the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems modules for maintenance and tests and diagnostics depending on the licence This includes firmware updates Both the Agilent LabAdvisor Software and Instrument Utilities will show up as Agilent LabAdvisor after installation The difference is in the access level of functions Therefore this chapter will use the term LabAdvisor only Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities 6 Pre requisites e functional installation of either the Instrument Utilities or the LabAdvisor Software the PC has a LAN or RS 232 connection to the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems stack usually the detector see also Firmware Update via LAN on page 70 or Firmware Update via RS 232 on page 71 The use of LAN is recommended because it provides faster communication and therefore faster updates especially for larger systems and multiple system updates The RS 232 is simple to use and requires no special configuration Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 125 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities Setup of LabAdvisor Software 1 Start the Agilent Instrument Utili
86. ick on Change Folder to change to the location of the firmware files All firmware files for all modules should be in the same folder The program will remember this folder for the next updates Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 129 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities the connection to the system is active here all modules of the system are listed with current firmware version main resident 130 2 Click on Connect to open a connection to the system Firmware Update Instruments Serial Name Address Progress Status Agilent LC PRO0100015 1290 DAD PRO0100015 192 168 254 11 connected Add New Instrument Current Selection Update All Selected Modules Disconnect Component Current Version Update Main System Firmware Update Resident System Firmware Progress Status m a 06 10 x 0 8 06 23 x 0 G1311 amp US53600106 A 06 10 005 A 06 10 mj G42124 PRO0100015 B 06 23 0006 B 06 Figure 58 Firmware Update screen 3 Select the required firmware main and or resident All module firmware of the system should be from the same compatible set Refer to Compatibility Matrix on page 14 If more than one revision of a module firmware is in the folder you can select via the drop box the required firmware revision You may unselect main and or resident of a module if update is no
87. iode array detector G1315B 1200 Series diode array detector G1315C 1200 Series diode array detector SL G1315D 1200 Series diode array detector G1316A 1200 Series thermostated column compartment G1316B 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL G1316C 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL G1321A 1200 Series fluorescence detector G1329A 1200 Series standard autosampler G1329B 1200 Series standard autosampler SL G1361A 1200 Series preparative pump G1362A 1200 Series refractive index detector G1364A 1100 Series fraction collector PS G1364B 1200 Series fraction collector PS G1364C 1200 Series fraction collector AS G1364D 1200 Series micro collector spotter G1365A 1100 Series multi wavelength detector G1365B 1200 Series multi wavelength detector G1365C 1200 Series multi wavelength detector SL G1365D 1200 Series multi wavelength detector G1367A 1100 Series well plate autosampler G1367B 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler G1367C 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL G1367D 1200 Series high perfromance autosampler SL used as G1367C G1376A 1200 Series capillary pump G1377A 1200 Series micro well plate sampler G1389A 1100 Series thermostatted micro ALS G1390A 1200 Series universal interface box G2226A 1200 Series nanoflow pump G2254A 1200 Series automation interface G2258A 1200 Series dual loop autosampler PS G2260A 1200 Series preparative autosampler G2240A 1200 Series chip cube G4208A 1200 Series instant pilot Resident System
88. ion A 10 01 In this case its firmware must be downgraded to A 05 06 All modules should have the same firmware revision loaded New features e g Illumination of the sample compartment are not available Scenario B Situation I have an 1100 Series LC system with isocratic pump autosampler thermostatted column compartment and variable wavelength detector all firmware A 05 09 running with ChemStation A 10 02 I want to integrate a binary pump for gradient applications Can I add the new 1200 Series binary pump SL G1312B now and upgrade the ChemStation software later Solution The binary pump SL will not be recognized by ChemStation Rev A 10 02 but in the Emulation Mode this pump can be added to that system Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 1 Downgrade the firmware to Rev A 05 09 G1312B 2 Convert the Type of the pump from G1312B to G1312A using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above The downgrade of the new 1200 SL pump differs from the other new 1200 modules G1314B C VWD G1316B TCC and G1367B C ALS The steps are reversed In this case the 1200 Series pump can be controlled with the current ChemStation and G1312A feature set In the future the system can upgraded for rapid resolution LC with ChemStation A 02 01 and additional hardware Scenario C Situation I am working in a regulated laboratory with several 1100 Series LC systems and a non Agi
89. is installed into a folder default is C Program Files Agilent LC Firmware Update Tool You may change this according your needs A Firmware Update Tool icon has been installed on your desktop and a program folder under Start Programs see Figure 23 43 Uninstall Firmware Update Tool Firmware Update Tool ars Firmware Update Help Firmware Update Report fa Agilent Firmware Update Tool Firmware Update Tool Figure 23 Icon on your desktop and the Program Folder How to un install the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool The LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool has a un install routine If required remove the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool via the Uninstall Firmware Update Tool function within the program folder see Figure 23 80 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Installation of the Module Firmware on your PC 1 Download the module firmware from the Agilent web site see Updates from the Agilent Web on page 26 onto your PC 2 Extract the content into a folder for example c Fwupgrad lc The firmware of the Instant Pilot G4208A and Control Module G1323B should be in the same folder as the module firmware This will ensure that the firmware is found for complete system updates see additional information Update Durations on page 82 Connect your PC to the Modules Your PC has to be connected by LAN see Setup of the LAN RS
90. l anti virus software It might block the operation Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 89 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Doing the Fi Individual Update of Modules 1 Select a module gt GE Update Tool File Action Options Help E 3 All Instruments 3 8 System 1 G1315C PP00000024 G13114 DE23923124 gen G13214 DE 92001563 G1314C JP92110261 lt G13164 DE14923865 G13294 DE91603245 Module Main System Revision Build 001 4 06 02 Resident System Revision Build fioo 4 06 02 Figure 33 Specific module is selected Current Firmware Information screen 2 Above screen shows the current firmware information 7 The build is shown with firmware revision 5 01 and above only The resident revision and de build will be displayed with firmware revisions gt A 05 06 Pressing the Identify button will let the LED blink on the selected module this might necessary if two modules of the same type are in the system 3 Select the Revision History tab This window shows details on the used main board and the update history in the module see Figure 34 90 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 10 x Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Doing the Firmware Update Ed Firmware Update Tool File Action Options Help c All Instruments System 1
91. le System Updates Not Possible With a single user licence or using the Instrument Utilities only a single system can be updated Instant Pilot Screen Is Dark After Firmware Update If the Instant Pilot s screen stays dark after a firmware update while the LED is green the Instant Pilot has started its screen saver function press a key to re activate the display or has booted in resident mode In this mode just a basic system is loaded without the graphics drivers Start the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool and update the main firmware again There is no other way to install the main firmware in this mode See Recovering on page 116 Instant Pilot Update Does Not Finish When updating an Instant Pilot G4208A that is included in a system with G1315C DAD G1365C MWD and G1316 TCC the update may fail during update of resident or main firmware If this happens turn off the G1316 TCC e perform the update of the Instant Pilot G4208A turn on the G1316 TCC This problem is caused by the initial A 06 02 firmware of the G1316 TCC and will be solved in the next firmware release of the G1316 TCC Firewall or Anti Virus Programs may Block the Tool If you get connect problems to the modules please check your Firewall or Anti Virus program setup It might block the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 121 5 122 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Update
92. lent data system Now I need an additional LC system with binary pump G1312A standard autosampler G1329A thermostatted column compartment G1316A and variable wavelength detector G1314B Can I add a new 1200 Series LC system with these modules to my third party software My version supports Agilent 1100 Series firmware Rev A 05 11 Solution The non Agilent software will not yet recognize the VWD G1314B But in the Emulation Mode this detector can be added to that system 1 Convert the Type of the detector from G1314B to G1314A using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above 2 Downgrade the firmware of all modules to Rev A 05 11 The downgrade of the new 1200 SL pump differs from the other new 1200 modules G1314B C VWD G1316B TCC G1329B ALS and G1367B C ALS The steps are reversed In this case the 1200 Series LC system is operated with the feature set of non Agilent control software Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 111 5 112 Firmware iniata Update Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 0 A U0 XX How to change the Type of a Module Start LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Connect to Instrument Right Click on Module in the Instrument Tree Select Convert to G13xyz only permitted conversions are displayed oF Ww N Downgrade the firmware of the module firmware Update Tool k File Action Options Help c All Instruments E E System 1 G1315C PP00
93. low B 01 01 B 01 04 and will not work in 1100 emulation modes A 05 11 12 and below e The G4208A Instant Pilot can be made invisible for 3rd party software using a switch in its configuration setup It works only with firmware A 06 02 B 01 02 The G4208A Instant Pilot can be downgraded to A 05 13 to work in 1100 emulation modes A 05 11 12 and below 56 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide amp ee 4 oe Downgrade Information on Main Boards General Information 58 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 59 1100 1200 Series LC Modules 59 1290 Infinity LC Modules 63 1200 Infinity LC Modules 64 This chapter give some guidance on downgrading of Agilent module firmware if required v ge Agilent Technologies 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards General Information Qualification status of the instrument In this chapter update refers to a change to the firmware older or newer Review the Firmware Revision History document located on Agilent web see Updates from the Agilent Web on page 26 to assure that a repeat of the OQ PV is not recommended after update of the firmware Update the firmware following the instructions in this document 58 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Downgrade Information on Main Boards 4 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1100 1200 Series LC Modules Table 9 lists the various Agilent 1100 1200 modules their
94. m A 06 31 and B 06 31 and below 1290 Infinity LC System A 06 32 and B 06 32 and above 1200 Infinity LC System If 1290 Infinity LC modules are added into existing 1100 1200 systems then the 1100 1200 must have A 06 1x and B 06 1x to work with A 06 1x and B 06 2x 1290 The same is true for adding 1100 1200 modules into a 1290 Infinity LC system If 1200 Infinity LC modules are added into existing 1100 1200 1290 systems then the 1100 1200 1290 must have A 06 32 and B 06 32 See additional information Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Introduction 1 Quick Overview on Compatibility The table below should give you an overview on modules versus firmware revisions Table 1 Compatibility Matrix Module A 05 xx A 06 01 A 06 02 05 A 06 1x B 06 1x A 06 3x B 06 3x B 01 02 06 B06 2x C06 3x G1323A Control Module A 02 03 001 i Y N N N N G1323B Control Module B 03 22 Y N N N N 61323B Control Module B 04 02 N y y Y y 1100 series modules A 05 11 and below Y N N N N 1100 series modules A 06 01 and above N Y Y Y Y G1315C DAD G1365C MWD B 01 xx and above N Y Y Y Y G1315D DAD G1365D MWD B 01 04 and above N N Y Y Y G1314D VWD G1314E VWD SL B 06 20 and N N N Y Y above G4208A Instant Pilot A 05 11 13 yo N N N N G4208A Instant Pilot B 01 02 and above N N Y Y Y 1200 series modules standard modules 7 Y Y Y Y Y 1200 series modules G1312B G1314C G1316B N Y N Y Y Y Y G1329B G136
95. m is listed now in the Configuration Instrument screen Configure Instruments Available Instruments Model Serial Name Address T Agilent Lc PRO0100015 Unnamed Agilent LC PR00100015 192 168 254 11 available instrument Remove from Available Instruments Current Selection Manually Add Instrument Name Unnamed Agilent LC PRO0100015 Network Address 192 168 254 11 v Da not track network address changes Add to My Instruments and start monitoring gt SS St Add to My Instruments without monitoring Figure 54 New instrument is listed 5 Click on Add to My Instruments and start monitoring The new system is listed now as active in the Configuration Instrument screen Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 127 6 Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities Setup of LabAdvisor Software Configure Instruments My Instruments available Instruments available instrument active Print List Remove from My Instruments Current Selection Name 1290 DAD PRO0100015 Network Address 192 168 259 11 you may change the name and or the description of the system T Do not track network address changes Description 1290 Infinity DAD Contact Wolfgang abret E FZ Automatically restart monitoring select Automatically restart monitoring Your installation is currently licensed for 1 monitored instrument s Figure 55 New instrument is ac
96. main board part numbers and the minimum firmware revisions that can be loaded Table9 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1100 1200 Series LC Modules When downgrading or upgrading the corresponding resident firmware should be loaded as well For revisions refer to the Firmware Revision History document Module Type Module description Mainboard Minimum Notes part number firmware revision Pumps G1310A Isocratic Pump G1311 66540 A 04 06 4 5 G1311A Quaternary Pump G1311 66540 A 05 09 007 G1312A Binary Pump G1312 66540 G1310A Isocratic Pump G1311 66530 A 04 06 4 G1311A Quaternary Pump G1311 66530 G1312A Binary Pump G1312 66530 G1310A Isocratic Pump G1311 66520 A 02 03 332 1 2 G1311A Quaternary Pump G1311 66520 G1312A Binary Pump G1312 66520 G1310A Isocratic Pump G1311 66500 A 01 05 1 G1311A Quaternary Pump G1311 66500 G1312A Binary Pump G1312 66500 G1312B Binary Pump SL G1312 66550 A 06 02 6 A 06 01 A 05 12 10 01 G1361A Preparative Pump G1361 66500 A 04 17 1 G1376A Capillary Pump G1376 66530 A 04 08 1 G2226A Nano Pump G2226 66530 A 05 05 002 1 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 59 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards Table9 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1100 1200 Series LC Modules Module Type Module description Mainboard Minimum Notes part number firmware revision Samplers G1313A Autosampler G1313 66520 A 02 06 3 30 1 2 G1313A Autosampler G1313 66500 A 01 0
97. module and repeat steps 12 to 13 until all LC modules are done After the update a screen may show up for some seconds showing all LC modules where the update has been interrupted Ignore this message It will be closed after some seconds 16 Press Exit and restart the Instant Pilot Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool For detailes refer to Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 67 Use the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above Version 2 3 and below do not work with this procedure If the Instant Pilot is in Backward compatible mode ON it will not be seen by the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool For updating firmware reconfigure the Instant Pilot to Backward compatible mode OFF If your Agilent 1100 1200 system runs on firmware A 05 xx the Instant Pilot is not recognized by the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool In this case either one of the modules or the complete system must be upgraded to A 06 xx B 01 xx Before you downgrade the Instant Pilot to revision A 05 1x upgrade the Instant Pilot to the latest B xx xx firmware revision This will assure that the later upgrade from A 05 1x to B xx xx works smoothly The prefered way of updating the Instant Pilot firmware should be the use of a USB Flash Drive This is much faster than the use of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 4 minutes vs 10 mi
98. mplete system in one step via RS 232 module type conversion for 1100 1200 1200 Infinity LC see 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode on page 106 displaying additional instrument information no Agilent ChemStation is required this document is included in the setup as integrated help command line for sending instructions to modules Update Sequence The LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool updates the system in the following order ao a A WN Control Module G1323B if selected CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface sequential all resident firmware parallel transfer of all modules into resident mode all module main firmware parallel transfer of all modules into main mode If you want to upgrade the firmware of modules to revision A 06 xx refer to Firmware Update to A 06 xx on page 101 prior to start the process Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 69 5 70 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Firmware Update via LAN This section describes the special requirements for the use of LAN as interface Firmware Revision Requirements Of The LAN Cards The below firmware revisions are required for the LAN Card On board LAN e g G1315C D DAD G1365C D MWD G1314D E F VWD G4212A B Infinity DAD and G4220A Infinity Binary Pump e Agilent LAN Communication Card G1369B G1369 60002 e Agilent LAN Communication Card G1369A G1369 60001 e HP J2552 cards
99. mware Update Tool 5 In case of power fail or LAN RS 232 cable disconnected during the update to revision A 06xx one or more modules will no longer visible in the system It does not communicate with the modules that have A 06 xx firmware Module has LAN or RS 232 communication If the module has LAN slot for LAN interface or RS 232 communication you have to 1 2 ao ol A Ww 7 Power off all modules Add the LAN RS 232 communication to the module that is no longer visible Turn this module on Start the firmware update to A 06 xx for this module Power off the module Re install the LAN RS 232 communication to the detector DAD MWD FLD VWD or if not available to pump or autosampler this order Turn all modules on for normal operation Module has no LAN communication If the module has no LAN communication e g G1316A TCC you have to 1 oF Ww N Power off all modules except the module that hosts the LAN RS 232 communication Downgrade this module to firmware A 05xx resident and main Turn the missing module on Start the firmware update to A 06 xx for both modules Turn all modules on for normal operation Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 115 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Updating the Instant Pilot 116 The Instant Pilot G4208A is updated like any other 1100 1200 1290 modules with the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool when using firmware revsions A 06
100. mware Update Tool or above NO when the firmware between 1100 and 1200 modules does not match See Table 7 on page 49 for details and Notes on page 54 for additional information with 1290 Infinity series modules YES 11001200 modules must have the the latest A 06 1x B 06 2x revision installed for proper communication See Firmware Software Requirements for 1200 Infinity LC System on page 18 and Table 7 on page 49 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview 3 Table 7 Firmware Revisions for 1100 1200 1290 Modules 1100 or 1200 Module NEW 1200 Module NEW 1200 Module NEW 1290 Infinity LC with same product G1314B VWD G1312B BIN Pump SL G4220A BIN Pump e g G1310A G1314C VWD SL G4212A DAD G1316B TCC SL G4226A ALS G1329B ALS SL G1316C TCC G1367B HiP ALS G4227A FlexCube G1367C HiP ALS SL G4208A Instant Pilot G1315D DAD G1365D MWD Match always a firmware set horizontal A 06 1x latest release B 06 25 G1314D E A 06 1x latest release B 06 30 G4220A B 06 1x latest release B 06 30 G1315C D B 06 30 G4212A B 02 09 G4208A B 06 30 G1365C D A 06 31 G4226A A 06 1X 3x latest release A 06 30 G1316C C 06 30 G4227A A 06 1x latest release B 06 23 G1314D E A 06 1x latest release B 06 23 G4220A B 06 1x latest release B 06 23 G1315C D B 06 23 G4212A B 02 08 G4208A B 06 23 G1365C D A 06 14 G4226A
101. n System 1200RR Series LC may consist of these product numbers G1315C G1365C G1314C G1316B G1312B G1367C G1379B New Specifications Features Some modules got new specifications features Review the user documentation for detailed specifications Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 47 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview Can 1200 modules be mixed 48 with 1100 series modules YES all 1100 modules can be upgraded to A 06 02 B 01 02 firmware to make them compatible with the 1200 modules recommended but may require a ChemStation upgrade for new functionality Refer to Downgrade Information on Main Boards on page 57 for limitations on downgrade upgrades Mixed configurations with other 1100 1200 Series SL modules will not give the full performance of a 1200 Series Rapid Resolution LC system YES all 1200 modules that already exists as 1100 module typically as A can be downgraded to 1100 FW revisions same limitations as known on the 1100 modules The G1315C G1365C cannot go below B 01 01 Refer to Downgrade Information on Main Boards on page 57 for limitations on downgrade upgrades The ALS illumination feature is not active YES all new 1200 series modules mentioned above typically as B or C can be downgraded to 1100 functionality into the so called 1100 emulation mode to specific firmware revisions The new module s type will be changed to A via the new LAN RS 232 Fir
102. n on Older Tools on page 3 If a Control Module G1323B is part of the system the Control Module update will be updated first as described in Update Sequence on page 69 If you want to abort the update process refer to Aborting the update process on page 93 If extended can valves or a Universal Interface Box is part of the system these modules will be updated one at a time after the update of the other modules has been completed At the end of the update a report is shown The update status is either PASSED successful or FAILED not successful see Figure 43 If the update failed the Protocol file contains more information see The Log file on page 99 MTT I UUULUUET WU UG peur G13214 DE92001563 4 06 02 001 G1314C JP92110261 A 06 02 001 G13164 DE14923865 A 06 02 002 G13294 DE91603245 4 06 01 012 G13114 DE23923124 4 06 03 001 Updating firmware please wait i gt Figure 42 Update is running Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Doing the Firmware Update Firmware Update Tool C Program Filest gilentyLC Firmware Update ToolyFwReport tst G1315C PP00000024 i SUCCEEDED G1315C PP00000024 Resident SUCCEEDED G13214 DE 92001563 Main SUCCEEDED G13214 DE 92001563 Resident SUCCEEDED G1314C JP92110261 Main SUCCEEDED G1314C JP92110261 Resident SUCCEEDED Main Fi
103. n page 37 There are no plans to provide emulation firmware for A 05 xx and below All Agilent ChemStation software allow the use of newer firmware revisions For example ChemStation A 09 3 was introduced with firmware A 05 04 Upgrades to newer versions e g to A 06 32 are possible New module features are ignored If you want replace a 1100 1200 series LC module with a new 1260 Infinity module follow the checkup shown in Replacing existing modules with new 1260 Infinity modules on page 38 Read Firmware Update Process General Information on page 39 first before using an emulation firmware Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 35 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview Set A 06 1x B 06 1x includes 6 10 6 31 Table4 Set A 06 1x B 06 1x includes 6 10 6 31 Module emulates Original Revision New Revision File name dlb Comment G1310B G1310A n a A 06 10 020 1310B A610 020 G1311B G1311A n a A 06 10 020 1311B A610 020 G1310C G1310A n a A 06 10 020 13110 A610 020 G1312B G1312A A 06 10 005 A 06 10 020 1312B A610 020 G1312B pumps that have FW A 06 10 005 installed do not require 020 Difference is the support of the new SSV with 020 G1312C G1312A n a A 06 10 020 13120 A610 020 G1376A G1376A A 06 11 005 A 06 11 020 1376A A611 020 G1376A G2226A pumps that have FW A 06 11 005 installed do not require 020 G2226A G2226A A 06 11 005 A 06 11 020 2226A A611 0
104. nd firmware revision and build number Ej Firmware Update Tool sje vkJojasgp Eee All Instru amp G1315C PP00000024 amp G13114 DE 23923124 amp G13214 DE92001563 s G1314C JP92110261 amp G13164 DE14923865 ar G13294 DE 91603245 134 40 27 95 G1315C PP00000024 B 01 02 G13114 DE23923124 A 06 02 G1321A DE92001563 A 06 02 G1314C JP92110261 A 06 02 G13164 DE14923865 A 06 02 G13294 DE91603245 A 06 01 Figure 32 Modules of System 1 are listed Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Doing the Firmware Update Doing the Firmware Update NOTE You have three possibilities to update update each module individually if not all need an update see below e all modules together see Update of a Complete System on page 95 all systems together see Update of a Complete System on page 95 If you want to upgrade the firmware of modules to revision A 06 xx refer to Firmware Update to A 06 xx on page 101 prior to start the process For LAN updates if no fixed IP address is used Bootp mode then the Bootp server service must run all the time during the firmware update Otherwise the process will not continue when the modules transfer from main to resident and back NOTE NOTE If you cannot establish a connection via LAN to the modules check the settings of your firewal
105. neral Information Important The LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool replaces the previously used LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool version below actual for LAN and RS 232 updates the previously used Firmware Update Utility version 4 00 for LAN updates WARNING Do not use any older versions of Firmware Update Tool for upgrade of systems with mixed firmware revisions 5 1x and below with 6 0x and above In some combinations especially systems with CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface included the order of the upgrade is important Otherwise modules become invisible If you want to upgrade the firmware of modules to revision A 06 xx refer to Firmware Update to A 06 xx on page 101 prior to start the process Please refer also to Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview on page 45 and Downgrade Information on Main Boards on page 57 68 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Features Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 The LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool has the following features for 1100 1200 1260 1290 series modules 8453 Uv vis Spectrophotometer 3100 OFFGEL Fractionator and 1120 Compact LC 1220 Infinity LC CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface are recognized G1323B Control Module support optional updates via LAN or RS 232 simultaneous module updates one or more complete system s in one step via LAN simultaneous module updates one co
106. nnect the Instant Pilot with A 05 1x firmware to one of the modules if not already done After boot enter the Maintenance screen and press the Controller button Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Maintenance Controller R To Update Instant Pilot A 05 xx to A 06 20 or above with Firmware Update Tool Press Transfer button to restart the Instant Pilot into it s alternate system For more information press i G Exit ke System Controller i I Figure 67 Update Information for firmware A 05 1x 4 Press the Transfer button The Instant Pilot will switch into resident mode black screen and the Update Tool will list the Instant Pilot 5 Select the Instant Pilot for update to the target firmware revision 6 Start the update 7 When finished the Instant Pilot boots in main mode and shows all modules of the system in the Welcome screen 8 Close the connection and the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Upgrade from A 05 11 to A 05 1x new build If the Instant Pilot needs to be updated with a new firmware revision A 05 1x with new or same build number follow these steps 1 Disconnect all 1100 1200 series module from that module that hosts the LAN RS 232 interface 2 Upgrade this module to firmware A 06 xx first otherwise the Instant Pilot is not visible in the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 3 After boot enter the Maintenance screen and pr
107. nutes via LAN vs 70 minutes via RS 232 Use one of the following procedues e Downgrade from B xx to A 05 1x on page 146 e Upgrade from A 05 1x to B xx on page 146 e Upgrade from A 05 11 to A 05 1x new build on page 147 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 145 7 146 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A Downgrade from B xx to A 05 1x 1 When the Agilent 1100 1200 series modules are on a firmware platform A 06 xx B 01 xx downgrade the Instant Pilot to A 05 1x first During the downgrade process the screen is black After boot of the Instant Pilot the Instant Pilot shows Scanning System the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool indicates 100 updated but does not display the result dialog Press Cancel red cross button on the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool to stop the Update process The Instant Pilot is no longer listed in the tree view of the Update Tool Downgrade all 1100 1200 modules together to the target firmware A 05 1x or A 05 09 10 When finished the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool shows all 1100 1200 modules modules without the Instant Pilot the Instant Pilot shows all modules of the system in the Welcome screen 6 Close the connection and the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Upgrade from A 05 1x to B xx 1 When the Agilent 1100 1200 series modules are on a firmware platform A 05 09 12 then update the modules to platform A 06 xx B 01 xx Co
108. on of the Module Firmware on your PC on page 81 Connect your PC to the Modules Your PC has to be connected by RS 232 to one of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systemss of HPLC Modules typically the detector All other modules of a system are connected via CAN internal communication bus RS 232 settings The FW Update Tool uses e Baudrate 19200 overrides the PC settings e No Parity e 8 Data Bits e 1 Stop Bit e COMI COM2 etc The settings in the modules that hosts the RS 232 connection requires the same settings Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 71 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Automatic Configuration with Bootp When automatic configuration with Bootp is selected and the Firmware is powered on it broadcasts a BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol request that contains its MAC hardware address A BOOTP server daemon searches its database for a matching MAC address and if successful sends the corresponding configuration parameters to the card as a BOOTP reply These parameters become the active TCP IP parameters immediately and the TCP IP connection can be established Based on the Agilent ChemStation version there are two Bootp versions which slightly vary in the setup Refer to e Configuring the Bootp server program A 10 xx and below on page 73 or e Configuring the Agilent Bootp Service B 01 xx and above on page 76 All examples shown in this chapter will not work in
109. ons Updates of this Document This document will be updated on a regular base when the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tools is updated help of the tool important information needs to be added Information on Older Tools This version does no longer include information about firmware updates using older tools e GPIB HPIB e Control Module G1323A B If this information is required use the FWUPDATE PDF version 04 2010 Content Introduction This chapter describes general issues for the use of the Firmware Update Tools for firmware updates of the Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems of modules Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview The objective of this chapter is to give you a quick overview about the differences between the new Agilent 1200 series modules versus the Agilent 1100 series modules and answering question about adding the new modules into existing systems Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview The objective of this chapter is to give you a quick overview about the differences between the new Agilent 1200 Infinity LC modules versus the Agilent 1200 series modules and answering question about adding the new modules into existing systems Downgrade Information on Main Boards This chapter give some guidance on downgrading of Agilent module firmware if required Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool This chapter describes the use of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool for firmware updates of
110. ons for quick All Instruments access of functions All Instruments Instrument window shows system and modules No instruments configured Instrument name and communication type information Module details Figure 24 Start up screen Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 83 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool If you move with the cursor over the buttons information is given about its function Alternatively you may use the menu items File Open Protocol File Exit Action Connect Disconnect Select for update Identify module Start Cancel update Options Configure Directories Add Delete Modify Instrument Support G1323B active not active Help Help this document About revision of program Table 13 Functions of Buttons Button Description Connect to module system Disconnect from module system Select for update of all modules of a system Start the update for all selected modules Add instrument to the list Delete instrument from the list Modify instrument name or the connection can be changed Configure directories of the firmware files and report 2 v E Open protocol file logbook with details of the actions made during the update 84 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Configure the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 1 Select the button Configu
111. ormation e g the required IP address format XXX XXX XXX XXX or host name or COM port NOTE If the LAN card was already set up with name and IP address then you must use these Add Instrument Add Instrument Add Instrument System 1 System 1 134 40 27 95 System 01 LAN LAN RS 232 IP address host name COM port Figure 28 Add instrument screen 86 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 6 Press OK Ej Firmware Update Tool splis All Instruments System 1 134 40 27 95 Figure 29 Add instrument screen 7 Double click on All Instruments to expand the view 8 If you want to add a G1323B Control Module select Options and check Support Control Module For additional information on Control Module updates see page 82 The Instant Pilot G4208A shows up in the list like any other 1100 1200 1290 module es Remove Instrument ay Modify Instrument Figure 30 Adding G1323B support Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 87 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 9 Select System 1 and click on the Connect to Instrument button Ej Firmware Update Tool D v ajajsjsja 134 40 27 95 Figure 31 Select instrument 1 All modules within System 1 are listed now with serial number a
112. osition selction valve 1260 Infinity 12 position 13 port valve 1260 Infinity 2 position 6 port micro valve 1260 Infinity 2 position 10 port micro valve 1260 Infinity isocratic pump 1260 Infinity quaternary pump 1260 Infinity quaternary pump VL 1260 Infinity binary pump 1260 Infinity binary pump VL 1260 Infinity variable wavelength detector VL 1260 Infinity variable wavelength detector VL 1260 Infinity variable wavelength detector 1260 Infinity diode array detector VL 1260 Infinity diode array detector VL 1260 Infinity thermostated column compartment 1290 Infinity thermostated column compartment 1260 Infinity fluorescence detector 1260 Infinity standard autosampler 1260 Infinity preparative pump 1260 Infinity refractive index detector 1260 Infinity fraction collector PS 1260 Infinity fraction collector AS 1260 Infinity fraction collector yS 1260 Infinity multi wavelength detector VL 1260 Infinity multi wavelength detector VL 1260 Infinity high perfromance autosampler 1260 Infinity capillary pump 1260 Infinity high performance micro autosampler 1260 Infinity universal interface box 1260 Infinity nanoflow pump 1260 Infinity automation interface 1260 Infinity dual loop autosampler PS 1260 Infinity preparative autosampler 1260 Infinity diode array detector 1260 Infinity chip cube MS interface 1200 Series instant pilot Resident System A version Resident System B version Resident System G4208A emulate 1200
113. ossible in 1100 1200 Series Compatibility and Emulation Mode on page 106 with limited feature set Downgrade possible G1367D acting as G1367C Contact you Agilent Support for details 62 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 1290 Infinity LC Modules Table 10 Minimum firmware revision vs mainboard revision 1290 Infinity LC Modules Table 10 lists the various Agilent 1290 Infinity LC modules introduced July 2009 and later their main board part numbers and the minimum firmware revisions that can be loaded Downgrade Information on Main Boards 4 When downgrading or upgrading the corresponding resident firmware should be loaded as well For revisions refer to the Firmware Revision History document Module Type Module description Mainboard Minimum Notes part number firmware revision Pump G4220A Infinity Binary Pump G4220 65800 B 06 23 1 Detector G4212A Infinity Diode Array Detector G4212 65800 B 06 23 1 G1314E Variable Wavelength Detector G1314 65080 B 06 20 1 Sampler G4226A Infinity Autosampler G4226 65000 A 06 14 1 G4227A Flexible Cube C 06 30 1 TCC G1316C Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment G1316 65050 A 06 14 2 A 06 10 Local G4208A Instant Pilot with DE serial numbers n a B 02 09 3 Controller G4208A Instant Pilot with MY serial numbers n a B 02 09 3 Notes 1 Initial version no further downgrade possible 2 Initial version for 1290 Infinity system When used as G1316C
114. p SL e G1314B 1200 Series Variable Wavelength Detector e G1314C 1200 Series Variable Wavelength Detector SL e G1316B 1200 Series Thermostatted Column Compartment SL e G1329B 1200 Series Autosampler SL e G1367B 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler e G1367C 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler SL e G1367D 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler SL These LC modules cannot be controlled by older Agilent control software and third party software However all of these modules can be operated in the 1100 Series Emulation Mode with older firmware revisions as described above In addition the module has to be converted to a TYPE that will be recognized by the installed control software For example 16 bit ChemStation revision A 10 02 and many third party software packages will not recognized the variable wavelength detector SL G1314C that offers a data acquisition rate of 55 Hz To control this detector with 16 bit ChemStation revision A 10 02 it has to be converted to the G1314A using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool or above To convert the module see also How to change the Type of a Module on page 112 The ChemStation will recognize this detector as G1314A in the Emulation Mode however it will operate with slower data acquisition rate At any time this detector can be converted back to a G1314C and controlled with software that support the data rate of 55 Hz and all new 1200 Series features To convert the G1312B bin
115. patibility requirements for the 1200 Infinity LC System Table 2 Firmware Software Requirements for 1200 Infinity LC System 1290 Infinity 1200 Infinity Comment G4212A Infinity DAD B 06 23 B 06 30 B 06 32 G4220A Infinity Binary Pump B 06 23 B 06 30 B 06 32 e G4226A Infinity ALS A 06 14 A 06 30 B 06 32 G1316C Infinity TCC A 06 14 A 06 30 B 06 32 e G4227A Infinity FlexCube C 06 30 B 06 32 see foot note below G4208A Instant Pilot B 02 08 B 02 09 B 02 11 usable for firmware updates e Agilent 1100 1200 modules B 06 2x B 06 2x 3x B 06 32 modules with on board LAN e Agilent 1100 1200 modules A 06 1x A 06 1x 3x A 06 32 modules without on board LAN e Agilent 1260 modules B 06 32 modules with on board LAN e Agilent 1260 modules A 06 32 modules without on board LAN e Agilent ChemStation B 04 02 B 04 02 SP1 B 04 02 DSP3 B 04 02 256 Agilent LabAdvisor System Utilities B 01 03 i B 01 03 SP4 B 01 04 usable for firmware updates LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 2 6orabove 2 7 orabove 2 8o0rabove usable for firmware updates initial revision or revision that supports the 1290 Infinity modules the first time If the 1290 Infinity FlexCube is part of the system all 1290 Infinity LC modules must be on firmware A 06 30 B 06 30 or later 1290 release does not support the 1290 Infinity FlexCube ChemStation B 04 02 SP1 required 1260 release does not support the 1120 Compact LC and 1220 Infinity LC
116. pdate No Figure 38 Aborting the update process If you cancel an update the module will remain in the current mode resident or main depending when the process was stopped It cannot be used until the update process has been restarted For more information see Main firmware update was interrupted on page 119 on page 35 All modules that have only main firmware e g G1323A B CAN slaves valves will be unusable when the update process is cancelled They may be recovered in the factory only Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 93 5 94 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Doing the Firmware Update Update has finished At the end of the update a report is shown The update status is either SUCCEEDED successful or FAILED not successful see Figure 39 If the update failed the Protocol file contains more information see The Log file on page 99 x Update Summary The update process has been logged to the following file C Program Files VAgilent LC Fimware Update ToohFwRepottt Viw G13114 DE23923124 Main SUCCEEDED G13114 DE239231 24 Resident SUCCEEDED Figure 39 Report Screen 8 If desired open and print the Protocol file 9 Press OK to continue Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Doing the Firmware Update Update of a Complete System NOTE If you want to upgrade the firmware of modul
117. re Directories and browse for the location of the firmware files e g E Fwupgrad LC Ej rirmware Update Tool File Action Options Help Figure 25 Select the button Configure Directories Configure Directories x Set the directory that contains the firmware files and specify the location of the protocol file Firmware directory E Fwupgrad LC Protocol file C Frogram Files Agilent LC Firmware Update Tool FWReport tat pe OK Cancel Figure 26 Configure Directories The firmware files for the Control Module G1323B or Instant Pilot G4208A must be in this firmware directory as well Otherwise these cannot be upgraded when the modules are updated see information on Update Durations on page 82 The Protocol file is a text file which gives the complete status of the firmware update process This file is useful as a compliance document to prove that the module firmware files were updated successfully or as diagnostics information in case of problems see The Log file on page 99 Therefore name the protocol file appropriately 2 Press OK Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 85 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Setup of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 3 Select the button Add Instrument gt HE Update Tool sjel KOES Figure 27 Select the button Add Instrument 4 Enter a name for the system e g System 1 5 Enter the connection inf
118. re Update Guide Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A 7 Ihe Wizard atir gt h e Current FW Newest main Newest resident z select de select a module i Controller DE00000001 Toggle T 00 01 0004 Z Quaternary Pump DE23923124 clear all selections A 06 01 012 A 06 01 12 A 06 01 12 a Autosampler DE91603245 ear vlA 06 01 012 JA 06 01 12 A 06 01 12 EH AM elect all module Column Compartment DE 14923865 E select al modules A 06 01 012 A 06 01 12 A 06 01 12 Select Diode Array Detector DE03010634 lt JA 06 01 012 A 06 01 12 A 06 01 12 exists this screen Cancel A starts the update Update Allows you to select multiple modules for firmware update m 12 59 USB stick must be active Figure 65 Firmware Update Screen Update Wizard 3 Do your selections and press Update or Cancel to exit the screen Firmware Update Actions Ready to start Done G1311A uploading resident G1329A uploading resident uploading residen activating resident G1329A activating resident G1316A activating resident G1315B activating resident G1311A uploading main G1329A uploading main G1316A uploading main G1315B uploading main A A Figure 66 Firmware Update Screen Update in Progress In the case of an error refer to Errors During Firmware Updates on page 149
119. s upgrading the instrument control software to one of those revisions and the firmware of all 1100 Series modules to revision A 06 02 B 01 02 In this case all 1100 and 1200 Series modules are fully compatible and all features of the new 1200 Series module are available Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 107 5 108 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Emulation Mode for 1200 Series standard modules If a firmware and software upgrade is not feasible all 1200 Series modules can be operated in the 1100 Series Emulation Mode In this mode the firmware of the 1200 Series module can be downgraded to any 1100 Series firmware revision Then it can be controlled by older Agilent control software revisions and by third party software which doesn t support the 1200 Series LC modules with firmware A 06 02 and higher In the Emulation Mode the 1200 Series modules are operated as 1100 Series instrument with the features that are supported by the currently loaded firmware revision and the control software All previous firmware and software incompatibilities still apply and all LC modules must have the same firmware revision installed Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Emulation Mode for 1200 modules with new product numbers The Agilent 1200 Series LC platform comprises several modules with new product numbers e G1312B 1200 Series Binary Pum
120. st LC module not the Controller 3 Press Single and start the resident firmware update of this module Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 143 7 144 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A After the update activation of the resident firmware the Instant Pilot update screen shows list with the module s where the update was interrupted or a timeout error the module s LED is blinking resident mode this module disappears from the system no communication with A 05 xx Press Abort Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance Select the next LC module Repeat steps 3 to 4 until all LC modules are done Update the Instant Pilot to B 02 xx main and resident firmware Oo O N OAOA Press Exit and restart the Instant Pilot After re boot the Instant Pilot shows all resident LC modules If the modules are not shown continuoes Scanning disconnect the Instant Pilot and reconnect 10 Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance 11 Select the first LC module not the Controller 12 Press Single and start the main firmware update of this module After the update a screen may show up for some seconds showing all LC modules where the update has been interrupted Ignore this message It will be closed after some seconds 13 When finshed press Exit and No to prevent a re boot 14 Enter the firmware update screen More Maintenance 15 Select the next resident LC
121. t required Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities 4 Click on Update All Selected Modules to start the firmware update Update Sequence e The module with the LAN RS 232 access transfers into resident mode e Then the other modules in the list update the resident firmware if no main update is selected or transfer to resident mode update the main firmware parallel transfer back to main mode and update the resident firmware parallel Finally the module with the LAN RS 232 access update the main firmware if required transfer back to main mode and update the resident firmware if required Firmware Update Instruments Model Serial Name Address Progress Status 6 sientie PRoatocats 1290 DAD PRo0100015 192 168 254 11 73 Updating LE devices Current Selection Update All Selected Modules Disconnect Add New Instrument The status column Component Current Version Update Main System Firmware Update Resident System Firmware Progress Status 613114 U553600106 A 06 10 005 4 06 10 m a 06 10 005 i m a06 10 I 100 Finished G13658 DE 11100983 4 06 10 004 4 06 10 FZ a 06 10 004 i m ac6 10 I 100 Finished G4208A PP5S05S002 T 00 05 0009 T 00 05 FZ 8 02 08 0002 m s 02 08 ZA 92 Updating Resident System
122. tandard autosampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1314A 1100 Series variable wavelength detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1314B 1200 Series variable wavelength detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1314C 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1314D 1200 Series variable wavelength detector G1314E 1200 Series variable wavelength detector SL G1315A 1100 Series diode array detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1315B 1200 Series diode array detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1315C 1200 Series diode array detector SL B 01 01 G1315D 1200 Series diode array detector G1316A 1200 Series thermostated column compartment A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 06 A 05 05 A 05 01 G1316B 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 10 A 05 06 A 05 05 A 05 01 G1316C 1200 Series thermostated column compartment SL PR G1321A 1200 Series fluorescence detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1329A 1200 Series standard autosampler A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1329B 1200 Series standard autosampler SL A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1361A 1200 Series preparative pump A 06 01 A 05 12 A 05 09 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1362A 1200 Series refractive index detector A 06 01 A 05 11 A 05 06 A 05 06 A 05 04 A 05 01 G1364A 1100 Series fraction collector P
123. te Tool How to Change Back to Original Module Type Use one of these tools e Agilent LabAdvisor Software B 01 04 or above e LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 2 8 or above Using the Agilent LabAdvisor If the converted module should be converted back to the original type e g from G1311A to G1311B follow these steps 1 Start Agilent LabAdvisor 2 Connect to LC instrument system 3 Open the Tools Module Service Center and select the module If the module can be converted you will see the Convert to Original Type button only the conversion back to the original type is permitted Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 43 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview Tools Module Service Center Figure 12 Instrument Module Selection Generic control parameters G1311A QuatPump 2 Ot Serial PPO0000056 Pump On Firmware A 06 32 Options Seal Wash Pump Pump Off Pump Standby G1314D VWD dn Serial ii DES1960002 Convert to Original Type ies ea ee M Identify Clear Error Reset Conversion to Original Type in Agilent LabAdvisor 4 Click on the button to convert the module The Reply window should show RA 0000 TYPE G1311B Re boot the module so that the change becomes active You may use the command BOOT RSET from the command line see Figure 9 on page 42 or power cycle the module After re boot and reconnect the module should now be listed as G1311B
124. tes from the Agilent Web on page 26 Since USB memory sticks may vary from vendor to vendor or from type to type incompatibilities can occur In general USB memory sticks from Sandisk and Kingston should work The USB memory sticks must be FAT 16 formatted and without encryption Use Agilent USB Memory Stick Kit G4208 68700 In case the USB Flash Disk is not recognized by the Instant Pilot use the operating system of your PC Windows XP to re format the USB Flash Disk Use as File System FAT NOT FAT32 Update Sequence Using the Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A the system is updated in the following order the Instant Pilot takes care for this order 1 ao I A WwW Update of the Instant Pilot The Instant Pilot can also be updated as described under Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 67 CAN slaves CAN valves UIB or automation interface only main firmware all resident firmware transfer of all modules into resident mode all module main firmware transfer of all modules into main mode Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 135 7 136 Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A The firmware of Agilent HPLC modules or the Instant Pilot can be updated using the Instant Pilot and a USB Flash Drive that holds the firmware files in the root directory Table 15 Firmware Update Tools Update via Instant Pilot G4208A LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Module and a PC with LAN or RS 232
125. the Agilent LC modules Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities This chapter describes the use of the Agilent LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities for firmware updates of the LC modules Updates via Instant Pilot G4208A This chapter describes the firmware updates of the Agilent Instant Pilot G4208A and the Agilent LC modules via the Instant Pilot G4208A Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Content 1 introduction Firmware Description 10 File Naming Convention of Firmware 11 Compatibility Matrix 14 Firmware Sets 14 Special Information on G1323B Control Module 17 Procedures 24 Updates from the Agilent Web 26 2 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Infinity LC Modules be identified 30 1200 Infinity Compatibility and Emulation Mode 32 Emulation Firmware 35 How to Change Back to Original Module Type 43 3 Agilent 1200 Series LC Modules Overview How can the 1200 Series Systems and Modules be identified 46 Can 1200 modules be mixed 48 with 1100 series modules 48 with 1290 Infinity series modules 48 What firmware revisions I have to use with my Local Controllers G1323A B and G4208A Instant Pilot 51 Which Firmware Revision of the 1100 1200 1290 modules need to be used for which Agilent ChemStation Revision 52 3rd Party Control Software 56 4 Downgrade Information on Main Boards General Information 58 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 5
126. ties or the Agilent LabAdvisor Software during the installation of the software a Agilent Instrument Utilities or Agilent LabAdvisor Software icon has been placed on the PC s desktop 2 The below screen should appear if no intstrument has been set up before The Lab at a Glance screen is empty x Agilent Lab Advisor E 5 x Current User AGILENT walbrech Administrator Agilent Lab Advisor ET 2 Agilent Lab Advisor Labataglance version B 1 03 09196 1902 Current Instrument Configuration rer GF Firmware Update E Calculators View Instruments Lab at a Glance A 33 sort By Y Fiter G3 Change View Displaying 0 of 0 instruments About the software To connect to an instrument System Information Documentation Figure 52 Entry Screen 3 Via Configuration and Instruments you will enter the section Configure Instruments to add a new system use the tab Manually Add Instrument Manually Add Instrument Instrument Type amp Agilent LC x Instrument Address 192 168 254 11 IT Always use this address Remove from Available Instruments select Agilent LC enter the instruments IP address or name or COM1 for RS 232 access Figure 53 Adding a new instrument 126 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities 1 Setup of LabAdvisor Software 4 Click on Add Instrument The new syste
127. tion type G1311A see How to Convert a Module to Emulation Type on page 41 G1311A Emulated to G1311B NEW Situation A new G1311B pump has been converted into a G1311A pump and Agilent provides a newer firmware revision that solves a problem or should be converted back to the original type G1311B 1 Convert the G1311A pump back into the original type see How to Change Back to Original Module Type on page 43 2 Upgrade the firmware using the G1311B firmware to the target revision 3 If required convert the G1311B pump back into the emulation type G1311A see How to Convert a Module to Emulation Type on page 41 The firmware update can only be done on the original module type written on the module s product label So if changing from B to A it requires the B firmware and not the A firmware Otherwise it will result into an error Updating Main System SW does not support HW requirements Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 How to Convert a Module to Emulation Type Use one of these tools e Agilent LabAdvisor Software B 01 04 or above e LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 2 8 or above This procedure is for the conversion of new 1200 Infinity modules that should be converted to a lower product number e g from G1311B to G1311A to make the module compatible with control software that does not support the new 1200 Infinity module num
128. tive 6 Click on Save Changes The new system configuration has been saved Close the Configure Instrument screen The Lab at a Glance screen shows now the new system x Agilent Lab Advisor 4o x Agilent Lab Advis 8 Agilent Lab Advisor Current User AGILENT walbrech Administrator Lab at a Glance Version B 1 03 09196 1902 Current Instrument 12 1290 DAD PRO0100015 v Configuration Lab at a Glance Documentation WE Firmware Update Instrument A S sort By W Filter G3 change view Displaying 1 of 1 instruments Q System Information E Calendar B Guided Diagnostics Tests Calibrations Early Maintenance Feedback B status Report EGG Logs amp Results UG Tools Help Figure 56 Lab at a Glance screen shows now the new system 7 Click on Firmware Update 128 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LabAdvisor Instrument Utilities 6 Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen shows the available instrument s Firmware Update Instruments Model Serial Name Address Progress Status agient Lc Pra0100015 1290 DaD PRO0100015 192 163 4 11 Add New Instrument Current Selection Update All Selected Modules Component Current Version Update Main System Firmware Update Resident System Firmware Progress st Firmware files are current tly taken From DAFW Figure 57 Firmware Update screen 1 Cl
129. ule Time fo Send RA 0000 TYPE G1311 G1311B PP00000066 7 8 2010 8 32 07 AM r Generic command line fbootrset ba Send Signal configuration Figure 9 Command Line and Reply Window in Agilent LabAdvisor FSE Version only Using the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Start LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 1 2 Connect to LC instrument system 3 Right click on the module in the instrument tree 4 Select Convert to G1314A only permitted conversions are displayed If there are more than one conversions possible e g G1316C to G1316A or G1316B then you will see a menu entry for each conversion type Ei Firmware update Tool File Action Options Help Curent Firmware Update Information Revision History r G1315C PP00000024 G1311A DE23923124 AEG G13214 DE92001553 Update Filename Revision o INKS i T a 12 EF o am System 2 V Select for Update Figure 10 Conversion to Emulation Type in LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Modules Overview 2 5 Re boot the module so that the change becomes active You may use the command BOOT RSET from the command line send instruction window see Figure 11 or power cycle the module After re boot and reconnect the module should now be listed as G1314A E G13118 PP00000067 iol x BOOT ASET Figure 11 Command Line and Reply Window in LAN RS 232 Firmware Upda
130. uration like below It uses the Default IP address of the 192 168 254 11 of the module with the LAN access This setup does not work stable Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2 x Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2 x Gener f Altemate Configuration General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports If this computer is used on more than one network enter the alternate IP this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for settings below the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address i Ise the following ress IP address 192 168 254 10 IP address Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Subnet mask Default gateway Default gateway Preferred DNS server Obtain DNS server address automatically a mC Use the following DNS server addresses gere i Preferred DNS server Preferred WINS server s Altemate DNS server J Altermate DNS ser Altemate WINS server Figure 51 Problematic LAN Setup The RS 232 Update is So Slow Yes the serial RS 232 communication protocol is very slow compared to LAN communication Therefore the LAN communication is the recommended communication protocol for firmware updates See also Update Durations on page 82 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 Multip
131. ure 20 and added to the TabFile see Figure 18 on page 76 Bootp Manager 00300 3040806 NPI060187 Figure 21 Bootp Manager check your entries 78 Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 5 6 Press Exit Manager and OK to exit the Agilent Bootp Service 7 Now turn on the module with the detector wait about 30 60 seconds and view the LogFile see Figure 22 It should display the request from the detector with the hardware MAC address 02 03 05 16 33 56 PM Status BOOTP Request received at outer most layer Status BOOTP Request received from hardware adire 003002080808 Status found 134 40 25 220 NP1060187 Status Host IP Address is 134 40 29 56 Status Reply to BOOTP Request has been sent Status BOOTP Request finished processing at outer most layer Figure 22 _LogFile the detector has received the parameter Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide 79 5 Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Installation of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool 1 Download the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool from the Agilent web site see Updates from the Agilent Web on page 26 onto your PC Do not use older versions of the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool as provided via the Agilent web All versions below actual should no longer be used 2 Double click the exe file to install the program files Follow the instructions The program
132. xx B 01 xx for the modules and B 01 xx for the Instant Pilot If you want to downgrade an Instant Pilot to revision A 05 1x to be compatible with modules that have A 05 09 10 or A 05 11 12 firmware installed then follow the instructions in Update Information for A 05 1x Firmware on page 142 Recovering In case of power fail or LAN RS 232 cable disconnected during the update for the Instant Pilot the firmware may not completely updated mian or resident In this case the display may be dark and the LED is blinking In this case the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool shows the Instant Pilot either in resident mode R or main mode similar to Main firmware update was interrupted on page 119 Redo the firmware update again for both the main and resident for all B xx versions If this happend during the downgrade to A 05 xx the you just need to redo the main update The firmware A 05 1x has no resident part If the Instant Pilot is not shown check whether the modules may be on different firmware sets A 05 xx vs A 06 xx B 01 xx B 06 xx Then use one module with the Instant Pilot s target firmware to establish communication Agilent 1200 Infinity LC Systems Firmware Update Guide Updates via LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool Solving Problems Firmware files are not shown Configure directories correctly see Configure the LAN RS 232 Firmware Update Tool on page 85 This must be done with no connection to the mo

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