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  • Page 1 Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices Warranty Safety Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2017 No part of this manual may be reproduced in The material contained in this docu- any form or by any means (including elec- ment is provided “as is,” and is sub-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instrument Control Ports Host Computer Communication Front Panel Start/Stop push buttons Run status indicators Hardware monitoring indicators Important Safety Warnings Electrostatic discharge is a threat to 35900E Series II electronics Safety and Regulatory Certifications Information Symbols Electromagnetic compatibility Cleaning Recycling the Product...
  • Page 4 Digital I/O Connection Instrument Control Port Connection Startup Pre-Run Checklist 35900E Series II Power Up Verify 35900E Series II is Ready for Operation In Case of Difficulty Parts Replacement Remove the Top Cover Remove the Front Panel Replace the Main Board...
  • Page 5 Instrument Parts Replacement Parts: Covers and Electronics Power Cords Cables Analog Signal Cables Remote Control APG Remote Control Bottle Number Cables User Manual...
  • Page 6 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Safety and Regulatory Certifications Cleaning Recycling the Product The Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface (35900E Series II) is a dual-channel, run-buffered interface that connects analytical instruments to Agilent data systems. It converts the analog signal from analytical instruments to digital data and transmits it to the host computer for further processing.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • Real-time control • Instrument control ports • Host communication • Front panel indicators that show run status, interface activity, etc. • External power adaptor with 24 DC output On/Off Switch Figure 1 Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual...

  • Page 9: Independent Analog-To-Digital Converters

    Real-Time Control The 35900E Series II provides a set of real-time control functions for a host computer system. These can be separated into two groups: • Remote Control Bus •...

  • Page 10: Instrument Control Ports

    Front Panel The front panel of the 35900E Series II has two buttons and three LED (light emitting diodes) indicators for each channel. There are also four indicator LED indicators at the bottom of the panel to convey general information about the state of the 35900E Series II interface.

  • Page 11: Hardware Monitoring Indicators

    Agilent service representative. Electrostatic discharge is a threat to 35900E Series II electronics The printed circuit (PC) boards in the 35900E Series II can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Do not touch any of the boards unless it is absolutely necessary.

  • Page 12: Safety And Regulatory Certifications

    Introduction Safety and Regulatory Certifications The Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface conforms to the following safety standards: • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): 61010–1 • EuroNorm (EN): 61010–1 The Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface conforms to the following...

  • Page 13: Symbols

    Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 14: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    4 Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified. 5 Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral equipment. 6 Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced technician for assistance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 15: Setup

    Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Setup To Unpack the Unit Checking Parts and Accessories Line Voltage Configuration Switch This section provides procedures for unpacking and configuring the 35900E Series II. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 16: To Unpack The Unit

    Setup To Unpack the Unit 1 If the 35900E Series II is purchased as part of a system, check the carrier's papers to verify that you received all containers. 2 Inspect the shipping container for damage and watermarks. 3 Remove the cables and documentation from the shipping container and set them aside.

  • Page 17: Configuration Switch

    Setup Configuration Switch There is a set of 6 configuration switches on the rear panel that control 35900E Series II operation. The default settings are shown in Figure Table 2 describes the individual switch settings. RS-232 INSTR PORT REMOTE DIGITAL I/O...
  • Page 18 Setup Table 2 Configuration switch settings Switch Function Position Effect Beep/Off Causes an audible beep when Start/Stop is pressed. Down Silent at Start/Stop. HI/LO Beep, if any, is loud. Down Beep, if any, is soft. Channel A - Selects stored test chromatogram. Analog input signal ignored. TEST/NORM Down Selects Analog input for Normal Operation.
  • Page 19 Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Computer Connection Connecting to a TCP/IP Network Configuring an RS-232 Connection Connecting to a Host Computer Using RS-232 Communications The 35900E Series II supports TCP/IP LAN (network) and RS-232 connection types for host computer communications. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 20: Computer Connection

    LAN connector Figure 3 Network connection To communicate with the 35900E Series II, you must assign it an IP address compatible with the site LAN. The 35900E Series II must receive its address from either a BootP server/service or DHCP server.

  • Page 21: Restore The Default Ip Address And Turn Off Dhcp

    Computer Connection Restore the default IP address and turn off DHCP To restore the factory default IP address and turn off DHCP: 1 Turn off the instrument. 2 While pressing and holding the START key, turn on the instrument. Hold the START until you hear two beeps (several seconds).

  • Page 22: Configuring An Rs-232 Connection

    Computer Connection Configuring an RS-232 Connection The 35900E Series II has a RS-232 connection used to communicate with the host computer. Review your data system’s installation instructions to determine compatibility. The RS-232 connection has a single 8-position configuration switch on the...
  • Page 23 Computer Connection Once you have removed the top cover, set switch position 1 ON to enable communication mode. In this mode, the ON switch positions for switches 2-8 are defined in Table Table 3 RS-232 communication mode Switch ON Action Handshake enabled Hardware handshake (otherwise software handshake) Parity enable...
  • Page 24 Computer Connection Table 4 Example settings for RS-232 baud rates Switch Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19,200 38,400 Install the top cover when finished. User Manual...

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Host Computer Using Rs-232 Communications

    Only one host connection can be made to a host computer at a time. To connect RS-232 communications 1 Power off the 35900E Series II and the host computer. 2 Connect one end of the cable to the RS-232 connector shown in...
  • Page 26 Computer Connection User Manual...

  • Page 27: Instrument Connection

    User Manual Instrument Connection Analog Input (Signal) Connection Remote Control Connection Digital I/O Connection Instrument Control Port Connection This section provides the analog signal, remote control, digital, and instrument control port connections available for the 35900E Series II. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 28: Analog Input (Signal) Connection

    For correct operation of the 35900E Series II, the input voltage must be in the range of C A U T I O N -18 mV to +1 V. Voltages below –10 V or above +10 V may damage the instrument.
  • Page 29 Instrument Connection RS-232 ANALOG INSTR PORT REMOTE DIGITAL I/O Analog Input Channel A Analog Input Channel B Figure 7 Analog Input (signal) connections Table 5 Analog signal cables Part no. Description Refer to G1530-60570 6890/6850 Gas Chromatograph (GC), 6-pin (2 m) Figure 17 on page 52 35900-60570...

  • Page 30: Remote Control Connection

    Instrument Connection Remote Control Connection For remote control connection (Figure 8) use an instrument-specific cable whenever possible. Use a general purpose cable for equipment not listed in Table Appendix A lists pin assignments for all open cables. RS-232 INSTR PORT REMOTE DIGITAL I/O ANALOG...
  • Page 31 Description G1530-60600 RS-232, 9-pin female/9-pin female 1 Turn off the power to both the 35900E Series II and the instrument containing the remote start/stop contacts. 2 For instrument-specific cables–Connect one end of the cable to the instrument's remote control connector using the instrument manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 32 Instrument Connection Table 8 Remote control bus pin definitions Signal name Description Digital Ground Prepare Pulsed low to request prepare for analysis (for example calibrate detector, turn on LED, etc.). Start* Pulsed low to signal that run has started (begin integration, temperature program, etc.). Shut Down Low level indicates that system has a serious problem (for example leak: stop pump).

  • Page 33: Digital I/O Connection

    Appendix A lists pin assignments for all open cables. 1 Turn off the power to both the 35900E Series II and the instrument containing the digital I/O connections. 2 Attach the "Y" adaptor cable's 25 pin connector labeled "C" to the appropriate channel's digital I/O connector on the rear of the 35900E Series 3 For instrument-specific cables—Connect one end of the cable to the...
  • Page 34 Instrument Connection Channel A Channel B RS-232 ANALOG INSTR PORT REMOTE DIGITAL I/O Digital I/O Adaptor Cable Agilent part number 35900-60960 Table 9 for digital I/O cables Table 10 for bottle number cables Figure 9 Digital I/O cables Table 9 Digital I/O cables Part no.
  • Page 35 Appendix A lists pin assignments for all open cables. 1 Turn off the power to both the 35900E Series II and the instrument containing the digital I/O connections. 2 Attach the "Y" adaptor cable's 25 pin connector labeled "C" to the appropriate channel's digital I/O connector on the rear of the 35900E Series 3 For instrument-specific cables—Connect one end of the cable to the...

  • Page 36: Instrument Control Port Connection

    Instrument Connection Instrument Control Port Connection Use part number 35900-60980 for RS-232C communication to a 5890 GC or 7673 Sampler. Attach one end of the RS-232C cable to the channel A or B instrument port and the other end to the instrument. Channel A RS-232 INSTR PORT...

  • Page 37: Startup

    Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Startup Pre-Run Checklist 35900E Series II Power Up Verify 35900E Series II is Ready for Operation In Case of Difficulty This section provides steps to verify the 35900E Series II is ready for operation. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 38: Pre-Run Checklist

    WA R N I N G ground the unit and minimize shock hazard. Power up the 35900E Series II by pressing the on/off switch (lower left corner of the front panel). • All indicators should turn off, except for POWER (on steadily).

  • Page 39: Verify 35900E Series Ii Is Ready For Operation

    DHCP” on page 21). You can use the test chromatogram stored in the 35900E Series II ROM in conjunction with the host computer software to check the operation of the entire system. The test chromatogram is turned on via configuration switches 3 through 6 on the 35900E Series II's back panel.

  • Page 40: In Case Of Difficulty

    Startup In Case of Difficulty If the 35900E Series II does not power up correctly, power off the 35900E Series II and disconnect all communication and signal cables. With only the power cable connected, turn the power back on. • If the 35900E Series II powered on correctly: a Power off the 35900E Series II.

  • Page 41: Parts Replacement

    Remove the Top Cover Remove the Front Panel Replace the Main Board This section lists the replaceable parts of the 35900E Series II and provides replacement procedures. The procedures in this section are intended for use by Agilent-trained service personnel only. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the 35900E Series The 35900E Series II was designed for easy assembly and disassembly of all the replaceable modules.

  • Page 42: Remove The Top Cover

    1 Place the unit on a table so that the back is visible to you (cables visible). 2 Turn off the unit and remove the power cord. When removing or replacing the subassembly inside the 35900E Series II, be certain WA R N I N G the power cord is unplugged from the rear of the unit in order to avoid a potentially dangerous electrical shock.

  • Page 43: Remove The Front Panel

    WA R N I N G are no user-serviceable parts inside the 35900E Series II. The printed circuit (PC) boards in the 35900E Series II can be damaged by electrostatic C A U T I O N discharge. Do not touch any of the boards unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must handle them, wear a grounded wrist strap and take other antistatic precautions.
  • Page 44 Parts Replacement 4 Remove the four screws holding the front panel to the unit (Figure 13). Screws Figure 13 Remove screws to remove the front panel (right side shown) 5 Gently pull the front panel forward until it detaches from the frame. 6 When you are ready to reinstall the front panel, fit the bottom lip of the front panel under the lip of the frame and push it against the frame, fitting the power switch into the hole.

  • Page 45: Replace The Main Board

    Replace the Main Board This procedure is intended for use by Agilent-trained service personnel only. There WA R N I N G are no user-serviceable parts inside the 35900E Series II. Remove the main board 1 Remove the top cover. (See “Remove the Top Cover”...

  • Page 46: Install The Main Board

    Parts Replacement 5 Slide the main board out towards the front of the unit (Figure 16). Figure 15 Slide the main board out Install the main board 1 When you are ready to install the main board, slide the main board into the guides from the front of the unit so that the cable connections fit through the back of the unit.
  • Page 47 Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Instrument Parts Replacement Parts: Covers and Electronics Power Cords This section provides diagrams for instrument parts of the 35900E Series II. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 48: Instrument Parts

    Instrument Parts Replacement Parts: Covers and Electronics Table 12 Replacement parts for the 35900E Series II (Figure Item no. Description Part no. Top cover 35900-01180 24V DC power converter 0950-4789 Main board 35900-61000 Front panel assembly (front cover) 35900-61130 Guide, PC board...
  • Page 49 Instrument Parts Figure 16 Replacement parts breakdown User Manual...

  • Page 50: Power Cords

    Instrument Parts Power Cords Table 13 Power cords for 35900E Series II Part no. Description 8120-1369 Power cord, Australia/New Zealand, C13, 10 amp 8120-1378 Power cord, United States, C13, 125 volt, 10 amp, 5-15P, 498G 8120-1689 Power cord, Europe, C13, 10 amp...
  • Page 51 Agilent 35900E Series II Dual Channel Interface User Manual Cables Analog Signal Cables Remote Control Bottle Number Cables This section provides cable diagrams for the open analog signal, remote control, and bottle number cables that work with the 35900E Series II. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 52: A Cables

    Cables Analog Signal Cables Examples of instrument specific analog signal cables are included in this section. Figure 17 35900-60630, 35900-60900, 35900-60910: General use —spade lugs Connector 1 Signal name Connector 2 Shield Orange Signal – Black Signal + Figure 18 35900-60570: 5880 GC, 35900-60750: 1050/1046A Fluorescence detector Connector 1 Signal name...
  • Page 53 Cables Figure 19 35900-60640: For special purpose square - pins Connector 1 Signal name Connector 2 Shield Orange Signal – Black Signal + User Manual...

  • Page 54: Remote Control

    Note: When used for remote control, this cable attaches directly to remote port on back of 35900E Series II. when used for digital I/O or bottle numbers, the Digital I/O Adaptor Cable must be used to connect to the 35900E Series II.

  • Page 55: Apg Remote Control

    Cables APG Remote Control APG Remote control cable pin assignments are included in this section. G1530-60930 Figure 21 G1530-60930: APG Remote control cable pin assignments Connector 1 (male) Signal name Connector 2 (male) Prepare Start Start relay Start relay No connection Ready Stop No connection...

  • Page 56: Bottle Number Cables

    Note: When used for remote control, this cable attaches directly to remote port on back of 35900E Series II. When used for digital I/O or bottle numbers, the digital I/O adaptor cable must be used to connect to the 35900E Series II.
  • Page 57 Note: When used for remote control, this cable attaches directly to remote port on back of 35900E Series II. When used for digital I/O or bottle numbers, the digital I/O adaptor cable must be used to connect to the 35900E Series II.
  • Page 58 Agilent Technologies © Agilent Technologies, Inc. Third edition, October 2017...

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