Connecting The Epc - Waters Xevo G2 QTof Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Connecting the EPC

In addition to a workstation PC or instrument server, the Xevo G2 Tof has an
external EPC with a real-time operating system that provides the real-time,
data-processing required by the analog-digital controller (ADC).
Mass spectrometer rear panel connections to the EPC:
Requirement:
ensure compliance with FCC limits.
To connect the EPC:
1. Connect one end of the 25-way, EPC cable to the 25-way, D-type
connector on the instrument.
2. Connect the free end of the 25-way, EPC cable to the 25-way COM port
D-type connector on the EPC.
B-18 External Connections
External Connections 1
10 9 8 7 6 5
OUT -
External Connections 2
10 9 8 7 6 5
OUT - OUT
Use shielded network cables with the mass spectrometer to
ADC Ethernet
Instrument LAN
4 3 2 1
Service Bus
EPC Com Port
IN - IN
EPC parallel port
EPC Parallel Port
4 3 2 1
Video Output
OUT OUT
10 1
External Connections 1
10 1
External Connections 2
EPC
System Activity
200 - 240V, 50/60Hz, 1.1kW
EPC parallel port
Power
Instrument LAN
ADC Ethernet