Connecting Cables - Agilent Technologies 8860 Installation And First Startup

1 Installing the GC
EVENT connector
This connector provides two passive contact closures and two 24-volt outputs for controlling
external devices. The outputs are controlled by valve drivers 5 through 8.
BCD input connector
This connector provides two control relays and a BCD input for a stream selection valve or a
BCD generating device.
BCR/RA connector
This connector is reserved for the optional G3494B RS-232 Barcode Reader. Refer to the GC
Operation Manual.
LAN connector
Standard Local Area Network (LAN) connector, for communication with data systems and
other devices via TCP/IP.

Connecting cables

Use the supplied LAN cable to connect the GC to a LAN switch or hub as shown below in
Figure
documentation for details about its supported LAN configurations.
LAN cable
8121-0940
GC
Figure 12. Simple supported LAN configurations: LAN switch or hub (left) and direct connection (right)
Table 7
IP address
Subnet mask
Installation and First Startup
12. Other LAN configurations are possible. Refer to your Agilent data system
LAN switch or hub
LAN cable
8121-0940
Computer
Typical IP addresses for an isolated LAN
GC
10.1.1.101
255.255.255.0
Crossover LAN cable 5183-4648
OR
GC
Computer
10.1.1.100
255.255.255.0
Computer
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