Shimadzu CBM-20A Setup Manual

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Feb. 2011

CBM-20A/20Alite

iPad Connection Setup Manual

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Page 1 228-91081 Feb. 2011 CBM-20A/20Alite iPad Connection Setup Manual...
Page 2 3.2 Wireless LAN Adapter Settings...............11 3.3 iPad Network Settings ..................11 Chapter 4 Basic Operations............14 4.1 Accessing the CBM-20A Controller from an iPad .......... 14 4.2 Opening the [Execute Analysis] Window ............15 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............. 17 5.1 Troubleshooting and Corrective Action ............17 5.2 Error Messages .....................
Page 3 • An iPad can be used to access liquid chromatograph systems by simply adding a wireless LAN adapter to the existing LC system. • By using the Web-server function of CBM-20A/20Alite controllers, an iPad can be used to select analytical conditions, execute analyses, and monitor the LC system.
Page 4 Switching Hub Category 5 UTP Cable Network Wi-Fi Communication Wireless LAN Adapter Comput Comput (CBM-20A) (CBM-20A) Name Remarks Wireless LAN Adapter Wireless LAN base unit (router or access point) Straight LAN Cable Category 5 or higher UTP straight cable Switching Hub...
Page 5 Chapter 2 Functionality Available from the iPad This chapter describes the functions available from the iPad and precautions for operating iPads. 2.1 Applications and Windows Applications available from the iPad include applications, Group Monitor Analysis Execution applications, and applications. Window sequences are indicated below. System Check Group Monitor Application Maintenance Window...
Page 6 The following describes the overview of the functions available from the iPad. For other functions, refer to the appendix in Chapter 6 or the CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual. Reference • 6.1 List of Windows and Their Main Functions • CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual) Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Chapter 5 Application Operation ■Group Monitor Application...
Page 7 ■ Analysis Execution Application (1) Direct control buttons Method parameter settings (simplified) Section Description Direct control buttons The following control functions are available for the units connected to the system controller. Turning the pump ON/OFF Rinsing the autosampler Turning the column-oven ON/OFF Zeroing the detecto r’s signal Executing autopurge...
Page 8 ■System Check Application (1) System check results Section Description System check results After system checks are executed, results are displayed. Results are displayed both as a summary list by model and as detailed results for each model. ■Maintenance Window (1) Maintenance information Section Description Maintenance...
Page 9 Just like Internet Explorer, the web browser on iPad (Safari) allows deleting cache files. If the cache files cause things to not function or display properly, use the following procedure to delete the cache files. For more details regarding cache files, refer to the CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual).
Page 10 Window Refresh Button Do not press the browser window refresh button. Doing so may cause errors or the window to display incorrectly Refresh Button...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Preparation This chapter describes the settings necessary to access the LC system from an iPad. Specifically, it describes configuring iPad settings and wireless LAN adapter settings. 3.1 Initializing iPad Settings To start the iPad for the first time, connect it to a computer and initialize it. Note •...
Page 12 Use the provided USB cable to connect the iPad to the computer. After a brief wait, the computer will recognize the iPad and launch iTunes. Follow the instructions in the iTunes window to configure the various settings.
Page 13 3.2 Wireless LAN Adapter Settings Refer to the procedures included with the wireless LAN adapter. 3.3 iPad Network Settings The following describes configuring network settings for connecting to a wireless LAN network. Tap the [Settings] icon on the iPad [Home] screen. Tap the [Settings] icon.
Page 14 In the wireless network list, select the network specified for the wireless LAN adapter. This displays the [Enter Password] window. Note It connects automatically to networks that have been connected to in the past, without displaying the [Enter Password] window. Tap the network to which to connect.
Page 15 Tap the network settings button to display the network settings panel. In the network settings panel, specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask for the iPad. Example of Settings Item Setting IP Address 192.168.200.102 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (1) Tap the network settings button. (2)Tap the [Static] button.
Page 16 Chapter 4 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations necessary to control the LC system from an iPad. For more details regarding how to use each window, refer to the CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual). Reference CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual) Chapter 4 Basic Operation and Chapter 5 Application Operation 4.1 Accessing the CBM-20A Controller from an iPad...
Page 17 This displays the [Status] tab page. 4.2 Opening the [Execute Analysis] Window On the [Status] tab page, tap the name of the system to log into. Tap the system name. This displays the [Login] window. Enter the account name and password, then tap [Login].
Page 18 This displays the [Analysis Execution] tab page.
Page 19 Other Operations - Switching the iPad power OFF 5.2 Error Messages If an error occurs, the following window appears. For more details regarding errors, refer to the CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual). Reference CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual), Section 6.2 Error Message...
Page 20 5.3 Basic iPad Operations This section describes how to perform basic iPad operations. Data Entry Operations Item Description Switching between English and The input language can be switched using the keyboard. Japanese Jpn/Eng Mode: Use the button Switching the alphanumeric input Alphanumeric Mode: Use the button or mode...
Page 21 Other Operations Item Description Creating a shortcut for CBM web To create a shortcut on the [Home] screen, hold down applications button on the Safari toolbar. To delete a shortcut on the [Home] screen, touch the shortcut until an icon delete button appears. Press the button to delete the icon.
Page 22 5.3.1 Switching Between Japanese/English or Alphanumeric Input Modes Switch between Japanese and English input modes or alphanumeric input modes using keyboard buttons. Switching J/E Input Mode Switching Alphanumeric Input Mode Tap the alphanumeric input mode Tap the Japanese/English input mode button to switch modes button to switch modes 5.3.2 Moving the Cursor Within a Text Area...
Page 23 5.3.3 Moving Between Input Fields The cursor can be moved between input fields using the [Next] and [Previous] buttons above the keyboard. (1) Tap the [Next] button. (2) The cursor moves. 5.3.4 Closing the Keyboard Hold down the [hide keyboard] button until the keyboard closes. Closes the keyboard...
Page 24 5.3.5 Switching Windows in Safari Use the Safari menu to display all windows, then select a window. To close a window, tap the [X] button at the top-left of the window. (2) Tap the desired window to display. (1) Tap the button for showing all windows. (2) Tap the [X] button to close the window.
Page 25 Enter the shortcut name and press [Add]. The shortcut now appears on the [Home] screen. (2) Tap the [Add] button. (1) Enter the shortcut name.
Page 26 5.3.7 Deleting a Shortcut for Web Applications Deletes the created shortcut. Press the shortcut to be deleted continuously for a given period. An [X] button appears on the shortcut icon. Press the shortcut to be deleted continuously Press the [X] button on the shortcut icon. When the delete confirmation dialog box appears, press [OK].
Page 27 For functionality not available via the iPad, please use the IE version. For more details regarding the functions of each window, refer to the CBM-20A/20Alite Instruction Manual (detailed manual). × : Enabled...
Page 28 1. In principle, use the settings related to analysis (setting parameter, system configuration settings, and time program settings) from the IE version. However, some setting parameters (pump flowrate, autosampler cooler temperature, oven temperature, detector wavelength, etc.) can also be set from the iPad. 6.2 Controllable Units The following Units are controllable from the iPad.

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