Firmware Update - Agilent Technologies

2 Updates via LAN/RS-232 Firmware Update Tool
Firmware Update to A.06.xx
NOTE
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 If the 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 In the Emulation Mode the 1200 Series autosampler can be added to this
system with ChemStation 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.
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