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Requirements and Supported Instruments for Client/Server Systems
OpenLab CDS Requirements and Supported Instruments (Client/Server)

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This guide is valid for Agilent OpenLab CDS version 2.4 Client/Server installations.

OpenLab CDS Requirements and Supported Instruments (Client/Server)

In this Guide ...

This document details the minimum hardware, software and network requirements that need to met to run Agilent OpenLab CDS Client/Server Systems, and lists supported instruments.

1 Hardware and Software Requirements

This chapter contains the hardware and software requirements for the different components of an OpenLab CDS system.

2 Network Requirements

This chapter describes the network requirements that must be met in order to support the environmental computing needs of an OpenLab Chromatography Data System (CDS).

Table 1 Terms and abbreviations used in this document

Term Description

Content Management Component of OpenLab Server or OpenLab ECM XT used to manage your analytical data, including a database.

AIC Agilent's Analytical Instrument Controller

Control Panel Control Panel for Agilent OpenLab software

Microsoft Control Panel Part of the Microsoft Windows operating system

Shared Services Set of administrative services that control, for example, the security policy and the central configuration of OpenLab CDS. Shared services are accessed via the Control Panel.

ECM OpenLab Enterprise Content Management system.

OpenLab CDS Requirements and Supported Instruments (Client/Server) 3

3 Supported Instruments

This chapter provides information on the instruments supported by the current revision of OpenLab CDS and the required respective instrument drivers and firmware revisions.

4 Software Compatibility

This chapter contains information on compatibility with other Agilent or non-Agilent software.


Contents

1 Hardware and Software Requirements 7

Introduction 8General Software Requirements 10Language Compatibility 11Disk Space 12Operating Systems 13Hardware Recommendation 14Number of Instruments 19Virtualization 20Databases 22Licensing 23System Configuration Checker 24

2 Network Requirements 26

Introduction 27Basic Network Requirements 29LAN Communications 32Specific Requirements for Compliant Systems 38Network Isolation 39Network Assessment 41

3 Supported Instruments 42

RC.NET Drivers and OpenLab CDS 43Agilent LC and LC/MS Instrument Support 45Agilent CE Instrument Support 55Agilent GC and GC/MS Instrument Support 56Other supported Agilent Instruments 62Non-Agilent Instruments 63Agilent VL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Instruments 65


4 Software Compatibility 68

Agilent Software 69Compatible Libraries and Databases 71


1 Hardware and Software Requirements

Introduction 8

General Software Requirements 10

Language Compatibility 11

Disk Space 12

Operating Systems 13

Hardware Recommendation 14Client 14Instrument Controller 14Server 15

Number of Instruments 19

Virtualization 20

Databases 22

Licensing 23

System Configuration Checker 24

This chapter contains the hardware and software requirements for the different components of an OpenLab CDS system.

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1 Hardware and Software RequirementsIntroduction

Introduction

With an OpenLab CDS Client/Server installation, you need multiple hardware components. The following graphic shows the required components.

Figure 1 Client/Server System, 1-server system

On Agilent Instrument Controllers (AICs) and clients, the OpenLab CDS software provides the CDS components.

On the server, the OpenLab Server software provides the Shared Services and Content Management components.

OpenLab CDS can be deployed as a 1-server all-in-one system (see Figure 1 on page 8), as a 2-server system with the database hosted on a separate server (see


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsIntroduction

Figure 2 on page 9), or as a Scalable System (please refer to the Agilent OpenLab Server and OpenLab ECM XT Scalable System installation guide).

A 2-server system offers higher performance compared to a 1-server system and is recommended for systems with more than 25 instruments running concurrently.

Scalable systems are designed for larger installations. For more information, please refer to the Agilent OpenLab Server and OpenLab ECM XT Scalable System installation guide (available from the Documentation tab of the OpenLab installer).

For configurations with more than one server, you will get a starter pack with two OpenLab Server software licenses: you will need an additional OpenLab Content Management Index server.

Figure 2 Client/Server System, 2-server system


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsGeneral Software Requirements

General Software Requirements

You will need a PDF viewer to open PDF manuals in OpenLab Help & Learning. We recommend Adobe Reader DC. The PDF viewer is not required for the system to function correctly.

Component Details

.NET framework • .NET 3.5.1 must be enabled on systems running on Windows 10, or Windows Server 2012 R2.

and• .NET 4.7.2 or above (if needed, it will be installed automatically

by the OpenLab Installer)

Web browser • Internet Explorer 11• Google Chrome 40 or higher• Edge

Antivirus software1

1 The listed antivirus software has been tested and is recommended by Agilent. Check with your Agilent ser-vice person in case you want to use other software.

• Symantec Endpoint Protection• Trend Micro• Microsoft Security Essentials• McAfee

PDF reader • For example, install Adobe Reader from the installation media.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsLanguage Compatibility

Language Compatibility

The English version of OpenLab CDS is validated on Windows English and Western European language operating systems. Regional settings (locales) can be adjusted as required. In a Client/Server system make sure regional settings are the same for the server, AIC and clients.

Localized versions of OpenLab CDS are supported on local language versions of Windows, using default system fonts:• Chinese: Microsoft YaHei• Japanese: Meiryo UI• Brazilian Portuguese: Calibri

OpenLab CDS can run on other language versions of Windows as well, but the user interface will be English.

Non-localized instrument drivers are supported and will appear in English even when running localized versions of OpenLab CDS.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsDisk Space

Disk Space

Disk space requirements should be adjusted based on the number and type of instruments and archival periodicity. Agilent recommends providing disk space for one year of lab operation in addition to the operating system and OpenLab CDS requirements.

Table 2 Typical expected file sizes

Run time Description Expected data size

2D data 60 min 10 Hz, 2 channel data 300-700 KB

3D data 60 min 10 Hz, 5 channel data, plus spectra at 1 nm resolution from 200 to 400 nm

100-300 MB

LC/MS data (SQ) 60 min Scan mode 20-40 MB

GC/MS data (SQ) 60 min Scan mode 50-300 MB

GC/MS data (SQ) 60 min SIM mode with 2 ions 1-3 MB


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsOperating Systems

Operating Systems

For information on operating system configuration, see respective installation guides.

Table 3 Supported Operating Systems

Operating System Client AIC Server

Windows 7 SP1 64-bitEnterprise or Professional

Windows 10 64-bitEnterprise or Pro(version 1703, 1709, or 1803) 1

1 for support of the most current versions check with your Agilent representative

Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bitStandard or Datacenter

2

2 virtual environment

Windows Server 2016 64-bitStandard or Datacenter

1


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsHardware Recommendation

Hardware Recommendation

Client

Instrument ControllerBundle PC for AIC: HP Z440 with 16 GB RAM

Table 4 Tested and recommended hardware configuration for a client

Item HW requirements

Processor Intel® i5, i7, or Xeon E3 or equivalent3.0 GHz or greater4 Core

Physical memory (RAM) 8 GB

Hard disk 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA drives minimumor equivalent solid state drive

USB port USB 2 required for installation via provided media

LAN Card 100 MB/1 GB LAN for instrument control

Graphic resolution 1600 x 900 minimum1920 x 1080 recommended

Table 5 Tested and recommended hardware for a non-bundle Instrument Controller


Processor Intel® i5, i7, or Xeon E3 or equivalent3.0 GHz or greater4 Core

Physical memory (RAM) 16 GB

Hard disk 2 x 500 GB or 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA drive minimumor equivalent solid state driveIf the computer has a disc array controller Agilent recommends 2 x 1 TB in RAID1.



ServerThe following recommended hardware specifications are for reference purposes. The hardware specifications should be adjusted based on the actual usage pattern in the lab. For example, if a lab acquires larger files as compared to those listed for a typical usage pattern in table 6 on page 15, consider adding additional disk storage or using an external NAS system for storing files.

RS-232 port 1 serial port required for selected instruments that are still using RS-223 communication. See instrument specifications for details.

USB port USB 2 required for installation via provided media

LAN card 100 MB/1 GB LAN for instrument control2nd LAN card required for house, to isolate the instrument's data traffic from the lab intranet connection.

Graphic resolution (Monitor required for failover mode only)

1600 x 900 minimum1920 x 1080 recommended

Table 6 Instrument calculation

Instrument Type Typical usage pattern Logical instrument count

1 GC 24x5 lab operation, 150 Files1, 10 MB/Day

1

1 GC (dual tower) 24x5 lab operation, 300 Files1, 20 MB/Day

2

1 LC 24x5 lab operation, 150 Files1, 10 MB/Day

1

1 LC + DAD 24x5 lab operation, 30 Files1, 50 MB/Day Saving only spectrum peaks in a reduced spectrum range (e.g., 200-400, step 1)

2

Table 5 Tested and recommended hardware for a non-bundle Instrument Controller




All-in-One Server

1 SQ LC/MS 24x5 lab operation, 30 samples/day, 600 Files1, 250 MB/Day Routine quantitative work using scan data

4

1 SQ GC/MS 24x5 lab operation, 600 Files1, 250 MB/Day

4

1 ICP-MS 24x5 lab operation, 20 samples/day, 300 Files1, 20 MB/Day

2

1 The individual files inside a SSIZIP file are counted as separate files.

Table 6 Instrument calculation

Instrument Type Typical usage pattern Logical instrument count

HINT All-in-one server is recommended for 1-30 instruments.

Table 7 Recommended hardware for an all-in-one server (1-30 instruments)

Hardware Small System (up to 5 instruments, 1-2 AICs)

Medium System (3-30 instruments, 3 or more AICs)

Large System (25-100 instruments) -alternative

Processor 1 × (Intel Xeon E5 v3 3.5 GHz, 4 Core)

2 × (Intel Xeon E5 v3 3.5 GHz, 4 Core)


Minimum Ram 12 GB 24 GB 48 GB

Disk (OS and software)

2 × (100 GB 7.2 K rpm RAID 1)

2 × (250 GB 15 K rpm RAID 1)

2 × (600 GB 15 K rpm RAID 1)

Disk (Data)1

1 The recommended disk space for these systems was estimated based on four years of usage with the maximum number of recommended instruments. The actual disk size required should be calculated based on planned usage patterns.

2 × (100 GB 7.2 K rpm RAID 1)

3 × (500 GB 7.2 K rpm RAID 5)

5 × (1 TB 7.2 K rpm RAID 5)

Network 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB



Separated Server Solutions (Database Server and Application Server)

Agilent recommends a server dedicated to OpenLab Server as the host machine.

For the Operating System requirements on the database server, check the respective database documentation. See “Databases” on page 22.

Scalable Solution

Scalable systems are designed for larger installations with more than 100 instruments. For more information, please refer to the Agilent OpenLab Server and OpenLab ECM XT Scalable System installation guide (available from the Documentation tab of the OpenLab installer).

NOTE Oracle Database is not supported for an all-in-one Server.

NOTE A 2-server solution is recommended for labs that have growth plans to run 25 instruments or more. Compared to a 1-server solution, the 2-server solution has roughly 50 % more performance.

Table 8 Recommended hardware for a 2-server solution (25-100 instruments)

Hardware Content Management server (OpenLab Server or OpenLab ECM XT)

Database server

Processor 2 × (Intel Xeon E5 v3 3.5 GHz, 4 Core)


Minimum Ram 24 GB 32 GB

Disk (OS and software)

2 × (300 GB 15 K rpm RAID 1) 3 × (300 GB 15 K rpm RAID 1)

Disk (Data)1

1 The recommended disk space for these systems was estimated based on four years of usage with the maximum number of recommended instruments. The actual disk size required should be calculated based on planned usage patterns.

5 × (1 TB 7.2 K rpm RAID 5) 3 × (300 GB 15 K rpm RAID 5)

Network 1 GB 1 GB



Shared Services Server

A separate Shared Services server is needed for configurations involving OpenLab ECM as storage backend. For more information, please refer to the Configuring OpenLab with ECM guide (available from the CDS with ECM 3.x tab of the OpenLab installer).


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsNumber of Instruments

Number of Instruments

Any configuration of instruments that sums up to a maximum of 6 instrument points per AIC is supported. Per OpenLab CDS client/server system, you can configure a maximum of up to 100 instrument points.

Instrument points are an indicator for the data stream that needs to be managed, and thus also for the required hardware and software. Instruments count as follows:

Table 9 Instrument points per Instrument type

Instrument Type Instrument Points

LC - Liquid Chromatograph(LC = injector + pump + 2D detector such as VWD)

1

3D detector(LC detector such as DAD or (3D)FLD)

1

MS(Single quadrupole mass spectrograph)

2

GC - Gas Chromatograph 1

Additional GC detector/headspace 0

Examples:

3D LC: 2

GC/MS: 3

LC/MS: 3

LC with HDR-DAD 3

3D LC/MS 4


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsVirtualization

Virtualization

Clients

OpenLab CDS has been tested with the following virtualization software. Note that the resource requirements are equal to those of the physical machines. Windows Server 2012 R2 requires domain environment.• Citrix XenApp 7.X with Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016

• VMware vSphere 5.x or higher• Remote Desktop Services with Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server

2016• Hyper-V with Windows 2012 Server R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows 7

SP1 or Windows 10

AICs

Virtualizing AICs is supported with VMWare vSphere 5.x or higher. However, it is not recommended to virtualize AICs.

Server

The server in an OpenLab CDS Client/Server system can be run on a virtual machine hosted by VMWare ESX host with VMWare ESXi 5.1 or later.

The virtual machine must meet the server hardware and software requirements. Please refer to VMWare support for performance optimization recommendations. Some considerations are:• Dedicated resources allocated to the server• Do not take a snapshot of the virtual machine• Potential performance overhead by using the virtual infrastructure

NOTEBe aware of a potential conflict when using an All-in-one Citrix environment: Both Citrix and OpenLab CDS use port 27000 for the License Manager Daemon. See “Firewall Settings” on page 33.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsVirtualization

It is not recommended to use a Windows Server virtual machine with the network teaming feature. With this configuration, OpenLab CDS cannot retrieve the MAC address of a network team interface. If you must use this configuration, an additional virtual network adapter is needed to which the OpenLab CDS license can bind. Each license is based on the MAC address of the network interface card, being physical or virtual. If you are planning to use NIC teaming for the server, it is recommended that you use the teaming configuration tool from the vendor of the network interface card.

More Information

For more details, please contact your Agilent support representative.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsDatabases

Databases

OpenLab CDS manages information using a database. The database is installed and configured either manually or automatically during installation.The following database software is supported:• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard or Enterprise (64-bit) SP4• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard or Enterprise (64-bit) SP2• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 Standard or Enterprise (64-bit)• Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard or Enterprise (64-bit)• PostgreSQL Server 10.3• Oracle 12c R2

NOTE: Oracle is not supported for all-in-one server!


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsLicensing

Licensing

OpenLab CDS uses Flex-Net Publisher (v. 11.12) for the distribution and tracking of license entitlements. This software is installed with the OpenLab CDS components.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsSystem Configuration Checker

System Configuration Checker

The System Configuration Checker helps you to make sure that the PC matches all requirements. You can use it for all supported operating systems and applications.1 Run the Master Installer from the USB medium or from a centralized folder.

From the Planning screen, select System Configuration Checker.2 The Site Preparation Tool opens. Select the relevant software from the

drop-down list.3 Select OK.4 Complete page 1 of the Contact Information—System details by typing in the

fields provided.• System Location fields• System Information fields• Configuration fields

5 Review the system details and make any necessary entries. The system will follow the paths specified.

6 Select the green check mark icon in the top left corner of the screen to begin the software check. A summary report is displayed showing the results for each check category. Results are expressed as Pass, Warning, Critical Warning, or Fail. Fail results must be corrected before continuing with the installation. Agilent recommends investigating and correcting any Critical Warnings and Warnings whenever possible before proceeding.

7 To view details of the report, select the appropriate link: System Hardware Details, Operating System and Software Details, or Manual Verification Required.

8 To save the report, select the Save icon at the top left of the screen.

NOTE If the firewall is controlled by security software, the Site Preparation Tool cannot read the firewall settings because of security limitations and will display Status "Fail" for the firewall settings.

In this case, make sure the firewall is disabled and enter the status in the Site Preparation Tool report manually.


1 Hardware and Software RequirementsSystem Configuration Checker

9 E-mail the saved report to your Agilent Service Representative for evaluation, and for validation of your personal computer for Agilent Software Systems Installs.


2 Network Requirements

Introduction 27

Basic Network Requirements 29

LAN Communications 32LAN Power Management 32Firewall Settings 33Domain Requirements 36Environments with Proxy Servers 37

Specific Requirements for Compliant Systems 38

Network Isolation 39

Network Assessment 41

This chapter describes the network requirements that must be met in order to support the environmental computing needs of an OpenLab Chromatography Data System (CDS).

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2 Network RequirementsIntroduction

Introduction

OpenLab CDS systems rely on network infrastructure in order to support the communication between various system nodes. This communication is based on standard TCP/IP protocols. In order to provide optimum performance and uptime, the network must meet design criteria for available bandwidth, IP address assignment, name resolution and appropriate isolation of the lab subnet from the corporate network.

Use of other network topologies, such as wide area networks (WAN), are considered non- standard configurations and it is your responsibility to ensure performance to these specifications. The Agilent Support team can only investigate issues using standard LAN configurations and cannot troubleshoot issues caused by non- standard network configurations.

The following diagram gives an overview of OpenLab network recommendations. Depending on the OpenLab products you have configured, your network may or may not include all of the network components described here.


2 Network RequirementsIntroduction

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2 Network RequirementsBasic Network Requirements

Basic Network Requirements

The following table lists the network specifications for these network points:

Note that most systems do not contain all of these network points.• Client running OpenLab CDS• Analytical Instrument Controller (AIC)• Content Management server (OpenLab Server, ECM, or ECM XT)• Shared Services Server (only in conjunction with OpenLab ECM 3.x.)• Database Server• File Server

Table 10 Basic network requirements

Check Specification

Max MTU for Local Interfaces > 999

MTU size MTU size on all segments of the packet path is the same

IP Address Resolution Time (DNS Resolution) >= 20 msFrom server - internet:<= 200 ms

Number of hops between two network points <= 4ForShared Services Server and SQL Server,Shared Services Server and Content Management Server:<= 2

Packet loss <= 5 %

Percentage of loss by using ICMP protocol 0 %

Ping latency <= 10 ms

Bandwidth > 12 Mbps



The following table lists additional network specifications for Shared Services Server and Domain Controller Server:

The following table lists additional network specifications between the following points:• Shared Service Server and DNS Server• ECM Server and DNS Server• SQL Server and DNS Server• Client and DNS Server

Overall throughput for TCP and UDP protocols >= 10 MbpsForShared Services Server and SQL Server,Shared Services Server and Content Management ServerECM Server and Client:>= 100 Mbps

Connectivity from server component to Active Directory through LDAP:• Retrieve 2000 users from AD• Get all available domains• Get global catalog

All queries are executed successfully. Execution time is < 1 s per query.

All domains trusted from the currently running domain:• Domain Controller is available and the tool

can establish connection• Domain Controller should have proper

version (Windows Server 2008 or higher)• Global catalog is enabled• Run all standard LDAP Checks

All domain controllers are available, have the correct version and global catalog is enabled. All LDAP checks for each domain controller are within specification.

Table 11 Additional network requirements

Check Specification

Response time to LDAP queries <= 20 ms

Table 10 Basic network requirements

Check Specification



Table 12 Additional network specifications for DNS Server

Check Specification

Response time for forward lookup like nslookup <= 20 ms

Response time for reverse lookup like nslookup <= 20 ms


2 Network RequirementsLAN Communications

LAN Communications

When using LAN communications to connect workstations or instrument controllers to an instrument, use one of these methods:• Connect via an isolated switch using standard CAT-5 network cabling• LAN communication hardware should be 100/1000 mbps (or higher) speed

capable.

• NIC teaming1: LAN cards should not be teamed on workstations, instrument controllers, or clients.

• LAN communication must be on the same subnet as instruments, and preferably on the same segment.

LAN Power ManagementAvoid data capture or transfer interruptions in your data acquisition system by making LAN communication cards available for instrument and system component communications.

Windows may be set to turn instruments/components off to save power while sleeping or hibernating. To change this setting:

1 In the Microsoft Control Panel, open the Network and Sharing Center2.2 Select Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection > Properties

> Configure.

NOTE The J4100 Jet Direct Card is not supported. For example, use a G1369 LAN interface card instead.

1 Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is also known as Load Balancing and Failover (LBFO)

NOTE See the separate driver installation guides for further information regarding vendor specific instrument connections. GPIB or RS232 might be required.

2 View the items by icon to see a list of all items.



3 Select the Power Management tab.4 Clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box.

Firewall SettingsIf you are using a third party firewall or antivirus software on the network where OpenLab CDS is installed, open these firewall ports to allow communication between the system components of OpenLab CDS. These apply to workstations as well as to Client/Server systems as component communications rely on these communication channels:

The OpenLab CDS installer will automatically open these ports on an enabled Windows firewall during installation.

Table 13 Ports required

Name Port (range) Protocol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1=Instrument, 2=AIC, 3=WorkStation, 4=Client, 5=OLSS, 6=ECM 3.x, 7=OpenLab Server/OpenLab ECM XT, 8=Database

FTP (data transfer) 20 TCP, UDP X X X X X

Content Management FTP, GC MSD - Firmware Installation (FTP)

21 TCP X X X X X

Content Management SFTP (control) 22 TCP X X X X X

GC MSD - Firmware Installation (Telnet) 23 TCP, UDP X X X

eMail (SMTP) sent by Agilent OpenLab 25 TCP X X X

DNS 53 TCP, UDP X X X X X X X

BootP server communication 67 and 68 TCP, UDP X X X X X X X X

TFTP (was required for Communication with legacy Instruments (Jet Direct Cards))

69 UDP X X X

Content Management HTTP, GC MSD - Embedded Web Server HTTP, McAfee

80 TCP X X X X X X

LC/MS instrument communication 111, 1007, 1024, 1025 and 1026

TCP X X X

SNMP 161 UDP X X X



LDAP 389 TCP X X X

HTTPS 443 TCP X X X X X X

Server Message Block (SMB) 445 TCP X X X X X X

LDAP SSL 636 TCP X

SQL Server default 1433 TCP X X X X

SQL Server default 1434 TCP X X X X

Oracle default 1521 TCP X X X X

GC MSD - Instrument Control (Proprietary/SunRPC/TCP)

2883-2885 TCP X X X X X

OpenLab Automation Services 2886 TCP X X X X X


3068 and 3071 TCP X X X X X

Global Catalog LDAP 3268 TCP X X X

Global Catalog LDAP SSL 3269 TCP X

Microsoft RDP 3389 TCP X X

OpenLab Diagnostics Tools 3424 TCP X X X X

Instrument comm (headspace) 4879 TCP X X X

PostgreSQL default 5432 TCP X X X

OpenLab Server Cluster 5701 TCP X

GC MSD - Firmware Installation (ICMP/Ping)

5813 TCP X X X


5973 TCP X X X X

OpenLab Licensing Support (Flexera) 6570 TCP X X X X

OpenLab Shared Services 6577 TCP X X X X

OpenLab REST API 6624 TCP X X X X X

Agilent OpenLab Remote Work Area 6628 TCP X X X X X






GC MSD - Instrument Control 7972 and 7973 TCP X X X X

GC MSD - Instrument Control - RSlick (TCP)

7980-7983 TCP X X X X

Quest Rapid Recovery Agent Service 8006 TCP X X X X X

OpenLab Licensing Support (Flexera) 8080 TCP X X X X

OpenLab Licensing alternates (8085-8090) TCP X X X X

Hosts the viewing page of current license grants and consumptions found in the OpenLab Control Panel administration interface

8090 TCP X X X X

PAL3, data subscription with CDS 8194 TCP X X X X X

OpenLab License web UI 8090 TCP X X X

Agilent OpenLab Content Management Search Service SSL

8443 TCP X

Agilent OpenLab Content Management Search Service

8983 TCP X

Instrument comm (GC/LC) 9001-9002 TCP X X X X X

Instrument comm (GC/LC/35900) 9100 TCP X X X

Instrument comm (GC/LC) 9101 TCP X X X

Instrument comm (GC/LC) 9110 TCP X X X

Messaging communication 9753 TCP X X X X X

Instrument comm (GC 7890) (10000-10010) TCP X X X

Agilent Compliance Engine (ACE) (11121-11141) TCP X X X

OpenLab Licensing Support (Flexera) (27000-27009) TCP X X X

Instrument Utilities 30718 TCP X X X

Instrument Utilities (55055-55057) TCP X X X

Instrument Utilities 61001 TCP X X X






Domain RequirementsOpenLab CDS Client/Server systems are only supported in a domain environment.

Domains support the flow of information and user access rights across machines in the network. This means that all machines and instruments within the networked OpenLab CDS system must reside within the same domain or have the appropriate cross domain trusts to allow name-based communications between all components in the system.Installing OpenLab CDS will apply network exceptions to the Windows firewall under the domain profile to result in a functional system. The components necessary to support OpenLab CDS on a domain are:• Domain controller — broadcasts the domain name and negotiates access to

machines.• Domain name server (DNS) — maintains records of what hostnames belong to

which IP on the network. This component is always required for effective components communications in networked systems.

• Active directory — maintains the list of users and their access rights on the domain.

PAL3 communication 64000, 64001 TCP X X X

PAL3, plain socket protocol 64500 TCP X X X

Temporary communications between clients and instrument controllers. The ports used depend on the operating system in use and are configurable. Refer to the operating system documentation for more information.

Dynamic Ports TCP X X X X X






The domain components above host a variety of services and settings that must be configured appropriately to allow communication across machines. The following services and settings will need to be configured to fit your domain. Your internal IT group is responsible for proper configuration of any custom domain solutions. These include settings for:• Lookup zones and hostnames• Group and security policies• Subnet masks and Virtual LANs• IP reservation (static or DHCP)

Environments with Proxy ServersThe OpenLab server must be accessible via http or https in the network. If you use proxy servers, verify that they can be accessed. If required, adjust the proxy settings.

NOTE The domain name server (DNS) must be able to resolve the IPv4 address of all instrument controllers and instruments. Any unresolved instrument controller or instrument will disrupt the functionality of OpenLab resulting in errors or delays. IPv6 is not supported and must be deactivated.

NOTE OpenLab CDS components must not be installed on the same machine as the domain controller.


2 Network RequirementsSpecific Requirements for Compliant Systems

Specific Requirements for Compliant Systems

If you intend to use your system in a compliant environment, ensure the following settings related to time synchronization:• Your network must have a time synchronization service to make sure that all

systems are using a consistent and valid time.• To ensure that users cannot change the time on a client system, users must

not operate using an administrator account. This is important as the clienttime is used during buffered activity logging during network outages.


2 Network RequirementsNetwork Isolation

Network Isolation

There must be an isolated local area network or VLAN between an instrument controller and the instrument. This is a critical real- time connection.

An OpenLab CDS Client/Server system should be isolated from network environments that experience frequent failures due to faulty switching, viruses, or worms. If network isolation is not possible, the machines should be reconfigured and disconnected from the problematic network until these issues can be resolved. On an isolated network, name resolution services must be hosted by a separate machine to enable proper communications between system components by name.

An isolated network is completely physically isolated, so that no LAN switch connections on the network are shared with the corporate network infrastructure. Figure 4 on page 40 shows a simple client/server topology. In this example, the connection highlighted in red provides isolation of the system.


2 Network RequirementsNetwork Isolation

Figure 4 Sample client/server topology: Network Isolation


2 Network RequirementsNetwork Assessment

Network Assessment

Agilent professional services can perform a test to verify these requirements. Contact your Agilent representative.


3 Supported Instruments

RC.NET Drivers and OpenLab CDS 43

Agilent LC and LC/MS Instrument Support 45Agilent LC 45Agilent LC/MS 53

Agilent CE Instrument Support 55

Agilent GC and GC/MS Instrument Support 56Agilent GC/MS 60Other supported Agilent Instruments 62

Non-Agilent Instruments 63

VL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Instruments 65

This chapter provides information on the instruments supported by the current revision of OpenLab CDS and the required respective instrument drivers and firmware revisions.

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3 Supported InstrumentsRC.NET Drivers and OpenLab CDS

RC.NET Drivers and OpenLab CDS

OpenLab CDS can control instruments and modules that use RC.NET based driver software only.

Agilent and other vendors may release RC.net drivers independent of the OpenLab CDS releases. Agilent recommends that you always use the most recent firmware revisions. They include all latest firmware features and improvements. Agilent driver software is forward compatible with respect to firmware, i.e. the firmware can be updated without the need of updating the driver or CDS.

The following Agilent instrument driver software revisions are part of the OpenLab CDS 2.4 software package. Some of them are installed by default with the software.

NOTE Instrument driver versions must always match in a network system.

Accidental use of a method from a different driver version, and accidental launching of an AIC instrument from a client with a mismatched driver version will have unpredictable behavior, including subtle errors that might not be spotted immediately.

Table 14 Agilent driver packages shipped with OpenLab CDS 2.4

RC.NET Instrument Driver Driver Software Revision Installed with OpenLab CDS 2.4

Agilent LC A.02.19.18 (=A.02.19 SR2) x

Agilent ELSD A.01.07 (build 12)

Agilent LC/MS SQ 2.2.2260 x

Agilent GC 3.0.532 x

Agilent 490 Micro GC B.01.12.1.2125

Agilent Headspace B.01.07.3

Agilent GC/MS SQ 1.3 (build 54) x

Agilent 35900E A/D Converter 2.3 (build 53) x

Agilent SS420X A/D Converter A.01.01 (build 65) x

Agilent Data Player 2.2.6 x


3 Supported InstrumentsRC.NET Drivers and OpenLab CDS

Access drivers that are not automatically installed by the OpenLab CDS installer on the USB media under Setup\Packages\Add-ons. To install these drivers see section Install or Upgrade Driver Software in chapter 1 of your Workstation or Client Server guide.

More information on instrument drivers and firmware is available in the respective RC.NET driver release notes.

Non-Agilent Instrument Drivers

OpenLab CDS 2.4 supports selected Non-Agilent instruments. Please check with your sales representative if a corresponding driver is available.

Always install the dedicated RC.NET driver available from SubscribeNet at OpenLab CDS > OpenLab 3rd-Party Instrument drivers.

Agilent CTC PAL 3 A.01.04.1

Agilent CTC PAL-xt B.01.08

Table 14 Agilent driver packages shipped with OpenLab CDS 2.4

RC.NET Instrument Driver Driver Software Revision Installed with OpenLab CDS 2.4


3 Supported InstrumentsAgilent LC and LC/MS Instrument Support

Agilent LC and LC/MS Instrument Support

Agilent LC Most Agilent LC modules can be controlled with the current version of OpenLab CDS. LC driver release A.02.19 SR2 has been tested with this revision and is installed by default with the software.

The tables below list the supported LC modules.

Recommended Firmware

Agilent recommends using current LC firmware sets with your OpenLab CDS. The latest LC firmware sets are 7.01, 6.50, and 6.30. Please note that using some driver features like valve-thermostat clusters and new temperature control modes require current firmware versions. For more information please refer to the respective LC driver release notes. The Release Note for Agilent LC and CE Drivers Revision A.02.19 SR2 (LC-Driver_ReleaseNote_A0219-SR2.pdf) is available in the Docs/EN folder of the OpenLab CDS media.

Firmware revisions are grouped into sets for each module or system. Firmware sets include just the latest firmware of each module.

Do not mix firmware revisions from one set with older or newer sets. Firmware is not tested across set borders!

Download the latest LC Firmware at http://www.agilent.com/en-us/firmwareDownload?whid=99818. For more information see Agilent LC Firmware News / Downloads / Procedures at https://www.agilent.com/en/support/liquid-chromatography/lcfirmwarenews.

Device Recommended Firmware

Agilent 1100 Series, 1200 Series and 1200 Infinity A.07.01 or later

Agilent 1200 Series, 1200 Infinity and 1120 Compact LC B.07.25 or later

Agilent 1200 Infinity Hosted Modules C.07.20 or later

Agilent 1260/1290 Infinity II Modules D.07.25 or later



You need to upgrade all existing modules to the latest version only if• you add a new LC module to the existing system (recommended).• one of the existing modules requires an upgrade due to a bug fix solved with

the latest release.

Liquid Chromatography (LC) Modules

The Agilent LC modules listed below are supported for control with CDS 2.4 unless stated otherwise.

Agilent LC - Sampling Systems

NOTE Modules combined into one LC instrument always need to have firmware from the same set. Firmware of one set is fully compatible with your CDS that supports this firmware set. However, if one module uses a firmware revision lower that the specified Minimum Firmware Revision some functionality might not be supported.

HINT Find the product number at the lower right of each module or system.

Product Number

Module Name Compatibility Statement

G1313A 1100 Series Standard Autosampler

G1329A 1200 Series Standard Autosampler

G1329B 1260 Infinity Standard Autosampler

G1330A 1100 Series Thermostat

G1330B 1290 Infinity Thermostat

G1367A 1100 Series Well-plate Sampler

G1367B 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler

G1367C 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler SL

G1367D 1200 Series High Performance Autosampler SL+

G1367E 1260 Infinity High Performance Autosampler

G1377A 1260 Infinity High Performance Micro Autosampler not supported

G1389A 1100 Series Micro Thermostatted Autosampler not supported



Agilent LC – Pumps

G2258A 1260 Infinity Dual-Loop Autosamper not supported

G2260A 1260 Infinity Preparative Autosampler (High flow) not supported

G4226A 1290 Infinity Autosampler

G4303A 1260 Infinity SFC Standard Autosampler

G4767A 1260 Infinity II SFC Multisampler

G5667A 1260 Infinity Bio-inert Multisampler

G5668A 1260 Infinity II Bio-inert Multisampler

G7129A 1260 Infinity II Vialsampler

G7129B 1290 Infinity II Vialsampler

G7129C 1260 Infinty II Vialsampler

G7157A 1260 Infinity II Preparative Sampler not supported

G7167A 1260 Infinity II Multisampler

G7167B 1290 Infinity II Multisampler

Table 15 Agilent CTC PAL Autosampler with Agilent LC

Product Number


G4277A Agilent 1290 Infinity LC Injector HTS

G4278A Agilent 1290 Infinity LC Injector HTC

G4270-CTC HTC PAL Auto sampler requires motherboard with FW 4.1.5 or higher

G4271-CTC HTS PAL Auto sampler

Product Number


G1310A 1200 Series Isocratic Pump

G1310B 1260 Infinity Isocratic Pump

G1311A 1200 Series Quaternary Pump Pump 1

Product Number




G1311B 1260 Infinity Quaternary Pump 1

G1311C 1260 Infinity Quaternary Pump VL 1

G1312A 1260 Infinity Binary Pump 1

G1312B 1260 Infinity Binary Pump SL 1

G1312C 1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL 1

G1361A 1260 Infinity Preparative Pump not supported

G1376A 1200 Micro Capillary Pump not supported

G2226A 1200 Micro Nano Pump not supported

G4204A 1290 Quaternary Pump 1

G4220A 1290 Infinity Binary Pump 1

G4220B 1290 Infinity Binary Pump1

G4302A 1260 Infinity SFC Binary Pump 1

G4782A 1260 Infinity II SFC Binary Pump 1

G5611A 1260 Infinity Bio-inert Quaternary Pump 1

G5654A 1260 Infinity II Bio-inert Quaternary Pump 1

G7104A 1290 Infinity II Flexible Pump 1

G7104C 1260 Infinity II Flexible Pump1

G7110B 1260 Infinity II Isocratic Pump 1

G7111A 1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump VL 1

G7111B 1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump1

G7112B 1260 Infinity II Binary Pump1

G7120A 1290 Infinity II High Speed Pump 1

G7161A 1260 Infinity II Preparative Binary Pump not supported

G7161B 1290 Infinity II Preparative Binary Pump not supported

1 Pump valve clusters are possible for marked pumps with up to 2 valves of type G1160A and/or G1170A with 5067-4159 or 5067-4147.

Product Number


G4301A 1260 Infinity II SFC Control Module



Agilent LC – Column Compartments

Agilent LC – Detectors

Product Number


G1316A 1260 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment

G1316B 1200 Series Thermostatted Column Compartment

G1316C 1290 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment

TCC Cluster Cluster with up to three G1316C with integrated 8pos/9port valves (products G4230A/B). Minimum two G1316C TCCs, the third TCC can be a G1316A, B or C.

G7116A 1260 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat

G7116B 1290 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat

G7130A Integrated Column Compartment ICC

VTC Valve Thermostat Cluster

Combinations of G7116B, G1170A and G1316C (valve or column hosts) and G1316A/B and G7130A

See LC Driver Release Notes: Valve-Thermostat Cluster

Product Number


G1314A 1100 Series Variable Wavelength Detector

G1314B 1260 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector VL

G1314C 1260 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector VL+

G1314D 1200 Series Variable Wavelength Detector

G1314E 1290 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector

G1314F 1260 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector

G1315A 1100 Series Diode Array Detector

G1315B 1200 Series Diode Array Detector

G1315C 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector VL+

G1315D 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector VL

G1321A 1200 Series Fluorescence Detector

G1321B 1260 Infinity Fluorescence Detector Spectra



G1321C 1260 Infinity Fluorescence Detector

G1362A 1260 Infinity Refractive Index Detector

G1365A 1100 Series Multiple Wavelength Detector

G1365B 1200 Series Multi-Wavelength Detector

G1365C 1260 Infinity Multiple Wavelength Detector

G1365D 1260 Infinity Multiple Wavelength Detector VL

G4212A 1290 Infinity Diode Array Detector

G4212B 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector

HDR-DAD Cluster

2x G4212A, 2x G4212B, 2x G7117A or 2x G7117B, ora combination of either 1x G4212A and 1x G4212B, or 1x G7117A and 1x G7117B

G7114A 1260 Infinity II Variable Wavelength Detector

G7114B 1290 Infinity II Variable Wavelength Detector

G7115A 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector WR

G7117A 1290 Infinity II Diode Array Detector FS

G7117B 1290 Infinity II Diode Array Detector

G7117C 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector HS

G7121A 1260 Infinity II Fluorescence Detector

G7121B 1260 Infinity II Fluorescence Detector Spectra

G7162A 1260 Infinity II Refractive Index Detector

G7162B 1290 Infinity II Refractive Index Detector

G7165A 1260 Infinity II Multiple Wavelength Detector

Evaporative Light Scattering Detector

G4260A 380-ELSD

G4261A 385-ELSD

G4260B 1260 Infinity II Evaporative Light Scattering Detector

G4261B 1290 Infinity Evaporative Light Scattering Detector

G7102A 1290 Infinity II Evaporative Light Scattering Detector

Product Number




Agilent LC – Valve Solutions

Product Number


G1156A 1200 Series 6 Position / 7 Port Valve (400 bar)

G1157A 1200 Series 2 Position / 10 Port Valve

G1158A 1200 Series 2 Position / 6 Port Valve

G1158B 1200 Series 2 Position / 6 Port Valve (600bar)

G1159A 1200 Series 6 Position Selection Valve

G1160A 1200 Series 12 Position/13 Port Valve

G1162A 1200 Series 2 Position/ 6 Port Micro Valve

G1163A 1200 Series 2 Position/ 10 Port Micro Valve

G1170A 1290 Infinity Valve Drive host required. For details see latest LC driver release note.

G1390A 1100 UIB not supported as part of fraction collector

G1390B UIB II

G4227A 1290 Infinity Flexible Cube

G4231A 5067-4282 2pos/6port Valve head 800 bar Includes backward compatibility to the former 600 bar valves. For more detail on required driver versions see customer letter (Part No. 01200-90134).

G4232C 5067-4283 2pos/10port Valve head 800 bar

G4234A 5067-4284 6pos/14port, 6-column selector Valve head 800 bar

G4237A 5067-4279 4pos/10port, 4-column selector Valve head 800 bar

G4240A 1200 Chip Cube Source not supported

G7170B 1290 Infinity II MS Flow Modulator

G9322A 1260 Infinity II Clustering Valve (solvent selection) not supported



Fraction Collectors

Agilent LC Systems

Product Number


G1364A 1100 Series Automatic Fraction Collector not supported

G1364B 1260 Infinity Fraction Collector (preparative-scale) not supported

G1364C 1260 Infinity Fraction Collector (analytical-scale) not supported

G1364D 1100 Series Micro Fraction Collector not supported

G1364E 1260 Infinity II Preparative Fraction Collector not supported

G1364F 1260 Infinity II Analytical Fraction Collector not supported

G5664A 1260 Infinity Bio-inert Fraction Collector AS not supported

G5664B 1260 Infinity II Bio-inert Fraction Collector not supported

G7159B 1290 Infinity II Preparative Open-Bed Fraction Collector not supported

G7166A 1260 Infinity II Preparative Valve-Based Fraction Collector not supported

Product Number Module Name

G4286A 1120 Compact LC, Isocratic

G4286B 1220 Infinity II Isocratic LC System

G4286C 1220 Infinity LC System VL

G4287A 1120 Compact LC, Isocratic with Oven and ALS

G4287B 1220 Infinity LC Isocratic LC System


G4288A 1220 Infinity II Gradient LC System

G4288B 1220 Infinity II Gradient LC System

G4288C 1220 Infinity II Gradient LC System VL

G4289A 1120 Compact LC, Gradient with Oven

G4289B 1220 Infinity LC Gradient System


G4290A 1120 Compact LC, Gradient with oven and ALS




Agilent LC/MS


Always use the most recent Firmware installation package that comes with the driver package.

Agilent LC/MS Single Quad 6100 Series

The following Agilent LC/MS instruments can be controlled with OpenLab CDS.


G4291B 1220 Infinity LC System






G4294B 1220 Infinity II Gradient DAD LC System

Product Number

Description Compatibility Statement

61xxA LC/MS family

not supported

G6120CG6125CG6130CG6135C

MS ModuleLC/MSDMS ModuleLC/MSD XT

61x0B to 61x0C via upgrade kit (G2725N)61x5B to 61x5C via upgrade kit (G4934C)

G6150B MS Module not supported

G1947BG1971B

APCIAPPI (Photo Ionization)

ESI or AJS capable source required

G1948B ESI

G1951A Analog Output Accessory not supported




G1958B Agilent Jet Stream for Single Quad

G1978B Multimode Source

G4240 Chip Cube Source not supported

Product Number



3 Supported InstrumentsAgilent CE Instrument Support

Agilent CE Instrument Support

Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) instruments are not supported to be controlled by OpenLab CDS version 2.4.


3 Supported InstrumentsAgilent GC and GC/MS Instrument Support

Agilent GC and GC/MS Instrument Support

Agilent GC Firmware Interoperability and Support Statements

Agilent releases GC firmware updates independently of software releases. All Agilent GC instrument driver revisions have been designed to be backward compatible to the installed instrument base. Agilent recommends always using the latest module firmware revision to provide the highest level of system capability.

Upgrading firmware is not required in all cases. A firmware upgrade should be done if you face problems or want to add system capability to your GC. Refer to latest Hardware Service Notes for latest firmware available.

Supported GC Systems

Product Number


G3950A G3952A G3953A

Intuvo 9000 GC system 7683 ALS family not supported

G3540A G3542A G3543A G3545A

8890 Series Custom GC System

G2970A 8860 Series Custom GC System

G3440AG3445A

7890A

G3440BG3445B

7890B

G4350A 7820A Backflush is not supported

G1530NG1540N

6890N

G1530AG1540A

6890A6890Plus

Manual inlets and manual detectors are not supported

G2629A 6850 Handheld Controller not supported



Supported Autosamplers

G2630A 6850Serial # >= US10243001Serial # < US00003200

G3581AG3582A

490 Micro GC New 4.02 mainboard required (blue power LED or internal USB connector)

Table 16 7693 GC Autosampler

Product Number

Description

G3420A GC ALS Controller

G4513A Injector

G4514A Tray

G4515A BCR/Mixer

G4516A External Controller for 68xx

G4517A 6890 Plus Card Upgrade

G4520A Tray with BCR/Mixer

G4521A LVI Syringe Carriage

G4522A Cooling Accessory

Table 17 7683A GC Autosampler

Product Number

Description

G2613A 7683A Injector

G2614A Tray

G2615A BCR/Mixer

Product Number




Table 18 7683B GC Autosampler

Product Number

Description

G2614A Tray

G2615A BCR/Mixer

G2912A 7683B ALS Controller for 6890

G2913A 7683B Injector

G4516A ALS Controller Board for 6890 Plus GC

Table 19 7650 and G2880A GC Autosamplers

Product Number

Description

G4567A 7650A ALS Injector

G2880A Injector

Table 20 Agilent Headspace Autosampler

Product Number

Description Support Statement

G4556AG4557A

7697A Headspace 12 vial heating

G1888A G1888 Headspace 12 vial heating

Table 21 Agilent CTC and PAL-xt CTC Sampler with Agilent GC

Product Number


G6500-CTC CTC Combi-Pal for Liquid and Headspace Injection

requires new motherboard with FW 4.1.5. or higher or G6500-60605 XT Upgrade for COMBI PAL Systems

G6501-CTC CTC Combi-Pal for Liquid Injection

G6509-CTC CTC Combi-Pal for Liquid Injection requires new motherboard with FW 4.1.5. or higher or G6500-60605 XT Upgrade for COMBI PAL Systems G6502-CTC CTC GC-Pal for Liquid Injection



G6501B Agilent GC Sampler 80 for Liquid Injection

new motherboard required with FW 4.1.5 or higher

G6502B Agilent GC Injector 80 for Liquid Injection

G6509B Agilent GC Sampler 120 for Liquid Injection

Table 22 Agilent CTC PAL-3 Autosampler with Agilent GC

Product Number

Description

G7366A PAL RTC 120 Robotic Tool Change X-rail

G9256A PAL RSI 120 Robotic Sample Injection X-rail

G7368A PAL RSI 53 Robotic Sample Injection X-rail

G7370A PAL LSI 53 Liquid Sample Injection X-rail

Table 21 Agilent CTC and PAL-xt CTC Sampler with Agilent GC

Product Number




Agilent GC/MS


Always use the most recent MS Firmware installation package that comes with the driver package.

The supported GC/MS firmware is available after installation of OpenLab CDS in Program Files (x86) > Agilent Technologies > OpenLab Acquisition > GCMS > Firmware. Open the appropriate MS folder (5977 or 5975) and run msupdate.exe to upgrade the MS firmware.

Agilent GC/MS Single Quad Series

The following GC/MS Models can be controlled with OpenLab CDS.

Model number / series

Description Note

5973 GC/MS family not supported

5975A5975B5975C5975E5977A5977E

MS System CI added with GC/MS Driver A.01.02

5975T Integrated GC/MS not supported

5977B MS System CI added with GC/MS Driver A.01.02

7890A7890B78206890N6850

GC System GC's supported as part of GC/MS system - see “Supported GC Systems” on page 56 for details

76937683B7650

GC ALS Samplers supported as part of GC/MS system - see “Supported Autosamplers” on page 57 for details



PAL-XTPAL-3

CTC

G7697AG1888

Headspace

Model number / series

Description Note


3 Supported InstrumentsOther supported Agilent Instruments

Other supported Agilent Instruments

Other Agilent instruments or modules that you can connect with the latest revision of OpenLab CDS:

Table 23 Other Agilent modules

Product number

Description

35900E35900E (Series II)

35900 A/D Interface

SS420x A/D Interface

7667A Mini Thermal Desorber


3 Supported InstrumentsNon-Agilent Instruments

Non-Agilent Instruments

The following non-Agilent instruments can be controlled with OpenLab CDS 2.4.

NOTE For a current list of supported versions please check OpenLab CDS 2.4_Non_Agilent Compatibility Matrix.docx available from SubscribeNet.

Always download the most recent instrument drivers available from SubscribeNet to control Non-Agilent instruments.

Table 24 Non-Agilent instrument drivers compatible with OpenLab CDS version 2.4

Part Number Vendor Driver Type Instrument Name Status

M8505BA Waters LC Waters ACQUITY UPLC, ACQUITY UPLC I-Class,ACQUITY UPLC H-Class, ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Bio,ACQUITY ARC,ACQUITY CHC,ACQUITY CM-AUX, Waters 2998 PDA,Waters 2489 UV, Waters 2414 RID

Supported

Waters LC Waters Alliance 2690, Waters Alliance 2695, e-Alliance e2695,Waters 996 PDA, Waters 2996 PDA, Alliance 2998 PDA,Waters 2487 UV,Alliance 2489 UV,Waters 2414 RID

Supported

M8237BA Scion / Bruker/ Varian

GC 436/450/456 GCCP-3800, CP-3900/430, and associated Auto-samplers

Supported

M8224BA Valco Instruments (VICI)

Valve Standard Electric Actuator with SVI option (multiposition) Micro-electric actuator (two-position and multi-position) Universal actuator (two-position and multi-position)

Supported


3 Supported InstrumentsNon-Agilent Instruments

M8236BA Thermo Fisher LC Accela, Surveyor (plus) Supported

M8240BA Shimadzu LC LC-20 (Prominence), LC-30 (Nexera), LC-2030 (Prominence-i), LC-2030C, LC-2030C 3D LC-2040 (Nexera-i), LC-2040C, LC-2040C 3D SPD-M20A/SPD-M30A

supported

M8232BA Shimadzu GC GC 2010, GC 2010 Plus GC 2014, GC 2014CNexis GC 2030HS-10, HS-20

supported

M8227BA Hitachi LC Chromaster supported

M8227BA Hitachi LC ChromasterUltra Rs, Primaide, LaChrom Elite not released

M8242BA PerkinElmer GC Clarus GC 500, 580, 600, 680TurboMatrix HeadSpace

release planned for 2019

Table 24 Non-Agilent instrument drivers compatible with OpenLab CDS version 2.4

Part Number Vendor Driver Type Instrument Name Status


3 Supported InstrumentsVL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Supported Instruments

VL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Supported Instruments

The following subset of the Agilent instrument hardware are compatible with the OpenLab CDS VL Workstation and OpenLab CDS VL Workstation Plus.

VL WorkStation and VL Workstation plus require LC driver version A.03.00 or higher (not included in CDS 2.4 software package).

1260 Infinity LC series

Product number Module Name

G1310B 1260 Infinity Isocratic Pump

G1311B 1260 Infinity Quaternary Pump

G1311C 1260 Infinity Quaternary Pump VL

G1329B 1260 Infinity Standard Autosampler

G1316A 1260 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment

G1315C 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector VL+

G1315D 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector VL

G4212B 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector

G1365C 1260 Infinity Multiple Wavelength Detector

G1365D 1260 Infinity Multiple Wavelength Detector VL

G1314B 1260 infinity Variable Wavelength Detector VL

G1314C 1260 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector VL+

G1314F 1260 Infinity Variable Wavelength Detector

G1321B 1260 Infinity Fluorescence Detector Spectra

G1321C 1260 Infinity Fluorescence Detector

G1362A 1260 Infinity Refractive Index Detector

G1390B 1200 Infinity Series Universal Interface Box II

NOTE


3 Supported InstrumentsAgilent VL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Instruments

1260 Infinity II LC series

Agilent LC Systems

Product number Module Name

G7111A/B 1260 Infinity II Quat. Pump

G7110B 1260 Infinity II Isocratic Pump

G7116A 1260 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat

G7129A 1260 Infinity II Vialsampler

G7115A 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector WR

G7165A 1260 Infinity II Multiple Wavelength Detector

G7114A 1260 Infinity II Variable Wavelength Detector

G7162A 1260 Infinity II Refractive Index Detector

G7121A 1260 Infinity II Fluorescence Detector

G7121B 1260 Infinity II Fluorescence Detector Spectra


G4286A 1120 Compact LC, Isocratic

G4286B 1220 Infinity II Isocratic LC System


G4287A 1120 Compact LC, Isocratic with Oven and ALS

G4287B 1220 Infinity LC Isocratic LC System


G4288A 1220 Infinity II Gradient LC System



G4289A 1120 Compact LC, Gradient with Oven

G4289B 1220 Infinity LC Gradient System


G4290A 1120 Compact LC, Gradient with oven and ALS



3 Supported InstrumentsAgilent VL WorkStation and VL WorkStation Plus Instruments

Agilent GC systems








G4294B 1220 Infinity II Gradient DAD LC System

Table 25 GC systems for VL

G4350A 7820 GC System

G3581A Micro-GC



4 Software Compatibility

Agilent Software 69

Compatible Libraries and Databases 71

This chapter contains information on compatibility with other Agilent or non-Agilent software.

68

4 Software CompatibilityAgilent Software

Agilent Software

Supported Content Management configurations

Combining different Agilent Chromatography Data Systems

Environments combining OpenLab CDS with other Agilent CDS products as listed below are supported with the following storage backends:• OpenLab Server or OpenLab ECM XT

Mixed configurations are supported when OpenLab CDS and the CDS product can both connect to the same OpenLab Server/Shared Services version. See Agilent white-paper Mixed Environment Support in OpenLab CDS for details on the Mixed Environment design.• OpenLab EZChrom Edition version A.04.09• OpenLab ChemStation Edition version C.01.10

• OpenLab ECM with OpenLab Shared Services ServerOpenLab CDS can be configured with ECM to operate in an environment containing different Data Systems. OpenLab CDS 2.4 can share a single Shared Services Server connected to ECM 3.5 update 6, or ECM 3.6 with either EZChrom A.04.09 or with ChemStation C.01.10.

Content Management OpenLab Shared Services Supported versions

OpenLab Server Included with OpenLab CDSv3.2 is shipped with CDS 2.4

all 2.4 configurations

OpenLab ECM XT Included with OpenLab ECM XTv3.2 is shipped with ECM XT 2.4

all 2.4 configurations

OpenLab ECM OpenLab Shared Services Server version v3.5 Update 6 v3.6

HINT Older versions of ChemStation (C.01.07 SR3, C.01.08, C.01.09) or EZChrom (A.04.08) may require a separate Shared Services server compatible with that version. Please work with your local Agilent representative for the recommend system topology.


4 Software CompatibilityAgilent Software

Agilent Software• LabAdvisor for LC• Instrument Utilities for GC• ACE• Remote Advisor• Sample Scheduler for OpenLab CDS• OpenLab ELN• Match Compare• ADF Export Plug-in


4 Software CompatibilityCompatible Libraries and Databases

Compatible Libraries and Databases

The following libraries and databases are compatible with version 2.4 of OpenLab CDS:

NIST MS Search/ NIST LibrarySupported revisions• 2.x / NIST17• 2.2 / NIST14

This library ships with NIST MS Search• 2.0g / NIST11• 2.0f / NIST08• 2.0f / NIST08Demo

Available from NIST.gov website

Wiley/NIST Combined MS LibrarySupported revisions• W10N17

Ships with the NIST MS Search appropriate to the NIST version (N), e.g. W10N14 contains MS Search v2.2.

• W10N14• W10N11• W9N11• W8N08

Other libraries

Any library in the appropriate NIST format, can be opened in NIST MS Search and a basic search e.g. name search, run against it.


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This document details the minimum hardware, software and network requirements that need to met to run an Agilent OpenLab CDS Client/Server system, and lists supported instruments.

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