ChemStation B.04.
03 –
Site Preparation Checklist
Thank you for purchasing an Agilent solution. To get you started and to assure a successful and timely
installation of your Agilent software, please refer to this specification or set of requirements.
Correct site preparation is the key first step in ensuring that your instruments and software systems
operate reliably over an extended lifetime. This document is an information guide AND checklist
prepared for you that outlines the computing requirements for your site. It may also recommend tools
where needed, that will help you get started.
For additional information, please visit our web site at http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-
US/Pages/HomePage.aspx
Customer Responsibilities
Make sure your site meets the following prior to the installation date using the checklist below.
For details, see specific sections within this document, including:
the computing environment and the necessary space is made available,
the number & location of electrical outlets for your computer systems and peripherals are planned
that your site meets the software, hardware and networking specifications below
locate your sales order information, software authorization codes and/or software
licenses/certificates
the necessary software media, disks etc are available including upgrade/update disks
that a suitable backup solution is identified for your software
availability of a system/network administrator as needed to connect to your intranet
please consult Other/Special Requirements section below for other product-specific information
If Agilent is delivering installation and familiarization services, users of the system should be
present throughout these services; otherwise, they will miss important operational, maintenance
and safety information.
Complete Final Check: Software Site Preparation Tool
Please visit the following Agilent website to download the Software Installation Site Preparation
Tool.
http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-
US/Support/Downloads/Utilities/SWSitePrepTool/Pages/Default.aspx
Important Customer Information
1. If you have questions or problems in providing anything described as a Customer Responsibilities
above, please contact your local Agilent or partner support/service organization for assistance prior
to delivery. In addition, Agilent and/or its partners reserve the right to reschedule the installation
dependent upon the readiness of your laboratory.
2. Should your site not be ready for whatever reasons, please contact Agilent as soon as possible to re-
arrange any services that have been purchased.
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3. Other optional services such as additional training, operational qualification (OQ) and
consultation for user-specific applications may also be provided at the time of installation when
ordered with the system, but should be contracted separately.
Software Specifications
(Workstations/Clients/Servers)
Special Notes:
1. Detailed information on how to set up Windows Operating System for optimal ChemStation usage is
located on the ChemStation DVD under the manuals\installation\Configure and Maintain your Agilent
Computer directory.
2. For an upgrade installation, refer to the detailed steps in the “Upgrade Preparation Guide for Rev.
B.04.03 ChemStation” (P/N G2170-90235).
3. Applies to the following products:- G2070BA / G2071BA / G2072BA / G2073BA / G2090BA
G2170BA / G2171BA / G2180BA / G2710BA / G1601BA / G2201BA
Specification Description Minimum Recommended Comments
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Operating system type(s), Windows XP Professional
versions Service Pack 3 or
Windows Vista Business
Service Pack 2
(32-bit versions only)
Windows 7 Professional or
Enterprise
(32-bit version only)
O/S .NET & other add-ons Microsoft® NET 3.5 Service
Pack 1
Language English/Chinese/Japanese
settings/compatibility
Regional English-US for English and
settings/compatibility non-English OS / English
ChemStation
b. Chinese for Chinese OS
/ Chinese ChemStation
c. Japanese for Japanese
OS / Japanese
ChemStation
Account settings/privileges Administrator logon
required to the
ChemStation PC
Specific drivers Check if a printer driver is
installed on the system
Temp folder TEMP variable points to an
existing directory
(e.g. TEMP=C:\TEMP)
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Computer Hardware
Software Specifications
Specifications
(Workstations/Clients/Servers)
Special Notes:
1. All PC hardware needs to be listed respectively in the Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista or
Windows 7 Hardware Compatibility List.
2. The voltage setting of the computer system and the power cables have to be correct.
Specification Description Minimum Recommended Comments
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Processor type & speed Pentium IV processor
operating at 1.5 GHz or
higher for Windows XP
and
3.4 GHz or higher for
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Memory 512 MB of RAM for XP 1 GB of RAM for XP
1 GB of RAM for Vista/7 2 GB of RAM for
Vista/7
Internal Hard-disk with at least 40
Storage/devices/media GB free capacity for XP
and 160 GB for Vista.
DVD-ROM drive
External
Storage/devices/media N/A
Video devices SVGA or better graphics
adapter and monitor
(minimum resolution 1280
x 1024), True Colors
Audio devices N/A
Printing devices A printer supported by the
current version of the
ChemStation. For further
information please contact
your local service
representative or refer to
the ChemStation DVD-
ROM under
Support/Printer.
Pointing devices Microsoft Windows
compatible pointing device
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Networking Specifications
Special Notes:
1. Please verify if your instruments support GPIB or USB-GPIB connection.
Specification Description Minimum Recommended Comments
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Network type, bandwidth, LAN interface with
speed, protocol etc TCP/IP protocol
installed and LAN
card (J4100A
JetDirect card or
G1369A/B LAN card)
for instrument
available.
Additional network or 82350A/B GPIB card (See Note 1 above)
instrument devices/cards available with one free
requirements IRQ on the PC and one 82350A/B GPIB cards are not
free PCI slot supported under Windows 7
82357A/B USB-GPIB
Interface
Bootp service Install BootP Service,
if necessary
Other/Special Requirements
1. Instrument Hardware Requirements for LC, GC, CE and LC/MS
Check if Firmware revisions of instruments and modules are appropriate for ChemStation B.04.03
For LC systems only:
If Firmware is not current, ask customer to upgrade to minimum Firmware A.06.1x/B.06.1x/B.06.3x
required with Rev. B.04.03 ChemStation.
The firmware requirements of your specific LC module can be found on the ChemStation DVD, LC
Firmware Update; FW*.pdf. Please use the record outlined in the “ACE Firmware Update form”.
These forms can be found in the “Custom Template” folder of the ACE installation.
The FW upgrade process is described in the manual coming with the FW upgrade tool, placed on the
ChemStation DVD, LC Firmware Update.
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For GC systems only:
If the firmware is not current, ask the customer to upgrade to the minimum firmware. For previously
qualified systems, please use the GC IQ Attachment form to record the change.
It is recommended to upgrade to the minimum firmware listed in the table:
Instrument Minimum Firmware Revision
7890A GC System A.01.11
7820A GC System 7820A.01.10.013.1.bin (English, Chinese, Japanese)
7820A.01.10.013.Ru.bin (Russian)
6890N GC System N.06.07 for 7693A support and N.05.06
LAN assembly 04.7B3
6890Plus, 6890A A.03.08
6850 GC A.06.02 for 7693A support and A.05.04
serial# >= US10243001 LAN assembly 04.7B3
6850 GC A.03.07 for 7693A support and A.03.03
serial# <= US00003200
Agilent 6850 Handheld A.05.06
Controller (G2629A) (Not supported with 7693A)
Disconnect 7693A to use Handheld controller
35900E E.01.02
5890 Series II A.03.02
4890D A.01.01
Agilent “Instrument Utilities” is used to update firmware. The latest firmware can be downloaded from
the following Agilent Technologies website: http://www.chem.agilent.com/scripts/cag_firmware.asp
For CE systems only:
If the firmware is not current, ask the customer to upgrade the G1600A to the minimum firmware:
Mainframe: 2.3; DAD: 1.2
For LC/MS systems only:
Update the LC/MSD firmware by running the executable c:\Chem32\MS\FIRMWARE\
msupdate.exe while connected to the LC/MSD.
Before upgrading the LC/MSD ChemStation to revision B.04.03, perform a dual polarity Autotune to
verify instrument tune performance and to generate a record of current tune parameters.
2. ChemStation Add-on Solution requirements
Check for installed Add-On Solutions.
Before installing the Add-On solution, verify the correct revision of the Add-On Solution Products for
ChemStation B.04.03, please refer to the “Upgrade Preparation Guide for Rev. B.04.03 ChemStation, Pub
number G2170-90235”, available on the ChemStation DVD, Manuals.
Rev. A/Rev. B. Upgrades:
All Add-On Products need to be uninstalled BEFORE upgrading to the B.04.03 ChemStation:
General:
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ChemStore
ChemAccess
ChemStation Plus Security Pack
Other: _________________
For LC, LC/MS systems only:
Purify Software
Active Splitter
G1979A Multi-Signal Output Accessory (Side Box)
Analyst
Easy-Access
Data Browser
G3383AA Control for CTC PAL Autosampler
Other: _________________
For GC systems only:
Companion (No longer an add-on beginning with B.01.01)
G2080AA/BA Retention Time Locking (No longer an add-on beginning with B.03.01)
G2924AA HeadSpace
G3382AA Control for CTC PAL Autosampler
G6586AA Low Thermal Mass (LTM)
G2887BA SIMDIS
G7300AA Easy SamplePrep
Other: _________________
ChemStation System Customization
Check if “User.mac” is present in xx:/hpchem/core directory or xx:/chem32/core directory
Ask customer if any customization has been done and back up all customized macro files.
For Rev. A Upgrades only: Regarding impact on customized macros due to the upgraded ChemStation
structure point customer to the available documentation *.
Additional Familiarization Upgrades from Rev. A to Rev. B ChemStation
Explain the modified ChemStation structure (e.g. ChemStation.ini)
Outline the new integrator features
Outline the integrator changes and inform about the available documentation*
Outline the change for the “old” spectra tool and inform about the available documentation*.
*Detailed information regarding the integration/spectra update, macro changes etc. can be found in the
Upgrade Preparation Guide for Rev. B.04.03.
3. Important web links
a. Microsoft Hardware Compatibility Lists
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx
b. Links to specific O/S fixes, updates needed
http://support.microsoft.com/
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