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OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

Workstation Installation Guide

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Software Revision

This guide is valid for revision C.01.10

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Workstation Installation Guide 3

In this Guide ...

This installation guide provides instructions to install Agilent OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition workstations.

Table 1 Terms and abbreviations used in this document

Term Description

AIC Agilent's Analytical Instrument Controller

CDS Chromatography Data System

ChemStation OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

Control Panel OpenLab Control Panel

Microsoft Control Panel Part of the Microsoft Windows operating system

Secure Workstation Secure Workstation for OpenLab CDS ChemSta-

tion Edition

Workstation Installation Guide 4

1 Prepare your PC

This chapter describes how to configure a non-Agilent-delivered PC.

Agilent-delivered PC Bundle systems are delivered with the supported pre-installed

Windows operating system and are configured for optimum performance.

Non-Agilent PCs require some manual configuration changes in order to provide

optimum performance.

2 Install OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

The installation is automated by the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer.

This tool installs all the components needed.

3 Post Installation Tasks

This chapter describes tasks that are relevant after finishing the installation.

4 Optional Procedures

This chapter contains information on the Additional Drivers and Software wizard,

on the Software Verification Tool, and other helpful procedures.

5 Licensing

This chapter contains information on how to obtain and install a license.

6 Upgrade ChemStation Edition to C.01.10

This chapter describes the upgrade from ChemStation C.01.07 SR3 or higher. If

you upgrade from an older ChemStation revision, upgrade to C.01.07 SR3 first. For

information on upgrading from ChemStation A.0x or B.0x, please refer to the

migration guide (CDS_CS-data-Migration.pdf).

7 Uninstall the Software

This chapter contains information on the uninstallation by using the OpenLab

Uninstallation Wizard. It also describes post uninstallation tasks that are essential

if you plan to reinstall ChemStation on the same computer.

8 Troubleshooting

The chapter contains some troubleshooting hints.

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Contents

1 Prepare your PC 7

Install and Update Windows 8

Run the Site Preparation Tool 10

Install and Configure Third Party Tools 11

Configure a Printer 16

Before You Begin the Installation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation

Edition 18

Configure the Operating System 20

2 Install OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition 31

Prepare for Installation 32

Run the Installation Wizard 33

What to do Next 36

Scripted Installation 37

3 Post Installation Tasks 43

Allow ChemMain Through Firewall 44

Configure the Antivirus Program 45

4 Optional Procedures 47

Install Additional Software and Drivers 48

Run a Software Verification after Software Installation 49

Transform a Workstation to a Networked Workstation 50

Improve Performance on Offline Machines 51

Protect ChemStation Folders with Secure File I/O 52

Change the PC Name 53

Copy Installation files to a Centralized Folder for Installation 54

Add Shortcut to Public Folder 55

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5 Licensing 56

About OpenLab Licensing 57

Get a License 58

Install Your License 62

6 Upgrade ChemStation Edition to C.01.10 63

Planning the Upgrade 64

Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET 67

License Upgrade 70

Upgrade the Workstation 72

7 Uninstall the Software 74

About Uninstallation 75

Run the OpenLab CDS Uninstallation Wizard 76

8 Troubleshooting 77

Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers After Upgrade to

ChemStation C.01.08 or Higher 78

9 Appendix 81

Sales and Support Assistance 82

Workstation Installation Guide 7

1 Prepare your PC

Install and Update Windows 8

Run the Site Preparation Tool 10

Install and Configure Third Party Tools 11

Install and Configure Adobe Acrobat Reader 11

Install the .NET Framework 14

Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite 15

Configure a Printer 16

Add a Network Printer as a Local Printer 17

Before You Begin the Installation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition 18

Configure the Operating System 20

Windows Configuration Checker for OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition 20

Manual Configuration Steps 21

Editing the Security Settings for LC/MS and CE/MS Systems 29

This chapter describes how to configure a non-Agilent-delivered PC.

Agilent-delivered PC Bundle systems are delivered with the supported

pre-installed Windows operating system and are configured for optimum

performance. Non-Agilent PCs require some manual configuration changes in

order to provide optimum performance.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Update Windows

1 Install the Windows operating system from the Microsoft installation media

or qualified PC image media provided by your IT department. During the

setup, provide the computer name, administrator password and network

settings. Choose to either join an existing domain or set up the system in a

workgroup mode.

2 For Windows 10 Pro users: Update to the latest Windows 10 edition in

accordance to the guidelines of your local IT department.

3 To secure your system against viruses please install an antivirus program. Be

sure to open the firewall ports listed in the Firewall Settings in the OpenLab

CDS ChemStation Edition Hardware and Software Requirements guide

(CDS_CS_HW-SW-Requirements.pdf).

4 In the Microsoft Control Panel under System> Windows activation, click

Change product key. Enter a valid value to activate Windows.

5 Under Windows Update, click Check for updates to check for updates and apply

all critical security patches. Make sure that all Windows updates have been

performed before installing ChemStation (update settings may be configured

centrally by your IT department).

6 Disable or defer Windows updates (update settings may be configured

centrally by your IT department):

• Windows 7:

a In the Microsoft Control Panel, select Windows Update.

b Select Change settings.

NOTE

Running antivirus programs might influence the behavior and performance of

your computer. Some virus scanners might cause issues when used with

OpenLab CDS. The application is tested with Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.0

MP2 and with Microsoft Security Essentials.

NOTE

This setting is important to avoid data loss due to system reboot during data

acquisition.

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Install and Update Windows

c In the Important updates section, select Never check for updates. Clear

the other update options.

d Restart the computer after update.

• Windows 10:

a Under Settings> Update & Security, select Advanced options.

b Enter the number of days by which the update should be deferred.

7 Windows 10 and Windows 7 only: To configure remote settings: In the

Microsoft Control Panel navigate to System> Remote settings. On the Remote

tab:

• In the Remote Assistance section, clear the check box Allow Remote

Assistance connections to this computer.

• In the Remote Desktop section, select Don't allow connections to this

computer.

8 In the Microsoft Control Panel under Date and Time: Choose the time zone of

your regional location.

9 In the Microsoft Control Panel under Region (Region and Language for

Windows 7):

a Regional format options should be set to English (United States) from the

drop-down list.

b If regional format other than English (United States) is used, the following

settings are mandatory. The settings can be defined by clicking on the

Additional settings... button:

• Decimal symbol = . (point)

• Digit grouping symbol = , (comma)

• List separator =, (comma)

10 In the Microsoft Control Panel under Region (Region and Language for

Windows 7), on the Administrative tab:

a In the Language for non-Unicode program section, click Change system

locale....

b From the drop down list, select English (United States).

NOTE

Do not change the system locale if you are using an English, Japanese or

Chinese Operating System.

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1 Prepare your PC

Run the Site Preparation Tool

1 Run the 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 OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

C.01.XX 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.

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.

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.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Configure Third Party Tools

Certain third party tools must be installed and configured on your PC. Some of

these tools can be installed directly from the Installation screen if you run the

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer.

Install and Configure Adobe Acrobat Reader

Check if an existing Acrobat Reader version must be uninstalled

1 If Acrobat Reader is already installed, check its version number.

a Open Acrobat Reader.

b Select Help> About Adobe Acrobat Reader.

2 The version number has several ranges. The Continuous or Classic track is

indicated by the first two digits of the third range.

20 = Continuous track

30 = Classic track

NOTE

If an older version of Acrobat Reader (2016 or lower, XI or lower) or a Reader

version from the Continuous track (even with Acrobat Reader 2017) is installed

on your system, you must uninstall it first. Otherwise, the installation below

would result in an Acrobat Reader version that pushes automatic updates.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Configure Third Party Tools

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017 (Classic Track):

1 Under Third Party Tools, select Adobe PDF Reader.

2 The Acrobat Reader setup screen appears. Click Install to continue.

3 If Acrobat Reader was successfully installed, click Finish to exist the setup

screen.

Alternatively, you can install Acrobat Reader from the ChemStation

installation medium. It is available under Disk1/Tools/Adobe Reader.

Run AcroRdr_MUI.bat and follow the instructions of the Adobe Reader Setup

wizard.

4 Open the newly installed Adobe Acrobat Reader to confirm the Adobe Reader

license agreement. You will be asked only this one time.

Configure Adobe Acrobat Reader in Windows:

1 Set Adobe Acrobat Reader as your default PDF viewer.

a Windows 7: In the Microsoft Control Panel, navigate to Default Programs>

Set default programs, select Adobe Acrobat Reader from the list, and click

Set this program as default.

Windows 10: Navigate to Settings> Apps> Default Apps, select Choose

default apps by file type. In the list, navigate to .pdf and select Adobe

Acrobat Reader as default.

b Select Adobe Acrobat Reader as default PDF viewer.

2 Disable the Adobe Update Service.

a In the Windows Start menu, search for Services. In the results, click

services.msc.

b Stop the Adobe Acrobat Update Service.

c In the service properties, set the startup type to Manual.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Configure Third Party Tools

Ensure correct Adobe Acrobat Reader settings:

1 Click Edit> Preferences in Acrobat Reader.

2 Select the General category.

a Ensure that the Open documents as new tabs in the same window check box

is cleared. If it is selected, Acrobat Reader may interfere with the

ChemStation Report Viewer feature.

b Clear the Show me messages when I launch Adobe Acrobat Reader check

box. If it is selected, Adobe messages may interfere with the ChemStation

software.

3 Select the Security (Enhanced) category.

a Ensure that the Enable Protected Mode at startup check box is selected.

b Ensure that the Enable Enhanced Security check box is selected.

4 Select the Tracker category.

Ensure that the Show notification icon in system tray check box is cleared.

Update Acrobat Reader regularly

1 Update Adobe Acrobat Reader on a regular basis to avoid push notifications

from Adobe.

We recommend to include Acrobat Reader updates in a regular update

schedule. Acrobat Reader updates usually come on a quarterly basis.

2 To update, open Acrobat Reader, and click Help> Check for Updates....

3 After an update, ensure that the Adobe Acrobat Update Service is still stopped.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Configure Third Party Tools

Install the .NET Framework

Install .NET 3.5

If .NET 3.5 is not installed on your system, its installation will automatically be

triggered by the installation wizard. Follow the procedure below to install it in

advance.

1 Go to the Microsoft Control Panel.

In the Windows Start menu, enter "Control Panel" in the Search programs and

files field (alternatively, press [Win+R] and enter "Control panel"). To view all

items in the Control Panel view, select Small icons in the View by field.

2 Go to Programs and Features.

3 Enable .NET 3.5 as follows:

This requires an internet connection.

• For Windows 10: Expand the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and

3.0) node,

• For Windows 7: Expand the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 node,

in both cases select the Windows Communication Foundation Non-HTTP

Activation check box.

Figure 1 Enable .NET 3.5 (Win 10)

NOTE

If this does not work as expected, or the computer has no internet access, install

.NET 3.5 from the Windows installation media. For Windows 10, see details 10

under https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2734782.

If you do not have installation media, create them as described under

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10.

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1 Prepare your PC

Install and Configure Third Party Tools

Install .NET 4.7

If .NET 4.7.2 is not installed on your system, its installation will automatically be

triggered by the installation wizard. When manually installing .NET 4.7.2,

Windows requires write access to the installation files. Direct installation from

USB media is therefore not possible.

1 Copy the folder Disk1\Tools\DotNet4.7 to a local disk.

2 Run dotNetFx_Full_x86_x64.bat.

3 Follow the installation wizard.

4 Restart the computer.

Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite

IO Libraries are required only for LC/MS and CE/MS instruments.

To install IO Libraries:

1 From the installer, select Installation.

2 Under Third Party Tools, select Keysight IO libraries.The Keysight IO libraries

setup screen opens.

3 Click Install to continue.

4 When Keysight IO libraries have been successfully installed, click Finish to exit

the setup screen.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure a Printer

Physical Default Printer

Make sure that a default printer is configured in Windows. Every Windows user

who runs ChemStation needs a default printer configured in the user profile. The

printer driver must be for a physical printer, even if the printer is not connected.

Configuring a to-file printer such as a PDF or XPS writer is not sufficient.

This is done via the Microsoft Control Panel. If no default printer is configured the

following problems may occur:

• Printing of a report preview will fail

• the Copy To Clipboard menu will have an error

• the Custom Report View will have problems with new templates

PDF XChange printer

During the installation of ChemStation C.01.10, a PDF XChange 6 printer driver is

installed (revision 6.0.317.1).

Print Limitations

The maximum number of pages for one print job is 1500; for example, a

sequence summary report is one print job.

When printing Multi-Page chromatograms (specified in the Specify Reports dialog

box), the maximum number of pages that can be printed properly depends on the

resolution of the printer. 300 dpi allows ten pages per chromatogram, 600 dpi

allows up to six pages per chromatogram.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure a Printer

Add a Network Printer as a Local Printer

Use physical printers to ensure correct function. Follow the steps below to add a

network printer as a local printer. In OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition, you will

be able to choose this printer as a default printer when configuring instruments.

1 In the Microsoft Control Panel, navigate to Devices and Printers.

2 Click Add a Printer.

3 Click The printer I want isn't listed, then select Add a local printer and click Next.

4 Select Create a new port, then select Local Port for the port type and click Next.

5 For Port Name, enter the network path to the printer. The network path

consists of two slashes, the computer name or local IP address of the PC

sharing the printer, and the share name of the printer. For example, \\

PTPRINT\PG5-B or \\192.168.1.100\hpprinter.

6 Select the appropriate printer driver and click Next. If the exact model is not

listed, try the closest model number or a generic printer.

7 Follow the rest of the wizard.

NOTE

The print quality of graphics and pictures depends on the printer hardware,

maintenance state, configuration, printing options, and paper quality. Resizing

pictures and graphics during the print process may lead to a reduced print

quality. Choose paper format and page margins that are suitable for your printer.

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1 Prepare your PC

Before You Begin the Installation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

Before You Begin the Installation of OpenLab

CDS ChemStation Edition

Before you begin installing the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition, make sure

that the following steps have been performed. With these configuration options

you ensure that the PC is well prepared before you start with the specific

configuration and installation.

1 Decide on a computer name.

The computer name will be reflected in the instrument configuration. To avoid

considerable effort, it is recommend to keep the computer name unchanged

after installing OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition.

2 Make sure that you use only the following characters for user names:

3 For installing OpenLab CDS, you need to have administrator privileges for all

servers and clients. Power user privileges are not sufficient (the installation

does not start).

4 Decide on a directory location to store all files related to the data system

software, including data, methods, sequences, and configurations. The

directory must always be accessible to the PC running the software.

5 If you will be using OpenLab ECM with your system, obtain the ECM server

name.

NOTE

To make sure that a DNS server can resolve the computer name, follow the

internet standard for protocols(RFC952) and use only the following characters:

• Letters (a-z, A-Z)

• Digits (0-9)

• Hyphen (-)

Do not use an underscore.

A-Z, a-z, 0-9, _ (underscore), - (hyphen)

NOTE

Make sure you have administrator privileges for both ECM and OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition.

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1 Prepare your PC

Before You Begin the Installation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

6 Decide on the software delivery approach you want to use:

• Install directly from the USB medium — Insert the USB medium directly at

the workstation computer. (Recommended)

• Copy installation files to a centralized location — You can use the utility to

copy the installation files, for example, to a network share folder, and run

the installation from that location. However, some networks may interfere

with installation (see “Copy Installation files to a Centralized Folder for

Installation” on page 54).

7 Before you install the software, check that your computer meets all

requirements. You can access the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

Requirements guide (CDS_CS_HW-SW-Requirements.pdf) from the

Documentation and Learning platform.

a On the installation media, go to Disk1\DOCS\ and open welcome.html to

access Documentation and Learning.

b Select your language.

c On the Welcome page, navigate to Site Preparation> Site Preparation and

Requirements, and select CDS ChemStation Edition Hardware and Software

Requirements.

Use this PDF to check that your settings comply with the network

requirements, and to determine whether your hardware and software will

support the system.

8 Install all required hardware, including any A/D connections, interfaces,

instrument detectors, and communication cables.

9 Ensure that the latest graphic card driver is installed. Install the latest

vendor-specific driver. Do not use any generic driver.

10 Disable hardware acceleration. Ensure that the following registry key is

present and correctly set:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Avalon.Graphics]

"DisableHWAcceleration"=dword:00000001

11 Make sure .NET 3.5 and .NET 4.7 are activated as Windows features.

For installation instructions, see “Install .NET 3.5” on page 14 and “Install .NET

4.7” on page 15.

12 Check the Agilent Service Notes for software updates for your installation

package and software products. Service Notes are available from your Agilent

support representative.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

Windows Configuration Checker for OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition

The OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition configuration check tool helps to prepare

or troubleshoot the Operating System configuration and to prevent computer

problems.

This tool offers two types of configuration checks:

• Mandatory: It checks and repairs all mandatory settings which should be

applied before installing OpenLab ChemStation Edition.

• Optional: It checks the settings for performance and usability. The

configuration settings are user-specific and must be set separately for each

user.

The tool comes as .diagcab file, which is a file format used with the Microsoft

Windows Troubleshooting Platform (WTP) program. The Microsoft Windows

Troubleshooting Platform (WTP) is a platform to locate and fix hardware and

software settings in Windows. It is used specifically for diagnosing and repairing

computer settings.

In general, .diagcab files are useful for deploying troubleshooting packs because

they are self-contained and require no installation. The .diagcab file name

extension is a registered file name extension that can be executed by WTP.

Depending on whether it is a configuration check for mandatory or optional

settings, different .diagcab files must be executed:

• To perform the configuration check for mandatory settings, you must use the

file Agilent.Wtp.ChemStation.WindowsConfiguration.diagcab. This file is

located in Disk1\Tools\Windows Configuration Tools\Mandatory Settings.

• To perform the configuration check for optional settings, you must use the file

Agilent.Wtp.ChemStation.WindowsConfiguration.diagcab. This file is located in

Disk1\Tools\Windows Configuration Tools\Optional Settings.

NOTE

If User Account Control (UAC) is switched on, some configuration steps will

require active confirmation to continue.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

1 Before starting the configuration check, copy the .diagcab files to a local disk.

2 Run the tool as administrator to ensure all settings will be applied: On the start

page, select Advanced, then click Run as administrator.

After the settings have been applied, you can generate a report to see which

settings have been changed.

3 To create the report:

a On the Troubleshooting Complete page, click View details.

b Click on the print button to generate the report.

4 Reboot the PC after running the configuration tool.

Manual Configuration Steps

Some Windows changes within this document are mandatory for OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition to work properly on a Windows system. Some changes will

optimize application performance. Other changes will have an impact on

usability.

The configuration settings are grouped according to their relevance for the

Windows system in the Mandatory, Performance, and Usability categories.

Depending on your operating system, some special configuration steps may be

required.

The following sections describe the configuration steps for each category

separately. Configure your Windows system accordingly. Alternatively, run the

OpenLab CDS configuration check tool (see “Windows Configuration Checker for

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition” on page 20).

NOTE

While using the Configuration Checker:

• Ensure that this computer is not turned off by another user.

• Win 7: Ensure that the menu bar is enabled (click Organize> Layout, and select

Menu bar).

• It is very important that you reboot the PC after running the configuration tool.

NOTE

The following Windows 10 descriptions apply to Windows 10 Build 1809. The

settings for other builds may differ slightly.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

Mandatory Configuration Steps

About Mandatory Configuration Steps

The following procedures of this section contain all the configuration steps

required for installation and necessary to ensure proper installation and avoid

data loss.

Configure Mandatory Settings

In the Microsoft Control Panel:

In the Windows Start menu, enter "Control Panel" in the Search programs and files

field (alternatively, press [Win+R] and enter "Control panel"). To view all items in

the Control Panel view, select Small icons in the View by field.

1 Administrative Tools: Configure security options:

a Double-click Local Security Policy.

b Navigate to Security Settings> Local Policies> Security Options.

c Double-click the following policy listed in the right hand panel: Network

Access: Sharing and security model for local accounts.

d In the displayed dialog select the following item from the drop-down list:

Classic - local users authenticate as themselves.

2 Network and Sharing Center:

a Select Change adapter settings. Right-click your Ethernet Adapter, then

select Properties. On the General tab, click Configure.

b On the Power Management tab, clear all check boxes.

3 Power Options:

a As preferred plan select High performance.

b Click Change Plan settings.

c Set the option Put the computer to sleep to Never.

d Click Change advanced power settings.

NOTE

For Windows 7 users:

Ensure that Windows hotfix KB2999226 (Update for Universal C Runtime in

Windows) is installed on your system before installing ChemStation. See

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2999226/update-for-universal-c-ru

ntime-in-windows.

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Configure the Operating System

e Open the nodes for Hard disk> Turn off hard disk after.

f Set the Minutes to 0 (=Never).

4 Programs and Features:

a Click Turn Windows features on or off.

b Select the Telnet Client check box.

c Select the TFTP Client check box.

d Reboot the PC if necessary.

5 Windows 7 only:

Administrative Tools: Disable Services.

• Double-click Services.

• For the following services, set the startup type to Disabled:

• Application Experience

• Desktop Window Manager Session Manager

Other Windows settings:

1 To configure Windows logon options, right-click Start, select Run from the

context menu, then type gpedit.msc in the Run field.

a Navigate to Local Computer Policy> Computer Configuration> Administrative

Templates> System> Logon.

b Set Hide entry points for Fast User Switching and Always use classic logon to

Enabled.

2 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Update & Security> Windows Security:

a Under App & browser control:

Turn off SmartScreen under Check apps and files, SmartScreen for

Microsoft Edge, and SmartScreen for Windows Store apps.

b Under Virus & threat protection:

Ensure that a protection tool is turned on.

If you want to use Windows Defender: Enable and configure it in the

Windows Control Panel under Windows Defender Firewall> Advanced

Settings.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

3 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Devices> Printers & scanners: Choose

default printer.

a Turn off Let Windows manage my default printer.

b Click the printer that you want to set as default, then click Manage.

c In the printer settings, click Set as default.

4 Windows 10 version 1903 only:

If the Net.TCP Port Sharing Service is disabled, enable it by running the

PowerShell command:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -online -All -FeatureName

WCF-TCP-Activation45

Performance Configuration Steps

About Performance Configuration Steps

The following procedures of this section contain all the configuration steps that

improve system performance. These settings are optional.

Configure Settings to Improve Performance

In the Microsoft Control Panel:

1 System: Change system properties:

a Click Advanced system settings.

b On the Advanced tab under Performance, click Settings.

• Advanced tab > Virtual Memory: For optimum performance use the

Change button to adjust the paging file size to a value of 2 to 3 times of

the physical RAM on the PC. If possible locate the paging file on a drive

different from the system installation drive.

• Data Execution Prevention tab: Select Turn on DEP for essential Windows

programs and services only.

Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog.

c For Windows 10 and Windows 7 only: On the System Protection tab:

Make sure that Protection is turned off. If required, click Configure and

select Disable system protection.

2 Windows 10 and Windows 7 only: Indexing Options: Disable indexing.

Click the Modify button. Select Show all locations, and clear all drives and

locations.

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Configure the Operating System

Other Windows settings:

1 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Personalization> Colors: Turn Transparency

effects off.

Usability Configuration Steps

About Usability Configuration Steps

The following procedures of this section contain all the configuration steps that

improve the usability of the Windows application. These settings are optional.

Configure Settings to Improve Usability

In the Microsoft Control Panel:

1 File Explorer Options (Folder Options for Windows 7): In the View tab:

• Select Always show menus.

• Select Display the full path in the title bar.

• Clear Hide extensions for known file types.

• Clear Use Sharing Wizard.

2 System: Change system properties:

a Click Advanced system settings.

b On the Advanced tab under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.

• In the System startup section:

Change both Time to display ... fields from 30 to 3 sec.

• For Windows 10 and Windows 7 only: In the System failure section:

a Select Automatically restart.

b In the Write debugging information subsection, select Kernel memory

dump from the drop-down list.

Click OK to close the Startup and Recovery dialog.

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Configure the Operating System

c On the Advanced tab under Performance, click Settings. On the Visual

Effects tab:

• Select Adjust for best performance, then click Apply.

Select Custom, then select the following check boxes for better

usability:

• Show shadows under mouse pointer

• Show shadows under windows

• Smooth edges of screen fonts

Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog.

Other Windows settings:

1 Enable the navigation pane:

• Windows 10: Open Windows Explorer, then select View> Navigation pane

from the ribbon and make sure that Navigation pane is selected.

• Windows 7: Open Windows Explorer, then select Organize> Details> Layout

and make sure that Navigation pane is selected.

2 Windows 7 only: Configure general layout of the Start Menu: (right-click Start>

Properties)

a Start Menu Tab: In the Privacy section select both items

b Start Menu Tab > Customize button: In Customize Start Menu dialog:

• Clear the following option:

• Favorites menu

• Select the following options:

• Computer Display as a link

• Connect To

• Control Panel: Display as a menu

• Default Programs

• Devices and Printers

• Documents: Display as a link

• Enable context menus and dragging and dropping

• Games: Don't display this item

• Help

• Highlight newly installed programs

• Music: Don't display this item

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Configure the Operating System

• Network

• Open submenus when I pause on them with the mouse pointer

• Personal folder: Display as a link

• Pictures: Display as a link

• Run command

• Search other files and libraries Search with public folders

• Search programs and Control Panel

• Sort All Programs menu by name

• System administrative tools: Display on the All Programs menu and in

the Start menu

• Use large icons

3 Windows 10 and Windows 7 only: Configure Windows logon options:

Right-click Start, select Run from the context menu, then type gpedit.msc in

the Run field.

a Navigate to Local Computer Policy> Computer Configuration> Administrative

Templates> System> Logon.

b Set Don't display the Getting Started welcome screen at logon to Enabled.

4 Recycle Bin Properties: (right-click on desktop icon Recycle Bin, then select

Properties) Select the following options:

• Custom size: Select a size corresponding to approximately 10% of the

complete disk space for the drive.

• Select Display delete confirmation dialog.

Repeat these steps for all drives of your computer.

5 Select Internet Explorer as default Web browser:

• Windows 10 only:

a Under Start> Settings> Apps> Default Apps, select the Internet Explorer

as default Web browser.

• Windows 7 only:

a In the Microsoft Control Panel under Default Programs> Set your default

programs, select Internet Explorer from the list.

b Click Set this program as default.

6 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> System> Tablet Mode:

a For When I sign in, select Use desktop mode.

b For When this device automatically switches tablet on or off, select Don't ask

me and don't switch.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

7 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Apps> Offline Maps: Turn Metered

connections and Map updates off.

8 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Privacy:

a On the General page, turn off the following:

• Let apps use advertising ID to make ads more interesting to you based on

your app usage (turning this off will reset your ID)

• Let website provide locally relevant content by assessing my language list

• Let Windows track app launches to improve Start and search results

b On the Location page, make sure Location for this device is off. If not, click

Change to turn it off.

9 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Personalization: Disable advertising info:

a On the Lock screen page:

• Under Background, select Picture or Slideshow.

• Turn off Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.

• Turn off Show lock screen background picture on the sign-in screen.

b On the Start page:

Turn off Occasionally show suggestions in Start.

10 Windows 10 only: Start> Settings> Personalization: In the Taskbar tab, under

Taskbar buttons select Combine when taskbar is full.

This will simplify switching between open CDS instances.

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1 Prepare your PC

Configure the Operating System

Editing the Security Settings for LC/MS and CE/MS

Systems

The following sections summarize all security settings required for LC/MS and

CE/MS. All other security settings are set automatically by the OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition Installer.

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition needs to be installed using an operating

system Administrator user account. To run the system with the configured

options outlined in this document, all users and power users should use the

same settings.

Firewall

On PCs controlling LC/MS or CE/MS systems, it is recommended that you turn

off the firewall.

Advanced Network Settings

The communication with the MS is sensitive to the order NICs in the Adapters and

Bindings dialog.

1 Go to Start> Control Panel.

Go to Network and Sharing Center

2 Click Change adapter settings.

3 Press ALT to bring up the menu.

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

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Configure the Operating System

4 Select Advanced Settings....

Figure 2 Advanced Settings dialog, Adapters and Bindings tab

5 In the Adapters and Bindings tab (see Figure 2 on page 30):

a Make sure that the Local Area Connection pertaining to the LC/MS or

CE/MS NIC is the first item in the list of connections

NOTE

The names of your LAN cards may differ from those shown in the example. You

can tell which LAN card is the Instrument LAN by comparing the IP addresses

assigned to the LAN cards.

The LAN pertaining to the company intranet > internet will typically have an IP

address assigned by organizations Static IP policy or by a DHCP server. Check

with your network administrator.

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Prepare for Installation 32

Run the Installation Wizard 33

License Agreement Screen 33

Installation Folder Screen 33

Installation Type Screens 34

Summary Screen 35

What to do Next 36

Scripted Installation 37

About Scripted Installation 37

Export as XML 37

Parameters and Return Codes 38

Installation, Upgrade, or Repair 41

Uninstallation 42

Logging and Tracing 42

The installation is automated by the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer.

This tool installs all the components needed.

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Prepare for Installation

1 Make sure that the antivirus software is disabled during the installation.

2 Do not run the Windows Update Service during installation. Make sure that no

Windows updates are performed during the installation of ChemStation.

3 Make sure that no system reboot is pending.

Pending reboots are indicated both in the Configuration Checker (see

“Windows Configuration Checker for OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition” on

page 20) and in the Site Preparation Tool (see “Run the Site Preparation

Tool” on page 10).

4 To begin installation, navigate to \Disk1\Setup.bat. Right-click the file and run

it as administrator to proceed to the Planning screen.

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Run the Installation Wizard

License Agreement Screen

1 From the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer, select Installation.

2 Select OpenLab CDS ChemStation.

3 The OpenLab CDS Installation Wizard opens. Read the terms of the License

Agreement. The installer provides a printable PDF of the license agreement

under the Resources option of the main menu.

4 Select I agree with the terms and conditions. You cannot proceed with

installation unless you agree to these terms.

5 Select Next to proceed to the Installation Folder screen.

Installation Folder Screen

1 Type the folder name or browse to the directory where you want to store the

application components (typically this is in the programs folder). Folders

must have English names.

2 To install e-familiarization documents during installation, select Include

e-familiarization. This will extend the installation time considerably.

3 To run an installation verification as part of this installation, select Run

Software Verification. The Software Verification Tool provides documentary

evidence that your system has been built and installed correctly, and that all

design specifications have been met. You can run the Software Verification

Tool at a later time if you prefer (see “Run a Software Verification after

Software Installation” on page 49).

4 Select Next to proceed to the Installation type screens.

NOTE

Installations into the root of a drive may cause problems during operation and

are not supported.

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Run the Installation Wizard

Installation Type Screens

1 Under Installation type, select Standalone Workstation.

2 Under OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition, provide the following folder paths:

• Installation folder: directory where you want to store the ChemStation

application components. Typically this is in the programs folder. Folder

names must be entered without spaces.

• Instrument data folder: Instrument specific data such as methods,

sequences, and results. The default data path is the public documents

folder. If you plan to activate the Secure File I/O feature, this folder must

not be shared at a later point in time. If your PC is equipped with a second

disk drive, it is recommended to change the default data path to this

alternative drive. Using a second disk drive increases the performance.

3 Select Next to proceed to the Additional items screen.

4 If you want to use OpenLab ECM 3.4, 3.5 or 3.6 with your data system:

a Select ECM 3.x Server. Type in a server name and press the Test

Connection... button.

b The system will perform a connectivity check to verify access to a

functional OpenLab ECM server. If the connectivity check is successful,

the message Connection succeeded appears. Click OK to continue. If the

connectivity test fails, you will be returned to the Additional items screen.

From here you can select Next to run the test again. If the test is still

unsuccessful:

• Enter a new OpenLab ECM server and try another test.

• Call internal support for assistance if you cannot connect to an

OpenLab ECM server.

• You can uncheck the box and run the installation without OpenLab

ECM at this time. You will be able to add it to your data system at a later

time, when a server is determined.

5 Select Next to proceed to the Summary screen.

NOTE

The storage type OpenLab Server/OpenLab ECM XT Server is only available for a

Networked Workstation or a Distributed System.

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Run the Installation Wizard

Summary Screen

1 Review the installation settings that you have selected in the preceding steps.

Select Back as necessary to change installation settings, or Cancel to cancel

the installation.

2 Before starting or canceling the installation, you can save an XML file with

your installation settings. This XML can then be used for a scripted

installation (see “About Scripted Installation” on page 37).

To save the XML file, click the file symbol in the Summary screen.

3 Select Start to begin installation.

4 The system performs an automated system check before it proceeds with the

listed activities.

If a system check passed message appears, installation continues.

If a system check failed message appears, you can either:

• Decline to view the system report, and continue installation.

• Decline to view the system report and postpone installation.

• View the system report, and decide to continue installation.

• View the system report and postpone installation until the problem is fixed.

5 If an installation verification was completed as part of this installation, review

the Software Verification Report. If the report indicates failure, verify the

computer requirements and reinstall the data system. Do not use the system

until the Software Verification Report gives a ‘pass’ result.

6 Click Next to proceed to the Installed Features screen.

7 Click Finish to close the installation wizard.

NOTE

To view the system report as PDF file, Adobe PDF Reader must be installed (see

“Install and Configure Adobe Acrobat Reader” on page 11).

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What to do Next

The basic installation of the data system software is complete.

There is a 60-day Startup License for this system, and the expiration period starts

with the installation.

To request and download your final software license and add the license file to

your system, see the Licensing chapter in this guide.

After you have acquired and installed your final software license, you will continue

to prepare your data system for operation by end users by configuring users and

instruments. This is accomplished through the OpenLab Control Panel, see the

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Configuration Guide (CDS_CS_configure.pdf).

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2 Install OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition

Scripted Installation

About Scripted Installation

The OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer supports a command line mode

for installation, the scripted installation. This mode supports installation, upgrade,

repair, and uninstallation. You can execute scripted installations either manually

or as part of software management systems such as LANDesk or HP CM. With

the corresponding parameter (-q), the scripted installation completes

unattended.

Export as XML

The installer supports a feature to export the installation parameters into an XML

file which you can then use for the scripted installation.

This feature is also supported for upgrade and repair. However, for these cases

the exported installation XML file is not appropriate. For scripted repair and

upgrade, you must prepare specific XML files using the respective installer

wizards.

1 Launch the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Installation Wizard.

2 Follow the installation instructions.

3 When you have reached the Summary screen, click the icon on the top right

corner to export the installation parameters to XML. Save the file on a physical

drive.

You can now use the XML file for the scripted installation.

NOTE

Installation file and XML file must not be in the same file path.

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Scripted Installation

Parameters and Return Codes

Parameters

You can call Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe in command line mode with the

following parameters:

• -i

Install or upgrade

• -r

Repair

• -u

Uninstallation

• -q

Silent mode — no installation or uninstallation wizard will be shown.

• -reboot

Reboot automatically after successful installation, repair, upgrade, or

uninstallation. The system will reboot if the return code is either 0 or 17.

A warning message will be shown in the command prompt 10 min before the

system is rebooted. In addition, a Windows dialog opens 2 min before reboot.

• KeepComponents

Optional parameter for the uninstallation process, which can contain one or

more shared components that should stay on your system. Without this

parameter, all OpenLab CDS components will be removed from your system.

To keep certain shared components, list the corresponding IDs from the table

below in double quotes and separated by comma.

Component Name Id

Software Verification Tool IQT

Microsoft SQL Server SQLServer

IO Library IOLibraries

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Scripted Installation

• ConfigurationXML="<ConfigurationXMLFilePath>"

The XML file contains all required inputs of the installer to install, upgrade, or

repair a certain topology (see “Export as XML” on page 37). Replace

<ConfigurationXMLFilePath> with the correct file path and XML file name.

Return Codes

After installation, uninstallation, upgrade, or repair in the command line mode, the

system will return a number code which is explained below.

NOTE

Do not enter a blank before or after the equals (=) sign. The scripted installation

and uninstallation mode will not work as expected.

Table 2 Return codes

Error/Return Code Return value

Unknown (default) -1

Success 0

CoreComponentFailure 1

NonCoreComponentFailure 2

TestConnectivityFailure 3

ExpectedWindowsInstallerNotInstalled (WI 4.5 missing) 4

ParameterMismatchError 5

CannotProceedWithFreshInstallation 6

CannotProceedWithUpgrade 7

CannotProceedWithUninstallation 8

CannotProceedWithRepair 9

CannotProceedWithReRegistration 10

ReRegistrationNotSupported 11

IncompleteTopologyFound 12

InvalidUNCPath 13

MissingInstallable 14

NotAStrongPassword 15

DowngradeNotSupported 16

RestartRequired 17

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Scripted Installation

RegistryCleanupError 18

InvalidInputXML 19

InvalidMode 20

SitePrepFailure 21

DatabaseConnectionFailed 22

DotNetFramework4NotInstalled 23

OLSSConnectionFailed 24

PDFReaderNotInstalled 25

AllComponentsInstallationFailed 26

SomeComponentsInstallationFailed 27

Failed 28

AddOnListEmpty 29

EULANotAccepted 30

ScriptedNotSupported 31

Table 2 Return codes

Error/Return Code Return value

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Scripted Installation

Installation, Upgrade, or Repair

In installation mode, the installer checks if .Net Framework is present on your

system. If not, it will automatically be installed. Select Accept to agree with the

license agreement.

The installer evaluates the products already installed on your system. Depending

on the installed components, the installer will offer one of the following options:

• Start a fresh installation

• Upgrade

• Repair

If a required installable is missing, the installer will create an entry in a log file,

and, depending on the component type, will continue or rollback the installation.

A corresponding error code will be returned in such scenarios.

1 Right-click the executable of the command prompt or Power shell prompt,

and run it as administrator.

You will get a return code for the scripted installation only if you start it as

administrator.

2 Navigate to the location where you have saved the installation files.

For example: C:\CDS

3 To start the installation, call Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe with the

following syntax:

Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe -i ConfigurationXML="<path to xml file>" -q

-reboot

For example:

Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe -i ConfigurationXML="c:\settings\

ConfigurationXML.xml" -q -reboot

With this command, you start the installation wizard without a user interface,

and automatically reboot the system.

Preparations

You must have copied all installation files to a centralized folder (see “Copy Installation files to a Cen-

tralized Folder for Installation” on page 54). This step is mandatory for scripted installation.

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Scripted Installation

Uninstallation

1 Right-click the executable of the command prompt or Power shell prompt,

and run it as administrator.

You will get a return code for the scripted uninstallation only if you start it as

administrator.

2 Navigate to the location where you have saved the installation files.

For example: C:\CDS

3 To start the uninstallation, call Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe with the

following syntax:

Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe -u KeepComponents="<list of components>"

-q -reboot

For Example:

Agilent.OpenLab.CDSInstaller.exe -u KeepComponents="IQT,IOLibraries" -q

-reboot

With the KeepComponents parameter, you can specify a list of shared

components that you want to keep on the system (see “Parameters” on

page 38). With the command given in the example, the OpenLab CDS

components Software Verification Tool (IQT) and IO Library (IOLibraries) will

be kept.

Logging and Tracing

All exceptions, errors and information messages are logged in the following

locations:

• During installation, upgrade, or repair: under <BaseInstallDirectory>\Logs

• During uninstallation: under <User's Temp>\<Company Name>\Logs\<Log

folder>\<Wizard Name>.txt

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3 Post Installation Tasks

Allow ChemMain Through Firewall 44

Configure the Antivirus Program 45

This chapter describes tasks that are relevant after finishing the installation.

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3 Post Installation Tasks

Allow ChemMain Through Firewall

Carry out the following procedure to prevent ChemStation from functioning

incorrectly due to firewall restrictions. Consider using a second network card to

isolate the instrument's data traffic, and carry out the following procedure for that

second network card only.

Alternatively, ensure that all required firewall ports are open. For details, refer to

the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Hardware and Software Requirements

guide (CDS_CS_HW-SW-Requirements.pdf).

1 In the Microsoft Control Panel, click Windows Defender Firewall

2 Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.

3 Click Change settings.

The Allow another app... button becomes active.

4 Click Allow another app....

5 Click Browse... and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent Technologies\

ChemStation\CORE.

6 Select ChemMain.exe and click Open.

7 Click Add.

8 In the list of allowed apps and features, find ChemStation ChemMain, and

select the check boxes for all three network types.

9 Confirm your changes.

10 Repeat the procedure for ChemMainAcq.exe.

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

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Configure the Antivirus Program

Be sure to open the firewall ports listed in the Firewall Settings in the OpenLab

CDS ChemStation Edition Hardware and Software Requirements guide

(CDS_CS_HW-SW-Requirements.pdf).

In order for the OpenLab software to function correctly, you should configure any

antivirus real time protection software with the following folder exclusions. They

should only be scanned while the instruments are idle and no data acquisition

takes place. Refer to your specific antivirus software documentation on how to

configure folder exclusions.

NOTE

Running antivirus programs might influence the behavior and performance of

your computer. Some virus scanners might cause issues when used with

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition. The application is tested with Symantec

Endpoint Protection 14.0 MP2 and with Microsoft Security Essentials.

Process Directory File name

Data acquisition %public%\Documents\Chem-

Station

(or the corresponding folder for

instrument data that you pro-

vided during installation)

Data, methods, sequences, reports etc.

ECM upload/download

(if applicable)

%temp% for Windows users

(=Users' temp directory)

*.ssizip

Standard reports %temp% for Windows users

(=Users' temp directory)

~p3d*.tmp

~job*.tmp

Hpspl00.que

CDS intelligent reports %LOCALAPPDATA%

%APPDATA%

%PROGRAMDATA%

Files on:

• Agilent

• Agilent Technologies

• Agilent_Technologies,_Inc

• IsolatedStorage

• Temp

e.g.:

C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\ Agilent

Technologies\Intelligent Reporting\Raw-

DataFileCache

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Configure the Antivirus Program

If your antivirus software includes program or executable deny execution

settings, ensure that the following program files are not denied execution. You

can use the windows search feature to find the specific folder each program file

is located in.

• agilentiolibrariesservice.exe

• chemmain.exe

• chemmainacq.exe

• apg_top.exe

• iprocsvr.exe

• iproc8491.exe

• msinsctl.exe

• httpdmsd.exe

• epcsetup.exe

• AcroRd32.exe

• Acrobat.exe

NOTE

Depending on your specific configuration, some of the listed folders or files may

not exist on your system.

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4 Optional Procedures

Install Additional Software and Drivers 48

Run a Software Verification after Software Installation 49

Transform a Workstation to a Networked Workstation 50

Improve Performance on Offline Machines 51

Protect ChemStation Folders with Secure File I/O 52

Change the PC Name 53

Copy Installation files to a Centralized Folder for Installation 54

Add Shortcut to Public Folder 55

This chapter contains information on the Additional Drivers and Software wizard,

on the Software Verification Tool, and other helpful procedures.

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4 Optional Procedures

Install Additional Software and Drivers

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition offers a wizard to help you installing

additional software, such as the ADFExport Plug-in, or drivers for third-party

instruments. To open the wizard, go to Start> All programs> Agilent Technologies>

OpenLab Additional Software and Drivers. Follow the wizard to install the required

software.

Prepare Network Drives

If the additional software is located on a network drive, you must prepare the

network drive to make it accessible by the wizard. Without this preparation,

Windows security prevents the wizard from accessing those drives.

1 Map the drive to a letter.

For example, map the drive as Z: using the shared path "\\<machine-name>\

OpenLabCDS".

This maps the drive for the logged-in user.

2 Open the command prompt in elevated mode (run as administrator), and map

the drive using the net use command.

For example,

net use Z: "\\<machine-name>\OpenLabCDS"

This maps the drive for the local administrator account. The mapped drive is

now visible to both logged-in user and administrator, and can be selected in

the wizard.

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4 Optional Procedures

Run a Software Verification after Software Installation

Run a Software Verification after Software

Installation

The Software Verification Tool (SVT) provides documentary evidence that your

system has been built and installed correctly, and that all design specifications

have been met. You do not need to run the software verification again if it has run

successfully at the end of the installation.

1 Using your Windows operating system, go to Start> All Programs> Agilent

Technologies> Software Verification Tool.

2 Select the components to qualify.

3 Select Qualify.

The system will run the application and generate a Software Verification

Report.

4 If the report indicates failure, verify the computer requirements and reinstall

the data system.

Do not use the system until the Software Verification Report gives a ‘pass’

result.

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4 Optional Procedures

Transform a Workstation to a Networked Workstation

Transform a Workstation to a Networked

Workstation

With Networked Workstations, you use a separate server to control the system.

You can access all information provided by the Shared Services component from

any Networked Workstation. For example, you can see on each workstation

which instruments are available and which status (Online, Offline, Error, In Run,

Not Ready, etc.) the instruments currently have. Also licenses and user accounts

are managed centrally on the Shared Services server.

1 Before starting the transformation: Copy the data, methods, and sequences

from the instruments to a local backup folder. Then delete the instrument on

the Workstation.

2 From the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer, select Maintenance.

3 Select Transformation of an OpenLab Standalone Workstation into a Networked

Workstation.

4 Enter the server name and the authentication service used by the server.

If the server requires authentication, you will be asked for the credentials of an

OpenLab Shared Services administrator.

5 Start the transformation.

6 After the transformation, configure a new instrument, and copy back the data

from the local folder.

NOTE

• You must already have installed one of the following:

• OpenLab CDS Shared Services Server (see OpenLab CDS ChemStation

Edition Networked and Distributed System Installation,

CDS_CS_Install_NwWS-DS.pdf on disk 1), or

• A Content Management system (OpenLab Server, OpenLab ECM XT,

OpenLab ECM 3.x).

• Make sure that the Shared Services versions on the workstation and the

server are identical. If not, upgrade your system before doing the

transformation. See “Planning the Upgrade” on page 64.

For more information on temporary support of mixed version systems during

an upgrade phase, refer to the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition System

Topologies and Architectural Concepts (CDS_CS_Topologies.pdf).

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4 Optional Procedures

Improve Performance on Offline Machines

Computers running OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition may exhibit slow

performance when they are not connected to the Internet.

The windows operating system has routines built into its operation that causes it

to continuously search for an online connection in order to update to all the latest

Windows security certificates when using secure software.

Use the following system settings on all workstations, clients, AICs, and servers

to remedy this problem.

1 Open Internet Explorer and select Tools> Internet Options. In the Advanced tab,

clear the following check boxes:

• Security> Check for publisher's certificate revocation

• Security> Check for server certificate revocation

2 Change the following registry keys:

• [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\

SystemCertificates\AuthRoot]

"DisableRootAutoUpdate"=dword:00000001

• [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\

Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AuthRoot]

"DisableRootAutoUpdate"=dword:00000001

3 Document that you turned off the Root Certificates, as this can prevent users

from installing other applications.

NOTE

If you connect the computer to the internet again, you must remove the registry

keys.

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4 Optional Procedures

Protect ChemStation Folders with Secure File I/O

Protect ChemStation Folders with Secure File

I/O

ChemStation files such as data, methods, or sequences are stored in various

local folders. To ensure data integrity, ChemStation offers the Secure File I/O

function. If you enable this function, all folders will be protected against

modifications from outside ChemStation or in Open or Save As dialogs.

For more information, refer to the Folder Protection with Secure File I/O chapter in

the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Configuration Guide

(CDS_CS_configure.pdf).

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4 Optional Procedures

Change the PC Name

A change of the PC name may be scheduled to avoid duplicate names in a

network or can be due to a policy change. Internally, the software components

use localhost for the Workstation, so no additional action is required to continue

running the software. However, if you need to change a PC name after

installation, the license file for the PC will be no longer valid.

Instruments are licensed by installing files that are specifically created for a given

configuration. The text of the license files contains references to the computer

name and the hardware address of the network card. If one of the parameters is

changed, the license no longer applies.

You will need to generate and install a license file with the new PC name (host

name).

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4 Optional Procedures

Copy Installation files to a Centralized Folder for Installation

Copy Installation files to a Centralized Folder for

Installation

Completing this step will enable you to run an installation from a network share.

1 From the installer Planning screen, select Installation from the sidebar menu.

2 Select Preparation of an Installation from Network Share.

3 At the Network Share screen, browse to a directory and create a destination

folder as follows:

a Select the button with the three dots.

b Navigate to the directory where you want to create the folder.

c Select Make New Folder.

d Type in the folder name.

e Select OK. The system will return you to the Network Share screen, with the

path displayed.

f Select Start.

4 When processing is complete, copy the files to the local drive or map the

location to a network drive.

5 Close the application and navigate to the directory and folder you created.

Open the folder.

6 Select the Disk 1 folder, then execute Setup.bat to run the application.

The system will display the installer Planning screen.

NOTE

Installations into the root of a drive may cause problems during operations and

are not supported.

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4 Optional Procedures

Add Shortcut to Public Folder

By default, user data such as master methods, sequence templates, report

templates, raw data etc. is located in the public documents folder C:\Users\

Public\Documents\ChemStation. You define this folder during the installation.

The system creates a shortcut to the defined folder under Instrument Data in the

Windows Start menu.

In Windows 7, a shortcut to public documents is automatically available in the

Windows Explorer.

In Windows 10, the Windows Explorer is organized differently. To provide easy

access to that folder, we recommend that you pin the Instrument Data folder to

the Start menu.

Figure 3 Windows Start menu in Windows 10

1 Navigate to the Instrument Data shortcut in the Start menu.

2 Right-click the icon, then select Pin to Start.

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5 Licensing

About OpenLab Licensing 57

License Types 57

License File 57

Get a License 58

Obtain a License with SubscribeNet 58

Other Ways to Obtain a License 60

Install Your License 62

This chapter contains information on how to obtain and install a license.

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About OpenLab Licensing

License Types

The license file is a collection of Product, Instruments and Add-on licenses (or

activation keys), and is installed to your OpenLab CDS System.

The licenses or activation keys in the license file can either be Shared or Counted:

• Shared licenses — system computers and other components can have

shared, or add-on, licenses — because they share a core license.

• Counted licenses — these licenses are part of the OpenLab CDS ChemStation

Edition floating licensing strategy. They are not permanently assigned to any

one component. Instead they are automatically assigned to components,

such as AICs and instruments, while the components are starting up. The

licenses are automatically returned when the component is closed. The

license management program controls license issuance and retrieval.

In this case, the only requirement is that a component is licensed while

running. You only need enough licenses for all components running

concurrently, rather than for each installed component.

A startup license for the system allows you to run OpenLab CDS for 60 days after

the installation. In order to run the data system software after the 60-day period,

you must install your license file.

License File

A license file will contain your software license. This file is installed on the

workstation. The license file is bound to this computer, and cannot be moved to

another workstation without regenerating the license in SubscribeNet.

Information in the license file defines the number of instruments and other

options that may be used concurrently with your system.

The most efficient way to manage and maintain your licensing is through the

Internet.

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Get a License

Obtain a License with SubscribeNet

Use the following procedure to generate and download your license. In case you

do not have internet access, skip to the section “Other Ways to Obtain a

License” on page 60.

If you are a new user who has not registered with SubscribeNet, continue with the

section New Users.

If you have registered with SubscribeNet, skip to the section Users registered with

SubscribeNet.

Prerequisites To generate, download, and install a final license for your product, you will need:

• The authorization code label provided in the lavender envelope containing

your Software Entitlement Certificate.

If you have not received a lavender envelope for your product, contact your

vendor or internal support.

• The URL for SubscribeNet from the Software Entitlement Certificate.

• The host name of the computer where the Control Panel is running.

• The MAC address.

To retrieve your MAC address from a computer where OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition is already installed, open the Control Panel and browse

to the Administration> Licenses section. Use the Copy MAC Address or Save

MAC Address function to obtain the MAC address for license generation.

During this process you will have to enter the MAC address of your license

server. For workstations, this is the local computer. For client/server systems,

this is the server.

NOTE

If any changes are made to the computer name or domain reference after the

license is installed, remove the license. A new license will need to be created in

SubscribeNet, downloaded, and installed.

NOTE

If the network adapter that provides the MAC address used during license

creation is removed from the machine, your license will no longer be valid. A new

license will need to be generated with a currently available MAC on the license

server.

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Get a License

New Users

1 Go to https://agilent.subscribenet.com/control/agil/AgilRegisterToAccount

to register the product with SubscribeNet.

2 On the registration page, enter the authorization code from the label and

complete the profile information (required fields are marked with an asterisk

*).

The email address you enter will become your login ID.

3 Click Submit. The system will generate and display an account name for you.

SubscribeNet will send a welcome email with your login ID and password.

4 Log in to SubscribeNet using your login ID and password.

Once you log in, you can use the online user manual link for help with any

questions you have.

5 Select Generate or View licenses from the left navigation bar.

6 Follow the prompts to generate your new license.

You will be prompted for the HOST NAME of the computer. The host name

you enter must match with the network name of the computer where the

Control Panel is running. Do not include any DNS suffix (domain.com)

references in the entered machine name.

7 When the system generated the license, view its details, then click Download

License File. Save the license file to your computer and to a backup location

(such as a portable storage device).

Use your login ID and password when you revisit the Agilent SubscribeNet site

to regenerate a license file, add new authorization codes, or further configure

the license for your system.

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Get a License

Users registered with SubscribeNet

1 If you already have a SubscribeNet account, use

https://agilent.subscribenet.com/.

Lost your SubscribeNet password? Use

https://agilent.subscribenet.com/control/agil/password to have it emailed

to you.

2 Select the SubscribeNet account associated with this authorization code, if

you have more than one account.

3 From the SubscribeNet navigation pane, select Register Authorization Code.

This will allow you to enter your new authorization code and make available

the new license entitlements.

4 Follow steps 5 through 7 in the previous procedure, New Users, to generate or

view your new licenses.

Other Ways to Obtain a License

If you are unable to generate a license, contact your nearest Agilent technical

support office. A representative will tell you how to submit an OpenLab CDS

License Generation Form in your location.

Offline Licensing

If an internet connection is not available in your laboratory:

You or your local on-site service engineer will collect the necessary information

from you to allow Agilent to create a license account on your behalf. For phone

support in your region, call the sales and service number for your region. See the

Appendix for contact information.

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Get a License

Required Customer Information for Agilent License Support:

The following information must be provided to Agilent in order to enable us to

create a licensing account on your behalf.

1 Collect Account Information:

Your account name will be your company name and Lab name separated by a

comma. Employee information provided here will be used to define the first

administrator of your account for future access to the system as required.

Please prepare the following pieces of information prior to contacting your

local Agilent sales and service center in order to expedite service:

• Company Name

• Lab/Department Name

• First Name

• Last Name

• E-mail address

• Job Title

• Phone #

• Address, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country

2 Collect Authorization Code(s):

The authorization code is an alpha-numeric code provided on a label which is

enclosed in a lavender envelope. If you have received more than one code you

must provide all codes to ensure that all ordered licenses are granted to your

account.

3 Receiving your license:

Once the above information is provided Agilent will then work on your behalf

to generate a license file through SubscribeNet. The license file will either be

sent to your shipping address (on a CD), or your local FSE will deliver it in

person (usually on USB media). Once your license is received follow the below

section on “Install your License” to finish installing your license on your CDS

system(s).

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Install Your License

The license must be added to your system using the Control Panel.

1 Start the Control Panel shortcut on the desktop or go to Start> All Programs>

Agilent Technologies> OpenLab Shared Services> Control Panel.

2 Navigate to Administration> Licenses.

3 In the ribbon, click Add License .

4 Choose to install the license by:

• Using the license file option to browse to and open the license file (.lic)

saved from the license generation process in SubscribeNet.

• Selecting the License Text option and copying the license text from a text

file received into the provided field.

5 Click OK.

The Administration interface in the Control Panel will now display the status of

installed licenses.

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6 Upgrade ChemStation Edition to C.01.10

Planning the Upgrade 64

Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET 67

License Upgrade 70

Get Upgraded License File 70

Add Upgraded License File to the System 71

Upgrade the Workstation 72

This chapter describes the upgrade from ChemStation C.01.07 SR3 or higher. If

you upgrade from an older ChemStation revision, upgrade to C.01.07 SR3 first.

For information on upgrading from ChemStation A.0x or B.0x, please refer to the

migration guide (CDS_CS-data-Migration.pdf).

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6 Upgrade ChemStation Edition to C.01.10

Planning the Upgrade

A direct upgrade, using the Upgrade Wizard, is supported from ChemStation

C.01.07 SR3 or higher. Older ChemStation revisions or OpenLab Control Panel

components must first be upgraded to C.01.07 SR3 or higher in a separate step.

If you upgrade from C.01.07 SR3, ensure that you are using the OpenLab Control

Panel component rev. 2.1, which was the version included with ChemStation

C.01.07 SR3. You use the correct Control Panel version if it looks like this:

Figure 4 Control Panel rev. 2.1 layout

Note that C.01.10 is supported on Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or Windows 10 only. An

in-place upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 on an existing

ChemStation Workstation is not supported. Before upgrading a system, make

sure that the Windows configuration meets all requirements. See “Prepare your

PC” on page 7.

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition no longer controls the Agilent 5890 GC

instrument. Do not upgrade to rev. C.01.10 if using the 5890 GC.

Note that the M8370AA OpenLab Data Analysis Add-On is no longer supported. It

must be uninstalled manually.

The functions related to ADF Export will be available as an Add-On for

ChemStation starting from revision C.01.10. To use the latest version, install the

ADFExport Add-On separately (see “Install Additional Software and Drivers” on

page 48). ADF Export functions have been included in ChemStation C.01.09.

Therefore, if you upgrade ChemStation from C.01.09, always install the latest

ADFExport Add-On onChemStation revision C.01.10 in order to upgrade the

outdated ADF Export functions.

If you protect ChemStation files with Secure File I/O, you must temporarily

disable Secure File I/O.

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Planning the Upgrade

The upgrade procedure depends on the revision of your currently installed

ChemStation Edition:

• C.01.07 SR3 or SR4 with outdated OpenLab Control Panel

Your OpenLab Control Panel may still look as shown below. In this case,

update the Control Panel separately. Afterwards continue as described for

upgrading from C.01.07 SR3.

Figure 5 Outdated OpenLab Control Panel

To upgrade the Control Panel: Run the installation wizard. On the Maintenance

tab, click OpenLab Control Panel Upgrade. Follow the wizard.

• C.01.07 up to SR2, C.01.06, C.01.05

If the M8370AA OpenLab CDS Data Analysis Add-On is present, uninstall it

using the Microsoft Control Panel.

Run the C.01.07 SR3 upgrade wizard. For details, please refer to the C.01.07

SR3 installation guide.

If your system is configured to use one of the following ELSD drivers (G7102A,

G4261A/B or G4260A/B), refer to the latest ReleaseNotes for

ELSD_RC.NETDriver for upgrade instructions. A current version is supplied in

the folder Disk3\Docs\en\Manuals on the install media.

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Planning the Upgrade

• C.01.04–C.01.01

a Uninstall the old ChemStation.

b Uninstall specific drivers or Add-Ons.

If your system is configured to use one of the following drivers or Add-Ons,

uninstall them using the Microsoft Control Panel:

• ELSD (G7102A, G4261A/B or G4260A/B).

ELSD drivers will be supplied with a separate installer.

• Agilent Cirrus GPC software for ChemStation (G7818A), versions earlier

than 3.4.2; uninstall Cirrus Operational Qualification first, then uninstall

Cirrus.

Version 3.4.2 of the Cirrus Add-On is required for ChemStation C.01.08.

• M8370AA OpenLab CDS Data Analysis Add-On.

c Install C.01.10

• A.0x or B.0x

For information on upgrading ChemStation A.0x or B.0x, please refer to the

migration guide (CDS_CS-data-Migration.pdf).

Classic instrument drivers, with exception of LC/MS instrument drivers, are no

longer supported. It is recommended that you convert the corresponding

instruments and methods to RC.NET driver prior to the upgrade (see “Convert

Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET” on page 67).

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Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET

With C.01.10, only RC.NET drivers are available (with exception of MSD

instrument drivers). Instruments using the classic driver must be reconfigured to

use the RC.net driver. Agilent recommends to do this before upgrading to

C.01.10.

To determine which instruments are using the classic driver, go to the OpenLab

Control Panel and select the instrument. Select Configure Instrument in the

ribbon. The instrument is using the classic driver if the Use classic drivers check

box is selected. Perform the following steps to reconfigure the instrument to use

RC.NET.

1 Record the IP address for each classic driver instrument.

2 Verify there is a backup of the methods and data to another location.

3 For your reference: Print the classic driver method settings or save the

method listing to disk.

4 To reconfigure the instrument, select the instrument in the OpenLab Control

Panel.

5 In the ribbon, click Configure Instrument.

6 In the configuration dialog, clear the Use classic drivers check box.

The instrument is moved from the Selected Modules panel to the Configurable

Modules panel.

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Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET

7 Select the instrument in the Configurable Modules panel, then click the arrow

to add the instrument to the Selected Modules panel again.

8 Double-click the instrument under Selected Modules, and configure the

previously recorded IP address. Click Get Serial Number and Firmware to get

the corresponding entries.

Figure 6 Example for 35900 configuration

9 Launch the newly configured instrument.

NOTE

• If a current RC.NET driver is not yet available, you must install it manually

before upgrading OpenLab CDS ChemStation.

• For example, follow these steps to install the 35900E ADC RC.NET driver:

a Run the installer.

b Go to Installation and open OpenLab Additional Software and Drivers.

c When asked for the Add-on software, browse to Disk3 of the installation

media, and to the Agilent 35900E RCNet folder to find the Agilent OpenLab

CDS ChemStation 35900 AtoD Drivers.msi file. The corresponding

software will then be listed in the installer.

d Select the software in the list, and continue to install. The installation

verification will automatically follow and should complete without errors.

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Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET

10 To convert a method to RC.NET driver, load the method. If a dialog like the

following opens, click OK.

Review the method, and if no updates are needed, add a comment such as

"Updated to RC.NET" to the method when saving it.

Methods are converted to RC.NET when loaded. After saving to disk,

converted methods have an additional Agilent folder and

RapidControl.InstrumentConfig file.

Only with RC.NET driver methods

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License Upgrade

Get Upgraded License File

You will need to upgrade your licenses in SubscribeNet prior to upgrading to the

next version of OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition. We strongly recommend

upgrading your workstation licenses before upgrading the core software.

Standalone workstations which are upgraded to the new core software version,

without a new workstation license, will not work until the new workstation

licenses are added to the OpenLab Control Panel.

If you are under SMA subscription, proceed as follows to upgrade your licenses:

1 During the following process, you will be prompted in SubscribeNet for the

host name or MAC address of the workstation where OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition is already installed.

To retrieve this hostname and MAC address, open the Control Panel and

browse to the Administration> Licenses section. Note down the host name

and use the Copy MAC Address or Save MAC Address function to obtain the

MAC address.

2 Log into the Agilent Electronic Software and License Delivery

(https://agilent.subscribenet.com/).

3 Navigate to Manage Licenses by Host. In the Host ID field, enter the previously

noted MAC address, and click Search.

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License Upgrade

If the relevant host name does not appear, you may be managing your

licenses in multiple SubscribeNet accounts. You will need to log into those

accounts to upgrade those workstation licenses.

4 If your license(s) are eligible for an upgrade, you will see the Upgrade All

button. Otherwise you will need to contact your Agilent Sales Representative

to renew your Software Maintenance Agreement (see “Sales and Support

Assistance” on page 82). To proceed with generating your upgrade license,

click the button.

5 On the Upgrade All Licenses for License Host page, review the data, and

confirm by clicking Upgrade All.

This upgrades the license file to the most current version. SubscribeNet will

send you an email with a new license file.

6 Put the new license file on your system (see “Add Upgraded License File to the

System” on page 71.

If you have multiple standalone Workstations, repeat this step for each

individual workstation.

Note that each workstation's MAC address is the file name. This helps identify

the correct license file to import into the workstation's Control Panel.

Add Upgraded License File to the System

If you have purchased new options, such as additional instrument controls or

client license and regenerated your license in SubscribeNet, the upgraded license

file must be re-applied to the system.

1 Start the Control Panel from any machine connected to the system you want

to install the license for.

2 Navigate to Administration> Licenses.

3 In the ribbon, click Remove License .

4 In the ribbon, click Add License .

5 Browse to and open the license file saved from the license generation process

in SubscribeNet.

6 Restart the following Windows services:

• Agilent OpenLab License Server

• Agilent OpenLab Licensing Support

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Upgrade the Workstation

Prerequisites You are using OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition rev. C.01.07 SR3 or higher.

Older revisions must first be upgraded to C.01.07 SR3 in a separate step.

For AICs and Networked Workstations: To preserve the instrument's column

table during the upgrade, go into each of the existing instrument folders (C:\

ProgramData\Agilent Technologies\ChemStation\1\, C:\ProgramData\Agilent

Technologies\ChemStation\2\, ...) and rename the file Config.reg into Config.bak.

This step is not required if you use LC column tags to store the LC column

information, or if GC column injection counts are irrelevant.

1 If you protect your folders with Secure File I/O: disable Secure File I/O during

the upgrade.

a Shut down all ChemStation sessions.

b Click Start> All Programs> Agilent Technologies> ChemStation

Administration Tool to open the ChemStation Administration Tool.

c In the ChemStation Administration Tool, clear the enable secure file IO

check box.

2 Run the installer from the same media type (for example, USB or network

share) as you used to install the current version.

3 From the installer Planning screen, switch to the Installation screen.

4 Select OpenLab CDS ChemStation.

If OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition is already installed, this automatically

opens the upgrade wizard.

5 The workstation license must be upgraded, see “Get Upgraded License

File” on page 70.

Acknowledge that the license has been upgraded and click Next to continue.

6 Select I agree with the terms and conditions. You cannot proceed with the

upgrade unless you agree to these terms. Click Next.

7 If an Authentication Provider has been configured: Enter the username and

password of a user with system administration privileges in the OpenLab

Shared Services Settings for Registration screen. Click Next.

8 In the Summary screen of the Upgrade Wizard, the components for the

upgrade are listed. Click Start to proceed with the upgrade.

If an error occurs during the upgrade, an error message appears.

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Upgrade the Workstation

9 Select Finish to close the upgrade wizard.

10 After the upgrade, check if the settings in the ChemStation Administration Tool

still match your original system settings before the upgrade.

11 If you disabled it before, enable Secure File I/O again after the upgrade is

finished.

a Click Start> All Programs> Agilent Technologies> ChemStation

Administration Tool to open the ChemStation Administration Tool.

b In the ChemStation Administration Tool, select the enable secure file IO

check box.

As of rev. C.01.08, the Control Panel layout is upgraded for all installations. The

new user interface is shown in the following figure:

Figure 7 Control Panel user interface

Existing instrument configuration can remain unchanged after the upgrade.

NOTE

The classic drivers are not supported with ChemStation C.01.08 and later. Please

check section “Convert Classic Instrument Drivers to RC.NET” on page 67 for

details.

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7 Uninstall the Software

About Uninstallation 75

Run the OpenLab CDS Uninstallation Wizard 76

This chapter contains information on the uninstallation by using the OpenLab

Uninstallation Wizard. It also describes post uninstallation tasks that are

essential if you plan to reinstall ChemStation on the same computer.

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7 Uninstall the Software

About Uninstallation

Like the installation, the uninstallation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition is

automated by the OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installer.

For your convenience, the installer uses the same user interfaces for the

software uninstallation of all ChemStation configurations (standalone or

networked workstation). The OpenLab Uninstallation Wizard is found under the

Maintenance section of the installer. It guides you through the uninstallation

steps.

NOTE

If the installer was not used for installation, any manually installed additional

software such as Headspace, PAL, or third party drivers must be uninstalled

using the Windows Control Panel before OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition can

be uninstalled.

NOTE

Do not use the Windows uninstallation tool for uninstalling OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition.

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7 Uninstall the Software

Run the OpenLab CDS Uninstallation Wizard

1 Select Start> All Programs> Agilent Technologies> Uninstall OpenLab CDS.

The OpenLab Uninstallation Wizard opens.

2 In the Shared Components screen, select the Uninstall Software Verification

and Uninstall PostgreSQL check box.

Note: Software Verification Tool needs to be uninstalled if you wish to

re-install OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition at a later time.

3 In the Summary screen under Uninstallation of OpenLab CDS ChemStation

Components, there is a list of the components you want to uninstall.

4 Select Start to start the uninstallation.

If you want to abort the uninstallation, select Cancel. If you want to change

any settings, select Back.

All listed components are automatically uninstalled, one after another.

5 When the uninstallation has finished, click Finish to close the uninstallation

wizard.

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8 Troubleshooting

Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers After Upgrade to ChemStation

C.01.08 or Higher 78

The chapter contains some troubleshooting hints.

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Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers After Upgrade to ChemStation

C.01.08 or Higher

Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers

After Upgrade to ChemStation C.01.08 or Higher

If you missed the recommendations from the driver preparation described in the

OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Upgrade Guide (CDS_CS-Upgrade.pdf),

ChemStation will start up, but instruments with the Classic driver will no longer

be available. You will receive a notice that you need to reconfigure your

instrument.

The classic driver instruments and methods are not updated to RC.NET

automatically. To adjust them, perform the following steps.

To check if a classic method is used, go to Windows Explorer and view the

contents of the corresponding method folder. The classic method will not have

the Agilent folder listed.

1 Record the IP address for each classic driver instrument.

2 Verify there is a backup of the methods and data to another location.

3 To reconfigure the instrument, select the instrument in the OpenLab Control

Panel.

4 In the ribbon, click Configure Instrument.

A message is displayed, requesting you to reconfigure your instrument.

Only with RC.NET driver methods

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Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers After Upgrade to ChemStation

C.01.08 or Higher

5 Click OK.

The Configure Instrument panel opens. The Use classic drivers check box is no

longer shown.

6 To update the instrument to use the RC.net driver, select the instrument in the

Configurable Modules panel, then click the arrow to add it to the Selected

Modules panel.

7 Enter the IP Address. Only for 35900E A/D instrument: Click Get Serial Number

and Firmware to get the corresponding entries. For the example below the

serial number and firmware version are updated upon successful connection

to the 35900E A/D instrument.

This completes the setup of the instrument.

8 Click OK to load the instrument configuration.

9 Specify the Method Load on Startup option and select one of the following

options:

a Always ask the user to choose an option

b Download method to instrument on start up (select this option to match the

behavior of the classic driver)

c Upload method from instrument

d New method from instrument

10 Click OK to complete.

11 Launch the newly configured instrument.

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Reconfigure Instruments Using Classic Drivers After Upgrade to ChemStation

C.01.08 or Higher

12 To convert a method to RC.NET driver, load the method. If a dialog like the

following opens, click OK.

Review the method, and if no updates are needed, add a comment such as

"Updated to RC.NET" to the method when saving it.

Methods are converted to RC.NET when loaded. After saving to disk,

converted methods have an additional Agilent folder and

RapidControl.InstrumentConfig file.

Only with RC.NET driver methods

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9 Appendix

Sales and Support Assistance 82

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9 Appendix

Sales and Support Assistance

Please check the following web site for your local sales and support contact:

http://www.agilent.com/en-us/contact-us/page

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In This Book

This installation guide provides instructions

to install the Agilent OpenLab CDS

ChemStation Edition workstations.