Agilent Cerity Networked Data System Generic Instrument Control User Manual

About this manual

This guide serves as the user manual for the Generic Instrument Control (GIC) function within the Agilent Cerity Networked Data System for pharmaceutical QA/QC. It is intended for system administrators and users who wish to connect and configure instruments from other manufacturers to the Agilent Cerity system. This manual is written in German.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Purpose of GIC
• Concept
• Cerity GIC Architecture
• Installation of VSIA
• Device Connection
• Configuration of a GIC Device
• Adding and Removing Devices
• Supported Configurations
• Third-Party Device Examples

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What are Vendor Specific Instrument Adapters (VSIA)?

VSIA are device drivers that can be developed independently of Cerity to communicate with third-party instruments via a defined interface.

What is the purpose of the Generic Instrument Control function?

It allows the Agilent Cerity Networked Data System to control chromatographic instruments from other manufacturers within the Cerity architecture.

Who is the intended audience for this manual?

The manual is written for system administrators and users who want to connect and configure a third-party instrument with the Cerity System.

What software version does this manual apply to?

This manual applies to software version A.02.02 of the Cerity Networked Data System for pharmaceutical QA/QC.