The following connectors are provided on the system modules for power line connection and for signal connections:

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Figure: Connectors

No.

Description

1

System Interlink port

Allows power on/off control for the system from the Vanquish system base and device communication

See Connecting System Interlink Cables.

2

Digital I/O ports (Dig I/O)

Allow exchange of digital signals with external instruments. To connect a mass spectrometer, use Dig I/O 2 on the autosampler.

See Connecting a Mass Spectrometer.

3

USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub ("A" type connector)

Allows connection to other modules in the Vanquish system

4

USB port ("B" type connector)

Allows connection to other modules in the Vanquish system or the computer on which the chromatography data system is installed

See Connecting USB Cables.

5

Rating plate (example), indicating the serial number, part number, module name, revision number, and the line and fuse rating

6

Main power switch (on/off control)

7

Fuse holder

8

Power-inlet connector

TIP

Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends using the USB ports only as described above. If the USB ports are used for any other purpose, Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot ensure proper functionality.