Help! Problem w/ Shimadzu Class-VP software / SPD-M10Avp??

[pAnAm2014]

Hello everybody,
I know this is a question about a very old system and there have been some threads about related topics - but I did not get any useful answer there.
Anyway: we have a second-hand HPLC system running with SPD-M10Avp and class-VP software (4.x-version, on windows 95).
The PC looks very old and I tried to move the system to a) a windows-XP and b) a windows-98SE computer.
In both cases, everything is running (I can operate the pumps for example) but I cannot get the detector connected.

My question: do I need a separate driver for the SPD-M10AVP??? (I suppose that yes - I get a warning during the WIN-boot-sequence about an unknown device etc...)
If yes - where can I get one? I searched some hours already but cannot find it anywhere... (and wonder why Shimadzu does not put such essential things on their webpage...)

It would be great if somebody could give me a hint - many thanks!!

[CE]

Hello,
Please check rs232 connection is 12800 instead of 9600
The best if you switch to LC solution software!
Thanks

[sivaraman_t]

Trying to recollect as worked more than 10 years back. 4.X may work with 98SE but will not with XP.
Check following:
a) You should have a ISA slot in the 98SE CPU. Install the VP Interface ISA card in CPU to establish communication between SCL-10A. This driver should be available in vp software. You should also set correct IRQ, I/O settings and ensure no conflicts.
b) You can establish communcation with SCL-10A in instrument one after connecting RS-232.
3) Install PCI-SCSI in slot and driver.
4) In instrument one Add Channel 2 PDA & select M10Avp to establish communication with PDA..
Or an easier way out:
Catch a shimadzu person get a copy of M10A software this will only control PDA & no other module. Install in 98SE. Get PCI scsi with driver. establish communication and control pump etc. with keypad.

Best wishes,

Sivaraman