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10.5.3 Internal memory formatting and data installation
The procedure for formatting the internal memory is described below.
Formatting the internal memory will delete the data required for the generator’s operation so the steps
for data installation and firmware version updating must be taken after the memory has been formatted.
<Procedure>
1. Have the required data ready.
2. Format the internal memory. ..... Refer to <Formatting procedure>.
3. Turn the power on from the off status.
4. Install the data. ..... Refer to <Data installation procedure>.
5. Turn off the power.
6. Update the firmware version. ..... Refer to <Firmware version updating
procedure>.
7. Power off the power, and then turn it back on.
<Required data>
・ The required data is the data in the InitialData folder on the SP-8870 software installation disk which
is provided with the VG generator so copy it onto a CF card.
・ If the firmware version has been updated at some point after the generator was purchased, the data
of the updated version will be required.
Further action must be taken in either of the following events.
Make inquiries with your dealer or an ASTRODESIGN sales representative.
When APDC patterns (optional) are being used
APDC patterns are not included in the data provided with the SP-8870 software.
When the VG generator is not a standard model
The data provided with the SP-8870 software is for a standard model.
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