Comau C3G Plus - System Software Loading

SYSTEM SOFTWARE LOADING
The system software comprises a set of files stored on three floppy disks. Normally the controller is delivered
with the system software already loaded. Should it be necessary to load system software, the files contained
in the floppy disks must be loaded in the controller memory (Ram Disk) following the procedures given be
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low.
The system software floppy disks are kept in a container inside the controller. Each disk and the box that
contains them are labelled with the specific data of the software contained.
It is advisable to make a reserve copy of all the disks supplied by COMAU SYSTEMS.
PROCEDURE
To load the system software from a PC, use the C3G Plus parallel port (PAR:) (time required approx. 3 min
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utes) and the PCINT programme. The detailed procedure is described in chapter 3 OPERATOR INTER
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FACE, paragraph C3G Plus INTERFACE ON PC, PCINT PROGRAMME.
The system software may also be loaded through the floppy disk unit (if present) or the serial communication
port COM0:
The system software loading time, through the COM0: serial port or floppy disk unit is higher
than using the parallel port PAR:.
LOADING WITH FLOPPY DISK UNIT (FDU)
· Insert the C3G
Plus SYSTEM SOFTWARE disk 1/3 in the Floppy Disk unit.
· Turn on the controller moving the main switch to ON. The system starts automatically and, after an initial
test, it starts loading the operating system.
· When the programming terminal displays the following flashing message:
Press any key to continue press any key twice.
· You will then be asked to insert disks 2/3 and 3/3. Insert the disks and confirm with ENTER.
LOADING WITH PORTABLE PERSONAL COMPUTER PORT COM0
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Connect the special cable between the communication port of the control unit COM0 and the personal
computer serial port. Turn on the personal computer and go to the DOS prompt.
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Insert the C3G
Plus SYSTEM SOFTWARE disk 1/3 in the Floppy Disk unit slot of the personal com
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puter.
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Activate the floppy disk in which the first disk has been inserted (for example with the command A: from
the personal computer keyboard).
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Turn on the control unit moving the main switch to ON.
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Using the keyboard of the personal computer type in the command C3GBOOT and press ENTER or
type the command Transf and press ENTER to select the transfer speed.
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When the programming terminal displays the following flashing message:
Press any key to continue press any key twice.
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You will then be asked to insert disks 2/3 and 3/3. Insert the disks and confirm with ENTER.
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE