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IpCAS USB Floppy User Manual

IpCAS USB Floppy
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USB Floppy
USB Floppy Disk Emulator
Manual
ipcas GmbH Phone: +49 (0)9131/ 7677-0
Gundstraße 15 Fax: +49 (0)9131/ 7677-78
D-91056 Erlangen Internet: http://www.ipcas.de
Germany Email: info@ipcas.de
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IpCAS USB Floppy Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIpCAS
ModelUSB Floppy
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Scope of Supply

USB Floppy Disk Emulator

The core product being described.

Important Notes

Introducing the Device

Front Panel Description and Connections

LED 1 Busy

Indicates system reading or writing status.

LED 2 Power

Indicates voltage supply connection.

Display (2 digits)

Shows disk drive or selected floppy status (00-99).

USB Socket

Connects USB Stick data carrier.

Back Panel Description and Connections

Power Supply Connection

Connects the +5V DC power supply.

34-pin Interface

Connects the floppy disk drive controller via 34-pin cable.

Interface Pins

Details of GND, +5V, and numbered interface pins.

Installation Procedure

Replacing One Floppy with USB Stick

Data Import and System Usage

Replacing 100 Floppies with One USB Stick

Reading and Writing Data

Safely Remove USB Stick from Emulator

Safely Remove USB Stick from Computer

Internal Jumpers

Jumper 1 and 2: Select Disk Drive

Configures the disk drive operating mode.

Jumper 5: Ready Signal

Configures the Ready signal level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Part 1

FAQ 1: Display C4 Meaning

Indicates disk drive waits for USB Stick.

FAQ 2: No Display/LED 2 Off

Indicates potential voltage supply issue.

FAQ 3: Both LEDs On, Display C4

Suggests connection or jumper configuration problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Part 2

FAQ 4: Error Codes E0-E9

Various error codes for voltage, format, or data volume.

FAQ 5: Display 00, Both LEDs On

Normal state after USB Stick recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Part 3

FAQ 6: Display C4 with USB Stick

May indicate contact failure or incorrect USB Stick.

FAQ 7: Both LEDs On (Reading/Writing)

Normal during read/write; avoid removing USB Stick.

FAQ 8: Display F5 After Button Press

Likely due to pressing selection button too long.

FAQ 9: Faulty Data After Removal

Caused by premature USB Stick removal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Part 4

FAQ 10: Damaged Document

Occurs when there's insufficient space on the virtual floppy.