Pcmcia Card Initialization; Pcmcia Card Test; Charts Selection - Honeywell DPR180 Manual

3.2.2 PCMCIA card initialization

When using a memory card for the first time or when changing the file structure of that memory card
(example: adding a file to it), it must be formatted by the recorder.
The recorder formats the memory card in a DOS compatible way and creates ALARMS, EVENTS and
DIAGNOSTIC files if needed, the remaining space is used to create the TREND files.
To archive TRENDS on the memory cards, the DESTINATION parameter of the READ-WRITE\CHART
matrix must be configured (see the chart configuration paragraph).
The storage frequency must also be programmed (see FREQUENCY parameter in the READ-
WRITE\PCMCIA matrix).
The INITIALIZATION service is located in SERVICE\PCMCIA matrix. During its completion, "PCMCIA
INIT" will be displayed and the PCMCIA led will light ON.
Note: All the created files are empty at the initialization time.

3.2.3 PCMCIA card test

The recorder has an internal function that enables to test the memory card. This test takes about 1
minute per Megabyte (4 minutes for a 4Mb memory card).
During the test the recorder checks the possibility to erase, write and read the entire memory space.
Previous data are temporarily stored in a buffer and then re-written after the test so that this PCMCIA
TEST function can be done on DOS formatted cards or not.
In case of error, the PCMCIA status is set to PCMCIA BAD, another status displayed means that the test
has succeeded. (Refer to PCMCIA status § 4.2.2).
During the test the PCMCIA led lights on indicating that data are written on the card.
To stop this test at any time without damaging the card, press the SETUP key.
For more details see the TEST function in the PCMCIA\SERVICE matrix.
Note: Do not remove the card during the test function progress, this may damage the recorded data.

3.2.4 Charts selection

The TREND storage configuration is done in two steps:
Select TRACE choice in the TRACE parameter of the READ-WRITE\CHART matrix.
Select a value for the DESTINATION parameter, in the same matrix. See the following table:
SUB-MATRIX
CHART
Definition:
How to modify it:
Possible choices:
Default value:
Note:
PARAMETER
DESTINATION
Determines where to print or copy charts.
Select a new value.
ON PAPER: trends are printed on paper only
ON FILE: trends are stored on PCMCIA only
PAPER & FILE: trends are both printed and stored in TRENDS file
ON PAPER
24 trends can be stored in the PCMCIA card TREND files with a 180
mm recorder.
32 trends can be stored in the PCMCIA card TREND files with a 250
mm recorder.
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