Schneider Electric TSXPCM27, TSXPCM37, PC Module User Guide

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General Description

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Module Installation 6

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Function 9

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Operation 13

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Appendix

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General Description 1

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1.1

Description

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1.1-1 General

When connected to a control panel, the Man Machine Interface PC Modules offers the operator or technician concerned with maintaining machine performance, the possibility of visual control and on-line diagnostic assistance.

The module is accepted by all Series 7, Model 40 modular controllers and performs the control and processing of the operator control panel. Up to 4 PC Modules may be installed in one controller.

Two types of Communication Modules are available :

• The TSX PCM27 module which allows monochrome display of texts and animated graphics.

• The TSX PCM37 module which allows colour display of texts or animated graphics.

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1 General Description

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1.2-1 PC Modules TSX PCM 27 and TSX PCM 37

These items are presented in single module format and are composed of the following elements:

1 Metal case providing mechanical protection to the electronics and protection against electromagnetic interference.

TSX PCM 27/37

RUN

2 Socket for user memory cartridge.

3 User memory cartridge locking device.

4 Status LEDs (see 3.4):

- RUN (green)

- CPU (red)

- MEM (red)

CPU

MEM

I/O

RST

I/O status LED, illuminates when panel is not connected.

6 RESET button (can only be operated by small sharp pointed object), allows the module to be re-initialized.

7 Operator Control Panel connector (26 pin female).

The rear face of the module is equiped with a mechanical locating device which eliminates any risk of positioning error while installing or changing the module.

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General Description 1

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1.2-2 User Memory Cartridge

The user memory cartridge is identical to those used by the PLC processors. It comprises:

1 The extraction tab, colour coded to indicate memory type:

• RED - RAM memory.

• BLACK - EPROM memory.

2 Opaque cover to protect the EPROM window.

4 3

BITS

1 2

3 Locating device.

4 Identification label.

Two types of memory are used:

• Battery-backed RAM memory - this live memory may be loaded from a terminal:

- in connected mode via the PLC processor.

- in local mode using the TSX TPE 01 cartridge programmer.

While the memory cartridge is not powered-up, data backup is maintained by a battery

(5 weeks maximum).

• EPROM memory: this may be loaded from a terminal in local mode using the

TSX TPE 01 memory cartridge programmer.

Any writing of new data into the cartridge imposes total erasement of the previous contents using the TSX EPE 1 or 2 EPROM eraser.

TSX RAM and TSX RPM cartridges, with a capacity equal to or higher than 128 K words, can be intalled on the PC Module.

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2 Module Installation

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2.1-1 Available Module Positions

The TSX PCM 27 and TSX PCM 37 may be positioned in the PLC base rack according to the following table:

Rack Rack Type Available Positions and

Maximum Number of Modules

None (1) Basic Rack with processor

• TSX P47 400

Basic Rack with Processor

• TSX P47 410/411

TSX RKN 82

TSX RKN 52

TSX RKN 82W11

TSX RKN 82

TSX RKN 52

TSX RKN 82W11

TSX RKN 82

TSX RKN 52

TSX RKN 82W11

Basic Rack with Processor

• TSX P47 420 or

• TSX P67 410/420 or

• TPMX P67 420

Basic Rack with Processor

• TSX P87 410/420 or

• TSX P107 410/420 or

• TPMX P87 420 or

TSX RKN 82FDW11

Extension Rack (Direct)

TSX RKN 82F

TSX RKN 82FD

TSX RKN 82FW11

Extension Rack

(Local or Remote)

Extension Rack

(Local or Remote)

TSX RKE 8

TSX RKE 7

TSX RKE 8W11

TSX RKS 8

TSX RKS 8W11

TSX RKN 8

TSX RKN 5

TSX RKN 8W11

(1) Limited by processor type.

(2) Limited by PL7-MMI 37.

• TSX P47 420 or 1 module maximum

• TSX P67 410/420 or

• TSX P67 420

Positions 0 - 7:

1 Module max. (1)

Positions 0 - 7:

1 Module max. (2)

Positions 0 - 7:

2 to 4 Modules max. (2)

None (3)

Any Position (2)

2 modules maximum • TSX P87 410/420 or

• TSX P87 420

• TSX P107 410/420 or

• TSX P107 420

4 modules maximum

(3) Limited by the rack bus (simplified bus).

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Module Installation 2

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2.1-2 Locating Device Coding

Code

Mechanical

3 digit decimal code, defined by the three female locating keys situated at the rear of the module.

Program

Code read during module

I/O configuration.

TSX PCM 27

712

TSX PCM 37

713

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2.2-1 PC Modules

It is essential to connect or disconnect the Serial Communications Module with the power shut-down. Any attempt to make or modify connections while powered-up can result in permanent damage to the unit.

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2.2-2 Connecting the Operator Control Panel

To perform this connection, a TSX CMMxx0 cable should be used (xx represents the length of the cable in meters: 03, 10, 30 or 40). The cable is designed to ensure proper connection of the video, keyboard and simplified serial lines.

TSX PCM 27/37

RUN

CPU

MEM

I/O

RST

TSX CMM xx0

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2 Module Installation

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2.2-3 Connecting a Standard Peripheral

To connect a standard peripheral such as a monitor, keyboard, printer or modem, the

TSX BMP 010 Interface Module must be used. The Interface Module may be positioned:

• In any position of a Series 7 PLC, where it's power supply is derived from the bus.

• In an XGS-R74 or XGS-R71 rack. In this case, the Interface Module must be connected to the mains supply from the front panel.

Interface Module Locally Positioned

As long as the TSX BMP 010 is not remotely sited, it may be connected to PC Modules by a TSX CMB xxx cable. In this case the maximum allowed distance between the two modules is 1.5 metres. This permits a full serial (modem) interface.

TSX BMP 010

TSX CMB xxx

Interface Module Remotely Positioned

In order to remotely site the TSX BMP 010, it is necessary to use the TSX CMM xx0 cable

(where xx= 03, 10, 30 or 40 metres). The remote connection of a modem is not supported.

TSX BMP 010

BMP 010

VIDEO

VGA

RS232C

(COM1)

RS232C

(COM2)

PCM

Mains supply

TSX CMM xx0

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Function 3

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3.1-1 General

The TSX PCM 27 and TSX PCM 37 PC Modules are PC compatible. In common with all intelligent modules they directly access the bus in order to communicate with the PLC processor. To accomplish this, the module integrates:

• The interface bus.

• The shared memory.

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3.1-2 Architectural Characteristics

Module Type

Processor

TSX PCM 27

8086

10 MHz

512K bytes

2M bytes

RAM Base Memory

Paged RAM Memory

(Norm EMS 4.0)

ROM BIOS Memory

System Memory

(SYSTEM DISK)

Application Memory

(RAM DISK)

Interface Keyboard

RS-232 Serial Link

Video

≥

64K bytes

512K bytes

256 K bytes max.

Cartridge

YES

Simplified

(printer) and complete

(modem)

VGA monochrome

≥

TSX PCM 37

8086

10 MHz

512K bytes

2M bytes

64K bytes

512K bytes

256 K bytes max.

Cartridge

YES

Simplified

(printer) and complete

(modem)

VGA colour

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3 Function

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The software structure of the module is similar to that of a micro-computer compatible

PC. It can comprise:

• A systems and services part, common to all the applications which may be executed by the Serial Communications Module.

• An application part defined by the PL7-MMI 37 software development tool.

• An OEM application.

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3.2-1 Operating System and Services

This software is resident in the PC Modules and performs the non application-specific functions:

• BIOS

The BIOS is located in the BIOS ROM and manages the system start-up from powerup (auto-tests). Additionally, it looks after all the physical I/O such as keyboard, video, serial link, pseudo disks (SYSTEM/RAM DISK) and shared memory.

• Operating System and Services

This software is located in the system memory (SYSTEM DISK). It comprises the operating system DR DOS 5.0, the multi-tasking DESQview configuration manager as well as a certain number of other utilities.

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Function 3

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Each time the PC Modules is powered-up or initialized, it executes a series of self-tests:

• Firstly, it executes the tests which in the case of a detected failure, stop the microprocessor, thus making the module inoperative:

- Microprocessor test.

- BIOS ROM test.

- DMA and timers test.

• Providing the first series of tests execute without error, a second series are performed.

Should a failure be detected, an error message is displayed and the microprocessor is allowed to continue the test execution. The tests comprise:

- Determining the size of system RAM memory.

- Video controller test.

- Interrupt controller test.

- RAM memory test.

- Keyboard test.

- System disk test.

- Serial link test.

- Shared memory test.

Providing the self-testing terminates without error, the BIOS "Bootstrap" loader executes and attempts to find the system "Boot" file either in the memory cartridge or in system memory. The first example found is then loaded into memory and executed to start-up the system.

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3 Function

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In all operational phases of the PC Modules, the status LEDs signal it's correct function or fault condition when applicable:

Phase

Power-up

Self-Test

Boot module execution

DOS Start-up

Operational

RUN CPU MEM I/O

ON ON ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON ON ON

OFF OFF OFF ON

OFF OFF

ON OFF

OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON OFF

OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON OFF

ON ON ON

OFF OFF ON

Description

Module out of service (Hardware fault)

Self-Tests executing

Self-Test error

Module not connected to console or wrong monitor type.

Wrong cartridge type or defective cartridge

Module operational

Cartridge absent or without application.

Function correct.

Cartridge absent or without application.

Module out of service

Module not connected to console or wrong monitor type.

ON : LED illuminated.

OFF : LED extingiushed.

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Operation 4

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At power-up, the function of the PC Modules is determined by the condition/presence of the cartridge:

• If the cartridge is absent or non-formated, the module will execute the self-test routines, then load and execute the operating system found in system memory

(SYSTEM DISK). The time, as read from the PLC and the main user menu are displayed on the screen. The user menu offers the following functions to the user:

- Cartridge initialization.

- Updating the time/date in the PLC or the PC Modules.

- Executing an application.

- Return to the operating system.

• If an application cartridge(formatted and non-bootable) is present, the module will execute the self-test routines, then load and execute the operating system found in the system memory (SYSTEM DISK).

Should there be no application programs present in the cartridge, the time read from the PLC and the main user menu are displayed on the screen. In the case where an application is present in the cartridge, it is executed.

• If a system cartridge (formatted and bootable) is present, the module will execute the self-test routines, then load and execute the operating system found in the cartridge.

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4 Operation

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4.1-1 Self-Tests Screen

This screen, displayed after successful execution of the first group of self-test routines

(see chapter 3.3) permits the user to follow the execution of the second group of selftests:

• Reading the value of the internal clock.

• Determining the size of system RAM memory.

• Video controller test.

• Keyboard test.

• System disk test.

• Serial port test.

• Shared memory test.

T e l e m e c a n i q u ePCM 37

CPU clock.......: 10 MHz

Base Memory.....: 512 Kb OK

Video Mode......: VGA - Color Display

Keyboard........: OK

System Disk.....: OK

Serial Port(s).. : 2

Smu..............: OK

Note : If the operator control panel TSX CPX 2714/3714 is connected to the TSX PCM 27/37 module this screen will display the version of the control panel.

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Operation 4

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4.2-1 General

The main user services menu is displayed after loading the operating system present in the system memory (SYSTEM DISK): in the case of cartridge absence, cartridge not formatted or cartridge without application program.

A band in the upper part of the screen displays the time and date read from the PLC at power-up but subsequently maintained by the PC Modules. The central part of the screen indicates the main user accessible functions supported by the permanent services:

• Cartridge initialization.

• Modification of date/time

• Executing an application.

• Return to DOS.

Other additional functions are:

• Monitoring of UNI-TE requests capable of being received by the module.

• Message handling associated with file transfers between PL7-MMI 37 and the module.

10:40:00 06/07/92 PCM 37

Main menu

F6 :Cartridge Initialization

F8 :Run Cartridge Application

F3 :Exit to DOS

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<F6> Calls the cartridge initialization menu.

<F7> Calls the date/time update menu.

<F8> Starts execution of the application.

<F9> Permits return to DOS

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4 Operation

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4.2-2 Cartridge Initialization

Called by key <F6> of the main menu, this screen facilitates initialization of a user cartridge (in the same way as a diskette) in order to install certain DOS files. This operation is obligatory the first time the cartridge is used.

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Cartridge initialization menu

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F1: Monitor 37 Cartridge Initialisation

F10:System Cartridge Initialization

F3: Return to main menu

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<F1> Permits the user to initialize (or format) an application cartridge. The following message is first displayed on the screen:

Warning! This operation erases the whole cartridge!

Do you really want to continue (F9=Yes, Others=No)?

<Any key other than F9> aborts the initialization of an application cartridge.

<F9> confirms and starts cartridge initialization. This is performed in two phases:

Formatting the Cartridge: Consists of initializing each sector of the cartridge with the same data, then verifying it in order to update the File Allocation Table

(FAT) with the bad sectors.

As the initialization proceeds, the result of each operation is displayed track by track in the form of a horizontal bar graph.

Should a track show an error, a message is displayed instead of the bar graph.

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Operation 4

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Logical Formatting of the Cartridge: Consists of initializing the first sectors of the cartridge in the following manner:

• Initializing the boot sector.

• Initializing the FAT sectors.

• Initializing the root directory sectors

• Creating a volume name (11 characters) to personalise the cartridge:

JJJAAHHMMSS

Seconds

Minutes

Hours

Year

Day of the Year

For example, 07291133022 corresponds to a cartridge formatted on the 72nd.

day of 1991 at 13.30 and 22 seconds.

The message End Cartridge Initialization! informs the user that cartridge formatting is finished.

Errors which may be encountered during the cartridge initialization operation are of two types:

• Serious errors which require the operation to stop immediately: no cartridge present, EPROM cartridge, error in system tracks (tracks 0 & 1).

• Errors relating to one track: checksum error, sector not found, write or read error,... The track is also declared unusable by the DOS, which reduces the size of available memory in the cartridge accordingly.

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4 Operation

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<F10> Permits the user to initialize (or format) a system cartridge (bootable cartridge).

The following message is first displayed on the screen:

WARNING! This cartridge can't contain a Monitor 37 application!

Do you really want to continue (F9=Yes, Others=No)?

In general a system cartridge cannot accept an application created by PL7-MMI 37, but only an OEM-specific executable application.

As for the application cartridge, the user is required to either confirm and start the formatting operation, or abort.

The procedure of the formatting operation is identical to that for the application cartridge. The only difference consists of adding the boot sector as well as the

DOS system files when the formatting is finished.

The error management is also identical to that for the application cartridge with the exception that the error message associated with the system tracks applies equally to tracks 2 to 12 (boot sector and DOS system files zone).

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Operation 4

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4.2-3 Changing the Date and Time

The date and time menu is accessed by <F7> of the main menu and allows the user to modify the date and time simultaneously in both the PC Modules and the PLC.

10:40:00 PCM 37

PLC Date and Time menu

F6 :Setting Date and Time on PLC

F3 :Return to main menu

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MM DD YY HH MM SS

04 01 91 10 40 00

Use Left and Right Arrows to select fields,Up and Down Arrows to modify them

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←

→

Selects the field to be modified

MM DD YY HH MM SS

Seconds

Minutes

Hours

Year

Day

Month

↓

↑

Increments or decrements the selected field.

<F6> Takes into account any changes to the date or time that may have been made.

The date/time update is performed simultaneously in both the PC Modules and the PLC.

In the case of an error, a message is displayed on the screen.

<F3> Returns the user to the main menu without performing the date/time update in either the PC Modules or the PLC.

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4 Operation

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4.2-4 Starting the Monitor 37 application

This function is accessed by key <F8> of the main menu and permits the user to exit from the main services menu and start the application present in the cartridge. The procedure is as follows:

• The STARTAPP.BAT file is executed, which enables:

- Initialization of the VC

↔

PCM communication.

- Starting of DESQview.

- Starting of the task controller - RUNMGR.

- Successive starting of all the tasks declared active in the control screen. The last task to be started is the one which is preceeded by the F option (declared by PL7-

MMI 37). The screen relating to this task remains displayed.

If there is no application present in the cartridge, an error message is displayed on the screen (see Chapter 5 - Appendix).

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4.2-5 Return to the Disk Operating System

This function is accessed by key <F3> of the main menu and permits the user to return to the operating system DR DOS 5.0, located in system memory. As soon as the DOS prompt becomes visible all the standard DOS functions (DIR, COPY, etc...) are available.

In order to use all the available DOS commands, a full keyboard with 101 or 102 keys is required.

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Operation 4

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4.2-6 Transferring Files

When transfering files the screen associated with the transfer operation is displayed automatically and temporarily replaces the current display. At the end of the transfer, the previous screen is reactivated while still conserving all data relative to the transfer.

It should be noted however, that transfer of files cannot be performed unless the status of the PC Modules is compatible with file transfer operation. For example, if the user is in the process of initialising a cartridge, file transfer can not be performed during the cartridge formatting.

10:40:00 PCM 37

Main menu

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S10 : Abort Current Operation

Remote name : PL7-MMI Operation........: Uploading

File name........: SYS.CT

File size........: 992 bytes

Bytes transferred: 496 (50%)

Status...........: Working

<S10> or <Shift><F10>

Stop the transfer of files from the module immediately.

Status messages displayed during file transfer operations are as follows:

• Operation, indicates the type of transfer in progress:

- Uploading (loading) : reception of a file by the module,

- Downloading (unloading) : transmission of a file from the module.

• Remote Name, indicates the name of the remote program which originated the transfer.

• File name, indicates the name of the transferred file.

• File size, indicates the size in bytes, of the transferred file.

• Bytes transferred, indicates the number of bytes already transferred as well as the percentage of bytes transferred relative to the size of the file. This information provides an indication of how the operation is progressing.

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4 Operation

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• Status, indicates the current status of the transfer:

- Working: The transfer operation is in progress.

- End of Transfer OK: The transfer has been completed successfully.

- Aborted by Local Operator: The transfer has been aborted by the user pressing key S10.

- Aborted by Remote Operator: The transfer has been aborted by the PL7 MMI 37 package.

- Local Error: <Error Message>.

The transfer has been aborted because of a fault in the PC Modules, detailed in

<Error Message>.

This message (detailed as "unable to open file") is normally displayed at the initial transfer to a newly formatted cartridge

- Remote Error: <Error Message>.

The transfer has been aborted because of a fault in the PL7-MMI 37 package, detailed by <Error Message>.

- Communication Interrupted: The transfer has been aborted because of a communications failure between the PL7-MMI 37 package and the module.

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Appendix 5

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5.1

Error Messages

5.1-1 PLC Date/Time Read Error Messages

PLC CPU not available!

Impossible to access the PLC processor.

Timing on PLC CPU not available!

Date/Time read request not supported by PLC.

Communication not available!

Local access to SMU shared memory impossible.

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5.1-2 Cartridge Formatting Error Messages

At the start of the formatting operation

Assigned or Substituted Unit!

Drive b: has been either re-assigned or substituted (probably by execution of a DOS

ASSIGN or SUBST command).

Formatting is stopped immediately.

No Cartridge!

There is no cartridge in the module.

Formatting is stopped immediately.

Invalid Cartridge Type!

The cartridge size is not recognized by the PC Module.

Formatting is stopped immediately.

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5 Appendix

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During the formatting

Incorrect Initialization Parameters

Formatting incompatibility at the BIOS level ( an EPROM cartridge for example).