14 D i C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform
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Clearing All Plug-Ins
Clearing all plug-ins erases all plug-in records from the GP700M controller configuration,
and clears the configuration record within each connected plug-in. It is necessary to delete
a plug-in (see above) or clear all plug-ins before re-installing in another chassis.
To clear all plug-ins, open the plug-in configuration menu by pressing the
PCFG
softkey.
press
CLRP
to begin the clear plug-ins procedure. The GP700M will display an confirma-
tion dialog screen prompting you to press
ENTER
to confirm or
HELP
twice to exit without
clearing.
Figure 10:
Clear Plug-in Dialog Screen
*** WARNING!!! * * *
All plug-in modules
will be deleted if
ENTER is pressed!
HELP twice to exit.
Choosing to exit causes the GP700M to reset without clearing the plug-ins. Pressing
ENTER
causes the GP700M to update the controller and plug-in configuration records.
The GP700M displays a wait screen during the clear plug-in process, then the instrument
resets.
Remove each plug-in from the chassis by loosening the captured thumb screws. Stop loos-
ening when the screws spring out. Next, pull gently but firmly on the loosened screws. You
will feel some resistance as the plug-in disengages from the backplane. Once free of the
backplane, the plug-in should slide easily. Do not force the plug-in, as this could cause
damage to the plug-in, the instrument, or both.
When you remove the plug-in from the chassis, take care not to touch the plug-in's
recessed electrical PCB. Cover the empty slots in the chassis with blank cover panels to
minimize dust contamination.
Warning
Do not leave cleared plug-ins connected to the controller backplane as this could result
in functional errors.
91507 Revision A3
March 11, 2005