Hitachi S10mini D, Hardware Manual

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Notes for using Windows PC software
The Windows® PC (tool) software works with both S10mini and S10/2
α
Series.
The user should note the following points:
For the PC software that can be used on the S10mini, see the next page titled “Controller Models
and Compatible Software Packages.”
1. CPMS or CPMSE load system -- No need to load the operating system
The S10mini operating system or OS (CPMS) is stored in flash memory in the CPU module.
Thus, the S10mini’s operating system needs to be handled differently from the operating
system (CPMS) of the S10/2
α
series, as described below.
(1) Loading of the operating system is needed on S10/2
α
series controllers, but it is not on
S10mini controllers. Do not load the OS from the CPMS or CPMSE load system.
Should such loading be carried out, reset the CPU module. The S10mini OS will then
boot.
(2) Since the S10mini control does not require loading of the operating system, the message
“LOAD OS” normally is not displayed by the indicator on the CPU module. Should
the message appear, turn the power off and then back on again at least 10 seconds later.
The CPU module will then be restored to normal, in which case reloading of the OS is
not required. As for the user programs and various settings, they need to be reloaded
or made again from scratch. If the message “LOAD OS” does not disappear, clear all
the memory by following “Clearing all the memory” on page 106. If the CPU module
is still not recovered, it is a hardware problem. Replace the CPU module.
2. Batch save/load feature -- Disallowing loading and saving of files between different
models
After saving files in a batch on the S10mini controller, do not load these backup files in a
batch to an S10/2
α
series controller, or vice versa. If batch saving and loading like this is
performed, a controller malfunction may occurs.
3. RS-232C module (LQE060)
(1) LGB editing -- Unable to power down and then up again at the end of editing
At the end of LGB editing with the Windows PC software, the message “Reset or power
down and then on again” appears as a guidance. When working on the S10mini
controller, you can use only the Reset option. When you power down the controller
and then on again, the editing result becomes insignificant.
(2) System program loading -- No such loading required
Since the S10mini controller contains the system program for the RS-232C module in
flash memory within the module, loading of the system program is not required. If you
load it inadvertently, reset the CPU module. The S10mini system will then start up.