3-3. Link Controller Initialization
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U3-1021
Westinghouse Proprietary Class 2C
Once the LC is initialized, the external personal computer can be removed, and the
LC operates as a stand-alone IBM-compatible microcomputer.
Note
After initialization, the RAM must be backed up to
non-volatile memory.
Two programs are provided for use in LC initialization: RLCEXTPC.EXE and
RLCFLASH.EXE (described in Section 3-2).
3-3.1. Procedure 1
LC Modules Containing DOS 5.0
Typically, LC modules have DOS 5.0 installed and tested at the factory, and are
configured to boot from the local RAM disk before they are shipped to the field.
These modules can be initialized by Procedure 1.
However, if the LC module does not have DOS 5.0 installed on it, or its RAM
memory has become corrupted, use Procedure 2 described in Section 3-3.2 to
initialize the LC module.
It is recommended that all LC initialization and file operations be performed from
a floppy disk using the following procedure (which assumes that “C” is the PC hard
drive and “A” is the PC floppy disk drive):
Note
While communicating with the LC, only one disk
drive on the personal computer will be accessible. All
desired files must be on that drive.
1. Copy the following files to Drive C on the PC:
— RLCFLASH.EXE program (on RLC10A disk)
— RLCEXTPC.EXE program (on RLC 20A disk)
— Any applicable LC executable programs
— Any applicable configuration files
2. Place the LC module (Personality and Electronics) in an appropriate Base Unit
in an Ovation I/O cabinet (if necessary, refer to “Planning and Installing Your
Ovation System” (U3-1000)).
