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AN-X2-MOD-MON
May 2016
Using the MicroSD Card
The AN-X2 microSD card stores configuration data and firmware.
The are no restrictions on the size or speed of the card. The format must be FAT-16 or
FAT-32.
An adapter is provided so you can insert the microSD card in an SD slot in your
computer.
The card must be present while the AN-X2 is running.
WARNING!
Do not remove the card while the AN-X2 is powered on!
If the AN-X2 is inaccessible from Ethernet because of its settings, you can remove the
card and edit the file config.txt. Refer to page 17 for details.
Reinsert the card in the slot at the back of the AN-X2, with the pins facing up.
WARNING!
If you remove the card to edit the configuration file, push the card in
straight or the card might fall inside the case and you will have to
disassemble the AN-X2 to retrieve it .
AN-X2 Modes of Operation
There are two AN-X2 modes of operation:
•
Maintenance mode. The AN-X2 runs the maintenance firmware at startup. It
performs diagnostics (memory tests, etc), copies any changes from the microSD card.
If there are no errors, it starts the AN-X2 in production mode.
•
Production mode. This is the normal runtime mode of operation.
