INTRODUCTION
I-E96-314A
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SECTION 4 - OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
This section contains information about Frequency Counter
Slave (FCS) operation. The FCS requires no operator action.
Completing the instructions in
assures successful
start-up and operation.
START-UP PROCEDURES
FCS module start-up is fully automatic. When the FCS comes
on line, the MFP establishes communication with it.
At the segment cycle time, the processor module polls the FCS
for information. If the FCS has data available, the MFP can
request that information.
NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The on-board microcontroller controls the FCS operation.
There are no user actions during normal operation. Operation
is fully automatic.
The processor module continuously monitors the FCS status.
The following situations result in bad status for the FCS:
1. There is a sudden loss of the pulse input source.
2. The FCS microcontroller fails.
If either occurs, the processor module generates a module
problem report to the user's interface device. Refer to
for troubleshooting information if the frequency counter slave
fails to start and come on line.