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September 1994
Part No. 001-2008-300
SECTION 3 SOFTWARE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Johnson Programming software on 3.5 inch
disk, Part No. 023-9998-297, uses an IBM  personal
computer or compatible to program the Flash Memory
in the Third Party Interface (TPI) card. To lessen the
chance of programming errors and simplify opera-
tion, the program uses yes/no questions or toggles
through the available responses.
The computer is connected directly from the
serial port to the TPI. The interconnect cables used
are shown in Figure 3-2. The DB-9 to 8-pin modular
adapter is connected to the serial port of the computer
and an interconnect cable connects the adapter to the
TPI card.
NOTE: These connections are for the IBM computer
and may differ from an IBM compatible. In which
case, consult the manuals for your computer for serial
port outputs and connections.
3.1.1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual introduces the program and illus-
trates how to use the features. This manual is orga-
nized to easily find programming information with the
Table of Contents, Index and Parameter Tables for the
responses required for programming.
Graphic reproductions of the screens are shown
for reference. Adjacent to the screens are tables to
provide the parameters, available responses and a
brief description of the parameter. It is not the intent
of this manual to teach computer operation, but to
allow the user to become familiar with the available
screens and the responses without having to be at the
computer.
3.1.2 GETTING STARTED
NOTE: Before starting you should already know how to
start MS-DOS
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, format and make backup copies of
disks, copy and delete files, and run programs. If you
are unfamiliar with any of these actions, refer to the
MS-DOS manual for your computer for more informa-
tion (see Section 5).
Follow the computer instructions for loading the
disk. The MS-DOS Revision 3.3 or later operating
system is needed to run the programs. The computer
needs to have RS-232C capability, for example, the
Serial port in slot "COM1" or "COM2".
3.1.3 COMPUTER DESCRIPTION
The programming software is designed to run on
an IBM PC or compatible computer that meet the fol-
lowing minimum requirements.
1. One 3.5" high density disk drive.
2. 2M of memory
3. MS-DOS version 3.3 or higher
4. One serial port
5. Monochrome or color monitor and video card
Although the program uses color to highlight cer-
tain areas on the screen, a monochrome (black and
white) monitor or LCD laptop also provides satisfac-
tory operation. Most video formats such as EGA and
VGA are supported. A serial port is required to con-
nect the Universal Station to the computer. This port
is standard with most computers.
The cables from the TPI card to the computer are
not included. With most computers, the adapter- to-
computer cable is a standard DB-25 M-F cable, PN
023-5800-017, (the male connector plugs into the
adapter). If your computer requires a male connector,
a male-to-male cable is also available, PN 023-5800-
016. The cable from the adapter to the Universal Sta-
tion has a DB-9 to 8-pin connector (see Figure 3-2).
3.1.4 FLASH DATA STORAGE
The data programmed into the TPI card is stored
in Flash Memory. Since this type of device is nonvol-
atile, data is stored indefinitely without the need for a
constant power supply. A TPI can be removed from
the site or even stored indefinitely without affecting
programming. Since Flash Memory is also repro-
grammable, a new device is not needed if program-
ming is changed.