Chapter 3: Starting Your PowerStation
Starting the PowerStation
PA2 PowerStation User Guide
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The PA2 PowerStation supports Type 1 or Type 2 CF cards.
You should purchase at least one additional CF card to serve as a backup
for your primary CF card. It is also useful to own several cards to store
different projects. You can purchase additional CF cards through Parker.
Note: Do not remove or insert the CF card when the unit is powered on or
data on the card could be corrupted.
Starting the PowerStation
Once the PA2 PowerStation has been mounted, you are ready to start up
the unit. This procedure is described below.
Before connecting a power cord to your unit, make sure that you have read
and understood Environmental Specifications on page A-6, and the Testing
Specifications on page A-8, of this manual. Also, be sure to follow the
guidelines listed below:
For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring.
Note: Input voltage to the unit must be DC only.
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Ensure the power on/off switch is in the off position.
2
Connect the power cord to a DC voltage source. Voltage input to the
unit should be within the range specified in the Environmental
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Turn the PA2 PowerStation on.
You are now ready to download a project to the PA2 PowerStation.
Important:You must upgrade to Interact version 6.17 or later before
downloading applications to the PA2 PowerStation.
Using the CompactFlash Card
You can remove the CF card, update the application files on the CF card
from a PC, and then reinstall the CF card in the PowerStation.
Reinstalling the PowerStation Utilities
The PA2 PowerStation is shipped with the operating system and software,
which is installed on the CF card that comes with your system.
Backup copies of your software are provided on the PA2 PowerStation CD
that ships with your system. If any of the software on your system
becomes lost or corrupted, you can reinstall it from this distribution disk.