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Software
Loading and
Upgrade
Procedure,
Including
Batch
Software Version 18, Release 2.4
October 1995
U.S. Manual PN: 1984-2818-0208

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  • Page 1 RS3t Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure, Including Batch Software Version 18, Release 2.4 October 1995 U.S. Manual PN: 1984-2818-0208...
  • Page 2 Patents Pending. RS3 is a mark of one or more of the Fisher-Rosemount group of companies. All other marks are property of their respective owners. The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability.
  • Page 3 Errors and Problems: Please note errors or problems in this manual, including chapter and page number, if applicable; or send a marked-up copy of the affected page(s). May we contact you about your comments? j Yes j No Name ______________________________________________ Company ______________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________ Date ______________________________________________ Fisher-Rosemount FAX #: (612) 895-2044 Thank you!
  • Page 4 Name Place stamp Company here Address Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc. RS3 User Documentation Mail Station G30 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, MN 55337 U.S.A. Seal with tape.
  • Page 5 About This Manual The document provides information designed to accompany Version 18, Release 2.4 RS3Ô software. It includes procedures for upgrading console and ControlFile software, including ABC Batch, and for upgrading to the CPIV ControlFile. Please read the appropriate Version 18.xx Software Release Notes before loading Version 18 software.
  • Page 6 Batch Software Upgrade Procedure, Including 18R1 June 1994 1984-2818-0203 Batch Software Upgrade Procedure, Including 18R1 October 1993 1984-2818-0202 Batch Software Upgrade Procedure, Including 18 Beta June 1993 1984-2818-0201 Batch About This Manual RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure, Including Batch...
  • Page 7 UP: vii References to Other Manuals References to other RS3 user manuals list the manual, chapter, and sometimes the section as shown below. Sample Entries: For ..., see CC: 3. For ..., see CC: 1-1. Manual Title Chapter Manual Title...
  • Page 8 I/O Block Configuration Manual 1984-2645-18x1 Service Manual, Volume 1 1984-2648-18x1 Service Manual, Volume 2 1984-2648-18x2 System Overview Manual and Glossary 1984-2640-18x1 System Resource Unit (SRU) Manual 1984-2651-18x1 User Manual Master Index 1984-2641-18x1 About This Manual RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure, Including Batch...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ............. 6-29 Contents RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure, Including Batch...
  • Page 10 Booting Across the PeerWay from Another Disk ......Contents RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure, Including Batch...
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  • Page 13: Requirements And Preparation

    RS3 Version 18.xx Software Release Notes. For detailed instructions on how to perform disk and tape activities required to load new software, see the RS3Ô Disk and Tape Functions Manual. All alarm and event lists will be erased when the console is rebooted.

  • Page 15: Loading Consoles

    6. Boot the console with the new software. It is a good idea to read through A through W before you upgrade the console to familiarize yourself with the procedures. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 16: Procedure

    8. Save only the “Trend Group Configuration“ to its own console configuration file. 9. Save “all” to its own console configuration file. Call up the Console Configuration Directory screen to make sure that the file you just saved is listed. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 17 11. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ) and verify that the operation was successful. The entry reads, “Disk File Backup Completed, X Sector(s)”. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 18 Verifying tape operation: In this section you will perform a Tape Unload operation and then a Tape Load operation. Fisher-Rosemount recommends that, before you continue with the software load procedure, you perform this operation after the boot tape is created in order to verify that the tape loads properly and that the files on the tape are okay.
  • Page 19 7. Call up the Disk Directory Peerway screen ( DDP [ENTER] ). 8. Cursor to the tape drive and press [SELECT]. You should see a list of the files that were loaded from tape. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 20 The “Size in K Bytes” fields of other folders may have to be reduced in order to increase the size of the SRU folders, ABC Batch folders, or the Console Program folder. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 21: Figure 2.1. Typical Disk Folder Configuration Screens

    RBL Files ABC Log Þ200 Þ17408 Þ200 Þ10240 Batch Tasks ASCII Files Þ200 Þ4096 Process Symbols Þ200 Þ8192 Process Graphics Þ150 Þ4096 Report Config Figure 2.1. Typical Disk Folder Configuration Screens Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 22: Table 2.1. Disk Folder Configuration Screen Fields

    [ENTER]. This will delete the Plant Program folder. 5. Press [EXCH] to call up the Disk Event List in order to verify that the Plant Program folder has been deleted. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 23 NOTE: If the console program did not restore correctly, do not cycle power. Instead, try repeating steps 3, 4, and 5. Also, try checking the Disk Folder Configuration screen (see Figure 2.1) again. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 24 Tape Unload operation. Press [ENTER]. 8. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to begin” field and press [ENTER]. The unload operation takes a few minutes. When the unload operation is complete, remove the tape. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 25 Disk Event List. Verify that the restore operation is complete. 9. Eject Floppy #1 and insert Floppy #2. 10. Repeat the previous steps for Floppy #2 and Floppy #3. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 26 Tape Unload operation. Press [ENTER]. 10. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to begin” field and press [ENTER]. The unload operation takes a few minutes. When the operation is complete, remove the tape. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 27: Summary

    If the console is not running at this point, a boot operation might be necessary to get the console running. See Appendix A, “Booting Consoles” for more information. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 28 Tape Unload operation. Press [ENTER]. 13. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to begin” field and press [ENTER]. The operation takes a few minutes. When it is complete, remove the tape. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 29 10. Manually reenter the Alarm List Configuration and the Event List Configuration that you printed out according to the instructions in Section 1, “Requirements and Preparation.” See the Console Configuration Manual for more information. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 30 4. The Disk Activity screen appears. Cursor to the “Operation” field. Use [NEXT OPTION] to access the “Disk Console Save” command. Press [ENTER]. 5. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to begin” field and press [ENTER]. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 31 “Old” field does not match the length of the old tag object, the tag will not change length. 4. Follow either steps 5--8 or steps 9--10 for each process graphic. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 32 Converting the remaining process graphics files: 1. Repeat “Converting Process Graphics” (procedure Q), “Converting to 16-character tags in Process Graphics” (procedure R), and “Converting Process Graphic Symbols” (procedure S) for all process graphics. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 33 (2) Write down the desired configuration. (3) Delete the List object. (4) Create a new List object with the desired configuration. (5) Write the report configuration to disk ( [CTRL] W ). Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 34: Table 2.2. List Object Configuration Changes

    Event List 5 Event List 8 Event List 6 Event List 9 Event List 7 Event List 10 Event List 8 Oper Change Event List 9 Event List 10 Oper Change Log Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 35 1. Make backup tapes now that the console software has been upgraded. 2. Enable trending ( ET node number [ENTER] ). 3. Enable reports ( ER [ENTER] ). 4. Enable alarm logging ( ELA [ENTER] ). Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 36: Upgrading Additional Consoles

    9. When the operation is complete, call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ). When the file restore operation is complete, an entry is made in the Disk Event List. Verify that the restore operation is complete. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Consoles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 37: Loading Cpiv And Cpiv+ Controlfiles

    For instructions on saving a batch task configuration, see DT: 2- -4. For instructions on restoring batch task configurations, see DT: 2- - 7. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 38 1. Kill the RBL controller: KC RBL Controller Address [ENTER] Wipe the ControlFile: WB ControlFile Address [ENTER] 2. Reconfigure the CB Continuous Faceplate for the RBL Controller. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 39 Figure 3.2. NOTE: The console from which the program is to be loaded must have write authority configured on the Plant Status screen for the ControlFile nodes. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 40: Figure 3.1. Plant Status Screen Showing Complete List Of Nodes

    An owned node is backlighted. Cursor to the field and press [ENTER] to toggle between the owned and not--owned states. Figure 3.1. Plant Status Screen Showing Complete List of Nodes Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 41: Figure 3.2. Plant Status Screen Showing Only Existing Nodes

    An owned node is backlighted. Cursor to the field and press [ENTER] to toggle between the owned and not--owned state. Figure 3.2. Plant Status Screen Showing Only Existing Nodes Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 42: Figure 3.3. Control File Status Screen

    Field 3 contains the names of any additional images. After the program in Field 2 is loaded, these images should be loaded in the order in which they are numbered. Figure 3.3. Control File Status Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 43: Table 3.1. Sample Form For Recording Program Names And Additional Images

    UP: 3-7 Table 3.1. Sample Form for Recording Program Names and Additional Images Node Program Name Additional Images Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 44: Table 3.2. Controller Processor Images

    CPIV as an additional image. In the CPIV, the STDC does not show up as an additional image on the Control File Status screen. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 45 7. Cursor to the desired CP program file ($CP4xxx) and press [ENTER]. 8. Cursor to the operation field and press [NEXT OPTION] until “Disk Boot CP” appears and press [ENTER]. Enter the correct node or node range. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 46 11. When the disk operation is done, enable the Nonvolatile Memory board. 12. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ) to make sure the Disk Boot CP operation worked properly. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 47 “NV Mem X Opt. Controller Image Bad” may appear. Acknowledge the alarms. 8. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ) and verify that the ControlFile program has successfully loaded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 48 7. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ) and verify that the Controller Processor programs have successfully loaded. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 for each additional image. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 49 After you replace MPCl controllers with MPCII controllers, do a wipe bubble operation on all the controllers on the node and then restore the controller configuration from disk. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 50 RBLCI and start them. Perform steps 8 through 11 only if you are going from Version — 9 to 18; otherwise go to Loading FIC Software. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 51: Figure 3.4. Controlblock Directory Screen

    Plant +---Size---+ Block Type Mode Alarm Manual Unit Stat Dyn Total =1A-1 TEMP-1 MANUAL =1A-2 TEMP-2 AUTO =1A-3 MOTOR-1 LOCAL =1A-4 MOTOR-2 LOCAL Figure 3.4. ControlBlock Directory Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 52: Figure 3.5. Discrete Faceplate Screen

    The first download increases the allocated space in the Nonvolatile memory for batch and controller configuration. The second download relocates the CP and Controller images. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 53 8 a and b. 9. Call up the FIC Status screen ( FS Controller Processor address [ENTER] ). Verify that the correct FIC software version has been downloaded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPIV and CPIV+ ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 55: Loading Cpii Controlfiles

    Plant Status screens, see Figure 4.1 and Figure 4.2. NOTE: The console from which the program is to be loaded must have write authority for the ControlFile node. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 56: Figure 4.1. Plant Status Screen Showing Complete List Of Nodes

    An owned node is backlighted. Cursor to the field and press [ENTER] to toggle between the owned and not-owned states. Figure 4.1. Plant Status Screen Showing Complete List of Nodes Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 57: Figure 4.2. Plant Status Screen Showing Only Existing Nodes

    An owned node is backlighted. Cursor to the field and press [ENTER] to toggle between the owned and not--owned state. Figure 4.2. Plant Status Screen Showing Only Existing Nodes Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 58: Figure 4.3. Control File Status Screen

    Field 3 contains the names of any additional images. After the program in Field 2 is loaded, these images are loaded in the order in which they are numbered. Figure 4.3. Control File Status Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 59: Table 4.1. Sample Form For Recording Program Names And Additional Images

    UP: 4-5 Table 4.1. Sample Form for Recording Program Names and Additional Images Node Program Name Additional Images Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 60: Table 4.2. Controller Processor Images

    Controller Processor Single--Strategy $$CP18, or Multi--Loop Single--Strategy FlexTerm with analog AIB, AOB, $$CPMAX18 Controller and contact FICs CIB, COB Processor Multiplexer or Multipurpose $$CP18, Multiplexer FlexTerm $$CPMAX18 Controller Processor Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 61 Acknowledge the alarms. It will take approximately seven minutes for the program to load. 8. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ) and verify that the Coordinator Processor programs have successfully loaded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 62 NOTE: A script file can be used to download the $$CPxxxx file and any additional images. Check to be sure that the script downloads files only to the desired ControlFiles. See the Disk and Tape Functions Manual. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 63: Table 4.3. Coordinator Processor Card Jumper Positions

    Coordinator Processor Cards and all Controller Processor cards. Additional images that are correctly loaded are displayed in green. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 64: Figure 4.4. Controlblock Directory Screen

    Steps in Plant +---Size---+ Block Type Mode Alarm Manual Unit Stat Dyn Total =1A-1 TEMP-1 MANUAL =1A-2 TEMP-2 AUTO =1A-3 MOTOR-1 LOCAL =1A-4 MOTOR-2 LOCAL Figure 4.4. ControlBlock Directory Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 65: Figure 4.5. Discrete Faceplate Screen

    Unit 1> 2> 3> 16 | 17 | Plant Unit >0 Alarm Priority >0 +--------+ Steps in MANUAL Block Mode> AUTO FULL CONFIG 1 Figure 4.5. Discrete Faceplate Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 66 8 a and b. 9. Call up the FIC Status screen ( FS Controller Processor address [ENTER] ). Verify that the correct FIC software version has been downloaded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading CPII ControlFiles RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 67: Updating From Character Graphics To Vector (Pixel) Graphics

    Vector graphics software requires pixel graphics console hardware. This section describes how to update console Process Graphics from character graphics to vector graphics. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Updating From Character to Vector (Pixel) Graphics RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 68: Before Loading Console Software That Supports Vector Graphics

    You should keep a hard copy of the user-generated characters that will be reconfigured. You may want to use vector graphics to create a desired object rather than reconfigure a user-generated character. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Updating From Character to Vector (Pixel) Graphics RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 69: After Loading Console Software That Supports Vector Graphics

    If an installation has a mixture of character graphics consoles and vector graphics consoles, take extreme care to prevent character graphics files from being inadvertently converted to vector graphics files. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Updating From Character to Vector (Pixel) Graphics RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 70: Table 5.1. Converting A Character Graphics File To A Vector Graphics File

    When the generation screen is first Press PGG , and type the graphic Process graphic generation accessed, the graphic file is name. screen appears. converted to vector graphics. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Updating From Character to Vector (Pixel) Graphics RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 71: Upgrading Abc Batch To Version 18 Software

    Run screen can specify up to three scripts for use with one batch task. Batch Recipe A batch software enhancement to the RS3Ô Batch system introduced in Version 16. Recipes use a modular database to link batch scripts to graphic recipe configurations.

  • Page 72: Upgrading Abc Batch In Brief

    Updating Control Recipes (see page 6-23). Version 15 to Version 18 Release 2: 1. Upgrade all scripts (see page 6-7). 2. Upgrade Batch Run screens (see page 6-9). Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 73 3. If you do not currently use but want to use redundant volumes, define redundant volume pairs on the Batch Configuration screen (see page 6-13). Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 74 For instructions on saving a batch task configuration, see DT: 2- - 4. For instructions on restoring batch task configurations, see DT: 2- - 7. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 75: Tips For Updating Batch Software

    PeerWay. In Version 18, private vstringdim instructions are illegal. Before you upgrade, change any private vstringdim instructions to shared vstringdim instructions. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 76 If you use this configuration, replace the chain functionality with new redundant virtual array instructions (rvdim and rvstringdim). For more information on redundant virtual array instructions, see the ABC Batch Manual, Appendix D. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 77: Updating Scripts

    RBL File Contents screen. If a script does not convert to Level 11.5, the console beeps and the script remains at the original level. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 78 2. Position the cursor on the putmaterial instruction and press [CTRL] [P] to parse the instruction. 3. After you have parsed all putmaterial instructions in the script, press [CTRL] [W] to save the script. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 79: Updating Batch Run Screens To Version 18

    NOTE: Do not enter the name of the source file in the “Destination File” field. You cannot use the same name for the source file and destination file. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 80: Updating Backup Volumes On The Batch Run Screen (All Versions)

    ( BAC: ). When you enter a primary volume on the Batch Run screen, the backup volume appears automatically in the “Backup Vol” field. The “Backup Vol” field specifies the backup volume on which scripts are saved. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 81: Updating The Batch Operations Table (V16 And V17 R1 Only)

    1. Enter the name of the parameters file in the “Parameters File” field on the Operations Table. 2. Press [SELECT] on the “FILE UPDATE NEEDED” field. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 82: Updating Batch Units, Operations And Materials Tables (V17R2 And V18R1)

    3. Press [SELECT] on the “Overwrite Table” field. The ASCII file copy of the table overwrites the current table and upgrades checksums for all entries. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 83: Defining Redundant Primary And Backup Volumes

    For instructions on backing up a disk to tape, see DT: 2--5. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 84: Configuring Disk Folders On The Primary And Backup Volumes

    NOTE: If the ABC Log folder is full, you must increase the folder size or delete the folder and contents. For guidelines on configuring folder size, see the procedure for Reconfiguring the Disk in Section 2 of this manual. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 85: Table 6.1. Abc Batch Folders

    ASCII Files folder 1,000 copies of Batch files are used to transfer Batch data in ASCII format between the RS3 and a remote personal computer or workstation or to backup recipes when changing parameter values. Stores trending data, reports, and batch virtual array...

  • Page 86: Deleting Abc Batch Folders On The Backup Volume

    For information on deleting files, see Disk and Tape Functions, Chapter 2, Section 8. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 87: Configuring Primary And Backup Disk Volumes

    To disable redundant pairs, reverse one of the entries for the redundant pair in the “Recipe Data” field. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 88 No two redundant volume pairs can have the same primary or backup volume. For more information on configuring the Batch Configuration screen, see ABC Batch, Chapter 2, Section 1. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 89: Backup Of Primary Volume To Backup Volume

    Press [ENTER]. The “Disk Console Save message appears in ” the “Operation” field. NOTE: Before you continue, the value of the “Config Types” field must be “ALL” for this operation. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 90 Call up the Disk Event List screen by typing: DEL [ENTER] The Disk Event List screen appears and the entry reads: Disk Console Save Successful Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 91: Updating The Master Recipe For Parameters And Batch Configuration

    See the procedure “Viewing ASCII Files on the Batch Script Screen” (see page 6-28). 5. Save the Master Recipe. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 92 Check the configuration on the window to make sure that the Master Recipe is upgraded for the new configuration. b. If parameters must be upgraded, perform the above procedure before saving the Master Recipe. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 93: Updating Control Recipes

    4. Cursor to the “Save” window to call up the Save window. 5. Press [SELECT] on the “Overwrite” field to save the Control Recipe. If you do not save the Control Recipe, it will be corrupted. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 94 “Viewing ASCII Files on the Batch Script Screen”. 5. Open the “Save” Window. 6. Set the “Check Params” field to “yes” and press [SELECT] on the “Overwrite” field. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 95 BACR (Master Recipe name) [ENTER] Press [EXCHANGE] on the Master Recipe screen. 2. Save the Control Recipe. You must assign a new file name to the Control Recipe. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 96: Rebooting The Backup Volume Node

    Enabling redundancy starts the redundancy verification check of the two volumes. A display field to the right of the “Max Batch ID Length” field displays files as they are checked. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 97 If a file failed, you will have to copy the file manually from the backup disk to another disk on another console and compare it with the file on the primary disk. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 98: Viewing Ascii Error Files On The Batch Script Screen

    If errors occur during a recipe overwrite from an ASCII file, you can view the cause of the error in the ASCII Error files on the Batch Script Screen. The RS3 can only display ASCII Error files. You cannot save, edit, or print ASCII error files displayed on the Batch Script screen.

  • Page 99: Upgrading Working Recipes From Abc Data To Abc Log Folder (V16 And 17, R1 Only)

    Batch ID to the Control Recipe. 3. Start the Control Recipe. A new Working Recipe is created from the Control Recipe and saved in the ABC Log folder. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Upgrading ABC Batch to Version 18 Software RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 101: Figure 7.1. Typical Sru Disk Folder Configuration Screen

    NOTE: Each Trend Data file may be up to 32 Meg. PREPARATION: 1. Call up the SRU Status Display screen ( SRS [ENTER] ). 2. Make a print of the screen. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading SRU RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 102 6. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to Begin” field, and press [ENTER]. 7. Press [EXCH] to call up the Disk Event List to verify that the Disk Copy Boot Program was successful. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading SRU RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 103 1 appears they are disabled. If the fields do not match the previous configuration, change them according to the instructions in the System Resource Unit (SRU) Manual, Chapters 3 and 4. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading SRU RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 105: Section 8: Loading Peerway Devices

    5. Cursor to the “Operation” field and press [NEXT OPTION] to access the Disk Peerway I/F Configuration Save operation. Press [ENTER]. 6. Cursor to the source file. Type an appropriate name and press [ENTER]. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading PeerWay Devices RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 106 3. Toggle the card cage power switch to on. The node performs a diagnostic check. Verifying that software was loaded correctly: 1. Call up the configuration screen for the PeerWay interface device you upgraded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading PeerWay Devices RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 107: Section 9: Loading Software To A New Or Cleared Controlfile

    Only one CP should be enabled otherwise the system doesn’t know which CP is the primary one. Make sure that the NV memory board is disabled. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Software to a New or Cleared ControlFile RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 108: Summary

    UP: 9-2 Summary For those of you who are familiar with the RS3, the following summary will serve as a checklist. For those who need more detail to perform the procedure, the detailed steps follow the summary. 1. Load the software to the disk.

  • Page 109: Detailed Procedure

    8. When the operation is done, press [EXCH] to go to the Disk Event list. There should be an entry indicating successful completion of the activity such as “PeerWay Boot of CP node # was successful.” Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Software to a New or Cleared ControlFile RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 110 24. Redo steps 19 through 22 until each additional image has been successfully loaded. 25. Call up the ControlFile Status screen ( CFS [ENTER] ) to confirm that all “Additional Images” have been loaded. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Software to a New or Cleared ControlFile RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 111 39. When the operation is done, press [EXCH] to see the Disk Event List. You should see the message “Save Configure Alarm Broadcast was successful.” Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Software to a New or Cleared ControlFile RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...
  • Page 112 54. Call up the ControlFile Status screen ( CFS node # [ENTER]). 55. Cursor to the “File Status” field. Press [NEXT OPTION] until “Norm” appears. Press [ENTER]. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Loading Software to a New or Cleared ControlFile RS3: Software Loading and Upgrade Procedure...

  • Page 113: Appendix A: Booting Consoles

    PeerWay; but you will not be able to log into the console until you copy the Console Program to that hard disk from another running console. All disk activity must be performed from another console. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...

  • Page 114: Figure A.1. Sample Power--Up Diagnostics Screen

    Printer Ready (NOTE: If there is no printer, ”Printer Ready” is backlit - but not red.) SCSI Board........PASSED DMA Registers RAM Test #1 RAM Test #2 SCSI Master Figure A.1. Sample Power- -up Diagnostics Screen Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...
  • Page 115 3. Toggle the main breaker in the power cabinet off. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Toggle the main breaker on. The node performs a diagnostic check and loads the console software. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...

  • Page 116: Booting From The Version 18 Base System Floppy Disk

    4. Cursor to the “Press <ENTER> to begin” field and press [ENTER]. This deletes the Console Program folder. 5. Press [EXCH] to call up the Disk Event List in order to verify that the Console Program folder has been deleted. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...
  • Page 117 3. Toggle the main breaker in the power cabinet off. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Toggle the main breaker on. The node performs a diagnostic check and loads the console software. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...

  • Page 118: Booting Across The Peerway From Another Disk

    LOADING COMMAND CONSOLE PROGRAM LOADING FROM PeerWay TRANSMISSIONS 10. Call up the Disk Event List ( DEL [ENTER] ). If the operation was successful, the following entry appears, “Console PeerWay Boot was successful”. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...
  • Page 119 3. Toggle the main breaker in the power cabinet off. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Toggle the main breaker on. The node performs a diagnostic check and loads the console software. Date Performed__________By__________Witnessed__________Approved__________ Appendixes Booting Consoles RS3:...

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