Mark6 module preparation

Module initialization

Modules need to be initialized when they are received at the station.

IMPORTANT: This step will erase all data on the disks! Never initiliaze after data has been recorded!

1. Mount the modules into the recorders(s). Connect the cables matching the color codes on the recorder.
2. Turn the keys on the recorder. Be patient: wait until one modules finishes startup (three green LED above the module are on) before turning the next key.
3. log into the recorder as user oper
4. start da-client and execute:

   mod_init=1:8:{VSN1}:sg:new
   

   Replace {VSN1} by the VSN of the module loaded in slot 1 (find VSN on the front sticker on the module). The initialization can take a while (a few minutes). During the process check that the LEDs on the module light up one by one. Repeat the steps for slots 2, 3 and 4:

   mod_init=2:8:{VSN2}:sg:new
   mod_init=3:8:{VSN3}:sg:new
   mod_init=4:8:{VSN4}:sg:new
   

5. check the results. In da-client execute:

mstat?all

This should print something like:

!mstat?0:0:-:1:MPIH%008/48008/4/8:8:8:-:48008:initialized:null:sg:-:2:MPIH%005/48008/4/8:8:8:-:48008:initialized:null:sg:-:3:MPIH%007/48008/4/8:8:8:-:48008:initialized:null:sg:-:4:MPIH%006/48008/4/8:8:8:-:48008:initialized:null:sg;