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3.2 OPERATION OF RED STATION

The following outlines basic operation of the RED STATION Base, RED STATION CF, RED STATION

REDMAG 1.8” and RED STATION REDMAG 2.5”.

3.2.1 TURNING ON/OFF

The ON/OFF switch located on the back of RED STATION Base, RED STATION CF RED STATION RED-

MAG 1.8” and RED STATION REDMAG 2.5” is used to turn each module ON or OFF.

IMPORTANT: RED STATION Base, RED STATION CF, RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and RED STA-

TION REDMAG 2.5” are not hot-pluggable. Before connecting or disconnecting RED STATION

modules, be sure to turn the power switch to the OFF position. Failure to do so may cause commu-

nication errors between RED STATION modules and the computer.

NOTE: When RED STATION Base, RED STATION CF, RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and RED STA-

TION REDMAG 2.5” are connected together using the Power Coupler Cable(s), the modules can be

left in the ON position and RED STATION Base ON/OFF switch can be used to turn all modules ON

and OFF.

3.2.3 STARTUP OF RED STATION

RED STATION Base, RED STATION CF, RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and RED STATION REDMAG 2.5”

do not require special start-up procedures. When the following conditions are met, the inserted media

should be recognized by the computer within 15 seconds of connection and can be used immediately.

A. RED STATION CF and/or RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and/or RED STATION REDMAG 2.5” are po-

wered as stand-alone or properly connected to RED STATION Base.

B. RED STATION CF and/or RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and/or RED STATION REDMAG 2.5” are

properly connected to the computer.

C. A CF card, 1.8” and/or 2.5” Hard Drive is inserted.

D. RED STATION CF and/or RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” and/or RED STATION REDMAG 2.5” (and

RED STATION Base, if present) is powered on.

NOTE: As the CF card, 1.8” or 2.5” Hard Drive is read, the LED in the corresponding module may

flicker.

IMPORTANT: Before removing the CF card, 1.8” or 2.5” Hard Drive or turning OFF RED STATION

module(s), ensure that media is ejected properly (dismounted) from the computer.