CPAS-3000

Data Loader
February 22, 2016
Frank Gutierrez

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 Collins Portable Access Software
CPAS-3000 Version 2.7 Set-up for
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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 Aircraft w/ File Server Unit (FSU)

• FSU Requires use of Collins Portable

Access Software (CPAS) and user
provided laptop PC

Collins Portable Access Software

(CPAS) CPN 810-0032-001

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 Aircraft w/ FSU • CPAS connects the laptop PC to the FSU
Ethernet connection and the aircraft RJ45
connector.
The following cable description is for the wiring of Crossed cables are sometimes called Crossover, Patch or
both ends (RJ45 Male connectors) with the 568B Jumper cables.
category 5(e)
Note: Use the Crossover cable for production Hawker
Note: Most aircraft use the standard 568B category Beechcraft (HBC) aircraft. HBC Aircraft that are an IFIS
5(e) cable. retrofit may use the standard cable.

One end Other end

Pin No. strand color Name RJ45 Male RJ45 Male
1 white and orange TX+ 1 TX+ 3 RX+
2 orange TX- 2 TX- 6 RX-
3 white and green RX+ 3 RX+ 1 TX+
4 NC * 4 * NC 5 * NC
5 NC * 5 * NC 4 * NC
6 green RX- 6 RX- 2 TX-
7 NC * 7 * NC 8 * NC
8 NC * 8 * NC 7 * NC

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 Aircraft with the FSU

CPAS uses the FSU unit as a RS-422

means to load other equipment. FMC1

RS-422
FMC2

Onboard “CPAS”
RJ45 Jack RS-422
FMC3
FSU
RJ45
Jack
RS-422
Ethernet MDC
Cable
429

CPAS MDC
429-based
LRU

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 Computer Compatibility

Most notebook computers and network

cards are compatible with CPAS.

Note: It is possible to have a computer

network card or operating system that is
not set up to run CPAS successfully.
Rockwell Collins does not have control
over third party hardware and software
compatibility. Instructions for manually
setting up the network card is at the end
of this presentation.

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 Computer Compatibility

Even the little computers with 10” screens or

tablet PC’s that run the Windows operating
system and has a RJ45 Ethernet connector
should work with CPAS.

Note: To work properly, you may need to change

the 615A parameters and controls “Block Size” to
512.

BLOCK SIZE (BYTES): This value specifies the

largest block size that a load operation will accept
or reject. The default value is 32,768 bytes.

See the CPAS-3000 operator guide, program operation (V2.6 CPN 523-0790386
or V2.7 CPN 523-0810629 for more information.

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 Computer Compatibility This is not a
supported
configuration but
has proven to work.

MacBook Pro with Dual boot using the “Boot Camp” partition
and Windows operating system.

Note 1: Boot Camp enables you to install Windows on the Intel-based Mac computer, using a
Microsoft Windows install disc that you provide.

Note 2: Under CPAS Configuration/Network tab, uncheck the “Restore Original Adapter
Parameters on Exit” box. If this isn’t accomplished you will get an “Unable to restore the
original adapter settings error.

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 Databases

• CPAS is used to upload databases to

LRUs such as:
– FSU (Charts & Maps)
– FMC (FMS Database)
– MDC (checklists and tables)
– 429-Based LRUs Use ARINC 615-3
Protocol Over ARINC 429

Collins Portable Access Software

(CPAS) CPN 810-0032-001

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 CPAS-3000 V2.7
523-0807061

523-0810629
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 CPAS-3000 V2.7 Updates

• New CPAS installation software.

• Works with Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
• Adds ARINC 429 NDOs for ARINC 615-3 data loads.
• Fix for importing FMS type 7 Navigation databases into CPAS,
• Detect if virus detection software is running.
• Automatically identify and selects LAN adapters.
• Provides a help feature on how to disable wireless LAN adapters.
• “Sort by date” and “sort by name” feature in the Manage
Data/Software Window.
• Improved data load progress indications.
• Pre-operation/preparations checklist feature, cockpit effect “pop-up”,
and data load session conclusion advisories “pop-up”.
• Improvements of data load page items nomenclature.

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 CPAS-3000 V2.7 Updates
• Redefined graphics for data load and manage data software.
• CTRL+Select feature in Manage Software /Data window.
• Directory location selection window prior to the importation window
to alleviate occasional “hang-up” prior to importation.
• Changed file-transfer-in-process graphics.
• Add a “Refresh Window” button to the Manage Data/Software window.
• Re-arranged data loader page buttons.
• Eliminated ghost FMS3 target from list on data loader page.
• Changed default settings on data load page close page on completion
setting to “ON”.
• Reordered the data load progress indicators on the data load page.
• Released first week of May 2008.

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 Rules for Setting up Computer

– Must have administrator rights on the

computer.

– All spyware/virus protection and firewalls

should be turned off prior to installation.

– Turn off the User Account Control in

Microsoft Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8.X
prior to installation.

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 User Accounts Control
Vista Windows 7
1. Start Button 1. Start Button
2. Control Panel 2. Control Panel
3. User Accounts and Family Safety 3. User Accounts and Family Safety
4. User Accounts 4. User Accounts
5. Turn User Account Control on or off 5. Change User Account Control settings
6. { Set slider to “Never notify”}… click OK
Windows need your permission
to continue …. Click the
continue button.

6. Uncheck (UAC) box….. click OK

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 User Accounts Control
Windows 8.1 or 10 not supported
1. Start Button (right click)
Right mouse click on the windows 2. Control Panel
icon, then left click on the Control 3. User Accounts and Family Safety
Panel option. 4. User Accounts
5. Change User Account Control settings
6. { Set slider to “Never notify”}… click OK

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 Windows Firewall
Vista Windows 7
1. Start Button 1. Start Button
2. Control Panel 2. Control Panel
3. Security 3. System and Security
4. Windows Firewall 4. Windows Firewall
a. Turn Windows Firewall on or off 5. Turn Windows Firewall on or off
6. Set private and public network
off……click OK

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 Windows Firewall
Windows 8.1 or 10 not supported

1. Start Button (right click)

2. Control Panel
3. System and Security
4. Windows Firewall
5. Turn Windows Firewall on or off
6. Set private and public network settings off……click OK

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 Loading and Running CPAS
After setting up your Windows
Operating system, Load CPAS-3000
on your notebook computer by
following the instructions in the
operator guide.
(CPN 523-0810629)

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 Preparing the Data for CPAS-3000
1. Verify the databases that are required and their effective dates.

2. Downaload Data from the Rockwell Collins fms database

website for the FMS. These may include:
a. Performance Database
b. Vspeed Database
c. Navigation Database

3. Downaload Data from the Rockwell Collins fms database

website for the FMS & FSU. FSU databases may include:
a. IFIS E-maps
 Airspace & Airways (VOR / Victor Airways and Jet Routs)
 Overlays (maps graphical weather data)
 Geopolitical (Boundaries for states and some large bodies of water)
b. IFIS XM GWx (graphical weather) or
c. IFIS Datalink GWx (IFIS Universal GWx)

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 FSU Databases Info

FSU Database Update Cycle Load Time w/ CPAS Comments

Electronic Charts 14 Days 8-10 mins Distributed by Jeppesen

Enhanced Maps 28 Days 3-4 mins Contains Airways, Airspace and

Geopolitical Data
Graphical Weather 1 Year 3-4 mins Contains Geopolitical Overlays

FMC Databases Info

FMC Database Update Cycle Load Time w/ CPAS Comments

Nav 28 Days 25-30 mins For World Database

Performance. or VSpeeds On Demand 4-6 mins Depends on Size of Database

Routes or Waypoints On Demand > 1 min Depends on Size of Database

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 MDC Databases Info

MDC Database Update Cycle Load Time w/ CPAS Comments

Diagnostic Tables On Demand 10-15 mins Depends on Size of Tables

(MDC 3100 & 4100 series)
Checklists On Demand 4-6 mins Depends on Size of Checklists

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 Checking FMS Database Status

• FMS STATUS page indicates

the status of the 28 day data
bases dates.

• When the database is out of

date, a new databases will
need to be uploaded before
the FMS should be used.

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 DATABASE EFFECTIVITY (AFD-3010E)
The DATABASE
EFFECTIVITY page provides
the aircraft operator with
a means to assess if the
installed databases are
current.

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 CURSOR CONTROL PANEL (CCP-3000)
The Cursor Control Panel (CCP-3000)
provides controls for the IFIS
formats.

The STAT button may be labeled

DATABASE, depending on the
installation.

Push the STAT button on the CCP to

STAT / DATABASE BUTTON JOYSTICK
display the STAT MENU on the MFD.

Turn the MENU ADV knob until the DATA

BASE

cursor is on the DATABASE

EFFECTIVITY list item.

Push the PUSH SELECT button on

the CCP to select the DATABASE
PUSH SELECT PUSH MENU ADV ORIENTATION
EFFECTIVITY page. BUTTON KNOB BUTTON
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 Downloading The Database from
Rockwell Collins Web Portal.

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 Before downloading your database, you will want to prepare your USB
flash drive with the file folder(s) needed to keep your databases separate
from each other. Name the folders so you can easily find which database
you are looking for.

Right click the open area on the right side of the windows explorer view of
your flash drive. Hover the cursor over New and left click on Folder. Give
the New Folder a unique name.

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 Extracting the Database

• The databases downloaded from Rockwell Collins will need to

be uncompressed (extracted/unzipped) to a USB flash drive.

• Double click the .EXE file to extract the data

to the USB flash drive. Each database can be
in its own folder.

• Import the database into CPAS using the Manage

Data/Software button.

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From your Web Browser, type in www.rockwellcollins.com/fms this will take you to the Services and
Support web site
http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_Support/Database_and_Software_Updates/Navigation_Databases.aspx

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 Click on Download Databases

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 https://profile.rockwellcollins.com/SSOLogin/Login.htm

Login with your User ID and Password you previously set up

with the Rockwell Collins Database Subscriptions group.

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 Download the databases
for your aircraft. The
available databases will
vary depending on type
of aircraft and avionics
installed.

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 Windows 95, 98 & XP

Save the file to your USB flash drive or computer hard drive. Use the Save as
feature so you know the location such as the desktop or a folder of your choice.

Windows Vista, 7, & 8

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 Save the file to your USB flash drive where you created the new folder.

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 Run the file by
double clicking it.

After browsing to the

folder where the files
will be stored, click the
Unzip button.

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With Windows Explorer open to the directory you created on your USB drive you can see the files
unzip to the folder assuring you they are extracting to the correct location.

After the progress bar

has finished, a pop up
window will prompt
when finished.

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 E-CHART Database subscriptions
Jeppesen Subscription CD ROM discs (2) arrive bi-weekly

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 E-CHART Database subscriptions
(JeppView for the personal computer)

This DVD-ROM disc is for a PC based

Chart viewing tool called JeppView

Do not load this into the File Server

Unit (FSU)

This is very useful desk top PC tool for

preflight and or printing specific charts
prior to flight.

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 E-CHART Database subscriptions
(JeppView for the File Server Unit)

• This CD is loaded into the File

Server Unit (FSU)

The databases associated with E-charts

must be loaded into the FSU before the
system is functional.

Make sure all pertinent information

(subscription numbers, access codes,
etc.) is available before attempting to
install databases.

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 Jeppesen Services Update Manager (JSUM)

Most customers are now receiving

their electronic charts updates from
Jeppesen over the internet using the
JSUM program.
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 Loading the Data Base to
CPAS-3000

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 Manage Data/Software

Double click the Manage Data/Software button to import the

database from your USB flash drive.

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 CPAS Loading

Verify Needed
Databases are
loaded into
CPAS, then
close

If desired
database is not
listed here it will
need to be
imported

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 The import function copies and installs desired database in CPAS

CPAS does not need to be connected to the aircraft to Import Databases

The import Window appears

Select the drive that contains data to import

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 Select the database to import (E-Maps
database in this example) was saved
to a folder created prior to extracting
(unzipping) the data.

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 Select the database to import
(EMaps database shown in
this example)

Check the Search

Subdirectories to see all the
directory locations

Click “OK” when finished

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 An importing progress box appears, select Close when done

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 Removing Old CPAS Databases

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 Database Removal Through CPAS

1. Manage Data Software

2. Select the database to be removed.
3. Select Yes to remove.

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 Upload the Data Base to
Your Aircraft

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 CPAS Loading to Aircraft
• To achieve the best data loading experience, make sure the aircraft is on
28VDC ground power and the notebook computer is plugged into 110VAC.
• Make sure the aircraft is in the maintenance mode. Some aircraft will
have a maintenance switch and others will be switched automatically
when on ground.
• Connect computer and Ethernet cable to aircraft RJ45 connector.
• Apply avionics power (if not on already)
• Launch CPAS Application by Double Clicking CPAS Icon on desktop

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 Dataloading to the Aircraft

Double click the Dataload button to upload the database to the

aircraft.

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 CPAS Loading

Verify that this message appears

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

CPAS Data
Loader window
opens

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• Loading operations nomenclature

• Uploading: Moving data from

a disk, computer, etc. to the
aircraft

• Downloading: Moving data

from aircraft to disk,
computer, etc.

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Select “Refresh
Targets” Button

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

MFD DATABASE
EFFECTIVITY menu
initially displays
“PROCESSING
REQUEST”, and then
“FSU INOP”
This is a normal
indication

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Select LRU to be
updated from
dropdown menu
(FSU in this
example)

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Select data to
upload into LRU
(EMaps in this
example)

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Select “Begin
Load” to initiate
load process

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Load progress
can be monitored
here

Patience please:
Some loads take
about 30 minutes

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading a Database

Status box
closes when
load is
complete
Repeat steps
for additional
database
updates
Close when
done

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 CPAS Loading: Uploading closeout

Select “Exit” to close program

Disconnect Ethernet Cable from aircraft
FSU Recovers automatically in a few minutes

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 Down Load LRU Data from the
Aircraft to CPAS-3000

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

To Download
data from an
LRU select
“Download”

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Select which LRU to

download from. The MDC
is used in this example.

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Select which
File from your
selected LRU
to download

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Select “Begin
Load” to initiate
download of file
(All Reports in
this example)

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Green
Checkmark
indicates
download is
complete

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Select “Close
Status” when
download is
complete

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 CPAS Loading: Downloading a Database

Downloaded MDC files can

be viewed at default
directory C:\Program
Files\Rockwell
Collins\CPAS-3000
Dataload\loadsets\DBU\O
utput\MDC
Tip: Make a shortcut to your
desktop so you can easily
find the data you
downloaded for future use.

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 Manually configuring Network
Interface Card Internet Protocol
Address and Subnet Mask

Use this only if CPAS continues to

not connect through the network
card in the notebook computer.

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 NIC IP Error Message
Note: during installation if you see an error message that reads: “Unable to
automatically select a dataload Network adapter…” or maybe “Unable to retrieve
one or more of the dataload adapter network settings…” you will need to
manually configure the NIC IP Address and Subnet Mask.

a. Go to ‘Control Panel”, doubleclick ‘Network Connections’.

b. Right Click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and select ‘Properties’.

c. On the Local Area Connections Properties window, select the ‘Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)’ item in the list and then click the ‘Properties’ button.

d. Click the ‘Use the following IP address:’ button and enter the following
values: IP Address 10.191.254.254, Subnet Mask 255.240.0.0, and leave
default gateway blank

e. Click OK

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 IP (TCP/IP) Properties

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Manually configure NIC Speed and Duplex settings
On the ‘Local Area Connection
Properties” window continuing
from the above instructions, click
the ‘Configure…’ button. If it asks
you if want to proceed click “yes

You will need to set up your speed

and duplex settings. The exact tab
name may be different for you PC
but the concept is the same. If
there is a tab called “Link Speed”
use that tab or it may be under the
advanced tab. In any case you will
want to set you link speed and
duplex to 100Mb Full Duplex (100
Mb Full).

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 Disable CPAS NIC Reconfigure Process
a. Run ‘regedit’ and navigate to “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Rockwell
Collins\CPAS-3000 Data Loader\Network”.

b. Select Edit -> New -> DWORD Value. Set the name of the value to
“Reconfigure Net Adapter” and make sure the value is set to 0. This value tells
CPAS not to do the network card reconfiguration on startup and shutdown.

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Manually Set NIC setting for CPAS operations MTU

a. In ‘regedit’ navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Para
meters\Interfaces.

b. Underneath that branch is a separate branch for each network adapter on

your system. The adapters are listed out by their GUID, so to try to match
up the one you want you'll either have to check each branch and try to
match by the IP \ Subnet values shown under the key (see step 2d). Once
you've found the branch for your network adapter, Select Edit -> New ->
DWORD Value. Set the name of the value to "MTU". Set the value to
Decimal 576

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Manually Setting NIC setting for CPAS operations
MTU value to 576

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 Final Steps

a. Restart the Laptop.

b. Connect to a FSU and test for proper operation. If the load fails during the
start of the load (.LUH file) then there is likely a problem with the MTU
setting, double check that the MTU setting of the NIC in the registry is
decimal 576. If the load fails during intermittent times during the load make
sure that the NIC speed and duplex settings are set to 100Mbps full duplex.

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 CPAS Resource’s
CPAS Handout

Help Index in CPAS

Tutorial

Operator’s Guide CD

Call Collin’s Experts

*Stop* Let System

Recover – Try Again

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