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Diagnostic Method

Judge as NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Main CPU normal RAM abnormal  
Write 5AA5A55A and then read. (Whole area of RAM) 5AA5A55A cannot be read.
Write A55A5AA5 and then read. (Whole area of RAM) A55A5AA5 cannot be read.
Sub CPU normal RAM abnormal  
Write 5AA5 and then read. (Whole area of RAM) 5AA5 cannot be read.
Write A55A and then read. (Whole area of RAM) A55A cannot be read.

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  100 milliseconds

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as a malfunction occurs.

Judge as OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are met.

Judgment Value 

JUDGMENT VALUE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Main CPU normal RAM abnormal  
Write 5AA5A55A and then read. (Whole area of RAM) 5AA5A55A can be read.
And write A55A5AA5 and then read. (Whole area of RAM) A55A5AA5 can be read.
Sub CPU normal RAM abnormal  
Write 5AA5 and then read. (Whole area of RAM) 5AA5 can be read.
And write A55A and then read. (Whole area of RAM) A55A can be read.