9. Setting System Time and Date ..................................................................... B - 19
10. Data Channel Calibration ................................................................................. B - 20
11. Setup of Cross-Channel Calculations .................................................... B - 22
12. Setup of Logic Bits and Logic Ports
a. “Sourcing” of Logic Bits ......................................................................................... B - 24
b. Initialization of Optional Model
10BIO-16 ........................................................ B - 25
13. Limit Setup ................................................................................................................... B - 26
14. Automatic Command Execution
a. Setup of EXECUTE Functions .............................................................................. B - 30
b. Setup of CONDITIONAL and COMMAND Functions ................................... B - 32
15. Setting Data-Transmission Characteristics ....................................... B - 33
16. Communication with External Devices
a. Introduction: System 10 Communication Modes ......................................... B - 34
b. Setup of “Main” RS-232-C Communications .................................................. B - 35
c. Setup of “Auxiliary” RS-232-C Communications (
10BACI) ....................... B - 36
d. Setup of RS-232-C Communications for an Optional
Printer Interface Port (
10VFO132) ..................................................................... B - 37
e. Setup of IEEE-488 Communications ................................................................. B - 38
f. Setup of RS-422 Communications ..................................................................... B - 38
17. Optional Bargraph Setup (Model 10VGM500) ................................... B - 39
18. Optional History Recording (Model 10BDR64) ................................. B - 42
19. Further Optional Procedures ......................................................................... B - 48
App A. Summary of B-Sized Mainframe Features ................................ B - 49
SECTION 1
REQUIRED SYSTEM SETUP PROCEDURES
1.A GETTING STARTED
1. Using the “On the Air” Tutorial ............................................................................ 1-1
2. Basic Precautions
a. EEPROM Memory Protection .................................................................................... 1-1
b. Checking Line-Voltage Setting .................................................................................. 1-1
c. Circuit-Card Insertion and Removal ........................................................................ 1-2
d. Handling Cards with Internal Battery ...................................................................... 1-2
e. Air Cooling Requirements ........................................................................................... 1-2
f. Dust Covers ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
3. Mainframe Powerup
a. AC Operation (All Models) .......................................................................................... 1-3
b. DC Operation (“V” Option) .......................................................................................... 1-6
4. Display and Keyboard Initialization
a. DISPLAY Settings for A-Sized Mainframes ........................................................... 1-7
b. DISPLAY Settings for B-Sized Mainframes .......................................................... 1-7
c. Initialization of Optional
10P80D Keyboard with
Certain A-Sized Mainframes ..................................................................................... 1-8
1.B CARD INSERTION AND REMOVAL ......................................................... 1-9
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