IBM 360 User Manual

IBM
ZZ22-6953-0
SALES and SYSTEMS GUIDE
IBM BASIC COUNTER UNIT
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
AND USER'S GUIDE
This guide describes the organization and use of the IBM Basic Counter
Unit. The IBM Basic Counter Unit monitors the various activities of a
system and provides data for analyzing a system's performance. Among
the systems that can be monitored are:
IBM System/360
IBM 1800 Data Acquisition and Control System
IBM 1130 Computing System
IBM INTERNAL USE ONLY

IBM 360 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	360
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

Summary

IBM Basic Counter Unit

Purpose and Function

Description

Operating the IBM Basic Counter Unit

Operator Controls and Indicators

Covers panel controls like pushbuttons, indicator lights, and displays.

Monitor Probe Connection

Explains how to connect monitor probes for measuring system signals.

Patch Panel Setup and Wiring

Details probe description, junction boxes, signal cables, and the wiring process.

Optional Accessory - IBM 1057/1058 Card Punch

Operating Procedures

Testing Procedures

Basic Counter Unit Tests

Covers installation, retention, high-speed count, and performance tests for the BCU.

1057/1058 Card Punch Tests

Measuring Techniques

System Function Measurement

Appendix D. Operational Patch Panel 1

Appendix E. Operational Patch Panel 2

Appendix F. XLF and Test Patch Panel