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tt i I_N_D_H_O_L_D_S_F_O_R_T_E_G_N_E_L_S_E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_I_D_E_ 1. INTRODUKTION .......................................... 1 2. BETJENING ............................................. 2 2.1 Betjeningspanel .................................. 2 2.2 Skrivemodul ...................................... 4 2.3 Papirtransport ................................... 6 2.4 Vertikal formatstyring (VFU) ..................... 7 2.5 Farvebånd ........................................ 8 3. BETJENINGSVEJLEDNING .................................. 9 3.1 Start ............................................ 9 3.2 Isætning af VFU strimmel ......................... 10 3.3 Isætning af papir ................................ 10 3.4 Indstilling af printer ........................... 12 3.4.1 Indstilling af margenstop ................. 13 3.4.2 Indstilling af vertikal skriveposition .... 14 3.5 Advarselssignaler ................................ 15 4. SUPPLERENDE INFORMATION ............................... 17 4.1 Installering ..................................... 17 4.2 VFU strimmel ..................................... 18 4.2.1 Programmering ............................. 19 4.2.2 Splejsning ................................ 21 4.3 Skifte af farvebånd .............................. 22 4.4 Vedligeholdelse .................................. 22 \f ii \f 1_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I_N_T_R_O_D_U_K_T_I_O_N_ 1. Figur 1: Matrixprinteren. Printerens overdel skal åbnes, når der skiftes papir, VFU strimmel, farvebånd eller lignende. Overdelen er hængslet bagtil; den åbnes ved at løfte foran. Når overdelen er åbnet, kan man se skrivemodulet (jvf. 2.2) og papirtransporten (jvf. 2.3); yder- ligere findes den vertikale formatstyreenhed (VFU - Vertical Format Unit) forneden til venstre set fra ydersiden (jvf. 2.4) og farvebåndet foran på skrivemodulet (jvf. 2.5). Printeren installeres på et bord og bagpå printeren monteres et papirføringsudstyr bestående af et trådgitter og en bøjle (jvf. 4.1). \f F_ 2_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _B_E_T_J_E_N_I_N_G_ 2. I det følgende beskrives de forskellige funktioner, som operatør- en skal betjene. En egentlig vejledning i betjening følger sene- re. 2_._1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _B_e_t_j_e_n_i_n_g_s_p_a_n_e_l_ 2.1 Figur 2: Betjeningspanel. POWER ON/OFF - hovedafbryderen findes på prin- (ikke vist) terens bagside. 1) LINE ON/OFF - med kontakten i ON stilling kan kontakt printeren modtage data til ud- skrivning. Kontakten skal altid være i OFF stilling, når operatøren sætter papir i, skifter farvebånd eller lign. Når kontakten er i OFF stilling, lyser indikatoren (EOP indika- toren). \f 2) PAPER LF/TOF - når kontakten trykkes i LF stil- kontakt ling og hurtigt slippes igen, føres papiret en linie frem. (LF = L_ine F_eed = ny linie) Når kontakten trykkes i LF stilling og holdes der, føres (TOF = T_op O_f F_orm papiret frem, indtil kontakten = ny side) igen slippes. Når kontakten trykkes i TOF stilling, føres papiret frem til ny side. Tryk en gang for hver ny side, papiret skal føres frem. PAPER LF/TOF kontakten virker kun, når LINE kontakten er i OFF stilling. 3) EOP - denne indikator tændes umiddel- indikator/advarselssignal bart før papiret slipper op (den kan dog også være tændt, fordi (EOP = E_nd O_f P_aper LINE kontakten er skiftet fra ON = papir slut) til OFF). Når sidste side er ud- skrevet, høres desuden et advar- selssignal (afbrudt tone), hvor- efter udskrivningen blokeres. Alarmtonen kan stoppes ved at skifte LINE kontakten fra ON til OFF. EOP indikatoren slukkes først, når nyt papir er sat i og der er udført en PAPER TOF aktivering. \f Advarselssignal - tonesignalet anvendes desuden, når der modtages et BELL kode- tegn, eller når der opstår funk- tionsfejl. Et BELL signal varer ca. 1 sek. og bruges oftest, når der sendes en meddelelse til udskrivning på printeren. Andre advarselssignaler kan ikke umiddelbart annulleres, undtagen når der slukkes med hovedafbryd- eren. (Se omtale senere). 2_._2_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_k_r_i_v_e_m_o_d_u_l_ 2.2 Figur 3: Skrivemodul. Skrivemodulet frigøres ved at trække de to låsearme udefter som vist. Modulet svinger af sig selv op i servicestilling (fjeder- belastet). Når modulet er i servicestilling, kan margenindikatorerne ind- stilles. \f Figur 4: Margenindikatorer. Skrivehovedet s_k_a_l_ _a_l_t_i_d_ befinde sig mellem de to margenindika- torer. Margenindstillingen ændres ved at skubbe indikatoren langs ad skalaen. Højre margin skal indstilles, så der ikke skrives udenfor papiret. Til brug ved finindstilling af papiret findes 3 indekseringsmær- ker: - den horisontale skriveposition er vist ovenpå skrivehovedet, - den vertikale position for udskrivning af en linie indi- keres på højre side af skrive- hovedet, - et referancemærke er angivet på venstre papirfremførings- enhed; det angiver en afstand på 15 linier til den vertikale position for udskrivning af en linie. Figur 5: Indekseringsmærker. \f Papiret indstilles i forhold til et af de to vertikale positio- neringsmærker, idet indstillingshåndtaget trækkes ud og drejes. 2_._3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _P_a_p_i_r_t_r_a_n_s_p_o_r_t_ 2.3 Papirfremføringsenheden vippes op som vist. Papir- transporten besørges af en højre og en venstre fremfø- ringsenhed. Figur 6: Papirfremføring. Hver af fremføringsenhederne kan flyttes i sideværts retning, når låsearmen frigøres. Figur 7: Fremføringsenhed, indstilling. \f Hver fremføringsenhed har fire holdeplader, to på oversiden og to på undersiden. Med disse holdeplader sikres, at papiret er i indgreb med fremføringsbæltet. Figur 8: Fremføringsenhed, holdeplader. 2_._4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _V_e_r_t_i_k_a_l_ _f_o_r_m_a_t_s_t_y_r_i_n_g_ _(_V_F_U_)_ 2.4 Den vertikale formatstyring sker ved hjælp af en hulstrimmel. For at isætte en strimmel vippes til- holder håndtaget opad. Håndtaget er selvlåsende i åben stilling - tryk nedad for at lukke igen. Figur 9: VFU. \f 2_._5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _F_a_r_v_e_b_å_n_d_ 2.5 Spolerne med farve- båndet frigøres for udskiftning, idet mod- holderarmene trykkes ned som vist. Spolerne kan derefter trækkes fri af navet. Figur 10: Farvebånd. \f F_ 3_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _B_E_T_J_E_N_I_N_G_S_V_E_J_L_E_D_N_I_N_G_ 3. Forud for drift af printeren, benyt følgende kontrolpunkter: - selvtest ønsket eller ej, - farvebåndets tilstand, - korrekt VFU strimmel isat, - printer instillinger. De fremgangsmåder, der indgår i opretholdelsen af disse driftsbetingelser, er beskrevet i det følgende. 3_._1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_t_a_r_t_ 3.1 Printeren bør aldrig startes, uden der er monteret farvebånd, VFU strimmel samt papir. Sørg for, at printeren aldrig skriver på selve skrivevalsen uden papir isat - det er ikke tilladt. Når printeren startes og LINE kontakten er i OFF stilling, vil printeren udføre en selvtest, hvorved alle funktioner gennem- prøves. Hvis selvtesten ikke er ønsket, skal LINE kontakten stilles i ON stillingen, før start. (LINE kontakten kan så umid- delbart derefter stilles i OFF stilling, hvis printeren endnu ikke er klar til drift). Når printeren startes (og hver gang LINE kontakten skiftes fra OFF til ON), vil skrivehovedet flytte sig ud til venstre margenposition. Udskrivning er mulig, når LINE kontakten stilles i ON stilling; ikke mulig, når den stilles i OFF stilling. \f 3_._2_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I_s_æ_t_n_i_n_g_ _a_f_ _V_F_U_ _s_t_r_i_m_m_e_l_ 3.2 Strimlen gøres klar ifølge pkt. 4.2. LINE kontakten skal stilles i OFF stilling. Overdelen åbnes og tilholderhåndtaget på VFU enheden åbnes. Strimlen isættes, så- ledes at fremføringshullerne (de mindste huller) går i indgreb med fremføringshjulet og så- ledes at strimlens øvrige hul- ninger vender ind mod printer- en. Tilholderhåndtaget slås ned igen til lukket stilling. Kon- trollr, om strimlen er korrekt isat. Efter isætning af en VFU strimmel, er det nødvendigt at indstille papirfremføringen som beskrevet i pkt. 3.4.2. 3_._3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I_s_æ_t_n_i_n_g_ _a_f_ _p_a_p_i_r_ 3.3 LINE kontakten skal stilles i OFF stilling. Overdelen åbnes, skrivemodulet frigøres og vippes i service- stilling. Papirfrem- føringsenhederne vippes op i en stilling med cirka 45 baglæns hæld- ning. \f Papiret føres ind bagfra og skub- bes frem. Papiret gribes under skrivevalsen og trækkes frem til isætning i fremføringsenhederne. Skrivesiden skal vende nedad, når papiret føres ind i printeren. Skrivesiden. Papiret isættes, idet holdepladerne på fremføringsenhedernes overside åbnes, papi- rets fremføringshuller føres til indgreb med bæltet og holdepladerne lukkes nedover papiret. Det kan være nødvendigt Linierne skal være at forindstille fremføringsen- vandret efter isæt- hederne, så deres positioner ning. cirka svarer til papirbredden. Fremføringsenhederne vippes nu forover og papiret isættes til- svarende på undersiden. Papirsløjfe ikke tilladt. \f Fremføringsenhederne vippes tilbage til driftsstilling - papiret trækkes samtidig bagud, så det ikke krølles. Venstre fremføringsenhed stilles derefter overensstemmende med venstre margenposition og låses. Højre fremføringsenheden trækkes let mod højre, idet den låses, således at papiret strammes i tværretningen. Papiret, der forlader printeren, foldes alene ved egen tyngde og stakningen skal derfor foregå i centerlinien for papir udløbet. Hver gang nyt papir isættes i printeren, skal den vertikale papirindstilling omjusteres; det kan også være nødvendigt at justere margenpositionerne. Hvis margenpositionerne ikke skal ændres, kan skrivemodulet nu vippes tilbage til arbejdsstilling. Papirindstillingerne udføres i henhold til pkt. 3.4. 3_._4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I_n_d_s_t_i_l_l_i_n_g_ _a_f_ _p_r_i_n_t_e_r_ 3.4 Efter isætning af VFU strimmel eller papir, skal printeren indstilles med henblik på korrekt vertikal skrivepositionering. Når der sættes et nyt papirformat i printeren, vil det desuden oftest være nødvendigt også at indstille margenpositionerne påny (horisontal skrivepositionering). Andre indstillinger er ikke nødvendige; printeren indstiller sig automatisk efter den papirtykkelse, der anvendes. Indstillingerne i det følgende udføres med LINE kontakten i OFF stilling og overdelen åbnet. \f 3_._4_._1_ _ _ _ _ _I_n_d_s_t_i_l_l_i_n_g_ _a_f_ _m_a_r_g_e_n_s_t_o_p_ 3.4.1 Med skrivemodulet vip- pet op i servicestil- ling, kan venstre mar- genindikator skubbes helt ud mod venstre endestop. Højre margen- indikator stilles så- ledes, at der a_l_d_r_i_g_ skrives uden for pa- pirbredden. Bemærk: Skrivehovedet kan ikke arbejde uden for margenpositio- nerne. Hvis linielængden ikke svarer til margenindstil- lingen, vil de overskydende tegn blive udskrevet på næste line, hvorved der sker en forskydning af formatopbyg- ningen som ødelægger den programmerede vertikale format- styring. Skrivemodulet vippes tilbage til arbejdsstilling. Skrive- hovedet flyttes ud til ventre marginposition ved hurtigt at skifte LINE kontakten fra OFF til ON og tilbage til OFF. Begge papirfremføringsenheder frigøres og papiret flyttes i tværretningen indtil yderste venstre skrivepostion på papiret falder sammen med indekseringsmærket ovenpå skrivehovedet. Fremføringsenhederne låses i denne position; den højre enhed trækkes let mod højre, idet den låses. \f Hvis en anden begyndelsesposition for udskrivningen ønskes, kan venstre margenstop flyttes langs ad referanceskalaen til den ønskede position (for at kunne gøre dette, frigøres skrivemodulet og vippes i servicestilling). Denne fremgangsmåde benyttes også med fordel, når der er der er tale om at finindstille margenpo- sitionerne +/- en tegnposition, - det er ulig nemmere at flytte margenpositionerne lidt til venstre eller højre, end det er at flytte fremføringsenhederne tilsvarende. 3_._4_._2_ _ _ _ _ _I_n_d_s_t_i_l_l_i_n_g_ _a_f_ _v_e_r_t_i_k_a_l_ _s_k_r_i_v_e_p_o_s_i_t_i_o_n_ 3.4.2 Den vertikale skrivepositionering opnås ved at synkronisere VFU strimlen og papirformatet. Afrivningslinien mellem to formater indstilles lige under indeks- seringsmærket på højre side af skrivehovedet. Papiret føres frem ved brug af PAPER LF kontakten. Indstillingshåndhjulet trækkes herefter ud, og ved at dreje håndtaget indstil- les afrivningslinien lige udfor mærket. Stadig med håndtaget trukket ud, aktiveres nu PAPER TOF kontakten. Håndtaget kan så slippes. \f Bemærk: Efter at denne indstilling er udført som beskrevet, må indstillingshåndhjulet ikke efterjusteres - i så fald vil synkroniseringen mellem VFU og papirformat blive ødelagt. Hvis man imidlertid ønsker en anden linie som første skrivelinie end linie 1 på papiret, kan man igen trække indstillingshåndtaget ud og føre afrivningslinien frem til sammenfald med indekserings- mærket på venstre fremføringsenhed. I så fald bliver den første udskrevne linie (top-of-form), linie 15 på papiret. En hvilken som helst linie mellem linie 1 og 15 kan vælges som den første skrevne linie med trinvise enkelt-aktiveringer af PAPER LF kon- takten, stadig mens indstillingshåndhjulet holdes i udtrukket stilling. Hver aktivering af PAPER LF vil reducere linienummeret med 1, f.eks. vil 10 enkelt-aktiveringer medføre at linie 5 (15-10) vil blive den første skrevne linie. Bemærk: Denne fremgangsmåde ændrer ikke programmeringen af VFU strimlen, men bevirker en relativ forskydning mellem papir- format og udskrift. 3_._5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _A_d_v_a_r_s_e_l_s_s_i_g_n_a_l_e_r_ 3.5 Printeren benytter et tonesignal som advarselssignal i tilfælde af funktionsfejl. En række forskellige overvågningsfunktioner kan udløse advarselssignalet (foruden end-of-paper situationen og bell tegnkoden som tidligere nævnt). Signalet kan også udløses af udefra kommende forstyrelser (transmissionslinien). Et sådant signal vil kunne annulleres ved at skifte LINE kontakten fra ON til OFF og tilbage - eller ved at slukke med hovedafbryderen og tænde igen. \f Hvis signalet ikke kan annulleres på denne måde, er det nødven- digt at slukke for printeren og kontrollere, at alle betjenings- procedurer (vedrørende VFU strimmel, farvebånd, papir, etc.) er korrekt udført. Også fejlprogrammering af den hullede VFU strim- mel kan forårsage advarselssignalet. Kan der ikke findes afhjælp- ningsmuligheder, tilkaldes en servicetekniker. \f F_ 4_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_U_P_P_L_E_R_E_N_D_E_ _I_N_F_O_R_M_A_T_I_O_N_ 4. 4_._1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I_n_s_t_a_l_l_e_r_i_n_g_ 4.1 Når printeren gøres klar til brug, benyt følgende kontrolpunkter: . solidt bord, mindst 60 cm højt . underlag under printer . papirtilgang og -afgang fri for forhindringer . rigelig plads bagved printer . rigtig montering af trådgitter bagpå (papirudløb - hængslet i overdel) samt bøjle (papirindløb - ind- stukket i køleluftsspal- ten). Bemærk: Bøjlen skal nå ud over bordets bagkant. . indstilling af netspænd- ing . netkabeltilslutning . datakabeltilslutning \f Kontrollr også om transportsikringsudstyret er frigjort, hen- holdsvis fjernet. På begge sider af skrivemodulet er anbragt en transportlås. Låsen frigøres, idet låsearmen vippes mod printerens front, skrivemodulet vippes op og låsearmen vippes helt bagover. Disse to låse skal benyttes under enhver transport af printeren. 4_._2_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _V_F_U_ _s_t_r_i_m_m_e_l_ 4.2 VFU strimlen er en standard 8-kanal mylar (eller anden u_g_e_m_m_e_m_- s_i_g_t_i_g_ plast) strimmel med 10 delinger pr. tomme. Strimlen skal være forsynet med fremføringshuller i hele sin længde. L_i_n_e_ _F_e_e_d_ _H_o_l_e_s_ _(_L_F_H_;_ _l_i_n_i_e_-_p_o_s_i_t_i_o_n_s_-_h_u_l_l_e_r_) Der hulles et hul i kanal 4 svarende til hver linie på papiret (uanset om linien benyttes til udskrivning eller ej). Hvis der arbejdes med 6 linier per tomme på papiret, skal der hulles i alle strimmelpositioner; arbejdes der med 3 linier per tomme, skal der hulles i hveranden strimmelposition. V_e_r_t_i_c_a_l_ _T_a_b_u_l_a_t_o_r_ _S_t_o_p_s_ _(_V_T_S_;_ _v_e_r_t_i_k_a_l_-_t_a_b_u_l_e_r_i_n_g_s_-_h_u_l_l_e_r_)_ Der hulles et hul i kanal 5 svarende til hver tabuleringsposition i vertikal retning. \f T_o_p_ _O_f_ _F_o_r_m_ _(_T_O_F_;_ _f_o_r_m_a_t_-_b_e_g_y_n_d_e_l_s_e_s_ _h_u_l_n_i_n_g_)_ Der hulles et hul i kanal 6 svarende til positionen af første linie, der skal udskrives. E_n_d_ _O_f_ _F_o_r_m_ _(_E_O_F_;_ _f_o_r_m_a_t_-_s_l_u_t_-_h_u_l_n_i_n_g_)_ Der hulles et hul i kanal 7 svarende til positionen af sidste linie, der skal udskrives. EOF hulningen s_k_a_l_ altid være inde- holdt i programmeringen. Strimmellængden efter splejsning skal være mellem 75-160 hulninger (kanal 4). Ellers må det korte program gentages et antal gange, således at den krævede længde opnås. Der kræves en delingsnøjagtighed med hensyn til kanal 4 hulninger (LFH kanal) på: 3% - 1 deling; 1% - 10 delinger; 0,5% - 50 de- linger. 4.2.1 4_._2_._1_ _ _ _ _ _P_r_o_g_r_a_m_m_e_r_i_n_g_ Strimlen programmeres ved hulning med et håndhulleudstyr (kan fås som printer tilbehør). Figur 11: Minipunch (5 og 8 kanals). \f Et format kunne eksempelvis se således ud: VFU strimlen svarende hertil vil se sådan ud: \f 4_._2_._2_ _ _ _ _ _S_p_l_e_j_s_n_i_n_g_ 4.2.2 Strimlen hulles, så den indeholder en TOF hulning svarende til det næste format. Når strimlen skal splejses, lægges strimmel- enderne sammen, således at TOF hulningerne ligger over hinanden og begge strimmelender skæres af på en gang. Der benyttes en særlig splejsetape. Begge strimmelender skubbes tæt og nøjagtigt mod hinanden (uden overlapning) under splejs- ningen. (Håndhulleudstyret kan vendes og bruges som støtte ved splejsningen, idet VFU strimlen lægges nedover tappene). Splejse- tapen klæbes på begge sider af strimlen. Splejsetapen må ikke dække nogen af hulningerne - i givet fald skal disse efterhules. Figur 12: Splejsning. \f 4_._3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_k_i_f_t_e_ _a_f_ _f_a_r_v_e_b_å_n_d_ 4.3 Farvebåndspolerne frigøres for udskiftning ved at trykke på modholderarmene. Under isætning skal spolerne monteres, så de griber fat i tappene på navet. Farvebåndet føres som vist. Efter isætning skal man kontrollere om båndet løber kor- rekt i alle førin- gerne. Hvis et to- farvet bånd benyttes, skal det sorte felt være øverst. B_e_m_æ_r_k_: Båndet spoles af/på foroven på højre spole og forneden på venstre spole. B_e_m_æ_r_k_: Hver ende af farvebåndet er forsynet med en nitte. Disse benyttes til at aktivere skift af omløbsretning. Bruges andre farvebånd end de anbefalede, skal disse farvebånd tilsvarende have nitter monteret. 4_._4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _V_e_d_l_i_g_e_h_o_l_d_e_l_s_e_ 4.4 1_ _g_a_n_g_ _h_v_e_r_ _m_å_n_e_d_ _(_h_v_e_r_ _2_4_0_ _d_r_i_f_t_s_t_i_m_e_r_)_ Rengør området omkring VFU strimmel og farvebånd; brug en pensel samt støvsuger. G_o_d_e_ _d_r_i_f_t_s_b_e_t_i_n_g_e_l_s_e_r_ _o_p_n_å_s_ _v_e_d_: - altid at isætte rigeligt med papir. - altid at udskifte et beskadiget farvebånd (også selvom det ikke er slidt iøvrigt). \f F_i_g_u_r_t_e_k_s_t_ _t_i_l_ _4_2_-_i_1_4_7_1_ Figur 1: Papir- transport Skrive- modul VFU Farve- bånd Betje- ningspanel Printer- overdel Printer- bord Figur 4: Margenindikatorer Figur 5: Indstillingshåndhjul Papirfremføring, venstre side Skrivehoved Indekse- ringsmærker Figur 6: Papirfremføringsenhed Fremføring, venstre side Fremføring, højre side \f Skær ikke for strimlen hulles altid frem tæt på TOF til næste TOF hulning for at hulning sikre en god splejsemulig- hed. TOF huller skærelinie sammenfaldende TOF huller fri strimmelende ved strimmelslutning (LFH og TOF hullet) strimmelslutning fri strimmelende ved strimmelbegyndelse (LFH hulning) strimmelbegyndelse TOF VTS VTS format (6 linier per tomme) VTS EOF næste format TOF et format (10 huller per tomme) \f 7.2.1 Removing the Data Media Removing the Diskette 1) Open door by pushing door-latch (2) to the right. Diskette rotation hereby stops automatically. 2) Remove the diskette from the drive and replace in storage envelope. 3) Store diskettes according to instructions given elsewhere. RCSL No. 42-i 0777 Page 1 of 1\f 3.2 Autoloading from Diskettes RC 3650 3.2.1 Inserting the System Diskette 1) Select the system diskette. The conventions for labelling system media are given in section 3.1.2. 2) Open door using doorlatch (2). 3) Remove diskette from storage envelope. 4) Carefully slide the diskette into the drive, as shown until the jacket is pushed firmly against the stops. 5) Close the door and ensure that it is latched. RCSL No. 42-i 0441 Page 1 of 1\f 1 How to Use This Guide This Operating Guide is divided into 9 sections each of which is preceded by an introduction. Following these 9 sections is a set of appendices containing references to relevant literature, expla- nations of conventions used, a list of standard system messages and so on. The appendices will also contain operating guides for the individual application programs used in your system. The number of appendices will therefore depend on the number of application programs in your system. The introductions to the 9 sections of the operating guide will, in some cases, include information peculiar to the particular data processing system. Therefore the System Information part of the introduction should always be carefully read through, before going on to the actual operating procedure described in each section. Where necessary, the author has included relevant background material so that the interested reader may gain some insight into what actually happens within the system when particular controls are used. The Background Information part of the intro- duction is not, therefore, compulsory reading, but may help the user to understand why he has to perform a particular action. If the operator is not familiar with the console/terminal and peripheral devices included in the configuration, then Sections 8 and 9 should be studied carefully before attempting to operate the system. In a first time operating situation the procedure for using the Operating Guide would be as follows: 1) Study Sections 8 and 9 until familiarity with the controls on the various devices is obtained. 2) Read Section 2.1 for instructions as to which start-up procedure should be used. Perform start-up procedure. RCSL No. 42-i 0802 Page 1 of 2\f 3) Read Section 3 for autoloading instructions. Perform autoloading procedure. 4) Read Section 4 for instructions on initializing the Basic Software and on initializing terminals. In some systems initializing may not be necessary in which case it will be explained in Section 4. Perform initializing procedure (if necessary). 5) Read Section 5 for instructions on process creation and removal. In some systems process creation may not be necessary in which case it will be explained in Section 5. At this stage it may also be necessary to study appendices 2 and 3. Perform the process creation procedure (if necessary). 6)Study Section 6 for instructions on the loading and use of auxiliary (FP) programs and on the loading of application programs. Load the required programs. 7) Refer to the appropriate appendices for instructions regarding program operation. Operate the programs. 8) Refer to the appropriate appendices and Section 6 for instruc- tions regarding the termination of programs and the loading of a new program - if a new program is required. Terminate the program. 9) If a new program is not required refer to Section 7 for instructions on shutting the system down. Shut system down. RCSL No. 42-i 0802 Page 2 of 2\f Appendix 4 Standard System Messages SYNTAX CCCCC CCCCC is not a recognizable command. UNKNOWN CCCCC Reference to an unknown process. ILL XXXXXX Bad data during loading. Wrong structure (possibly not binary data). SUM XXXXXX Bad data during loading. Check sum error. SIZE XXXXXX Core overflow during loading. BREAK 1 Process has been BREAKed as a consequence of the operator having BREAKed another process. BREAK 2 Process BREAKed by operator. BREAK 3 End of a MUSIL process. BREAK 5 Process does not contain a GIVEUP procedure to handle a certain hard device error. BREAK 6 Logic error in coroutine monitor. DDD ERROR NNNNN There is error NNNNN on device DDD and no GIVEUP procedure to handle the hard error. (See standard Device Messages) RCSL No. 42-i 0588 Page 1 of 5\f Standard Device Messages Magnetic Tape 21 Unit off-line 22 Unit rewinding 23 Input: Byte limit conflict. Noise record. 25 Output: Write ring not mounted 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 Input: End of File mark 28 Block size error Recordformat conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error 31 Output: End of Tape sensed 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Blank tape Position error Wrong density Paper Tape Reader 23 Defective tape Wrong number of channels 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Record format conflict 30 Parity error 31 End of Tape Reader is empty 33 Driver process not loaded Paper Tape Punch 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Record format conflict 31 End of Tape 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Unit not ready RCSL No. 42-i 0588 Page 2 of 5\f Incremental Plotter 26 Illgal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block size error Record format conflict 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time Out Card Reader 21 Unit not ready (investigate indicators) 22 Feed error 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block length error Record format conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error Data error 31 Hopper empty 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Hardware trouble Card Reader Punch 21 Unit not ready: off-line. stopped, disconnected, or in error (investigate indicators) 22 Feed error 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 Secondary hopper empty 28 Block length error Record format conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Primary hopper empty 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Hardware trouble RCSL No. 42-i 0588 Page 3 of 5\f Flexible Disc Drive 20 Disconnected 21 Unit off-line 23 Address field parity error 25 Output: Diskette is write-protected 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 End of File 28 Block size error Record format conflict 30 Parity error 31 End of Medium 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out Disc Cartridge Drive 20 Disconnected 21 Off-line 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block size error Record format conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error 31 End of Medium 32 Position error Seek failure 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out RCSL No. 42-i 0588 Page 4 of 5\f Line Printer 20 Unit disconnected 21 Unit off-line 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block size error Record format conflict For Charaband Printer: Overwriting of a line has occurred more than 8 times Paper fault 29 Unit not ready 30 Error in paper movement control character For Charaband Printer: Parity error during loading or printing of a line 31 Paper low End of paper 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Paper runaway. Cassette Tape Unit 21 Unit off-line or disconnected Cassette released 22 Unit not ready Rewinding or position to Beginning of Tape 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 Input: End of File mark 28 Block size error Record format conflict 29 Buffer overflow Data late 30 Parity or block check error 31 Output: End of Tape sensed 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out Output: Write-enable plugs removed Disc Storage Module RCSL No. 42-i 0588 Page 5 of 5\f 2 Power On Procedure 2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ Generally, there are 3 start-up procedures for a computer system. These are described in the following: 2.2 Dead Start 2.3 Power Restart 2.4 Power Failure Restart Unless other instructions are given in the following the Dead Start procedure should only be made the first time the system is used. Power Restart is the procedure used under normal conditions. The Power Failure Restart procedure should be referred to for information on system start-up after a power failure. RCSL No. 42-i 0558 Page 1 of 1\f Ballerup, May 1981. To: RC customers Re: RC3600 System, Operating Guide, _ _ _ _U_p_-_d_a_t_i_n_g_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The operating guide(s) forwarded with this letter we kindly ask you to file in the document package labelled: RC3600 SYSTEM - OPERATING GUIDE - DLI 011. The operating guide(s) should be filed in the section 2 of the package; filing order should be the RC product numbers. Thank you! Yours truely, RC COMPUTER \f 2.2 Dead Start for RC 3600 From the F19 Power and Autoload Panel F19 Power and Autoload Panel 1) The ON/OFF switches on the individual terminal device(s) and peripheral devices (see sections 8 and 9) should be turned on once and for all so that power is always applied to the complete system through the POWER key. 2) Turn on the mains power supply. 3) Insert POWER Key. 4) Apply power to the system by turning the POWER key to its extreme clockwise position, pushing in, and then turning the POWER key to its extreme counter clockwise position. Release the POWER key. NOTE: After the first autoload the text "POWER" will appear on the terminal display when power is applied. 5) When the POWER OK indicator lights proceed to Section 3 Autoloading. Power is hereby automatically applied to all units of the system. (Exceptions are the RC 3645 Charaband Printer and the RC 8221/2/3/4/5/6 Disc Storage Modules, which have separate power supplies.) 6) If the POWER OK lamp does not light then repeat the above procedure. If this is not successful then call a service engineer. RCSL No. 42-i 0560 Page 1 of 1\f 3 Autoloading 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1. B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ Autoloading is a procedure whereby the Basic system (software) is transferred from the autoloading medium, via a hardware device into the central unit of the system. The Basic system facilitates, amongst other things, program loading and communication between the operator and the system, via a console/terminal device. The autoloading medium can be paper tape, punched cards, magnetic tape, flexible discs, disc cartridges and disc packs. The corresponding hardware devices which transfer the Basic System to the central unit would then be, paper tape reader, card reader, magnetic tape unit, flexible disc drive, disc cartridge drive and disc storage module, respectively. You will find, in the following, the autoloading procedure for the medium appropriate to your configuration. RCSL No. 42-i 0564 Page 1 of 1\f 3.1.2 RC 3600 System Information All program system and package media are labelled according to the following conventions: Data-carrying medium e.g. XXXX = TAPE System identification number consisting of customer number NNN plus version number - NN Basic system used in program system and version number: BTF NN-Teletype and Flexible Disc Drive Drivers BTP NN-Teletype and Paper Tape Reader Drivers BTM NN-Teletype and Magnetic Tape Unit Drivers BTC NN-Teletype and Card Reader Drivers BOM NN-Operator Control Panel and Magnetic Tape Unit Drivers BOP NN-Operator Control Panel and Paper Tape Reader Drivers Date of issue Density (magnetic tape only) 800 bpi or 1600 bpi, HIDEN pushbutton indicator (if present) must be set accordingly (see Section 9). Package name e.g. IBM HASP MULTILEAVING WORK STATION Program package identification number Date of issue. RCSL No. 42-i 0563 Page 1 of 1\f 3.2 Autoloading from Magnetic Tape (RC 3610S/15S/20S) 3.2.1 Inserting the System Tape Fig. 1 Threading the Tape 1) Select the system tape. The conventions for labelling system media are given in Section 3.1.2. 2) Position the tape reel over the quick-release hub (onmagnetic tape station, unit 0) and depress the centre plunger. Press tape reel against the back flange on the hub. Release the plunger. 3) Thread the tape as shown in Fig 1. 4) The POWER indicator should be lit, of not apply power by depressing POWER pushbutton (1). 5) Depress and release LOAD push-button (2). RCSL No. 42-i 0436 Page 1 of 2\f Fig. 2 Operator Control Panel 6) Depress and release LOAD push-button a second time. 7) Depress ONLINE push-button (3). 8) Select HIDEN switch (6) to density indicated on tape label. The magnetic tape unit is now ready to receive external commands. 9) Proceed to Section 3.3. RCSL No. 42-i 0436 Page 2 of 2\f 3.2 Autoloading from Paper Tape RC 3675 3.2.1 Inserting the System Tape 1) Select the system tape. The conventions for labelling system media are given in Section 3.1.2. 2) Push the TAPE DOOR BUTTON. 3) If necessary, adjust the TAPE GUIDE SELECTOR knobs to the width of the tape to be read. 4) Insert the system tape into the TAPE ROLL ROOM, close the door, and draw the free end over the ROLLER and between the PRESSURE LID and TAPE GUIDE. The reference edge (the edge closest to the sprocket holes) should face the operator. 5) Close the PRESSURE LID. 6) Push the RESET button. RCSL No. 42-i 0438 Page 1 of 1\f 3.2 Autoloading from Paper Tape RC 3676 3.2.1 Inserting the System Tape 1) Select the system tape. The conventions for labelling system media are given in Section 3.1.2. 2) Select the LOAD/RUN lever to LOAD. 3) Insert the tape into the tape guide with reference edge (the edge closest to the sprocket holes) nearest the front panel. 4) Select LOAD/RUN lever to RUN. 5) Depress the RESET or READ push button. RCSL No. 42-i 0439 Page 1 of 1\f 3.2 Autoloading from Punched Cards RC 3671C/72C/73/68/69 3.2.1 Inserting the System Deck 1) Select the system card deck. The conventions for labelling system media are given in Section 3.1.2. 2) Check that rear panel switches are set to AUTO and REMOTE. In addition, on the RC 3668/69 Card Readers, the INDEX MARK and DATA MODE switches must be set to NON-CLOCK and PUNCH respectively. 3) See section 9 for instructions on loading the card deck. RCSL No. 42-i 0440 Page 1 of 1\f 3.3 Procedure for Autoloading RC 3600 From the F19 Power and Autoload Panel. F19 Power and Autoload Panel 1) Press the AUTOLOAD button. The AUTOLOAD lamp will now light and remain lit until the autoload procedure has been successfully completed. 2) When the RUN lamp lights and the text 'S appears on the terminal display proceed to Section 6. Operating System. NOTE: If the AUTOLOAD lamp remains lit then return to Section 3.2.1 and check that all steps have been carried out correctly, and then repeat the autoload procedure. If this is not successful then call a service engineer. RCSL No. 42-i 0565 Page 1 of 1\f 4 Initializing NOT APPLICABLE TO RC 3600 SYSTEMS. Go to Section 6 RC 3600 Operating System. RCSL No. 42-i 0566 Page 1 of 1\f 5 Process Creation and Removal NOT APPLICABLE TO RC 3600 SYSTEMS. Go to Section 6 RC 3600 Operating System. RCSL No. 42-i 0567 Page 1 of 1\f 6. RC 3600 Operating System. 6.1 Introduction 6.1.1 B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ After autoloading internal store contains the Basic System which consists of: the operating system, S an operator communication device driver (abbreviated to operator device) i.e an F11 Operator Control Panel or a Teletype (TTY) device and an autoload device driver (the autoload device is also called default device). After automatic initializing the operator may communicate with the operating system, S via the operator device. Programs can be loaded from the default device by giving the appropriate commands to the operating system via the operator device. Programs can also be loaded from a device other than the default device, but first a driver for the alternative device must be loaded from the default device and then a command to load from the alternative device must be given to the operating system. Unless a contrary command is given the operating system will always attempt to load from the default device. The following sections describe how to use the operating system, S. In order to preserve the logical continuity of the operating guide the next part of this section is devoted to program loading and is followed by a general description of operating system commands. RCSL No. 42-i 0578 Page 1 of 1\f 6.2 Program loading for RC 3600 system. A program system medium has the following structure:- The example shows a program system on magnetic tape but the structure is identical for program systems on paper tape or punched cards. The autoload file contains the operating system S, the OPCOM driver and the default device driver. The user now wishes to use an application program. To do this he must load the application program and the drivers for the devices the application program will use. This can be done in a number of ways dependent on the system. The following pages describe the procedure for your system. RCSL No. 42-i 0579 Page 1 of 1\f 6.2.1 Program Loading from Magnetic Tape Method 1 Type or depress: LOAD <program ident> <program ident> ... RETURN <program ident> is a unique program identifier of maximum 5 characters preceding each program on the system tape. When using F11 Operator Control Panel all program identifications will be numeric. Example: The following programs are required LPT (line printer driver program) PTR (paper tape reader driver program) COPY (an application program) To load these programs type: LOAD LPT PTR COPY RETURN The program identifiers can be written in any order If a mistake is made then press the RUBOUT key (or CAN key for F11 Operator Control Panel) once to delete the last character or repeatedly to delete further characters (see Appendix 3). The application program, when loaded, will start automatically. Now refer to the appropriate appendix for information on the operation of the individual application programs. Method 2 A program system supplied on magnetic tape will normally contain one or more command files. These command files provide a quick and convenient method of loading programs. A command file simulates the procedure described in method 1. Type or depress: INT <command file ident> RETURN RCSL No. 42-i 0580 Page 1 of 3\f The magnetic tape will be searched until the command file identified by <command file ident.> is found, whereupon the magnetic tape unit will rewind and search for and load the programs specified in the command file. Example: An example of a system program tape is shown below: The command INT 0000 RETURN will remove all existing programs (except the operating system, the OPCOM driver and the default device driver) from memory, (see CLEAR command), load the driver and application programs for the two applications indicated, and start both jobs simultaneously. RCSL No. 42-i 0580 Page 2 of 3\f The command INT 0001 RETURN will remove existing programs, as above, load the programs for the printing job alone, and start it. The command INT 0002 RETURN will remove existing programs, as above, load the programs for the transmission job alone, and start it. When the required application program is loaded go to the appropriate appendix for information on the operation of the program. RCSL No. 42-i 0580 Page 3 of 3\f 6.2.1 Program Loading from Paper Tape or Punched Cards using a Teletype, keyboard/printer or keyboard/display device. With program systems supplied on paper tape or punched cards the complete system will be loaded automatically after autoload has been successfully completed. All application programs loaded will start automatically. Refer to the appropriate appendix for information on the operation of the individual application programs. If after running of an application program other programs are to be loaded and run then this can be achieved as follows: 1) Internal store will contain all programs loaded automatic- ally after autoload. If there is insufficient memory to load further programs then internal store should be cleared. This is achieved as follows: a) Depress CTRL and G simultaneously to call the operating system. The text ' will be output. b) Type: S RETURN This says that we want to give commands to the operating system, S. c) Type: CLEAR RETURN All programs except the Basic Configuration are hereby removed from internal store. RCSL No. 42-i 0581 Page 1 of 2\f 2) Load the required program paper tape or punched cards into the reader (see Section 9 for instructions on operation of peripheral devices). 3) Type: LOAD RETURN for each program to be loaded. or, if a command file precedes the binary tape or card deck, type: INT RETURN RCSL No. 42-i 0581 Page 2 of 2\f 6.3 Operating System Commands Operating facilities available from Teletype keyboard/printer and keyboard/display console devices. Accessing the Operating System. Before commands can be given to the operating system it must be accessed or called. This is achieved as follows: 1) Press the G key while keeping the CTRL key depressed. The text ' will appear. 2) Type: S RETURN Commands can now be given to the operating system. COMMANDS BEGIN ...... END BEGIN marks the beginning of a composite command. Reading continues until the first END command, whereupon interpretation of the individual lines commence. Interpretation stops on the first INT or END command. RCSL No. 42-i 0582 Page 1 of 4\f IN IN selects a new input medium for a LOAD or INT command. IN is only of use in a composite command or command file, because the original input medium is re-selected after each command entry. To read in a program from paper tape, for example, one could either type BEGIN RETURN IN PTR RETURN LOAD RETURN END RETURN or have a command file, named INPTR, containing: IN PTR LOAD END and type INT INPTR RETURN The command IN PTR RETURN LOAD RETURN would not work, as the IN command is only applicable in a composite BEGIN ... END command. One could also specify MTØ or FDØ as the input device LOAD <program indent.> ..... <program ident.> RETURN LOAD loads relocatable modules from the input medium. If no idents. are given, loading starts at the current position of the input medium: otherwise loading proceeds in two steps: - Any idents. found as programs are removed from the parameter list. This prevents double loading. - The input medium is then searched for files identified by idents. When they are found, they are loaded. RCSL No. 42-i 0582 Page 2 of 4\f INT <command file ident> RETURN INT inputs a command file, which should be terminated by an END command. If no identification is given, input is taken from the current position of the input medium: othrwise the input medium is searched for an occurrence of the identification, before input takes place. When input is terminated, interpretation commences: it stops on an INT or END command. Note: The BEGIN command should not be present in a command file. KILL <program ident.> RETURN KILL removes the program named from the system. The memory area hereby released can, however, only be utilized if no other processes exist in higher memory addresses than the process "KILLed", or if all such processes are "KILLed". CLEAR RETURN CLEAR removes all programs except those belonging to the basic system. The system will then be in the same state as that following autoloading. BREAK <program ident.> RETURN BREAK resets a program, which can then be started by a START command. START <program ident.> RETURN START permits a program to continue after a stop or break. STOP <program ident.> RETURN STOP stops the execution of a program without resetting it. RCSL No. 42-i 0582 Page 3 of 4\f LIST LIST lists the programs present in the system using the format <program> <start address> <state> (return to new line) where <program> is the process indentification, <start address> is an octal word address of the process descriptor, and state is indicated by the text Æ, if the process is not reserved by a program. In addition, the octal byte address of the first free location is output using the format. MAX = XXXXXX (return to new line) RCSL No. 42-i 0582 Page 4 of 4 \f 6.4 Standard Messages 6.4.1 Standard System Messages SYNTAX CCCCC CCCCC is not a recognizable command. UNKNOWN CCCCC Reference to an unknown process. ILL XXXXXX Bad data during loading. Wrong structure (possibly not binary data). SUM XXXXXX Bad data during loading. Check sum error. SIZE XXXXXX Core overflow during loading. BREAK 1 Process has been BREAKed as a consequence of the operator having KILLed another process. BREAK 2 Process BREAKed by operator. BREAK 3 End of a MUSIL process. BREAK 5 Process does not contain a GIVEUP procedure to handle a certain hard device error. BREAK 6 Logic error in coroutine monitor. DDD ERROR NNNNN There is error NNNNN on device DDD and no GIVEUP procedure to handle the hard error. (See standard Device Messages) 6.4.2 Standard Device Messages Magnetic Tape (DDD = MTO, MT1, MT2 ... MT7) 21 Unit off-line 22 Unit rewinding 23 Input: Byte limit conflict. Noise record. 25 Output: Write ring not mounted 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 Input: End of File mark 28 Block size error Recordformat conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error 31 Output: End of Tape sensed 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Blank tape Position error Wrong density RCSL No. 42-i 0583 Page 1 of 4\f Paper Tape Punch (DDD = PTR, PTR1) 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Record format conflict 31 End of Tape 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Unit not ready Incremental Plotter (DDD = PLT) 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block size error Record format conflict 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out Card Reader (DDD = CDR, CDR1) 21 Unit not ready (investigate indicators) 22 Feed error 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block length error Record format conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error Data error 31 Hopper empty 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Hardware trouble RCSL No. 42-i 0583 Page 2 of 4\f Card Reader Punch(DDD = RDP) 21 Unit not ready: off-line, stopped, disconnected, or in error (investigate indicators) 22 Feed error 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 Secondary hopper empty 28 Block length error Record format conflict 29 Data channel overrun 30 Parity error Data error 31 Primary hopper empty 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Hardware trouble Flexible Disc Drive(DDD = FD0, FD1) 20 Disconnected 21 Unit off-line 23 Address field parity error 25 Output: Diskette is write-protected 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 27 End of File 28 Block size error Record format conflict 30 Parity error 31 End of Medium 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out RCSL No. 42-i 0583 Page 3 of 4 \f Line Printer (DDD = LPT, LPT1, SP, SP1, CPT, CPT1) 20 Unit disconnected 21 Unit off-line. 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process 28 Block size error Record format conflict For Charaband Printer: Overwriting of a line Has occurred more than 8 times Paper fault 29 Unit not ready 30 Error in paper movement control character For Charaband Printer: Parity error during loading or printing of a line 31 Paper low End of paper 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Paper runaway Cassette Tape Unit (DDD = CT0, CT1, CT2) 21 Unit off-line or disconnected Cassette released 22 Unit not ready Rewinding or position to Beginning of Tape 26 Illegal operation Unit reserved by another process. 27 Input: End of File mark 28 Block size error Record format conflict 29 Buffer overflow Data late 30 Parity or block check error 31 Output: End of Tape sensed 32 Position error 33 Driver process not loaded 34 Time out Output: Write-enable plugs removed RCSL No. 42-i 0583 Page 4 of 4\f 7 System Shutdown 7.1 Introduction The following is a description of the procedure for shutting the system down. This procedure should always be followed in the correct order. If this is not done then damage can occur to running programs and to files on the storage media. RCSL No. 42-i 0576 Page 1 of 1\f 7.2.1 Removing the Data Media Removing the Magnetic Tape(s) 1) Press ONLINE pushbutton so that indicator is extinguished and the transport is off-line. 2) Press REWIND so that tape returns to BOT. 3) Depress and release rewind control a second time. This initiates a further rewind which continues until tension is lost. 4) Open the dust cover and wind the end of the tape onto the supply reel. Depress the hub center plunger and remove the reel. Close the dust cover. RCSL No. 42-i 0444 Page 1 of 1\f Appendix 1 RC 3600 Literature List General RC3600 Introduction to MUSIL RC 3600 Software Survey RC 3600 System Software Architecture RC 3600 Program Catalog, Second Edition MUS and DOMUS Basis Manuals MUS System Introduction and MUS Programmer"s Guide RC 3600 Drivers Reference Manual The Coroutine-Monitor for RC 3600 RC 3600 Paging System, Operating Guide DOMUS User"s Guide, Part I DOMUS User"s Guide, Part II MUSIL Programmer"s Reference Manual DOMUS System Programmer"s Guide RC 3600 File System, System Programmer"s Guide RC 3600 Paging System, System Programmer"s Guide For further information on RC 3600 Software publication see RC 3600 Software Manual Survey Version 1 RCSL No. 42-i 0585 Page 1 of 1\f Appendix 3 How to Correct Incorrectly Typed Commands For Teletype, printer/keyboard, and display/keyboard devices The command is first acted upon when the RETURN key is depressed. Therefore all commands can be corrected before the RETURN key is depressed. The correction command is activated by the RUBOUT key. Pressing RUBOUT will delete the last typed character. E_x_a_m_p_l_e_ _1_ Type: abcd RUBOUT efgh RUBOUT RUBOUT RUBOUT i RETURN this will be interpreted as follows: abcei The echo, i.e. the response on the display to the RUBOUT command, varies according to the device used. Generally, the response will be either a backspace or a character. For the F11 Operator Control Panel The command is first acted upon when the NL key is depressed. If a mistake is made then press the CAN key and key in the entire command again. RCSL No. 42-i 0587 Page 1 of 1\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Magnetic Tape Equipment M_a_g_n_e_t_i_c_ _T_a_p_e_ DP 9570/71 DP 9550/51 300 ft magnetic tape 90002 600 ft magnetic tape 90006 1200 ft magnetic tape 90015 2400 ft magnetic tape 90023 T_a_p_e_ _H_e_a_d_ _C_l_e_a_n_e_r_ _K_i_t_ 100 Q-tips 33209 Bottle of Head assembly cleaner 33215 250 Magnetic tape markers 24808 DP 1100/2200/ C_a_s_s_e_t_t_e_ _T_a_p_e_s_ 5500 Cassette Tape 90057 Cassette Tape 46806 Cassette Holder for 8 cassettes, black 47614 Cassette Holder for 8 cassettes, orange 47615 T_a_p_e_ _H_e_a_d_ _C_l_e_a_n_e_r_ _K_i_t_ 100 Q-tips 33209 Bottle of Head assembly cleaner 33215 RCSL 42-i 0711-0\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Line and Serial Printers RC 2240 P_a_p_e_r_ 2500 forms, 12 in x 240 mm 14600 2500 forms, 8 1/2 in x 326 mm 14604 3000 forms, 12 in x 375 mm 50510 R_i_b_b_o_n_ Black silk ribbon, 1/2 in x 20 yds 56911 V_F_U_ 5-channel VFU Tape, 5 m 56913 37702 Silver Splicing Tape, 1/2 in x 65 m 20114 8-channel Hand Punch for making 18108 VFU Tapes DP 2237/38 P_a_p_e_r_ DP 2277/78 2500 forms, 12 in x 240 mm 14600 2500 forms, 8 1/2 in x 326 mm 14604 3000 forms, 12 in x 375 mm 50510 R_i_b_b_o_n_ Black nylon ribbon, 1 in x 33 yds 46800 V_F_U_ 8-channel VFU Tape, 5 m 37510 Splicing Tape, 100 pcs. 54401 Silver Splicing Tape, 1/2 in x 65 m 20114 8-channel Hand Punch for making 18108 VFU Tapes RCSL 42-i 0711-1\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Line and Serial Printers DP 9282/83 P_a_p_e_r_ DP 9260/61 2500 forms, 12 in x 240 mm 14600 2500 forms, 8 1/2 in x 326 mm 14604 20 forms, cleaning paper 24905 R_i_b_b_o_n_ Black nylon ribbon, OCR dual, 49910 15 in x 25 yds V_F_U_ 25, 12-channel VFU Tapes 23800 Silver Splicing Tape 1/2 in x 65 m 20114 12-channel Hand Punch for making 36418 VFU Tapes RCSL 42-i 0711-2\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Magnetic Disc Equipment D_i_s_k_e_t_t_e_s_ DP 9381/82/83/ Diskette, BASF 601 90092 84/85/86 D_r_i_v_e_ _C_l_e_a_n_e_r_ _K_i_t_ Box of lens paper 14401 100 tongue spatulas 14403 Bottle of Propanol cleaning fluid 20408 DP 9350/51/52 D_i_s_c_ _C_a_r_t_r_i_d_g_e_ DP 9353/54/55 DP 9359/67/68/69 Disc Cartridge, 24 sector slots 90036 D_r_i_v_e_ _C_l_e_a_n_e_r_ _K_i_t_ Box of lens paper 14401 100 tongue spatulas 14403 Bottle of Propanol cleaning fluid 20408 D_i_s_c_ _P_a_c_k_s_ DP 9370/71/73 Disc Pack 56904 D_i_s_c_ _D_r_i_v_e_ _C_l_e_a_n_e_r_ _K_i_t_ Box of lens paper 14401 100 tongue spatulas 14403 Bottle of Propanol cleaning fluid 20408 DP 9374/75 10/10 MB Disc Pack 62307 RCSL 42-i 0711-3\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Card Reader Equipment DP 9524 Propanol Cleaning Fluid 20408 RCSL 42-i 0711-4\f Accessories for DATAPOINT Paper Tape Equipment DP 2265 Paper Tape Gauge 38619 DP 2275 5, 7 and 8-channel DP 2276 Tape Splicer, 8-channel 20217 Tape Winder, 51 mm, Hub 14217 Tape Bobbins, 51 x 25 mm, box of 500 pcs 14219 Paper Tape rack, black or orange 46819 Splicing patches, 100 pcs 22009 Paper Tape, white, 8-channel un-oiled, box of 7 rolls 20319 8-channel Hand Punch 18108 RCSL 42-i 0711-5\f 3.3 Procedure for Autoloading 1) Press the AUTOLOAD button, and the release it. The AUTOLOAD lamp will now light and remain lit until the autoload procedure has been successfully completed. Proceed to 4 Initializing. 2) If the AUTOLOAD lamp remains lit then return to Section 3.2.1 and check that all steps have been carried out correctly. 3) Repeat the autoload procedure. If this is not successful then call a service engineer. RCSL No. 42-i 0810 Page 1 of 1\f 4 Initializing 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ We have seen that autoloading transfers the Basic Software to the Central Unit of the computer system. In order to be able to use the Basic Software, it must first be Initialized, i.e., the Basic Software must be brought to a state where commands can be given by the operator and executed by the Basic Software. This initialization consists basically of entering the run-time parameter to the Basic Software. Run-time parameters are simply items of information which can be given a different value each time the process is repeated. The system is thereby given some extra flexibility, because the choice of information entered as the run-time parameter is left to the operator instead of being built into the system. Examples of a run-time parameter could be <date> or <process name>. RCSL No. 42-i 0811 Page 1 of 1\f 5 Process Creation 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ In systems under monitor control, the user must specify to the machine (the monitor) to what extent he wants to use the avail- able resources (i.e., machines, storage, discs, time, etc.) for the execution of a specific job. This means that several users can share the system at the same time, each having his own areas and his own partition of the system while being protected against the others. Having created a process with a given name, key, etc., the user can load a program into that process. If other users of the system want to use the same program, they do not have to load this program, but can simply use the same process name. This is to say that users of multiterminal systems, with several termi- nals using the same program simultaneously, have to make their own working procedure as far as concerns the relation between program names and process names. RCSL No. 42-i 0813 Page 1 of 1\f 6 Program Load 6.1 Introduction 6.1.1 B_a_c_k_g_r_o_u_n_d_ _I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n_ Program load occurs in a manner similar to autoload in that loading takes place from the program medium via a hardware device into the central unit. The difference is that a program can be loaded by typing the appropriate command to the operating system on a console/terminal device. The operating system then loads the required program to an automatically allocated free storage area. RCSL No. 42-i 0816 Page 1 of 1\f 6.2 Program Loading 6.2.1 The following procedure must now be carried out to load a aspecific program from the disc into the process. 1) Type: <program name> RETURN The program with the name <program name> will now be loaded and started. Depending on the program, different messages may now appear on the terminal. Example: If you wish to operate a program called, say, "invoice" then type invoice RETURN then turn to the appendix - to the description of the invoice program - and use the program according to instructions. RCSL No. 42-i 0817 Page 1 of 1\f 7.2.2 S_w_i_t_c_h_i_n_g_ _O_F_F_ 1) Remove power frøm the system by turning the POWER key anti- clockwise. The switch will then automatically spring out and power will be cut off. 2) Remove the POWER key. RCSL No. 42-i 0821 Page 1 of 1\f 8 Operation of Console/Terminal Devices 8.1 Introduction The following pages contain information necessary for the correct operation of the console/terminal devices contained in your con- figuration. Some of the information may not be needed in practice. The controls which must be used in a specific situation are indicated in the operating procedure sections of this guide. RCSL No. 42-i 0822 Page 1 of 1\f 9 Operation of Peripheral Equipment 9.1 Introduction The following pages contain information necessary for correct operation of the peripheral equipment contained in your config- uration. The information under Controls and Their Functions is of a general nature and may contain explanations of controls which you do not need in practice. The controls which must be used in a specific situation are indicated in the operating procedure sections of this guide. RCSL No. 42-i 0823 Page 1 of 1\f \f 164a f_n_c_ _=_ _8_4_,_ _g_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _c_o_p_y_ monitor result, 0 means area copied, 2 and 3 mean area not copied. z (call value). Contains the core area to or from which the copying will take place. The limits of the copying will be z.first _field _index and z.last _field _index. i (call value). The message buffer address of the input or output message defining sender's copy area. ia (call and return value, length >_ 9). At call ia contains information about the copying wanted, at return it contains information about the copying performed, almost ready to be used by send answer: call: return: ia(1) function should be set by user ia(2) first field index if result <> 0 then 0 else halfwords trans- ferred ia(3) last field index undefined ia(4) start relative unchanged ia(9) dummy if result = 3 then 3 else 1 \f 164b f_n_c_ _=_ _8_6_,_ _l_o_o_k_u_p_ _a_u_x_ _e_n_t_r_y_ monitor result, 0 means entry looked up, 2, 3, 6, 7 mean entry not looked up. z (call value). Contains the entry name. i dummy. ia (call and return value, length >_ 21). Contains the document name in word 18, 19, 20, and 21. At return, the tail of the entry is stored in word 1, ..., 10. f_n_c_ _=_ _8_8_,_ _c_l_e_a_r_ _s_t_a_t_i_s_t_i_c_s_ _i_n_ _a_u_x_ _e_n_t_r_y_ monitor result, 0 means statistics initialized, 2, 3, 6, 7 mean statistics not initialized. z (call value). Contains the entry name. i dummy. ia (call value, length >_ 21). Contains the document name in word 18, 19, 20, and 21. f_n_c_ _=_ _9_2_,_ _c_r_e_a_t_e_ _e_n_t_r_y_ _l_o_c_k_ _p_r_o_c_e_s_s_ monitor result, 0 means entry lock process created, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 mean entry lock process not created. z (call value). Contains the entry name. i dummy. ia dummy. f_n_c_ _=_ _9_4_,_ _s_e_t_ _p_r_i_o_r_i_t_y_ monitor result, 0 means priority changed, 3, 6 mean priority not changed. z (call value). Contains the name of the child process. i (call value). Priority level offset. ia dummy. \f 164c f_n_c_ _=_ _9_6_,_ _r_e_l_o_c_a_t_e_ _p_r_o_c_e_s_s_ monitor result, 0 means that the child process is ready to start in the new core area starting in z.field _index, 3, 6 mean that it is not. z (call value). Contains the name of the child process. i (call value). Field index in zone record. ia dummy. f_n_c_ _=_ _9_8_,_ _c_h_a_n_g_e_ _a_d_d_r_e_s_s_ _b_a_s_e_ monitor result, 0 means that the logical address base of the child process is changed, 3, 6 mean that it is not. z (call value). Contains the name of the child process. i (call value). Address displacement. ia dummy. \f Ballerup, May 1981. To: RC customers Re: RC3600 System, Operating Guide, _ _ _ _U_p_-_d_a_t_i_n_g_._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The operating guide(s) forwarded with this letter we kindly ask you to file in the document package labelled: RC3600 SYSTEM - OPERATING GUIDE - DLI 011. The operating guide(s) should be filed in the section 3 of the package; filing order should be the RC product numbers. Thank you! Yours truely, RC COMPUTER \f «eof»