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1. Installation Guide INSTALLATION GUIDE WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at the user s own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Specifications Subject to Change Convergent Technologies Convergent CTIX WS CTOS CT BUS CT DBMS CT MAIL CT Net AWS IWS and NGEN are trade l marks of Convergent Technologies Inc First Edition March 1984 A 09 00269 01 A Copyright 1984 by Convergent Technologies Inc CONTENTS GUIDE TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 1 OVERVIEW i v iii PROCESSOR MODULE 00000 000000000000 UNPACKING 0 000000000000 000000000000 00000 REMOVING THE SIDE COVER oooooooooooooo INSTALLING A MEMORY EXPANSION CARTRIDGE 00000000000000000000000000000 CONNECTING I O DEVICES ss s s s s 000000000000 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS MODULE CONNECTION lt ss sss 000 0000000
2. The Editor Manual describes the text editor The Debugger Manual describes the Debugger which is designed for use at the symbolic instruction level It can be used in debugging FORTRAN Pascal and assembly language programs COBOL and BASIC in contrast are more conveniently debugged using special facilities described in their respective manuals The Linker Librarian Manual describes the Linker which links together separately compiled object files and the Librarian which builds and manages libraries of object modules DATA MANAGEMENT FACILITIES The CT DBMS Manual describes Convergent s data base management system CT DBMS which consists of 1 a data manipulation language for accessing and manipulating the data base and 2 utilities for administering the data base activities such as maintenance backup and recovery and status reporting The ISAM Manual describes both the single and the multiuser indexed sequential access method It specifies the procedural interfaces and how to call them from various languages and the utilities The Forms Manual describes the Forms facility that includes 1 the Forms Editor which is used to interactively design and edit forms and 2 the Forms run time which is called from an application program to display forms and accept user input x Installation Guide The Sort Merge Manual describes 1 the Sort and Merge utilities that run as a subsystem invoked at the Execut
3. Installation sera ss Operator Controls ss sss ce KEYBOARD ern UNPACKING 0 0 0001000900000 000001 6666 10 66 6 6 R INSTALLATION V uv nr vo ene POWER CONNECTION AND FINAL 36 VOLT POWER SUPPLY ooooooooooooooooo Unpacking 492999 alada un Installation san FINAL ASSEMBLY va re IR Re Processor Module I O Cover and Side DOVER ARA X Bus CAD sew pe sh RR AAA aa INSTALLATION CHECK AND POWER UP CONFIGURATION RECOMMENDATIONS Installation Guide 6 3 6 7 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 11 7 1 7 1 7 1 8 1 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 8 GUIDE TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION This manual is one of a set that documents the Convergent Family of Information Processing Systems The set can be grouped as follows Introductory Installation Guide Operator s Guide Executive Manual Context Manager Manual Status Codes Manual Installation Guide NGEN Operator s Guide NGEN Hardware NGEN Processor Manual Model CP 001 Dual Floppy Disk Manual Floppy Hard Disk Manual Diagnostics Manual Keyboard Manual Power System Manual Monochrome Monitor Manual Model VM 001 Color Monitor Manual Graphics Controller Manual Model GC 001 IWS Workstation Hardware Manual Peripherals Hardware Manual IWS Peripherals Hardware Manual SMD Version AWS AWS 210 Hardware Manual AWS 220 230 240 Hardware Manual AWS Color Workstation Hardware Manual Operating System CTOS Operating System Manual Syste
4. which accomodates either a mono chrome or color monitor IWS The Workstation Hardware Manual describes the mainframe key board and video display for the IWS family of workstations It specifies system architecture printed circuit boards Mother board Processor I O Memory Multiline Communications Processor Video Control Graphics Control Board ROM and RAM Expansions keyboard video monitor Multibus interface communications interfaces power supply and environmental characteristics of the workstation The Peripherals Hardware Manual describes the non SMD single board Mass Storage Subsystem MSS and Mass Storage Expansion MSX disk subsystems for the IWS family of workstations It contains descriptions of the disk controller Motherboard the two controller boards for floppy and Winchester disks power supplies disk drives and environmental characteristics The IWS Peripherals Hardware Manual SMD Version describes the SMD MSS and MSX disk subsystems having one controller board AWS The AWS 210 Hardware Manual describes the mainframe key board and video display of the AWS 210 workstation It specifies architecture theory of operation of the printed circuit boards Motherboard Deflection and CPU keyboard video monitor expansion interface cluster communications interface power supply and environmental characteristics of the workstation viii Installation Guide frame keyboard disk
5. by lifting up at the bottom of the cap and pulling it off Module Connection 3 1 LATCHING THE MODULES The following instructions describe how to latch any two NGEN modules together Read these instructions now so that you are familiar with them You will probably want to refer to them as you assemble your workstation in Sections 4 and 5 Set the two modules on a table so that the two side panels of the modules to be connected face each other Make sure that the latch handle at the front of the righthand module is all the way up as shown Push the modules together It may help to push the back of the two modules together first and then move them together at the front A moderate force is required on the latch to lock the modules together Do not force the latch or you may break it If the latch does not move verify that there are no bent connector pins Then try refitting the modules Push the latch all the way down to lock the two modules together After the modules are locked together push them together at the bottom to ensure complete electrical contact of the module connectors Module Connection 3 3 4 GRAPHICS CONTROLLER MODULE UNPACKING Find the box containing the Graphics Controller Module and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Graphics Con troller Module with its packing material Remove the packing material Graphics Controller Module 4 1 INSTALLATION When th
6. controllers and video display of the AWS 220 230 and 240 workstations It specifies architecture theory of operation of the printed circuit boards Motherboard Deflection 8088 CPU 8086 CPU Floppy Disk Controller and Hard Disk Controller keyboard video monitor cluster commun ications interface external interfaces power supply and envi ronmental characteristics of the workstation The AWS Color Workstation Hardware Manual describes the mainframe keyboard and color video display of the AWS Color Workstation This manual reports the architecture and theory of operation of the printed circuit boards Motherboard Graphics Control Board Hard Disk Controller Color Video Color Deflection and CPU keyboard color monitor peripheral inter faces cluster communications interface power supply and envi ronmental characteristics of the workstation This manual also contains four OEM disk drive manuals and a summary of adjust ments for the color monitor OPERATING SYSTEM The CTOS Operating System Manual describes the operating system It specifies services for managing processes messages memory exchanges tasks video disk keyboard printer timer communications and files In particular it specifies the standard file access methods SAM the sequential access method RSAM the record sequential access method and DAM the direct access method The System Programmer s Guide addresses the needs of the system program
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8. 5 4 Installation Guide 6 MONITORS 12 INCH MONOCHROME MONITOR UNPACKING Find the box containing the 12 inch Monochrome Monitor and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Monochrome Monitor with its packing material Remove the packing material and place the monitor on the desk or table where you will use it Make sure that the monitor is not more than 10 feet away from the Processor Module Use a knife or scissors to cut the plastic ties holding the monitor cable coil Monitors 6 1 INSTALLATION Without a Graphics Controller Module Plug the end of the Monochrome Monitor cable into the video connector in the middle of the top row of the Processor Module I O panel Use a small screwdriver to tighten the screws at the top and bottom of the plug Then feed the cable underneath the back panel as shown o o 9 o 6 2 Installation Guide With a Graphics Controller Module New System Remove the I O cap from the I O panel at the back of the Graphics Controller Module by pressing in on both sides near the bottom of the cap then lifting it up and off Monitors 6 3 Take the end of the Monochrome Monitor cable and plug it into the connector on the I O panel of the Graphics Controller Module as shown Use a small screwdriver to tighten the screws at the top and bottom of the plug Position the cable to the left or to the right so that it lies underneath the rear of the other modul
9. Color Monitor is the line selector switch Make sure that the switch is set to the cor rect voltage either 115 or 230 V ac Line Selector AC Jack On Off Switch Fuse Switch Backview OPERATOR CONTROLS When you are facing the monitor the power switch is on the lower left side of the rear panel Power is applied to the mon itor when the switch is pushed in on the I on side Power is disconnected from the monitor when the switch is pushed in on the 0 off side To adjust the brightness of the monitor turn the thumbwheel control under the left front edge of the monitor Turning the control toward you makes the screen brighter Next to the brightness control is a degaussing button to correct color impurities on the screen To degauss the screen press the button After you press this button wait five minutes before you press the degaussing button again so that the degaussing has time to take effect To adjust the viewing angle of the monitor grasp both sides of the monitor housing and tilt it for the most comfortable viewing position Monitors 6 11 Degaussing Button Brightness Control 6 12 Installation Guide 7 KEYBOARD UNPACKING Find the box containing the keyboard and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the keyboard with its packing material and the coiled keyboard cable Remove the packing material and place the keyboard in front of the monitor on the desk or t
10. I O panel It describes the operator con trols and indicators on the Processor Module Section 3 Module Connection shows how the latching mecha nism works and how to add modules to the workstation Section 4 Graphics Controller Module shows how to install a Graphics Controller Module Section 5 Storage Modules shows how to install both floppy and hard disk modules Section 6 Monitors shows how to install the monitor supplied for your workstation and describes the operator controls Section 7 Keyboard shows how to connect a keyboard to the monitor Section 8 Power Connection and Final Assembly shows how to install the 36 Volt Power Supply for your workstation reassemble the module covers and power up the workstation Section 9 Configuration Recommendations lists recommenda tions for installing and upgrading an NGEN workstation We suggest that you follow this guide from start to finish If your workstation does not have a specific module skip that section If you are upgrading a workstation or simply moving a module to another workstation make sure that you refer to all relevant sections of the Installation Guide Overview 1 1 2 PROCESSOR MODULE UNPACKING Find the box containing the Processor Module and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Processor Module with its packing material Remove the packing material Processor Module 2 1 RE
11. MOVING THE SIDE COVER Find the tab at the bottom of the side cover on the Processor Module Push the top of the tab in while gently pulling the cover out along the bottom edge SS Side Cover SR 2 2 Installation Guide Pull the side cover down and off to reveal the three Memory Expansion Cartridge slots Processor Module 2 3 INSTALLING A MEMORY EXPANSION CARTRIDGE You can install up to three Memory Expansion Cartridges in the slots of the Processor Module Unpack all Memory Expansion Cartridges for your workstation Note that each Memory Expansion Cartridge has a small hinged door opposite its connector end Open the door to reveal the two finger grip holes Grasp the Memory Expansion Cartridge by the two finger grip holes and insert it vertically into the slot closest to the inner metal wall of the Processor Module Be careful not to insert the Memory Expansion Cartridge at an angle You could bend the connectors if the Memory Expansion Cartridge is not ver tical when you press it down When the Memory Expansion Cartridge is in the slot press down firmly on the finger grip holes to fully engage the cartridge in the slot Then press down with your finger on the open hinged door to lock the cartridge in place Close the hinged door To install a second or third Memory Expansion Cartridge repeat the above procedure Install the cartridges next to each other Do not skip any slots Processor Module mode
12. Memory board I O board Video Keyboard board and Motherboard It details the architecture and theory of operation of the printed circuit boards external interfaces and the Memory Expansion Cartridge as well as the X Bus specifications The Dual Floppy Disk Manual and the Floppy Hard Disk Manual describe the architecture and theory of operation for the respective NGEN modules They discuss the applicable disk drives and controllers and contain the applicable OEM disk drive manuals The Diagnostics Manual describes the diagnostics available for the NGEN workstation It discusses the Processor Module s bootstrap ROM program and error codes and individual software diagnostics for modules in the workstation Documentation Guide vii The Keyboard Manual describes the architecture theory of operation and external interfaces for the NGEN keyboard The Power System Manual describes the operation and connec tions for the 36 Volt Power Supply and the de de converters used with the NGEN workstation The Monochrome Monitor Manual Model VM 001 describes the operation and connections of the 12 inch Monochrome Monitor used with the NGEN workstation The Color Monitor Manual describes the operation and con nections of the 15 inch Color Monitor used with the NGEN workstation The Graphics Controller Manual Model GC 001 describes the architecture theory of operation and external interfaces for the Graphics Controller Module
13. able where you will use it INSTALLATION There are two keyboard connection jacks one at each end of the keyboard as shown Use either jack to connect the key board to the monitor Push one end of the keyboard cable into the keyboard jack Note that the keyboard cable connector fits into the keyboard jack only one way You should hear a click when the connector is inserted correctly Keyboard 7 1 mm C Next push the other end of the keyboard cable into the monitor jack at the front edge of the monitor The connector fits into the monitor jack only one way You should hear a click when the connector is inserted correctly 7 2 Installation Guide 8 POWER CONNECTION AND FINAL ASSEMBLY The power requirements for the workstation are based on a power code where each 36 Volt Power Supply can supply a total power code of 10 The flat power cable from the first 36 Volt Power Supply is always plugged into the back of the Processor Module Each module has a label on its back panel indicating its power code For example notice on the back of the Processor Module that its power code is 4 When a 12 inch Monochrome Monitor with a power code of 3 is connected to the Processor Module their total power code is 7 If a Dual Floppy Disk Module also with a power code of 3 is connected directly next to the same Processor Module the total power code for the workstation is 10 If another module is added to the worksta
14. ammers It describes the graphics library pro cedures that can be called from application systems to generate graphic representations of data and it includes a section on accessing Business Graphics from an application system The Font Designer Manual describes the interactive utility for designing new fonts character sets for the video display COMMUNICATIONS The Asynchronous Terminal Emulator Manual describes the asynchronous terminal emulator The 3270 Terminal Emulator Manual describes the 3270 emulator package The Enhanced BSC 3270 Emulator Manual describes the installa tion and operation of the CRT and Printer subsystems and the Control Unit Emulator that are provided by this emulator package The 2780 3780 RJE Terminal Emulator Manual describes the The SNA Network Gateway Manual deseribes the SNA Network Gateway which supports data communications over an SNA net work The SNA Network Gateway comprises the Transport Service and Status Monitor The gateway emulates an IBM SNA cluster controller and forms the foundation for Convergent SNA products The SNA 3270 Emulator Manual describes the SNA 3270 emulator package The SNA 3270 emulator provides CRT and printer subsystems in addition to a Virtual Terminal Interface for use in interactive application programs xii Installation Guide The SNA RJE Manual describes the SNA RJE subsystem Built on the SNA Network Gateway SNA RJE allows multiple con current Logi
15. cal Unit sessions with remote IBM compatible hosts The manual describes user interface features installation and a procedural interface for user defined RJE application systems The X 25 Network Gateway Manual describes the X 25 Network Gateway which supports CCITT Recommendation X 25 communi cations over a public data network There are three levels of access to the network packet X 25 sequential access method and the Multimode Terminal Emulator X 25 communications option The Multimode Terminal Emulator User s Guide introduces the Multimode Terminal Emulator to the first time user It describes the MTE video display keyboard display memory and advanced operations for the X 25 communications option The Multimode Terminal Emulator Reference Manual is a reference tool for sophisticated users of the Multimode Terminal Emulator It describes the MTE escape sequences and field verification program CP M 86 is a trademark of Digital Research MS GW and XENIX are trademarks of Microsoft Corp UNIX is a trademark of Bell Laboratories Documentation Guide xiii y 1 OVERVIEW This Installation Guide shows you how to install or upgrade an NGEN workstation The guide is organized as follows Section 1 Overview is what you re reading right now Don t stop Section 2 Processor Module shows how to install a Processor Module add Memory Expansion Cartridges and plug input output I O devices into the
16. e workstation is viewed from the front the Graphics Controller Module must be the first module connected to the right of the Processor Module If you are upgrading an existing system as shown below you will thus need to first unlatch the module that is currently connected to the Processor Module Then insert the Graphies Controller Module next to the Pro cessor Module and reconnect the other modules to the system Processor Module Graphics Controller Dual Floppy Module Module 4 2 Installation Guide Connect the Graphics Controller Module to the workstation as described in Section 3 Module Connection To connect the monitor cable to the back of the Graphics Controller Module refer to either the 12 inch Monochrome Monitor subsection or the Color Monitor subsection of Section 6 Monitors OPERATOR INDICATORS When the system is powered up an LED at the bottom front of the Graphics Controller Module lights up to indicate that the module is recognized by the system Graphics Controller Module 4 3 5 STORAGE MODULES DUAL FLOPPY DISK MODULE UNPACKING Find the box containing the Dual Floppy Disk Module and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Dual Floppy Disk Module with its packing material Remove the packing material INSTALLATION Connect the Dual Floppy Disk Module to the workstation as described in Section 3 Module Connection Also see Section 9 Configuration Rec
17. es as shown below Replace the I O cap on the rear panel by sliding the top of the cap up and into the slot near the top of the rear cover Then rotate the cap downward to the vertical position and snap the hooks near the bottom of the I O cap into place in the rear cover 6 4 Installation Guide Upgrading an Existing System Remove the I O cap from the I O panel at the back of the Graphics Controller Module by pressing in on both sides near the bottom of the cap then lifting it up and off Unplug the Monochrome Monitor cable from the Processor Module I O panel by first loosening the screws at the top and bottom of the plug with a small screwdriver Monitors 6 5 Remove the Monochrome Monitor cable from the Processor Module I O panel and plug it into the connector on the I O panel of the Graphics Controller Module Use a small screw driver to tighten the screws at the top and bottom of the plug NOTE Be sure to plug the Monochrome Monitor cable into the I O panel at the back of the Graphics Controller Module The Graphies Controller Module cannot operate without this direct connection to the monitor n i 6 6 Installation Guide Replace the I O cap on the rear panel by sliding the top of the cap up and into the slot near the top of the rear cover Then rotate the cap downward to the vertical position and snap the hooks near the bottom of the I O cap into place in the rear cover OPERATOR CONTROLS To ad
18. hannel B Video RS 232 C Channel A Cluster Communications Parallel Printer Port As the cables are plugged into their connectors feed the cables through the cable exit runway provided underneath the back of the Processor Module Do not close the I O cover or replace the side cover yet Processor Module 2 7 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS On the front of the Processor Module is the power switch To turn the Processor Module on and to enable power to other modules the switch is slid up Do not slide the switch yet When the Processor Module is powered up an LED at the bottom of the module lights up On the top back of the Processor Module is a small reset button The reset button is used to set all circuitry in the Processor Module at an initial state The Operator s Guide contains more information about using this button properly Power Switch LED Reset Button 2 8 Installation Guide 3 MODULE CONNECTION PROCESSOR MODULE When the workstation is viewed from the front the leftmost module is always the Processor Module The next module is electrically and mechanically connected to the Processor Module by a simple latching mechanism The right side panel of the Processor Module has three pairs of rectangular openings and the left side panel of the module to be attached has three pairs of rectangular prongs REMOVING THE X BUS CAP Remove the X Bus cap from the right side of the Processor Module
19. he bottom left side of the Floppy Hard Disk Module lights up to indicate that the module is recognized by the system LEDs directly below each disk drive indicate when that drive is active The Operator s Guide describes how to operate the floppy disk drive Storage Modules 5 3 HARD DISK EXPANSION AND UPGRADE MODULES UNPACKING Find the box containing the Hard Disk Expansion or Hard Disk Upgrade Module and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Hard Disk Expansion Module with its packing material Remove the packing material INSTALLATION Connect the Hard Disk Expansion or Hard Disk Upgrade Module to the workstation as described in Section 3 Module Connec tion When viewed from the front a Hard Disk Expansion Module must be immediately to the right of a Floppy Hard Disk Module or a Hard Disk Upgrade Module To help you identify the modules Hard Disk Expansion Modules are labeled HX ZZZ Floppy Hard Disk Modules and Hard Disk Upgrade Modules are labeled HD ZZZ An HX module must thus be immediately to the right of an HD module OPERATOR INDICATORS When the system is powered up an LED at the bottom left side of the Hard Disk Expansion or Hard Disk Upgrade Module lights up to indicate that the module is recognized by the system The LED on the right side of the module indicates when that drive is active Floppy Hard Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Disk Expansion Upgrade Expansion
20. ion Guide Next plug the female end of the ac line cord into the ac jack on the 36 Volt Power Supply Plug the flat power cable from each additional 36 Volt Power Supply into any module that causes the cumulative 36 Volt Power Supply power code to exceed 10 Plug the female end of an additional ac line cord into the ac jack on the 36 Volt Power Supply You can also stack two 36 Volt Power Supplies to reduce the number of ac line cords needed Use the short extension cable to make the ac connection from one 36 Volt Power Supply to another as shown No more than two 36 Volt Power Supplies should be connected in this manner If a third 36 Volt Power Supply is required connect the flat power cable for the third 36 Volt Power Supply directly to the connector on the rear panel of one of the modules Later you will connect its ac line cord directly to the ac power receptacle Do not plug the ac line cord into the ac power receptacle yet 8 4 Installation Guide FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESSOR MODULE I O COVER AND SIDE COVER On the Processor Module make sure that all of the I O cables are plugged into the I O panel and that the cables run under neath the back of the Processor Module Close the I O cover on the Processor Module firmly Press on the two button fasteners until they click into place Reinstall the side cover on the Processor Module by sliding the side cover up into the groove underneath the top and front cover piece P
21. ive command level and 2 the Sort Merge object modules that can be called from an application program The Query Manual describes the Query application which is used to interactively query and update a CT DBMS data base from a workstation The manual explains Query s screen layouts forms menus and point and type user interface and provides information for data base administrators and programmers who use CT DBMS TEXT MANAGEMENT FACILITIES The Word Processing User s Guide introduces the Word Processor to the first time user It provides step by step lessons that describe basic word processing operations The lessons show how to execute operations and apply them to sample text The Word Processing Reference Manual is a reference tool for users already familiar with the Word Processor Efficient use of the various facilities of the Word Processor is discussed and each Word Processing command is described in detail Informa tion is included on list processing programmer specific operations and printer and print wheel configurations The Word Processing Quick Reference provides a concise summary of all word processing operations and briefly describes the keyboard and commands APPLICATIONS FACILITIES The Project Planner schedules and analyzes tasks milestones and the allocation of resources in a project By means of diagrams and several kinds of bar charts Project Planner presents time and resource allocation results and sh
22. just the brightness of the monitor turn the thumbwheel control under the left front edge of the monitor Turning the control toward you makes the screen brighter Brightness Control To adjust the viewing angle of the monitor grasp both sides of the monitor housing and tilt it for the most comfortable viewing position Monitors 6 7 COLOR MONITOR UNPACKING Find the box containing the Color Monitor and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Color Monitor with its packing material Remove the packing material and place the monitor on the desk or table where you will use it Make sure that the monitor is not more than 10 feet away from the Processor Module Use a knife or seissors to cut the plastic ties holding the moni tor cable Find the box containing the ac line cord open the box and remove the cord from the box INSTALLATION Remove the I O cap from the I O panel at the back of the Graphics Controller Module by pressing in on both sides near the bottom of the cap then lifting it up and off 6 8 Installation Guide Take the end of the Color Monitor cable and plug it into the connector on the back of the Graphics Controller Module as shown Use a small screwdriver to tighten the screws at the top and bottom of the plug NOTE Be sure to plug the Color Monitor cable into the I O panel of the Graphics Controller Module not the I O panel of the Processor Module If your
23. l number CP 001 7 uses a maximum of two Memory Expansion Car tridges To remove a Memory Expansion Cartridge lift it straight up Do not pull it out at an angle 2 4 Installation Guide Processor Module 2 5 CONNECTING I O DEVICES Pull out the two button fasteners at the top and bottom of the I O cover on the Processor Module Open the door to reveal the connectors Notice that RS 232 C parallel and cluster communications con nectors are provided on the Processor Module s I O panel The top row of I O connectors contains RS 232 C Channel A the video monitor connector and RS 232 C Channel B The bottom row contains the parallel printer port and two cluster communications connectors A diagram on the I O cover indi eates the relative locations of these connectors as shown below See the External Interfaces section of the Processor Manual for your workstation for technical information on the RS 232 C parallel and cluster communications interfaces When connecting cables to these connectors note the correct orientation of the pins Make sure the connections are firm and use a small screwdriver to secure the cables in their connectors If two cluster communications cables are used either connector ean be used for either cable If only one cluster communica tions cable is used either connector can be used but a termi nator is recommended for the remaining connector 2 6 Installation Guide RS 232 C C
24. m Programmer s Guide Guest Operating Systems CP M 86 MS DOS and GW BASIC XENIX Programming Languages COBOL Manual FORTRAN Manual FORTRAN 86 Manual BASIC Manual BASIC Compiler Manual Pascal Manual Assembly Language Manual Documentation Guide Y Program Development Tools COBOL Animator Editor Manual Debugger Manual Linker Librarian Manual Data Management Facilities CT DBMS Manual ISAM Manual Forms Manual Sort Merge Manual Query Manual Text Management Facilities Word Processing User s Guide Word Processing Reference Manual Word Processing Quick Reference Applications Facilities Project Planner Manual CT MAIL User s Reference Manual CT MAIL Administrator s Reference Manual Multiplan Business Graphics User s Guide Business Graphics Reference Manual Graphics Programmer s Guide Font Designer Manual Communications Asynchronous Terminal Emulator Manual 3270 Terminal Emulator Manual Enhanced BSC 3270 Emulator Manual 2780 3780 RJE Terminal Emulator Manual SNA Network Gateway Manual SNA 3270 Emulator Manual SNA RJE Manual X 25 Network Gateway Manual Multimode Terminal Emulator User s Guide Multimode Terminal Emulator Reference Manual This section outlines the contents of these manuals INTRODUCTORY The Installation Guide describes the procedure for unpacking cabling and powering up a system The Operator s Guide addresses the needs of the average user for operating instructions It de
25. mer or system manager for detailed information on operating system structure and system operation It describes 1 cluster architecture and operation 2 procedures for building a customized operating system and 3 diagnostics GUEST OPERATING SYSTEMS The CP M 86 and MS DOS Manuals describe the single user operating systems originally designed for the 8086 based personal computer systems The GW BASIC Manuals describe the version of BASIC that runs on the MS DOS operating system The XENIX Manuals describe the 16 bit adaptation of the UNIX system including the XENIX environment for software development and text processing Documentation Guide ix PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES The COBOL FORTRAN FORTRAN 86 BASIC Interpreter BASIC Compiler PASCAL and Assembly Language Manuals describe the system s programming languages Each manual specifies both the language itself and also operating instructions for that language The Pascal Manual is supplemented by a popular text Pascal User Manual and Report The Assembly Language Manual is supplemented by a text the Central Processing Unit which describes the main processor the 8086 It specifies the machine architecture instruction set and programming at the symbolic instruction level PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOLS The COBOL Animator describes the COBOL Animator a debugger that allows the user to interact directly with the COBOL source code during program execution
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27. ommendations for instructions on com bining disk modules Remove the two cards one in each drive These cards protect the read write heads in the floppy disk drives during shipment The read write heads will be damaged if the cards are not removed before you power up the workstation Keep the cards Remember to reinsert them when the Dual Floppy Disk Module is shipped to another location Storage Modules 5 1 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS When the system is powered up an LED at the bottom left side of the Dual Floppy Disk Module lights up to indicate that the module is recognized by the system LEDs directly below each disk drive indicate when that drive is active The Operator s Guide describes how to operate the floppy disk drives FLOPPY HARD DISK MODULE UNPACKING Find the box containing the Floppy Hard Disk Module and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and slide out the Floppy Hard Disk Module with its packing material Remove the packing material 5 2 Installation Guide INSTALLATION Connect the Floppy Hard Disk Module to the workstation as described in Section 3 Module Connection Remove the card from the floppy disk drive This card protects the read write heads in the floppy disk drive during shipment The read write heads will be damaged if the card is not removed before you power up the workstation OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS When the system is powered up an LED at t
28. ows the occurrence of project milestones The Project Planner Manual explains the use of the program and also serves as a reference once the user is familiar with it The CT MAIL User s Reference Manual introduces the first time user to the CT MAIL electronic mail system It provides step by step instructions for using the basic CT MAIL operations to create send and receive mail The CT MAIL Administrator s Reference Manual provides the System Administrator with instructions for installing configuring and maintaining the CT MAIL electronic mail system setting up communication lines creating and maintaining mail centers adding mail users creating distribution lists and troubleshooting Documentation Guide xi Multiplan is a financial modeling package designed for business planning analysis budgeting and forecasting The Business Graphics User s Guide introduces Business Graphics to the first time user It provides step by step lessons that describe basic Business Graphics operations The lessons show how to execute operations and apply them to sample charts The Business Graphics Reference Manual is a reference tool for users already familiar with Business Graphics It describes the Business Graphics keyboard and screen box and arrow cursor movement obtaining information from Multiplan operations and plotter configurations The Graphics Programmer s Guide is a reference for applications and systems progr
29. ress on the bottom of the side cover as shown until it clicks into place X BUS CAP Place the X Bus cap see Section 3 Module Connection above over the long connector on the right panel of the rightmost module in your system and snap the cap in place Power Connection and Final Assembly 8 7 INSTALLATION CHECK AND POWER UP Check to be sure that the power switch on the Processor Module is in the off down position Then plug the ac line cord from the 36 Volt Power Supply into a convenient ac power receptacle If you have a Color Monitor plug its ac line cord into a con venient ac power receptacle Move the power switch on the Processor Module to the on up position If you have also installed a Color Monitor press in on the I on side of the power switch on the rear panel of the monitor base Observe the following indications of a successful power up 0 The fan inside each module is running o An LED on each module lights up 0 The monitor shows a T and several asterisks indi cating the memory test is executing You might have to adjust the brightness thumbwheel to see this If any of these indications does not appear turn off the power to your workstation disconnect the ac line cord s from the ac power receptacle s and check your installation It could be that the power cables are not installed correctly or that the modules are not connected correctly If the power up is successful the next step is
30. screen shows an unusual pattern when the system is powered up see Section 8 check to be sure the Color Monitor is cabled correctly Monitors 6 9 Route the cable to the left or to the right so that it lies at the base of the back panels of the other modules as shown below If you are also using the power input on the Graphics Con troller Module as described in Section 8 Power Connection and Final Assembly plug the flat power cable into the Graphics Controller Module first Then if the Color Monitor cable is being routed from the right feed it under the flat power cable and plug it into the Graphics Controller Module In this case if you are routing the Color Monitor cable to the right it lies under the flat power cable as shown below N 7 When the cable is routed correctly it will be easier to replace the I O cap on the rear panel Replace the I O cap on the 6 10 Installation Guide rear panel by sliding the top of the cap up and into the slot near the top of the rear cover Then rotate the cap downward to the vertical position and snap the hooks near the bottom of the I O cap into place in the rear cover On the rear panel of the Color Monitor make sure that the power switch at the lower right is pushed in at the 0 off side Plug one end of the ac line cord into the ac jack Do not plug the other end of the ac line cord into the ac power receptacle at this time In the center of the rear panel of the
31. scribes the workstation switches and controls keyboard function and floppy disk handling vi Installation Guide The Executive Manual describes the command interpreter the program that first interacts with the user when the system is turned on It describes available commands and discusses command execution file management program invocation and system management It also addresses status and execution of batch jobs This manual now incorporates the System Utilities and Batch Manuals The Context Manager Manual describes and teaches the use of the Context Manager which allows the user to run applications concurrently and interchange them on the screen almost instantly The Status Codes Manual contains complete listing of all status codes bootstrap ROM error codes and CTOS initialization codes The codes are listed numerically along with any message and an explanation The NGEN Installation Guide describes the procedure for un packing assembling cabling and powering up an NGEN work station The NGEN Operator s Guide is a link between the operator the NGEN workstation and the workstation s documentation The Operator s Guide describes the operator controls and the use of the floppy disk drives as well as how to verify that the work station is operational and how to use software release notices HARDWARE NGEN The Processor Manual Model CP 001 describes the Processor Module which houses the Processor board
32. tion the sum of the power codes exceeds 10 Another 36 Volt Power Supply must be plugged into the back of that added module and con nected to the first 36 Volt Power Supply see the Installation section below or connected directly to an ac power receptacle Every module except for components like keyboards and monitors can accept power input from a 36 Volt Power Supply Be sure to add another 36 Volt Power Supply for every 10 power units the workstation needs see also Section 9 Configuration Recommendations below Power Connection and Final Assembly 8 1 36 VOLT POWER SUPPLY UNPACKING Find the box containing the 36 Volt Power Supply and open it from the top Lay the open box on its side and remove the 36 Volt Power Supply with its packing material and two cables flat power cable and short extension cable Remove the packing material and place the 36 Volt Power Supply on the floor near the workstation Find the box containing the ac line cord open the box and remove the cord from the box INSTALLATION Plug one end of the flat power cable into the output jack of the 36 Volt Power Supply The cable fits into the output jack only one way You should hear a click when it is inserted correctly Plug the other end of the flat power cable into the connector at the back of the Processor Module The cable fits into the connector only one way You should hear a click when it is inserted correctly 8 2 Installat
33. to test the workstation with the software diagnostics Refer to the Diagnosties Manual for more information about how to run the diagnosties for the workstation Then refer to the Operator s Guide for an introduction to using the workstation 8 8 Installation Guide 9 CONFIGURATION RECOMMENDATIONS There are several configuration recommendations that you should be aware of when installing a workstation 0 Each workstation must have a Processor Module Monitor Module keyboard and appropriate power supplies and cables 0 The maximum number of Processor Modules per workstation is one The Processor Module must be at the extreme left end of the workstation o The maximum number of monitors per workstation is one 0 The maximum number of modules per workstation is eight not counting monitors or keyboards o The recommended maximum number of 36 Volt Power Supplies is three 0 The maximum number of disk modules per workstation is four Only one of the modules can be a Dual Floppy Disk Module Only two of the modules can be labeled HD Floppy Hard Disk Module or Hard Disk Upgrade Module Both HD modules can have one Hard Disk Expansion Module Thus a workstation can have four hard disk drives 0 The maximum number of Graphics Controller Modules per workstation is one If present it must be immediately to the right of the Processor Module o The maximum physical length of the connected modules Should not exceed 36 inches 24 i

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