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diff --git a/DOCS/vt102-ug/chapter7.html b/DOCS/vt102-ug/chapter7.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cee791e --- /dev/null +++ b/DOCS/vt102-ug/chapter7.html @@ -0,0 +1,262 @@ +<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> +<HTML> +<HEAD> +<TITLE>VT100.net: Digital VT102 User Guide</TITLE> +<LINK HREF="vt102-ug.css" TYPE="text/css" REL="stylesheet"> +</HEAD> +<BODY> +<DIV CLASS="navbar"><A HREF="http://vt100.net/"><IMG CLASS="button" SRC="vt100.net-logo.png" ALT="VT100.net" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="102"></A> VT102 User Guide<TABLE WIDTH="100%"> +<COL SPAN="3" WIDTH="33%"> +<TBODY> +<TR> +<TD ALIGN="LEFT"><A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="CENTER"><A HREF="contents.html">Contents</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"><A HREF="chapter8.html">Chapter 8</A></TD> +</TR> +</TBODY> +</TABLE> +<HR></DIV> +<H1 ID="S7"><SPAN CLASS="chapnum">7</SPAN> Installation</H1> +<H2 ID="S7.1">General</H2> +<P>This chapter provides information used to unpack, pack, and install the +VT102. The installation procedure describes how to select the input voltage +switch and fuse. The chapter also provides a step-by-step power-up +and checkout procedure.</P> +<H2 ID="S7.2">Site Considerations</H2> +<P>The terminal consists of a video monitor and a detached keyboard. <A HREF="figure7-1.html">Figure +7-1</A> shows their dimensions. The following list covers the terminal's environmental +and power specifications.</P> +<TABLE> +<TBODY> +<TR VALIGN="TOP"> +<TD>Temperature</TD> +<TD>10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F)</TD> +</TR> +<TR VALIGN="TOP"> +<TD>Relative humidity</TD> +<TD>10 to 90 percent with a maximum wet bulb temperature +of 28° C (82° F) and a maximum dew point +of 2° C (36° F) noncondensing</TD> +</TR> +<TR VALIGN="TOP"> +<TD>Input voltage</TD> +<TD>99 to 128 Vac (115 V setting)<BR> +198 to 256 Vac (230 V setting)<BR> +or<BR> +87 to 107 Vac (100 V setting)<BR> +222 to 268 Vac (250 V setting)</TD> +</TR> +<TR VALIGN="TOP"> +<TD>Power consumption</TD> +<TD>70 W</TD> +</TR> +<TR VALIGN="TOP"> +<TD>Power receptacle</TD> +<TD>Nonswitched, grounded</TD> +</TR> +</TBODY> +</TABLE> +<P>When installing the terminal, make sure that all power and signal cables +are free from stress, sharp bends, or obstructions. Also, make sure to provide +access to monitor controls on the back of the terminal.</P> +<P>Several ventilation openings prevent the terminal from overheating. Do +not block the air flow around these openings by placing objects on top of +or under the terminal. Also, do not allow liquids, coins, paper clips, or other +objects to enter these ventilation openings. These objects may damage +the terminal.</P> +<P>You can place the terminal on a desk or tabletop. However, operators +usually prefer the keyboard at standard typewriter-table height rather than +desk height. Terminal tables and stands are available from the DIGITAL +Accessories and Supplies Group (A&SG). (See <A HREF="chapter10.html">Chapter 10</A> for more information +on accessories).</P> +<P>Position the video monitor to avoid reflected light. The screen should face +away from light sources. However, if reflected light is a problem, filter +screens are available from A&SG.</P> +<P>For installations with static electricity problems, static mats are available +from A&SG.</P> +<H2 ID="S7.3">Unpacking and Inspection Procedure</H2> +<P>The terminal is packed in a carton with the following items.</P> +<UL> +<LI>Monitor</LI> +<LI>Keyboard</LI> +<LI>AC power cord(s)</LI> +<LI>SET-UP label</LI> +<LI>User guide</LI> +<LI>Programming reference card</LI> +</UL> +<P><A HREF="figure7-2.html">Figure 7-2</A> shows the terminal's packaging. Unpack the terminal from the +shipping carton by using the following procedure.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Cut the carton sealing tape and open the carton flaps.</LI> +<LI>Lift the non-US power cord out of the carton. This power cord is supplied +with some variations of the terminal. +<P CLASS="note">NOTE: All terminals are shipped with a US power cord.</P></LI> +<LI>Lift the terminal out of the carton by using the handles in the packing +material. Place the terminal and packing on its left side (when facing +the front of the terminal).</LI> +<LI>Remove the packing material on the right side.</LI> +<LI>Remove the keyboard and keyboard cover, then the monitor from the +left-side packing material.</LI> +<LI>Remove the plastic bags covering the monitor and keyboard.</LI> +<LI>Inspect the terminal for damage. +<P CLASS="note">NOTE: Notify the carrier and your local DIGITAL Sales Office of any +damage.</P></LI> +<LI>Install the terminal by using the installation procedure in this chapter.</LI> +</OL> +<H2 ID="S7.4">Packing Procedure</H2> +<P>Pack the terminal for shipment by using the following procedure. <A HREF="figure7-2.html">Figure 7-2</A> +shows the terminal's packaging. <A HREF="figure7-3.html">Figure 7-3</A> shows power switch and +cable locations.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Turn the power switch off (0).</LI> +<LI>Disconnect all cables at the back of the terminal.</LI> +<LI>Place the monitor and keyboard in plastic bags.</LI> +<LI>Place the packing material for the left side (facing the front of the +terminal) on a flat surface, with the cutouts facing up. Place the monitor +in the large cutout.</LI> +<LI>Route the keyboard cable behind the keyboard. Place the connector +in the small cutout.</LI> +<LI>Place the keyboard cover over the keys, then place the keyboard +into the small cutout.</LI> +<LI>Place the packing material for the right side over the monitor and +keyboard.</LI> +<LI>Place the packaged terminal and power cable in the shipping carton. +Fold the carton flaps and tape the carton closed with sealing tape.</LI> +</OL> +<H2 ID="S7.5">Installation Procedure</H2> +<P>Install the terminal by using the following procedure. <A HREF="figure7-3.html">Figure 7-3</A> shows +switch and cable locations.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Perform the unpacking and inspection procedure in this chapter.</LI> +<LI>Check the terminal for the correct voltage range selection. The terminal +can operate with either 120 Vac or 220-240 Vac input power. +<P CLASS="note">CAUTION: Failure to select the proper voltage range will damage +the terminal.</P> +<P>A label over the power receptacle indicates the factory-selected input +voltage range. Check this label, the voltage selection switch, and +fuse for the correct voltage range. Make sure the voltage range +matches your local ac power source.</P> +<P>Select 120 volts by performing the following procedure.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Set the voltage selection switch to 115 (operating range 99-128 +Vac). On some terminals, the setting is 100 (operating range 87-107 Vac).</LI> +<LI>Remove the fuse holder cap by pressing in and turning counter-clockwise. +Check for a 1.25 A fuse (DIGITAL PN 90-00020-01). Replace +the fuse and fuse holder cap by pressing in and turning +clockwise.</LI> +</OL> +<P>Select 220-240 volts by performing the following procedure.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Set the voltage selection switch to 230 (operating range 198-256 +Vac). On some terminals, the setting is 250 (operating range 222-268 Vac).</LI> +<LI>Remove the fuse holder cap by pressing in and turning counter-clockwise. +Check for a 0.75 A slow blow fuse (DIGITAL PN 12-11237-00). +Replace the fuse and fuse holder cap by pressing in +and turning clockwise.</LI> +</OL></LI> +<LI>Remove the backing paper from the self-sticking SET-UP label and +attach to the bottom of the keyboard.</LI> +<LI>If necessary, install the 20 mA current loop option (VT1XX-CA). Perform +the option installation and checkout procedures in <A HREF="chapter8.html">Chapter 8</A>.</LI> +<LI>When using the standard modem connector, selection the internal communication +switches. See <A HREF="#S7.5.1">Communication Switch Selection</A> in this +chapter when selecting the communication switches. +<P CLASS="note">NOTE: When using the 20 mA current loop option, the terminal ignores +the position of the communication switches.</P></LI> +<LI>Place the keyboard in front of the terminal. Plug the keyboard into the +keyboard connector.</LI> +<LI>Connect the communication cable to the terminal. See <A HREF="#S7.5.2">Communication +and Printer Cables</A> in this chapter for more information. Also, +see <A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A> for information about connector use and signal/pin +definitions.</LI> +<LI>Connect the printer cable to the printer interface connector. See the +sections referenced in step 7.</LI> +<LI>Connect the external video device, such as a video monitor, to the +video output connector. The terminal uses a 75-ohm BNC connector. +See <A HREF="appendixa.html">Appendix A</A> for detailed specifications for this output.</LI> +<LI>Connect one end of the ac power cord to the terminal and the other +end to a nonswitched, grounded receptacle. +<P CLASS="note">NOTE: Make sure the power switch is off (0) before connecting the +power cord.</P></LI> +<LI>Perform the power-up and checkout procedure in this chapter.</LI> +</OL> +<H3 ID="S7.5.1">Internal Communication Switch Selection</H3> +<P>The terminal has ten internal communication switches to connect or disconnect +modem communication lines. See <A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A> for more information +on these communication lines. Select these switches by using the following +procedure.</P> +<OL> +<LI>Turn the power switch off (0) and loosen the two captive screws +holding the access cover in place (<A TITLE="Access Cover Screw Locations" HREF="figure7-4.html">Figure 7-4</A>).</LI> +<LI>Pull the access cover straight out from the back of the terminal, until +loose. Then move the cover to the left, off the supporting studs. Finally, +remove the cover by pulling straight out (<A TITLE="Access Cover Removal" HREF="figure7-5.html">Figure 7-5</A>).</LI> +<LI>Select the communication switches. The terminal uses one communication +switch pack. However, there are three possible types of +switch packs used; two types use rocker switches and one type +uses slide switches. +<P>To select the rocker switch, press the side of the switch that corresponds +to the desired selection. To select the slide switch, push the +switch tab to the side that corresponds to the desired setting. <A TITLE="Internal Communication Switch Locations" HREF="figure7-6.html">Figure +7-6</A> shows the location of the communication switches. <A TITLE="Internal Communication Switch Selections" HREF="figure7-7.html">Figure 7-7</A> +shows the communication lines connected (on, closed) or disconnected +(off, open) by these switches.</P> +<P CLASS="note">NOTE: Always use a small-blade screwdriver or ball-point pen to +change the communication switches. Never use a lead pencil.</P></LI> +<LI>Install the access cover. +<P CLASS="note">CAUTION: You may damage the access cover by tightening the +captive screws too much.</P></LI> +</OL> +<H3 ID="S7.5.2">Communication and Printer Cables</H3> +<P>You can order communication and printer cables from A&SG. See <A HREF="chapter10.html">Chapter +10</A> for part numbers and ordering information. <A TITLE="Interface Cables" HREF="table7-1.html">Table 7-1</A> describes each +communication cable used, and <A TITLE="Cable Connection Examples" HREF="figure7-8.html">Figure 7-8</A> shows connection examples +for each cable.</P> +<H2 ID="S7.6">Power-Up and Checkout Procedure</H2> +<P>A power-up self-test procedure verifies the terminal operation each time +you power up. Power up and check out the terminal by using the following +procedure. See <A HREF="figure7-3.html">Figure 7-3</A>.</P> +<OL> +<LI><P>Turn the power switch on (1). The terminal automatically runs the +power-up self-test. The test provides the following indications.</P> +<UL> +<LI>The terminal displays test data, the wait message, then erases +screen. (The test data and wait message are not visible if the terminal +is not warmed up).</LI> +<LI>All keyboard indicators turn on and off, and either the ON LINE or +OFF LINE stays on. The other indicators may stay on or off, depending +on feature selections and received modem signals.</LI> +<LI>A bell tone sounds.</LI> +<LI>The cursor appears in the upper-left corner of the screen.</LI> +</UL> +<P>When the power-up self-test finds an error, the terminal provides one +of the following indications.</P> +<UL> +<LI>Does not perform the step 1 sequence.</LI> +<LI>Displays character at the cursor position.</LI> +<LI>Sounds several bell tones.</LI> +</UL> +<P>See <A HREF="chapter9.html">Chapter 9</A> for more information about self-test failure.</P></LI> +<LI>Enter SET-UP to verify a successful test. A SET-UP display should +appear on the screen. If not call your local DIGITAL Field Service Office.</LI> +<LI>If the terminal powers up correctly, select the desired SET-UP features +as described in <A HREF="chapter3.html">Chapter 3</A>.</LI> +<LI>After you select the SET-UP features, record the feature selections +on the SET-UP label attached to the keyboard.</LI> +<LI>Save the SET-UP features by using <SPAN CLASS="keyname">SHIFT</SPAN> and <SPAN CLASS="keyname">S</SPAN>. See <A HREF="chapter3.html">Chapter 3</A> for +more information about saving SET-UP features.</LI> +</OL> +<DIV CLASS="navbar"><HR> +<TABLE WIDTH="100%"> +<COL SPAN="3" WIDTH="33%"> +<TBODY> +<TR> +<TD ALIGN="LEFT"><A HREF="chapter6.html">Chapter 6</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="CENTER"><A HREF="contents.html">Contents</A></TD> +<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"><A HREF="chapter8.html">Chapter 8</A></TD> +</TR> +</TBODY> +</TABLE> +<DIV CLASS="navbot">http://vt100.net/docs/vt102-ug/chapter7.html</DIV></DIV> +</BODY> +</HTML> |