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- Page 1 9100 Series Automated Operations Manual P/N 809228 APRIL 1987 Rev. 2,2/89 F L U K E All rights reserved. Litho in USA...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Fluke Service Center. Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Fluke will, at our option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge. However, if we determine that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, you will be billed for the repair. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Title Page Section Where Am I? ............... . . Overview . - Page 4 Title Page Avoiding Connection Problems........3-1 3.1. NO POD CONNECTED..........3-2 3.2. BAD UUT POWER............3-2 Preparing to Test or Troubleshoot ........4.1.
- Page 5 Flowchart ..... . and Duplicating........B-l Disk Formatting B . l . 8.2. DUPLICATING A U S E R DISK........Duplicating a UserDisk Using a 9100A/9105A ..Backing up Disks........... B-3 B.2.2. Index...
- Page 6 Figures Figure Title Page 2-l : The Operator’s Keypad and Display........6-l : Using the Probe..............6-2: Using Clip Modules ............... 6-7 A-l : Typical Automated Operations..........A - 2...
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Page 7: Where Am I
Where Am I? A description of the parts of the 91 OOA/9105A, what they do, how to connect them, and how to power up. How to run pre-programmed Automated test or troubleshooting Operations procedures. Manual How to use the 91 OOA/9105A Technical keypad to test and troubleshoot your User’s... -
Page 8: Overview
Section Overview The 9100A/9105A system is designed to test and troubleshoot digital electronic boards that are controlled by microprocessors. Testing precedes troubleshooting. If a board proves to be defective in a test, you can troubleshoot it to locate the fault. - Page 9 Simulating UUT Operation: Section 7 shows how to use the RUN UUT test. During the test, the pod replaces the UUT microprocessor and runs UUT programs, independently of the 9100A/9105A to verify correct operation of the UUT. Figure A-l (Appendix A) is a flowchart of typical automated operations which are summarized in the following sections.
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Page 10: Power-Up Procedure For The 9105A
POWER-UP PROCEDURE FOR THE 9105A 1.1. To power-up the 9105A, you should: Turn on the mainframe electrical power by setting the power switch on the back of the mainframe (near the power cord) to the 1 (on) position. The system then proceeds through its automatic power-up self- test. - Page 11 User Disk is needed for some test or troubleshooting operations (pressing the RESET key, for example). POWER-UP PROCEDURE FOR THE 9100A To power-up the 9 lOOA, you should: Turn on the mainframe electrical power by setting the power switch on the back of the mainframe (near the power cord) to the 1 (on) position.
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Page 12: The User Disk
The 9100A/9105A 3.5inch disk drives use industry standard double-sided disks that can be obtained from Fluke or any commercial computer store. Each disk stores over 650 kilobytes of information. -
Page 13: Preparing To Test Or Troubleshoot
A plastic locking tab is provided on each disk for write- protection. When a disk is write-protected, data can be read from but not written to the disk. To write-protect a disk, slide the tab over so that you can see through the window in the disk case. -
Page 14: Repetitive Testing And Troubleshooting Summary
REPETITIVE TESTING AND 1.5. TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY After your 91004/9105A system has been through power-up, self-tests, configuration, and calibration, it is ready for testing and troubleshooting. The processes are summarized below, and are explained in detail in later sections of this manual. Functional Testing (EXEC key) - Section 5. -
Page 15: Changing To A New Type Of Uut
Restore the configuration for the new UUT from the user disk. C H A N G I N G 9100A/9105A S Y S T E M D E V I C E S 1 . 7 . If parts of the system such as the pod, probe, or J/O modules are changed, you should follow the procedure below. -
Page 16: The Operator's Keypad And Display
Section 2 The Operator’s Keypad and Display Figure 2-l shows the operator’s keypad and display. Functions of the status lights and some of the keys are summarized in the section following this figure. You enter commands and information through the operator’s keypad, and you get responses from the operator’s display. - Page 17 Operator’s Display Operator’s Keypad : The Operator’s Keypad and Display Figure 2-l...
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Page 18: Summary Of Status Lights And Keys
SUMMARY OF STATUS LIGHTS AND KEYS 2 . 2 . Here is a brief summary of the keys and status lights referred to in this manual. A complete description of all keys is given in the Technical User-S Manual. 2 . 2 . 1 . Status Lights BUSY - Commands are being executed. -
Page 19: Function Keys
2.2.2. Function Keys ARROW KEYS - Move the flashing cursor. The keys bring hidden fields into view if the MORE INFORMATION light is ENTER/YES - Performs the displayed command or responds YES to a displayed question. CLEAR/NO - Deletes the character typed last or responds NO to a displayed question. -
Page 20: How To Enter A Command
2 . 3 . HOW TO ENTER A COMMAND Here is an example of how to enter commands that select a disk drive and execute a program from the selected drive. I f t h e i s n o t a l r e a d y o n , power-up the system as described in Section 1.1 or 1.2. - Page 21 Press the SETUP MENU key. The SETUP MENU command appears on the display. POD REPORT POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ON Notice the cursor, the flashing block over the word SETUP. The cursor highlights a “field.” A field is a word or number in a command that can be changed. Do not change any fields yet.
- Page 22 NOTE If, in step 3 when you pressed the SETUP MENU key, the display did not look like the one shown in the figure, you could make it do so by per$orming the following sequence: Press the left arrow key enough times to move the cursor all the way to the left.
- Page 23 W h a t t o d o i f y o u p r e s s e d t h e w r o n g function key: Once a function key is pressed, you can modify the function fields using the keypad. If you pressed the wrong function key, you will want to immediately abandon the function.
- Page 24 P r e s s t h e F 2 softkey, which is below the USERDISK. If your system is a 9100A, the first line should read, “SETUP USERDISK HDR”. If your system is a 9105A, the first line should look...
- Page 25 Press the RIGHT ARROW key. The display now shows which disk drives are available for use in the system The example below is from a 9100A. SETUP If you have a different system, your display will look different, as indicated below:...
- Page 26 REPORT POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ON Press the F2 softkey, which is below the USERDISK. If your system is a 9100A, the first line should read, “SETUP USERDISK HDR”. If your system is a 9105A, the first line should look like the display shown below:...
- Page 27 Press the softkey directly below the label of the disk drive you want to use. The example below is from a 9105A, so it shows only the two micro-floppy disk drives. SETUP If DR2 is selected, the system will always execute programs from user disks in Drive 2 until told to do otherwise.
- Page 28 Now, suppose you want to execute the program TEST1 which has been created and filed for a UUT called ABC. Press the EXEC key. The EXEC command is displayed with the cursor at the first field. EXECUTE UUT PROGRAM ADDR OPTION: The ALPHA light on the left side of the ALPHA key comes on to indicate that the operator’s keypad is now in alphanumeric mode.
- Page 29 Type the word ABC into the field using the alphanumeric keys. Use white keys for the letters A, B, and C. EXECUTE UUT ABC 0 PROGRAM ADDR OPTION: ABC identifies the Unit Under Test and also the directory where the program to be executed is located.
- Page 30 Press the ENTER key. The 9100A/9105A takes over from here. It will ask you to press some keys. The 9100A /9105A will inform you (on the display) when it has completed the program you requested. If for some reason you decide to stop the program prematurely, you can press the STOP key to do so.
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Page 31: Summary Of Keypad Operations
SUMMARY OF KEYPAD OPERATIONS 2 . 4 . The previous example showed you these useful features: Drive Selection: In steps 3 through 7 you set up the system to execute programs from Drive 2. UUT Type: In step 9 you typed ABC to specify the UUT being tested. - Page 32 Numeric Fill-in Fields: These fields were not shown in the preceding example. When the cursor is at a numeric field, the ALPHA light will be off. These fields can only contain hex numbers, which can normally be entered or changed in the following two ways: Entered using the white keys on the keypad.
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Page 33: Avoiding Connection Problems
Section 3 Avoiding Connection Problems Your 9100A/9105A is smart enough to discover many types of errors that might occur in setting up a UUT for testing or troubleshooting. This section describes how to handle two common setup-type errors. -
Page 34: No Pod Connected
3.1. NO POD CONNECTED The pod is not connected to the system. To clear the error: Switch off UUT power. Make sure the pod is connected to the system. Connect the pod to the UUT. Switch on UUT power and restart the test. If the test fails again, the pod may be defective (see Section 4.2.2). -
Page 35: Preparing To Test Or Troubleshoot
Section 4 Preparing to Test or Troubleshoot 4 . 1 . INTRODUCTION Every time you power-up, reset the system, or change parts of it, you should perform the following operations before using the system to test or troubleshoot a UUT. Self-tests: Ensure that the pod, probe, and I/O modules are connected and working correctly. - Page 36 In addition to storing test programs and troubleshooting routines, a user disk can also store: Calibration data generated by calibrations. configurations, including SETUP MENU System command parameters and information used by the I/O MOD, PROBE, RAM, ROM, and SYNC commands. If you reset the system or change any of its parts such as the pod, probe, or I/O modules: The self-tests should be repeated and the system must be...
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Page 37: Self-Tests (Main Menu Key)
4 . 2 . SELF-TESTS (MAIN MENU KEY) Three self-tests should be performed after you power-up the system or change the I/O module, pod, or probe. Before running the tests, check that the devices are connected correctly. 4.2.1. Probe Self-Test The probe self-test is a pass/fail check that the probe is connected to and communicating with the system. -
Page 38: Pod Self-Test
Self-Test 4 . 2 . 2 . The pod self-test comprehensively tests the pod. If it fails, an error message is displayed to explain the cause of failure. If you do not understand the message, refer to the pod manual. To run this test: Make sure the pod is attached securely to the mainframe. -
Page 39: I/O Module Self-Test
4 . 2 . 3 . The I/O module self-test is a pass/fail check that the module concerned is connected to and communicating with the system. To execute the test: Press the MAIN MENU key, and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. -
Page 40: Configuration (Setup Menu Key)
Move the cursor to the next field and press the Verify that the drive specified in the right-most field contains the user disk with the UUT directory you need. Possible drives are: HDR (internal hard disk): 9100A only. DR2 (Drive 2): 9105A lower disk drive. -
Page 41: Restoring A System Configuration
4.3.2. Restoring a System Configuration To restore a system configuration (all system settings) from a user disk: Press the SETUP MENU key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. Press the RESTORE softkey. Move the cursor to the next field and press the SYSTEM softkey. -
Page 42: Calibration (Main Menu Key)
CALIBRATION (MAIN MENU KEY) 4 . 4 . Calibration is the process of adjusting the 9100A/9105A system so that individual variations in the time delays associated with the probe and pod are known and compensated. Five calibrations should be routinely performed on the system, as described in the Technical User’s Manual. -
Page 43: An Alternative To Calibration
AN ALTERNATIVE TO CALIBRATION 4.5. You do not have to calibrate the system at every power-up. A more convenient procedure is to restore calibration data from the user disk after the self-tests have been performed and the system configured. If you do not calibrate the system at power-up, you should at least restore saved calibration data. -
Page 44: Restoring Calibration Data
Restoring Calibration Data 4.5.2. To restore calibration data from a user disk: Press the SETUP MENU key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. Press the RESTORE softkey. Move the cursor to the next field and press the Move the cursor to the next field and press one of the following softkeys: USERDISK: If the calibration data was saved in the... -
Page 45: Summary
4 . 6 . SUMMARY Self-tests: Should be performed for each device (pod, probe, or I/O module) when the device is attached to the mainframe. Configurations: Can be saved on and restored from a user disk for each UUT. They specify SETUP MENU command settings and provide information for other commands. - Page 46 After each power-up or reset before you test or trouble- shoot a UUT: Calibrate and configure the system for the type of UUT you are about to test or troubleshoot. Ensure that self-tests have been performed on the pod, probe, and I/O modules. Verify that the system mode is appropriate and that your user disk is in the correct drive.
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Page 47: Automated Testing (The Exec Key)
Section 5 Automated Testing (The EXEC Key) The EXEC key executes test programs which are stored on a user disk. Its use involves pressing the EXEC key, entering a UUT directory name, entering a program name, and pressing the ENTER key. After you do this, the program takes control of the test. -
Page 48: A Typical Automated Test
A TYPICAL AUTOMATED TEST 5.1. This procedure is a typical automated functional test of a UUT called ABC. If you are using a 9105A, check to be sure that the user disk for testing your UUI is in Drive 2. Connect the pod to the UUT. - Page 49 Move the cursor to the next field to the right and enter the program name using the operator’s keypad. We will use TEST2 as the program name for this example. The display should now look like that below: EXEC UUT ABC PROGRAM TEST2 Press the ENTER key to execute the program TEST2.
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Page 50: Summary Of Exec Key Use
5.2. SUMMARY OF EXEC KEY USE The EXEC key is used to execute previously written test programs. To use the EXEC key: Remove the UUT microprocessor or disable it. Connect the pod to the UUT. Press the EXEC key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. -
Page 51: Automated Troubleshooting
Section 6 (The GFI Key) 6.1. INTRODUCTION The GFI (Guided Fault Isolation) key lets you use a powerful program-built into the 9 lOOA/ 105A system-to troubleshoot a defective UUT. You need no special knowledge of either GFI or the UUT. Running GFI involves pressing the GFI key and the RUN press the ENTER key. -
Page 52: Information About Gfi
INFORMATION ABOUT GFI 6.2. GFI is normally used for automated troubleshooting of a UUT after it fails a test. GFI uses stored information about the UUT which a programmer stores in files in the 91OOA/9105A system. GFI troubleshoots by backtracing: it starts with a bad output and then works backwards to find the defective component. -
Page 53: Using System Devices To Test Uut Components
USING SYSTEM DEVICES TO TEST UUT COMPONENTS 6 . 3 . When GFI runs, you may be asked to follow one or more simple instructions using system devices to test UUT components. The following sections show how to follow some common instructions. -
Page 54: Using The Probe
It is sometimes convenient to unscrew the probe tip and replace it with the provided flying lead, which then clips to the specified location. Press the probe’s ready button. The 9100A/9105A will beep once when the measurement begins and a second time when the measurement is complete. Do... -
Page 55: L : Using The Probe
Pod Connection -Probe Ready Button -Probe Logic-Level I :-l-1- Optional Flying-Lead Tip Figure 6-l : Using the Probe... -
Page 56: Using Clip Modules
Using Clip Modules 6 . 3 . 3 . You may be asked to connect an I/O module to a UUT component by clipping over it. For example, the display may read: CLIP u3 PRESS BUTTON ON I/O MOD WHEN READY I/O modules are connected to DIP components by clip modules. -
Page 57: Using Clip Modules
Control-Line Leads, may be connected to the UUT. Clip Module, plugged into Grey Wire, indicates position of pin 1 on UUT component Clip Module, clipped over UUT component Clip Module’s Common Clip, connected to UUT common Figure 6-2: Using Clip Modules... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting Example
TROUBLESHOOTING EXAMPLE 6 . 4 . The procedure below shows a typical sequence of operations you might use with the 91OOA/9105A to isolate a fault on a defective UUT. This procedure was taken from a real UUT, but of course, you will have a different UUT and will probably even have a different fault, so the results you see will almost certainly However, this example will be helpful in be different. - Page 59 If for some reason you do not like this starting point, you can press the SUGGEST softkey and then the ENTER key to look at other recommended starting points for GFI. Then you can press the GFI key followed by the RUN softkey and enter another GFI starting point using the cursor control keys and the operator’s display.
- Page 60 The words in the upper left corner show the GFI recommendation for the next component to check. In this example, GFI decided U27 should be tested next. It is usually appropriate to use the GFI recommendation for the next component to test, rather than to check the status of all the pins on the displayed IC.
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Page 61: E-Disk Speed Optimization
DRl, press the softkey under DRl (if information is on DR2, press softkey DR2). If the UUT information is stored on the 9100A hard disk (HDR), press the softkey under HDR (if on DRl, press the softkey DRl). - Page 62 NOTE It is recommended that your 9IOOA has at least 3 megabytes of memory when using the E-disk. Press the ENTER/YES key. This creates the E-disk and loads the UUT information into it. An error message may appear on the display;“E-Disk is too small to hold UUT -- make E-Disk larger”.
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Page 63: Summary Of Gfi Key Operations
SUMMARY OF GFI KEY OPERATIONS 6 . 6 . To run GFI from a specified location: Disable the UUT microprocessor. Connect the pod to the UUT. Press the GFI key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. Press the RUN softkey. - Page 64 To erase the GFI summary and suggestion list: Press the GFI key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. Press the CLEAR softkey. Press the ENTER key. To make GFI start automatically: Press the GFI key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field.
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Page 65: Simulating Uut Operation (Run Uut Key)
Section 7 Simulating UUT Operation (RUN UUT Key) Use the RUN UUT test to simulate normal UUT operation. The pod’s microprocessor executes instructions found in UUT memory, starting at a specified address. Beyond lending the pod microprocessor to the UUT, the 91OOA/9105A system does not interfere in the operation. -
Page 66: Starting Run Uut
7.7. STARTING RUN UUT To start a typical RUN UUT test: Connect the pod to the UUT. Press the RUN UUT key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. Press the SPECIAL softkey. Move the cursor to the right-most field. -
Page 67: Stopping Run Uut
STOPPING RUN UUT 7.2. After you execute a RUN UUT command, the pod takes control of the UUT and does not return control to the 9100A/9105A unless you execute RUN UUT HALT. To stop a typical RUN UUT test: Press the RUN UUT key and use the left arrow key to move the cursor to the left-most field. -
Page 68: Flowchart
Appendix A Typical Automated Operations Flowchart Figure A- 1 is a flowchart of typical automated operations of the type described in Section 1, “Overview.” A - l... -
Page 69: A-L : Typical Automated Operations
Power-Up Section 1 C o n n e c t P o d Figure A-l : Typical Automated Operations A - 2... -
Page 70: Disk Formatting And Duplicating
Appendix B Disk Formatting and Duplicating FORMATTING A DISK Before disks are used for the first time, they have to be formatted. Formatting configures a disk for data storage. CA UTXON Formatting a disk that has been used before will erase any data previously stored on it. -
Page 71: Duplicating A User Disk
Move the cursor to the next field and press the DRl Press the ENTER key to format the disk in Drive 1. DUPLICATING A USER DISK B.2. Duplicating a User Disk Using a 91 OOA/9105A If the disk to receive the copy has not been formatted, follow the instructions in Appendix B, Section B.l, “Formatting a Disk”... -
Page 72: Backing Up Disks
ENTER. The BUSY status light will turn off when ready for the next step of the procedure. Depending on the amount of available memory in the 9100A or completely copied to the destination disk. When the copy is complete, the BUSY status light will turn off... -
Page 73: Index
Index A typical automated test, 5-2 ALPHA key, 2-4, 2-8, 2-15 ALPHA light, 2-3, 2-4, 2-8, 2-12, 2-15 Alphanumeric keys, 2-3, 2-4, 2-8, 2-12, 2-13, 2-15 An alternative to calibration, 4-9 ARROW keys, 2-4, 2-15 Automated mode, l-l Automated testing (the EXEC key), 5-l Automated troubleshooting (the GFI key), 6-l Avoiding connection problems, 3-l Backing up disks, B-3... - Page 74 DEC, 2-16 Devices clip modules, 6-6 pod, 3-2, 4-2, 4-4 probe, 4-2, 4-3, 6-4 , 6-3, 6-6 Disk drive selection, 4-6 Disk drives, 1-5, 2-l 0 Disk formatting and backup, B-l Disks backup, B-3 care, l-5 drive selection, 2-15, 4-6 drives, l-5, 2-10 duplicating a user disk, B-2 formatting, B-l...
- Page 75 starting point, 6-2 suggestion list, 6-2, 6-13 summary, 6-13 GFI key, 2-4,6-l Guided Fault isolation, 6-l How to enter a command, 2-5 INC, 2-l 6 Information about GFI, 6-2 Invalid calibration data, 4-9 Keypad, 2-l Keys ALPHA, 2-4, 2-8, 2-15 alphanumeric, 2-3, 2-4, 2-8, 2-12, 2-13, 2-15 ARROW, 2-4, 2-15 EXEC, 2-4,5-l...
- Page 76 Repetitive testing and troubleshooting summary, l-7 Reset, 4-l 1, 4-12 Restoring a system configuration, 4-7 Restoring calibration data, 4-l 0 RUN UUT key, 2-3, 7-1 RUN UUT test, 7-l Self-tests, 4-1, 4-l 1 pod, 4-4 probe, 4-3 Self-tests (MAIN MENU key), 4-3 Simulating UUT operation (RUN UUT key), 7-l labels, 2-6 Softkeys, 2-4, 2-6, 2-8, 2-15...