Operating Instructions; Introduction; I Looping; Tic Diagnostic Commands - HP Series 37 Reference Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
This section describes how to operate the TICDIAG.
The TICDIAG is composed of routines that test a specific function of the TIC PCA. These routines can be
run individually or in various combinations. The SIB tests, if selected, run before the AlB tests. The
order of the tests is maintained regardless of which tests are run because each test relies on the circuitry
that has been tested by the previous routine.
You can specify the type of information to be received from the TICDIAG and can display that
information at either the console or the printer. The options are to print pass messages, failure messages,
or troubleshooting messages. Field personnel will most likely use the pass and failure messages. The
troubleshooting messages aid in the isolation of faulty components.
All input to the TICDIAG is done via the system console.
2.1 LOOPING
You can select one of two types of looping.
The first type loops the specified number of times that you enter in response to a prompt. The loop count
can be from I to 32,767. Continuous looping can be specified by entering a O. The SIB tests are run the
specified number of times and then the AlB tests are run the specified number of times. Consequently,
continuous looping cannot be specified if both SIB and AlB tests are selected.
The second type loops on failure. If specified, the failing test will be looped continuously.
2.2 TIC DIAGNOSTIC COMMANDS
The TICDIAG prompts you for the testing parameters. At each prompt, you can type HELP and a help
message will be displayed. The help message displays the acceptable responses and the resulting action of
those responses. You can also type EXIT in response to any prompt to have the TICDIAG stop testing.
Input to the TICDIAG is through the system console.
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