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Section 1 of this manual goes into some technical detail in
describing the System 6 30 0 including the System 6300
processing unit and the TM 6000 workstation.
Section 2 provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the
System 6300 including unpacking, site selection, installation,
and procedures for initial power-up of the system.
No special technical knowledge is necessary to install and
power up your system. If you have problems with the
definition of words, use the glossary at the back of the
manual.
If you have acquired one or more of the peripheral options
available with your system, such as a printer, refer to the
individual peripheral's Installation and User's Guide for
instructions on how to install and hook up these peripheral
units to your system.
Section 3 starts the user's guide portion of this manual. The
user's guide is intended as a reference for daily operation of
your system. Included in the user's guide is Section 3, which
identifies all controls, switches, and indicators of your system,
and Section 4, which shows you how to maintain and care
for your system.
Appendix A of this manual has the specifications for both
the processing unit and the TM 6000 workstation. Appendix
B identifies all the connectors for the processing unit and the
TM6000 workstation for quick reference.
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in paragraph (b) (3) (B) of the Rights in Technical
Data and Computer Software clause in DAR 7-104.9 (a).
15 November 1984
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Four-Phase Systems, Inc.
10700 North De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, California 95014
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  • Page 1 Preface Section 1 of this manual goes into some technical detail in describing the System 6 30 0 including the System 6300 processing unit and the TM 6000 workstation. Section 2 provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the System 6300 including unpacking, site selection, installation, and procedures for initial power-up of the system.
  • Page 3 Contents Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Installation and Powering-Up Getting to Know Your System’s Operating Mechanisms Section 3 Section 4 Maintenance and Care The Processing Unit and TM 6000 Workstation Specifications Appendix A The Processing Unit and TM 6000 Connectors Appendix B Glossary iii/iv...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Introduction

    General Description of the System 6300, 1-1 System 6300 Processing Unit Description, 1-1 TM6000 Workstation Description, 1-4 Illustrations System 6300 and Printers, 1-2 System 6300 Disc Drives, Connectors, Status Indicators, and the RESET Switch, 1-3 TM 6000 Workstation Components and Cables, 1-5 1—i/ii 15 November 1984...
  • Page 7 System 6 3 0 0 Software Installation Guide. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM 6 3 0 0 The basic System 6300 is composed of the processing unit, which has a fixed and a floppy disc drive to store information; a TM 6000 workstation, which includes a video display unit, a keyboard, and a power module;...
  • Page 8 The System 6300 processing unit has the following connectors on the rear of the processing unit: the cluster connector to connect terminals: the parallel printer...
  • Page 9 Figure 1-2 points out the system’s disc drives, connectors, status indicators, and the RESET switch: FLO P P Y -------i DISC D R IV E STATU S IN D IC A T O R S (LED *) CLUSTER W INCHESTER P A R A L L E L DISC D R IV E P R IN TER...
  • Page 10 The TM 6000 offers eight possible foreign language font choices, business graphics capabilities, and a video display unit with a tilt-and-swivel action. Also, if you acquire the proper software from Four-Phase Systems, the TM 6000 can produce split screens that can be scrolled independently of each other.
  • Page 11 Figure 1-3. TM 6000 Workstation Components and Cables 15 November 1984 1 - 5 / 6...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the TM 6000 Workstation, 2-6 Unpacking the Cables, 2-11 Unpacking the Memory Expansion Board, 2-12 Installing and Powering Up the System, 2-13 Installing a Memory Expansion Board, 2-13 Installing and Powering Up the System 6300, 2-26 2-i/ii 15 November 1984...

  • Page 15: Site Selection

    TM 6000 workstation, and unpacking the cables. If you have acquired one of the printers or other peripheral options available with the System 6300, see that peripheral’s Installation and User’s Guide for unpacking and installation instructions.

  • Page 16: Unpacking The Processing Unit

    • Solid Floor: The unit must be placed on a floor with a solid foundation that is free from abrupt movement. UNPACKING THE PROCESSING UNIT The processing unit comes in a large box cinched with two bands. To unpack the processing unit perform the following procedure: Make sure the box is upright.
  • Page 17 Cut and remove the two bands cinching the box. See the following figure. BANDS A 4 2 5 8 A Fold back the box lids and remove the top piece of foam as shown in the following figure. Also, pull out the processing unit’s power cord from inside the box.
  • Page 18 Unpacking the Processing Unit Remove the box by lifting it upwards carefully, leaving the processing unit exposed and sitting in the bottom foamed box called the “carrier.” See the following figure. 2 - 4 15 November 1984...
  • Page 19 The Processing Unit in the Carrier You need two people to lift the processing unit out of the carrier carefully. One person grips the front of the processing unit and the other person grips the rear. Each person should grip the top of the unit with one hand and underside of the unit with the other hand then lift carefully and place the unit on the floor.

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Tm 6000 Workstation

    Lifting the Processing Unit Out of the Carrier Save the carrier, the box, and the foam pieces for future moving or shipping. UNPACKING THE T M 6000 WORKSTATION The TM 6000 workstation comes in a large box. Inside this large box is a long power cord and three smaller boxes.
  • Page 21 The following figure shows what component pieces you should have in the TM 6000 workstation box. The TM 6000 Workstation Components To unpack the TM 6000 workstation: Make sure the box is upright. The figures outside the box should be right- side up.
  • Page 22 The Packed TM6000 Workstation Open the top flaps of the TM 6000 box; and gentiy lower the TM 6000 box on its side and pull out the three boxes and the long power cord you find inside. See the following figure. Unpacking the TM6000 Box 2 -8 15 November 1984...
  • Page 23 Open the video display box and you will find the video display screen and its base suspended in a piece of styrofoam. Lift out the screen and base carefully to avoid damage. See the following figure. Unpacking the Video Display Box Open the keyboard box and lift out the keyboard and the coiled cable found inside.
  • Page 24 A 4 2 6 5 A Open the power module box and remove the power module. There is also a short power cord inside this box. The power module box also contains a long, flat, thin power cable. See the following figure. POWER MODULE SHORT POWER CORD...

  • Page 25: Unpacking The Cables

    After you have removed all the components from the boxes, make sure to save all the boxes and foam pieces for future movement or shipment of the workstation. UNPACKING THE CA BLES The RS-232 Cross and RS-422 cables come in a box separate from both the processing unit and the TM 6000 workstation.

  • Page 26: Unpacking The Memory Expansion Board

    UNPACKING THE MEMORY EXPANSION BOARD If you have not acquired a memory expansion board, you can skip these unpacking instructions and go to “Installation and Powering-Up the System.” The optional memory expansion board, like the cables box, comes in a box separate from the processing unit and the TM 6000 workstation boxes.

  • Page 27: Installing And Powering Up The System

    INSTALLING AND POWERING UP THE SYSTEM Installing and powering up the system is broken into two separate procedures. The first procedure gives instructions on how to install a memory expansion board into the processing unit. The second procedure shows how to connect the keyboard to the TM 6000 video display unit, how to connect the TM 6000 workstation to the processing unit, how to connect both the workstation and the processing unit to a power outlet, and how to power up the whole system.
  • Page 28 Preparing to Open the Processing Unit Insert a small rod shaped tool such as a screwdriver into one of the two small openings located on the top of the processing unit as shown in the following figure. 2 - 1 4 15 November 1984...
  • Page 29 Inserting the Screwdriver Once you have the screwdriver in the opening, push down firmly on the screwdriver while you force apart the outer casing, at the seam of the cabinet, until you unlock the first lever lock. See the following figure. OUTER CASING 2 - 1 5 15 November 1984...
  • Page 30 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to unlock the second lever lock. The second lever lock is located in the second small opening at the top of the processing unit. Open the cabinet by slowly lowering the cabinet side panel as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 31 CAUTION The ZIF pins and other electronic components on the memory expansion board are easily damaged, so handle the board from the outside bars to avoid damage. ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS A 4 2 7 3 A The Memory Expansion Board Each memory expansion board has two memory addressing jumpers to set the memory address range for the board.
  • Page 32 Locating the Memory Address Jumpers Determine if the memory address jumpers are set in the appropriate position by comparing the expansion board's jumper positions to the following illustrations: NOTE: Your processing unit will come with the first expansion board factory installed.
  • Page 33 M A20 M A19 M A 20 M A19 FIRST BOARD SETTING MA20 MA19 Memory Address Jumper Settings If the memory address jumpers are in the incorrect position on any of the expansion boards, gently pull out the incorrectly positioned jumpers and push the jumpers over the correct pins indicated in the previous illustrations.
  • Page 34 (OFF) (ON) A 4 2 7 5 A Setting the Memory Address Jumpers With the memory board positioned so that the ZIF pins are towards the front of the board, pull the ZIF latch out as shown in the following figure. NOTE: The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) pins are fragile.
  • Page 35 CAUTION To prevent damage to the board’s electronic components and ZIP pins, avoid dropping the thumbnuts on them. THUMBNUTS A 4 2 7 2 A Place the memory expansion board’s stud bolt holes over the processing unit’s six threaded stud bolts and, while holding the board with one hand, insert the stud bolts into the stud bolt holes.
  • Page 36 SIX THREADED STUD BOLTS Inserting the Stud Bolts into the Stud Bolt Holes Slide the memory expansion board down slowly over the stud bolts to ensure that the board doesn’t suddenly slam down and bend the lower board’s ZIP connector pins. Slide the memory expansion board down until its ZIF connector almost touches the lower board’s ZIF pins.
  • Page 37 MEMORY EXPANSION BOARD S ZIF CONNECTOR Sliding the Memory Expansion Board Down Line up the memory expansion board's ZIF connector with the lower board’s ZIF pins and gently insert the memory expansion board until the memory expansion board is connected securely to the lower board. CAUTION ZIF stands for Zero Insertion Force, which means that the ZIF pins insert into the ZIF connector without force.
  • Page 38 Pushing in the ZIF Latch If you have more than one memory expansion board to add to your processing unit, repeat the steps 6 through 15 for the next memory board installation. After you have inserted the memory boards, screv^ on the six thumbnuts snugly to secure the boards.
  • Page 39 After you have checked that all the latches and thumbnuts are on securely and that there are no tools inside the unit, close the processing unit by bringing up the side panel and snapping it closed. A 4 2 8 1 A Closing the Processing Unit Side Panel 2 - 2 5 15 November 1984...

  • Page 40: Installing And Powering Up The System 6300

    Installing and Powering Up the System 6 3 0 0 Go through the following steps to install and power up the System 6300: As you face the video display unit, insert either end of the coiled cable into the connector on the right side of the video display unit’s base labeled “keyboard.”...
  • Page 41 NOTE: If you want to adjust your keyboard to sit higher, pull down the keyboard flap located on the back underside of the keyboard between the two keyboard connectors. Inserting the Coiled Cable into the Keyboard Turn the video display unit around so that you face the back of the unit. Insert the RS-232 Cross cable into the serial connector located on the rear of the base assembly of the video display unit.
  • Page 42 Inserting the RS-232 Cross Cable into the Serial Connector Insert the other end of the RS-232 Cross cable into the channel 0 connector located on the rear of the processing unit as shown in the following figure. NOTE: Screw in the connector retaining screws after you insert the RS-232 Cross cable to secure the connection.
  • Page 43 Inserting the RS-232 Cross Cable into the Channel 0 Connector Insert either end of the RS-422 cable into either of the cluster communication connectors located on the rear of the video display unit's base assembly. See the following figure. NOTE: Screw in the connector retaining screws after you insert the RS-422 cable to secure the connection.
  • Page 44 Inserting the RS-422 Cable into the Cluster Communications Connector Insert the other end of the RS-422 cable into the cluster connector located on the rear of the processing unit as shown in the following figure. NOTE: Screw in the connector retaining screws after you insert the RS-422 cable to secure the connection.
  • Page 45 Inserting the R S 4 2 2 Cable into the Cluster Connector To get electrical power to your terminal, start by inserting the flat power cable into the power connector located on the rear of the video display unit’s base. To do this, press the clear plastic on either side of the cable end and while holding the clear plastic pressed, insert into the connector.
  • Page 46 Inserting the Flat Power Cable into the Terminal While pressing the clear plastic on either side of the cable end. insert the other end of the flat power cable into the power module. See the following figure. 2 - 3 2 15 November 1984...
  • Page 47 Inserting the Flat Power Cable into the Power Module Pull back the black sticker on the power module to see if the voltage selection switch is set to 115 VAC or 220 VAC. The switch setting should match the voltage output of your electrical outlet. If incorrectly set, change to the correct setting.
  • Page 48 Checking the Voltage Selection Switch Insert the female end of the power module's long power cord into the male connector on the power module. See the following figure. Inserting the Long Power Cord into the Power Module 15 November 1984 2 - 3 4...
  • Page 49 Insert the other end of the power module’s long power cord into a grounded three-hole electrical outlet to get power to your terminal. See the following figure. Inserting the Long Power Cord into the Electrical Outlet NOTE: If you are connecting more than one terminal to your system, go through the following steps, otherwise place a terminator plug into the open cluster communications connector (see previous figure), and go on to step 23.
  • Page 50 Inserting the R S 4 2 2 Cable into the Open Cluster Connector Insert the other end of the RS-422 cable into one of the cluster communications connectors of your second terminal as shown in the following figure. 2 - 3 6 15 November 1984...
  • Page 51 Inserting the R S 4 2 2 Cable into the Second Terminal NOTE: Go through steps 13 and 14 until you have connected as many terminals onto your system as you need up to the limit of eight terminals. After you have connected as many terminals as you need, make sure to insert a terminator plug into the open cluster communications connector of the last terminal in your duster, otherwise your terminals will not operate correctly.
  • Page 52 TERMINATOR PLUG Inserting a Terminator Plug into the Last Terminal NOTE: You have two options to connect your cluster of terminals to a source of electrical power. The following steps show you both options: In the first option, you can connect each terminal in your cluster of terminals directly to an electrical outlet by following the previous steps 8 through 12.
  • Page 53 A 4 2 9 1 A Plugging a Cluster of Terminals Directly to the Electical Outlet For the second option, you start by connecting each terminal to its power module and checking each power module’s voltage switch setting as per steps 8 through 10 above.
  • Page 54 Each Terminal Connected to Its Power Module Next, insert the female end of the short power cord provided with each power module (the cord is about 12 inches long) into the male connector of the first terminal’s power module. See the following figure. 2 - 4 0 15 November 1984...
  • Page 55 Inserting the Short Power Cord into the First Terminal’s Power Module Insert the male end of the short power cord into the female connector of the second terminal’s power module as shown in the following figure. 2 - 4 1 15 November 1984...
  • Page 56 Inserting the Short Power Cord into the Second Terminal’s Power Module NOTE: You can only connect two power modules to each other in the fashion described in steps 18 through 19 above, then you must connect the second power module to an electrical outlet as will be described in steps 20 and 21 that follow.
  • Page 57 Insert the long power cord’s female end into the second power module’s male connector as shown in the following figure. Inserting the Long Power Cord into the Second Power Module 15 November 1984 2 - 4 3...
  • Page 58 Insert the long power cord’s male end into a . grounded three-hole electrical outlet. See the following figure. Inserting the Long Power Cord into an Electrical Outlet 2 - 4 4 15 November 1984...
  • Page 59 Connect every two power modules in your cluster of terminals as explained in steps 18 through 21 above until all the power modules have a source of electrical power. Your setup should look as shown in the following figure. Connecting One Power Module to Another then to an Electrical Outlet 15 November 1984 2 - 4 5...
  • Page 60 Next, you must connect the processing unit to a grounded electrical outlet. To do this you plug in the female end of the processing unit's power cord into the processing unit's male power cord connector. See the following figure. Inserting the Processing Unit’s Power Cord into the Processing Unit 2 - 4 6 15 November 1984...
  • Page 61 Insert the male end of the processing unit’s power cord into a grounded three-hole electrical outlet as shown in the following figure. NOTE: Check to make sure that the voltage indicated on lower left rear side of the processing unit matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If your unit’s indicated voltage does not match your electrical plug voltage, contact your Field Engineer for help.
  • Page 62 Check to see if the power cord is securely connected both into the processing unit and into the electrical outlet. Make sure that the electrical outlet is live by switching on any switch that may give power to your electrical outlet. If neither of the two steps above light the indicator, call your Field Engineer for help.
  • Page 63 Next, turn on the terminal by pressing the terminal’s power switch to ON while holding down the space bar on the keyboard; hold down the space bar until the lights on the keyboard go out. See the following figure. NOTE: A problem exists if the lights on the keyboard do not go out;...
  • Page 64 The following prompt appears on your terminal screen. (A prompt is a screen message usually requesting you to do something or telling you something is happening or will happen.) V 1 .0 Prompt: B, C, E , F , M, R , S , T : Now that you have powered up your system for the first time, turn off the terminal by pressing the terminal's power switch off.
  • Page 65 Next, turn off the processing unit by pressing the processing unit’s power switch to the “0 ” or OFF position. See the following figure. I/O POWER SWITCH Turning Off the Processing Unit’s Power Switch Your system is now ready for software installation. Do not proceed in this manual until you have installed your software into your system.
  • Page 67 Section 3 Getting to Know Your System’s Operating Mechanisms Identifying Components. Controls, Switches, and Indicators, 3 1 The Processing Unit. 3-1 The TM6000 Workstation, 3-2 Loading and Unloading a Floppy Diskette, 3-3 Illustrations Processing Unit’s Switches and Indicators, 3-2 The TM6000 Workstation Components, Switches, and Controls, 3-3 Loading the Floppy Diskette, 3-4 15 November 1984 3—i/ii...

  • Page 69: Identifying Components. Controls, Switches, And Indicators, 3

    This section familiarizes you with the System 6 3 0 0 ’s various controls, switches, and indicators so that you may operate your system. This section shows you how to load and unload a floppy diskette in case you need to move data or software programs onto or off your system.

  • Page 70: The Tm6000 Workstation

    Figure 3-1. Processing Unit’s Switches and Indicators The TM 6000 Workstation To operate the TM6000 workstation, you must become familiar with the following components, switches, and controls shown in Figure 3-2. The TM6000 controls and switches have the following functions: •...

  • Page 71: Loading And Unloading A Floppy Diskette

    Figure 3-2. The TM 6000 Workstation Components, Switches, and Controls input/output information) converts from 115 input voltage to 220 input voltage to match the voltage coming from your electrical outlet. The black sticker indicates the input voltage that the switch is set at by the factory. LOADING AND UNLOADING A FL O P P Y DISKETTE The floppy disc slot located on the upper front of the processing unit accepts the floppy diskettes, which contain the software for your system.

  • Page 72: Loading The Floppy Diskette

    Figure 3-3. Loading the Floppy Diskette You are now familiar with the System 6300's operating mechanisms. If you want to know how to bring up your system to get it ready to use, see your System 6300 Software Installation Guide for instructions.

  • Page 73: Maintenance And Care

    Section 4 Maintenance and Care Maintaining a Proper Environment For the System 6300 Processing Unit, 4-1 TM6000 Maintenance and Care, 4-1 Maintaining a proper environment, 4 1 Video Tilt and Swivel, 4-1 Cleaning the Terminal, 4-2 Care of Floppy Diskettes, 4-2 15 November 1984 4—i/ii...
  • Page 75 The System 6300 processing unit and the TM6000 workstation require minimum maintenance to keep them operating properly. This section includes a description on the appropriate environment for the System 6300 processing unit, instructions on how to adjust and clean the TMbOOO terminal, and procedures on how to prevent loss or damage of the floppy diskettes.
  • Page 76 No sources of magnetization. • No dust. If you want to order floppy diskettes from Four-Phase Systems, call IV Supplies at either one of the following numbers: • If you are located in California in the 4 0 8 area code, call (408) 252-8114.
  • Page 77 Appendix A The Processing Unit and T M 6000 Specifications Processing Unit Specifications, A-l TM6000 Workstation Specifications, A-2 Tables Dimensions and Weight of the 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit, A-l Power Requirements for the 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit, A-l Environmental Specifications for the 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit, A-2 TM6000 Workstation Specifications, A-2 15 November 1984...
  • Page 79 PROCESSING UNIT SPECIFICATIONS The following Tables A-l, A-2, and A-3 give the processing unit specifications: Table A-l. Dimensions and Weight of the 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit Height 22.5 inches (571.5mm) Width 7.0 inches (177.8mm) including base 30.5 inches (774.7mm) opened Depth 23.0 inches (585.2mm) including rear 2-inch standoff Weight...
  • Page 80 Table A-3. Environmental Specifications for the 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit Limit Status Condition 5 0 ° F to 1 04°F (10°C to 4 0 ° C) Operating Temperature (full load, convection cooled) Nonoperating - 4 0 ° F to 1 4 0 °F ( - 4 0 ° C to 60°C) Operating 10% to 8 0% RH Humidity...
  • Page 81 Appendix B The Processing Unit and T M 6000 Connectors The Processing Unit Connectors, B-l TM6000 Workstation Connectors, B-2 Illustrations Rear View of the System 6 3 0 0 Processing Unit, B-l TM6000 Workstation Keyboard Connectors, B-2 TM6000 Workstation (Rear View), B-3 Power Module Connectors and Switch, B 4 15 November 1984 B - i / i i...

  • Page 83: The Processing Unit Connectors, B-L

    Connectors’ are plug- or socket-like devices where you insert cords or cables to make a connection, usually between two units. Following are listings and descriptions of the connectors for the System 63 00 processing unit and the TM6000 workstation. If you have problems with other definitions in this section, see the glossary at the end of this manual.

  • Page 84: Tm6000 Workstation Connectors

    RS-422 cable. • The Channel 1 Connector: This connector hooks up serial printers, terminals, or communication devices into the System 6300 processing unit. • The Channel 0 Connector: This connector connects only the first terminal to the processing unit.

  • Page 85: Tm6000 Workstation (Rear View

    As you face the rear of the TM6000 workstation you have the following connectors: (See Figure B-3) REAR VIEW TM6000 Figure B-3. TM6000 Workstation (Rear View) The Serial Connector: This connector connects only the first TM6000 terminal to the processing unit. This connection is made with an RS-232 Cross cable.

  • Page 86: Power Module Connectors And Switch, B

    The power module, which is part of the TM6000 workstation, has the following connectors. See Figure B-4. Figure B 4 . Power Module Connectors and Switch The Flat Power Cable Connector: This is the connector where you plug in the flat power cable that comes from the power cable connector on the terminal.
  • Page 87 Cables. Cables are the wiring that connects one unit to another. Configuration. A configuration is a particular set-up of the System 6300. For example, your system can be configured to have one or several TM6000 workstations, and it can be configured to have 1 /2 megabyte of memory or 2 megabytes of memory.
  • Page 88 On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you ra te this manual? Low \..1 M 1 — I— I High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Was this manual difficult to obtain? Li Yes •...
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