Basic Software Description And Operation - HP 5526A Operating Note And Program Listings

Basic software description and operation

The 9825A Metrology Program Package has eight metrology programs and 28
data storage files. The available programs are described in later
sections. Data storage files 1 thru 19 are available for storing
user-generated data. Any data storage file may be reused by storing the
new data over the old, previously stored data. However, the old data will
be lost in this operation.
It is suggested that the user duplicate the 9825A Metrology Program
following the procedure in V. and keep the master copy in a safe place
as a backup for the future. Eventually, after heavy usage, the cartridge
will wear out to the extent that the calculator will not be able to read
a file. At this point, take out the master tape and a new tape can be
copied.
To read a number from the Laser Display over the interface, the following
sequence has to be performed:
red 3, X, Y
X + sgn(X) (Y 1e8) ->
X will be the 9 digits on the display. X must then be multiplied by a
power of ten dependent upon the display switch settings.
X
2