ADE ASC 2000 User Manual

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02/10/00

Advanced System

Controller 2000

User's Guide

Rev. D

ADE P/N 024429-02

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Page 1 ADE Corporation. The ADE logo is a registered trademark of ADE Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Page 2 2 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording Important System Information ............9 The Advanced System Controller 2000 ............10 Hardware Components ..............10 ASC 2000 Front View (TW-xx serial number) ......11 ASC 2000 Front View (SC-xx serial number) ......11 ASC 2000 Rear View (TW-xx serial number) ....... 12 ASC 2000 Rear View (SC-xx serial number) ........
Page 4 ADE Applications ....................35 The ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA) ............37 The System Status Log ..............38 Using the View Menu ..............39 Enabling DECnet ................40 Enabling HCA ................41 Soft and Hard Resets ..............42 The STANDARD USER INTERFACE ..............43 Manual Starting The STANDARD USER INTERFACE ....
Page 5: Manual Revision History
Revision A (DR 1235) 07/21/99 Revision B (ECO 7649) Added support for new ASC 2000 version with SCxx serial numbers: different front and rear panel layout different number of back-up tapes new method for creating "BOOT" and "ROOT" diskettes (see...
Page 6: Summary Of Notes & Warnings
It is extremely important that you keep the license agreement in a safe place for future reference. This is needed in case the unit is serviced or replaced by ADE. If you own more than one ADE system with the ASC 2000, you should never duplicate or exchange serial numbers and/or activation keys.
Page 7: Purpose Of This Manual
Unauthorized Repairs Do not open your ASC 2000 unit or attempt any unauthorized repairs to the boards. Do not open the controller chassis. Notify ADE Customer Support if you are experiencing problems with your unit. Opening the chassis will invalidate your warranty.
Page 8: Understanding Your Sco Open Server Enterprise License Agreement
For that reason, if you own more than one ADE system with the ASC 2000, you should never exchange or duplicate serial numbers and/or activation keys.
Page 9: Recording Important System Information
These are the Internet and Hardware addresses of the rtVAX controller. The Hardware address appears in the System Options screen in the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA). The Internet address appears under the View menu. DECNET KEY: If you have purchased DECNET networking software for your system, you will be provided with a code which must be entered in order to use DECNET.
Page 10: The Advanced System Controller 2000
The Advanced System Controller (ASC) 2000 consists of a PC with a SCO-UNIX operating system and a rtVAX 300 board. The system is designed to run most ADE wafer characterization systems. The ASC 2000 has a 3 Amp rating. (Ignore any labels on the unit that indicate it has a 10 Amp rating.)
Page 11: Asc 2000 Front View (Tw-Xx Serial Number)
Diskette Drive Hard Disk Power Drive LED ON/OFF Power LED Keyboard Lock Reset Switch (Deactivated) P-0104 ASC 2000 Front View (TW-xx serial number) Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive 3.5-inch Floppy Power Diskette Drive ON/OFF Hard Disk Reset Switch Drive LED (Deactivated)
Page 12: Asc 2000 Rear View (Tw-Xx Serial Number)
Robot/Loader Printer Port Port Secondary GPIB Port SCSI Port COM 1 ASCII Port Digital I/O SMIF Port DECNET Port Diagnostic Cognex Port Reader DSP Board (if present) T-0386 ASC 2000 Rear View (TW-xx serial number) 12 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 13: Asc 2000 Rear View (Sc-Xx Serial Number)
GPIB Port Video (Monitor) UNIX Networking Port 8-Port Serial I/O SCSI Port not used VAX Diagnostic Port E-Squared Data Port (optional) DSP Board (optional for T-0386E. E-Plus, E-Squared) ASC 2000 Rear View (SC-xx serial number) ASC 2000 User's Guide- 13...
Page 14: Back-Up Tapes
Before your system is shipped from the factory, a back-up of the hard disk (including the SCO-UNIX operating system and ADE software and files) is stored to one or two tapes. The SCO-UNIX operating system by itself is also stored to one or two tapes.
Page 15: Handling Compact Disks
Handling Compact Disks Back-up Universal System Controller and ADE Tools software for the ASC 2000 is contained on a compact disk. To protect the CD from damage, follow the precautions listed below: 1. Handle the CD by the outer edge only. This will prevent fingerprints and smears on the surface.
Page 16: Using The Keyboard
2. Do not use the keyboard <PRINT SCREEN> key while in the STANDARD USER INTERFACE. To print a display screen from the STANDARD USER INTERFACE, press <F2>. Print Pause Lot End Lot Stop/Step (F9) Screen (F7) (F8) (F2) Resume Lot (F10) Arrow Keys 16 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 17: Using The Trackball
This will open two identical windows. Button #1 ( l e f t m o s t button) Button #3 (rightmost Place thumb button) on ball. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 17...
Page 18: Uninterruptable Power Supply
UPS. This allows plenty of time for an orderly shutdown of the UNIX operating system, which automatically initiates after a power failure occurs. Note, however, that the ADE equipment itself will power off immediately during a loss of power (because it cannot be plugged into the UPS).
Page 19 If it becomes necessary to re-configure the UPS software, refer to procedure 600210-06 Configuring the ASC 2000 for the Sutton UPS in the appendices section of this manual. The UPS manuals included with your system are also helpful in learning more on how to use the UPS.
Page 20 Computer Sensitivity Site Wire Interface Port Sensitivity LED Switch Fault Light Plug computer and monitor into AC receptacles. P-0025 Circuit Breaker UPS Power Cord (Plug into AC Line Conditioner) Uninterruptable Power Supply - Rear View 20 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 21: Software Overview
ASC 2000 in the appendices section of this manual. A diagram (on the next page) shows the software that is installed on the ASC 2000. Three ADE applications are available to you from the desktop: The ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CONTROL/STATUS...
Page 22 SCO-UNIX Operating System Power Supply Advanced System Controller 2000 Hard Disk Drive " # * The CSA icon also launches the STANDARD USER INTERFACE Universal System Controller VAXeln Operating System rtVAX 300 Board (inside chassis) 22 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 23: The "/Ade/Usr/Sys0" Directory
" icon. Note that all directories in the SYS account are capitalized (because the VAXeln filesystem requires directory names to be capitalized). Directory (Note that this directory may appear different on your system due to additional sub-directories.) ASC 2000 User's Guide- 23...
Page 24: Booting The System
6. Displays the login screen Each step is explained below: 1. Loading the Operating System from the Hard Disk Drive When you power up the ASC 2000, the operating system boots and the controller displays the following: Boot The system is preset at the factory to boot automatically, with no keystrokes necessary.
Page 25 Checking protected subsystems database... Checking ttys database... System coming up... If critical database files are missing or corrupted, the system automatically issues the "fsck" command to perform a check of the entire filesystem. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 25...
Page 26 Login button and click once. The screen will then display a window with your SCO license agreement. Click the OK button. Both the login name and password are set to "ade" at the factory before shipment. Login names and passwords may be changed by the system administrator (superuser).
Page 27: Autostarting The Standard User Interface
STANDARD USER INTERFACE display. The ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA), an ADE interface program which includes the ADE System Status Log, appears first. Its status log lets you know about system activity until the STANDARD USER INTERFACE's main menu appears.
Page 28: Using The Desktop
To get to the desktop workspace, you must minimize the STANDARD USER INTERFACE by pressing the <ALT><F9> keys simultaneously. Desktop (Note that your desktop may differ from the example above.) 28 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 29: What Is An Icon
The pointer changes shape. This means that the computer is opening the icon. Do not double-click the icon again if the pointer has already changed shape. This may cause two identical windows to be opened. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 29...
Page 30: Minimizing A Window
Minimizing a window makes it appear as an icon again. Two buttons are located to the far right of the title bar. Move the trackball pointer to the inside button and click once. The window will collapse to a small icon in the desktop workspace. Minimize Button 30 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 31: Maximizing An Icon
Size from the window button menu.) The window grows or shrinks as you move the pointer up and down or side-to-side. Dragging the window frame from the corners expands the window in a diagonal direction. Release the trackball button when you are satisfied with the window's size. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 31...
Page 32: How To Close A Window
Select Close by moving the trackball pointer to it and clicking once. You may be prompted for confirmation before the application closes. Windows Menu Button 3. Press the <ALT> <F4> accelerator keys simultaneously. You may be prompted for confirmation before the application closes. 32 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 33: Files And Directories
In the desktop, a "Home Directory" icon is shown in the upper left corner, labeled with your login account name. (For example, if you have logged in as "ade", then the Home Directory will be labeled "ade".) To open this directory, double-click the icon.
Page 34: Printing A File
<ENTER>) and type your password. After you have entered your password, press <ENTER> or click the Login button. (The string "ade" is the initial login name and password which is set at the factory before shipment. Login names and passwords may be changed by the system administrator.
Page 35: Ade Applications
(located inside the controller chassis), start and stop ADE's wafer characterization software and configure various aspects of the entire system. It also provides a status log of messages which describe what the system is currently doing. The ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA) is the system software's coordinating mechanism and must remain open when the STANDARD USER INTERFACE is running.
Page 36 The STANDARD USER INTERFACE is the display portion of the Universal System Controller wafer characterization software, which runs all ADE wafer characterization systems. This process actually interfaces with the terminal, receiving input from the keyboard and passing it to the Universal System Controller software through a communications channel.
Page 37: The Ade System Controller (Csa)
STANDARD USER INTERFACE is run. The STANDARD USER INTERFACE will automatically close and you will be returned to the desktop if the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA) is closed. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 37...
Page 38: The System Status Log
State Change: Clearing Memory State Change: Memory Address State Change: Memory Page Test State Change: Memory Page Boundary Test State Change: Ethernet Tests State Change: Attempting Boot XSUI started nscprint started elnclock started eldiskd started T-0250 38 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 39: Using The View Menu
Controller Last Started: 02-Apr-98 10:10:30 Controller Last Halted: 02-Apr-98 10:05:45 Controller State: Halted Help Host Internet Address displays the Internet address of your ASC 2000 unit. The address is set at the factory, but may be changed by customers. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 39...
Page 40: Enabling Decnet
Options Menu in the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA) menu bar before exiting. The ASC 2000 is pre-configured at the factory with a ThickNet connection. Optional ThinNet (ADE P/N 498840-02) and twisted pair (ADE P/N 498840-01) adaptors are provided when you purchase the DECNET option.
Page 41: Enabling Hca
Host Controller Application is a purchased networking software option that allows you to use a remote computer to run the ADE wafer characterization system and the ASC 2000. If you have purchased HCA, you will be provided with a code that you must enter in order to use the software.
Page 42: Soft And Hard Resets
Soft And Hard Resets To reset the rtVAX 300 host controller from the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA), select Resets from the Commands menu in the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA) menu bar. (If the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER is not already running, double-click the CSA icon in the ADE Tools folder.)
Page 43: The Standard User Interface
The STANDARD USER INTERFACE The STANDARD USER INTERFACE is the display portion of ADE's wafer characterization software, known as the UNIVERSAL SYSTEM CONTROLLER. Its main menu is shown below. Menu items may be selected by positioning the cursor at that item (using the keyboard cursor keys) and striking the <PAGE DOWN>...
Page 44: Manual Starting The Standard User Interface
Manual Starting The STANDARD USER INTERFACE The ASC 2000 is configured to launch the STANDARD USER INTERFACE after start-up. If it is necessary to start the application manually, follow the instructions below. To start the STANDARD USER INTERFACE from the ADE SYSTEM CONTROLLER (CSA): 1.
Page 45: The System Shutdown Application
NOTE: If your screen freezes and your trackball and keyboard fail to respond, do not turn off the power switch on the ASC 2000. This may damage the UNIX operating system. Instead, unplug the Uninterruptable Power Supply from the power source. This will automatically start a system shutdown.
Page 46: System Administrator Tasks
The System Administrator, or "superuser," should be a high- level individual familiar with the UNIX operating system. Because the superuser has access to functions barred to most users, ADE recommends that one high-level individual should perform all System Administrator functions.
Page 47: Logging In As The System Administrator
As a precautionary measure, the System Administrator should keep a private log of all system account passwords. Note that UNIX is case-sensitive. (For example, "ROOT" would not be the same as "root".) root Login Password 56789xyz Restart Help Login ASC 2000 User's Guide- 47...
Page 48: Setting System Time & Date
7. Select Exit from the Time menu to close the System Time Manager. 8. Close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the menu button on each window's title bar. Select Close from the pull-down menus. 48 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 49: Creating User Accounts
6. Click the OK button. The new user account has now been added. 7. Close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the menu button on the left side of the window title bar and selecting Close from the pull-down menu. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 49...
Page 50: Changing Passwords
5. If you are choosing the password, enter the new password and confirm it in the appropriate fields. Click the OK button. 6. Close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the menu button on each window's title bar. Select Close from the pull-down menus. 50 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 51: Deleting Log File Messages
Deleting Log File Messages Every time the ASC 2000 is powered-up or rebooted, a mail message is sent to a log file on the "root" directory. The System Administrator should periodically purge accumulated mail messages from the directories contained in the Systems Log Manager.
Page 52: Reporting Current Hard Disk Usage
4. Select Disk Usage from the View menu. The window will display how much of your hard disk is in use. 5. Close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the window menu button on each window's title bar. Select Close from the pull-down menus. 52 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 53: Creating A Print Queue
8. Close the Printer Manager by selecting Exit from the Host menu. 9. Close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the menu button on each window's title bar and selecting Close from the pull-down menus. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 53...
Page 54: General System Maintenance Tasks
2. Highlight the print jobs you want to clear by clicking on them with the pointer. 3. From the printer window, select the Job menu. 4. Select Delete. Press OK in the dialog box. 5. Close the Printer window by selecting Exit from the Job menu. 54 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 55: Selecting The System Default Printer
Selecting The System Default Printer Your ASC 2000 is configured at the factory to print to the printer supplied with your system. If, however, you add a new printer or replace your printer, follow the instructions below: Note that you must close the STANDARD USER INTERFACE before you select the system default printer.
Page 56: Formatting Floppy Diskettes
<ENTER> key. Note that UNIX is case-sensitive. All letters must be typed as lowercase. 4. When finished, close the windows opened in this procedure by clicking the menu button on each window's title bar. Select Close from the pull-down menus. 56 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 57 6. Select Init The Disk and press <PAGE DOWN>. The disk in the specified drive will now be formatted. Note: Disks formatted for the USC can only be read by ADE equipment. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 57...
Page 58: Copying Files And Directories To Tape
Refer to procedure 600210-10 Copying Files And Directories To Tape in the appendices section of this manual for instructions on copying files and directories to SCSI tapes and restoring them to the hard disk from the tapes. 58 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...
Page 59: Commonly-Used Terms
USER INTERFACE. Advanced System Controller (ASC) 2000 The ASC 2000 is the name of a computer system which operates ADE wafer characterization systems. It consists of a personal computer with a SCO- UNIX operating system and a rtVAX 300 board that resides in the PC chassis.
Page 60 An icon is a pictorial representation of a file or program stored on the computer's hard disk drive. Login screen The login screen is a box which appears when the ASC 2000 is first powered on. It requests your account name and password in order to gain access to the desktop.
Page 61 Performing a soft reset causes the rtVAX host controller to reboot and restart its VAXeln operating system (without resetting the actual rtVAX 300 board). To perform a Soft Reset, use the Commands menu in the ADE SYSTEM CON- TROLLER (CSA).
Page 62 UNIX An industrial operating system that allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously. The Santa Cruz Organization's version of the UNIX operating system is used to operate the ASC 2000. This version is rarely used at the command line. VAXeln The operating system that runs the STANDARD USER INTERFACE.
Page 63 Window Title Bar At the top frame of every window is located the Window Title Bar. The title bar contains the same name which was previously shown on the icon. ASC 2000 User's Guide- 63...
Page 64 NOTES 64 -ASC 2000 User's Guide...