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GCI E84 Emulator
Getting Started
Version 2.4a

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  • Page 1 GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Version 2.4a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E84 Emulator Package Contents ....................1 E84 Emulator Power Requirements ....................1 Installation ............................2 Uninstalling the E84 Emulator Application ..................3 PC to E84 Emulator Connection ....................3 Connecting to USB ......................3 Powering Up the E84 Emulator ..................3 Connection Status Indicator ....................
  • Page 4 GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual Version 2.4a List of Figures Connection Error Message .......................... 2 USB Cable Connection ..........................3 Found New Hardware Message ........................3 E84 Emulator Main Menu ..........................4 Optical Transceiver connects to the Emulator as Passive Equipment Female DB-25 connector ... 4 Example Single Handoff Mode Transfer ......................

  • Page 5: Overview

    E84 Emulator Application Version 2.4a requires a USB Interface E84 Emulator whose hardware has been updated to version 1.3. Older versions of the E84 Emulator, both USB and Parallel Port versions, are not compatible. Contact GCI Support (support@getcontrol.com) for hardware upgrade pricing.

  • Page 6: Installation

    When installation is complete, a dialog box is displayed indicating the completion of the installation. You must re-boot your system before using the E84 Emulator Application. The setup program will add a shortcut to the E84 Emulator Application to your Start Menu. Use this shortcut to start the E84 Emulator Application.

  • Page 7: Uninstalling The E84 Emulator Application

    LEDs. Make sure the two green power LEDs are both illuminated (+24V and +5V). If either of these LEDs are not illuminated when the E84 Emulator is connected to a known good AC power source (and the power switch is in the ON position), there may be a problem with the power supply in the unit.

  • Page 8: Connection Status Indicator

    E84 Emulator, a Communication Error Message will be displayed, and testing will be disabled. Using Optical Transceivers The Get Control E84 Emulator is shipped with a 15' connecting cable used for hardwired E84 emulation. The E84 Emulator is compatible with all E84 compatible Optical Transceivers. GCI produces several optical transceivers that can be used with the E84 Emulator.

  • Page 9: E84 Handoff Modes

    Active Mode Test Setup Screen. Example Single Handoff Mode Transfer The E84 Emulator Application provides 15 passive mode tests (Emulator acts as the passive equipment) that can be run using Single Handoff Mode. These tests are selectable from the Passive Mode Test Setup Screen, which can be reached from the Main Menu using the Automatic Passive Mode Testing button.

  • Page 10: Continuous Handoff Mode

    GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual Version 2.4a The 15 passive mode tests provided by the E84 Emulator Application can be also run in Simultaneous Handoff Mode as well as Single Handoff Mode. Continuous Handoff Mode Continuous Handoff Mode is used to transfer multiple carriers sequentially to or from a specific Load Port.

  • Page 11: Using The E84 Emulator Gui

    Automated Active Mode Test Setup Screen (provided) to the DB-25 connector labeled EMULATOR IS PASSIVE EQUIPMENT on the E84 Emulator. Attach the female end of the cable to the DB-25 E84 plug on the active equipment being tested. Both test modes will also function through an attached optical transceiver. Attach an optical transceiver to the female DB-25 connector labeled EMULATOR IS PASSIVE EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 12: Select Default Tests Button

    The right side of the screen lists check-off boxes to select pre-defined Automated Tests provided by the E84 Emulator. The user simply checks off the desired tests. Next to each test definition on the right side of the screen is a field that shows the current test results for each test. Initially, the fields are empty since no tests have been run.

  • Page 13: Continuous Handoff Test Setup Screen

    The bottom right side of the screen lists check-off boxes to select pre-defined Continuous Mode Tests provided by the E84 Emulator. The user simply checks off the desired tests. Next to each test definition on the right side of the screen is a field that shows the current test results for each test. Initially, the fields are empty since no tests have been run.

  • Page 14: Clear List Button

    GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual Version 2.4a To remove a cycle, single click the desired cycle in the S list, and click the Remove (left ELECTED YCLES arrow) button. The selected cycle will be removed from the S list.

  • Page 15: Automated Test Screens

    Alt-P (Pass), Alt-F (Fail), Alt-U (Untested). Automated Active Mode Test Screen The second type of Automated Tests defined by the E84 Test Plan is Functionality tests. These tests are automated by the E84 Emulator, and include several individual steps to complete. During Functionality testing, a flashing “Please Wait - Testing”...

  • Page 16: Default Timer Settings Screen

    (unavailable to the E84 Emulator) from the equipment being tested. For example, when testing passive equipment timeout settings, the E84 Emulator will force a timeout error by not following the specified handshaking signals. The passive equipment being tested is required to issue a timeout alarm on its user interface.

  • Page 17: Automated Testing Completed Screen

    Test Plans The E84 Emulator Application has two built-in test plans, one for Active Mode Testing and one for Passive Mode Testing. Additionally, the E84 Emulator Application allows for customized Continuous Mode testing, using the Load and Unload tests defined in the standard test plans.

  • Page 18: Version History

    HO_AVBL, the test is failed. • An online help system has been added, giving additional details on the use of the E84 Emulator, along with detailed test suite information.

  • Page 19: Technical Support

    GCI E84 Emulator Getting Started Manual Version 2.4a Technical Support If you encounter problems using your E84 Emulator, Get Control technical support can be reached the following ways. By email at support@getcontrol.com. Please include GUI and E84 Emulator version numbers in your email, along with the following details: •...

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