Introduction To Operation - Data I/O 298 Manual

1.3 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATION
With the 298, you can perform four basic operations (listed
below) by using the four dedicated mode (operation) keys
on the front panel keyboard. These mode keys and their
uses are discussed in the following subsections and shown
in figure 1-2. Section 3 (Operation) provides specific step-
by-step instructions on how to execute the operations
listed in the following subsections.
Displays the current status
of the programmer.
SOURCE/DESTINATION KEYS:
These keys can be used to specify
either the data's source or destination.
They work in conjunction with the
COPY and VERIFY keys. Refer to the
source/ destination concept of data
transfer and verification as explained
in section 3.6.
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REVIEW KEY:
Gives the programmer backwards
"stepping" capability through Select
Functions, edit addresses and
calibration steps. Also provides a
delete function when entering
parameters.
START KEY:
HEX KEYBOARD:
MODE KEYS:
Commands the programmer to
execute the operations selected
and sends entered hex values
in edit mode, to memory. Also
gives the programmer forward
"stepping" capability through
select function, edit addresses,
format menu and calibration
step.
Allows entry of
hexadecimal
values.
COPY
Used to move a block of data
to or from a serial port, RAM,
or device. Works in conjunction
with source/ destination keys.
VERIFY
Used to make a byte-by-byte
comparison of a block of data.
Used with source/ destination
keys.
SELECT
Prepares the programmer to
accept codes for Select
Functions. See section 3.5.
EDIT
Allows viewing and changing
of data at individually selected
RAM address locations. See
section 3.4.10.
Figure 1-2. 298 Front Panel Functions
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