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Tektronix 4663 Operator's Manual (335 pages)

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL PLOTTER

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Plotter | Size: 87 MB

Table of Contents
5
Characteristics
15
General Description
15
Specifications
16
- Horizontal and Vertical
  26
Operation
30
About this Section
30
First Time Operation (Part 1)
31
- Parameter Entry Module
  33
- Horizontal
  35
Front Panel and Parameter Entry Control Descriptions
42
- Front Panel Switches and Indicators
  42
  - Power Switch
    42
  - Function Switches
    43
  - Function Switch Matrix
    43
  - Communications Interface Modes (Shows Serial Interface Connections)
    46
  - INIT Function
    48
  - Pen Control
    54
  - Positioning Control (Joystick)
    55
- Parameter Entry Switches and Indicators
  56
- Parameter Entry Pushbutton/Card
  58
- Initial Aspect Ratio
  63
- Initial Aspect Ratios
  64
- Initial Axis Orientation
  65
- Axis Orientation
  66
- NORMAL and ENHANCED Character Styles
  68
- Initial Command/Response Format
  70
- Interface Functions (GPIB)
  71
- Interface Functions (Serial)
  74
General Operating Instructions
78
- Applying Power
  78
- Typical Setup for General Plotting
  78
- Interface Mode
  79
- Loading Paper
  81
- Moving Paper to the Left/Right
  82
- Enabling the Joystick to Control
  82
- Using the Paper-Tear Bar
  83
- Replacing the Paper Roll
  83
- Adjustment of the Paper Drive
  85
- Paper Roll Widths
  85
- Adjustment to Accommodate Different
  85
- Lateral Paper Drive Mechanism Adjustment
  86
- Installing Pens
  87
- Pen Height Adjustments
  88
  - Pen Pressure Adjustments
    89
- Pen/Crosshair Cursor Relationship
  90
- Manual Pen Positioning
  92
- Raising and Lowering the Pen
  92
- Identifying Errors
  93
- Cleaning the Plotter Platen and Case
  94
Operator Considerations
95
Interface Operating Commands
99
About this Section
99
Introduction
99
Plotter Graphics
102
- Platen
  102
- Viewport
  104
- Window
  104
Plotting and Dimension Units
105
- World Units
  106
- Device Units
  107
  - Addressable Device Units (Adus)
    107
  - Graphic Device Units (Gdus)
    107
  - Millimeters
    108
- Physical Lengths of Graphic Units (Page/Viewport Scaling)
  108
Plotter Operating Commands
110
- Interface Commands
  111
  - Device on
    111
  - Device off
    111
  - Block Start
    111
  - Interface Parameter Reset
    111
  - Block End
    112
  - Set Turnaround Delay
    113
  - Set Block Size
    113
  - Set Bypass Cancel Character
    114
  - Set Signature Character
    114
  - Set Prompt String
    114
  - Interface Parameter Reset
    115
  - Data Reset
    115
  - Select Command/Response Format
    116
  - Device Commands
    116
  - Status Register
    118
  - Status Register 0
    119
  - Local Position Modification
    119
  - Installed Options
    123
  - Status Register 1
    123
  - Status Register 2
    124
  - Read Error
    125
  - Identify
    127
- Graphic Plot (Graph) Commands
  128
  - Select Graphic Units
    131
  - Select Device Units
    131
  - Select Line Type
    131
  - Set Dash Pattern
    131
  - Set Dash Pattern Length
    131
  - Select Pen
    134
  - Select Coordinate Type
    136
  - Page Change
    137
  - Move to Load Point
    138
  - Move
    138
  - Draw
    139
  - Outline Viewport
    139
  - Mark Viewport
    139
  - Axis
    140
- Transformation Commands
  140
  - Save Current Transform
    141
  - Restore Previous Transform
    141
  - Set Origin to Current Position
    141
  - Set Scale
    141
  - Set Translation
    141
  - Set Skew
    141
  - Set Rotation
    141
  - Set Window
    141
  - Set Viewport
    141
  - Select Clipping Control
    141
- Alpha Mode Commands
  150
  - Set Alpha Size
    150
  - Set Alpha Ratio
    155
  - Set Alpha Dimension
    156
  - Set Alpha Rotation
    156
  - Set Alpha Slant
    158
  - Set Alpha Scale
    158
  - Set Tab Separation
    159
  - Set Alpha Margin Separation
    159
  - Select Alpha Spacing Control
    160
  - Select Standard Alpha Font
    160
- Select Alternate Alpha Font
  163
- Reset Alpha Parameter
  164
- Print Character
  165
- Print Centered Character
  167
- Move to Home
  168
- Character Move
  168
- Set Arc Smoothness
  168
Digitizing Commands
169
- Digitize
  169
- Operator Digitize
  169
- Prompt Light on
  169
- Prompt Light off
  169
  - Joystick Axis Disable
    173
Commands Associated with Plotter Options
174
- Option 31 (Circular Arcs and Programmable Macros) Commands
  174
  - Draw Arc
    174
  - Draw Circle
    174
  - Set Arc Smoothness
    174
  - Begin Macro Definition
    174
  - End Macro Definition
    178
  - Expand Macro
    178
  - Delete Macro
    178
  - Read Macro Status
    178
  - Set Auto Macro
    179
- Option 32 (Math Character Set and Downloadable Character Set) Commands
  180
  - Set Downloaded Character Size
    182
  - Begin Character Definition
    183
  - Set Character X-Extent
    183
  - Select Non-Advancing Character
    183
  - End Character Definition
    184
  - Delete Character Definition
    184
  - Delete Font Definition
    184
- Option 36 (Media Advance) Commands
  186
  - Advance Med Ia
    186
  - Read Formlength
    186
  - Set Form Length
    187
  - Page Change
    187
  - An Example Plot with Host Supplied Commands
    188
Plotter Communications Page
214
About this Section
214
Serial Interface
214
- General Communications Characteristics
  214
- Interface Connection
  215
- Host to Plotter Communications
  215
  - Implied and Explicit Commands
    218
- Plotter to Host Communications
  225
  - Control Block
    226
  - Data Block
    226
  - Signature Character
    232
  - Bypass Cancel Character (Echoed Character Suppression)
    232
  - Turn-Around Delay
    232
  - Prompt String
    233
GPIB Interface
233
- General Information about GPIB
  233
- GPIB Command Formats
  237
  - Warning
    240
Installation
241
About this Section
241
Placement of the Plotter
241
Line Voltage Selection
241
Connecting the Plotter to a Host Computer through a Serial Interface
248
Connecting the Plotter to a Host Computer through a GPIB Interface
250
- Page Orientation
  275
- Lower Left Switch
  283
- Mark Viewport Function
  313
- Outline Viewport Function
  313

Tektronix 4663 Operator's Manual (109 pages)

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL PLOTTER

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Plotter | Size: 42 MB

Table of Contents
6
The 4663 Interactive Digital Plotter
13
General Information
14
About this Manual
14
Related Documentation
14
Major Features of the 4663 Interactive Digital Plotter
15
Options to the 4663 Plotter
15
Standard Accessories
16
Optional Accessories
16
Getting Started
18
Introduction to the Plotter
19
Introduction to the Plotter
20
Operator's Installation Check
21
Procedure
21
Using the Parameter Entry Card
23
Parameter Entry Card Setups
24
Installing Media and Pens
25
Loading Sheet Media
25
Positioning Media on the Platen
25
Pen Installation
26
Run Self-Test
27
Using the Front Panel Controls
29
Operator's Check Procedure
29
Front Panel Operations Index
30
Check Procedure
30
Lower a Pen to the Paper and Exercise the Joystick 2-1
30
Change the Pen Selection
30
Locate the Upper-Right Corner of the Page
31
Locate the Upper-Right Corner of the Viewport
31
Select the Mark Viewport Function
31
Select the Outline Viewport Function
31
Change the Parameter Entry Card 2-1
32
11 . Set a New Viewport
32
12. Change the Paper in Sheet Mode
33
Change the Paper in Roll Mode
33
14. Reposition the Page
33
Make Mirror-Image or Upside-Down Plots
35
Controls and Indicators
38
Introduction
38
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
38
Power Switch
39
Positioning Control (Joystick)
39
Pen Controls
39
Control Matrix
40
Operating the Interface Switches
40
Interface Switches - Serial Installations
40
Interface Switches - GPIB Installations
42
Operating the SHIFT and FUNCTION Switches
43
SHIFT and FUNCTION Switches
43
Reset Light Indications
45
Error Reset Function
45
Data Reset Function
45
MEDIA Switch Indications and Functions
47
Media Light Indications
47
Media Change Function
47
Manual Motion Function
48
Form Length Function
48
PLOT CONTROL Switch Indications and Functions
49
Plot Control Light Indications
49
Pause Function
49
Outline Viewport Function
49
Mark Viewport Function
50
LOWER LEFT and UPPER RIGHT Switches, Indications, and Functions
50
LOWER LEFT and UPPER RIGHT Switch Indications
50
Locate Functions
50
Set Page Function (Repositioning the Page)
51
Set Page Function (Setting Page Size)
51
Set Viewport Lower Left and Upper Right Functions
52
POINT Switch Indications and Functions (Digitization)
53
Point Light Indications
53
POINT Switch Functions
53
Parameter Entry Module
54
Major Parts of the Parameter Entry Module
54
Operating the Parameter Entry Card
55
Parameter Entry Card Line Descriptions
55
Parameter Entry Card
56
Parameter Setup Select Line
57
Media Group
57
Media Form Line
58
Initial Page Size Line
58
Page Orientation Line
60
Initial Aspect Ratio Line
60
Initial Axis Orientation Line
60
Line Quality Line
62
Axis Orientations
62
Pen Group
63
Pen Parameter Access Line
63
Pen Type Line
63
Pen Pressure Line
63
Pen Velocity Limit Line
63
Alpha Character Quality Line
64
Interface Select Line
65
Initial Command/Response Format Line
65
GPIB Group
67
GPIB Device Address Line
67
Interface Mode Line
67
Interface Functions Line
67
Serial Interface Group
67
Serial Device Address Line
68
Receive Baud Rate Line
68
Transmit Baud Rate Line
68
Transmit Baud Rate Limit Line
68
Character Format Line
68
Receive Parityltransmit Parity Line
69
Communications Control Mode Line
69
DC1/DC3 Control Line
69
Interface Functions Line
70
Attention Character Line
70
Output Terminator Line
70
Error Data Line
71
Execute Self Test Line
72
Pens and Media
74
Pen Types
75
Standard Fiber-Tip Pens
75
Permanent-Ink Fiber-Tip Pens
75
Plastic Hard-Tip Pens
76
Wet-Ink Pens
76
Inks for Wet-Ink Pens
76
Media Types
76
Loading Sheet Media
77
Using Roll Media
77
Advancing Roll Media
77
Positioning Media on the 4663 Platen
78
Using the Paper-Tear Bar
79
Using the Paper- Tear Bar
79
Replacing Roll Media
79
Pen Installation
80
Parameter Entry Card Pen Group Settings
81
Sheet Mode Pen Installation Procedure
81
Roll Mode Pen Installation Procedure
82
Pen Pressure Adjustments
82
PRESSURE OVERRIDE Adjustments
82
Line Quality Considerations
83
Selection Guide
83
Pen Maintenance
85
Storing Pens
85
Checking Tips for Wear
85
Cleaning Wet-Ink Pens
85
Filling Wet-Ink Pens
88
Removing the Wet-Ink Pen Locking Nut
88
Filling the Ink Cartridge
88
Starting Wet-Ink Pen Flow
89
Starting Ink Flow by Tapping
89
Maintenance
90
Cleaning the Platen and the Case
90
Paper-Drive Mechanism Adjustments
91
Paper Width Adjustment
91
Lateral Paper-Drive Mechanism Adjustment
92
Firmware Version and Memory Status Information
92
Characteristics
94
Parameter Entry Module
107

Tektronix 4663 Instruction Manual (96 pages)

DIAGNOSTIC TEST FIXTURE

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 4 MB

Warranty
2
Electrical Specifications
11
Installation
15
Troubleshoot
18
Test Settings
20
Test Descriptions
26
Operation
86
Diagnostic Test
86
Parts Ordering Information
87
Cross Index-Mfr. Code Number to Manufacturer
88

Tektronix 4663 User Manual (42 pages)

PLOTTER, PEN, MEDIA, AND INK

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