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CONSOLE DIAGNOSTIC LOADER
The Console Diagnostic Loader (EVI-CDL) is an EVI software product which
provides a replacement to MODCOMP's Model 4513 Paper Tape Reader (PTR).
The PC-AT base processor system is connected as a peripheral device to
a MODCOMP host computer via and RS-232C Console Controller. EVI-CDL is
supported as a paper tape reader device with the MODCOMP Console handler.
The EVI-CDL software will operate is any PC-AT configuration (286, 386,
or 486).
The EVI-CDL offers an economical means for loading programs and data
into the MODCOMP at 19.2Kb per second. The product provides Fillable, SAL
loadable and DAX menus for selection and loading of standard MODCOMP diagnostics.
The Backup function is performed via Standard DOS file copy command.
Online Help :
F1 |
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Help Menu |
F2 |
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Fillable Diagnostic Menu |
F3 |
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Stand Along Linking Loader (SAL) Menu |
F4 |
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Diagnostic Application Executive (DAX) Menu |
F8 |
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Activate/Deactivate terminal logging to the local disk (SESSION.LOG) |
F10 |
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Exit from EVI-CDL, to DOS |
FEATURES :
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Utilizes PC-AT hardware technology for low cost, high reliability and transportability
(PC-Notebook). |
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MODCOMP II/IV/Classic Diagnostic/Utility Load Device (Fillable, SAL, and
DAX Relocatable). |
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Non DMP Diagnostic load device. |
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Menu Selection for loading diagnostics. |
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TTY terminal replacement and data logging to disk. |
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Satellite System OS loading & remote Diagnostics. |
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Standard MODCOMP Selectable Baud Rates. |
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Selectable Parity Checking (Even, Odd, None). |
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Replaces obsolete hardware (PTR). |
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Color configuration for menu and text displays. |
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User supplied Custom diagnostic and OS loading. |
Configuration :
Supported by a standard ASCII file (CDL.INI).
Port=x Communication Port (COM1/COM2)
Baud=xxx Baud Rates (175 to 19200)
Parity=x Channel Parity (E, O, N, M, Space)
FBD=xxx Delay between each data block for
variations in CPU and Memory speeds.
Color Selection is via standard PC attribute byte
Text=0x02 Menu=0x1F MenuBar=0x71
Error=0x4E Button=0x4F Clock=0x1B
Message=0x5F
SOFTWARE (PREREQUISITES)
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Standard MODCOMP TY Handler |
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MAX IV/MAX 32 OS |
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PC-AT DOS |
HARDWARE (PREREQUISITES)
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MODCOMP System |
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TTY Controller |
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Cabling to connect to EVI-CDL |
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PC-AT System (386/25 or faster) with hard drive, floppy, RS-232C Comm Port
and CRT / Keyboard |
Compatible Console Controllers
3767 |
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Classic Console Controller. |
4804 |
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Quad Channel Interface Controller with the console port interface enabled. |
4850 |
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Multifunction Controller with a 4851-xx RS-232C Port Option interface. |
5927 |
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Classic High speed serial link. |
3765 |
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Classic Console Disk Controller. |
375X |
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MODCOMP Console/Paper Tape Cont. |
Modem Numbers and Descriptions
CDL-1 |
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Software only. |
CDL-2 |
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Software with a PC-AT in a Low Profile 19" rack mounted enclosure
(Height: 4 ¼") |
CDL-3 |
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Software with a PC-AT in a Desktop or Minitower case. |
CDL-4 |
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Software with a PC-AT Notebook configuration. |
Physical Characteristics
CDL-2: PC-AT in a Low Profile 19" rack mounted enclosure.
Height: 4 ¼ in.
Depth: 16 in.
Width: 19 in.
Weight: 15 lbs.
MODCOMP and
CLASSIC are registered trademarks of Modular Computer Systems, Inc.
PC-AT may be a trademark of International Business Machines
EVI-AFD is a trademark of Electronic Visions, Inc.
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This page last modified on 08/19/97
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