Canon Model 6401 B manual Switching on the FTU, Running a Program, Attaching the cassette, Red

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Field Test Unit Software

•Batteries (AA x 4)

•Model 6602E cable to connect FTU to Data Logger

•Model 6401D Mains Power Pack

•Prom with STARLOG Software (already installed)

•Reference Card for (FTU)

1.2.3Switching on the FTU

Ensure that the batteries have been inserted and that the Lock Switch (slide switch, underneath) is in the ON position, then press the ON/BREAK key. The FTU should power on and the following appear on the screen :

Copyright(c) 1983 by Microsoft & Canon 14940 Bytes free

Note, however, that the number of Bytes free may differ from the above as it depends on the size of the file area that has been set (the size of the file area can be changed)

1.2.4 Running a Program

To run a program, use the BASIC command :

RUN"filnam"

where filnam is the name of the file you wish to run.

1.3 CASSETTE STORAGE

Cassettes may be used for long term storage of Programs and data. It is ad- visable to keep a copy of programs on cassette, as the contents of the file area may sometimes be destroyed.

1.3.1 Attaching the cassette

The cassette cable plugs into the small round DIN-type socket on the right hand side of the FTU. The other end of the cable has three pIugs. These should be plugged into the cassette recorder as follows:

RED	MIC (Input)

Section 1. INTRODUCTION

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Contents Starlog Copyright Notice Table of Contents Recordings To CASSETTE/RAMLOAD/PLOT Operator Responses Running PlotxCommands Direct Commands from FTU-PROMDisplay Format ValuesField Test Unit Software Contents Memory structure Installation Why use a FTU?Running a Program Switching on the FTUAttaching the cassette REDLoading a Program Saving a ProgramGrey BlackFTU Memory Guide Filename ExtensionsPLOT/COPY/FTUC Loading PLOT’ in 16K RAM FTU Standard Features Command Files Copying FilesRunning Copy Timing considerations Operator Responses Question AnswerPrinting & Plotting Recordings Running LoadRunning Plot AnswersFile name,type Hhmm Ddmmyy Buffer Sample Field Descriptions StartPRINT/PLOT/LOAD/COPY Examples Print Example Operator Response QuestionPlot Example Load Example Hhmm Ddmmyy File 50,14 Load Program control variablesInput Copy ExampleQuestionMeaning Plotx Operator ResponsesSample Field Description = GreenLines on the X-710 printer to produce Header Message Format Header message LineL/F Data messages Line 2 onwards Data Message FormatEND Message Format END messageData Storage Format Operation Command5 ‘space’ Command Cursor KEY CommandsINITIALlZATlON Channel Addresses Next Locate 0,1PRINT USING####BL Locate 0,3PRINT? LB PNFTU.X07 Program Listing CLSClsinputloc Lgoto If M=1 then M=2 Else M=1 Goto PRINT#1,KKKON Error Goto 0V =Clsinputblockbgoto Clsinputput NextDisplay of the Loggers Current Memory Values Key Stroke Function User Defined Screen FormatExample Commands to Modify Data Logger FTU to lock up on power onDisplay TimeTime X-07 Direct Commands from FTU-PROMS300 BaudFree QuitIndirect and Miscellaneous Commands Summary of Commands HomeCLR ALL Recorded Data will be Lost Pdlftu