Plotter Architecture
The plotters have the multiprocessor architecture shown in the following diagram:
Main | Internal | Expansion | I/O |
Processor | Memory | Memory | (Centronics) |
(80960KA) | (ROM/RAM) | (SIMM DRAM) | (RS±232) |
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Shuffler | Swath RAM | Support | Encoders |
ASIC | (256 KB) | ASIC | Motor Drivers |
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Nozzle | Carriage | Servo | EEPROM | |
Processor | Processor | |||
Timing ASIC | (256) | |||
(8051) | (8052) | |||
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Cartridge |
| Line Detector |
| Sensors |
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Drivers |
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The plotter electronics, besides sensors and cables, consist of the following assemblies:
Main PCACarriage PCAFront*Panel PCAPower SupplyThese are described on the following pages.C3187*90000 | FunctionalOverview 5*21 |