RX8/RX01

Diagnostic Program

Order Number: 08-DIRXA-C-D

This document covers the RX8/RX01 Diagnostic Program, used to test the RX01 flexible diskette subsystem, either as a complete subsystem or as individual parts (interface, controller, or drive).

Key contents include: * Setup Requirements: Outlines necessary hardware, including a PDP-8/E computer, console switches, and teletype requirements. * Starting Procedures: Detailed instructions for loading and starting the diagnostic at specific memory locations (200 or 201). * Operator Interaction: Describes how to use console switches to select test parameters and drive configurations. * Error Detection and Reporting: Lists various error definitions (write, read/CRC, seek, parity, checksum) and explains the reporting scheme, including examples for interface/control errors and drive/data errors. * Console Package: Details the optional console package for terminal-based program communication, including commands for controlling execution. * APT-8 Interfaces: Information regarding running the diagnostic under the Automated Programming Test (APT-8) system. * Program Listings: Contains the comprehensive assembly code and maintenance information for the program.

08-DIRXA-C-D
2000
106 pages
Quality

Original
3.6MB
08-DIRXA-C-D
2000
106 pages
Quality

Original
5.7MB

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