User manual

Glossary
ProMasater 2500 User Manual A-5
Logic Verification
After programming a device, you can select test vector verification, fuse
verification, or both types of verification.
Main Plate
The metal plate on which the tracks, beam, tube holders, and beam
carriage assemblies are mounted. The hood rests on the main plate when
it is closed.
Mass Storage Module
(MSM)
The hard disk drive contained in the programmer that stores the system
startup and TaskLink software, programming algorithms, and device
programming database files.
Master Device
A device that contains data you want to program into another device. For
example, you might load data from a master device and then program
that data into a blank device.
Memory Begin Address
The first address, in hex, of the first byte of data to be used in device
operations. If the data source/destination is RAM, the memory begin
address is a RAM address. If the data source/destination is disk, the
memory begin address is the offset for a disk file.
Operator Mode
One of two TaskLink modes of operation. (The other mode is called
Administrator mode.) Operator mode is intended for use by the
ProMaster 2500 system operator to run Tasks and Kits. A limited number
of commands are presented in the interest of making the system easier to
operate with the goal of maximizing device throughput. The Operator
mode does not allow you to edit Tasks and Kits. The Administrator mode
allows you to edit Tasks and Kits.
Optics
A pair of components used to detect an opaque object blocking its light
beam. The pair is composed of an infrared light-emitting element (called
the emitter) which is in-line with a light detecting element (the collector).
All emitters on the 2500 are of the same type and can be identified by
their red and black wires. There are two types of collectors. The standard
collectors are used in most optic locations and can be identified by their
blue and yellow wires. One exception is the ADC’s super optic collector.
It has a higher light sensitivity and cannot be exchanged with other
collectors in the 2500.
PAL
An acronym for Programmable Array Logic. A PAL is a device with
programmable AND and fixed OR arrays. This is a slightly different
architecture from a PROM or an FPLA. Other examples of PAL-type
architectures from other manufacturers include PEEL and GAL.
Parameter Entry Field
See Field.
Part Number
The number on the device. For example if you are using an Intel 27C256,
then the part number of the device is 27C256.
PIC
See Programmable Integrated Circuit.
Pin-driver Board
The electric circuit reading or applying voltage and current pulses to the
individual pin of a device, for programming or testing.
PLCC
An acronym for Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier. A device package with
J-shaped leads extending from four sides downward, used for surface
mount applications.