User manual

Controller Programs
2001-900-01 Rev. K / August 2010 F-7
IBM PC/XT/AT or Compatible
with CEC PC<>488 Interface and
ASYST Software
F.10 Introduction
ASYST contains analysis, graphing, and data acquisition
software in three integrated modules. Minimum
requirements for ASYST include:
• IBM PC/XT/AT or 100% compatible (including PS/2,
386 or 486-based computers in real mode)
• DOS 2.0 (DOS 3.0 or above recommended)
• Intel 8087, 80287, or 80387 math coprocessor
•640K RAM
• 25-pin parallel port
• Hard disk and one floppy
• IBM CGA, EGA, VGA, or 100% compatible; Hercules
monochrome graphics
• LIM (Lotus/Intel/Microsoft) expanded memory is rec-
ommended
For this example, an optional software module is required for
IEEE-488 interfacing. The computer must also be equipped
with a CEC interface card (PC<>488 Model 300 or 310, or 4
488).
The ASYST program listed here sends a command string
from an IBM computer to the Model 2001 and displays the
response for queries on the computer’s CRT.
F. 11 D ire c ti on s
1. Using the front panel menu, set the primary address of
the Model 2001 to 16.
2. With the power off, connect the Model 2001 to the
IEEE-488 interface card installed in the IBM computer.
3. Boot ASYST software. Enter the Main Configuration
Menu: use the <F2> key from the OK prompt, or select
CONFIG from the menu bar.
4. In addition to the usual configuration requirements of
ASYST, the GPIB must be configured. From the Over-
lay Configuration menu, select GPIB from the Available
Overlays list; then select GPIB Master and Type 1 NEC
GPIB driver from the pop-up menu.
5. From the GPIB Configuration menu, select a bus num-
ber, the board number for a Capital Equipment
PC<>488 (NEC uPD7210 type), a primary address (0),
the hexadecimal I/O address (2B8, also known as the
memory address), and an unused interrupt line.
6. Save your changes and return to the OK prompt or the
menu bar.
7. Use the command line editor to enter the example pro-
gram. From the OK prompt, type EDIT 2001.DMO;
from the menu bar, select EDIT and type 2001.DMO.
Save the program and exit the editor.
8. When prompted, load the program with the L key, or
type LOAD 7001.DMO from the OK prompt.
9. When the program loads properly, type MAIN from the
OK prompt to start execution.
10. Type in the desired command string at the “Enter com-
mand string:” prompt.
11. Type <Control-Break> to exit the program loop of
2001.DMO and return to the OK prompt. The program-
defined words can be removed from the ASYST
dictionary by typing FORGET 2001.