Specifications

12/01 Application ModuleX Service 97
Honeywell
6. Coprocessor Console
6.1 Overview
Requirements for
coprocessor
console
A console terminal connection to the coprocessor Serial Port 1 is
required to initially configure the coprocessor software in PIN connected
A
X
Ms. This (terminal) will serve as a “console” to the coprocessor HP-
UX software environment.
The fundamental coprocessor software configuration task is to make the
A
X
M conversant with appropriate other nodes on the PIN (LAN). Once
the communications over the PIN are established, further configuration
and implementation tasks can be directed from a work station or U
X
S
connected to the PIN.
A “console” terminal connection is normally not required after the initial
PIN (LAN) configuration has been performed and a suitable work station
or U
X
S is available on the PIN.
Troubleshooting some coprocessor related problems will require direct
access with a “console” terminal for the purpose of problem isolation and
recovery.
Some A
X
Ms will be used on systems where the A
X
M is in a stand-alone
mode. This means the A
X
M has a connection to the LCN, but no
connection to the PIN. In this case, the coprocessor “console” terminal is
needed only for troubleshooting and recovery activities. It is not
envisioned that users of stand-alone A
X
Ms will be developing solutions.
A System Administration and Development workstation (HP 712/60) or
U
X
S can be used as a console terminal.
A personal computer running terminal emulator software that is
compatible with the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) VT-100
protocol can also be used as a console terminal.
Overview of
activities to be
performed
There are several distinct tasks required to connect a console terminal to
the coprocessor as a console.
• Select the proper terminal options.
• Connect the terminal to the WSI2 I/O board.
• The coprocessor software defaults to the proper configuration of
Serial Port 1 and no coprocessor configuration actions are required.
• Apply power to the terminal.