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1. Clsd NOTE Only switches 6 7 and 8 of the device address are Used Switches through 5 must be set to the OPEN position at all times TABLE 2 2 DEVICE ADDRESS SWITCH SWITCH NUMBER Value I 8 Open Open 0 Clsd Clsd Open 2 Clsd Clsd 3 4 Clsd 5 Clsd Open 6 Clsd Clsd 7 Before shipping the disc drive the factory sets the device address to 3 If you need to change the device address turn off the power to the drive by setting the power switch on the rear panel to OFF NOTE lt is very important that you turn off the power before changing the address switches 6 30 81 OP47 11 2 4 4 6 30 81 OP47 Set a switch section to OPEN by using a pointed object to press the lower portion of the rocker to OPEN Set a switch section to CLOSED by pressing the upper portion of the rocker to CLOSED In the table CLOSED is indicated by CLSD see Figure 2 5 Installing Mass Storage ROM In order to use the 9800H disc drive with the HP 85 computer the HP 85 Mass Storage ROM must be installed in the 85 computer You must first install the ROM in the ROM Drawer Then you must install the ROM Drawer one of the four I O ports of the HP 85 computer For instructions in installing the ROM and the ROM Drawer consult the HP 82936 Rom Drawer Instruction Sheet and the 85 Owner s Manual Programming Guide The HP 85 Mass Storage ROM Manual contains complete instructions2. necessary connections and settings 2 4 2 4 2 2 4 3 6 30 81 OP47 Connecting to the HP 85 The user must use an HP IB Interface Module model HP 82937A in order to connect the disc drive to the HP 85 computer Hewlett Packard supplies the Interface Module The following procedure shows how to connect the disc drive to the HP 85 computer Turn off the power on both the disc drive and the 85 computer 2 Plug the HP IB Interface Module into an UO port at the rear of the HP 85 3 Refer to Figure 2 4 and plug the connector of the HP IB Interface Module into the mating HP IB connector at the rear of the disc drive Select Code Switch The Hewlett Packard factory sets the select code of the HP IB Interface Module If you must change the setting of the select code consult the manual for the Interface Module Device Address Switches Each device that connects to the HP 85 through the HP 85 Interface Module has an address that identifies it The Interface Module can accept up to eight devices each of which must have a separate address the disc drive the device address is set using the DEVICE ADDRESS switches on the rear panel of the disc drive Table 2 2 lists the settings of the DEVICE ADDRESS switches 9 DEVICE ADDRESS mos e e O Ei euo umm n D pi FIGURE 2 4 CONNECTING 6 30 81 OP47 10 Clsd
3. also file a claim with the carrier involved Save the shipping container in case the unit must be returned for service or shipped to a new location NOTE THE MSC 9800H 1 a precision device t has been built to withstand normal handling Care must be taken not to drop it or bump it hard Evidence of excessive shock will void the warranty INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The installation procedures consist of the following setting the proper line voltage setting the device address and connecting the IB cable 2 3 1 Setting Line Voltage The factory configures the MSC 9800H to operate at a line voltage of 120 volts at a frequency in the range of 47 to 63 Hertz If the current installation has another voltage then the line voltage setting of 9800H must be changed The procedure to change the line voltage follows 7 7 81 87 sas 8 WARNING Remove the power cord from the service outlet sliding clear plastic cover above the a c connector on the rear panel serves as a safety mechanism Even though there is a safety mechanism on the rear it is safer to unplug the line cord Remove the a c power cord from the service outlet and from the rear of the disc drive See Figure 2 1 Slide the plastic cover at the side of the line plug connector down all the way so that the cover is over the line plug connector Look at the small wafer at the top of the a c line connector The wafer shows one of the
4. FILE DI does exist type the following CAT DI 17 6 30 81 OP47 3 5 2 3 The resulting list on your CRT indicates that the file does exist To make certain that it exists only on volume and not on volumes DO D2 or D3 enter the following commands one after another noticing the indication on your CRT after each entry CAT 0 CAT D2 CAT D3 The file FILE DI does not appear on the CRT after any of the commands are executed MASS STORAGE IS Command If the disc subsystem is installed and powered on when the HP 85 is powered on the HP 85 automatically assigns unit 0 of the disc with the lowest HP IB address as the default mass storage device Without a disc attached the HP 85 tape is the default mass storage device Type MASS STORAGE IS D lt is no longer necessary to specify a volume as part of the file specifier when working with unit volume DI Type CAT The CRT displays the directory for DI The file FILE is shown At any time the identify of the 8 6 30 81 0P47 3 5 2 4 3 5 2 5 default mass storage unit can be displayed typing CAT RENAME Command A file can be renamed without changing the contents of the file Type the following RENAME FILE TO BOOK Now type CAT The name of the file FILE 1 now BOOK COPY Command It is always a good idea to make certain that you have a copy of your valuable informatio
5. INSTRUCTIONS Should you ever need to ship a unit be sure it is packed in a protective package We recommend that you save the original shipping container for this purpose In transit damage is not covered by the warranty Microcomputer Systems Corporation also suggests that the customer always insure shipments 4 3 REPAIR POLICY For bench service at MSC repair facilities the 9800H will normally be repaired and reshipped within seven 7 working days of receipt of the unit at that facility Plan additional time for in transit This is an average time and may vary depending on workload Whether the unit is under warranty or not it is your responsibility to pay shipping charges for delivery to the repair facility If the unit is under warranty Microcomputer Systems Corporation will pay the shipping charges for delivery back to the customer If your MSC 9800H subsystem malfunctions you can help assure efficient servicing by following these guidelines Make certain that all connections have been properly made 6 30 81 OP47 21 2 Check to see that the MSC 9800H power cord is connected the power switch is on and the fuse is inserted and not blown 3 If using msus volume specifiers check that you are using the device address which was set on the MSC 9800H the last time it was powered on 4 sure that device address switches through 5 are pressed in at the bottom 5 Recheck to see if the commands have been entered and us
6. to Section 2 Installation if necessary Locate the power switch on the rear panel and set it to the ON position The disc drive requires about 20 seconds after the application of power before it is ready for operation Turn the disc drive on before applying power to the HP 85 7 1 81 OP47 14 FIGURE 3 1 DRIVE ACCESSED LIGHT 6 30 81 OP47 15 3 5 USING THE DISC DRIVE The manual for the Mass Storage ROM contains all the information that the user needs to operate the disc drive In that manual all references that are made to individual flexible disc drives are applicable to an individual volume on the MSC 9800H disc drive The following paragraphs in this section give exarnples of some of the ways you can use the disc drive 3 5 7 1 81 OP47 NOTE Some commands like COPY and PACK can take several minutes to complete Do not press RESET during the execution of these commands data will be lost Accessing the Disc Drive The user can access the disc drive in one of two ways using the mass storage unit specifier msus or the volume label for a specific volume These specify the exact location on the disc drive where information is to be either stored or retrieved from The form of the msus is as follows sD interface select code device address drive unit number The four volumes on the disc drive leave the factory initialized as volumes DO DI D2 and D3 When using volume labels to specify a volume
7. 6 30 81 OP47 26 MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS CORPORATION MSC 9800H WINCHESTER DISC STORAGE SUBSYSTEM USER S MANUAL JUNE 1981 PRELIMINAR Y 104221 SECTION 6 30 31 0P47 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE GENERAL INFORMATION l l Introduction 1 22 Description INSTALLATION 2 1 Introduction 22 Unpacking and Inspection 2 3 Installation Procedures 2 3 Setting Line Voltage 2 3 2 Selecting Proper Fuse 2 3 3 Power Cord 2 4 Disc Drive Setup 2 4 1 Connecting to the 85 2 4 2 Select Code Switch 2 4 3 Device Address Switches 2 4 4 Installing Mass Storage ROM OPERATING THE DISC DRIVE 3 1 Introduction 3 2 Overview 3 3 Controls and Indicators 3 4 Power On 3 5 Using the Disc Drive 3 5 1 Accessing the Disc Drive 3 5 2 Working With Files 3 5 2 1 Create Command 3 5 2 2 Cat Command 3 5 2 3 Mass Storage Command 3 5 2 4 Rename Command 3 5 2 5 Copy Command 3 5 2 6 Purge Command PAGE N NiNN DW mm UY 59 9 SECTION 4 APPENDICES A 6 30 81 0P 47 28 TITLE SERVICE INFORMATI N 4 1 How to Obtain Repair Service 4 2 General Shipping Instructions 4 3 Repair Policy ACCESSORIES ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY PAGE 21 21 21 23 24 25 TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE 2 1 FUSE SELECTION 8 2 2 DEVICE ADDRESS SWITCH 6 30 81 OP47 29 SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION LI INTRODUCTION The MSC 9800H Winchester Disc Storage System Figure l 1 provides mass storage capabilit
8. GURE 2 1 REAR PANEL OF 9800 DISC DRIVE 7 7 81 OP47 5 UVI240v M I d 1 E FIGURE 2 2 VOLTAGE SETTING WAFER 6 30 81 OP47 6 6 30 81 OP47 aria 0 2 gt FIGURE 2 3 REMOVING FUSE Je The fuse receptacle is on the rear panel of the disc drive Table 2 1 lists the voltage settings and the proper fuse ratings for the voltage settings TABLE 2 1 FUSE SELECTION LINE VOLTAGE SETTING FUSE RATING 250V 100 to 120 vac 2 amperes 220 to 240 vac ampere To install or replace the fuse first disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Remove the fuse pulling out the fuse lever 2 Push the proper fuse into the clips see Figure 2 3 2 3 9 Power Cord The power cord that the factory supplies must match the plug requirements of your area f the disc drive has the wrong power cord get in touch with your local dealer or sales representative WARNING Use only the power cord specified Microcomputer Systems for your area If it is necessary to replace the power cord the replacement must have the same polarity as the original This warning must be observed otherwise a safety hazard from electrical shock can exist Also using the wrong cord can damage the disk drive 6 30 81 OP47 8 2 4 DISC DRIVE SETUP After the power requirements have been taken care of the disc drive is ready for connection to the HP 85 following paragraphs describe the
9. ed correctly 6 If after following the maintenance procedures you determine that repair is required you will need to have the following items with your unit s at the time of service a A description of the configuration of the 85 exactly as it was at the time of malfunction e g any plug in modules tape cartridges or other accessories that were in use with the 9800 H when the malfunction occurred b A brief description of the malfunction symptoms for service personnel C Printouts or any other materials that illustrate the problem area d A copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase to establish your warranty coverage period 6 30 81 OP47 22 APPENDIX ACCESSORIES A T INTRODUCTION Each drive is shipped with the following accessories upon unpacking the disc drive you find that an item 1 missing get in touch with your dealer Power Cord User s Manual Fuse 6 30 81 47 23 APPENDIX ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Non Operating Temp 9C 10 to 40 C 10 to 55 C Temp 9F 50 to 104 F 14 to 131 F Humidity 8 80 Altitude 10 000 25 000 6 30 81 47 24 APPENDIX MSC 9800H LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY WHAT 15 COVERED The MSC 9800H is warranted by Microcomputer Systems Corporation against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from date of original purchase if you sell your MSC 9800H or otherwise transfer its ownership the warranty is automatically transferr
10. ed to the new owner and remains in effect for the original 90 day period During the warranty period we will repair or at our option replace at no charge an MSC 9800H that proves to be defective provided it is returned shipping prepaid to Microcomputer Systems Corporation 432 Lakeside Drive Sunnyvale California 94086 or an authorized MSC repair facility You are responsible for all customs duties in connection with the return of the MSC 9800H WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than an authorized MSC repair facility or by hardware software interfacing or peripherals not provided by MSC MSC shall have no obligation to modify or update products once manufactured No other express warranty is given The repair or replacement of a product is your exclusive remedy ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS 15 LIMITED TO THE 90 DAY DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specified legal rights and yo
11. following numbers 100 120 200 or 240 this number is the voltage for which the disc drive is configured the number on the wafer differs from the voltage available at the installation remove the wafer from its slot See Figure 2 2 The wafer has the numbers 100 120 200 and 240 on both sides Observe the number that corresponds to the voltage at the current installation Position the wafer so that the number that corresponds to the voltage at the current installation is visible and right side up at the left side of the wafer 7 Re insert the wafer in its slot making certain that the selected number on the wafer is still visible from the inserted position NOTE The disc drive is now configured to operate at the voltage at the current installation No frequency conversion is necessary Slide the plastic cover back over the wafer 7 7 8 OP47 4 2 Plug the power cord into the connector at the rear of the disc drive This completes the setting of the line voltage 2 3 2 Selecting Fuse The factory ships the disc drive with the correct fuse for 120 volts For operation at other line voltages the user must install the proper fuse See Figure 2 3 for fuse replacement CAUTION 00 wot NATOR SERYICABLE PARTS NSIOE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL DEVICE ADDRESS N nm ECT ION AGTARST CONG KOCH Tu 42 74 amt LUND BAT MY Fuse AS SPECIFY M rt M AGE ae Mi SCH FI
12. for using the ROM with disc drives 242 1234567 DEVICE ADDRESS FIGURE 2 5 SETTING DEVICE ADDRESS SWITCHES 6 30 81 OP47 13 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 SECTION 3 OPERATING THE DISC DRIVE INTRODUCTION This section discusses the operation of the MSC 9800H Winchester Disc Storage System referred to as the disc drive Before reaching this point the user should have installed the disc drive as described in Section 2 OVERVIEW The storage capacity of the disc drive is 4 6 megabytes the HP 85 computer sees this capacity as four separate storage capacities of approximately 1 15 megabytes the equivalent of an eight inch double sided flexible disc These separate storage capacities are designated volumes in the same manner that individual flexible disc drives are these volumes initially have the factory assigned labels of DO DI D2 and D3 and each has ts own directory _ All volumes however have the same device address CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The disc drive has two controls and one indicator that the user must be aware of The two controls located on the rear panel are the power switch and the device address switch Both of these controls are discussed in Section 2 The indicator the drive accessed light is on the front panel it lights whenever a volume is accessed see Figure 3 POWER ON Before turning on the disc drive make certain that all connections have been made Refer
13. ies for the HP 85 Computer The disc drive connects directly to the HP 85 and requires only the Mass Storage ROM The ROM provides all the necessary interface control so that the disc drive and the HP 85 can communicate This manual contains all the information that the user needs in order to install and use the disc drive For a detailed description of the Mass Storage ROM consult the following HP manual Mass Storage ROM Manual HP Number 00085 90447 1 2 DESCRIPTION The MSC 9800H has a total formatted capacity of 4 6 megabytes divided into four sections capacity of each section is the equivalent of the capacity of an 8 inch double sided flexible diskette From the user s point of view the MSC 9800H operates as four separate flexible disc drives controlled by one controller The controller addresses each of the four sections of the disc drive as a separate flexible disc drive 6 30 81 OP47 s FIGURE 1 1 HP9800H 6 30 81 OP47 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION This section contains the information that is necessary in order to prepare the 9800H disc drive for operation UNPACKING AND INSPECTION The disc drive was carefully inspected both electrically and mechanically before the factory shipped it Remove the drive from the shipping carton and carefully inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipment If you find any damage notify your dealer immediately and
14. n The copy command enables you to copy infromation from a file on one volume to another volume The name of the file can remain the same For example type the following COPY BOOK D TO BOOK DO The information in file BOOK DI is copied into BOOK DO The name of the new file need not remain the same Type the following COPY BOOK D to NEW DO File NEW DO contains the same information as file BOOK DI only the names are different Use the CAT command to verify that the files are now on DO DK 6 30 81 OP47 PURGE Command Files can be removed from any of the directories of the disc drive The purge command permits this Type the following PURGE Now type Cat DI The directory of volume DI no longer lists file command PURGE BOOK DO 0 purges BOOK and all files after it on volume DO 20 SECTION 4 SERVICE INFORMATION 4 1 HOW OBTAIN REPAIR SERVICE For information on obtaining service in your area contact your dealer or Microcomputer Systems Corporation Standard bench service is provided for under your warranty It calls for the return of the unit s shipping prepaid to Microcomputer Systems Corporation or a repair facility where the repair is done on a fixed charge basis depending on the assembly containing that malfunction if the unit is out of warranty or free of charge if the unit is in warranty 4 2 GENERAL SHIPPING
15. the HP 85 must search for a match The search begins with the low HP IB addresses and checks each unit on attached drives Therefore if 2 or more MSC 9800 disc subsystems are attached on the same interface the one with the higher device address cannot be accessed with the factory supplied volume labels since the HP 85 EA 7 7 8 OP47 will find those labels on the subsystem with the lower device address and stop searching Therefore to initially access the volumes at higher device adddresses the msus form must be used By using the VOLUME 1S command the volume labels can be changed to unique names on any one or all of the MSC 9800H subsystems attached Then the volume label form can be used to specify a volume Working With Files Throughout the following discussion the volume labels remain the same unless specifically changed Be careful to note the difference between 0 zero and O the letter The following are only examples of using the four volumes For a complete description of using the commands refer to the Mass Storage ROM manual 3 5 2 1 CREATE Command One type of file is the data file which you must first create by using the CREATE command Type the following CREATE FILE D I 10 50 You have now created file named FILE DI with a logical length of 10 records each record having 50 bytes This file exists only on volume unit DI 3 5 2 2 CAT Command To make certain that the tile
16. u may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province THIS IS YOUR WARRANTY PLEASE RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS 6 30 81 OP47 25
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