Re: Fluke 9010a RS-232 problem.

I should have those PDF files, but I'm at work right now. I'll send
them when I get home.

Kevin

On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM, John Robertson<jrr@flippers.com> wrote:
> Kevin Moore wrote:
>>
>> First Hello all I'm new to the list :)
>>
>> Next my experience with the fluke is somewhat limited, but I'm
>> learning quite a bit, and want to learn more.
>>
>> So this is what I have. Fluke 9101a, and a 6502 pod since I'm learning
>> to work on Vector games.
>>
>> So far I've been able to do the normal stuff, Rom, and Ram checks
>> manually. I downloaded the FIDE program from Quarter Arcade, and have
>> it install on a Windows XP system. Next I'm using a 9pin serial cable
>> with a Null modem adapter and a 9-25 pin adapter to connect it to the
>> Fluke. I've set the dip switches on the Fluke for what I believe is
>> default. 7n1 IIRC at 9600 baud. In anycase, I've got COM1 set the same
>> in windows, and the FIDE program set the same. The one thing that
>> confuses me is the Hardware control settings. Xon/Xoff etc.
>>
>> But what's happening when I try to transfer a program script to the
>> fluke is this, set up the FIDE so it's ready. Press Aux/If, Read,
>> Enter/Yes The fluke then will state receiving, but after 1-2 secs it
>> will just reset. Then the Fluke states Reset Ok.
>>
>> I'm thinking it should stay in the receiving mode until the program is
>> finished transfering, but like I said I'm still new at using the
>> fluke.
>>
>> I've done a little troubleshooting of the RS-232 board, but since I
>> don't have a probe at this time, and my manual program entry skills
>> are lacking on the fluke, I've been unable to enter in the program to
>> test the RS-232. I have confirmed that I have the +-6 volts.
>>
>> I'm sure there are some things I left out that you need to know so
>> please ask away. Any suggestions would be much apperciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>
> Hi Kevin,
>
> I haven't used RS232 for a few years, but I recall using 8-N-1 instead of
> 7-N-1. The X-On/Off is enabled using the Setup key and 'More' to movethrough
> all the options.
>
> The service manual for the 9010 does cover testing the RS-232 port, but a
> scope is required - and the Service Manual PDF file is damaged!
>
> On another note I just discovered that the FTP archives (and my backups!)
> for a few PDFs are damaged...
>
> If anyone has valid copies of:
>
> 9010A Course Notes.pdf
> 9010A Service Manual.pdf
> 9010A Operator Manual.pdf
> 9010A Evaluation Manual.pdf
>
> I would appreciate an upload to the ftp site (send me an email so I know to
> look!)
>
> Thanks,
>
> John :-#)#
>
>
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