Rx8/Rx01 Diagnostic Program

This document serves as the technical manual for the RX8/RX01 diagnostic program, dated July 1976. The program is designed to test the RX01 flexible diskette subsystem for PDP-8/E generation computers, whether configured as a complete subsystem or as individual components (interface and/or control).

The document outlines:

• Requirements: Details necessary equipment (PDP-8/E, 4K or 8K core memory, teletype) and memory storage allocations.
• Procedures: Provides comprehensive instructions for loading, starting, and operating the diagnostic.
• Error Handling: Features a detailed breakdown of error detection, including specific program-defined error types (write, read, CRC, parity, etc.), error codes, and unexpected error conditions.
• Reporting and Troubleshooting: Covers methods for error reporting, error recovery, manual intervention, and field engineering troubleshooting aids.
• Additional Info: Includes sections on diagnostic test strategy, console package addendums, APT-8 interfaces, and the full program listing.