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IDENTIFICATION

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PRODUCT CODE.

MAINDEC-1S-D9AA-D

PRODUCT NAME.

PDP-15DIAGNOSTIC USERS GUIDE

DATE CREATED.

January, 1971

MAINTAINER.

PDP-IS DIAGNOSTIC GROUP

PDP-IS DIAGNOSTIC USERS GUIDE

This manual provides the basic diagnostic operating
procedures for the PDP-IS and most of the common
peripherals.

Refer to the individual diagnostic writ~ ups

and listing if more detailed information is needed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1
(-p(>

Instruction Test

(Part 1 and 1A)

Instruction Test

(Part 2)

ISZ Test

Memory Address Test

13 V

JMP-Se1f Test

JMP Y Ihterrupt Test

L".

JMS Y Interrupt Test
Basic Memory Checkerboard (Low and High)
Extended Memory Test

!-1

26 \/-

Extended Memory Checkerboard

1-1

Extended Memory Address Test

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Hardware Index Register Test

37 ---

4K Basic Exerciser

f1 41 v~

8K Basic Exerciser

all

r-(

Hot Memory Test

Memory Address Timing Test

,1 51 .,... Basic Memory Parity Test (Low and High)
H

54....--

Extended Memory Parity Checkerboard

Extended Arithmetic Element Part 1

('P

Extended Arithmetic Element Part 2

(r~

I/O Test (API)

I/O Bus Tester (10 15-1, to 15-2, and 10 IS-2A)

}::..
I

ASR 33/35 Teletype Test (Part 1)

ASR 33/35 Teletype Test (Part 2)

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High Speed Reader Test

L.-..

High Speed Punch Test

v~'

TC{d2 Basic Exerciser (Part 1)

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TC~2

Basic Exerciser (Part 2)

TC~2

Dectape Random Exerciser

Power Fail Test

100

RF15 Disk Data

103

RF15 Diskless

112

RF15 Multi Disk

115

CR~3

B GDI Card Reader Test

PDP-15 INSTRUCTION TEST (PART 1 and 1A)

-1-

ABSTRACT
Instruction Test (Part 1) tests all operate group instructions
and the following memory reference instructions : LAC, AND, and
XOR. Part 1 A tests the TAD, ADD, and SAD instructions. There
is a separate binary tape for each part.
Part 1 must run in its antiraty before attempting to run Part
lA.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS = 000000 (ACS 0 = 1 will suppress bell for Test 1).

Press I/O RESET, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The bell rings with each successful cycle of the test.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Error halts indicate each failing test.

-2-

PDP-IS INSTRUcrION TEST, PARI' 2

-3-

ABSTRACr

Instruction Test (Part 2) tests the follCMing mem:)]:y reference instructions:
The instruction DBR is tested, and in ad-

DZM, DAC, ISZ, JMP, JMS and xcr.

di tion, AtJrO- INCREMENT, INDIREcr, REAL TIME CIOCK and ProGRAM INTERRUPr are
tested.
IDADING PROCEDURE

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK mDE switch to 1.

3•

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Press

I/O RESEr, then READ-IN •

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set AC switch 17 to a 1 if the REAL TIME CIOCK is to be tested.

Press

I/O RESEr, then STARr.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The TrY bell rings with each successful cycle of the test.
ERroR IDENTIFICATION
Error halts indicate each failing test.

-4-

PDP-IS ISZ TEST

-S-

ABSTRACT
The ISZ Test checks the operation of the ISZ instruction. Various
checks are made, including from 777777 to 000000 on all memory
locations and ISZ of random numbers stored in random memory location~.
All Basic Instruction Tests should be run successfully before
attempting to operate this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS = 000000 (normal operation).

Press I/O RESET, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The teleprinter bell rings after the test has been successfully
completed.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Unless AC switch 0 is a 1, errors will be printed on the teletype.
The following is an example of the error print-out used by the ISZ
Test:
ISZ ADD
NUMBER AT ORIGINAL BAD ISZ AT
001234

765435

765434

005763

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FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
.....

DESCRIPTION

STATE

AC SWITCH

Halt on error.
Don't halt on error.

Don't print on errors.
Print errors.

Loop on current conditions.
Don't loop on current conditions.

Loop on current test.
Don't loop on current test.

Save initial error conditions of random
ISZ.
Don't save initial error conditions
of random ISZ .

a
a

Ring be.!: I on error.
Ring bell after N passes.

a
a
a

a
-------

...

6
..::.-.------ _._- -.---

----_._.- ----7

Vary location of ISZ instruction.
Don't vary location of ISZ instruction.

---

--_.

Vary location of number incrementp.d.
Don't vary location of number incremen1 PC

Vary number incremented.
Don't vary number incremented.

1
0
~

(Switches 6,7,8 operate in conjunction with 5; 3 supercedes 4)

-7-

The following starting/restarting procedures should be
observed:
1.

To put the program in the scope mode, the ACCUMULATOR
SWITCHES should be set to 270000, (don't halt, don't
print, bell after N passes, loop on current number
(location), loop on current test, save error conditions).

To start program initially so that upper memory may be
checked, start at location 00200.

To start program initially so that lower memory may be
checked without checking upper memory, start at location
00244.

To restart program to check upper memory after program has
moved, restart at 07652.

To restart program to check lower memory after program has
moved, restart at 07000.

To restart program to check random ISZ's after program has
moved, restart at 07052.

-8-

PDP-15 MEMORY ADDRESS TEST

-9-

ABSTRACT
The Memory Address Test checks the memory system to ensure
that all memory locations (not occupied by the program) in
a given 4K memory stack can be uniquely addressed.
Checks are
also made to ensure that only one memory location is written into
whenever memory is addressed, and that cores of different
locations are not shorted together.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07200.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07200.

Set ACS = 002000

Press I/O RESET, than START.

(to repeat test set ACS=OOOOOO).

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The program runs for approximately six minutes and halts at
location 07451 unless ACS = 000000.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Unless ACS 1 is a 1, errors will be printed on the teletype
in the following format:
ADDRESS

GOOD

BAD

001234

001230

-10-

A HALT at location 07503 is the only error halt in the program.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
~

AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Halt on error.
Don't halt on error.

1
0

Don't print errors.
Print errors.

Ring bell on error.
Ring bell after N passes.

Loop on current number (address
or complement).

Loop on current location.

Loop on current test.

Skip l's in O's test (Test 4) •

Halt after completing all tests .

-11-

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

I
0

Halt on error.
Don!t halt on error.

I
0

Don't print errors.
Print errors.

I
0

Ring bell on error.
Ring bell after N passes.

I
0

Loop on current location.
Don't loop on current location.

I
0

Repeat whole test (all locations).
Don't repeat whole test.

...
~

-12-

PDP-IS JMP-SELF : TEST

-13-

ABSTRACT
The JMP-self test checks to insure taht the JMP instruction is
executed correctly. The computer is held in a JMP to current
location for a definite time interval. When the time period has
lapped the JMP instruction is moved elsewhere and the check is
repeated.
All Basic Instruction Tests should be run successfully before
attempting to operate this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07500.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07500.

Set ACS

Press I/O RESET, then START

= 000000

(normal operation).
0

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The teleprinter bell rings after each segment of the test is completed.
The entire test takes approximately 10 minutes.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Unless AC switch 1 iR a 1 errors will be printed on the teletypeThe following is an example of the error print-out used by the JMP-se1f
Test:
JMP TEST
JMP AT CAL FROM
001234 001230

-14-

PDP-IS JMP Y - INTERRUPT TEST

-15-

ABSTRACT
The JMP Y Interrupt Test determines if the PDP-IS will complete
a JMP Y (where Y is some standard value)
instruction before it
goes into program interrupt.
All Basic Instruction Tests should be run successfully before
attempting to operate this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07400.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07400.

Set ACS = 000000

Press I/O RESET, then START.

(normal operation).

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The teleprinter bell rings after each successful 100 (octal
cycles of the test.)
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Unless AC switch 1 is a 1, errors will be printed on the teletype.
The following is an example of the error print-out used by the JMP Y
Interrupt Test:
ION-JMP Y
JMP AT

"y"

C(O)

C(Y)

001234

007654

001235

740040

-16-

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings

AC SWITCH
0

DESCRIPTION

STATE

Halt on error.
Don't halt on error.

1
0

Don't print errors.
Print errors.

1
0

Ring bell on error.
Ring bell after N passes.

1
0

Loop on current Y.
Don't loop on current Y.

1
0

Loop on current location.
Don't loop on current location.

1
0

-17-

PDP-IS JMS Y-INTERRUPT TEST

-18-

ABSTRACT
The JMS Y Interrupt Test determines if the PDP-IS will complete
a JMS Y (where Y is some standard value) instruction before it
goes into program interrupt.
All Basic Instruction Tests should be run successfully before
attempting to operate this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07400.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 07400.

Set ACS = 000000

Press I/O RESET, then START.

(normal operation).

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION.
The teleprinter bell rings after each successful 100
cycles of the test.

(octal

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Unless AC switch 1 is a 1, errors will be printed on the teletype.
The following is an example of the error print-out used by the
JMS Y Interrupt Test:
ION - JMS Y
JMS AT

ny"

C(O)

C(Y)

001234

007654

001235

740040

-19-

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
control Switch Settings
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

1
0

Halt on error.
Don't halt on error.

1
0

Don't print errors.
Print errors.

1
0

Ring bell on error.
Ring bell after N passes.

1
0

Loop on current Y.
Don't loop on current Y.

1
0

Loop on current location.
Don't loop on current location.

-20-

PDP-15 BASIC MEMORY CHECKERBOARD
(LOW AND HIGH VERSIONS)

-21-

ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS Basic Memory Checkerboard tests 3D core memories
for failure on half-selected lines under worst case noise
conditions. Its use is intended for 4K systems.
LOADING PROCEDURE
Loading procedures for both the high and low versions are
identical. Both versions must be run in order to complete the
test.
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

177~~.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Fo~

Low End Program, set ADDRESS switches to g~2~~.
For High End Program, set ADDRESS switches to ~74~~.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The programs run continously. Execution time for either the high
or low version is approximately 20 seconds.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Brrors are indicated by program halts.

-22-

PDP-IS EXTENDED MEMORY TEST

-23-

ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS Extended Memory Test checks for correct operation of
key instructions, the interrupt system, the API (automatic
priority interrupt) system, and the auto-index feature.
The test operates on SK to 32K core memory configurations. All
programs required to insure correct operation of the basic
processor must have been run successfully before use of this
program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place object tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch on a 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET and then READ-IN.

The program will load and halt with one of these AC settings:
AC=777777 loaded correctly.
AC=OOOOOO checksum error.

Repeat the loading procedure.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Press I/O RESET and then START.

The program prints the following and halts:
"PDP-IS EXTENDED MEMORY TEST"

Set ACS3-S to the number of additional extended memory pages
(4K/page).
E.g., for 16K memory, set ACS3-5=3S.

Press CONTINUE.
If the following is printed, return to step 4:
"ACS3-S INCORRECTLY SET, OR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE AT
LEAST SK OF CORE"

Program runs continuously until stopped by the operator (by
setting ACS~=l) or an error halt occurs. A single ring of
the teletype belL indicates completion of each program pass.

l'~ORMAL

HALTS

Location 00577 - for routine-end-halt option or halt after instruction
typeout.
Recover by pressing CONTINUE (after reply to instruction, if
required) .
-24-

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Location 00602 - after an error typeout, the program halts at this
common location.
There are two forms of error print-outs:
"ERROR LOC XXXXXX AC

= YYYYYY TEST OOOZZZ"

occurs when a test routine detects a predictable error for which
it is testing;
"CALERR LOC XXXXXX AC

= YYYYYY TEST OOOZZZ

is printed when a failure occurs during a test routine which
causes the system to "CAL OUT".
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
The following AC switch options may be set at any time:
ACO = 1 Halt at end of routine.
ACI = 1 Loop on routine.
AC2

= 1 Scope loop

(set only if ACl option also used).

-25-

PDP-IS EXTENDED MEMORY CHECKERBOARD

-26-

ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS Extended Memory Checkerboard test verifies the
operational status of core memory be testing for core failure
on half-selected lines under worst case noise conditions.
The program tests any memory configuration of from 8K to 32K
words in 4K segments, automatically relocating itself in order
to test all memory fields from each field.
LOADING PROCEDURE
Normally load the program into memory field 0 as follows:
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET and then READ-IN.

l77~~.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
~~2~~.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET and then START.

PROGRAM/OPERATOR ACTION
l'1ote:
TTY indicates program typeout; OP indicates operator
response.
Setting Test Limits
TTY:

"TEST LIMITS"

OP:

Format "X, Y "
where X=first 4K field to be tested
Y=last 4K field to be tested
=Carriage return.

The memory fields are numbered 0 thru 7 for 4K thru
32K respectively.
If a typing error is made, press
RUBOUT.
Remember that the program checks all of core designated
by the test limits except the portion occupied by the
Program at that time.
If the user attempts to test
only the field in which the program resides,
"PROGRAM IS IN FIELD X" is printed and the test limits
must be changed.
Examples:
TTY:
OP.;

TEST LIMITS
3, 6 ~
This indicates fields 3,4,5,6 will be tested.
-27-

TTY:
OP:

TEST LIMITS
2, 2~
Field 2 only is to be tested.

ACS Set-up
TTY:

"SETUP ACS"

OP:

Set ACS=~~~~~~.
Press any keyboard key except RUBOUT.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The following is printed each time program relocation has been
completed:
"PROGRAM IS IN FIELD X"
If the tests are successfully run from all fields designated by
the operator (no error indicators typed), the test is considered
successful. Note also use of this .'print-out as an error message
while setting the Test Limits.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Restarting Procedure
Start from 200 to reinitialize the program.
Start from 215 to retain current operation parameters.
ACS SETTINGS
Any ACS listed may be set while the program is running though
operation may not be initiated immediately since most are
sensed only after all tests have been performed.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Any of the following messages indicates an error condition
exists:
"TEST OCTAL ADR GOOD BAD PAT CONTROL WORD"
"PROGRAM RELOCATION ERROR"
"ERROR IN SELECTED FIELD"

-28-

Control Switch Settings

DESCRIPTION

AC SWITCH

STATE

Program halt.
recover.

Delete error print-out and halt on error.
Press CONTINUE to recover .

Ring bell on error.

- 6

Specify tests 1 thru 4 respectively.

Inhibit program relocation.

Inhibit "PROGRAM IS IN FIELD" print-out.

Press CONTINUE to

......~----.---~--..... ~.~---,.--~--------.----.--

---- .----

11
. -----... _.

-----_..

.. --.-----.--

12
t- - . .

"--'-~''''.~-'-'.--

.......

---....... ...
~

For forced program relocation.
. .. _. ____ ... _ _ ......__'_'_.4.'"

Set up 'scope loop via Keyboard input.

Inhibit error printouts for one or more
bit positions.

-29-

PDP-IS EXTENDED MEMORY ADDRESS TEST

-30-

ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS Extended Memory Address Test checks all of core memory
not occupied by the program to insure that each location can be
uniquely addressed.
This is done thru a series of four tests.
The test patterns are chosen so as to detect word and bit errors
as well as shorted wires within any bank.
The program relocates automatically from field to field, testing all
of core memory specified from each field.
The program tests any
memory configuration from 8K to 32K.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET and then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
~~2~~.

Set the ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET and then START.

PROGRAM/OPERATOR ACTION
Note:
TTY indicates program typeout; OP indicates operator
response.
Setting Test Limits
TTY:

"TEST LIMITS"

OP:

Format "X, Y~"
where X = first 4K field to be tested
Y = last 4K field to be tested
carriage return

i -

The memory fields are numbered 0 thru 7 for 4K thru 32K
respectively.
If a typing error is made, press RUBOUT.
Remember that the program checks all of core designated
by the test limits except the portion occupied by the
program.
If the user attempts to test only the field
in which the program resides, "PROGRAM IS IN FIELD XI1
is printed and the test limits must be changed.

-31-

Examples:
TTY:

TEST LIMITS

OP:

3, 6 ~
Indicates fields 3, 4, 5, 6 to be tested.

TTY:
OP:

TEST LIMITS
2,2
Field 2 only is to be tested.

ACS SETUP
TTY:

"SETUP ACS"

OP:

Set ACS=OOOOOO.
Press any keyboard key (except RUBOUT).

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The following is printed each time program relocation has been
completed:
"PROGRAM IS IN FIELD X".
If the tests are
successfully run from all fields designated by the operator
(no error indicators typed), the test is considered successful.
(Note also use of this printout as an error message while setting
the Test Limits).
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Any of the following messages indicates an error condition exists:
"TEST OCTAL ADR GOOD BAD PAT CONTROL WORD"
"PROGRAM RELOCATION ERROR"
"ERROR IN SELECTED FIELD"
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Restarting Procedure
Start from 200 to reinitialize the program.
Start from 221 to retain current operating parameters.
ACS Settings
Any ACS listed may be set while the program is running though
operations may not be initiated immediately since most are sensed only
after all tests have been performed.

-32-

AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Program halt.
recover.

Delete error print-out and halt
on error. Press CONTINUE to recover

Ring bell on error.

.3-6

Specify tests 1 thru 4 respectively

Inhibit program relocation.

Inhibit "PROGRAM IS IN FIELD"
print;..out.

For forced program relocation.

Request keyboard input.

-33-

Press CONTINUE to

HARDWARE INDEX REGISTER TEST

-34-

ABSTRACT
The Hardware Index Register Test checks for proper operation of the
hardware index register, the limit register, and their
associated intructions.
The program is relocated to each memory
field to test all other fields in relation to each.
The basic control processor tests and extended memory tests must
have run successfully before this test is attempted.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch on 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

177~~.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Set AC switches to ~ for normal operation, except
ACS 3-5 which are set to the number of additional 4K
fields of core available, i.e.

~~2~~.

4K = ~~~

8K = ~~l

32K = III
4.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

If the BANK MODE switch is operational, the program will
halt with all ones in the AC.
Otherwise, an error
message will be typed.

Set BANK MODE switch to

Press I/O RESET, then START.

-35-

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
After the last test is completed, END will be typed. Any errors
present would have caused error typeouts to be printed previous
to this.
Approximate execution time for one pass is
(23 + 3N) seconds, where N=number of 4K memory
fields to be tested.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
control Switch Settings
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Suppress halts
Halt at end of current test

1
1

Print error messages
Suppress error print-out

~
1

Loop on error
Proceed on error

XXX

3,4,5

Number of additional 4K fields of
core available.
Type END when one pass complete.
Suppress END message typeout.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Error typeouts accur in the following formats:
ERXXXXXX

PASS=XXXXXX

CAL ADR = XXXXXX

AC=XXXXXX L=X

TST ADR = XXXXXX

-36.-

XR=XXXXXX
AC=XXXXXX

LR=XXXXXX

PDP-IS 4K BASIC EXERCISER

-37-

ABSTRACT
The 4K Basic Exerciser is designed to exercise the CP and I/O
control logic with no more than 4K of core memory.
The exerciser
uses the program interrupt facility while running the basic I/O
devices.
Tests are also performed on all memory reference and
op~rate instructions.
All memory and CP MAINDEC diagnostics applying to the PDP-IS being
used should be run before attempting to run this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

"Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 0700.

Set ACS

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

= 000000.

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Operator.' Action Wi thout High Speed Reader/Punch
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS 9 = 1 (indicates no high speed reader/punch).

If no real time clock installed set ACS 5 = 1.

Press I/O RESET, the READ-IN.

The program will run continuously until manually stopped
by the operator or until there is an error halt.

Operator Action With High Speed Reader/Punch
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

If no real time clock installed set ACS5

Press I/O RESET, then START.

-38-

= 1.

Approximately 3 1/2 feet of leader will be punched.
It is
blank except for one from which has all channels punched.

Place the punched frame directly over the high speed reader
drive sprocket, and arrange the tape between the reader and
punch for minimum binding.

Press CONTINUE.

The program will run continuously until manually stopped by
the operator, or until there is an error halt.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
Execution time is approximately 2 minutes.
teleprinter bell rings.

At this time the

If ACS 1 is a 1 (inhibit all I/O devices and the PI)
the
message '\COMPLETE" will be printed after 5 complete passes of
the program.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Errors are indicated by error halts.
~rror

print-outs are as follows:
R

TAPE

NO TAPE IN READER

TAPE

NO TAPE IN PUNCH

Incorrect operation of the real time clock will appear as clock
interrupts less than two seconds apart or greater than nine
seconds apart, or as no clock interrupts at all.
ERROR RECOVERY
Press CONTINUE one or more times to receive further error halts
or to continue testing.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Restarting Procedure
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00032.

Set appropriate AC switches.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The program may also be restarted from location 00200 if a new
leader is desired.

-39-

(See Control Switch Settings)

Control Switch Settings
The program must be stopped by the operator in order to make
effective changes to the AC switch settings. Use the Restart
Procedure to continue.
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Run only the I/O device(s) .
interrupt will be enabled.

Inhibit the I/O device(s). Program
interrupt is disabled and the real
time clock is on. The complete
instruction set will be performed.

Loop continuously on add random pairs"
test. The I/O devices and program
interrupt are enabled unless otherwilt
indicated.

Inhibit clock. Unless otherwise
specified program action is normal
except the clock shof:lld always be off.

The punch
Inhibit reader and teletype.
will run continuously. Tape must be in
the reader.

Inhibit punch and teletype. The rea
will run continuously. Any loop or
fan-fold tape may be used.

Inhibit punch. The program will read
and print 52 character, Any loop or
fan-fold tape may be used.

No high speed reader/punch installed.j
High speed reader/punch option is
installed.

Program

* Applies only if the high speed rea~er/punch option is installed.

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PDP-IS 8K BASIC EXERCISER

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The program will run continuously until manually stopped
by the operator, or until then is an error halt.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
Execution time is approximately 2 minutes for each 4K field tested.
At this time the teleprinter bell rings.
If ACS 1 is a I (inhibit all I/O devices and the PI)
the message
"COMPLETE" will be printed after 5 complete passes. A pass is
defined as testing one 4K field.
If ACS 4 is a I (inhibit program
relocation) "COMPLETE" is printed after 10 passes of the program.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Errors are indicated by error halts.
Brror print-outs are as follows:
R

TAPE

NO TAPE IN READER

TAPE

NO TAPE IN PUNCH.

Incorrect operation of the real time clock will appear as clock
interrupts less than two seconds apart or greater than nine seconds
apart, or as no clock interrupts at all.
ERROR RECOVERY
Press CONTINUE one or more times to receive further error halts or
to continue testing.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00032 (10032 if program was relocated).

Set appropriate AC switches

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The program may also be restarted from location 00200 or 10200
if a new leader is desired.

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(See Control Switch Settings).

ABSTRACT
The 8K Basic Exerciser is designed to exercise the CP, core memory,
and models 33 or 3S teleprinters with the program interrupt facility
enabled. The program also tests the real time clock, high speed
reader, and high speed punch.
All MAINDEC diagnostics which apply to the PDP-IS configuration
being used should be run before attempting to run this program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Set ACS to 000000.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Operator Action Without High Speed Reader and Punch
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS 9 = 1 (indicates no high speed reader or punch).

If no real time clock installed set ACS 5 = 1

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The program will run continuously until manually stopped by the
operator or until there is an error halt.

Operator Action With High Speed Reader and Punch
1.

Set ADDRESS swtiches :.to 00200.

If no real time clock installed set ACS 5 = 1.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

Approximately 3 1/2 feet of leader will be punched.
It is blank
except for one frame which has all channels punched.

Place the punched frame directly over the high speed reader drive
sprocket, and arrange tape between the reader and'punch for
minimum finding.

Press CONTINUE.

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Control Switch Settings
The program must be stopped by the operator in order to make
effective changes to the AC switch settings. Use the Restart
Procedure to continue.
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Run only the I/O device(s).
interrupt will be enabled.

Inhibit the I/O device(s). Program
interrupt is disabled and the real time
clock is on. The complete instruction
set will be performed.

Loop continuously on "add random pairs"
test. The I/O devices and program
interrupt are enabled unless otherwise
indicated.

Inhibit program relocation.

Inhibit clock. Unless otherwise specified
program action is normal except the clock
should always be off.

Inhibit reader and teletype. The punc~
will run continuously. Tape must be in
reader.

Inhibit punch and teletype. The reader
will run continuously. Any loop or
fan-fold tape may be used.

Inhibit punch. The program will read
and print 52 characters. Any loop or
fan-fold tape may be used.

Program

1~~----1---~---+~~~~--~--~~~~~~~--~=

No high speed reader/punch installed.
High speed reader/punch option is installed

* Applies only if the high speed reader/punch option is
installed.

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PDP-IS HOT MEMORY TEST

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ABSTRACT
7he Hot Memory Test checks the resistance of cores to being
switched from I-to the O-state during or after a rise in temperatur~
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches:to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS's 6, 7, and 8 to the octal number of additional
4K extended memory fields.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

4.-

A halt will occur at 01006 in case step 2 had not
been executed.

Press CONTINUE.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The execution time is approximately 1 minute for each 4K field
tested.
The computer will halt at 01006.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
All errors are printed on the teletype and are succeeded by
error halts.
The print~out is as follows:
HOT MEMORY TEST
CONTENTS

LOCATION

605077
600077

24077

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FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
AC SWITCH (ES)
0

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Don't repeat current cycle.
Repeat current cycle.

1
1

Halt after errcr ?rint-out.
Don't halt after error print-out.

1
2

Print error data.
Don't print error data.

3,4,5

0 to 7

Start testing in the 4K field
specified by the octal value (0 to 7)

6,7,8

0 to 7

Octal number (0 to 7) of additional
4K extended memory fields.

-.......... ,-....

....... , - -.

~---

Halt at end of program.
Repeat entire program

1
'"

....

Go on to next field.
Repeat test on current field.

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PDP-IS MEMORY ADDRESS TIMING TEST

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ABSTRACT
The Memory Address Timing Test tests the action of long carry chains
under the extremely tight timing conditions that occur at the far
end of extended memory. At least 8K of memory is required to
operate the program.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS's 15, 16, and 17 to the octal number of additional
4K extended memory fields.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The program runs without intervention until the operator
stops it manually. Execution time is less than one second.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
At the occurrence of the first error, an error message will be
printed and the program will halt. The following are examples
of error print-outs:

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY

EXTENDED MEMORY ISZ TEST

LOCATION

CONTENTS

01234

000010

SKIP FAILED

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FIELD SERVICE ~NFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
J

AC SWITCH

STATE

0
1

--_ ....._._ ...._ ..
1
2

DESCRIPTION
Normal Mode. Do not repeat cycles.
Scope Mode. Repeat current test cycle
_ _ ... _ _ _ .... ___ w, ~....-.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _.. _ _ _ _ _ _ • _ _

~--,-

I----.----_~--.----

0
1

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Halt on error after print-out.
Do not halt on error.
. .._---...........Print error data.
Do not print error data.

M'" _ _~ ... _

PDP-IS BASIC MEM)RY PARITY TEST
(I.CM and HIGH VERSIONS)

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The PDP-IS Basic MEmory Parity Tests are designed to test the rcemory tparity
control logic, and the :men:ory parity bit plane. The IDW version resides in
the lower portion of the rnerrory field, and tests the control logic plus worst
case merrory checkerboard patterns on all of manory above the program (locations
01100 through 07777). The HIGH version resides in the upper portion of the
rranory field, and tests the parity bit plane using worst case checkerboard
patterns. The HIGH version does not test the parity control logic.
WADING POOCEDURE

loading procedures for both the lav and high versions are identical.
versions must be run in order to canplete the test.
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MJDE switch to a 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

4•

Press I/O RESEl', then READ-IN.

Both

OPERATING PRX:EDURE

For IJ:::M End program, set ADDRESS switches to 002000, and ACS 6 to 1 if API
is installed. All other ACS should be o.

Press I/O RESET, then STARr.

The follaving print-out on the TrY occurs after starting fran address 200:
PRESS cnNTINUE AFTER POSITIONING ERROR swrICH:
UP

The Parity Error switch is located in the parity oontrol logic rack. When it
is "down", any parity error will cause a processor halt. When it is "up· the
parity error flag will set, but no CP halt will occur.
3.

Press CONT as instructed. The program will sequentially perfoI1l1 tests Tl
through T5, and then print "lX)WN".

Place the Parity Error switch "down", and then press CONTINUE.

5•

A CP halt should occur (due to a parity error) with the PC = 440 in test T6.

Set the ADDRESS switches to 440.

7•

Place the Parity Error switch "up".

8•

Press RESEr, then STARr.

The program will nON proceed to T7. Test T7 is repeated twice, and then the
program recycles starting with Tl. TestT6 will be skipped during each recycle.

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HIGH VERSION OPERATING P:RXE>URE

Set ADDRESS switches to 07400.

Place all N::.S on a O.

Press I/O RESEr, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION

The prog-rams nm continuously.
is approximately 20 seconds.

Execution time for either the lCM or high version

ERroR INDICATION

Errors are indicated by program halts.
FIEID SERVICE INFOmATION

A read/write loop is includerl in both programs to enable the operator to loop
on one or rrore rcaro:ry addresses. The loop is taggerl so)PE on either listing.
Do the following steps to run the loop:
1.

Set the ADDRESS switches to the address of tag SCDPE, irrlicated on the
listing and in the syml::>01 table at the rear of the listing.

Place the lavest address of the block to· be looped in the AC swi tches .

Press RESEr, and then STARr.

A halt will occur inmediately. Set the AC switches to the highest
address of the block (the lCMest and highest may be equal).

Press CONTINUE.

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PDP~15

EXTENDED MEM:>RY PARITY CHECKERBOARD

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ABSTRACr

The PDP-IS Extended Memory Pari tj!l Checkerboard test verifies the operational status
of core marory be testing for core failure on half-selected lines under worst case
noise conditions.
The prCXjram tests any rnerrory condiguration of fran 8K to 32K words in 4K segments,
automatically relocating itself in order to test all memory fields fram each field.
LOADING PROCEDURE
Normally load the program into menory field 0 as follCMs:
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 177~~.

Press I/O RESEr and then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS swi tches to ~~2~~.

Press I/O RESEr and then STARr.

PRCGRAM/OPERATOR ACI'ION
Note:

TrY indicates program typeout;

OP indicates operator response.

Setting Test Limits
TrY:

"TEST LJMITS"

OP:

Fonnat "X, Y"
wl)ere X= first 4K field to be tested
Y= last 4K field to be tested
= carriage return
The memory fields are numbered 0 thru 7 for 4K thru 32K respectively.
If a typing error is made, press RUIDJT.
Remember that the program checks all of core designated by the test
limi ts except the portion occupied by the Program at that time. If
the user attempts to test only the field in which the program resides,
"PR(X;RAM IS IN FIEID X" is printed and the test limits must be changed.

Exarrples:
TrY;

OP:

TEST LIMITS
3,6
indicates fields 3, 4, 5, 6 will be tested.

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TrY:

TEST LIMITS

OP:

2,2
Field 2 only is to be tested.

ACS Set-up

'ITY:

"SE'IUP ACS"

OP:

Set ACS=~~~~~ftJ.
Press any keylxxrrd key except RUBJUT

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION

The follCMlng is printed each time program relocation has been carpleted:
"PRCGRAM IS rn FIEID X"

If the tests are successfully run from all fields designated by the operator
(no error indicators typed), the test is considered successful. Note also use of
this print-out as an error :rressage while setting the Test Limits.
FIElD SERVICE INFOR-mTION

Restarting ProOOdure
Start from 200 to reini tialize the prcx;Jram.
Start fran 215 to retain current operation parameters.
ACS SErI']R;S

lmy ACS listed may be set while the prcx;Jram is running though operation may not be
initiated imnediately since rrost are sensed only after all tests have been perfo:r:ned.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION

Any of the follow~q messaqes indicates an error condition exists:
"TEST OCTAL ADR GCX)]) BAD PAT COmroL IDRD"
"PR.03RAM REU::CATION ERroR"
"ERROR IN SELECl'ED FIElD"

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Control Switch Settings

AC SWIrrcH

STATE

Program halt.
recover.

Delete error print-out and halt on error.
Press CONTINUE to recover.

Ring bell on error.

3-6

Specify tests 1 tbru 4 respectively.

Inhibi t program relocation.

Inhibi t "PRc::x;RAM IS IN FIEID" print-out.

For forced program relocation.

Set up 'scope loop via Keyboard input.

Inhibi terror printous for one or more
bi t positions.

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DESCRIPTION

Press CONTINUE to

PDP-lS EXTENDED ARITHMETIC ELEMENT
( PART 1 OF 2 )

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ABSTRACT
The EAE Test (part 1 of 2) verifies the operation of all EAE
operations except multiplies and divides.
The test is separated
into three logical sections as follows:
SET-UP TEST

se AND BASIC SHIFT TEST
RANDOM DATA AND NORMALIZE TEST
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS 6 = 1

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The processor halts at 00201 with MQ=777777.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00202.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

JUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
At the completion of 1 pass through, each of the sections a
character is typed on the teleprinter as follows:
Set-up Test

SC and Basic Shift Test
Random Data and Normalize Test

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ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Hardware malfunctions detected by the program will result in an
error typeout on the teleprinter and a processor halt.
FIELD SERVICE

INFO~mTION

Control Switch Settings

DESCRIPTION

STATE
1

Halt after each EAE test section.
Press CONTINUE to proceed.

Repeat last EAE test section.

Halt after each EAE sequence.

Repeat last EAE sequence.

Cycle all three test sections.

Cycle all three test sections and
signal via teletype when each is
complete.

Delete error halts.

0 and 7

Error typeouts
Ring bell on error.
and halts are deleted.

AC SWITCH

Delete error typeouts.
on errors.

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Do not halt

STARTING PROCEDURE (for each test section)
SET-UP TEST
1.

Use the Operating Procedure, but set ACS=OOOOOO.

SC AND BASIC SHIFT TEST
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 02200.

Set ACS = 000000.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

RANDOM DATA AND NORMALIZE TEST
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 05000.

Set ACS = 000000.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

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PDP-IS EXTENDED AnITHMETIC ELEMENT
( PART 2 OF 2 )

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ABSTRACT
The EAE Test (part 2 of 2) verifies the operation of the EAE
multiply and divide instructions.
The test is separated into
two logical sections as follows:
Fixed Number TeSt
Random Number Test
LOADING PROCEDURE
~.

~lace

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

tape in reader.

JPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS

Press I/O RESET, then START.

= 014000.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
At the completion of 1 pass the message "OK" is printed on the
teleprinter.
LRROR IDENTIFICATION
Hardware malfunctions detected by the program will result in an
error halt for section 1 and an error typeout for section 2
followed by a processor halt.

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FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
DESCRIPTION

AC SWITCH

STATE

Delete error typeout, but ring
bell on error.

Halt after each EAE test
section. Press CONTINUE to proceed.

Repeat last EAE test section.

Halt after each EAE sequence.

Repeat last EAE sequence.

Cycle both test sections
continuously.

Print "OK" after each pass when
ACS 5=1.

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PDP-15 I/O TEST (API)

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ABSTRACT
The I/O TEST (AEI) checks the operation of the Automatic
Priority Interrupt system to ensure that all hardware and
software levels of priority interrupt operate properly, that
timing specifications are met, and that the API system
operates correctly with the rest of the computer.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS = 040000 (normal operation).

Press I/O RESET, then START.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The program will run continuously. The execution time for the
complete test is less than one second; however, if it is allowed
to run for 15 minutes, the operator may feel secure that the
basic operation of the API System is sound.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Any error encountered by the program will cause the computer to halt.
If no errors are encountered and ACS 3 is 0, the computer will halt
at locaton 003661.

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FIELD SERVICE INFOID-1ATION
Control Switch Settings
:

AC SWITCH

STATE

1
0

----

..- '-- -' ---

.-~

- .

DESCRIPTION
Loop on smallest repeatable segm·ent
Don't loop.

--~

,--,-

J---.-

Loop on next largest repeatable
segment
Don't loop.

--»------ I--test.
Loop on current
1
Don't loop.
a

2
..

_-_ _-..

•

- - - - -•• ¥

• • -.-~-

-f--_.-._._---.--_ .

--------------·-----iI

Repeat tests.
Don't repeat tests.

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l
i

PDP-15 I/O BUS TESTER PROGRAMS (1015-1, 1015-2 AND 1015-2A)

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ABSTRACT
This ABSTRACT covers programs 1015-1, 1015-2 and 1015-2A. The PDP-15 I/O
Bus Tester Programs are used with the I/O Bus Tester unit, a unit which simulates
external DCH (data channel) devices, and five API (automatic priority interrupt)
devices on four API levels. All address, data and signal lines between the
tester and the PDP-15 are tested first, and then tests are performed on the I/O
Control and CP.
The Tester runs on a PDP-15 with from 4K to 32K of core memory. All CP
MAl NDECS for the PDP-15 configuration being used must have been run
successfu Ily before attempti ng to run the I/O Bus Tester programs. 1015-1
must be run error-free before I015-2/2A.
LOADI NG PROCEDURE
*Note:

1015-2A is part of 1015-2 tape.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to a 1 .

Set ADDRESS switches:

for 4K PDP-15, to 07700
for greater than 4K PO P-15, to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, and then READ-IN.

The programs halt at the end of loading.

STARTING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200 (for both 1015-1 and. I 015-2/2A.

Press I/O RESET and then START.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
Both programs wi II print a series of questions which are to be answered via
keyboard input.
For 1015-1:
1.

liDO YOU HAVE A REAL TIME CLOCK?"
Type Y for yes,
or N for no;
then press carriage return key.
"HOW MANY K OF MEMORY?"
Type 4,8, 12, 16,20,24,28 or 32;
then press carriage return key.

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1015-1 runs unti 1 an error is detected or unti I stopped by the operator.
One complete pass is indicated by the printed message OK.

For 1015-2/2A:
1.

"DO YOU HAVE A REAL TIME CLOCK?"
Type Y for yes,
or N for no;
then press carriage return key.
"DO YOU HAVE AN API?"
Type Y for yes,
or N for no;
then press carriage return key.
"HOW MANY K OF MEMORY?"
Type 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 or 32;
then press carriage return key.

Successful running of 1015-2 is indicated by a ring of the teleprinter BELL.
The program then prints
I015-2A
and waits for an input command.

Press the letter E on the keyboard, enabling all devices and starting
execution.

1015-2A runs continuously, printing END after 32 (decimal) passes, and
reinitializing itself for another 32 passes.

Commands for controlling 1015-2A are included later for Field Service use.

Program interrupt and teletype keyboard are always enabled. Press any key;
the letter should be echoed bock by the program. Do this repeatedly to
ensure that program interrupts are honored. Typing too fast will result in
incorrect characters echoed back, since a character is being sent while the
program is attempting to print.

ERROR HALTS
Error identification is by program halt. With two exceptions, when an error halt
occurs, the AC will hold 760XXX, where XXX is the halt number.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Looping 1015-2
1015-2A may be inhibited and 1015-2 continuously looped by setting ACS,0'=l
and restarting from location 201. In this case one pass is indicated by one ring
of the teletype bell.
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Controlling IOlS-2A
Each command is a single letter typed on the keyboard. The program types >
to indicate it is waiting for a command. The commands available are:

E - execute IOlS-2A.
tC

(CTRL C Keys) - terminates the testing.
The program prints> and awaits further commands.
A- used to assign any combination of devices for testing.
R - requests a print-out of the devices currently being used by the program.

With the exception of t C, the commands are recognized only when the program is
waiting for command input, i.e. only after the). character has been printed.

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PDP-IS

ASR 33/35 TELETYPE TEST, PART 1

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ABSTRACT
The PDP-15 ASR33/35 Teletype Test, Part 1, is the first of a
two part test package used to test the ASR 33 or ASR35
teletype when attached to a PDP-15. Part 1 contains seven
selectable programs used to test the input and output logic
and the teletype reader.
All programs necessary to insure correct operation of the
basic processor should be run successfully before attempting
these tests.
Program 0 and Program I of this test must be run successfully
before executing any of the other programs.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Place tape in reader.
Set BANK MODE switch to 10
Set ADDRESS switches to 177000
Press I/O RESET and then READ IN.
The program will load and halt with
AC=777777 if it loaded correctly.
AC=000000 if a checksum error occured.
the loading procedure~

OPERATING PROCEDURES
For Program ~ - Basic Input Logic Test
1. Place teletype on-line.
2. Place binary count pattern test tape in reader.
3. Turn on reader.
4. Set console register display switch to AC.
S. Set ADDRESS switches to 200.
6. Set AC to 0.
7. Press I/O RESET, and then START.
8. Program halts at location 233 for AC switch options.
9. Press CONTINUE.
10. If no errors, program halts at 00275.

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Repeat

For Program 1 - Basic Output Logic Test
~o

2.
3.

4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

Place teletype on-line
Turn reader off.
Set console register display switch to AC.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000001.
Press I/O RESET and then START.
Program halts at location 233 for setting AC switch options.
Press CONTINUE.
If no errors, program halts at 00275.

For Program ~ - Reader Test
1.
2.
3.

Place teletype on-line.
Place binary count pattern test tape in reader.
Turn on reader.
4. Set console register display switch to AC.
5. Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
6. Set AC switches to 000002.
7. Press I/O RESET and then START.
8. Program halts at location 233 for setting AC
switch options.
9. Press CONTINUE.
10. If no errors, program halts at 00275.
Program 1 - Test Tape Generator-for Field Service use only
For Program ~ - Test Tape Generator (Punches binary count pattern test tape)
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

Place teletype on-line.
Turn off teletype readero
Place blank tape in punch and turn punch on.
Set ADDRESS switches to 200.
Set AC switches to 000004.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
Program punches binary count test tape continuously
until stopped by the user.

For Program ~ - Reader Exerciser (Binary count pattern)
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

Place teletype on-line.
Place binary count pattern test tape in reader.
Turn reader on.
Set console register display switch to AC.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000005.
Press I/O RESET and then START.
Program runs continuously unless AC switch options cause
a halt. Refer to AC Switch Settings table.

Program ~ - Reader Exerciser - for Field Service use only.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Errors are indicated by program halts at locations other than
the normal halts listed below.

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NORMAL PROGRAM OPERATION
Normal halts can occur at the following locations:
loc 00233
loc 00275
loc 00320
loc 00652
Normal execution times are
Program 0
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3-6

1 min 15 sec (max)
30 sec (max)
20 min (max)
run continuously

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Test Tape Generator (Punches contents of loc 00021 and 00022)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.
7.
8.

Teletype on-line and in full duplex mode.
Turn off teletype reader.
Place blank tape in punch; turn punch on.
Deposit in locations 0021 and 0022 (octal) the 8 bit
code for characters to be punched.
Set ADDRESS switches to 200.
Set AC switches to 000003.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
Program punches test tape continuously until stopped
by the user.

Reader Exerciser
1.
2.
3~

5.
6.
7.
8.

Place teletype on-line.
Place 2 character test tape in reader and turn reader on.
Deposit in location 0021 and 0022 (octal) the 8-bit codes.
for the characters punched in the test tape.
Set console register display switch to AC.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000006.
Press I/O RESET and then START.
Program runs continuously unless AC switch
options cause a halt. Refer to AC Switch Settings Table.

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AC Switch Settings
ACS
ACS0=l

1~ -::~~:g:mt:~:::r~~r~:~!:;:::~~-gr~-~~::~::r:g~a~-~::!~r:~~~
at location I
00320, end of
routine

at location
00320, end of
routine

Select routin~
whose number !
is in ACS12
ACS17

Select routine Select routine
whose number
whose number
is in ACS12
is in ACS12
ACS17
:ACS 17

Loop program

ACSl=l

ACS2=l

at location
00320, end of
routine

at location
00652

,at location
00652

Halt on error

!Halt on error

Loop program

ACS3=l
I

Program reads
Program reads tape
tape with
with random duration
random
stallsQ
duration stallsj

ACS4=l

......,J

'"
I

ACS5=l

: Pr,?gram locks
, on current
stall.

1'----

I
I

ACS12-ACS17\ Number of
! routine
I,
to be
selected

Number of
routine to
be selected

Number of
routine to
Ibe selected
1

Program locks
on current stall

PDP - 15 ASR 33/35

TELETYPE TEST, PART 2

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ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS ASR 33/35 Teletype Test, Part 2, is the second of a
two part test package used to test the ASR 33 or ASR 35 teletype
when attached to a PDP-15. Part 2 contains seven selectable
programs used to test the teleprinter, punch, keyboard, and the
printer, punch and reader in combination.
All programs necessary to insure correct operation of the basic
processor should be run successfully before attempting these
tests.
"PDP-15 ASR 33/35 Teletype Test, Part 1", programs 0, 1, and 2
must have been run successfully.
Programs 0 and 1 of Part 2 must be run successfully before
execution of Program 3. Program 0 must precede execution of
Program 2.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Place tape in reader.
Set BANK MODE switch to 1.
Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.
Press I/O RESET and then READ IN.
The program will load and halt with
AC
777777 if it loaded correctly.
AC = 000000 if a checksum error occured.

OPERATING PROCEDURES
For Program! - Printer Test
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Teletype on-line.
Teletype reader and punch off.
Set console register display switch to AC
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000000.
Press I/O RESET and then START.
Program halts at loc 00233 for setting AC switch options.
Normal operation ACS = 000000.
8. Press CONTINUE.
9. Program halts at 00275.
10. User must verify teleprinter operation. The print out
is described in the complete test document.

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For Program 1 - Punch

Test

1.
2.

Teletype punch on.
With teletype off-line, punch 6 inches of blank leader and
return teletype to on-line.
3. Place blank leader in reader, leaving very little slack
between punch and reader.
4. Turn on reader.
5. Set console register display switch to AC.
6. Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
7. Set AC switches to 000001.
8. Press I/O RESET, and then START.
9. Program halt at 00233 for setting of ACS options.
Normal operation, AC=040000 (for halt-on-error).
10. Press CONTINUE.
11. If no errors, program halts at 00275.
For Program 2 - Keyboard Test
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Teletype on-line.
Turn off teletype reader and punch.
Set console register display switch to AC.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000002.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
Program title is printed and program halts at 00233
for setting ACS options. Normally, ACS = 000000.
8. Press CONTINUE.
9. Follow teleprinter instructions.
10. When last routine is completed, program stops at 00275.

For Program 3 - Combined Reader, Printer, Punch Test
1.
2.

Turn on teletype punch.
With teletype off-line, punch 6 inches of blank leader.
Return teletype to on-line.
3. Place blank leader in reader, leaving little slack between
reader and punch.
4. Turn reader on.
5. Set console register display switch to AC.
6. Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
7. Set AC switches to 000003.
8. Press I/O RESET, then START.
9. Program halts at 00233 for setting ACS options. Normally
ACS = 040000 (halt-on-error).
10. Press CONTINUE.
11. If no errors, program halts at loc 00275.

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For Program 4 - Printer Exerciser
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.
7.
8.

Teletype on-line.
Turn off teletype reader and punch.
Deposit in loc 00021 and 00022 the 8 bit codes for
characters to be printed.
Set console register display switch to AC.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000004.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
The program runs continuously printing lines of the
stored characters until stopped by the user.

For Program 5 - Punch Exerciser - for Field

For Program 6 - Punch Exerciser
1.
2.
3.

4.
50

6.
7.
8.
9.

Service use only.

(Binary count pattern)

Turn on teletype punch.
With teletype off-line, punch 6 inches of blank leader.
Return teletype to on-line.
Place blank leader in reader, leaving little slack between
reader and punch.
Turn on reader.
Set console register display switch to 000006.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Set AC switches to 000006.
Press I/O RESET and then START.
Program runs continuously until stopped by user
unless errors occur.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Errors are indicated by error halts at locations other
than those listed as normal halts below.

-80-

NORMAL PROGRAM OPERATION
Normal halts occur at
loc 00233
loc 00275
loc 00320
Normal execution times are
Program 0
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Program 4

16 min. (max)
20 min. (max)
User dependent
40 min. (max)
thru 6 : run continuously

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Punch Exerciser:
1.
2G

Turn on teletype punch.
With teletype off-line, punch 6 inches of blank leader.
Return teletype to on-line.
3. Place blank leader in reader, leaving little slack between
reader and punchG
4. Turn on reader.
5. Deposit in loc 00021 and 00022 the 8 bit codes for characters
to be punched.
6. Set console register display switch to AC.
7. Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
8. Set AC switches to 000005.
9. Press I/O RESET, then START.
lOG Program runs continuously until stopped by user,
unless error occurs.

-81-

AC Switch Settings
Program 1

iprogram 0

--------~---------+-------

AcS0=1

Program 2

------~-

Program 3

---._- -_.--_. __ ._---------------- - - - -

Halts program iHa1ts program Halts program
at 00320,
: at 00320,
,at 00320
,end of routine: end of routine;end of routine

Halts program
at 00320
end of routine

ACSl=l

'Select routine Select routine Select routine
whose number
whose number
whose number
is in ACS12is in ACS12- liS in ACS12ACS 17
ACS17
ACS17

Select routine
whose number
is in ACS12ACS17

ACS2=1

:Loop program

ILOOP Program

Loop program

Halt-on-error
(ACS3=0 for
halt at end of
data block
if errors)

!Halt-on-error
i (ACS3=0 for
,I halt end of
I data block
if errors)

ACS3=1
I
(X)

I
i

ACS12-ACS17

Number of
routine to be
selected

Program 4

Programs 5
and 6
..... _-_.----_._----

For stalling
between
characters.
(ACS0=0 for
full speed
operation

For stalling
between characters
(ACS0=0 for
full speed
operation

Halt-on-error
(ACS3=0 for
halt at end of
data block
if errors)

PDP-IS High SpeErl Reader Test

-83-

The PDP-IS High Speed Reader Test verifies the operational status of

the reader by performing tests on the reader's control logic and
mechanics. The control logic tests include error halts with provisions
for looping on any failing tests. The mechanical tests provide TrY
print-outs in case of error. A test tape is provided for use with the
mechanical tests.
LOADING PR)CEDURE

Place tape in reader.

Place BANK MODE switch on a 1.

Set ADDRESS swi tches to l77~~.

Press I/O RESET, adn then RElill- IN .

STARrING PROCEDURE

The program is not self-starting. The procedure to be follCMed for
each program is ShCMn in the section"Operating Proced.ure" belCM.
OPERATING P~EDURE

A fan-fold test tape is supplied containing the necessary test patterns
for all tests. At the beginning of each test the tape must be fo:rwarded
to the correct test pattern with the begirming of the punched pattern
over the reader's photo cells. The tape is divided into four segments
as follCM's:
1.

All ones pattern

Binary count pattern

Each segment is preceded by a blank leader.
Control Logic Tests
1.

Place test tape in reader with the all ones pa.ttern over the
reader's photo cells.

Set ADDRESS switches to ~~3~~, and all ACS to ~.
If the PDP-IS has an API option, set ACS6 to a 1.

Press I/O RESET, and then START.
The program responds with a carriage return and line feed on the
KSR-33 teleprinter, and begins Test 1.
Assuming no error halts, the program halts with C (MO) = 14.01.

-84-

Rarove test tape from :reader.

Set ADDRESS switches to .014,0'1.

6. ' Press I/O RESEr, and then START.

Assuming no error halts, the program will halt with C (m) =1423
7. Place test tape in reader.
8. Press and release the TAPE FEED button.
~

Press CONTINUE.
Assuming no error halts, the program will halt with C (MJ) = 143,0'

Basic Data Checks
1.

Place the test tape in reader with the punched binary patteDl over
the reader's photo cells.

Set the ACS to ,0',0',0',0',0',0'.

3•

Set ADDRESS switches to ,0'21.0,0'. ,

Press I/O RESEr, and then START.
Assuming no errors I the program will halt witb C (M»

= 2243.

Randan Read and Stall

Place the test tape in the reader with the punched binary count
pattern over the reader's photo cells.

Set ADDRESS switches to ,0'25,0',0'.

Press I/O RESEr, then STARr.
The test will nm until stopped by the operator.

-85-

PDP-IS HIGH SPEED PUNCH TEST

-86-

ABSTRAcr

The PDP-IS High Speed Puch Test is designed to test and verify the
operational status of the puch control logic and the ~hanical
functions of the punch. The program is divided into three parts, the
first oonsisting of six tests on the punch control logic, part ,two is
a series of nine tests ~"1. the punch itself, and part three is a read verification check on the punched tape.
OPEFATING PRCXEDURE

All devices other than the reader, teletype, and punch must be turned
"OFF" to avoid urManted interrupts.
Loading:
1.

Place binary tape in reader.

Set all ACS to o.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, and then READ- IN.

After loading is carcpleted, rezoove tape fran reader.

Control Logic Tests:
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to ~~2~~.

2., Press I/O RESEr, and then STARr

If no errors, program will halt with ID = 523.

ReIoove tape fran punch.

Press CONTINUE

If no errors, program will halt withID-= 547

7•

Place tape in punch

Data Check Tests:
1.

Press Continue to prefonn the data check tests.

Approxiroatley 1 1/2 feet of leader will be punched.
It is blank except for one fraIOO of all I' s. 'Ibis is the MARK character

After punching the leader, the program will p\.mch each test pattern in

sequence, punching Pattern. 9 until the operator stops it wibh ProGRAM
SIDP. This test nms for approximatley 5 minutes.

~87-

When test 9 has finished I blank leader is punched and the program will
halt with the MO = 2425.

READ VERIFICATION:

Place the punched tape in the reader.

Press continue and if no errors the program will halt with the m = 4427.

Press continue to rest2rt the data checks.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION

Control logic Test
Any test error is indicated by an error halt at a location other than the

nomal halts mentioned in the operating procedure. If CONTINUE is pressed to
recover the program will loop back to the start of that segment of the test
which had failed.
DATA CHOCK TEST

The on!y error detected via the data check tests is a "NO TAPE" condilion.
No tape conditions are printed out as:

"NO TAPE IN PUNCH"
The AC swi tches have no control over this typeout.
READ VERIFICATION
Any data error encountered will cause an error printout in the following

fonnat:
TST. Ne.
N

GOJD
XXX

BAD

Pressing continue will resume verification check.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION

Control Switch settings
AC SWITCH

STATE

1
2
2
4-17

DESCRIPTION
Halt after error printout (with MO = 2752).
Press CONTINUE to recover
Continue after each error printout.
Run scope node
Loop on current tests
Repeat the current read check
May be used to vary rate of punching
with all tests except 5, 6 and 8.

yr
1

-88-

PDP-IS TC02 DECTAPE BASIC EXERCISER
( PART 1 OF 2 )

-89-

ABSTRACT
The TC02 Basic Exerciser (Part 1 of 2) is a series of nine
test programs that may be used to gain a high degree of confidence
in the data handling ability of a TC02 DECtape control and any
configuration of 1 to 8 TUS5 DECtape transports.
Each routine will operate on any drive or any configuration
of 1 to 8 drives.
The Scope Loops will oerate on any drive, but only use the
lowest drive or DRive 8 if it is selected.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

Control Switch Settings
t

DESCRIPTION

AC SWITCH

STATE

Drive 8 enabled.

Drive 1 enabled.

Drive 3 enabled.

Drive 4 enabled.

Drive 5 enabled.

Drive 6 enabled.

Drive 7 enabled.

API not enabled.

API enabled.

PDP-9 format tapes

PDP-7 format-' tapes.

Drive 2 enabled.

-.r

-90-

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set appropriate AC switches.

Put DECtape drive "ON LINE"

Place DECtape on the drive.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The processor halts at address 240.

Set ACS = 000000

Press CONTINUE.

~UCCESSFUL

"WRITE ENABLED".

(normal operation).

OPERATION INDICATION

The program runs continuously unless manually stopped by
operator.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
If a hardware malfunction is detected by the program, an error
message is typed on the teletype.
Each error message includes
drive number, operation, direction, mode, error status, block
being operated on, and correct and incorrect data, if applicable.
FIELD SERVICE

INFO~~TION

rly setting the correct ACS the operator may test anyone of the
9 procedures.
AC SWITCHES

STATE

14 to 17

0
1
2

DESCRIPTION
0 Move Scope Loop
1 Search Scope Loop
2 Read Scope Loop
3 Write Scope Loop
4 Search Find All Blocks
5 Write/Read Data Test
6 Parity Test
7 Basic Search
10 Start Stop Turn Around

4
5
6

7
10

-91-

PDP-1S TC02 DECTAPE BASIC EXERCISER
( PART 2 of 2 )

-92-

ABSTRACT
The TC02 Basic Exerciser (Part 2 of 2) is a series of test
programs that may be used to gain a high degreee of confidence
in the data handling ability of a TC02 DECtape control and any
configuration of 1 to 8 TUSS DECtape transport.
The tests are 1ivided into two classes:
TC02 Instruction Test
TC02 API Test
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Instruction Test
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set AC switches to 001001.

Put DRIVE 8 "ON LINE" "WRITE ENABLED."

Place DECtape on the drive.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

The program tests and verifies all control functions that do
not require tape motion and HALTS at address 00522.

Press CONTINUE.

The program will verify the functional operations of the
TC02 control, typeout END on the teleprinter, and HLT at
address 01567.

-93-

API Test
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set AC switches to 000442.

Place DRIVE 8 "ON LINE" "HRITE ENABLED".

Place DECtape on the drive.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

At the completion of the test "API END" will be printed
on the teleprinter and the processor will halt.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
The TC02 Basic Exerciser has no error printouts; however, a
HALT condition without printing END or API END indicates an
error. Press CONTINUE one or more times to proceed.

-94-

PDP-15 TC02 DECTAPE RANDOM EXERCISER

-95-

ABSTRACT
In the TC02 Random Exerciser DECtape functions are exercised by
the random determination of function, direction, transport number,
number of blocks, and data pattern generation. Search, Read Data,
and Write Data are exercised in both Normal and Continuous modes.
rtead all and move are also exercised. Small instruction test
programs are executed by the central processor to test the proper
execution of the Data Break facility.
~t

least one PDP-9 Format DECtape is needed for the exercise.

The TC02 Basic Exerciser (Part 1 and 2) must be run successfully
before attempting the Random Exerciser.
LOADING PROCEDURE
Place tape in reader.
Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.
3.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00100.

Put each TUSS to be tested "ON LINE"
a standard PDP-9 DECtape on each.

Set ACS 0 thru 9 to 0, ACS 10 to 1 to exercise transport 8,
and ACS 11 thru 17=1 to exercise Transports I thru 7 respectively.

Eress I/O RESET, then START.

"~vRITE

ENABLED" and

JUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
The program runs without intervention until the operator
stops it manually.

-96-

l..RROR INDENTIFICATION
1.

If no transports are selected, the computer will halt at
location 00107. The error print-out will read:
NO TRANSPORT SELECTED
Set the correct ACS and press CONTINUE.

Processor test errors cause error halts which are
non-recoverable. The program must be restarted at
location 00100.

All other errors are listed on the teleprinter.

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control Switch Settings
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

1
0

Halt on error.
Don't halt on error.

1
0

Don't print errors.
Print errors.

1
0

Hit end zone twice for 0000
or 1077.
Hit end zone one for 0000
or 1077.

!
f

I
II

Exercise Transport 8

Exercise Transport 1

Exercise Transport 2

Exercise Transport 3

Exercise Transport 4

--_.

Print only 4 data errors.
Print all data errors.

1
---1

Exercise Transport 5
Exercise Transport 6

-97-

Exercise Transport 7

PDP-IS POWER FAIL TEST

-98-

ABSTRACT
The PDP-IS Power Fail Option Test verifies the ability to enable
the program to proceed from the exact point at which a power failure
interrupt occurred.
It also tests the ability of the power fail
option to cause an API break.
All basic processor, memory, and address tests must have run
successfully before attempting to run this test.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

OPERATING PROCEDURE
1.

Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.

Set ACS 6 = 1 if API option is installed.

Set ACS's 3, 4, and S to the octal number of
addition 4K extended memory fields.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

Turn console lock switch to locked position.
located on the power supply.

Press STOP. The program should not halt.
console lock is not operating correctly.

Turn main power switch to the OFF position.
supply).

Turn main power switch to the ON position.

The program should resume the address test where it left
off and any error will result in an error halt.

-99-

This switch is

If it does the
(Located on the power

RF15 DISK DATA

-100-

ABSTRACT
The RF15 Disk Data Test is a series of addresses and data
reliability routines which verify that the disk control (RFlS)
and disk (RS15) are operating correctly. This test used
in conjunction with the RF15 Diskless and RF15 Multi-disk
assures the user of an error free system.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.

Place tape in reader.

Set BANK MODE switch to 1.

Set ADDRESS switches to

Press I/O RESET, then READ-IN.

177~~.

STARTING PROCEDURE
For optional multiple disk controls and non-standard lOT
assignments, the user may, upon initialization, change the disk
codes by entering the teletype conversation mode. Refer to the
main document.
~ote:

Set WRITE LOCKOUT switches on disk control unit to "WRITE ENABLED."

3et ADDRESS switches to ~~2~~.

Set AC switches to
enabled.

Press I/O RESET, then START.

X-FER RATE (LO, MED, HI) is typed and the program continues.

~RROR

for normal operation, except ACS3=1 for PI

INDENTIFICATION

The following are error printouts used by the program:
PC: XXXXXX

DATI XXXXXX

TIME OUT.

XXXXXX

DKX

TKNO:XXXXXX
DATW:XXXXXX

WORD: XXXXXX
ABAD:XXXXXX
STAT:XXXXXX

RDX

DKX
ABAD:XXXXXX

TKNO:XXXXXX
WORD:XXXXXX
STAT:XXXXXX

RDX

DKX
ABAD:XXXXXX

TKNO:XXXXXX
DATW:XXXXXX

DAT2

XXXXXX

DAT3 XXXXXX

WORD:XXXXXX
DATR:XXXXXX

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
PASS COMPLETE is printed on a complete pass of the system.
Program execution time is 45 minutes per disk.
-101-

FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
lAC SWITCH SETTINGS
AC SWITCH

STATE

DESCRIPTION

Operate worst case disk zero
Enter program conversation mode.

Cycle through tests.
Loop on test routine.

____. ________-+-__________
o

Cycle through routines.
Loop on failing address in
__a_d_d_r_e_s_s__
t_e._s.t_._,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. _
Enable API
Enable PI

----------+--------1--------------------,-. .
4
o
Execute next pass.
1

---1

Halt on completion flag

r - - - - - - - .-..--..- . ----.- .---------.- .-.. - .---- ...... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - -..- -

0
1

Report message
Delete typeouts

0
1

Continue after error message
Halt on error.

0
1

Report each error.
Count errors; report on request

Compare data buffers.
Delete data comparison.

1-----------+--------,·__._-_._. . -_.- .- . . . _- . ___.__........__.. ___.. _... _. .
8

1
- - - - - . - - - - - - - _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ._~ , _

• • _· _ _ _ T

o
1

Execute address test 6
Delete address test 6

se~ect ~~'~ck -;~d~-;-pro~r~~. -·~·;n.l

-102-

Select track from ACSll-17.
(one of 1778 tracks)

RF15

DISKLESS

-103-

.ABSTRACT
The RFIS DISKLESS program is an incremental test of the RFIS
disk logic and the RS09 computer interface. This program does
not test the disk.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Place tape in reader.
Set BANK MODE switch to 1.
Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.
Press I/O RESET, then READ IN.

STARTING PROCEDURE
Separate starting procedures for each of the tests included in the
RFIS DISKLESS program are found in the Operating Procedure below.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
The operating procedures are divided into three tables, with similar
tests grouped together. Each table is preceded by a list of conditions
which are assumed to be met before running each individual test in the
table. The tests should be run in the order in which they appear in the
table, and the tables in the order in which they occur. The procedure
for each test is read from left to right across the table following the
test name.
For each of the tests in TABLE 1, the following conditions are assumed
before following the test procedure:
1. Enable times one transfer mode (high)~
2. Detach all "real disks" (remove timing track cables).
3. Attach device RFIST.
4. Disable write lockout switch.
S. Select disk zero, all others non-existent.
6. Connect light card if tracks are to be visually tested.

-104-

TABLE 1
Test
Name

:! Miscellaneous
11

Instructions

, AC Switch

I Settings

I/O
RESET

All to 0

All to ~

DOFL

PART 1

I-'
0
V1

Set ADDRESS IPress I/O
Successful
Error
Switches
!RESET ,Completion Indication! Indications
,then START

Select disk
7 only

VOT 1

Printout "RF15DL
I/O RESET TEST"
00201

Errors printed

Printout
"RF15DL PART 1"

Errors printed

Errors
printed

All to 0

00202

Printout "RF15DL
DOFL"

All to 0

00203

Printout
"RF1S0L VOTI"

Select disk

o only

VOT 1.1 .Select all
. disks
: except disk
10
I

All to 0

00204

Printout
"RF15DL V6T 1.1·"

All to 0

00205

Printout
"RF150L VOT 1.2

Errors printed
and visual
observation
Errors printed
and visual
observation

VOT 1.2iSelect disk
"
h0 only

Errors printed
and visual observation

WRLKOT (Enable write
i lockout switch

OCHTE

All to 0

00206

~Printout

I'·1

I Remove the
:M104
:necessary for
!i DCH transfers

All to 0

00207

: "R 150L WRLKOT"

Errors printed

Printout
"RFlSDL DCHTE"

Errors printed

I Miscellaneous

Test
Name

I Instructions

TABLE 1

~ AC Switch
Settings

TEST X2iEnable times two
I transfer mode
TEST' X4j.\ Enable times four
transfer mode

t Set ADDRES Press I/O
t

All to 0

Successful
~ Error
RESET'lI Completion Indication Indications
then START

Switches

continued

----.... "_ .1_______ .___ ._.__. .__.

00210
00211

! Printout

-Errors------ ----- .. '-.- _.,

i"RF15DL TESTX2"

printed

Printout
"RF15DL TESTX4"

I
I-'

0"'1

·1l.

Errors
printed

For each test in TABLE 2, the following conditions are assumed
before following the test procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Remove the RFI5T.
Attach the RS09 head simulator and
all interface cables.
Disable all write lockout switches.
Select disk zero, all others non-existent.

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TABLE 2
Test
Name

°11
.1

Miscellaneous
Instructions

f AC

Switch
. Settings

Set ADDRESS Press I/O Successful
\ Switches
RESET,
Completion Indication
then START

Error
Indications

- - - - - -..-4--.-- ._-_... ---. '--"-- .--. . ~-.-.- ....

PART 2

WRLKOS ! \Enable all write
11ockout switches

Set AC switches
15-17 for the
desired test

00212

Printout
"RF15DL PART 2"

All to 0

<)<)213

Printout
\"RF 15 DL WRLKOS"
\

I
I-i

co
I

Errors
printed

The tests in TABLE 3 are manual intervention tests.
Visual observation is extremely essential to each
test since errors are not checked.

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TABLE 3
Test
Name

Miscellaneous
Instructions

AC Switch
Settings

Set ADDRESS Ipress I/O
I Switches
IRE SET ,

then START
MIl

t To be run if

I VaT 1 or VaT 1.1
fails

......
......
0

1 AC switches

I
Successful
iError
Completion Indication ;Indications

00214'

15-17
regulate disk
I address selection

Visual observation
I only

MI2

To be run if
VOT 1.2
! fails

AC switches
Y'-6 regulate
track address
selection

00215

!Visual observation
,only

MI3

To be run if
the light card
!testing fails
, (Test 15 of
iPart 1) This
l tes t may not be
I executed with
the RS09
interfaced.
Refer to Table 1
conditions

AC switches
0-17
regulate
address
selections

00216

iVisua1 observation
ion1y
I

FIELD St.RVICE INFORMATION
AC Switch Settings
AC
Switch

o
1
2

4
5
6
7
8
9

statJ
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Description

!Inhibit error message print-out.
iInhibit halt on error.
!Inhibit automatic scope loop.
ILOOP on test indicated by ACS 13-17 (Part 1)
:or ACS 15-17 (Part 2)
lInhibit exp lanatory messages.
iRal t current test execution.
iTest API.
;Inhibit bell ring on error.
tnhibit printing of error header.
Inhibit incremental addressing

13-17

For "Part 1" test only. Program will sequence through the
;19 tests of Part 1, commencing with test 0 or the test
'indicated by AC switches 13-17.

15-17

For "Part 2" test only. Program will sequence through the
'tests of Part 2, commencing with test 0, or the test
indicated by AC switches 15-17.

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RF15 MULTI DISK

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ABSTRACT
RF15 Multi Disk is a high speed confidence test that operates in two
modes. The first mode (SAVE MODE) restores the disk to its original
state after exercising it with random data. The second mode (RANDOM MODE)
destroys the data on the disk.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.

Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.
Set BANK MODE switch to a 1.
Press I/O RESET, then READ IN.

STARTING PROCEDURE
Note: For optional multiple disk controls and non-standard lOT assignments,
the user may, upon initialization, change the disk codes by entering the
teletype conversation mode. Refer to the main document.
Normal starting procedure is:
1. Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
2. Set AC switches to 0. Set ACSl=0 for SAVE MODE or
ACSl=l for RANDOM MODE.
3. Press I/O RESET, then START.
OPERATOR ACTION
After starting, the program will

type

LAST AVAILABLE MEMORY LOCATION OCTAL?
to which the user must reply in the form XXXXXX.J
where XXXXXX is, for example, 007777 for a 4K system
or 377777 for a 131 system,
and) is a carriage return.
The program will next print X EXISTENT DISK (S) where X .is the number
of disks connected to the system (no operator action is required).
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
One error halt exists at location 00463, indicating no disk on system
or disks not selected sequentially from 0.
Error messages are:
DKX

TKAD:

xxx

WRDA:

XXXXXX

ABAP : XXXXXX

STAREG: XXXXXX

DKX

TKAD:

xxx

WRDA:

XXXXXX

ABAP: XXXXXX

GDDAT : XXXXXX

BDDAT:XXXXXX
XXXXXX TIME OUT
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION INDICATION
At the end of 10 8 passes of the disk system,
PASS COMPLETE
is printed.

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FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
AC Switch Setting

A~ ~WitChl"_S_t_a_t-+-____D_escriPtion"____""_"____ "__._._" . "_""" "_"_.
~

Exercise next disk buffer area.
Halt on completion flag while in SAVE MODE.

~
1

Operate in SAVE MODE
Operate in RANDOM MODE

Report all error messages
Delete all data and status error reports

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CR03B GDI CARD READER TEST

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ABSTRACT
This program is a two part test of the operation of the CR03B
(General Design Inc., 200 CPM) card reader. The first part
tests for correct operation of the lOT instructions, status
register, data buffer bits and error flags. The second part
tests for proper operation under actual data handling conditions
including program interrupt and automatic priority interrupt
operation.
CR03 Binary Card Deck (MAINDEC - 89 - D2A2 -C) is required for
this test.
LOADING PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Place tape in reader.
Set BANK MODE switch to 1.
Set ADDRESS switches to 17700.
Press I/O RESET, then READ IN.

STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting procedures for the two tests are included in the
operating procedures below.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Perform both tests in the following ordero
lOT, Buffer, and Flag Test
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Turn on card reader.
Place one or more cards in input hoppero
Press motor start, then press read start on card reader.
All red lights should be off; any on are an error condition.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00200.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
If program runs properly, program halts with MA=00405
and all ones in the AC. No card should have been
selected during this test.
If normal halt occurs, remove all cards from the input
hopper. This will cause hopper empty light.
Press CONTINUE.
Completion of test signaled by "END" typed out on
the teletype.

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Data Reliability Test
1.
2.

The lOT, Buffer, and Flag Test above must work properly
before attempting this test.
Place CR03B test card deck in input hopper. Test deck must be
complete and in the proper sequence
The deck consists of 80 binary
coded cards. Card number one is a representation of the data stored in
the program. Each subsequent card contains the same information except
that it is shifted one column in relation to the preceding card.
Turn on reader.
Press motor start, then read start on card reader. All red lights
should be off.
Set ADDRESS switches to 00201.
Set AC=000000 for normal operation.
Press I/O RESET, then START.
The program will ring bell and print "*" when finished with the
80 card test deck.
0

3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Errors are indicated by error halts, and, in some cases, by error typeouts.
lOT, Buffer, and Flag Tests - all errors indicated by LAW XXXX (76XXXX) in
the AC"
Data Reliability Test - nondata transfer errors result
in a halt with LAW XXXX (76XXXX) in the AC. Data
transfer errors result in error message typeout in the
following format:
CD -xx
CL - XX
G - XXXX
B - XXXXX
SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM OPERATION
Successful completion of the test sequences are indicated
as shown in the operating procedure.
FIELD SERVICE INFORMATION
Control switch settings for Data Reliability Test only:
AC
Switch State

o
1
2
3

4-17

1
1
1
1

0000037777

Descri tion
Suppress data error typeout.
Inhibit halt on data error.
Inhibit halt at end of current test deck.
Select API test.
Select delay time between cards
where 00000=minimum delay and
37777=maximum delay.

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