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Document:	09.15.02 7708 BASIC PTS
Order Number:	AE-3382B-TC
Revision:	000
Pages:	2
Original Filename:	http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/spd/09.15.02_7708_BASIC_PTS.pdf

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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME:

BASIC/PTS, Version 1

DESCRIPTION:
BASIC is a high level conversational programming
language developed at Dartmouth College. BASIC
uses simple English-like statements and familiar mathematical notations to perform an operation.
BASIC/PTS is a core-only single-user BASIC language compiler designed for use in interactive environments. BASIC/PTS is implemented as an incremental compiler.
BASIC/PTS features include:
• An optional string capability. Core conscious users
can delete the string support in BASIC/PTS and
reclaim the space for their programs; users who
desire have Dartmouth-compatible string support
complete with string arrays and functions.
• A "CALL" statement which allows interface of assembly language functions; the user function can
be called by name and pass several arguments.
• Interrupt driven support for line printer and highspeed paper tape, as well as support for several
PDP-11 floating point options.
• Extensive support for the Laboratory Peripheral
System for the PDP-11 (LPS 11) including the A/D's,
clock, display control and Digital I/O.
• Extensive support for the VT11 display processor in
graphics systems.
Since BASIC is a higher-level language, even the novice programmer can solve complex data acquisition
and processing problems.
The Laboratory Peripheral System for the PDP-11
(LPS11) is fully supported by the system via modules
supplied with BASIC/PTS. The real-time extensions
enable the user to sample and display, in real-time, a
variety of data. Sampling is controlled by crystal
clocks and/or Schmitt Triggers for which the user
may specify such parameters as sampling rate and
response time.
All LPS11 commands are initiated by the BASIC
"CALL" statement. The extension contains 20 commands, divided into 5 categories according to function. Each category is supplied as a separate module
allowing the user to include only the modules necessary for a given experiment. The 5 modules are:

August 1977

SPD 9.15.2
Module 0: Interface to BASIC/PTS - always required
Module 1: Analog to Digital Conversion
Module 2: Real-Time Clock
Module 3: Digital I/O
Module 4: Display
For systems with a VT11 display processor, BASIC/PTS provides a complete set of "CALLs" to
graphic routines, allowing the user to use the hardware features of the display processor, such as vectors, alphanumerics, pOints, multi-intensities, blinks,
etc. Additional commands perform tasks such as creating and tagging subpictures (graphic subroutines),
and displaying figures and arrays.
The graphic extensions provide dynamic interaction
with the system via functions for light pen interaction,
dynamic allocation/deallocation of display buffers,
and saving and restoring display images as files on
systems device.

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
Any PDP-11 Processor (except LSI-11 based products) with:
• at least 16K bytes of memory
• 32K bytes of memory for LPS11 and/or graphics
option
• console terminal
• paper tape I/O device (L T33, LT35 low-speed reader/punch or PC11 high-speed reader/punch)
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Additional memory to a system total of 56K bytes
• LP11 Line Printer
• KE11-E Extended Instruction Set for the PDP-11/40
• VT11 A Graphics Display Processor
• LPS11 Laboratory Peripheral Systems. Requires
LPSAD-12 and LPSAD-NP.
• Options:
1. LPSAM 8-channel expansion multiplexer
2. LPSSH Second sample and hold for a dual sample and hold configuration.
3. LPSKW Programmable real-time clock and two
Schmitt Triggers
4. LPSVC Display control including two 12-bit
DACS for the VR14 Scope
AE-3382B-TC

BASIC/PTS, Version 1

SPD 9.15.2
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5. LPSDR 16-bit buffered digital I/O with drive capabilities and two programmable normally open
relays
PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:
None
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
None
TRAINING CREDITS:
None
SUPPORT CATEGORY:
C - Software Support will be provided as listed in
the Software Support Categories Addendum to this
SPD.
UPDATE POLICY:
No updates are planned for this product.
ORDERING INFORMATION:
This software is furnished under a license for use on
a single CPU and can be copied and modified (with
inclusion of DIGITAL's copyright notice) only for use
on such CPU, except as may otherwise be provided
in writing by DIGITAL.

Source and/or listing options are only available after
the purchase of at least one binary license and after a
source license agreement is in effect.
The following key (8, R, Z) represents the distribution
media for the product and must be specified at the
end of the "Q" number, i.e., QJ900-C8 = binaries on
Paper Tape.
8
Paper Tape
R = Microfiche
Z = No hardware dependency
Standard Options
QJ900 -C- Single-use license, binaries, documentation, no support services (media: 8)
QJ900 -D- Single-use license only (media: Z)
Source/Listing Options
QJ900 -E- All sources (media: 8)
QJ900 -F- Listings (media: R)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
None
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