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Document:	14.47.00 7810 MINC BASIC
Order Number:	AE-H170A-TC
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Pages:	2
Original Filename:	http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/spd/14.47.00_7810_MINC_BASIC.pdf

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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME: MINC/BASIC, Version 1
DESCRIPTION:
MINC/BASIC is a computational, graphics and laboratory data acquisition and control package for scientific-product development and for clinical applications. It is designed for easy and fast programming of
laboratory data acquisition and control tasks by users
unfamiliar with computers. MINC/BASIC programs
can display graphic data and exchange data and
commands with laboratory instruments.
MINC/BASIC systems are already generated and the
user is "in BASIC" when the system is turned on. All
features of the operating system are accessed from
BASIC. They are designed for the novice programmer
to be easier to use than similar features on conventional operating systems.
BASIC is a high-level conversational programming
language developed at Dartmouth College. It uses
simple English-like statements and familiar mathematical notations to do operations. Because of its
conversational structure. BASIC is simple enough for
the inexperienced programmer. BASIC can nonetheless be used to control all MINC/BASIC system resources.
MINC/BASIC has a variety of features for writing, editing, and running user programs. The screen text editor uses special function keys to make program
editing easier.
The graphics calls in MINC/BASIC plot two singlevalued functions with a resolution of 512 points on the
x axis and 190 pOints on the y axis. Other graphics
features include automatic scaling, shading, and interpolation.
MINC/BASIC includes commands for the control and
monitoring of experiments through the standard
IEEE-488 Interface or optional MINC plug-in modules
for:
• analog to digital conversion
• analog preamplification
• analog multiplexing
• digital to analog conversion
• digital input
• digital output
• timekeeping (crystal clock)
MINC/BASIC commands display characters on the
video graphics CRT screen in a variety of formats
including reverse video, flashing, boldface, underline,
and combinations.
October 1978

SPD 14.47.0

The LA35-H (EIA only) is supported as an optional
line printer. The three remaining ports in MINC's
DVL 11-J are for the video graphics console provided
with all MINC systems, and for two ASCII instruments.
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
MNC11-B
MNC11-C
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
A maximum of eight MNC laboratory modules can be
supported at one time. The maximum number for any
individual module is given below. In no case can the
total number of installed modules be greater than
eight. However modules can at any time be interchanged, subject to nine configuration guidelines.
MODULE
MNCKW
MNCAD
MNCAM
MNCAG
MNCAA
MNCDI
MNCDO

DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM NUMBER
Programmable
2
real-time clock
1
A/D converter
7
dual multiplexer
5
preamplifier
4
D/ A converter
4
digital input
4
digital output

PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:
None
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
None
TRAINING CREDITS:
None
SUPPORT CATEGORY:
The customer is entitled to free telephone support by
the MINC Product Service Center (PSC) for a period
not to exceed 120 days after shipment of the system.
Telephone support shall consist of answering customers questions with regard to the operation and performance of MINC/BASIC as well as aiding the customer in diagnosing MINC/BASIC software problems.
UPDATE POLICY:
Software Updates, if any, released by DIGITAL during
the thirteen months after shipment of the system, will
be provided to the customer for a media charge

AE-H170A-TC

SPD 14.47.0

MINC/BASIC, Version 1
-2-

(includes no installation). After the first thirteen
months, updates, if any, will be made available according to then prevailing DIGITAL policies.

This product is available only on the floppy diskette
medium.

Geographical Limitations:
The preceding support update policies apply to the
contiguous 48 United States and the District of Columbia. If this product is delivered outside of these
areas, the customer should consult his local DIGITAL
office for exact support and update policies.

Standard Options
MNC11 -8- MINC Hardware single-use license, binaries, documentation, support service
MNC11 -C- MINC Hardware single-use license, binaries, documentation, support service

ORDERING INFORMATION:
All binary licensed software, including any subsequent updates, is furnished under the licensing provisions of DIGITAL's Standard Terms and Conditions of
Sale, which provide in part that the software and any
part thereof may be used on only the single CPU on
which the software is first installed, and may be
copied, in whole or in part (with the proper inclusion
of the DIGITAL copyright notice and any DIGITAL
proprietary notices on the software) only for use on
such CPU. All source licensed software is furnished
only under the terms and conditions of a separate
Software Program Sources Agreement between Purchaser and DIGITAL.

Miscellaneous Options
QJV31 -G- Pre-delivery kit (media: Z)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
None