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VAXstation 3 Owner’'s Manual,
BA123 Enclosure
Order Number EK-155AA-OW-001

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

First Printing, March 1988
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document
The software. if any. descnbed in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only
in accordan. - with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software
or equipmen. 'hat is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.

Copyright ©1988 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in US.A.
The READER'S COMMENTS form on the last page of this document requests the user’s critical evaluation to
assist in preparing future documentation.
The foliowing are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:

DEBRET

DEUNA

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ThinWire

DECconnect

MASSBUS

UL TRIX-32

DECmate

MicroVAX

ULTRIX-32m

DECnet

MicroVMS

UNIBUS

DECUS

POP

VAX

DECwniter

P05

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DELNI

Professional

VAXstation

DELQA

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ML-5763
FCC NOTICE:
energy

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses

and mav emit radio frequency

The equipment has been tvpe tested ard found to comply with the hmits for a Class A computing

device pursuant to Subpart | of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such radio frequency interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this

equipment in a residentiai area may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense may be
required to take measures to correct the interference.

Contents
Preface

Part I: Base System Installation

Chapter 1

Preparing for Installation

Svstem Components

. .. . .... . ... .. ...

.. ... ...

1-1

. ... .. ...
L

1-2

The “"MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” Software . . . . ... ... ...

1-2

The “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” for Diskless Systems

. . . ..

1-3

.. ... ... .. ..., ..

1-3

Space Planning . . . .. ... ... . ... ... L

1-3

Media and Documentation

. . ..

Site-Preparation Review . . .. ... ...
The System Unit

. . . .. ... ... .. .. ... ... ... ..., ..

1-4

The VR290 Color Monitor . . . . . . ... ... . ... ... .....

1-5

The VR260 Monochrome Monitor

... .. ..

1-6

... .. ...

1-7

. . ... ...

1-8

. . . ... ... ...

Electrical Requirements . . . ... .. ... . ... ... .

Environment

Temperature and Humidity

... .. ..

1-8

Static Electricity . . . .. ... ... ...

1-8

Clean Area . . . . ... ...

.. ...

1-8

. . .. ... . ... ... ...
...

1-8

Supplies Storage

Chapter 2

. . . . ... ... ... ..

... ...

Setting Up the Hardware

Setting Up the System Unit.

. . .. . . ...

... ... ..

2-1

... ... ...

2-1

. . . . . ... .. ... ..

2-5

Setting Up the Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . ... ... ..

2-12

Setting Up the VR290 Color Monitor

...

. .. .. ...

Setting Up the VR260 Monochrome Monitor.

Connecting the VAXstation 3 to a Power Source . . . . .. ... ... .

2-18

Connecting the VAXstation

2-28

3toa Network . . . . .. .. ... .. .. ..

Connecting the Ethernet Transceiver Cable to the Workstation

2-28

Connecting to Standard Ethernet.

2-30

. . .. ...
.

2-31

. . . . . ... ... ... .. ...

Connecting to ThinWire Ethernet Using the DESTA
Powering Up the System for the First Time
Testing the VAXstation 3

2-33

.. . .........
... ... ... ......

2-34

Loading the Diagnostic Medium . . . ..

. ... ... ... ...

. ...

.. .........

2-35

STEP 1—Insert Cartridge into TK50 Tape Drive . . . . . .. ... ..

2-35

STEP 2—Insert Tape Cartridge into TK70 Tape Drive . . . . . . ..

2-37

STEP 3—Insert RX50 Diskettes into Diskette Drive . . . . .. .. ..

2-39

STEP 4—The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor . . . .. ... ... ...

2-41

Part Ii: Operation

Chapter 3

VAXstation 3 Hardware

VAXstation 3 Controls and Indicators

. . ... ... ... ... .. .. ..

3-1

Break Enable/Disable Switch . . . . . .. ... ... ... ... ... ..

3-3

Power-Up Mode Selection Switch . . . ... ......
... ... ..

3-4

Baud Rate Selection Switch . . ... ...

3-4

...

... ... ... ..

Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Display . . . . .. ... ... . ...
Printer Port

. .. .

...

3-4

... . ...

3-4

The System Power Switch . . . . . ... .
The Restait/Run Pushbutton

.. ..

3-4

...

3-5

. ... ........

3-5

.. .. ... ........

3-5

... . ... . ...

...

3-7

. ..., ... ... ..

3-7

. . ... .....
.. .. .. ...

3-7

. .. . . .. ..

The DCOKIndicator . . . . ...... ... ...
The Halt Pushbutton

. . . ... ... . ...

The Fixed-Disk Pushbuttons
Turning On the System

. . . . .. ...

. . . . .. ... ... ...

Initial Control Panel Switch Settings
Turning Off the System

. . . ... ... ...

...

... . .. .... ..

3-9

VR290 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators . . . . ... ... .. ...

3-9

VR250 Monochrome Monitor Controls and Indicators . . . . . ..

The Video Subsystemm

. . . . ... ... .. ... ... .

3-11

.. ... .. . ..

3-14

Disk Drives . . . . ...

... ...

3-15

Tape Drivas . . . . ... ...

3-18

The TK50

. . .. .

Inserting the Tape Cartridge

3-18

. . ... .. ... ... .. ... ......

3-19

Rewinding and Unloading the Tape Cartridge . . . .. ... ... ..

3-21

The TK70

3-24

. . .. .

Inserting the Tape Cartridge

. . . .....................

3-25

Rewinding and Unloading the Tape Cartridge . . . ........
..

3-27

Summary of TK70 Tape Drive Controls and Indicator Lights . .

3-28

Protecting Tape Cartridges from Accidental Overwriting.

. . . . . .

3-30

Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges . . . . . . . . ... ... ... .

3-31

The TSOS.

3-32

. . . . . .

RX50 Dual Diskette Drive . . . . . . .. ... ...
RX50 Diskette . . . . . ... ...

...

3-34

.. ...

3-35

Inserting an RX50 Diskette in Drive.

... ...

. . . ... . . ... ... .....

3-35

Protecting RX50 Diskettes from Accidental Overwriting . . . . . . .

3-37

Handling and Storing RX50 Diskettes.

3-37

. . ... ... ... . . ... ... .

3-38

DELQA Ethernet Communications Module . . . . . . ... .. ... ...

3-38

Back-up Copies

. . .. ... . .... ...

Part 11i: Options

Chapter 4

Options

Hard-Copy Output Devices . . . . . ... ... .. ... ...

... ...,

4-2

Printers . . . .. ... ...

4-2

The LNO3 . . . ... ...
The LNO3 PLUS

4-2

. . .. ... .. .. ...

The LNO3R ScriPTPRINTER

... .. . ...

. . . . . ... ...

... ..

4-4

. ......

4-5

The LA210 . . . . . ... ...

4-6

The LA75 . . . . ...

4-8

The PRINTSERVER 40 (LPS40).

. . . ...

.. ...

4-3

... . ...

The LASO . . . . . . ...,

4-10

The LCGO1 . . . .. ..

4-11

The LI250/252

. o o\ oo et

4-12

Plotter . . . . .
e

4-13

The LVP16 . . . . . .

4-13

Printer and Plotter Connection to the System

.. ... ........

4-14

Input Devices . . . . . ... ... .. ...

4-15

The Tablet . . . . . . . .

4-15

The Mouse . . . . . . . . e

4-17

Memory Modules . . . ... .....

... .. ...

4-18

Storage Devices . . . ... ... ...

4-18

The Disk Drives

. . . . . . ...

4-19

The Tape Drives . . . ... ... ... ... .. ... . ...

.. .....

4-20

The Dual Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . ... . ... . ... .. ......

4-21

Communications . . . . . . . . . .

4-21

Ethernet Communications Modules . . . . .. ... ... .. ... ...

4-21

ThinWire Ethernet Components

. . . . .. .. ... ... ........

4-23

ThinWire Ethernet Cable . . . . . . ... ... ... ..........

4-23

Connectors . . . . .

4-23

Barrel Connectors and T-Connectors . . .. ... ... .. ......

4-23

DESTA and Transceiver Cable

. . . . . ... ... ... ......

4-23

Connectors and Terminator . . . .. ... ... ... .. ... ......

4-23

DIGITAL Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA)

.. ... . ... ... ..

4-24

. . .. . . . .

4-25

DF224 . . e

4-25

DF124 . . e

4-26

DE112 e

4-26

DFO3 . .

4-26

Modems

The DZQ11 Asynchronous Multiplexer . . .. . ... ..
The DHV11 Asynchronous Muitiplexer

... .. ..

4-26

. .. .. ............

4-27

The KDA30-Q Disk Controller . . . . . ...

.. ............

4-27

Part 1V: Troubleshooting

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting Procedure

Power-upMessages . . . .. .... . ...

5-1

5-2

... ... ...

5-12

. ... ... ... ...

5-12

Monitor Screen and Cover Maintenance . . . . . . ... ... ... ..

5-14

Mouse Maintenance . . . . ... ... ...

5-14

MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor . . . ... ... ...

L oo

5-16

The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor Main Menu

. . . . . .. ... ..

5-17

. . . . .. ... .. ... ... ... .....

5-19

. . ... ... ... ... ... .. ... .......

6-1

DIGITAL Services . . . . .. ... . .. ... . i

5-2

Basic Troubleshooting
Repacingthe Fuse.

... ... .. ...

. . ... ... ... . ... ... .. ... ...
. . ...... ...

... .. ...

The VR290 Color Monitor . . .. ... ...

The System Utilities Menu

Chapter 6

Service

How to Call for Service

Part V: Appendixes

Appendix

Appendix B

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

VAXstation 3 Related Documents

vii

Part VIi: Glossary

Glossary

Index
Figures
1-1

A VAXstation 3 in the BA123 Enclosure

1-2

Dimensions of the System Unit . . . . . . ...

.. ... .. .. .

1-4

1-3

Dimensions of the VR290 Color Monitor . . . . .. . ... ...,

1-5

1-4

Dimensions of the VR260 Monochrome Monitor . . . . . . . ..

1-6

2-1

Setting the Power Switch . . . . . . ...

2-2

Setting the Voltage Switch . . . . ...

2-3

Setting Up the Kevboard

2-4

Connecting the Kevboard to a VR290 Color Monitor

. . . . ..

2-13

2-5

Connecting the Kevboard to a VR260 Monochrome Monitor .

2-14

2-6

Connecting a Pointing Device to a VR290 Monitor

. . . . . ..

2-16

2-7

Connecting a Pointing Device to a VR260 Monitor

. . . . . ..

2-17

2-8

Connecting the VAXstation to a Power Source

. . . . ... ...

2-18

2-9

Connecting Monitor Cable to System Unit . . . .. . . ... ...

2-21

2-10

Setting Voltage Switch on System Unit . ... . . ...

2-23

2-11

Connecting the VR290 Monitor to a Power Source

2-12

Connecting the VR260 Monitor to a Power Source

2-13

Connecting to Ethernet

2-14

Connectingtoa DELNI . ... ... ...

2-15

Connectingtoa DESTA . . ... . ... . ...

2-16

TK530 Tape Cartridge . . . ... .. . ...... .. ...

2-17

Using RX50 Diskettes

. . .. .

. . ..

.. ... ... .. .. ..

.. .. ... ...
. ... .. .. . ...

.. ..

1-1

. .

2-11

...
.. .. .. ...

2-12

...

2-25
. . . .

2-26

... ...,

2-29

... . ... ... .. ..

2-30

... ... . .. ..

2-32

......

2-35

... ... ... ..

2-39

3-1

Controls and Indicators . .. .. .. ... ... 00

3-2

The CPU Distribution Panel . . . . ..

3-3

Break Enable/Disable Switch

... ... ...

3-6

3-4

Front and Side Controls, VR290 Color Monitor . . . . . . .. ..

3-10

3-5

Rear Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor . . . . ..

3-11

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. . . ... .. ... ...

. . . . ... ...

. ... .. .

3-6

Front and Side Controls, VR260 Monochrome Monitor . . . . .

3-12

3-7

Rear Controls and Connectors, VR260 Monochrome Monitor .

3-13

3-8

The RA60 Removable Disk Drive.

.....

3-16

3-9

The RAB81 Fixed-Disk Drive

3-17

3-10

The H9642-RA60/81-BA123 Enclosure Configuration

. . . . .

3-18

3-11

The TS05 Tape Drive

. .. . . . ... .. ... ... ... ......

3-32

3-12

The H9642-TS05-BA123 Enclosures Configuration

4-1

The LNO3 . . . . . ... .

4-2

The PRINTSERVER 40 (LPS40) . . . . . .. . .. ...

. . .... ..

4-6

4-3

The LA210 . . . . . ... ...

4-7

4-4

The LA7S . . . .

. .

4-8

4-5

The LAS0 . . . . . ...

4-10

3-6

The LCGO1 . ... ... . .. ... ... ...

4-11

4-7

The LI250/252

4-12

4-8

The LVP16 . . . . . ... . .

. ...

4-13

4-9

Connecting a Printer and Plotter to the System . . . . . .. . ..

4-15

4-10

The Tablet

... ... ...

4-16

4-11

TheMouse . ... ... ... ... .. ... ...

4-17

4-12

ThinWire Connectors

. . . . . . .. ... ... ... ... ... ...

4-24

4-13

DIGITAL Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA) . . . . .. ... . ..

4-25

5-1

Svstem Circuit Breaker

5-2

Fuse Location, VR290 Color Monitor

. . ..

. . ... ..

. . ... ... ...

.. .. ...

. . ...
.

3-33
4-3

. . .. . .

. . . .. . . ... ..

. . . . . .. ... ...
o0
. . . . . ..

... ... ..

5-6
5-13

Tables
3-1

Normal Power-On Indications . . .. ...

...

... ..

3-8

3-2

TK50 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators

. . . . ... ... ...

3--23

3-3

TK70 Tape Drive Controls

. . . . ... ... .. ... . ... . ...

5-28

3-4

TK70 Tape Drive Indicators

. . . . ... ... .. ... ... ... .

3-29

4-1

Optional Storage Devices . . . ... .. ... ...

... . ... ..

4-19

5-1

Svstem Unit Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . ... . ... ..

5-3

5-2

RD5x Fixed-Disk and RX50 Diskette Drives Troubleshooting
Procedures

. . . . .. ... ... L

5-7

5-3

TK50 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . ... ..

5-8

5-4

[K70 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures . . . .

...
. ..

5-9

5-5

Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures . . .. . . .. .. ... .. ..

5-10

5-6

TPointing Device Troubleshooting Procedures

5-12

. .. . . .. . ...

A-2
A-3
A-4

A-5
A-6

A-7

A-9

System Electrical Requirements . . . . ................
..
Svstem Environmental Requirements . .. ...........
VR290 Color Monitor Specifications . . .. . ... ... ... ..
VR260 Monochrome Monitor Specifications . . . . . . ... ...
VSXXX~-AA Mouse Specifications . . .. ... ... ... ...
VSXXX-AB Tablet Specifications . . . ... .............
RD353 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications . . . ... ... . ......
RD54 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications . . . . ... .. .......
RA60 Removable Disk Drive Specifications . ... ... ... ..

RAS81 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications . .. . .. ... .......
A-11 RX50 Dual Diskette Drive Specifications . . ... .. .. ... ..
A-12 TK50 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . . ...............
A-10

A-1
A-2

A-2
A-4
A-6
A-8

A-10
A-10
A-11

A-11

..... ...

A-12
A-13
A-14
A-15
B-1
B-2

VMS Zoftware . . . . .. ...
Microcomputer Handbook Series . . . . ... ... ... .. ...

B-2
B-2

. . ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ..

B-3

TK70 Tape Drive Specifications . . . .. .. .............
.. ......
A-14 TS05 Tape Drive Specifications . . . . ... . ...
Hardware Documentation . . . . . . . . ... ..... ... ...
A-13

ULTRIX Software . . . . ... ... ...

Network Documentation

...

Preface
This manual describes how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the
VAXstation 3 in the BA123 Enclosure.
DIGITAL recommends that you
read this manual before you install your system. It you experience system
problems, use this manual to isolate the error before seeking help from service
personnel.

Description of the VAXstation 3
The VAXstation 3 with a BA123 Enclosure, is a stand-alone, 32-bit workstation
based on the KA650-BA Central Processing Unit (CPU). The system supports
up to 24 megabvtes of memory. Other system components include a 47.5centimeter (19-inch) diagonal color or monochrome monitor on a tilt-swivel
base, a mouse or tablet, a keyboard, a video subsystem module, and an
Ethernet communications module.

You may have one or more of the

following storage options: a tape drive, diskette drive, or fixed-disk drive.
The video subsystem, based on a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) graphics
coprocessor,

off-loads the KA650-BA main processor from computationintensive graphics tasks. The system allows parallel processing in multiple
planes so that no degradation in performance occurs as planes are added.

The VCBO02 video subsystem is available in two versions: 4-plane and 8plane. The 4-plane video subsvstem, a 2-module set, can display 16 colors

or shades of gray simultaneously. The 8-plane video subsystem, a 3-module
set, can displav 256 colors or shades of grav simultanecusly.
The

system

unit

can

placed

the

floor

beside

desk

table.

Hardware options include printers, a tablet, a plotter, memory modules,
disk drive subsystems, a tape drive, a dual diskette drive, a fixed-disk drive,

asynchronous multiplexers, synchronous line controllers, a programmable
communications controller, and a real-time interface module.

ULTRIX-32m

and MicroVMS are the two operating systems offered

the VAXstation 3.

for

Both operating systems offer lavered-product software,

networking software. and a wide range of tools and applications.
Workstation software expands the utility and convenience of the VAXstation

3 operating system by providing vou with terminals simulated in windows

on the monitor screen. Each virtual terminal runs processes independent of

those processes running in other windows. The keyboard may be associated
with any window at any time.

Soiftware tools let you create windows and

graphics from a program level.

Your workstation software documentation

contains additional information on vour system and optional hardware.
Using the mouse or the tablet to move a pointer, you can view or manage a
variety of activities at once. For example, you can do the following:

Examine a compilation listing while editing the source file

Read notices without exiting from a program

Start one task and follow its progress while interacting with another task

Send mail without exiting an editing session

Log on to a remote VAX host to run tasks requiring intensive computation

Print a list of files on your printer while creating other files (requires the
printer option)

Conventions
Convention

Meaning

Boid

VAXstation

system

controls

and

indicators

are

high-

lighted in bold lettering.

"Quotes”

Diagnostic media titles and tests appear in quotations.

Ttalwcs

Computer

terms defined

time

word

ter 1.

the

appears

the Glossary

the

text,

are

italicized

beginning

with

the first

Chap-

Document Structure
The manual is divided into six parts:

Part I: Base System Installation
This part describes how to install and test the VAXstation 3.

Chapter 1 lists the components in your shipment and provides a brief
site preparation review.

Chapter 2 describes how to set up, connect,

and test the system

components.

Part il: Operation
This part describes how to operate the VAXstation 3.

Chapter 3 describes the system controls and indicators.

Part 1il: Options
This part describes the hardware options for the VAXstation 3 and gives
installation information where applicable.
©

Chapter 4 describes hard-copy output devices, inpui devices, memory,
disk storage devices, and communications devices. The chapter provides
installation information for those options.

Part IV: Troubleshooting

This part describes how to isolate a problem and decide what to do next.
e

Chapter 5 explains basic troubleshooting procedures, pe:er-up messages,
and the maintenarce system for the VAXstation 3.

Chapter 6 describes how to call DIGITAL for help.

Part V: Appendixes
e

Appendix A provides VAXstation 3 system specifications.

Appendix B lists related documents.

Part VI: Glossary
The glossary defines computer terms that are italicized at first use in the text
as well as other common computer terms.

xiii

Intended Audience
This manual is for those pecple responsible for installing VAXstation

hardware and software. It is intended for use by DIGITAL service personnel
during initial system installation.

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Chapter

Preparing for Installation
Figure 1-1:

A VAXstation 3 in the BA123 Enclosure

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System Components
1.

The VAXstation 3 system unit and accessories.
®

Accessories Kit

installation and testing accessories, including a flat screwdriver, a
Phillips screwdriver, assorted screws, label sheets, and a grant card
(for use by vour support personnel)
*

System unit power cord and loopback connectors

Video cable assembly

BL18Z for the VR290 color monitor

Preparing for Installaion

-1

BC18P for the VR260 monochrom= monitor
®

VAXstation 3 system unit (BA123 Enclosure)

Hardware Support Kit (Z1AAB).
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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure (this manual)

For systems with TK50s, TK70s, or RX50s: appropriate media for
testing and troubleshooting (The ZNAO01-C5 contains tape cartridges;
the ZNA01-C3 contains RX50 diskettes.)

Craphics monitor (either color, VR290, or monochrome, VR260) and
installation documentation.
e

Monitor power cord

Tilt-swivel base assembly for the monochrome monitor.

The tilt-

swivel base comes connected to the color monitor and needs no
installation.

LK201 keyboard with cable to connect to the video cable assembly, rubber
feet for the keyboard, and an extra power cord.

VSXXX-AA mouse or VSXXX-AB tablet with cable to connect to the video
cable assembly.

NOTE: You must order the BNE3x transceiver cable separately from the rest
of the workstation components.

Media and Documentation
If you order media and documentation, you receive software cartons for
the operating system you select.

The MicroVMS Workstation Software carton

provides keyboard legend strips in addition to the media and documentation.

Check for optional items that you might have ordered, such as additional
software or a printer.
If any components are damaged, or if any item is missing, contact your sales
representative.

The “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” Software
One of the software cartons contains the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor,”
which you will use for functional verification of hardware operation. If your
VAXstation malfunctions, MDM diagnostic programs can test the computer’s
hardware devices and identify the problem.

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MDM is supplied un either a

TK50 tape cartridge or an RX50 diskette, based on your system configuration.
See item 2 above for systems with disks.
MDM diagnostics are menu controlled. You choose menu items 1, 2, 3, and

5 from the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor's” “Main Menu” (see Chapter 2).
The “Service Menu” (ltem 4) is disabled in the “Customer Diagnostic Kit”.

The “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” for Diskless
Systems
If the “"MDM Ethernet Server” kit is installed on a VAX host, the MDM
diagnostiic scfiware can

be down-line loaded from a host system over

DECnet/Ethernet communication lines to the VAXstation 3. Once the MDM
software is in a VAXstation 3's volatile memory, you can run the diagnostic
tests from the VAXstation.

See the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor Ethernet

Server User's Guide, Order No. AA-FNTAB-DN, for information on installing
the server kit on a host VAX system. The diagnostic kit checks only device
controllers; you do not need to modify the system before testing can occur.
The “Customer Diagnostic Kit” ZNA02-C3 contains RX50 diskettes, and the
ZNAQ02-C5 kit contains the TK50 tape cartridge for use on diskless systems.
If additional options are purchased at a later date, you may need to order a

new copy of the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”.

Site-Preparation Review
Chapter 2 contains instructions for setting up your VAXstation 3.

It is

important to review the following site-preparation requirements before you
set up vour system. You must provide:

Adequate space for the svstem unit and peripheral devices

Proper electrical power

A suitable operating environment

You may wish to review Appendix A, which provides VAXstation 3 system

specifications, before vou proceed with this chapter.

Space Planning
Leave enough space around the svstem unit and monitor to access the units
and to allow air circulation through the units.

Keep the system at least 90

centimeters (36 inches) from other terminals and monitors.

Preparing for Installetion

1-3

The System Unit

‘

The vents on the system unit allow proper air flow. Do not block the vents
in any way.

The unit weighs 59 kilograms (130 pounds).

Figure 1-2:

Dimensions of the System Unit

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(24.5 1n)

The VR290 Color Monitor

The vents on the monitor allow proper air flow. Do not block the vents in
any way.

The VR290 color monitor weighs 36 kilograms (80 pounds).

Figuie 1-3:

Dimensions of the VR290 Color Monitor

47 ¢cm

{18.5 m)

(21.5 )

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The VR260 Monochrome Monitor
The vents on the monitor allow proper air flow.

Do not biock the vents in

any way.

The VR260 monochrome monitor weighs 18 kilograms (40 pounds).

Figure 1-4:

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Dimensions of the VR260 Monochrome Monitor

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Electrical Requirements
A 20-ampere branch circuit from a power distribution panel is recommended
for each system. This circuit must meet national and local standards, provide a
good system ground, be stable, and be free from electrical noise. Add powerconditioning equipment, where power disturbances cannot be prevented.
Consult vour service representative to assess your needs.

The ac power source should supply power to the original system and allow for
system expansion. Do not connect other equipment (such as air conditioners,
office copiers, or coffee pots) to the circuit dedicated to the system unit or
the monitor.

20-AMP DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUIT -1 PHASE

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CABLE
VIDEO

CABLE

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CIRCUIT LINES WITH OTHER

EQUIPMENT

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Environment
Temperature and Humidity
The VAXstation 3 should be located in an environment where the temperature

and humidity fall within the recommended values (see Table A-2).
In
addition, the system should be located so that air can circulate around the
unit, thus preventing heat from accumulating.
Keep the VAXstation 3 away from heaters, photocopiers, or direct sunlight.

Static Electricity
Static electricity can cause a system to fail and data to be lost.

The most

common source of static electricity is the movement of people in contact
with carpets and clothing. Low humidity causes the greatest buildup of static
electricity. The following precautions reduce static buildup:
*

Maintain greater than 40% relative humidity.

Locate the system away from busy areas, such as office corridors.

If a carpet is already fitted at the selected location, place antistatic pads
under the system.

Clean Area
Dust particles can clog air passages inside the equipment, thus reducing the
cooling air flow and diskette life, especially if the particles are abrasive.
Keeping the system area clean and free from dust helps reduce those effects.
Do not place food or liquid on the system.

Supplies Storage
Store your diskettes and other supplies at the same temperature and humidity
level as recommended for the system.

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Chapter 2

Setting Up the Hardware
This chapter describes how to assemble, connect, power up, and test your
VAXstation 3.

CAUTION: When connecting any component of the VAXstation 3 system, set
all power switches to the 0 (OFF) position.

WARNING: Because of the weight of the system unit and the monitor, you
will need two people to perform this procedure.

Setting Up the System Unit
Make sure that the location selected for your system unit meets the sitepreparation requirements described in Chapter 1.
Read and follow the

instructions associated with the level heads in this chapter during installation.
If vou need additional information:

See Chapter 5 for troubleshooting information.

See Chapter 6 for service information.

Setting Up the VR290 Color Monitor
1.

Remove the monitor from its shipping carton and place it on a level
surface. Position it for ease of use. Make sure the tilt-lock lever is on the
right when you face the monitor.

Setting Up the Hardware

2—1

Adjust the monitor to a position
monitor:

you find comfortable.

To tilt the

Slide the tilt-lock lever away from you (toward
monitor) to unlock the monitor from the base.

Tilt the monitor to the desired position.

Slide the lever toward you to lock the monitor in place.

the back of the

Set the monitor power switch to 0 (OFF}.

Figure 2-1:

Setting the Power Switch

A
COLOR

SWITCH

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VAXstauon 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

00G4888

Locate and remove the BC18Z video cable assembly from the system
unit carton.

Plug the ends of the R, G, and B video cables into the

corresponding R, G, and B sockets on the back of the monitor.
each connector clockwise to fasten.

Turn

BCi8Z
VIDEO
CABLE
ASSEMBLY

TO SYSTEM

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Screw the video cable assembly knob clockwise into the monitor.

CABLE ASSEMBLY

/ MOQUNTING HOLE

KNOB

TOSYSTEM
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Setting Up the VR260 Monochrome Monitor
1.

Remove the VR260 monochrome monitor from the shipping carton and
place it on a level surface. Position it for ease of use.

Set the monitor power switch to 0 (OFF).

MONOCHROME

| }

POWER

)

MONITOR

SWITCH

.
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Setting Up the Hardware

2-5

Locate and remove the tilt-swivel base from the consolidation carton.
To install your monitor on the tilt-swivel base:
Turn the monitor upside down.

Loosen the monitor feet by turning them counterclockwise.
Position the tili-swivel base over the monitor with the tilt-lock lever

on the front (screen) side of the monitor.

Lower the base so that the four monitor feet go into the corresponding

holes on the base.

Pull the base toward the back of the monitor until the base slides
and locks into place.

Tighten the monitor feet.

TILT-LOCK LEVER

\' BASE
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Turn the monitor right side up.

To adjust the tilt of the monitor,

press down the tilt-lock lever of the base and move the monitor to
the desired angle. Taking your hand off the lever locks the monitor
in place.

TILT LOCK LEVER
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2—7

Locate and remove the BC18P video cable assembly from the system unit
carton.

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Plug the video cable into the connector at the far left of the back of the
monitor (with the empty sockets on the assembly facing up). Turn the
connector clockwise to fasten.

TO SYSTEM
\

BCisP
VIDEO
CABLE
ASSEMBLY

CONNECTOR

COMPOSITE

VIDEC BNC /] L

CONNECTOR

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2—9

Align the pins and the mounting screw of the video cable assembly

with the holes to the right of the video cabie connector. Turn the knob
clockwise to screw in the video cable assembly.

TO SYSTEM

CABLE ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING HOLE
-t

KNOB

ALIGNMENT
PINS

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Make sure the voltage select switch setting on the monitor matches the

source voltage.

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CAUTION: An incorrect voltage select switch setting will damage the monitor.
Figure 2-2:

Setting the Voltage Switch

TO SYSTEM

120 v

VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH

IN N. AMERICA,

230 v

’

S. AMERICA, AND
JAPAN, THE
SWITCH IS SET
BETWEEN 100-120 v.
IF YOU REQUIRE
VOLTAGE WITHIN
THESE PARAMETERS,
USE THE 120 V SETTING.

IN OTHER COUNTRIES,

THE SWITCH 1S SET
BETWEEN 200-250 V
IF YOU REQUIRE
VOLTAGE WITHIN

THESE PARAMETERS,

USE THE 230 V SETTING

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NOTE: DIGITAL sets the voltage select switch on a monitor for the country

where the monitor will be installed.
voltage you use, change the setting.

If the switch setting does not match the

Setting Up the Keyboard and Pointing Device
1.

Install the keyboard feet.

Figure 2-3:

Setting Up the Keyboard

KEYBOARD FEET

KEYBOARD
(BOTTOM VIEW)

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Connect the keyboard cable to the video cable assembly.

Figure 2-4:

Connecting the Keyboard to a VR280 Color Monitor

COLOR MONITOR VIiDEO
CABLE ASSEMBLY

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2-13

Figure 2-5:

Connecting the Keyboard to
Monitor

a VR260 Monochrome

TO KEYBOAR
U

TO SYSTEM

MONOCHROME MONITOR
ViIDEO CABLE ASSEMBLY

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Locate the pointing device that you ordered (either a mouse, or a tablet
with puck or stylus). Only one pointing device can be used at a time.

Plug the pointing device cable into the video cable assembly.

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NOTE: Attach the puck or stylus before connecting the tablet to the VAXstation
3. The instruc ion sheet that comes with the tablet explains how to connect the
components. Save this sheet for future reference. To change the puck or stylus,
first disconnect the tablet from the VAXstation 3, then swap the puck or stylus,
and reconnect the tablet to the system.

MOUSE

TABLET

TABLET PUCK

TABLET STYLUS

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Figure 2-6:

Connecting a Pointing Device to a VR290 Monitor

' COLOR MONITOR VIDEO
1

CABLE ASSEMBLY

TO POINTING DEVICE

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Figure 2-7: Connecting a Pointing Device to a VR260 Monitor

POINTING DEVICE ICON

—

MONOCHROME MONITOR

VIDEO CABLE ASSEMBLY

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Connecting the VAXstation 3 to a Power Source
1.

Make sure that all pushbuttons on the front control panel of the system
unit are in the out position.

Locate and remove the sheet of labels from the Accessories Kit. Attach
the labels to the appropriate places on the control panel (see Figure 2-8).

If your unit contains diskette drives, label the left drive 1 and the right
drive 2.

Figure 2-8:

Connecting the VAXstation to a Power Source

POWER
SWITCH

RESTART RUN

PUSHBUTTON

DC OK

LIGHT

HALT

—

L opTionaL

PUSHBUTTON
WRITE

| FIRST

PROTECT
PUSHBUTTON

DISK DRIVE

READY
PUSHBUTTON

2—‘!8

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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

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The I/0 distribution panel is at the back of the system unit. Open the
back door of your system unit by pulling open the left side. A pop

fastener holds the door in place.

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Setting Up the Hardware

2-19

Set the controls located on the CPU distribution panel insert on the back

of the system unit to the following positions:

Break Enable/Disable switch to the disable position (down), which
is the normal operating position. Halts are disabled, and your system
automatically boots the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” tape when
powered up.

Power-Up Mode switch to the middle (language inquiry) position

Baud Rate switch to 4800 baud

NOTE: The panel uses international symbols rather than text.
illustration as a guide.

Use the

BREAK
;
ENABLE ‘DISABLE >
SWITCH
(DOWN POSITION)
POWER-UP MODE

SWITCH

BAUD RATE
SELECTION——
SWITCH

'&Jfl‘

¥
;

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cable under the cable guide.
6. Feed the free end of the monitor video
system unit.
Connect the cable to the back of the

Figure 2-9: Connecting Monitor Cable to System Unit
TO MONITOR

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1Install and connect any customer-installable options.

ordered with your initial system order come preinstalled.
e

e
e

Option modules

Connect additional devices in any order.

Read Chapter 4 for descriptions of the options and installation

information.

See the documentation included with the additional devices.

Setting Up the Hardware

2-21

Locate the monitor and system unit power cords. The two cords are of

the same type and are interchangeable. Ensure that the plugs fit the wall
outlet.

100-120
v

<—~—-—--———-———
POWER CORD

200--250 v

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OOBRBH

Look to the right of the 1/O distribution panel. Read and remove the
label covering the power connector of the system unit.
10. Check the voltage switch setting of the system unit. If necessary, change

the switch setting to match the voltage source. To change the setting,
use a pen or screwdriver to move the switch to the correct position.

CAUTION: An

incorrect

switch

voltage

setting

will

damage

the

VAXstation 3 system.

Figure 2-10:

Setting Voltage Switch on System Unit

READ AND
REMQVE

CAUTION
LABEL

__\

120 V (100- 120 V)

POWER

CONTROL
BUS

MER

Snm

220 v (200-~250 Vi

B SR

s/4

\w;

VOLTAGE SWITCH

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2-23

11. The power control bus in Figure 2-1v is used to (1) connect two systems
together and to (2) sequence the power-up of the systems so they do not
drain all the power at once.

An additional cable is required to connect

the two systems together; contact your sales representative for ordering
information.

12. Locate the power switch on the front of the VAXstation 3 system unit.

The switch should be set to 0 (OFF).

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00T OBE

13. Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.

14. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall receptacle.

CAUTION: Ensure that the BC18Z monitor cable (for VR290), or the BC18P
monitor cable (for VR260), is connected to the back of the system unit and
the monitor before powering up the system. Damage to the VCB02 will occur
if the monitor cable is not connected.

Figure 2-11:

Connecting the VR290 Monitor to a Power Source

TO OUTLET
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2-25

Figure 2-12:

Connecting the VR260 Monitor to a Power Source

TO OUTLET ——a %
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15. Plug in the ends of the system power cable.

Feed the cable under the cable guide and firmly plug one end into

Plug the other end of the power cable into the wall receptacle.

Run the power cable and any other cables where no one will trip
over them. Avoid straining or bending the cables.

Leave open the back door of the system unit.

the system unit power connector.

TO OUTLET

TM~

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2~27

Connecting the VAXstation 3 to a Network
You can connect your workstation to either a standard or ThinWire Ethernet
inetwork.

NOTE: For a detailed description of ThinWire Ethernet networks, consult the
DECconnect system guides listed in Appendix B.

Connecting the Ethernet Transceiver Cable to the
Workstation
To connect a transceiver cable to the VAXstation 3:
1.

Set the system unit power switch to 0 (OFF).

Attach the BNE3x transceiver cable to the back of the system unit, routing

the cable under the cable guide. Push the sliding lock into place.

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Figure 2-13: Connecting to Ethernet

SLIDING

CABLE GUIDE L‘/j

MLO-MC 007488

Connect the other end of the cable to a DELNI or DESTA or have your
service representative connect your system to an H4000 transceiver.

Setting Up the Hardware

2-29

Connecting to Standard Ethernet
To connect the VAXstation 3 to a DELNI, plug the male end of the BNE3x
cable into a free port on the DELNI.

Figure 2-14:

Connecting to a DELNI

ETHERNET ~——7

CONNECTION
{OPTIONAL:

/*~- POWER CORD

NOTE: To communicate over an Ethernet network, you must also install the

communication software supported by your operating system.

See Chapter 4 for additional information on the DELNI and DESTA.

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Connecting to ThinWire Ethernet Using the DESTA
1.

Attach a TkinWire cable segment to one side of the T-connector. If you
want to add and conr -t another system to the segment, add a ThinWire
cable to the otner side of the T-connector. If a system is the iast system
in a segment, attach a 50-ohm terminator to the T-connector.

CONNECTOR

T-CONNECTOR

TERMINATOR
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22—3'i

Attach the T-connector to the DESTA’'s BNC connector, then attach the
15-pin connector on the transceiver cable to the DESTA.

Figure 2-15:

Connecting to a DESTA

15-PiIN DESTA CONNECTOR

TRANSCEIVER

CABLE

DESTA

TOSYSTEM

UNIT

CONNECTOR
T-CONNECTOR
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Powering Up the System for the First Time
Perform the following steps when you power up the system for the first time:
1.

Ensure that all pushbuttons on the front control panel of the system unit
are in the out position.

Ensure that the controls located on the CPU distribution panel on the
back of the system unit are in the following positions:
e

Break Enable/Disable switch set to disable position (normal
operating position). When the switch is in the disable position,
diagnostic software automatically boots during system power-up, if
the diagnostic media has been loaded into one of the drives.

Power-Up Mode switch set to language inquiry position

System unit baud rate set to 4800 baud

Ensure that the voltage switch matches the voltage source.

Set the monitor power switch to 1 (ON).

Wait for one minute and then set the system unit power switch to 1
(ON).

The language selection menu is displayed on your screen. Select the language

that matches your keyboard.

Respond to the menu by pressing a number

key and then pressing the

key.

KA650-B V1.2/0123

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Dansk
Deutsch
English
Espafiol
Frangais

Italiano

(1..11):

7)
8)
9)
10)
11)

Nederlands
Norsk
Portugués
Suomi
Svenska

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If you select English, French, or German, a second menu is displayed. Select
the variant of the language you prefer. For example, if you select English,
you have the following choices:
1) United Kingdom
2) United States/Canada

NOTE: If you delay selecting a language for more than 30 seconds, the system
defaults to English and the United States/Canada variant.
After making your selection, the numbers 23 through 03 are slowly displayed
on the screen. Those numbers indicate completion of steps in normal system
power-up tests.

KA650-B V1.2/0123
Performing normal system tests.

23..22..21..20..19..18..17..16. .156. .14..13..12. .11..10..09. .08..
07..06..05..04..03..

NOTE: If the number sequence does not appear 30 seconds after starting, see
Chapter 5 for troubleshooting hints.

Testing the VAXstation 3
After you have powered up your system for the first time, you will want to
test the hardware components in your system.

If you have neither a tape drive nor a diskette drive, your service representative

can test vour system. If you have either a tape or diskette drive, then carefully
read the following section.

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Loading the Diagnostic Medium
If you have a TK50 tape drive, perform step 1.
If you have a TK70 tape drive, perform siep 2.

If you are using a diskette(s) to load diagnostics, perform step 3.

When you finish either step 1, or step 2, or step 3, proceed to step 4, “The
MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”.

STEP 1—Insert Cartridge into TK50 Tape Drive
Verify that the system power switch is set to 1 (ON). You cannot move the
cartridge release handle if the power switch is set to 0 (OFF).
Figure 2-16:

TK50 Tape Cartridge

My DIAG CUST Tk 50

LABEL

WRITE-PROTECT
SWITCH

MLE) HC OG78BB

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2—~35

RED LIGHT

Wait until the Tape Activity green
light is ON and the Load/Unload red

light is OFF. The tape drive will make
a short audible beep. Make sure the
Load/Unload pushbutton is in the out
position and is not glowing. Pull open
the cartridge release handle.
GREEN LIGHT
1S ON
CARTRIDGE

RELEASE HANDLE
MLO-HC-. 007988

Make sure the label on the front slide
slot of the tape cartridge is facing out.
Insert the cartridge fully into the drive
until you encounter a firm stop.

ARROW

Push the cartridge release handle to
the closed position.

CARTRIDGE

RELEASE HANDLE
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Push the Load/Unload pushbutton to
the IN (Load) position. The red light
stays ON. When the Tape Activity
green light is ON (green light blinks

e
1

when tape is moving), the tape is ready
for use.

LOAD/UNLOAD
PUSHBUTTON
IS IN
RED LIGHT
IS ON
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CAUTION: Do not pull open the cartridge release handle until the
Load /Unload red light is OFF and 'he Tape Activity green light is ON.
Do not pull open the cartridge release - ‘ndle while an indicator light blinks.
Proceed to step 4, “The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”.

STEP 2—Insert Tape Cartridge into TK70 Tape Drive
Verify that the system power switch is set to 1 (ON). You cannot move the
cartridge release handle if the power switch is set to 0 (OFF).

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o
GREEN
»
TNL_LIGHT ISON

When the power is first turned on,
all three indicator lights glow briefly,
the orange and green lights turn OFF,
and the yellow light blinks while the
tape drive initializes. Wait until only
the green light is ON and the drive

beep sounds. Pull open the cartridge
release handle.

DORRAER

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2-37

Make sure the label on the front of the
tape cartridge is facing out. Insert the
tape cartridge fully into the drive until
you encounter a firm stop.

CARTRIDGE
ARROW

Mi 0 -HC -0DRA8S

H\ .

YELLOW

BLINKS

LIGHT

Push in the cartridge release handle
to the closed position to lock the tape

cartridge in place.
The yellow light
blinks as the tape loads and glows
steadily when the tape is ready for
use.

M-

DOBRBR

CAUTION: Do not pull open the cartridge release handle until the green
light is ON. If any indicator light continues to blink, see the Basic Troubleshooting
section in Chapter 5.

NOTE: For a more detailed discussion of the TK50 and TK70 tape drive controls
and procedures, see Chapter 3.

Proceed to step 4, “The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”.

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STEP 3—Insert RX50 Diskettes into Diskette Drive
Locate the RX50 diskettes in the diskette holder at the front of this binder.

Figure 2-17:

Using RX50 Diskettes

softvvare
il

MVt DIAG CUST

A x50

WRITE-PROTECT NOTCH
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Setting Up the Hardware

2-39

Open drive 1.

Align the orange arrow on the diskette labeled “SYS RX50A” with the

The diskette drives contain a cardboard shipping card.
Remove the cardboard card before diskette insertion.

orange stripe on the drive. Insert the diskette labeled “SYS RX50A” into

drive 1.

¢.

Close drive 1.

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Screen text instructs you to remove the diskette labeled “SYS RX50A"
and insert the diskette labeled “SYS RX50B”. The system informs you if
additional diskettes are needed to complete testing.
NOTE: If you are not prompted for all the diskettes in the diagnostics
package, your system configuration does not need the additional diskettes for
testing.

If you neglected to or took too much time to insert the diagnostic medium,
the monitor displays a “254 retry” error message. Insert the diagnostic medium
into the load device (if you have not already done so) and press the red
Restart pushbutton to reboot the system.

STEP 4—The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor
The power-up tests are finished, and you have loaded your diagnostic tape
or diskettes.

The numbers 02 through 0 are displayed on the screen; they indicate that

the system is loading the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” software.
Loading system software.
02..01..0

An introductory screen is displayed.

NOTE: You may have a more recent version of the “MicroVAX Diagnostic
Monitor” than the version used for the following “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”

example. The menus displayed on your screen may differ from the example.
MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor

initializing...

MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor

.. Please wait.

Versiom V2.2

CONFIDENTIAL DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
PROPERTY OF

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
Use Authorized OUnly Pursuant to a Valid Right-to-use License

(c)}

1986,

1987

Digital Equipment Corporation
Current date

and time

is:

25-Jun-1988 12:30:10

Press the RETURN key to continue

OR enter new date and time,

then press the RETURN key.

[DD-MMM-YYYY HH: MM]:

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241

Make sure the date and time on the display are accurate.
e

If the date and time are accurate, press the

key.

If the date and time are inaccurate, type the correct date and time in
the format 25-JUN-1988 12:30. Press the
key.
The system is preparing for testing.
This may take several minutes.
Please wait. ..

The test preparation display informs you the system is preparing for
testing. Loading of the test software takes between 5 and 30 minutes,
depending on the type of storage device used.

The “Diagnostic Monitor Main Menu” is displayed. Chapter 5 describes
each of the options.
NOTE: Do not make a selection at this time.
Press the RETURN KEY to continue.>
MAIN MENU

Version 2.2

1 - Test the system
2 - Show System Configuration and Devices
3 - Display the System Utilities Menu
4

Display the Service Menu

5 - Exit MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor
Type the number;

2-42

then press the RETURN key.

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manval, BA123 farlosue

Turn the Mode switch counterclockwise on the back of the system unit

to the next position to save the language you selecied earlier. Close the
back door of the system unit.

T
POWER UP

SELECTION

MODE ———y=——e{ )

SWITCH

GDHYBRA

Check the system’s configuration.

Select the “Show System Configuration and Devices” choice by

pressing the [2] key and the [RETURN] key.

The diagnostics display

the system’s configuration. Check the configuration to make sure it
matches what you ordered.

Your Ethernet hardware address is also displayed. Record this address
for future reference.

When you are finished with this procedure, press the

key to

get back to the main menu.

Setung Up the Hardware

2-43

Rewind and unload the TK50 tape cartridge.
To

rewind

the

cartridge,

press

the Load/Unload pushbutton to the

OUT (Unload) position.
Both the
Load/Unload red light and the Tape
Activity green light blink as the tape
rewinds.

LOAD/UNLOAD
FUSHBUTTON
1S OUT

DRI8H

RED LIGHT

When

the

unwind

procedure

complete, the Load/Unload red light

goes OFF, and the Tape Activity green
light goes ON. Pull open the cartridge
release handle to eject the cartridge.

TAPE ACTIVITY

LIGHT 1S GREEN

CARTRIDGE

RELEASE HANDLE
ML

(1THA8KH

Remove the tape cartridge.

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Push the cartridge release handle to
the closed position.

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NOTE: Rewinding a tape can also be done under software control. See your

software documentation for informatica.

To rewind and unload the tape from the TK70 tape drive:
YELLOW

LIGHT
BLINKS

Press the Unload pushbutton.

The

yellow light blinks as the tape rewinds.

UNLDAD
PUSHBUTTON

INDICATOR
MLO-HC 015788

When
GREEN

LIGHT ISON

the

wunwind

procedure

pushbutton

the Unload
complete,
stops glowing, an audible beep sounds,
and the green light comes on.
Pull

open the cartridge release handle.

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245

The cartridge ejects.

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N
‘

GREEN LIGHT
‘

the cartridge release handle to the
closed position.

MLO-HE

Remove the tape cartridge and push

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Select the “Test the System” diagnostic by pressing the number |1 key

and then the [RETURN] key. The diagnostics check system components.
A few moments later, the “System Test” screen is displayed.
MAIN MENU

Version 2.2

SYSTEM TEST

This is a test of the MicroVAX computer and its devices.
No additional preparation for this testing is required.
the MicroVAX is ready to be tested.

Testing occurs in two parts: The functional tests quickly
test each device sequentially; the exerciser test (lasting
about 4 minutes) tests how the devices work together.
To halt the test at any time and return to the Main Menu,
type CTRL-C by holding down the CTRL key and pressing the C key.
Press the RETURN key to begin testing,

or type O and press the RETURN key to return to the Main Menu.>

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key to begin testing. The monitor displays several
Press the
messages to inform you of the progress of the system tests.
After about 15 minutes, a message is displayed that tells you the system
has passed testing.
SYSTEM TEST PASSED

All devices passed functional tests and the system passed
the exerciser test.

At this point you may exit from the MicroVAX Diagnostic
If you would
Monitor or perform more specialized testing.
like additional information, consult the system
documentation.

Press the RETURN key to return to the previous menu.

You have successfully installed and tested your VAXstation 3 system.

NOTE: If error messages appear, see the troubleshooting section of Chapter 5.

Press the
key to get back to the “Main Menu”. The “Main Menu”
is displayed on the screen. Chapter 5 describes the diagnostic tests.
10.

Press the number [8] key and then press the

key to exit.

The

screen contains the following information:
Exiting MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor

Exit complete.

You may now load your system software.

You are now ready for software installation. If ycu are unfamiliar with
the system unit controls and indicators, read Chapter 3, which covers
system operation. Remember to read the rest of this manual after software
installation.

Setting Up the Hardware

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Chapter 3

VAXstation 3 Hardware
This chapter contains information on the following topics:
VAXstation 3 controls and indicators
Turning on the VAXstation 3
Turning off the VAXstation 3

VR290 color monitor controls and indicators

VR260 monochrome monitor controls and indicators
Video subsystem
Fixed-disk drive

Tape drive and tapes

Dual diskette drive and diskettes
Back-up copies

DELQA Ethernet communications module

VAXstation 3 Controls and Indicators
The front control panel (Figure 3-1) contains the following controls and
indicators:

System power switch

Restart/Run momentary-contact pushbutton
DC OK indicator

Halt pushbutton

Fixed-Disk Write-Protect pushbutton
Fixed-Disk Ready pushbutton

VAXstation 3 Hardware

3-1

Figure 3—1:

Controls and Indicators

POWER
SWITCH

ol igi 1 ]a) ]
VAXstotion

RESTART'RUN

PUSHBUTTON
DC Ok

LIGHT —

HALT

PUSHBUTTON

—

WRITE PROTECT
PUSHBUTTON

DISK DRIVES

——o

FIRST
DISK DRIVE

READY
PUSHBUTTON

3—2

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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

003088

Additional controls and indicators are located on the CPU distribution panel

on the back of the VAXstation 3 systern unit.

Figure 3—~2:

The CPU Distribution Panel

BREAK ENABLE/DISABLE

SWITCH ICON

BREAK
ENABLE/DISABLE SWITCH
POWER UP MODE

SELECTION SWITCH

BREAK ENABLED

BREAK DISABLED
LED

|~ DISPLAY
| NORMAL OPERATION

?(///// LOOPBACK TEST MODE
[f
PRINTER PORY

| LANGUAGE INQUIRY MODE

BAUD RATE
SELECT!ON
SWITCH

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009188

The switches, indicator, and connector on the CPU distribution panel provide
the following functions:

Break Enable/Disable Switch
Switch Position

Function

Halts are enabled.
tem

will

enter

On power-up or restart, the sys-

console

1/O

tion of start-up diagnostics.

mode

the

comple-

Pressing the Halt

push-

button on the front control panel or the [BREAK]
key

the

console

sor

and

transfers

terminal

control

stops

the

proces-

the

conscle

pro-

gram.

Down

Halts are disabled.

On power-up or restart, the sys-

tem will attempt to load software from one of the
boot devices at the completion of start-up diagnostics. The disable position is the normal operating posi-

tion. Pressing the

key on the console has no ef-

fect on the system.

VAXstation 3 Hardware

3-—3

Power-Up Mode Selection Switch
Switch Position

Mode

Arrow

Run

...0

(the normal operating position).

This 3-position ro-

tary switch determines how the system responds at powerup.

the

system

supports

the

Multinational

Char-

acter Set (MCS), the wuser will be prompted for language only if the battery backup has failed. Full start-up diagnostics are run.

Face

Language

inquiry

(factory

setting).

the

system

sup-

ports MCS, the user will be prompted for language on ev-

ery power-up and restart. Full start-up diagnostics are run.

T in a Circle @ Test. ROM programs run wraparound serial line unit (SLU) tests.
Baud Rate Selection Switch
This switch sets the baud rate of the console terminal serial-line. The factory
setting is 4800 baud.

The baud rate of this switch must match that of the

printer, if present.

Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Display
This indicator displays the numbers of on-going steps during power-up tests
and boot procedures.
If a failure occurs, the display indicates the field
replaceable unit (FRU) that is the most probable cause of the failure. See
Chapter 5, the Power-Up Messages section, tor a brief description of the
hexadecimal numbers.

Printer Port
This is a 9-pin serial-line unit connector for a cable to a printer.

The System Power Switch
The system power switch controls the ac power. Setting the switch to 1 turns
on the power. Setting the power switch to 0 turns off the power.
POWER

SWITCH

2080020

VAXstation

3
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The Restart/Run Pushbutton
The Restart/Run momentary-contact

pushbutton

reboots

the

operating

system software when pushed in.

Restart
Run

MLO-HC-009388

When the system is on, the Restart/Run pushbutton glows green to indicate
normal software operation. If the pushbutton does not glow, see Chapter 5
for troubleshooting information.

The DC OK Indicator
The DC OK indicator glows green
when the voltages are within tolerance.
If the indicator does not glow, the
voltages may not be within tolerance.
See Chapter 5 for troubleshooting
suggestions.

MLO KT -009488

The Halt Pushbutton
The Halt pushbutton stops the program
currently running without shutting

down the VAXstation 3. When the
Halt pushbutton is pressed, it latches
The Halt
in and glows orange.
pushbutton should be set in the out

position and not glowing for normal

® | Hait

software operation.
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3—5

The Break Enable/Disable switch (on the back of the VAXstation 3 cabinet)
is normally set to the disable position (down) to (1) permit automatic loading
of bootable software and to (2) prevent the system from going into console
mode. The disable position stops devices (such as a printer) connected to the
auxiliary port from halting the processor.
When the Break Enable/Disable switch is set to the enabie position (up),
the system powers up to console mode, indicated by the >>> prompt (after

completing its self-tests). To load system software from console mode, you

must use the BOOT command (BOOT device_name).

For example, BOOT

MUAGO tells the system to boot from the cartridge in the TK50 or TK70 tape

drive.
To halt the system, first shut down any software that may be executing. Then
press the Halt pushbutton on the front control panel twice or press the
key on the console terminal. Any data not saved before pressing the Halt

pushbutton will be lost. When the console prompt >>> is displayed on your
screen, the system is halted. The MicroeVAX Il Maintenance Manual describes

the console commands.

Figure 3-3:

Break Enable/Disable Switch

BREAK
5
ENABLE DISABLEL
SWITCH

{UP POSITION!

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45—
B

[

.
)

T
b

1
:

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The Fixed-Disk Pushbuttons
Your system may contain one or more

fixed disks with external pushbuttons.

The pushbuttons are inoperable, if
:
.
your systern does not have a fixed disk.

WriteProtect

Ready

MLO-HC-009788

The Fixed-Disk Write-Protect pushbutton is set in the out position and not
glowing for normal software operation.

System software can read or write

information on the disk. To write-protect the disk, preventing system software
from erasing or writing on the disk, push in the Write-Protect pushbutton.
The pushbutton glows orange.

The Fixed-Disk Ready pushbutton glows green when it is set to the out
position and indicates that the fixed disk is ready to store information. When
pushed in, the pushbutton stops glowing, and the fixed disk is disabled. In
effect, the fixed disk is turned off.

Turning On the System
This procedure assumes that the system’s hardware components have been

installed according to the installation instructions in this manual and that the

system software has been installed.

If the software has not been installed,

consult the software documentation to install the software.

Initial Control Panel Switch Settings
1.

If you have a fixed disk, set the Fixed-Disk Ready pushbutton to the
out (ready) position.

Set the system power switch to 1 (ON).

Set the monitor power switch to 1 (ON).

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3~-7

When you turn on the power, the VAXstation 3 control panel indicators
appear as described in Table 3-1.

Table 3—-1:

Normal Power-On Indications

Control/Indicator

Normal Indication

Restart/Run

Red light ON

DC OK

Green light ON

Hait

Red light OFF

Fixed-Disk Write-Protect

Green light OFF

Fixed-Disk Ready

Green light ON within 30 seconds

TK50 Tape Drive Load/Unload

Red light ON for 4 seconds and then OFF

TK50 Tape Activity

Green light ON

TK70

Tape

Drive

Indica-

Orange, vellow, and green lights ON during self-

tor Lights

tests. The green light remains ON.

Monitor Power Indicator

Green light ON

If you do not observe the indications listed in Table 3-1, see Chapter 5 for

troubleshooting information.
The monitor then displays the power-up screen.
KA650-B V1.2/0123
Performing normal

system tests.

23..22..21..20..19. .18. .17..16. .156. .14 .13, .12. .11

.10. . 09..08..

07..06..05. .04 03..

Tests completed.
Loading system software.
02..01..0

The

monitor

slowly

displays

the

numbers

through

03,

indicating

completion of steps in the power-up system test. The VAXstation 3 performs
power-on system tests each time you turn on the system.
Then, the monitor displays the numbers 02 through 0 to indicate that the
VAXstation 3 system is loading the system software. The first screen for the

system software appears on the monitor after a few seconds.

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The VAXstation 3 system is now ready for use.

See the system software

documentation for instructions on using the VAXstation 3 system.

Turning Off the System
To

prevent

loss

data

and

ensure

orderly

system

shutdown,

follow the system shutdown procedure described in your system software
documentation.

CAUTION: Turning off your system without following the shutdown procedure
described in your system software manuals may result in the loss of data.
Turn off the VAXstation 3 system by setting the power switch to 0 (OFF).
CAUTION: Before moving a monitor, turn it off and wait 30 seconds to allow
the CRT to discharge.

NOTE: Users of diskless systems in a VAXcluster should not turn off, halt, or
restart their systems without consulting the cluster manager. Those activities
affect the functioning of the entire cluster.

VR290 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators
The front and side or the monitor have the following six controls and
indicators:

The contrast control adjusts the video display.
The brightness control adjusts the video raster (background intensity) to
compensate for ambient light in the room.

To adjust the raster,

set the

brightness control to minimum. Slowly turn up the control until horizontal
lines appear on the screen, then reduce the brightness until the lines disappear.

The degauss switch clears picture distortion caused by external interference.
Press the degauss switch after any movement of the monitor to correct color

distortions. If you need to press the degauss switch a second time, wait 10
minutes to allow the circuit to reactivate.

The power switch turns on or off the monitor. Press 1 to turn on the power.
Press 0 to turn off the power.

The tilt-lock lever adjusts the angle of the monitor.

Set the tilt-lock lever

back to adjust the tilt. Pull the lever forward to the original position to lock
the monitor at the desired angle.

The lock prevents the tilting mechanism

VAXstation 3 Hardware

3—9

from moving the monitor. You can swivel the monitor on the base, and the
angle will be maintained.
The power indicator glows green to indicate that power is applied to the
monitor.

Figure 3—4:

Front and Side Controls, VR290 Color Monitor

~e—.__ 0

CONTRAST

.+ " BRIGHTNESS

)

"
-

DEGAUSS
POWER ON/OFF

TILT LOCK LEVER

POWER

INDICATOR

FRONT VIEW

M W

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The back of the moritor has the following six connectors and controis:

The end of the R, G, and B video cables plug into the R, G, and B sockets.
The monitor, keyboard, and pointing device are joined to the system unit
through the video cable assembly, which screws into the cable assembly
mounting hole.

The fuse protects the monitor from electrical damage.
The monitor power cord plugs into the power cord connector.

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Figure 3-5:

Rear Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor

CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE

FUSE

POWER CORD
CONNECTOR

REAR VIEW

MLO - HC 009888

VR260 Monochrome Monitor Controls and
Indicators
The front and side of the monitor have the following three controls and
indicators:

The power indicator glows green to indicate that the correct amount of power
is applied to the monitor.

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311

The contrast control lets you adjust the video display intensity.
The brightness control lets you adjust the video raster (background intensity)
to compensate for ambient light in the room. To adjust the raster, set the
brightness control to minimum and slowly turn up the control. If horizontal
lines appear on the screen, then reduce brightness until the lines disappear.
If you installed the monitor base, the tilt-lock lever lets you adjust the angle
of the monitor. To change the angle, press down the lever and move the

monitor to the desired tilt. Taking your hand off the tilt-lock lever locks the
monitor in place. You can swivel the monitor on the base and the angle will
be maintained.
Figure 3—6:

Front and Side Controls, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

TiLT LOCK LEVER

POWER
INDICATOR

CONTRAST
CONTROL
FRONT VIEW

MG MO 010088

The back of the monitor has the following six connectors and controls:

The power switch turns on or off the monitor. Press 1 to turn on the power.
Press 0 to turn off the power.
The monitor power cord plugs into the power cord connector.

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The voltage select switch matches the monitor voltage to the wall outlet
voltage.

The fuse protects the monitor from electrical damage.
The monitor, keyboard, and pointing device are joined to the system unit

through the video cable assembly, which screws into the cable assembly
mounting hole.
The video catle plugs into the composite video BNC connector from the
video cable assembly.
Figure 3~7:

Rear Controls and Connectors,

VR260 Monochrome

Monitor

— POWER
L
SWITCH

| POWER CORD

CONNECTOR

< VOLTAGE SELECT
SWITCH

" CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE

COMPGSITE VIDEO
BNC CONNECTOR

REAR VIEW

MO HE 6T0TER

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313

The Video Subsystem
The VCBO02 Video Subsystem consists ot

One M7169 base module

One or two M7168 4 plane modules

The M7 169 and M7168 maodules provide a lugh performance, high-resolution,
full page direct memory access (DMA) color video subsystem based on the
Q22 bus.

The modules are based on a VLSI graphics coprocessor, which

oft loads the KA650 BA main processor from computation-intensive graphics
tashs.

Fhe video subsystem can be configured in 4- or 8-plane variations. The base

module (M7169) provides the hardware for the system interface, the user
/0 interface, and the full-page video support for the 4- or 8-planes of video
memory.

The 2-module set, the M7169 base module and one 4-plane module, can
display 16 colors or shades of gray simultaneously.

If an optional second 4-plane module is added, the 3-module set becomes

an 8-plane video subsystem, which can display 256 colors or shades of
gray simultaneously.
The

modules

allow

parallel

processing

multiple

planes

that

degradation in performance occurs as planes are added.
The

4-plane module provides variable

inherent graphics capability.

character size or positioning and

The module’s major hardware components

include four video processor (DC322) chips, four planes of video memory
with two pages/plane, subsystem support logic, video shifters, and cable
connectors for the base module interface.
To

order

additional

4-plane

(M7168)

module

installation, contact your sales representative.

after

initial

system

Additionaily, contact your

DIGITAL representative to install the option.

For more information on the 4-plane module, see the following document:

VCBO02 Video Subsystem Technical Manual (Order No. EK-104AA-TM).

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Disk Drives
The RD5x series of fixed-disk drives, inside the system unit, store information
on a nonremovable disk. The RD53 fixed disk stores up to 71 megabytes of
data. The RD54 fixed disk stores up to 159 megabytes of data.

FIXED-DISK
- DRIVE
-

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The RA series of disk drives give you a growth path for data storage. The
disks can only be housed in the H9642 Enclosure. The KDA50-Q disk
controller, in the back of the BA123 Enclosure, can connect up to four RA
series disk drives to the Q22-bus. The RA60 removable disk stores up to 205

megabytes of data. The RA81 fixed disk stores up to 456 megabytes of data.
Figure 3—8:

The RA60 Removable Disk Drive

FRONT COVER
e

COVER RELEASE
PUSHBUTTON

RUN/STOP

PUSHBUTTON

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WMLD . HC (10388

Figure 3-9:

The RA81 Fixed-Disk Drive

RUN/STOP

PUSHBUTTON

|/
WRITEPROTECT

PUSHBUTTON

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Figure 3-10:

The H9642-RA60/81-BA123 Enciosure Configuration

MLD

00588

See the RA60 Disk Drive User Guide and RA81 Disk Drive User Guide (shipped
with the disk drives) for more information on those configurations.

Tape Drives
The system can have either TK50 or TK70 tape drives installed.

The TK50

and TK70 store information on magnetic tape cartridges.
A TK50 tape cartridge can store up to 94.5 megabytes of information.

TK70 tape cartridge can store up to 296 megabytes of information.

The TK50
The TK50 tape drive holds one removable TK50 magnetic tape cartridge. The
information is magnetically stored on one side of a TK50 tape. Information
can be erased, and new information stored in its place.
The tape cartridge can be used as both an input and output device.

As an

input device, it can be used to load software or data into the system. As an
output device, the tape cartridge can be used to make copies (backups) of
software or to store other data.
The tape drive has two primary controis: the cartridge release handle and

the Load/Unload pushbutton.

The cartridge release handle is used to

insert or remove cartridges and lock them into position.

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The Load/Unload

pushbutton controls winding and rewinding of the tape. The pushbutton is
a 2-position control; when the pushbutton is first pressed in, the tape winds
onto the take-up reel inside the drive. When pressed again, the pushbutton
pops out and winds the tape back into the tape cartridge.

TK50 CARTRIDGE
RELEASE HANDLE

\ TK50 LOAD/UNLOAD
PUSHBUTTON

TKS50 TAPE ACTIVITY
LIGHT

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\/
L,

inserting the Tape Cartridge
Verify that the system power switch is set to 1 (ON). You cannot move the

cartridge release handle if the power :witch is set to 0 (OFF).
RED LIGHT
IS OFF

Wait until

light

red

light

the Tape

and

Activity

the

OFF

for approximately 4

green

Load/Unload
(light

seconds

during

red

power-on self-test). The tape drive will
make a short audible beep. Make sure
the Load/Unload pushbutton is in the
out position and is not glowing.

Pull

open the cartridge release handle.

GREEN LIGHT
1S ON

CARTRIDGE
RELEASE HANDLE
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Make sure the label on the front slide
slot of the tape cartridge is facing out.
Insert the tape cartridge fully into the
drive until you encounter a firm stop.

Push the cartiicdge release handle to
the closed position.

CARTRIDGE
RELEASE HANDLE
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Push the Load/Unload pushbutton to
the IN (Load) position. The red light
stays ON. When the Tape Activity
green light is ON (green light blinks
when tape is moving), the tape is ready
for use.

LOAD/UNLOAD
PUSHBUTTON
IS IN

RED LIGHT
IS ON
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The tape is loaded in 10-15 seconds. If a tape is new, the system performs a
calibration sequence that takes approximately 40 seconds. The Tape Activity
indicator blinks green rapidly and irregularly during calibration.

CAUTION: Do not pull open the cartridge release handle until the
Load /Unload red light is OFF and the Tape Activity indicator green light
is ON. Do not pull open the cartridge release handle while an indicator light
blinks.

If the Load /Unload pushbutton red light blinks rapidly at any time, press it four
tintes. If the problem persists, do not attempt to use the tape drive or to remove
the tape cartridge. Call your service representative.

Rewinding and Unloading the Tape Cartridge
Rewind and unload a tape cartridge before removing it from the tape drive.
To rewind and unload the tape
cartridge from the tape drive, press
the Load/Unload pushbutton to the

Both the
OUT (Unload) position.
Load/Unload pushbutton and the
Tape Activity indicator blink as the
tape rewinds.

LOAD/UNLOAD

PUSHBUTTON

1S 0UT

Ry
=

RED LIGHT

When

the

unwind

procedure

complete, the Load/Unload red light
goes OFF, and the Tape Activity green

light goes ON. Pull open the cartridge
release handle to eject the cartridge.

TAPE ACTIVITY

LIGHT IS GREEN

CARTRIDGE
RELEASE HANDLE
M

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VAXstation 3 Hardware

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Remove the tape cartridge.

ARROW

Push the cartridge release handle to

the closed position.

MLD-HC-016698
NOTE: Rewinding a tape can also be done under software control.

software documentation for information.

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.
See your

Table 3-2 describes the TK50 tape drive controls and indicators.

Table 3-2:

TK50 Tape Drive Controls and Indicators

Control

Position

Condition

Load/Unload

Slowly blinking.

Pushbutton

Tape is loading (10-

15 seconds).
Rewinding and loading can take up to 2
minutes.

Out

Tape is rewinding and unloading.

Load/Unload
Tape Activity

Pushbutton

Indicator

Condition

OFF

No power to the tape drive.

OFF

Safe

release

han-

dle to insert or remove a tape.

pull

cartridge

This

is the only condition in which the han-

dle can be used. Power is present.
OFF

Unsafe to lift the cartridge release han-

dle.
¢

Power-on

self-test

occurring—

glows for only 4 seconds.
®

Cartridge

inserted

but

han-

dle is not in closed position.
*

Tape is loading or unloading.

®*

Tape is stopped.

Tape loaded successfully.

Blinking

Tape

Read/write

motion

(except

commands

are

rewind).

being

pro-

cessed. Irregular fast blinking means tape
calibration is occurring.
Blinking

Mt a tape is new.

Blinking

Tape is rewinding,.

the system performs a calibration sequence that takes approximately 40 sec-

onds.

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Table 3-2 (Cont.):

TK50 Tape

Drive

Controls

and

Indica-

tors
Load/Unload

Tape Activity

Pushbutton

Indicator

Blinking

Blinking rapidly

Condition
A

fault

is occurring.

Press and

re-

lease the Load/Unload pushbutton four

times. [f the problem persists, do not attempt to use the tape drive or to re-

move the tape cartridge. Call your DIGITAL representative.

Handle

Position

Cartridge

Out

Function
Allows

tape

inserted

re-

Release

moved after rewind and unload opera-

Handle

tions are completed.
In

Locks tape in operating position.

The TK70
The TK70 tape drive holds one removable magnetic tape cartridge. The TK70
can read data written on either CompacTape Il or CompacTape cartridges. It
can also read data from TK50 tape cartridges, but cannot write data to TK50
tape cartridges.
The TK70 can be used as both an input or output device. As an input device,
it can use either CompacTape Il or CompacTape cartridges to load software

or data into your system. The TK70 tape drive can read data on both types
of cartridges whether it was recorded on a TK70 or TK50 tape drive.
As an output device, only CompacTape I cartridges should be used to make

copies (backups) of software or data. The TK70 tape drive cannot write data

to a CompacTape that has been written on by a TK50 tape drive.
The tape drive has two primary controls: the cartridge release handle and

the Unload pushbutton.

You use the cartridge release handle to insert

or remove cartridges and lock them into position.
controls winding and rewinding of the tape.

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The Unload pushbutton

The TK70 also has three indicator lights—green (Operate Handle), yellow
(Tape in Use), and orange (Write-Protected)—that let you know the status
of the tape drive. To operate the tape drive properly, you must carefully
monitor the indicator lights. Tables 3-3 and 3-4 summarize the TK70 tape
drive controls and indicators.

ORANGE
LIGHT

GREEN

YELLOW

LIGHT

UNLOAD
PUSHBUTTON

INDICATOR

MLO-HC -010888

Inserting the Tape Cartridge
Verify that the system power switch is set to 1 (ON) and that the power
switch glows orange.

You cannot move the cartridge relezse handle if

the power switch is set to 0 (OFF). During power-up, the TK70 drive runs

self-tests that last a few seconds.

CARTRIDGE

When the power is first turned on,

ELEASE

all three indicator lights glow briefly,

GREEN

the orange and green lights turn OFF,

LIGHT

and the yellow light blinks while the

IS ON

tape drive initializes.

Wait until only

the green light is ON and the drive

beep sounds.

Pull open the cartridge

release handle.

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Make sure the label on the front of the

tape cartridge is facing out. Insert the
tape cartridge fully into the drive until

you encounter a firm stop.

CARTRIDGE
ARROW
MLO KU 016788

F,\

YELLOW

LIGHT
BLINKS

Push in the cartridge release handle

to the closed position to lock the tape
cartridge in place. The yellow light
blinks as the tape loads and glows

steadily when the tape is ready for
use.

ML M

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CAUTION: If the green light blinks rapidly when you push in the cartridge
release handle, the drive has detected a cartridge fault. Pull open the cartridge
release handle and remove the cartridge. Use another cartridge.

CAUTION: Move the cartridge release handle only when the green indicator
glows steadily.

Moving the cartridge release handle while the yellow and/or

orange lights are glowing could damage the drive.

If all three indicator lights

blink rapidly at any time, a fault condition exists. Press the Unload pushbutton

to unload the tape. If the fault is cleared, the yellow indicator light blinks as the
tape unloads.

If the fault is not cleared, the three indicator lights continue to

blink. Do not attempt to use the tape drive or to remove the tape cartridge. Call
your DIGITAL representative.

If the tape cartridge is new, the tape drive performs a calibration sequence
that takes approximately 30 seconds. The yellow indicator light blinks rapidly
during calibration.

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Rewinding and Unloading the Tape Cartridge
Rewind and unload the tape before removing it from the TK70 tape drive.

YELLOW

Press the Unload pushbutton.

LIGHT

yellow light blinks as the tape rewinds.

BLINKS

The

PUSHBUTTON
INDICATOR
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288

When

the

complete,

unwind
the

procedure

Unload

pushbutton

stops glowing, an audible beep sounds,

and the green light comes on.
Pull
open the cartridge release handle.

The cartridge ejects.

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Remove the tape cartridge and push
the cartridge release handle to the
closed position.

MLO-HC-017188

Summary of TK70 Tape Drive Controls and Indicator Lights
Table 3-3 summarizes the TK70 tape drive controls. Tabie 3-4 describes the
indicator lights.

Table 3-3:

TK70 Tape Drive Controls

Control

Position

Handle

Out

Function
Lets you insert or remove a tape cartridge after

rewind

and

unload

operations

are

com-

pleted.

Locks tape cartridge in operating position and begins load sequence.

Momentary con- Rewinds and unloads the tape.
tact switch

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Table 3-4:

TK70 Tape Drive Indicators

Green

Orange

Yellow

Condition

OFF

No power to the tape drive.

ON steadily

OFF

Safe

Blinking

OFF

move

re-

cartridge

lease handle. Power is present.

OFF

Load

fault.

The

cartridge

leader may be defective.

Pull

out the cartridge release hancarthe
remove
and
dle
tridge.

Do not use

the

car-

tridge.

OFF

ON/OFF

ON steadily

Tape is loaded but not in motion.

OFF

ON/OFF

Blinking

Tape is in motion.

Blinking

fault

occurring.

Press

the Unload pushbutton to un-

load the tape cartridge.

If the

fault is cleared, the yellow indicator light blinks while the tape

rewinds.

If the

fault

not

cleared, all three indicator lights
continue to blink.

Do not at-

tempt to remove the tape car-

tridge.

Call vour DIGITAL rep-

resentative.

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Protecting Tape Cartridges from Accidental Overwriting
The TK50 tape cartridges have a write-protect feature to prevent loss of data
by accidental overwriting.

To write protect the tape, slide the write-protect

switch toward the tape label slot. An orange write-protect indicator is visible.

PROTECTED

NOT WRITE

(RED

PROTECTED

INDICATOR
SHOWS)

O IBR

NOTE: The system can read information on the tape, regardless of the position
of the write-protect switch.

However, the system cannot write data to the tape

when the switch is set to the write-protect position.

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Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges
Follow these guidelines when handling and storing TK50 tape cartridges:
Keep tape cartridges away from magnets and equipment, such as motors,

transformers, terminals, monitors, and audio equipment, that generate
magnetic fields.

Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other sources

of heat. Store tape cartridges in a stable temperature between 10 and 40
degrees Celsius (50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Allow new blank and prerecorded tapes to stabilize at room temperature
for 24 hours before using them.
Keep tapes away from x-ray equipment.
Write on the identification label before inserting it in the label slot on the
front of the cartridge.
Do not apply any labels to the top, bottom, sides, or rear of a cartridge.

Place labels only in the label slot on the front of the tape cartridge.
Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment.
Do not drop the tape cartridge.

De not touch the exposed surface of the tape.

See Chapter 5 for troubleshooting information on the TK50 and TK70.

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The TSO5
The TS05 tape drive is a mass storage device that uses a 40.5-megabyte
capacity magnetic tape cartridge for backup data storage. The TS05 can only

be stored in the top section of an H9642 Enclosure. This tape drive contains
its own controller module; with this controller, the TS05 is known as the

TSVO05 tape transport subsystem.

Figure 3-11:

The TSO05 Tape Drive

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00 1388

If your BA123/H9642 Enclosure configuration contains a TS05 tape drive, the
TS05 Tape Subsystem User Guide has been shipped with your system. Please
see that manual for more information about features of the TS05 tape drive.
Please see the TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem User's Guidc for instructions
on how to connect the TS05 to a BA123 Enclosure and operate the system.
Figure 3-12:

The H9642-TS05-BA123 Enclosures Configuration
TSVO05

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VAXSTATION 3
BA123 ENCLOSURE

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RX50 Dual Diskette Drive
The RX50 dual diskette drive holds up to two 13.13-centimeter (5.25-inch)
diskettes. Each diskette stores 400 kilobytes of information, which is roughly
150 typewritten pages.

Close the drive door when using a diskette. The drive does not work with
the door open.

A Diskette Activity indicator on each drive glows red when a drive is in
use. Keep the drive doors closed when the Diskette Activity indicator(s) is
glowing red. Opening the doors could erase data or delete information.

DISKETTE ACTIVITY
g INDICATORS

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G SRR

RX50 Diskette
The information on RX50 diskettes is magnetically stored on one side of the
diskette. Stored information can be erased, and new information stored in its
place.

The diskette, permanently enclosed in a cover, rotates inside the cover. The
soft fabric lining of the cover continuously cleans the diskette.

NOTE: Use only formatted RX50 diskettes from DIGITAL or DIGITAL's licensed
distributors.

DISKETTE

LABEL
WRITE PROTECT

DISKETTE

* NOTCH

COVER
_
ORANGE

DISKETTE

SURF ACE
(DO NOT
TOUCH)

ARROW
PROTECTIVE

ENVELOPE

0
ARE1:

inserting an RX50 Diskette in Drive
Keep the diskette drive door closed while a Diskette Activity indicator is
Opening the door might damage the drive heads. Wait for
the indicator to stop glowing, which indicates that diskette drive activity has

glowing red.
finished.

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3--35

Open the drive door by pressing on the doot’s outer edge.
b.

Align the orange arrow on the diskeite cover with the orange stripe on
the drive and insert the diskette. The write-protect notch is down for
drive 1 and up for drive 2.

After inserting the diskette, press the drive door closed.
excessive force; the door should close easily.

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Do not use

0188

Protecting RX50 Diskettes from Accidental Overwriting
The RX50 diskette has a write-protect feature to prevent loss of data from
accidental overwriting. To protect the data, cover the write-protect notch on
the side of the cover with a self-adhesive foil tab supplied with your diskettes.
Remove the tab when you want to add, change, or delete information.

WRITE-

PROTECY
TAB

- -01188B

Handling and Storing RX50 Diskettes
Incorrect handling and storing of diskettes can damage them (and the RX50
recording head) causing loss of data. The following precautions should be
taken:

Store the diskette away from strong magnetic fields and steel objects.
Magnetic fields (produced by motors, transformers, and terminals) can
erase data.

Store the diskette away from direct sunlight and heaters.

Do not touch the recording surface of the diskette. When out of its
envelope, handle only the top (label area) of the diskette.

Do not fold, bend, or drop the diskette cover.

Write on the label before applying it to the diskette cover to avoid creasing
the cover. To change the label, use a felt-tipped pen.

To keep out dust and dirt, put the diskette in its envelope when the
diskette is not in use.

Store the diskette vertically (with the label at the top) and loosely to
prevent the cover from becoming warped.

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3-37

Back-up Copies
Making back-up copies of files ensures a copy for you if information is
accidentally lost. As a general rule:
¢

Make back-up copies on diskettes or magnetic tape.

Make a daily back-up copy of information you create or change that day.

Make a weekly back-up copy of information stored on your fixed-disk
drive.

Store back-up copies in a safe place.

Make back-up copies of system software files as described in the system
software documentation.

DELQA Ethernet Communications Module
The DELQA is a Q22-bus-compatible communications module that interfaces
between an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) and a Q22-bus.
With a DELQA interface and communications software, the VAXstation 3

system becomes an addressable node on a network, which can communicate
with other computers that are also nodes on the network.

Either a

DELQA communications module or a DEQNA

communications

module will be shipped with your system. The DELQA module is described
in Chapter 3. The DEQNA module is described in Chapter 4 in the Ethernet
Communications Modules section.

The DELQA has all DEQNA functions plus Maintenance Operator Protocol
(MOP) functions. The DELQA supports DEQNA mode and DELQA mode.

The DELQA module is part of the VAXstation 3 system. If it is to be installed
after initial system installation, you must contact your DIGITAL representative

for installation. Once the module is installed, the VAXstation 3 may join an
existing standard Ethernet network either through a DELNI or an H4000
transceiver.

For more information on the DELQA, see the DELQA User's Guide, Order
No. EK-DELQA-UG.

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Chapter 4

Options
Five categories of options are supported in the VAXstation 3:
e

Hard-Copy Output Devices—Printers and Plotter (LN03, LN0O3 PLUS,
LNO3R, LA50, LA75, LA210, LPS40, LCGO1, 1J250/252, and LVP16)

Input Devices—Tablet (VSXXX-AB), Mouse (VSXXX-AA)

Memory—Memory Module (MS650-AA)

Storage Devices—Disk Drives (RD53 and RD54 in the BA123 Enclosure;
RA

GSeries

Disk

Controller

(KDA50-Q),

RA60

and

RA81

the

BA123/H9642 Enclosure), Tape Drives (TK50 or TX70 in the BA123

Enclosure;

TS05 in the H9642 Enclosure),

and Dual Diskette Drives

(RX50)

Communications—DEQNA

Q22-Bus

Ethernet

Communications

Con-

troller, ThinWire Ethernet connectors and terminators, DIGITAL Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA), Asynchronous Muiiiplexers (DZQ11 and
DHVI11), RA Series Disk Controller (KDA50-Q), and Modems (DF03,
DF112, DF124, and DF224).

This

chapter describes

each

option

and

directs

you

to the appropriate

installation instructions. You may install a printer, the tablet, and the color or
monochrome monitor yourself. However, contact your service representative
to install the other options.
The VAXstation

3 may

be upgraded

to a

2-user

ULTRIX system

having

two monitors, two keyboards, two input devices, and two VCB02 graphics
modules. Contact your sales representative for information.

CAUTION: Memory medules, disk drives, tape drives, dual diskette drive,
communications modules, asynchronous multiplexers, synchronous tine controllers,
programmuble controllers. disk drive controllers, and communications controllers

are field service installable options. If you try to install them yourself, you may
damage the system.

Optons

4-1

To order an option after initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. For more information on those options, see the documents

listed at the end of each subsection.!

Hard-Copy Output Devices
The VAXstation 3 can be used with any one of 10 printers: the LN03, the

LNO3 PLUS, the LNO3R, the LPS40, the LA210, the LA75, the LA50, the
LCGO1, and the LJ250/252. The VAXstation 3 can also be used with the
LVP16 plotter. Each of the following sections describes one of those options.
The final section explains how to connect a printer or plotter to a VAXstation
3.

Printers
To order a printer after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. You can install the printer yourself. For information about a

specific printer, see the documents listed at the end of each subsection.

The LNO3
The LNO3 laser printer is a desk-top, nonimpact printer that produces letterquality text at 8 pages/minute. For systems running MicroVMS, the printer
can also display graphics.

The LNO3 offers 16 fonts, including Courier, Elite, and the VT100 LineDrawing Set (the DIGITAL standard set).

ASCIll multinational technical

character sets and 12 national language character sets can also be used.
The printer comes with three character sets. 1f you want to mix type styles and
point sizes, the LNO3 can print up to 24 fonis/page. To expand memory or

add additional fonts, you can purchase more programmable RAM or precoded
ROM cartridges from DIGITAL.
The LNO3 uses only cut sheet paper.

of paper.

A paper cassette holds 250 sheets

The printer automatically collates output for you in its face-

down output tray.

The LNO3 can also handle preprinted single-part forms,

transparencies, and labels. The LNO3 can print in either landscape (horizontal)
or portrait (vertical) mode.

1 These documents pertain only to customers in the United States. If vou are not a U S customer or if you
require translated documents, check the appropniate country’s product histing

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CAUTION: When the LN03, LN0O3 PLUS, or LNC3R ScriptPrinter is connected
to an operating VAXstation 3, make sure the Break Enable/Disable switch is

disabled before powering on and off the system.

Otherwise, you may cause the

irretrievable loss of data.

The LNO3 weighs 28 kilograms (66 pounds).

Figure 4—1.

The LNO3

33cm
13

\<//

— (27

For more information about the LNO3 printer, see the following documents:

[nstalling and Using the LNO3 (Order No. EK-OLNQ3-UG)

LNO3 Programmer Reference Manual (Order No. EK-0LN03-RM)

The LNO3 PLUS
The LNO03 PLUS is the upgrade configuration of the LNO3 laser printer. The
LNO3 PLUS system consists of a base LNO3 laser printer and an LNO035
bitmap option module. The LN03 PLUS needs the firmware microcode V4.4
installed in the base LNO3 printer.

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The LNO3 PLUS enables the LNO3 printer to print documents composed of

text and graphics. The LNO03 PLUS lets you process ANSI and Tektronix?

data files with any ratio of text to graphics and with no limits on image
complexity.

The LNO03S bitmap option module consists of a printed circuit board that
is inserted into the available option slot of the LNO3 printer.

This option
module’s key feature is an on-board memory capacity of one M byte of
dynamic RAM used for bitmap storage. The LNO03S option module also
contains up to 128 kilobytes of ROM for program and font storage.
The

printer

and

host

system

communicate

through

the

standard

EIA RS-232-C serial interface.

All setup features in the LN03 PLUS are the same as in the base LN03 and
are controlled through the default setting of configuration switches or under
program control.

CAUTION: When the LN03, LNO3 PLUS. or LNO3R ScriptPrinter is connected
to an operating VAXstation 3, make sure the Break Enable /Disable switch is in
the disable position before powering on and off the system. Otherwise, you cause

the irretrievable loss of data.
For more information about the LN03 PLUS, see the following document:
e

[NO03 PLUS User Guide (Order No. EK-LN035-UG)

The LNO3R ScripTPRINTER
The

LNO3R

ScripTPrINTER

nonimpact

page

printer

that

uses

laser

recording technology to produce high-quality prints. Using the PostScrit?
language, the ScrIPTPRINTER can combine and print complex pages, including

text,

graphics,

and sampled images.

The

high-printing density of 750

dots/centimeter (300 dots/inch), both vertically and horizontally, lets the

ScriPTPRINTER produce very sharp images. When performing continuous text

printing, the ScriPTPRINTER prints eight pages/minute.
The

printer

and

host

system

communicate

through

the

standard

EIA RS5-232-C serial interface.
All setup features in the LNO3R ScrRIPTPRINTER are the same as in the base

LNO3 and are controlled through the default setting of configuration switches
or under program control.

2 Tektronix 1s a registered trademark of Tektronix. Inc
3 POSTSCRIPT 15 a trademark of Adobe Systems. Inc

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CAUTION: When the LN03, LN03 PLUS, or LNO3R ScriptPrinter is connected
to an operating VAXstation 3, make sure the Break Enable/Disable switch
is disabled before powering on and off the system. Otherwise, you cause the
irretrievable loss of data.

For more information about the LNO3R ScrirTPRINTER, see the following
documents:

LNO3R ScriptPrinter Installation Guide (Order No. EK-LNO3R-UG)

LNO3R ScriptPrinter Operator Guide (Order No. EK-LNO3R-0G)

The PrinTSeErvER 40 (LPS40)
The PriNTSERVER 40 is a MicroVAX Il-based laser printer containing PostScriri
software. The PRrINTSERVER 40 is designed as an Ethernet node that serves
many users.

A dedicated MicroVAX Il-based data controller interprets applications programs
that output in PostScrirt, a powerful industry-standard page description
language.
The PrINTSERVER 40 supports existing software using ANSI
text/sixels, ReGIS, or Tektronix 4010/4014 fo-mat through the use of hostbased translators.

The PRINTSERVER 40 prints monochromatically at a rate of 40 pages/minute at
a resolution of 750 x 750 dots/centimeter (300 x 300 dots/inch). Paper sizes
include letter, legal, and ledger and A4, A5, B4, and B5 metric sizes. A large
capacity input tray holds 2000 sheets of cut sheet paper, and two auxiliary
trays hold 250 sheets each.
The PrINTSERVER 40 contains a library of 29 typefaces that may be scaled to
any point size, rotated to any degree, and positioned anywhere on a page,
using PostScriPT commands.
Specifications for the PRINTSERVER 40:

Size: 102.62 centimeters (40.4 inches) high x 72.14 centimeters (28.4
inches) deep x 152.4 centimeters (60.0 inches) wide

Weight: 219.99 kilograms (484 pounds)

Voltage:
200/208/240 V, 60 Hz
200,/220/230/240 V, 50 Hz

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The PrINTSERVER 40 (LPS40)

£,

[

Figure 4—2:

/N
MO w0

2UBE

For more information on the PRINTSERVER 40, see the following document:
®

PrintServer 40 Operator's Guide (Order No. EK-LPS40-OP)

The LA210
The LA210 is a desk-top dot-matrix printer that can produce high-speed
drafts

(240

characters/second)

characters/second).

or near

letter-quality

correspondence

(40

With the addition of an optional font cartridge, the

LA210 can print memo-quality correspondence (80 characters/second). The
LA210 also prints bitmap graphics.
The printer can print in USASCII, 10 national languages in Courier 10, and
the VT100 Line-Drawing Set (the DIGITAL standard set).

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Other features

include three optional typefaces:

Gothic, Orator, and ltalic.

More than 30

optional character sets, including symbols and technical characters, can be

added by plug-in font cartridges. You can select up to eight character widths.
The LA210 prints on single-sheet and fanfold paper and handles forms with
up to four parts. The printer’s carriage accommodates paper ranging in width
from 8.9 centimeters (3.5 inches) to 37.8 centimeters (14.9 inches).

The printer weighs 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds).

Figure 4-3:

The LA210

113.5 n)

MLO HE 012188

For more information about the LA210 printer, see the following documents:
®

Installing the LA210 Letterprinter (Order No. EK-LA210-IN)

[A210 Letterprinter User Guide (Order No. EK-1LA210-UG)

LA210 Letterprinter Programmer Reference Manual (Order No. EK-LA210RM)

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LA210 Letterprinter Operator and Programmer Reference Guide (Order No.

EK-LA210-RC)
®

LA210 Letterprinter Emulation Modes Reference Guide (Order No.
LA210-RG)

EK-

The LA75
The

LA75

protocol

desk-top

dot-matrix

printer

that

can

produce

bitmap

sixel-

graphics.
The LA75 prints in draft speed (250
characters/second), memo speed (125 characters/second), and letter-quality
speed (32 characters/second). The printer offers optional font cartridges and
international character sets. You can use office stationery or fanfold paper.

The LA75 is compatible with DIGITAL’s LA50 and LA210 printers as well as
IBM’s PRO printer. The LA75 uses the DEC423 serial interface.

The LA75 weighs 10 kilograms (22 pounds).

Figure 4—4:

The LA75

121 cm
(4.8 n)

8 in)
116

{136
n)

MLO - HC 012288

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To connect the LA75 printer to your VAXstation 3 vou need an adapter, the
HB8571-B and a cable, either the BC16E-10 (50.48 meters/10 feet), BC16E-25
(76.2 meters/25 feet), or the BC16E-50 (152.4 meters/50 feet).
For more information about the LA75 printer, see the following documents:
e

[Installing and Using the LA75 Companion Printer (Order No. EK-OLA75UG)

LA75/LA75P Technical Manual (Order No. EK-OLA75-TM)

LA75 Companion Printer Programmer Reference Manual (Order No.

EK-

OLA75-RM)

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The LAS0

The LAS50 is a desk-top dot-matrix printer that can produce bitmap or character
cell graphics.

The LAS50 prints in draft speed (100 characters/second) and memo speed (50
characters/second). The printer offers one font and six character widths. Ten
national character sets are available. You can use office stationery or fanfold
paper.

The LA50 weighs 8.5 kilograms (i8.7 pounds).

Figure 4-5:

The LAS0

142 cm

(5.6 in)

MEO HC Q12388

For more information about the LA50 printer, see the following documents:
o

[nstalling and Using the LA50 Printer (Order No. EK-0LA50-UG)

LAS50 Printer Programmer Reference Manual (Order No. EK-0LA50-RM)

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The LCGO1
The LCGO1 is a high-resolution serial ink-jet color printer. The LCGO01
provides 385 dots/centimeter (154 dots/inch) resolution and prints in 216
colors.

The printer offers five fonts. One is ROM resident, and the others are downline loaded at system startup. The LCGO1's automatic sheet feeder holds
paper and transparencies.
The LCGO1 color printing system consists of the LCGO01 color printer and an

LCGO1 graphics protocol processor. The controller weighs 11.7 kilograms (26
pounds). The printer measures 21.6 centimeters (8.5 inches) x 61 centimeters
(24 inches) x 61.5 centimeters (24.25 inches).
The LCGO1 printer weighs 31.8 kilograms (70 pounds).

Figure 4-6:

The LCGO1

ML) -HC

012488

For more information about the LCGO01, see the following documents:
e

[CGO1 Installation and Operator Manual (Order No. EK-LCGO1-IN)

LCGO1 User’s Guide (Order No. EK-LCG01-UG)

LCGO1 Pocket Service Guide (Order No. EK-LCGO01-PS)

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The LJ250/252

The LJ25x desk-top dot-matrix color printer is available either in serial (L]250)
or parallel (L]252) versions. Other than the interface portion (including the
connectors and configuration switches) of the logic module, the serial and
parallel printers are the same. The printers can print both text and graphics
in color and come with an optional paper tray.

The LJ250/252 provides up to 457 dots/centimeter (180 dots/inch) graphics
resolution. The LJ250/252 can print in standard USASCII, VT100 Special
Graphics set, DEC Supplemental Graphics, DEC Technical Set, National
Replacement (NRC), and ISO 8-bit Supplemental sets.
The LJ250/252 weighs 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds).

Figure 4—-7:

The LJ250/252

8.75cm
{3.51n)

For

information

about

the

LJ250/252

printer,

see

the

following

documents:

Installing and Using the L]250/252 Companion Color Printer (Order No.

EK-1J250-DK)

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Plotter
The LVP16

The 1VPIe 1s o tugh pedoimanee & pen color graphics plotter. The LVP16
prants graphus at 38 centimeters/second (15 inches/second). Using any of
9 charactes seis, the LVP 16 can annotate graphs with text in any direction,
with o wathout character slant, and in varying sizes. The LVP16 is accurate

ko 1025 nuthmeter (0.001 inch).
Multicolor high-quality graphics are produced by programs, using the frontpanel selection of six pens. For drawing with additional colors, the program
can be stopped, and additional pens can be manually installed. The fiber-tip
pens are available in 2 nib sizes along with a selection of 10 vibrant colors
for paper and 7 for transparencies.
The LVP16 can be used with plain paper or transparencies.

Each page is

manually removed and inserted for every plotting.
The LVP16 measures 12.7 centimeters (5 inches) x 56.8 centimeters (22.4
inches) x 36.7 centimeters (14.5 inches).

The LVP16 plotter weighs 7 kilograms (16 pounds).
Figure 4-8:

The LVP16

36.7 cm

(14.51n)

56.8cm

122 4 m'\

Mi-HC 012688

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To properly operate the LVP16, set the rocker switches according to the
following list. This information supplements the LVP16 Graphics Plotter
Owner’s Manual.
e

Bl through B4 control baud rate. For example, set Bl and B4 to on for a
4800-baud rate.

The next two switches control paper size. For example, set to US and A4
for United States letter-size paper.

The Y/D switch controls cabling. The D setting is for a direct connection,
and the Y setting is for the eavesdrop connection.

The S1 and S2 switches control byte size and parity. Set both to off for
8-bit bytes and no parity checking.

For more information about the LVP16, see the following documents:
e

LVP16 Graphics Plotter Owner’s Manual (Order No. EK-LVP16-OM)

LVP16 Graphics Plotter Programmer Reference Manual (Order No.

EK-

LVP16-RM)

The LVP16 Reference Card

Printer and Plotter Connection to the System
Cables are needed to connect a printer or plotter to the VAXstation 3. The
LNO3 series, LA210, LA50, and LCGO1 printers use the BCCO08 cable, the
Lj250 /252 use the BCC20 cable, and the LVP16 plotter uses the BCC19 cable.
You must order a cable in addition to the printer or plotter.
For systems running ULTRIX, you must also add print commands to the
systern (see the ULTRIX Workstation Software and Management Guide) and set

the printer for 7-bit ASCII (see the appropriate printer manual). To connect
a printer or plotter to a VAXstation 3:
1.

Make

sure

the

power

switches

for

the

printer

plotter and

the

VAXstation 3 are off.

Open the back door of the system unit.

Check that the printer or plotter and the system unit are set to the same
baud rate (4800).

Attach the larger end of the printer or plotter cable to the back of the
printer or plotter.

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Attach the free end of the printer or plotter cable to the printer port on the
1/0 distribution panel, which is located on the rear of your VAXstation
3 (see Figure 4-9).

Close the back door of the system unit.

Figure 4-9:

Connecting a Printer and Plotter to the System
TOPRINTER

—.
/0

DISTRIBUTION

BAUD RATE

PRINTER

SELECTIOM SWITCH

PORT

PANEL

ML G 017788

NOTE: If you are connecting the LA210 printer to the VAXstation 3, make
sure that XOFF and wrap are enabled.

See the LA210 documentation for more

information.

Input Devices
The Tablet
The tablet system consists of a digitizing tablet, a puck, a 2-button stylus, and
a 1.5-meter (5-foot) power/signal cable. The tablet with the puck or stylus

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may be used as a pointing device instead of the mouse for menu selection,
graphics entry, and cursor control.
The tablet is an input device that sends X-Y coordinates to the VAXstation
3

puck

the

tablet's

surface.

The

tablet

has

resolution

counts/centimeter (200 counts/inch). The stylus is used like a pen, while the
puck is similar to a mouse but instead glides on a felt bottom.
The tablet communicates with the VAXstation 3 through an asynchronous,
full-duplex serial interface at 4800 baud (+/-2%).
The active area of the tablet is 27.5 centimeters x 27.5 centimeters (11 inches
x 11 inches). The tablet weighs 3.2 kilograms (7 pounds).

Figure 4-10:

FEET

The Tablet

TABLET

PUCK

STYLUS

To order a tablet after the initial system installation,

contact your sales

representative. To install the tablet yourself, see Chapter 2.

For more information about the tablet, see:
®

Tablet Information Sheet (Order No. EK-VSXXB-IN)

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02888

The Mouse
The mouse is a small, circular, plastic-bodied input device with three buttons.
You use the mouse and buttons to position the cursor and select on-screen
items. Signals from the mouse are transferred to the monitor through a
1.5-meter (5-foot) cable.

The mouse weighs 0.82 kilogram (0.37 pound).

Figure 4-11:

The Mouse

WL HC (22988

To order a mouse after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. To install the mouse yourself, see Chapter 2.
For more information about the mouse, see:
e

Mouse Information Sheet (Order No. EK-VSXXA-IN)

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Memory Modules
The VAXstation 3 comes with a minimum of 8 megabytes of memory. With
the addition of one or two memory modules, you can expand from 8 to a
total of 24 megabyvtes of memory. The following table describes the memory
expansion module:
Part Number

MS650-AA

Description

Mbyte

Memory

Expansion

Module,

quad-height

mod-

ule with 256K RAM

To order a memory module after the initial system installation, contact your

sales representative. Contact your service representative to install a memory
inodule.

Storage Devices
The VAXstation 3 has the following eight mass storage devices available as
options:

The RD53 fixed-disk drive

The RD54 fixed-disk drive

The RA60 removable disk drive

The RAS8I1 fixed-disk drive

The TK50 tape drive

The TK70 tape drive

The TS05 tape drive

The RX50 dual diskette drive

Table 4-1 shows the optional storage devices, the option package number,

and the controller that lets your system access the storage device.

If you

have the required controller, you can add optional storage devices up to your

system’s limit. Contact your sales or service representative to determine your
system’s specific requirements.

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Table 4-1:

Optional Storage Devices

Storage Device

Option Package

Order Number?

Required Controller

RD53

RD53A-BA

RQDX3-BA

RD54

RD54A-BA

RQDX3-BA

RA81

RA81-HA

KDAS0-QA

Fixed-Disk Drives

Removable Disk Drive
RA60

RA60-AF

KDA50-QA

TK50

TK50-AA

TQK50-BA

TK70

TK70-AA

TQK70-BA

TS05

TS05-AA

TSVO05-ZA

RX50A-BA

TQKS50-AA

Tape Drives

Dual Diskette Drive
RX50

*an option package contains the storage device and necessary parts for connection to your system.

The Disk Drives
The four disk drives available for the VAXstation 3 are the RD53 and RD54,
which are stored in the BA123 Enclosure, and the RA60 and RA81, which can

be stored only in the H9642 Enclosure. The RD53 has a formatted capacity
of 71 megabytes. The RD54 has a formatted capacity of 159 megabytes. The
RA60 has a formatted capacity of 205 megabytes. The RAB1 has a formatted
capacity of 456 megabytes.

The disk drives provide additional data storage

for the VAXstation 3.
The VAXstation 3 in a BA123 Enclosure supports a maximum of four RD5x
series of fixed-disk drives with either a 4- or 8-plane video subsystem.

The

H9642 Enclosure supports a maximum of four RA series of disk drives (see

Chapter 3).

Contact your service representative for information about your

specific system capacities.
To order a disk drive after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. Contact your service representative for installation.

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For more information about the disk drives, see the following documents:
e

RDA53 Disk Drive Technical Description (Order No. EK-RD53A-TD)

RDb54 Disk Drive Technical Description (Order No. EK-0RD54-TD)

RA60 Disk Drive User Guide (Order No. EK-ORA60-UGQG)

RAS81 Disk Drive User Guide (Order No. EK-ORA81-UG)

The Tape Drives
The TKS50 tape drive with ¢ TK50 tape cartridge, or the TK70 tape drive
with a TK70 tape cartridge, provide additional data storage for your system

and can be used to load soft sare, including system diagnostics. The TK50
can store up to 94.5 megabyt's of data, and the TK70 can store up to 296
megabytes of data.
The TS05 tape drive is a mass storage device, which can hold up to 40.5

megabytes of data on its magnetic tape cartridge for back-up data storage.
The TS05 can only be configured in the H9642 Enclosure.
For a more complete description of the tape drives, see Chapter 3.

order a tape drive after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative.

You need to order the tape drives, tape cartridges, and the

signal cable option package.
those options.

Contact your service representative to install

)

For more information about the tape drives, see the following documents:
*

TK50 Tape Drive Subsystem Owner's Manual (Order No. EK-LEP05-OM)

TK50 User’'s Guide (Order No. EK-OTK50-UG)

TK50 Technical Manual (Order No. EK-OTK50-TM)

TK70 Tape Drive Subsystem Owner's Manual (Order No. EK-OTK70-OM)

TK70 Tape Drive Subsystem Technical Manual (Order No. EK-OTK70-TM)

TK70 Tape Drive Subsystem Service Manual (Order No. EK~QTK70-5M)

TSV05 Tape Transport Subsystem User’s Guide (Order No. EK-TSV05-UG)

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The Dual Diskette Drive
For a description of the RX50 dual diskette drive, see Chapter 3. To order
an RX50 dual diskette drive after the initial system installation, contact your
sales representative. You need to order the dual diskette drive option package
(RX50A-BA) and the signal cable option package (17-00867-01). Contact
your service representative to install that option.

Communications
This section identifies and briefly describes the communications options
that allow connection of your VAXstation 3 to a DIGITAL communications
network. The options included in this section are:
¢

FEthernet

communications

modules

(DEQNA,

DELNI,

and

HA4000

transceiver)

ThinWire Ethernet components (connectors, terminators, and DESTA
transceiver)

Multiplexers (DZQ11 and DHV11)

Controller (KDA50-Q)

Ethernet Communications Modules
The DEQNA is a Q-bus-compatible communications module that interfaces
between an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) and a VAXstation 3, under
DECnet Phase IV software. The DEQNA provides Ethernet data link functions
and communication with other addressable devices on an Ethernet.
With a DEQNA interface and communications software, the VAXstation 3
system becomes a node on a Local Area Network and can communicate

with nodes on the network. The DEQNA also enables a VAXstation 3 to be
down-line loaded with a system image from a host computer on the network.
If the DEQNA module board is ordered after initial system installation, you
must contact your service representative for installation. Once the module is
installed, the VAXstation 3 may join an existing standard Ethernet network
either through a DELNI or an H4000 transceiver.

The DELNI (DIGITAL Equipment Local Area Network Interconnect) is a low-

cost Ethernet device consisting of a short section of coaxial cable containing
eight transceivers.

Each transceiver supplies a port for one system on the

network. The DELNI is limited to a range of 35-40 meters (112-128 feet),
but can be expanded through a connection to a second DELNI or to a larger

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Ethernet network. The ninth port on the DELNI allows for such a connection.
To order a DELNI, contact your sales representative.

The H4000 Ethernet Transceiver can accommodate a more extensive network.
The H4000 can be configured with 100 nodes for each 500-meter (1600-foot)
segment. The transceiver consists of a small printed circuit board and a cabletapping assembly contained in a rugged plastic housing. That installation also
needs a transceiver cable. To order an H4000 or transceiver cable, contact
your sales representative.

You can connect the system to a DELNI yourself. However, you must
contact your service representative to connect the VAXstation 3 to an H4000
transceiver.

You need a BNE3x cable to connect a DELNI or an H4000 transceiver to a
VAXstation 3. To order additional cable, contact your sales representative.
The BNE3x transceiver cable comes in four types:
*

BNE3A—PVC, straight connector

BNE3B—PVC, right-angle connector

BNE3C—Teflon, straight connector

BNE3D—Teflon, right-angle connector

The BNE3x cable comes in different lengths, specified by the part number
extension to the type of cable desired.
Part No. Extension

Length

-05

5 meters (16.4 feet)

-10

10 meters (32.8 feet)

-20

20 meters (65.6 feet)

-40

40 meters (131.2 feet)

For example, a BNE3C-20 is a 20-meter (65.6-foot), Teflon, straight connector.
For any questions regarding your specific requirements, contact your service
representative.

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ThinWire Ethernet Components
This section describes the ThinWire Ethernet components you can use to
connect your VAXstation 3, using ThinWire Ethernet.
ThinWire Ethernet Cable
A ThinWire segment is a single length of cable. The maximum recommended

length of cable from a terminator at the last station to the first station is 185
meters (606 feet). At least 0.5 meter (1.6 feet) of cable is needed between
stations.

Connectors
You need two connectors, one at each end, for each segment of ThinWire
cable.

Barrel Connectors and T-Connectors
Systems on a ThinWire segment can be interconnected by barrel or
T-connectors. You need one T-connector for each DESTA and VAXstation
3. You need one terminator at the end of the last ThinWire segment.

DESTA and Transceiver Cable
If you want to connect a VAXstation 3 or any devices like a bridge, repeater,
or server that use transceiver cables to connect to ThinWire Ethernet, you
will need a DESTA and a transceiver cable.

Connectors and Terminator
The ThinWire connectors and the terminator you need to configure your
ThinWire network follow:
®

T-connector (H8223A)—A 3-way connector that

Ethernet cable segments.

joins two ThinWire

The third opening attaches to a ThinWire

cable/DESTA or directly to DESTA.
e

Barrel connector (H8224A)—A recessed connector that connects

two

ThinWire Ethernet cable segments.
®

Terminator (H8225A)—A connector at the end of a ThinWire segment

that provides the 50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable. If
the ThinWire cable connects to a DIGITAL Ethernet Multiport Repeater
(DEMPR), then a terminator is needed only at one end of the cable
segment.

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Figure 4-12 shows the connectors you need to connect to ThinWire Ethernet.

Figure 4-12:

ThinWire Connectors

T-CONNECTOR

CONNECTOR

BARREL

DIGITAL Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA)
The DESTA is an Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 transceiver that connects systems that
have transceiver-type connectors to ThinWire Ethemet cable. A transceiver is
a device that provides a single physical connection between standard Ethernet

and Ethernet communication equipment.

The DESTA provides the physical

and electrical interface between the ThinWire coaxial cable and the Ethernet
devices (controllers, servers, and so on) on the transceiver cable.
The DESTA has two ports: one port connects to the ThinWire T-connector
that connects to the system unit, the second port connects to a transceiver

cable that connects to the Ethernet.
Figure 4-13 shows a DESTA.

The DESTA provides:
*

Connection of a system with a transceiver cable to ThinWire Ethernet.

°*

Attachment to devices connected to Ethernet communication controllers

bv wav of transceiver cables.

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Figure 4-13:

DIGITAL Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA)
-—_‘——%—fi1

MLO-HC-013188

For more information on those options, see the following documents:
DEQNA Ethernet User's Guide (Order No. EK-DEQNA-UQG)
DELNI Installation and Owner’s Manual (Order No. EK-DELNI-IN)
Ethernet Installation Guide (Order No. EK-ETHER-IN)
DESTA Installation Card (Order No. EK-DESTA-IN)

DESTA Technical Description (Order No. EK-DESTA-TM)

Modems
Four modems are available for use with the VAXstation 3:
Modem

Description

DF224

300,

1200,

and

2400

bps

(bits/second)

full-duplex

syn-

chronous/asynchronous
DF124

1200 and 2400 bps full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DF112

300 and 1200 bps full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DFO03

300 and 1200 bps full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DF224

The DF224 modem provides full-duplex communication at speeds of 300,
1200, and 2400 bps (asynchronous) and 1200 and 2400 bps (synchronous).
The DF224 allows both rotary pulse and pushbutton dialing over dial-up or
leased-line networks.

Options

4-—25

The DF224 contains an autodialer with memory and provides auto-answer
capability in addition to manual operation. A data/talk switch and automatic
adaptive equalizer are also provided. The DF224’s diagnostics test the modem
at each power-up.
DF124

The DF124 modem provides full-duplex communication at speeds of 1200
and 2400 bps (asynchronous and synchronous) over dial-up or leased-line
networks. The DF124 contains an autodialer with memory, a data/talk
switch, and diagnostic self-tests.
DF112
The DF112 modem communicates at 300 and 1200 bps full-duplex
(asynchronous and synchronous) over dial-up or leased-line networks. An
autodialer with memory and data/talk switch is provided.

The DF112 is

compatible with rotary dial and pushbutton dialing.

DFO3
The DFO3 modem is a 300 and 1200 bps full-duplex (asynchronous and
synchronous) modem.

To order a

modem

after initial system

installation,

contact

your sales

representative.

The DZQ11 Asynchronous Multiplexer
The DZQ11 is an asynchronous multiplexer that connects the Q22-bus with
up to four asynchronous serial data communications channels. A dual-height
module, the DZQ11 connects hard-copy and video terminals, with or without
modems, to a system.

With a VAXstation 3, the DZQ11 can also be used

as an asynchronous DECnet link.

The DZQ11 allows dial-up (auto-answer)

operations with modems capable of full-duplex operation, such as DIGITAI 's
models DF03, DF112, DF124, and DF224.

The DZQ11 provides flexible control of parameters, such as baud rate (50 to
9600), character length, number of stop bits for each line, odd or even paiity
for each line, and transmitter-receiver interrupts. Additional teatures meinde
limited data set control, break generation and detection, and silo buftering ot
received data.

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To order a DZQ11 after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. You need to order a base module (DZQ11-M) and a cabinet kit
(CK-DZQ11-DA). Contact your service representative to install the DZQ11.
For more information about the DZQ11, see:

DZQI11 Asynchronous Multiplexer User's Guide (Order No.

EK-DZQI11-

UG)

The DHV11 Asynchronous Multiplexer
The DHV11 is an asvnchronous multiplexer that connects up to eight serial
lines to a Q-bus for data communications.

The DHV11, a quad-height module with programmable functions, connects
hard-copy and video terminals to the VAXstation 3. The DHV11 allows dialup (auto-answer) operations with modems capable of full-duplex operation,
such as DIGITAL's modems DF03, DF112, DF124, and DF224.

Applications for the DHV11 cover data concentration, terminal interfacing,
and cluster controlling. The features include full modem control, DMA
or silo output, silo input buffering, programmable split speed, and module
throughput of 15,000 characters/second.

To order a DHV11 after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. You need to order a DHV11 base module (DHV11-M) and
a cabinet kit, which includes filter connectors and cables (CK-DHV11-AB).
Contact your service representative to install the DHV11.
For more information about the DHV11, see:

DHVI1I1 Technical Manual (Order No. EK-DHV11-TM)

The KDA50-Q Disk Controller
The KDA50-Q disk controller can connect up to four 16-bit RA series disk
drives to the Q22-bus. The KDA50-Q consists of two quad-height modules,
the processor module, and the standard disk interface (SDI) module. The
KDAS50-Q is an intelligent controller with on-board microprocessors. Host
system programs communicate with the controller and drives by using the
mass storage protocol (MSCP).

To order a KDAS0-Q after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. Contact your service representative to install the KDA50-Q.
For more information about the KDA50-Q, see the following document:
o

KDAS50-Q User’'s Guide (Order No. EK-KDAS5Q-UG)

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting Procedure
This chapter, divided into three parts, provides troubleshooting information
for the VAXstation 3:
¢

POWER-UP MESSAGES—discusses the indications that appear when the
system is turned on.

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING—provides a checklist of potential minor
problems with the system unrit, monitor, fixed-disk and diskette drives,
tape drive, and pointing device and the correciive actions you can take.

MICROVAX DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR (MDM)—describes the VA Xstation
3 “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor System” (MDM) software tests and the
“Main Menu” maintenance options.

For troubleshooting procedures on the RA series of disk drives and the TS05
tape drive, see the respective manuals listed in Chapter 4 for instructions.

Power-up Messages
During the power-up sequence, the VAXstation 3 executes built-in diagnostic
and bootstrap routines that provide maintenance information. The information
is displayed in single letters and numbers on the light-emitting diode (LED)
display, located on the CPU distribution panel on the back of the VAXstation

3 system unit.

Normally, the display progresses from F (15 in hexadecimal

numbers) to 0. The countdown sequence is as follows:

°*

From F through 3, the system is performing internal tests, the memory
and CPU are being tested.

From 2 through 0, the system is ioading system software.

A problem exists if the display stops in the F to 0 range.
e

If the display stops in the F to 3 range, a hardware error might exist in
the VAXstation 3 system.

If the display stops on 6, check the keyboard connection, the pointing
device connection, and the cable connection to the system. (See Setting

Troubleshooting Procedure

§—1

Up the Keyboard and Pointing Device and the Connecting the VAXstation
3 to a Network sections in Chapter 2.)
e

If the display stops on 2, check the “system does not boot from...” problem
indications listed in Table 5-1.

If the display stops on 1, the bootstrap device might not contain bootable
system software. Complete the system software installation as directed
in the documentation supplied with your system software.

CAUTION: Disconnecting the pointing device from the monitor when the
monitor and /or system is on causes damage to the system.

Basic Troubleshooting
Tables 5-1 through 5-5 list causes and corrective actions for minor system
problems that you can fix. The basic troubleshooting procedures are separated
into system unit, tape drive, fixed disk and diskette, and monitor problems.
If the corrective action does not work or the problem is more serious, run
the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor System” (MDM) software to isolate the
problem (see the Maintenance System section of this chapter) and contact
your service representative.

Monitor fuse replacement instructions, monitor screen and cover maintenance
instructions, and mouse maintenance procedures follow Table 5-5.

VAXstauon 3 Owner's Manual, BA1Z3 Enclosure

System Unit Troubleshooting Procedures

Table 5-1:
Power Up

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

No response when the

System is not plugged

Set

the

power

power switch is turned

in.

(OFF).

Plug

switch

the

sys-

tem. Set the power switch to 1

to 1 (DN).

(ON).
different

Use

Wall outlet is faulty.

wall

out-

let.

System circuit breaker

Set the power switch to off. Re-

is tripped.

set the circuit breaker by pressing down and then pulling up
the circuit breaker lever.
Figure

5-1)

switch

Set

on.

the

trips

(See
power

the

cir-

again,

con-

cuit

breaker

tact

your

service

representa-

the

power

switch

tive,

No response when the

Power cable

power switch is turned

rectly installed.

incor-

Set

off.
ble

on.

Check
is

fully

that

the

ca-

seated

into

the

socket in the back of the system. Set the power switch to 1

(ON).
Power

is on,

display

but

the

Monitor is off.

Turn on the monitor.

Monitor cable is incor-

Make sure the monitor cable is

moni-

tor does not appear.

installed properly.

rectly installed.

(See Chap-

ter 2.)

Brightness

and

con-

trast controls are not

Adjust

brightness

and

con-

system

soft-

Troubleshooting Procedure

5—3

trast controls.

set properly.

Rear

panel

LED

dis-

play indicates a power-

Insert

bootable

ware diskette.

up error.

Table 5~1 (Cont.):

System Unit Troubleshooting Procedures

Power Up
Corrective Action

Possible Cause

Problem

Keyboard cable installed

Make sure the keyboard cable is
(See Chap-

installed properly.

incorrectly.

ter 2.)

keyboard

pointing

key

device

Remove anything that may be

push-

activating those devices and re-

button

accidentally

pressed

during a

boot the system.

sys-

tem boot.

Instead

ically

booting

the

power

turned

on,

automatwhen

Enable/

Type

DUAO

key

Disable switch is set to

Or,

exit

arrow

system

setting

the

sole mode).

(>>>)

is dis-

played

moni-

set

con-

and

press

the

to boot the sys-

tem.

prompt

the

Break

the Enable position (the

switch
the

The

console mode
Break

En-

able/Disable switch to the dis-

able (down) position and then
press

tor.

the

Restart

pushbut-

ton to have the system boot automatically.

the

You failed to insert a

Press

RETRY

system diagnostic medi-

ton to reboot the system.

when the system diag-

sert a diagnostic medium.

nostics are running.

vice in the time allot-

Monitor

displays

message

?54

into the load

de-

the

Restart

pushbutIn-

ted.

System does not boot

The Fixed-Disk Ready

from the fixed-disk drive.

pushbutton

in,

Press

and

release

the

Fixed-

Disk Ready pushbutton.

drive is not ready.
System software is not

Load (install)

on the disk.

ware on the fixed disk, using the

the system

soft-

system software installation instructions supplied with the software.

System does not boot

Fixed-Disk Ready push-

Press in the Fixed-Disk Ready

from

button is not in.

pushbutton.

Tape is worn or dam-

Try another tape.

the

TKS50

tape

drive.

aged.

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Table 5—1 (Cont.):

System Unit Troubleshooting Procedures

Power Up

Corrective Action

Possible Cause

Problem

Tape cartridge release

Press down the cartridge re-

handle is not locked.

lease handle.

TK50 tape is not fully

Make sure the tape is fully in-

inserted into the tape

serted

drive.

lease handle is locked down.

System does not boot

Diskette is not in the

Insert

from the diskette drive.

diskette drive.

bootable

and
a

the

cartridge

diskette
system

re-

containing
software

diskette drive 1 and enter the ap-

plicable boot command for the
device.
Diskette drive door is

Close the diskette drive door.

open.

Diskette is upside down
in the diskette drive.

Align the orange stripe on the
diskette with the stripe on the
diskette drive.

Diskette is not bootable.

Use a diskette containing bootable
system software.

Diskette

wormn

Try another diskette.

damaged.
Diskette is

write pro-

Remove the foil tab covering the
write-protect notch or use a dif-

tected.

ferent diskette.
System

does

boot

when

switch

re-

Power switch was not

Set power switch to off for at

power

set in off position for

least 15 seconds before pressing

enough time.

the power switch to the 1 posi-

not

pressed

off

and on.

tion.

Systern halts unexpect-

The

edly during normal op-

was pressed

Halt

pushbutton

eration.

tem is in console mode).

(the sys-

Type C at the >>> prompt. You
will return to the point where

the system was halted.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5-5

Figure 5-1:

System Circuit Breaker

CIRCUIT
_~BREAKER
e

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MULG-HE 013288

Table 5-2:

RDSx Fixed-Disk and RX50 Diskette Drives Troubleshooting Procedures

Read/Write Errors
Corrective Action

Problem

Possible Cause

Fixed-disk read error
message is displayed.

Fixed-Disk Ready push-

Press

button is in.

Disk Ready pushbutton.

Disk

tected.

write

pro-

Write-Protect

pushbutton

giows

or-

and

Press

and

release
release

the
the

FixedWrite-

Protect pushbutton so it does not
glow.

ange.

Fixed-disk

write

error

message is displayed.

Disk

write

pro-

Press

and release the

Write-

Protect pushbutton.

tected.

Diskette read error mes-

The

sage is displayed.

empty.

Insert a diskette into the diskette
drive.

Diskette drive door is

Close the diskette drive door.

diskette

drive

open.

Diskette is upside down

Align the orange stripe on the

in the diskette drive.

diskette with the stripe on the
diskette drive.

Diskette is not format-

Use a preformatted RX50 diskette.

ted.

Diskette

worn

Try another diskette.

drive

Insert a diskette in the diskette

damaged.
Diskette write error mes-

The

sage is displaved.

diskette

empty.

drive.

Diskette drive door is

Close the diskette drive door.

open.

Diskette is upside down

Align the orange stripe on the

in the diskette drive.

diskette with the stripe on the
diskette drive.

Diskette is not format-

Use a preformatted RX50 diskette.

ted.

Diskette

worn

Try another diskette.

damaged.

Diskette
tected.

write pro-

Remove

the

foil

tab

cover-

ing the write-protect notch.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5~7

Table 5-3:

TK50 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

TK50 passes the powerup test but does not

Tape is not in the drive,
or the drive is not

Insert the tape and

work.

loaded.

TK50 Load/Unload red
indicator flashes rapidly,
and no unusual sounds
are heard.

press the

Load/Unload pushbutton.

Load/Unload pushbut-

Press the

ton is out.

button.

Load/Unload push-

A problem exists with

Press the Load/Unload push-

the tape drive.

button

four

times.

problem

persists,

tempt

use

the

tape

drive

remove

the

tape

car-

tridge.

the

not

at-

Call your service repre-

sentative.

Load/Unload indicator

Leaders are not prop-

Immediately

flashes rapidly, and you

erly coupled.

tem

turn off the sys-

pushing

the

on/off

switch to 0 (OFF). Do not at-

hear a whirring sound.

tempt

use

the

tape

drive

remove

the

tape

car-

tridge.

Call your service repre-

sentative.

Tape cartridge release

The

handle does not lift.

still in process.

power-up

test

Wait for the Load/Unload indicator to stop glowing and the

Tape Activity indicator to glow
green.

lem

Try again.

persists,

call

If the prob-

your

vice representative.

System power is not on.

5-8

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

Turn on the system power.

ser-

Table 5-3 (Cont.):

TK50 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures
Corrective Action

Possible Cause

Problem

Tape cartridge release

Tape

handle does not lock.

properly.

not

inserted

Reinsert the tape cartridge. If the
problem persists, call your service representative.

Tape

does

not

un-

load.

The Load/Unload push-

Make

button is in load posi-

pushbutton is in the unload po-

sure

the

tion.

sition.

Wait

Load/Unload

for

the

indica-

tor to go out before trying to remove the tape.

Table 5—4:

TK70 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures
Corrective Action

Possible Cause

Problem

Green light flashes rap-

Tape cartridge leader is

Pull out the cartridge release

idly

defective.

handle

after

you

in-

and

tridge.

sert the tape.

remove

Use

the

car-

another

car-

tridge.

Orange,
green

yellow,

lights

flash

and
in

problem

with

the

tape drive.

Press

the Unload pushbutton

once.

If the orange and green

lights stop glowing and the yel-

unison.

low light flashes, the cartridge is
unloading. When the green light
glows and you hear a beep, re-

move the tape cartridge.

If all
three lights continue to flash af-

ter vou press the Unload pushbutton, the fault is not cleared.
Do not try to remove the cartridge.

Call your DIGITAL ser-

vice representative.

Cartridge release han-

Power-on test is still in

die does not move.

progress.

Wait

for the orange

and

vyel-

low lights to stop glowing and
for the green light to glow
steadily. Try again.

Tape drive is active.

Do not attempt to move the handle while the yellow light is
glowing.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5—~9

Table 54 (Cont.):

TK70 Tape Drive Troubleshooting Procedures
Corrective Action

Problem

Possible Cause

Cartridge release handle does not lock.

Tape cartridge is not in-

Reinsert the tape cartridge. If the

serted properly.

problem persists, call your DIG-

ITAL representative.

Tape cartridge does not
unload.

The Unload pushbutton is not working
properly.

TK70

passes

self-test,

power-

but does

The controller may be
bad,

the

Run MDM software.

connec-

tion between the drive

not work.

and the controlier may

be loose.

Table 5—5:

Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures
Corrective Action

Possible Cause

Problem

Power indicator on the

Power cord is not con-

Connect

front

nected

the

moni-

the

tor does not glow green

tor

the

wall

out-

let.

when you turn on the

let.

the

moni-

the

monitor

power

and

cord

wall

out-

monitor.

Monitor is not turned

Turn on the system and then the

on.

monitor.

No power exists at the

Use another outlet.

wall outlet.

Monitor fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse.

See the Re-

placing the Fuse section.

Screen

blank

and

power indicator on the
front

the

System’s

CRT

saver

feature is activated.

moni-

tor is glowing green.

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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

Press any key to reactivate the

display.

Table 555 (Cont.):

Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Monitor fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse.

Screen goes blank after

successful

power-

See the Re-

placing the Fuse section.

up, and the power indicator on the front of

the monitor stops glowing.

Screen displays raster,

but no cursor or text ap-

Signal cable is disconnected.

CAUTION: Power off the system. Then secure the video cable
connection between the moni-

pears.

tor and the system.

Screen display

dis-

torted, rolling or flicker-

System is not on.

Turn on the system.

Contrast control is set

Turn

to minimum.

trol.

the

contrast

Host system’s CRT saver

Press any key to reactivate the

feature is activated.

display.

Video

CAUTION: Power off the sys-

cable

incor-

rectly installed.

tem.

Then

make

ing, or the wrong color

video

cable

appears.

stalled.

For

the

monitor,
even;

color

Electromagnetic

not

ference exists.

color

pu-

VR290

color

poor

con-

inter-

Press

the

sure

the

properly

in-

degauss

a few seconds.

switch

for

After 30 sec-

onds, recheck purity.

rity.

Move any electromechanical device

away

from

the

moni-

tor or move the monitor.

CAUTION: Before moving the monitor, turn off the monitor and wait 30 seconds
for the CRT to discharge.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5—11

Table 5-6:

Pointing Device Troubleshooting Procedures

Problem

Possible Cause

Mouse does not track

The

properly.

dirty.

tracking

Corrective Action
ball

Clean the tracking ball.

See

the

sec-

Mouse

Maintenance

tion.

Pointing device indicator does not appear on the moni-

Cable is installed incorrectly.

Unplug and then replug the cable to reset the device.
(See
Chapter 2.)

tor screen, or the monitor does not respond
to the pointing device commands.

Replacing the Fuse
If the Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures (1able - 4) indicate that you need
to replace the fuse for the monitor. tollow the mstructions.
The VR290 Color Monitor

The VR290 color monitor has an automatic voltage-switching mechanism.,
Therefore, you do not need to change the voltage switch setting. Use
eithei of the following fuses:

3AG. a 2-Amp, 250-volt, slow-blow fuse. (DIGITAL part no. 12-14676~
U4)

[EC, a 2-Amp, 250-volt, slow-blow fuse. (DIGITAL part no. 12-1928303)

To replace the fuse:

WARNING: Turn off the power and wait 10 seconds to allow the high peltage
power to discharge.
1.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the monitor.

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Carefully pry out the fuse carrier with a screwdriver.

Figure 5-2:

Fuse Location, VR290 Color Monitor

POWER
CORD
|~ CONNECTOR

POWER

VIDEQ
CABLE
ASSEMBLY

MLO-HC
-0 13488

Carefully pry open the release tab, remove the inner fuse holder, and
replace the fuse.

NP
e

SWITCH

Replace the inner fuse holder in the fuse carrier.

Replace the fuse carrier in the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord back into the monitor and then into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5-13

Monitor Screen and Cover Maintenance
To clean fingerprints, smudges, and dust off the monitor’s antiglare screen,
order DIGITAL's VT1XX-KF/KR Screen Cleaning Kit. The kit contains the
necessary cleaning fluid and 15 soft, lint-free cloths.
To clean the monitor cover, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild solution
of soap and water. Be sure the monitor power switch is set to 0 (OFF) and
the system unit is unplugged when doing this procedure. Do not let ary
cleaning solution get inside the monitor.

Mouse Maintenance
The rubber-coated ball under the mouse can be removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Clean the ball when the mouse fails to smoothly move the

cursor on the screen.

In an average office environment, cleaning the ball

every 6 months is enough.
To remove and clean the mouse ball:
1.

Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the ball housing cover plate by
placing your fingers in the grooves on the plate and turning the plate
counterclockwise.

MLO-HC- 013588

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2. Lift off the cover plate and remove the ball.

MO -HC- 013688

Clean the ball with lukewarm water and, if necessary, a mild soap.
CAUTION: Do not use organic solvents such as toluene or trichlorethane,
which will damage the rubber coating.

Dry the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Replace the ball and cover plate.

Troubleshootng Procedure

5-15

Lock the cover plate into position by placing your fingers into the grooves
on the cover plate and turning it clockwise.

MLO-H{

013888

MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor
The “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor” (MDM) system software provides user
tests that isclate and identify faults in the system.
Use this software to
test the system in response to an error message or to test your system

periodically.

Test the system (and record the results) before calling your

service representative.

In addition, the maintenance software displays list system utilities and system

devices.

The maintenance software is stored on RX50 diskettes or on TK50 or TK70

tape cartridges. To run the maintenance programs and to call up VAXstation

3 system displays, use the monitor and keyboard for command inputs.

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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclasure

The MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor Main Menu
The “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor Main Menu” display lists the testing
options. See the Testing the VAXstation 3 section of Chapter 2 for instructions
on accessing the “Main Menu.”
Press the RETURN key to continue.

MAIN MENU
1 -- Test the system

2 -- Display System Configuration and Devices

3 -- Display the System Utilities Menu
4

Display the Service Menu

5 ~-- Exit MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor

Type the number;

then press the RETURN key.

The following maintenance system options appear in the “Main Menu” in the
previous picture:

1—Test the System. That option tests the devices supplied by DIGITAL

for a VAXstation 3 system See the Testing the VAXstation 3 section of
Chapter 2 for instructions on testing devices.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5—17

2—Display System Configuration and Devices. That option displays a
list of the devices supplied by DIGITAL for a VAXstation 3 system. A
sample screen is shown in the following illustration. Your configuration
might be different from this example.
Type the number;

then press the RETURN key.

MAIN MENU

Version V2.2

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND DEVICES
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

CPUA.. .MicroVAX/rtVAX/Mayfair CPU
KA650-BA MC=02 FW=12

MEMA .. MicroVAX memory system
MS650-AA...

8MB memory module

RQDXA. . .Winchester/diskette controller.
Revisions=2 and 1
RDE3...Unit #0,

Nonremoveable

RD54...Unit #1,

Nonremoveable

DEQNAA
. . .Ethernet controller.
DELQA L 08-00-2B-02-17-D3
VCBOZA
. . .Graphics Processing Extension
M7168.. .Unit #0,
TK-Q-REV

1st Four Plane Memory Upgrade

MC=1

Press the RETURN key to return to the previous menu.

NOTE: The last letter in each device listed differentiates among multiple devices
of the same type.

For example, DEQNAA indicates the first DEQNA module;

DEQNAB a second, and so forth.
¢

3—Display the System Utilities Menu. That option allows you to format
your fixed disk or diskette.

4—Display the Service Menu.

That option displays the Field Service

diagnostics. Only your service representative should use this menu.

5—Exit MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor. That option allows you to exit
from the “MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor”.

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VAXstation 3 Dwner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

‘

The System Utilities Menu
The only option in this menu is the Customer Disk Drive Formatter. That
option lets you format a fixed disk or a diskette. Your fixed disk or diskette
must be formatted before you can use it to store data.

CAUTION: Formatting a fixed disk or diskette destroys all data on the disk or
diskette. Use the formatting utility only if you have made copies of any data on
the disk you want to save or if the disk is empty.

To format a system fixed disk or a diskette in the diskette drives with the
screen displaying the System Utilities screen:
1.

Type 1 and press the

key.

If you are formatting a fixed disk, you are prompted to write protect all
the drives except the one you want to format. Push the write-protect
pushbutton to make sure that it is in the out (write-enable) position on
the drive control panel.

Press the
key. The screen displays a list of the drives and their
unit numbers and prompts you for the number of the unit (drive) you
want to format.

Type the number cof the unit and press the

key. You are asked

to verify the unit number.

If the unit number is correct, type 1 and press the
key. If the
unit number is incorrect, type 0 and enter the correct unit number.

The screen displays status messages as the formatting continues and informs
you when the formatting process is complete.

Troubleshooting Procedure

5-—19

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Chapter 6

Service
If you are unable to correct a problem with your VAXstation 3 system, contact
your service representative.

How to Call for Service
Before you call:
1.

Check the problem-solving suggestions listed in Chapter 5. You can often
solve a problem yourself.
Write down the serial and model numbers of your VAXstation 3.

The

numbers are located on the rear panel of the system unit (and on the
service tag on system front panel).

Summarize the problem. Make a note of what you were doing when the
system failed.

Note if any indicators turned on or off, or if you heard

any new sounds before or after the system failed.
Who you call:
1.

Call your service representative.

If you are under warranty or have a

DIGITAL service contract, you may also call the customer support center

for assistance. In the United States, the customer support hot line number
is 1-800-DEC-8000. If you are located outside the United States, contact
your sales representative for the local service branch office phone number.

Service

6-1

When you call:
1.

Stay near the VAXstation 3.

Have the materials available (for example, manual, serial and model
numbers, and problem summarization) to assist the service representative
in helping you.

DIGITAL Services
Your DIGITAL hardware warranty gives you access

resources,

including

technical

expertise,

spare

parts

to DIGITAL's best

inventories,

and

worldwide service.

After warranty, DIGITAL's support continues through optional on-site and
off-site services for as long as you own your DIGITAL hardware. DIGITAL’s

on-site services include fast response time and ful! support, including the cost
of parts and labor.

Contact your service representative for a description of

the DIGITAL services available in your area.

6-2

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Appendix A

VAXstation 3 System Specifications
Table A-1:

System Electrical Requirements
Specifications’

Input

120 V ac

220 V ac

Voltage range

88-128 V

176-256 V

Power source phasing

single

Frequency

60 Hz

50 Hz

Line frequency range

47-63 Hz

Running current (typical}

8.8 A

44 A

Power consumption (maximum)

690 W

I These requirements depend on the line voltage setting of the country in which the system re-

sides.

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

A~1

Table A-2:

Sy-tem Environmental Requirements
Operating

Nonoperating

Maximum altitude

2400 m

12000 m

Temperature rzmge1

15 to 32 deg. C

-40 to 60 deg. C

(60 to 90 deg. F)

(-40 to 140 deg. F)

20% to 80%

10% to 95%

Relative humidity

1Reduce the maximum temperature specification by 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.24 degrees Fahrenheit) for each 1000-

meter increase in altitude.

NOTE: Your service contract may require limits for temperature and humidity

that override the limits listed above.

Table A-3:

VR290 Color Monitor Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Physical

Height

47 ¢m (185 1n)

Width
Depth

51.8 cm (20 in)
54.6 cm (21.5 in)

Weight

Approximately 41 kg (90 Ib)

Picture Tube Size
Diagonal
47.5 cm (19 in) viewable
Video Format
RGB color, composite video

Display Characteristics

0.31 mm dot pitch with high-efficiency
antiglare treatment

1024 x 864 pixels, giving approximate
picture size of 326 x 275 mm

Timing
Vertical rate

60 Hz

Horizontal rate

54 KHz

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VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

Table A-3 (Cont.):

VR290 Color Monitor Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Video R and B Input

Signals

0.7 V pp/75 Ohm

Video G Composite Signal (with
Sync)

1V pp/75 Ohm
Power
ac input

88 to 132 V, 50/60 Hz
185 to 264 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption

150 W (nominal)

Fuse (either may be used)

2 A, 250 V slow blow (3AG)
DIGITAL part no. 12-14676-04

2 A, 250 V slow blow (IEQ)

(European designation T2A-250 volt)
DIGITAL part no. 12-19283-03
External Controls
Contrast

Brightness
Degauss

Tilt-lock lever

On/off
Operating Temperature Range
10 to 40 deg. C (50 to 104 deg. F)

Humidity

10%

to 95% relative

humidity,

noncondens-

ing

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

A—3

Table A—4:

VR260 Monochrome Monitor Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Physical
Height

39 ¢cm (15.4 in)

Width

45.5 cm (17.5 in)

Depth

39.5 cm (15.6 in)

Weight

Approximately 18 kg (40 1b)

Picture Tube Size

(Diagonal)
19 in (480 mm) viewable
Video Format
Lomposite video
Black negative
70 MHz bandwidth

Timing
Vertical rate

60 Hz

Horizontal rate

54 KHz

Power

Supply

Transistor, switch type
ac to dc converter

ac input

Switch selected

Power consumption

Approximately 65 W

115 V nominal

Single-phase, 3-wire

(110/115/120)

8 to 132 V rms
47 to 63 Hz line frequency

230 V nominal
(200/220/230)

Single-phase, 3-wire
185 to 264 V rms
47 to 63 Hz line frequency

Fuse
120 Vv

1 A, 250 V slow blow

DIGITAL part no. 90-07212-00
240 V

0.5 A, 250 V slow blow
(European designation T2A~250 volt)
DIGITAL part no. 12-19283-19

A—4

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual. BA123 Enclosure

Table A-4 (Cont.):

VR260 Monochrome Monitor Specifications

Description

Characteristics

External Controls
Contrast
Brightness

Tiit-swivel base lever
On/off

Operating Temperature Range
10 to 40 deg. C (50 to 104 deg. F)

Humidity
10% to 90% relative humidity, with a maximum
wet bulb of 28 deg.

C (82 deg. F) and a mini-

mum dew point of 2 deg. C (36 deg. F)

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

A—5H

Table A-5:

VSXXX—AA Mouse Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Physical

Height

4 cm (1.57 in)

Diameter
Weight

8.8 cm (3.47 in)
0.82 kg (0.37 Ib)

Cable

1.5 m (5 ft) in length, 0.38 cm (0.15 in) diameter, six conductors, shielded, high-flexibility design

Connector

7-pin Micro-DIN type (male)

Temperature

Operating
Nonoperating

10 to 40 deg. C (50 to 104 deg. F)
-40 to 66 deg. C (-104 to 140 deg. F)

Electrical
Power

+5V +/-5% at 130 mA
-12 V +/-10% at 20 mA (serial)

Interface

EIA R5-232-C voltage level compatible
TTL compatible

FCC/EMI

Class B certified

Performance
Resolution

79 counts/cm (200 counts/in)

Tracking speed

73.5 ecm/sec (30 in/sec)

Accuracy

+/-3% 0 to 24.5 cm/sec (D to 10 in/sec) any

direction

+/-15% 24.5 to 49 cm/sec (10 to 20 in/sec) any
direction

+/-30% 49 to 73.5 cm/sec (20 to 30 in/sec) any
direction

Operating
Modes

Incremental Stream Prompt

Data format

Delta Binary

Sampling rate

55 reports/sec in incremental stream mode, up
to 95 reports/sec when polling

Baud rate

A-6

4800 baud

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manua!, BA123 Enclosure

Table A-5 (Cont.): VSXXX--AA Mouse Specifications
Description

Characteristics

Pin assignments

Function
ground

e JNRE L B - JRL I S

transmit data
receive data

12V
BV
not used (+12 V)
2

Vi(RN
=

not used
protective ground

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

A—~7

Table A-6:

VSXXX~AB Tablet Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Physical

Construction
Finish

Molded, high-impact plastic
Fine matte finish to minimize glare and fingerprints

Color

Light gray

Power /signal cable

1.5-m

(5-foot)

minated

cable

wired

7-pin

tablet,

Micro-DIN

ter-

connec-

tor

Heignt

2 cm (0.8 in)

Width

41.2 cm (16.2 in)

Length

40.6 cm (16 in)

Weight

32 kg (7 1b)

Performance
Resolution

79 counts/cm (200 counts/in)

Active area

27.5 mm x 27.5 mm (11 in x 11 in)

Proximity

1.27-cm (0.5-in) cursor

(Nominal)

0.63-cm (0.25-in) stylus

Interfaces

Serial, asynchronous, full-duplex, with EIA
RS5-232-C signal levels

Sampling rate

55. 72, or 120 pairs/sec

Data rate

4800 or 9600 baud (software selectable)

Coding

Binary 5-byte format. The first byte contains synchronization,

pushbutton

status,

and

proxim-

ity information. Second and third bytes have ab-

solute

coordinate

positions.

The

fourth

and fifth bytes have absolute Y coordinate positions.
bit

and

Each
one

byte

stop

bit.

found

The

data

one

start

byte con-

tains 8 bits of data and 1 bit for parity (odd parity).

Coordinate origin

A~8

Lower left ¢ srner of active area

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

Table A-6 (Cont.):
Description

VSXXX—AB Tablet Specifications
Characteristics

Operating Modes
Remote request

X-Y

coordinate

update

and

proximity

re-

port when polled by host.

Incremental

Position reports are generated as long as cur-

sor is

motion.

Reports

are also

gener-

ated when the pushbuttons are pressed or released.

Diagnostics

Built-in diagnostics that check electronics, communication, tablet, and transducers.

Interface
Description

EIA RS-232-C compatible signals

Power requirements

+12 V dc +/-10% at 0.3 A

Output connector

7-Pin Micro-DIN (male)

(Power and Data)
Mating connector

Pin assignments
Pin

7-Pin Micro-DIN (female)
7 Pin (EIA RS-232-C)

Function

RS e

SRR

signal and power signal

transmit data (from table)
receive data
not used
not used
(+12 V)

tablet present

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

Table A-7:

RD53 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Storage

Total capacity

71,303,168 bytes

User capacity

70,987,776 bytes

User capacity

138,648 blocks

Performance’
Average seek time
Average rotational latency

30 msec

Average access time

38.33 msec

Transfer rate

184.32 kb/sec

8.33 msec

Physical

Height

8.25 cm (3.25 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

20.32 ¢m (8 in)

Weight

318 kg (7 Ib)

Table A-8:

RD54 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Storage
Total capacity

191 mbytes

User capacity

159 mbytes

User capacity

310,550 blocks

Performance’
Average seek time

30 msec

Average rotational latency

8.33 msec

Average access time

38.3 msec

Transfer rate

5 mb/sec

Physical

Height

8.25 c¢m (3.38 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

20.32 cm (8.2 in)

Weight

2.8 kg (6.3 Ib)

1When operating with RQDX3 controller

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VAXstaton 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

RAG60 Removable Disk Drive Specifications

Table A-9:

Characteristics

Description
Storage

205 mbytes

User capacity

400,176 blocks

User capacity

Performance!
Average seek time
Average rotational latency

8.33 msec

Average access time

50.3 msec

Transfer rate
Physical
Height

Ma 52

Width

4% Moo (H9 )

Weight

w5 95 kg (152 Ib)

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aperamng

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O ey
tee e

RAB81 Fixed-Disk Drive Specifications
Characteristics

Storage
User capacity

456 mbytes

User capacity

891,070 blocks

Performance’
Average seek time

28 msec

Average rotational latency

8.32 msec

Average access time

36.3 msec

Transfer rate

12.2 mb/sec

Physical
Height

26.3 cm (10.38 in)

Width

445 ¢cm (17.5 in)

Depth

67.3 cm (26.5 in)

Weight

61.2 kg (135 Ib)

Twhen operating wi h \DA50-Q controller

VAXstation 3 Svstem Specifications

Table A-11:

RX50 Dual Diskette Drive Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Medium

Diskettes/RX50 drive

Recording surfaces

per diskette
Storage capacity

Per diskette (80 tracks)

409,600 bytes

Per track (10 sectors)

5120 bytes

Per sector (1 logical block)

512 bytes

Performance’
Average seek time

164 msec

Average rotational latency

100 msec

Average access time

264 msec

Transfer rate

12.8 kb/sec

Physical
8.5 cm (3.25 in)

Height
Width

14.6 cm {5.75 in)

Depth

21.6 em (8.5 in)

Weight

2.8 kg (6.3 1b)

"When operating with RQDX3 controller

A-12

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Table A-12:

TK50 Tape Drive Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Medium
Magnetic tape
Dimensions

1.27 ecm (0.5 in) wide

183 m (600 ft) long

Mode of operation
Read /Write method

Streaming

Serpentine

Recording density

16,934 bits/cm (6667 bits/in)

Number of tracks

Capacity
Unformarted
Formatted

131 mb
945 mb

Performance’
Tape start time

300 msec maximum

Tape speed

190.5 cm/sec (75 in/sec)

Streaming data rate

500 kb/sec

Access time

1 min minimum

(from insertion of a new tape)

35 min maximum

Physical
Height

8.25 ¢m (3.25 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

21.44 cm (8.44 in)

Weight

2.27 kg (5 1b)

IWhen operating with TQK50 controller

VAXstation 3 System Specifications

A-13

Table A-13: TK70 Tape Drive Specifications
Description

Characteristics

Medium
Magnetic tape

Dimensions

1.27 em (0.5 in) wide
182.9 m (600 ft) long

Mode of operation
Read/Write method

Streaming

Serpentine

Recording density

25,000 bits/cm (10,000 bits/in)

Number of tracks

Capacity
Formatted

296 mb

Performance
Tape start time

325 msec maximum

Tape speed

254 cm/sec (100 in/sec)

Streaming data rate

125 kb/sec

Access time

(from insertion of a new
tape)

TK50 mode (read only)

35 min maximum

TK70 mode

60 min maximum

Physical
Width

8.25 cm (3.25 in)
14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

21.44 cm (8.44 in)

Weight

227 kg (5 ib)

Height

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VAXstaton 3 Owner's Manual, BA123 Enclosure

Table A-14:

TSO05 Tape Drive Specifications

Description

Characteristics

Medium

Magnetic tape
Dimensions

1.27 cm (0.5 in) wide

183 m (600 ft) long

Mode of operation
Read /Write method

Streaming

Recording density

4064 bits/cm (1600 bits/in)

Number of tracks

Serpentine

Capacity

Unformatted
Formatted

46 mb
40.5 mb

Performance’
Tape start time

260 msec maximum

Tape speed
Streaming data rate

64 cm/sec (25 in/sec)
160 kb/sec

Access time

1 min minimum

(from insertion of a new tape)

25 min maximum

Physical

Height

22.23 ¢cm (8.75 in)

Width

48.26 cm (19 in)

Depth

61.6 cm (24.25 in)

Weight

36 kg (80 Ib)

1When operating with TSV05 controller

VAXstation 3 System Specificaions

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Appendix

VAXstation 3 Related Documents
This appendix lists and describes documents pertaining to a VAXstation 3
system in the BA123 Enclosure.
The last page of this book provides information on ordering documentation.

Tabie B-1:

Hardware Documentation

Document

Order Number

Micro Systems Site Preparation Guide

EK-BA123-SP

VCB02 Video Subsystem Technical Manual

EK-104AA-TM

VR290 Color Video Monitor Installation /Owner’s Guide

EK-VR290-IN

VR260 Installation/Owner’s Guide

EK-VR260-IN

Mbouse Installation Sheet

EK-VSXXA-IN

Tablet Installation Guide

EK-VSXXB-IN

KA650 CPU Module Technical Manual

EK-KA650-TM

MicroVAX II Maintenance Information Kit

ZNA3X-C3

MicroVAX Handbook

EB-25156-47

VAXstaton 3 Related Documentis

B—1

Table B~2:

ULTRIX Software

Document

Order Number

ULTRIX-32w Documentation Kit Overview

Q4X32-GZ

ULTRIX WS 1.1 Release Notes

AA-HFU7B-TN

ULTRIX-32w Technical Summary

AA-GTB7A-TN

ULTRIX-32w Installation and Management Guide

AA-GT88A-TN

Using and Customizing the Window Manager

AA-GT89A-TN

ULTRIX-32w QDSS/VCB02 Driver Reference

AA-GTI0B-TN

ULTRIX-32w QDSS Interface Library Programming

AA-GTI91B-TN

ULTRIX-32w Xlib Programming Reference

AA-GT92A-TN

ULTRIX-32w GKS/2b Programming

AA-GT93B-TN

ULTRIX-32w Services Reference

AA-GT94B-TN

C Language X Interface

AA-HF10A-TN

Table B—3:

VMS Software

Document

Order Number

VMS Release Notes, V4.6A or later

AA-KV94A-TE

MicroVAX 3000-5Series Installation and Operations Guide

AA-KV93A-TN

Table B—4:

Microcomputer Handbook Series

Document

Order Number

VAX Architecture Handbook

EB-19580-20

VAX Software Handbook

EB-21812-20

Microcomputer Interfaces Handbook

EB-20175-20

Microcomputers and Memories Handbook

EB-18451-20

A Technical Summary of Digital’'s VAXstation Family

EB-29389-51

B~-2

VAXstation 3 Owner's Manual. BA123 Enclosure

Table B-5:

Network Documentation

Document

Order Number

DECconnect System General Description

EK-DECSY-GD

DECconnect System Requirements Evaluation

EK-DECSY-EG

Workbook
EK~DECSY-CG

DECconnect System Planning and Configuration
Guide

EK-DECSY-VG

DECconnect System Installation and Verification
Guide

DECconnect System Stand-Alone ThinWire Networks:

EK-DECSY-TG

Planning and Installation Guide
Networks and Communications Buyer's Guide

ED-28752-42

DESTA Installation Card

EK-DESTA-IN

DESTA Technical Description

EK-DESTA-TM

DELQA Ethernet User's Guide

EK-DELQA-UG

VAXstation 3 Related Documents

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Glossary
application program

A program designed to perform a task, such as monitoring a manufacturing
process.

ASCIil

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set of 8-bit binary
numbers representing the alphabet, punctuation, numerals, and other special
symbols used in text representation and communications protocol.
asynchronous multiplexer

A device that provides asynchronous communication and brings together
several low-speed communications channels.
The device controls and
alternates the transmission of signals with start and stop signals so that
more than one signal can be transmitted over a single communications line.
backplane

A connector block that connects modules through a bus and provides physical
support of those modules.
back-up copy

A copy of data stored on your disk.

The duplicate copy is stored on RX50

diskettes or TK50, TK70, or TS05 magnetic tape cartridges.
back-up

The process of making copies of the data stored on your disk so that you can
recover that data after an accidental loss. You make back-up copies on RX50
diskettes or TK50, TK70, or TS05 magnetic tape cartridges.
barrel connector

A female connector for linking two sections of Ethernet coaxial cable.
baud rate

The speed at which signals are serially transmitted along a communications
line. One baud equals one bit/second.

Glossary—1

bit

A binary digit; the smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation,
designated asa O or a 1.
bitmap

The type of graphics supported by the VAXstation 3. With bitmap graphics,
the workstation software can individually access each dot (pixel) on the video
screen.

boot

See bootstrap.
bootable medium

A fixed disk, diskette, or magnetic tape cartridge containing software (such
as an operating system) that a bootstrap program can load into the system
memory and begin program execution.
bootstrap

A program that you start when you turn on the system. The bootstrap

loads software contained on fixed disk,

diskette,

or magnetic tape

cartridge into memory; the system stops executing the bootstrap and
starts executing the software in memory. The software usually loads an
operating system or other software into memory so that the system can
start processing.

To use a bootstrap program.

bus

A printed circuit module that is part of the backplane. The bus permits the
sharing of signals among the system modules.
byte

A group of eight binary digit: (bits).

A byte is one-quarter of the size of a

system word.

Central Processing Unit {CPU)

The part of the system that controls the interpretation and execution of
instructions.

In the VAXstation 3 system, CPU functions are contained on

one KA650-BA CPU chip.
command

An order you can give to the system, often through a terminal keyboard.

Glossary-2

communications line

A cable along which electrical signals are transmitted. Devices or systems that
are connected by a communications line can share information and resources.
computer system

A combination of system hardware, software, and external devices that
performs operations or tasks.
console mode

The stage at which a device can communicate directly with the CPU. For
the VAXstation 3, console mode is activated by pressing the halt pushbutton
when the Break Enable/Disable switch is enabled (up) and is indicated by
the arrow prompt (>>>) on the system monitor.
controller

A system component, usually a printed circuit module, that regulates the
operation of one or more peripheral devices. Controllers are often called
interface units.
control panel

The panel on the front of the system cabinet that contains control switches
and indicator lights.
CPU

Abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. See Central Processing Unit.
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)

A vacuum tube that generates and guides electrons onto a fluorescent screen
to produce characters or graphics. A term often used to refer to a monitor.
data

A representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner
suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by people or by
automatic means.
data transmissiocn

The movement of data in the form of electrical signals along a communications
line.

debug

To detect, locate, and correct errors (bugs) in system hardware or software.

Glossary-3

DECconnect

DIGITAL'’s simple, cost-effective cabling system for extending Ethernet and
terminal interconnections into offices and work areas.
DECnet

DIGITAL networking software that lets you access information on a remote
computer over communication lines.
DELNI

A local network interconnect product that provides eight separate network
interfaces from a single transceiver tap.
DELQA

A Q22-bus-compatible communication module that interfaces between an
Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) and a VAXstation 3.
DEMPR

A multiport repeater that provides eight ThinWire Ethernet drops from a
single standard Ethernet connection.
DEQNA

A Q22-bus-compatible communication module that interfaces between an
Ethernet Local Area Network and a VAXstation 3, under DECnet Phase
IV software.
The DEQNA provides Ethernet data link functions and
communication with other addressable devices on an Ethernet.
DESTA

A ThinWire Ethernet Station Adapter (DESTA) permits a single station with

standard Ethernet cable to be connected to ThinWire Ethernet cable.
device

The general name for any unit connected to the system, which can receive,

store, or transmit data. See input device, output device, Input/Output dev.ce,

and controller.
device name

The name by which a device or controller is identified in the system. You
use that name to refer to that device when you are communicating with the
system.

diagnostic medium
Diskette or tape that contains diagnostics. See diagnostics.

Glossary—4

diagnostics

A program that detects and identifies abnormal system hardware operation.
The VAXstation 3 “Maintenance System” software contains several diagnostic
programs,

disk

A flat circular plate with a coating on which data is magnetically stored in
concentric circles (tracks). The VAXstation 3 contains at least ore fixed disk,
either the RD53 or RD54 disk drive subsystems, or both. The VAXstation 3
also uses the RA60 and RA81 disk drives in the H9642 Enclosure.
disk drive subsystem

A free-standing disk drive that provides additional storage for the system.
The RD53, RD54, RA60, and RAS81 are disk drive subsystems that can be
added to the VAXstation 3.
diskette

A flexible, floppy disk contained in a square paper envelope. The VAXstation
3 uses the RX50 13.13-centimeter (5.25-inch) diskettes.
diskette drive

A disk drive that only reads or writes on removable diskettes. The VAXstation
3 diskette drive uses RX50 diskettes.
dot miatrix

A method of generating characters for printing that uses dots to produce
readable characters.
down-line load

To send a copy of a system image or other file over a line to the memory of
a target node.
error message

A message displayed by the system to indicate a mistake or malfunction.
file

A collection of related information treated by the system as a single item.
fixed-disk drive

A device that holds a fixed disk. The drive contains mechanical components
that spin the disk and move the read/write heads that store and read
information on the surface of the disk. The VAXstation 3 disk drive can

Glossary-5

read and write on the RD53 and RD54 fixed disks, as well as the RA60 and
RA81 disk drives.
formatted data

A pattern of data that conforms to a predetermined structure dictated by the
system software.
GKS

Graphics Kernel System. GKS acts as one of the graphics interfaces for the
VAXstation 3.

hard-copy terminal

A terminal that displays information on paper. Compare to video terminal.
hardware

The physical components—mechanical and electrical—that make up a system.
Compare to software.
head

The part of a fixed-disk drive, diskette drive, or tape drive that reads, records,

and erases data. Also called read/write head.
host

The primary or controlling computer in a muitiple computer network.
input device

A piece of equipment that is used to transfer data to the system. For example,
a keyboard is an input device.
Input/Output (I/0) device

A piece of equipment that accepts data for transmission to (input) and from
(output) the system. For example, a terminal.
interface

A device or piece of software that lets system components communicate.
110

Abbreviation for Input/Output. See Input/Output (1/0) device.
K

The symbol that means 2 to the 10th power (or 1024 in decimal notation).

Glossary—6

kilobyte

1000 bytes.
LED

Light Emitting Diode. LEDs are used as indicators on the control panel. A
segmented LED display on the CPU distribution panel insert on the back of
the VAXstation 3 cabinet displays the characters F-0 during the power-on
sequence to indicate CPU status and normal/abnormal operation.
load

To move software (usually from a peripheral device) to memory.

To physically place a disk on a disk drive or a tape on a tape drive.

Local Area Network {(LAN)

A privately owned data communications network serving a geographically
confined group of end systems through a single transmission circuit. A
LAN offers high-speed communications channels optimized for connecting
information-processing equipment; for example, Ethernet.
M

The symbol for 1024 squared (1,048,576 in decimal notation).
magnetic tape

A strip of plastic coated with magnetic oxide and used for storing data. Often
called magtape.
megabyte

1,000,000 byvtes.
memory

The area of the system that holds the instructions and data that temporarily
store information.
memory module

A logic circuit module that contains additional memory for the system. Up
to 3 memory modules with 8 megabytes of memory can be added to the
VAXstation 3.
menu

A displaved list of options that you can select to run.

Glossary—-7

MicroVAX Workstation

Any workstation based on the 32-bit MicroVAX CPU. The workstations
include the MicroVAX and the VAXstation systems.
MicroVMS

A micro version of the VAX/VMS operating system for MicroVAX-based
systems. MicroVMS enables installation of only those parts of the VMS
operating system you need, but allows access to all VMS operations.
MicroVMS Workstation Software

Window management software for a MicroVAX-based system. The system
must run MicroVMS as the operating system. Workstation software lets you
control and view several programs on one screen. You specify the window
with which to interact by using a pointing device.
module

A printed circuit board. The module contains chips, electrical components,
and electrically conductive pathways between components. A module stores

data or memory or controls the functions of a device.
mouse

A relative-positioning input device that is rolled across the desktop to move

the cursor on the monitor screen and is used to select menu options and
draw graphics. The mouse is palm sized and contains three pushbuttons
(function keys) and a ball bearing. The mouse is the pointing device for the
VAXstation 3.
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group

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computer

systems

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connected

communications lines to share information and resources.
node

An individual information-processing unit, such as a computer, workstation,
or peripheral device, that is connected to a network.
off-line

Pertaining to equipment, devices, and events that are not controlled by the
system.

on-line

Pertaining to equipment, devices, and events that communicate with the
system.

Glossary—8

operating system

A collection of system programs that controls the operation of the system and
performs such tasks as assigning memory to programs and data, processing
requests, scheduling jobs, and controlling the operation of input and output
devices.
output device

A device that extracts data from the system. A printer is an example of an
output device.

peripheral device

A device that provides the CPU with additional memory storage or
communication capability. Examples are disk and diskette drives, video
terminals, and printers.
plane

A video subsystem module that measures 1K x 1K x 2K and contains a total of
256K of memory. Each bit (one of two possible values, 0 and 1) corresponds
to a pixel on the video screen. A 4-plane video subsystem uses 4 bits to
represent a pixel and can display 16 colors or shades ot gray simultaneously.
An 8-plane video subsystem uses 8 bits to represent a pixel and can display
256 colors simultaneously.
pointing device

A terminal input device that lets you make a selection from a menu or draw
graphics. See mouse, puck, stylus, and tablet.
power-up sequence (power up)

A series of ordered events that occur when you supply power by turning on
the system.
printer

A peripheral device that provides paper copies of information stored on the
system.
program

The sequence of instructions the system needs to perform a task. See software.
prompt

Words or characters that the system displays to indicate that it is waiting for
vou to type a command.

Glossary-9

puck

A flat, rectangular, 4-pushbutton pointing device included with the tablet,
which moves the cursor on the monitor screen, draws graphics, and makes
selections from the menu. See also tablet.
RAM

Abbreviation for Random-Access Memory. See Random-Access Memory iRAAD
Random-Access Memory (RAM)

Memory that can be both read and written into duing acimal opeiations.
The type of memory the system uses to stoie the wstivctions of programs
being run.
raster

A linear meastirement trint toi graphics characteis.
Read Oaly Memoiy (ROM)

A mcineiny whose conteats cannot be modified. The system can use the data
coitained 1 a KOM but cannot change it.
raboot

o restart the system. Pressing the Restart pushbutton on the control panel
reboots the VAXstation 3 system, if the Break Enable/Disable switch on the
back of the VAXstation 3 cabinet is in the up (enable) position.
ROM

Abbreviation for Read-Only Memory. See Read-Only Memory (ROM).
run

A single execution of a job on a computer.

To execute a program.

software

Programs executed by the system to perform a chosen or required function.

Compare to hardware.
storage medium

Any device capable of recording information; for example, a diskette.
store

To enter data into a storage device, such as a disk, or into memory.

Glossary-10

stylus

A stencil-shaped pointing device included with the tablet, which moves the
cursor on the monitor screen, draws graphics, and makes selections from the
menu. See also tablet.
subsystem

A collection of mechanical and policy (access) modules that implements a

particular facility in the system. Examples include the file subsystem and the
batch subsystem.
synchronous line controller

A device that provides high-speed synchronous communication for distributed
networks.

Three varieties of the DMV11 are optional synchronous line

controllers for the VAXstation 3.
system

A combination of system hardware, software, and peripheral devices that
performs specific processing operations.
system image

The image that is read into memory from disk when the system is started up

(booted).
T-connector

T-shaped connector used to join two ThinWire Ethernet cable segments
directly to a station.
tablet

An absolute-positioning input device comprised of a flat-surfaced digitizing
tablet, a puck, or a stylus. The tablet is a drawing surface used with the puck
or stylus as a pointing device to move the cursor on the monitor screen, to

draw graphics, and to make selections from the menu.

The tablet may be

used with the VAXstation 3.
tape drive

A device that contains mechanical components and holds, turns, reads, and
writes on magnetic tape. The VAXstation 3 uses the TK50, TK70, and TS05
tape drives.
Tektronix 4014

A storage-tube display terminal sold by Tektronix, Inc.

Glossary-11

terminal

An Input/Output device that allows you to communicate with the system.
Terminals are divided into two categories: video and hard-copy.
terminator

A special connector used on both ends of an Ethernet segment. That connector
provides the 50-ohm termination resistance needed for the cable.
transceiver

A device that provides a single physical connection between standard Ethernet
and Ethernet communication equipment.
32-bit length

The length of the internal data path of the CPU. That length provides more
concentrated data, allows more data types, and enables more data to be
transferred at one time than a 16-bit internal data path.
ULTRIX-32m

ULTRIX-32m is an interactive, time-sharing operating system derived from

UNIX®! and enhanced by DIGITAL to work with MicroVAX hardware and
software.
ULTRIX-32w

The window management software for a MicroVAX-based system. The system
must run ULTRIX-32m as the operating system.
you contrc

Workstation software lets

and view several programs on one screen.

You specify the

window with which to interact by using a pointing device.

vCB02
A video subsystem that provides 1024 x 864 pixel resolution on a 47.5centimei >t (19-inch) color monitor.

The 4-plane subsystem simultaneously

displays 16 colors, while the 8-plane subsystem simultaneously displays 256
colors.
video terminal

A terminal that displays information on the screen of a cathode ray tube
(CRT). Compare to hard-copy terminal.

VuNiXTM is a registered trademark of American Telephone & Telegraph Company

Glossary—12

VLSI

Very Large Scale Integration of integrated circuit chips. A large number of
chips can fit on a printed circuit module; therefore, fewer modules are needed,
and the system can be smaller.
VT100 terminal

An American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-compatible terminal offered
by DIGITAL.
Winchester disk

A hard disk permanently sealed in a drive unit to prevent contaminants from
affecting the read/write head. The sealed Head/Disk Assembly (HDA) helps
to increase drive reliability and ensure data integrity.
window

An area on your monitor screen in which you can start, run, and view a
separate process. Windowing is supported by both MicroVMS and ULTRIX
workstation software.
word

The largest number of bits (32) that the VAXstation 3 can handle in an
operation. The VAXstation 3 can also handle longwords (that is, two words
or 64 bits).
write protect

To protect a disk, diskette, or other storage medium from the addition,
revision, or deletion of information.
write-protect notch

The small notch on the side of an RX50 diskette that you can cover with
an adhesive-backed foil label or tab to prevent loss of data by accidental
overwriting.

write-protect switch

The switch that you slide down on a TK50 or TK70 tape cartridge to prevent
loss of data by accidental overwriting.

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Index
A

DEQNA

Accessories kit

DESTA

components, 1-1

Asynchronous multiplexers
description, 4-26, 4-27

installation, 4-26, 4-27

description, 4-21

determining need for, 4-23
See DIGITAL ThinWire Ethernet
Station Adapter, 4-24
DF03 modem

description, 4-25, 4-26
option, 4-25, 4-26
Barrel connector

description of, 4-23
determining need for, 4-23
BNE3x cable
lengths, 4-22

types, 4-22

DF112 modem

description, 4-25, 4-26
option, 4-25, 4-26

DF124 modem

description, 4-25, 4-26
option, 4-25, 4-26
DF224 modem

description, 4-25

Communication modules
description, 4-21
Connector

determining need for, 4-23
Connectors
list of, 4-23
Consolidation carton
components, 1-2

Controller

storage devices, 4-18

option, 4-25
DHV11
description, 4-27
installation, 4-27

Diagnostics

configuration and devices display,
5-18

exiting diagnostics, 5-18
field service menu, 5-18

initial display, 3-8

initial testing, 2-35
introductory display, 2-34

maintenance system, 5-16

DELNI

description, 4-21
installation, 2-30
DELQA Ethernet Communications
Module

description, 3-38

maintenance system main menu,

5-17
power-up messages, 5-1
RX50 diskette insertion, 2-40

system utilities menu, 5-18
tape insertion,

2-38, 3-19

Index-1

Diagnostics {(vont'd.)
testing with diskettes, 2-35
testing with the RX50, 2-39

testing with the TK50, 2-35

testing with the TK70, 2-35
test screen, 2-46

TK50 tape, 2-35

TK70 tape insertion, 2-38
DIGITAL ThinWire Ethernet Multiport
Repeater, 4-23

DIGITAL ThinWire Ethernet Station

Adapter
definition. 4-24

F
Fixed-disk drive, RA81
specifications, A-11
Fixed-disk drive, RD33
specifications, A-10

Fixed-disk drive, RD54
specifications, A-10

Fixed-disk drive subsystem
description, 4-19

Fixed-disk drive Subsystem
installation, 4-19
Fonts

LA210, 4-6

features of, 4-24

LCGO1, 4-11

ports of, 4-24

Disk drive, RA60 removable

description, 3-17

LNO3, 4-2
Front control panel

controls and indicators, 3-1

location, 3-17

DC OK indicator, 3-5

picture of, 3-17

fixed-disk pushbuttons, 3-7

Disk drive, RA81 fixed

halt pushbutton, 3-5

description, 3-17

power switch, 3-4

location, 3-17
picture of, 3~17

Disk drive, RD53 fixed

Restart/Run pushbutton, 3-5
Fuse

replacing, 5-12

description, 3-15
Disk drive, RD54 fixed
description, 3-15

Diskette

back-up, 3-38
Diskette drive, RX50

Specifications, A-11
Documentation

hardware, 1-2

H
H4000
installaticn, 2-29, 4-22
H9642 Enclosure, 4-19
picture of, 3-18, 3-33
Hardware support kit
components,

ULTRIX, B-2

1-2

DZQ11
description, 4-26
installation, 4-27

Input devices
mouse, 1-17

tablet, 4-16

Environment
system, 1-8

Ethernet

DELQA, 3-38

K
KDAS9-Q, 3-18, 4-20

description, 4-27

KDA50-~Q controller, 4-19

Index—2

Keyboard
cable assembly connection, 2-14

installation, 2-14

picture of, 4-13

M
M7168

LA210
description, 4-6

installation, 4-7
picture of, 4~7
LA50

description, 4-10

description, 3-14
ordering, 3-14

M7169
description, 3-14
Maintenance System
options, 5-17

installatior, 4-10

MDM, 5-16

picture of, 4-10

Memory module

LA75 printer

description, 4-8
option, 4-8

Labels
placement of, 2-18

LCGOo1
description, 4-11

installation, 4-11

LCGO1 printer
picture of, 4-11

LJ250/252
description, 4-12

description, 4-18
installation, 4-18
types, 4-18

MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor
Main Menu, 5-16
Modems

list, 4-25

Monitor
power cord, 2-26
site-preparation, 1-5, 1-6
system unit connection, 2-21

Monitor, monochrome

installation, 4-12

cable assembly connection, 2-10

picture of, 4-12

installation, 2-5

LNO3

placement, 2-6

description, 4-2

power switch, 2-5

installation, 4-3

tilt-swivel base assembly, 2-6

picture of, 4-3

voltage, 2-11

LNO03 PLUS printer
description, 4-4
option, 4-4

LNO3R SCRIPTPRINTER
*

LVP16 plotter

voltage selection switch, 2-11
Monitor, VR260 monochrome

front and side controls, 3-12

keyboard connection, 2-14

description, 4-4

power up, 2-33

installation, 4-5

rear controls and connectors, 3-13

option, 4-4

specifications, 1-6, A-4

LPS40 printer

Monitor, VR290 color

description, 4-5

cable assembly connection, 2-4

option, 4-5

front and side controls, 3-9

LVP16

fuse, 5-12

description, 4-13

carrier, 5-12

installation, 4-13

location, 5-12

Index—-3

Monitor, VR290 color (cont’d.)

Options (cont'd.)

keyboard connection, 2~-13
placement, 2~1

maintenance system main menu,

power cord, 2-25

memory modules, 4-18

power switch, 2-1

modems, 4-25

power up, 2-33

mouse, 4-17

5-17

rear controls and connectors, 3-10

MS650, 4-18

specifications, 1-5, A~-2

printers, 4-2

troubleshooting procedures, 5-10

PRINTSERVER 40 (LPS40) printer,

Mouse, 4-17

4-5

cover plate, 5-14

RA60 removable disk drive, 4-19

installation, 2-14, 4-17

maintenance, 5-14

RAB81 fixed-disk drive, 4-19
RD53 fixed-disk drive, 4-19

schedule, 5-14

RD54 fixed-disk drive, 4-19

RX50 Dual Diskette Drive, 4-21

picture of, 4-17
specifications, A-6

tablet, 4-16

use of, xii

TK50 Tape Drive, 4-20

MS630

TK7Q0 Tape Drive, 4-20

description, 4-18

TS05 Tape Drive, 4-20

installation, 4-18

4-plane module

Options

description, 3-14

DEQNA communications module,

4-21

8-plane module
description, 3-14

DF03 modem, 4-26

Plotter

DF112 modem, 4-26

LVP16, 4-13

DF124 modem, 4-26

Pointing device

DF224 modem, 4-25

installation, 2-14

DHV11 asynchronous multiplexer,

troubleshooting, 5-12

4-27

Power requirements

DZQ11 asvnchronous multiplexer,

4-26

system, 1-7

Power up

KDAS0-Q disk controller, 4-27
LLA210, 4-6

messages, 5-1

troubleshooting procedures, 5-3

LAS50, 4-10

Printers

LA75 printer, 4-8

connection to VAXstation 3, 4-14

LCGO1, 4-11

LA210, 4-6

list of, 4-1

LA50, 4-10

LJj250/252, 4-12

LA75, 4-8

LNO03, 4-2

LCGO1, 4-11

LNO3 PLUS printer, 4-4

LJ250/252, 4-12

LNO3R SCRIPTPRINTER,

LNO03, 4-2

LVP16, 4-13

Index—4

4-4

LNO3 PLUS, 4-4

RX50 Diskette (cont’d.)

Printers (cont'd.)
1.NO3R SCRIPTPRINTER,

insertion, 3-335, 3-36

4-4

system unit connection, 4-15

labeled, 3-35

types, 4-2

overwrite protection, 3-37
storage, 3-37

PRINTSERVER 40 (LPPS40)

description, 4-5
option, 4-5

picture of, 4-5

S
Service
procedures, 6-1

Site-preparation
environment, 1-8

RA60, 4-18
RA60 removable disk drive

power requirements, 1-7
space planning, 1-3

description, 4-19

specifications, A-11

Software cartons
components, 1-2

RAR1, 4-18

RAB81 fixed-disk drive
description, 4-19

Storage device option package, 4-18
System

connecting the transceiver cable,

specifications, A-11

RD53, 4-18
RD53 fixed-disk drive

2-28

System halts
troubleshooting, 5-5

description, 4-19

specifications, A-10

System unit
adjusting baud rate, 2-20

RD53 subsystem

connecting video cable, 2-21

installation, 4-19
RD54, 4-18

control panel, 2-18, 3-1

RD54 fixed-disk drive

cover opening, 2-19

description, 4-19

CPU distribution panel, 2-20, 3-3

specifications, A-10

installation, 2-1, 2-18

RD54 subsystem

labels, 2-18

installation, 4-19

physical specifications, 1-3

Read and Write Errors

power cord, 2-27
power requirements, A-1

troubleshooting procedures, 5-7

Removable disk drive, RA60

power up, 2-25, 2-33

specifcations, A-11

RX50 diskette drive, 3-35

RQDX3, 4-19

setting controls, 2-20

RQDX3 controller, 4-18

site-preparation, 1-3

RX50, 4-18

troubleshooting procedures, 5-3
voltage setting, 2-23

description, 4-21
installation, 4-21

specifications, A-11
RX50 Diskette
description, 3-34

drive, 3-35
handling, 3-37

Tablet
description, 4-16
installation, 2-14, 4-16

Index-5

Tablet (cont'd.)

Troubleshooting (cont'd.)

specifications, 4-16, A-8

procedure, 5-1

use of, xii

read and write errors, 5-7

Tape

system halts, 5-5

back-up, 3-38

system unit, 5-3

drive, 4-20, 5-8

TK50 tape drive, 5-8

drive specifications, A-12, A-14,

TK70 tape drive, 5-9
VR290 color monitor, 5-10

A-15

TK50, A-12
TK70, A-14

TS05, 4-18
TSO05 tape drive

TS505, A-15

description, 3-32

picture of, 3~32

Tape cartridge
insertion, 3-19
T-connector

description of, 4-23

determining need for, 4-23
Terminator
description of, 4-23
determining need for, 4-23
ThinWire Ethernet
connectors, 4-23

terminator, #-23
TK50, 4-18
troubleshooting, 5-8

TK50 tape cartridge
handling, 3-31
overwrite protection, 3-30
storage, 3-31

TK50 tape drive

description, 3-18
TK70. 4-18
TK70 tape drive

coritrols, 3-28
description, 3-24
indicators, 3-29
troubleshooting procedures, 5-9
Transceiver

definition, 4-24
Transceiver cable, 4-22, 4-23
Troubleshooting

basic, 5-2
diskette drive, 5-5
maintenar.ce system, 5~16

power up, 5-1, 5-3

TSVO5 tape transport subsystem, 3-32
Turning On the System, 2-33

Vv
VAXstation 3
components, 1-1

described, xi
environmental vequirements, 1-8,

A-2
network, 2-28
options, xi, 4~1
power requirements, A-1
printer connection, 4-14

service, 6-1
site-preparation, 1-3

software installation, 2-47
testing, 2-34

troubleshooting, 5-1

turning off, 3-9
turning on, 3-7
VCB02

video Subsystem, 3-14
Voltage

monochrome monitor, 2-10
system unit setting, 2-23
VR260 Monochrome monitor

specifications, A-4
VR290 Color monitor

specifications, A-2

w
Windows

described, xii

Index—6