[Techtoolslist] Fluke 9010a RS-232 problem.

[John Robertson]

Kevin Moore wrote:

> First Hello all I'm new to the list :)

>

> Next my experience with the fluke is somewhat limited, but I'm

> learning quite a bit, and want to learn more.

>

> So this is what I have. Fluke 9101a, and a 6502 pod since I'm learning

> to work on Vector games.

>

> So far I've been able to do the normal stuff, Rom, and Ram checks

> manually. I downloaded the FIDE program from Quarter Arcade, and have

> it install on a Windows XP system. Next I'm using a 9pin serial cable

> with a Null modem adapter and a 9-25 pin adapter to connect it to the

> Fluke. I've set the dip switches on the Fluke for what I believe is

> default. 7n1 IIRC at 9600 baud. In anycase, I've got COM1 set the same

> in windows, and the FIDE program set the same. The one thing that

> confuses me is the Hardware control settings. Xon/Xoff etc.

>

> But what's happening when I try to transfer a program script to the

> fluke is this, set up the FIDE so it's ready. Press Aux/If, Read,

> Enter/Yes The fluke then will state receiving, but after 1-2 secs it

> will just reset. Then the Fluke states Reset Ok.

>

> I'm thinking it should stay in the receiving mode until the program is

> finished transfering, but like I said I'm still new at using the

> fluke.

>

> I've done a little troubleshooting of the RS-232 board, but since I

> don't have a probe at this time, and my manual program entry skills

> are lacking on the fluke, I've been unable to enter in the program to

> test the RS-232. I have confirmed that I have the +-6 volts.

>

> I'm sure there are some things I left out that you need to know so

> please ask away. Any suggestions would be much apperciated.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Kevin

>   

Hi Kevin,

I haven't used RS232 for a few years, but I recall using 8-N-1 instead 
of 7-N-1. The X-On/Off is enabled using the Setup key and 'More' to 
movethrough all the options.

The service manual for the 9010 does cover testing the RS-232 port, but 
a scope is required - and the Service Manual PDF file is damaged!

On another note I just discovered that the FTP archives (and my 
backups!) for a few PDFs are damaged...

If anyone has valid copies of:

9010A Course Notes.pdf
9010A Service Manual.pdf
9010A Operator Manual.pdf
9010A Evaluation Manual.pdf

I would appreciate an upload to the ftp site (send me an email so I know 
to look!)

Thanks,

John :-#)#


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