[Techtoolslist] Fluke 9010a RS-232 problem.

[Kevin Moore]

I should have those PDF files, but I'm at work right now. I'll send
them when I get home.

Kevin


On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM, John Robertson<jrr at flippers.com> wrote:

> 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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