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Principles of Operation
“Dot Plucking” and Adjacent Dot Checking “Dot Plucking” is a specialized
DMA function that removes dot data from a dot image buffer in DRAM in a
programmable manner, serializes it, and sends it to the hammer bank. This
function is actually controlled by the EC (see page 50), which has access to
the VX through the “Cajun” Bus Interface.
“Cajun” Bus Interface The “Cajun” bus interfaces the DC, the EC, and the
expansion port. The EC uses this bus to access DC resources, including the
semaphore registers. (The semaphore registers are the primary
communications path between the EC and DC.)
Ports The VX ASIC controls the following I/O functions:
♦
Interface to an IEEE 1284 Level 2 host
♦
Interface to RS–232E serial host
♦
Interface to RS–422 serial host
All the circuitry required for these host types is provided on the CMX board,
except for the drivers themselves, ESD protection, and terminations.
Host I/O Drivers and Termination
Beyond the 030 processor and VX ASIC, additional support circuitry
completes the serial and parallel interfaces. These circuits include:
♦
RS–232 drivers and receivers. These circuits use internal charge pumps
to eliminate the need for
12V power.
♦
RS–422 differential drivers and receivers
♦
Parallel port pull up and pull down terminating resistors are DIP-socketed
for easy removal and installation.
All interface ICs and terminations have the following characteristics:
♦
Provide ESD protection to 15KV for all inputs.
♦
Less than 0.05V common mode ripple, measured at the power and
ground of the interface ICs.
♦
Less than 0.02V common mode ripple, measured between chassis
ground and the ground pins of the interface ICs.
♦
Greater than 200V/
m
s slew rate for all outputs.
Summary of Contents for 6400 Series
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Page 34: ...34 Preventive Maintenance...
Page 54: ...54 Principles of Operation...
Page 190: ...190 Adjustment Procedures...
Page 292: ...292 Replacement Procedures and Illustrated Parts List...
Page 305: ...305 Wire Data Cable Routing Cabinet Model...
Page 307: ...307 Wire Data Cable Routing Pedestal Model...
Page 311: ...311 Wire Data Cable Assembly Card Cage Fan Description Part No 14H5285 PIN 1 PIN 1...
Page 313: ...313 Wire Data Cable Assembly Exhaust Fan Description Part No 14H5286...
Page 314: ...Wire Data 314 Cable Assembly Hammer Bank Logic Description Part No 14H5279...
Page 315: ...315 Wire Data Cable Assembly Hammer Bank Power Description Part No 14H5283 PIN 1 PIN 1...
Page 317: ...317 Wire Data Cable Assembly MPU Description Part No 14H5329 PIN 1 PIN 3 PIN 2 PIN 1...
Page 319: ...319 Wire Data Cable Assembly Ribbon Motor Extension Description Part No 63H7464...
Page 320: ...Wire Data 320 Cable Assembly Shuttle Motor Drive Description Part No 14H5330...
Page 322: ...Wire Data 322 Cable Assembly Centronics DataProducts Adapter Description Part No 14H5522...
Page 323: ...323 Wire Data Cable Assembly 5V Remote Power Description Part No 14H5589...
Page 325: ...325 Wire Data Cable Logic Power Stacker Description Part No 24H8976...
Page 326: ...Wire Data 326 Cable Power Power Stacker Description Part No 24H8975...
Page 327: ...327 Wire Data Cable Vertical Rail Power Stacker Description Part No 24H8964...
Page 328: ...Wire Data 328 Fan Assembly Hammer Bank Description Part No 14H5159 P107 HBF P107 HBF...
Page 329: ...329 Wire Data Magnetic Pickup Assembly Description Part No 57G1476...
Page 330: ...Wire Data 330 Switch Assembly Cover Open Description Part No 14H5282...
Page 332: ...Wire Data 332 Switch Assembly Platen Interlock Description Part No 14H5280 P107 PLO...
Page 344: ...344 Printer Specifications...
Page 348: ...348 Torque Table...
Page 356: ...356 Safety Inspection Guide...
Page 364: ...364 Abbreviations and Signal Mnemonics...
Page 404: ...404 Power Stacker 75 80 85 90 85 80 Figure 84 Stacker Detail Rollers...
Page 412: ...412 Power Stacker...
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