
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
5.3
TROUBLESHOOTING
If at any time the unit fails to operate or operates intermittently, it is a good idea to remove the
top cover and look for any visible problems or damage. Make sure all cables are securely
connected. Insure all integrated circuits are mounted into their sockets where applicable. Look
for damaged components.
*** CAUTION ***
Before removing the top and/or bottom covers, remove the AC Power input. If trouble
shooting is necessary with power applied, take precautions near the right rear of the unit, as
viewed from the front, as the primary AC power is exposed.
Because the design of the unit utilizes LSI (Large Scale Integrated) circuits, and is
Microprocessor based, much of the operation is controlled by firmware/software. There are few
user serviceable components.
The TymMachine executes a self-test program when the unit is powered-up. Following are
possible symptoms of operational problems and possible causes:
When the user attempts to access an optional assembly and gets the “Selection Not Installed
Display”, as shown in Figure 5.3.1, the option is either not available, not properly installed, or
has failed and should be replaced.
Selection Not Installed Display
Figure 5.3.1
Selected option is not installed.
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In the event this message is displayed the user should check to see if the Option is installed. If
the option is installed, check to be sure the option is plugged into the option assembly connector
and is oriented with the component side up.
5.3.1 POWER-UP SELF TEST
Every time power is applied to the unit, a self-test is performed on many circuits within the
Generator, Translator and other optional assemblies. If the generator is stopped, the unit will
perform the LED test sequentially displaying all zeros through nines. If the unit passes self-test
(at power on) but doesn’t seem to be working properly, manually resetting the microprocessor is
probably all that is necessary. Paragraph 5.3.5 explains the Manual Reset procedure.
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TM7000 TymMachine TCG/T (Rev D)
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