4. Genie VMS User Interface and
Controls
The following discussion provides basic information on the user interface and func-
tional operation of the setup controls for the Model 9660 ICB Digital Signal Processor
(DSP).
Unless noted otherwise, all controls are programmable through the host compute soft-
ware. For proper operation, and ICB master (e.g. Model 556/556A AIM module) and
appropriate software (GENIE-VMS 5.0 or higher) are required.
Defining a Detector Input
The first step in using a 9660 module is to define a detector input definition at the host
computer that specifies this type of device. To do this, follow the instructions in the
Model 48-0726 Genie-ESP System User’s Manual
in Appendix A, under “Configuring
ICB Modules for your System”. That process is also briefly described here.
1.
First, get control of the AIM module that you will use to control the DSP
device:
$ MCA RESERVE NI30C
2.
Next, get a list of the ICB devices attached to the AIM. You should see the
CI9660 DSP device listed if it is properly attached and communicating with
the AIM.
$ CONFIG/DEV ICB
3.
Then release the AIM with the following command:
$ MCA RELEASE NI30C
Follow the instructions provided in the
Model 48-0726 Genie-ESP System User’s
Manual
, Appendix A, “Configuring ICB Modules for your System”, and create the
Computer-controlled NIM setup file that contains the setup information for your
devices. The file is stored in the LIB_MCA: directory.
Then, use the PARS/GUI utility to edit the DSP setup parameters. If you also have a
computer controlled HVPS, you should also set it up. The main menu of the
PARS/GUI utility is shown in Figure 14. To setup the 9660 module, select the DSP
Module menu option.
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