TU58 DECtape II User Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 General Description
- 1.3 Block Diagram
  - 1.3.1 Drive Control
  - 1.3.2 Processor
- 1.4 Specifications
  - 1.4.1 Performance
  - 1.4.2 Electrical
  - 1.4.3 Mechanical
  - 1.4.4 Environmental
- 1.5 Configurations
- 1.6 Hardware Documentation Ordering Information
- 1.7 Digital Repair Service
Chapter 2 Operation
- 2.1 TU58-DA, -CA Rackmount Controls and Indicators
  - 2.1.1 Front Panel
  - 2.1.2 Run Indicator
  - 2.1.3 Application and Removal of Power
- 2.2 TU58-EA, -EB Controls and Indicators
  - 2.2.1 Front Panel
  - 2.2.2 Run Indicator
  - 2.2.3 Application and Removal of Power
- 2.3 TU58-VA Controls and Indicators
  - 2.3.1 Front Panel
  - 2.3.2 Run Indicator
  - 2.3.3 Application and Removal of Power
- 2.4 TU58 Components Controls and Indicators
  - 2.4.1 Application and Removal of Power
- 2.5 Cartridge
  - 2.5.1 Cartridge Loading
  - 2.5.2 Cartridge Unloading
  - 2.5.3 Keeping Track of Cartridges
  - 2.5.4 Write Protect Tab
  - 2.5.5 Cartridge Storage and Care
- 2.6 Maintenance
  - 2.6.1 Head and Puck Cleaning
  - 2.6.2 Operator Trouble Isolation
  - 2.6.3 Cartridge Wear
Chapter 3 Programming
- 3.1 General Principles
  - 3.1.1 Block Number, Byte Count, and Drive Number
  - 3.1.2 Special Handler Functions
- 3.2 Radial Serial Protocol (RSP) and Modified RSP (MRSP)
  - 3.2.1 Packets
    - 3.2.1.1 Packet Usage
  - 3.2.2 Break and Initialization
  - 3.2.3 Command Packets
    - 3.2.3.1 Maintenance Mode
    - 3.2.3.2 Special Address Mode
  - 3.2.4 Data Packets
    - 3.2.4.1 Radial Serial Protocol
    - 3.2.4.2 Modified Radial Serial Protocol
  - 3.2.5 End Packets
- 3.3 Instruction Set
- 3.4 PASCAL TU58 Handler Algorithm Definitions
Chapter 4 Installation
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Rack Installation (-DA Version)
  - 4.2.1 Rackmount
  - 4.2.2 Unpacking
  - 4.2.3 Power Selection
  - 4.2.4 Removing Bottom Plates for Controller Board Configuration
  - 4.2.5 Rackmounting Procedure
- 4.3 Rack Installation (-CA Version)
  - 4.3.1 Rackmount
  - 4.3.2 Power Selection for the Rack Version
  - 4.3.3 Removing Module from Chassis
  - 4.3.4 Reinstalling the Module
- 4.4 Installation (-EA and -EB Versions)
  - 4.4.1 Tabletop Installation
  - 4.4.2 Solid Mounting Installation
- 4.5 Installation (-VA Version)
  - 4.5.1 Tabletop Installation
  - 4.5.2 Solid Mounting Installation
  - 4.5.3 Mounting the TU58-VA to the SB11 (or BA11-VA)
- 4.6 Components
- 4.7 Interface Standards Selection and Setup
  - 4.7.1 Selecting Interface Standards
  - 4.7.2 Connecting Standards Jumpers
- 4.8 Operational Checkout
  - 4.8.1 Checkout of Interface
  - 4.8.2 Configuring Interface Modules
  - 4.8.3 Checkout of Drive Command Function
Chapter 5 Options
- 5.1 Run Indicator
  - 5.1.1 Installation
- 5.2 Boot Switch
  - 5.2.1 General
  - 5.2.2 Operation
  - 5.2.3 Installation
Appendix A TU58/PDP-11 Toggle-In Boot
Appendix B RSP Sequence
Appendix C Sample Device Handlers
Appendix D Cartridge Repair
Appendix E Field Replaceable Unit Spares List

Company:	Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:	EK-0TU58-UG-004
Date:	1983-12
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Supersedes:	EK-0TU58-UG-003, TU58 DECtape II User Guide

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