VXI VX1420A Computer Hardware User Manual


 
VX1410A & VX1420A IntelliFrame Mainframe Instruction Manual
7–1
Adjustment Procedures
This chapter describes adjustment procedures for the IntelliFrame Mainframe.
There are no hardware adjustments required for the IntelliFrame Mainframe. The
information in this chapter describes the command set for service related tasks.
Perform the calibration procedures when major modules have been replaced in
the mainframe, such as the Enhanced Monitor, Backplane or Sense circuit
boards.
The information in this section is designed for use by qualified service person-
nel. Read the General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary at the front
of this manual and Service Strategy on page 8-1 before attempting any
procedures in this chapter. Refer to the Operating Basics chapter for information
on the location of controls, indicators, and connectors used with the mainframe.
NOTE. This procedure assumes that you have a PC running MS Windows with
the Microsoft Terminal program.
The following steps describe the calibration procedure using the CALibration
command:
1. Place the IntelliFrame Mainframe in a constant-temperature environment.
2. Remove all modules from the IntelliFrame Mainframe.
3. Install the empty slot panel fillers upside down so the shutters are open and
air can flow in all 13 slots.
4. Set the fan speed to the FULL position.
5. Power on the IntelliFrame Mainframe and let it run for five minutes.
6. While you are waiting for the mainframe to warm up, execute the Microsoft
Terminal program.
The Microsoft Terminal program is located in the Accessories folder (for the
default setup of Microsoft Windows).
7. Connect an RS-232 cable between the COM port on the PC and the RS-232
connector at the rear of the IntelliFrame Mainframe. Refer to Table 3–14 on
page 3–111 for a list of the factory default RS-232 settings.
8. Select the Communications... command from the Settings menu of the
Terminal program and select the appropriate COM port (for example, COM1
or COM2) from the dialog box.