Fluke 2030A User manual

This manual documents the Model 2030A and its assemblies at the
revision levels shown in Appendix 7A. IS your instrument cntains
assemblies with different revision lettes, it will be necessary for you to
either update or backdate this manual. Refer to the supplemental
change/errata sheet for newer assemblies, or to the backdating sheet in
Appendix 7A for older assemblies.
2030A
imable
Printer
P/M 504035
August 1979 IflukeI

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workmanship under normal use and service for the period of 1-year from date of purchase. This warranty extends only
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2030A
Section 1
Introduction &Specifications
1-1. INTRODUCTION
1-2. The Model 2030A Programmable Printer is a20-
character thermal line printer designed as arecording
peripheral device for use with digital measurement
instruments. It will print up to 20 characters per line; the
character set includes the standard 64 character ASCII
upper-case set, plus special codes to print a degree
symbol, Greek letters Mu (p) and Omega (H), and lower
case f, k, m, n, p, s, and z, All special codes are listed in
Table 1-1.
1-3. Amaximum of nine Fluke PTI format instruments
may be connected to the 2030A Programmable Printer
through two Model Y2034 Interconnect Accessories. The
printer scans all nine input instruments and prints
information received from each during each print cycle. A
print cycle may be initiated by the SINGLE PRINT
switch, the CONTINUOUS PRINT switch, or by
Interval Print front panel programming. Aprint cycle
may also be initiated from aremote switch through arear
panel connectot.
Table 1-1. Special Printer Codes
ASCII CHARACTER
CODE PRINTER RESPONSE
Control J(Line Feed) Terminate Input Data String
Control L(Form Feed) Space One Line
Lower Case dDegree Symbol (°)
Lower Case fLower Case f
Lower Case kLower Case k
Lower Case mLower Case m
Lower Case n Lower Case n
Lower Case pLower Case p
Lower Case rOmega Symbol (£2)
Lower Case sLower Case s
Lower Case u Micro Symbol (/u)
Lower Case zLower Case z
1-4. In addition to printing information supplied by the
input digital instruments, the 2030A Programmable
Printer will supply printed time annotation (Real Time,
Elapsed Time, or Interval Time) and asix-digit numeric
header annotation at the start of each print cycle.
1-5. One test instrument input may be selected through
aspecial address feature for use with alimits comparison
function, amath function, aspecial annotation function,
or atrace print mode. The limits comparison function
initates a print cycle when the input data exceeds or falls
below operator-set limits; the math function scales the
selected input using operator-entered constants; the
special annotation function allows the operator to enter a
maximum of four annotation characters for the selected
instrument input. In the trace print mode, the printer
produces astrip chart reflecting input data variations.
1-6. The Model 2030A Programmable Printer operates
using one of three input power sources. Two input ac line
voltage ranges are switch selectable: 90 to 132V ac or 180
to 250V ac. Either ac line range requires afrequency
between 47 Hz and 440 Hz. One rear panel connector is
provided for ac line voltage input. Refer to Section 4 of
this manual for instructions on verifying or changing the
input line voltage switch settings. The 2030A
Programmmable Printer will also operate from a+12V
dc supply. One rear panel connector containing two
screw-type terminals is provided for adc voltage input.
The terminals are marked for polarity.
1-7. Communication between the 2030A
Programmable Printer and an input instrument, or the
Model Y2034 Interconnect Accessory, is through a36-pin
amp “Champ” Series connector. The printer connector is
male. Data, address, and handshake signals in the PTI
format (a unique Fluke format) are transferred through
the connector in either ahandshake or clocked mode.
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1-8. Physically, the Model 2030A Programmable
Printer consists of three circuit boards mounted in aPTI
(Portable Test Instrument) Case. The three circuit boards
are; the Keyboard, the Input Interface Board, and the
Printer PCB, The lightweight, durable plastic, PTI case
can be stacked and latched to other instruments in PTI
cases to form atest system.
1-9. No options are available for the 2030A
Programmable Printer. There are, however, several
accessories. These are described in Section 6of this
manual, the Option and Accessory Information section,
and listed in Table 1-2.
1-10. SPECIFICATIONS
1-11. Specifications for the Model 2030A
Programmable Printer are listed in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. Specifications
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Type Thermal, 20-column
Character Set 64-Upper case ASCII plus special characters listed in Table 1-1.
Scan Capability Maximum of nine instruments automatically (requires two
Y2034 Interconnect Accessories).
Print Speed Three lines per second.
Scan Speed Three instruments per second (maximum).
Line Spacing Approximately 2.4 lines per cm (6 lines per inch).
Print Modes Single, Continuous, Trace, Interval, Interval Trace,
Interval Limit, Remote.
Time Selection
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Operating Environment
Elapsed Time (ET), Real Time (RT), Elapsed Time-
Interval (ET &IT), Real Time-Interval (RT &IT).
Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32° Fto 122°F).
Humidity
Storage Environment
95% -0°C to 25°C (32° Fto 77°F).
75% -25° Cto 40°C (77° F to 104°F).
45% -40° Cto 50° C(104°F to 122°F).
Instrument —20°C to +70°C {—4°F to +158°F).
Paper 22° C, 50% RH, (90% contrast maintained for one year).
45° C, 80% RH, (90% contrast maintained for one week).
Shock and Vibration Meets MIL-T-2800 Specifications.
PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
Time 6-digit Real Time (HR:MIN:SEC).
Interval 6-digit interval Time (HR:MIN:SEC).
Header 6-digit Reference Number.
Math Scales one instrument input data.
A6-digit constant used in Math and Trace.
B6-digit constant used in Math and Trace.
HI LIM 6-digit high limit values.
LO LIM 6-digit low limit values.
SPEC ADR 1-digit special address
UNITS 4alphanumeric characters, 2or 3digit code to
select each character.
Table 1-2. Accessories
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION
Y2028 Interface (BCD to PTI)
Y2034 Interconnect (5 Input -1Output)
Y7203 Cable Assembly -2Foot -36-pin
Y7204 Cable Assembly —5Foot -36-pin
Y2016 Rack Panel
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
Power
Case Size
Paper Advance Type
Paper Type
Plug Compatible
Protection Class 1
Table 1-3. Specifications (cont)
Approximately 9pounds (with paper).
90 to 132V ac, 48 to 440 Hz.
180 to 250V ac, 48 to 440 Hz.
11 to 15V dc
40 Watts maximum.
20.45 cm Wx13.08 cm Hx32.69 cm L
(8.05 in. x5.15 in. x12.85 in.) See Figure 1-1.
Belt drive -stepping motor.
Thermal sensitive -2.5 inches wide x240 feet long.
(3M Type 162.)
Thermometers: Fluke 2180A and 2190A
Scanner: Fluke 2300A
Counters: Fluke 7200A Series
DVM: Fluke 8920A
DMMs: Fluke 8600A, 8800A, 881 0A, (All DMMs and DVMs
require Option -521 for use with the 2030A Printer.)
Interconnect Accessory: Fluke Y2034
Interface (BCD to PTI): Fluke Y2028
Relates solely to insulation or grounding properties as defined
in IEC 348.
1-3/1 -4

static awareness
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John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
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damaged by electrostatic discharge during
handling. This notice explains how you can
minimize the chances of destroying such devices
by:
1. Knowing that there is aproblem.
2. Learning the guidelines for handling them.
3. Using the procedures, and packaging and
bench techniques that are recommended.
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UNTIL READY FOR USE.
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IN WORK AREA
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IRONS SHOULD BE USED.
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with these devices on them, can be ordered from the
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technical manual for ordering instructions. Use the
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John Fluke
Part No. Bag Size
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454025 12” x15”

2030A
Section 2
Operating Instructions
2-1. INTRODUCTION
2-2. This section of the manual contains information
regarding installation and operation of the Model 2030A
Programmable Printer. It is recommended that the
contents of this section be read and understood before
any attempt is made to operate the instrument. Should
difficulties arise during operation, please contact your
nearest Fluke Technical Service Center, or the John
Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.; P.O. Box 43210, Mountlake
Terrace, WA 98043; telephone [phone]. Alist of
Technical Service Centers is located in Section 7of this
manual.
2-3. SHIPPING INFORMATION
2-4. Model 2030A Programmable Printers are
packaged and shipped in afoam-packed container. Upon
receipt of the instrument, athorough inspection should be
made to reveal any possible shipping damage. Special
instructions for inspection and claims are included on the
shipping carton.
2-5. If reshipment of the instrument is necessary, the
original container should be used. If the original
container is not available, anew one can be obtained from
the John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc. Please include the
instrument model number when requesting anew
shipping container.
2-6. INPUT POWER
2-7. Model 2030A Programmable Printers operate with
any of three possible input voltages. Two ac line voltage
ranges are switch selectable: 90 to 132V ac or 180 to 250V
ac. Either ac voltage selected must be of a frequency
between 47 Hz and 440 Hz. Refer to Section 4of this
manual for instructions on verifying or changing the
input line voltage switch settings. The printer will also
operate from a+12V dc voltage supply. External 12V dc
connections are provided on the rear panel. The
connections are screw-type terminal block connections,
and they are marked for polarity. Both the ac and dc
inputs may be connected simultaneously; if the ac input
should fail, the printer will switch automatically to dc
operation.
CAUTION
Before connecting the 2030A Programmable
Printer to the locaf ac fine voltage, verify that
the input voltage switch setting matches the
local line voltage. Refer to the rear panel decal.
2-8. The rear panel ac connector is athree-prong,
U-ground connector which permits the printer to be
connected, through the power cord, to the applicable line
voltage. The offset ground prong on this connector
should be connected, through the power cord, to ahigh
quality earth ground.
2-9. INSTALLATION
2-10. Model 2030A Programmable Printers are
packaged and installed in PTI (Portable Test Instrument)
cases. These cases are stackable, and they may be latched
together, allowing the operator to fasten the printer
together with several accessories and test instruments to
form one easily transportable system. Maximum weight
for one stacked unit system is 40 pounds.
2-11. To prepare the printer for operation, first verify
that the input voltage select switch on the Printer PCB is
in the correct position for the local line voltage. Refer to
Section 4of this manual for access information. Plug the
input line power cord into the applicable power source, or
connect a+12V dc source to the 12V dc input connector
block. Verify that all connected test instruments have the
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correct preset address. If only one test instrument is to be
used with the printer, connect the test instrument to the
rear pane!, 36-pin, printer I/O connector. Cable
accessory Y7203 or Y7204 may be used for this
connection, if more than one test instrument is to be used
with the printer, connect the Interconnect Accessory,
Y2034, to the printer rear panel I/O connector through
Cable Assembly Y7203 or Y7204. Then connect the
desired test instruments to the Interconnect Accessory
using additional cable assembly accessories as shown in
Figure 2-1. Up to five test instruments may be used with
one Y2.034. Nine test instruments may be connected
through two Y2034 Interconnect Accessories.
2-13. The 2030Acontrols, indicators, and connectors
are shown in Figure 2-2 and described in Table 2-1.
2-15. The following paragraphs describe various
conditions that could effect 2030A Programmable
Printer operation. They also describe minor, operator-
performed, periodic, service procedures. The operator
should familiarize himself with these conditions and
procedures prior to operating the 2030A Programmable
Printer.

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Table 2-1. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
NAME FUNCTION
Print Unit
PROGRAMMING Keys
POWER ON/OFF
PAPER ADVANCE
PRINT Keys
ENTER
DECIMAL/STOP
LINE VOLTAGE CONNECTOR
AUX SUPPLY 12V dc
PRINT COMMAND
LIMITS
DATA INPUT
Twenty-column thermal line printer. Provides hard copy.
Twelve keys used to program digits and select program operational
functions.
f: Function selection. Used to select operation functions.
7/TIME: Programs digit 7or selects real TIME for programming.
8/INTERVAL: Programs digit 8or selects INTERVAL time
for programming.
9/HEADER: Programs digit 9or selects HEADER number for
programming.
4/A: Programs digit 4or selects Aconstant for programming.
5/B: Programs digit 5or selects Bconstant for programming.
6/MATH: Programs digit 6or selects MATH function for
programming.
1/HI LIM: Programs digit 1or selects high limit for programming.
2/LO LIM: Programs digit 2or selects low limit for programming.
3/UNITS: Programs digit 3or selects annotation for programming.
0: Programs digit 0.
—/SPEC ADR: Programs dash or minus (—)character or selects
special address for programming.
Switches power to printer circuitry.
Advances print unit paper.
Four switches used to establish PRINT mode.
CONT:Initiates continuous scan and print sequences until
manually reset.
SINGLE: Initiates asingle scan and print sequence.
TRACE: Initiates atrace of print dots using Aand Bconstants
to scale input data.
INTERVAL: Initiates scan and print sequence at the time interval
established by programming.
Enters programmed value.
Stops all PRINT modes except continuous or programs adecimal
point.
3-prong line voltage connector.
Connections for 12V external power input.
Connections for remote print input.
Connections for external alarm device.
Connection for input test instrument or Y2028.
External 12V dc fuse.
Line ac fuse.

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2-17. An external device may initiate aprint cycle
through the PRINT COMMAND connector on the
printer rear panel. Aswitch closure between the two
connector terminals initiates asingle print cycle; a
maintained switch closure initiates continuous print
cycles as long as it is maintained.
2~18. Fuse Replacement
2-19. The ac line input and external dc input are
individually fuse protected. Both fuses are readily
accessible from the outside of the rear panel. The ac line
inpui fuse (FI) should be replaced with a/ampere slo-
blo fuse if the 90 to 132 volt input range is in use; use a /
ampere replacement if the 180 to 250 volt input range is in
use. The external dc input fuse (F2) requires a5ampere
slo-blo replacement.
2-20. Paper Replacement
2-2 1.Paper used in the 2030A Programmable Printer is
2Vj inches wide, and it is supplied in 240 foot rolls. The
recommended paper type is 3M-162. It may be ordered
from John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc,, or from the 3M
Corporation. Use of other paper types may result in paper
feed problems. Use the following procedure to install
paper in the 2030A:
1. Lift the latch located under the front of the
print unit cover to release the print unit.
2. While holding the latch up, pull the print unit
out to the stop point.
3. Lift the empty cardboard roll and plastic dowel
pin out of the print unit housing.
4. Place a new roll of paper on the dowel pin, and
reinstall the paper and dowel pin in the print unit
housing.
5. Insert the end of the paper roll in the slot at the
inside front of the print unit housing, and push the
PAPER ADVANCE switch on the printer front
panel to feed the paper through the printhead area.
2-22. Function Programming
2-23. Ten printer functions and two print modes may be
initiated using key fin the PROGRAMMING group.
Leading zeros need not be entered when entering anew
value. For example: to enter an interval time of 20
seconds, push key f, INT TIME, 2, 0, and ENTER. To
enter an interval time of 2 minutes, push key f, INT
TIME, 2,0,0, and ENTER. Key f, in conjunction with ten
additional PROGRAMMING group keys, initiates the
following functions. (Refer to Table 2-2, Glossary.)
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1. TIME -When the TIME key is pushed
following the fkey, the 2030A will print elapsed
time (FT XX:XX:XX) or real time (RT
XX: XX: XX). The printer is initialized in elapsed
time. To establish real time operation, push f, then
TIME, followed by two digits representing the hour
(00 to 24), two digits representing the minutes (00 to
59), and two digits representing the seconds (00 to
59). Then push the ENTER key. Entering atime ofO
places the printer in elapsed time operation again.
Pressing any non-stop print mode key resets the
elapsed time clock to zero.
2. INTERVAL -When the INTERVAL key is
pushed following the fkey, the 2030A will print the
interval time (IT XX:XX:XX). To establish anew
interval time, push key f, followed by the
INTERVAL key, then six (or less) digits denoting
the new interval time, then push ENTER. Intervals
from 00:00:01 to 99:59:59 are possible.
3. HEADER -When the HEADER key is pushed
following the fkey, the 2030A will print the
HEADER number (HD XXXXXX). To establish a
new header number, push the fkey, then the
HEADER key, then six (or less) digits denoting the
new header number, then push ENTER. The header
number can be used for a test number, lot number,
day code, or any other customer information.
4. A-When the Akey is pushed following the f
key, the 2030A will print the six digit Aconstant
with a floating decimal point, (A XXX. XXX). To
establish anew Aconstant, push the fkey, then the
Akey, then six (or less) digits denoting the new A
constant and adecimal point if necessary, then push
ENTER. The decimal point may be entered at any
point in the constant. (In Trace print mode, only
four decimal places are allowable.)
5. B-When the Bkey is pushed following the f
key, the 2030Awill print the six digit Bconstant (B
-XXXXXX). To establish anew Bconstant push
key f, then key B, then six digits (or less) denoting
the new constant. If the new Bconstant is anegative
value, push the minus (I) key at any time before
ENTER. Push the ENTER key. The Bconstant
must be a non-decimal number. The Bconstant is
used in the scaling equation.
6. MATH -When the MATH key is pushed
following the fkey, the math function will be set if it
is in areset condition; if the math function is in aset
condition when the keys are pushed, it will be reset.
The 2030A will print MATH SET if the math
function is set. It will print MATH RESET if the
math function is reset. When the math function is
set, the scaling equation will be applied to the data
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from the test instrument selected through the
special address. The operator-entered Aand B
constants are used in the scaling equation P=A
(D-B).
NOTE
p=Printed value
A&B=user defined constants
D=Displayed numeric value
7. HI LI M-When the HI LIM key is pushed
following the fkey, the 2030A will print the six digit
high limit (HL XXXXXX). Aminus sign (-) may be
printed before the digits if the high limit is anegative
value. To establish anew high limit, push the fkey,
then the HI LIM key; push the - (minus) key at any
time, if necessary, then six (or less) digits denoting
the new limit, then push ENTER. High and low
limits are used only in the interval limit print mode,
and they apply only to the selected special address
instrument. Limits comparison is performed using
the printed number, ignoring the decimal point.
8. LO LIM -When the LO LIM key is pushed
following the fkey, the 2030A will print the six digit
low limit (LL XXXXXX). Aminus sign (-) may be
printed before the digits if the low limit is anegative
value. To establish anew low limit, push the fkey,
then the LO LI Mkey; push the -- (minus) key at any
time, if necessary, then six digits (or less) denoting
the new limit, then push the ENTER key. Low limit
is used only in the interval limit print mode, and it
applies only to the selected special address
instrument.
Table 2-2. Glossary
AUTOMATIC ANNOTATION
GLOSSARY MATH FUNCTION
GLOSSARY
SYMBOL MEANING TERM MEANING
AUser entered constant AAUser entered constant
BUser entered constant BBUser entered constant
BUS DOWN Diagnostic DMeasurement instrument displayed value
ET Elapsed time Measurement instrument displayed value
IMPROPER Diagnostic D* ignoring decimal point
ENTRY DELTA Algebraic difference
IT Time Interval %DELTA Percent algebraic difference
HD Header Number dhi Highest displayed value
HL High Limit dhi* Highest displayed value ignoring decimal
LL Low Limit point
mMath function in use dlo Lowest displayed value
mMATH SET
MATH RESET
RT
SA
STOP
UN
Math function initiated
Math function terminated
Real Time
Special Address
Print mode terminated
Programmed Engineering Units
dlo*
P
PHI
PLO
REF
REF*
Lowest displayed value ignoring decimal
point
Printed value
Highest printed value
Lowest printed value
User defined reference value
User defined reference value ignoring
UNITS RESET Units register cleared decimal point
>Printed number is above High Limit LG
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A
Printed number is below Low Limit
Math caused overflow
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9. UNITS -When the UNITS key is pushed
following the fkey, the 2030A will print four special
annotation characters in the four right hand printer
columns, if they have been set (UN XXXX). The
UNITS annotation overwrites the last four data
columns. If the units function is reset, the 2030A
will print units reset (UNITS RESET). To establish
new units annotation characters, push the fkey,
then push the UNITS key. Refer to Table 2-2. Push
the two or three digit code for the first annotation
character, then press the -(minus) key; enter the
second character code and press the -(minus) key;
enter the third character code and press the -
(minus) key; enter the fourth character code and
press the -(minus) key; then press the ENTER key.
To enter ablank space in place of any annotation
character, press the minus key asecond time instead
of entering acharacter code. If the ENTER key is
pushed after the first, second, or third character
code, the remaining character(s) will be entered as
blanks. To reset the units annotation, press f, then
UNITS, then 0, then ENTER. Units annotation is
applicable only to the test instrument selected
through the special address.
10. SPEC ADR -When the SPEC ADR key is
pushed following the fkey, the 2030A will print the
single digit special address (SA X). To establish a
new special address, push key f, then key SPEC
ADR, then push asingle digit denoting the new
special address, then push the ENTER key. The
math, limits, trace print mode, and units functions
apply only to the instrument input selected through
SPEC ADR. To disable the special address
function, push f, the SPEC ADR, the digit 0, then
ENTER.
NOTE
Header information, limits, and both math
constants are printed with leading zero
suppression.
2-24. Math Function Error Calculation
2-25. Math function equation errors may be induced by
rounding-off the Aand Bconstants to the required six
figures. These errors may 'be calculated as percentages of
the printed value as detailed in Table 2-4. In calculating A
constant round-off errors, the number of digits to the left
of the decimal point (m) will always equal 4in any trace
mode calculation. In error calculation for deviation or
percent deviation scaling, the highest printed value (Ph) is
the highest expected deviation, or the highest expected
percent of deviation. An error induced by the Bconstant
is possible only if the lowest printed value (P 1)is not equal
to zero.
Table 2-3. Character Codes
CODE CHAR CODE CHAR
71 :? 65 E
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714 !! 74i”
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36 $ I-L
717 "-i 74 J
38 &75 K
79 !76 L
48 <77 M
41 >78 N
42 *78 0
471 4- 88 P
44 81 Q
45 82 P
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2-26. Print Mode Programming
2-27. As previously stated, there are two print modes
which can be initiated using the fkey. There are also four
print modes which can be initiated without use of the f
key. If any print mode other than CONT is in use, anew
print mode may be initiated at any time. When anew print
mode is initiated, the printer will stop scanning, print the
word STOP, then start the selected new print mode. The
following six print modes are possible:
1. SINGLE -When the SINGLE key is pushed,
the 2030A scans all connected test instruments and
prints the information supplied. The SINGLE key
must be pressed again for each subsequent scan and
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print sequence. The single print mode may also be
initiated through the rear panel PRINT
COMMAND connector. Anegative-true logic
signal or a relay closure to ground is required as
input.
2. CONT -When the CONT key is pushed in, the
2030A scans all connected test instruments and
prints the information supplied. Since the CONT
key remains in until manually reset, the 2030A
immediately initiates another scan and print
sequence at the end of each preceding sequence. To
terminate the continuous print mode, press and
release the CONT key, setting it to the out position.
3. INTERVAL -When the INTERVAL key is
pushed, the 2030A scans all test instruments
connected, at the programmed time interval, and
prints the information supplied. Header, interval
time, and elapsed time or real time information is
also printed when the INTERVAL mode is
initiated. On succeeding prints, only interval time or
real time is printed before the data. To terminate the
interval print mode, press key f, then press the
STOP key.
4. INT LiM -When the fkey is pushed, followed
by the INT LIM key, the interval and limit print
mode is established. The 2030A scans all connected
instruments and prints all information just as it does
in the interval print mode. When the 2030A is not
performing an interval print sequence, it monitors
the instrument selected by SPEC ADR. If the
SPEC ADR instrument information goes below the
operator programmed low limit, or above the
operator programmed high limit, the 2030A prints
the instrument address, real time or elapsed time,
and asymbol indicating which limit was crossed (<
=low; >=high; space =return within limits)
followed by the instrument data. Limits
comparison is performed on the absolute numeric
data value, ignoring the decimal point. If the math
function is in use, limits comparison is performed
after the math scaling, using the scaled data. The
2030A also prints the special address information
when the information goes back within the
programmed limits, but the symbol indicating
which limit was exceeded is deleted, When alimit is
exceeded, the 2030A supplies an alarm output at the
rear panel LIMITS connector. When the input
information goes back to avalue within the limits,
the alarm output is turned off.
NOTE
If no instrument, or a2300 Scanner, is
connected to the selected SPEC ADR input,
or if aSPEC ADR of0is selected, the 2030
A
prints the words IMPROPER ENTRY
followed by the SPEC ADR (bbbb X).
5.
TRACE -When the TRACE key is pushed, the
2030Aprints adot trace, 100 dots wide, reflecting
variations in input data from the instrument
selected by SPEC ADR. The left trace edge is
established by entering constant B; the trace span is
established by entering constant A. (In TRACE,
constant Amust not have more than four decimal
places. Five or six decimal place entries result in
IMPROPER ENTRY when the TRACE key is
pushed.) If the input information goes off scale, the
2030A supplies an alarm output at the rear panel
LIMITS connector. It also prints one alphanumeric
alarm printout which includes asymbol (< =left; >
=right) that indicates the scale edge exceeded.
When the input information returns on scale, the
alarm output is turned off and an alphanumeric
print out with no limit symbol occurs. TRACE dots
are printed at 1second intervals; an event marker is
printed every sixtieth reading.
Table 2-4. Math Function Error Calculation
CONSTANT
AERROR
Percent error in Pdue to round-off error in constant Aequals: V^-inn
Acalculated luu
ACalculated: result of appropriate formula from Table 2-5.
m:6 minus number of digits to the left of the decimal point in the highest printed value.
V: ACalculated XI
0
m
W: nearest whole number to V
For proper decimal point placement, enter Aconstant =—
10m
CONSTANT
BERROR
Percent error in Pdue to round-off error in constant Beauals: Bconstant -Bcalculated ^
D* —Bcalculated
BCalculated: result of appropriate formula from Table 2-5.
BConstant: nearest whole number to BCalculated.
D*: Displayed value ignoring decimal point.
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A
NOTE
If no instrument is connected to the selected
SPEC ADR
,
the words IMPROPER
ENTRY will he printed, followed by the
SPEC ADR.
6. INT TRACE -When the fkey is pushed,
followed by the INT TRACE key, the interval trace
print mode is established. The interval trace mode
operates exactly as does the trace mode, but trace
dots are printed only at the operator programmed
time intervals. Atiming mark is printed every 60
time intervals.
NOTE
If no instrument is connected to the selected
SPEC ADR, the words IMPROPER
ENTRY will he printed, followed by the
SPEC ADR.
2-28. OPERATION
2-29. Use the following procedure to program and
operate the Model 2030A Progammable Printer.
I. Press the POWER ON/OFF key. (See Table
2-5, Initialization Condition.)
Table 2-5. Initialization Condition
TIME: Elapsed Time =00:00:00
INTERVAL: 00:00:00
HEADER:
A: 1.
B: 0
MATH: Reset
HI LIM: 0
LO LIM: 0
UNITS: Reset
SPEC ADR: 0
PRINT MODE: Stop
NOTE
Pressing the PA PER ADVA NCE key within
1second of PO WER ON initiates the printer
self-testfunction. The 2030Awillprint aslash
(j) in all columns if it is working properly.
2. Program the desired constants and functions by
pressing key f, then the necessary function key,
followed by the required value keys. (DECIMAL
may be used only with key A; MINUS may be used
with key B, HI LIM, LO LIM, or UNITS.) Press
ENTER. (Refer to Figure 2-3, Programming
Examples.)
NOTE
In programming UNITS, amaximum ofthree
DIGITS may be selected for each of four
UNITcodes. The MINUSkey is the delimiter;
it must be pressed at least once between each
three DIGIT code group. Pressing MINUS
twice produces ablank space in place of a
Units annotation. Only one DIGIT may be
selectedfor SPEC ADR.
3. If additional function and constants
programming is necessary, repeat step 2.
4. If no additional function and constant
programming is necessary, the TRACE,
INTERVAL, CONT, or SINGLE print mode key
may be pressed to select those print modes. Key f,
followed by either INT TRACE or INT LIMIT may
be pressed to program those print modes.
5. To program MATH, press key f, followed by
the MATH key. If MATH is required, with INT
TRACE, or INT LIMIT, press key f, then MATH,
then ENTER. Press fagain, then INT TRACE or
INT LIMIT.
6. To terminate any print mode except CONT,
press key f, then the STOP key. To terminate the
CONT print mode, press the CONT key to reset it.
NOTE
When the STOP key is pressed or the CONT
key reset, previously programmed constants
are not reset. All constants are reset upon
POWER OFF, or they may be reprogrammed
at any time.
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Figure 2-3. Programming Examples
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PRINTER
RESPONSE PRINTER
RESPONSE
B000000 LO LIM LL 000000
ENTER B-123456 LL -123456
HI LIMIT -—123456
PRINTER
RESPONSE
HL 000000
UNITS =kHz
PRINTER
RESPONSE
UN UNITS RESET
ENTER HL -123456
UN kHz
Figure 2-3. Programming Examples (cont)
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MATH =SET/RESET SPECIAL ADDRESS =8
PRINTER
RESPONSE
MATH SET
OR MATH RESET SPEC ADR
PRINTER
RESPONSE
SA 0
SA 8
MATH OPERATION
MASTER EQUATION: P=A(D-B)
P: PRINTEDOUTPUT
A: USER CONSTANT
B: USER CONSTANT
D*: DISPLAYED NUMERIC VALUE
STOP PRINT CYCLE
PRINTER
RESPONSE
TRACE EQUATION:
DHI -DLO
CLEAR TIME, UNITS, OR SPEC ADR
DELTA EQUATION:
B=REF :
%DELTA EQUATION:
B=REF*
SCALING EQUATION:
A_PH1 PLO
°HI*- °LO*
r=PHI DLO* PLO °HI
PRESS
ENTER
PRINTER
RESPONSE
RT 12:34:56
ET 00:00:00
UN kHz
UNITS RESET
PHI ~PLO
SCALING EQUATION, P,_ 0=0:
DHI* "°LO
B-DlQ*
^'NUMERIC VALUE IGNORING DECIMAL POINT
SPEC ADR
Figure 2-3. Programming Examples (cont)
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