HP 16500A User instructions
Read
This
First
Setting
Up
the
HP
16500A/16501A
Logic
Analysis
System
HEWLETT
PACKARD
©Copyright
Hewlett
Packard
Company
1987,1990,1991
Manual
Part
Number
16500-90914
Printed
in
U.S.A.
Aprill991
Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
Initial
Inspection.1-1
Manuals
and
Disks
..
1
-
1
Standard
Accessories.1-2
Operating
Environment.1-3
Ventilation
Requirements
.1-3
Power
Requirements.
1
-
3
The
Yellow
Shipping
Disks
.1-4
Selecting
the
Proper
Line
Voltage
.1-5
Checking
for
the
Correct
Fuse.1-6
Getting
Power
to
the
Instrument.1-7
Chapter
2
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
Installing
the
Operating
System
Disk.2-1
Connecting
the
Optional
Mouse.2-3
Connecting
the
Optional
Keyboard
.2-6
Connecting
the
Optional
HP
16501AExpansion
Frame.2-8
The
Line
Switch
and
Power
Standby
Switch.2-11
Power-Up
Self-Test.2-12
Loading
the
Operating
System.2-12
The
System
Configuration
Menu.2-13
Brightness
and
Background
Controls.2-14
The
lilt
Stand
.2-14
User
Interfaces.2-15
Chapter
3
Additional
Information
Cleaning
Requirements
.3-1
The
Storage
and
Shipment
Environment.3-1
Tagging
the
Instrument
for
Service.3-2
Repacking
the
Instrument
.3-2
What’s
Next
.3-3
HP
16500A/16501A
Contents
-
1
Setting
Up
the
System
Introduction
Welcome
to
the
Hewlett-Packard
Logic
Analysis
Systems.
The
HP
16500A/16501A
has
been
designed
to
be
the
easiest
system
to
use,
ever.
Its
modular
mainframe
allows
you
to
configure
the
HP
16500A/16501A
with
just
the
modules
you
want
This
manual
explains
how
to
prepare
the
HP
16500A/16501A
Logic
Analysis
System
for
operation.
It
instructs
the
user
on
inspection
and
preparation
procedures,
provides
step-by-step
instructions
for
setting
up
the
instruments,
and
provides
additional
information
about
cleaning,
storing,
and
shipping
the
system.
After
you
have
read
this
manual
and
unpacked,
inspected,
and
begun
operating
the
instrument,
your
next
step
depends
on
your
own
needs.
If
you
are
a
first-time
user,
you
should
read
the
two
"Feeling
Comfortable”
books
included
with
the
HP
16500A/16501A.
If
you
are
familiar
with
logic
analyzers
and
digitizing
oscilloscopes,
you
may
want
to
read
the
Getting
Started
Guide
for
each
module
or
go
directly
to
the
HP
I650QA/16501A
Reference
Manual
and
similiar
module
reference
m
anual^
depending
on
your
knowledge,
background,
and
comfort
level.
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
i
This
chapter
provides
you
with
information
to
prepare
your
HP
16500A/16501A
for
operation.
It
explains
how
to
inspect
the
HP
16500A/16501A
and
lists
the
manuals,
disks,
and
standard
accessories
included
with
the
instrument
This
chapter
also
describes
the
recommended
operating
environment,
including
ventilation
and
power
requirements.
Finally,
you
learn
how
to
prepare
the
HP
16500A/16501A
for
operation
by
removing
the
shipping
disks,
selecting
the
proper
line
voltage,
checking
the
fuse,
and
providing
power.
Initial
Inspection
Inspect
the
shipping
container
for
damage.
If
the
shipping
container
or
packaging
material
is
damaged,
you
should
keep
them
until
the
contents
of
the
shipment
have
been
checked.
This
should
include
a
complete
mechanical
and
electrical
check
of
the
instrument
and
a
complete
inventory
of
the
items
that
were
shipped
with
the
instrument.
If
shipping
damage
has
occurred
or
if
the
instrument
does
not
operate
properly,
refer
to
thtHP
1650QA/16501A
Service
Manual
.
Manuals
and
Disks
The
complete
set
of
manuals
and
disks
included
with
the
HP
16500A/16501A
is
listed
below.
If
any
are
miming,
contact
your
nearest
Hewlett-Packard
office.
Included
with
the
mainframe
are:
•
the
book
Feeling
Comfortable
With
Logic
Analyzers.
•
the
book
Feeling
Comfortable
With
Digitizing
Oscilloscopes.
•
this
manual,
Setting
Up
The
HP
1650QA/16501A.
•
the
HP
1650QAH6501A
Reference
Manual.
•
the
HP
1650QA/16501A
Programming
Reference
Manual.
•
the
HP
1650QA/16501A
Service
Manual
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-1
•
Composite
System
Software
consisting
of
one
or
two
disks:
Factory
Configured
Software
for
the
HP
16500A
Logic
Analysis
System
(Disk
1).
Factory
Configured
Software
for
the
HP
16500A
Logic
Analysis
System
(Disk
2)
only
when
needed.
•
and
two
blank
disks.
Included
with
each
module
are:
•
tint
Getting
Started
Guide.
•
the
reference
manuaL
•
the
programming
manual.
■
the
service
manual.
•
Disk/Infonnation
pouch
con
taining
the
module
software.
Standard
Accessories
One
power
cable
is
included
as
a
standard
accessory
with
the
mainframe.
The
standard
accessories
included
with
each
module
vary
from
module
to
module.
To
find
a
list
of
the
accessories
included
with
your
modules,
refer
to
the
getting
started
guide
or
reference
manual
far
each
of
your
modules.
If
any
of
the
standard
accessories
are
missing,
contact
the
nearest
Hewlett-Packard
sales
office.
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-2
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Operating
Environment
The
complete
oper
ating
environment
specifications
are
listed
in
the
HP
1650QA/16S01A
Reference
Manual.
You
should
note
the
non-condensing
humidity
limitation-
Condensation
within
the
instrument
can
cause
poor
operation
or
malfunction-
The
HP
16500A/16501A
will
operate
to
all
specifications,
within
the
following
temperature
and
humidity
range:
Hardware:
Temperature:
0
to
55
degrees
C
(32
to
131
degrees
F)
Humidity:
Up
to
95%
relative
humidity
at
40
degrees
C
(104
degrees
F)
(non-condensing)
Disk
Drive
and
Media:
Temperature:
10
to
40
degrees
C
(50
to
104
degrees
F)
Humidity:
8%
to
80%
relative
humidity
Avoid
high
temperature/humidity
combinations
and
protect
the
instrument
against
internal
condensation-
Ventilation
Requirements
You
must
provide
an
unrestricted
airflow
for
the
fan
and
ventilation
openings
in
the
rear
and
side
panels
of
the
HP
16500A
/16501A.
However,
you
may
stack
the
HP
16500A
and
the
HP
16501A
under
or
over
other
instruments
as
long
as
the
surfaces
of
the
other
instruments
aren’t
needed
for
their
ventilation-
For
more
information
on
the
ventilation
requirements
refer
to
Appendix
A
of
the
HP
1650QA/16501A
Reference
Manual.
Power
Requirements
The
HP
16500A
and
the
HP
16501A
require
a
power
source
of
either
115
or
230
VAC,
-22%
to
+10%,
single
phase,
48
to
66
Hz.
The
HP
16500A
requires
475
watts
nunmnnni-
The
HP
16501A
requires
420
Watts
Tnaviinmn
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-3
The
Yellow
Shipping
Disks
Remove
the
yellow
shipping
disks
from
both
the
front
and
rear
disk
drives
by
unlocking
the
shipping
disk
and
pressing
the
button
on
the
individual
disk
drives
until
the
yellow
slapping
disk
pops
out
These
dislrs
help
protect
the
disk
drives
during
shipping
and
should
be
saved
for
later
transportation
of
the
HP
1650QA.
Caution
Failure,
to
remove
the
yellow
shipping
disks
from
either
disk
drive
before
turning
on
the
instrument
may
result
in
damage
to
the
disk
drives.
Figure
1-1
Removing
the
yellow
shipping
disk
from
the
rear
disk
drive
Figure
1-2
Removing
the
yellow
shipping
disk
from
the
front
disk
drive
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-4
HP
1650QA/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Selecting
the
Proper
Line
Voltage
Select
the
proper
line
voltage
with
the
LINE
SELECT
switch
on
the
rear
panels
of
both
the
HP
16500A
and
the
HP
16501A.
Printed
on
the
switch
is
the
line
voltage
required
for
that
position.
If
you
want
to
change
the
selection,
push
the
switch
to
the
opposite
side
and
the
other
line
voltage
selection
will
then
show
on
the
switch.
Caution
Either
the
HP
16500A
or
the
HP
16501A
can
be
damaged
if
the
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECT
switch
is
not
properly
set
to
match
the
input
voltage.
Figure
1-3.
Selecting
the
proper
line
voltage
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-5
Checking
for
the
Correct
Fuse
To
check
the
fuse
on
the
rear
panel,
push
in
gently
and
turn
the
top
of
the
fuse
holder
counter-clockwise
about
one
quarter
of
a
turn
until
the
top
pops
out
Remove
the
fuse
and
check
the
value
that
is
marked
on
it
The
correct
value
for
each
line
selection
is
printed
on
the
top
of
the
power
supply
(under
the
top
cover)
and
in
the
HP
1650QA/16S01A
Service
Manual.
To
Install
the
fuse,
put
the
top
of
the
fuse
holder
on
the
fuse
and
gently
push
the
fuse
into
the
holder
on
the
rear
paneL
Turn
it
clockwise
until
it
seats
itself
and
then
push
in
gently
and
turn
it
about
one
quarter
of
a
turn.
Warning
To
avoid
a
potential
shock
hazard,
always
make
sure
the
instrument
is
turned
off
and
unplugged
before
checking
the
fuse.
For
continued
protection
against
fire
hazard,
replace
fuses
with
only
the
same
type
and
rating
specified
in
the
HP
1650QAJ16501A
Service
Manual.
Figure
1-4
Checking
the
Fuse
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-6
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Getting
Power
Both
the
HF16500A
and
the
HP
16501A
are
provided
with
three-wire
to
the
power
cables.
I
nstm
ment
When
you
connect
the
cable
to
the
appropriate
power
receptacle,
a
ground
is
provided
for
the
instrument
cabinet.
The
type
of
power
cable
you
receive
with
the
instrument
depends
on
your
particular
country.
The
chart
on
the
next
page
lists
the
power
cables
and
plug
configurations
available.
Warning
To
avoid
a
potential
shock
hazard,
you
must
connect
the
instrument
to
a
properly
grounded
three-wire
receptacle
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-7
Table
1-1.
Available
Power
Cables
And
Options
PLUS
TYPE
CABLE
PART
NO.
PUIS
DEBOUPnON
length
urat
COLOR
COUNTRY
0120-1=
1
0120-1702
3trci0it
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90/229
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Mint
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ay
Unitid
Kingdom.
Cyerm.
Nigeria.
Zimbabwe.
Singepar*
OPT
901
230V
0120-1301
6120-0698
SireIfhi
-MZS5118/ASC
90*
79/200
87/221
Crey
HIel
Cray
Auilnt
1
e
Mae
Zialnd
OPT
902
2SOV
6120-1669
0120-1692
0120-2657
Straight
-CtTT-TU
90*
Straight
(Shielded!
79/200
79/200
71/200
inn
Cray
Ui>t
Cray
Coca
Vrpw
Cast
and
Wist
Europe.
Saudi
Arabia,
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Africa,
India
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in
woiy
nations!
OPT
903<*
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6120-1521
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States.
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Mi
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United
States.
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OPT
905
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25W
8120-1398
B120-1823
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(Systwn
Cobieet
U>e>
250V
30/78
96/244
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Cray
For
Interconnecting
aystan
componenta
and
peripherals.
United
States
and
Canada
only
OPT
908
230V
8120-2104
B120-2298
Straight
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1959-24507
Type
12
90*
79/200
79/200
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90*
79/200
79/200
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Cray
Miit
Cray
Demerit
6120-4211
6120-4600
Straight
Sabs164
90*
79/200
79/200
Jodi
Croy
Republic
of
South
Africa
Indie
OPT
916
10ov
6120-4753
6120-4754
Straight
tlitl
90
*
90/220
90/220
Dork
Croy
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Japan
fcv.lllM
MTOGBte
■
Port
number
ihown
for
plug
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Industry
identifier
far
plug
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aboen
fer
coble
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HP
pert
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far
complete
coble
including
plug.
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cordi
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included
in
the
CSA
certification
approval
of
tie
equipment.
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Croind
LaLii*
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I
Getting
Ready
to
Operate
1-8
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
Once
you
have
prepared
the
HP
16500A/16501A
for
operation,
as
discussed
in
Chapter
1,
you
are
ready
to
turn
on
the
instrument.
In
this
chapter
you
will
learn
how
to
install
the
operating
system
disk,
connect
any
optional
accessories
you
have,
and
turn
on
the
instrument
This
chapter
also
describes
the
steps
the
HP
16500A/16501A
completes
during
power-up.
Finally,
you
mil
learn
how
to
adjust
the
brightness,
background,
and
tilt
stand
and
how
to
use
each
of
the
four
available
user
interfaces.
Installing
the
Operating
System
Disk
The
HP
1650QA/16501A
operating
system
disk
contains
a
set
of
programs
that
controls
the
operation
of
the
instrument.
The
operating
systems
are
on
3.5
inch
disks
that
you
can
install
into
either
the
front
or
rear
disk
drive.
Typically,
Disk
1
is
installed
in
the
rear
disk
drive
and
Disk
2
(if
supplied)
is
installed
in
the
front
disk
drive.
To
install
the
operating
system
disk
follow
these
steps:
L
Hold
the
disk
labeled
“Factory
Configured
Software
for
HP
1650QA
Logic
Analysis
System
(Disk
1)”
so
that
the
label
is
on
top
and
the
metal
auto-shutter
is
away
from
you.
2.
Push
the
disk
gently,
but
firmly,
into
the
rear
disk
drive
until
it
dicks
into
place.
If
the
Factory
Configured
Software
for
HP
16500A
Logic
Analysis
System
is
on
two
disks,
install
one
disk
in
each
disk
drive.
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-1
Figure
2-1.
Installing
the
Operating
System
Disk
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-2
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Connecting
the
Optional
Mouse
The
cord
on
the
HP
Moose
(HP
46060A)
is
marked
with
two
dots.
On
the
lower
right
comer
of
the
front
panel
of
the
HP
16500A
mainframe
there
is
a
port
marked
with
two
dots.
This
is
the
port
into
which
you
will
insert
the
HP
Mouse
connector.
To
insert
the
connector,
follow
these
steps:
1.
Hold
the
connector
so
that
the
two
spring
dips
are
facing
down
and
the
contacts
are
facing
up.
2.
Gently
push
the
connector
into
the
port
on
the
front
panel
until
it
dicks
into
place.
Figure
2-2.
Connecting
the
Optional
Mouse
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-3
The
mouse
may
also
be
plugged
into
the
optional
keyboard
interface
(HP
E2427A
Keyboard
Kit).
To
connect
die
mouse
to
the
keyboard,
insert
the
connector
end
of
the
mouse
(marked
with
two
dots)
into
the
port
marked
with
two
dots
located
on
the
back
of
the
keyboard.
When
the
mouse
is
connected
directly
to
the
HP
16500A
mainframe,
the
System
Configuration
menu
will
show
a
mouse
icon
connected
to
the
instrument
(see
Fig.
2-3).
Figure
2-3.
System
Configuration
with
the
Mouse
Only
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-4
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
When
the
mouse
is
connected
to
the
keyboard,
the
System
Configuration
menu
will
display
a
picture
of
the
mouse
connected
to
the
keyboard,
which
is
in
turn
connected
to
the
HP
16500A
mainfr
ame
(see
Fig.
2-4),
(configuration]
rioslor
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Figure
2-4.
System
Configuration
with
the
Mouse
To
HiwwinM*
the
mouse,
press
the
two
spring
dips
on
the
connector
together
and
gently
pull
the
connector
out
of
the
port.
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-5
Connecting
the
Optional
Keyboard
The
cord
attached
to
the
back
of
the
keyboard
(HP
E2427A
Keyboard
Kit)
is
marked
with
one
dot
where
it
is
attached
to
the
keyboard
and
two
dots
on
the
connector
end.
On
the
lower
right
comer
of
the
front
panel
of
the
HP
16500A
mainframe
there
is
a
port
marked
with
two
dots.
This
is
the
port
into
which
you
will
insert
the
keyboard
connector.
Figure
2-5.
Connecting
the
Optional
Keyboard
Turning
On
the
HP
16500A/16501A
2-6
HP
16500A/16501A
Setting
Up
the
System
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