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Fluke Helios I Control Unit
Manufacturer:
Model:
Helios I
Date:
1988
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Group:
Description:
Computer Front End

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The Fluke Helios I Computer Front End is a data acquisition and control subsystem that can be used with any kind of personal or mainframe computer. The Front End combines a full range of measurement capabilities with easy programmability. It includes: o An RS-232-C and an RS-422 standard serial Interface port for communication with a host computer. o A microcomputer with ROM and RAM to provide local intelligence. o Six option slots that accept any of a range of measurement and control modules, supporting a variety of both analog and digital inputs and outputs. Expansion chassis can be added to accommodate more up to a maximum of 1500 in the system. A maximum of 1000 channels can be accommodated if the Scan/Alarm option is in use. The Computer Front End is a smart intermediary between a computer and a real world measurement application. Through a standard computer interface, the Front End gathers data about physical quantities and generates control or stimulus signals. The Front End is a medium speed, highly accurate measurement and control system. It can be adapted to a very broad spectrum of applications, with a capacity ranging from a single channel in a minimal configuration to 1500 (or 1000 with the Scan/Alarm option) in a fully expanded system. A microcomputer in the Front End executes commands received from the host computer, drives the measurement and control hardware, and sends appropriate responses back to the host. The command set is a collection of high level instructions, presented in a readable and easy-to-grasp format. Channel definition commands select ranges and sensor types. From then on, automatic signal conditioning and data conversion take place for sensors as common as thermocouples, RTDs and strain gauges, or as unique as a user-defined sensor type. Thus, the Front End responds to a measurement request command by returning a value in appropriate units of measurement. Conversely, a channel set command, which assigns a value to a control output, is translated into an electrical signal.

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Service and User Manual
Manual Type:
Service and User Manual
Pages:
708
Size:
28.70 Mbytes (30099313 Bytes)
Language:
english
Revision:
1
Manual-ID:
834466
Date:
1988 08 01
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Scanned document, all readable.
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Service Manual
Manual Type:
Service Manual
Pages:
492
Size:
34.45 Mbytes (36118375 Bytes)
Language:
english
Revision:
2
Manual-ID:
834382
Date:
1993 08 01
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Scanned document, all readable.
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This manual contai ns Instructions for operat i ng the FM/AM-1200S/A Communications Service Monitor. The instruction level of this manual i relatively basic and presupposes no previous experience' on the part of the operator with a communication service monitor of this type. A basi understand!ng, however, of communication electronics and practical troubleshooting methods will be helpful. It is strongly recommended that operator be thoroughly familiar with Sections 1 through 3 of this manual before attempting to perform any operating procedures contained in Section 4. APPLICABILITY All information contained in this manual applies to both the FM/AM-1200 and FM/AM-1200A models, except where otherwise noted. For reasons of brevity, whenever text information is applicable to both models, the units are referenced as 11FM/AM- 1200S/A" (instead of FM/AM- 1200S and FM/AM-1200A separately). ORGANIZATION The operation manual is divided into the following major sections: SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Provides a brief intro du c t i on to the F M/AM-1200S/A including pur pose, functional capabilities and uses. SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION Provides a step-by-step procedure for setting up the FM/AM- 1200S/A for operation. SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS, CONNECTORS & INDICATORS Identifies and functionally describes all FM/AM-1200S/A controls connectors and indieat or s. SECTION 4 - OPERATION Contains instructions for operating the FM/AM-1200S/A Keyboard and VFD. Using the Keyboard, the operator can enter data into the FM/AM-1200S/A in the following modes: 1. Direct Data Entry 2, Programmed Data Entry into Memory 3. Executed Data Entry from Memory In addition to Keyboard operation, this section contains a selection of basic operating procedures pertaining to all major functions of the FM/AM-1200S/A. SECTION 5 - AVAILABLE OPTIONS Contains descriptions and operating procedures of available options to the FM/AM- 1200S/A. Useful supplementary information relating to the operation of the FM/AM-1200S/A is contained in appendices at the rear of the manual. (See Table of Contents for a detailed list of manual contents.)

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