HEWLETT-PACKARD HP 82160A OWNER'S MANUAL
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HP 82160A HP-IL Module Owner's Manual February 1981 82160-90001 Printed in U.S.A.
Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 5 The Hewlett-Packard Interface Loop ...................................................................................................... 5 Connecting the Interface Loop ................................................................................................................ 6 Installing the Interface Module ......................................................
6 Section 1: Gelling Started Connecting the Interface Loop The interface loop consists of your calculator, the HP 82160A HP-IL Module, and up to 30 peripheral devices. These should he connected according to the instructions below. CAUTION Be sure the calculator is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the module and cable connectors. If this is not done, the calculator may be damaged or the system's operation may be disrupted.
Section 2 Printer Operations The HP 82160A HP-IL Module permits the calculator to generate printed output by connecting a printer to the interface loop. The interface module adds powerful printing, graphics, special character, and plotting capabilities to your system. To use the printer, all you do is follow the directions given in section 1 for installing the interface module and connecting the HP-IL printer to the loop.
Section 2: Printer Operations 13 bbb.eee where bbb is the beginning data storage register address and eee is the ending data storage register address. The bbb portion can be one to three digits; the calculator uses the first three digits of the eee portion, which follows the decimal point. For example, specify registers R03 thru R 07 using 3.007 in the X-register.
Section 3 Mass Storage Operations The mass storage operations available in the HP 82160A HP-IL Module permit you to store and retrieve information conveniently. By connecting a mass storage device to your Hewlett-Packard Interface Loop, you greatly expand the storage capacity of your calculator system. Follow the directions given in section 1 for installing the interface module and connecting the HP-IL mass storage device.
Section 3: Mass Storage Operations 34 ALPHA READSUB filename The READSUB (read subroutine) function operates similarly to the READP function, except that the program is placed in program memory after the last program. This function is particularly useful in a program that copies a subroutine program from a mass storage device, executes that subroutine, and then continues the main program. READSUB does not change the position of the calculator in program memory.
Section 4 Interface Control Operations You have seen that the HP 82160A HP-IL Module gives you the capability to perform printer and mass storage operations by using functions specifically designed for these applications. However, the HewlettPackard Interface Loop is a general-purpose interface. A third set of functions—the interface control functions—is designed to give you more complete control of interface activity—for any types of HP-IL devices connected in the loop.
Section 4: Interface Control Operations 47 In both Auto and Manual modes, the interface control functions are performed in the same way. Singledevice operations are carried out by the primary device—except for the LISTEN function, which requires an address. Loop-control operations affect all devices, regardless of the interface mode.
Appendix B Error Messages This appendix contains a list of messages and errors that are related to interface operations. The messages and errors are grouped into printer, mass storage, and general interface control categories. Errors in the interface control category may occur during printer or mass storage operations. (Refer to the owner's handbook for your calculator for a list of all standard errors and messages.) Note: For most error conditions, the function being attempted is not performed.
Function Index The operations listed below are active while the HP 82160A HP-IL Module is plugged into the calculator (and the Print Function Switch is set to ENABLE). These operations and programs containing these operations are executable only when appropriate peripherals are connected to the interface loop.
