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Equipment | Specification/Manufacturer | Item No. |
Sinclair Spectrum Mains Adaptor | Cambridge Computer | 1 |
Z88 Cased Unit Test Fixtures | Cambridge Computer | 2 |
Special Test Box (with separate power supply) | Cambridge Computer | 3 |
Test Card Connector for SKT2 | Cambridge Computer | 4 |
Test Card Connector for SKT3 | Cambridge Computer | 5 |
Test Card Connector for SKT4 | Cambridge Computer | 6 |
Test Card for Peripheral Expansion Connector | Cambridge Computer | 7 |
RS232 Termination Connector | Cambridge Computer | 8 |
Standard RAM Pack | Cambridge Computer | 9 |
Special Modified 32K RAM Pack | Local modification | 10 |
128K EPROM Test Program Pack | Cambridge Computer | 11 |
240 V Variable Transformer (with flying mains socket attached) | Local Purchase | 12 |
Adaptor Test Box | Cambridge Computer/Local manufacturer | 13 |
NOTE : The table showing the Test Equipment is incorrect. See Primary Names for the corrections.
Preparation for Test
Before commencing the test verify the following:
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- Set Switch B on the test fixture to position 2 (jack).
- Connect up the test rig as shown in Figure 3.1.
- Place the cased unit for test in the test fixture and slide the arms outward and down to lock it into position.
- Insert the special test card (Item 7) into the peripheral expansion slot and check that the LED is always ON. Remove test card.
- Insert the special test card (Item 3) into slots 1, 2 and 3 in turn and check that for each slot the LED is always ON.
- Remove the special test card from slot 3, leaving the flap open.
- Insert the jack plug from the test box (Item 2) into the jack socket of the unit under test.
- Close the flap and press the reset button (it may need to be pressed two or three times). Check that the display comes on showing the INDEX screen.
- Carry out the following:
- Insert the RS232 termination connector (Item 8).
- Insert the software packs:
- Slot 1 - 32 K RAM pack (Item 4)
- Slot 2 - modified 32K RAM pack (Item 5)
- Slot 3 - test program 128K EPROM pack (Item 6)
- Close the flap.
- Notes:
- Slot 1 checks SE1 in particular.
- Slot 2 checks A17, A18, A19, SE2.
- Slot 3 checks SE3 and Pay.
- This combination of cards checks every slot signal line except ROE which is checked by the internal EPROM.
- Press the RESET button on the unit and follow the screen prompt to check the following:
- the keyboard
- contrast
- the RS232 serial link
- the speaker
- the jack plug
- the connectors
- At the end of the test check that TEST COMPLETE is displayed on the screen.
- Open the flap and check that the display goes OFF.
- Remove the software cards from slots 1, 2 and 3 and close the flap.
- Press the Reset button and check that the display comes ON.
- Set switch B on the test box to position 1 and check that the display remains ON.
- Remove the jack plug from the unit and check that the display remains ON.
- Tap the unit a few times and check that this has no effect on the display screen, ie no screen flickering etc.
- Open the flap and check that the display goes OFF.
- Close the flap and check that the BAT LOW (battery low) indication is NOT displayed on the screen.
- Set switch A on the test box to position 2 and release. Check that the BAT LOW indication is displayed on the screen.
- Carry out the following:
- Set switch A on the test box to position 1, and hold. Check that the display goes OFF while the switch is held in position 1.
- Release switch A and check:
- the display comes back ON
- the meter on the the test box is in the GREEN band
- Press both SHIFT Keys simultaneously to put the Z88 into the coma state.
- Carry out the following:
- Operate switch C and hold.
- Check that the test box meter is in the GREEN band while the switch is held.
- Release switch C.
- Press both SHIFT keys simultaneously and check that the display comes back ON.
- Carry out the following:
- Press and hold switch D for approximately 1 second.
- Check that the display goes OFF while the switch is held.
- Check that the display comes back ON when the switch is released and that the display is not corrupted.
- Carry out the following:
- Disonnect the input jack plug from the test box.
- Remove the jack plug from the cased unit.
- Remove the RS232 termination connector.
- Remove the cased unit from the test fixture.
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