Star Tech Journal
Issue: 1982-June - Vol 4 Issue 4 - Page 12
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STARfiECH JOURNAL/JUNE 1982
ATARI
INTRODUCES THE "PAT 9000" TEST STATION
Atari introduces a revolutionary new programmable Test Station,
the "PAT 9000". The system offers many special features
which allow easier troubleshooting procedures for faulty logic
boards.
The system was specially designed to allow more ease in
testing the operation of an Atari coin-operated video game by
enabling the technician to remove the printed circuit board from
the cabinet and then test the board.
The "PAT 9000" is capable of testing more than just the
main logic board on both Color QuadraScan and Color Raster
systems. The audio amplifiers and voltage regulators on the
Regulator/ Audio boards can be powered up and tested with the
main logic board. Trak Ball steering boards can also be tested
with or without the mechanical Trak Ball unit itself.
Special features include dual logic board testing, which
allows the technician to compare the signals of a suspected faulty
board with those of a known good board, without the bother of
contantly swapping boards. This is particularly useful with
today's signature analysis troubleshooting techniques.
Additionally, it will store pulses appearing on the game
RESET trace, which is lit up by an LED display, indicating if the
RESET trace has been pulsed. This affords the technician
freedom to come and go during the actual testing cycle.
The system allows the greatest amount of technician
maneuverability with a feature that allows a stream of pulses to
be sent along a switch input automatically, thus allowing the
technician to manipulate the logic board with his free hand.
Service and adjustment of the "PAT 9000" is easy, due to
the modular nature and ease of access to the internal components.
Double protection is provided on the game power circuits by an
electronic trip circuit with a fuse backup.
For more information on "PAT 9000", contact the Atari
Coin-Op Customer Service Department located at 1105 N.
Fairoaks Avenue in Sunnyvale, California 94086.
PACE'S
MICRO PORTABLE SOLDERING AND DESOLDERING SYSTEM
Pace's new Micro provides a truly self-contained power
desoldering and soldering system so portable, it can be used
anywhere electronic equipment needs to be repaired - in depot,
in mobile vans, in remote field service centers, or on-site.
The Pace Micro operates on AC and 12 VDC sources. It's
compact and lightweight.
The Pace Micro warms up in one minute. Desoldering and
soldering are accomplished with a single handpiece with a finger-
activated vacuum. The Micro provides spike-free MOS safe
operation and precise tip temperature control for high reliability
repair.
The Micro system is available worldwide. For more informa-
tion, contact: Marc Siegel, Pace, Incorporated, 9893 Brewers
Court, Laurel, MD 20707. (301) 490-9860.
STARfiECH JOURNAL/JUNE 1982
ATARI
INTRODUCES THE "PAT 9000" TEST STATION
Atari introduces a revolutionary new programmable Test Station,
the "PAT 9000". The system offers many special features
which allow easier troubleshooting procedures for faulty logic
boards.
The system was specially designed to allow more ease in
testing the operation of an Atari coin-operated video game by
enabling the technician to remove the printed circuit board from
the cabinet and then test the board.
The "PAT 9000" is capable of testing more than just the
main logic board on both Color QuadraScan and Color Raster
systems. The audio amplifiers and voltage regulators on the
Regulator/ Audio boards can be powered up and tested with the
main logic board. Trak Ball steering boards can also be tested
with or without the mechanical Trak Ball unit itself.
Special features include dual logic board testing, which
allows the technician to compare the signals of a suspected faulty
board with those of a known good board, without the bother of
contantly swapping boards. This is particularly useful with
today's signature analysis troubleshooting techniques.
Additionally, it will store pulses appearing on the game
RESET trace, which is lit up by an LED display, indicating if the
RESET trace has been pulsed. This affords the technician
freedom to come and go during the actual testing cycle.
The system allows the greatest amount of technician
maneuverability with a feature that allows a stream of pulses to
be sent along a switch input automatically, thus allowing the
technician to manipulate the logic board with his free hand.
Service and adjustment of the "PAT 9000" is easy, due to
the modular nature and ease of access to the internal components.
Double protection is provided on the game power circuits by an
electronic trip circuit with a fuse backup.
For more information on "PAT 9000", contact the Atari
Coin-Op Customer Service Department located at 1105 N.
Fairoaks Avenue in Sunnyvale, California 94086.
PACE'S
MICRO PORTABLE SOLDERING AND DESOLDERING SYSTEM
Pace's new Micro provides a truly self-contained power
desoldering and soldering system so portable, it can be used
anywhere electronic equipment needs to be repaired - in depot,
in mobile vans, in remote field service centers, or on-site.
The Pace Micro operates on AC and 12 VDC sources. It's
compact and lightweight.
The Pace Micro warms up in one minute. Desoldering and
soldering are accomplished with a single handpiece with a finger-
activated vacuum. The Micro provides spike-free MOS safe
operation and precise tip temperature control for high reliability
repair.
The Micro system is available worldwide. For more informa-
tion, contact: Marc Siegel, Pace, Incorporated, 9893 Brewers
Court, Laurel, MD 20707. (301) 490-9860.
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