Chapter 36 SunDials Test (sundials)

The sundials test verifies that the SunDials graphics manipulation device controls are working properly. sundials also verifies the connection between the dialbox and serial port.

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Note -

Do not run sundials and sunbuttons at the same time.

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Running the sundials Test

The following tests verify SunDial functionality.

Using the .customtest File

1. Modify the.customtest file to test the SunDials.

   Here is an example of a .customtest entry for sundials:

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   sundials;sundials;text<TEXT|20|-s|>

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   The .customtest file is located in in two places. Modify the 32-bit (in the /opt/SUNWvts/bin directory) or the 64-bit (in the /opt/SUNWvts/bin/sparcv9 directory) .customtest file according to the Solaris environment that you are using.

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From a Command Line

Running the sundials test from a command line starts an interactive test that displays a screen representation of the dialbox (see Figure 36-1). You can move each of the dials and see the corresponding dial's display change.

1. To run the interactive test, select the Diagnostics button on the top of the window representation. The dialbox has a power transformer..

   Be certain that the dialbox is connected to one of the serial ports, and that the dialbox has a power transformer.

There is no option menu for this test.

The sundials Test menu is shown in Figure 36-1.

Figure 36-1 sundials Test Menu

sundials Test Modes

This test is available only in the Functional test mode. The sundials test verifies the connection between the dialbox and serial port. The test also verifies all manipulation device controls.

sundials Command Line Syntax

/opt/SUNWvts/bin/sundials diag standard_arguments

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Note -

64-bit tests are located in the sparcv9 subdirectory: /opt/SUNWvts/bin/sparcv9/testname. If a test is not present in this directory, then it may only be available as a 32-bit test. For more information refer to "32-Bit and 64-Bit Tests".

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sundials Error Messages

Table 36-1 sundials Error Messages

	Error Message	Probable Cause(s)	Recommended Action
6000	Open failed for /dev/bd
6001	ioctl(VUIDSFORMAT, VUID_NATIVE) error
6002	ioctl(VUIDSFORMAT, VUID_EVENT) error
6003	Could not talk to Dialbox
6004	Cannot open device
6005	Writing Diag Command failed
6006	No response from Dialbox
6007	Selftest failed
6008	Weird unknown kind of error
6009	ioctl(VUIDSFORMAT, VUID_NATIVE) -- you may need to run bdconfig