Chapter I
Introduction and General Information
Introduction to the Computer
The Z-170 PC-compatible computer is based on the 8OC88 microprocessor. The computer is equipped with a built-in LCD (liquid crystal display), built-in keyboard, and two floppy disk drives. The available options include expansion up to 640K of user memory, an internal modem, an RGB video board, and a battery pack.
Z-170 Computer
Specifications
CPU
Processor 8OC88 CMOS 16-bit processor.
Type 16-bit internal.
Clock speed 4.77 MHz.
Memory 4K non-volatile RAM; 256K dynam-
ic RAM. Expandable to 640K.
Display 80 x 25 character (640 x 200
pixel) LCD display. Compatible with
the IBM PC color graphics adapter
in text and graphics modes.
Sound 80 Ohm, 2-inch speaker.
Input/output
Serial I/O Asynchronous serial RS-232C (DB-
25 connector) port - 1 start bit; 7-
or 8-bit word length; 1 or 2 stop bits;
selectable baud rates of 110, 150,
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or
9600; RD, CTS, DSR, CD signals
recognized; TD, RTS, DTR signals
controlled; full- or half-duplex oper-
ation.
Parallel I/O Centronics-cornpatible parallel out-
Put port (DB-25 connector).
Video Composite video signal (RCA
Phono jack) and RGB color video
signals (9-pin connector) located on
the Optional video board.
Expansion..................... Bus interface connector.
Modem Optional 300/1200 baud modem is
connected internally and addressed
through the COM2 port.
Disk drives .............. 5.25-inch double-sided, double-
density floppy disk drives, 360K for-
matted capacity each drive, 48 tpi,
9 sectors/track. Write-protection
recognized. Operating system:
MS-DOS (PC-DOS compatible) ver-
sion 1.25 and higher.
Keyboard
63-key typewriter keyboard arrangement with 4 cursor control keys. Also included are 10 touch-
control function keys and 4 icon keys.
Power requirements + 13 VDC +- 5% at 3.0 amperes (39 watts),
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External AC adapter
Input voltage 115 VAC (95-130 VAC); 220 VAC
(190-260 VAC); jumper selectable.
Frequency 60 Hz (48-62 Hz); 50 Hz (48-62Hz).
Current 3 amperes maximum continuous
(full load, 115 VAC).
Output voltage + 13 VDC.
Environment
Operating 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit (10-32
degrees Celsius).
Storage - 40 through + 125 degrees Fahrenheit (- 40 through + 51 degrees Celsius).
Humidity 20-80% relative humidity (non-condensing).
Dimensions 9.5" x 13" x 6.0" (24.1 cm x 33.0 cm x 15.2 cm) with keyboard closed. 13.4" deep (34.0 cm) with keyboard open.
Weight
With 2 drives 14.4 lbs. (6.54 kg).
With battery 16.0 lbs. (7.26 kg).
With internal
modem 14.7 lbs. (6.67 kg).
-internal modem (optional)-- up to 1200B
-AC adapter 13.5VDC + plus in the center plug
-Built in Real Time Clock
-Operating System MS-DOS
Spare part listing ZFL-171-82
Part Number Description
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094-0655-00 HINGE BLOCK, LEFT
094-0656-00 HINGE BLOCK, RIGHT
094-0657-00 LATCH
094-0658-00 BATTERY DOOR
100-1880-00 BACK COVER & REAR DOOR
100-1885-00 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
134-1319-00 CABLE, 1C, VIDEO OUTPUT
134-1635-00 CABLE, 20C, POWER #1
134-1636-00 CABLE, 8C, POWER #2
134-1637-00 CABLE, 8C, POWER, FLOPPY
134-1751-00 CABLE, 4C, MODEM/TELEPHONE
134-1755-00 CABLE, 3C, VIDEO ADAPTER POWER
134-1756-00 CABLE, 2C, BACKLIGHT PANEL
134-1757-00 CABLE, 34C, FLOPPY
134-1758-00 CABLE, 20C, LCD INTERFACE
150-0219-00 FLOPPY DRIVE, 360 KB, 5.25'
150-0220-00 AC ADAPTER
150-0249-00 150-0449 MODEM, 1200 BAUD
181-5971-00 KEYBOARD
181-6110-00 VIDEO BOARD, COLOR
181-6113-00 MEMORY BOARD, 256 KB
181-6544-01 VIDEO ADAPTER BOARD
181-6813-00 MOTHERBOARD, WHITE DISPLAY
181-6815-00 DC/DC BOARD, INTERNAL
204-2970-00 BRACKET, MNTG, LCD, LOWER
204-2983-00 BRACKET, MNTG, LCD, UPPER
204-3005-00 BRACKET, MNTG, FDD, UPPER
204-3006-00 BRACKET, MNTG, FDD, LOWER
205-1984-00 PLATE, HANDLE
261-0049-00 FOOT, BOTTOM
267-0027-00 STRAP, SHOULDER
391-0696-00 NAMEPLATE
401-0212-00 SPEAKER
411-0888-00 LCD, SUPERTWIST, 80 X 25
418-0048-00 BATTERY, 2.0 A/HR
485-0060-00 PLUG/CAP, EXPANSION PORT
595-3532-00 MANUAL, OWNER'S
860-0140-00 MANUAL, SERVICE GUIDE