home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
-
- ABOUT CENTALEX
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- CENTALEX is actually two programs, CENTRAL and ALEX, running
- concurrently. Function key F1 toggles from one to the other.
-
- CENTRAL is a menu driven, graphics oriented central air
- conditioning system troubleshooting practice program. Pressing * at
- the opening screen will enable the user to select from a list of 25
- faults for diagnosis. Pressing any other key will cause the computer
- to select from the same faults list at random.
-
- ALEX is a simple expert system capable of diagnosing the air
- conditioner faults in CENTRAL. ALEX makes statements which the
- troubleshooting technician identifies as true or false based on
- observations and measurements in CENTRAL. By following the logic
- ALEX uses in narrowing in on the fault, the novice gains insight into
- how faults may be rapidly diagnosed. Pressing ESC will cause ALEX
- to restart from his initial greeting.
-
- To exit the program before completion, press ESC while ALEX is on
- screen until the DOS prompt appears.
-
- NOTE: CENTRAL.SIM and AIRCON.EXP must be on the logged drive when
- CENTALEX is run. CENTRAL.SIM is the screen image file used by
- CENTRAL and AIRCON.EXP is the rules file used by ALEX.
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- CENTALEX, CENTRAL and ALEX were developed and placed
- in the public domain by:
-
- Robert A. Plett
- Route One, Box 203A
- Inola, Okla. 74036
-
- Inquiries may be sent to the author at the above address
- or at:
-
- Tulsa Junior College
- Northeast Campus
- Science & Engineering Dept.
- Air Conditioning & Heating Technology Program
- 3727 East Apache
- Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115-3101
-