ADDS 3153 ASCII Display Terminal User’s Guide
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chapter 1 Contents Preface v This guide... ......................................................................................... vi How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal................................................... vii Notices .............................................................................................. viii Trademarks and Service Marks................................................................. viii Electronic Emission Notices.............................................
ii Contents STEP 1 – Know Your Devices .................................................................. 17 STEP 2 – Physical Connections................................................................. 18 STEP 3 – Number of Sessions Selection....................................................... 18 STEP 4 – Linking Ports to Sessions............................................................ 18 STEP 5 – No Printer Option ....................................................................
Contents iii TABS: F10.......................................................................................... 52 ANSWERBACK: F11............................................................................ 53 PROGRAM: F12.................................................................................. 54 EXECUTE: Prnt Sc ............................................................................... 56 Edit Fields..........................................................................................
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vi Preface This guide... is a user’s manual and contains all of the information necessary to install, setup, and use the 260 product. More detailed information on programming using control codes and escape sequences, default strings and character sets, international language support, etc. can be obtained by calling the Boundless Technologies Hotline at: USA and Canada calls . . . . 1 -800-231 -5445 International calls . . . . . . .
How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal To Connect: To Disconnect: First, turn everything OFF. First, turn everything OFF. Attach all cables to devices. Remove power cord from outlet. Attach signal cables to receptacles. Remove signal cables from receptacles. Attach power cord to outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn device ON. You may now take it with you. Note: In the UK, by law, the telephone cable must be connected after the power cord.
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Electronic Emission Notices ix Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
x Preface Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is Class 1 Equipment (information equipment to be used in commercial and industrial districts) which is in conformance with the standard set by Voluntary Control for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines (VCCI) with an aim to prevent radio interference in commercial and industrial districts.
Safety Notices xi Safety Notices Danger Notices A danger notice indicates a hazard that could possibly cause death or serious personal injury. The following danger notices are used throughout this manual. DANGER: To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing the device, ensure that the power cord for that device is unplugged before installing signal cables.
xii Preface DANGER: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown on the following page when installing, moving, or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. DANGER: The device’s switch is not the main disconnect. The device’s main power disconnect is the detachable line cord. Caution Notice A caution notice indicates a hazard that could possible cause minor personal injury.
chapter 1 Introduction This terminal can emulate a number of ASCII and ANSI terminals, including IBM 3151, PC-Term and SCO™ Console. The keyboards supported by the terminal are the 101-key extended PC (EPC), the 106-key PC+, and the ANSI keyboards. The dual host capability of the terminal allows you to run two different applications simultaneously. A Setup option is available to view each “session” on the screen in a split or full screen display.
2 Introduction § § § PC Terminal SCO™-Console, AT386 TVI™-925 Display § § § § § § § § § Dual session available in full or split screens 100 Hz refresh rate (flicker-free) Selectable overscan borders Selectable screen saver 26, 30, 44 or 52 row display with top and bottom status lines 80 or 132 column display Double high/double wide display Up to 10 pages of memory Tilt and swivel base, small footprint Character Sets § Numerous standard, graphic, and supplemental character sets Communications § §
Features 3 Physical Features 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1. Keyboard Connector – Push in the keyboard connector here. 2. Tilt and Swivel Base – Use the tilt and swivel arrangement to adjust the viewing 3. angle. Grasp the lower corners of the terminal and push up or down, or twist left or right. Power Switch – “0” is off; “1” is on. Leave the terminal’s power switch in the off position “0” until power, keyboard, and communication connections are made. 4.
4 Introduction The cursor and edit keypads, located to the left of the numeric keypad, allows users to edit text and move around in the document. The communication key group, above the edit keypad, is used to control communications with the host or printer. The PC keyboard is configured as an IBM 3151 ASCII keyboard and is for use primarily with the 3151 emulation.
Features 104-key PC Keyboard (US) ANSI Keyboard 5
6 Introduction Usage Notes The following notations and symbols are used in this manual: § § § Ctrl-F1: the two keys, Ctrl and F1, are to be pressed simultaneously. § 23h: the number 23 is represented in hexadecimal (hex) notation. § applies to ASCII emulations only: ADDS-VP, Wyse 50+, Wyse 60, PC Term, and TVI-925. § applies to ANSI emulations only: VT300/8, VT300/7, VT200/8, VT200/7, VT100, SCO Console, and AT386. Ctrl, F1: the two keys, Ctrl and F1, are to be pressed in succession.
Communications 7 Communications This terminal is equipped with three ports. The two serial ports are intended for connection to either a host/modem or a serial printer. The remaining port is a Centronics-compatible printer port. The port you use as the printer port depends on whether you have a serial or a parallel interface to the printer. Another factor affecting your port selection is your choice of connecting the terminal to one or two host computers.
8 Introduction Transmit Flow Control Likewise, the terminal will understand the Xon and Xoff requests from the host when it is transmitting data (provided the “EIA (or Aux) Xmt” is “Xon-Xoff” in Setup). This is referred to as “transmit” flow control. This terminal will stop transmitting data to the host or printer when it receives an Xoff (DC3) code. If, however, the terminal needs to send a receive protocol character, it will transmit that character even if it has received an Xoff code.
Communications Host/Printer Port 1 (RS-232-C or RS-422) This port, labeled “SES1-EIA,” is designed for connection to the host (computer or modem) or a serial printer via a 25-pin D-shell (DB25P) female connector. This port uses an RS-232-C communication interface, is configured as a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device, and can operate from 110 to 134,400 baud.
10 Introduction Host/Printer Port 2 This port, labeled “SES2-AUX,” is designed to connect to a second host connection (computer or modem) or a serial printer, and can operate from 110 to 38,400 baud. This port uses an RS-232-C interface via a DB25P female connector, and is configured as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device.
Communications SES1 EIA D C E DTE Transmit Receive DTR DSR Host pin2 pin2 pin3 pin3 pin20 pin6 pin20 pin6 SES2 AUX DCE Transmit Receive Receive Transmit DTR DTR DSR DSR Host D C E Modem pin2 pin2 pin3 pin3 pin20 pin6 11 pin20 pin6 Modem Transmit Receive DTR DSR Terminal to Host (DTE) or Printer Refer to the diagram below to understand why a null modem adapter may be needed when connecting the first serial port (SES1-EIA) to a host port without a modem (Most serial printers
12 Introduction Screen Display and Pages This terminal offers a variety of screen lengths including 26, 30, 44, or 52 lines. These numbers include the top and bottom status lines (or label line), as well as the lines used to display data. A “page” of terminal memory represents the total number of lines that can be accessed, whether or not they are all viewable on the screen at once. Refer to Appendix A for the number and lengths of pages available for your setup.
Communications 13 The figure below represents the entire page memory of a 48 line page (24 base page length times a multiplier of 2) and the portion of the page that is viewable on the display screen, when “26 Lines” is selected. Notice that the label line is visible in this mode. Visual Effects of Screen and Page Lengths The combination of page and screen lengths influence the number of displayable data lines.
14 Introduction If the current page or portion of the page is longer than the screen display or window in which it is displayed, then local keystrokes can be used to “pan” the window up or down (Ctrl- ↑ and Ctrl- ↓). As a window is panned up, the page appears to be moving down and the opposite is true when panning the window down. Text that is panned off the screen is out of view, but is not lost.
chapter 2 Installation This section provides a “walk -through” approach to the installation of your terminal. This will enable you to physically connect the terminal to a printer and one or two host computer(s)/modem(s), as well as to configure the Setup menu to suit your requirements and preferences. The terminal is designed to provide great flexibility in configuring the terminal.
18 Installation STEP 3 – Number of Sessions Selection This step requires setting a selection in the Setup menu to configure the terminal for single or dual session mode. If you’ve connected two host cables (A or C AND B or D), and you wish to run in “dual session” mode, enter Setup and set “Sessions=Two” in the Quick (F1) menu. For single host operation, this setting should already be set at “One” since this is in the default state.
STEP 5 – No Printer Option 19 Note that it is not general practice to assign the host port in one session as the printer port in another session, but this can be done if desired. If RS-422 daughter board is installed in the EIA port, it cannot be used with a printer. STEP 5 – No Printer Option If you did not opt to install a printer (did not complete E, F, G, or H), you must set the Printer portion of the Host/Printer selection in the Quick (F1) Setup menu to “None.
20 Installation Connection B: Host DTE 1. 2. 3. Enter the Setup menu. If the Aux port is to be assigned to Session 2, then switch sessions (Ctrl-Enter (num )). Remain in session 1, if it is to be assigned to that session. In the Setup Quick (F1) menu, set the Host portion of the “Host/Printer” selection to “Aux” without changing the current Printer option (“Aux/xxxx”). The Printer will be set in another connection procedure if needed.
STEP 8 – Emulation Setup Selection 21 STEP 8 – Emulation Setup Selection This step requires setting a selection in the Setup menu to configure the “Emulation” for one or two sessions of the terminal. Determine which emulations your applications run with. Enter the Setup menu and set the “Emulation” parameter, in the Quick (F1) menu, to match your requirements. If you are running in dual session mode, press Ctrl-Enter (num ). Now, set the “Emulation” parameter in Session 2.
22 Installation Common Setups TERMINAL TERMINAL H O S T EIA AUX PAR EIA AUX PAR MODEM B H DTE To HOST C SERIAL PRINTER PARALLEL PRINTER Sessions=One Host/Printer=EIA/Para EIA Baud, EIA Data Format , etc. matches the host H O S T T W O H O S T TERMINAL O N E EIA AUX PAR DTE F DCE Sessions=One Host/Printer=EIA/Aux EIA/Baud, etc. matches the host Aux Baud, etc.
Host/Printer Connection Guide SES1-EIA (DTE) SES2-AUX (DCE) PAR DTE Host* Connection A: Connection B: Connect a null modem adapter between the host cable and the EIA port. Connect the host cable directly to the AUX port. Connection C: Connection D: Connect the host or modem cable directly to the EIA port. Connect a null modem adapter between the host or modem cable and the AUX port. Not applicable. DCE Host or Modem Not applicable. * Most host computers are configured as DTE devices.
26 Installation SES1-EIA (DTE) SES2-AUX (DCE) PAR DTE Serial Printer** Connection E: Connection F: Connect a null modem adapter between the serial printer cable and the EIA port. Connect the serial printer cable directly to the AUX port. Not applicable. Not applicable. Connection G: This is an option if you connect a parallel-to-serial converter between the serial printer cable and the PAR port.
User Settings * ** Connections made Number of sessions Host/Printer (Session 1)* Host/Printer (Session 2)* Emulations (Session 1) Emulations (Session 2) C, D, and H 2 EIA/Para Aux/None IBM 3151 ADDS VP Host 1: Baud Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Parity Check Flow Control (In)** Flow Control (Out)*** Modem Control 9600 8 1 None Off Xon-Xoff Xon-Xoff On (Dual Host mode only) Host 2: Baud Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Parity Check Flow Control (In)** Flow Control (Out)*** Modem Control 19200 7 2 Odd On DTR (or
chapter 3 Setup The Setup menu is your control panel for this terminal. It permits you to configure the terminal to communicate with the host computer as well as to suit your personal preferences. Overview The Setup menus have been designed to allow maximum flexibility with a minimum investment of time. Thirteen menus provide you with the flexibility and the features below contribute to ease of use: § The Quick menu is the first screen upon entry.
28 Setup Saving Parameters Upon exiting setup mode, the prompt “Save All (Y/N)” blinks. Press Y or y to exit setup and save settings in permanent (nonvolatile) RAM. Press C or c to cancel the exit request. Press N or n to exit Setup. The changes will take effect, but will be lost if the terminal is reset or powered off. An exception to this is function/edit key and answerback message programming. Once edited in Setup, the changes are saved regardless of the way in which you exit Setup.
Overview 29 The following keystrokes are also available but are not documented in the Setup help bar. Tab and Shift-Tab: Move from menu to menu forward or b ackward without using function keys. Space and Shift-Space: Cycle through the list of choices. Same as Enter and Shift-Enter. Parameters that are changed are executed as soon as that field is exited. Page resets may occur when certain choices are made in Setup. Action Fields Certain parameters are not selections but action fields.
30 Setup Setup Map Key Menu Parameters Available (Not all will display for a given emulation, keyboard, or video mode) F1 Quick Emulation Enhanced EIA Data Format Aux Data Format Comm Mode Language Host/Printer EIA Baud Rate Aux Baud Rate Sessions F2 General Emulation Auto Font Load Monitor Mode Warning Bell Session Display Enhanced Auto Page Screen Saver Cursor Dir Bell Length Auto Wrap Auto Scroll Bell Volume Sessions Setup Language F3 Display Page Length Display Cursor Columns Screen Vi
Setup Map 31 Key Menu Parameters Available F7 Host Comm Mode Recv Send Block Term Null Suppress Line Control Send Null Suppress Local Send ACK Send Region Alt Input Data Disconnect Ignore CTS Recv Send Line Term Send End Break Turnaround Char Modem Control F8 Print Prnt Line Term Prnt Mode Indep Pass Thru Prnt Block Term Secondary Recv Prnt Region Print Chars F9 Emulation Attribute Page Edit WPRT Underline Save Labels Enhanced Attributes Set Control Bright Video WPRT Intensity W
32 Setup QUICK: F1 F1 Quick F2 Genrl F3 Disp F4 Kybd F5 Keys F6 Ports F7 Host F8 Print F9 Emul F10 Tabs F11 AnsBk F12 Prog Print Exec Parameters Emulation=IBM 3151 EIA Baud Rate=9600 EIA Data Format=8/1/N Enhance=On Aux Baud Rate=9600 Aux Data Format=8/1/N Comm Mode=Full Duplex Language=U.S.
GENERAL: F2 33 Enhanced: [On, Off] Normally, the terminal responds to a set of commands that correspond to the emulation selected. When Enhanced mode is on, the set of commands is extended to those printed in boldface in the Programming chapter.
34 Setup Emulation: Select the “personality” of the terminal. See the Quick menu earlier in this chapter. Enhanced: Choose whether the terminal can respond to commands beyond the limitations of the current emulation. See the Quick menu earlier in this chapter. Auto Wrap: [On, Off] Select whether the cursor drops to the next line when it reaches the right margin or continues to display characters at the right margin. In ANSI emulations, the default is off.
DISPLAY: F3 35 case of a full display, toggling also brings the entire display of the selected host into view. The selection above is not available in the IBM 3151 emulation. Bell Length: [140 ms, 350 ms, 570 ms, 780 ms] Denotes duration of bell sound. Setup Lang: [US, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese] Affects display of setup and the status lines.
36 Setup Columns: [80, 132, 80-Only] Choose the number of columns that the screen can display. 80-Only provides more pages in memory for a given page length by disallowing changes to 132-column display. Width Change Clear: [On, Off] Select whether the screen is to be cleared when the number of columns on the screen is changed from 80 to 132 or vice versa. Changing columns from/to 80-only forces the screen to clear independent of Width Change Clear.
KEYBOARD: F4 37 Viewport 2 Bottom Row [20] 2 through page length minus 1. This specifies the last row number of the second viewport. This parameter displays in Setup when number of viewports is greater than 2. Pages [1-8] Select the number of pages the user can access. The maximum number of pages is dependent on the page length. The number of pages is defaulted to 1 whenever the page length or columns is changed. The page selection will not display when viewports is greater than 1.
38 Setup Keyboard Layout: [Q, F] This selection is only available when Turkish keyboard is selected. Q and F refer to the two Turkish keyboard layouts available. Q and F correspond to the top left key on the alphanumeric keypad. Margin Bell: [On, Off] Choose whether a bell tone sounds when the cursor is nine positions away from the right margin. Key Lock: [Caps, Reverse, Shift] Affects the state of alphanumeric keys when Caps-Lock is engaged.
KEYS: F5 39 Pound Key: [U.S. , British] Choose the character transmitted for 23h—the US pound (#) or the British pound (£). Return Key Repeat: [On, Off] Select whether the Return key located on the alphanumeric keypad will repeat when held down for more than half a second (only selectable when “Key Repeat” = On ).
40 Setup Return Key: [Field, New Line] When the Return Key =New Line, the functions specified in the New Line parameter are performed. When the Return Key = Field, the functions specified in the New Line parameter are performed unless the target line is within a protected field. The cursor will then move to the first character position of the next unprotected field. Enter Key: [Send, Return] The Enter Key can be defined to be either a Send or Return Key.
KEYS: F5 41 window; selections for the specific accessory can be made from that menu by pressing F1-F5. The Sh-Ctrl-Fkeys option, when selected, allows direct access to desk accessories (bypassing the menu) by pressing Sh-Ctrl-F1 through Sh-Ctrl-F5. Selecting Disabled will inhibit entry to desk accessories. Once a desk accessory is displayed, any other desk accessory can be accessed by pressing only the function key associated with it (without pressing Sh-Ctrl).
42 Setup PORTS: F6 EIA Baud Rate: [110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 768000, 115200, 134400] See the Quick menu earlier in this chapter. EIA Data Format: [7/1/N, 7/1/O, 7/1/E, 7/1/M, 7/1/S, 7/2/N, 7/2/O, 7/2/E, 7/2/M, 7/2/S, 8/1/N, 8/1/O, 8/1/E, 8/1/M, 8/1/S, 8/2/M, 8/2/N, 8/2/O, 8/2/E, 8/2/S] See the Quick menu earlier in this chapter. EIA (Aux) Parity Check: [On, Off] Choose whether the parity bit will be checked.
HOST: F7 43 HOST: F7 Break: [250 ms, 170 ms, 500 ms, Off] Choose the duration of the break signal in milliseconds. This is an interruption in data flow, and can be disabled. Modem Control: [On, Off] If a modem is being used to communicate with the primary or secondary host, modem control should be on. To perform a disconnect, the terminal drops the DTR signal. In full duplex, the terminal keeps RTS high and checks for a CD signal before sending data to the modem.
44 Setup Choose whether the terminal sends data from the entire screen or from the scrolling region. Ignore CTS: [Off , On] Ignore CTS is not displayed in IBM 3151 emulations Line Control: [CRTS, PRTS, IPRTS] § § § PRTS* (permanent request to send) – PRTS handles the CTS and DSR signal as modem signals. IPRTS* (induced permanent request to send) – IPRTS handles the CTS and DSR signals as if the signals are always on.
EMULATION: F9 45 Print: [National, Line Drawing, Multinational] Choose the set of characters used when printing. Print Region: [Screen, Scroll] Indicate the region of the screen that is to be printed: the entire screen or a certain section of it called the scrolling region. A scrolling region is a limited portion of the screen which applications (such as word processors) may designate to be the user’s region.
46 Setup available for programming in fast mode. Changing this selection will default all function keys, edit keys, and function keys labels.
EMULATION: F9 47 Save Labels: [Off, On] When on, labels that are downloaded by the host will be saved in non-volatile memory. If this selection and Display NV Labels are off, labels written by the host would be lost upon entry and exit to Setup. Attribute: [Char, Line, Page] Choose the extent to which attributes are propagated. (The only parallel ASCII emulations are PC Term and Wyse 60.) Display NV Labels: [On, Off] Select whether the labels in non-volatile memory are displayed on the lowest line.
48 Setup Bright Video: [Off, Mode 1, Mode 2] Provides a brighter display when set to Mode 1 or Mode 2. In Mode 1, both normal and dim text are brighter than in the standard mode. In Mode 2, only normal text is brighter, resulting in a greater contrast between normal and dim text. This parameter setting affects both sessions, but will not affect an ANSI emulation in the inactive session. WP-Graphics: [Off, On] Selects whether Word Perfect Graphics commands are processed or ignored.
EMULATION: F9 § § 49 lines and the previous current line moves down one line. The bottom line is then discarded. Character – If there is no space to insert a character and an insert character operation is requested, a character can be inserted at the cursor position. However, the last character of the current line is discarded when the line wrap parameters is off, or the last character of the page (or field in a formatted page) is discarded when line wrap is on.
50 Setup TABS: F10 F1 Quick F2 Genrl F3 Displ F4 Kybd F5 Keys F6 Ports F7 Host F8 Print F9 Emul F10 Tabs F11 AnsBk F12 Prog Print Exec Parameters Auto Init Tabs = Off Default Tabs 10 20 30 Tab=Field 40 50 ....:....↓....:....↓....:....↓....:....↓....:....↓....:....↓....:. 70 80 90 100 110 120 60 130 ...↑....:....↑....:....↑....:....↑....:....↑....:....↑....:....↑..
ANSWERBACK: F11 51 ANSWERBACK: F11 F1 Quick F2 Genrl F3 Displ F4 Kybd F5 Keys F6 Ports F7 Host F8 Print F9 Emul F10 Tabs F11 AnsBk F12 Prog Print Exec Parameters Answerback Mode = Off Anwerback Conceal Answerback Message:____________________________________ Bytes Remaining: 0542 Choices Off On Select ↑ → ↓ ← : Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit: Setup Key Answerback Mode: [On, Off] Choose whether the answerback message (which is sent to the host at terminal reset or powe
52 Setup PROGRAM: F12 F1 Quick F2 Genrl F3 Displ F4 Kybd F5 Keys F6 Ports F7 Host F8 Print F9 Emul F10 Tabs F11 AnsBk F12 Prog Print Exec Param eters Keys = F1 Program = FKey Key Dir = Host Text: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ La
PROGRAM: F12 53 Label: A label of up to 7 characters can be entered for function keys in ASCII emulations only. See “Display NV Labels” in the Emulation section. – delete – default field Key: Select the key to be programmed.
54 Setup EXECUTE: Prnt Sc F1 Quick F2 Genrl F3 Displ F4 Kybd F5 Keys F6 Ports F7 Host F8 Print F9 Emul F10 Tabs F11 AnsBk F12 Prog Print Exec Parameters Save Terminal Recall Terminal Default Terminal Save Session Recall Session Default Session Reset Terminal Reset Session Reset Ports Clear Screen Default Session UDKs Choices User Enter Key to Execute Action Select ↑ → ↓ ← : Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Setup Key All of the parameters in this menu are action
Edit Fields 55 Edit Fields Setup uses overwrite mode in text editing fields. That is, the cursor keys cannot be used to move to a location in the text t o insert characters. Upon entry to a text field, the cursor is placed at the last text location. Use the following keystrokes: Backspace – Move cursor left by deleting that character. Shift-Backspace – Reset the field to its default value. Alphanumeric keys – enter text in the normal, shifted, or control state.
56 Setup Glossary of Terms Some of the terms that are used in the Exec (PrtSc) menu are defined below. Terminal Parameters Terminal parameters includes session parameters (defined later) and non-session parameters that affect the terminal globally without regard to the session. The non-session parameters and their defaults are listed below: Setup Parameters: Bell Volume (6), Screen Saver (5 min), Overscan Borders (on), Language (U.S.
Glossary of Terms 57 Session Parameters Session Parameters are parameters that are specific to the emulation selected in the current session. These include three types of parameters: Setup-Edit keys, Setup, and Modes. Setup-Edit Keys: Function and Edit keys and the Answerback message. Setup Parameters: All other Setup variables that are not included in Setup Parameters in Terminal Parameters (all global settings).
chapter 4 Desk Accessories This terminal features five desk accessories, which can be accessed one at a time through pop-up windows. Overview Desk Accessory Menu To display this pop-up window to choose any of the f ive desk accessories, press Ctrl←. Function keys F1-F5 are used to display the clock, calendar, calculator, ASCII chart, and diagnostic menu, respectively. To access this menu (with a PC keyboard), the selection “Desk Acc = ←” must be chosen in the KEYS (F5) Setup menu.
Overview 62 Direct Access To display any desk accessory directly, without the desk accessory menu, the following keystrokes are used: § § § § § Clock – press Ctrl-Shift-F1 Calendar – press Ctrl-Shift-F2 Calculator – press Ctrl-Shift-F3 ASCII Chart – press Ctrl-Shift-F4 Diagnostic Menu – press Ctrl-Shift-F5 You may also use a function key (F1-F5) to enter another desk accessory window, once one is entered.
Calendar 63 Calendar This displays a calendar for any month from the years 1900 to 2099. The current date is displayed at the bottom. The keys below control the calendar that is displayed: § § § Right- and left-arrow keys – Display an earlier or later month. Up- and down-arrow keys – Display the selected month in an earlier or later year. Esc – Exit calendar.
Calculator 64 Date – Use the left or right arrow keys to highlight each field of the date (month, day, and year). Then use the Spacebar or Shift-Spacebar to cycle through the settings. The date can also be set by the host. Time – Use the procedure described for Date above to set the hour, minutes, or seconds. The clock is reset to 08:00 AM at power-up. Due to hardware limitations, the clock may drift by 15 seconds per day. We recommend setting the terminal’s time as part of the system login process.
Calculator Display (EPC keyboard) Calculator Display (PC+ keyboard) In addition to the keys on the numeric keypad, you may use: § § T – Toggle “tape” on/off. Results scroll above the display. P – Toggle “printer” on/off. Results are transmitted onto the printer. Use the printer option only when a printer is connected. Press Ctrl-Shift-Tab to clear a printer error.
66 Desk Accessories § X – Exit the calculator, transmitting the final result to the current application. § Ctrl-(a number on the numeric keypad) – Specify the precision, where the § Esc – Exit calculator. (Shift-X transmits the result with no leading or trailing spaces). number of decimal places t hat will be displayed is equal to the number pressed with the Ctrl key.
Diagnostic Menu 67 Diagnostic Menu This desk accessory is used to display terminal configuration information such as the amount of memory (RAM) in the terminal, the style of keyboard that you are using, and the firmware revision level.
A Appendix Local Keys Action Scan Code Mode PC Keyboard ANSI Keyboard Toggle Caps -Lock Toggle Num -Lock No No Lock Num -Lock Lock Toggle Scroll-Lock1 No Scroll-Lock F1 Toggle Auto Print 2 Yes Ctrl-Print-Screen Ctrl-F2* Toggle Block-Mode Toggle Monitor Mode Yes Yes Ctrl-Shift-Pause Ctrl-Shift-1\End F4* Ctrl-Shift-1 (num) Toggle Ins/Replace Instant Screen Saver3 No Yes Ctrl-Insert Ctrl-Shift-* Ctrl-PF4 Ctrl-Shift-PF3 Soft Reset 4 Hard Reset (Power On) No No Shift-Scroll Lock Ctrl-Sh
Local Keys Continued Scan Code Mode PC Keyboard ANSI Keyboard Increment Scroll Rate Decrement Scroll Rate7 Raise Split8 Lower Split8 Split-Full Toggle8 Roll-Window-Up8 Roll-Window-Down8 Change Status Line9 Home & Clear Page Auto Adjust Window Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ctrl-Shift-↑ Ctrl-Shift-↓ Ctrl- – (num) Ctrl- , (num) Ctrl-Shift- – (num) Ctrl-↑ Ctrl-↓ Ctrl-→ Ctrl-Shift-Home Ctrl-Home Ctrl-Shift-↑ Ctrl-Shift-↓ Ctrl- – (num) Ctrl- , (num) Ctrl-Shift- – (num) Ctrl-↑ Ctrl-↓ Ctrl-→ Toggl
Local Keys In Scan Code Mode, this chart applies only when Local Leadin is on.
Local Keys 72 NOTES: 1 This function is operational only if EIA (Aux) Rcv-Prtcl = Xon-Xoff/XPC or DTR. 2 In ANSI emulations, this keystroke toggles in and out of Auto Print Mode. 3 This function is operational even if Screen Saver is set to off. 4 This function unlocks the keyboard, turns off all print modes and re-initializes the serial ports for setup parameters. 5 The length of the Break Signal is dependent on the setup parameter of “EIA (Aux) Break.
Page Configurations—Single and Dual Session 73 Page Configurations—Single and Dual Session Number of Pages Single Session Dual Session Lines per Page 80/132 80-only 80/132 80-only 24 48 96 192 *24 8 4 2 1 2 (24/176) 10 5 2 1 2 (24/216) 4 2 1 2 (24/76) 4 2 1 2 (24/96) 25 50 100 200 *25 8 4 2 1 2 (25/175) 9 4 2 1 2 (25/215) 4 2 1 2 (25/75) 4 2 1 2 (25/95) 42 84 168 *42 5 2 1 2 (42/158) 5 2 1 2 (42/198) 2 1 2 (42/58) 2 1 2 (42/78) 43 86 172 *43 5 2 1 2 (43/157) 5 2 1 2 (43/197) 2 1 2
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NOTE TO INSTALLER This equipment complies with the FCC Regulation for Class A devices, Subpart J of Part 15. Shielded, grounded interface cables were used on all ports for FCC radiated emission testing. The manufacturer is not responsible for any violation of the FCC Regulation for Class A devices that is caused by unauthorized modification of the equipment, or caused by equipment installation not in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Technical Support Questions about this product should be directed to the Technical Support Department of the distributor from which you obtained your Boundless Technologies equipment. When requesting assistance, please have all pertinent information available including any error messages that may have appeared either on the terminal or the host. If your distributor fails to provide adequate support for your needs, please contact the Boundless Technologies Technical Support Department directly.
