SpotLine TM M110 User Guide
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FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
SpotLine M110 User Guide Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 Introduction ...................................................................................6 Specifications................................................................................8 Getting Started........................................................................... 10 3.1 Installation............................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Setup ..........................
6.1 Terminal to Host Cabling........................................................................................ 45 6.2 Serial Printer Cabling.............................................................................................. 46 7.0 Emulation.................................................................................. 47 7.1 General.................................................................................................................... 47 7.2 Keyboard Control Characters....
1.0 Introduction The SpotLine M110 is part of a new generation of asynchronous/LAN terminals designed for all multi-user environments, from microcomputers to minis to mainframes. And why is this concept new? It is new and original because the SpotLine M110 demonstrates six key characteristics: Color, Performance, Expandability, Intelligence, Standardization and Integration. Color: The color can be controlled completely by the host computer, with the application program setting whatever it wants.
Standardization: The SpotLine M110 is designed to work with industry standard keyboards, monitors and printers, enabling simple replacement and maintenance of any component. Integration: The SpotLine M110 has been designed for fast, friendly and simple setup, allowing for immediate and easy integration with your host computer. The resulting system will then use homogenous peripherals, monitors and keyboards.
1.0 Specifications The principal characteristics of the SpotLine M110 are: EMULATION: The SpotLine M110 has a number of built-in emulation modes designed to fully support the demands of the principal multi-user operating systems available in the marketplace. Emulations inc lude SCO/ANSI, Pcterm, IBM 3151, DEC VT family, and others. LAN: The SpotLine M110 uses industry standard Ethernet TCP/IP to provide: - ARP/ICMP/IP/TCP/UDP/Telnet/LPR services.
PARALLEL PRINTER: The parallel printer port supports a local printer off the terminal. The buffer allows for the rapid transmission of data from the host computer. Printers may then be used as local or system wide devices. SERIAL PRINTER: A serial printer may be connected to the Serial 1 or Serial 2 ports, or both, on the SpotLine M110. The buffer for print functions allows for efficient use of the chosen port, and printers may then be local or system wide resources.
2.0 Getting Started 3.1 Installation Follow these steps to install your SpotLine M110: v Connect a VGA monitor to the monitor port. v Connect your chosen keyboard v Connect your terminal to the host server via the LAN using RJ-45 UTP Ethernet, if you wish to use it as a TCP/IP terminal. There are no switches to set. The terminal will automatically detect which connector you have used.
3.2 Setup There are a number of configuration parameters that can be setup for your terminal. If you are only using it as a serial asynchronous devices, proceed to the next chapter. If you will use the SpotLine M110 as a LAN terminal, you must first set the IP address for the terminal (see 4.1.4). As is normal for LAN devices, all those on the same LAN segment must have the same 3 first digits, and a unique last digit.
3.0 Usage 4.1 Configuration Setup All the parameters of the terminal are accessible from on-screen menus, once you have powered up the unit. To access the menu and configuration parameters, press the following keys simultaneously. ALT + Esc (Please note: If the system key has been changed to Scroll Lock, then you must use Scroll Lock + Esc to access the setup menu) The main menu will appear as follows: Staff V5.3dM Copyright © SpotLine, Inc.
While the menus are all different, the following keys always work the same: v Press the TAB and UP/DOWN keys to navigate to any menu item. The current selection will be shown in reverse video. v Press the ENTER key to accept any valid choice. v Press ESC to return to the preceding menu. v Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to select alternative values for any parameters. v Press the F1 function key to see a full list o f the possible choices. v Use the Space Bar to cycle through the choices.
Language French English Keyboard Language: Specify the language set you will use. Keyboard: Specify the keyboard nationality. French German Italian Spanish Swiss German Portuguese American Belgium Swiss French Color Setup Color Setup: Select Color or Monochrome No Yes Default Sessions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 System Key Scroll Lock Alt Default Sessions: Specifies the session number you wish to default to.
Beeper Beeper: Allows you to select the volume of the beeper.
Status Line: Allows you to select the position of the Status Line Status Line Bottom Top None Screen Saver: Allows you to activate or de-activate the screen power saver, and set the time (in minutes) of no activity after which it should be activated. Note: Screen Saver message is limited to 16 characters. 4.1.2 Port Configuration This menu is used to set all the parameters relative to the two serial ports: Staff V5.
The F1 Menu Selections for this screen are: Type Not Used Terminal Printer Rtelnet Rtty Type: Specifies the usage type (Terminal, Printer, Rtelnet, Rtty) Speed 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150 110 50 Speed: Specify the baud rate for the port (1200 to 115,000) Data Data: Specify the number of data bits (7/8) 8 bits 7 bits Parity Parity: Parity type (none, odd, even) None Odd Even Stop Stop: Required number of stop bits 1 Stop 2 Stops 17
Flow None DTR XON/XOFF XPC Line Direct Flow: Specifies the transmission protocol (NONE, DTR, XON/XOFF, XPC.) Line: Specify the nature of the connection to the serv ( Direct ) Host None Hostname: Name from the Host Table (in Reverse Telnet mode only) Term: < See Section 4.1.
4.1.3 Sessions This menu specifies the different parameters relative to the different simultaneous sessions: Staff V 5.3dM Copyright © SpotLine, Inc. 1999, 2000 USA-0212-000003 Sessions Sn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Emulation [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] [ Ansi/SCO ] Keyb. [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] [ Asc ] Monit.
Keyboard Scn (Scan Codes) Ascii Keyboard: Specifies the codes to use for the keyboard (Scan Codes or ASCII) Monitor Monochrome Color Monitor: Specifies color or monochrome Media None Ser. 1 Ser. 2 Telnet Media: Specifies which port to use for this session (None, Ser. 1, Ser.
4.1.3.a Term: The field TERM was added to the Set-up Menu to enable physical locations to be identified. All Telnet connections to a host computer are assigned a pseudo TTY as the connection is made, thus the same terminal is not always the same TTY. We have added the field TERM as a means of addressing this issue. During a Telnet connection the content of the Unix TERM variable is sent to the host from the SpotLine M110 terminal as defined in the emulation field on the Sessions menu. i.e.
4.1.4 Network Parameters Use this screen to set your network configuration parameters, including Internet Address. Usually you only need to set the SpotLine’s IP address and enable the print server if you are going to use the printer attached to this terminal as a system wide independent printer. USA-0212-000003 Network Configuration Internet Address Spot : Gateway : Name Server : File Server : SubNet Mask : 194.2.32.52 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
Name Server: Not used at this time File Server: Not used at this time SubNet Mask: Use of a SubNet allows the separation of this network from the Internet IP addresses. If set to 0.0.0.0 then this automatically defaults to the SpotLine’s Internet address.
4.1.4.a Print Server: To use your terminal as a print server, set the parameters as follows: If you are using SCO UNIX; ensure that you have a correctly working Ethernet controller card properly installed and the networking software configured. Ethernet and TCP/IP support is a standard part of all SCO releases. Terminal operation only requires no setup in the Unix Host, although the System Administrator may feel more comfortable by adding the terminal name and IP address to the /etc/hosts file.
Active Active: For activation of Print Server (No, Yes) No Yes Protocol: Rtty/Parallel LPD Protocol: Setup Protocol (Rtty/Parallel) for Remote TTY < go to remote TTY for Unix System> (LPD) for Normal conneciton Default Queue Name: Printer Parallel Serial 1 Serial2 Printer: Selection for printer connections. (Parallel, Ser. 1, Ser. 2) Notes: If you intend to use Serial 1 or Serial 2 for Printing, they must be declared as Printer in the Port Configuration 4.1.4.
Mode Mode: Mode Selection (Local, LPR) Local LPR Destination Host: Selection from host table Destination Host None Queue Name: Select the host computer and the queue name of the printer you want to use in that host CAUTION: You must make sure the SpotLine terminal has been given permission to use this printer. 4.1.5 Host Name Staff V 5.3dM Copyright © SpotLine Inc.
4.1.8 Exit without Saving This option allows you to abandon any changes made: Staff v 5.3dM Copyright © SpotLine Inc. 1999, 2000 USA 0212-00003 Exit without Save, Proceed ? Yes No Enter: Select Arrows: Next Item F4: Toggle Color All parameters remain as they were when the menu was first invoked.
4.2 Reverse Telnet Using the SpotLine M110 Terminal as a Terminal Server A Reverse Telnet functionality has been added to the SpotLine M110 Terminal which allows any serial terminal to be connected to the system using Serial Port 1 and/or Serial Port 2 on the SpotLine M110 Terminal.
4.3 Remote TTY for Unix Systems Remote TTY functionality makes it possible for Unix based systems (SCO Unix of AIX) to read or write data on serial port 1 and/or serial port 2 of the SpotLine M110 Terminal. You may also write data to the parallel port. This is accomplished by means of using pseudo-tty’s within Unix. SpotLine supplies a program for SCO Unix systems and AIX versions 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 which interfaces with a serial or parallel port on the SpotLine terminal.
Copy the appropriate file to the hard disk. Note: The file for SCO Unix is named ’rttyd.SCO’ while the file for AIX versions 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 is named ’rttyd.AIX’ Rename the file to ’rttyd’ Excute ’rttyd’ This program is called using the syntax: rttyd Pseudo-tty SpotLine Device 2>Logfile 1>&2 & Where: Pseudo-tty: Name of the “master” side of the pseudo-tty. This name has the form /dev/ptypXX. (Note: Applications will open the “slave” side of the pseudo-tty. These are named: /dev/ttypXX).
4.4 Reversal of the LED’s for Num. Lock and Caps Lock Depending upon which keyboard protocol you select, you may want to reverse when the LED’s light up for Num. Lock and Caps Lock. The key combinations: Scroll Lock + Num Lock and Scroll Lock + Caps Lock allow you to make these changes. 4.5 Purge the Printer Buffer When you are using the local printer port (serial or parallel), a situation may arise where you wish to purge whatever is in the print buffer (for example, if you had a paper jam or error).
4.6 Function Key Under some of the terminals emulation modes (ANSI/SCO and AT386/IX), it is possible for user programs to program the function keys with special escape sequences. 4.6.1 Function Key Reset The key combination: Scroll Lock + Space will reset all the function keys to their default program values. 4.6.2 Programming function keys (F1- F24) You can program the function keys to perform specific tasks, provided that the SpotLine M110 is set to Ansi SCO or Ansi SCOv4 terminal emulation mode.
Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F 10 F 11 F 12 F 13 F 14 F 15 F 16 F 17 F 18 F 19 F 20 F 21 F 22 F 23 F 24 x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G hexadecimal 30h 31h 32h 33h 34h 35h 36h 37h 38h 39h 3ah 3bh 3ch 3dh 3eh 3fh 40h 41h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h 47h The maximum string length is 19 characters. To use control characters within the string, precede the character with the carat (^) symbol.
4.7 Multiscreen Session Switching All SpotLine terminals support multiple simultaneous sessions. To switch between the different sessions (virtual terminals), use the: Scroll Lock + Fn Or Alt + Fn keys, depending on which System Key was chosen where Fn is the function key corresponding to the desired session. 4.7.1 How to declare SCO mscreen for SpotLine Terminals The Multi-Sessions provided by SCO through mscreen may be used With SpotLine Terminals. 1.
4. Activate mscreen from SpotLine Terminal mscreen (enter) Switching Sessions are now available Alt F1.....session 1 Alt F2.....session 2 Alt F3.....session 3 Alt F4.....session 4 Alt F5.....session 5 Alt F6.....session 6 Alt F7.....session 7 Alt F8.....session 8 4.8 Telnet Session When you have your SpotLine M110 setup in Telnet mode, the following screen will appear immediately when you power up (or warm boot) the terminal: Staff v 5.3dM Copyright © SpotLine Inc.
Alternatively, press F1 to see the table of host names and numbers that you (or your system administrator) has set up. Select the host that you wish to connect to. Note: The SpotLine M110 will also allow for the entry of a name in this field, provided that name is listed in the host table with its appropriate IP address. Once you have entered a valid IP address, press Enter to start the Telnet session.
4.0 Software Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the host computer to tell it about your SpotLine terminal. 5.1 SCO XENIX/Unix 5.1.1 Use as a Telnet Session LAN Terminal Ensure that you have a correctly working Ethernet controller card properly installed and the networking software configured. Ethernet and TCP/IP support is a standard part of all SCO releases.
Your first time through you will be prompted: [You need to configure remote printing] Select [OK] Select àAdd Remote UNIX printer Enter the name of the remote host: In this example: spot110_01 NOTE: Do not use the choices from the Select Printer Pop up or it will look like the Unix print queues are on the remote host.
5.1.3 Use as a Serial Terminal Under SCO Unix or XENIX, your SpotLine M110 should be configured as an ANSI terminal, just like the terminal sessions on the SCO system console. The terminal type ANSI should be declared in the /etc./initial file as well as /etc/ttytype. The SpotLine M110 Terminal should be configured as follows: Under Port communication parameters: Set the speed, baud rate, etc.
5.2 Use with IBM’s AIX Unix 5.2.1 Use as a Serial AIX Terminal Device It is recommended that you use the “Ansi/SCO” emulation mode for the terminal. You can integrate the required termcap and terminfo parameters from the files scoansi.tc and scoansi.ti available on the www.SpotLine.com website. The file scoansi.ti file needs to be compiled with your UNIX tic program (Terminfo compiler) to create the necessary terminfo entries. This compilation must take place under root level administration.
No setup is required on an AIX host to support a SpotLine M110 terminal as a network terminal running a Telnet session. However, your system administrator may wish to include the terminals in the hosts file, mostly to keep track of terminal names and IP addresses. This will also allow any host operator to easily “ping” the terminal to see if it is working.
You may now use the printer attached to the appropriate port on the SpotLine M110 terminal. For example: lp -d LocalQName /etc/hosts should print the file /etc/hosts on the printer referred to in LocalQName. 5.3 Other Unix Versions The SpotLine family of terminals will also work equally well with other versions of UNIX, such as those from DEC or Hewlett Packard systems. 5.3.1 Use as a Serial Terminal It is recommended that you use the “Ansi/SCO” emulation mode for the terminal.
Communications port parameters: Set the baud rate, stop/start bits, etc. Session parameters: Choose the Ansi/SCO emulation option Select ASCII keyboard and the appropriate country code. Use as a LAN terminal For terminal only operation, no setup is usually needed at all on the host side, though your system administrator may feel more comfortable adding the terminal name and IP address to the /etc/hosts file.
5.0 Cabling As a LAN terminal, please follow all the worldwide standards for 10BaseT cabling. Ensure that hubs are used when needed for 10BaseT. As a serial terminal, the SpotLine M110 Terminal uses industry standard 4-wire or 6 -wire RS232C cabling. It is strongly recommended that you use cabling appropriate for your environment to minimize noise, errors and other interference.
Pin 3 TD Transmit Data Pin 2 RD Receive Data Pin 5 GND Ground Pin 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 25 Pin Serial Server (Male) to 9 Pin Serial Port 1 or 2 6.
6.0 Emulation This section is provided only for those users who wish to know the details of the emulation modes and protocols of the SpotLine M110 emulation mode. This chapter describes the “SPOT” emulation, which is different from the standard terminal product. Unless your operating system or application programs are unique, it is advised that you ignore this chapter. 7.1 General The SpotLine M110 always emulates 25 lines and 80 columns.
Insert Home End Page Up Page Down F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Shift F1 Shift F2 Shift F3 Shift F4 Shift F5 Shift F6 Shift F7 Shift F8 Shift F9 Shift F10 Shift F11 Shift F12 1F 0F 1F 1C 1F 02 1F 12 1F 03 1F 80 1F 81 1F 82 1F 83 1F 84 1F 85 1F 86 1F 87 1F 88 1F 89 1F A8 1F A9 1F 8A 1F 8B 1F 8C 1F 8D 1F 8E 1F 8F 1F 90 1F 91 1F 92 1F 93 1F 94 1F 95 48
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Flashing Video Underline Video Dim Video Bright Reset Attributes Set Color Text Where T has the value: Hex 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 Set Color Background Where B has the value: Hex 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Transparent Mode On Transparent Mode Off Hard Copy Alphanumeric 1B 63 1B 64 1B 65 1B 68 1B 61 1B 72 T Color Black Red Green Brown Blue Magenta Cyan Light Grey Dark Grey Light Red Light Green Yellow Light Blue Light Magenta Light Cyan White (Esc c) (Esc d) (Esc e) (Esc h) (Esc a) (Es
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7.5 Additional ESC Commands The SpotLine M110 is designed to support up to 16 sessions; eight on the serial 1 connection and eight on the serial 2 connection.
Reverse Direction of Serial Port When the serial port is selected as “Printer” in the Type field of Port Configuration in the Setup Menu, you may reverse the direction of the port in order to receive data to be sent to the host as if it were keyboard data.
7.0 Warranty SpotLine Inc. warrants the SpotLine M110 terminal, excluding such items as software, diskettes and related documentation, will be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of delivery. During the warranty period, SpotLine will correct any defects in material or workmanship, or any failure of the hardware system to conform to specification, at no charge for in-house labor and materials. Shipping costs must be prepaid.
