Boundless Technologies 4000 manual

4000 User’s Guide[...]

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1 This guide... is a user’s manual and contains all of the information necessary to install, setup, and use the 4000 product. More detailed information on programming using control codes and escape sequences, default strings and chara cter sets, international language support, etc. can be obtained by calling: USA and Canada calls . . . . 1 - 800 [...]

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i chapter 1 Contents Preface v How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal .................................................... vi Notices ............................................................................................... vii Trademarks and Service Marks .................................................................. vii Electronic Emiss[...]

ii Contents STEP 1 – Know Your Devices .................................................................. 13 STEP 2 – Physical Connections ................................................................. 14 STEP 3 – No Printer Option .................................................................... 14 ST EP 4 – Know Your Serial Port(s) [...]

Contents iii Appendix 45 Local Hot Keys ..................................................................................... 45[...]

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v 1 Preface This product is in conformity with the protecti on requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Boundless Technologies cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non - recommended [...]

vi Preface 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.[...]

Notices vii Notices References in this publication to Boundless Technologies products, programs, or services do not imply that Boundless Technologies intends to make these available to all countries in which Boundless Technologies operates. Any reference to an Boundless Technologies product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply tha[...]

viii Preface 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 [...]

Electronic Emission Notices ix 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 Machi[...]

x Preface Safety Notices Danger Notices A danger notice indicates a hazard that could possibly cause death or se rious 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 sig[...]

Safety Notices xi 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 ma[...]

1 chapter 1 Introduction This terminal can emulate a number of ASCII and ANSI terminals, including PC - Term. The keyboards supported by the terminal are the 101/102 key Extended - PC (EPC), the 106/107 PC/+, and the ASCII keyboards. The dual host capability of the terminal allows you to run two different applications simultaneously. Clock, calenda[...]

2 Introduction Features Compatibil ity þ ADDS - Viewpoint™ þ Regent 40 þ Hazeltine™ 1500 þ Wyse™ 50, Wyse 75 þ DEC™ VT - 52 & VT - 100 þ PC Terminal þ TVI™ - 910, 920, 925 Display þ 100 Hz refresh rate (flicker - free) þ Selectable overscan borders þ Selectable screen saver þ 26 or 44 row display with top and bottom status [...]

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4 Introduction Physical Features 1. Keyboard Connector – push in the keyboard connector here. 2. Tilt and Swivel Base – use the tilt and swivel arrangement to adjust the viewing angle. Grasp the lower corners of the terminal and push up or down, or twist left or right. 3. Power Switch – “0” is of f; “1” is on. Leave the terminal’s p[...]

Keyboards 5 Keyboards The “PC” keyboards, including the EPC (101/102 - key) and the PC/+ (106 /107 - key), are similar in style and feature a number of key groups. The alphanumeric keypad is the main typewriter keypad, while the function key group lies along the top of the keyboard and can be programmed locally or downloaded from the host. The [...]

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Usage Notes 7 Usage Notes The following notations and symbols are used in this manual: þ Ctrl - F1 : the two keys, Ctrl and F1 , are to be pressed simultaneously. þ Ctrl, F1 : the two keys, Ctrl and F1 , are to be pressed in succession. þ 1 - num or 1 - alph : specifies that the number must be generated either from the numeric or alphanumeric ke[...]

8 Introduction Communications This terminal is equipped with three ports. The two serial ports are intended for connecting 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. The fir[...]

Communications 9 In addition to software “receive” flow control (Xon/Xoff), the serial host/printer ports support “receive” hardware flow control. The SES1 - EIA port has an outgoing DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal. If “Xon/Xoff” is “DTR” in Setup, and the terminal’s receive buffer fills to the level mentioned above, the terminal[...]

10 Introduction Host/Printer Port 2 This port, labeled “SES2 - AUX,” is designed to connect to a host connection (computer or modem) or a serial printer, and can operate from 110 to 19,200 baud. This port uses an RS - 232 - C interface via a DB25 female connector, and is configured as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device. The pin assignm[...]

Communications 11 Parallel Printer Port This port, labeled “PAR,” is designed for connection to a parallel printer, which has a Centronics interface with a 25 - pin D - shell female connector. This port, unlike the others, is a uni - di rectional device — it only serves to output data to the printer and cannot receive data. The pins and signa[...]

12 Introduction DCE SES2 AUX Receive Transmit DTR DSR Transmit Receive DTR DSR pin2 pin3 pin20 pin6 pin2 pin3 pin20 pin6 D T E Host DTE SES1 EIA D T E Host Transmit Receive DTR DSR Transmit Receive DTR DSR pin2 pin3 pin20 pin6 pin2 pin3 pin20 pin6 Serial Printer Screen Display and Pages This terminal offers two lengths: 26 and 44 lines. These numbe[...]

13 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 a host computer/modem, as well as to configure the Setup menu to suit your requirements and preferences. The procedures described here are among the most commo[...]

14 Installation STEP 2 – Physical Connections Depending on the types of serial interfaces of your devices, you may need one or more “null modem” adapters to communicate properly. First, refer to the Common Setups diagrams later in this chapter. If one of these setups matches your needs, make the connections as shown in the diagrams by referri[...]

STEP 5 – Communications Setup Selections 15 STEP 5 – Communications Setup Selections To complete this step, you must recall the letters next to the connections that you made in Step 2. The proced ures below correspond directly to the individual connections made. Notice that only certain connection procedures are to be followed, not all of them.[...]

16 Installation Connection C: RS - 232 with Modem 1. Follow all procedures of Connection A. Connection D: RS - 232 - C with Modem 1. Follow all procedures of Connection B. Connection E: RS - 232 - C Printer 1. In the GLOBAL Setup menu, set the “Printer Use” selection to “SES1/SER”. 2. Follow procedure of Connection B, step 2. Connections F [...]

STEP 8 – Save Parameters 17 STEP 8 – Save Parameters Finally, remember to save your Setup parameters in permanent memory, so that they can be recovered if the terminal is powered down. When you exit the Setup menu, the prompt “Save parameters before exit? (Y/N)” appears. To save parameters select “Y”. Another way to save parameters is t[...]

18 Installation Host/Printer Connection Guide CAUTION: Do not (un)plug in electrical storm. SES1 - EIA (DTE) SES2 - AUX (DCE) PAR DTE Host* Connection A: Connect a null modem adapter between the host cable and the EIA port. Connection B: Connect the host cable directly to the AUX port. Not applicable. DCE Host or Modem Connection C: Connect the hos[...]

Host/Printer Connection Guide 19 SES1 - EIA (DTE) SES2 - AUX (DCE) PAR DTE Serial Printer ** Not applicable. Connection E: Connect the serial printer cable directly to the AUX port. Connection F: This is an option if you connect a parallel - to - serial converter between the serial printer cable and the PAR port. Parallel Printer (Centronics / IBM)[...]

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21 chapter c 3 Setup Overview Your terminal can be configured to operate in a variety of different modes to suit your needs and to conform with the requirements of your host computer. Operating parameters can be selected as described in the paragraphs tha t follow. Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to select the emulation you wish to operate in,[...]

22 Setup The names of the menus will be displayed on the top status line as follows: EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 SCREEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL The currently displayed menu is identified by highlighting its name on the top status line. ENTER and SHIFT - ENTER are used to move back and forth respectively through the menus. Moving [...]

EXECute Menu 23 EXECute Menu EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM 1 AUX/COMM 2 KEYBOARD1 SC REEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL Exit Save Parameters Load Default Parameters Load Default Programmable Keys Clear Screen Clear Communication S AVE PARAMETERS BEFORE EXIT? (Y or N) ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE:select S - SETUP:exit CTL - SETUP:SES#1 When you firs[...]

24 Setup ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE:select S - SETUP:exit CTL - SETUP:SES#1 Screen Timeout [ Yes No] Causes the screen to dim after 15 minutes of inactivity until the first character is received from the host computer or keyboard . While the screen is dim, the LOCK key LED will flash on and off. CTRL or SHIFT will reactivate the display[...]

COMMunications Menu ( Sess 1 - EIA) 25 ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE:select S - SETUP:exit CTL - SETUP:SES#1 Mode [Block, H - Blk, FDX/Line, HDX/Echo ] Four selections are available for defining communication protocol. Baud Rate [38400, 19200, 9600 , 4800, 2400, 2000, 1800] Various baud rates are availabl e to match the data rate for your [...]

26 Setup AUXiliary/COMMunications Menu (Sess 2 - AUX) EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 SCREEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL Mode Block H - Blk FDX/Line HDX/Echo Baud Rate 19200 9600 4800 2400 2000 1800 1200 600 300 150 134.5 110 Parity Odd Odd Even Space Mark Parity Check Yes No Data/Stop Bits 7/1 8/1 7/2 8/2 Xon/Xoff None D TR DC1/DC3 Both[...]

AUXiliary/COMMunications Menu (Sess 2 - AUX) 27 Aux Echo [Yes , No ] When Yes is selected in this field, data received from the serial auxiliary device will be displayed on the terminal screen. (This is only available in single host mode.) Pace [00] Enables user to preset a delay between characters during transmission. Select from values of 0 to 99[...]

28 Setup KEYBOARD Menu EXEC1 GLOBA GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 SCREEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL Case Select Upper/Upper Upper/Lower Lower/Upper Lower/Lower Space Char Destructive Non Destructive Keyclick Yes No Keyboard US UK French Spanish German Swedish Danish Norwegian Portuguese Dutch Belgian Italian Latin Amer Fr Canadian Sw German [...]

KEYBOARD Menu 29 your keyboard language. As a default (yes) it will match the keyboard’s language, but it can be disabled to retain the US set. Ext’d Char Set [Yes, No ] Choose whether to permit access to the characters loaded in 128 - 255. The extended character set that is accessed depends on the language selected, and requires 8 - bit data. [...]

30 Setup SCREEN Menu EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM 1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 SCREEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL Auto Wrap Yes No Auto Scroll Yes No Auto Line Feed Yes No Margin Bell Yes No Column Change Save Screen Erase Screen Columns 80 132 Cursor Home Upper left Auto Scroll Dependent Data Lines 24/42 25/43 ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE: select S - [...]

VISUAL Menu 31 Cursor Home [Upper Left, Auto Scroll Dependent ] Sele ct to position the cursor at the Upper left hand corner of the display screen, or Auto - Scroll Dependent. With Auto Scroll disabled (see Auto Scroll above), selecting Auto Scroll Dependent positions the cursor at the Bottom Left hand corner of the display screen when a Cursor Hom[...]

32 Setup PC TERM is only displayed as a terminal selection when the PC+ keyboard is connected. Terminal [ Viewpoint , Regent 40, Wyse 5 0, TVI 925, TVI 920, TVI 910, Hazeltine 1500, VT52, Wyse 75, VT100, PC - Term Select the mode compatible to suit your system requirements. Mode [Normal, Enhanced ] Selecting Enhanced allows the additional features [...]

FUNCTion Key Menu 33 FUNCTion Key Menu EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 SCREEN1 VISUAL1 MODE1 TAB1 FUNCT1 BELL Bytes Remaining xxx Key F01 Link Key None Y EIA N AUX N LOCAL Label: Text:  1  ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE:select S - SETUP:exit CTL - SETUP:SES#1 This menu allows you to program the function keys as well as all othe[...]

34 Setup LABEL The LABEL field is used to identify the 16/32 general purpose function keys. The LABEL field is di splayed on the 26th screen line during normal operation. The first 8 labels are displayed on an 80 column screen, and all 16 are shown on a 132 column screen. During normal operation, pressing the SHIFT key will toggle the display of la[...]

BELL Menu 35 To program function keys through the Setup Menu, you should press the FUNCT key and the function key to be programmed. You should notice the function key representation change to the representation for the key to be programmed. Use left Alt key for the PC+ keyboard. Function Keys Representation ASCII PC/+ Normal Shift FUNCT+ Alt+ F01 f[...]

36 Setup ENTER:menu ↑ ↓ :line ← → SPACE:select S - SETUP:exit CTL - SETUP:SES#1 The bell volume may be adjusted to a comfortable level by using ← and → . Pressing S will ring the bell so you can experiment to find the best volume for your environment.[...]

39 chapter 4 Desk Accessories Clock Pressing CTRL - F1 will display a clock overlay on your video screen. Date 1, 1995 Time Set 12:00 AM Display Off Type 12 Column 48 Alarm Set 12:00 PM Tone Alarm/Hourly Jan. Pressing the SHIFT key and ↑ , ↓ , ← or → will position the clock display anywhere on yo ur screen. Do not hold cursor keys down (typ[...]

40 Desk Accessories Alarm Set – enter the time you wish an alarm to sound. Tone Off – Selections are as follows: à Off – No alarm sounded. à Alarm – Alarm to sound at time set. à Hourly – Alarm to sound every hour. à Alarm/Hourly – Alarm to sound every hour and at time set. Press Space Bar to make your selection at this field. To re[...]

Calendar 41 Calendar Pressing CTRL - F2 keys simultaneously, will display a calendar overlay on your video screen. The specified calendar month will display as shown below: JANUARY 1995 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Current Date : Jan. 01, 1995 The keys below contro[...]

42 Desk Accessories Calculator (ASCII Keyboard) Pressing CTRL - F3 will display a calculator overlay on your display screen. ↓ ↓ ← ← → → ↑ ↑ 7 8 9 – 4 5 6 , 1 2 3 ENTER 0 . ASCII Keyboard How To Use: à CTRL 0 - 9 – sets # of decimals à P – for printer on/off à T – for tape on/off à X – for transmit result à SHIFT ← [...]

Calculator (PC/+ Keyboard) 43 Calculator (PC/+ Keyboard) Pressing Ctrl - F3 will display a calculator overlay on your display screen. How To Use: à Ctrl 0 - 9 – sets # of decimals à P – for printer on/off à T – for tape on/off à X – for transmit result à Shift ← and → – move image As a key is pressed it is highlighted for a split[...]

44 Desk Accessories ASCII Chart Use the following keys to change the display of the ASCII chart: à CTRL - F4 – displays an ASCII Chart on your display screen. à SHIFT and ← , → , ↑ or ↓ – postions the ASCII chart anywhere on your screen. à Up - or down - arrow – scrolls up or down DEC OCT HEX BINARY CHAR ASCII KEY 254 376 FE 111111[...]

45 A Appendix Local Hot Keys Action PC+Keyboard ASCII Keyboard Enter Setup Mode Ctrl - Print Screen SHIFT - SETUP Exit Setup Mode F1, Space Bar F1, SPACE BAR Toggle Caps - Lock Lock LOCK Toggle Num - Lock Num - Lock Togg le Scroll - Lock Scroll - Lock Toggle Sessions Ctrl - Print - Screen CTRL - SETUP Toggle Block - Mode Shift - Pause SHIFT - BREAK[...]

46 Appendix Continued Action P C+ Keyboard ASCII Keyboard Increment Scroll Rate Ctrl - Shift - ↑ CTRL - SHIFT - ↑ Decrement Scroll Rate Ctrl - Shift - ↓ CTRL - SHIFT - ↓ Change Status Line Ctrl - Shift - → CTRL - SHIFT - → Enter Clock Ctrl - F1 CTRL - F1 Enter Calendar Ctrl - F2 CTRL - F2 Enter Calculator Ctrl - F3 CTRL - F3 Enter ASCII[...]

NOTE TO INSTALLER This equipment complies with the FCC Regulati on 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[...]

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[...]