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Model A/S-4
AUGUST 1989
PC001
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
  • Page 3 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
  • Page 4 TRADEMARKS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Contents Chapter Page 1. General Information ..........................6 2. A/S-4 Specifications ..........................8 3. Installation ..............................9 3.1 General Installation..........................9 3.2 Modem Interface..........................9 3.3 Terminal Automatic Speed Detection ....................9 3.4 Power Transformer ........................10 3.5 Synchronizer...........................10 4. Switches ..............................11 4.1 Terminal Switches...........................11 4.2 How to Set Terminal Switches for Different Devices ..............14 4.3 Modem Switches..........................15...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter Page 6.12 Printer Options ..........................45 6.13 Verify Switch Settings ........................49 6.14 Reload Default Options ......................50 7. Interactive Operation..........................51 8. Batch Operation.............................52 Receiving Batch Data From the SNA Host................53 Transmitting Batch Data to the SNA Host ................55 Batch Printer Operation ......................56 Batch Default Options.

  • Page 7: General Information

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 1. General Information THE A/S-4 is an SNA protocol converter. It is capable of a wide variety of conversions and adaptation tasks. Listed below are just a few of the tasks the A/S-4 was designed to perform: •...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1:General Information The A/S-4 is a 3274 work-alike controller emulating a PU2 with one LU2 terminal and one LU1 or LU3 printer. This allows an ASCII terminal or micro computer to emulate a 3278 CRT with a 3278 printer. The A/S-4 will also emulate SNA/SDLC 3776 or 3777 work station with one LU1 console, printer, card reader, card punch, or disk.

  • Page 9: A/S-4 Specifications

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 2. Specifications Standard and Nonstandard Baud Rates: 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19.2 kbps Connectors: All ports: DB25 (25-pin female) Indicators: Power Terminal Transmit Data Terminal Receive Data Terminal Carrier Detect Terminal Clear-to-Send Modem Transmit Data...

  • Page 10: Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1General Installation The A/S-4’s options are set by the operator through the use of menus and switches. The A/S-4 provides a very flexible package of options so as to work with any terminal or terminal emulating device (such as a personal computer).

  • Page 11: Power Transformer

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 3.4 Power Transformer The A/S-4 is shipped with a transformer for the standard USA 110-VAC outlet plug. A substitute transformer may be ordered for the for 220 VAC or other voltages. A conversion plug for different power outlets is the responsibility of the purchaser.

  • Page 12: Switches

    CHAPTER 4: Switches 4. Switches The A/S-4 is equipped with 8 banks of DIP switches, all of which are accessed from the bottom of the unit. The general functions of these switches are as follows: Terminal Interface Configuration SW2, SW3, SW6 Terminal Speed Modem Interface Configuration SW4, SW5, SW7...
  • Page 13 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Switch Bank S3, Switch: 1-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s output of Transmit Data, for attaching DCE devices 2-On connects pin 3 of connector to A/S-4’s output of Transmit Data, for attaching DTE devices 3-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s input of Receive Data, for attaching DTE devices 4-On connects pin 3 of connector to A/S-4’s input of...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 4: Switches BAUD RATE 134.5 1200 1800 2000 2400 3600 4800 7200 9600 19.2K...

  • Page 15: How To Set Terminal Switches For Different Devices

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 4.2 How to Set Terminal Port Switches for Different Devices DEVICES VDU or Async Modem Centronics Tally printer “Y” VDU, or DCE device Printer Data Products Printer (Busy on 20) (Busy on 19) Cable Switch 2 Switch 2 Switch 2 Switch 2...

  • Page 16: Modem Switches

    CHAPTER 4: Switches SW6/ 7 BAUD RATE 134.5 1200 1800 NOTE: Baud Rate 2000 selection has no 2400 effect if Terminal 3600 Speed Detect is selected. 4800 7200 9600 19.2K 4.3 Modem Switches Modem port switches for Female DB25 Modem Connector Switch Bank S4, Switch: 1-On connects pin 4 of connector to A/S-4’s input of CLEAR-TO-SEND...
  • Page 17 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Switch Bank S5, Switch: 1-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s output of Transmit Data, for attaching DCE devices 2-On connects pin 3 of connector to A/S-4’s output of Transmit Data, for attaching DTE devices 3-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s input of Receive Data, for attaching DTE devices 4-On connects pin 3 of connector to A/S-4’s input of...

  • Page 18: How To Set Modem Switches For Different Devices

    CHAPTER 4: Switches 4.4 How to Set Modem Port Switches for Different Devices DEVICES ASYNC MODEM SYNC MODEM FRONT END PROCESSOR Switch 4 Switch 4 Switch 4 1 OFF 1 OFF 1 OFF 2 ON 2 ON 2 OFF 3 OFF 3 OFF 3 OFF 4 OFF...

  • Page 19: Option Switches

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 4.5 Option Switches Switch Bank S8, Switch: 1-RESERVED 2-RESERVED 3-RESERVED 4-RESERVED 5-RESERVED 6-RESERVED 7-RESERVED 8-RESERVED 9-On connects pins 9 on both terminal and modem connectors to +10 Volts DC. 10-On connects pins 10 on both terminal and modem connectors to -10 Volts DC. Switch Bank S9, Switch: Switch Switch...

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    CHAPTER 5: LED Indicator 5. LED Indicator The front of A/S-4 enclosure provides 10 light emitting diodes (LED) indicators. The indicators are arranged and labeled in the following order, from left to right. Terminal Transmit Data Terminal Receive Data Terminal Carrier Detect TCTS Terminal Clear To Send ERROR...

  • Page 21: Power Up And Configuration Operations

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6. Power Up and Configuration Menu Operations The A/S-4 unit options are mainly set by the operator through the use of menus. The A/S-4 provides a very flexible package of options so to allow any VDU to operate like an IBM 3278 terminal and an IBM 3287 printer or a 3770 work station.

  • Page 22: Power Up Message

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.2 Power Up Message The A/S-4 sends out the message in Figure 1 on power up or the raising of DTR (DATA TERMINAL READY) on the terminal device. This message informs the operator that the A/S-4 is ready to try to match the operator’s terminal or terminal emulation package with the VDU (VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT) list in the memory.

  • Page 23: A/S-4 Main Menu

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.3 A/S-4 Main Menu A set of menus are used to configure the A/S-4’s options so that it will operate properly with the particular VDU and host to which it is connected. In order to access these menus, SW9/6 must be in the ON position (see Section 4.5).

  • Page 24: Switching From A/S-4'S Main Menu To Running The Application

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options The input allowed at this menu is one letter A thru J so to run or change an option. Listed below is a brief description of what each letter gives you access to, refer to the section listed for more details. Letter Section Description...
  • Page 25 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 2. Modem connected to host but LU inactive; if the LU is inactive the A/S-4 will display “WAITING FOR LU TO COME ACTIVE”. The LU should come active after a few seconds of this message appearing on the VDU. If the LU does not come active, then one of the following problems may exist: A.

  • Page 26: Changing The Vdu Type

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.5 Changing the VDU Type If the current VDU type displayed at the top of the A/S-4 Main Menu does not match the VDU or VDU emulation package you have connected to the A/S-4, you may change the VDU type by entering the letter “B”...
  • Page 27 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 NOTE Selection of a blank programmable VDU type may cause erroneous command characters to be sent to the operators VDU. The programmable VDU type should be added by option 3 before it is selected. 3. Add or Change Name - by entering a 3 the operator is able to add a name to or change a name from the “PROGRAMMABLE”...

  • Page 28: Changing Vdu Commands For Vdu Type Selected

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.6 Changing VDU Commands for the VDU Type Selected By selecting item C from the main menu (Section 6.3), the operator obtains the menu shown in figure 5. Items from this menu can only be changed for programmable VDUs. This menu allows you to define the video commands our VDU expects.

  • Page 29: Changing Video Attributes And Commands For Vdu

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.7 Changing Video Attributes and Commands for VDU The menu obtained by selecting item D of the main menu is shown in Figure 7. This menu allows the operator to define the parameters which will give the proper video highlighting to the fields on the VDU screen.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options The general format of a video command to a VDU is as follows: Start of video cmd. Middle of video cmd. nd of video cmd. X, Y and Z represent ASCII characters. The end of video command may not be necessary and therefore displayed as a blank.
  • Page 31 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 & 7 LINE RETURN PF10 DISC FIELD HOME MARK ARROW CTRL LOCK " ' PF11 PF12 PF13 PF14 PF15 PF16 PF17 PF18 PF19 PF20 DUAL LOCAL PRINT MONO PRINT LINE SHIFT SHIFT PF21 PF22 PF23 PF24 IDENT CENT RESTR...
  • Page 32 CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options -- 6 & 7 PF10 PF11 PF12 IBM PC Keyboard Layout...
  • Page 33 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 ADM 1178 Keyboard Layout...
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options IBM 3101 Keyboard Layout...
  • Page 35 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 PNS Keyboard Layout...

  • Page 36: Changing Keyboard Layout Type

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.8 Changing Keyboard Layout Type By selecting E from the main menu, the menu shown in Figure 8 is obtained. This is used to select the specific keyboard mapping the operator desires. Selection of F, G and H provide fixed keyboards shown on the previous pages.

  • Page 37: Changing Key Arrangements On A Particular Keyboard Layout Type

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.9 Changing Keys Arrangements on a Particular Keyboard Layout Type Selection of item F from the main menu will cause the menu shown in Figure 9 to be displayed. CURRENT: Application = SDLC/SNA 3274/76 Interactive VDU = ANSI STD; DEC VT100; Teletype 5410, 5420; Televideo 970, 960 Keyboard = STANDARD A-Exit B-PF Keys...

  • Page 38: Pf Keys

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.9.1 PF K Selection of item B from the menu shown in Figure 9 will cause the menu shown in Figure 10 to be displayed. If the operator wants to use a different key for PF2, he would first enter the letter “C” and then enter the new value(s) in response to prompt(S) for the new value(s).

  • Page 39: Pa Keys

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.9.2 PA K Selection of item C from the menu shown in figures 9 will cause the menu shown in figure 11 to be displayed. Keys changes are performed in the same manner as the PF key changes. CURRENT: Application = SDLC/SNA 3274/76 interactive VDU = ANSI STD;...

  • Page 40: Ibm Keys

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.9.4 IBM K Selection of item E from the menu shown in figure 9 will cause the menu shown in figure 13 to be displayed. Key changes are performed in the same manner as the PF key changes. CURRENT: Application = SDLC/SNA 3274/76 Interactive VDU = ANSI STD;...
  • Page 41 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 The functions of the A/S-4 Keys are as follows: Restart Protocol Jump to A/S-4’s main menu for Converter option changes. Disconnect VDU Causes A/S-4 to drop DTR to device connected to terminal port. Used to disconnect a modem attached to the terminal port in a dial-up configuration Disconnect SDLC Causes A/S-4 to drop DTR to device connected to modem port.

  • Page 42: Changing Application

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options 6.10 Changing Application The A/S-4 is shipped from the factory to power up in the SDLC/SNA 3274/76 Interactive mode of operation. The current mode of operation can be determined by looking at the top of the main menu, as in Figure 14 (it is Interactive).

  • Page 43: For Interactive

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.11.1 C HANGING NTERACTIVE PPLICATION PTIONS The change Application menu allows 8 operations as described below: A. Exit - By entering the letter A the A/S-4 will return to the Main Menu. B. XID - By entering a B the operator is able to change the A/S-4 SDLC control unit identifier. Only hexadecimal numbers are allowed to be entered for this selection, the first two digits are fixed at 01.
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options G. PRT LU Addr - By entering a G the operator can select which LU’s data will go to the printer attached to the A/S-4’s terminal port. Selection of this address is done the same as for the VDU LU addr above.

  • Page 45: For Batch

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 6.11.2 C HANGING ATCH PPLICATION PTIONS The change Application menu allows 16 operations as described below: A thru G - are the same as for changing Interactive options, refer to section 6.11.1 for details. H. Start of File - By entering an H the operator can select the first character that must be received from the VDU before any data is stored and then transmitted to the host.

  • Page 46: Printer Options

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options N. VDU Auto Logon Msg - This 80 character message can be changed by entering the letter N followed by the Logon message, containing any printable ASCII character (X`20’-X`7F’). The field separator (X`1C’) character, which is used to delimit the different logon strings for the VDU LU and the PRT LU.
  • Page 47 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 These new values, if received from the host would then be sent to the printer if the G-Start Char-FORMS or K-Start Char-DENSITY are selected. CURRENT: Application = SDLC/SNA 3274/76 Interactive VDU = ANSI STD; DEC VT100; Teletype 5410,5420; Televideo 970,960 Keyboard = STANDARD Change: Printer Options A-Exit...
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options D. Lines Per Inch (xxx) - By entering the letter D, followed by any decimal number from 001 to 063, the operator can change the lines per inch (LPI) the printer will print. If a decimal value larger than 063 is entered, the LPI option will be set to a value less than 063.
  • Page 49 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 ROGRAMMABLE RINTER PTIONS Print data received from the host or printed by a local print function will be formatted by the values set in the Printer Options menu (e.g. Column Width, Lines Per Page, Single spacing). The A/S-4 is capable of having numerous printer options changed while communicating with a host program.

  • Page 50: Verify Switch Settings

    CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options The following is an example of setting the printer for 8 lines per inch. ESC, 8 - OKI Microline 83A command to set 8 LPI Printer Options Menu settings: H-Multiple-(`xxx’ X inches)-xxx=001 K-Start Char-DENSITY=ESC L-Separator Char-DENSITY=CTL @ M-Final Char-DENSITY=CTL @...

  • Page 51: Reload Default Options

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 The Verify Switch Settings menu allows 2 operations as described below: A. Exit - By entering the letter A the A/S-4 will return to the Main Menu. B. Restart With New Switch Options - When a B is typed and he A/S-4 will start over, just like the power has been turned off and then on.

  • Page 52: Interactive Operation

    CHAPTER 7: Interactive Operation 7. Interactive Operation The A/S-4 operating in the Interactive mode, emulates an IBM 3274/76 cluster controller with a single LU Type 2 terminal IBM 3278 and an IBM 3287 LU Type 1 or 3 printer. The VDU LU assigned by the H- Application Option menu is the terminal’s (IBM 3278) logical unit and the PRT LU is the printer’s (IBM 3287) logical unit.

  • Page 53: Batch Operation

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 8. Batch Operation The A/S-4 operating in the Batch mode, emulates an IBM 3776/77 Model 3 and 4 multiple logical unit (MLU) work station with a console, printer, card reader/punch and exchange diskette attached. The A/S-4 supports two of the six possible logical units available for a MLU work station. The VDU LU is designated as the inbound (to host) logical unit and the PRT LU is the outbound (from host) LU.

  • Page 54: Receiving Batch Data From The Sna Host

    CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation 8.1 Receiving Batch Data from the SNA host When SNA data is received from the host by the A/S-4, the data is sent to the VDU as follows: Start Special End of Device of File Control File 3 STX 5 Data...
  • Page 55 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 b. SI ($0F) character precedes the SNA line status report of each logical unit. This line status is handled as console data so the VDU CMD and device selection are not sent along with this message. The line status is reported as follows: Character Number: ($30) Physical Unit (PU) not active...

  • Page 56: Transmitting Batch Data To The Sna Host

    CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation 8.2 Transmitting Batch Data to the SNA Host To send data to the SNA computer, the data from the VDU should look like this: Device Selection Start Special File Control File 1 STX 3 Data 4 ETX 1.

  • Page 57: Batch Printer Operation

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 2) SI (X`0F’) character asks the A/S-4 for the SNA line status of each Logical Unit. The response to the SI is described in the transmission of the SI character as a special control character. Any data following the SI character will be thrown away until a Start of File is received.
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation When sending data to the printer each character is inspected and then sent if needed. A column count is kept to determine the position of the printer’s print head which is compared to the selected column width of the paper.

  • Page 59: Batch Default Options

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 8.4 Batch Default Options The A/S-4 has the capability of loading all it’s Batch options from the VDU (computer) without going through any menus. This is done by receiving the shift out (X’0E;) character followed by the options selected in hexadecimal form.
  • Page 60 CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation BYTE DEFAULT (continued) LU ADDRESS CUSTOMER OPTION A BIT 7 - TERMINATE MESSAGE TO VDU ON: 1-END OF CHAIN 0-END OF BRACKET 6 - SEND FMH-2 TO VDU 1 - 1-1ST CHAR FROM VDU DEVICE INDICATOR 0-CARD ONLY INPUT FROM VDU 0 - ECHO INPUT TO VDU CUSTOMER OPTIONS B...
  • Page 61 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 BYTE DEFAULT (continued) 1 & 0 - LU TYPE (1, 2, OR 3) PROTOCOL, 08=ASYNC ASCII *** INBOUND LU XFR *** CHAR OPTION (NOT USED) LU ADDRESS (NOT USED) CUSTOMER OPTION C BIT 7 - CUSTOMER OPTION D BIT 7 - 1 &...
  • Page 62 CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation BYTE DEFAULT (continued) 1 & 0 - LU TYPE (NOT USED) *** APPLICATION OPTIONS *** C553 DEFAULT CRT = ASCII STANDARD, VT100 C513 = IBM 3101 C5D3 = LEAR SIEGLER ADM 3A C593 = TELEVIDEO 910 THRU 950 C613 = IBM PC 3270 C26B DEFAULT KYBD = STANDARD...
  • Page 63 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 BYTE DEFAULT (continued) 2nd Start Char-DENSITY 20,20 Multiple character Separator Char (FORMS) Separator Char-DENSITY Final Char (FORMS) Final Char-DENSITY *** END OF OPTIONS ***...

  • Page 64: Battery Ram

    CHAPTER 9: Battery RAM 9. Battery RAM All operating parameters selected from the configuration menus are saved in battery backed-up RAM (Random Access Memory). Therefore, if AC power to the A/S-4 is interrupted, it is unnecessary to reenter the parameters previously selected. If the unit is powered off for seven days or more, the parameters will probably be lost.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 10. Maintenance The A/S-4 is designed to perform all of its tasks with maintenance free operation. You may prolong the life of the unit by cleaning any dust build-up in the unit. Dust may be removed by blowing and/or brushing with a long bristle paint brush.

  • Page 66: Software Upgrade And Eprom Replacement

    CHAPTER 11: Software Upgrade and EPROM Replacement 11. Software Upgrade and EPROM Replacement Each EPROM has a label affixed to the top containing an address and the current data of the software in the IC. To replace the old EPROM with the new EPROM, follow the procedure below: 1.

  • Page 67: System/Line Gen For Batch

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 12. System/Line Gen for Batch The following is a VTAM/NCP/JES2 line gen for a 3776 model 3 or 4. For more information on specific parameters, refer to the appropriate IBM manuals. IBM 3770 SNA Installation Guide - GC30-3064 Component Description for the IBM 3776 and 3777 Communication Terminals - GA27-3145 VTAM Generation Manuals - MANY...
  • Page 68 CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch TRANSFER = 7 MODETAB = INSTINCLM Name of table used by VTAM for line bind parameters SSCPFM = USSSCS 3770 RJE log-on is a character-coded log-on VPACING = 2 —————- PU MACRO —————- ADDR = C1 Line hardware hex address value IRETRY = YES Retry poll operation on idle PU, maybe no...
  • Page 69 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 USSTAB = RJEINCDT Table used by VTAM to interpret user logons VPACING = 6 VTAM sends 6 RUs to NCP before response ISTATUS = ACTIVE LU comes up active, can be INACTIVE ——————- APPLICATION VTAM PARAMETERS ——————- BUFFACT = 10 Parameter used with BUFFLIM ——————- JESX Parameters ——————...
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch WAITIME = 01 Number of seconds between completion of printing before JES will initialize print of the next output data set —————— PRINTER ATTACHED TO 3776 ——————- Rnnn.PR1 SNA Remote Printer one OPERATOR Remote terminal operator uses a $DF JES command to check the forms queue and than uses a $TRPn, F=form, Q=class command to set the printer for special forms CCTL...
  • Page 71 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 —————— PUNCH ATTACHED TO 3776 ——————- Rnnn.PU1 SNA Remote Punch one OPERATOR CCTL CKPTLNS = 100 Number of cards to be punched per logical page CKPTPGS = 10 CLASS = C(1)...C(n) (*) CMPCT COMP COMPACT = n START Punch is active NOSEP...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch PUDEST = 0 PULCL PUNODE XEONODE = ——————- LINE ——————- LINEnnn Line number ADISCON CODEA COMP EBCDIC EBCDIC character code IFACEA LOWSPEED PASSWORD = cccccccc TRANSP Line supports transparent data UNIT = SNA ——————- JES2 SYSTEM-WIDE PARAMETERS ——————— APPLID = JES2 Name used in logon and in VTAM configuration list (*) COMPACT = n,n...
  • Page 73 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 &NUMTPBF = nnn Number of JESX Data Communications Buffers &PRTRANS = YES Print Line Translation Option, looks for chars less than X ‘40’ and if so sends data as transparent * Option not supported (1) Option determined by max RU size. A/S-4 availablebuffer size = 2100 characters (2) Option is available but not installed (3) Option selected by A/S-4 switch settings The following is a copy of the suggested LOGMODE table for use by the A/S-4:...
  • Page 74 CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch The following is a copy of the suggested USSTAB table for use by the A/S-4. RJEINCDT USSTAB USSCMD CMD=LOGON,REP=LOGON,FORMAT=BAL USSPARM PARM=P1,REP=APPLID USSPARM PARM=P2,REP=LOGMODE USSPARM PARM=P3,REP=DATA SIGNON USSCMD CMD=SIGNON,REP=LOGON,FORMAT=BAL USSPARM PARM=APPLID,DEFAULT=JES2 USSPARM PARM=LOGMODE,DEFAULT=BUF512 USSPARM PARM=USER,REP=DATA RMT101 USSCMD CMD=RMT101,REP=LOGON,FORMAT=BAL USSPARM PARM-APPLID,DEFAULT=JES2...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Problems And Odd Installation Problems

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 13. Troubleshooting Problems and Odd Installation Problems Listed below are some of the common problems found with installation and operation of the A/S-4 unit. Find the problem you are experiencing and try the remedies listed to fix the problem. PROBLEM SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDIES...
  • Page 76 CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting Problems and Odd Installation Problems PROBLEM SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDIES TCTS light is on and a. Baud rate of A/S-4 TTX light does blink does not match terminal when power is applied baud rate. Check baud to the A/S-4 rate switches, refer to Section 4.1.

  • Page 77: Appendix A: 3274 Sna Communications Operations

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Appendix A: 3274 SNA Communication Operations This appendix is intended to give a VDU operator the basic description of the System Network Architecture (SNA) for a 3278 CRT (or like device) in the area of remote communications. First the 3278 CRT is connected to a 3274 controller that allows 32 3278 CRT’s to communicate to an IBM mainframe computer.
  • Page 78 APPENDIX A: 3274 SNA Communication Operations NOTE Some applications may not send a welcome message. The operator must send the first message to start the transactions. 8. After the operator has finished working, he should signoff the application. The system will then UNBIND the CRT so that the CRT and applications are no longer communicating with each other.

  • Page 79: Appendix B: General 3770 Sna Communication Operations

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Appendix B: General 3770 SNA Communication Operations This appendix is intended to give a basic description of the System Network Architecture (SNA) operation for an IBM 3776/77 Model 3 and 4 multiple logical unit (MLU) work station in the area of remote communications.
  • Page 80 APPENDIX B: General 3770 SNA Communication Operations 8. After the operator has finished working, he should signoff the application. The system will UNBIND all the LUs from the host system so that the work station and application are no longer communicating with each other. This leaves the work station available for an operator to logon to another application.

  • Page 81: Appendix C: Conversion Charts

    PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 Appendix C: Conversion Charts The following pages contain the EBCDIC-to-ASCII Character conversion chart. Characters under the “RECV” heading are the EBCDIC characters received from the SNA host. The ASCII equivalent is to the right under the “CONV” column. When EBCDIC data is directed to the printer the characters will be changed as described under the “PRT CONV”...
  • Page 82 APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts EBCDIC-to-ASCII Character Conversion EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCII RECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV 00-NUL 00-NUL 20-SP 20-DS 01-SOH 01-SOH 21-SOS 01-STX 02-STX 22-FS 1C-FS 03-STX 03-ETX 04-PF NOTE 2 24-BYP 05-HT 09-HT NOTE 3 25-LF 0A-LF NOTE 9 06-LC 26-ETB...
  • Page 83 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCII RECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV 40-SP 20-SP 20-SP 2D- - 2F-/ 2F-/ 4A-CENT 24-$ 24-$ 6A-| 7C-| 7C-| 4B-. 2E-. 2E-. 6B-, 2C-, 2C-, 4C-< 3C-< 3C-< 6C-% 25-% 25-% 4D-( 28-( 6D-_ 5F-_...
  • Page 84 APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCII RECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV 81-a 61-a 61-a A1-~ 7E-~ 7E-~ 82-b 62-b 62-b A2-s 73-s 73-s 83-c 63-c 63-c A3-t 74-t 74-t 84-d 64-d 64-d A4-u 75-u 75-u 85-e 65-e 65-e A5-v 76-v...
  • Page 85 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCII RECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV C0-{ 7B-{ 7B-{ E0-\ 5C-\ 5C-\ C1-A 41-A 41-A C2-B 42-B 42-B E2-S 53-S 53-S C3-C 43-C 43-C E3-T 54-T 54-T C4-D 44-D 44-D E4-U 55-U 55-U C5-E 45-E...
  • Page 86 APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts The following chart is the ASCII-to-EBCDIC character conversion chart. Data received from the VDU in ASCII format is found in the “RECV” column and when the specific character is transmitted to the SNA host it will appear as described in the “CONV” column. ASCII-to-EBCDIC Character Conversion ASCII-to-EBCDIC ASCII-to-EBCDIC...
  • Page 87 PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4 ASCII-to-EBCDIC ASCII-to-EBCDIC RECV CONV RECV CONV 40-@ 7C-@ 60-` 79-` 41-A C1-A 61-a 81-a 42-B C2-A 62-b 82-b 43-C C3-C 63-c 83-c 44-D C4-D 64-d 84-d 45-E C5-E 65-e 85-e 46-F C6-E 66-f 86-e 47-G C7-G 67-g 87-g 48-H...
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