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  • Page 1 ADDS 4000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices.” It is the policy of Boundless Technologies, Inc. to improve products as new technology, components, software, and firmware become available. Boundless Technologies, therefore, reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 3: This Guide

    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 character sets, international language support, etc. can be obtained by calling: USA and Canada calls .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    chapter Contents Preface How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal... vi Notices ... vii Trademarks and Service Marks... vii Electronic Emission Notices... viii Safety Notices ... x Introduction Features ... 2 Compatibility ... 2 Display ... 2 Character Sets... 2 Communications ... 3 Keyboards...
  • Page 6 Contents STEP 1 – Know Your Devices ... 13 STEP 2 – Physical Connections... 14 STEP 3 – No Printer Option ... 14 STEP 4 – Know Your Serial Port(s) Protocol... 14 STEP 5 – Communications Setup Selections ... 15 Connection A: Host DCE...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix Local Hot Keys... 45...

  • Page 9: Preface

    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 modification of the product, including the fitting of non- Boundless Technologies option cards.

  • Page 10: How To Connect/Disconnect The Terminal

    Preface How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal To Connect: First, turn everything OFF. Attach all cables to devices. Attach signal cables to receptacles. Attach power cord to outlet. Turn device ON. Note: In the UK, by law, the telephone cable must be connected after the power cord. To Disconnect: First, turn everything OFF.

  • Page 11: Notices

    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 that only Boundless Technologies product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 12: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Boundless Technologies is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 13 Electronic Emission Notices 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.

  • Page 14: Safety Notices

    Preface 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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    chapter 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.

  • Page 17: Features

    Introduction Features Compatibility 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 þ Display 100 Hz refresh rate (flicker-free) þ Selectable overscan borders þ Selectable screen saver þ...

  • Page 18: Communications

    Communications Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 1, operating from 110 to 38,400 baud þ Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 2, operating from 110 to 19,200 baud þ Parallel IBM™/Centronics™ compatible printer port þ Keyboards EPC 101/102-key keyboard for use in the US and Internationally þ...

  • Page 19: Physical Features

    Introduction Physical Features Keyboard Connector – push in the keyboard connector here. 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.

  • Page 20: Keyboards

    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.
  • Page 21 Introduction & " Cap s Lo ck < > Shif t Ct rl 102-key EPC Keyboard - International 106-key PC/+ Key board - U.S. ASCII Keyboard Cap s Scro ll Nu m Caps Sc roll F 10 F1 1 F1 2 Prin t Scr oll Pa use...

  • Page 22: Usage Notes

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

  • Page 23: Communications

    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.

  • Page 24: Host Port 1

    Communications 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 will set the DTR signal low to inform the host (serial) device to stop sending data.

  • Page 25: Host/Printer Port 2

    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.

  • Page 26: Parallel Printer Port

    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-directional device—it only serves to output data to the printer and cannot receive data.

  • Page 27: Screen Display And Pages

    Introduction Host SES1 EIA pin2 pin2 Transmit Transmit pin3 pin3 Receive Receive pin20 pin20 pin6 pin6 Screen Display and Pages This terminal offers two lengths: 26 and 44 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.

  • Page 28: Installation

    chapter 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.

  • Page 29: Step 2 - Physical Connections

    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 referring to the Host/Printer Connection Guide shown later in this chapter.

  • Page 30: Step 5 - Communications Setup Selections

    STEP 5 – Communications Setup Selections 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 procedures below correspond directly to the individual connections made. Notice that only certain connection procedures are to be followed, not all of them.

  • Page 31: Connection C: Rs-232 With Modem

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

  • Page 32: Step 8 - Save Parameters

    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”.

  • Page 33: Host/Printer Connection Guide

    Installation Host/Printer Connection Guide CAUTION: Do not (un)plug in electrical storm. SES1-EIA (DTE) DTE Host* Connection A: Connection B: Connect a null Connect the host modem adapter cable directly to between the host the AUX port. cable and the EIA port.
  • Page 34 SES1-EIA (DTE) SES2-AUX (DCE) DTE Serial Printer** Connection E: Not applicable. Connect the serial printer cable directly to the AUX port. Parallel Printer (Centronics IBM) Not applicable. Not applicable. ** Most serial printers are configured as DTE devices. Host/Printer Connection Guide Connection F: This is an option if you connect a...
  • Page 35 Installation This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 36: Setup

    chapter 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 that follow. Setup Menu The Setup menu allows you to select the emulation you wish to operate in, program your function keys, set tab stops and select operating parameters from your keyboard.

  • Page 37: Cursor Keystrokes For Movement Within The Setup Menu

    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 ENTER SHIFT-ENTER line.

  • Page 38: Execute Menu

    EXECute Menu EXEC1 GLOBAL COMM 1 AUX/COMM 2 KEYBOARD1 Exit Save Parameters Load Default Parameters Load Default Programmable Keys Clear Screen Clear Communication AVE PARAMETERS BEFORE EXIT? (Y or N) ENTER:menu :line SPACE:select When you first enter the Setup Mode, the selections in this menu are action fields and are invoked by pressing the Exit Exits Setup Mode and returns user to display screen.

  • Page 39: Communications Menu (Sess 1 - Eia)

    Setup ENTER:menu :line SPACE:select 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 LED will flash on and off. CTRL SHIFT disturbing the displayed data. Fore/Back [Blk/Wht, Wht/Blk, Blk/Hlfint, Hlfint/Blk] Choose to display foreground (Fore) and background (Back) as black/white, white/black, black/half intensity, or half intensity/black.
  • Page 40 COMMunications Menu (Sess 1 - EIA) ENTER:menu :line SPACE:select 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 available to match the data rate for your computer system. Parity [ , Odd, Even] None...

  • Page 41: Auxiliary/Communications Menu (Sess 2 - Aux)

    Setup AUXiliary/COMMunications Menu (Sess 2 - AUX) GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 EXEC1 Mode Block H-Blk FDX/Line Baud Rate 19200 9600 4800 1200 Parity Even Space Parity Check Data/Stop Bits Xon/Xoff None DC1/DC3 Both Aux Echo Pace Terminator US/CR CRLF/ETX ENTER:menu :line SPACE:select Mode [Block, H-Blk, FDX/Line, HDX/Echo]...
  • Page 42 AUXiliary/COMMunications Menu (Sess 2 - AUX) 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.

  • Page 43: Keyboard Menu

    Setup KEYBOARD Menu GLOBA GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 EXEC1 Case Select Upper/Upper Upper/Lower Space Char Destructive Non Destructive Keyclick Yes Keyboard German Swedish Portuguese Dutch Latin Amer Fr Canadian Print Scrn Key Print Page Aux On/Off Break Key Break Ctrl Break Nat’l Replace Ext’d Char Set ENTER:menu...
  • Page 44 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, 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.

  • Page 45: Screen Menu

    Setup SCREEN Menu GLOBAL COMM 1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 EXEC1 Auto Wrap Yes Auto Scroll Yes Auto Line Feed Margin Bell Yes Column Change Save Screen Erase Screen Columns Cursor Home Upper left Auto Scroll Dependent Data Lines 24/42 25/43 ENTER:menu :line SPACE: select Auto Wrap...

  • Page 46: Visual Menu

    Cursor Home Auto Scroll Dependent [Upper Left, Select 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 Home command is received.

  • Page 47: Tab Menu

    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 Enhanced [Normal,...

  • Page 48: Function Key Menu

    FUNCTion Key Menu GLOBAL COMM1 AUX/COMM2 KEYBOARD1 EXEC1 Bytes Remaining xxx Key F01 Link Key Label: Text: ENTER:menu :line SPACE:select This menu allows you to program the function keys as well as all other programmable keys. Using This Menu Use the cursor keys to move from field to field on the screen. Bytes Remaining Watch the bytes remaining field to see how many characters are left for programming.
  • Page 49 Setup LABEL LABEL field is used to identify the 16/32 general purpose function keys. LABEL field is displayed 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.

  • Page 50: Bell Menu

    To program function keys through the Setup Menu, you should press the and the function key to be programmed. You should notice the function key representation change to the representation for the key to be programmed. key for the PC+ keyboard. left Function Keys Representation ASCII...
  • Page 51 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 . Pressing will ring the bell so you can experiment to find the best volume for your environment.

  • Page 52: Desk Accessories

    chapter Desk Accessories Clock CTRL-F1 Pressing will display a clock overlay on your video screen. Jan. Date 1, 1995 Time Set 12:00 AM Display Type Column Alarm Set 12:00 PM Tone Alarm/Hourly Pressing the SHIFT key and , , your screen. Do not hold cursor keys down (typamatic) when using Desk Accessories. Press and release cursor keys for proper movement.
  • Page 53 Desk Accessories Alarm Set – enter the time you wish an alarm to sound. Tone Off – Selections are as follows: – No alarm sounded. à Alarm – Alarm to sound at time set. à Hourly – Alarm to sound every hour. à...

  • Page 54: Calendar

    Calendar CTRL-F2 Pressing keys simultaneously, will display a calendar overlay on your video screen. The specified calendar month will display as shown below: JANUARY TUES THUR Current Date : Jan. 01, 1995 The keys below control the calendar that is displayed: SHIFT and –...

  • Page 55: Calculator (Ascii Keyboard)

    Desk Accessories Calculator (ASCII Keyboard) CTRL-F3 Pressing will display a calculator overlay on your display screen. – ENTER ASCII Keyboard How To Use: CTRL 0-9 – sets # of decimals à – for printer on/off à – for tape on/off à...

  • Page 56: Calculator (Pc/+ Keyboard)

    Calculator (PC/+ Keyboard) Pressing Ctrl-F3 will display a calculator overlay on your display screen. How To Use: Ctrl 0-9 – sets # of decimals à – for printer on/off à Lock Home Pg Up Enter Pg Dn PC/+ Keyboard – for tape on/off à...

  • Page 57: Ascii Chart

    Desk Accessories ASCII Chart Use the following keys to change the display of the ASCII chart: CTRL-F4 – displays an ASCII Chart on your display screen. à SHIFT , or – postions the ASCII chart anywhere on your screen. à down-arrow –...
  • Page 58 Appendix Local Hot Keys Action PC+Keyboard Enter Setup Mode Ctrl-Print Screen Exit Setup Mode F1, Space Bar Toggle Caps -Lock Lock Toggle Num -Lock Num -Lock Toggle Scroll-Lock Scroll-Lock Toggle Sessions Ctrl-Print-Screen Toggle Block-Mode Shift-Pause Toggle Monitor Mode Ctrl-Shift-1 (num) Ins/Replace Insert/Shift-Insert Keyboard Unlock...
  • Page 59 Appendix Continued Action PC+ Keyboard Increment Scroll Rate Ctrl-Shift- Decrement Scroll Rate Ctrl-Shift- Change Status Line Ctrl-Shift- Enter Clock Ctrl-F1 Enter Calendar Ctrl-F2 Enter Calculator Ctrl-F3 Enter ASCII Chart Ctrl-F4 Enter Diagnostics Ctrl-Shift-F5 Exit Any Desk Accessory Display Code Version Ctrl-Shift-F5 ASCII Keyboard CTRL-SHIFT-...
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Technical Support

    Boundless Technologies Technical Support Department directly. You will be required to provide the name of your distributor, and a description of the problem as described above. Please refer to the Boundless Technologies Guide to Support Services which was packaged with the terminal. Boundless Technologies can be reached at: Boundless Technologies, Inc.

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