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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: USA and Canada calls .
Contents Preface How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal... v Notices ... vi Trademarks and Service Marks... vi Electronic Emission Notices... vii Safety Notices ... ix Introduction Features ... 2 Compatibility ... 2 Display ... 2 Character Sets... 2 Communications ... 3 Keyboards...
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Contents Installation 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 ... 19 STEP 6 –...
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How to Connect/Disconnect the Terminal 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.
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viii 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 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.
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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.
chapter Introduction easy-to-use Setup menu that is configuration dependent—only the options that are valid for a given emulation or hardware configuration are presented. Setup also has a “ ” menu that summarizes the options most critical to the Quick operation of the terminal. Travel between menus is facilitated by function keys that are listed at the top of every menu.
Communications § Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 1, operating from 110 to 134,400 baud § Serial RS-232-C host/printer port 2, operating from 110 to 38,400 baud § Parallel IBM™/Centronics™ compatible printer port Keyboards § EPC 101/102-key keyboard for use in the US and Internationally §...
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.
Keyboards The “PC” keyboards, including the EPC (101-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.
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Introduction & " Cap s Lo ck < > Shif t Ct rl 102-key EPC Keyboard - International 106-key PC/+ Keyboard - U.S. ANSI Keyboard Cap s Scro ll Nu m Caps Sc roll F 10 F1 1 F1 2 Prin t Scr oll Pa use...
Usage Notes The following notations and symbols are used in this manual: § Ctrl-F1 : the two keys, , are to be pressed simultaneously. Ctrl § Ctrl, F1 : the two keys, , are to be pressed in succession. Ctrl §...
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.
If the “EIA (or Aux) Rcv” is “No Protocol” in Setup, the terminal will continue to accept characters into its receive buffer until it is full. Additional characters will be lost. Xon-Xoff protocol must also be set on the host computer or printer for proper handshaking.
Introduction Host/Printer Port 1 Pin Assignments 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.
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.
Introduction Terminal to Modem (DCE) or Host Refer to the diagram below to understand why a null modem adapter may be needed when connecting the second serial port (SES2-AUX) to a modem or a DCE host. The first host will connect directly without a null modem since it is a DTE device. Host SES1 EIA Modem...
Screen Display and Pages 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.
Introduction 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.
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Screen Display and Pages If the current page or portion of the page is longer than the screen display or window in which it is displayed, 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; the opposite is true when panning the window down.
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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 one or two host computer(s)/modem(s), as well as to configure the Setup menu to suit your requirements and preferences.
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.
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.”...
Installation Connection A: Host DCE Enter the Setup menu. If the EIA 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 t hat session. In the Setup Quick (F1) menu, set the Host portion of the “Host/Printer” selection to “EIA”...
Connection E: Printer In the Setup Quick (F1) menu, set the Printer portion of the “Host/Printer” selection to “EIA” without changing the current Host option (“xxxx/EIA”). The Host will be set in another connection procedure if needed. Follow procedure of Connection A, step 3. Connection F: RS-232-C Printer In the Setup Quick (F1) menu, set the Printer portion of the “Host/Printer”...
Installation STEP 9 – Additional Setup Options At this point, you should proceed to the Setup chapter and continue to set up your own selections for any other parameters such as those for the display, keyboard, function/edit keys, and tabs. Remember to repeat this procedure for Session 2 if you are running in dual session mode.
Common Setups Sessions =One Host/Printer =Aux/Para Aux Baud, Aux Data Format, etc. matches the host Sessions =Two Session1 Host/Printer =EIA/None Session2 Host Printer =Aux/None EIA Baud, etc. matches host 1 Aux Baud, etc. matches host 2 Host/Printer Connection Guide Common Setups SERIAL PRINTER Sessions...
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Installation 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. DCE Host or Modem Connection D: Connection C:...
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SES1-EIA (DTE) SES2-AUX (DCE) DTE Serial Printer** Connection E: Connection F: Connect a null Connect the serial modem adapter printer cable between the serial directly to the printer cable and AUX port. the EIA port. Parallel Printer (Centronics IBM) Not applicable. Not applicable.
Installation User Settings Use the chart below to document your system and terminal settings: Parameters Examples: Connections made Number of sessions Host/Printer (Session 1)* Host/Printer (Session 1)* Emulations (Session 1) Emulations (Session 2) Host 1: Baud Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Parity Check Flow Control (In)**...
chapter 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.
Setup Entry and Exit EPC Keyboard: Press Ctrl-Scroll Lock to both enter and exit setup. Also, press F14 or Pause to exit. ANSI Keyboard: entry is dependent upon the Setup selections: When “F1 to F5 keys” = Local, press F1 to enter. þ...
Enter and Shift-Enter: Cycle “up” or “down” through the choices for a given parameter. 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 backward without using function keys.
Setup Setup Map Menu Parameters Available (Not all will display for a given emulation, keyboard, or video mode) Quick Emulation Rate Enhanced Sessions General Emulation Auto Font Load Monitor Mode Warning Bell Sessions Display Setup Language Display Page Length Display Cursor Columns Cursor Screen Length...
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Ports EIA Baud Rate Aux Baud Rate EIA Xmt Aux Xmit EIA Break Aux Break Host Comm Mode Recv <DEL> Send Block Term Null Suppress Print Prnt Line Term Prnt Mode Emulation Attribute Attributes Page Edit WPRT Underline Save Labels Fkey Speed Emulation Numeric Kpd...
Setup QUICK: F1 Emulation: [ADDS VP, Wyse 60, Wyse 50+, PC Term, VT300/8, VT300/7, VT200/8, VT200/7, VT100, SCO Console, AT386, TVI 925] Select the “personality” of the terminal (the way in which it responds to commands). Note that SCO Console and AT386 emulations are not available with the ANSI keyboard.
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Enhanced: [On, Off] Normally, the terminal responds to a set of commands that correspond to the emulation selected. When Enhanced mode is those printed in boldface in the programming 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/N, 8/2/O, 8/2/E, 8/2/M, 8/2/S] Select a data bits/stop bits/parity combination which matches the data format of the...
Setup Host/Printer: [EIA/Aux, EIA/Para , EIA/None, Aux/EIA, Aux/Para, Aux/None, None/EIA, None/Aux, None/Para, None/None] The first part of the selection indicates the host (either the EIA port or the AUX port) and the second part of the selection indicates the printer port (if a serial printer is used, either the EIA or Aux port can be used to connect to the printer, but if a parallel printer is being used, the PAR port should be used).
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Auto Scroll: [On, Off] Choose whether the terminal updates the display when the cursor is moved beyond the boundaries of the currently viewed screen. Monitor Mode: [On, Off] Choose whether control codes will be displayed as their graphic representations or be acted upon as terminal/cursor commands.
Setup Session Display: [Full, Split] When two sessions are used, select whether each host’s data displays on a full screen or if both hosts share a split screen. In either case, the way to toggle between the hosts is by using Ctrl-Enter (num). Both hosts can receive and update data simultaneously. The purpose of toggling is so that keyboard entry can be directed to the selected host.
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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.
Setup Overscan Borders: [On, Off] Choose whether the overscan borders are active. The borders extend video from one edge of the screen to the next. (To see the borders, select KEYBOARD: F4 Language: [U.S. , U.K., Danish, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Belgian-Flemish, Fr-Canadian, Italian, Latin American, Swiss-French, Swiss-German, Turkish] Select the language type which matches your keyboard’s layout.
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Key Rate: [15 cps, 20 cps, 30 cps] When “Key Repeat” is on, a key that is pressed for more than half a second will automatically repeat. This selection allows you to choose the number of characters that are generated per second when a key is auto repeating. Keyboard Layout: [Q, F] This selection is only available when Turkish keyboard is selected.
Setup KEYS: F5 Enter Key: [CR, CR-LF, TAB] Select the code the enter key in the numeric keypad transmits. Return Key: [CR, CR-LF, TAB] Select the code the return key on the main alphanumeric keypad transmits. Alt Key (left): [Meta, Compose, Funct, Scroll-Lock, Alt Key] Select the way in which the left ALT key (or the Compose key on the ANSI keyboard) behaves.
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KEYS: F5 For example, to enter Setup when ScanCode and Local Leadin are , press Ctrl-Scroll Lock (Ctrl-Select on the ANSI keyboard) to introduce this as a local function (“LEAD” will appear in the status line), and then Ctrl-Scroll Lock (Ctrl-Select on the ANSI keyboard) to enter Setup.
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Setup The following selections apply only to the ANSI keyboard: Disconnect: [Disabled, Shift-F5] Choose to allow the keystroke that will generate a modem disconnect on the ANSI keyboard or to disab le the Disconnect function. Note that if “F1 to F5 keys” is in Setup, the Disconnect function will be remapped to Ctrl-Shift-F5.
PORTS: F6 Compose Key: [Meta, Compose, Funct, Scroll-Lock, Alt Key] This selection indicates the role that the Compose key will play. The explanation of choices is the same as for the Alt Key (left) selection, which is discussed earlier in this section.
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Setup EIA (Aux) Xmit: [No Protocol, Xon-Xoff, DSR (DTR), Both] This is similar to “EIA (Aux) Recv,” except that it applies to the data transmitted from the terminal to the primary or secondary host or printer. DSR is the hardware signal for Data Set Ready (pin 6).
HOST: F7 Comm Mode: [Full Duplex, Half Duplex, Full Block, Half Block] Select the communications mode. Half-duplex is not available when KeyMode is Receive <CR>: [<CR>, <CR><LF>] Select the way in which carriage returns received will be interpreted. Receive <DEL>: [Ignore , Destruct <BS>] Choose to ignore the DEL control code (7Fh) when received or to treat it as a Destructive Backspace code.
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Setup Select the way in which printing is controlled. § indicates that printing is to occur when a print request (such as print Normal screen) is received. § prints a line when the terminal receives a LF, a FF, or a VT code, or when Auto autowrap occurs.
EMULATION: F9 EMULATION: F9 The parameters displayed in this menu depend upon the current emulation. This section is divided between parameters for ASCII and ANSI emulations. ASCII E mulations Page Edit: [Off, On] When page edit is , edit features such as insert act upon text to the end of the current page.
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Setup Display NV Labels: [On, Off] Select whether the labels in non-volatile memory are displayed on the lowest line. When is selected, any existing labels will remain on the screen, until is selected, and they are re-displayed. On a 26-line screen, they are displayed below line 24. On a 44-line screen, labels are displayed below line 42, and on a 52-line screen, they are displayed below line 50.
EMULATION: F9 ANSI Emulations Numeric Kpd: [Numeric, Application] Choose the set of strings sent by the numeric keypad. Cursor Kpd: [Cursor, Application] Choose the set of strings sent by the cursor control keypad. Send Data: [All, Erasable] Choose whether the data sent to the host is all data (erasable and selectively erasable) or only those characters tagged as erasable.
Setup TABS: F10 Auto Init Tabs: [On, Off] When on, tab settings will always be defaulted at power up. Default Tabs: This action field sets tabs at every eighth column starting at column 9. When the cursor is placed in the Tab Map, the keys below will appear in the Choices field: §...
ANSWERBACK: F11 A NSWERBACK: F11 Answerback Mode: [On, Off] Choose whether the answerback message (which is sent to the host at terminal reset or power up) mode is on. This can be used to log-in to the system. Answerback Conceal: This is an action parameter which disp lays “Concealed”...
Setup PROGRAM: F12 Program: [F/Key, Sh-F/Key, Edit Key, Sh-Edit Key] Specify the type of key to be programmed—function or edit key in its normal or shifted state. When Fkey Speed is in the EMUL (F9) menu, the Program options are Fast F/Key and Sh-F/Key When SCO Console emulation is selected, the Program options are...
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Key: Select the key to be programmed. The keys that are listed as choices depend upon the Program parameter as shown below: When a PC style keyboard is attached, the choices are: § When Program = Key, the choices are F/Key or Sh-F/ F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16].
Setup EXECUTE: Prnt Scrn All of the parameters in this menu are action parameters. settings, including t he emulation. Session chosen emulation. In dual session (host) mode, there are two independent sets of session parameters (Session 1 and Session 2). To toggle between sessions, use the Ctrl-Enter (Num) keystroke.
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 to insert characters. Upon entry to a text field, the cursor is placed at the last text location. Use the following keystrokes: §...
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Setup § Setup Parameters: All other Setup variables that are not included in Setup Parameters in Terminal Parameters (all global settings). § Mode Parameters: Variables that are used by a emulation’s emulation, but are not selectable through Setup. Some examples are Protect Mode, Graphics Mode, Insert Mode, Aux Mode, Split-Screen, Transparent Mode, Character Set mappings, Setup Language, and Sessions.
chapter 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 five desk accessories, press Ctrl- Function keys F1-F5 are used to display the clock, calendar, calculator, ASCII chart, and diagnostic menu, respectively.
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: § – display an earlier or later month. Right- and left-arrow keys §...
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Desk Accessories Use the following keys to make changes: § – select a line. The line is highlighted. Up- or down-arrow keys § – select a field on the chosen line. The selected field i s now Left- or right-arrow keys highlighted.
Calculator The numeric keypad located on the right side of your keyboard will serve as your calculator. See the figures below to relate the display to the keys on the numeric keypad that control it. Note that the ANSI keyboard calculator display is identical to the ones shown below for the PC keyboard except that the controlling keys on the numeric keypad are different (the ANSI keyboard control keys include PF1-PF4 keys and function keys F16-F20).
Use the printer option only when a printer is connected. Press Ctrl-Shift-Tab to clear a printer error. § – exit the calculator, transmitting the final result to the current application. § – (a number on the numeric keypad) - specify the precision, where the Ctrl number of decimal places that will be displayed is equal to the number pressed with the Ctrl key.
Desk Accessories Use the following keys to change the display of the ASCII chart: § – scroll up or down the characters in the ASCII chart (0-127). Up- or down-arrow § – scroll through the available font banks. The characters will Left- or right-arrow display from the selected font bank.
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Appendix Local Keys Scan Code Action Mode PC Keyboard Toggle Caps -Lock Lock Toggle Num -Lock Num -Lock Toggle Scroll-Lock Scroll-Lock Toggle Auto Print Ctrl-Print-Screen Toggle Block-Mode Ctrl-Shift-Pause Toggle Monitor Mode Ctrl-Shift-1\End Toggle Ins/Replace Ctrl-Insert Instant Screen Saver Ctrl-Shift-* Soft Reset Shift-Scroll Lock Hard Reset (Power On) Ctrl-Shift-Scroll...
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Appendix Continued Scan Code Action Mode PC Keyboard Increment Scroll Rate Ctrl-Shift- Decrement Scroll Rate Ctrl-Shift- Raise Split Ctrl- – (num) Lower Split Ctrl- , (num) Split-Full Toggle Ctrl-Shift- – (num) Roll-Window-Up Ctrl- Roll-Window-Down Ctrl- Change Status Line Ctrl- Home & Clear Page Ctrl-Shift-Home Auto Adjust Window Ctrl-Home...
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Paste from Buffer Alt-Insert In Scan Code Mode, this chart applies only when Local Leadin is on. NOTES: See the Setup chapter. Keystrokes for these functions are operational only if Setup selection “F1 to F5 keys” = Local. The Compose key selection, in the F5 setup menu, must be equal to Alt. This function is operational only if EIA (Aux) Rcv-Prtcl = Xon-Xoff/XPC or DTR.
Appendix Page Configurations—Single and Dual Session Single Session Lines per Page 80/132 2 (24/176) 2 (25/175) 2 (42/158) 2 (43/157) When a page length (in the first column) is preceded by an asterisk (*), a total of twopages will be available. The first page contains the selected number of lines and the second page contains the remaining allowable lines in memory.
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.
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Appendix 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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