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VT510 Video Terminal
Installation and Operating Information
Order Number: 598-0013866

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  • Page 1 VT510 Video Terminal Installation and Operating Information Order Number: 598-0013866...
  • Page 2 November 1996 Boundless Technologies makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    chapter Contents Preface Overview ...vv Environment ...vv Before you Start ...vv Conventions... viivii Proper Setup and Use ... viivii Installation and Set-Up Install the tilt/swivel stand ... 1-1 Install your terminal ... 1-2 Connect the cables to the terminal... 1-2 Plug in the power cord and push the power switch on...
  • Page 4 Select the communication word size ...1-9 Select the communications parity...1-10 Select the communication transmit speed ...1-10 Select the communication receive speed ...1-11 Select the printer type ...1-11 Save your settings ...1-12 Restore the settings ...1-12 Exit the Set-Up menu ...1-12 Desktop Features Invoking Desktop Features ...2-1 Overview ...2-1...
  • Page 5 Creating a New Function... 4-2 Correcting a Mistake... 4-3 Examples of Uses... 4-3 Specifications Video Terminal...A-1 Acoustic Noise ...A-6 Flame Retardants...A-8 PVC ...A-8 Asbestos ...A-8 Ozone Depleting Substance...A-8 Keyboard Function Keys User Definable Keys ...B-1 Local Functions ...B-1 Compose Characters ...B-6...

  • Page 7: Preface Vv

    chapter Preface Overview This guide is for users who wish to install and configure the VT510 video terminal. This guide describes how to connect cables and enter the Set-Up Menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has reference tables for troubleshooting, specifications, and compose sequences.
  • Page 8 Preface Obtain the following information before installing your VT510 video terminal. Write any changes to the default settings in the column on the right. Information Needed The keyboard country language that you have. Terminal Emulation: DEC VT, PCTerm, ADDS, SCO, TVI, WYSE Communication Information: Word size: 8 bits, 7 bits...

  • Page 9: Conventions

    Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: Convention Shift+Tab Shift–Enter Caps Lock+Alt+F11 terminal Display Caution Warning Proper Setup and Use Important Information: Certain recent scientific literature suggests that poor posture, work habits, or office equipment setup may cause injuries. Other literature suggests that there is no cause and effect.
  • Page 10 viii Preface Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust So that … Chair Feet are flat on the floor or footrest, if needed. Legs are vertical forming a right angle to the floor. Your weight is off your thighs and are in a horizontal position.
  • Page 11 Table 2 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust So that … Head Your neck is not strained. Your head should incline downward, but no more than 15° to 20°. Terminal Eye level and at the correct distance for proper vision.
  • Page 12 Preface Warning: If you experience pain or discomfort during use of the terminal, then take a substantial break and review the instructions for posture and work habits. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use of the terminal, then discontinue use and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician.

  • Page 13: Installation And Set-Up

    chapter Installation and Set-Up Install the tilt/swivel stand Carefully set the terminal face down. Insert the hooks on the stand into the slots at the bottom of the terminal. Slide the stand to the right until it is locked by the two tabs at the bottom of the terminal.

  • Page 14: Install Your Terminal

    Installation and Set-Up Install your terminal Connect the cables to the terminal To install your terminal, connect the cable to the terminal as shown. Comm 1 (male or female), Keyboard, Power Cord. Parallel, Comm 2,...

  • Page 15: Plug In The Power Cord And Push The Power Switch On

    Plug in the power cord and push the power switch on The terminal will beep indicating that the power is on. Set the Brightness and Contrast controls If necessary, set the brightness and contrast controls by doing the following: Set both controls to maximum by turning controls all the way to the right.

  • Page 16: Set Up Your Terminal

    Installation and Set-Up Set up your terminal Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features, such as the transmit speed, receive speed, or the language, The Set-Up menus in this section will get you started in operating the terminal. Only the basic Set-Up feature is performed with this procedure.

  • Page 17: Moving Within A Set-Up Menu

    Moving within a Set-Up Menu Use the arrow keys ( , within a list or to select buttons. In a menu … Indicates … A pull-right menu is available. … A dialog box is available for you to specify more information. The menu item with the filled-in circle is enabled.
  • Page 18 Installation and Set-Up Figure 1-1 – DEC VT Keyboard Layout Figure 1-2 – PC-Style Keyboard Layout Main keypad, Editing keypad, Numeric keypad, Function keys, Escape key, Indicator lights.

  • Page 19: Select The Set-Up Language

    Select the Set-Up language This language selection is for set up only and does not affect the keyboard, the character set, or the printer settings. As you make changes to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect those changes. Actions Display Terminal type...

  • Page 20: Select The Emulation Mode Terminal Type

    Installation and Set-Up Select the emulation mode terminal type Actions Display Terminal type Emulation mode ASCII emulation Terminal ID to host Keyboard VT default char set Communication PCTerm character set Modem 7-bit NRCS characters Transmit 7-bit controls Printer Tabs …. Set-Up language ---------------------------------- On-line...

  • Page 21: Select The Communication/Printer Port Configuration

    Select the communication/printer port configuration Select the communication/printer port configuration Actions Display Terminal type ASCII emulation Keyboard Port select Communication Word size Modem Parity Printer Tabs …. Stop bits Set-Up language Transmit speed ---------------------------------- Receive speed On-line Transmit flow control Save settings Receive flow control Restore settings...

  • Page 22: Select The Communications Parity

    1-10 Installation and Set-Up Select the communications parity Actions Display Terminal type Port select ASCII emulation Keyboard Word size Communication Parity Modem Stop bits Transmit speed Printer Tabs …. Receive speed Set-Up language Transmit flow control ---------------------------------- Receive flow control On-line Flow control threshold Save settings...

  • Page 23: Select The Communication Receive Speed

    Select the communication receive speed Select the communication receive speed Actions Display Port select Terminal type Word size ASCII emulation Parity Keyboard Stop bits Communication Transmit speed Modem Receive speed Printer Transmit flow control Tabs …. Receive flow control Set-Up language Flow control threshold ---------------------------------- Transmit rate limit...

  • Page 24: Save Your Settings

    1-12 Installation and Set-Up Save your settings Select the Save Settings menu item, the press Enter or Return. Caution: If you disable the Screen Saver feature, an image may etch onto the screen, which may shorten the terminal’s useful life. Restore the settings To recall the settings that you stored in memory using the Save Setting menu item, select the Restore Setting menu item and press...

  • Page 25: Desktop Features

    chapter Desktop Features Invoking Desktop Features Overview From the Actions menu, you can invoke the Clock, Calculator, Show character sets, and Banner message features. When the feature is highlighted (displayed in reverse video), press Enter or Return to enable the feature. Actions Display Actions Terminal type...

  • Page 26: Clock Feature

    Desktop Features Clock feature You can enable the Clock feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock +Alt+F11 if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. The current time is displayed in the status line if this feature is enabled.

  • Page 27: Calculator Feature

    Calculator feature You can enable the Calculator feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock +Alt+F12 if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. In addition to the numbers on the numeric keypad, you use the following keys within the calculator: H, O, or D Arrow keys Shift...

  • Page 28: Show Character Sets Feature

    Desktop Features Show Character Sets feature You can enable the Show character sets desktop feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock +Alt+F10 if you are not in an ASCII emulation mode. When the character set is displayed, you can use the following keys with this feature: Next or Prev Page Up or Page Down Shift–L...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Video Terminal Cleaning the Screen Before cleaning the screen, set the terminal power switch to the off position and wait 20 seconds to let the static electricity dissipate. Clean the screen with a video screen cleaner. Cleaning the Keyboard If needed, wipe the keys with a soft cloth.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Table

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Use Table 3-1 to identify and correct any problem areas. Table 3-1 Identifying and correcting problems Symptom Possible Cause Cursor or “Selftest Brightness or OK” does not Contrast control display is set too low. Power cord is not connected.
  • Page 31 Table 3-1 (Cont.) Identifying and correcting problems Symptom Possible Cause Video display has There is moving dots and electromagnetic distorted lines. interference. The display rolls or flickers. Refresh rate is too low. The terminal is faulty. The printer will not The printer print.

  • Page 32: Disposing Of Your Terminal

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Disposing of your Terminal Warning: If you need to dispose of your terminal, ask a qualified service representative for the proper disposal procedures. Improper disposal could result in personal injury. Installing the ROM Cartridge The terminal can accommodate an optional ROM cartridge at the back of the terminal.
  • Page 33 Installing the ROM Cartridge If you are having the terminal serviced, then remove and save the ROM cartridge. To remove a ROM cartridge, lift its cover from the bottom and gently pull it straight back.

  • Page 35: Defining Keys

    chapter Defining Keys Define Key Editor The VT510 provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows you to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since VT510 keystrokes can perform many different functions, it will take some practice to understand how the keys work. This section is an introduction to customizing your keyboard.

  • Page 36: Customization

    Defining Keys Customization If you want to program a key to behave differently than one of the factory defined keys, then you will need to know about the following VT510 key categories: Function: Keys used to transmit function key sequences or to perform local terminal functions such as the arrow keys ( , keys, or the Set-Up key.

  • Page 37: Correcting A Mistake

    Press the key to move to the “Select function” scroll box. Press the keys to highlight the desired keystroke function from the list and press Enter. Press the key to return to the modifier selection. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to define other modifier combinations as desired.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Video Terminal The following are the specifications for the VT510 video terminal. Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Tilt Range Swivel Range Display Cathode ray tube (CRT) Overscan Area Usable area No. of lines Page size Operating Systems Supported 32 cm (12.6 in) 31.5 cm (12.4 in) 33 cm (13 in)
  • Page 39 Terminal Emulations ANSI, PCTerm, and ASCII emulations: VT, WYSE. TVI, ADDS, or SCO console. Character Set Support Multiple languages using ISO and IBM code pages; Set-Up selectable in five languages Productivity Features Local copy and paste Time-of-day clock—sound alarms and display messages Desktop calculator—insert result into text Show character sets—insert character...
  • Page 40 Specifications Cables The following are the specifications for the cables. Order Number EIA-232 Serial Communications/Printer Cables BC22E-10 BC22E-25 BC22D-xx EIA-422 Communications Cables BC16E-10 BC16E-25 Parallel Printer Cables BC19M-10 EIA-232 maximum cable length is 15.3 m (50 ft.); EIA-423 maximum cable length is 305 m (1000 ft). †...
  • Page 41 GND/NC SIG GND 12 SI 20 DTR 23 SPD SEL 9-11, 13-19, 21, 22, 24, 25 NC Figure A–1 Comm1—Serial Communication/Printer Ports 1 DTR 2 TXD + 3 TXD – 4 RXD – 5 RXD + 6 DSR Figure A–2 Comm2—MMJ Port In North America, pin 1 is open;...
  • Page 42 Specifications 1 STROBE L 2 DAT<0> 3 DAT<1> 4 DAT<2> 5 DAT<3> 6 DAT<4> 7 DAT<5> 8 DAT<6> 9 DAT<7> Figure A–3 — Parallel Printer Port Power Cords The following are the specifications for the power cords. Order Number BN19H-2E BN19W-2E BN19W-2E BN19P-2E...

  • Page 43: Acoustic Noise

    Sound Power Level w A d Product Idle VT510 <3.9 PCXAL PC7XL LK411 Current values for specific configurations are available from Boundless representatives (1 B = 10dBA.) Operator position. Agency Type Standard Safety CSA 22.2 #950 M1989 CSA 22.1 CISPR-22...
  • Page 44 5-10 Specifications Agency Type Standard Safety EN60950 (2nd ed, 1988) EN60950 (Amd 1 & 2, 1990) IEC950( 2nd ed, 1991) German X-Ray Act RöV §5(2) EMKO-TSE (74- SEC) 203/92 SS 436 14 90, MPR Ergonomic ISO/DIS 9241-3 Safety UL 544 (2nd ed) UL 1950 (1st ed) NFPA 70 EMI/RFI...

  • Page 45: Flame Retardants

    Agency Type Standard NBOSH EMI/RFI MPR-2 1990:8 EMI/RFI SS 436 14 90 Flame Retardants The thermoplastic enclosures do not contain polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) as a flame retardant additive; therefore, they do not emit toxic dibenzofuran and dibenzodioxin gases. The plastic enclosures are not made of rigid PVC. The material has a non-halogenated, flame-retardant system and is cadmium free.

  • Page 47: Keyboard Function Keys

    appendix Keyboard Function Keys User Definable Keys All keyboard keys are programmable by selecting the Define key function from the Keyboard menu item in Set-Up. They can be programmed to send single characters or character sequences, or to invoke a local function, such as Print Screen. The function keys have the following key levels: Unshifted, Shifted, Control, Shift Control, Alt, Alt-Shift, Alt-Control, and Alt-Shift-Control.
  • Page 48 Keyboard Function Keys Table B-1 Local Functions Function Number Function Keyboard no function Hold Print Set-Up Break Hard Reset Ctrl+F3 Toggle Autoprint Ctrl+F2 Disconnect Shift+F5 Send Answerback Ctrl+F5 Print Composed Shift+F2 Main Display Pan Up Ctrl+ Pan Down Ctrl+ Pan Prev Page Ctrl+Prev Pan Next Page Ctrl+Next...
  • Page 49 Table B-1 (Cont.) Local Functions Function Number Function Keyboard C&P Cursor Left C&P Cursor Down C&P Cursor UP C&P Cursor Right C&P Start Select Selection C&P Copy Remove C&P Paste Insert Here x ± Select C&P Left-to-Right Shift Modifier Left or right Shift Control Modifier Ctrl...
  • Page 50 Keyboard Function Keys Table B-1 (Cont.) Local Functions Function Number Function Keyboard Shift2 Modifier Alt Shift † Primary KB Ctrl+Alt+F1 language Secondary KB Ctrl+Alt+F2 language ‡ ±KB language ±Caps Lock State Lock ±Num Lock State ±VT/IBM Style Extend Kbd Modifier Screen saver Calculator Lock+Alt+F12...
  • Page 51 Table B-2 Other Available Local Functions Function Function Number UDK sequence Soft reset ±Show controls ±Status display ±Split screen Raise horizontal split Lower horizontal split Adjust window to show cursor ± Cursor drag ± Insert mode Home & Clear ± means the function switches alternately between on and off. An Accessibility aid feature allows the modifier keys to remain in effect after they are released.

  • Page 52: Compose Characters

    Keyboard Function Keys Compose Characters The tables at the end of this manual describe how to compose characters for the Multinational and ISO Latin 1 character sets for a VT keyboard. In the tables, Represents ... column ... Characters to be composed. A three-stroke key sequence beginning with the Compose key.

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