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WS520 User Guide
Order Number: EK-WS520-IN. A01

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  • Page 1 Asynchronous Terminals WS520 User Guide Order Number: EK-WS520-IN. A01...
  • Page 2 Olivetti is a registered trademark of Ing. C. Olivetti & C.,S.p.A. ADDS is a trademark of Applied Digital Data Systems, Inc. DEC and VT are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. IBM, ProPrinter, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. SCO is a trademark of Santa Cruz Operations, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........1 Installation and Set-Up Installation .
  • Page 4 4 Defining Keys Define Key Editor ..... . 4–1 4.1.1 Creating a New Function ....4–2 Creating a Key Sequence .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Overview This guide is for users who want to install and configure the WS520 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 6 Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: Convention Meaning Indicates two keys that you must press in Caps Lock Print Screen combination. Press and hold the first key while you press the second key. Lock Indicates two keys that you must press in sequence.

  • Page 7: Recommendations For Proper Setup And Use

    Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust So that your . . . Chair Feet are flat on the floor or footrest, if needed. Legs are vertical forming a right angle to the floor. Weight is off your thighs and are in a horizontal position.
  • Page 8 Table 1 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use Adjust To . . . Keep your upper arms straight down at your sides, elbows close to your sides to support your arm weight. Forearms should be at a 70° to 90° angle. Head Avoid neck strain.

  • Page 9: Installation And Set-Up

    Installation and Set-Up 1.1 Installation Install the tilt/swivel stand. 1. Insert the hooks on the stand into the slots at the bottom of the terminal. 2. Slide the stand to the right until it is locked by the two tabs at the bottom of the terminal.
  • Page 10 Installation and Set-Up 1.1 Installation Connect the cables to the terminal. Connect the cables to the terminal as shown, and plug the power cord into an ac electrical outlet. Comm 1 (male or female), Comm 2, Comm 3 (Serial printer), Parallel printer, Keyboard, Power cord.
  • Page 11 Installation and Set-Up 1.1 Installation Push the power switch on. Power, Contrast, Brightness Power Up Selftest The terminal takes a few seconds to warm up and complete its power up self-tests. Then, the terminal should display ‘‘Selftest OK.’’ If a problem occurs, go to the Appendix A.

  • Page 12: Ansi-Style Keyboard Layout

    Installation and Set-Up 1.1 Installation Keyboards Figure 1–1 ANSI-Style Keyboard Layout N o rt h A m e r i c a n / U n i te d K i n g d o m (W o r d P r oc e s s in g V e r s i o n ) Help &...

  • Page 13: Set-Up

    Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Overview Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features. The Set-Up menu summary at the bottom of the screen are the communication features to get you started in operating the terminal. There are many more Set-Up features in the terminal that you may wish to change.
  • Page 14 Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Moving within a Set-Up Menu Use the arrow keys ( ( , * , + , ) ) to move among the menus or within a list, or to select buttons. In a menu . . . Indicates .
  • Page 15 Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Select the Set-Up language. This language selection is for Set-Up only and does not affect keyboard, character set, or printer settings. As you make changes to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect those changes.
  • Page 16 Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Configuration The WS520 allows you to open up to four sessions depending on the communications connections and the host software. As a minimum for each session (S1, S2, S3, and S4), determine the following menu items, and note any change here that you make from the default value.

  • Page 17: Communications Port Set-Up Screen

    Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Notes For a session to be enabled, it must be assigned to a comm port. If you assign more than one session to the same comm port, you must use a terminal server that supports Terminal Device Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP), or a host that supports Session Support Utility (SSU).
  • Page 18 Installation and Set-Up 1.2 Set-Up Save your settings. Use one of the following procedures: Save . . . Select menu item . . . Active session only Save settings Session . Save settings for all All sessions Then, press Enter Return Restore previously saved settings.

  • Page 19: Multiple Sessions

    Multiple Sessions 2.1 Overview Multiple sessions extend the WS520 to act like four terminals in one. A session is an active connection between the terminal and a host system. See Figure 1–3. The WS520 supports up to four sessions using virtual terminals. Each...

  • Page 20: Using A Terminal Server With Td/Smp

    Return 2.2.1 Using SSU Host Software If your WS520 is connected directly to a host computer without a terminal server, you can still use TD/SMP by running the Session Support Utility (SSU) on your host computer. On a system that has...

  • Page 21: Tips For Using Multiple Sessions

    Multiple Sessions 2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions 2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions • You can display data from two sessions at the same time by dividing the screen into two windows. Press (Session) or Ctrl F4 kpd to change the window configuration. Ctrl Caps Lock 0 When you choose Display .

  • Page 23: Desktop Features

    Desktop Features 3.1 Invoking Desktop Features Overview From the Actions menu, you can invoke Clock, Calculator, Show character sets and the Banner message. When the feature is highlighted (displayed in reverse video), press Enter Return enable the feature. A quick start summary of some keyboard features is provided, as well as how to implement the Accessibility Aid feature and the Copy and Paste function.

  • Page 24: Clock Feature

    Desktop Features 3.1 Invoking Desktop Features While these desktop features are enabled, other terminal functions are disabled. Press , or to exit the feature. Ctrl Z Exit 3.1.1 Clock feature You can enable the Clock feature without entering Set-Up by pressing if you are either in a VT or an SCO console emulation Caps Lock Alt F11 mode.

  • Page 25: Calculator Feature

    Desktop Features 3.1 Invoking Desktop Features 3.1.2 Calculator feature If you are either in a VT or an SCO console emulation mode, you can enable the Calculator feature without entering Set-Up by pressing Caps Lock Alt F12 In addition to the numbers on the numeric keypad, you can use the following keys with the calculator: Function , or...

  • Page 26: Show Character Sets Feature

    Desktop Features 3.1 Invoking Desktop Features 3.1.3 Show Character Sets feature If you are in either a VT or an SCO console emulation mode, you can enable the Show character sets desktop feature without entering Set-Up by using . When the character set is displayed, Caps Lock Alt F10 you can use the following keys with this feature: Function...

  • Page 27: Keyboard Summary

    Desktop Features 3.2 Keyboard Summary 3.2 Keyboard Summary The following table provides a quick start summary of some keyboard features. ANSI Keyboard, PC Keyboard, To . . . press . . . press . . . Hold the screen Scroll Lock Print the screen Print Screen Enter/Exit Set-Up...
  • Page 28 Desktop Features 3.2 Keyboard Summary Accessibility aid This feature allows a user with limited motor skills to use modifier key combinations in a sequential manner rather than in a simultaneous manner. All modifier key combinations are supported. There are two operation states—Latch and Lock. The Latch state affects only the next key pressed.

  • Page 29: Defining Keys

    Defining Keys 4.1 Define Key Editor Overview This terminal provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows you to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since keystrokes can perform many different functions, it will take some practice to understand how the keys work.

  • Page 30: Creating A New Function

    Defining Keys 4.1 Define Key Editor Function Keys Function keys are used to transmit function key sequences or to perform local terminal functions such as the arrow keys ( * , + , ) , ( ), modifier key, or the key that calls up the Set-Up menu (F3). Shift A User Defined Key (UDK) is a special function key.

  • Page 31: Creating A Key Sequence

    Defining Keys 4.1 Define Key Editor Figure 4–1 Define Key Editor, Select Function MA−0324−93.GRA 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to define other modifier sequences. 7. Choose the OK or Apply button and press Enter Example: Disabling the , or key by assigning Compose Break...
  • Page 32 Defining Keys 4.1 Define Key Editor 5. Enter a key sequence, such as a print queue. Example: Print my file 6. Press the + key to select where the sequence is to be sent: Normal To video screen and/or host depending on communica- tion setting (on-line, half-duplex, local).

  • Page 33: A Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting A.1 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 static electricity dissipate. Clean the screen with a video screen cleaner. Cleaning the Keyboard If needed, wipe the keys with a soft cloth.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting A.2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Use Table A–1 to identify and correct any problem areas. Table A–1 Identifying and Correcting Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The printer will Communication From the Communication menu not print. port is not set item, choose Port select and correctly.

  • Page 35: Installing The Rom Cartridge

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge Introduction The terminal can accommodate an optional ROM cartridge at the back of the terminal. This ROM cartridge will completely supersede the factory-installed software within the terminal for new software versions or special applications.
  • Page 37 Specifications Video Terminal The following are the specifications for the WS520 video terminal. Dimensions Height 32 cm (12.6 in) Width 31.5 cm (12.4 in) Depth 33 cm (13 in) Weight 7.9 kg (17.4 lb) Tilt Range 25° (5° forward, 20° backward) Swivel Range ±...
  • Page 38 Specifications 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; insert time into text. Desktop calculator—insert result into text Show character sets—insert character into text ROM cartridge support 4-Mbit (512 K byte) customer-installable ROM cartridge that completely replaces the factory-...
  • Page 39 Specifications Keyboard The terminal is designed to support industry-standard PS/2 compatible keyboards. Due to the large number of keyboard variations, it is not possible to test all of them in advance. Keyboards from some manufactures may not function correctly due to differences in their implementation of the standard.

  • Page 40: Comm1-Serial Communication/Printer

    Specifications Communication/Printer Ports Serial Bidirectional serial communication/printer ports with full modem support at 300 to 115.2K baud: EIA 232 EIA 423 Comm 1 (Figure B–1): Comm 2 and 3 (Figure B–2): Two 25-pin D-sub m/f 6-pin MMJ (use one or the other) Parallel Centronics (25-pin D-sub f) parallel printer connector (Figure B–3).

  • Page 41: Comm2 And Comm3-Mmj Ports

    Specifications Figure B–2 Comm2 and Comm3—MMJ Ports 1 DTR 2 TXD L 3 GND 4 COM 5 RXD L 6 DSR MA−0020−93.GRA Figure B–3 Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional) 10 ACKNLG L 1 STROBE L 11 BUSY 2 DAT <0> 3 DAT <1> 12 PE 4 DAT <2>...

  • Page 42: Standards Conformance And Approvals

    ISO 7779: Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level , dBA Product Idle Operate Idle Operate WS520 <3.9 <3.9 <20 <20 ANKPC 510 ANK 510 Current values for specific configurations are available from service representatives. (1 B = 10 dBA.) Operator position.
  • Page 43 Specifications Table B–1 (Cont.) Standards Conformance and Approvals Type Standard Subject CE Class B (EN55022 Radio Protection Mark Class B, EN50082-1 CE label Class 1) EN60555-2 ITE Class 2 (Japan) VCCI Electromagnetic compatibility Energy "Energy Star" EPA Energy Star requirements Alternative "A"...
  • Page 44 PVC The plastic enclosures are not made of rigid PVC. The material has a non-halogenated, flame-retardant system and is cadmium free. Ozone Depleting Substance The WS520 is in full compliance with the labeling requirements in the U.S. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

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