IBM 2780 Reference Manual

File No. 2780-09
Order No. GA27-3005-3
Systems Reference Library
Component Description:
IBM 2780 Data Transmission Terminal
This Component Description manual describes the principles of
operation of the IBM 2780 Data Transmission TerminaL The
data-link control characters, code structures, timeouts, and
throughput rates associated with the Binary Synchronous method
of transmission are described.
The communications facilities, data sets, and special features
available for this teleprocessing terminal are also discussed.
For an introduction to the Binary Synchronous method of trans-
mission, refer to the manual, General Information--Binary
Synchronous Communications, GA27-3004.
Additional information on the Binary Synchronous method of
transmission when using an IBM 2701 or IBM 2703 can be found
in the following publications:
• IBM 2701 Data Adapter Unit--Component Description,
GA22-6864
• IBM 2703 Transmission Control--Component Description,
GA27-2703