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Preface
This manual introduces the IBM 5110 Computing
System. This introduction
System is intended
who
personnel
want
the 5110 Computing System is and
to
meet the information processing requirement
small business or sub
to
the
.IBM
5110 Computing
for
executives and supervisory
a summarized description
how
it
office/department
location
of
can be used
larger companies.
of
The description
the manual
the IBM 5110 Computing System
is
written
for
readers
who
have no, or very
little, direct experience using a computer. The
description includes:
• An overview
of
the IBM 5110 Computing System
physical and operating characteristics
• A description
available
• A summary
of
the various system configurations
with
the IBM 5110 Computing System
of
the
IBM
5110 Computing System
services
in
The last chapter
this manual provides the physical
planning information required when installing the
Computing System at your location.
5110
of
this manual is a glossary that defines the data
At
the back
processing terms 'introduced in this manual.
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• IBM
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5110
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5110
BASIC User's Guide,
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Note: This manual
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or she.
follows
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that
he means
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Contents
CHAPTER
COMPUTING
Physical Characteristics
Operating Characteristics
CHAPTER
COMPUTING
Electronic
Input,
5110
Advantages
CHAPTER
CONFIGURATIONS.
The
The
The
The
Common
1.
AN
OVERVIEW
SYSTEM
2.
DATA
PROCESSING
SYSTEM
Data Processing. 7
Processi ng, and
Data Processing 9
Input.
Processing
Output
of
3.
5110
Computer.
The Programming Languages
Main
Storage Capacity .
Built-In
Tape
5106
Auxiliary
5114
Diskette
Diskette
Tape Storage Systems .
Tape and Diskette Storage Systems
Diskette Storage System
5103
Storage.
Printer
System
Output
5110
Computer
IBM
5110
Unit
Tape
Unit.
Configurations
OF
THE
IBM
. 1
of
the
5110
of
. 7
COMPUTING
.
Unit.
Computing
the
5110
AND
. 7
Data Processing
5110
Computing
THE
SYSTEM
System 3
System 5
IBM
5110
10
10
11
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
1'9
20
21
21
24
26
CHAPTER
Physical Dimensions.
Environment
Electrical Requirements
9
Features .
Customer Setup .
APPENDIX
CABLE
GLOSSARY
INDEX
5.
PHYSICAL
IBM
5110
Computer
IBM
5106
IBM
IBM
Cabling
Typical
Communications.
Serial
Parallel
Auxiliary
5114
Diskette
5103
Printer
Requirements
Unit
I/O
Adapter
I/O
Adapter.
A.
LENGTHS
Placements
5110
PLANNING
Tape
Unit
Unit
SYSTEM
INFORMATION
CONFIGURATIONS
39
39
39
40
41
42
42
43
44
45
47
47
47
48
48
AND
49
51
53
CHAPTER
FOR
Optional
4.
YOUR
5110
Features
APL
and/or
Additional
Additional
Diskette
Expansion Feature .
Asynchronous
Binary
Features
Communications
Serial
Parallel
Audible
Channel
Accessories .
Optional
Applications.
Print
Education
Maintenance
Summary.
Main Storage
Diskette
Sort.
Synchronous
for
I/O
Adapter
I/O
Adapter.
Alarm
Terminator.
Services
Plot
Program
OPTIONAL
COMPUTING
BASIC
Language
Drives.
Communications
Communications
Connecting
the
Channel.
.
FEATURES
SYSTEM.
BSC
Features
AND
SERVICES
to
the
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29
29
29
29
30
30
30
31
32
33
34
34
34
34
35
35
35
36
36
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iV
Chapter
1.
An Overview
of
the
IBM
5110 Computing System
The vigorous competition in
business. Despite this competition, business can
sound management and increased productivity. Sound management and
increased productivity
handling
business decisions businessmen require
How
for
information by
can
of
computing system into
the
of
business information. For example, in order
can a small business
information? Today the smal! business can increase its ability
employing the same method larger businesses have used. You
employ a computerized system that can be adapted
your business. The
ability
of
your business
today's
of
your
with
IBM
5110 brings the capabilities
the
office
to
marketplace is a challenge
company depend in part upon the efficient
timely and accurate reports.
a limited
of
handle information.
staff
virtually every business, thereby increasing
cope
to
meet
this challenge through
to
make informed
with
such critical demands
to
the
problem area(s)
of
a large-scale
every
to
handle
An Overview
of
the
IBM
5110
The
5110
Computer is a general-purpose desktop computer designed
the data processing requirements
of
a,
small business. Yet,
it
has the
capability, through media exchange and communications features,
processing in large enterprises too. This system
problem-solving
applications such as:
is
well suited
to
to
meet
to
distribute
business and
General ledger
Accounts payable
Payroll
Accounts receivable
Financial planning
Inventory control
5110
The
reliability typical
businesses because
performs data processing tasks
of
larger computer systems.
of:
• Physical compactness and ease
right
on
top
of
your
physical
installation requirements are found in virtually every office
Order
writing/billing
Sales analysis
Cost estimating
Job
cost analysis
Linear programming
Word
processing
of
desk
to
give you the information you need. The
with
the speed, efficiency, and
Yet
installation.
it
is appropriate
T~e
IBM
5110
environment.
• Ease
of
operation. An experienced
operate the 5110. One
computer
experience can be trained
of
your
computer
own
specialist is
employees
to
operate this system effectively.
who
not
has little
• Application programs. These programs are made available by
certain data processing requirements existing
industry. Where applicable, the
eliminate the need
for
you
representative can tell you
IBM-supplied
to
write
your
what
application programs are available.
within
a specific business
application programs can
own
programs.
Your
for
small
Computer
required
or
no
IBM
to
IBM
fits
to
meet
or
• Either
or
both
of
two
powerful programming languages: APL and BASIC.
APL (A Programming Language) is a
particularly
well-suited
for
scientific, engineering, and research applications.
powerful
mathematical language.
BASIC (Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) incorporates
QC'lclai
language is easy
the
uu~illt::~~
needs
of
business people
i:lnu mai:nema[icai probiem-solVlng capabilities. Each
to
learn and has inherent capabilities
who
require
fast
and accurate data
that
apply directly
processing.
• Choice
storage; magnetic diskette storage; printer;
of
system options
to
meet your particular needs: magnetic tape
I/O
adapters, both serial and
parallel; and communications adapters, asynchronous and bisynchronous.
It
is
to
2
PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
OF
THE
5110
COMPUTING
SYSTEM
The 5110 computing system consists
• A processing unit. The processing unit
control center
of
the system.
• A keyboard. The 5110 keyboard
In
addition, a
10-key
numeric key pad is provided
numbers. You use the keyboard
of
the following parts:
is
the
arithmetic/logic
is
similar
to
to
a standard typewriter keyboard.
to
aid in entering
enter information and instructions into
unit and the
the system.
• A display screen. The 5110 display screen looks like a TV screen, measures
5 inches
display screen is used by the system
• Magnetic media. The 5110 can store data and programs on magnetic tape
cartridges or diskettes.
reuse information and programs,
Because the tapes and diskettes are
store on the magnetic media
diskettes
-
- Diskette storage:
diagonally, and contains up
In this way, the system provides a
is
to
1,024 characters
to
communicate information
without
the need
for
of
rekeying.
removable, the amount
limited only by the number
data. The
to
way
to
of
data you can
of
tapes and
you.
recall and
available.
Tape
storage: Various models
tape cartridges have a storage capacity
information.
have a
built-
An
auxiliary tape unit can also be attached
in tape unit.
All models
Each
units attached.
diskette unit can have up
installed. The diskettes can have a storage capacity up
of
the 5110 have a
of
204,000 characters (bytes)
of
the 5110 can have up
to
built-in
tape unit. The
to
to
two
two
diskette drives
to
the 511
Os
diskette
1.2 million
bytes. Thus, the 5110 can have a total online diskette storage capacity
to
4.8 million bytes.
up
of
that
Note: The storage capacity
byte can
hold 1 character
of
the magnetic media is measured in bytes; 1
of
information.
• A printer. The printer provides printed information
Diskette Drive
Tape
Unit
Auxiliary
Tape
Unit
Diskette
Unit
from
the system.
Printer
An
Overview
of
the
IBM
5110 3
Three general system configurations are available in the
products:
• A
• A
• A
All
system
system
system
of
with
tape
with
diskette storage
with
tape
storage
and
only
diskette
only
storage
these systems can have a variety
of
input/output
features.
5110
options
family
of
and special
The physical requirements
and grounded
for
detailed
115-volt
information
outlets. See Chapter
about
for
the
5110
Computing
the
physical planning requirements.
System
5,
Physical Planning Information
are operating space
4
OPERATING
Just
as the installation
facilities
to
your professional staff.
CHARACTERISTICS
of
the 5110 places
of
your
office, so
too
OF
THE
5110
the operation
COMPUTING
few
demands upon the physical
of
the 5110 requires no additions
SYSTEM
5110 is designed
The
experience.
Many
eliminate any requirements
of
Knowledge
fundamental computer data processing concepts, plus training on
the 5110, is sufficient background
Frequently
an
employee currently responsible
duties can be expected
5110
Some
operating aids are:
for
the
business person
who
has little
operating aids are standard in the design
for
a computer data processing professional.
for
confident
to
assume responsibility
operation
for
bookkeeping
for
operating
of
or
no
of
the 5110
the system.
or
other clerical
the
• Familiar keyboard design. The 5110 keyboard features a standard
typewriter-like
arrangement. The keyboard also contains a cluster
numeric keys and calculator functions arranged like a standard adding
machine. These
familiar key arrangements aid in the rapid keying
information.
computer
to
5110.
of
10
of
• Keyboard function
keys are
request specific system functions and enter character combinations
single keystroke.
and
command keys. The 5110 keyword and command
easily identified. By using
the
keyword and command key, you can
An Overview
with
a
of
the IBM 5110 5
• Simplified control statements. You can control the system operation
simple control statements. These statements, called command
short,
statements, are composed
you avoid the highly technical control language normally used
system.
of
familiar, easily understandable terms and let
by
a computer
by
using
• Customer support functions. A comprehensive set
with
functions are provided
routine tasks required by every data processing system. For
copy function copies
allowing you extra copies
or
for
mailing
• Continuous system-to-operator communications. The display screen provides
communications between you and the 5110.
keyboard, you can
Messages are
request input from the keyboard
system.
display screen has 16 lines
The
Also,
if
the
display screen, you can attach up
the
5110. This allows the information on the display screen
additional screens.
to
other locations.
visually verify the information on the display screen.
also displayed on the display screen. These messages can
you
want
a group
the 5110. These support functions perform
selected information
of
the information
or
with
of
people
from
identify keying errors detected by the
a total
to
view
to
six
of
customer support
example, the
one media
for
audit and control purposes,
As
information is keyed on the
of
1,024 character positions.
the same information that
black-and-white
to
another, thus
TV
monitors
to
be viewed on
is
on
gL
to
r========-~\..
• Magnetic storage devices. The magnetic storage media allows you
data and programs
information into the system each
6
for
later use. This means you
time
===a
~r
do
not have
the system is used.
to
to
rekey
save
Chapter
2.
Data Processing and
the
IBM
5110 Computing System
Though data processing may imply
describes
planned actions (processing) upon information (data)
result. The result may be
in a more appropriate form. For
total cost is data processing. Preparing
also data processing.
Commercial data processing has changed
As
long as the transactions are
keep
As
complex, and management often requires more information more readily in
order
requirements have
change as well.
ELECTRONIC
The
electronic data processing systems (computers). An electronic data processing
system is
amounts
traced
mechanical bookkeeping machines and punched card devices,
Today
processing
an
activity
long as
a business grows, however, its transactions become more numerous and
the
the
accounts receivable up
to
make necessary business decisions. In
DATA
most
recent innovations
an
organization
of
data at electronic speeds. The evolution
from
manual data processing methods, through
the
terms
are often used interchangeably.
that
is as old
new
number
of
grown
transactions
with
PROCESSING
of
electronic data processing, data processing, and computer data
the
presence
as
commerce: performing a series
information
example, adding a list
an
of
a business remains small, and as
of
little variety, one clerk can prepare all invoices,
to
date, control inventory levels, and
business. Data processing methods have had
in
data processing methods are incorporated in
equipment and procedures
of
a computer,
to
achieve a desired
or
the original information expressed
of
invoice
with
from
a telephoned order is
the demands
other
words, data processing
that
of
such systems can be
the
the
prices
to
of
doing business.
can process huge
introduction
to
the computer.
term itself
of
discover the
so
on.
to
of
INPUT, PROCESSING,
Though modern data processing systems have become very sophisticated,
processing data by computer and recording
share
the
three elements fundamental
and output.
• Input. Input is data
• Processing. Processing is the handling
instructions
• Output.
or
Output
AND
OUTPUT
to
be operated on (processed).
rules.
is the result
daily transactions by hand still
to
all data processing: input, processing,
of
input according
of
processing the input.
to
specific
Data Processing and the
IBM
5110
Computing
System 7
Suppose
month
machine and the other clerk uses a computer.
two
clerks are given the same problem: add all receipts
to
produce a sales report.
And
suppose
that
one clerk uses
for
an
the last
adding
• Input.
• Processing. Both clerks
• Output. The
In
our example, a record
that
record exists in a handwritten register
media.
must
adding machine and
addition and be used
output
whether
the
the sum is presented in a
computer.
the
computer
to
achieve specific results
in our example is a sum
of
the
add input
must
hand-drawn
month's
to
sales is the input,
or
is a data file on a magnetic
obtain a sum, and both the
operate according
for
a particular job.
that
represents sales revenue,
chart
to
or
a report printed by
whether
the rules
of
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The
fundamental
reflected
in
data processing
every
computer
concept
system.
(input, processing, and output) is
Processing
Unit
(Processing)
Input
Every
system
or
read
enter
can
Magnetic Tape
(Input
and
Output)
computer
for
from
must
processing. On
the
magnetic media.
order
information
Magnetic Diskette
(Input
provide some
the
for
appropriate magnetic storage media where
If
orders are
operator enters enough data
system processes
whereby
enters
to
be processed immediately, processing begins as soon as
for
additional data
the
system continuously processes
the
data, is called interactive processing.
and
Output)
way
to
get
information
5110, input can be entered
To
write
orders,
immediate processing
it
the
5110
to
as
it is entered. This
for
example,
or
place it on
is stored until required.
begin processing an order. The
method
the
data
for a job
(input)
from
as
into
the
keyboard
the
operator
an
of
processing,
the
operator
the
the
On
the
other
hand,
particular
group
media, and then
at once. This
submitted
method
in a single group,
the
operator can prepare all
of
orders, record
instruct
the
of
processing,
the
data required
the
data on one
5110
to
read
the
whereby
or
batch, is called batch processing.
Data
of
the
data and prepare all
all
the
data
Processing
and
for
a
various magnetic
the
orders
for a job
the
IBM
is
5110
Computing
System
9
Processing
Every
computer
and manipulates data.
performs
output.
But
operate on input, and
processing
sequence
can interpret. Before a
explaining
with
Programs are read
Main
are
processing
calculations and
the
processing
output
storage is
moved
has a processing unit. The processing
It
unit
of
precise
where
is read
in and
job
unit
what
in
the
form
instructions
to
find
into
into
the
processing
out
of
requires.
monitors
other
must
computer
input,
the
an area
main
the
flow
operations
be
told
exactly
to
do
with
output.
of
computer
written
performs
how
processing unit.
of
unit's
storage
to
operate on
the
processing
work
in
programs. A
in a special
unit
controls
of
information
on data, and regulates
where
Such directions are given
any data processing,
the
unit
area. Input, programs, and
whatever
manner
to
find
computer
form
input, and
known
into
the
input,
program
that
the
-a
as main storage.
each particular data
the
system,
the
flow
how
to
computer
program
what
to
output
system
of
to
the
is a
do
Application
Program
Anapplicatiom
specific
update
example
a sales
application program. In
data
written
input
accounts receivable
report
to
meet
in one
program
to
of
an application program. A
based on a particular transaction file is another example
specific data processing requirements.
of
Output
Every
computer
5110
can store
screen,
You
can,
paychecks and invoices. The
such as
or
can
for
instance,
cost
output
print
output.
print
output
analysis reports and sales reports.
specifies
obtain unique
according
other
the
5110
programming
system
print
on a
in
must
the
on
tape
format
forms
distinct
output. A program
words,
include
or
of
5110
operations
to
input
program
application
languages, BASIC
some
means
diskette,
best
different
can also
display
"Suited
kinds and sizes, such as
print
to
be
directing a
provided
instructing a
to
by
programs
Application
of
providing
output
each application.
different
performed
computer
the
operator
computer
operate
programs
or
APL.
output.
on
the
display
The
kinds
of
on
to
is an
to
print
of
directly
The
5110
reports,
an
on
are
10
ADVANTAGES OF 5110
If
data processing is always a matter
5110 Computer data processing different from manual or mechanical data
the
processing?
in less space, and
•
Speed.
Computers process large volumes
with
Because computers process data electronically, they operate
remarkable speeds
read over
3,000 128-character records
about one minute, and can print reports at rates up
second.
•
Accuracy.
told
Computer
hour,
The
A computer does exactly
to
do. Because
follows
with
unvarying accuracy.
5110
Computer can also reduce transcription errors by dramatically
reducing the need
on
the magnetic media, that data may never have
again; you can update
kinds
of
forms, and create
application programs that use the data. By referring
have
screen while
first
correctly. And application programs
and
balances
to
COMPUTER
DATA
PROCESSING
of
input, processing, and output,
of
data faster, more accurately,
how
greater versatility.
at
that
save a tremendous amount
from
what
it
is
of
this constant dependence on instructions, the 5110
of
a diskette
to
told
to
time. The 5110 can
to
main storage in
120
characters per
do
and only
what
program after program, second after second, hour after
for
manual transcription. Once your operator records data
to
be
as
many different files, complete
as
many
different
reports
recording the data, you can ensure
that
use the data can perform checks
continually validate the accuracy
from
that
of
the data.
written
as
by hand
many different
that data
to
the display
as
the data is keyed
is
it
you
is
Data Processing and
the
IBM
5110
Computing
System
11
Data
·
its accounts
one shown
Compression.
receivable transactions
following.
Computers miniaturize data. Suppose a business enters
in
a machine-posted register like the
ACCOUNTS
CUST
DATE
07/11/-07/11/-07/11/-07/11/--
07/11/--
07/11/--
07/11/-07/11
07/11/-07/11/--
The preceding example shows
such
is,
the 5110 enables
an
economical and manageable form that
NO
759820
633870
642990
122620
682030
742950
014280
872060
/--
883290
006280
transaction records
CUSTOMER
NAME
SOUND
OF
OLDE
VILLAGE
PARAGON
CANNIZONI
RAYMONDS
SARATOGA
BAKER
BRADLEY & CO°.
UNIVERSITY
VILLAGE
ALLSTONS
TOTALS
you
RECEIVABLE
THE
SEVENTIE
SHOPPE
TV
SALES
STUDIOS
RAPID
REPAIR
VARIETY
ELECTRIC
MUSIC & TV
10
caJ2
be
stored by the
to store large volumes of business information
TRANSACTION
07/11/--
JOURNAL
NO NO
063420
063421
063422
063423
07-036
07-037
sample entries,
5110
can
be processed
REGISTER
INVOICE
AMOUNT
$ 63.80
$234.77*
or
records. Nearly
on
one diskette. That
CASH
29.72
43.50
97 . .75
as
INVOICE
AMOUNT
$ 46.23
89.70
20.30
129.76
$285.99*
you
require.
19,000
in
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NO
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NAME
SOUND
OF
OLDE
VILLAGE
PARAGON
TV
CANNIZONI
RAYMONDS
SARATOGA
BAKER
BRADLEY & CO.
UNIVERSITY
VILLAGE
MUSIC & TV
ALLSTONS
TOTALS
THE
SEVENTlE
SHOPPE
SALES
STUDIOS
RAPID
VARIETY
ELECTRIC
REPAIR
JOURNAL
NO
07
-036
07-037
INVOICE
NO
063420
063421
063422
063423
CASH
I
NVOI
AMOUNT
$
63.80
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AMOUNT
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• Versatility. The number of different tasks the
the number of different programs
much more than just add, subtract,
run
on
multiply,
example, prepare invoices, keep accounts receivable
paychecks, analyze data for thorough cost
estimates, and
so
on.
5110
can
do
it.
The
5110
Computer
and
divide. The
up
to date, print weekly
and
sales analysis, prepare
is
limited only
can
5110
do
can,
Speed, accuracy, data compression, and versatility combine to reduce data
processing errors
has
computers
a more fundamentel effect.
and increase productivity. But a
less
obvious advantage of
o
o
by
for
Data
Processing
and the
IBM
5110
Computing System 13
Computers impose discipline. As explained, a computer is helpless
programs;
programs
other
your
with
it
cannot
really reflect
words, you
organization in order
think
for
the
must
carefully analyze
to
itself. Neither can a
problems at hand; you
take full advantage
the data processing capabilities a
computer
must
the
data processing requirements
of
a computer. For instance,
5110
Computing System provides,
see
guess
that
they do. In
additional cost analysis, inventory control, and auditing procedures
like
to
implement in
The responsibility
falls,
of
course,
extends throughout
you've
designed
directions, you've
practiced each
your
organization?
for
analyzing
to
management. But the discipline imposed by a
the
data processing activities
or
selected 5110 programs
established management control
time
those programs are used.
an
organization's data processing requirements
of
the
that
reflect management
that
is automatically
organization. , Once
without
whether
would
computer
its
of
what
you
14
Chapter 3.
The
5110
Computing System building blocks are:
• The 5110 Computer
IBM
5110
Computing System Configurations
• The 5106 Auxiliary Tape
• The
5114
Diskette
Unit
• The 5103 Printer
THE 5110 COMPUTER
The 5110 is a high-level computer
The various
•
The APL, BASIC,
•
Main storage capacities
• A
models
built-in
of
or
tape unit
Main Storage
Unit
that
is small
the 5110 allow you
to
without
select:
both programming languages
of
16, 32, 48, or 64K (K=1,024 bytes)
sacrificing function.
IBM
Built-in Tape
Unit
Model
5110
Computing
(On 5110
1 Only)
System
Configurations
15
The
Programming
BASIC
Languages
The name BASIC stands
The key terms in
implies, is oriented
programming
structure,
immediately. Then, as you gain confidence, you can proceed
sophisticated
you
words,
problems,
BASIC language is
you enter tells
their
For example, the
allows
language speak
BASIC
to
manipulate its capabilities according
BASIC can be used
names, BASIC
you
the
language
allows
functions
or
determine a hyperbolic cosine, depending
the
PRINT
to
enter data
for
for
Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instructi0n Code.
name are Beginners and All Purpose. BASIC,
toward
composed
system
themselves.
the
to
satisfy
you
to
of
the
to
what
statements
statement
from
person
language. BASIC is all purpose because
print
of
the
who
requires a direct, understandable
the
needs
of
his business. Because
feel comfortable using
to
your
an
invoice, evaluate
a series
you
and
keyboard. Thus,
of
commands
want
done and
commands
prints data, and
imply
APL
for
The name APL stands
particularly
also adapts easily
concise,
require and use
own
APL
keystroke. APL proves
programming
allows
well-suited
to
APL
is designed
only
functions. There are, however, many
user, which
you
allow
language. For example,
to
find
the
A Programming Language. The
for
scientific, engineering, and research applications;
commercial business applications.
to
be simple and easy
a small subset
you
to
that
power
sum
of
of
the
total
powerful
express complex
and
simplicity
the
following
a series
of
sales figures:
APL
functions
the
language
to
individual needs. In
compound
on
your
and statements.
how
you
want
the
action
the
the
to
learn.
shortcuts
can
is an
INPUT
elements
language
go
statement
APL
language is
Although
Most
to
available
with
a single
together
APL
statement
as
its
name
of
its
almost
the
more
it
allows
other
interest
needs. The
What
it
done. By
they
perform.
of
the BASIC
powerful
APL
users
develop
in a
their
to
that
it
and
the
16
+/SALES
This same exercise
languages.
Main
Storage
The processing unit contains
language, and main storage area. Main storage holds
and data
bytes
capacity
Capacity
to
be processed
of
main storage.
to
32,768 bytes, 49,152 bytes, or 65,536 bytes.
might
require several statements in
the
system's
for
a job. The 5110 is provided
Additional
main storage can be provided
other
programming
arithmetic logic unit,
the
program instructions
with
programming
at
least 16,384
to
increase
the
Built-in
Tape
Unit
The
built-in
cartridge has a storage capacity
quality, reusable tape. The tape unit accesses the tape data cartridge at the
following rates:
tape unit is available only on the 5110 Model
of
approximately 204,000 bytes, on high
1.
Each tape
Searching
Reading Data
Writing/Verifying
Data
Average Access Time
The data stored on a tape cartridge can be protected
through a
tape cartridge
THE
5106
AUXILIARY
You can attach the auxiliary tape unit
online tape storage capability
unit can
data files.
for
Data
Transfer,
protect
also be used
feature. Also, when you leave the 5110, you can take the
with
TAPE
40
inches/second
2,850
bytes/second
Data
you
950
bytes / second
4,000
bytes/second
30
seconds
to
ensure the safety and security
UNIT
to
to
approximately
to
generate backup tapes and
the 5110
408K
from
accidental erasure
of
your data.
Modell
to
increase your
bytes. The auxiliary tape
to
provide access
to
two
L
h
I~
I
~II
IBM
5110
Computing
System
Configurations
17
THE 5114 DISKETTE
UNIT
You can attach one
have one
or
two
or
two
diskette drives. Therefore, you can have
diskette drives attached
diskette storage capacity
diskette units
to
your 5110. This provides you
of
1.2 million
to
to
4.8
the 5110.
million bytes.
Each
diskette unit can
from
one
with
a total online
to
four
18
Diskette
Storage
The diskette provides you
accessed quickly.
data files on the same diskette drive, and randomly access individual records in
these files. The diskette unit accesses the diskette at the
Reading Data
Writing/Verifying
Data Transfer
Average Access Time
When
D'---!I
with
a large amount
you use diskette storage, you can have multiple open
Data
48,000
18,900
62,500 bytes / second
0.25 second
bytes/second
bytes/second
of
magnetic storage
following
that
rates:
~I
can be
•
o
I
The diskette also allows you
•
IBM
3741 Data Station
to
exchange data
with
other systems, such as:
• IBM
•
•
The capability
5110
can be read
operator records more data on another diskette.
The diskette used
must
recorded in the
formats.
System/32
IBM
3031/3032
IBM
System/34
to
growing data processing needs. For example, data recorded by a 3741
from
be
IBM-compatible
Processor
to
exchange data
the diskette and processed by the 5110 while the 3741
to
exchange data between the
128-byte
with
other systems helps you
diskette types
basic exchange or
1,
2,
or
256-byte
to
adapt your
5110
and another system
2D, and have the data
H-type
exchange
IBM
5110
Computing
System
Configurations
19
THE 5103 PRINTER
You can attach a 5103 Printer
documents. This printed
output
to
your system
can be formatted
to
print reports
by
your APL or BASIC
program.
5103 Printer is available in
The
two
models. Model
11
has a speed
characters per second (cps), and Model 12 has a speed
second. The
5103 Printer is capable
of
printing uppercase and lowercase
characters, numeric characters, and special symbols. The
both directions, thus reducing print time.
5110
has a
print
The
of
printing
calculating
output can occur at the same time. For example, the 5110 can
an
extended price (unit price times quantity) while the printer is
printing the results
increase the speed
overlap capability; that is, certain calculations and the
of
a previous calculation. This overlap
with
which the system completes a job.
or
other
of
80
of
120 characters per
5103 Printer prints in
of
functions can
be
20
COMMON
SYSTEM
CONFIGURATIONS
The following examples
configurations:
Tape
Storage Systems
5110
Modell
This configuration provides:
show
some
of
the more common system
•
The
APL
• 16K to
•
204K
and/or
64K
bytes
BASIC language
bytes
of
main storage
of
online tape storage
IBM
5110
Computing
System
Configurations
21
5110
Model 1 with
printer
"Th\S
• The
• 161(
cOnt\guratiO
APL
to
n
provides:
and/or
641(
bytes ",ain storage
• 2041( bytes ot online
•
The
abilitY to generate printed outPut
BASIC
language
tape
storage
22
5110
Modell
with Printer
and
Auxiliary
Tape
This configuration provides:
• The APL
• 16K
• 40BK bytes
• The ability
and/or
to
64K bytes
BASIC language
of
main storage
of
online tape storage
to
generate printed
output
OC
?JII
IBM
5110
Computing
System
Configurations
23
Tape
and
Diskette
5110
Modell
This configuration provides:
Storage Systems
with Printer and Diskette Unit
• The APL
•
16K
to
64K bytes
•
204K
bytes
• The ability
•
Up
to 1.2 million bytes
and/or
BASIC language
of
main storage
of
online tape storage
to
generate printed
output
of
online diskette storage (one diskette drive)
24
5110
Modell
with Printer and Two Diskette Units
This configuration provides:
• The APL
• 16K
• 204K bytes
• The ability
and/or
to
64K bytes
BASIC language
of
of
online tape storage
to
generate printed
• Up to 4.8 million bytes
main storage
output
of
online diskette storage
(four
diskette drives)
IBM
5110
Computing
System
Configurations
25
Diskette
5110
Storage
System
Model 2 with Diskette Unit
This configuration provides:
• The APL
• 16K
•
Up
to
to
2.4
and/or
64K bytes
million bytes
BASIC language
of
main storage
of
online diskette storage (two diskette drives)
26
5110
Model 2 with Printer and Two Diskette Units
This configuration provides:
• The APL
16K
•
•
Up
•
The
and/or
to
64K
to 3.6 million bytes
BASIC language
bytes
of
main storage
of
online diskette storage (three diskette drives)
ability to generate printed output
From the previous system configurations
your system
create a
representative
to
your
own
data processing needs. In other words, you can
personalized system configuration. See your IBM marketing
for
details concerning your exact system configuration
requirements.
examples you see
that
you can tailor
IBM
5110
Computing
System Configurations 27
This
page
intentionally
left
blank.
28
Chapter
4.
Optional Features and Services for Your 5110 Computing System
OPTIONAL FEATURES
The
following
• APL and BASIC languages
• Additional main storage
• Additional diskette drives
• Diskette Sort
•
Expansion feature
• Asynchronous Communications.
• Binary Synchronous Communications
optional features are available
for
your 5110 Computing System:
• Serial
• Parallel
• Audible Alarm
• Channel Terminator
APL
and/or
You can choose APL, BASIC, or both the APL and BASIC languages
5110.
language later
Additional
The 5110 is provided
you can add additional storage in
storage capacity
I/O
Adapter
I/O
Adapter
BASIC Language
If
you choose only one language initially, you can add the other
to
Main
upgrade your 5110
Storage
with
to
32,768 bytes, 49,152 bytes, or 65,536 bytes.
at least 16,384 bytes
to
both languages.
16,384-byte
of
main storage. However,
increments
Additional Diskette Drives
to
increase the
for
your
If
you have a diskette unit
drive
to
increase the capacity
bytes.
with
one diskette drive, you can add one additional
of
the diskette unit
to
a maximum
Optional Features and Services
of
2.4 million
for
Your
511
0 29
Diskette
Sort
With
the Diskette
Sort
feature, you can sort diskette records in either
ascending< or descending sequence. Up
characters can be sorted
with
the
feature. You can create a
to
six fields
of
not
more than
containing the sorted records, or you can create a diskette file containing
the sorted record addresses (address
out
sort).
new
diskette file
64
just
Expansion
Feature
The Expansion feature is a prerequisite
for
the Serial
I/O
Adapter
Asynchronous Communications features.
Asynchronous
With
a nd receive data
Communications
the Asynchronous Communications feature, the
from
a host system. The 5110 uses the IBM 2741
5110
Communications Terminal data link control and, thus, can communicate
many systems that support the 2741 (start-stop) data link control.
With
this feature you can:
• Enter data
• Enter data from the keyboard and store
writing
tape
• Print the data
•
Write
from
the keyboard and transmit
it
to
the host.
it
for
printing, writing on tape,
on diskette. Later, the data can be transmitted
or
diskette.
that
is transmitted
messages on tape
or
to
diskette
the host system.
that
are received
to
from
and/or
can transmit data
with
or
the host from the
the host system.
to
30
• Print data that is received
from
the host system.
• Inquire into host system data bases or program libraries.
The Asynchronous Communications feature transmits and receives data at
or
300
134.5
or
correspondence code structure. The 5110 connects
with
a cable that meets the EIA RS232C/CCITT
Your
IBM
bits per second using the EBCD (extended binary coded decimal)
to
an
external modem
V.24
V.28 interface standard.
marketing representative can assist you in selecting the correct
modem.
Binary
Synchronous
Communications
The Binary Synchronous Communications (BSC) feature allows the
communicate
equipped
The 5110 uses either the
control.
with
another system, another terminal, or another 5110
with
binary synchronous communications.
IBM 3741 data link control or the IBM
When
using the 3741 data link control, the 5110 can communicate
5110
2770
to
that
is
data link
with:
• A
System/3
• A System
• A System
/32
/34
• A 3741 Model 2 or 4
•
Another
The
5110
5110
can also communicate
with
devices that are compatible
with
any
of
the above systems or terminals.
When
using the 2770 data link control, the 5110 can communicate
System/370
With
the Binary Synchronous Communications feature, the 5110 transmits and
receives data at speeds up
equipped
with
the appropriate subfeatures.
to
4,800
bits per second using either EBCDIC
with
a
(extended binary coded decimal interchange code) or the EBCDIC transparency.
5110
The
can communicate on switched
point-to-point
channels, or on a multipoint channel
point-to-point
as
or
nonswitched
a tributary station only.
The
5110
contains a microprocessor
to
control communications in addition
the APL and BASIC processor. This allows you
language
Communications feature
to
write
data
to
and read data
just
as
you
do
from
any
of
devices.
You can
other noncommunications functions (such
writing
If
receiving data,
also use the APL or BASIC language
data
from
tape or diskette).
you
want
to
use communications functions such
or
inquiry, you can use either the APL or the BASIC binary
as
printing data, or reading and
synchronous communications support function
feature.
to
use the APL
or
BASIC
the Binary Synchronous
the other 5110
to
overlap communications
as
transmitting data,
that
is provided
input/output
with
to
with
the
Optional Features
and
Services
for
Your
5110
31
Features
for
Connecting
the
BSC
Feature
to
the
Communications
Channel
The 5110 connects
features:
• A 1200
•
An
BPS
external
standard
•
Data-Phone1 Digital Services
1200
BPS Integrated Modem
The 1200 BPS Integerated
receives data at speeds
available in one
•
Nonswitched-for
Switched2-for
•
Switched N.etwork Backup
•
nonswitched
auto-answer
to
the
Integrated
modem
of
the
attachment
attachment
channel
if
the
nonswitched channel is
communications channel
Modem
using the EIA RS232C
Adapter
Modem
of
1,200
following
as
the
(inside the 5110 Computer) transmits and
or
600
bits per second. The
versions:
to
the
2-wire
to
the switched C2 facility
with
Auto-Answer2-for
primary facility, and
with
or
CCITT
or
4-wire
to
not
functioning.
one
of
the
following
V.24
V.28 interface
modem
is
D3 facility
attachment
to
a
a switched channel
with
EIAjCCITT Interface
An
IBM
cable
that
meets
the
EIA RS232C and CCITT
interface is
IBM
3872
supplied
Model 1
to
or
attach
3874
the
Model
Data-Phone Digital Services Adapter
The
Data-
Phone Digital Services
5110
to
the
AT&T
nonswitched Data-Phone Digital Service network. The
adapter transmits and receives data at speeds
1Trademark
2U.S. and Canada
of
AT
& T
only
5110
to
1.
Adapter
V.24
V.28 standard
an
external modem, such as the
(DDSA)2 allows you
of
2,400
or
to
4,800
connect the
bps.
32
Serial
I/O
Adapter
The Serial
variety
of
external
I/O
Adapter
input/output
allows you
devices, such as:
to
transfer data
to
or
from
• Plotters and graphic displays
• Card
readers and / or punches
• Printers
• Instrumentation devices
The
Serial
I/O
Adapter
(APL or BASIC) and
the
following
external
•
5-bit
•
6-bit
• 7 -
bit
•
8-bit
The
5-bit,
that
use the Baudot, EBCD (extended binary coded decimal), and ASCII
codes when transmitting data
input/
output
(plus parity)
(plus parity)
6-bit,
(American Standard Code
and
feature
the
external
is
input/output
device:
7-bit
codes are compatible
for
Information Interchange) character formats,
the connection between the 5110 language
device. The feature uses one
to
or
receiving data
with
input/output
respectively.
the 5110 and a
from
the
devices
of
one
Only
device
Serial
The
input/output
must
supply its
I/O
Adapter
device at a time can be attached
own
feature cannot be used while the Asynchronous
Communications feature (if
power.
installed) is being used.
to
the 5110, and the
Optional Features and Services
for
Your
5110 33
Parallel
I/O
Adapter
The 5110 Parallel
devices
input/
to
output
I/O
Adapter allows you
the 5110. The 5110 is the only active controller on the parallel
bus. Devices
that
you can attach include equipment such
laboratory instruments, plotters, and printers.
control a parallel
You
using the APL
from
the other 5110
exchanged in either
IEEE
488-1975
Audible
Alarm
or
input/output
BASIC language; this is similar
input/output
8-bit
binary code
standard.
You can use the Audible Alarm feature
indicate an error,
changing diskettes)'
Channel
Terminator
The channel terminator
and/or
diskette unit
to
request operator action (such as changing printer
or
to
alert the operator
is
required when you connect an auxiliary tape unit
to
the 5110 and you
to
attach
IEEE
488-1975
compatible
as
device
with
device-dependent messages
to
sending
to
and receiving
devices. Device-dependent message are
or
7-bit
ASCII code according
for
many purposes;
for
to
example,
the
to
forms
that a job
do
not also connect the 5103 Printer.
is complete.
or
Accessories
The
following
Printer ribbons
•
• Printer
• Tape cartridges
• Diskettes
• Forms, stand
• Carrying case
Contact your
items are also available
forms
IBM
representative
for
your 5110 Computing System:
for
more information regarding these items.
34
Optional
Services
The following optional services are available:
• Applications
•
Print Plot program
• Education
• Maintenance
Applications
The 5110 Computing System is supported by a number
programs. These application programs may provide a solution
problems,! because the application programs meet a variety
requirements
representative
programs
Print
Plot
Program
that
from
general accounting
is
ready
to
help you select, order, and install the application
fit
your organization's data processing requirements.
to
specific industry solutions. Your
The Print Plot program (provided in either APL or BASIC) allows you
5103 Printer
• Plot input data from the keyboard
as
a plotter.
With
the Print Plot program you can:
or
output data
from
program.
• Plot line graphs, bar graphs, and histograms up
centimeters)
• Specify the origin
wide
by
20 inches (50.8 centimeters) high.
of
a graph.
• Plot labels, axes, ticks, scale numbers, and lines
• Specify symbols
to
be plotted at defined points.
to
13 inches (33.02
of
different
of
application
to
of
data processing
an
APL or BASIC
density.
your business
IBM
to
use the
• Plot curve fits.
Optional Features and Services
for
Your
5110 35
Education
Training and confidence are essential
Although the IBM
training, education is provided
IBM
offers
courses
that
implementation
IBM education program can help you develop
The
company needs
5110
requires a minimum
to
many
5110
courses. These courses, many
you can take at your convenience, range
techniques
to
get
to
the
full benefit
advanced programming techniques.
to
the effective use
of
computer
ensure productive use
the
of
the capabilities
Maintenance
Now That
You
Own
an
IBM
Product
From the laboratory through manufacture and installation,
quality in all its products. You can rely on performance. But you
continued performance. Serviceability is a major
Computing
built-in
With
System. Specially designed service techniques combined
features
an
IBM
offer
maximum reliability and availability.
Maintenance Agreement, you can expect:
component
of
any computer.
knowledge and
of
your
of
which
are self study
from
elementary
computer
of
your 5110.
IBM
emphasizes
of
your IBM 5110
system.
skills
want
with
that
your
• Planned service. A customer engineer is assigned
keep your
•
IBM
adequate manpower,
IBM
equipment in
management
top
working
commitment.
Management is accountable
skills, and parts available
order.
to
to
sustain machine
performance.
• Equipment improvements. Engineering changes
reliability characteristics are distributed
applied
to
your
5110
by a customer engineer.
• Plan support. Every modification made
Machine
Level Control history. This history is used
from
to
IBM
your
that
plants and automatically
5110
determining future engineering changes and requirements.
• Stable maintenance costs. No unexpected charges
parts.
your installation
for
having
improve safety and
is recorded in a
by
plant management in
for
service or expensive
to
36
Summary
In summary, the options available
for
your 5110 let you select a system that
meets your data processing requirements today and
future. For
speed
example, you
that
not
only accommodate current data files and printing applications,
but are also sufficient
;an
select a magnetic storage capacity and printer
for
increased volumes
of
data. Or, you can upgrade
5110 magnetic storage capacity and printing speed
With
other options you can increase the function
Communications allow you
•
computers or
• Applications allow
• Serial
I/O
terminals.
or
Parallel
you
to
send data
to
use programs that are already
I/O
allows you
to
of
to
and receive data
attach other
your 5110.
Your
IBM
marketing representative can help you select the features or services
that
meet your data processing requirements.
plan
for
those
of
the
as
new
requirements arise.
your 5110. For example:
from
remote
written
input/output
and tested.
devices
your
to
Optional Features and Services
for
Your 5110 37
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38
Chapter
5.
Physical
Planning
Infonnation
PHYSICAL
IBM
Size
DIMENSIONS
5110
Computer
The IBM 5110 Computer is supplied
24
Inche;
(61
cm)
with a 6-foot
~~17%
\ (45
(1.8-meter)
Inches
cm)
power
7
cord.
Weight
8
Inches
(20cm)
V
With
Built-in
Without
Tape
Built-in
Unit
Tape
(Model 1)
Unit
(Model
2)
50
Ib (23 kg)
43
Ib (20 kg)
Physical Planning
Information
39
IBM
5106 Auxiliary Tape
The
ISM
cord
and a 2-foot
Size
10\ne~h;e~s------~-------------------
(26
Unit
5106 Auxiliary Tape
(O.6-meter) signal cord.
I
em)
I
Unit
is supplied
[~--
with a 6-foot
(1.8-meter) power
Weight
20
\b
(9
kg)
40
IBM
Size
5114
The
and a
Diskette
IBM
5114 Diskette
4-foot
29 Inches
(74cm)
Unit
Unit
is supplied
(1.2-meter) signal cable.
with a 6-foot
(1.8-meter)
power
cord
Weight
With
One Diskette Drive
With
Two
Diskette Drives
116
132
Ib (53 kg)
Ib (60 kg)
Physical Planning
Information
41
IBM
5103 Printer
The
IBM
5103 Printer is supplied
4-foot
Size
z-=
(1.2-meter) signal cable.
24 Inches
(61
em)
with a 6-foot
(1.8-meter)
---------.L...
power
14
Inches
(36 em)
cord and a
Weight
Ib (25 kg)
55
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Environment
Bulb Temperature
Dry
Relative Humidity
Maximum
Nonoperating Environment
Bulb Temperature
Dry
Relative Humidity
Maximum
REQUIREMENTS
Wet
Bulb Temperature
Wet
Bulb Temperature
15° -32°C
8% -80%
23°C
(73°F)
10° -43°C
8% -80%
27°C
(80°F)
(60°
(50°
- gO°F)
- 105°F)
42
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
A 15-ampere, single-phase grounded receptacle
Computer and associated units. All
power
cords are 6
NOTE
The
importance
requirement
ungrounded
can
be a safety
Make
sure
circuits
do
could
•
•
•
•
available
not
use
experience:
Intermittent
Improper
Unreadable
Expensive
The ac voltage requirements
of a grounded
cannot
system
hazard.
you
have
for
grounded
machine
program
tapes
machine
for
be
over
will
not
grounded
your
system.
electrical
failures
operation
or
diskettes
damage
the
5110,5103,
electrical
emphasized-an
work
electrical
circuits,
is
required
feet
(1.8 meters) long.
circuit
properly
If
and
you
you
and 5106 are:
for
each
5110
Frequency
Tolerance
hertz
60
50 hertz
The
ac
voltage requirements
±1
±1
for
the 5114
Frequency
Tolerance
60
hertz
50 hertz
The power requirements
±1/2
±1/2
and
heat
output
Maximum
kVA
5110 Computer
5103 Printer
5106
Auxiliary
5114 Diskette
The
115-volt
Tape
Unit
60
Unit
hertz
power
0.4
0.2
0.1
0.4
plugs
5114 Diskette Units both have taps
monitor, or communications
modem
AC Voltage
Voltage
100/115 Vac
100/200/235
Vac
Tolerance
10%
10%
are:
AC Voltage
Voltage
100/115 Vac
100/220/235
Vac
Tolerance
10%
10%
are:
Heat
Output
Watts BTU per Hour
235
120
20
175
for
the 5106 Auxiliary Tape
for
electrical
power
so
800
410
65
600
that
can be attached.
Unit
and the
a printer, video
Physical Planning
Information
43
Cabling
Each
unit is supplied
units have signal cables:
with a 6-foot
(1.8-meter)
power
cord. The following
Unit
5106 Auxiliary Tape Unit
5114 Diskette Unit
5103 Printer
The
following illustration
units:
5110 Computer
Unit
Tape
r-----~
Signal Cable Length
2 feet
4 feet (1.2 meter)
4 feet (1.2 meter)
shows
how
the signal cables are connected between
(0.6 meter)
5110 Computer
44
5103 Printer
5103 Printer
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unit
f
011
p\acenlents
owi "9
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46
FEATURES
Communications
Contact your
your
adequate time
Cabling
The required
local communications common carrier company representative
for
Asynchronous Communication'S
IBM
representative
for
equipment hookup.
6-foot
(1.8-meter)
to
obtain modem specifications.
modem
cable is supplied
Asynchronous Communications feature. The connector on the
compatible
Cabling
for
Binary Synchronous Communications
The required
20-foot
Communications feature has a
the 5110. The type
of
conductors in the cable depend on whether you have an integrated modem,
an
external modem, or a Data-Phone Digital Services Adapter
•
IBM
1200 BPS Integrated
communications
cables
•
IBM
with
1200
a type
BPS
#205208-1
(6.09-meter) cable supplied
of
connector on
channel in the United States and
WE
283 B connector.
Integrated
plug (25 positions) or equivalent.
25-pin
Modem
Modem
connector on the end
the
other end
connected
connected
to
to
with
AMP
channel in the United States and Canada-eight conductor cables
spade
lugs.
Also
contact
to
allow
with
the
modem
with
the
Binary Synchronous
that
of
the cable and the number
as
must
connects
follows:
a nonswitched
Canada-four
conductor
a switched communications
with
eight
be
to
External
•
is compatible
Modem-fourteen
with
a cinch
• Data-Phone Digital Services
carriers channel service
compatible
Serial
I/O
Adapter
This feature conforms
Two 6 foot
#205207-1
with
a cinch
(1.8 meter) cables are supplied
or
equivalent receptacle, is used when
to
the EIA
unit-six
communications equipment; the second,
plug,
is used
when
the 5110 is used as data terminal equipment.
conductor cables
or
cannon type
Adapter
(DDSA) connected
conductor cables
DMA-15-
P or equivalent plug.
RS-232-C/CCITT
with a 25-pin
DB-19604-433
with
the feature; one,
with
an
AM P #205208-1
modem plug that
plug.
to
the
common
with a 15-pin
V.24-V.28
specifications.
with
the
5110 is used as data
plug
that
an
or
equivalent
PhYSical
is
AMP
Planning
Info~mation
47
Parallel
I/O
Adapter
This feature is based on
standards. An optional
Devices
compatible
57-20240-2
or
other cables
with
an
or
equivalent connector. A maximum total cable length
(20 meters) can be used
CUSTOMER
SETUP
The 5110 Computer is desinged
Step-by-step
enable
you
without
also possible
instructions
to
set up and check
the
assistance
without
the
ANSI
MC
6.5-foot
to
AMP
57-10210-4
with
of
the assistance
(2-meter)
be connected
the
Parallel
with
ease
that
are packaged in the shipping container will
out
your system immediately upon arrival
a service representative in
of
1.1-1975
to
or
a receptacle compatible
I/O
and
IEEE
Std
cable is available
this cable
Adapter
of
customer setup in mind.
most
for
must
have a plug
feature.
cases. Relocation is
a service representative.
488-1975
this feature.
with
an
of
65
AMP
feet
48
Appendix A. 5110 System Configurations and Cable Lengths
Model 1's or 2's
Model 1's or 2's
Modell's
or 2's
48 Inches (121.9 cm)
5110
48 Inches (121.9 cm)
.""..
--
-
.....
----~/~----
",
5110
Inches (121.9 cm)
48
,----
,..
/
5110
48
Inches (121.9 cm)
5114
............
.....
, .",.----
~--------~
5114
.......
5114
/ Terminator
Inches (121.9 cm)
48
48
Inches (121.9 cm)
Inches (121.9 em)
48
---
.....
~~----.-~
---...
r-
.....
~-----..;.,'
5114
/ Terminator
48
Inches (121.9 cm)
Modell's
Modell's
Model 1's
Model 1's
or 2's
only
only
only
5110
Inches (71.1 cm) 48 Inches (121.9 em)
28
",./-----
........
----5~11-0----
28 Inches (71.1 cm) 48 Inches
......
5110
28 Inches (71.1 cm)
"
....
- - -
......
"
5110
5114 5114
,
"..----
~
- - -
,....".
~~
./
"/
':106
Terminator
I
..........
,
~--5-11-4--~
(121.9cm)
....
, /
r-'~-5-11-4~~
48 Inches (121.9 cm)
---
--..
......
,/
./
Terminator
I
iU:1-0~
.....
~-II
System
Configurations
and Cable Lengths
49
50
access
specifies
the storage device finds the
to
application
the steps required
example, a program that does your monthly payroll.
asynchronous
between systems
stop
character transmitted.
asynchronous
control asynchronous communications on the 5110.
basic
that used
allows you
other
diskette using a 3741 can be processed using a 5110.
binary
communications between systems or devices using
synchronous transmission
time:
The
time
between when the
to
read or
be read
from
program:
bit
to
indicate the beginning and the end
data
exchange:
128-byte
to
IBM systems. For example, data recorded on the
synchronous
write
data on tape or diskette and
location where the data is
or
written
for
communications:
and/or
commiunications
exchange data between the 5110 and
to.
A program designed
a specific application. For
Data communications
devices using a start
adapter:
A diskette data exchange
sectors. The basic exchange
communications
of
binary coded data.
5110
to
perform
bit
of
Used
(BSC): Data
and a
each
to
format
format
Glossary
data
communications
communications channels interconnecting a host
terminals
data
sequence
Synonymous
diskette:
information
diskette
diskette used
example, the accounts payable
diskette
writes data
diskette
display
inches
data and programs.
file:
storage.
and/or
processing:
of
operations performed upon data.
with
A media
magnetically.
data
file:
to
drive:
The device that reads data
to
a diskette.
storage:
screen: A TV-like
diagonally and permits visual verification
A group
of
network:
other
hosts.
The execution
information processing.
that
is capable
A portion
store information that
See diskette.
related records on tape or diskette
A number
of
a systematic
of
storing data and
of
the storage on a
for
a busit:less.
screen which measures 5
of
is
related. For
from
with
or
of
your
binary
(BSCA): Used
communications on
built-in
of
a
bit:
by
byte:
of
character
BASIC language.
customer
used
synchronous
tape
unit:
the 5110 Model 1. The 5110 Model 2 does
built-in
eight adjacent bits.
tape unit.
The smallest unit
a 1 or
O.
The 5110 representation
set:
support
to
aid you in operating your system.
communications
to
control binary synchronous
the
5110.
The tape unit that is a physical part
of
data in the 5110. Represented
of
a character. Consists
The characters allowed by the APL
functions:
Programs
adapter
that
can be
not
have
or
H-type
format that used
exchange
5110 and other systems.
input:
media that is processed by the 5110.
K: 1,024 bytes; used in referring
keyboard:
5110.
magnetic
main
data and programs are stored.
output:
the media.
data
exchange:
allows you
Data entered
A device used
media:
storage:
Data
The part
that
A diskette data exchange
256-byte
Tape or diskette storage.
is displayed, printed, or
sectors. The
to
exchange data between the
from
the
keyboard or read
to
for
entering data into the
of
the
5110 storage where your
H-type
storage capacity.
data
from
written
Glossary
on
the
51
print
overlap:
process other program statements.
Printing data
while
the 5110 contiues
to
processing:
data.
processing
circuits controllingthe interpretation and execution.
program:
result
sort:
To
some predefined order.
tape:
information
tape
cartridge:
the
5110
tape
unit:
tape drive, which reads and
5110
Model
5110
Model
Performing specific operations on
unit:
A series
place
A media
magnetically.
for
storing data.
The part
1: Has a
2: Does
The part
of
the
records in a data file according
that
is capable
A device
of
statements
that
of
the
system
built-in
not
have a
the 5110
of
contains the tape used
writes
tape unit.
your
that
includes
that
achieve a certain
storing data and
that
contains
data on
built-in
the
tape.
tape unit.
the
to
by
the
52
Index
address
application
asynchronous
asynchronous
audible alarm 29
average access
auxiliary
BASIC 2
batch processing 9
binary
bisynchronous
BPS integrated
built-in
bytes 3
bytes per second 17
channel
characters
character-per-second
command
command
communication
communications
communications
computer
computerized system
control
control
copy
correspondence code
customer
data compression
data processing
data station 18
data-phone
diskette
diskette
diskette
diskette
diskette
display screen 3
dry
out
sort
programs
tape
synchronous
tape
terminator
of
keys 5
statements
program 10
center 3
statements
function
support
digital service adapter
3
drives 3
sort
storage 3
unit
bulb
temperature
30
communications
communications
time
unit
3
communications
communications
modem
unit
3
data 3
terminal data
adapters 2
features 2
6
functions
12
2
29
3
2
17
32
29
(CPS) 20
6
link
6
30
6
42
29
adapter 2
29
adapters 2
control
32
30
EBCD (extended binary coded decimal)
EBCDIC transparency
EBCDIC (extended binary coded decimal
interchange code)
electronic data processing 7
expansion feature 29
external
host
input
input
input/
interactive processing 9
interface standard 2
I/O
modem
system
statement
output
adapters 2
30
6
devices
31
31
30
16
31
K 17
K bytes 17
keyboard 3
keyword
magnetic
magnetic media 3
magnetic storage 18
magnetic tape
main storage
main storage capacity 16
media exchange 2
microprocessor
modem
multipoint
nonswitched
numeric key pad 3
5
diskette
capacity
10
30
channel
point-to-point
storage 2
16
31
31
31
30
Index
53
online
diskette
online tape storage 18
open data files 18
output
overlap
parallel
parallel
parity
plotters
print
overlap capability
print
plot
print
statement 16
printer
processing 2
processing
processor 18
program
storage
7
31
input/output
I/O
adapter 2
33
33
program 3
2
unit
instructions
bus
3
16
24
20
34
randomly
read data
serial
I/O
signal
cord
start-stop
storage
subfeatures
switched
system
system
tape
tape
wet
write
capacity
point-to-point
configurations
functions
3
storage 3
bulb
temperature
data
access 18
31
adapter 2
40
data
link
control
3
31
5
31
30
31
21, 4
42
5110
programming
languages
30
54
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