IBM M110 User Manual

SpotLine TM M110

User Guide

SpotLine M110 User Guide

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purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by SpotLine Inc., who assumes no liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.

SpotLine Inc.

1131 Grandview Dr.

So. San Francisco

CA 94080

(650) 583-9605

(650) 583-9608 (fax)

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult an experienced radio/TV technician.

Caution to the user: The Federal Communications Commission warns the users that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate th e equipment.

SpotLine M110 User Guide

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction...................................................................................6

2.0 Specifications................................................................................8

3.0 Getting Started ...........................................................................10

3.1 Installation............................................................................................................... 10

3.2 Setup........................................................................................................................ 11

4.0 Usage.........................................................................................12

4.1 Configuration Setup ................................................................................................ 12

4.1.1 User Environment ............................................................................................ 13

4.1.2 Port Configuration........................................................................................... 16

4.1.3 Sessions ............................................................................................................ 19

4.1.3.a Term: ......................................................................................................... 21

4.1.4 Network Parameters......................................................................................... 22

4.1.4.a Print Server:............................................................................................... 24

4.1.4.b Print Screen:.............................................................................................. 25

4.1.5 Host Name........................................................................................................ 26

4.1.8 Exit without Saving.......................................................................................... 27

4.2 Reverse Telnet......................................................................................................... 28

4.3 Remote TTY for Unix Systems .............................................................................. 30

4.4 Reversal of the LED’s for Num. Lock and Caps .................................................... 32

Lock .............................................................................................................................. 32

4.5 Purge the Printer Buffer .......................................................................................... 32

4.6 Function Key........................................................................................................... 33

4.6.1 Function Key Reset.......................................................................................... 33

4.6.2 Programming function keys (F1- F24) ............................................................ 33

4.7 Multiscreen Session Switching............................................................................... 35

4.7.1 How to declare SCO mscreen for SpotLine Terminals ................................... 35

4.8 Telnet Session......................................................................................................... 36

5.0 Software Configuration..............................................................38

5.1 SCO XENIX/Unix .................................................................................................. 38

5.1.1 Use as a Telnet Session LAN Terminal ........................................................... 38

5.1.2 Setting up the LAN Terminal for Printing....................................................... 38

5.1.3 Use as a Serial Terminal.................................................................................. 40

5.2 Use with IBM’s AIX Unix ...................................................................................... 41

5.2.1 Use as a Serial AIX Terminal Device.............................................................. 41

5.2.2 Use as a Telnet terminal................................................................................... 41

5.3 Other Unix Versions ............................................................................................... 43

5.3.1 Use as a Serial Terminal.................................................................................. 43

5.4 Use with Other Operating Systems ......................................................................... 44

6.0 Cabling.......................................................................................45

6.1 Terminal to Host Cabling ........................................................................................ 45

6.2 Serial Printer Cabling.............................................................................................. 46

7.0 Emulation..................................................................................47

7.1 General.................................................................................................................... 47

7.2 Keyboard Control Characters.................................................................................. 47

7.3 Screen Control Parameters...................................................................................... 49

7.4 Local Printer Control Codes - ANSI and AT386.................................................... 51

Emulation...................................................................................................................... 51

7.5 Additional ESC Commands.................................................................................... 52

8.0 Warranty.....................................................................................54

1.0 Introduction

The SpotLine M110 is part of a new generation of asynchronous/LAN terminals designed for all multi-user environments, from microcomputers to minis to mainframes.

And why is this concept new? It is new and original because the SpotLine M110 demonstrates

six key characteristics: Color, Performance, Expandability, Intelligence, Standardization and Integration.

Color: The color can be controlled completely by the host computer, with the application program setting whatever it wants.

Performance: Thanks to the high communication speed (up to 115Kbaud) with the host server, the response time for your application is greatly improved.

Expandability: The expandability of the SpotLine M110 terminal is based on two factors:

- Any base unit can be upgraded from monochrome to color simply

by changing the monitor you use.

- All the logic and control hardware reside in a separate small unit, which can then be upgraded for future generations more quickly than building the old style of all -in-one terminal.

Intelligence: The built-in func tionality of the SpotLine M110 relieves the host computer of many communications tasks, and allows for many different configurations. In addition, the SpotLine’s multiple ports, windowing and multisession capability allows the simultaneous connection to more than one host machine, even if they are running different operating systems.

Standardization: The SpotLine M110 is designed to work with industry standard keyboards, monitors and printers, enabling simple replacement and maintenance of any component.

Integration: The SpotLine M110 has been designed for fast, friendly and simple setup, allowing for immediate and easy

integration with your host computer. The resulting system will then use homogenous peripherals, monitors and keyboards.

1.0 Specifications

The principal characteristics of the SpotLine M110 are: EMULATION: The SpotLine M110 has a number of built -in

emulation modes designed to fully support the demands of the principal multi-user operating systems available in the marketplace. Emulations include SCO/ANSI, Pcterm, IBM 3151, DEC VT family, and others.

LAN: The SpotLine M110 uses industry standard Ethernet TCP/IP to provide:

- ARP/ICMP/IP/TCP/UDP/Telnet/LPR services.

- Up to 8 simultaneous Telnet sessions

- Connection to Ethernet via 10Base2 (ThinNet) using a standard BNC connector, or 10BaseT cabling (RJ-45 UTP), with dynamic recognition of which connector you are using.

SPEED: The SpotLine M110 terminal can also connect to any RS232C serial port and communicate asynchronously with host computers at any speed from 1200 baud to 115K baud. Serial and LAN sessions can be active at the same time.

MONITORS: You may connect any monochrome or color VGA/SuperVGA monitor to the SpotLine M110. If you use monochrome, it will automatically be detected and color values will be automatically translated to various brightness levels.

KEYBOARDS: The SpotLine M110 has a PC/AT compatible keyboard port, and can be used with both international scan code keyboards and ASCII keyboards.

PARALLEL PRINTER: The parallel printer port supports a local printer off the terminal. The buffer allows for the rapid transmission of

data from the host computer. Printers may then be used as local or system wide devices.

SERIAL PRINTER: A serial printer may be connected t o the Serial 1 or Serial 2 ports, or both, on the SpotLine M110. The

buffer for print functions allows for efficient use of the chosen port, and printers may then be local or system wide resources.

2.0 Getting Started

3.1 Installation

Follow these steps to install your SpotLine M110:

v Connect a VGA monitor to the monitor port. v Connect your chosen keyboard v Connect your terminal to the host server via the LAN using RJ-45

UTP Ethernet, if you wish to use it as a TCP/IP terminal. There are no switches to set. The terminal will automatically detect which connector you have used.

v Connect a suitable cable to either the SERIAL 1 or SERIAL 2 RS-

232 connectors, and the primary/other server for the terminal. See Chapter 6 for the necessary cabling diagrams.

v Connect a suitable cable to the other serial port and another server if

so desired.

v Attach a parallel printer to the parallel port if needed. v Connect a serial printer to the unused serial port if needed.

3.2 Setup

There are a number of configuration parameters that can be setup for your terminal. If you are only using it as a serial asynchronous devices, proceed to the next chapter.

If you will use the SpotLine M110 as a LAN terminal, you must first set the IP address for the terminal (see 4.1.4). As is normal for LAN devices, all those on the same LAN segment must have the same 3 first digits, and a unique last digit.

To confirm that the IP address is set correctly, and that the LAN is communicating properly with your terminal, please issue the “ping” command from your host to the chosen IP address, and ensure that there is no packet loss.

For example, if you have set the terminal to IP address

194.2.32.52

then on the host system, enter:

ping 194.2.32.52

Or, if you have already given it a name in your host table, like spot110, then you can enter:

ping spot110

3.0 Usage

4.1 Configuration Setup

All the parameters of the terminal are accessible from on -screen menus, once you have powered up the unit.

To access the menu and configuration parameters, press th e following keys simultaneously.

ALT + Esc (Please note: If the system key has been changed to Scroll Lock, then you

must use Scroll Lock + Esc to access the setup menu) The main menu will appear as follows:

Enter: Select Arrows: Next Item F4: Toggle Color

v You can navigate around the menus with the up and down arrow keys,

then press ENTER to make a selection.

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Main Menu

User Environment Port Configuration

Sessions

Network Configuration

Host Table

Factory Configuration

Save And Exit

Exit Without Saving

While the menus are all different, the following keys always work the same:

v Press the TAB and UP/DOWN keys to navigate to any menu item. The

current selection will be shown in reverse video.

v Press the ENTER key to accept any valid choice. v Press ESC to return to the preceding menu. v Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to select alternative values for any

parameters.

v Press the F1 function key to see a full list of the possible choices. v Use the Space Bar to cycle through the choices.

The Help window is a permanent part of the base unit and will appear as needed.

4.1.1 User Environment

The F1 Menu Selections for this screen are:

Enter: Save SpaceBar: Cycle Arrows/Tab: Next Field F1: List Esc: Cancel

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User Environment

Language : [English ] Keyboard : [American ] Colored Setup : [Yes ] Default Session : [1 ] System Key : [Scroll Lock ] Beeper : [High ] Status Line : [Bottom ]

Screen Saver

Activate : [No ] Timeout : [10 ] Message : [SPOTLINE 110 ]

Language

Keyboard

Color Setup

Default Sessions

System Key

Language: Specify the language set you will use.

French English

Keyboard: Specify the keyboard nationality.

French German Italian Spanish Swiss German Portuguese American Belgium Swiss French

Color Setup: Select Color or Monochrome

No Yes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Default Sessions: Specifies the session number you wish to default to.

Scroll Lock Alt

System Key: Allows for the use of the Alt key instead of ScrollLock to activate the local terminal functions

Beeper

High Medium Low Off

Beeper: Allows you to select the volume of the beeper.

Status Line

Status Line: Allows you to select the position of the Status Line

Screen Saver: Allows you to activate or de-activate

Bottom Top None

the screen power saver, and set the time (in minutes) of no activity after which it should be activated. Note: Screen Saver message is limited to 16

characters.

4.1.2 Por t Configuration

This menu is used to set all the parameters relative to the two serial ports:

Serial Port Parameters

Type: Not Used Not Used Speed: 38400 38400 Data: 8 bits 8 bits Parity: None None Stop: 1 stop 1 stop Flow: None None Line: Direct Direct Hostname: None None Term: Default Default

Enter: Save SpaceBar: Cycle Arrows/Tab: Next Field F1: List Esc: Cancel

Serial 1 Serial 2

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Port Configuration

Type

Speed

Data

Even

Stop

The F1 Menu Selections for this screen are:

Type: Specifies the usage type

Not Used Terminal Printer Rtelnet Rtty

(Terminal, Printer, Rtelnet, Rtty)

Speed: Specify the baud rate for the port

115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150 110 50

(1200 to 115,000)

Data: Specify the number of data bits (7/8)

8 bits 7 bits

Parity

None Odd

Parity: Parity type (none, odd, even)

Stop: Required number of stop bits

1 Stop 2 Stops

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