Network Technologies RACKMUX, RACKMUX-T15 User Manual

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RACKMUX®Series

RACKMUX-T15

Rack Mount ANSI Terminal Drawer

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN029 Rev Date 10/18/2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................3

1. Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions ...................................................................................................................................4

1.1.1 Standard Rack.................................................................................................................................................4

1.1.2 Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting......................................................................................................................5

1.2 Connect The Cables..............................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Power Up The Terminal.........................................................................................................................................7

2. Using The RACKMUX.................................................................................................................................................7

2.1 How To Setup The Terminal..................................................................................................................................7

2.1.1 Entering Setup.................................................................................................................................................7

2.1.2 Saving and Exiting Setup.................................................................................................................................7

2.1.3 Setup Directory................................................................................................................................................7

2.1.4 Default Configuration.......................................................................................................................................8

2.2 Changing The Operating Parameters....................................................................................................................9

3. Local Keyboard Commands......................................................................................................................................16

4. Connector Pin Assignment........................................................................................................................................17

5. Command Guide.......................................................................................................................................................18

5.1 Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities.....................................................................................................18

5.2 Variable Values for Table 10 Commands............................................................................................................25

6. ANSI Command Guide.............................................................................................................................................29

6.1 VT100, VT220 and Console ANSI Command Guide ..........................................................................................29

6.2 VT52 Command Guide........................................................................................................................................36

7. Using Printer Server in Ethernet Terminal ................................................................................................................37

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................37

7.1 Basic Setup.......................................................................................................................................................37

7.2 Setup for LPD ...................................................................................................................................................37

7.3 LPD printing......................................................................................................................................................38

7.4 Setup for TFTP.................................................................................................................................................39

7.5 TFTP Printing....................................................................................................................................................39

8. On-Screen Display (OSD).........................................................................................................................................40

8.1 Standard Controls................................................................................................................................................40

8.2 OSD Control Menu ..............................................................................................................................................40

8.2.1 OSD Main Menu............................................................................................................................................40

8.2.2 Brightness/Contrast Menu.............................................................................................................................41

8.2.3 Color Menu ....................................................................................................................................................41

8.2.4 Position Menu................................................................................................................................................41

8.2.5 Setup Menu....................................................................................................................................................42

9. Keyboard Functions ..................................................................................................................................................43

9.1 Function Key Operation.......................................................................................................................................43

9.2 Number Pad.........................................................................................................................................................44

9.3 Other Uses of the Function Key ..........................................................................................................................45

9.4 Numeric Keypad Option ......................................................................................................................................45

10. CPU-to-RACKMUX Ethernet Crossover Cable.......................................................................................................46

11. DC Power Option ....................................................................................................................................................47

Dimensional Drawings...................................................................................................................................................48

Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................................................................49

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................50

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................51

Index..............................................................................................................................................................................51

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................51

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack...................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open.......................................................................................................................4

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets.........................................................................................................5

Figure 4 -Connect a CPU to the RACKMUX......................................................................................................................................6

Figure 5- Connect to CPU using Ethernet cable................................................................................................................................6

Figure 6- Function keys to press for submenus.................................................................................................................................7

Figure 7- OSD Controls ...................................................................................................................................................................40

Figure 8- US (English) Keyboard Layout .........................................................................................................................................43

Figure 9- Keyboard LED Indications................................................................................................................................................ 43

Figure 10- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................44

Figure 11- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................45

Figure 12- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................45

Figure 13- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................46

Figure 14- German keyboard with numeric keypad .........................................................................................................................46

Figure 15- RACKMUX with DC Power option..................................................................................................................................47

Figure 16- Apply wires to terminal block..........................................................................................................................................47

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1- Main Setup Menu Exit Functions.........................................................................................................................................7

Table 2- Programmable Keys..........................................................................................................................................................12

Table 3- Color Setup Menu..............................................................................................................................................................13

Table 4- Color Palettes....................................................................................................................................................................14

Table 5- Local Keyboard Commands in Native Mode......................................................................................................................16

Table 6- Serial Port (Serial 1) Connector Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................17

Table 7- Serial Port (Serial 2) Connector Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................17

Table 8- Printer Port Connector Pin Assignments ...........................................................................................................................17

Table 9- 10Base T Connector Pin Assignments..............................................................................................................................17

Table 10- Commands Supported in ASCII Personalities .................................................................................................................18

Table 11- VT52 Mode Escape Sequences ......................................................................................................................................36

Table 12- Number Pad Keys............................................................................................................................................................44

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INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-T15 (formerly referred to as RACKMUX-TERMINAL) Rack Mount ANSI Terminal Drawer (RACKMUX) places a VTxx/ANSI Terminal right in the rack for space-saving, convenient control of SUN or PC-based headless servers. This LCD monitor terminal drawer eliminates the need for an external laptop or table-top dumb terminal. This flexib le terminal is easy to install and configure for either of the following communicatio n modes:

RS232 Terminal (using a RS-232 port for serial console connection). Use this configuration of the RACKMUX with the NTI SERIMUX™ Console Serial Port Switch to control multiple servers.

Telnet Terminal (using an RJ45 10Base-T network port for Ethernet telnet console connection). The Ethernet connection can be used with any 10Mb-compatible Ethernet host adapter, but is most suited for use with RSC (Remote System Control) Ethernet ports, since these provide the same functionality as serial (ttya) console ports. This connection supports up to 12 telnet sessions to different servers. The state of each server session is preserved by the terminal. Terminal sessions can be switched via hotkeys. When using the Ethernet telnet connection, the Terminal Drawer can be connected to multiple servers via an Ethernet switch. However, it is advisable that the network used to connect the server consoles remains private for security reasons.

Note: Both RS232 serial and Ethernet telnet connections cannot be active at the same time.

This general purpose character terminal drawer offers full transaction capabilities and is largely pre-configured for most applications. It was designed in conjunction with SUN Microsystems to ensure flawless compatibility with all SUN servers. It is also compatible with most racks, including the Sun StorEdge 72", Sun Fire rack, and most EIA 19" racks. This console drawer is the ideal solution for controlling web servers, DNS servers, mail servers and other equipment that lack video card capability, such as the SUN Netra systems and HP servers.

The RACKMUX Terminal drawer is also available with an integrated console switch (RACKMUX-T15-RS16 or RACKMUX-T15SS8). See our website for details.

Features

• Entire unit is only 1U (1.75") high

• High-quality metal construction (ideal for most industrial and commercial settings)

• 15" TFT Rack Mount flip-up LCD Monitor features a wide viewing angle

• Screen size: 80x24 characters plus status line

• Keyboard lock prevents unauthorized use

• Auto shut-off switch: turns OFF power to the monitor when the LCD is folded closed

• Display format of 800x600

• LCD Display controls (using on-screen menu)

• 83-key (US) or 84-key (UK, German, French, Italian, Spanish) keyboard with wrist pad

• Supports RSC capabilities

• Serial and parallel slave-printer ports

• Includes rack mount kit suitable for SUN and most EIA 19" racks (fits 22" to 39" rack depths via adjustable mounting

brackets

• Optional support for mounting in a two-post Telco rack

• Optional protective anti-glare, tempered glass shield

• Internally mounted AC power supply or optional 48VDC power input

• Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended

Multiple RS-232 Emulations:

• ADDS A2 • VT100

• PC TERM • VT220

• PCG Alpha • WY-50+

• Console ANSI • WY-60

• TVI910+ • WY-100

• TV1925 • WY-120

• VT52 • WY-325

Compatibility

• Compatible with any SUN or PC-based headless server.

• Communicates with routers, bridges, firewalls, and hubs

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Options

• LCD anti-glare protective glass shield - add a "G" to the model when ordering (i.e. RACKMUX-T15G)

• Telco 2-post style mounting kit- order RL-T15-TEL

• DC Power option- for use with 36-72VDC input- add “48V” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-T1548V)

• Numeric keypad option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-T15-N)

See our catalog, visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com RGB-TECH) or 330-562-7070 for more details.

, or contact an NTI sales representative at 800-742-8324 (800-

MATERIALS

Materials Supplied with this kit:

• NTI RACKMUX-T15 Rack Mount ANSI Terminal Drawer

• VEXT-1,5-MM 1-1/2 foot 15HD VGA male-male cable

• 9DF25DM-NUL-6 6 foot DB9 female to DB25 male null modem cable

• IEC Power Cord, country specific

• 2 Keys for Lock

• 2 Rear Mounting Brackets w/nuts

• 8 #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack

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Rear View RACKMUX-T15

FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF

2. Power LED- indicates operation status

Green=Power-On, Video Input Signal OK Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal

3. Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu

4. Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up

5. Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down

6. Select Button- press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the video quality (when OSD

menu is OFF)

7. NumLock LED- illuminates when the number lock is ON

8. CapsLock LED- illuminates when CapLock is ON

9. Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when ScrollLock is ON

10. Fn LED- illuminates when Function Features (page 43) are enabled.

11. Keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control

12. LCD Display- for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU

13. Key Lock- to secure the keyboard in a closed position preventing unauthorized use

14. Auto Shut OFF Switch- automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down

15. IEC Connector- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the keyboard and mouse

16. VGA- for connection of the VGA cable from the MONITOR port for the LCD display

17. Monitor- for connection of the VGA cable to support the LCD displ ay

18. Serial #2-male SUB D 9 connector- for attaching a local printer serially

19. Parallel- female SUB D 25 co nnector- for attaching local printer with parallel printer cable

20. Serial #1- male SUB D 9 connector- for attaching the serial interface cable from CPU

21. 10 Base T - female RJ45 connector- for connecting 10 Base-T Cat 5 Ethernet cable

22. VEXT-1,5-MM- 1-1/2 foot 15HD male-male VGA cable- to connect the VGA port to the Monitor port

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1. INSTALLATION

1.1 Rack Mounting Instructions

1.1.1 Standard Rack

The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy.

1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the

LCD display. Mark holes in each of the 4 corner cabinet rails at points all level with each other.

2. Secure the rear brackets to the rear rack cabinet rails at the holes marked in step 1 using #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts

(supplied). Be sure to tighten the screws securely.

3. Lift the keyboard into position and line the studs on the left and right sides up with the slotted openings in the rear br acket.

Apply the nuts (supplied) to the studs but do not tighten the nuts yet.

FYI: There are 5 mounting studs provided on each side of the RACKMUX. Depending on the depth of the rack and distance apart of the cabinet rails, the position of the rear bracket may make all 5 studs available for use. In this case, apply the 2 nuts to the studs furthest apart from each other on each side.

4. Slide the drawer in until the top holes in the front bracket flanges line up with the holes marked in step 1. Secure the front

brackets on the drawer to the front cabinet rails using #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts (supplied). Be sure to tighten the screws securely. Then tighten the nuts applied in step 3.

Front bracket fl a nge on dra wer

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to rack

Note: To provide sufficient room for the LCD monitor to be opened to a p ro per viewing angle (a minimum 90 degree position from the keyboard), ensure that all devices mounted above the RACKMUX extend no more than 1.75” from the rack frame. (See Fig. 2)

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open

Front C abinet Rail

Drawer

Stud on drawe r

Rear bracket overlapping drawer

(Rear edge of dra wer)

Apply nut s ( suppli ed) t o st uds a nd secure rear brackets to drawer.

"X" must be less than 1.75" for LCD to open to full 90

Side View of RACKMUX-T15

Re ar C abinet Rail

Rear bracke flange

Server mounted above RACKMUX in the same rack

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1.1.2 Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting

If the Telco 2-post mounting bracket kit (RL-T15-TEL) is to be used, secure the short and long brackets to each side of the drawer as shown in Fig. 3. Apply 2 nuts (supplied) per bracket to secure the brackets to the drawer. Apply two #10-32x3/4” screws (supplied) per bracket to the post at the desired height. Slots are provided in the brackets to make minor depth adjustments easy. Be sure to properly tighten all nuts and screws before using the drawer.

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets

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1.2 Connect The Cables

1. Connect a female SUB D 9 end of the null modem cable (supplied) to the "SERIAL 1" male SUB D 9 serial interface

connector on the RACKMUX (see Fig. 4).

2. Connect the other end of the null modem cable to a CPU.

Alternatively, use an Ethernet cable to connect to a CPU (see Fig. 5). For direct connection, use a crossover cable (see pinout on page 46). For connection through a Local Area Network (LAN), use a patch cable wired straight through (pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.).

Note: A serial cable (Figure 4) and Ethernet cable cannot both be connected at the same time.

3. Connect the VEXT-1.5-MM cable between the

ports labeled "MONITOR" and "VGA".

4. If connecting a printer, connect

either a serial printer cable to the remaining male SUB D 9 connector or a parallel printer

cable to the female SUB D 25

connector (see page 3, items 19 & 20).

5. Connect the IEC power cord to

the IEC connector.

Rear View of CPU

SUB D 25 male

connector

Figure 4 -Connect a CPU to the RACKMUX

Rear View of CPU

Server

male RJ45 connector

10Base T Ethernet Cable

(crossover cable)

Figure 5- Connect to CPU using Ethernet cable

Attach local printer either by paral lel cable to Parallel or by serial cable to Serial 2

IEC Powercord (supplied)

VEXT-1,5-MM (supplied)

Rear View RACKMUX-T15

male RJ 45 connector

15HD male Video Connector

9DF25DM-NUL-6

(supplied)

Server

LAN

10Base T Ethernet Cable

(patch cable)

Rear View RACKMUX-T15

SUB D 9 female

connector

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1.3 Power Up The Terminal

1. Plug in to power ON the RACKMUX.

2. Using the key, unlock the drawer and slide the keyboard and LCD Display out far enoug h to raise the display to a comfortable

viewing angle.

3. Adjust the screen's brightness and contrast with the controls located on the monitor– as needed (see page 40).

2. USING THE RACKMUX

2.1 How To Setup The Terminal

The RACKMUX is compatible with most CPUs and application packages. A menu driven setup system is provided to select and save the settings required by the CPU and application. A user must be familiar with the requirements of the CPU in order to setup the RACKMUX.

2.1.1 Entering Setup

Hold down the <ALT> key and then depress the <Esc> key to enter Setup mode. When entering Setup, any text on the screen temporarily disappears, and the main SETUP directory appears (See Figure 6). When leaving the Setup mode, the main SETUP directory disappears, and any text that was on the screen will reappear.

2.1.2 Saving and Exiting Setup

The first menu seen when entering Setup serves as a directory to the other Setup menus. To exit Setup or any submenu, press <F12>. Pressing <F12> will return the display to the main Setup directory and with another press of <F12> the user will be given the option of saving the selections made.

The highlighted field at the right of the screen gives the user the choice of saving or not saving parameter chang es in the memory before returning the terminal to the normal operating mode.

NOTE: If settings are not saved before leaving the Setup mode, any new selections will be lost when the RACKMUX is powered-down.

To save Setup selections, depress the Spacebar to change the save field at the right side of the screen from NO to YES before exiting Setup. (Table 1 describes your options on exiting Setup.)

Depress <F12> to leave Setup and return to the normal display mode.

Table 1- Main Setup Menu Exit Functions Option Function

No Returns terminal to normal operating mode without saving parameter changes for power up Yes

Shift + Esc

Saves all changes (operating parameter, tabs, key definition, and answerback message); returns terminal to its normal operating mode. Restores all setting (operating parameters, tabs, key definitions, and answerback message) to default values.

2.1.3 Setup Directory

The fields at the bottom of the screen (Figure 6) show the various setup menus where the terminal's operating parameters can be changed and the function key to press to immediately display any menu.

Figure 6- Function keys to press for submenus

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2.1.4 Default Configuration

The terminal is delivered pre-configured with the following settings suitable for most RS232 serial console connections at 9600 baud using VT-100 emulation.

Disp SETUP Menu

Columns = Econ-80 Cursor = Blink Block Screen Saver = Off Lines = 24 Background = Dark Page Length = 1 x Lines Auto Page = Off Width change clear = Off ANSI Reverse = Off Display= LCD

F4 Comm SETUP Menu

Baud rate = 9600 Data / Stop Bits = 8/1 Parity = None Rcv Hndshake = Xon/Xoff Xmt Hndshake = Xon/Xoff Comm Mode = FDX XPC Handshake = On Printer Selection = Off Multiple Sessions = Off Ethernet Mode = Off Auto Connect = Off

For use with an Ethernet connection the following parameters need to be configured:

• Display Setup (F1 in setup mode)

Page Length = 1*Lines (only required if ‘Multiple Sessions=On’)

• Communications Setup (F4 in setup menu)

Multiple Sessions = Off or On Ethernet Mode = On

Auto Connect = Off or On ‘Multiple Sessions=On’ should be set if multiple telnet sessions are required. ‘Auto Connect=On’ is used to prevent the need to press return to establish a telnet connection.

• LAN Setup (F9 in setup mode)

Local IP Address = IP address of the terminal

Netmask = Netmask value for the network

Gateway = gateway address if required by the network

Remote IP 0 Address = IP address of first server Port = 23

Remote IP 1 Address = IP address of second server Port = 23

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Remote IP B Address = IP address of twelfth server Port = 23

Term Type = Same as personality specified in General Setup menu

Ethernet Node ID = leave at default value

Note: If only one host is being connected to, all twelve Remote IP addresses and ports should be set to the same value. Note: Eight separate telnet sessions are allowed if any columns other than Econ-80 is selected in Terminal Display Set-

up. If Econ-80 is selected, the Multiple Sessions option allows twelve concurrent telnet sessions to be used.

F2 General SETUP Menu

Personality = VT 100 Enhance = On Status Line = Standard Scroll Speed = Jump Auto Scroll = On End of Line Wrap = On Rcvd CR = CR Monitor = Off Attribute = Char

F5 Misc SETUP Menu

Wprt Intensity = Dim Wprt Reverse = Off Wprt Underline = Off Block End = US/CR Ptr Baud rate = 38400 Ptr Data/Stop Bits = 8/1 Ptr Parity = None Ptr Rcv Hndshake = Xon/Xoff Ptr Xmt Hndshake = Xon/Xoff Ptr Rcv = Off

F3 Keybd SETUP Menu

Keyclick = Off Key Repeat = 5 Xmt Limit = None Margin Bell = Off Language = US Keycode = ASCII NRC = Off Bell Volume = 2 NUM Start = Off DEL Keypad = Dot/Del

F9 Lan Setup Menu

Local IP Address = {blank} Netmask = {blank} Gateway = {blank} Remote IP 0..B Address ={blank} Port 0...B = 23 Term Type = vt100 Ethernet Node ID = (default}

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2.2 Changing The Operating Parameters

To select one of the setup menus shown, press the indicated function key.

- The screen for that menu appears with the name highlighted.

- The fields in the middle of the screen indicate the parameters that can be changed in that menu.

- The top line identifies the keys to press to highlight the parameter fields and change the settings.

The procedure is: (1) Use arrow key to highlight the parameter field to be changed. (2) Use the Spacebar to change the parameter.

<F12> always returns the user to the top menu. The following tables list the parameters for each menu and explain their settings. Default settings are listed first

unless otherwise noted.

F1- Disp SETUP Menu

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Columns sets the screen display for 80 columns, 132 columns, or Econ-80 (80 columns with more pages of memory). Lines sets the screen display for 24, 25, 42, or 43 lines. (24 lines are normally required for VT emulation, 25 lines for PC Term.) Auto Page on causes a new page of memory to move onto the screen when the cursor reaches the top or bottom of the page. Display CRT/LCD selects which kind of monitor be used. If LCD monitor is selected, the display columns only support 80

columns on Econ-80 columns. Must be set to LCD.

Cursor sets the cursor display to blink or steady, block or underline. Background sets the screen display to Dark (light chars. on a dark background) or Light (dark chars. on a light background). Width Change Clear causes the terminal to clear the screen when executing a command to change the number of columns. Screen Saver OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sets the screen saver to activate after the specified number of minutes. Page Length sets the length of a page of display memory to:

• 1 x Lines: Equal to the number of lines selected in the lines parameter (this value must be set when using multiple sessions)

• 2 x Lines: Two times the value of the lines parameter

• 4 x Lines: Four times the value of the lines parameter, or

• *: Equal to the value of the lines parameter, with a second page containing the rest of the lines remaining in memory.

ANSI Reverse OFF/ON. Control function ANSI, VT-100 and VT-220:

• "OFF" means, when SGR command ESC [ 3? m and ESC [ 4? m select background and foreground color change respectively.

• "ON" means, when SGR command ESC [ 3? m and ESC [ 4? m select foreground and background color change respectively. (?

• can be 0,1,2,...,7)

F2- Genrl SETUP Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Personality sets the terminal's operating mode to Wyse 325, Wyse 120/Wyse 60 (native mode), Wyse 50+ (WY-50, WY-50+, WY-100, ADM 31/5/3a), TeleVideo TVI 925, TVI910+ (includes 910), ADDS A2, Digital Equipment VT-100, VT-220 7 bits, VT-220 8 bits, VT-52, Console ANSI, PC TERM, PCG Alpha.

Scroll Speed sets the display scroll rate to Jump (the rate data is received), Smooth-8 (eight lines per second), Smooth-4, Smooth-2, or Smooth-1.

Rcvd CR causes the cursor to move to the beginning of the current line (CR) or the beginning of the next line (CRLF) when the terminal receives an ASCII CR.

Enhance allows the terminal to recognize an enhanced set of codes when the terminal is not in the native personality. Auto Scroll causes the data to scroll up a line when the cursor moves past the last line of the page. Monitor causes the terminal to display symbols for escape sequences and control codes without acting on them (test feature). Status Line sets the top line of the screen as the status line.

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End of Line Wrap causes the cursor to move to the start of the next line when additional characters are entered at the end of a

line. Attribute sets display attributes to be assigned to each character as it is entered (Char), to be active to the end of the line (Line),

or to be active to the end of the page (Page).

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F3- Keybd SETUP Menu

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Keyclick sets the terminal to sound a muted beep each time a key is pressed or repeated. Margin Bell sets the terminal's bell to ring when the cursor reaches the column where the bell is set (default is column 72 in 80-

column mode or 124 in 132-column mode).

NRC ON/OFF determines the communication and keyboard national character set. DEL Keypad Dot/Del or Comma/Del. Determines whether numlock DEL generates dot or comma.

Key Repeat OFF, 1, .... ,8. Defines key repeat rate after a key has been depressed for about 1/2 second.

Language sets correct terminal operation for the language of the keyboard connected to it: US, UK, Danish, German, Spanish,

Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, French, Belgian, Swiss/French, and Swiss/German. Should be set to US.

Bell Volume OFF, 1, 2, 3 (3 different volumes) Limit Xmt causes the terminal to send data through the HOST port as fast as the baud rate allows (None), or at a maximum rate

of 60 cps or 150 cps. In older systems limiting character rate is necessary to prevent loss of data. Key Code sets the terminal to send normal ASCII characters (ASCII) or PC-type scan codes for every key up / down (Scan).

Scan is only required for the PC Term personality. Num Start ON/OFF. When the terminal powers ON, this field determines whether the numeric pad starts as Numeric (NUM ON)

or Function (NUM OFF).

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F4- Comm SETUP Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Baud Rate sets the host port baud rate to 50, 110, 134.5, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, or 115200.

Rcv Hndshake allows the terminal to control the receipt of data from a device connected to the SERIAL1 port with no handshaking (None), Xon / Xoff handshaking, DTR handshaking, DTR / Xoff handshakin g

XPC Hndshake ON/OFF to set XPC code handshake, only possible when the personality parameter is set to PC Term. Ethernet Mode ON/OFF to set the communication routing by Ethernet Network / or Serial Port.

Note: Set to ON when using Telnet and OFF when using serial port communication.

Data / Stop Bits through the SERIAL1 port, the terminal to send and receive 8-bits data with one stop bit or two stop bits, or 7- bits data with one stop or two stops bits.

Xmt Handshake causes the terminal, when sending data to a device connected to the SERIAL1 port, to ignore all incomin g software handshaking signals (None) or to control data output in responds to Xon/Xoff handshaking.

Printer

Parallel : sends data to a parallel printer connected to the parallel port. Serial : sends data to a serial printer connected to the serial 2 port. OFF : ignores the print command.

Auto Connect OFF/ON selects whether a return character is required to establish an Ethernet connection. Parity sets the terminal send data to the SERIAL1 (printer) port with none, odd, mark, even, or space parity. Comm Mode sets the SERIAL1 port communication mode to full duplex (FDX), block (BLK), half duplex (HDX), or half duplex

block (HBLK). Multiple Sessions defines whether an Ethernet connection supports multiple sessions function.

ON : indicates the terminal supports multiple sessions. Each session only has one display page. In 80 or 132 column mode, 8 simultaneous sessions are supported. In Econ-80 column mode, 12 simultaneous sessions are supported. OFF : indicates the terminal only has single session. In this mode page length greater than one page can be defined.

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F5- Misc SETUP Menu

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Wprt Intensity sets the write protect attribute: normal, blank, dim, blank/dim. Block End causes the terminal to send a block of data to the CPU with a line terminator as an ASCII US character and block

terminator as an ASCII CR character (US / CR), or with line terminators as ASCII CR and LF characters and the block terminator as an ASCII ETX character (CRLF / ETX).

Ptr Parity causes the terminal to send the data to the SERIAL 2 (printer) port with none, odd, mark, even, or space parity. Printer RCV ON/OFF Wprt Reverse sets the write-protected characters to appear in reverse (dark characters on a light backgroun d). Ptr Baud rate sets the SERIAL 2 (printer) port baud rate to 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19200, 38400,

57600, 76800, 115200, 230400, 460800.

Ptr Rcv Hndshake sets the printer receive handshake through SERIAL 2 to be none, DTR, Xon / Xoff, DTR/Xoff . Wprt Underline sets the write-protected characters to appear underlined. Ptr Data/Stop Bits sets the data and stop bits through the SERIAL 2 (printer) port. Ptr Xmt Hndshake sets the printer handshake to be none, DSR, Xon / Xoff, or Both .

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F6-Tabs SET-UP Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------On the tabs setup menu screen, the terminal's current tab stops are indicated by uppercase T's displayed alo ng a line of periods that mark each column position. (1) A tab stop in columns 2 through 78 is shown as a T in the upper line of periods (2) A tab stop in columns 79 through 132 is shown as a T in the lower line of periods The user can easily determine where tabs are set by moving the cursor across the line and reading the column number displ ayed on the right side of the screen. Clear and set tabs anywhere on the line, as follows:

(1) To move the cursor across the line, press < →> (right arrow) or < ←> (left arrow) (2) To either clear or set (toggle) an individual tab stop at the cursor position, press <Spacebar> (3) To clear all tabs, press <Home> (4) To set tabs to the default setting (every eighth column), press <Backspace>

Note: A tab stop cannot be set to column 1.

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F7- FKeys SET-UP Definition Setup Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The function keys and many of the editing keys can be redefined to send a unique character string of up to 64 characters. Keys that are not programmed will send a default sequence, which is determined by the personality selected. Table 2 lists the programmable keys.

To redefine a key:

1. Select the key to be redefined by pressing that key together with <Ctrl> . This highlights the key's definition field.

2. Press <↑ > (up arrow) to select the shifted or unshifted key definition field.

3. Enter the key definition (up to 62 characters) at the cursor position. Correct errors by pressing < ← >(left arrow) to delete characters or <Home> to clear the definition.

4. If the user wants to change the key's direction, press <Enter> (on the numeric pad) until the desired choice appears. Direction determines where the key data is transmitted:

- Remote: Sends data to the CPU only, regardless of the terminal's communication mode. (Until redefined, the direction of all the programmable keys is remote.)

- Local: Sends data to the terminal only, regardless of the terminal's communication mode

- Normal: Sends data to the CPU and / or the terminal, depending on the terminal's communication mode

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Table 2- Programmable Keys

Enhanced PC-Style Keyboard Enhanced PC-Style Keyboard

F1 through F12 ENTER (Both ENTER keys are programmable) (UP ARROW) ESCAPE (DOWN ARROW) HOME (LEFT ARROW) INSERT (RIGHT ARROW) PAGE DOWN BACKSPACE PAGE UP DELETE PRINT SCREEN END TAB

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F8- Ansbk SET-UP Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A message of up to 20 characters can be programmed to identify the terminal to the CPU. Enter the message at the cursor position. Correct errors by pressing <

> (left arrow) to delete characters or <Home> to clear the message.

CONCEAL hides the answerback message, so it is not displayed in setup mode. To save the message in nonvolatile memory, exit Setup mode with the YES option.

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F9- Lan Setup Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This menu configures the terminal for Ethernet communication. Use of Ethernet communications provides the additional abil ity to open multiple sessions (applications) on one or more CPUs/servers at the same time. Support of these extended features requires the server to be configured to accept telnet connections.

Note: The Ethernet option in the F4 setup menu must be set to ON for the terminal to work in an Ethernet environment.

Local IP Address is the IP address assigned to this terminal. This must be a unique IP address. An example of this address is

200.200.200.10. Netmask is a value generated by the system based on the IP address. The system administrator would have this information. An

example is 255.255.255.0

Gateway This IP address is used to communicate with other networks. If a gateway is not being used this option should be blank. Remote IP 0...B Address are for any remote CPU, or devices, that the terminal will communicate with for a specific session.

These twelve remote IP addresses should all be identical if all communications will be with only one CPU. If Multi-session-ON in the F4 menu has been selected, and there is more than one CPU on the system, the user must specify which CPU each session will communicate with. To communicate with a different CPU for a future session, these settings must be changed.

Note 1: The Multi-session option allows 8 separate sessions if any emulation other than ECON-80 is selected. If ECON-80 emulation is selected, the Multi-session option will then allow 12 separate sessions.

Note 2: Port 23 is the telnet service by default. Note 3: The terminal must be powered cycled after saving for these parameters to take effect.

Term Type allows definition of the terminal with up to 40 characters. If Term Type is empty the default type is sent to the CPU by the system.

Ethernet Node ID displays the serial number of the hardware Ethernet interface device. This is a default value of the manufacturer of the hardware device and should not be changed.

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F10- Colr1 Set-up Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Selects the color palette to be used for each screen attribute. A text sample of the selected color is displayed next to each selection. Attribute selections are listed below.

Normal Dim Blank Blink Blink Blank Rev Rev Blank Rev Blink Rev Blink Blank

Undl. Undl. Blank Undl. Blink Undl. Blink Blank Undl. Rev Undl. Rev Blank Undl. Rev Blink Undl. Rev Blink Blank

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F11- Colr2 Set-up Menu

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The color functionality differs with emulation. In general VT100, VT220 and ANSI Console work with applications, which control the color directly. The remaining personalities associate colors based on existing monochrome vid eo attributes. T his section will define parameter selection based on personality selected.

Background = Will determine the color of the background screen under some conditions (16 colors). Normal F.G. \ Normal B.G. = These fields allow the user to select the character and background color (16 colors) for data

entered on the display before the application defines the color display remotely.

Border Color = The color of the border around the edge of the screen. Cursor = Will select the color of the cursor (16 colors).

Intensity F.G. \ Intensity B.G. = These fields allow the user to select the character and background color (16 colors) for data entered on the display as Dim in ASCII emulation's and Bold in VT\ANSI emulation's before the application defines the color display remotely.

Attribute = Bold/Blink Color mode = Is automatically selected based on the emulation selected. Color map = Applies in WY325 mode only and determines if the monochrome attribute Reverse or Blank will be used to map

monochrome attributes to color.

Color Association = OFF/ON

Table 3- Color Setup Menu

Option ASCII (NOT WY325) WY325 * VTXXX ANSI CONSOLE

Background =

Cursor = Normal F.G. =

Normal B.G. =

Intensity F.G. =

Intensity B.G. =

Color Mode =

Normal/Palette Color Map =

* When the WY 325 personality is selected holding the Ctrl key down and depressing either the 0, 1, ..., 9 or (.) period k eys in the numeric pad change the assignment of color on the screen. Each selection is called a pal ette and is described in Table 4.

The whole data area of the screen will be displayed in this color, when the application hasn't entered character or spaces with the Normal or Intensity B.G. color. Changes in Background color will affect Normal and Intensity B.G. Any clear screen commands will clear to this color.

Selects Cursor color Selects Cursor color Selects Cursor color Selects Cursor color Selects color of Normal F.G. No Function Initial color selection

Selects color of Normal B.G. No Function Initial color selection Selects color of Intensity F.G. No Function Selects color of Intensity B.G. No Function Initial color selection Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic No Function See Above No Function No Function

No Function Same as ASCII Same as ASCII

Initial color selection

at power up at power up

Initial color selection at power up

at power up

at power up Initial color selection at power up Initial color selection at power up Initial color selection at power up

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