Black Box A/S-4 User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Installation93. Installation3.1General InstallationThe A/S-4’s options are set by the operator through the use of menus and switches. The

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4103.4 Power TransformerThe A/S-4 is shipped with a transformer for the standard USA 110-VAC outlet plug. A substitutet

CHAPTER 4: Switches114. SwitchesThe A/S-4 is equipped with 8 banks of DIP switches, all of which are accessed from the bottom of theunit. The genera

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-412Switch Bank S3, Switch:1-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s output ofTransmit Data, for attaching DCE devices2-

CHAPTER 4: Switches137 8 9 10 BAUD RATEON ON ON ON 50ON ON ON OFF 75ON ON OFF ON 110ON ON OFF OFF 134.5ON OFF ON ON 150ON OFF ON OFF 300ON OFF OFF ON

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4144.2 How to Set Terminal Port Switches for Different DevicesDEVICESVDU or Async Modem Centronics Tally printer “Y” VDU

CHAPTER 4: Switches15SW6/ 7 8 9 10 BAUD RATEON ON ON ON 50ON ON ON OFF 75ON ON OFF ON 110ON ON OFF OFF 134.5ON OFF ON ON 150ON OFF ON OFF 300ON OFF OF

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-416Switch Bank S5, Switch:1-On connects pin 2 of connector to A/S-4’s output ofTransmit Data, for attaching DCE devices2-

CHAPTER 4: Switches174.4 How to Set Modem Port Switches for Different DevicesDEVICESASYNC MODEM SYNC MODEM FRONT END PROCESSORSwitch 4 Switch 4 Switc

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4184.5 Option SwitchesSwitch Bank S8, Switch:1-RESERVED2-RESERVED3-RESERVED4-RESERVED5-RESERVED6-RESERVED7-RESERVED8-RES

FCC STATEMENT1FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONANDINDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiat

CHAPTER 5: LED Indicator195. LED IndicatorThe front of A/S-4 enclosure provides 10 light emitting diodes (LED) indicators. The indicators arearrange

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4206. Power Up and ConfigurationMenu OperationsThe A/S-4 unit options are mainly set by the operator through theuse of m

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options216.2 Power Up MessageThe A/S-4 sends out the message in Figure 1 on power up or the raising of DTR

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4226.3 A/S-4 Main MenuA set of menus are used to configure the A/S-4’s options so that it will operate properly with the

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options23The input allowed at this menu is one letter A thru J so to run or change an option. Listed below

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4242. Modem connected to host but LU inactive; if the LU is inactive the A/S-4 will display“WAITING FOR LU TO COME ACTIV

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options256.5 Changing the VDU TypeIf the current VDU type displayed at the top of the A/S-4 Main Menu does

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-426NOTE Selection of a blank programmable VDU type may cause erroneous commandcharacters to be sent to the operators VDU.

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options276.6 Changing VDU Commands for the VDU Type SelectedBy selecting item C from the main menu (Sectio

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4286.7 Changing Video Attributes and Commands for VDUThe menu obtained by selecting item D of the main menu is shown in

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-42INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)1. Todas las instrucciones de seguri

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options29The general format of a video command to a VDU is as follows:ESC X Y ZStart of video cmd. Middle

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-430A/S-4 Standard Keyboard LayoutESC ! 1 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 ^ 6 & 7 * 8 ( 9 )0 _ - + =DELLINETAB Q W E R T Y U I O P

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options31IBM PC Keyboard Layout~ ` ! 1 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 -- 6 & 7 * 8 ( 9 ) 0 _ - + =PF1 PF2 PF3 PF4 PF

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-432ADM 1178 Keyboard Layout

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options33IBM 3101 Keyboard Layout

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-434PNS Keyboard Layout

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options356.8 Changing Keyboard Layout TypeBy selecting E from the main menu, the menu shown in Figure 8 is

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4366.9 Changing Keys Arrangements on a Particular Keyboard Layout TypeSelection of item F from the main menu will cause

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options376.9.1 PF KEYSSelection of item B from the menu shown in Figure 9 will cause the menu shown in Fig

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4386.9.2 PA KEYSSelection of item C from the menu shown in figures 9 will cause the menu shown in figure 11 to bedisplay

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CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options396.9.4 IBM KEYSSelection of item E from the menu shown in figure 9 will cause the menu shown in fi

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-440The functions of the A/S-4 Keys are as follows:Restart Protocol Jump to A/S-4’s main menu forConverter option changes.

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options416.10 Changing ApplicationThe A/S-4 is shipped from the factory to power up in the SDLC/SNA 3274/7

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4426.11.1 CHANGING INTERACTIVE APPLICATION OPTIONSThe change Application menu allows 8 operations as described below:A.

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options43G. PRT LU Addr - By entering a G the operator can select which LU’s data will go to the printerat

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4446.11.2 CHANGING BATCH APPLICATION OPTIONSThe change Application menu allows 16 operations as described below:A thru G

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options45N. VDU Auto Logon Msg - This 80 character message can be changed by entering the letter N followe

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-446These new values, if received from the host would then be sent to the printer if the G-Start Char-FORMSor K-Start Char

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options47D. Lines Per Inch (xxx) - By entering the letter D, followed by any decimal number from 001 to 06

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-448PROGRAMMABLE PRINTER OPTIONSPrint data received from the host or printed by a local print function will be formatted b

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-44Contents Chapter Page1. General Information ...

CHAPTER 6: Power Up and Configuration Menu Options49The following is an example of setting the printer for 8 lines per inch.ESC, 8 - OKI Microline 83A

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-450The Verify Switch Settings menu allows 2 operations as described below:A. Exit - By entering the letter A the A/S-4 w

CHAPTER 7: Interactive Operation517. Interactive OperationThe A/S-4 operating in the Interactive mode, emulates an IBM 3274/76 cluster controller wit

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4528. Batch OperationThe A/S-4 operating in the Batch mode, emulates an IBM 3776/77 Model 3 and 4 multiple logical unit

CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation538.1 Receiving Batch Data from the SNA hostWhen SNA data is received from the host by the A/S-4, the data is sent to the V

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-454b. SI ($0F) character precedes the SNA line status report of each logical unit. This line statusis handled as consol

CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation558.2 Transmitting Batch Data to the SNA HostTo send data to the SNA computer, the data from the VDU should look like this:

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4562) SI (X`0F’) character asks the A/S-4 for the SNA line status of each Logical Unit. Theresponse to the SI is descri

CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation57When sending data to the printer each character is inspected and then sent if needed. A column countis kept to determine t

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-4588.4 Batch Default OptionsThe A/S-4 has the capability of loading all it’s Batch options from the VDU (computer) witho

CONTENTS5Chapter Page6.12 Printer Options ...

CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation59BYTE DEFAULT (continued)14 01 LU ADDRESSCUSTOMER OPTION A15 81 BIT 7 - TERMINATE MESSAGE TO VDU ON: 1-END OF CHAIN0-END O

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-460BYTE DEFAULT (continued)3 -2 -1 & 0 - LU TYPE (1, 2, OR 3)24 08 PROTOCOL, 08=ASYNC ASCII*** INBOUND LU XFR ***25 0

CHAPTER 8: Batch Operation61BYTE DEFAULT (continued)3 -2 -1 & 0 - LU TYPE (NOT USED)*** APPLICATION OPTIONS ***33 C553 DEFAULT CRT = ASCII STANDAR

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-462BYTE DEFAULT (continued)217 20 2nd Start Char-DENSITY218 20,20 Multiple character220 00 Separator Char (FORMS)221 00 S

CHAPTER 9: Battery RAM639. Battery RAMAll operating parameters selected from the configuration menus are saved in battery backed-up RAM(Random Access

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-46410. MaintenanceThe A/S-4 is designed to perform all of its tasks with maintenance free operation. You may prolong the

CHAPTER 11: Software Upgrade and EPROM Replacement6511. Software Upgrade andEPROM ReplacementEach EPROM has a label affixed to the top containing an

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-46612. System/Line Gen for BatchThe following is a VTAM/NCP/JES2 line gen for a 3776 model 3 or 4. For more information

CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch67TRANSFER = 7MODETAB = INSTINCLM Name of table used by VTAM for line bind parametersSSCPFM = USSSCS 3770 RJE log

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-468USSTAB = RJEINCDT Table used by VTAM to interpret user logonsVPACING = 6 VTAM sends 6 RUs to NCP before responseISTATU

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-461. General InformationTHE A/S-4 is an SNA protocol converter. It is capable of a wide variety of conversions and adapt

CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch69WAITIME = 01 Number of seconds between completion of printing beforeJES will initialize print of the next outpu

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-470—————— PUNCH ATTACHED TO 3776 ——————-Rnnn.PU1 SNA Remote Punch oneOPERATORCCTLCKPTLNS = 100 Number of cards to be punc

CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch71PUDEST = 0PULCLPUNODEXEONODE =——————- LINE ——————-LINEnnn Line number ADISCONCODEACOMPEBCDIC EBCDIC character c

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-472&NUMTPBF = nnn Number of JESX Data Communications Buffers&PRTRANS = YES Print Line Translation Option, looks f

CHAPTER 12: System/Line Gen for Batch73The following is a copy of the suggested USSTAB table for use by the A/S-4.RJEINCDT USSTABLOG USSCMD CMD=LOGON,

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-47413. Troubleshooting Problems andOdd Installation ProblemsListed below are some of the common problems found with inst

CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting Problems and Odd Installation Problems75PROBLEM SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDIESTCTS light is on and a. Baud rate of A/S-4TTX li

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-476Appendix A: 3274 SNA Communication OperationsThis appendix is intended to give a VDU operator the basic description of

APPENDIX A: 3274 SNA Communication Operations77NOTE Some applications may not send a welcome message. The operator must send the firstmessage to star

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-478Appendix B: General 3770 SNACommunication OperationsThis appendix is intended to give a basic description of the Syste

CHAPTER 1:General Information7The A/S-4 is a 3274 work-alike controller emulating a PU2 with one LU2 terminal and one LU1 or LU3printer. This allows

APPENDIX B: General 3770 SNA Communication Operations798. After the operator has finished working, he should signoff the application. The system wil

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-480Appendix C: Conversion ChartsThe following pages contain the EBCDIC-to-ASCII Character conversion chart. Characters u

APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts81EBCDIC-to-ASCII Character ConversionEBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCIIRECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV00-NUL 00-NUL 2

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-482EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCIIRECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV40-SP 20-SP 20-SP 60- 2D- 2D- -41- 00- 00- 61- 2F-

APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts83EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCIIRECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONV80- 00- 00- A0- 00- 00-81-a 61-a 61-a A1-~ 7E-~ 7E

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-484EBCDIC-to-ASCII EBCDIC-TO-ASCIIRECV CONV PRT CONV RECV CONV PRT CONVC0-{ 7B-{ 7B-{ E0-\ 5C-\ 5C-\C1-A 41-A 41-A E1-

APPENDIX C: Conversion Charts85The following chart is the ASCII-to-EBCDIC character conversion chart. Data received from the VDUin ASCII format is fo

PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-486ASCII-to-EBCDIC ASCII-to-EBCDICRECV CONV RECV CONV40-@ 7C-@ 60-` 79-`41-A C1-A 61-a 81-a42-B C2-A 62-b 82-b43-C C3-C 6

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PROTOCOL CONVERTER MODEL A/S-482. SpecificationsStandard and Nonstandard Baud Rates: 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 3600,480