3153 Terminal: General Feature, Function, and Usage Information

Contents

http://service.software.ibm.com/support/rs6000

At the site, follow this series of links:

Databases
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IBM 3153 Support Documents

A 30-page 3153 Marketing Reference Guide (G520-9415) is also available. This guide contains:

• 3153 Feature and Function information (Communication and Parallel Ports, Dual Sessions, Setup Menus)
• 3153 Keyboards and Keyboard Languages information
• 3153 Ordering information
• 3153 Warranty, Service, and Maintenance information
• 3153 Model and Part Number information (Worldwide)
• 3153 Technical Specifications (Communication Ports) information
• 3153 Host/Printer Cabling/Communication information for RS/6000
• 3153 Recommended Setup Values and Configuration information for RS/6000

• What ASCII/ANSI/PCTerm emulations does the 3153 support?

  All 3153 terminals emulate DEC VT300/VT200/VT100, WYSE 50/60, SCO Console, Televideo 925, PC Term, and ADDS Viewpoint. 3153 models announced after September 1995 include IBM 3151 emulation.

• How many serial communication ports does the 3153 have?

  The 3153 includes two serial ports. The serial ports can be configured for:

• Single Session, No Printer or Serial Printer or Parallel Printer
• Dual Session, No Printer or Parallel Printer
• Are dual or multiple sessions supported?

  The 3153 supports a dual session by dual port using the two serial ports. Users switch between sessions by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Enter. Each session can have its own unique configuration.

• How many pages of memory are supported?

  This number ranges between 1 and 10. The number of pages depends on emulation, 80/132 column mode, single or dual session and the number of rows per page. The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide includes a table on the number of pages supported.

• Does the 3153 have a parallel printer port?

  Yes.

• Are the 3151 and 3153 keyboards interchangeable?

  No. The 3151 keyboard has a modular RJ45 keyboard interface and the 3153 keyboard has a modular RJ11 keyboard interface.

• Does the 3153 include a tilt-swivel stand?

  Yes. The tilt-swivel stand is not detachable.

• What keyboard languages and character sets does the 3153 support?

  The 3153 supports 29 keyboard languages and 17 8-bit multinational character sets. The 3153 supports only single-byte character sets; it does not support double-byte character sets. The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide includes tables on the keyboard and character set support.

• Can the 3153 display multiple sessions?

  Yes. The 3153 supports 49 rows. Users can configure for two sessions with each session configured for 24, 32, or 43 rows. The 3153 displays the sessions in a top-bottom format.

The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide has information regarding 3153 cabling and setup menus for RS/6000. This information includes the RS/6000 cable name, descriptions, part numbers and feature codes.

The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide has information regarding the 3153 serial communication ports and parallel port. The information includes:

• RS232 and RS422 pin information
• Main Port (SES1-EIA) information: interface, usage, and connector type
• Auxiliary Port (SES1-AUX) information: interface, usage, and connector type
• Parallel Port (PAR) information: usage and connector type

Highlights of the 3153 main and auxiliary communication ports include:

• Main Port (SES1-EIA):
• RS-232 or RS-422 (based on the 3153 model)
• configured as a DTE with RS-232 interface
• usage: host (direct attach or modem) or serial printer
• Auxiliary Port (SES2-AUX):
• invariable RS-232 interface configured as a DCE
• usage: host (direct attach or modem) or serial printer

The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide contains detailed 3153 host, printer attachment and configuration information.

• Single/Dual Session information
• 3151 Main and Auxiliary Communication Port Interface information
• 3151 Main and Auxiliary Communication Port Usage information

The 3153 supports:

• Single Session, No Printer
• The host session can be configured on either the 3153 Main (SES1-EIA) Port or the 3153 Auxiliary (SES2-AUX) Port.
• The user can choose which 3153 port (Main or Auxiliary) is the host session. The 3153 setup value Host/Printer should be set accordingly.
  • If Main Port=Host Port, set Host/Printer=EIA/None.
  • If Aux Port=Host Port, set Host/Printer=Aux/None.
• Set Sessions=One.
• Single Session, Serial Printer
• The host session can be configured on either the 3153 Main (SES1-EIA) Port or the 3153 Auxiliary (SES2-AUX) Port.
• The user can choose which 3153 port (Main or Auxiliary) is the host session and which is the serial port. The 3153 setup value Host/Printer should be set accordingly.
  • If Main Port=Host Port and Aux Port=Printer Port, set Host/Printer=EIA/Aux.
  • If Main Port=Printer Port and Aux Port=Host Port, set Host/Printer=Aux/EIA.
• Set Sessions=One.
• Single Session, Parallel Printer
• The host session can be configured on either the 3153 Main (SES1-EIA) Port or the 3153 Auxiliary (SES2-AUX) Port.
• The user can choose which 3153 port (Main or Auxiliary) is the host session. The 3153 setup value Host/Printer should be set accordingly.
  • If Main Port=Host Port, set Host/Printer=EIA/Para.
  • If Aux Port=Host Port, set Host/Printer=Aux/Para.
• Set Sessions=One.
• Dual Session, No Printer
• The dual session must be configured using the 3153 Main (SES1-EIA) Port and the 3153 Auxiliary (SES2-AUX) Port.
• Each 3153 session can have its own unique setup.
• Users switch between sessions by pressing the left Ctrl key and the Enter key on the numeric keypad.
• Set Host/Printer=EIA/None.
• Set Sessions=Two.
• Dual Session, Parallel Printer
• The dual session must be configured using the 3153 Main (SES1-EIA) Port and the 3153 Auxiliary (SES2-AUX) Port.
• Each 3153 session can have its own unique setup.
• Users switch between sessions by pressing the left Ctrl key and the Enter key on the numeric keypad.
• Set Host/Printer=EIA/Para.
• Set Sessions=Two.

3153 Serial Communications Ports Summary Information

• Main Port (SES1-EIA):
  • RS-232 or RS-422 (based on the 3153 model)
  • With the RS-232 interface, it is configured as a DTE. For a DTE:
    Pin 2 (Transmit Data): direction is out
    Pin 3 (Receive Data): direction is in
    
  • usage: host (direct attach or modem) or serial printer
• Auxiliary Port (SES2-AUX):
• This port has an invariable RS-232 interface, configured as a DCE. For a DCE:
  Pin 2 (Transmit Data): direction is in
  Pin 3 (Receive Data): direction is out
  
• usage: host (direct attach or modem) or serial printer

WARNINGS:

• When attaching a 3153 to a host system or printer using the 3153 Main Port or the 3153 Auxiliary Port, users must know if the host system port is a DCE or DTE and if the printer is a DCE or DTE. This information is used to determine what cabling (Modem Cable or Null Modem Cable) is required. If the cabling is incorrect, communications will not occur between the 3153 and the host or the 3153 and the printer.
• Remember, in general:
  • DCE to DCE (or DTE to DTE) requires a null modem cable
  • DCE to DTE requires a host/modem cable
  • When both 3153 ports are RS-232, the 3153 Main Port is a DTE and the 3153 Auxiliary Port is a DCE.

• left Ctrl key and numeric keypad Minus key (-)
• left Ctrl key and Scroll Lock/Print Line key

This information is in the 3153 Users Guide, Chapter 2, "Setup".

The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide contains detailed information regarding the 3153 dual session feature.

• All 3153s support a real dual session using the 3153 Main Serial Port and the 3153 Auxiliary Serial Port.
• The 3153 is configured for two sessions (in the 3153 setup menu, Sessions=Two).
• The 3153 has two serial communications cables attached:
  • One cable is attached to the 3153 Main Port (SES1 EIA).
  • One cable is attached to the 3153 Auxiliary Port (SES2 AUX).
• The two serial communications cables may be connected to a single host (using two host ports) or to two separate host systems.
• Each 3153 session can have unique setup values (emulation, communication, and keyboard setup values).
• The 3153 Parallel Port can have a printer attached, and the printer can be used by either 3153 session.
• The user switches between sessions using the left Ctrl key with the Enter key on the numeric keypad.
• The 3153 status line indicates the active sessions by displaying S1 for Session 1 and S2 for Session 2.

WARNING:

• The 3153 supports dual (multiple) sessions by single port based on the host operating system support. The RS/6000 with the AIX Operating System offers DSCREEN. DSCREEN uses the multiple pages of memory featured in the 3153. AIX allows the user to "jump" between sessions by controlling which 3153 page of memory is displayed. The 3153 pages of memory do not require AIX to resend or retransmit the next session when the user "jumps". The number of multiple sessions is limited to the pages of memory offerred by the 3153.

A user can reset the 3153 to the factory default settings by following these steps:

1. Enter the 3153 setup menu.
2. Enter the Print Exec setup menu (press the Print key).
3. Move the cursor to Default Terminal and press the Enter key or space bar key to select. The 3153 displays DONE, indicating that the action has completed.
4. Move the cursor to Save Terminal and press the Enter key or space bar key to select. The 3153 displays DONE, indicating that the action has completed.
5. Power off the 3153.
6. Power on the 3153.

The 3153 now has the IBM factory default settings.

NOTE: The 3153 factory default setup values are based on RS/6000 attachment.

Audience

Definition

Configuring

Advanced Debug Mode

  --------          --------         ---------
  |      |          | Main |         | Aux   |
  | Host |----------| 3153 |---------| 3153  |
  |      |          |      |         |       |
  --------          --------         ---------

1. Configured Monitor Mode=Off
2. Configured for passthrough (transparent) mode

Aux 3153:

1. Configured Monitor Mode=On

The Main 3153 displays the application and processes any keyboard inputs. As the Main 3153 receives the commands to display the application, the Main 3153 simultaneously is sending the data to the Aux 3153. The Aux 3153 displays the ASCII Control Characters.

In this Advanced Debug Mode configuration, the programmer or application developer can:

• "see" how the application is working (on Main 3153)
• "see" what emulation commands the host application is is sending (on Aux 3153)

NOTES:

1. The following programming information on the 3153 is recommended:
   • 3153 Programmers Reference Manual (GC30-3707)
   • 3151 Programmers Reference Manual (GA18-2634)
2. Refer to the programmers manuals on how to get the Main 3153 into passthrough (transparent print) mode.