BEEHIVE B100 User manual

The B100 Operator's Manual
SECTION 1
Introduction
•Cursor Control
• Erase Mode
•Addressable Cursor
•Switch Se/ectable
Transmission Rates:
75 to 79,200 bps
• Communicadon Mode: HDX/FDX"
•Auxi/iary Interface
Printer ln terface or
Storage Media 1/0
• Non-G lare Screen
A brief equipment description/option list, installation
with setup procedures, and operating instructions are
included in three general sections.
This manual provides ageneral equipment description
and operating instruction for the BEEHIVE 8100
VIDEO TERMINAL. Included are sufficient dia-
grams, tables, and
descriptive text to provide infor-
mation to obtain a thorough understanding of the
operational characteristics of the equipment.
The CRT is a 12-inch/30.5 cm (measured diagonally)
digital-type monitor which is formatted to display 12
1i nes with 80 characters on each 1i ne for a tota 1 page
memory of 960 characters. A 24xSD character option
provides a total of 1,920 character memory for ad-
ditional text storage. Each character is generated trom
a5x7 dot matrix, with two dot spacing between ad-'
joining characters and a two scan spacing between ad-
jacent 1Înes. The
standard character set consists of
64 displayable characters where optionally there are
96 characters consisting of upper and lower ca~e.
The BEEHIVE 8100 is controlfed by an operator
designed keyboard employing N-Key roi lover fea-
ture. When a key is. heId down for longer than half
asecond ,.Luutomatica lIy repeats at a rate of 15
characters per second. Auto repeat ~n sorne keys
is inhibited where not meaningful. Keyboard fea-
tures include an eleven key numeric pad for con-
venient entering of numbers; cursor up, down,
right and left contraIs; optional function keys and
edit and data transmit keys.
lnterfacing, baud rate selection, Half and full duplex*
switching, and video controls, are conveniently
The BEEHIVE 8100 is a low cost multi-feature re- arranged on the rear paner. The Input/Output and
mate video display terminal. The terminal is self- auxiliary 1/0 connectors wiJJ interact with most
contained, aperator oriented, and computer access- standard seriai RS-232C external devices. The auxi-
-rbie. The 8E EH iV E- 8., OO-+S -an ôttraGtive-ly-styf-ed- "-" - - -"- f-iêr.' j~ta can be received-and transm Îtted at a b-aud
sophisticated electronic package designed for use rate separate trom that of the standard 1/0 Port and
in seriaity transmitting information to and receiv- is strap selectable.
ing information fram, an interconnected data
source. The terminal is fast, with an operational
exchange of data at any of several preselected trans-
mission rates -75 to 19,200 baud. Other features
include cursor control, RS·232C and current locp
interface, addressable cursor,and erase mode. Expan-
sion options, such as formatting, hard copy capa-
bility with printer interface, editing, blink, and 16
function keys are available.
• Full Ouplex operation altows data tc be transmitted with the terminal', receiver input en·
abled for immediate computer r.ply of the transmined data (echoplexed) to verify proper
receipt of the date.
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Figure ,., The BEEHIVE B100 TERMINAL
Table ' .. 2 BEEHIVE B100 Specifications
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-p-tfySICALCHARACTERISTICS
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
19.00 inches
13.50 inches
22.25 inches
45 pounds
38.3 cm
34.3 cm
56.5 cm
20.41 kg
2. POWER REQUIREMENTS
Input Voltage
Power
Consumption
110/1 OOV /200V 1230 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
, 00 Watts (nominal)
3. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Altitude Sea Level to 10,000 ft. (3 km)
Temperature 0to +40 degrees C(+32 ta 104 deg F)
Humidity 5% to 90% non-eondensing
Vibration 10Hz to 55 Hz, 0.01 inch peak-tc-peak
Non-operative Storage Temp. -2crC to 85°C
4.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
.Display Size
Active Display Size .
Display Format
Character Type
Character Set
'-2
, 2 inch diagonal (rectangular) (30.5 cm)
6.5 x 8.4 inches (16.6 cm x21.4 cm)
12 1ines of 80 characters each
5x7 dot matrix (7 x 9 field)
64 character ASCII set
96 character ASCII optional

Table '·2 BEEHIVE 8100 Specifications Cont'd.
Cursor Type
Erase Functions
Operation Modes
Strapping Options
Communications
Signal Characteristics
Transmit Mark
Transmit Space
Receive Mark
Receive Space
Transmission Rates
Non-destructive black
Clear Memory
Erase to end of fine
Erase to end of screen
Erase
unprotected field in Format Mode
HDX/F DX/B LOCK
9, 10, or 11 bit words
Printer Baud rate
Refresh Rate (50/60 Hz)
Pa'rity Odd/Even
9,10, or 11 Bit Ward
Parity Bit Mark/Space
Aux Port CR/LF Delay Enable
Aux Port Ready/8usy Control
Per RS·232C E lA Standard
20 ma Current Loop Adapter
-'0 volts nominal
+10 volts nominal
-3 ta -25 volts
+3 to +25 volts
75, 110, 150,300,600, 1000, 1200,
-----.---'800~ 2CYOO·, 2406,-3600,4800,-7200,
9600, 19200, or an externally provided
clock (X16)
X8 TTL output also provided
Figure '-2 KEYBOARD CONFIGURATION
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Shaded Areas Denote Optional Keys

Transmission Code
Start Bit
Data Bits
Parity Bit
Stop Bit
Baud Selection
Main 1/0
Auxiliary
Refresh Rate
Display Memory
Character Generation
CHARACTER GENERATOR
one' Bit
seven Bits USASCII
one Bit or none
one or two Bits
Switch Selectable
1 nternally strap selectable
50 or 60 Hz
MOS Random Access Memories
MOS Read Only Memory
OPTIONS LIST
EDIT
'.96 Displayable Character Set
DISPLAY MEMORY
,. 24 Line x80 characters
,. Edit/Function Keys
MONITOR/FREQUENCY/VOLT AG E
1. 115V 50/60 Hz
2. 100V 50/60 Hz
3. 200V 50/60 Hz
4.
230V 50/60 Hz
1-4

SECTION
Il
Installation
2.1 INTRODUCTION handling will be evident upon inspection of the ship-
ping
container, and if damage is found after visual
This section contains information on unpacking, inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence.
--receiving inspection.,-connBction of ttle_cornmu+:li-- -_ ---- -+f-necessary document the damage with photographs-
cations interface, physical placement of the ter- and contact the Transport Carrier as scon as possible.
minai and preliminary functionaf control
setting for the specific requirements of agiven 2.4 THE BEE LINE
user.
2.2 UNPACKING
The following items are furnished with each B 100
terminal:
a. The display terminal with keyboard.
b. Power Cord. •
c. Operator's Manual
There are no
tiedowns or packing materials inside
the unit which need to be removed. Store the c~r
ton for use as a future shipping container.
2.3 INSPECTION FOR IN·SHIPMENT DAMAGE
Upon receipt, carefully check components for any
signs
of shipping damage. Ali shipping containers
have been specially designed
to protect their con-
tents, and special care has been taken to prevent
damage
under normal shipping çonditions. Mis-
2- 1
ln a continuing effort to provide the best in support
and service to terminal users, aone year subscription
to a continuing information service is available. Ser-
vice tips, manual updates and changes, corrective mo-
difications and documentation, and recommended
spare parts are
only a few of the items this service pro-
vides. Please refer to the arder form at the beginning
of this manu al for further information.
2.5 ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available for use with
the B100 terminal:
a. Acoustic Coupler Cable
Part No. 112-0031
b. NOVA+Computer Seriai 1/0 Cable
Part
No. 112-0040
• Trademark Data General Corp.

, __ ~6 IDÈNTI FICAT10N
ln identification plate located on the bottom cover
f the terminal provides the model number, seriai
r)er, weight, voltage and current requirements,
. ""nu frequency and power classifications.
L.7 INSTALLATION
:.7.' Placement for Operation
The terminal is fuit y self-contained, and its portability
'Jlows it to be moved and relocated ta alternate oper-
lting positions without removing or attering any wir-
fng. Select a convenient, level surface and place the
terminal where the power cable and data 1/0 cables
viIl not be in the way of the operator. Route the
cables in such a manner that they not be inadverten~
Iy pufted or disturbed by minor changes in terminal
)osition or by working personnel. Position the ter-
-."inal sa that operator use will be as convenient as
possible.
CAUTION: Do not place the terminal on any
surface that will block cooling air from the bot·
tom or back of the cabinet. The terminal is
provided with an internaI fan for cooting. Air
enters through slots in the bottc,n and out sJots
provided in the rear of the terminal case. To
maintain efficient air circulation, keep at least
LWO inches-of cte-arance at the rear and on-the
sides of the terminal (See Figure 2-1).
2.7.2 Power Connection
The terminal is shipped with a three-conductor power
cord which grounds the instrument through the off·
oset pin. The safety feature of this ground should al-
ways be preserved by grounding the terminal to the
outlet box or other earth ground. If it is necessary
to use an adapter, ground the pigtail.
2.7.3 Current Loop Interface
The Current Loop 1 nterface is a20ma device and
can be used for computers up to 2000 feet (608 m)
from the terminal. If shielded, twisted pairs are used,
the terminal may be located up ta 6000 feet (1.8 km)
away if utilized at slower baud rates. Interface con-
sists of: 2wi
re source
2 wire receive data
2 wire xmit data
,- ~ current (oop signais are contained within the
\' ...... -232C 1/0 connector and will not interfere with
normal RS-232C signais required for asynchronous
operation. See Table 2-' for location of pin assign-
ments.
NOTE: Current Loop win not operate above 9600
baud. Set the baud rate at 9600 or below.
2.7.4 Composite Video
The B100 tS provided with aComposite Video de-
vice capabile of drivinga remote monitor up to 1000
feet from
the terminal over a50-ohm coaxial cable.
ABNe connector is provided on the rear of the ter-
minal for this installation (See Figure 2-2).
2.7.5 Data 1nterface Connection
Signais used in communicating with the B 100 con·
form to the requirements of ElA specification RS-
232C. In particular, output voltage swings fram -10
vorts to +13 volts, whiJe the receivers present a mini-
mum of 3k o~ms impedance to the line. The receiver
circuits employed in B 100 switch at approximately
+1.0 volt with 0.1 votts of hysteresis. The input re-
sistance is approximately 4k ohms. The driver cir-
cuits current limit is at 10 milliamps on both source
and sink.
.AJI data source interconnections are made via the
rear panel Input/Output connector (refer to Figure
2-2). A25
pin minature D-type ITT Cannon connec-
tor (DM-25S or equivale'nt) is used for connecting to
the computer. Pin assignments are listed in Table
2-1 and defined in the follovving paragraphs.
2.8 DATA INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
Atl data source interconnectio·ns are made via the
rear panel 1/0 connector (see Figure 2-2). The ~/O
connectors are RS-232C, type. The pin connections
are described in the foUowing paragraphs and in
Table 3-1.
2.8.1 Frame Ground (AA) Pin 1
This conductor, whE;re used, is electrically bonded
to the machine frame.
2.8.2 Transmitted Data (BA) Pin 2
This circuit transfers data from the terminal to the
data set for transmission to the external device. The
terminal holds circuit BA in the marked condition
during any time interval between characters or words,
or when no signais are to be transmitted.
2.8.3 Received Data (BB) Pin 3
The circuit transfers data trom the data set ta the
terminal. Signais on this circuit are generated by the
data set in response ta data signais received fram the
2·2

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PIN NO.
2
3
Table 2·'
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
frame ground
transmitted data
received data
RS-232C
AA
BA
BB
4
5
7
ouT
l rJ
request to send
clear
to send
signal ground
CA . ____
cs
AB
8
16
15
20
17
18
'9
23
24
25
1 tJ ca rrierdetect .,4----
X8 terminal data clock output
X16 terminal data clock input
ouT data terminal ready
trans
source +20V (Current loop)
GND
receive GN 0
trans GND
receive
CF
co __ .
CL
CL
CL
CL
CL
CL
- '.\
.. (Not RS·232C, TTL Level) NOTE: CL is bipolar
DATA INTERFACE _PIN ASS1GNMENTS (Main 1/0 Port)
PIN NO.
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
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1frame ground
2\N aux receive data )
jtJl/lt~J
3
ûur
aux send data
4tfi\ aux request
to send
5L
(Dtf\
aux clear to send
7signal ground
6&8
IN
Data Set Ready -Carrier
20 ,aux ready/busy line
AUXILIARY PORT PIN ASSIGNMENTS
2·3

I ..... ~---- 22.25" ------....
56.5 cm Allow at Least 21nches
Clearance for the Fan
Allow At Least 2Inches
Clearance
Figure 2·1 Mounting Requirements
external device. The data set holds this line in the
marking condition when the line is idle... À\r
2.8.4 Request to Sand (CA) Pin 4 ~;'A~ll.
Signais on this circuit are generated by the terminal
to condition the local data set ta transmit. The 11
0
,1"
condition is maintained whenever the terminal has
information ready for transmission or is being trans-
mitted. The terminal transmits data on circuit BA
(Transmitted Data) only when the ":>n" condition
is maintained on circuits CA, CS, and CD. Request
Send is determined internally. See the Strapping
.nion Tame 2-2. ---- -
2.S.5 Cfear ta Send (CS) Pin 5
Signais on this circuit are generated by the data set
to indicate that it is prepared to transmit data. The
Hon" condition on circuit CA (Request ta Send) is
replayed as long as may be required to establish a
connection to an external device. When Circuit
CA is turned off, circuit CS is also turned off.
2.8.6 Signal Ground (AB) Pin 7
Th is conductor establ ishes the common ground
reference for ail interface lines.
2.8.7 Carrier Deteet (CF) Pin 8 1,
j
An input signal (High) will enable the unit to
receive.
2.8.8 XS Terminal Data Clock Pin 16
X8 TTL level transmit clock is provided to clock
external modem or interface units.
\, L.S.9 X16 Terminal Data CLock pin 15
TT Llevel clock provided to B100 to slove terminal
te any clock rate, up to 19,200 baud.
2.8.10 Data Terminal Ready (CD) Pin 20
Terminal ready is high whenever power is on.
2.8.11 Auxiliary Port Interface Connections
Ail Aux Port interconnections are made via the rear
panel
Aux Port connector (see Figure 2-2), Table
2-' contains a list of pin assignments for the Aux
Port connector.
2.8.12 Frame Ground Pin 1
This conductar, where used,
is electrically grounded
to the machine frame.
2.8.13 AUX Receive Data Pin 2
The circu
it transfers data fram the data set to the
terminal. SignaIs on this çircuit are generated by
the data set in response tO.data signais received
from the external device.
2.8.14 AUX Transmit Data Pin 3
This circuit transfers data fram the terminal ta the
data set for transmission to the external device.
2.8.15 AUX Request ta Send Pin 4
Signais on this circuit are generated by the terminal
to condition the local data set to transmit.
2.8.16 AUX Clear te Send Pin 5
Signais on
this circuit are generated by the data set
to indicate that it is prepared to transmit data.
2-4

COOLING FAN
Cl/lel/RS 232C
1
ln the CL position, the input/output data
is routed to the current fooD transmitter
and receivar only. In addition, AS 232C
elements are inactive. The AS 232C posi-
tion disables the current loop elemen..; and
the data ;s routed through the AS 232C
elements. The local position (lCl) inhibits
any transmission.
AUXILIARY PORT
This connector provides an interface
for per;pherctf device such as disks, printers,
tape drives, etc.
MAIN PORT
This port provides da-;} source
interface for the terminal, AS 232Ç
or current loop interface.
HDX/BLOCK/FOX
Selects half-rluplex, block mode, or full--dunlex operation. In HDX operation data trom the
keyboard is rlispl;tyerf. stored in memnry, and fransmitted out the 1/0 port. 'n FOX oper-
ation, dati1 is routcd to the 110 port and not displayed or stored. In block mode, datA is
onlv storpo and rfi~plaYfld in the fermi'nal untir the SEND or AUX SEND keys are depressed.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SWtTCH POSITIO
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Controls power to the terminal.
75
110
150
300
600
1000
1200
1800
2000
2400
3600
11800
7200
9600
19200 .
X 16 dock
BAUD RATE
BAUD RATE SWITCH
This COFltrol sp.lects the baud rate that th'! transmitter
and receiver will utïlize for transmission. There are
15 internai and 1 external baud rate selection.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
COMPOSITE VIDEO CONNECTOR
This connector provides an interface to a
remote monitor, which can be located up
to 1000 feet from the terminal and oper-
ates through 8 50 ohm coaxial cable.
N
Ô1
Provides the adiustment for the contrast level of
the video display.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
Provides the adjustment for the over-all brightness "
of the video display.
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Table 2.2 SWITCH ASSIGNMENTS
SWITCH LOCATION A 1
OPEN
SWNo.
CLOSeD (+)
UNUSED ,UNUSED
LOW INTENSITY
2LOW INTENSJTY
W/FOAMAT
3
UNUSED UNUSED
4
5
INTERNAL AUX DELAY
ONLY ONE CLOSED 6
AUX BUSY CONTROL
7
AUX READY CONTROL
SWITCH LOCATION D10
OPEN
SW No.
CLOSED (+)
MAIN 2STOP 1
MAIN 1STOP
MAIN NO PARITY 2
MAIN PARITY ENABLE
MAIN EVEN PARITY 3
MAIN ODD PARITY
MAIN 8-8IT WORD
4
MAIN 7-81T WORD
MAIN BIT 8 MARK 5
MAIN BIT 8SPACE
60 Hz 6
50 Hz
LOWER CASE 7UPPER CASE
SWITCH LOCATION D11
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(+") -
-_ .. -
OPEN
CLOSED
AUX 2STOP ,
AUX 1STOP
AUX NO PARITY
2
AUX PARITY ENABLE
AUX EVEN PARITY 3
AUX OOD PARITY
AUX S..eIT WORD
4
AUX '''BIT WORD
AUX BIT 8 MARK
5
AUX BIT 8SPACE
24
LINES
612 LINES
UNUSED
7UNUSED
SWfTCH LOCATION E13
OPEN
SW No.
ClOSED
(+ )
1
19200 BAUD
2
9600
ONLV ONE 37200
5WITCH CLOSED 4
4800
IN LOCATIONS
5
3600
TE13 &e14 6
2400
7
2000
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SWITCH LOCATION E'14
OPEN SW
No. CLOSeD
(+)
,1800
21200
ONLY ONE 31000
SWITCH CLOSED 4600
IN LOCATIONS 5
300
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6150
7
110
875
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SECTION III
Operation
a. Set the rear panel POWER ON/OFF switch to ON;
allowa warm .. up period of approximately one min-
ute.
The proper turn .. on procedure for the term inal is as
follows:
Read carefulty Figures 3-1 and 3-2 before operating
the terminal.
3.3 INITIAL TURN .. ON PROCEDURE
Sorne Control Codes, generated by depressing a
Functiori key, produces asingle 8-bit code which is
displayed and acted upon, but not transmitted, e.9.,
cursor movement contrais, SEND' CHARACTE R
DELETE, etc. The Escape or Control Codes gener-
ated by depressing the ESC or CTR Lkeys and an
alpha/numeric key, produces two 7-bit codes which
are acted upon and also transmitted, e.9., CTR L·Q,
ESC-A, etc.
3.2 QPERATOR CONTROLS
The Keyboard and key explanations are shown in
Figures 3-1 and 3-2. Operation of any key on the
keyboard causes either character codes, control
codes, or escape sequences to be generated. The
one of three types of codes selected by the operatar
is determined by the key or sequence of the keys
depressed. The keycaps are engraved alphanumeric
keys or control keys. There are three keys that are
used
in asequence with any alpha/numeric key:
Ta perform an Escape Operation, depress
and release the ESC key, followed by the
designated alpha/numeric key (see Figure
3-2).
The information in this section begins with the
general operator's information and becomes more
complex with programming information.
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Ta perfarm a Control Function, depress the CTR L
key and hold this key down while simultaneous·ly
This section provides basic operating instructions typing the alpha/numerlc key.
for the B100 Computer-T-ermina+-. -T{) operatethis--- -_.-- - ----
terminai efficiently, the operator should be familiar If the lower case option is selected, the SH 1 FT key
with the instructions contained in this section. The is used ta generate upper case codes and is operated
8100 should be properly installed in accordance the same as a typewrÎter shift key.
with the procedures outlined in Section 11- of this
manual.
3-1

8100 Keyboard
ALPHABETIC and NUMERIC KEYS
generate ail displayable (alpha/
numeric and special) character
codes corresponding to the 1er·
ters/ symbols or numbers,
including the
11 key numeric
pad.
FUNCTION keys. F 1 through 16 are special keys
thet produce a code sequence to the 1/0 Port. The
code sequence beglns with an ST X 'followed by an
ESC-alphanumeric key and ends with an ET X.
1
The RETURN key cauMS the
cursor to go to the iirst column
of the same line.
The ESC (Escape) key generates
the AS C Il code wh ich is used as
the initial code of an escape
sequence.
F1F2
F3
F4 F 5
F6
F7J F8
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F 9 F 1~
F 11
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ESC
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FEED
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The SHlFT key is 8 momentary
key tha' enables upper ca~e alpha
and special characters to be
enter"d.
The L!NE FEED kay caU$eS the
curser to move in the same
col umn and down one fine. ft
results in the ume action
caused by the CUASO R DOWN
key. The keys CTR L-J can
also be used.
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?SHIFT /DEL
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The CTR L (Control) key when
depressed simultaneously with
any alpha key; biu 6 and 7 are
both ferced to a O. This allows
operation of the control codes
8S shown in column 0 and 1 of
the ASCII code chan. This is
a momentary action key.
(see Table 3·2)
The DE L (oelete) key generetes
a non-d isplayable delete code
when sn ihed. Lower case use
of this key produces an under
score.
3-2

Additional explanation and exercises
contained in this Section of the text
The 11 key N UM E Rie PA D for convenient
entry of numericel data. These k.eys are
not affected by the SHlFT k.ey.
The E0 L Key causes data
to be cl8ared from
cursor position to the
end of the line.
When CL EA R/HOM E key il activeted in the
unshifted mode, the eursor will move to
the Home position. If shifted (type the
SHIFT key simuluneously typing the CLEAR/
HOM E key), Il "ctear screen" operation
is activated. If not in the FORMAT MODE,
ail data will be erased. If in the FORMAT
MODE, only the unprotected date (high
intensity) will be erased. The Key, eSC-H
cen be used to Home the cursor. The keys
ESC-E csn .150 be used to clear the sereen.
F 13
F14
F1S
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The E OS Key causes data
to be cleared from
cursor position to the
end of the screen.
AUX
SEND
DEL
CHAR
The CURSOR UP Key causes the cursor
to mave to the same column on the line
above in present location. If on the
first line, the cursor will wrap 8round to
the seme column of the last 1 ine. The keys
ESC-A can also be used.
CURSOR DOWN causes the cursor to move to the same
column, one line below its present location. If on the
last line and not in FORMAT MODE
the CURSOR DOWN command will ~euse the
display te scroll. tf in the FORMAT MODE, the
CURSOR DOWN causes the curser to wrap areund to
the same column in the first line. If the cursor ends
in a protected field, Cursor Down will move forward
te the 'first unprotected location found. The
- -kéys ESC:S--can also - be ·used'-- . - .
.... -~~~ ...... ----The CURSOR AIGHT key causes the cursor to move one
location to the right. ti the cursor is in the last position
of a line, this sequence moves the cursor to the first po-
sition of the ne)(,: line down. If the terminal is not in
FORMAT MODE end thp. cursor is in the last position of the
18st line, the command WIll cause the cursor to wrap
eround to the first position of the last line and the sereen
will scroll. If in FORMAT MODE a command off the last
position of the sereen will cause the cursor to return to
the Home position. The keys esc-c can also be useo.
The CURSOR LE FT key causes the cursor to move one location
tO the left. tf in the first location of e line, the command .
wi Il cause the cursor to go to the last location of the 1 ine
above. If the cursor is in the Home position, the command
will cause the cursor to go to the last location oi the last
tine. The keys ESC-D ma;, also be used.
NOTE: ln FORMAT MODE, the CURSOR KEYS will not
a"ow the cursor to remain in a protected field. The cursor
will s.~ip to the next unprotecteçt field eutometicl!llly.
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The BREAK key generates a pulse
ef approximately 450 (+-20%) mi"i-
seconds which is used to ptace the
transmit date line in the Ipecing
state.
Figure 3-'. THE 8100 KEYBOARD WITH OPERATING DEFINITIONS

FORMAT MODE
To start an Unprotected F iele, the k eys ESC- [ Ire
used. The Unprotected Field is the erea the oper8tor
will use tc enter desired data when the FORMAT MODE
is used. These fields are identified by higher tntenslty
characters.
Tc end the Unprotected Field and start the
Pro tected Fie 1 d, use th e ke ys ESC·). A 1\
dsta entered into memory following This
seQ
uence wi II be entered as a P rOtected
Field.
The keys ESC-W places the terminal in
FORMAT MODE and allows the terminal
tc recogn ize protected areas.
Tc t8k.e the terminal out of FORMAT MODE.
use the keys ESC-X. This sequence takes the
terminal out of FORMAT MODE where low
intensity areas look unprotected to the ter-
minal.
Fî
F2
F3 F4 F 5
F6
F7F 8 F 9 F10 F
11
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2
ESC Q
CTRL A
SHIFT
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RETURN
LINE
FEED
DEL
ESC Key Function Instructions
The Key, ESC-m terminates entry
of data into 1 btink field.
The .... eys ESC·I .ntared into memory following
this sequence will bE' placed in a blink field.
The keys ESC-b cause5 the keyboard to
be enabled (data can be entered hom
the keyboard).
• The Key, ESC-c cause, the kevbOlrd to
be disabled (dite cannot be entered trom
the keyboerd). 1
W A RN' N G: Only the computer can r.move
the disabled state Ifter the keyboerd il locked
unless the power to the terminal is turned off.
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The cursor can be sent to 25 ~ecific: location
on comm25nd oi the ope:"ator. U~e the Key!.
eSC-F followed by two characters (see Table
3-4) that represents the Ilne and column
coordmates for the chllracter locatIon. If
operetlng in FORMAT MODE and the cursor is
placed in Il protected Iru of the dl5play IS 8
result of thlS command, the cursor will 5can
right ano will S'top when it flnds the first un·
protected location.
The keys ESC-0 produc~ Il page type block
se n d 0ut the Au xii ia ry Po r t.

Additionsl explanation and exercises contained in this Section of the text
The A U X 5 END Key initiate5 8 page-type
block send out the Aux iliary Port.
The DEL CHAR (Oelete Character)
key causes the data, Itarting
to the right of the cursor and end·
ing et the end 01 the 1 ine or the
next protected field, te shitt one
position to the left. The character
under the cursor will be tost.
F 14 F 15
The 1 NST CHAR (Insert Character) is 8n
81ternate action key. Any character
entered while in this mode will be inserted
under the cursor v\"h ile ail cnaracters
sterting 8t the cursor and extending te the
end 01 the line or te the nexl protected
1ield will shift one positton to the right.
The last character will be lost.
The AUX ON LN (Auxiliary On Line) key is an
elternate action key designed to connec! the
1/0 Port with the Auxiliary Port. This altows
the.terrniJ:lal_to send.&! rece.iye in a Daisy Chain _
fashion. Ân LED indicator is on wnen this switch
is actÎvated.
NOT E: Baud rates between the two ports must
be identical.
The AUX ENABLE isan elternete action key
which enahles conversational mode trans·
mission out the Auxiliary Port only. When
'this Key is activated, the 1/0 Port is disabled.
he ALPHA LOCK key is en alternate
action Key that locks the terminal in
en upper case mode. Allows the ter-
mif'\el to be teletype code compatible.
The FMT TAB (Format Tab) key will move the
cursor to the first position (in FORMAT MODE)
0'1 the next unprotected field. In this way, the
operator can Quickly position the cursor where
necessary. If not in FORMAT MODE, this key
-causes the cursor to go to the Home position.
The keys CTRL·I can also be uaed .
The SE N0 key initiates 8 pe\tJ€-type block send
out the Main 1/0 Port if unshifted. If shifted,
initiates a tine-type block send. The keys CTA L-
a or ESC-' can also be used.
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9
6
8
2
5
o
7
F13
F 12
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.. 2. 8100 KEYBOARD INSTRUCTIONS
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and insure that the cursor has appeared in the
~pper laft hand corner of the screen. If tt,e
cursor does not appear, check that AC power
is secure and go through the Brightness and
Contrast adjustments explained below.
b. rurn the BRIGHTNESS CONTROL (Iocated on
the rear panel see Figure 2-2) until araster is
faintly visible on the screen. Write several cha-
racters
on the screen using bath high and low in-
tensities (The keys ESC- [ and ESC- Jproduce the
different intensities). Reduce the Brightness un-
tiJ
the back-ground raster is extinguished. Adjust
the Contrast CONTROL (focated on the rear
panel
see Figure 2-2) until the characters are
sharply defined and the difference betvveen the
two intensities is easily distinguished.
c. Simuftaneously depress the SHIFT and CLEAR/
HOf\~E keys to clear the screen.
Perform the check out procedures described in the
following paragraphs:
3.4 OPERATOR CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
To test the functional capabilities of the terminal,
perform the operator checkout proce~ures given in
the following paragraphs. Before proceeding, in-
SI Ire that the screen is clear and the cursor is in the
4e-position.- - ~- -- -- --
3.4.1 Alternate Action Keys
Perform the initial setup as follows:
o. Set the rear panel HDX/BLOCK/FDXswitch to
HDX. (see Figure 2-2)
b. Set the rear panel CL/LCL/RS-232C switch to
RS-232C.
c. Depress the 'a' key and enter a number of the
characters in memory and on the display.
Depress the SH 1 FT key and enter more charae-
ters.
Note that any letters entered are now
, capitalized.
d. Depress the RETURN key and notice that the
cursor moves ta the first location of that line.
e. Depress the LINE FEED keV and note that the
cursor moves to the same coJumn in the fine .
directly below its pre.,'ious location.
f. Depress the HOME key and note that the cursor
returns
to the Home position (the first column
on the first line).
g. Depress the LINE FEED key several times
followed by severat 'a' keys.
This should move
1e cursor toward the center of the screen. De-
press the FORMAT TAS key and note that the
cursor again moves to the Home position.
h. Depress the SHIFT and CLEAR keys simuftaneously.
Note that the display completely erases and the
cursor returns to the Home position.
3.4.2 Cursor Movement Checkout
Before performing the checkout, depress the CTR L,
SH 1FT,
and CLEAR/HOME keys simultaneously to
initialize the terminal circuitry. Insure that the ter-
minai is in a loopback mode (LOCAL or B LOCK or
HDX), the cursor is in the Home position, and the
display is blank. Perform the checkout as follows:
a. Depress and hold the CURSOR DaWN key un-
tif the cursor reaches the bottom fine of the dis-
play. Once the eursor is on the bottom line and
the key is not released, thecursor should remain
on the bottom line. The display is actually roi·
ling up at this time.
b. Depress and hold the CURSOR R IGHT ~key
until the cursor reaches the last position on the
line. Release the key at this time.
c. Depress and hold the CURSOR UP t key until
the cursor is on the top line of the display. Re-
lease the key with the cursor remaining on the
top line.
d. Depress and hold the CURSOR RIGHT-..key.
When the cursor reaches the end of the line, the
cursor \A.' i Il vvrap arou nd to the firs! position of
the next line.
e. Depress and hold the CURSOR LEFT.-key
'10 cause the cursor to wrap around to the next
position of the fine above.
f. Depress the HOME/CLEAR key to move the cur-
sor to the first character-position of the first line.
3.4.3 SEND and AUX SEND Checkout
Perform the initia! setup as follows:
a. Depress the CTRL , SHIFT, and CLEAR keys si-
muJtaneously. This should initialize the display,
clear the screen, and Home the cursor.
b. Type amessage test consisting of several lines
of data.
c. Move the Baud Rate Selection switch to a slow
baud rate (use any low number).
d. Leave the cursor at the end of the data which
should terminate close to the end of aline.
Perform the checkout as follows:
a. Depress the SEND key. The cursor should auto-
matically move to the Home position and move
slowly (rate depends on the baud rate selected)
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The B1 00 Terminal is capable of op-erating Off .. Line
(Local) or On-Line. In the Local Mode, ail communi-
cation with external devices is cut off and data gen-
erated
at the Keyboard is only seen locally by the
terminal itself. Th ree operational modes of com-
munication are provided when the term inal is On-
Line; Full Duplex (conversational), Half Duplex (con-'
versational), and Black. Full Duplex operation .
Modes of Communication
3.8 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Certain functions require longer intervals than one
character.time at high transmission rates to complete
the operation. Longer intervals are provided by in-
serting filler (null) codes into the data black. The
number of fill characters required ta fill theseinter·
vals for various operations and various baud rates· '
is given in T'3ble 3-1. Although any character may
be used, the NULL character (00'0 octal) is suggested
since
th is code will be completely ignored.
3.7 TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
3.5 CONTROL FUNCTION OPERATIONS
to then move to the first unprotected position
on the screen.
g. Initialize the display with the simultaneous de-
pression of the CTRL, SHIFT, and CLEAR/HOME
keys.
The Control Functions may be generated trom the
keyboard or by receip~ of corresponding commands
from the 1/0 port. Figures 3-1 and 3-2 provide the
sequence
of operation for each control function when
generated
from the keyboard or when received fram
the 1/0 port. Table 3-2 depicts the ASCII codes for
each control function. Control and Escape Codes
generated at
the keyboard by depressing the function
keys are single 8-bit codes. The Control and Escape
Codes generated
as a Control or Escape Code sequence
at
the keyboard or received at the 1/0 port consist of
two 7-bit words.
i 3.6 OPERATION CODES
The B 100 code structure consists of 32 ASC Il con-
trol codes, 96 ASCII alpha -numerics, and 96 escape
sequence codes. Operation codes perform the neces-
sary
functions in response ta commands generated
by control or escape code sequences rather than a
single
key command. These functions may be generated
from the keyboard or received at the 1/0 Port. Table
_3-2 lists the codes, describes their functions and lists
the code sequence with octal code.
a. Depress the CTRL, SHIFT, and CLEAR/HOME
keys simultaneously. 'This initializes the display,
clears the screen, and sends the cursor to the
Home position.
b. Establish the screen format (Unprotected and
Protected Fields) by
completing the following
sequence:
__ 1.!-K~y Jni~ ~hara_cters desi[edjl1 t!"te fi~st un-_
protected fjeld.
2. Enter ESC-] this starts aprotected field.
3. Key in the characters desired in the first pro-
tected field.
4. Enter ESC-[ this ends a protected field.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4at each location de-
sired.
c. Send an ESC-W sequence which puts the display
in FORMAT MODE. The protected areas are the
positions of lower intensity. The cursor should
have moved to the tirst unprotected location on
the screen.
d. Depress the CURSOR RIGHT--..key. The cursor
should now move ta the right and jump over ail
of the protected areas (low intensity).
e. Simultaneously depress the SHI FT CLEAR/HOME
keys. Ali data residing in the unprotected areas
(high
intensity) should be erased, leaving only
the protecterl fiel'ds (Iow intensity) on- the screen.
f. Depress the FORMAT TAB key once. The cur·
sor should move ta the first position of the next
unprotected field. Repeated depressions of the
FORMAT TAB key will move the cursor from
field to field. When the cursor resides in the
first position of the last un'protected field on the
screen, the next depression will cause the cursor
Perform the initial setup in the following manner;
3.4.4 FORMAT Checkout
te the right, character by character and line by
.line. The transmission should terminate at the
original cursorposition. This is called PAGE
SEND.
b. Depress the SH 1FT and SEN Dkeys simultane-
ousty. The cursor should maye to the first po-
sition of the current line and move sfowly across
that fine only and terminating with the cursor
in its original position. This operation is called
aLINE SEND.
c. Depress the CTR Land 'Q' keys simultaneously.
The resufting operation is identical to that ac-
complished by depressing the 5END key atone
(Page Send).
d. Depress
the AUX SEND key. This operation
looks like a PAGE SEND. The only difference
is that the data is transmitted out the AUX
PORT instead of MAIN 1/0 PORT.
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