IBM 5294 Manual

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GA21-9369-2
IBM 5294
Control Unit
Setup Procedure
File Number
85250/838/836-00

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and If not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operatron
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference
in which case the user at
his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Third Edition (March 1987)
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This is a major revision of, and makes obsolete, GA21-9369-1 and Technical
Newsletters GN21-0404 and GN27-3353. Information about the IBM
Enhanced Keyboard has been added. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein; any such changes
will be reported in subsequent
revisions
or Technical Newsletters.
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only for the purposes stated in About This Manual.
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© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1984, 1987

Contents
About This Manual ............................................... v
Purpose of this
manual. .. ........................................ v
Organization of this
manual. .. ..................................... v
If you need more information. .. ................................... vi
How to use this
manual. .. ....................................... vii
Chapter 1. What Should Be Done Before Setup
........................ 1
Chapter
2. Setup and Work Station Attachment ......................•. 5
Attaching the Power Cord
......................................... 6
Connecting the Cables
............................................ 9
Chapter 3. Setup Display Configuration ..........................•.. 15
Before you Start the Configuration
................................. 15
Setting the Display .............................................. 18
Setting the Keyboard Codes ...................................... 34
Chapter 4. Communications Line Connection ........................ 39
Appendix A. IBM 5294 Setup Form ................................. 47
IBM 5294 Control Unit Setup Form (Part 2) ........................... 49
Typical SDLC Configuration Screen ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50
Typical X.25 Configuration Screen .................................. 52
Procedure for Entering X.25 Configuration Data ....................... 54
Language 10 Code Description .................................... 55
Communication Configuration Description ........................... 57
Typical X.21 Switched Configuration Screen .......................... 59
Appendix B. Problem Checklist and Setup Error Codes ........•....... 61
Problem Checklist .............................................. 61
Customer Setup Error Codes ...................................... 62
Appendix C. Location of the Terminator Switches ..••.••.•......•..... 65
Contents
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iv Control Unit Setup Procedure

About This Manual
Purpose of this manual ...
This manual describes the setup procedure for the IBM 5294 Control Unit. By
using this procedure, you will be able to set up and check out your work station
controller. No special tools or skills are required. This procedure should be
used after your work station controller has been unpacked and located where
you intend to use it or whenever the controller is disconnected and relocated.
Organization of this manual ...
This manual is divided into four chapters and three appendixes:
Chapter 1 lists what must be done before setup.
Chapter 2 describes the setup of the 5294 and how to attach the work stations.
Chapter 3 describes how to enter information on the customer setup display.
Chapter 4 describes how to connect the communications line to the system.
Appendix A contains a blank IBM 5294 Setup Form.
Appendix B contains a Problem Checklist and the Customer Setup Error Codes.
Appendix C shows the location of the Terminator switch on the work stations.
About This Manual v

If you need more information ...
vi Control Unit Setup Procedure
You may wish to refer to one of the following publications:
IBM 5250 Information DisplaySystem Introduction, GA21-9246, describes the
work stations that make up the 5250 and their available functions and features.
IBM 5250 Information Display System Planning
and Site Preparation Guide,
GA21-9337, provides environment, electrical, communications, space, furniture,
and cable specifications
for planning the installation of the IBM 5250 Information
Display System. This manual also provides information to help the system pro-
grammer configure the system and prepare instructions for setup personnel at
remote sites.
IBM
5294 Control Unit Operator's Guide and Operating Procedures, GA21-9370,
describes the procedures required to operate the
5294 from a display station
and describes how to correct problems when the controller does not operate as
expected.
IBM Multistation 5550 Chinese 5250 Personal Computer User's Guide (Taiwan
and Hong Kong, 5600-485; People's Republic of China, 5600-490)
or the IBM
Multistation
5550 Hangeul5250 Personal Computer User's Guide, 5600-480, pro-
vides operator information about the 5550 system when it is used as a work
station.

How to use this manual ...
Each step that you perform is identified with two numbers. The first number
identifies the chapter and the second number identifies the step within that
chapter.
When you
complete a step, go to the next step.
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Some steps will ask you questions. Depending on how you answer the question,
you might not always go to the next step.
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Words and art that appear to the right of each step are additional information
you might need to complete the task. Always read the information in the step
first and then the additional information.
Make sure ALL the work stations Idisplay stations and
printers) attaching to your controller are powered on.
Your Controller should have the
Power switch set to On and the
Test/Normal switch set to Test.
A symbol that appears in the text, like ~.' means go to that step.
(This means go to Chapter
3, Step 2.) .~.'
An arrow, like. ' is used to point out or locate something on the art.
A broken arrow, like
III •• ~ ,is used to show action such as push, pull,
turn, go to, and so on.
A small hand, like ,
is used to show location and pressing action.
Note: To avoid problems during setup, you should follow the instructions in this
manual step-by-step. If you encounter a problem, instructions
to the right of the
steps tell you what to do.
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Chapter 1. What Should Be Done Before Setup
Contact your system operator and make sure that the preparations for attaching
your controller have been completed.
. Setup Checklist
Before you begin to set up the 5294 Control Unit, answer
the following questions.
If the answer to any of the questions
is no, or
if you are unsure, contact the person who planned
the setup. You may check the box
gas you complete each step.
D Has the communications equipment for establishing
communications with your system been installed?
D Has your system been prepared to accept the 5294 Control
Unit?
D Do you have a filled in copy of the IBM 5294 Setup Form
(see Appendix A for a sample form)?
The IBM 5294 Setup Form should have been filled out
by your planner and given to you. If you do not have
a filled in copy, instructions for filling
it out are in the
IBM 5250 Information Display System Planning and
Site Preparation Guide.
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Chapter 1. What Should Be Done Before Setup 1

Safety Precaution
The power cord and plug (when supplied) on your controller has been approved
for use with this controller and meets the necessary testing laboratory/test
house standards. For your safety, the power cord and plug must be connected
to a properly wired and groIJnded outlet. An improperly wired outlet
or plug can
place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts of this controller. The cus-
tomer
is responsible for the outlet and the plug wiring.
If it becomes necessary to change the power cord or plug or if the outlet is
improperly wired, have the change made according to local
or national code. A
new power cord may
be ordered from your IBM sales representative.
The term work station refers to a display station
or a printer.
D Are properly wired and grounded electrical outlets installed?
D Is the end of each work station cable that will attach to
the 5294 Control Unit labeled?
D Are all the work stations (display stations and printers)
that will attach to the 5294 Control Unit set up and cabled?
YES
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Chapter 2
2 Control Unit Setup Procedure

Unpacking instructions come with each display station and printer.
The manual is packed inside the carton on top of the display station
or printer.
• Unpack the display stations and printers and place them
where they will be used.
• To set up a display station
or printer, use the setup
manual for that device.
Note: When you set up a display station, STOP when you
get
to the final Display Station Checkout. The System
Available indicator will not appear on the display until later
in the 5294 setup.
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After you have set up all of your display stations and printers,
return
to Chapter 2 in this manual.
Chapter 1. What Should Be Done Before Setup 3

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you are attaching to the
5294. Use the display station that is closest and most
convenient.
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Have you completed the Setup Checklist in Chapter 1?
Chapter 2. Setup and Work Station Attachment 5

Attaching the Power Cord
Set the Power switch on all the work stations (display
stations and printers) to On.
Set the 5294 Power switch to Off.
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Remove the plastic covering from the power cord
connection on
the back of the controller (as shown).
Safety Precaution
Do not connect or disconnect a power cord during an electrical storm. You
could be
seriously injured.
Plug the power cord into the power cord connection on the
back of the controller. Plug the other end of the power cord
into
the grounded electrical outlet.
Chapter 2. Setup and Work Station Attachment 7

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Set the 5294 Power switch to On.
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All indicators go on for about 1 second; then, all indicators except
the Power indicator
go off. After a few seconds, the Ready
indicator should come on.
Workstation
Active.
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Are the Power and Ready indicators on?
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If the Power indicator is not on, make
sure the
power cord is connected properly
at both ends. Also make sure there is
power
to the outlet. If the indicator
is still
not on, contact your service
representative.
If the Power indicator is on and the
Ready indicator is
not on, contact your
service representative.
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Connecting the Cables
Safety Precaution
Do not connect or disconnect a cable during an electrical storm. You could be
seriously injured.
Set the 5294 Power switch to Off.
Find the work station cable that connects to port 0 on the
controller.
Device type/name
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Location The sockets on
the 5294 are
called ports. Sockets on
the work
stations are exactly the same as
the ports on the controller.
Chapter 2. Setup and Work Station Attachment 9

Make sure the cable(s) that will be connected to your controller are labeled. If
they are not, information on labeling cables is in the IBM 5250 Information
Display System Planning andSite Preparation Guide.
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Your controller may have two or four ports.
Align the widest slot in the cable connector with the key
in the port.
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Widest Slot
Push the connector in and turn the retaining ring clockwise
until tight.
This part of the cable connector
is the retaining ring.
Hold this part. Chapter
2. Setup and Work Station Attachment 11