3153 Terminal: General Feature, Function, and Usage Information
Contents
About this document
Related documentation
3153 questions and answers
Attachment, cabling and recommended setup
Recommended 3153 setup parameters
Communication ports and parallel port interface
Host printer configuration
Entering and exiting setup menus
Dual and multiple sessions
Resetting to IBM factory default settings
National language support
ASCII versus PC style keyboard
How to determine the key ASCII sequence on a 3153
Simultaneously display and print data
Printing data only (no data displayed on the 3153)
Debug (monitor) mode
About this document
This document provides general information about the features, functions, and usage
of IBM 3153 terminals.
Related documentation
- Information about and the most common
questions and problems related to the 3153 are available within the
IBM PC Support web site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
At the site, enter 3153 as the machine type in the Quickpath field.
This web site contains troubleshooting tips, keyboard layouts, and other related
information.
- For IBM, DEC or WYSE programming information, refer to:
- 3153 Programmer's Reference (GC30-3707)
- 3151 Programmer's Reference (GA18-2634)
- Related IBM publications:
- 3153 Marketing Reference Guide (G520-9415)
- 3153 User's Guide
The 30-page 3153 Marketing Reference Guide (G520-9415) 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
- 3153 recommended setup values and configuration information
To obtain a copy of the 3153 Marketing Reference Guide,
contact your AIX support center or, in the U.S., call IBM Fax Service
(1-800-IBM-4FAX) and request document #5704.
3153 questions and answers
- 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.
Attachment, cabling and recommended setup
The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide has information regarding
3153 cabling and setup menus. This information includes the
cable name, descriptions, part numbers and feature codes.
Recommended 3153 setup parameters
NOTE: The IBM 3153 factory default setup values were selected based on the
IBM eServer pSeries and RS/6000 attachment.
The following are some key 3153 setup values for the pSeries and RS/6000 attachment:
Auto Wrap = On
Enter Key = Return
Recv <CR> = <CR>
Turnaround Character = <CR>
Communication ports and parallel port interface
The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide has information regarding
the 3153 serial communication ports and parallel port including:
- 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
Host printer configuration
The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide contains detailed
3153 host, printer attachment and configuration information including:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
Entering and exiting setup menus
3153 setup menus are entered (emulation dependent) with
one of the following key combinations:
- left Ctrl key and numeric keypad Minus key (-)
- left Ctrl key and Scroll Lock/Print Line key
This information is in the 3153 User's Guide, Chapter 2,
"Setup".
Dual and multiple sessions
The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide contains detailed
information regarding the 3153 dual session feature.
Dual (multiple) sessions by multiple ports information:
- 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 main port is configured as a DTE (when it is RS-232).
- The 3153 auxiliary port is configured as a DCE.
If both host ports are DTE, the 3153 main port serial cable
must be a null-modem cable and the 3153 auxiliary serial
cable must be a straight modem cable. If the same
communications cable is used for both the main and
auxiliary port, only one of the two sessions will work.
Dual (multiple) sessions by single port information:
-
The 3153 supports dual (multiple) sessions by single port
based on the host operating system support. The pSeries or 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 offered by the 3153.
Resetting to IBM factory default settings
A user can reset the 3153 to the factory default settings by
following these steps:
- Enter the 3153 setup menu.
- Enter the Print Exec setup menu (press the Print key).
- 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.
- 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.
- Power off the 3153.
- Power on the 3153.
The 3153 now has the IBM factory default settings.
NOTE:
The 3153 factory default setup values are based on the pSeries or RS/6000
attachment.
National language support
The 3153 Marketing Reference Guide contains
detailed information regarding 3153 national language support.
3153 national language support information includes:
-
keyboard languages, part numbers, IBM keyboard IDs
- 3153 ASCII-style keyboard: 17 languages
- 3153 PC-style keyboard: 28 languages
- Character set and code page support
- 7-bit: 19
- 8-bit: 18 (includes CP-437, CP-850, ISO 8859)
- 3153 setup menus support six languages.
- English
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
ASCII versus PC style keyboard
The 3153 offers two styles (layouts) of keyboards:
ASCII-style:
- The 3153 ASCII-style layout is very similar
to the 3151 ASCII-style keyboard, P/N 1392595.
- The 3153 ASCII-style keyboard has the following keys:
- Clear
- Reset
- Erase EOF
- Jump
- Send
- Send Line
- IBM ASCII-style keyboard was initially defined on the
3162, 3163, 3164 and 3151.
- Recommended when configured for IBM 3151 emulation and Key Mode = ASCII.
PC-style:
-
The 3153 PC-style layout is identical to the 3151 PC-style keyboard, P/N 1395162.
-
The 3153 PC-style keyboard has the following keys:
- Page Up
- Page Down
- Home
- End
- IBM ASCII-style keyboard was initially defined for the 3151.
In 1988-89, ASCII terminals, including 3151, were beginning
to attach to PCs. The PCs have multiuser operating systems
that support PC mode or scan code mode. This keyboard
was a result of the keyboard look and feel the same as a PC keyboard.
- Recommended when configured for IBM 3151 emulation and Key Mode = Scan
Changing between the ASCII-style and PC-style keyboard DOES NOT
change the operation of the 3153. The 3153 firmware is inside
the 3153 video element. The 3153 changes based on the 3153
setup menus, not based on which keyboard is attached.
How to determine the key ASCII sequences sent by the 3153
This information is designed for programmers and application
developers. This information describes how a person can determine
the ASCII character sequence/string being sent by a
specific key regardless of the emulation selected.
The keys generate an ASCII character or an ASCII character
sequence based on the ASCII/ANSI emulation (WYSE, DEC, SCO,
ADDS, others). A programmer's reference manual from IBM, WYSE
or DEC is the best source to find the operation of a key.
If a programmer's reference manual is not readily available,
the following steps should provide some assistance.
- Enter 3153 setup.
- Set Monitor Mode = On
- Set Local = On
- Press the desired key.
The 3153 displays the ASCII character or ASCII sequence.
If the 3153 displays a:
- small EC, this is the ESC (Escape) character.
- small LF, this is the LF (Line Feed) character.
- small CR, this is the CR (Carriage Return) character.
- small EX, this is the ETX (End of Text) character.
Simultaneously display and print data
The host operating system or application can send the 3153 data and request that
the 3153 display and send the data to an attached printer.
The operating system or application program controls this feature by using the emulation
(IBM,DEC,WYSE) dependent command.
For IBM 3151 emulation:
- Begin outbound trace (x'1B' x'20' x'3A'): All data is displayed and sent
to the optional device.
- End outbound trace (x'1B' x'20' x'3B'): Causes exit from trace mode.
For WYSE emulation:
- Auxiliary print mode (x'12'): All data is displayed and sent to the
optional device.
- Turn print mode off (x'14'): Causes exit from auxiliary print mode.
For DEC emulation:
- Auto print mode on (x'1B' x'5B' x'3F' x'35' x'69'): Display line is printed when
cursor moves from the line.
- Auto print mode off (x'1B' x'5B' x'3F' x'34' 'x69'): Turns off auto print mode.
Printing data only (no data displayed on the 3153)
The host operating system or application can send the 3153 data and request that
the 3153 send the data to an attached printer.
The operating system or application program controls this feature by using
the emulation (IBM,DEC,WYSE) dependent command.
For IBM 3151 emulation:
- Begin passthrough mode (x'10' x'12'): All data is sent to the optional device.
- End passthrough mode (x'10' x'14'): Causes exit of passthrough mode.
For WYSE emulation:
- Transparent print mode on: (x'1B' x'63' x'23'): All data is sent to the optional
device.
- Turn print mode off (x'14'): Causes exit of transparent print mode.
For DEC emulation:
- Print controller mode on: (x'1B' x'5B' x'35' x'69'): All data is sent to the
optional device.
- Print controller mode off: (x'1B' x'5B' x'34' x'69'): Causes exit of print
controller mode.
Debug (monitor) mode
Audience
The 3153 monitor mode capability is a feature for
programmers and application developers to debug
application programs.
Definition
When the 3153 has Monitor Mode=On, all ASCII control
characters (ESC, HT, DLE, FF, LF, CR) are displayed by
the 3153 but are not processed
by the 3153. For example: When the 3153 receives a carriage
return (CR) character, the 3153 displays the carriage return
character but does not execute a carriage return. Monitor
mode is used to determine the ASCII control characters
being sent by the host operating system or application.
Monitor mode allows the 3153 to "see" the IBM, DEC, and WYSE
emulation commands being sent by the host.
Configuring
To enable monitor mode, enter the 3153 setup menus.
In the General (F2) setup menu, select Monitor Mode=On.
Advanced debug mode
Programmers and application developers can attach a second
3153 to the first 3153 and, with monitor mode,
perform in advanced debug mode.
-------- -------- ---------
| | | Main | | Aux |
| Host |----------| 3153 |---------| 3153 |
| | | | | |
-------- -------- ---------
Main 3153:
- Configured Monitor Mode=Off
- Configured for passthrough (transparent) mode
Aux 3153:
- 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 auxiliary 3153. The auxiliary 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 sending (on auxiliary 3153)
NOTE: Refer to the programmer's manuals on how to get the main 3153
into passthrough (transparent print) mode.
[ Doc Ref: 90881039114840 Publish Date: Jan. 30, 2001 4FAX Ref: 4443 ]