Ampex 230 plus Specifications

AMPEXAmpex Corporation • One of The Signal Companies .'AMPEX 230 plusVideo Display TerminalOperation ManualComputer Products Division200 N. Nash

1.2INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNITThe Display unit consists of a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) mounted on a pedestal (Figure 1-2). The Display tilts and swivels

APPENDIX BB.1.2 RS422 Interface1. Install a snap-on mounting clip (P/N 283-339) into each of the 4 mounting holes onthe controller board (see figure).

APPENDIX CCursor ControlBack TabHomeCursor Down; No ScrollLine Feed; ScrollCursor LeftCursor RightCursor UpReverse Line FeedCarriage ReturnNew LineTab

NATIVE MODE ESCAPE SEQUENCESMode ControlBlock Mode OnConversation Mode OnFull DuplexHalf DuplexSet Local EditSet Duplex EditProtect Mode OnProtect Mod

APPENDIX DCursor ControlBack TabHomeCursor Down ; No ScrollLine Feed ; ScrollCursor LeftCursor RightCursor UpReverse Line FeedCarriage ReturnNew LineT

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESCursor ControlBack TabHomeCursor Down ; No ScrollLine Feed ; ScrollCursor LeftCursor RightCursor UpReverse Line FeedCarriage

APPENDIX DEdit CommandsClear all to NullsClear all to SpacesClear all to H.I.Clear Unprot. to SpaceClear Unprot. to NullClear Unprot. to H.I.Clear Unp

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESEdit CommandsClear all to NullsClear all to SpacesClear all to H.I.Clear Unprot. to SpacesClear Unprot. to NullsClear Unprot

UDisplay ControlNormalBlankFlashBlank FlashReverseBlank ReverseFlash ReverseBlank Flash ReverseUnderlineBlank UnderlineFlash UnderlineBlank Flash Unde

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESDisplay ControlNormalBlankFlashBlank FlashReverseBlank ReverseFlash ReverseBlank Flash ReverseUnderlineBlank UnderlineFlash

Display ControlStart BlinkStart BlankEnd Blink/BlankStart Reverse VideoEnd Reverse VideoStart UnderlineEnd UnderlineSet AttributeTag Bit SetTag Bit Re

INSTALLATION1.2.1 The Display ScreenThe Display Screen is where characters you type or characters received from the hostcomputer appear. Twenty-six ro

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESDisplay Control A210Start BlinkStart BlankEnd Blink/BlankStart Reverse VideoEnd Reverse VideoStart UnderlineEnd UnderlineSet

APPENDIX DMode ControlBlock Mode OnConversation Mode OnFull DuplexHalf DuplexSet Local EditSet Duplex EditProtect Mode OnProtect Mode OffWrite Protect

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESMode ControlBlock Mode OnConversation Mode OnFull DuplexHalf DuplexSet Local EditSet Duplex EditProtect Mode OnProtect Mode

APPENDIX DProaram'g FunctionsProgram Field TerminatorProgram Line TerminatorProgram Start Prot. Term.Program End Prot. Term.Program Page Term.Pro

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESProaram'g FunctionsProgram Field TerminatorProgram Line TerminatorProgram Start Prot. Term.Program End Prot, Term.Progr

APPENDIX DTerminal ControlSmooth Scroll OnJump Scroll OnSmooth Scroll 1 r/sSmooth Scroll 2 r/sSmooth Scroll 4 r/sSmooth Scroll 8 r/sScroll On/OffNo sc

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESTerminal ControlSmooth Scroll OnJump Scroll OnSmooth Scroll 1 r/sSmooth Scroll 2 r/sSmooth Scroll 4 r/sSmooth Scroll 8 r/sSc

APPENDIX DTransmission to HostEnable XON/XOFFDisable XON/XOFFReturn ACKnowledgeSend Line UnprotectSend Line ProtectSend Page UnprotectSend Page Protec

EMULATION ESCAPE SEQUENCESTransmission to HostEnable XON/XOFFDisable XON/XOFFReturn ACKnowledgeSend Line UnprotectSend Line ProtectSend Page Unprotect

APPENDIX EASCII CODE CHARTASCII CODE CHARTXb7\b6Xb5b40::||::=:::::::::00000011111111b30:::::::::ii||:::;;;;;;;;;00111100001111b20:::::::::!||=::i:::::

XJL-VX I IVJIM1.2.1.1 Status LineThe Status Line (top of the screen) reports on the operating status of the terminal: capslock, time of day, printing,

APPENDIX FASCII CODE DIFFERENCESAPPENDIX FDifferences in ASCII CodesNational Character SetHEX CODEASCII (App'x E)DanishEnglish (U.K.)French (Azer

APPENDIX GROW/COLUMN NUMBERS (ASCII)APPENDIX GASCII CODES FORROW/COLUMN NUMBERSCertain programming tasks on the terminal, e.g., positioning the cursor

APPENDIX GROW/COLUMN NUMBERS (ASCII)\10s1£\1J_2J|3456789100NULSOHSIXETXEOTENQACKBELBSHT1OLEDC1DC2DCSDC4NAKSYNETBCANEM2SPIit#$%&•()30123456789i 4@!

APPENDIX HMONITOR MODE SYMBOLSAPPENDIX HMONITOR MODE SYMBOLSFascimilefluSHsxEXETEQACBLBSHTLFVTFFCRSoS|DLDiD2D3D4NKSNEBCNEMSBESFSGSRSusASCIINULSOHSTXET

P/N 3515042-01INSERTCHANGING KEYBOARD CHARACTER SETRemoving KeycapsWhen installing one of the optional national character sets, remove and replace key

Replacing the Yellow Plunger1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the plunger from the keycap. Avoid damaging theplunger when separating it from the key

INSTALLATION1.2.2 Interface Cable ConnectionsThe Ampex 230 plus terminal has two standard RS232C serial port interfaces (Figure 1-4).One, the "PR

OClr ITable 1-1. Primary Port Pin Signal AssignmentsPin No. Signal Name Signal Direction1234567820Chassis groundTransmit DataReceive DataRequest-to-Se

SECTION I1.3 ON/OFF SwitchThe ON/OFF (power) switch is a rocker-type switch located to the right rear of the unit.1.3.1 Power On ProceduresWhen you tu

INSTALLATIONIF THE SELF-TEST UNCOVERS A PROBLEM,one of the following messages may appear:CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR ROM ERRORDATA RAM ERROR DISPLAY RAM ERROR

SECTION I1.5 Locking and Unlocking KeyboardIt is possible to "lock" the keyboard. If the keyboard is locked, "KB LK" appears on th

SETTING UPSECTION IISETTING UPINTRODUCTIONThe Ampex 230 plus terminal is designed to operate in a variety of ways, attached to avariety of equipment.

SECTION II2.1.2 Modifying ParametersThe fields on each set-up line denote an option which determines how the terminal willbehave when you exit Set-up

TABLE OF CONTENTSForewordSECTION I - INSTALLATION1.1 Installation Requirements 1 -11.1.1 AC Power Cord and Plug 1-31.2 Installing the Display Unit 1 -

SETTING UP2.1.5 Retrieving Previous ValuesBecause changes to parameters are not permanent until you save them, you can recall theset of last-saved val

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SETTING UP| HOST XMIT = 9600 | RECEIVE = XMIT | BIT8 = 0 [ STOP 1 [ PAR OFF [ NO PARCHK | DTR ONLY |19200384005075110134.51503006001200180024003600480

SECTION II2.2.1 Set-Up Line 1Field OtherCONV BLOCKLOCALFDX HDXA230+ TV950TV924VP-A1VP-A2WY-50A210TV925TV910TV920H1500USA UKFREGERSWDNORSPNITYDANDescri

SETTING UPBLK FLH BLK CUR Sets appearance of cursor.UDLFLH BLK FLH Flashing blockUDLCUR BLK CUR Steady blockCUR OFF UDLFLH Flashing underlineUDL CUR S

SECTION II2.2.2 Set-Up Line 2FieldSAVE ONOtherSAVE OFFWRAPONWRAP OFFAUTO TAB ONAUTO TAB OFFSCROLL ON SCROLL OFFJUMP ONFLIP OFF24LN/PGSM-1 ONSM-2ONSM-4

SETTING UP2.2.3 Set-Up Line 3Field OtherSAVER FLH SAVER BINCAPS ONCAPS OFFENHANCE OFF ENHANCE ONLEAD-IN=ESC LEAD-IN=~DescriptionSets/indicates appeara

2.2.4 Set-UpLine4Field Other DescriptionDUPE LOCE Sets whether or not certain edit key codes aretransmitted to host. If DUPE, codes are transmitted. I

SETTING UP2.2.5 Status Line 5FieldHOST XMIT = 9600RECEIVE -XMITBIT 8=0Other192003840050751101351503006001200180024003600480072001920038400507511013515

SECTION fl2.2.6 Set-Up Line 6Field OtherAUXBAUD=9600BIT8 = 0STOP1PAR OFFDTRONLYAUXOFF19200384005075110135150300600120018002400360048007200BIT8 = 17 BI

3.3 Scrolling and Flipping3.3.1 Scrolling and Page Size3.3.2 No Scroll3.3.3 Customizing Scrolling3.3.3.1 Defining a Scrolling Region3.3.3.2 Locking Li

SETTING UP2.2.7 Set Up Line 7FieldFIELD=FSHEOL=USSTPROT=EC)ENPROT=EC(HEOM = CRANSWER BACK =X.X,1DescriptionSets characters sent in place of protected

II2.2.8 Set Up Line 8Tab stops are not saved when the terminal is turned off. Thus, when you first turn on orreset the terminal, there are no tabs set

SECTION IIIOPERATING AND PROGRAMMING THE TERMINALINTRODUCTIONThis section explains how to operate and program the Ampex 230 plus terminal using itsnat

SECTION III3.1.1 Communications ModeProper display of data on the terminal screen depends in part on the communicationssetup of the host computer. In

OPERATIONTo turn on Local Editing,in Set-Up (Line 3), choose LOCE, orenter the sequence ESC kTo turn off Local Editing (return to Duplex Editing),in S

A particular video attribute or combination is instated by a three-character escapesequence:ESCG nwhere "n" is the value associated with the

OPERATION3.2.2.1 Embedded AttributesIf a video attribute is embedded, it changes the appearance of all characters in its "range".Data alread

SECTION illFOR EXAMPLE, if row 1 reads:Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their terminal.to make "Now" and "all&quo

OPERATION3.2.2 Displaying All CharactersUsually, only alphabet and numeric characters are displayed when entered. Pressing theCTRL key, the ESC key, t

SECTION IIIDouble-WideA double-wide character is formed using adjacent columns on the same line: each letterfills two columns. NOTE: when you specify

APPENDIX A -APPENDIX B -APPENDIX C -APPENDIX D-APPENDIXE-SPECIFICATIONSINSTALLING OPTIONSNATIVE MODE ESCAPE AND CONTROL SEQUENCESEMULATIONS ESCAPE AND

OPERATION3.2.4 Special Graphics CharactersThe terminal is also capable of generating special line and block graphics characters. Inother words, pressi

SECTION III3.3 Scrolling and FlippingThe contents of the terminal's memory (what you enter at the keyboard and data receivedfrom the host) are di

OPERATIONThe 96 lines of memory may be set up as 1,2, or 4 pages (see Figure 3-3).4 Pages24 lines/page2 pages48 lilines/page1 page96 linesFigure 3-3.

SECTIONBecause the screen is a window, the line of data which scrolls off the screen need not bescrolling out of memory. And the line of data which sc

OPERATION3.3.2 No ScrollScrolling (]Q memory) may be turned off. If scrolling is off, data exceeding the last line ofthe page (i.e., typed data or rec

SECTION III3.3.3 Customizing ScrollingOrdinarily, the area of the screen in which data scrolls is the entire 24 rows; and the lines ofmemory in which

OPERATIONNOTEIf lines per page is 24, the row number is the same as the line number(cursor location). In all other instances, it is necessary to count

SECTION III3.3.3.2 Locking LinesLocking a line simultaneously excludes from scrollingthe row on the screen on which the cursor appearsthe associated l

OPERATION24 lines/page48 lines/pageArea of memoryin which data willscrollArea of screenin which datawill scroll<- Lines of page 2^ that will scroll

SECTION III3.3.4 Flipping from Page to PageOrdinarily, data exceeding the last line of a page is written on the same page -- regardlessof whether scro

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OPERATION3.4ENTERING AND EDITING DATAText entered via the keyboard or received from a host can be edited on the Ampex 230plus terminal in a variety of

SECTION III3.4.2 Moving the Cursor3.4.2.1 Cursor KeysThe cursor keys control the movement of the cursor. The effect of each key depends onhow you have

OPERATIONKevRIGHTCodeCTRL/LIf Setting isWRAP ON& SCROLL ON& SCROLL OFFor PROTONWRAP OFFBACKSPACECTRL/HBACKTABESC ISCROLL OFF orPROTONSCROLL ON

SECTION IIITable 3-4 (cont'd). Cursor KeysKevHOMECodeCTRL/AIf Setting isPROTOFFPROTONLINEFEEDPAGESHIFT/PAGERETURNCTRL/JSCROLL ONSCROLL OFFESCKiES

OPERATIONKeyTABCode If Setting isCR=CR&PROTOFF& PROTONCTRL/I PROTOFFPROTON& FLIP OFF[Field Tab]& FLIP ONESCi PROTOFFPROTON& FLIP O

SECTION III3.4.2.2 Moving the Cursor Using an Escape SequenceAn escape sequence can also be used to move the cursor (known as "addressing" t

OPERATIONMoving to Another PageAn escape sequence can also be used to move the cursor to another page. Two methodsare available: for moving the cursor

SECTION III3.4.2.4 Entering Data at the Hidden CursorData may be entered even if the cursor is hidden, i.e., even if the cursor is not on thedisplayed

OPERATIONTo set the editing mode in Set-Up (Line 1),ForEdit LineEdit PageInsert LineInsert PagechooseEDTLEDTPINSLINSPTo set the Editing mode using Esc

SECTION IIITable 3-5. Edit KeysNote: PROT ON means Protect (Text) mode is on (PRT displays on the Status Line).KevCHAR DELETECode If Setting isESCW PR

FOREWORDThe Ampex 230 plus desktop video display terminal is an input/output peripheral capableof interfacing with a variety of computer systems and p

OPERATIONNote also: The default Insert-Character is space. To change the Insert-Character to someother character, enter the sequenceESC ewhere xdenote

SECTION III3.5 CLEARING DATAThere are several ways to clear data from the screen and/or host's memory. Table 3-6 listsdifferent ways to clear dat

OPERATIONTable 3-6. Clear CommandsCommand Code KevESC :Clear Unprotected toNullsClear All to NullsClear Unprotected toHalf Intensity Insert-CharacterC

3.6.2 Using the Function KeysPressing a function key or pressing SHIFT/function-key transmits a three-charactersequence: SOH (start of header) = CTRL/

OPERATIONTable 3-8. Values of p1 for Ampex 230 plus Fn KeysFunction Key Forunshifted. p1 isF1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12F13F14F15F16Table 3-9.123456789J

SECTION III3.6.3 Executing a Function Key from the HostThe action of a function key may also be initiated by the host.To execute a function key from t

OPERATIONCommandSend Line UnprotectedSend Page UnprotectedSend Line AllSend Page AllTable 3-11. Effect of SEND CommandsEffectTransmits all unprotected

SECTION III3.7.1 Programming DelimitersDepending upon the particular SEND command, the terminal transmits a delimiter to signifytheexistence of a prot

OPERATION3.7.2 Programming the SEND KeyYou can change the effect of pressing SEND or SHIFT/SEND.To program the SEND key, enter the sequenceESC 0 x ywh

btCTION III3.8PRINTINGData may be printed by sending it (via the auxiliary port) to a printer attached to the terminal.During printing, a message appe

Operating ModesThe terminal may be operated in a variety of "modes", which may beselected from the computer or via the keyboard. The availab

OPERATION3.9 PROGRAMMING THE EDITING KEYSYou may change the effect of pressing an editing, cursor-moving, or control key byredefining the code transmi

MlTable 3-16. Default Codes and Effects for Editing KeyKeyHOME*DOWN arrowUP arrowLEFT arrowRIGHT arrowTABBACK TABCLEAR-PRINTCHAR INSERT*CHAR DELETE*LI

OPERATIONTable 3-17. Default Codes and Effects for SHIFT/Editing-KeyHexKevHOME*DOWN arrowUP arrowLEFT arrowRIGHT arrowTABBACKTABCLEAR*PRINTCVlAR INSER

SECTION IIIFOR EXAMPLE, to reverse the effect of the SHIFT/LEFT and SHIFT/RIGHT arrow keys1. To initiate programming for all SHIFT/Keys, enterESC ] 12

EMULATIONSECTION IVEMULATING OTHER TERMINALSINTRODUCTIONThe Ampex 230 plus terminal can emulate a number of terminals made by othermanufacturers. That

ivColumn width is changed in Set-Up (Line 1); graphics characters are turned on and off inSet-Up (Line 2).NOTE: Vis a vis normal emulation, enhanced e

EMULATIONTable 4-2.Function Key |fF1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12F13F14F15F16Function KeyFn. m is@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOASCII Code ValuesIfSHIFT/Fn.misiabcdefghi

SECTION IV4.2 ADDS4.2.1 Viewpoint A1 and A2Function KeysPressing a function key transmits a two-charactersequence:Lead-in Code ASCII CodeSTX mwhere &q

EMULATIONVideo AttributesIn this emulation, video attributes of characters may includeblank (invisible)flashreverseunderlineand combinations thereof,

SECTION IVSpecial GraphicsFigure 4-1 lists the graphics symbols available in this emulation and the keys used togenerate each symbol.To turn on the gr

ScrollingA variety of scrolling options may be set, including:Extended PageFlipScroll RateScroll RegionA 48-line or 96-line page may be scrolled witho

tMULAIlUN4.4 HAZELTINENote: the lead-in code for command sequences depends on the choice made in Set-Up(LineS):LEAD-IN = ~ (tilde) orLEAD-IN =ESCAltho

4.5.2 920Function KeysFunction commands may also be transmitted by pressing a function key (Fn) or SHIFT/Fn.See Table 4-2 for a list of codes transmit

EMULATIONTable 4-5. Values of p1 for TV924 Fn KeysFunction Key For Fn. p1 is ForSHIFT/Fn.pl isF1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12F13F14F15F16nr_L*i_ A &12

SECTION IVVideo AttributesIn this emulation, video attributes may be displayed singly or in combination, and in half-intensity. Note: Write-protected

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SECTION IV4.5.4 925Function KevsFunction commands may also be transmitted by pressing a function key (Fn) or SHIFT/Fn.See Table 4-2 for a list of code

EMULATIONTable 4-7. TeleVideo Video Attribute CodesEscape SequenceESCG...0Attributenormalblank 1flash 2blank flash 3reverse 4blank reverse 5flash reve

SECTION IV4.5.5 950Function KeysFunction commands may also be transmitted by pressing a function key (Fn) or SHIFT/Fn.See Table 4-2 for a list of code

EMULATIONThe "message" is the desired function: a string of ASCII characters, control codes, andescape sequences. Total memory available for

SECTION IVSpecial GraphicsFigure 4-3 lists the graphics symbols available in this emulation and the key used togenerate each symbol.To turn on the gra

INSTALLATION1.1.1AC Power Cord and PlugThe Ampex 230 plus terminal is equipped with either a 115 VAC/60 Hz power plug (for usein the United States) or

EMULATION4.6 WYSE4.6.1 WY-50Function Keys1Pressing a function key transmits a three-character sequence:Lead-in CodeSOHASCII Codemwhere "m" i

SECTION IV4. Enter the desired contents for the key.Note: Up to eight characters/control codes may be entered. To enter a CR, press ENTERon the numeri

EMULATIONSpecial GraphicsFigure 4-4 lists the graphics symbols available in this emulation and the key used togenerate each symbol. Graphics character

SECTION IVVideo AttributesA video attribute or combination thereof is denoted by a three-character escapesequence:ESCG nwhere "n" is the val

EMULATIONMiscellaneous Differences1. Smooth scroll rates are slightly faster on the Ampex 230 plus\\\an on the WY-50.2. On the Ampex 230plus, the CRT

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER VTROUBLESHOOTINGThis section explains basic guidelines for the care and feeding of the terminal and forsimple troubleshooting s

SECTION VPrimary Port TestTo check that the primary port is functioning properly,1. Make sure the terminal is set to CONV and FDX.2. Connect pin 2 of

TROUBLESHOOTING5.2.1 Printing TestTo check for proper communication between the terminal and a printer attached to it, usethe following test.NOTE: bef

B.1PRIMARY PORT INTERFACEB.1.1 Current Loop Interface1. Install a snap-on mounting clip (P/N 283-339) into each of the 4 mounting holes onthe controll

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