VT520 Video Terminal

Installation and Operating

Information
Order Number: EK-VT520-IN. A01
April 1994
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio and television reception; however, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.

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 Contents

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

1 Installation and Set-Up

1.1 Installation .......................... . 1-1
1.2 Set-Up .............................. . 1-5

2 Multiple Sessions
2.1 Overview ............................ . 2-1
2.2 U sing a Terminal Server with TD/SMP ..... . 2-2
2.2.1 Using SSU Host Software . . .......... . 2-2
2.2.2 Opening Another Session . . . .......... . 2-2
2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions .......... . 2-3

3 Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features .............. . 3-1
3.1.1 Clock feature ...................... . 3-2
3.1.2 Calculator feature .................. . 3-3
3.1.3 Show Character Sets feature .......... . 3-4
3.1.4 Banner message . . . . . . . . ............ . 3-4
3.2 Keyboard Summary .................... . 3-5

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4 Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor ..................... . 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a New Function ............. . 4-2
4.1.2 Creating a Key Sequence ............. . 4-3

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A.1 Cleaning your Video Terminal ............ . A-1
A.2 Troubleshooting ....................... . A-1
A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge ............ . A-3

B Specifications

Figures
1-1 VT Keyboard Layout ................ . 1-4
1-2 PC-Style Keyboard Layout ............ . 1-4
1-3 Communications Port Set-Up Screen .... . 1-9
4-1 Define Key Editor, Select Function ..... . 4-3
8-1 Comml-Serial Communication!Printer
Ports ............................ . 8-5
8-2 Comm2 and Comm3-MMJ Ports ...... . 8-5
8-3 Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional) ..... . 8-5

Tables
Recommendations for Proper Setup and
Use............................... vii
A-1 Identifying and Correcting Problems .... . A-2
8-1 Standards Conformance and Approvals .. . 8-7

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 Preface

Overview
This guide is for users who want to install and configure the VT520
video terminaL This guide describes how to connect cables and enter
the Set-Up menu to make changes, as needed. This guide also has
reference tables for troubleshooting, specifications, and compose
sequences.
For more detailed information on programming the terminal, refer to
the VT520/VT525 Video Terminal Programmer Information. See the
inside back cover for ordering information.

Environment
Note
This product has been designed and manufactured to minimize
the impact to the environment. The packaging is recyclable
and the terminal can be returned for proper disposaL The
terminal also has power management features that exceed
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star
requirements for saving energy.

Before You Start

A small flat-blade screwdriver may be needed to install the
communication or the printer cables.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:

Convention Meaning

1 Caps Lock I Print Screen 1 Indicates two keys that you must press in
combination. Press and hold the first key while
you press the second key.
Indicates two keys that you must press in
sequence. Press and release the first key before
you press the second.
1Caps Lock IAltl F111 Indicates three keys that you must press in
combination, holding the first two down while
pressing the third.
kpd Indicates a key on the numeric keypad.

Proper Setup and Use

Important Information
Certain recent scientific literature suggests that poor posture, work
habits, or office equipment setup may cause injuries. Other literature
suggests that there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of
our users is a great concern, it is important to take the precautions
described in Table 1.
If you experience pain or discomfort while using the terminal, take a
substantial break and review the instructions for posture and work
habits. If your pain or discomfort continues when you resume using
the terminal, discontinue use and report the condition to your job
supervisor or physician.

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Table 1 Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use
Adjust So that your . ..

Chair 1 Feet are flat

on the floor
or footrest, if
needed.
2 Legs are vertical
forming a right
angle to the
floor.
3 Weight is off
your thighs
and are in
a horizontal
position. Keep
the back of your
knees away
from the seat
so you do not
compress the
area behind
them, which
could restrict
the blood flow.
4 Upper body is
erect and your
lower back is
supported with
a backrest.
Keyboard 5 Wrists are
straight and
do not flex
more than 15°.
They may be
supported but
should not rest
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Table 1 (Cont.) Recommendations for Proper Setup and Use
Adjust To ...

6 Keep your upper arms straight down at your sides, elbows

close to your sides to support your arm weight. Forearms
should be at a 70° to 90° angle.
Head 7 Avoid neck strain. Your head should incline downward, but
no more than 15° to 20°.
Terminal 8 Keep eye level and the correct distance for proper vision.
Eyes 9 Avoid eye fatigue, which can be caused by glare, image
quality, uncomfortable furniture, eye height, and
uncorrected vision. If you cannot read the screen at
different distances, you may need special glasses. Relax
your eyes periodically by looking at distant objects.
Work Take periodic work breaks. Morning, lunch, and afternoon
Breaks breaks meet most recommendations. Take advantage of
work breaks to move around and do other movements.
Lighting Avoid direct lighting or sunlight on the screen, which
causes glare and reflections. The terminal screen has an
antiglare treatment to reduce glare. Place lighting behind
or to the side of your work area, and distribute the lighting
evenly on your work area. Adjust the terminal brightness
and the contrast controls as needed.
Noise Keep background noise at a minimum. Background noise
above 65 dBA is tiring. Sound-absorbing materials, such
as curtains, carpeting, and acoustic tile, can help reduce
background noise.
Temperature 20°C to 23°C (68°F to 74°F)

Humidity 30% to 70%

Ventilation Provide adequate air ventilation for equipment operation
and to avoid fatigue.
Space More than 70 cm (28 in) center to center, preferably more
between than 152 cm (60 in).
terminals

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 1
Installation and Set-Up

1.1 Installation
Install the tilt/swivel stand.
1. Insert the hooks on the stand into the slots at the bottom of the
terminal.
2. Slide the stand to the right until it is locked by the two tabs at
the bottom of the terminal. (To remove the stand, press the two
tabs.)

Installation and Set-Up 1-1

Installation and Set-Up
1.1 Installation

Connect the cables to the terminal.

Connect the cables to the terminal as shown, and plug the power cord
into an ac electrical outlet.

o Comm 1 (male or female), e Comm 2, 8 Comm 3 (Serial printer),

o Parallel printer, 0 Keyboard, (3 Power cord.

1-2 Installation and Set-Up

 Installation and Set-Up
1.1 Installation

Push the power switch on.

A green light in the switch indicates that power is on.

o Power, fj Contrast, 6) Brightness

Power Up Selftest
The terminal takes a few seconds to warm up and complete its power
up self-tests. Then, the terminal should display "Selftest OK." If a
problem occurs, go to the Appendix A.

Installation and Set-Up 1-3

Installation and Set-Up
1.1 Installation

Keyboards

Figure 1-1 VT Keyboard Layout

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Figure 1-2 PC-Style Keyboard Layout

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 Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

1.2 Set-Up
Overview
Use Set-Up to examine or change the terminal operating features.
The Set-Up menu summary at the bottom of the screen are the
communication features to get you started in operating the terminal.
There are many more Set-Up features in the terminal that you may
wish to change.
Before changing the communication Set-Up features, contact your
System Manager if necessary.
Printer operations are suspended upon entering Set-Up and are
resumed upon exiting Set-Up.
Entering/Exiting Set-Up
To enter or exit Set-Up, perform the following procedures:

On a ... Press ... Refer to ...

VT keyboard Figure 1-1

PC keyboard ICaps Lock I Print Screen I Figure 1-2

Installation and Set-Up 1-5

Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

Moving within a Set-Up Menu

Use the arrow keys (~, DB rn, §:j) to move among the menus or
within a list, or to select buttons.

In a
menu ... Indicates . ..

!> A pull-right submenu is available.

A dialog box is available for you to specify more information.
• a The menu item with the filled-in circle is enabled. Only one
o b of these items can be enabled at a time.
oc
The menu item with the checkbox is enabled.

Press IEnterll Return I ~ or ISelect I to start the action or to choose the

currently highlighted feature.
A dimmed menu item does not apply to the currently selected mode.

Caution
If you disable the Display c> CRT Saver feature, an image
may etch onto the screen, which may shorten the terminal's
useful life.

1-6 Installation and Set-Up

 Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

Select the Set-Up language.

This language selection is for Set-Up only and does not affect
keyboard, character set, or printer settings. As you make changes
to some Set-Up parameters, the Set-Up summary line will reflect
those changes.
Set.-Up

ktions ~
Session ~
Display ~
Terminal type ~
ASCII emulation ~
Keybom-·d ~
Communication ~
Modem .,
~rinter ~
Tabs ...
(!o English
o Fransois
111 On-line o Deutsch
Save settings o Espo?iol
Restore settings o Italiano
Exit Set-Up

S1=cornrn 1 8600 N81 ISO Latin -1 North ,Il.Ineric;;.n VT52 0 \l 2.0

• • •
I I I I I I
o e e
o Port selected, f) Transmit speed (9600), Parity (N), Word
size (8), Stop bits (1), 8 Character set, 0 Keyboard language,
o Emulation mode, 0 Firmware version.

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Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

Configuration
The VT520 allows you to open up to four sessions depending on the
communications connections and the host software. As a minimum for
each session (81,82, 83, and 84), determine the following menu items,
and note any change here that you make from the default value.

Menu item Default 51 52 53 54

Terminal type I> VT520

Emulation mode
Keyboard I> Keyboard English
language
Communication I> See Figure 1-3.
Port select
Communication I> 8 bits
Word size
Communication I> None
Parity
Communication I> 9600 baud
Transmit speed
Communication I> Transmit
Receive speed speed
Printer I> Printer type ANSIl
---
1 American National Standards Institute

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 Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

Notes
For a session to be enabled, it must be assigned to a comm
port. If you assign more than one session to the same comm
port, you must use a terminal server that supports Terminal
Device Session Management Protocol (TD/SMP), or a host that
supports Session Support Utility (SSU).
A port cannot be assigned as both a comm port and a printer
port at the same time.

Selecting Comm = ". none" disables a session. A session that

is dimmed is disabled, but it can still be configured in Set-Up.

Figure 1-3 Communications Port Set-Up Screen

Set.-Up

Actions
Session r - - - - - - - " - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
Display Port Select
Termin
ASClle .llil.
DCl ~ Mail 1iJ. Notes !iJ. Edit
Keyboa Comm Comm Comm Comm
o session off o session off " session off , session off
Modem " comm1 o comm1 o comm1 o comm1
Prinle o comm2 " comm2 o comm2 o comm2
Tabs .. o comm3 o comm3 o comm3 o comm3
Set-Up
Print Print Print Print
121 On-line o none o none o none o none
Save set o parallel o parallel o parallel o parallel
" comm3 " comm3 " comm3 , comm3
Restore
Exi t s

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Installation and Set-Up 1-9

Installation and Set-Up
1.2 Set-Up

Save your settings.

Use one of the following procedures:

Save ... Select menu item ...

Active session only Save settings
All sessions Session I> Save settings for all

Then, press 1Enter 1or 1Return I·

Restore previously saved settings.
Use one of the following procedures:

Restore ... Select menu item ...

Active session only Restore settings
All sessions you saved Session I> Restore settings for all
Factory defaults for all Action I> Restore factory defaults
sessions

Then, press 1Enter 1or 1Return I.

1-10 Installation and Set-Up

 2
Multiple Sessions

2.1 Overview
Multiple sessions extend the VT520 to act like four terminals in one.
A session is an active connection between the terminal and a host
system. See Figure 1-3.
The VT520 supports up to four sessions using virtual terminals. Each
virtual terminal maintains the full keyboard and display state of a
real physical terminal but shares a single keyboard and display with
other virtual terminals. Before you can login using a virtual terminal,
it must be connected to a host computer.
VT520 session virtual terminals can be connected directly to a host
computer through any of the three serial communication ports on the
back of the terminal. Since there are only three comm ports, this
method alone can only support three sessions.
To use a fourth session or to reduce the number of serial comm lines
needed, more than one session must be connected through a single
comm port. The VT520 allows this using a session management
protocol, called TD/SMP (Terminal Device/Session Management
Protocol). TD/SMP allows two or more sessions to share a single
comm line, as long as the other end of the comm line supports the
protocol. To enable TD/SMP at the terminal, you simply assign more
than one session virtual terminal to the same comm port in Set-Up.
TD/SMP is available on most terminal servers or host systems with
SSU software. If you are using a terminal server, check with its
documentation to determine if it can run TD/SMP.

Multiple Sessions 2-1

Multiple Sessions
2.2 Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP

2.2 Using a Terminal Server with TD/SMP

At the Local> prompt, enter the following command:
Local> set port multi enable IReturn I
Continue with your login procedure.
To permanently set a terminal server port to use TD/SMP, type:
Local> define port multi enable IReturn I

2.2.1 Using SSU Host Software

If your VT520 is connected directly to a host computer without a
terminal server, you can still use TD/SMP by running the Session
Support Utility (SSU) on your host computer. On a system that has
SSU software, such as OSFIl or OpenVMS, enable sessions as follows:
$ SSU ENABLE IReturn I

2.2.2 Opening Another Session

Once TD/SMP is enabled, you can open a new session and switch
between them as follows:
1. Press the ~ (Session) key on a VT keyboard; or press
Lock I 0 Vr,pd on a PC keyboard.
1 Caps

2. m
To go directly to a particular session, press 1Caps Lock I 1 I, [3],
or [I] on the numeric keypad. The session number for the current
session is displayed at the lower left of the screen.

2-2 Multiple Sessions

 Multiple Sessions
2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions

2.3 Tips for Using Multiple Sessions

• You can display data from two sessions at the same time by
dividing the screen into two windows. Press ICtrQF41 (Session) or
ICtrl! Caps Lock I 0 ~pd to change the window configuration.

• When you choose Display [> Framed windows, you can assign
a 30-character name to each session for the window title bar.
The first 12 characters of the session name become the session
icon name. If the title is a valid host or service name, a terminal
server will try to automatically open a connection to that service.
• If you allow a session to be updated from the host, when new data
is received that has not been displayed, the session icon at the top
of the screen blinks.
• To enable two or more sessions to use the same settings, configure
either one, then use Copy settings from in the session menu to
copy the desired settings to other sessions.
• You can control the number of pages of display memory available
to each session from Set-Up by using the Pages per session...
dialog. The typical terminal has eight pages total. Before you
increase pages in one session, you may need to reduce the pages
assigned to other sessions. Any data on pages affected will be
erased.
.• If the session context between the terminal and host is lost due to
a power failure or other interruption, you can usually restore the
previous session context without starting over by pressing B or
I Caps Lock I0 ~pd.

• The terminal automatically enables session management when

you assign more than one session to a single comm port.

Multiple Sessions 2-3

 3
Desktop Features

3.1 Invoking Desktop Features

Overview
From the Actions menu, you can invoke Clock, Calculator, Show
character sets and the Banner message. When the feature is
highlighted (displayed in reverse video), press IEnterl or IReturn I to
enable the feature. A quick start summary of some keyboard features
is provided, as well as how to implement the Accessibility Aid
feature and the Copy and Paste function. You can copy and paste
within a session and between sessions. Within Set-Up, there are
many more features like Review previous lines on a page and check
the screen alignment.

Clear display
Session ~ Clear communications
Display ~ Reset this session
Terminal type ~ Restore factory defaults
AS C II emulation ~
Keyboard ~ Clock
Communication ~ Calculator
Modem ~ Show character sets
Print.er ~ Banner message ...
Tabs ... ~----------------~
Set - Up language ~

111 On-line
Save settings
Restore settings
Exi t Set-Up
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Desktop Features 3-1

Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features

While these desktop features are enabled, other terminal functions

are disabled. Press~, !F101, IExitl, or IEscl to exit the feature.

3.1.1 Clock feature

You can enable the Clock feature without entering Set-Up by pressing
if you are either in a VT or an sea console emulation
I Caps Lock IAltjF11I
mode.
The current time is displayed in the status line if this feature if!
enabled. The format is HH:MM, followed by AM or PM if the 12-hour
format is selected. Use the following keys within the clock feature:

Key Function

rn or ITabl Go to next field.

rn or Ir=S-:-:hift=I=-Ta-:-Jbl Go to previous field.
~or§] Move within a field.
I Return I or I Enter I If desired, check the 24-hour format box. For
example, before entering 13:00, enable 24-hour
format.
0or~ For 12-hour format, set the time to morning by
pressing 0 or ~ for afternoon.
I Caps Lock I Enter I Input the clock time at the cursor position and
exit the clock.

If the clock feature is enabled, then the alarm sounds for five seconds
or until a key is pressed. Each alarm message can be up to 20
characters and will be displayed in the status line until a key is
pressed. If the hourly chime is enabled, then the terminal will beep
once every hour. In Set-Up, select the Save settings menu item to
save the time format. The clock feature is disabled when the terminal
is turned off.

3-2 Desktop Features

 Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features

3.1.2 Calculator feature

If you are either in a VT or an sea console emulation mode, you can
enable the Calculator feature without entering Set-Up by pressing
I Caps Lock IAlt1F121.

In addition to the numbers on the numeric keypad, you can use the
following keys with the calculator:

Key Function

[8], [2], or [QJ Selects hexadecimal [BJ, octal [2], or decimal

[QJ format.
Arrow keys
IShiftl

Changes the key~d display to hexadecimal and

allows selecting ~ through [£Jkpd.
Clears the entry.
Stores the number in the display into memory.
Recalls the number from memory and places it
in the display.
IShiftl Enterl Inserts the result at the current cursor position
after exiting the calculator feature.

All calculator math operations have equal priority except l/x and
x 2 . If a result is wider than the display, then a rounded number will
be displayed. The non-rounded result will continue to be used in
subsequent calculations. The decimal point cannot be used with the
hexadecimal mode.

Desktop Features 3-3

Desktop Features
3.1 Invoking Desktop Features

3.1.3 Show Character Sets feature

If you are in either a VT or an seo console emulation mode, you can
enable the Show character sets desktop feature without entering
Set-Up by using! Caps Lock IAltjF10!. When the character set is displayed,
you can use the following keys with this feature:

Key Function

~or!Prev! Looks through the available character sets.

! Page Up ! or r-:!P=-a-g-e--=O=-o-w-n-'!
!Shiftl A ! Restores the character set.
!Shiftl L ! Displays the line drawing character set, if you
are using a VT character set.
!Shiftl T ! Displays the technical character set.
!Shiftl Enter! For the current character set, inserts the
highlighted character into text at the current
cursor position, if you are using a VT character
set.

3.1.4 Banner message

The Banner message is the message that is displayed when you turn
the terminal on. You can change this message as desired. From the
Actions menu, select Banner message ....
1. Press! Return! or !Enter I to display a dialog box.
2. Enter your banner message.
3. Press the rn to select the [QKJ button.
4. Press !Return! or IEnterl to return to the Set-Up menu.

3-4 Desktop Features

 Desktop Features
3.2 Keyboard Summary

3.2 Keyboard Summary

The following table provides a quick start summary of some keyboard
features.

VT Keyboard, PC Keyboard,
To .. . press . .. press . ..

Hold the screen ~ I Scroll Lock I

Print the screen ~ I Print Screen I
Enter/Exit Set-Up ~ I Caps Lock I Print Screen I
Switch session ~ or I Caps Lock I 0 I I Caps Lock I 0 ~pd
Select specific session I Caps Lock 11, 2, 3, I Caps Lock 11, 2, 3, or
or 4 4
Break ~ I Caps Lock IPause I

Toggle split screen ICtrljF 41 ~ I Caps Lock I 0 ~pd

Adjust window size ICtrljShifth'tl or QJj ICtrljShifthrl or QJj
Pan or Review previous lines ICtr!jlil or QJj ICtrljlil or QJj
Copy and paste:
Start copy Hold downDt Hold down I Scroll Lock I
Move to beginning of text §], EB, DB or []] ~, EB, []], or []]
Select beginning of text ISelect I:j: IHomel:J:
Select end of text I Remove I IEndl
Finish copy Release D Release I Scroll Lock I
Move to different session
if desired.
Paste IF111nsert Here I I Scroll Lock I Insert I

tFor SeQ console, press I Caps Lock IF11.

tIf you press the ISelect I key (or IHome I key) twice, the keyboard will toggle the copy
direction between left-to-right and right-to-left directions for use with right-to-left
scripts.

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Desktop Features
3.2 Keyboard Summary

Accessibility aid
This feature allows a user with limited motor skills to use
modifier key combinations in a sequential manner rather than in
a simultaneous manner. All modifier key combinations are supported.
There are two operation states-Latch and Lock. The Latch state
affects only the next key pressed. When in the Lock state, all keys
pressed are affected by the modifier until you press the same modifier
key again or press any other modifier key twice. A small icon,
indicating the state, is displayed on the Keyboard Indicator Line
or the Status Line.
To enable: Press any modifier key five times.
Latch state: Press any modifier key once.
Lock state: Press any modifier key twice.
To disable: Press and hold a modifier key while you press
another key.
Review previous lines
In Set-Up or through software, you can allocate the pages that are
assigned to each session, up to a total of eight pages. When Review
previous lines is selected, the page memory allocation for a session
becomes a single page and a scroll back buffer. You can then use ~
and ICtrlWI keys to scroll up or down to review lines previously scrolled
off the screen. (Note: When this feature is enabled, the host cannot
write to specific pages, and control codes from the host are ignored.)
Screen alignment
With this feature, you can use the arrow keys to adjust the screen
position.

3-6 Desktop Features

 4
Defining Keys

4.1 Define Key Editor

Overview
This terminal provides a powerful Define Key Editor that allows you
to modify the function of keys on your keyboard. Since keystrokes
can perform many different functions, it will take some practice to
understand how the keys work. This section is an introduction to
customizing your keyboard.
Moving Standard Functions
The simplest way to re-program a key is to copy the behavior of
another key. The following method allows you to move factory default
key functions to any position on the keyboard:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key ...
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key you want to define.
3. Choose Copy of key default and press IEnterl.
4. Press the key you want to copy.
5. Choose the OK or Apply button and press IEnterl·
Names are displayed in the Set-Up language selected (not according
to the keyboard language). They are truncated to 12 characters in
the definition field. The ± symbol indicates a toggle feature. Copying
does not affect the function of the key being copied. The terminal
always copies the standard function of the chosen key, even if you
have redefined that key. You can undo a mistake by copying the
default values of a key to itself.

Defining Keys 4-1

Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor

Function Keys
Function keys are used to transmit function key sequences or to
perform local terminal functions such as the arrow keys (11', -1)" =>, ¢=),
the IShiftl modifier key, or the key that calls up the Set-Up menu (F3).
A User Defined Key (UDK) is a special function key.
Modifier KeyS
A modifier key is a key that modifies the behavior of other keys when
it is pressed and held down. For example, pressing an alphanumeric
key in combination with the IShiftl modifier key will normally send the
shifted or uppercase characters for that key.
Modifier keys are treated as a special kind of local terminal function.
The function modifier keys are: ~, [2!ill, and~.. Alphanumeric keys
can also be modified by pressing I Group Shift I ClAlt Grl on enhanced PC
keyboards) and IAltlShiftl (Shift-2). Modifier keys themselves cannot
normally be modified by other keys. A key assigned to act as the
IShiftl modifier, for example, cannot transmit a function sequence when
pressed in combination with the ~ key. Defining a key as a modifier
key makes all assignable combinations of that key act as a modifier.
Example: Changing the <XI key to delete when unshifted and to
backspace when shifted.

4.1.1 Creating a New Function

To define a new function key within the Define Key Editor:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key ...
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key you want to define.
3. Choose the Function button and press IEnterl. A screen similar to
Figure 4-1 is displayed.
4. Press the modifier key sequence you want to define (unshifted,
shifted, control, and so on) and press I Enterl·
5. Choose the desired function from the Select function scroll box
and press IEnterl.

4-2 Defining Keys

 Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor

Figure 4-1 Define Key Editor, Select Function

D e f i n e Key E d i t o r
Ava i I a b I e memo rl~ : 971

Press key to be de fined: F6 Key mlmber: 11 7

De fine key as
o UDK • Functi on o Alphanumeric o Copy of kel~ defaul t: _

Modi fi ers: Def in i ti on: Se I ect func t i on:

Unsh i fted 0;
S h i fted 1: No function
Hold
ImIn UDK Sequence
Print Po.ge
Shift drl No function
Set-Up
,"'.It No function Breal~
I>Jt-shift No function Hard Reset
I>Jt sh ctrl No function UDK Se uence

UDK: %,2,:1SP}
UD K direction: • No rma l O T er' m i na I on I y 0 H os t on II~

OK Apply Cancel

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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to define other modifier sequences,

7. Choose the OK or Apply button and press !Enter!,
Example: Disabling the ! Compose I, 1Break I, or 1 Set-Up 1 key by assigning
them to have no function,

4.1.2 Creating a Key Sequence

To define a key sequence:
1. From the Keyboard menu item, select the Define key ...
function, and the Define Key Editor menu will appear.
2. Press the key for which you want to define,
3, Choose the UDK button at the upper left and press IEnterl,
4, Choose the modifier sequence you want to define (unshifted,
shifted, control, and so on) and press IEnterl,

Defining Keys 4-3

Defining Keys
4.1 Define Key Editor

5. Enter a key sequence, such as a print queue.

Example: Print my file
6. Press the rn key to select where the sequence is to be sent:
• Normal To video screen and/or host depending on communica-
tion setting (on-line, half-duplex, local).
a Terminal only To video screen only.
a Host only To central host computer.
7. Choose the OK or Apply button.

NOTE
Pressing the Set-Up key to exit Set-Up will activate the OK
button to keep any changes you have made. If you redefine a
key, you can always restore the default key functions from the
Actions menu in Set-Up.

4-4 Defining Keys

 A
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A.1 Cleaning your Video Terminal

Cleaning the Screen
Before cleaning the screen, set the terminal power switch to the off
position and wait 20 seconds to let static electricity dissipate.
Clean the screen with a video screen cleaner.
Cleaning the Keyboard
If needed, wipe the keys with a soft cloth. Do not allow moisture to
get under the keys.

A.2 Troubleshooting
Identifying and Correcting Problems
The following can be sources of problems:
• Communications cables
• Host system
• Power or electrical sources
• Adjustment of brightness or contrast controls

Maintenance and Troubleshooting A-1

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table
Use Table A-I to identify and correct any problem areas.

Table A-1 Identifying and Correcting Problems

Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution

The printer will Communication From the Communication menu

not print. port is not set item, choose Port select and
correctly. match the connections on the
terminal.
If you have a From the Printer menu item,
serial printer, choose Serial print speed and
its speed may be match the setting to the one in
set incorrectly. your printer manual.

Modifier keys Accessibility aid Check keyboard indicator line for

remain in effect is enabled. icon. This feature is enabled by
after released. pressing any modifier key five
times. To disable, press and hold
a modifier key and then press
another key.

Screen is blank, Power Management Press any key on the keyboard.

but the LED is feature is active. The monitor may need time to
blinking. warm up.

A-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge

A.3 Installing the ROM Cartridge

The terminal can accommodate an optional ROM cartridge at the
back of the terminal. This ROM cartridge will completely supersede
the factory-installed software within the terminal for new software
versions or special applications.
When an option ROM is not used, the ROM cartridge holder is empty
with a cover over it.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the terminal, set the power switch
to the off position before installing or removing the ROM
cartridge.

Procedure
1. Set the power switch to the off position.
2. Remove the cartridge by lifting the cover from the bottom and
gently pulling it straight back.
3. Plug in a ROM cartridge with its attached cover and close the
cover.
If you are having the terminal serviced, then remove and save
the ROM cartridge. To remove a ROM cartridge, lift its cover from
the bottom and gently pull it straight back.
To restore the firmware from the ROM cartridge:
1. Turn the power on and press mJ.
2. Select Actions I> Restore factory defaults and press IReturn I.
3. Select Save settings and press IReturn I.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting A-3

 B
Specifications

Video Terminal
The following are the specifications for the VT520 video terminaL
Dimensions
Height 32 em (12.6 in)
Width 31.5 cm (12.4 in)
Depth 33 cm (13 in)
Weight 7.9 kg (17.4 Ib)
Tilt Range 25° (5° forward, 20° backward)
Swivel Range ± 90 (left and right)
0

Display
Cathode ray tube 35 cm (14 in) diagonal antiglare flat-profile
(CRT) screen
Overscan 72 Hz, 800 x 432, 88 DPI, 10 x 16 font
Non-overscan 72 Hz, 802 x 480, 88 DPI, 10 x 16 font
Usable area 17 cm (6.7 in) x 23 cm (9 in); 1:1.4 aspect ratio
No. oflines 25, 42, or 53 data lines
Page size Selectable 24, 25, 36, 42, 48, 50, and 72 lines
(emulation dependent)
Operating Systems UNIX, MDOS, OpenVMS, OSF, ULTRIX, VMS,
Supported or any other that supports ASCII or ANSI
protocols.
Terminal Emulations ANSI, PCTerm, and ASCII emulations: VT,
WYSE, TVI, ADDS, or SCO console.

Specifications 8-1
Specifications

Character Set Support Multiple languages using ISO and IBM code
pages; Set-Up selectable in five languages.
Productivity Features Local copy and paste
Time-of-day clock-sound alarms and display
messages; insert time into text.
Desktop calculator-insert result into text
Show character sets-insert character into text
ROM cartridge support 4-Mbit (512 K byte) customer-installable ROM
cartridge that completely replaces the factory-
installed ROM code for new versions of the
terminal's firmware.
Electrical Requirements
AC input voltage 110, 120, 220, 230, 240 Vac auto-sensing single
phase, 3-wire
Line frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power consumption 15 watts maximum
Operating Temperature

Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity

Maximum wet bulb = 28°C
Minimum dew point = 2°C (noncondensing)

8-2 Specifications
 Specifications

Keyboard
The terminal is designed to support industry-standard PS/2
compatible keyboards. Due to the large number of keyboard
variations, it is not possible to test all of them in advance.
Keyboards from some manufactures may not function
correctly due to differences in their implementation of the
standard.
Keyboard style LK411ILK412 for ANSI style layout; PCXAL for
enhanced PC 1011102 style layout; available for
most European languages.
Protocol IBM enhanced PS/2-compatible
Connector PS/2-style, 6-pin mini DIN
Keyboard keys All keys are programmable for single characters,
character sequences, or local functions.
Compose characters Compose character are available in Multinational,
ISO Latin 1, ISO Latin 2, ISO Latin-Greek, and
National Replacement character sets (NRCS) for
VT keyboards, except Canadian-English, Danish,
Dutch, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian,
Polish, Romanian, Russian, SCS, Turkish-F,
Turkish-Q, UK, and US keyboards.
Nonvolatile memory 970K bytes memory
User-defined key maximum length = 255 bytes.

Specifications 8-3
Specifications

Cables

Order Number Length* Connectors

EIA-232 Serial Communication/Printer Cables

BC22E-I0 3 m (10 ft) 25-pin D-sub f to 25-pin D-sub m

BC22E-25 7.6 m (25 ft)
BC22D-xx xxt 25-pin D-sub f to 25-pin D-sub f

EIA-423 Communication Cables

BCI6E-I0 3 m (10 ft) 6-pin MMJ to 6-pin MMJ

BC16E-25 7.6 m (25 ft)

Parallel Printer Cables

BCI9M-I0 3 m (10 ft) 25-pin D-sub m to 36-pin Champ m

*EIA-232 maximum cable length is 15.3 m (50 ft); EIA-423 maximum cable length is
305 m (1000 ft).
1"xx = length in feet (10, 25, 50)

Communication/Printer Ports

Serial Bidirectional serial communication/printer ports with full modem

support at 300 to 115.2K baud:
EIA 232 EIA 423
Comm 1 (Figure B-1): Comm 2 and 3 (Figure B-2):
Two 25-pin D-sub mlf 6-pin MMJ
(use one or the other)
Parallel Centronics (25-pin D-sub f) parallel printer connector (Figure B-3).

m = male; f = female

8-4 Specifications
 Specifications

Figure B-1 Comm1-Serial Communication/Printer Ports

CCITT/EIAlOIN
1 GNO
0 0
13 ~-- 2 TXOL 103/BAl01
o. ..25
OV 14 3 RXO L 104/BB/02
0" ••
00 •• 4 RTS 105/CAlS2
00 •• 5 CTS 106/CB/M2
00 ••
00
00
••
•• 60SR 107/CC/M1
00 •• 7 SIG GNO 102/AB/E2
00 •• 8 CO 109/CF/M5
00 ••
00
00 25 ••
1 •• 14 12 SI 112/CI
13 200TR 108.2/CO/S1.2
0 0 23 SPO SEL L 111/CH/S4
F M 9-11,13-19,21,22,24,25 NC1
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1 NC = not connected.

Figure B-2 Comm2 and Comm3-MMJ Ports

1 DTR
2 TXD L
3 GND
4 COM
5 RXD L
6 DSR
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Figure B-3 Parallel Printer Port (Bidirectional)

1 STROBE L 10 ACKNLG L
1 0
2 OAT <0> 11 BUSY
00
14
00 3 OAT <1> 12 PE
00
00 4 OAT <2> 13 SLCT
~o 5 OAT <3> 14 AUTO FEED XT L
0"
,,"
,,"
6 OAT <4> 15 ERROR L
,,"
,,"
7 OAT <5> 16 INIT L
,," 8 OAT <6> 17 SLCTIN L
13 ,," 25 9 OAT <7> 18 - 25 GNO
0
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Specifications 8-5
Specifications

Power Cords

Order Number Country Amp Length

BN19H-2E Argentina, Australia, New 15A 3.5 m

Zealand
BN19W-2E Central Europe 15A 2.5 m
BN19W-2E Brazil, Chile, Colombia, 15A 2.5 m
Paraguay, Uruguay
BN19P-2E Canada, U.S. 15A 1.9 m
BN19P-03
BN19K-2E Denmark 15A 2.5 m
BN19A-2E Ireland, United Kingdom 15A 2.5 m
BN19S-2E India, South Africa 15A 2.5 m
BN18L-2E Israel 15A 2.5 m
BN19M-2E Italy 15A 2.5 m
BN24T-2E Switzerland 15A 2.5 m
BN26J-1K or Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, 1.9 m
(17 -OOO83-xx)* Mejico, Venezuela
• xx=-38 = l25V, l3A
-39 = l25V, l5A
-40 = 250V, lOA
-41 = 250V, lOA

8-6 Specifications
 Specifications

Standards Conformance
Acoustic Noise Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and
ISO 7779:

Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level 2

LWAd ,8 L pAm , d8A
Product1 Idle Operate Idle Operate

VT520 <3.9 <3.9 <20 <20

PCXAL NA 6.0 NA 51
PC7XL NA 5.3 NA 47
LK411 NA 5.6 NA 52

lCurrent values for specific configurations are available from service representatives.
(1 B = 10 dBA.l
20perator position.

Table B-1 Standards Conformance and Approvals

Type Standard Subject

Communications EIA 423 Serial communications

EIA 232-E
CCITT V.24 and V.28 Serial communications -
NET 2 test report Australia PTT
German PTT
Japan PTT
Sweden PTT
EMIIRFI CISPR-22 Class B Electromagnetic compatibility
CSA 108.8 DOC Canada North American
Class B version
FCC part 15 Class B Electromagnetic compatibility
Vfg 243/91,
Amd Vfg 46/92 Class B
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Specifications 8-7
Specifications

Table 8-1 (Cont.) Standards Conformance and Approvals

Type Standard Subject

CE Class B (EN55022 Radio Protection Mark

Class B, EN50082-1 CE label
Class 1) EN60555-2
ITE Class 2 (Japan) VCCI Electromagnetic
compatibility
Energy "Energy Star" EPA Energy Star requirements
Alternative "A" NUTEK energy requirements
Ergonomic ZHl/618, GS-VS-SG7, TlJv Ergonomic Requirements
EN29241-3
Safety CSA 22.2 #950 M1989 Safety of Information
Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business
Equipment (Canada)
AS3260 Australia product safety
DHHS rules 21 CFR, U.S.A. DHHS (FDA)
Subchapter J
TlJv EN60950 (IEC 950) Safety of Information
2nd ed (1988) Technology Equipment
EN60950 (Amd 1 & 2, Including Electrical Business
1990) Equipment
German X-Ray Act
RoV §5(2) GS-Mark (Gepriifte Sicherheit)
SS 436 1490, MPR II;
VDE0805 and Amd
EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) Nordic Country Approvals
203/92, DEMKO,
NEMKO, SEMKO
UL 544 (2nd ed) Standard for Medical and
Dental Equipment
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8-8 Specifications
 Specifications

Table 8-1 (Cont.) Standards Conformance and Approvals

Type Standard Subject

UL 1950 (2nd ed) Safety of Information

Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business
Equipment

EMI Requirements for Canadian Market This equipment does not

exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Asbestos Asbestos is not used in this product or in its manufactur-
ing process.
Flame Retardants The thermoplastic enclosures do not contain
polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) as a flame retardant additive;
therefore, they do not emit toxic dibenzofuran and dibenzodioxin
gases.
PVC The plastic enclosures are not made of rigid PVC. The material
has a non-halogenated, flame-retardant system and is cadmium free.
Ozone Depleting Substance The VT520 is in full compliance with
the labeling requirements in the U.S. Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990. It does not contain, nor is it manufactured with, a Class 1 ODS,
as defined in Title VI Section 611 of this act.
Disposing of your Terminal
Warning
If you need to dispose of your terminal, ask a qualified service
representative for the proper disposal procedures. Improper
disposal could result in personal injury. The terminal can be
returned for proper disposal.

Specifications 8-9