Decision Data's 3000 Remote Control Units manage the operation of twinax devices and provide communication to IBM System 36/38 or AS/400 Systems. The controllers offer flexible device attachment, host compatibility, and a variety of emulations. Easy to install and operate, the Series 3000 controllers are cost-effective communications solutions that help you maximize the potential of your network. The Models 3010, 3015, and 3018 are part of a complete line of IBM-compatible controllers from Decision Data. Weíll work with you to select a model thatís right for your particular needs.

The Models 3010 and 3015 are fully plug-compatible and interchangeable with the IBM 5294 or 5394 Remote Control Units. The Model 3018 provides expanded capability through 5494 emulation. The three ports on the 3010 and 3015 support up to 8 and 16, 5250-compatible devices, respectively. With four ports on the 3018, a maximum of 28 twinax devices can be attached. Each port connects to seven addressable units using twinax or twisted pair cabling. The controllers manage up to 4 or 8 devices when attached to a System 36/38; attached to an AS/400 they support up to 16 or 28 devices. Connection to a System 36/38 is via 5294 emulation mode; AS/400 connection is performed in 5394 or 5494 modes.

All three models are compatible with SDLC and X.25 protocols. One host attachment is provided for access to an AS/400 or System 36/38 supporting speeds up to 56 Kbps with a RS-232 interface, and up to 64 Kbps using V.35 or X.21 interfaces.

Systems managers will appreciate the powerful easy-to-use configuration tools. Controller customization is easy, using a standard 3.5" diskette drive to store device, keyboard, and communication configuration parameters. Convenient, online, menu-driven controller configuration makes installation fast and smooth. A DOS-based offline configuration utility allows the system diskette to be configured without being connected to the control unit.

Product Specifications:

Device and Communication Support

Compatibility Emulates IBM 5294, 5394 and 5494 Remote Control Units

Host Support Provides access to one IBM AS/400 or IBM System 36/38

Interfaces EIA-RS232 at speeds up to 56 Kbps

V.35 and X.21 at speeds up to 64 Kbps

Protocols SDLC and X.25

Device Support Decision Data and IBM 5250-compatible devices; IBM PC/XT/AT and PS/2 compatible personal computers with 5250 emulation interfaces

AS/400 System 36/38

Host Software Supports IBM emulation, Client Server/400, PC Support/400, and S/3x, OfficeVision/400, DisplayWrite/36, Text Management/38 and others

Operating Features DOS configuration utility, autoconfiguration, 132-column display, copy to print, IPDS, typehead, light pen and magnetic stripe readers

Language Support Single and double byte: Countries include: Austria/Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Canada/US, Denmark, Finland, France (AZERTY), Italy, Korea, Latin America, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. Languages include: Chinese (simplified and traditional), French Canadian, Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic, Japanese/Kanji, Spanish, Swiss French, Swiss German, Turkish

Physical/Environmental Characteristics