Data General Dasher Display Terminals

C25-304-101 Terminals

MANAGEMENT SUMMARY This report covers the new generation of UPDATE: This report contains the latest additions to the Data General's popular Dasher display ter Data General Dasher terminal product line, including the minal line. The Dasher terminals are de D220, an 8-color terminal; the D470C, a 16-color terminal; signed for use with the company's entire line and the D460T, a Tempest accredited version ofthe D460. of Eclipse, Nova, and Commercial Systems Also included is new pricing for existing Dasher models, small business system computers. Both including pricing for amber screen versions. monochrome and color versions are avail able. In addition, the new terminals conform Data General's popular Dasher series of display terminals to the ANSI X3.64 command format. was introduced in 1976 as the principal interface for the company's Nova line of minicomputers. New models were MODELS: 0210, 0211, 0220, 0410, 0460, added to the Oasher product line in 1979 and 1980. In June 0470C. 1983, Oata General unveiled a second generation of Dasher DISPLAY: All models contain a 12-inch (di terminals. These models, the 0210, 0211, 0410, and agonal) display with tilt capability. The 0460, feature the company's ergonomic housing style monochrome terminals (0210, 0211, (which can also be found on OG's Desktop Generation of 0410, 0460) are available with green or microcomputers). The high-end models, 0410 and 0460, amber phosphor characters. The 0220 is an also feature enhanced functionality which was not avail 8-color terminal, while the D470C displays able on the older models. Three new models were added in up to 16 colors. The 0210, 0211. and 0220 1984, including two color terminals, the 0220 and 0470C, feature a 24-line by 80-character display and a Tempest accredited terminal, the 0460T. Oata Gen format. The 0410 and 0460 feature selecta eral also announced the availability of amber screen ver ble formats of 24 lines by 81 characters or sions of the monochrome Oasher terminals. 24 lines by 135 characters; the D470C fea tures the 24-line by 81-character format The 0210 and 0211 terminals are functionally compatible only. with the older 0100 (6106, 6107) and 0200 (6108, 6109) KEYBOARD: All models are equipped with a models. Both models feature a 12-inch display with a 24- detachable keyboard with a low-profile de line by 80-character display format, and visual attributes sign. The keyboard contains 106 keys, in available on a character-by-character basis. The 0211 pro cluding 15 programmable function keys. vides a dedicated printer port and international language COMPETITION: Cybernex, Datamedia, Kim support. J> tron, Tandberg Data, and Teleray manufac ture terminals with Data General Dasher emulation. PRICE: Prices for the Dasher terminals range from $1,195 to $2,995; the Tempest version of the 0460 is priced at $4,230.

CHARACTERISTICS VENDOR: Data General Corporation, Information Systems Division, 4400 Computer Drive, Westboro, MA 01581. Telephone (617) 366-8911. In Canada: Data General Corporation, 2155 Leanne Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario LSK 2K8. Telephone (416) 823-7830.

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: D210, D211, D410, and D460-June 1983; D220-February 1984; D47OC--.June 1984; D460T-October 1984.

DATE OF FIRST DELIVERY: D210, D211, 0410, and D460--.June 1983; D220-February 1984; D470C-June 1984; D460T-October 1984. The Dasher terminals are designedfor use with Data ~D"Drm"~ Eclipse MV/Family of32-bit superminicomputers. The Dasher D210 terminal is shown here with the Eclipse MV/8000 II NUMBER DELIVERED TO DATE: Approximately system. Like the other members ofthe Dasher terminal line, the 85,000 (including older models). D210 features a compact design that includes a 12-inch tiltable display screen and a low-profile keyboard. SERVICED BY: Data General.

JULY 1985 © 1985 DATAPRO RESEARCH CORPORATION, DELRAN, NJ 08075 USA REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED C26-304-102 Tanninsls Data General Dasher Display Terminals t> The D410 is compatible with existing .D200 and D400 • MODELS terminals. Display formats of 24 lines by 81 characters and 24 lines by 135 characters are available on a 12-inch screen. . The Dasher display terminals are standalone, asynchronous units that support the ANSI X3.64 command format. All A full range of editing capabilities, as well as visual attri models feature all-inch tiltable display, and a low-profile butes, are available. The D410 also provides the user with detachable keyboard. The Dasher famUy now consists of the up to 24 user-definable windows, each with independe~t following models: editing and scrolling. Horizontal scrolling is possible for • D210-a basic interactive terminal. Visual attributes, documents up to 162 columns wide. available on a character-by-character basis are standard.

The D460combines alphanumerics with ch8racter • D211-contains the same features as the D210, plus a mapped graphics display capability. In addition to the set serial printer port, multilingual display, and choice of of512 fixed characters found on the D41O, up to 3,572 user communications interfaces. defined characters or symbols are available on the D460. • D220-8o 8-color terminal. The D220 is compatible With Data General's Trendview and Present graphics software the D210 and D211. . packages provide support for the D460. In addition to graphics, the D460 contains all of the advanced alpha • D410-an enhanced function terminal. Visual attributes, full editing features, an extended character set, and user numeric features found on the D410. definable windowing are standard.

The D220 is an 8-color terminal that is compatible with the • 1>46O-an alpahnumeric and character-mapped graphics D210 and D211 models. Color selection can be controlled terminal. It contains all of the enhanced features found ou by the host computer, or from the keyboard. The user can the D410, plus an additional 3,572 user-defined charac ters/symbols, and is supported by DG's Trendview and select up to 64 foregroundjbackground color combinations Present graphics software packages. A Tempest-accredit on a character-by-character basis. The D470C can display ed version, the D460T, is also available. up to 16 colors, generated on a character-by-character basis for foregroundjbackground use. Colors. can be .. pro • D47OC-a 16-color terminal. Contaius the enhanced fea tures found on the D410 and 1>460, plus 2,016 user grammed into the terminal and executed on command, or defilUlble characters. manipulated from the keyboard. The D470C is. compatible with the D410 and D460 models, and features a 648-by-240 pixel screen resolution. Up to 2,016 user-definable charac TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS ters can bI~ downline-loaded in order to create special All Dasher terminals transmit data asynchronously, in full character sets, symbols, graphs, and diagrams. duplex mode. All models except the D210 can be equipped with either an RS-232-C, RS-422, or 20 ma current loop All of the Dasher terminals support the ANSI X3.64 com interface; theD210 is available with.an RS-232-C interface mand formats; the 0410, D460, and D470C also support only. Interfaces. are compatible with Bell 103-, 113-, and 212-type modems. Transmission speeds ou the D210, D211, the ANSI X3.41 command format. Data General provides and D220 are selectable at 15 rates ranging from 50 to software support for all of the new terminals under its 19,200 bits per second. Transmission speeds on the D410, Advanced Operating System (AOS), AOSjVirtual Storage »460, and D470C are selectable at 13 rates rangiug from (AOS/VS), and AOS/RT32. The Dasher terminals are also 110 to 19,200 bits per second, or a maximum of 60 charac supported by the company's Comprehensive Electronic ters per second. The 7-bit and 8-bit ASCII data formats are used (7-bit ouly on the D210). Odd, even, mark, or no parity Office (CEO) software. can be selected. One stop bit is used at speeds of 134.5 bps and above, and two stop bits are used for lower speeds. The new Dasher terminals offer a smaller footprint size than their predecessors, thus occupying less desk space. The D211, D220, D410, D460, and D470C provide a printer The 12-inch (diagonal) display is tiltable. All models are interface that supports the attachment of an ASCII-based· also equipped with a new, low-profile design keyboard with serial printer. Communications flow between the terminal· tactile feedback. and the printer utilizes OC1/OC3 protocol. Transmission speeds on the D211 and D220. printer ports are selectable from· 110 to 19,200 bps. The printer interface on the D410, COMPETITIVE .POSITION 1>460, and D470C support split rate transmission and recep tion. Transmission rates are selectable from 110 to 4800 The Dasher terminals are designed for use with the Data bps, while reception rates are selectable from 110 to 19,200 General Eclipse MV/Family of 32-bit supeIlIlW.com bps. puters. Although a few companies in the display terminal market provide Dasher emulators (including Cybemex, HOST COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT Datamedia, Kimtron, and Tandberg Data), Data General is not faced with particularly stiff competition in the Dasher All Dasher terminals are supported by Data General's emulation submarket. Advanced Operating System (AOS), AOS/Virtual Storage (AOS/VS), and AOSjRT32, as well as the full line of ADVANTAGES AND RESTRICTIONS Compreheusive Electronic Office (CEO) software. In addi tion, the D210, D211, and D220 are supported by DG's Disc Operating System (DOS), Realtime Disc Operating. In addition to Data General software compatibility, the System (RDOS), Realtime Operating System (RTOS), Mi new Dasher terminals also conform to the ANSI X3.64 cro Products Operating System (MPlOS), and Micro Prod- standard, making them suitable for use in non-Data t> ucts/AOS (MP/AOS). •

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

~ General environments. The new models are priced signifi Three vertical scroll rates-fast smooth, slow smooth, and cantly lower than the previous Dasher terminals, in keep jump-may be controlled by the host or by local function keys on the D410, 0460, and O470C. Horizontal scrolling of ing with the general trend in the terminal industry. Despite up to 162 columns is allowed. An LED-indicated hold their lower prices, the new Dasher models (particularly the function allows the user to freeze the display by halting data D410 and D460) provide increased functionality and Dow from the host. design benefits over their predecessors. The new D220 and D470C models add color display capability to the Dasher On the D410 and D460, up to 24 independent windows can be defined by the user. Each window provides a separate line. work area of up to 24 lines and 162 columns, which can be scrolled through and edited independently. Using the win USER REACTION dows, normal (81 columns) and compressed (162 columns) data may be displayed simultaneously. This feature is not During the months of November and December 1984, available on other models. However, on the D211, charac Datapro, in conjunction with Data Communications maga ters from multiple language sets may be displayed simulta zine, conducted a mail survey of display terminal, voice/ neously on the screen. data workstation, and cluster controller users. The 1985 Terminal Users Survey was the result. Responding to this The D460 provides memory to store up to 3,572 downline loadable, user-defined symbols to create special character survey were a total of 20 Data General Dasher terminal sets, symbols, graphs, and diagrams. The O47OC provides users. Of these 20 users, nine reported on their experiences memory for 2,016 downline-Ioadable, user-defined symbols. with the newer Dasher models; four on the 0210, and five on the 0410. The D210 users reported on a total of 90 The D220 can display up to eight colors, selected from 64 foreground/background color combinations on a character installed units, while the 0410 users had an installed base by-character basis. Color selection can be controlled by the of 694 units. Users were asked to rate their terminals in host computer or from the keyboard. The O47OC can dis seven specific categories. The ratings given to the D210 and play up to 16 colors. The terminal can be programmed to D410 are combined, and summarized in the following execute color features on command, or colors can be selected table. from the keyboard. Excellent Good Fair Poor W A* COMPONENTS Overall performance 7 2 0 0 3.8 Ease of operation 7 1 1 0 3.7 D210, D211, 0410, & D460 CRT DISPLAY UNIT: A 12- Display clarity 7 2 0 0 3.8 inch (diagonally measured), tiltable display monitor is stan Keyboard feel & usability S 3 1 0 3.4 dard for all models. The D210 and D211 feature a display Ergonomics 6 3 0 0 3.7 capacity of 1920 characters, arranged in 24 lines of 80 Hardware reliability 2 6 1 0 3.1 characters each. The D410 and 0460 provide two selectable Mfr.'s maintenance ser- S 2 1 1 3.2 display modes: normal (24 lines by 81 characters) and vice/technical support compressed (24 lines by 135 characters). Characters on the *Weighted Average on a scale of 4.0 for Excellent. D210 and D211 are formed by 7-by-ll pixels in a 100by-12 cell. Characters on the D410 and D460 are formed using 7- When asked whether or not they would recommend the by-ll pixels in a 10-by-12 cell (normal mode) or by 7-by-ll Data General Dasher terminals to other users, all nine pixels in a 12-by-12 cell (compressed mode). Character phosphor is P31 yellow-green; amber phosphor screens are respondents answered that they would. 0 also available for all models. A 96-character ASCII set is standard on the D210 and D211, with a 96-character foreign language extension also standard on the D211. The D410 • The D460 is supported by Data General's Trendview and and 0460 provide a 512-character set, that includes a 96- Present software. Trendview is a graphics display software character ASCII set, 68 foreign language characters, ex package which enables the terminal to create, display, and tended math symbols, forms ruling set, word processing print common business graphics (e.g., pie, bar, and line symbols, superscripts, subscripts, and Greek symbols. In graphs) directly from tabular data. Present is an information addition, the D460 can be loaded from the host with up to 38 presentation facility which allows the user to call up specific 92-character sets defined by the user, for a total of 3,572 information from the system database and present the data terminal-resident, application-unique graphics characters/ in graphic form. symbols.

DEVICE CONTROL D220 CRT DISPLAY UNIT: Contains a 12-inch (diago nal), tiltable display monitor. The D220 features a display Transmission for aU of the Dasher terminals is performed capacity of 1,920 characters, arranged in a 24-line by 80- on a character-by-character basis. Cursor controls move the character format. Characters are formed by 7-by-ll pixels cursor up, down, left, right, and home. On the D210, D211, in a IO-by-12 cell. Up to 8 colors may be displayed, selected and D220 the cursor appears in reverse video and is from 64 foreground/background colors on a character-by nonblinking. On the 0410, D460, and D470C four alterna character basis. A 96-character ASCII set is standard. tive cursor types may be selected via the keyboard: blinking, underline, reverse video, and blinking reverse video. D470C CRT DISPLAY UNIT: Contains a 12-inch (diago Four visual attributes-blink, underline, dim, and reverse nal), tiltable display monitor. The D470C features a display video-are available on all models, on a character-by capacity of 1944 characters, arranged in a 24-line by 81- character basis. The 0410, 0460, and D470C provide the character format. Screen resolution is 648-by-240 pixels. Up foUowing editing features: erase screen, erase window, erase to 16 colors may be displayed, selected from 64 foreground/ to end-of-Iine, insert/delete character, insert line, and insert background colors on a character-by-character basis. The line between margins. Protected text and erase unprotected 470C has the ability to downline load 2,016 user-defined text commands are also available on the 0410, 0460, and characters/symbols for application-unique graphics charac- D47OC. ters/symbols. ~

~ KEYBOARD: All models are equipped with a detachable, EQUIPMENT PRICES low-profile keyboard. Tactile feedback, sculpted keytops, low-fatigue keyswitches, and N-key rollover are standard features. The keyboard contains a total of 106 keys, includ- Monthly ing a standard typewriter-style main array, a 14-key ,Purchase On-Call numeric section, a 12-key screen management keypad, and Price Svc. 15 programmable function keys. Five local function keys are ($) ($) also available. National keyboards available for the Dasher terminals 6168 Dasher D21 0 w /keyboard 1,145 13 include: U.S., U.K., French, German, Italian, Katakana 6168A Dasher D210 w/keyboard; am- 1,220 13 (Japanese), Swedish/Finnish, Danish/Norwegian, Spanish, ber screen 6169 Dasher D211 w/keyboard 1,195 15 Swiss/German, Swiss/French, Canadian Bilingual (English 6169A Dasher D211 w /keyboard; am- 1,270 15 legends), and Canadian Bilingual (French legends). ber screen 6166 Dasher D410 w /keyboard 1,785 17 PRICING 6166A Dasher D41 0 w /keyboard; am- 1,860 17 ber screen The Data General Dasher display terminals are available 6167 Dasher D460 w /keyboard 1,985 19 for purchase only; lease and rental arrangements are avail- 6167A Dasher D460 w /keyboard; am- 2,060 19 able through third parties and terminal resellers only. ber screen Quantity discounts are available; end-user discounts at the 6177 Dasher D460T w/keyboard; 4,230 500-unit level are 25 percent, while OEM discounts at the Tempest version 500-unit level are 30 percent. 6177A Dasher D460T w/keyboard; 4,230 Tempest version; amber screen 6284 Dasher D220 w/keyboard; 8- 2,145 28 Data General offers two separate maintenance arrange- color display ments: the On Call Service Contract, and the Factory Ser- 6308 Dasher D470C w/keyboard; 16- 2,995 30 vice Contract, which involves return ofthe faulty equipment color display to a designated repair location. Modem cable 65 •

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

MANAGEMENT SUMMARY Data General Corporation's Dasher display UPDATE: Since our last revision, Data General has discon terminal line currently consists of six mod tinued the D2JO and D211 display terminals and replaced els. All Dasher models offer industry-stan them with the D214 and D215. Replacing the D4JO and dard asynchronous communications D460 display terminals are the D411 and D461. The D220 interfaces, with Data General and ANSI and D470C are still being manufactured by Data General. X3.64 compatibility. Specifications and pricing information on the new models, as well as existing models, are included in this report. MODELS: D214, D215, D220, 0411, 0461, and 0470C. Since the introduction of Data General's Dasher display DISPLAV: All models contain a 12-inch (di terminals in 1976, this product line has experienced many agonal) display with' tilt capability. The changes. In 1979 and 1980, new models were added, and in monochrome terminals (D214, D215, June 1983, with the push for ergonomic enhancements in D411, and D461) are available with green or the spotlight, Data General unveiled a second generation of amber phosphor characters. The D220 is an Dasher terminals. These models (the D21O, D211, D41O, 8-color terminal. while the D470C displays and D460) featured the company's ergonomic housing style up to 16 colors. The D214, D215. and D220 with the high-end models, the 0410 and D460, also featur feature a 24-line by 80-character display ing enhanced functionality. Three new models were added format. The D411 and D461 featureselecta in 1984, including two color terminals, the D220 and ble formats of 24 lines by 81 characters or D470C, and a Tempest accredited terminal, the D460T. 24 lines by 135 characters; the D470C fea Data General also announced the availability of amber tures the 24-line by 81-character format screen versions of the monochrome Dasher terminals. The only. most recent changes to this popular line of display termi KEV80ARD: All models are equipped with a nals took place in 1976. The D21 0, 0211, D410, and 0460 detachable keyboard with a low-profile de were replaced by the D214, D215, D411, and D461, respec sign. The keyboard contains 106 keys. in tively. These new models have been enhanced with more cluding 15 programmable function keys. advanced functionality than their predecessors. COMPETITION: Cybernex. Datamedia, Kim tron, and Teleray manufacture terminals The D214 and D215 terminals are functionally compatible with Data General Dasher emulation. with the older D210 and D211 models. They provide PRICE: Prices for the Dasher terminals upward compatibility with the Dasher D200 terminal fam range from $795 to $1,600. ily,which eases the assimilation process of these new t> CHARACTERISTICS

VENDOR: Data General Corporation, Information Systems Division, 4400 Computer Drive, Westboro, Massa chusetts 01581. Telephone (617) 366-8911. In Canada: Data General Corporation, 2155 Leanne Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario LSK 2K8. Telephone (416) 823-7830. DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: D220-February 1984; D47OC-June 1984; D214, D215, D411, and D461-Febru ary 1986. DATE OF FIRST DELIVERY: D220-February 1984; D47OC-June 1984; D214, D215, D411, and D461-Febru ary 1986. NUMBER DELIVERED TO DATE: Not available. SERVICED BY: Data General.

MODELS

The Dasher display terminals are standalone, asynchronous UlIits that support the ANSI X3.64 command format. AU models feature a 12-inch tiltable display, and a low-profile The Dasher D220 is an dsynchrono"us, 'c~i~r;'~iphanumeric detachable keyboard. The Dasher family now consists of the display terminal. Fully compatible with earlier Dasher models, following models: the D220 provides users with a palette of eight colors and • D214/D215-general purpose, alphanumeric display ter advanced word and data processing capabilities in a compact minals, ,designed for use across the entire range of Data design. General systems. ~

Data General Dasher Display Terminals t>workstations into existing Data General customer applica ... D220-an eight-color terminal, fully compatible with ear tion environments. Both models feature a 12-inch display lier Dasher models. The D220 provides advanced word with a 24-line by 80-character display format, and visual and data processing capability. attributes available on a character-by-character basis. Each • D411/D461-data entry, word processing, and applica character displayed on the screen can be underscored, tions development workstations. The 0461 supports busi dimmed, made to blink, or displayed in reverse video ness graphics. These terminals combine Dasher and in independently of all other characters. The D215 offers a dustry-standard compatibility in a compact, ergonomic selective print capability for the user to print only the design. nondimmed characters on the screen. In addition, the • D470C-a 16-color workstation, offering medium-resolu D215 offers international language support. tion color graphics capability. Programming and data input are simplified through advanced editing and screen The D411 and D461 terminals are compatible with existing manipulation facilities. D200 and D400 terminals. Display formats of 24 lines by TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS 81 characters and 24 lines by 135 characters are available on a 12-inch screen. A full range of editing capabilities, as All Dasher terminals transmit data asynchronously, in full well as visual attributes, are available. In addition to the duplex mode. All models except the D214 can be eqnipped with either an RS-232-C, RS-422, or 20 ma current loop horizontal scrolling capability that eases working with wide interface; the D214 is available with an R8-232-C interface documents, the D411 and D461 also feature smooth verti only. Interfaces are compatible with Bell 103-, 113-, and cal scrolling. The "hold" function key enables the user to 212-type modems. Transmission speeds on the D214, D21S, keep the display from changing by holding data flow from and D220 are selectable at 15 rates ranging from SO to the host computer; a light on the keyboard indicates its 19,200 bits per second. Transmission speeds on the D411, D461, and D470C are selectable at 13 rates ranging from operating. International character sets are supported on 110 to 19,200 bits per second, or a maximum of 60 charac both models. ters per second. The 7-bit and 8-bit ASCII data formats are used (7-bit only on the D214). Odd, even, mark, or no parity The D411 also provides the user with up to 24 user can be selected. One stop bit is used at speeds of 134.5 bps definable windows of up to 24 rows each without overlap. and above, and two stop bits are used for lower speeds. Each window can be up to 208 characters wide, with 81 The D21S, D220, D411, D461, and D470C provide a printer (standard mode) or 135 (compressed mode) characters interface that supports the attachment of an ASCII-based displayed at a time. Each window provides a separate serial printer. The communications Oow between the termi terminal screen that receives and processes the full comple nal and the printer utilizes OCI/DC3 protocol. Transmis ment of terminal commands. sion speeds on the D21S and D220 printer ports are selecta ble from 110 to 19,200 bps. The printer interface on the D411, D461, and D470C support split-rate transmission In addition to the alphanumeric capability, the D461 also and reception. Transmission rates are selectable from 110 to features character-mapped graphics display capability. The 4800 bps, while reception rates are selectable from 110 to graphics cursor, represented by a cross on the screen, can be 19,200 bps. moved smoothly to any bit location on the screen. The D461 workstation provides total access to personal and HOST COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT presentation graphics packages such as Data General's All Dasher terminals are supported by Data General's Trendview, CEO Drawing Board, and CEO Wordview Advanced Operating System (AOS), AOS/Virtual Storage software. In addition to the set of 512 fixed characters (AOS/VS), and AOS/RT32, as well as the full line of found on the D411, up to 3,572 user-defined characters or Comprehensive Electronic Office (CEO) software. In addi symbols are available on the D461. In addition to graphics, tion, the D214, D21S, and D220 are supported by DG's Disc the D461 contains all of the advanced alphanumeric fea Operating System (DOS), Realtime Disc Operating System (RDOS), Realtime Operating System (RTOS), Mi tures found on the D411. cro Products Operating System (MPlOS), and Micro Prod ucts/AOS (MPlAOS). The D220 is an 8-color terminal that is compatible with the D214 and D215 models. Color selection can be controlled The D461 is supported by Data General's Trendview, CEO Drawing Board, and CEO Word view software. Trendview is by the host computer or from the keyboard. The user can a graphics display software package which enables the select up to 64 foreground/background color combinations terminal to create, display, and print common business on a character-by-character basis. The D470C can display graphics (e.g., pie, bar, and line graphs) directly from tabu up to 16 colors, generated on a character-by-character basis lar data. Present is an information presentation facility for foreground/background use. Colors can be pro which allows the user to call up specific information from the system database and present the data in graphics form. grammed into the terminal and executed on command, or manipulated from the keyboard. The D470C is compatible DEVICE CONTROL with the D411 and D461 models, and features a 648-by-240 pixel screen resolution. Up to 2,016 user-definable charac Transmission for all of the Dasher terminals is performed ters can be downline loaded in order to create special on a character-by-character basis. Cursor controls move the character sets, symbols, graphs, and diagrams. cursor up, down,left, right, and home. On the D214, D21S, and D220, the cursor appears in reverse video and is nonblinking. On the D411, D461, and D470C, four alterna All of the Dasher terminals support the ANSI X3.64 com tive cursor types may be selected via the keyboard: blinking, mand formats; the D411, D461, and D470C also support t> underline, reverse video, and blinking reverse video. J

Data General Dasher Display Terminals t>the ANSI X3.41 command format. Data General provides .. Four visual attributes-blink, underline, dim, and reverse software support for all of the new terminals under its video-are available on all models, on a character-by Advanced Operating System (AOS), AOS/Virtual Storage character basis. The D411, D461, and D470C provide the following editing features: erase screen, erase window, erase (AOS/VS), and AOS/R T32. The Dasher terminals are also to end-of-Iine, insert/delete character, insert line, and insert supported by the company's Comprehensive Electronic line between margins. Protected text and erase unprotected Office (CEO) software. text commands are also available on the D411, D461, and D470C.

The new Dasher terminals offer a smaller footprint size Three vertical scroll rates-fast smooth, slow smooth, and than their predecessors, thus occupying less desk space. jump-may be controlled by the host or by local function The 12-inch (diagonal) display is tiltable. All models are keys on the D411, D461, and D470C. Horizontal scrolling of also equipped with a low-profile, detachable keyboard with up to 162 columns is allowed. An LED-indicated hold tactile feedback. function allows the user to freeze the display by halting data flow from the host.

COMPETITIVE POSITION On the D411 and D461, up to 24 independent windows can be defined by the user. Each window provides a separate The Dasher terminals are designed for use with the Data work area of up to 24 lines and 135 columns, which can be General Eclipse MV /Family of 32-bit superminicomput scrolled through and edited independently. Using the win dows, normal (81 columns) and compressed (135 columns) ers. Although a few companies in the display terminal data may be displayed simultaneously. This feature is not market provide Dasher emulators (including Cybernex, available on other models. However, on the D215, charac Datamedia, and Kimtron), Data General is not faced with ters from multiple language sets may be displayed simulta particularly stiff competition in the Dasher emulation neously on the screen. submarket. The D461 provides memory to store up to 3,572 downline loadable, user-defined symbols to create special character ADVANTAGES AND RESTRICTIONS sets, symbols, graphs, and diagrams. The D470C provides memory for 2,016 downline-Ioadable, user-defined symbols. In addition to Data General software compatibility, the 1 ne U220 can display up to 8 colors, selected from 64 new Dasher terminals also conform to the ANSI X3.64 foreground/background color combinations on a character standard, making them suitable for use in non-Data by-character basis. Color selection can be controlled by the General environments. The new models are priced signifi host computer or from the keyboard. The D470C can dis play up to 16 colors. The terminal can be programmed to cantly lower than the previous Dasher terminals, in keep execute color features on command, or colors can be selected ing with the general trend in the terminal industry. Despite from the keyboard. their lower prices, the new Dasher models (particularly the D411 and 0461) provide increased functionality and COMPONENTS design benefits over their predecessors. The 0220 and D214, D215, D411, and D461 CRT DISPLAY UNITS: A D470C models offer color display capability for the Dasher 12-inch (diagonally measured), tiltable display monitor is line. standard for all models. The D214 and D21S feature a display capacity of 1,920 characters, arranged in 24 lines of USER REACTION 80 characters each. The D411 and D461 provide two selecta ble display modes: normal (24 lines by 81 characters) and compressed (24 lines by 135 characters). Characters on the In Datapro's 1986 Terminal Users Survey, conducted in D214 and D215 are formed by 7-by-9 pixels in a 10-by-12 conjunction with Data Communications magazine, a total cell. Characters on the D411 and D461 are formed using 7- of 21 responses were received from users of Data General by-9 pixels in a 10-by-12 cell (normal mode) or by 7-by-9 terminals. These responses represented an installed base of pixels in a 9-by-12 cell (compressed mode). Character phos 2,706 units. Users were asked to rate their terminals in phor is P31 yellow-green; amber phosphor screens are also available for all models. A 128-character ASCII set is seven specific categories. These ratings are summarized in standard on the D214 and D215. with a 96-character foreign the following table. language extension also standard on the D21S. The D411 and D461 provide a Sl2-character set that includes a 96- Excellent Good Fair Poor WA* character ASCII set, 68 foreign language characters, ex tended math symbols, forms ruling set, word processing Overall performance 7 13 1 0 3.3 symbols, superscripts, subscripts, and Greek symbols. In Ease of operation 11 9 1 0 3.5 addition, the D461 can be loaded from the host with up to 38, Display clarity 7 13 1 0 3.3 92-character sets defined by the user, for a total of 3,572 Keyboard feel & usability 8 11 2 0 3.3 terminal-resident, application-unique graphics characters/ Ergonomics 8 9 4 0 3.2 symbols. Hardware reliability 4 16 0 1 3.1 Mfr.'s maintenance ser- 5 13 2 1 3.0 D220 CRT DISPLAY UNIT: Contains a 12-inch (diago vice/technical support nal), tiltable display monitor. The D220 features a display capacity of 1,920 characters, arranged in a 24-line by 80- *Weighted Average on a scale of 4.0 for Excellent. character format. Characters are formed by 7-by-ll pixels in a 10-by-12 cell. Up to 8 colors may be displayed, selected When asked whether or not they would recommend the from 64 foreground/background colors on a character-by Data General Dasher terminals to other users, 19 respon character basis. A 96-character ASCII set is standard. dents answered that they would, 1 said they would not, and D470C CRT DISPLAY UNIT: Contains a 12-inch (diago 1 was undecided. 0 nal), tiltable display monitor. The D470C features a display ~

~capacity of 1,944 characters, arranged in a 24-line by 81- Quantity discounts are available; end-user discounts at the character format. Screen resolution is 648-by-240 pixels. Up SOO-unit level are 2S percent, while OEM discounts at the to 16 colors may be displayed, selected from 64 foregroundl SOO-unit level are 30 percent. background colors on a character-by-character basis. The 470C has the ability to downline load 2,016 user-defined Data General offers two separate maintenance arrange characters/symbols for application-unique graphics charac ments: the On-Call Service Contract, and the Factory Ser ters/symbols. vice Contract, which involves return of the faulty equipment to a designated repair location. KEYBOARD: AU models are equipped with a detachable, low-profile keyboard. Tactile feedback, sculpted key tops, low-fatigue keyswitches, and multikey rollover are standard features. The keyboard contains a total of 106 keys, includ ing a standard typewriter-style main array, a 14-key numeric section, a 12-key screen management keypad, and EQUIPMENT PRICES IS programmable function keys. Five local function keys are also available. Pur National keyboards available for the Dasher terminals in chase elude U.S., U.K., French, German, Italian, Japanese, Swed ish/Finnish, Danish/Norwegian, Spanish, Swiss/German, Price Swiss/French, Canadian Bilingual (English legends), and Model ($) Canadian Bilingual (French legends).

PRICING 0214 795 0215 895 0411 1,195 The Data General Dasher display terminals are available 0461 1,495 for purchase only; lease and rental arrangements are avail D220 2,145 able through third parties and terminal resellers only. D470C 2,295.

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

A new generation of Data General's popular Dasher display terminal line.

The new models include the 0210 and 0211. which are basic interactive terminals; the 0410. an enhanced function terminal; and the 0460. an alphanumeric and character-mapped graphics terminal. All models feature DG's new ergonomic display design. which includes a 12-inch tiltable dis play. reduced footprint size. and detached, low-profile keyboard. The Dasher terminals are designed for use with the company's entire line of Eclipse. Nova. and Commercial Systems small business system computers. In addition. the new terminals conform to the ANSI X3.64 command format. Data General's new generation of Dasher display terminals incorporate the company's latest ergonomic design. The 12- inch display monitor is tiltable and has a smaller footprint size Prices for the Dasher terminals range from than its predecessors. The terminal's keyboard is detached, $995 to $1.785 in single quantities. features a low-profile design, and provides tactile feedback. CHARACTERISTICS

MANAGEMENT SUMMARY VENDOR: Data General Corporation, Information Systems Division, 4400 Computer Drive, Westboro, MA Data General's popular Dasher series of display terminals 01581. Telephone (617) 366-8911. In Canada: Data General was introduced in 1976 as the principal interface for the Corporation, 2155 Leanne Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario company's Nova line of minicomputers. New models were L5K 2K8. Telephone (416) 823-7830. added to the Dasher product line in 1979 and 1980. In June DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: June 1983. 1983, Data General unveiled a second generation of Dasher terminals. These new models, the D210, D211, D410, and DATE OF FIRST DELIVERY: June 1983. D460, feature the company's ergonomic housing style (which can also be found on DG's new Desktop Generation NUMBER DELIVERED TO DATE: Information not of microcomputers). The high-end models, D410 and available. D460, also feature enhanced functionality which was not available on the older models. SERVICED BY: Data General... MODELS The D210 and D211 terminals are functionally compatible with the 0iderD100 (6106, 6107) and D200 (6108, 6109) The Dasher display terminals are standalone, asynchronous models. Both models feature a 12-inch display with a 24- units that support the ANSI X3.41/X3.64 command for line by 80-character display format, and visual attributes mats. All models feature a 12-inch tiltable display, and a low-profile detachable keyboard. The Dasher family now available on a character-by-character basis. The D211 pro consists of the following models: vides a dedicated printer port and international language support. • D210-a basic interactive terminal. Visual attributes, available on a character-by-character basis are standard. The D410 is compatible with existing D200 and D400 terminals. Display formats of24lines by 81 characters and • D211-contains the same features as the D210, plus a 24 lines by 135 characters are available on a 12-inch screen. serial printer port, multilingual display, and choice of communications interfaces. A full range of editing capabilities, as well as visual attri butes, are available. The D410 also provides the user with • D410-an enhanced function terminal. Visual attributes, up to 24 tiser-definable windows, each with independent full editing features, an extended character set, and user editing and scrolling. Horizontal scrolling is possible for definable windowing are standard. documents up to 162. cohimris wide. • D460-an alphanumeric and character-mapped graphics terminal. It contains all of the enhanced features found on The D460 combines alphanumerics with character the 0410, plus an additional 3,572 user-defined charac mapped graphics display capability. In addition to the set ters/symbols, aJid Is supported by DG's Trendv:iew and of512 fixed characters found on the D410, up to 3,572 user- 1:> Present graphics software packages. ~

OCTOBER 1983 © 1983 DATAPRO RESEARCH CORPORATION, DELRAN, NJ 08075 USA REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED C25-304-102 Display Terminals Data General· Dasher Display Terminals t> defined characters or symbols are available on the D460. transmission and reception. Transmission rates are selectable from 110 to 4800 bps, while reception rates are Data General's Trendview and· Present graphics software selectable from 110 to 19,200 bps. packages boih provide support for the 0460. In addition to graphics, the D460 contains all of the advanced alpha HOST COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT numeric features found on the D410. AU Dasher terminals are supported by Data General's All of the new Dasher terminals support the ANSI X3.41/ Advanced Operating System (AOS), AOS/Virtual Storage (AOS/VS), and AOS/RT32, as well as the full line of X3.64 command formats. Data General provides software Comprehensive Electronic Office (CEO) software. In addi support for all of the new terminals under its Advanced tion, the D210 and D211 are supported by DG's Disc Operating System (AOS), AOS/Virtual Storage (AOS/VS), Operating System (DOS), Real-time Disc Operating and AOS/RT32. The Dasher terminals are also supported System (RDOS), Real-time Operating System (RTOS), by the company's Comprehensive Electronic Office (CEO) Micro Products Operating System (MP/OS), and Micro Products/AOS(MP/ AOS). . software. The 0460 is supported by Data General's Trendview and The new Dasher terminals offer a smaller footprint size Present software. Trendview is a graphics display software than their predecessors, thus occupying less desk space. package which enables the terminal to create, display, and The 12-inch (diagonal) display is tiltable. All models are print common business graphics (e.g., pie, bar, and line graphs) directly from tabular data. Present is an information also equipped with a new, low-profile design keyboard with presentation facility which allows the user to call up specific tactile feedback. information from the system database and present the data in graphic form. COMPETITIVE POSITION DEVICE CONTROL The Dasher terminals are designed for use with all Data General computer systems, including the Nova, micro Transmission for all of the Dasher terminals is performed on a character-by-character basis. Cursor controls move the Nova, Eclipse, Eclipse/MV, and Commercial Systems cursor up, down, left, right, and home. On the D210 and minicomputers. Although a few companies in the display D211, the cursor appears in reverse video and is non terminal market provide Dasher emulators, Data General blinking. On the D410 and 0460, four alternative cursor is not faced with particularly stiff competition in the types may be selected via the keyboard: blinking, underline, Dasher emulation submarket. reverse video, and blinking reverse video. ADVANTAGES AND RESTRICTIONS Four visual attributes--blink, underline, dim, and reverse video-are available on all models, on a character-by character basis. The D410 and 0460 provide the following In addition to Data General software compatibility, the editing features: erase screen, erase window, erase to end-of new Dasher terminals also conform to the ANSI X3.64 line, insert/delete character, insert line, and insert line standard, making them suitable for use in non-Data between margins. Protected text and erase unprotected text General environments. The new models are priced signifi commands are also available on the D410 and D460. cantly lower than the previous Dasher terminals, in keep Three vertical scroll rates-fast smooth, slow smooth, and ing with the general trend in the terminal industry. Despite jump-may be controlled by the host or by local function their lower prices, the new Dasher models (particularly the keys on the D410 and 0460. Horizontal scrolling of up to D410 and D460) provide increased functionality and 162 columns is allowed. An LED-indicated hold function design benefits over their predecessors.D allows the user to freeze the display by halting data Oow from the host.

On the D410 and 0460, up to 24 independent windows can TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS be defined by the user. Each window provides a separate work area of up to 24 lines and 162 columns, which can be All Dasher terminals transmit data asynchronously, in full scrolled through and edited independendy. Using the win duplex mode. All models except the D210 can be equipped dows, normal (81 columns) and compressed (162 columns) with either an RS-232-C, RS-422, or 20mA current loop data may be displayed simultaneously. This feature is Dot interface; the D210 is available with an RS-232-C interface available on the D210 and D211. However, on the D211, only. Interfaces are compatible with Bell 103-, 113-, and characters from multiple language sets may be displayed 212-type modems. Transmission speeds on the D210 and simultaneously on the screen. D211 are selectable at 15 rates ranging from SO to 19,200 bits per second. Transmission speeds on the D410 and 0460 are selectable at 13 rates ranging from 110 to 19,200 bits per COMPONENTS second, or a maximum or 60 characters per second. The 7-bit and 8-bit ASCII data formats are used (7-bit only on the CRT DISPLAY UNIT: A 12-inch (diagonally measured), D210). Odd, even, mark, or no parity can be selected. One tiltable display monitor is standard for all models. The D210 stop bit is used at speeds or 134.5 bps andahove, and two and D211 feature a display capacity of 1920 characters, stop bits are used for lower speeds. arranged in 24 lines of 80 characters each. The D410 and 0460 provide two selectable display modes: normal (24lines The D211, D410, and 0460 provide a printer interface that by 81 characters) and compressed (24lines by 135 charac supports the attachment of an ASCII-based serial printer. ters). Characters on the D2l0 and 0211 are formed by 7-by- Communications Oow between the terminal and the printer 11 pixels in a 18-by-12 cell. Characters on the D410 and utilizes Del/De3 protocol. Transmission speeds on the _0460 are formed using 7.by-ll pixels iDa-l00-'by-12 cell D211 printer port are selectable from 110 to 19,200 bps. The (normal mode) or by 7-by-ll pixels in a 12-by-12 cell _ printer interface on the D410 and 0460 support split rate (compressed mode). Character phosphor is P31 yellow--

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

~ green. A 96-character ASCII set is standard on the D210 PRICING and D211, with a 96-character foreign language extension also standard on the D211. The D410 and 0460 provide a The Datlt General Dasher display terminals are available 512-character set, which inclndes a 96-character ASCII set, for purchase only; lease and rental arrangements are avail 68 foreign language characters, extended math symbols, able through third parties and terminal reseUers only. forms rnling set, word processing symbols, superscripts, Quantity discounts are available. subscripts, and Greek symbols. In addition, the 0460 can be loaded from the host with up to 38 92-character sets defined Data General offers two separate maintenance arrange by the user, for a total of 3,572 terminal-resident, ments: the On Call Service Contract, and the Factory Ser application-unique graphics characters/symbols. vice Contract, which involves return of the faulty equipment to a designated repair location. KEYBOARD: All models are equipped with a detachable, low-profile keyboard. Tactile feedback, sculpted keytops, low-fatigue keyswitches, and N-key roUover are standard featores. The keyboard contains a total of 106 keys, includ iug a standard typewriter-style main array, a 14-key numeric section, a 12-key screen management keypad, and Monthly 15 programmable function keys. Five local function keys are Purchase On Call also available. Price Service

National keyboards available for the Dasher terminals D210 (6168) w/keyboard $ 995 $13 include: U.S., U.K., French, German, Italian, Katakana D211 (6169) w/keyboard 1,195 . 15 (Japanese), Swedish/Finnish, Danish/Norwegian, Spanish, D410 (6166) w/keyboard 1,635 17 Swiss/German, Swiss/French, Canadian Bilingual (English D460 (6167) w/keyboard 1,785 19 legends), and Canadian Bilingual (French legends). Modem cable 65 •

C25-304-101 Display Terminals

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

A family of operator-oriented ASCII display terminals.

All models feature a 12" diagonal display with a tilt and swivel adjustment. The Dasher keyboards are detached and include a numeric data entry keypad. Standard features include a screen capacity of 1920 char acters. direct cursor positioning and sensing. and selectable transmission rates up to 19.200 bps. Options include a printer interface and international character sets.

The Dasher terminals are available for purchase only. Prices range from $1.750 to $2.590 in single quantities; volume dis Data General's Dasher family of display terminals is designed for operator comfort. The video monitor is pedestal-mounted, and can counts are available. be moved vertically or horizontally. The keyboard is detached, and can be positioned anywhere up to four feet from the monitor. CHARACTERISTICS VENDOR: Data General Corporation, Route 9, Westboro, MANAGEMENT SUMMARY Massachusetts 01581. Telephone (617) 366-8911.

The Data General Dasher line of display terminals came DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 6052/6053-0ctober 1976; 6093-March 1979; 6106/6107/6108/6109-Decem into existence in 1976 with the introduction of the Dasher her 1979. DI (Model 6052) and the Dasher D2 (Model 6053). These units were made to replace the Teletype Model 33 DATE OF FIRST DELIVERY: 6052/6053-0ctober 1976; ASR teleprinter, which at the time was the principal 6093-June 1976; 6106/6107/6108/6109-February 1980. man/machine interface with Data General's Nova series NUMBER DELIVERED TO DATE: Information not of minicomputers. The Dasher family was enhanced in available. 1979 with the addition of the Dasher D3 (M odel 6093), a unit with advanced features. The family was expanded SERVICED BY: Data General. again in early 1980 with the DlOO (Models 6106 and MODELS 6107), and the D200 (Models 6108 and 6109) terminals, which are currently the low-end models in the family. All The Dasher display terminals are stand-alone, Teletype compatible display terminals with detachable keyboards that of the Dasher terminals have software support for can be located up to four feet from the monitor. The interactive operation on Data General's Eclipse, Nova, pedestal-mounted display monitor can be rotated in a microN ova, and Commercial Systems minicomputers. horizontal plane and tilted in a vertical plane for operator convenience and to eliminate screen glare.

The Dasher display terminals are a fine example of • Model 6106 (DIOO)-a member of the DlOO series. A human engineering. The monitor can swivel from right to basic interactive terminal. • left and also be aimed upward or downward. The • Model 6107 (DIOO)-a member of the DIOO series. Con separate keyboard can be located anywhere within four tains all of the features of the 6106 plus a printer feet of the monitor and contains both numeric and interface and split speed option. functional keypads in addition to typewriter style alphabetic keys. All models feature a 1920 character • Model 6108 (D200)-a member of the D200 series. An interactive terminal containing all of the features of the screen and selectable data transmission rates. An RS-232- 6106 but with additional function and screen management C interface is standard but a 20 rnA current loop interface keys. is available. An interface to the Dasher series of teleprinters is standard on the 6093 and optional on the • Model 6109 (D200)-a member of the D200 series. Contains all of the features of the 6108 plus a printer 6052, 6053, 6106, 6107, 6108, and 6109. interface and split speed option.

The D 100 and D200 terminals differ from each other • Model 6052 (DI)-an interactive terminal; features with respect to the keyboard. The D 100 keyboard programmable character blink and II user-defined consists of a typewriter-style main keyboard and a l4-key function keys. cursor / numeric keypad. The D200 keyboard consists of a • Model 6053 (D2)-an interactive terminal containing all typewriter-style main keyboard, a 12-key screen I:> of the features of the 6052 plus additional character ..

Data General Dasher Display Terminals

1:> management keygroup, a 14-key numeric keypad, and a ~ highlighting features (programmable brightness and 15-key user function keygroup. Model 6106 is the basic underscore), and three additional function keys. DlOO terminal, while Model 6107 is the DIOO with a • Model 6093 (D3)-a terminal featuring interactive or printer interface and split speed (independent transmit buffered operation. Contain& all of the features of the and receive speeds) option. Model 6108 is the basic D200 6053 plus additional character highlighting block/fill, terminal; Model 6109 adds the printer interface and split reverse video), and 18 user-defi~ed function keys. speed option. TRANSMISSION' SPECIFICATIONS

The Dasher Model 6052 features a typewriter-style All Dasher terminals perform tran~mission a~ynchronously keyboard with an II-key numeric keypad, a lO-key in fulI~duplex mode. Transmission speeds for the DI00 cursor control/ edit function keygroup, and eight user (6106,6107) and D200 (6108,6109) terminals are selectable defined function keys. Programmable character blink is at 15 rates from 50 to 19,200 bps~ For the 6052 and 6053, there are 10 operator selectable rates from 110 to 19,200 bps. standard. The Model 6053 keyboard has three additional For the 6053, there are 11 selectabIetransmission rates up to user-defined function keys and adds repeat and break 19,200 bps; there are 10 selectable receive rates, also up to keys to the cursor control/ edit function keygroup. 19,200 bps. The DI00 and D200 models use the 7-bit ASCII Character highlighting features include programmable code; all other models use the 11-bit ASCII code'at ,10 bps, brightness, underscore, and blink. The Model 6093 and the 100bit ASCII code at all other speeds. Odd, eVen, or mark parity is switch-selectable. Either an RS-l32-C or 20 keyboard features a 14-key numeric keypad, 18 user mA interface is provided. defined function keys, and a 13-key cursor control/ edit function keygroup. The user can select video attributes Models 6107 and 6109 are equipped with an auxiliary RS- including brightness, blink, block/fill, reverse video, and 232-C printer interface with split speed capability. When split speed is used, the operator can select independent underscore in any combination. The 6093 can transmit in transmit (110 to 4800 bps) and receive (50 to 19,200 bps) character or block mode, and features allow the operator rates. Models 6052 and 6053 are also available with an RS- to move, insert, or delete single characters, words, or 232-C printer interface, with transmission speeds from 110 to blocks of data. The 6093 is also equipped with an 1200 bps. An auxiliary RS-232-C printer interface, with auxiliary RS-232-C port for interface to a slave printer. speeds from 110 to 2400 bps, is standard on Model 6093. DEVICE CONTROL Data General also manufactures the Dasher TP I and TP2 teleprinters, which are suitable for use with the Transmission is performed on a character-by-character basis Dasher display printer interface option. as each key is depressed (Model 6093 also features buffered operation). The terminal responds to keyed or received control codes by executing the specified function. Line and USER REACTION Local modes are provided.

Datapro contacted four users of the Data General Cursor addressing and sensing are standard features. Cursor Dasher terminals in August 1981. Those contacted controls include Up, Down, Left, Right, Return, and New Line. Return positions the cursor at the beginning of the line reported on a total of 237 units, which were installed for occupied by the cursor. New Line positions the cursor at the an average of over one year. The results are as follows: beginning of the next line. Cursor control functions feature wraparound.

Excellent Good Fair Poor WA* The Roll function, when enabled, moves all lines up by one line when a New Line function is executed with the cursor Overall performance I I 2 0 2.8 on the bottom line; the top line is rolled off the screen and is Ease of Operation 3 I 0 0 3.8 lost, while the bottom line is left blank with the cursor Display Clarity 3 I 0 0 3.8 located at the beginning of that line. Keyboard feel & usability I 0 3 0 2.5 Hardware reliability I I 2 0 2.8 Other functions include Blink. Dim. Underscore, Bell, line Maintenance service 3 I 0 0 3.8 and screen erasure. Tab, and Print. Line erasure clears all Technical support 2 2 0 0 3.5 data from the cursor position to the end ofthe line to blanks. Screen erasure clears all data on the screen to blanks and *Weighted Average based on a scale of 4.0 for Excellent. positions the cursor at Home. The Dim function displays data at half intensity between Start and End Dim control The Dasher terminal users expressed a general characters. The Blink function blinks displayed data between Start and End Blink control characters. The Underscore satisfaction with the product. Two of the users cited the function underscores displayed data between Start and End terminal's excellent display clarity as a strength, with one Underscore control characters. No function is performed by suggesting the unit's 7 x 9 matrix pattern as the reason. Tab except that the code is transmitted when keyed. The Print function disables the keyboard and prints the screen Other attributes mentioned were the unit's cost, its contents from the beginning of the line occupied by the cursor to the end of the screen. appearance ("It's attractive looking for an office environment") and the keyboard layout. SOFTWARE

The major weakness of the Dasher terminals, according The Dasher display terminals are supported under all Data General operating systems, including the Advanced to those contacted, concerned keyboard feel. Two of the Operating System (AOS), the Real Time Disc Operating users felt the terminal was lacking in this regard; one System (RDOS), and the diskette-based Disc Operating stated, "It (the terminal) just doesn't feel right." 1:> System (DOS). Data General also supports the 6053 as a ~ © 1981 DATAPRO RESEARCH CORPORATION, DELRAN, NJ 08075 USA SEPTEMBER 1981 REPRODUCTION PROHIBITED C25·304·103 Display Terminals

Data General Dasher Display Terminals t> One user felt the terminal didn't tilt very easily, and main keygroup include: Break, Escape, Carriage Return, another stated that option selection with the Dasher New Line, Rub Out, Repeat, Space, Shift, and Control model was difficult.D Shift. The function keypad includes cursor controls for the four cursor directions and Home, Print, Tab, Page, and End of Line Erase. ~ data entry terminal under its Interactive Data Entry/Access (Idea) system. High-level language support includes 6053 KEYBOARD: Same as the 6052 keyboard, but with COBOL, FORTRAN IV, Fortran 5, RPG II, Extended the following exceptions: a 12-key function keypad, a row of BASIC, and ALGOL. II user-function keys, and the capability to generate 96 upper and lower case ASCII character codes plus 30 control COMPONENTS codes for a total of 126 character codes. Key functions within the main keygroup include: Delete, Escape, New Line, CRT DISPLAY UNIT: A 12-inch (diagonal measurement) Carriage Return, Alpha Lock, Space, Shift, and Control CRT with a display arrangement of 24 lines of 80 characters Shift. The extended function keypad includes Repeat and each for a total display capacity of 1920 characters. Models Break functions. The user-function keys generate a two 6106, 6107, 6108, and 6109 provide a character set of 128 character sequence: the user function header code followed ASCII symbols including upper and lower case alpha by the user-defined code. numeric; each character is formed within a 7 x II dot matrix. Model 6052 provides a character set of 64 ASCII symbols 6093 KEYBOARD: A sculptured, typewriter-style detached including upper case alphanumerics only; each character is keyboard containing a 14 key numeric pad plus a 13 key formed within a 5-by-7 dot matrix. Model 6053 provides a cursor and function keypad. A total of 18 user defined character set of 96 ASCII symbols including upper and function keys are integrated into the keyboard. All keys are lower case alphabetics; each character is formed via a 5-by-8 electronically debounced and provide N-key rollover. The dot matrix. Data is displayed in white (P4 phosphor). The keyboard generates 96 upper and lower case ASCII cursor is displayed as a blinking underscore. Model 6053 characters. features highlighting, including blinking and underscoring of selected characters and full or half intensity. Model 6093 is PRINTER: The Data General TPI and TP2 RO teleprinters identical to Model 6053 except that upper case alphabetic provide serial impact dot matrix printing at speeds up to 180 characters are formed via a 5 x 7 dot matrix and lower case characters per second. For details see Report C27-304-IOI in are formed in a 5 x 8 dot matrix. the Teleprinters section of this volume.

6106 & 6107 (0100) KEYBOARD: A typewriter-style PRICING detached keyboard. Consists of a main keypad and a 14-key combined cursor and numeric keypad. The keyboard can The Dasher display terminals are available for purchase generate 96 upper and lower case ASCII symbols, plus 30 only. The third party leases are negotiable. Quantity control characters and 35 special user function sequences. A discounts are available. Data General offers two separate typematic repeat feature is standard on all code-generating maintenance arrangements: the On Call Service contract and keys. the Factory Service Contract. which involves return of the faulty equipment to a designated repair location. In either 6108 & 6109 (0200) KEYBOARD: A typewriter-style case, all parts and labor are included at no additional cost. detached keyboard. Consists of a main keyboard, a 12-key International character sets including France, Sweden, screen management keygroup, a 14-key numeric keypad, Germany, and the United Kingdom are available at no extra and a IS-key user function key group. The keyboard can charge. generate 96 upper and lower case ASCII symbols, plus 30 Purchase control characters and 75 special user function sequences. Price The typematic repeat feature is also standard. 6106 (0100) $1,750 6052 KEYBOARD: A 52-key, typewriter-style detached 6107 (DlOO) 2,150 keyboard. A I()"key function keypad and an II-key numeric 6108 (D200) 1,950 keypad (including decimal point) are located to the right of 6109 (0200) 2,350 the main key group. A row of 8 user-function keys are 6052 (01) 1,990 located over the main keygroup. The keyboard can generate 6053 (02) 2,290 any of 64 upper case ASCII characters plus 30 control codes 6093 (03) 2,590 for a total of 96 character codes. Key functions within the Printer interface (6052, 6053) 400.

C25-304-101 Display Terminals Data General Video Terminals Models 6052, 6053 and 6093

A family o.f low-cost Teletype-compatible keyboard/ display terminals.

Standard features include selectable trans mission rates up to 19,200 bps, a 1920 char acter screen, cursor addressing and sensing, , display highlighting, numeric pad and user definable program function keys. Options include international character sets and on two models, a printer interface.

The terminals are available for purchase only and are priced from $1,990 to $2,590 for a single unit. Quantity discounts are available.

CHARACTERISTICS MANAGEMENT SUMMARY VENDOR: Data General Corporation, 15 Turnpike Road, The Data General family of Teletype compatible video Westboro, Massachusetts 01581. Telephone (617) 366-8911. terminals was announced only shortly after the company DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 6052/6053, November announced the Dasher series of teleprinter terminals. 1976; 6093, March 1979. Prior to the introduction of these units, the principal man/machine interface to the Nova series of computers DATE OF FIRST DELIVERY: January 1977 (6052/6053). March 1979 (6093). was the trusty but outmoded Model 33 ASR of Teletype. Model 6093 was added to the line in March 1979. NUMBER DELIVERED TO DATE: Information not available. The display terminals are a fine example of human engineering. The monitor can swivel from right to left SERVICED BY: Data General Corporation. and also be aimed upward or downward. The separate MODELS keyboard can be located anywhere within four feet of the monitor and contains both numeric and functional key Models 6052 and 6053 Video Terminals are stand-alone, pads in addition to typewriter style alphabetic keys. All Teletype-compatible display terminals with detachable key models feature a 1920 character screen and selectable boards that can be located up to four feet from the monitor. The pedestal-mounted display monitor can be rotated in a data transmission rates. An RS 232 interface is standard horizontal plane and tilted in a vertical plane for operator but a 20 rnA current loop interface is available. An inter convenience and to eliminate screen glare. The 6052 is a face to the Dasher series of teleprinters is standard on the basic version of the 6053. The terminals are available with a ·6093 and optional on the 6052 and 6053. printer interface. The 6093 has all of the features of the 6053 plus a different matrix configuration for displaying upper case characters, additional program function keys on the Data General makes the terminals for purchase only. keyboard, an integrated printer interface, and interactive Quantity discounts are available. and buffered operation.

TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS USER REACTION Transmission is performed asynchronously in the full-duplex Datapro spoke to four users of the 6052 and 6053 during mode. Transmission speeds are switch-selectable at 110, ISO, May 1979. These users had a total of 17 terminals, to of 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19,200 bits/ which were connected to Nova processors and seven were second via a 100position switch. The 10- or H-unit, 8-level connected to an Eclipse processor. The terminals had ASCII code is used. Odd or even parity or marking (eighth bit always I) is switch selectable. Each character includes been installed for periods ranging from four months to one start bit and one or two (HO bps) stop bits. Either an 16 months. Ratings supplied by these users are sum RS-232C or 20 mA dc current loop interface is provided. marized below. DEVICE CONTROL

Transmission is performed on a character-by-character basis Overall performance 3 I o o 3.8 as each key is depressed. The terminal responds to keyed or Ease of operation 4 o o o 4.0 received control codes by executing the specified function. Display clarity I 3 o o 3.3 1> Line and Local modes are provided. ~

Excellent Good Fair Poor WA* total display capacity of 1920 characters. Model 6052 pr0- vides a character set of 64 ASCD symbols including upper Keyboard feel and usability 2 2 o o 3.5 case alphanumerics only; each character is formed within a Hardware reliability' 2 2 o o 3.5 5-by-7 dot matrix. Model 6OS3 provides a character set of 96 Maintenance service 2 I o o 3.8 ASCD symbols includinl upper and lower case a1phabetics; each character is formed via a 5-by-8 dot matrix. Data is dis "Weighted Average on a scale of 4.0 for Excellent. played in white. The cursor is displayed as a blinkinl under score. Model 6OS3 features highHghting, including blinking All of these users expressed a high level of satisfaction and undencoriog of selected eharacters and full or half with these terminals and two users expected to add more intensity. Model 6093 is identical to Model 6053 except that upper case alphabetic characters are formed via a 5 x 7 dot to their systems. One user whose terminals are in a brightly matrix and lower case are formed in a 5 x 8 dot matrix. lit area, would like a contrast adjustment in addition to the brightness control. Another user who had replaced 6052 KEYBOARD: A 52-key, typewriter-style detachable fixed keyboard terminals with the Data General units, keyboard. A Io-key function keypad and an U-key numeric remarked how convenient it was to be able to move the keypad (including decimal point) are located to the right of keyboard and the monitor into the most comfortable the main keygroup. A row of 8 user-function keys are keying position and viewing angle. He felt that this fea located over the main keygroup. The keyboard can generate any of 64 upper case ASCD characten plus 30 control eodes ture alone had added from five to ten percent additional for a total of 96 character codes. Key functions within the productivity. 0 main keygroup include: Break, Escape, Carriqe Return, New Line, Rub Out, Repeat, Space, Shift, and Control Shift. The function keypad includes cursor controls for the ~ Cursor addressing and sensing are standard features. Cunor four cursor directions and Home, Print, Tab, Page, and End controls include Up, Down, Left, Right, Return, and New of Line Erase. Line. Return positions the cursor at the beginning of the line occupied by the cursor. New Line positions the cunor at the beginning of tbe next line. Cursor control functions feature 6053 KEYBOARD: Same as the 6052 keyboard, but with wraparound. the foUowing exceptions: a 12-key function keypad, a row of 11 user-function keys, and the capability to generate 96 The Roll function, when enabled, moves all Hnes up by one upper and lower case ASCII character codes plus 30 control line when a New Line function Is executed with the cursor on codes for a total of 126 character codes. Key functions wlth the bottom line; the top Hne is rolled off the screen and is lost, in the main keygroup include: Delete, Escape, New Line, while the bottom line is left blank with the cunor locatedat Carriage Return, Alpha Lock, Space, Shift, and Control the beginning of that line. Shift. The extended function keypad includes Repeat and Break functions. The user-function keys generate a two Other functions include BHnk, Dim, Undencore, Bell, line character sequence: the user function header code followed and screen erasure, Tab, and Print. Line erasure clean all by the user-defined code. data from the cunor position to the end of the line to blanks. Screen erasure clears all data on the screen to blanks and positions the cunor at Home. The Dim function displays 6093 KEYBOARD: A sculptured typewriter style keyboard data at half intensity between Start and End Dim control capable of generating 96 ASCII characten, a 14 key numeric characters. The Blink function blinks displayed data between pad plus a 13 key cunar and function keypad. A total of 18 Start and End Blink control characters. The Underscore user dermed function keys are integrated into the keyboard. function underscores displayed data between Start and End All keys are electronically debounced and provide N-key Undencore control characters. No function is performed by rollover. Tab except that the code is transmitted wben keyed. The Print function disables the keyboard and prints the screen PRINTER: The Data General TPI and TP2 RO teleprinten contents from the beginning of the line occupied by the provide serial impact dot matrix printing at speeds up to 180 cursor to the end of the screen. eharacten per second. For details see Report C27-304-101 in the Teleprinten section of this volume. SOFTWARE PRICING The 6052, 6053 and 6093 Video Terminals are supported under all Data General operating systems, including the The 6052, 6053 and 6093 Video Terminals are available for Advanced Operating System (AOS), the Real Time Disc purchase only. Third party leases are negotiable. Quantity Operating System (RDOS), and the diskette-based Disc discounts are available. Data General offers two separate Operating System (DOS). Data General also supports the maintenance arrangements: the On Call Service contract and 6053 as a data entry terminal under its Interactive Data the Factory Service Contract, which involves return of the Entry/Access (Idea) system. High-level language support faulty equipment to a designated repair location. In either includes COBOL, FORTRAN IV, Fortran 5, RPG II, Ex case, all parts and labor are included at no additional cost. tended BASIC, and ALGOL. Model 6052 is priced at 51,990; Model 6053 is priced at COMPONENTS 52,290. Both prices are for unit quantities. An optional printer interface is priced at S4OO. Unit price of the 6093 CRT DISPLAY UNIT: A 12-inch (diagonal measurement) which includes the printer interface, is 52,590. International CRT with a viewing area 6 inches high by 9 inches wide. The character sets including France, Sweden, Germany, and the display arrangement is 14 lines of 80 characten each for a United Kingdom are available at no extra charge••