The 3196 and 3197 displays are functional replacements for the 5251 and 5292
product line. These are twin-ax devices, intended for use on the System 3X
and AS/400 product lines. There are four models in the 3196 line and seven
models in the 3197 line. These devices do not display graphics.
Displays and Phosphor
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The 3196 A series features 12-inch green phosphor screens, in 24x80 (with
one status line) format. The 3196 B series features 12-inch amber-gold
screens in the 24x80 (with one status line) format.
The 3197 C series features 14-inch color screens and supports 24x80 (with
one status line) formats. The 3197 D series features 15-inch green phosphor
screens and supports 24x80 (with one status line) and 27x132 (with one status
line) formats. The 3197 W series features 15-inch black on white displays in
24x80 (with one status line) and 27x132 (with one status line) formats.
Keyboards
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Both product lines support the 102 PC keyboard with 24 function keys and
the 122 key keyboard with 24 function keys and a numeric pad. A data entry
keyboard, based on the 122 key offering, is available on the 3197 D40. The
keyboards are waterproof and have System 3X-oriented key caps.
Special Features
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Both product lines support the Record/Play/Pause feature, through which the
user to store up to 1500 characters and "play back" or modify these
characters. The printer-port feature is available on the 3197 product line.
The 3197 C series supports dual sessions, applications designed for the
5292 model 1 and 3179 model 2, and system printing through the printer port.
All these workstations attach directly to a System 3X or AS/400. Remote
attachment to a 5251-12 is supported only for 24x80 screen sizes. The
5251-12 does not support color. Remote attachment of 3196 models A20 and
B20 are not supported on either remote controller. The remainder of the
displays (including color) can attach to the 5294 remote controller.
Pricing
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The 3196 and 3197 series devices are priced as follows (list price as of
8/17/88)
1-yr warr 3-yr warr
A series $1270 $1355
B series $1270 $1355
C series $1895 $2140
D series $1795 $1985
W series $2090 $2245