Specifications

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Video Display Terminals
If the port is dedicated to operator entry, it may be configured so that it is always available
for paging. If the port may also be used for automatic entry (using a Zetron Model 105 or
similar device), it is necessary to log on first. This informs the port what type of device
(VDT or automatic entry) it is connected to. (The Dual Trunk card always requires a
logon). The sequence in Table 16 describes the logon process.
Table 16: Logging On from a Video Display Terminal
Once logged on the paging system, you simply have to know the subscriber’s ID number
and follow the prompting messages given by the Model 2100 and Model 2200 on the
display screen as shown in Table 17.
Table 17: Alphanumeric Page Prompts
This sequence is repeated to enter more pages. To log off, enter “bye” in response to the
“Pager number:” prompt (or hang up if using a Dual Trunk).
Mistakes may be corrected by using the Backspace or Delete key to erase the previously
entered character; Ctrl-W (hold down the Control or Ctrl key while typing “w”) to erase
the previously entered word; or Ctrl-X to erase the entire message.
If the subscriber name shown indicates that the wrong number is being paged, simply
press Enter at the message prompt. Display paging subscribers should be programmed so
that they are not paged at all if there is no message.
Display Screen Meaning Operator Keyboard Response
ID= Please log on. Type M (upper case), then press Enter. You will
not see the M echoed on your screen.
Password? Enter password if one is required
(usually none).
Type the password, then press Enter. If no
password, this step is skipped.
Logon granted System is ready for alpha messaging. n/a
Display Screen Meaning Operator Keyboard Response
Pager number: Enter subscriber ID # One or more digits; “-” characters may be
entered for readability. Press Enter.
[Name] This is the subscriber’s name
as entered in ZbaseW.
(none)
Message [nnn]:
or
Numeric Message [nnn]:
Enter alphanumeric or
numeric message, up to nnn
characters
Type in the message. If it is numeric, only the
digits 0-9, space, and “-” should be entered. If
other characters are entered, they are accepted;
the VDT will beep as a warning. Only the
specified number of characters will be accepted;
the VDT beeps when the message limit is
reached. Press Enter when the message is
complete.
transaction acknowledged The page has been accepted. (none)