Trying to use a DEC VT220 as System Admin Terminal

[OldPhoneGuy]

I'm looking for some assistance in setting up a DEC VT220 at a System Administration Terminal on a G3SI V6.3. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[Phoneman2]

Any reason why your not using 4410? Wisdom is Knowledge
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Thanks All Phoneman2

 

[Phoneman2]

Connecting the Management Terminal
The management terminal can be connected to the system in the following ways:
n SYSAM-LCL Local Access Port
The management terminal can be connected directly to the SYSAM-LCL
port of the TN1648 System Access and Maintenance (SYSAM) circuit pack
in the PPN control carrier (or SPE). Two RS-232 connectors are located on
the rear panel of the PPN control carrier beneath the label TERMINAL. To
access the maintenance user interface running on the active SPE, connect
an M25B (EIA) cord to the connector labeled ACTIVE. Connect the other
end to the connector to the management terminal. On the 715 BCS
terminal, use the port labeled P2(DCE); on most other terminals, use the
connector labeled MAIN PORT. A null modem is not required for these
ports. Refer to the user manual on your terminal model for detailed setup
instructions.
On systems with duplicated SPEs, there are two PPN control carrier and
two identical sets of connectors. Either connector labeled ACTIVE can be
used, regardless of which SPE is active. The STANDBY connectors are
described below.
n SYSAM-RMT Remote Access Port (RAP)
One login can access the system by dialing in to the SYSAM-RMT port with
a modem operating at either 1.2 or 2.4 kbps. This port is reserved for inads
access.
n Parallel Printer Connection
For parallel printer operation, connect the printer to the connector labeled
with the printer icon. To enable parallel printer operation, use the following
series of keystrokes:
1. Cntl + F1 to access the Setup menu
2. F4 to select the User Preferences sub-menu
3. Down arrow to the Parallel Port field
4. F4 to enable the option
5. F1, F5, F1 to return to Setup, save selections, and exit
n Serial Printer Connection
For serial printer operation, connect the printer to the connector on the
back of the 715 BCS terminal labeled P1(DCE). A null modem is not
required. Set the printer for 9600 baud, 7 data bits, and 1 stop bit. These
are the default settings for the 715 BCS. If necessary, terminal settings for
serial printer operations can be changed from the Communication Options
sub-menu of the Setup menu.
DEFINITY Enterprise Communication Server Release 9
Maintenance for R9r 555-233-117
Issue 2
November 2000
Management Terminal
3-4 Logging On
3
Logging On
To log on to the system:
1. Connect and power up the Management Terminal (MT). The screen
displays login:
2. Enter your login name, and press the Return key. The screen displays
password:
3. Enter your password, and press the Return key.
For security reasons, the password does not display as you type it. The
system verifies that a valid login and password name were entered. If an
invalid login or password name was entered, the screen displays login
incorrect:
In this case you must repeat the procedure. If your password has expired
or is within 7 days of the expiration day, you see a error message:
Your Password has expired; enter a new one
Old Password:
New Password:
WARNING: your password will expire in xx days
If the system recognizes the login and password name, the screen displays
the software version number followed by the prompt:
Terminal Type (Enter 513, 4410, 4425, or VT220):
[513]
4. Depending on your terminal type, enter one of the following:
Terminal Type Entry
513 BCT 513 (default)
715 BCS 513 (default)
4410 Data Terminal 4410
4425 Data Terminal 4425
DEC VT220 VT220 Wisdom is Knowledge
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Thanks All Phoneman2

 

[jaymzter]

vt220 escapes for the softkeys:
VT220 Escape Sequences
Function Escape Sequence
Help ^[[28~
Previous Page ^[[5~
Next Page ^[[6~
Cancel ^[[3~
Execute ^[[29~
Previous Field ^[[31~
Next Field ^[[32~
Clear Field ^[[33~
Refresh ^[[34~
Edit Vector ^[[f6
Next Form ^[[4~
Up Arrow ^[[A
Down Arrow ^[[B
Right Arrow ^[[C
Left Arrow ^[[D

Capital VT220 must be entered Some emulation packages use the ~ as a pause character. This may prevent the escape sequence from functioning properly. Change the pause character to something else. The sequence ^[ is an escape

 

[Nick44]

All respect to Phoneman2, but I don't think you will get, specifically a DEC 220 to work. Everything that Phoneman has said is spot on for every other terminal I've ever come accross though. Or, put another way, I've tried till I'm blue in the face to get a DEC to work, and although it looks fine to start with, it always packs up after the first page, and freezes. I have often wondered if the DEC interpretation of the TTY 220 spec was just a bit off. Also the keyboard layout on the DEC is horrible. If I'm wrong, perhaps someone more enlightened than I .............
Nick