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ES/3XTwin 5250 Emulation Kit
for PC-to-IBM® Midrange
Twinax Emulation
Overview
ES/3XTwin and the new ES/PCI from Decision
Data/NLynx Systems are hardware/software packages that provides powerful, flexible local 5250 terminal and printer
emulation for any Windows® environment. Using ES/3XTwin, you can link PCs via Twinax to
an IBM System/36®, Advanced Series/36®, or AS/400®, to emulate a variety of 5250
terminal types and IBM midrange printers.
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Two solutions to handle all Windows operating
systems
ES/3XTwin for PCs with ISA
expansion slots provides terminal and printer emulation for Windows 3.1, Windows
for Workgroups, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME and Windows XP®all in a single solution.
NLynx has bundled Emerald Series 32-bit emulation software for Windows 95 and Windows NT
and 16-bit for Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.X to provide emulation for any
Windows environment. The ES/3XTwin installer program detects the Windows operating system
and automatically installs the appropriate software.
ES/PCI for PCs with PCI
expansion slots provides terminal and printer emulation for Windows
95/98/NT/2000/ME and Windows XP®. NLynx has bundled Emerald Series 32-bit emulation software for Windows
95/98/NT/2000/ME and Windows XP to provide emulation for any Windows 32-bit environment.
Advanced Features
 | Multilanguage support. Localized product for
English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. |
 | Flexible connectivity options. PCs can be
connected locally by a standard twinax cable, or through an IBM 5X94 workstation
controller. |
 | Built-in migration path. Because ES/3XTwin
contains both 32- and 16-bit emulation, users can start out in a Windows 3.X environment
and upgrade to a newer Windows operating system without having to purchase additional
software. |
 | No IRQs needed, no memory segment. The
ES/3XTwin solution requires no IRQs or memory segment, freeing up your computers
valuable resources for more productive uses. |
 | Client Axcess/400® support. The 3XTwin
adapter is fully compatible with CA/400 features, including shared folders and ODBC (Open
Database Connectivity). It also supports Personal Communications/400® and all versions of
PC Support. |
 | Multiple session support. A single PC can
run seven sessions concurrently. S/3X data entry, batch processing, print jobs, and PC
resident software can be run simultaneously. |
 | Printer options. Choose from a variety of
popular printers supported by the PC. Up to three printers are supported at any one time,
each running independently while another host or PC application is active. |
 | Hotspots identify host menu items. Host menu
items and function keys can be assigned colors. Employ this aesthetic and intuitive
approach to locate them quickly and easily. |
 | Keystroke memory and playback (macros).
Predefine keystrokes for automated sign-on, repetitive data entry, or unattended
operation. Store as many as 2,048 keystrokes in up to 24 keyboard macros. |
 | ETU® file transfer support. ETU, an
industry standard from NLynx Systems, allows direct file transfer between the PC and
System/36, Advanced Series/36, or AS/400. |
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| General | PC-to-Midrange
Connectivity |
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 | Drop-down menu support using mouse button. |
 | Keyboard mapping allows easy reconfiguration to support
existing keyboards. |
 | Advanced printer support includes autorotate and autosize
functions, either direct or network-attached. |
 | With Application Program Interface (WINHLLAPI), unlimited
options are available for simplifying PC operations, including use of internally developed
or third-party software. |
 | Custom tool bar allows users to create their own
easy-to-use buttons for frequently used items, including macros. |
 | DOS support available for ES/3XTwin adapter only.
DOS not supported on EX/PCI adapter. |

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PC System Requirements
 | PCs with 386 (ES/3XTWIN only), 486, or Pentium® processor
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 | 3-1/2" floppy disk drive (ES/3XTWIN), CD-ROM for
ES/PCI |
 | Hard disk with 5MB space available |
 | Half-card expansion slot (ISA) |
 | Minimum of 4MB of memory |
 | Windows 3.1(ES/3XTWIN only), 95/98/NT/2000/ME and Windows
XP |
IBM Devices Support
 | Displays: 525111; 52911,2;
52921; 31792; 31802; 3196all; 3197C,D |
 | Printers: 3812, 5219, 4214, 4210, 5225,
5224, 5256, system printer emulation |

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The ES/3XTwin Package:
 | ES/3XTwin Adapter Card (ISA) |
 | 32- and 16-bit emulation software |
 | Twinax T-Connector |
 | Quick Installation Guide |
 | User Guides (on diskette) |
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The 3XTWIN/PCI Package:
 | ES/PCI Adapter Card (PCI) |
 | 32-bit emulation software |
 | Twinax T-Connector |
 | Quick Installation Guide |
 | User Guides (on CD-ROM) |
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Part Number:
| Item |
Order Number |
Mfr. Item Number |
| ES/3XTwin |
NLY-3XTWIN |
301-9073-04 |
| ES/PCI |
NLY-ESPCI |
301-9606-01 |
Warranty:
NLynx limited one-year warranty on adapter card and 90
days on software.
Technical Support:
In the U.S., technical support is available between 7:30
a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday, toll-free on 1-888-659-6967.
For Asia/Pacific, Australia, and Latin America, call
(512) 301-8180.
For Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, call +44 161 928
7014.

Related NLynx Products
 | ETU®: File transfer utility
that resides on the S/3X or AS/400 and provides menu-driven options for transfer and
translation of data between the PC and host. |
 | ES/TEC-2: Economical
IBM-compatible, plug-and-play, two-session card (requires Memory Segment and
IRQ) |
 | ES/3XTwin®: DOS
emulation software and 5250 ISA adapter |
 | ES/PCI®: Windows
95/98/2000/NT emulation software and 5250 PCI adapter |
 | ES/Remote:
Software and hardware combination that allows users dial-up remote access to an IBM
Midrange System. Works in conjunction with NLynxs Axcess/400 Remote Access
Unit. Also available for Macintosh and DOS users. |
 | ES/Server:
Low-cost gateway, connecting via Twinax to an IBM Midrange to share seven emulation
sessions (per adapter) over an Ethernet or Token Ring LAN. |
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For more information on ES/3XTwin and ES/PCI, call us at 800-597-2525
or e-mail us at info@twindata.com

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