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ES/3XTWIN & ES/PCI
5250 Terminal Emulation

ES/3XTwin  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

bulletMultilanguage support. Localized product for English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
bulletFlexible connectivity options. PCs can be connected locally by a standard twinax cable, or through an IBM 5X94 workstation controller.
bulletBuilt-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.
bulletNo IRQs needed, no memory segment. The ES/3XTwin solution requires no IRQs or memory segment, freeing up your computer’s valuable resources for more productive uses.
bulletClient 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.
bulletMultiple 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.
bulletPrinter 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.
bulletHotspots 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.
bulletKeystroke 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.
bulletETU® 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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Additional Features

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bulletDrop-down menu support using mouse button.
bulletKeyboard mapping allows easy reconfiguration to support existing keyboards.
bulletAdvanced printer support includes autorotate and autosize functions, either direct or network-attached.
bulletWith Application Program Interface (WINHLLAPI), unlimited options are available for simplifying PC operations, including use of internally developed or third-party software.
bulletCustom tool bar allows users to create their own easy-to-use buttons for frequently used items, including macros.
bulletDOS support available for ES/3XTwin adapter only.  DOS not supported on EX/PCI adapter.

Diagram

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ES/3XTwin Diagram


Specifications

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PC System Requirements

bulletPCs with 386 (ES/3XTWIN only), 486, or Pentium® processor
bullet3-1/2" floppy disk drive (ES/3XTWIN), CD-ROM for ES/PCI
bulletHard disk with 5MB space available
bulletHalf-card expansion slot (ISA)
bulletMinimum of 4MB of memory
bulletWindows 3.1(ES/3XTWIN only), 95/98/NT/2000/ME and Windows XP

IBM Devices Support

bulletDisplays:   5251–11; 5291–1,2; 5292–1; 3179–2; 3180–2; 3196–all; 3197–C,D
bulletPrinters:    3812, 5219, 4214, 4210, 5225, 5224, 5256, system printer emulation


General

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The ES/3XTwin Package:
bulletES/3XTwin Adapter Card (ISA)
bullet32- and 16-bit emulation software
bulletTwinax T-Connector
bulletQuick Installation Guide
bulletUser Guides (on diskette)
The 3XTWIN/PCI Package:
bulletES/PCI Adapter Card (PCI)
bullet32-bit emulation software
bulletTwinax T-Connector
bulletQuick Installation Guide
bulletUser Guides (on CD-ROM)

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

bulletETU®: 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.
bulletES/TEC-2™: Economical IBM-compatible, plug-and-play, two-session card (requires Memory Segment and IRQ)
bulletES/3XTwin®: DOS emulation software and 5250 ISA adapter
bulletES/PCI®: Windows 95/98/2000/NT emulation software and 5250 PCI adapter
bulletES/Remote™: Software and hardware combination that allows users dial-up remote access to an IBM Midrange System. Works in conjunction with NLynx’s Axcess/400™ Remote Access Unit. Also available for Macintosh and DOS users.
bulletES/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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