The IBM 3196 Display Station is a 24x80 monochrome display and keyboard made by IBM. It can be used with the System/36, System/38, or AS/400 through wired attachment or Telnet. It uses a typewriter keyboard to enter, display, and manipulate data on a 12-inch monochrome screen. The 3196 performs all the basic functions of the 5291-2, as well as some additional functions. The 3196 also has a 25th character line containing an operator information area. The 3196 is compatible with the 5291 Model 2 Display Station and applications written for that product will operate on the 3196.[1]

Features

  • 24x80 monochrome display[2]
  • Offers functions equivalent to the 5291 model 2
  • Comes with Cable-Thru with Auto-Termination and Screen Glare Reduction
  • Consists of three workstation elements: video, logic, and keyboard
  • Offers field editing of individual data-input fields
  • Allows variety of cable attachments and connections
  • Provides Security Keylock and other security facilities

Elements

The IBM 3196 contains the following elements:[3]

  • Display
  • Display stand
  • 122-key keyboard[4]
  • Keyboard overlay
  • Logic element
  • Auto-termination unit
  • Security keys
  • Video cable
  • Power cord
  • User guide

References

  1. ↑ "IBM 3196 Terminal | Argecy". www.argecy.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ↑ "Troubleshooting emulation types". www.ibm.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "IBM 3196 Setup Instructions" (PDF). April 1987. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Using a display station". www.ibm.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.


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