Contents

Chapter 1 - Operator Information

• Part 1 – Keyboard Control and Indicators
  • Monitor Controls
    • Audible Indicators (Tones)
• Part 2 – Set-Up Mode
  • SET-UP Features at a Glance
  • Determining What a SET-UP Feature Does
  • How To Change a SET-UP Feature
  • Setting the Answerback Message
  • Saving the SET-UP Features
  • Recalling SET-UP Features
  • Resetting the Terminal
• Part 3 – Definition of Each SET-UP Feature
• Part 4 – Self-Testing the VT100
  • Self-Test Error Codes
• Part 5 – What To Do in the Event of a Problem

Chapter 2 - Installation, Interface Information and Specifications

• Installation
  • Site Considerations
  • Unpacking and Maintenance
  • User Maintenance
• Interface Information
  • EIA Interface
    • Electrical Characteristics
  • Optional 20 mA Current Loop Interface
  • External Video Connections
• VT100 Specifications
• How to Order Hardware Documentation

Chapter 3 - Programmer Information

• The Keyboard
• Communications Protocols
• Terminal Control Commands
  • Control Characters
  • Control Sequences
  • Valid ANSI Mode Control Sequences
    • CPR – Cursor Position Report – VT100 to Host
    • CUB – Cursor Backward – Host to VT100 and VT100 to Host
    • CUD – Cursor Down – Host to VT100 and VT100 to Host
    • CUF – Cursor Forward – Host to VT100 and VT100 to Host
    • CUP – Cursor Position
    • CUU – Cursor Up – Host to VT100 and VT100 to Host
    • DA – Device Attributes
    • DECALN – Screen Alignment Display (DEC Private)
    • DECANM – ANSI/VT52 Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECARM – Auto Repeat Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECAWM – Autowrap Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECCKM – Cursor Keys Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECCOLM – Column Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECDHL – Double Height Line (DEC Private)
    • DECDWL – Double-Width Line (DEC Private)
    • DECID – Identify Terminal (DEC Private)
    • DECINLM – Interlace Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECKPAM – Keypad Application Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECKPNM – Keypad Numeric Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECLL – Load LEDS (DEC Private)
    • DECOM – Origin Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECRC – Restore Cursor (DEC Private)
    • DECREPTPARM – Report Terminal Parameters
    • DECREQTPARM – Request Terminal Parameters
    • DECSC – Save Cursor (DEC Private)
    • DECSCLM – Scrolling Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECSCNM – Screen Mode (DEC Private)
    • DECSTBM – Set Top and Bottom Margins (DEC Private)
    • DECSWL – Single-width Line (DEC Private)
    • DECTST – Invoke Confidence Test
    • DSR – Device Status Report
    • ED – Erase In Display
    • EL – Erase In Line
    • HTS – Horizontal Tabulation Set
    • HVP – Horizontal and Vertical Position
    • IND – Index
    • LNM – Line Feed/New Line Mode
    • NEL – Next Line
    • RI – Reverse Index
    • RIS – Reset To Initial State
    • RM – Reset Mode
    • SCS – Select Character Set
    • SGR – Select Graphic Rendition
    • SM – Set Mode
    • TBC – Tabulation Clear
  • Modes
  • Valid VT52 Mode Control Sequences
    • Cursor Up
    • Cursor Down
    • Cursor Right
    • Cursor Left
    • Enter Graphics Mode
    • Exit Graphics Mode
    • Cursor to Home
    • Reverse Line Feed
    • Erase to End of Screen
    • Erase to End of Line
    • Direct Cursor Address
    • Identify
    • Enter Alternate Keypad Mode
    • Exit Alternate Keypad Mode
    • Enter ANSI Mode
  • Control Sequence Summary
    • ANSI Compatible Mode
    • VT52 Compatible Mode

Chapter 4 - VT100 Options

• Advanced Video Option – VT1XX-AB
  • Advanced Video Option Installation
  • Advanced Video Option Checkout
• 20 mA Current Loop Option – VT1XX-AA
  • 20 mA Current Loop Option Installation
  • 20 mA Current Loop Option Checkout
• Communications Cables

Chapter 5 - Accessories and Supplies

Appendix A - ANSI Definitions and Notation

Appendix B - 7-Bit ASCII Code

Appendix C - Fill Character Requirements

Figures

• 1-1 VT100 Terminal
• 1-2 VT100 Keyboard
• 1-3 VT100 Terminal (Rear View)
• 1-4 SET-UP A Mode Presentation
• 1-5 SET-UP B Mode Presentation
• 1-6 SET-UP B Mode Summary
• 2-1 VT100 Terminal Dimensions
• 2-2 VT100 Rear View
• 2-3 20 mA Current Loop Interface
• 2-4 Composite Video Output
• 3-1 Terminal Data Flow
• 3-2 VT100 Keyboard
• 4-1 VT100 Rear View
• 4-2 Advanced Video Option Installation
• 4-3 20 mA Current Loop Option
• 4-4 Terminal Controller Board

Tables

• 1-1 Categories of SET-UP Features
• 1-2 SET-UP Feature Change Summary
• 1-3 Nonfatal Displayed Error Codes
• 1-4 Problem Checklist
• 2-1 EIA RS-232-C Connector Signals
• 3-1 Machine States
• 3-2 Alphabetic Key Codes
• 3-3 Nonalphabetic Key Codes
• 3-4 Function Key Codes
• 3-5 Control Codes Generated
• 3-6 Cursor Control Key Codes
• 3-7 VT52 Mode Auxiliary Keypad Codes
• 3-8 ANSI Mode Auxiliary Keypad Codes
• 3-9 Special Graphics Characters
• 3-10 Control Characters
• C-1 Fill Character Requirements