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New Products Editor:Prof. Demetrios A. MichalopoutosCalifornia State University, Fullerton

Package measures performance of HP 3000 computers

Hewlett-Packard's on-line performance through user-developed programs. Becausetool, OPT/3000, is an interactive performance system overhead required by OPT/3000 variesmeasurement package providing software and from one to three percent of available CPUtraining that enables users to determine the time, the software may be used at multiplecurrent workload,memory usage, CPU activi- workstations. 0

ty, and I/O traffic of their HP 3000 systems. OPT/3000 software displays measurementsBased on this information, users can tune in- as graphic output on the HP 264X family ofdividual applications, balance the CPU work- terminals. Hard-copy graphs, along with sum-load, optimize system performance,and plan mary reports of resource usage, may be ob-future capacity, according to the company. tamned on a line printer.OPT/3000 software produces performance The software will operate on HP 3000 Series

information on global overview, memory, 30 33 44 or III t h the MPECPU (memory manager), t/b, process, and IV version of the HP multiprogramming exe- A full-page video display is combined with thesysUem ta 2es. cutive operating system. ANSI standard and the 8086 microprocessorUp to 23 different interactive displays in Piiceon's PM 2010 terminal. The terminalmay be selected for increasingly specific In addition to software, the OPT/3000 has two RS-232C ports and a parallel printerdetails on performance. All selection com- package also includes a system performance port. Ten transmission rates between 75 andmands consist of a single ASCII character. training course: a two-week course at an HP 19.2K baud are switch-orsoftware-selectable.Automatic prompts appear on the display if technical center covering the HP3000 operat- The OEM quantity 500 price is $2500.additional information is needed to specify a ing system and details of system performancecommand, and an extensive on-line user's help analysis. Reader Service Number 43facility, or manual, is available. US list price for the OPT/3000 package,OPT/3000 obtains information via a mea- consisting of OPT/3000 software for a single

surement interface integrated into the HP HP 3000 system and the two-week system per-3000 multiprogramming executive operating formance training course for one person, is Parallel printer featuressystem. Designed for interactive use, OPT/ $8500. three-way paper handler3000 may also be used either in batch mode orto log information to files for later reduction Reader Service Number 41 Cromemco's Model 3715 microprocessor-

controlled impact parallel printer, for use withCromemco systems, prints 9 x 7 dot matrix

Distributed communications processor uses Telcon software characters at 150 cps. The unit can print bothuppercase and lowercase characters as well ascharacter sets for both English and French.

Designed for network applications, Sperry which can be expanded from a minimum stor- Using host-generated control codes, charac-Univac's DCP/20 can operate as a front-end age of 256K 8-bit bytes in 128K-byte in- ter densities of either 10 or 16.36 cpi are avail-processor for Sperry Univac 1100 and Series crements to a maximum of 512K bytes. able. Up to 80 characters per line can be90 host processors or as a remote network pro- The system can handle up to 45 communica- printed at 10 cpi, and up to 132 characters percessor. Utilizing the company's Telcon soft- tion lines and accommodate asynchronous, line can be printed at 16.36 cpi in line lengthsware, the DCP/20 has the capability of synchronous, and wideband transmissions at uptoeightinches. Bothcharacterdensitiescansimultaneously supporting transaction pro- speeds up to 64K bits per second. It provides be elongated in a line by host-generated codescessing, timesharing, and remote job-entry ap- support for the universal data link control pro- and printed double-width.plications. cedure as well as character-oriented communi- A three-way paper handling system acceptsThe DCP/20 system consists of a processor, cations protocols. 91/2' -wide standard computer fanfold forms,

local storage, and communication line mod- The purchase price for the basic DCP/20 81/2 "-wide roll paper, and 8/ "-wide singleules. Mass storage disk and magnetic tape sub- system is $45,800. A five year lease is available sheets.systems as well as host interface modules are at $960 per month with a maintenance cost of The Model 3715 parallel printer is priced atalso available. $215. $1295.The memory for the DCP/20 is an inte-

grated circuit, error-correcting storage system Reader Service Number 42 Reader Service Number 44

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The Tektronix 2215 oscilloscope is a dual trace, delayed sweep instrument achieving 60 MHz atTelex Computer Products' 476L display ter- 20mV to 10V and 50MHz at 2-, 5-and 10-mV settings. It has amaximum sweep speed of5 ns/div.minal is designed for library cataloging, cir- The unit has a dual time base with 1.5 01o delay time accuracy and includes alternate sweep switch-culation control, and related record functions. ing, A/B sweep separation control, and B triggering after delay for delayed time measurements.In addition, library patrons can search the ter- The 2215 also provides Z-axis input, front panel trace rotation, and beam finder controls. It isminal's data files to reference books, publica- priced at $1400.tions, and other library records. The terminalaccommodates the ALA/MARC character set Reader Service Number 47as well as the Cyrillic and Hebrew alphabets.Diacritics, superscripts, subscripts, and spe-cial graphics and included. Operating from anIBM S/360, S/370, S303X, S4300, or equiv- Software emulates IBM Desktop computer and word-alent system, the system can be used as a stand-alone or in multistation clusters of up to 16 dis- remote batch terminals processing system offeredplays within 5000 feet. The 476L is priced at$2850, with quantity discounts available. In a move toward building distributed data Xerox's 820 information processor features

capability, Vector Graphic has introduced a 2.5MHz microprocessor with 64K RAM andReader Service Number 45 communications software which can link up 4K ROM. It has dual RS-232 serial ports and

any Vector data or word processor to a remote a 12" display screen with a capacity of 24Vector system as well as to other makes of data 80-character lines.and word processing systems. The basic system also includes dual 51/4

CAD software is designed to The new software, called remote batch ter- disk drives capable of storing 92,00 charac-CADsoftware s designed to minal emulator, or RBTE, makes it possible' ters (about 45 pages of text) and a detachable

speed product development for any Vector system-Vector 3005, 3105, 96-character ASCII keyboard with function2600, 2800, System B, and Vip-to emulate a keys and 10-key numeric keypad.

The Medusa computer-aided design soft- number of IBM remote batch terminals, in- Compatible with the company's Ethernetware package, developed by Cambridge In- cluding the 2780, 3780, 2770, 3741, and 2961. local area communications network, the 820

can also use the Xerox 871 interactive com-teractive Systems, is now being marketed in The primary use of RBTE software is to ex- munications emulator for 3270-mode access tothe US by Prime Computer. Based on Prime's pedite remote job entry or data distribution by a host computer.general-purpose 32-bit computer systems, transferring complete files between Vector Operation of the 820 system requires eitherMedusa enables a company to customize its systems or between a Vector system and word-processing software, which includes anown design system, a capability not available another make of data or word processor operating system, or the CP/M operatingwith turnkey or software-only offerings, ac- equipped with RBTE software or compatible system.cording to Prime. terminal emulation capability. An optional 8", single-side, single-densityThe Prime/Medusa system is packaged with

its own integrated workstation, available with RBTE software requires bisynchronous dual disk drive and 40-cps daisywheel bidirec-

color or black-and-white terminals. The modems; transmission rates can be up to 240 tional printer are available. The price of the

workstations provide a 19r

1000-line resolu cps over a dial-up line and up to 960 cps over a basic 820 system is $2995 (software not includ-tion display to enhance operation and increase leased, conditioned line. ed).

performance, according to the company. The The software permits sending and receiving Reader Service Number 49workstations also include a joystick, data several files simultaneously. A transmittingtablet, PT25 character mode terminal, and operator can enter all file names to be trans-graphic controller. ferred in advance and the system will sendMedusa is compatible with all Prime 50-series them in sequence. RBTE receives multiple files

software. Through Primos, Prime's operating automatically and assigns them a sequentially Voice controllersystem, users can access networking and data numbered name. runs on batteries or ACcommunications facilities to interface . . .Medusa's report and documentation features to Ascaaaid to systemmosntornig, a diagnostcother nondesign functions. trace appears on the screen while files are beig Priced at $400, Covox Company's Model IAn entry-level Prime/Medusa system costs transmitted, enabling the operator to trace voice controller utilizes proprietary circuitry to

$235,000, including one Prime 250 CPU, anddiagnosecommuncationsproblemswith- recognize 16 separate commands. The unit's768M-byte main memory, one 96M-byte disk out a separate oscilloscope. recognition capabilities can be greatly ex-drive, and two workstations with black-and- The bitstreamer interface board used with panded when attached to a host microcom-white terminals. Medusa software can be Vector systems requires minor modifications puter, according to the company. Noise andlicensed separately at $30,000 and $60,000 for to accommodate the RBTE terminal emulator distortion tolerant, the Model I identifies voic-two- and three-dimensional CAD models, re- software. These modifications are priced at ing existence, fundamental pitch, and voicingspectively. $100. The software itself costs $500. duration, according to Covox.

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Isolated analog input systemhas thermocouple interfacing

Data Translation has introduced a 4-chan-nel isolated analog input system and a com-panion 8-channel isolated input expander forthe Lab-Datax familyofLSI-1I-based labora-

MM Msf = 1 GoStory data acquisition systems. Both units fea-ture a standard front panel equipped withscrew terminals on a barrier strip for connec-tion of thermocouples and other lug-termi-nated transducers.The LDT2765 isa low-level, wide-range iso-

lated analog input system featuring four dif-ferential input channels that withstand ± 250Vcommon mode voltages and support a 60 Hzcommon mode rejection ratio of 126dB. Anoptional panel-mounted ambient temperaturecompensation circuit (the -T option) pro-vides thermocouple cold junction compensa-tion capabilities. According to the company,this optimizes accuracy by compensating forerrors due to bimetallic junction voltages andoperating ambient temperature differences.The LDT2775 input expander features eight

Eikonix's Eikonixscan 7800 is an image digitizing system designed for applications in image pro- isolated Dl channels with the same ± 250Vcessing, remote sensing, graphic arts, quality assurance, biomedical, and documentation. The CM rating and the same low-level measure-system consists of a scanning camera head with a built-in viewing mechanism that allows the ment capability. Up to seven expanders canoperator to preview the area to be digitized prior to initiating the scan; transmission and reflec- augment each LDT2765, for a total of 60tion illuminators; a magnification column that may be operated manually or automatically via isolated Dl channels.computer control; a control console containing operator controls, electronics, and format Each product occupies one dual slot in thehandler. Options include quick-release lenses, CRT monitor to trace signal from scanning Q-Bus backplane within the Lab-Datax andcamera, color options, tonal transfer, and micro digitizer attachments. Systems sell for $49,500. connects via a ribbon cable to the removableStripped-down OEM units sell for $18,500. screw-terminal front panel plate.

The standard LDT2765 is priced at $965 inReader Service Number 51 quantities less than 10 and the LDT2775 is

priced at $720 in the same quantities.

Input System, 53Expander, 54

Deskop cmputer featuresmultilanguage capability

Hewlett-Packard's HP 9826A computer of-fers a choice of three languages-Basic orHPL now, and Pascal later. It has a 7"diagonal CRT display and 10 programmablesoft keys (with shift) whose labels can bedisplayed on the CRT. The computer also pro-vides 15 levels of priority program interrupt.Up to 512K bytes of user read/write memory isavailable.

Additional features include a data com-_ out x pxsgmtccrco017adthupponao10 rtrrlmunications interface that provides both asyn-

chronous protocol and the company's DSNdata link protocol, an integral flexible disk

I ~~~~~~~~~~~~drive,a CPU with 8-MHz clock rate, and abuilt-in IEEE-488 interface.

Graphics capability is also offered. Com-putation results can be displayed in graphicform on the CRT, with a raster of 400 x 300

MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates' Fire 240 black-and-white film recorder offers image resolu- dots or converted to hard copy via an externaltions of up to 16K x 16K pixels, geometric accuracy of 0.01%, and a throughput potential of 120 printer or plotter.images per hour. Originally developed for the company's turnkey satellite ground stations, its The unit is priced from $8950 for ROM-remote control features and a continuous roll film supply allow unattended operation. The unit has based machines to a maximum $11,950 fora helium-neon laser light source and comes with normal scanning, overscanning, and subpixel scan- disk-based Basic machines. Deliveries are 20ning capabilities. Measuring 24" x 32" x 20", the recorder is priced at $200,000. weeks after receipt of order.

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Allen has selected 26 reprints for this tutorial, pro- Color monitor hasIided a general introduction, and written oversiess RGB interface option_or each of the six subject areas: microprocessor soft-

are deselopntent facilities attd tools, Tticrocoitt-puter programming languages, automated language The 690SR Opton 42 19 color monitorprocessor deselopment, microprocessor operating from Tektronx s designed for laboratory and,\stems, ticroprocessor systetn testing, anid 16-bit s\stenis' applications requiring accuratemicroprocessor sot sware support. 231 pp display of images. The unit features a high-

\VATJ resolution delta gun dot shadowmask colorOrder #340 picture tube and wside-range scan circuits.

IThe 69N141 plug-in RGB interface moduleTUTORIAL-MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM accepts RGB input signals ssith either separate

SOFTWAREANDLANGUAGESor composite svric (RS 170A/RS343) on theEdited by Belton E. Allen green channel. Input impedance is 75 ohms

December 1980 \\ith sss itchable terminations. Signal levels are

standard 0 V for black and 0.7 V for high lightMembers-$10.50 Non-members-$14.00 lesel. Front panel controls for lo\s light

(brightness) and high light (contrast) are pro-sided. Fihe 690SR mainfrante \5ill also acceptconsentional television interface modules.

Use order form on p. 136C. The high-resolution delta gun dot shadoss-mask C RT has 0.31 mmii dot triad spacing,\\hich prosides more than 1300 horizontalelements and more than 1800 sertical resolu-

A1 A A _ d*ftion lettents it each color. The \ ide-rangedfl cct ion ci rc uits ssillI produce tuore than

*m i ] i utfH '-\Tj i i ^ ] 1201)(horizonitalscatilines(interlaced)oriniore

_ A Athan 600 lines noninterlaced at 3(0 or 60 Hz

A A A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~framerates, respectis ely. The main s tdeo

'A ~~~~~~amplifiem features full amplitude response- A *T~z,i i 5 {rit-f*.,s(ise or(fall times) of less than 14 nts.

Consergence accuracy is maintained oserthcecut ire screen, ssith anmaximumenirror at any

31 __' - 0 point of 0.5 mm. Ttis ensures that small@:lel(:lRi'.lrill~l~itfs .it0rW _ - - - 6 - 6 s 0lDP alphanumeric characters are accurately

!11I6llI~ll~xtwsX 6l-l0t- 6 _ ;l6_ 0 displaycd as ssell as prosiding accuracy in

- . - - 3~ :_ * * * . *color coding of' graphic patterns, regardless of* __ . . _* * - - * * s : * * - their position on the screen, according to the

* *;_;-_ * - -. * -. - * .6 * company. A simplified, color-coded control

- 151. .=l*f . - - * * * - *panel allosNs readjustment of consergence.IE 0 6 00 - -! *. * *S :~iDisplav size and aspect ratio are also adjust-

* 0. - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ablessithin a lockable front control drasser.*s n a3_! ; 13Z 3=@1_able\.The690SR Option 42 ssith the RGB inter-

0 f6 i~i _- 0 Siff il 5 _ 1 _ face module is priced at $10,000. A version* ;|| t5 i* 3iil_ t s1; jat __ \\ith long-persistence phosphors is also

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a single plua-in card ersion of the HP 37203A

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_250The HP 37203L operates in conjunctionHPith an HP 37203A or another HP 37203L at

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