IBM 3178 DISPLAY STATION MODEL C3


Announcement Letter Number 183-081 dated June 7, 1983
US - Last Revised on June 7, 1983


Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability


Customer Letter Section


IBM 3178 DISPLAY STATION MODEL C3
       IBM announces the IBM 3178 Display Station Model C3 for
3178 display users who which to take advantage of a numeric pad
on the keyboard. This model is like the 3178 Model C2, except for
the placement of functions on the keyboard.
       Highlights
       The IBM 3178 Model C3 keyboard layout provides:
.  A numeric pad in adding machine layout
.  PF keys 1 - 12 which are activated without use of the
   alternate shift key
.  PA1 and PA2 keys which are in lower shift instead of alternate
   shift
.  Dup and field mark keys which are in upper shift only
.  The clear key which is activated without use of the alternate
   key
.  A SYS $ key which can be activated in either upper or lower
   shift, making it especially useful for JES2 programmers
.  The cursor select key which is moved down one row
       Product description: The 3178 Model C3 keyboard provides
an 87-key EBCDIC typewriter keyboard. The 12 keys on the right of
the keyboard are PF keys 1 - 12 when in lower case; they are a
numeric pad (0 through 9, plus decimal and tab) when in upper
case; they are PF keys 13 - 24 when preceded by the alternate
shift. The 3274 entry assist capability will be available for the
3178 Model C3 in December 1983.
       Availability: The 3178 Model C3 first customer shipment is
planned for September 1983.
       Microcode support: The 3178 Model C3 requires no-charge
RPQ microcode in the attached control unit:
8K1034 for the 3274 with Configuration A, B, or C support without
       the numeric lock feature.
8K1035 for the 3274 with Configuration A, B, or C support with
       the numeric lock feature.
8K1164 for the 3274 with Configuration D support without the
       numeric lock feature.
8K1165 for the 3274 with Configuration D support with the numeric
       lock feature.
8K1059 for the 3276 without the numeric lock feature.
8K1060 for the 3276 with the numeric lock feature.
       Caution: RPQs must be ordered well in advance of the Model
C3 to assure receipt prior to the Model C3.
       Planning information
       Data security: Data security features provided with the
Model C3 are consistent with those provided with the other models
of the 3178.
       Customer responsibility: The 3178 is designated as a
customer set-up (CSU) machine. A copy of the "Operator Reference
Guide" (GA18-2128), which contains detailed CSU instructions, is
shipped with each machine.
       Physical planning: See the "3178 Display Station
Description" (GA18-2127) for detailed physical planning
information.
       Power ratings and power cable: Power - 120V AC, 1-phase,
3-wire, 60 Hz; Power cable - 1.8-meter (6-foot) with non-locking
plug.
       Publications
GA18-2127  "IBM 3178 Display Station Description" available end
           of May 1983 with updates to reflect the Model C3.
GA18-2128  "IBM 3178 Display Station Operator Reference Guide"
           available end of June 1983 with updates to reflect the
           Model C3.
       Note: A copy of GA18-2128 is shipped with each machine.
       Volume procurement: The 3178 Model C3 is available with
the same volume discount plan as offered for Models C1 and C2.
       See the hardcopy for a diagram of the keyboard layout.