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IBM 3477-FC / HCX InfoWindow Workstation
IBM 3477-FC / HCX InfoWindow Workstation

The InfoWindow* 3477 Workstation is compatible with the IBM 3197 Display Station and offers high-quality, superior ergonomics and functions that include PC printer support with host-directed printing, local print with trim, Dual Address Terminal capability, Extended Character Buffer, Record/Play/Pause, menu directed Setup Mode, and Barcode/Magnetic Stripe Reader capability

InfoWindow* 3477 offers a choice of a 14-inch color monitor or one of the three flat, low glare, smudge-resistant 15-inch monochrome monitors: green, amber-gold, or white (black on white). The IBM 3477-HCX 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 11.4 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM 3477-HCX 15-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 12.8 inches when measured diagonally. InfoWindow* 3477 has three screen capabilities: 1920, 3564, or 1920/1440 split screen format. Choice of keyboards is also provided.

The InfoWindow* 3477 attaches directly to the IBM System/36*, IBM System/38*, and IBM Application System/400* processors, or indirectly, via the 5259 Migration Data link The IBM 3477 attaches remotely to these processors via the appropriate IBM 5294 or 5394 Remote Control Unit.

User Productivity:

The IBM InfoWindow* 3477 is compatible with the 5250 Information Display System. Application programs written for the IBM 3197 operate on the IBM 3477. The IBM 3477 attaches directly to IBM S/36*, S/38*, and AS/400* processors, or indirectly via the IBM 5259 Migration Data Link. It also attaches remotely to these systems via an IBM 5294 or 5394. Attachment is by the same type of cable as is used to attach an IBM 3196, 3179-2, 3180-2, 3197, and other IBM 5250 Information Display System devices. Cable-through is standard with the auto-termination unit provided. The 3477 can be used for entering, editing, and displaying alphanumeric data. The 3477 models provide three screen formats that may be selected by the user:

  • Up to 1,920 characters - 24 lines of 80 characters each
  • Up to 3,564 characters - 27 lines of 132 characters each
  • In dual-address mode, up to 3,360 characters in split screen mode as follows: 24 lines of 80 characters each and 18 lines of 80 characters each. In addition, each of the above formats provides an status line.
 
IBM Workstation PrintersEmulated
Workstation Printer
4214-2
5219
5256
4201 mods 1, 2 & 3
Yes
No
Yes
4202 mods 1, 2 & 3
Yes
No
Yes
4207 mods 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
4208 mods 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
5201 mods 1 & 2
No
No
Yes
5202
Yes
Yes
Yes
5204
Yes
Yes
Yes
4212 mods 10
Yes
Yes
Yes

Model Description 3477-HCX

InfoWindow* 3477 Model H offers Attached Printer Support (Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet**) and local support of Printer Definition Table (PDT) download. "PDT downloading" allows our customers to attach OEM printers to the 3477. An RPQ must be submitted for this function.

Also offered is Tilt/Swivel and Lift/Tilt/Swivel as a feature code. Tilt/Swivel is offered as a no charge optional feature and Lift/Tilt/Swivel is offered as a chargeable option feature.

IBM offers these additional functions while maintaining price and performance. The new model supports functions previously announced, such as PC printer support with host-directed printing, local print with trim, Extended Character Buffer, Record/Play/Pause, menu directed Set Up Mode, and Barcode/Magnetic Stripe Reader capability.

IBM InfoWindow* 3477 offers a choice of a 14-inch color monitor or one of three flat, low glare, monochrome monitors, a 14-inch green, a 14-inch amber-gold, or a 15-inch green. The IBM 3477-HCX 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 11.4 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM 3477-HCX 15-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 12.8 inches when measured diagonally.

IBM InfoWindow* 3477 has three screen capabilities: 1920, 3564 or 1920/1440 Split Screen format and also offers choice of keyboards.

The InfoWindow* 3477 attaches directly to the IBM S/36*, IBM S/38* and IBM AS/400* processors, or indirectly via the 5259 Migration Data link or 5299 Terminal Multiconnector and Twinaxial to Telephone Twisted Pair adapters. The IBM 3477 attaches remotely to these processors via the appropriate IBM 5294 or 5394 Remote Control Unit.

InfoWindow* 3477 Model H offers Attached Printer Support (Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet**) and local support of Printer Definition Table (PDT) download. "PDT downloading" allows our customers to attach OEM printers to the 3477. An RPQ must be submitted for this function.

Also offered is Tilt/Swivel and Lift/Tilt/Swivel as a feature code. Tilt/Swivel is offered as a no charge optional feature and Lift/Tilt/Swivel is offered as a chargeable option feature.

IBM offers these additional functions while maintaining price and performance. The new model supports functions previously announced, such as PC printer support with host-directed printing, local print with trim, Extended Character Buffer, Record/Play/Pause, menu directed Set Up Mode, and Barcode/Magnetic Stripe Reader capability.

IBM InfoWindow* 3477 offers a choice of a 14-inch color monitor or one of three flat, low glare, monochrome monitors, a 14-inch green, a 14-inch amber-gold, or a 15-inch green. The IBM 3477-HCX 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 11.4 inches when measured diagonally. The IBM 3477-HCX 15-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 12.8 inches when measured diagonally.

IBM InfoWindow* 3477 has three screen capabilities: 1920, 3564 or 1920/1440 Split Screen format and also offers choice of keyboards.

The InfoWindow* 3477 attaches directly to the IBM S/36*, IBM S/38* and IBM AS/400* processors, or indirectly via the 5259 Migration Data link or 5299 Terminal Multiconnector and Twinaxial to Telephone Twisted Pair adapters. The IBM 3477 attaches remotely to these processors via the appropriate IBM 5294 or 5394 Remote Control Unit.

The InfoWindow* 3477 Model H is compatible with the IBM 5250, 3197 and 3477 Model F. Application programs written for the these products will operate on the InfoWindow* 3477 display, which displays up to 3564 characters (27 lines of 132 characters each) and an operator information area.

Model Summary Matrix

MODELS
SIZE
COLORS
KEYBOARD
HCx
14"
Color
122kb
 

Devices Supported

The IBM 3477 attaches to the IBM S/36*, S/38*, AS/400* or remotely to the IBM 5294 or 5394 Remote Control Unit via IBM Cabling System, twinaxial cable, IBM shielded Twisted Pair or equivalent.

The 3477 must be configured as follows:

IBM System 3477 configured as
S/36* 3197 Model C or D
S/38* 3179 Model 2 or 3, or 3180 mod. 2
5259 (any IBM system) 3197 Model C or D
AS/400* (with OS/400 below V1 R2) 3197 Model C or D
AS/400* (with OS/400 V1 R2) 3477
5294 (any IBM system) 3197 Model C or D
5394 (S/36* or S/38*) 3197 Model C or D
5394 (Microcode Release 1 and AS/400*) 3197 Model C or D
5394 (Microcode Release 2.0 and AS/400* w/OS400 V1 R2) 3477

Screen characteristics

InfoWindow* monitors provide a bright, presentation of viewable area and picture elements for the following selectable screen formats:

14-inch Color Monitor

Format Characters
Lines
Viewable Area (mm.)
Picture Element
80
24
240 x 179
960 x 529
132
27
238 x 172
1188 x 508
80
42(1)
240 x 180
960 x 532
132
27
277 x 214
1188 x 536

(1) Screen format is 80X24 and 80X18.

The IBM 3477-HCX 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 11.4 inches when measured diagonally.

 
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