The IBM InfoWindow* II 3486 Display Station is a follow-on to the IBM InfoWindow 3476/3477 Display Station offering new and enhanced functions for attachment to AS/400* and System/36 processors. The 3486 includes all functions available on the 3476/3477 for compatibility with current applications.

Model Abstract 3486-BAx

• The 3486-BAx has a 14-inch Amber-Gold monitor. The IBM 3486 14-inch monitor has an actual viewable screen size of 11.3 inches when measured diagonally. New and enhanced functions for increased ease-of-use and productivity, and support of new capabilities provided by OS/400* Version 2 Release 2
• Parallel printer port on all models; compliance with emerging internationally recognized standards such as ISO 9241 (part 3) and Swedish MPR-II.
• Longer life and reduced power consumption using advanced power management feature.
• Support of all current InfoWindow functions for compatibility with current applications.
• Flexibility through an expansion cartridge

The 3486 features include:

• Enhanced User Interface providing special graphical characters with mouse support
• Additional screen formats of 32 x 80 and 49 x 80 for use with split screen
• Simultaneous support for two display sessions and one printer session (Display-Display-Printer)
• Built-in calculator
• Longer life and reduced power consumption using advanced power management techniques
• Expansion cartridge capability for possible future enhancements or to meet a customer's unique requirements.

Enhancements include:

• Operator-selectable horizontal or vertical split screen
• Support for additional printers
• 3812-SCS printer emulation

Devices Supported

The IBM 3486 attaches to the IBM System/36 and AS/400 machines or remotely to the IBM 5294, 5394, or 5494 Remote Control Unit via the IBM Cabling System, twinaxial cable, type 3 telephone twisted pair (TTP), or equivalent. When attached via the TTP, there can only be one display per port, and there needs to be a twinax to twisted pair adaptor (TTPA) at each end of the twisted pair cable unless a 5299 Model 3 Terminal Multiconnector is used.

To attach the IBM 3486 to the AS/400 machine, a twinaxial workstation controller is required for local attachment; for remote attachment, a 5294, 5394 or 5494 remote controller.

Technical Description

14-inch Amber-Gold Monitors