Date: 1 Apr 1983 0:29:46 EST (Friday) From: Winston Edmond <wbe at BBN-UNIX> To: H19-People, Info-terms at MIT-AI Re: Heathkit H29 terminal specs From the new Heathkit catalog: NEW The user-comfortable H/Z-29 - much more video display terminal for your money! Only $599.00 * Emulates functions of many popular video display terminals -- and does even more! * Detached keyboard design provides greater user flexibility * Communicates at speeds from 75-19,200 baud, in half or full duplex * A non-glare 12" diagonal CRT featuring greatly-improved video attributes Affordable, state-of-the-art terminal: Here's what you get when you choose the H/Z-29: Full, sculptured 91-key typewriter-style keyboard: Features std. 128-character ASCII set and alternate character set is available with super/sub-scripts, Greek symbols, VT-100 graphics and more. Convenient, separate 14-key pad for easier entry of numberic data. Connects to tiltable video monitor with 8' coiled cable (included). N-key rollover to keep up with fast typists: With this feature, many keys can be depressed in rapid succession -- and the terminal will still process all keystrokes in the correct order. Auto-repeat capability: All keys except BREAK, CAPS LOCK, CONTROL, SHIFT and SETUP automatically repeat when held down for a second or more. With this time-saving feature, there's no need to press two keys to repeat the same keystroke. Improved video quality: The H/Z-29 features an easy-on-the-eyes 25 line x 80 character 12" diagonal non-glare green display -- in normal or reverse video, at half or full intensity. You get easy-to-read characters as large as 8 x 10 dots -- even on-screen underlining is provided on a per-character basis! The H/Z-29's cursor can be a blinking or non-blinking block or underline. It can also be removed from the video display screen. LED status panel: Conveniently shows the terminal's "power on," "keyboard lock," "off line" and "caps lock" status. Easy-to-use, English-language set-up mode: This means you don't have to open the H/Z-29's cabinet to configure the terminal. Replacing hard-to-access internal DIP switches, the set-up mode allows the user to configure the H/Z-29 to his unique performance parameters. Set-up parameters can be stored in non-volatile memory for permanent use, or the terminal can be temporarily configured (default parameters return on the next power-up). Serial port connects the H/Z-29 to other peripheral devices: A built-in EIA industry Standard RS-232C Serial Interface Port allows you to enhance the video terminal's versatility by connecting another compatible serial device. Communicate at data transfer speeds ranging from 75-19,200 baud (certain applications may require handshaking at 9,600 and 19,200 baud). Keep track of time: A 24-hour clock operates when power is supplied to the H/Z-29, allowing the user to keep track of real time -- or elapsed time when accessing a mainframe computer or time-sharing system. Can also emulate: The Lear Siegler ADM-3A and Hazeltine 1500A Video Display Terminals for greater versatility in educational and office environments. The H/Z-29 is also compatible with ANSI X3.64 and DEC VT-52 terminal protocol -- and has many attributes of the popular DEC VT-100 Video Display Terminal, including graphics. Meets Federal Communications Commission Class B Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) requirements for home and business use: The H/Z-29 also meets applicable Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) and CSA requirements. Available in easy-build, money-saving kit form: All necessary components are included with the kit, and an illustrated step-by-step Heathkit assembly and operating manual shows you the way. Kit H-29 $599.00 Z-29 $849.00 Palm Rest ... : Easily installs in front of the H/Z-29 Terminal's detached keyboard component. $15.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------- H/Z-29 SPECIFICATIONS: Microprocessor: 8051 eight-bit microprocessor. Set-up: Set-up mode can allow custom parameters to be stored in non-volatile memory for permanent use, or temporarily stored (default parameters return on the next power-up). Set-up mode can be locked by the user, preventing others from changing often-used parameters. Cursor: Blinking or non-blinking block or underline. Cursor may also be eliminated from video display. Tabs: Adjustable. Self-testing: Automatically performed on each power-up or reset. Audible Feedback: Provided for the self-test "OK" function, improper operation warning, key clicks and the ASCII bell function. Acceptable Temperature Ranges: Operating, 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C); storage, -40 to +150 degrees F (-40 to +66 degrees C). Acceptable Humidity Ranges: Operating, 10 to 90 percent; Storage, 0 to 95 percent. Acceptable Altitude Ranges (above sea level): Operating, Up to 8,000 feet (2.4 kilometers); Storage, Up to 30,000 feet (9.1 kilometers). Power Requirement: 120VAC, 60Hz. Overall Dimensions: Keyboard, 3"H x 18"W x 7 1/4"D (7.62 x 45.72 x 18.42 cm); Video Monitor, 13 5/8"H x 15 1/8"W x 14 1/2"D (34.61 x 39.05 x 36.83 cm). -WBE