Page 1-9CHAPTER 1 — GETTING STARTED
Connecting to the Host System
The 5250 OPTIMA can be connected via its twinax T adapter to any
IBM 5250 protocol device (System/3X, AS/400 or remote controller) that
has an address configured as an IBM 3812 (SCS Mode), 4214, 5219, 5224,
5225 or 5256 printer.

Connecting Twinax

To connect the OPTIMA to the host system or remote controller twinax
line:
PARALLEL OUT
PRINTER PARALLEL IN
ALT HOST
PC COMPATIBLE PC COMPATIBLE PC-AT COMPATIBLE DCE
TWINAX
FUSE: 250v 0.5A
SLO-BLO
MADE IN USA
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME
TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.
LR 69521 E.D.P. EQUIPMENT Y
47T8
This equipment complies with the requirements
in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class A computing
device. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to radio and TV reception requiring
the operator to take whatever steps are
necessary to correct the interference.
SERIAL I/O
PORT 1 SERIAL I/O
PORT 0
117 VAC 0.5A 50/60 Hz 35W
LISTED
UL
®®
1. Attach the twinax T cable adapter to the DB-15 connector located
on the lower right of the rear panel of the OPTIMA. This connector
is labeled TWINAX.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews until the connection is firm, but do not
overtighten.