CQ-3780 meets the
requirements for remote ADP host site access for ADP
clients.
Product Overview
The customized CQ-3780® connectivity solution
offers IBM® 3780/2780 BSC/RJE terminal emulation for access to ADP host sites
through CQ’s advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI). The solution allows
ADP clients to process employee services data such as payroll processing and
employee benefits data such as pension and profit sharing programs. The
solution provides simple and convenient connectivity from any remote
workstation running a Microsoft® Windows® 32-bit operating system. These
operating systems include Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP.
CQ-3780 is also available for connectivity from
any remote or local network server running a Microsoft Windows server operating
system. Depending on the server’s type of hardware connection, these
operating systems include Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and
Windows Server™ 2003.
CQ-3780 Features
Along with standard 3780/2780 Bisync/RJE terminal emulation, CQ-3780 offers
outstanding features in the following areas:
- Customized for ADP Access.
The CQ-3780 solution is customized for ADP clients with scripts
that are accessed through a special user interface that is unique to ADP
clients. This interface allows clients to select a file transfer
description from a drop-down list and then, by simply clicking a button, start
communications with the ADP host site. This interface is accessed
through the ADP Access program and makes ADP host access fast
and simple.
- Interactive GUI Interface.
The user-friendly interface makes installation, configuration, and use of
CQ-3780 simple and easy to understand. Interface components
such as drop-down menus, customizable toolbars, clearly identified buttons,
and context sensitive help can be found throughout the software.
- Customizable Features.
The customizable toolbar and floating SmartKey Pad allow users convenient and
quick one button access to scripts, complex commands, and customized
application programs. For example, a button can be setup that condenses
a series of JES commands into a single mouse click. This might be
helpful as a means to have one button queue access. A button may also be
easily setup for one button remote host login access.
- Scripting and Scheduling for Unattended
Operation.
CQ’s scripting language allows automated and unattended CQ-3780
host site communications through customized scripts and scheduling features.
Unattended automation facilities make host site communications more cost
effective than normal attended operation. Most any task can be scheduled
for execution through CQ’s scripting commands. When writing scripts,
script writers can easily trap errors, generate appropriate responses, and
even access convenient pop-up screen messaging when writing scripts. CQ
scripts can also be written to make system calls to the Windows operating
system in order to respond to a variety of communications events. For
assistance in customizing scripts for specific communications needs to ADP,
CQ’s knowledgeable Technical Support staff is also available.
Additional Features
- Interface Screen. An informative Interface screen
appears when terminal emulation occurs with the ADP host. This screen
clearly displays the current status of communications, any OutBound console
data, and any InBound console data. Users can also conveniently scroll
through the data queues from this screen. All of the information is
displayed in a clear, concise manner.
- Configurator. CQ’s Configurator program allows users
to quickly and easily set communication options for connectivity with the ADP
host site. Most of these options
are set from one screen, the opening CQ Configurator screen.
Users can generally set the necessary options from this screen within a matter
of minutes. The Configurator program can be used to create
configurations for multiple sites that may require a different set of
communications options.
- Printer Support. CQ-3780 supports any laser printer
that is supported by the Windows operating system. Customizable print
features such as the number of lines and columns and page orientation can
easily be setup through the software. CQ-3780 also
supports the Windows operating system print spooler so the user can print
multiple jobs. Up to eight concurrent printers are also supported by the
software. The software also supports older legacy printers for uses that
require raw line prints.
- CQ Diagnostics. CQ-3780 provides accessible
communications logging features through its audit and trace options.
These features are used for tracking the user’s data transfers and include
time stamps, file send and receive information, and file size information.
- Security Features. CQ-3780 is equipped with numerous
security features. Certain areas of the program are password protected.
The configuration data is decrypted dependent upon the proper entry of the
correct password. Dial-back security is also supported.
- Fast Batch File Transfers. CQ’s 3780 solution supports
repeated character compression in both directions. Both inbound and
outbound data are compressed making batch file transfers extremely quick.
Files can be sent as console, printer, card reader, or binary data at sizes up
to 4096 bytes.
- Automated File Distribution. CQ-3780 may be placed on
a network with any number of workstations and can be used to send and receive
files as commanded by any network user. Network users can also be
notified when files have been received.
- 3780 ASCII Terminal Emulation. For host communications, CQ’s
3780 software supports 3780 ASCII terminal emulation.
- Automatic Features. CQ’s 3780 solution provides auto-dialing
and auto-answer support for a wide range of modems and devices. Also,
CQ’s automatic file naming feature allows users to accept an unknown number of
files by naming each received file with a unique extension.
- ASCII/EBCDIC Translation. All incoming data is automatically
translated from EBCDIC to ASCII and all outgoing data from ASCII to EBCDIC.
The translation occurs according to CQ’s internal translation tables.
Users can also customize their own tables to perform special character
translations. For binary data transfers, automatic translation can be
disabled.
- CQ Access Point
Agreement (CQ’s Annual License Activation and Software Maintenance
Agreement). CQ recognizes the importance of providing our customers with
access to comprehensive technical services and support. CQ also feels that
access to product upgrades and updates is an integral part of an
organization’s overall software deployment strategy. With this in mind, CQ
provides the CQ Access Point agreement to its customers. With each
license acquisition, you receive annual license activation as well as access
to the product upgrade and technical support features of Software Maintenance.
Sample Screen Shot
Automatic Data Processing - FTO
Screen
This customized screen has two distinct functions. The first function is
to provide a way to configure the settings associated with file transfer
sessions, including how to add, modify, and delete multiple file transfer
sessions. The second function is to provide a way to select a file
transfer session that you created and then run it.
Connection Description
Remote synchronous connectivity to ADP mainframe data centers is accomplished
easily from any remote PC workstation running the CQ-3780 adapter
card-based solution. CQ supplies the majority of the remote part of the
solution - the software, adapter card, and modem. The ADP client must only
supply the PC.
- The ADP client loads the customized CQ-3780 software onto
the remote PC.
- The client then installs the CQ-Sync100™ PCI internal
adapter card into a PCI slot inside the remote PC.
- Finally, the client connects the
external Bell 208 compatible modem to the
installed CQ-Sync100 PCI card through the RS-232 cable that came
with the CQ-Sync100 PCI card.
Overall installation and configuration can take as little as ten minutes!
- Communications with ADP mainframe data centers occurs over dial-up lines
at speeds of 4800 bps using the Bell 208 protocol as required by the ADP host
mainframe application. ADP clients initiate communications through the
customized ADP Access program.
- ADP mainframe data centers are located throughout the country. These
centers receive customer data, process information on payroll accounts and
employee benefits, and then send the appropriate responses back to ADP
clients.
Specifications
Workstation (PC, Notebook, etc.) or
Server Requirements
- Processor. CQ recommends an Intel
Pentium/Celeron family processor, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family processor, or
compatible processor with a speed of at least 1.0 GHz or higher.
- Memory. CQ recommends at least 128 MB or
higher of RAM.
- Hard Drive. CQ recommends at least 10 MB of
available hard disk space.
- Operating System. The workstation’s operating system
must be a Windows 32-bit operating system (i.e., Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.). CQ-3780
for servers users must be using Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows
2000 Server, or Windows Server 2003.
- Peripherals. The monitor, keyboard, mouse, and
CD ROM drive must be compatible with the current operating
system.
- Adapter Card. CQ-Sync100 PCI internal 32-bit
synchronous adapter card and RS-232 cable.
- External Modem. External synchronous Bell 208 (4800 bps)
compatible modem and available port. CQ recommends the
Motorola 2860 external modem.
Host End Requirements
- The host computer must be an IBM mainframe, midrange, or compatible host
with an optional Front End Processor (FEP). The systems supported
include JES2, JES3, POWER, and other environments that support IBM’s RJE
option.
- CQ-3780 may also be used to communicate with other mainframe
sites supporting IBM’s 3780 communications protocol, including banks,
insurance companies, and financial services companies. Additionally,
CQ-3780 may be used for PC-to-PC communications.
