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.  Click here for a sample screen shot of the ADP Access program.
• 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 Shots

CQ provides our web page visitors with a quick look at several sample CQ-3780 screens by following this link:

• CQ-3780 SAMPLE SCREEN SHOTS

You can also take a look at a sample screen shot of the customized ADP Access program that comes with CQ-3780 for ADP by following this link:

• ADP Access SAMPLE SCREEN SHOT

Trials and Demos
CQ also offers trial and demo versions of CQ-3780.  For the ultimate look at CQ-3780 software functionality, contact CQ today for information on receiving YOUR trial version of CQ software.

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.

1. The ADP client loads the customized CQ-3780 software onto the remote PC.
2. The client then installs the CQ-Sync100™ PCI internal adapter card into a PCI slot inside the remote PC.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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.