CQ-3780 meets the requirements for remote Ceridian host site access for Ceridian clients.

Product Overview

The CQ-3780® connectivity solution offers IBM® 3780/2780 BSC/RJE terminal emulation for access to Ceridian Corporation host/mainframe sites through CQ’s advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI).  The solution allows Ceridian 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.  Depending on the workstation’s type of hardware connection, 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:

• 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.
• CQ-File Transfer Options (CQ-FTO) Utility Program.
  CQ-3780 is supplied with the CQ-FTO utility program for sending and receiving files.  The CQ-FTO program provides easy customization of file transfer settings and procedures for host site access.  CQ created this program so that you can save multiple file transfer sessions as unique descriptive names that best fit the on site terminology for each site or the type of file transfer.  File transfer selections then become easier and clearer to those responsible for the day-to-day file transfer operations.
• 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, CQ’s knowledgeable Technical Support staff is also available.
• Connection Options.
  CQ-3780 displays its flexibility through its hardware connection options.  The most convenient solution utilizes OPTIMA™ modems with the AutoSync™ 2 feature for connectivity over dial-up lines.  These unique modems automatically perform the sync/async conversion that is necessary for host connectivity without the need to open the PC and install an additional internal synchronous adapter card.  For users that require adapter-card based connectivity, the CQ-Sync100™ PCI adapter card solution is also available.

Additional Features

• Interface Screen.  An informative Interface screen appears when terminal emulation occurs with the 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.  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 CQ-FTO utility program that comes with CQ-3780 by following this link:

• CQ-FTO 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 Ceridian host sites is accomplished easily from any remote PC, laptop, or notebook workstation running the CQ-3780 solution.

1. The Ceridian client loads the customized CQ-3780 software onto the remote PC, laptop, or notebook computer.
2. Each CQ-3780 connectivity solution for Ceridian clients is equipped with a primary communications driver that is based on the client’s hardware configuration.  Hardware configuration options include either an AutoSync 2 modem or a CQ-Sync100 PCI adapter card and external synchronous modem.  Depending on the hardware configuration, the client installs the hardware:

• AutoSync 2 Users.  The client connects a Hayes™ OPTIMA modem with the AutoSync 2 feature to the PC, laptop, or notebook computer.  You can be assured that the CQ-3780 software for AutoSync 2 dial-up connections is unsurpassed in quality because CQ Computer Communications, Inc. is a certified Hayes Software Partner.  The way that the modem is connected depends on the type of OPTIMA modem.  External modems are connected through a serial COM port.  Internal modems are installed into an internal ISA slot.  PCMCIA modems are inserted into a PCMCIA slot.  For external and PCMCIA OPTIMA modems, no internal adapter card is required as the modem automatically performs the sync/async conversion.

• CQ-Sync100 PCI Users.  The client installs the CQ-Sync100 PCI internal adapter card into a PCI slot inside the remote PC.  Then, 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.

3. Communications with Ceridian host sites occurs over dial-up lines at speeds of 4800 bps using the Bell 208 protocol and 9600 to 33,600 bps using the V.32 (or higher) protocol.
4. Ceridian host sites receive customer data, process information on payroll accounts and employee benefits, and then send the appropriate responses back to Ceridian 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.
• Hardware.  Depending on the connection type, a Hayes OPTIMA modem with the AutoSync 2 feature and available COM port may be required.  Available modems include, OPTIMA 56K External , OPTIMA 336 External, OPTIMA 56K Internal, and OPTIMA 336 PCMCIA.  For users that require the adapter-card based connectivity solution, the CQ-Sync100™ PCI adapter card and an external V.32 synchronous modem are required.

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.