CQ-3770 meets the requirements for remote U.S. Customs Service Data Center access for U.S. Customs participants.

Product Overview

The CQ-3770® connectivity solution provides the IBM® 377x SNA/RJE functionality that the U.S. Customs Service Data Center requires for remote host site access.  The CQ-3770 solution can be used for applications involving the Automated Export System (AES), Automated Broker Interface (ABI), Automated Manifest System (AMS), Automated Clearinghouse (ACH), and other systems.  This allows participants to use these U.S. Customs systems to electronically transmit commodity and transportation data to Customs.

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-3770 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-3770 Features

Along with standard 3776/3777 SNA/RJE terminal emulation, CQ-3770 offers outstanding features in the following areas:

• Interactive GUI Interface.
  The user-friendly interface makes installation, configuration, and use of CQ-3770 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-3770 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.
• AutoSync™ 2 Connectivity.
  The CQ-3770 solution for access to U.S. Customs Service Data Center 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.

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 Configuration 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-3770 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-3770 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-3770 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-3770 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.
• Full MLU Support.  CQ-3770 emulates up to eight (8) Logical Units simultaneously.  Full Multiple Logical Unit (MLU) support translates into enhanced performance and quicker data throughput.
• Fast Batch File Transfers.  CQ’s 3770 solution supports compaction on all outbound data to insure maximum performance on files transferred to the PC.  For even quicker data throughput, repeated character compression occurs on both inbound and outbound data.  Additionally, files can be transferred in either text or binary formats.
• Automatic Features.  CQ’s 3770 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-3770 screens by following this link:

• CQ-3770 SAMPLE SCREEN SHOTS

Trials and Demos
CQ also offers trial and demo versions of CQ-3770.  For the ultimate look at CQ-3770 software functionality, contact CQ today for information on receiving YOUR trial version of CQ software.

Connection Description

Remote synchronous connectivity to the U.S. Customs Service Data Center is accomplished easily from any remote PC, laptop, or notebook workstation running the CQ-3770 AutoSync 2 solution.  CQ supplies the majority of the remote part of the solution - the software and modem.  The U.S. Customs participant must only supply the PC, laptop, or notebook computer.

1. The U.S. Customs participant loads the CQ-3770 software onto the remote PC, laptop, or notebook computer.
2. The participant then connects a Hayes™ OPTIMA modem with the AutoSync 2 feature to the PC, laptop, or notebook computer.  You can be assured that the CQ-3770 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.  Overall installation and configuration can take as little as ten minutes!
3. Communications with the U.S. Customs Service Data Center occurs over dial-up lines at speeds of 9600 to 33,600 bps using the V.32 (or higher) protocol.
4. The U.S. Customs Service Data Center receives participant’s data, processes the data, and then sends the appropriate responses back to U.S. Customs participants.

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-3770 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.
• Modem.  Hayes OPTIMA external, internal, or PCMCIA modem with the AutoSync 2 feature and available COM port.  These modems include:
  • OPTIMA 56K External
  • OPTIMA 336 External
  • OPTIMA 56K Internal
  • OPTIMA 336 PCMCIA

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.