IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) IMAGE ADAPTER/A AND RELATED FEATURES Contents Announcement Letter Number 189-037 dated March 21, 1989 US - Last Revised on March 21, 1989 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A (#4324) is a high-performance Micro Channel (TM) architecture adapter, designed for use in the IBM ImagePlus (TM) workstation. It is capable of driving resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels at maximum of 16 shades of gray with the Memory Expansion Kit (#3231) installed, and four shades of gray without the Memory Expansion Kit installed. An optional Printer/Scanner feature card (#1632) attachment, together with a selection of appropriate cables, enables support of specific printers and scanners directly to this adapter. The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A has been verified for compliance with the FCC rules as an FCC Class A device for use only in industrial, commercial, or business environments. This announcement fulfills the statement of direction made in IBM Product Announcement 188-108, dated June 28, 1988. Purchase Price: IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A $2,595 IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Printer/Scanner Option 495 IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit 695 OEM Scanner Adapter Cable 36 IBM 3812 Model 002 Printer Adapter Cable 36 IBM 4216 Model 020 Personal Pageprinter Adapter Cable 20 IBM 3812 Model 002 ImagePlus Feature 1,995 Planned Availability Date: September 29, 1989 (R) Registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Adapter for IBM ImagePlus workstation only o Supports IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8508 (1600 x 1200 pels) and IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8506 (848 x 1200 pels) o On-board memory for video, program, and data buffering o Additional daughter card option together with appropriate cables for printer and scanner attachment o Memory Expansion Kit option for additional data memory or improved performance DESCRIPTION IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A is a high-resolution adapter designed for use in the ImagePlus workstation. It is capable of driving, at up to 128 MHz, the IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8508 with addressability of up to 1600 x 1200 picture elements, and the IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8506 with addressability of up to 848 x 1200 picture elements. It contains a 32 bit 8.5 MIP display processor, a 128 MHz serializer, video palette, digital to analog converters and a CRT controller. Memory on the adapter comprises 1Mb of video RAM and 512Kb of instruction RAM. A 1Mb DRAM Memory Expansion Kit is available for applications requiring additional data memory or improved performance. The IBM ImagePlus Workstation Program (5601-234) Version 1.0 is a prerequisite. Display of side-by-side image and coded data on IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8508 can be achieved under the control of this program. A Printer/Scanner Option (#1632) is available with the adapter allowing the direct attachment of the following devices: o IBM 3812 Printer Model 002 with Image Feature (#4050) or IBM 4216 Personal Pageprinter Model 020 o IBM 3117 Scanner with extension unit (PN 6456808) or IBM 3118 Scanner or Bell & Howell 2115I (1) Scanner or equivalent (1) Registered trademark of Bell & Howell Corporation IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A enables both a scanner and a printer to be attached at one time via this optional printer/scanner daughter card. Use of the Printer/Scanner Option does not require an extra system unit slot. The IBM PS/2 ImagePlus Workstation Program Version 1.0 enhances scanned bi-level images for viewing in four shades of gray. For a description of the processing and displaying of ImagePlus data, see IBM Programming Announcement 289-097, dated March 21, 1989. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the respective products: o IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Installation Instructions o Printer/Scanner Option Installation Instructions o Memory Expansion Kit Installation Instructions SCHEDULE Planned availability is September 29, 1989. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit (#3231) is required if a scanner or printer is attached or if IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display 8508 is attached and the zoom function is required. The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A may be plugged into any 16-bit system slot of any IBM PS/2 Micro Channel System Unit. The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A has been verified for compliance with the FCC rules as an FCC Class A device for use only in industrial, commercial, or business environments. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: As a component part of the IBM ImagePlus workstation, the IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A will operate in the DOS environment under the control of the IBM PS/2 ImagePlus Workstation Program (5601-234) Version 1.0. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A, PS/2 Image Adapter/A Printer/Scanner Option, PS/2 Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit, OEM Scanner Adapter Cable, 3812 Model 002 Printer Adapter Cable, and 4216 Model 020 Personal Pageprinter Adapter Cable are customer set-up. Installation instructions are supplied with the adapter. CABLE ORDERS: The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A can have attached to it an optional feature enabling scanners and printers to be used. If this optional feature is used, the following cables are available to attach the appropriate scanner and/or printer: o OEM Scanner Adapter Cable (for Bell & Howell 2115I) (#4410) o 3812 Model 002 Printer Adapter Cable (#4412) o 4216 Model 020 Personal Page Printer Cable (#8245) NOTE: The IBM 3117/3118 Scanners provide their own attachment cables. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: It is the responsibility of the customer to isolate any problem to the failing element using customer problem determination procedures and customer diagnostic diskettes. The failing adapter in the system unit can be replaced or repaired under existing warranty provisions. PACKAGING: The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A is packaged in a standard IBM PS/2 adapter carton and, in addition to the hardware, contains installation instructions and an option diskette. The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Printer/Scanner Option includes installation instructions and the I/O device interface cable. The IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit is packaged with installation instructions. Shipment Description Group IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A PN 07F4400 Printer/Scanner Option PN 07F4402 Memory Expansion Kit PN 07F4406 Scanner Cable PN 07F4410 3812 Printer Cable PN 07F4412 4216 Model 020 Personal Pageprinter Cable PN 07F4421 3812 Model 002 ImagePlus Feature PN 04F5425 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL Security and auditability features of this product are provided by the system unit into which it is installed. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. CUSTOMER SET-UP: Yes. VOLUME DISCOUNT: Feature #4324 is not eligible for a discount greater than 20% when ordered for field installation on an installed system. Terms and conditions for the 3812 ImagePlus Feature (#4050) are the same as the base machine. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM Personal System/2. CHARGES For the 8550 Models 021, 031, and 061, the 8560 Models 041 and 071, the 8570 Models E61, 121, and A21, and the 8580 Models 041, 071, 111, and 311: Feature Purchase Description Number Price IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A 4324 $ 2,595 IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Printer/Scanner Option 1632 495 IBM PS/2 Image Adapter/A Memory Expansion Kit 3231 695 OEM Scanner Adapter Cable 4410 36 IBM 3812 Model 002 Printer Adapter Cable 4412 36 IBM 4216 Model 020 Personal Pageprinter Adapter Cable 8245 20 IBM 3812-002 ImagePlus Feature 4050 1,995