IBM 3196 explained

The IBM 3196 Display Station is a 24x80 monochrome display and keyboard made by IBM. It can be used with the System/36, System/38, or AS/400 through wired attachment or Telnet. It uses a typewriter keyboard to enter, display, and manipulate data on a 12-inch monochrome screen. The 3196 performs all the basic functions of the 5291-2, as well as some additional functions. The 3196 also has a 25th character line containing an operator information area. The 3196 is compatible with the 5291 Model 2 Display Station and applications written for that product will operate on the 3196.^[1]

Features

• 24x80 monochrome display^[2]
• Offers functions equivalent to the 5291 model 2
• Comes with Cable-Thru with Auto-Termination and Screen Glare Reduction
• Consists of three workstation elements: video, logic, and keyboard
• Offers field editing of individual data-input fields
• Allows variety of cable attachments and connections
• Provides Security Keylock and other security facilities

Elements

The IBM 3196 contains the following elements:^[3]

• Display
• Display stand
• 122-key keyboard^[4]
• Keyboard overlay
• Logic element
• Auto-termination unit
• Security keys
• Video cable
• Power cord
• User guide

Notes and References

1. Web site: IBM 3196 Terminal Argecy . 2022-03-31 . www.argecy.com.
2. Web site: Troubleshooting emulation types . 2022-03-31 . www.ibm.com . en-us.
3. Web site: April 1987 . IBM 3196 Setup Instructions . 31 March 2022 .
4. Web site: Using a display station . 2022-03-31 . www.ibm.com . en-us.