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i232/SyncPack® |
For your best 2780/3780 BSC Remote Job Entry (RJE) Terminal Emulation hardware connection when a synchronous interface card is required. |
A complete Synchronous data communications package (less modem) with both CTI’s FastSync® Software and CTI’s Internal High-Speed SyncCard
Overview
The CTI i232/SyncPack is a complete synchronous (versus asynchronous) oriented data communications package (less modem) that enables PCs to link into either a mainframe, mini, or another PC system. The package consists of the following components:
To review the I/O Address and IRQ settings, click here.
The Hardware Component
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| The CTI SyncCard is a programmable, synchronous and asynchronous serial communications card for IBM and compatible computer systems (like 386, 486 & Pentiums). The card supports high-level protocols such as CTI's FastSync software and it can be used in virtually any synchronous PC-to-Mainframe, PC-to-Mini or PC-to-PC communications environment. The CTI SyncCard comes standard with an integral null-modem capability which some mainframe users find particularly useful in connecting directly to the mainframe's front-end-communications controller for maximum data throughput. In addition, the card can support high-speed ISDN (digital) 128,800 bps speeds. |
The Software Interface
The FastSync® 3780 software is the heart of the i232/SyncPack. It is an easy to learn, easy to use, powerful, and feature rich program. The basic code was developed in the 1970s in native machine language for high-speed performance capabilities. The program performs unattended, auto dial and auto answer file transfers any time day or night by using either the Kickoff command or the Sleep program. The software comes with a standard Remote Control capability for maximizing customer and technical support.
FastSync can be Function Key driven for quick and easy interactive file transfer - or can do everything automatically through user specified command (script or job) files. The program has the industries' most powerful scripting language [programmers - click here for details] for streamlining commands and is especially popular with software developers who run FastSync under their particular application. FastSync is designed for absolutely error free data communications. An all new Windows version is due for release in the 3rd quarter 1997. This version will run all existing DOS command files without modification. Click here for information covering the CTI 3780 Windows version.
To review the Windows (GUI) Version Screen Shots - click here.
To review the Text Based (Non-GUI) Version Screen Shot - click here.
| Manufacturers using FastSync Software | Banks/Credit Unions using FastSync Software |
The Operating Systems Supported
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Some of the General Market Niches
| EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) | CAD/CAM/CAE/CIM Bulk Data File Transfers | IRS Electronic Tax Filing |
| Medical Health Care Claims Filing/Payment | Point-of-Sale Transactions | Electronic Funds Transfer and ATM Transactions |
| Credit Card Verifications | Lock Box Transactions and Check Clearing | Federal Reserve Transactions |
| Bulk Micro-to-Mainframe Remote Job Entry (RJE) | Fast (56 - 128 Kbit/s) Data Transfers over ISDN Lines | Others |
Examples...
Since electronic income tax filing was introduced in the mid-1980s, CTI has been providing IRS Tax oriented software houses, CPA's, and Tax Practitioners the micro-to-mainframe connectivity means of filing tax returns electronically directly to the various IRS tax centers in the United States. Today, most of the leading IRS application software houses use CTI’s Software & Hardware. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service itself uses CTI’s software in every major IRS location in the United States.
Mailbox Systems for Large Manufacturers
In 1991, CTI introduced special software packages to insulate the automotive supplier base from the technical complexities of the various OEM Mailbox systems. Today, hundreds of Tier I automotive suppliers in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Mexico use CTI’s communications packages to send and receive their engineering CAD drawings to OEMs like General Motors, Chrysler Corporation and the Toyota Technical Center. Since so many suppliers share the same communications protocol they can easily send files between themselves with the absolute certainty that their engineering and manufacturing drawings will arrive intact, without any corruption and with a high degree of security. In addition, CTI can provide large companies with their own secure Mailbox Systems to handle the distribution of drawings and other electronic data to their own sub-supplier and customer base.
Compressing time to market continues to be a major objective for manufacturing companies around the world and CTI’s products satisfy this need. Both standard dial-up and leased lines are supported, including analog (2,400 bps - 56,000 bps) and ISDN BRI (56,000 bps to 128,800 bps) services as well as Internet linkages. In addition, substantial cost savings are being realized for suppliers who once were connected to 3rd Party Networks.
SyncCard Features/Specifications
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If you have any additional questions or require more details, kindly telephone us.
Click here for a Command Comparison between CTI's FastSync 3780 and Motorola's UDS BSC3780.
| Manufacturers using FastSync Software | Banks/Credit Unions using FastSync Software |
CTI's Corporate Objective
CTI's objective is to develop, manufacture and distribute data communication software and related hardware products that provide our customers with the greatest possible value in advanced technology, reliability and cost effectiveness.
Recommended External Modems
The FastSync software will operate with most synchronous oriented modems in the industry.
Recommended 2,400 bps & 4,800 bps Synchronous
Modems:
Motorola UDS 2860
(Handles both Bell 201 and Bell 208)Recommended 9,600 bps - 33,600 bps Synchronous
Modems:
Courier V.Everything
Hayes
OPTIMA® V.32 & V.34+ 
Motorola
V3260FAST (V.34)Other external modems may be added to the list by CTI for a small porting charge. Call us for information.
Generally speaking, the mainframe site will dictate what particular standard they accept (i.e., Bell 201c, Bell 208b, ITU V.32, V.32bis, V.34, etc.) which translates into the speed alternatives for transferring your files.
The GM/EDS ELIT mailbox system accepts several different telephone standards like Bell 208 at 4,800 bps and leased lines to 56,000 bps. The Chrysler CTX system will handle speeds from 9,600 bps to 24,000 bps, while the Toyota Technical Center handles speeds from 9,600 bps up to 28,800 bps over stand dial-up lines. Some suppliers, because of either the large size of their files and/or the volume of files, will use either leased lines at 56,000 bps or ISDN (digital) lines at 128,800 bps.