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United States Office of Environmental Engineering Office of Pollution EPA/600/R-92-213
Environmental Protection and Technology Demonstration Prevention and Toxics November 1992
Agency Washington, DC 2p460 Washington, DC 20460
Pollution Prevention Information
Exchange System (PIES)
Printed on Recycled Paper
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Pollution Prevention
Information Exchange
System (PIES)
User Guide
Version 2.1
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Environmental Engineering and Technology Demonstration
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
401 M Street, S.W. (RD - 681)
.Washington, D.C. 20460
Project Officer: Myles E. Morse
November 1992
Printed on recycled paper
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Notice:
This user guide is intended to aid you in accessing information
provided through the Pollution Prevention Information Exchange
System (PIES), one component of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency's (EPA) Pollution Prevention Information Clearing-
house (PPIC). The PIES was designed as a communication tool
to enable users to exchange pollution prevention information and
ideas with their peers.
PIES users are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions
on all aspects of this system, their individual needs, and this user
guide. The PIES is a dynamic system that will change to meet
users' needs and allow participants to interact with each other and
contribute new and updated information to the system. Changes
to the system will be noted in Main Menu bulletin number 11,
"PIES News." This user guide will be updated periodically to
reflect major changes to the system.
Send comments to:
Myles E. Morse
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W. (RD-681)
Washington, D.C. 20460
Tel: 202-260-3161
Fax: 202-260-4524
Disclaimer:
EPA provides the PIES as an information dissemination/exchange
service. The information contained in the bulletins, data bases,
files, and message centers is intended to make users aware of
pollution prevention activities, options, references, and contacts.
By making this information available, EPA is not recommending
the use of any particular raw materials, products, hardware, or
techniques in any particular industrial or municipal setting. EPA
provides this information purely as a preliminary source of infor-
mation on pollution prevention programs and options that may
save money, reduce liabilities, and reduce harmful effects on the
environment. This information may be used to assist users in
their preliminary research and development of ideas. EPA does
not recommend implementation of any pollution prevention
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options without thorough research on the impact on the particular
assessment. Expert assistance in performing assessments may be
available from State and local agencies, or from private experts.
PPIC and PIES are registered service marks of the United States
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user guide contain elements of the PCBoard software, version 14.5.
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Table of Contents
The Pollution Prevention Initiative I
The Pollution Prevention Information
Clearinghouse (PPIC) 3
The Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System
(PIES) 4
Mini-Exchanges 5
Responsible and Acceptable Use of the PIES 6
An International Pollution Prevention Network 9
UNEP's Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse 11
UNEP's OzonAction Information Clearinghouse 13
Contacting UNEP 14
Notation in This Manual 15
Who Is an Eligible PIES Participant? 17
Becoming a PIES Participant 17
Availability 17
Getting Started 19
Equipment Needed 19
Communication Settings Required 19
Accessing the PIES via a Regular Telephone Line 19
Accessing the PIES via SprintNetSM 19
Accessing the PIES via Another Data Service 20
How to Set Communication Parameters 21
Logging On and Off the PIES 23
Logging On 23
Responding to the Initial Welcome 23
Registering as a New User 24
Entering New User Information '. 24
Logging Off the PIES 27
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PIES Commands 29
Main Menu and Command Options 29
Command Syntax 29
Command Summary Table 30
The PIES Message Center 33
Description of die Message Center — 33
Accessing the Message Center 33
Quick Message Scan 34
Checking Your Messages • 35
Entering a Message . • 35
Line Editor vs. Full-Screen Editor 36
Reading a Message • 42
Replying to a Message <• 46
Commenting to the SYSOP 46
PBES-ICPIC Message Center Link 46
Deleting Old Messages 47
Description of Kmail 49
Accessing Kmail »••• 49
Downloading Messages 50
Uploading Messages 52
PIES Bulletins 55
Description of Bulletins 55
Accessing Bulletins . 55
Displaying the List of Bulletins 55
Viewing a Bulletin 56
Exiting 57
Comments on Bulletins 57
PIES Data Bases 59
Description of the Data Bases 59
Displaying the List of Data Bases 59
Currently Active Data Bases 59
Calendar of Events • 60
Accessing the Calendar of Events 60
Using the Calendar of Events 60
Pollution Prevention Case Studies 61
What are Pollution Prevention Case Studies? 61
Accessing Pollution Prevention Case Studies 62
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Performing a Keyword Search 63
Case Study Command Summary 65
Pollution Prevention Publications 66
Pollution Prevention Publications Data Base 66
Performing a Keyword Search 66
Mini-Exchanges.. , 57
Description of Mini-Exchanges 67
Accessing a Mini-Exchange 68
Mini-Exchange Specific Data Bases 70
Downloading Information from the PIES 71
Methods of Downloading Information 71
Screen Capture 71
Identify the Information You Wish to Capture 72
Instruct Your Communication Software to
Begin Screen Capture 72
Instruct the PIES to Display the Information 72
View the Information on Your Screen 73
Instruct Your Communication Software to
Stop Screen Capture 73
Direct File Transfer ..... , 74
Identify Which File You Want to Download 74
Request the File for Downloading 75
Select a File Tranfer Protocol 76
Instruct Your Communication Software to Receive a File 77
Receive the File from the PIES , 77
Printing Document Files 73
Leaving the PIES 73
Exiting from Crosstalk™ 73
Printing a Document 73
Printing Using the DOS COPY Command 79
Uploading Information to the PIES 81
The Importance of Sharing Information 81
How to Update the PIES gl
Using the Message Centers to Update the PIES 82
Uploading Files to the PIES 82
Electronic Document Ordering 87
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Trouble-Shooting Tips 89
Trouble Connecting to the PIES 89
Menu Screens Don't Appear »» • 89
Sending/Receiving Messages « 89
Freezing of Screen • 90
Accidental Disconnection from the PIES 90
Exit Summary • 90
Message Center 90
Bulletins - 90
Data Bases 90
PIES User Support ...» 91
On-Line Help 91
Off-Line Help • 91
APPENDICES
A: Additional Communication Software
Packages »»• ••••• A.-1
B: Guidelines for Case Study Submissions
to PIES .»» B-l
C: Instructions for Accessing PIES Using
an Apple Computer C-l
D: Glossary of Terms Used in Computer
Communications D-l
E: Structure Diagrams of the PIES, the ICPIC,
and the OAIC E-l
Index ....* - ••»•«»» I-*
IV
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The Pollution
Prevention Initiative
Historically, EPA has relied primarily on programs and policies
that address environmental problems after the point of waste
generation. This approach, commonly known as "end-of-the-
pipe" management, was based on command and control regula-
tions that rarely offered the generator positive incentives to
reduce his waste. This conventional regulatory approach has
been successful and has contributed to the overall improvement
of our environment.
Recently, however, EPA and the rest of the Nation have under-
gone a philosophical shift in which environmental protection is
increasingly viewed as an opportunity to prevent the generation
of pollutants at the source (known as source reduction). The
advantage of this approach is that in preventing pollution at its
origin, generators can avoid many of the costs and liabilities
associated with treatment, storage, transport, and disposal. The
EPA Administrator has designated pollution prevention a top
Agency priority and has overseen the incorporation of pollution
prevention initiatives into EPA's program offices. This approach
to environmental protection became national policy when the
President signed into law the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.1
Pollution prevention encompasses any technique that reduces or
eliminates the quantity and/or toxicity of pollutants through
source reduction. Source reduction, as defined in the Pollution
Prevention Act of 1990, is:
Any practice which reduces the amount of any hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant entering the waste stream
or otherwise released into the environment (including fugitive
emissions) prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal; and
reduces the hazards to public health and the environment
associated with the release of such substances, pollutants, or
1 Pollution Prevention Act, Public Law No. 101-508, Title 6,104 Stat. 1388
(Nov. 5,1990)
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contaminants.2
It is important to understand that recycling is not pollution pre-
Product
Life Cycle
Management
Periodic
Assessments
Inventory
Control
Pollution
Prevention
Options
Training and
Supervision
Housekeeping
Changes
Product
Planning and
Sequencing
Material/
Product
Substitution
Process/
Equipment
Modification
vention »it is the next best alternative to reducing waste at the
source. EPA established a preferred hierarchy of environmental
management techniques which places source reduction as the
management option of first choice, followed in descending order
of preference by environmentally protective recycling, treatment,
and disposal.
EPA is promoting technical information transfer and outreach to
make industry and local governments aware of pollution preven-
tion and recycling techniques. The benefits of employing these
techniques may include:
• A cleaner environment due to reduced pollutant generation
• Economic savings from reduced raw materials and energy
use, and avoided transportation, storage, or disposal costs for
treating or landfilling wastes
• Decreasing liability associated with handling and disposing of
dangerous materials
• Improved worker safety due to chemical exposure reduction
• Improved process efficiency
• Improved public image due to waste reduction efforts
2 Ibid., Sec 3 (5) (A)
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The Pollution Prevention
Information Clearinghouse
(PPIC)
EPA established the PPIC in 1988 to promote source reduction
and recycling through information exchange and technology
transfer. The PPIC is a free clearinghouse service containing
technical, policy, programmatic, and legislative information
relating to pollution prevention and recycling. The clearinghouse
is available to the public at no charge and it attracts a varied
group of users, including pollution prevention professionals from:
• Industry and trade associations
• State, Federal, and local government
• Research institutions
• Academia
• Public interest groups
• International organizations.
The PPIC comprises the following information exchange mecha-
nisms:
• Repository. A hard copy reference library
containing the most current pollution preven-
tion and recycling literature. The repository
includes case studies, fact sheets, training
materials, videotapes, and general references.
• Pollution Prevention Information Exchange
System (PIES). A free, 24 hour electronic
network accessible by personal computer
equipped with a modem. The PIES consists
of message centers, bulletins, down-loadable
files, technical data bases, and issue-specific
conference listings.
• Hotlines. Telephone services to answer or
refer questions and to provide links to the
PIES for users without access to a personal
computer.
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Outreach Efforts. Workshops, training, and
industry-specific pollution prevention materi-
als are developed for designated user groups.
The Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System
(PIES)
A major component of the clearinghouse is the computerized
information exchange system, known as the PIES. This system
provides a public forum for exchange of questions and informa-
tion relating to pollution prevention. This manual explains how to
log on, register, and access the news and information data bases of
the PEES.
The PIES is an information resource and communication network
that allows those who wish to establish pollution prevention
programs, implement industrial options, or develop research and
development projects, to benefit from the experience, progress,
and knowledge of their peers. The PIES has been expanded into
an international forum on pollution prevention for all levels of
government, researchers, industry, and public interest groups.
The PIES features include:
• Message Center - A feature that allows interactive electronic
communication with other network members. You may ask
and answer questions or leave information and system updates.
• Bulletins - Announcements and news on developments in the
pollution prevention community.
• Calendar of Events - Listing of upcoming national and
international conferences, training seminars, and workshops.
• Case Studies - A data base of technical case studies highlight-
ing pollution prevention techniques, the industries and wastes
involved, economic incentives, and time to recover costs.
• Program Summaries - Descriptions of Federal, State, and
corporate pollution prevention programs.
• Pollution Prevention Publications - A data base of more
than 1000 abstracted source reduction and recycling docu-
ments, with information for ordering.
• Directory of Contacts - Contact information for State, Fed-
eral and international experts knowledgeable in pollution
prevention for specific industries.
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Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System
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Enforcement
Information
Exchange
Case Studies
For a detailed diagram of the
structure of the PIES, please
see Appendix E.
Mini-exchanges
In addition to the features just described the PIES also contains
electronic conferences (called "mini-exchanges") on various issues
of pollution prevention. Operating like the main computer system,
each mini-exchange contains a message center, bulletins, and data
bases particular to the mini-exchange topic. Mini-exchanges
currently available include the following:
• National Roundtable of State Pollution Prevention Pro-
grams - Operated by the Roundtable, this mini-exchange
provides members and non-members with information about
the organization's pollution prevention initiatives, research,
and meetings.
• Indiana Waste Exchange and Pollution Prevention Pro-
gram - Operated by the Indiana Technical Assistance Program
at Purdue University, this mini-exchange provides Indiana
industry with free information to help them become more
informed about source reduction and recycling options in their
State. A toll-free telephone number is available for all Indiana
users. Please contact the PPIC technical assistance line for
more information.
• EPA Region 1 Association of States and Interstate Agen-
cies, Lake Superior Information Exchange, EPA Region 9
Information Exchange - Four mini-exchanges operated by
the respective EPA regional offices to serve the pollution
prevention needs of industry and other organizations within
their jurisdictions.
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• EPA Regional Information Exchange - This mini-exchange
provides a communication forum for EPA regional offices to
exchange pollution prevention information amongst them-
selves, and with EPA headquarters.
• Enforcement Information Exchange - A new mini-ex-
change operated by the EPA Office of Enforcement to collect
and distribute information about innovative ways to include
pollution prevention in settlements and other environmental
enforcement mechanisms.
• EPA's 33/50 Program - This mini-exchange provides the
latest information about EPA's voluntary pollution prevention
program that targets seventeen high-priority toxic chemicals
for significant reductions. Operated by the Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, this mini-exchange provides to the
concerned industries and other PIES users the latest news and
public notices about this subject, as well as a forum for
exchanging ideas and questions with EPA staff.
« Research Exchange - Operated by the Office of Research
and Development, this mini-exchange communicates informa-
tion about new and ongoing pollution prevention research
programs undertaken by EPA.
New Mini-exchanges - Because of the nature of the bulletin
board design, the PIES can expand its data bases arid mini-
exchanges to add additional pollution prevention topic areas.
Contact the PPIC if your organization is interested in developing
a new mini-exchange.
Responsible and Acceptable Use of the PIES
PIES is an unrestricted information exchange system, available to
the public free of charge. EPA encourages its use by individuals
from all occupations, not only individuals from industry or
government agencies but educators, scientists, researchers and
private individuals who may find the information in the PIES
useful, and who can contribute information to further PPIC's
support of National pollution prevention efforts.
One of the PIES's largest resources is its diverse group of mem-
bers, who comprise the largest source of pollution prevention
knowledge in the world. To succeed as a tool for interactive
technology transfer, the PIES depends on your input. The PPIC
welcomes any new information and encourages all users to
update the system. By sharing pollution prevention information
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with each other on the PIES, all users can benefit and avoid
duplicative efforts. The PPIC encourages users to submit infor-
mation — either by uploading files or posting comments and
responses in the message centers on:
• Upcoming events or activities involving pollution prevention
• Program information, such as new technical assistance pro-
grams, research and development activities, or other initia-
tives
• Case studies of pollution prevention successfully imple-
mented in industry
• New publications or newsletters
• Other sources of pollution prevention information
• Expert contacts
The goal of providing a quality source of pollution prevention
information to as many individuals as possible makes it necessary
for the PIES to be an open system. This openness, however,
carries with it the potential of inappropriate, offensive or even
destructive comments or files being added to the PIES message
center or databases. Accordingly, PIES users are requested to
abide by the following principles while using the PIES.
Acceptable use of the PIES shall:
• Be consistent with the goals and purposes of the Pollution
Prevention Act
• Avoid interfering with the work of other PIES users
• Avoid actions that will disrupt the PIES network
• Avoid comments or language that might be considered offen-
sive, derogatory or discriminatory
Keeping with these principles, the PIES shall not be used for
commercial purposes, such as marketing or business transactions
between commercial parties. Advertising is also forbidden. EPA,
however, encourages discussion of a product's relative advan-
tages and disadvantages. Vendors can respond to requests about
their products, or recommend their product in response to specific
requests for information about a means of pollution prevention.
Any communication which violates applicable laws and regula-
tions is not allowed.
All messages, both private and public, and uploaded files are
reviewed by PPIC staff and may be deleted at the discretion of the
EPA.
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An International Pollution
Prevention Network
The PIES is rapidly becoming a global pollution prevention
information network and is vigorously pursuing the goal of
providing a unified access point for related data systems on
pollution prevention. Currently, there are three systems repre-
sented in the network including the PIES. With a single phone
call PIES users are now connected to a gateway that provides
direct access to the United Nation's Environment Programme's
(UNEP) Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre
(IE/PAC) International Cleaner Production Information Clearing-
house (ICPIC) and the UNEP OzonAction Information Clearing-
house (OAIC). These systems support global exchange of pollu-
tion prevention information and alternatives to ozone depleting
technologies and are discussed below.
EPA PIES/UNEP IE/PAC Network Configuration: Existing Network
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The ICPIC and the OAIC systems are similar in design to the
PIES, and the basic commands found in this user guide will allow
users to move comfortably around all three information systems.
Separate users guides are available for both the ICPIC and the
OAIC by contacting the UNEP at the address listed at the end of
this section.
Future goals of the network are to expand and develop regional
nodes so that the system can provide:
• direct and specialized support to targeted industries within
a region
• a mechanism for expanding the network's databases with
input from regional sources
• increase network ownership and support among interested
parties
To achieve this goal the EPA PIES — UNEP ffi/PAC Network is
expanding to support regional needs across the U.S. and around
the globe. This includes the proposed development of seven
pollution prevention/cleaner production networks including: U.S.
Department of Defense; the Canadian Network; the Nordic
Cleaner Production Network serving Scandinavian countries; the
Latin American Network; the Francophone Network serving
French speaking countries, especially those in West African
nations; the Asia-Pacific Network; and the Arabic Network
serving the Middle East.
EPA PIES/UNEPIE/PAC Network Configuration: Future Network Growth
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For a detailed diagram of
the structure of the ICPIC,
please see Appendix E.
UNEP's Cleaner Production Information
Clearinghouse (ICPIC)
The United Nation's Environment Programme (UNEP) Industry
and Environment Programme Activity Centre (BE/PAC) Cleaner
Production Programme was launched in response to a decision
from the UNEP Governing Council on the need to reduce global
industrial pollution and waste.
The objectives of the program are to:
• Increase worldwide awareness of the cleaner production
concept
• Help governments and industry develop cleaner production
programs
• Foster the adoption of cleaner production, and
• Facilitate the transfer of cleaner production technologies.
To meet these objectives, the program focuses on the collection
and dissemination of information on cleaner production that:
• Explains the concept
• Illustrates technical applications, and
• Helps people develop cleaner production programs.
These efforts, initiated through a number of different activities,
have cultivated an ever expanding informal network of cleaner
production experts, both in the public and private sectors.
The cleaner production program contains five major elements:
Publications. Among the publications offered by the Cleaner
Production Programme are:
• the Cleaner Production Newsletter, a semi-annual publication
that provides outreach and educational information
• "Packaging and the Environment"
• "Audits and Reduction Manual for Industrial Emissions and
Wastes"
• "Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in Industry" and
• "Report on the Workshop on Country-Specific Activities to
Promote Cleaner Production"
Training Activities. The Cleaner Production Programme pro-
vides workshops and seminars for government, industry, and
academia to:
• Increase awareness and promote action
• Educate people
• Help develop cleaner production programs
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Working Groups. The 10 working groups currently providing
input on the direction of the Cleaner Production Programme
include:
• leather tanning
« textiles
• solvents
• metal finishing
« pulp and paper
• biotechnology industries
* petroleum
* data management
• education
» policies, strategies and instruments to promote cleaner production
Technical Assistance. Upon the requests of governments, the
Cleaner Production Programme can help by: fostering links
between experts; launching demonstration projects; promoting
national and local activities in cleaner production; and providing
expertise for audits. For example, a UNEP ffi/PAC and UNIDO
joint project will support National Cleaner Production Centers in
20 countries.
The International Cleaner Production Information Clearing-
house (ICPIC). Through a cooperative agreement with UNEP,
EPA has helped establish the International Cleaner Production
Information Clearinghouse (ICPIC) in Paris, France. Similar in
scope and content to the PPIC, the ICPIC works in close coopera-
tion with its U.S. counterpart. The two systems are electronically
linked and share information on a regular basis (see the "PIES-
ICPIC Message Center Link" section of this guide for more
details.) In addition to the joint message center, several other
features of the PIES and the ICPIC are common to both clearing-
houses, namely the Case Study and Publications data bases (see
"Data Bases".) Both clearinghouses develop, collect, and contrib-
ute pollution prevention information to these features. Finally, in
order to expose North American users to pollution prevention
information from the UNEP clearinghouse, all international
information is routinely taken from the ICPIC and made available
through the PIES network.
The PPIC and the ICPIC together form a truly international
pollution prevention network -- these programs offer a unique
opportunity for users to communicate with a wide spectrum of
pollution prevention professionals from around the world. No-
where else can a person network more easily with such a varied
group of organizations committed to reducing pollution through
source reduction and recycling.
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For a detailed diagram of
the structure of the OAIC,
please see Appendix E.
* Although methyl bromide is
not currently controlled under
the Montreal Protocol, informa-
tion on this chemical is being
collected by the OAIC because
of the Parties' increased interest
in this substance.
UNEP's OzonAction Information
Clearinghouse
As a provision of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, UNEP has been
charged with the establishment and management of an interna-
tional clearinghouse for reduction alternatives to the use of ozone
depleting substances. The ozone depleting substances controlled
under the Montreal Protocol include the chloroflurocarbon (CFC)
and halon families. EPA and the PPIC support this effort and are
working closely with UNEP to develop and maintain the new
OzonAction Information Clearinghouse (OAIC).
Initiated in 1992, the OAIC provides a global communication
mechanism for people and organizations interested in exchanging
information on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) phase-out.
The OAIC is an on-line computerized information system de-
signed to be a "pointer" system that provides users with assistance
on where to go with more specific information requests. The
targeted users of the system include members of industry (ODS
chemical manufacturers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers,
end-product manufacturers), public sector policymakers, research
institutions, and other organizations involved in ozone layer
protection. While the system is specifically targeted at Article 5
country users, others in the developed and developing world are
encouraged to use the OAIC to exchange information with their peers.
The mission of the OAIC is to convey technical, programmatic,
and policy information to the public on options for reducing or
eliminating the use of ozone depleting substances within industry.
Another goal of the OAIC is to foster the growth of reduction
programs for ozone depleting substances, specifically in develop-
ing countries, to meet the phase-out deadlines of the Montreal
Protocol.
The primary CFC/halon source areas addressed by the OAIC
include:
• aerosols, sterilants, miscellaneous uses, and carbon tetrachlo-
ride
• foams
• halons
• methyl bromide*
• refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps
• and solvents, coatings, and adhesives.
UNEP strongly encourages submissions of any information about
the reduction and/or elimination of ODS in industrial applica-
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tions. The following categories of information are sought for
inclusion in the clearinghouse:
• Technical case studies of reduction methods for ozone
depleting substances
• Descriptions of industrial ODS reduction programs, including
both individual corporations and trade associations
• Country-specific bulletins, regulations, programs, policy
statements, legislation, regulations or pronouncements con-
cerning ODS
• Descriptions of ODS reduction initiatives in developing
nations
• Descriptions of ODS reduction research efforts;
• ODS reduction publications, including reports, monographs,
journals, newsletters, and factsheets
• Contact names for experts knowledgeable about
- Designing, implementing, or evaluting ODS reduction
methods
- Governmental ODS reduction programs or policies
- Public interest group ODS reduction programs
- Industry or trade association ODS reduction activities
• Descriptions of any data bases, clearinghouses., or technical
assistance programs that address CFC/halon reduction
Contacting UNEP
Please submit information, questions, or comments on the
ICPIC or the OAIC to:
United Nations Environment Programme
Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre
Tour Mkabeau
39-43 quai Andre" Citroen
75739 Paris CEDEX 15
France
Telephone:
Facsimilie:
Telex:
Cable:
(33) 1-40-58-88-50
(33) 1-40-58-88-74
204 997 F
UNITERRA PARIS
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Notation in This Manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual:
< > or ( )
These symbols instruct you to hit the key listed between
the brackets (e.g., = hit the "return" key,
= hit the "control" and "X" keys simultaneously.
or (Enter) or (ENTER)
These symbols instruct you to select the "return" or "en-
ter" key on your keyboard; they are interchangeable. The
PIES comprises several software components that use
these different user input symbols in their menu screens.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:
Abbreviation
EPA
ICPIC
IE/PAC
PC
PIES
PPIC
SYSOP
UNEP
Meaning
United States Environmental Protection
Agency
UNEP's International Cleaner Production
Information Clearinghouse
UNEP's Industry and Environment
Programme Activity Centre
Personal computer
U.S. EPA's Pollution Prevention Information
Exchange System
U.S. EPA's Pollution Prevention Information
Clearinghouse
The PIES system operator
United Nations Environment Program
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Who Is an Eligible PIES Participant?
Becoming a PIES Participant
The PIES is accessible to anyone with a personal computer and
modem. You can register via computer the first time you use the
PIES. By following the registration process in this user guide,
you will enter your own unique password and fill out a short on-
line registration form, which will then give you access to the
PIES. The PIES can be accessed by anyone using any of the
methods listed in this user guide. There is no cost to use the
PIES, except for any long-distance charges that might be incurred
to connect with the system (e.g., via a public telephone service or
a private data network).
Availability
The PIES is available 24 hours a day. Presently, 28 users can
communicate with the system simultaneously via regular tele-
phone line or by accessing commercial networks that can connect
to the PIES. The PPIC will increase the number of access lines as
usership increases. PIES is available to all EPA employees via
the agency's national wide area network.
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Getting Started
The PIES can be accessed
through local SprintNet™
stations. For more information,
contact:
U.S. Sprint/User Support
12490 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia 22096
Tel: 1-800-736-1130
Telex: 7400944INTL UC
FAX: 703-689-5177
You may also contact the PPIC
for a list of SprintNet?M
representatives around the
country.
Calls made within the Northern
Virginia area may be dialed
directly without using "1-703." If
your telephone system requires
the use of a 9 or other number to
obtain an outside line, enter that
number before the PIES number.
Equipment Needed
• Any personal computer (IBM® or Apple® compatible) or
terminal
• A modem to allow your PC to communicate with the host
computer over the telephone wires (1200 or 2400 baud)
• Communications software, such as CrossTalk™, Mirror™,
Kermit™, Smartcom™, Red Ryder™, or Procomm™.
• Access to a telephone line.
Communication Settings Required
Accessing the PEES via a Regular Telephone Line:
The following communication software settings are required if
you are calling the PIES on a regular telephone line:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
SPEED:
DATA BITS:
PARITY:
STOP BITS:
703-506-1025
1200 or 2400
8
None
1
Additional steps may be needed if you are accessing the PIES
through a local area network (LAN) or a port selector — consult
your organization's computer support personnel if you have either
one of these configurations.
Accessing the PIES via SprintNet8™:
SprintNetSMis a data network subscription service that enables
you to access data bases and other networks throughout the
world. If you subscribe to this service—or another data network
service that has a gateway to SprintNetSM —you can access the
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SprintNct^ is a private service not
affiliated with the PPIC or U.S.
EPA. SprintNetP* was formerly
called TelcNet™.
For a list of terminal types supported
by SprintNet:*', contact SprintNet?"
at the address listed in the previous
section of this guide.
Note that there arc no blank spaces
after the commas in this commands
string.
PIES by following the procedures listed below.
This capability allows individuals who have access to SprintNetSM
or another linked network to connect to the PIES using only a
local phone call, thus saving them long distance telephone
charges. If you are accessing the PIES using a local call to
SprintNetSM, you will need to complete the following steps:
1. Set your communication parameters to:
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
2. Set your baud rate to 1200 or 2400 (depending upon the
capability of your modem and the speed supported by your
local SprintNetSM station)
3. Dial your local SprintNet81^ access number
4. Once your PC connects with SprintNetSM, enter the following:
If you are using 1200 baud: D
If you are using 2400 baud: @D
5. SprintNet81^ will then ask you to specify a terminal identifier.
If you are using an IBM® PC-equivalent terminal, enter:
6. At the system prompt (" @"), type the PIES access code, your
SprintNet81^ identification code, and your personal
SprintNetSM password:
c 20256131, Your SprintNetSM ID, Your SprintNetSM Password
7. You should now see the initial PIES screen. Proceed with the
log on procedures described in the next section of this guide.
Accessing the PIES via Another Data Service
If you have access to a data service that has a gateway to
SprintNetSM, you can connect to the PIES using a local telephone
call to that service. At the time of this guide's printing, the
following services can link with SprintNetSM: Ameritech, Bell
Atlantic, Bell South, BitNet, Cincinnati Bell, NYNEX, Pacific
Bell, SNET, Southwestern Bell, U.S. West, and Western Union.
The connection procedure from these networks is as follows:
1. Set your communications parameters to the settings re-
quired by your data service.
2. Set your baud rate to 1200 or 2400 (depending upon the
speed of your modem and the requirement of your network)
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DOS refers to "Disk Operating
System," which is the system
software used in the IBM® PC
family of computers and their
compatibles.
Note that this is a sample screen,
and yours may not look exactly the
3. Dial your network's access number.
4. Once your PC connects with your network, follow the log on
procedures.
5. Follow the network's procedure to gateway to another
data network. When the system prompts you for the access
code of the network you wish to connect with, type the PIES
access code:
311020256131
6. You should now see the initial PIES screen. Proceed with the
log on procedures described in the next section of this guide.
How to Set Communication Parameters
For those unfamiliar with communications software, an example
is provided below using CrossTalk XVI™ (version 3.61) on an
IBM® compatible PC. For examples using other common com-
munications software packages, see Appendix A. This example
assumes that CrossTalk™ is already loaded onto your PC in the
directory C:\XTALK.
Example:
Step 1: Getting into the CrossTalk™ directory from DOS
User Command: CD \XTALK
Step 2: Starting CrossTalk
TM
User Command: XTALK
Step 3: Changing the communications settings
User Command:
Having completed step 3, you should see a status screen similar to
the following:
/ ~ — — -~v
CROSSTALK - XVT Status Screen Off line
NAme PIES LOaded C:PIES.XTK
NUmber 1-703-506-1025 CApture Off
Communications parameters Filter settings
SPeed 2400 PArity None DUplex Full DEbug Off LFautoOff
Data 8 STop 1 EMulate None TAbex Off BLankexOff
POrt 1 MOde Call INfilter Off OUtfiltrOn
—SEnd control settlings—
CWait None
LWait None
ATten
SWitch
Key settings
Esc COmmand ETX(C)
Home BReak End
Command?
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LO tells your system to"load" the
communications settings previously
saved.
Note that this is a sample screen
and yours may not look exactly the
same.
To change a communications parameter, enter the first two letters
of the parameter name at the command prompt. For example, to
change the transmission speed, enter "SP" at the command
prompt, then select either 1200 or 2400, depending on the speed
of your modem.
All changes made to the communications parameters will be
immediately reflected on the status screen.
Step 4: Saving the communication settings
You may save the communications settings in a file to facilitate
calling the system in the future. The following command records
the selections in a file called "PIES":
User Command: SA PffiS
Note: You only need to save these settings the first time you log
onto the system. In subsequent calls, you may skip steps 3 and 4
and go directly to step 5.
Step 5: Dialing
After saving the communications settings, as shown in step 4, you
may dial the system by responding as follows to the CrossTalk™
command prompt:
User Command: LO
You should then select the number corresponding to the name of
the file created in step 4, as shown in the screen below:
^ . X,
Available command files
1) NEWUSER 2) SETUP 3) STD 4) PIES
Enter number for file to use (1-4): 4
s
After entering the correct number, you will hear the modem
dialing the system and then a high-pitched carrier signal indicat-
ing connection with the PIES.
The next section describes how to log on and register with the
PIES.
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Logging On and Off the PIES
A busy signal indicates that all 28
lines are currently being used,
although we have never reached
saturation. Please wait a few
moments and try again.
The PIES/ICPIC/OAIC Umbrella
After your communications software has made contact with the
PIES computer system, the following screen will appear:
Front Door 2.10;
Press twice for Main Menu
If your communications software does not use the key to
activate a function or a menu, then enter twice. If your
communications software does use the key, do not enter
any commands, PIES will automatically bring up the Main Menu
after ten seconds and display the following screen:
UNITE!
POLLUTl
Enter: 1
Enter: 2
Enter: 3
V
Computer:
User Response:
) STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ^|
ON PRVENTTON INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC)
International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse
(ICPIC)
OzonAction Information Clearinghouse (OAIC)
Enter 0 or Q to Quit
Enter Choice (1-3, 0 or Q to Quit):
1
Logging On
Step 1: Responding to the initial welcome
After connecting with the PIES, the following message will
appear:
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If you connect and see garbled
language on the screen (resulting
from a bad connection), bang up
by hitting the key and
then typing "BYE" or "QUIT."
Then hit to try calling
again.
«PPIC - PIES (Node 3)»
PC Board (R) - Version 14.5a/U (beta 09-30-9119:03) - Node 3 - UFE7377E6D77
Welcome to the:
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC)
Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System. (PIES)
sponsored by
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Environmental Engineering and Technology Demonstration (OEETD)
-and-
Office of Pollution Prevention
401 M Street
Washington, DC 20460
The system will request your first and last names., All users must
enter their names now. Follow this example for "John Doe":
Computer: Enter your first name?
User Response: JOHN
Computer: Enter your last name?
User Response: DOE
If you are a new user and have not received a user password, go
to step 2. If you have previously registered with the PIES, enter
your password at the next prompt. You will then see the screens
described later in this section in "Introductory Screens."
Step 2: Registering as a new user
This step initiates the registration process, as the user enters the
appropriate command:
Computer: JOHN DOE not found in USER's file
Enter (C) to register on PIES or (R) to re-type your name?
User Response: C
Step 3: Entering new user information
A new user screen will appear with the latest news about the
system. You will be asked to complete the questionnaire below.
After providing the requested information, you will have com-
plete access to the PIES.
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Enter a unique word (12 characters
or less).
Remember your password! You
will need to use it each time you
log onto the PIES.
Enter your business city and
country.
Enter your business commercial
area code and phone number.
Enter your business facsimile
(FAX) telephone number (re-
quired). If you do not have an
FAX line, enter O to continue.
Enter the name of your company,
agency, office, or organization. Use
abbreviations if more than 24
characters.
System asks you if you wish to
have the screen cleared each time a
message is read on the Message
Centre (to reduce screen clutter).
Registration
Computer: Hit (Enter) to register on PIES or (N) to logoff?
User Response:
Password Selection
Computer: Password (One word please!)?
User Response: NOSTROMO
Computer: Re-enter password to verify?
User Response: NOSTROMO
City and Country
Computer: City and State calling from?
User Response: Falls Church, VA
Telephone Numbers
Computer: Commercial Phone # is?
User Response: (703) 821-4800
Computer: Enter FAX # or 0 to continue?
User Response: 703-821-4775
Organization Name
Computer: Enter COMPANY/ORGANIZATION?
User Response: World Industries
System Operations
Computer: Clear the screen between each message?
User Response: (Y or N)
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System asks you to specifiy the
communication protocol you
wish to set as your default (this
may be changed at any time —
sec the discussion of file transfer
protocols in "Downloading
Information from the PIES") If
you choose "none" at this time,
you will have to choose a
protocol when your first try to
upload or download a file.
Enter your organization's complete
mailing address. Be sure to
include street, room number, city,
town, province, postal code, and
country.
System asks you to classify
yourself according to the
categories listed here, or you can
specify your own category.
The EPA would like to know how
you learned about the system
(e.g., at a conference, through a
newsletter or journal, or through
another bulletin board). Please be
as specific as possible—The
PPIC uses this information to
develop its outreach efforts.
Computer: (A) Ascii (Non-Binary)
(X) Xmodem (Checksum)
(C) Xmodem-CRC (CRC)
(O) 1 K-Xmodem (PCBoard Ymodem)
(Y) Ymodem
(Z) Zmodem (DSZ)
=> (N) None
Default Protocol Desired (Enter)=no change?
User Response: (Communication protocol of your choice)
Mailing Address
Computer: Please enter your complete mailing address (three lines will be
1 provided)
User Response: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 366
Computer: Additional mailing information (line 2)...(or enter "done" to
continue)
User Response: Falls Church, Virginia 22043 USA
Computer: Additional mailing information (line 3)...(or enter "done" to
continue)
User Response: done
User Category
Computer:
Please enter your PPIC "User Category" from the list below:
--- > for EPA Headquarters or lab
--- > for EPA Regional personnel
--- * for any State agency
--- > for any Federal agency (other than EPA)
--- » for any local governmental agency (city, county, etc.)
--- > for Industry users
--- * for any Trade Association representatives
--- > for any University/other academia users
--- * for any Public Interest Group representatives
--- > for any other user groups (pis. specify)
REGION
STATE
FEDERAL
LOCAL
INDUSTRY
TRADE
ACADEMIA
PUBINT
OTHER
User Response: INDUSTRY
How You Heard About the PPIC
Computer: Please describe how you heard about the PPIC.
User Response: EPA's Pollution Prevention Newsletter, April 1991
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Saving Your Registration Information
The computer will automatically update the system with your
user information and password.
Computer: Please wait - Registering you name on the PIES
Registration information saved.
Introductory Screens
Next, the system will display the latest news item (if any). This
introductory bulletin contains noteworthy information about
important pollution prevention issues, PPIC developments, or
PIES system changes. Following the news screen(s), the system
will give you the option of scanning the main message center for
any messages that have been left for you.
Computer: Scan Message Base Since 'Last Read' (Enter)=yes?
User Response:
If you decide to interrupt this scan, the system gives you the
option to stop or suspend at any time.
Computer: (Ctrl-K) or (Ctrl-X) Aborts, (Ctrl-S) Suspends.
User Response:
This initial message scan notifies the user of any messages ad-
dressed to him or her since last log on.
Logging Off the PEES
At any time during your use of the PEES, you may quit the session
and log off. To exit the PIES, type "G" (for "goodbye") at the
main menu prompt and then press O or Q to quit. To exit from
your communication software (e.g., Crosstalk™), hit the key and type "QUIT".
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PIES Commands
String terms should have spaces in
order to work.
Main Menu and Command Options
The Main Menu screen that greets you after logging on is divided
into groups of related commands. Menus for each of the mini
exchanges are similarly organized, the only difference being the
menu name at the top of the screen. All of the mini exchange
commands are identical to the Main Menu commands.
"U.S. EPA POLLUTION PREVENTION INFORMATION
EXCHANGE SYSTEM (PIES) MAIN MENU
You may enter the flowing options at the "Command?" prompt:
MESSAGES
(Q)uick Message Scan
(Y)our personal mail
(E)nter a Message
(R)ead Messages
(REPLY) to Message(s)
(C)omment to SYSOP
(K)ill a Message
BULLETINS
(B)ulletin listings
FILES/DIRECTORIES
(F)ile directories
(D)ownload a file
(U)pload a file
DATABASES
(OPEN) for data base
menu and literature
search functions
SETTINGS & MISC.
(NEWS) screen display
(CHAT) between nodes
(X)pert On/Off
(G)ood-bye/Logoff
MINI
EXCHANGES
(J)oin a Mini Exchange
For HELP, type "H;" and the first letter of the command.
(87 Min. left) Main Board Command?
Command Syntax
Most commands are entered as one letter followed by .
Some commands (i.e., OPEN, NEWS, and REPLY) require that
you enter an entire word. In some cases, you may also string
secondary commands.
Example: Entering "B" will generate a list of available bulletins
to read. You must then enter "1" to view Bulletin
number 1.
or
Entering "B 1" will display Bulletin number 1 on the
screen.
The following table lists each of the Main Menu commands.
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Command Summary Table
Command Description
General Commands;
H Help - displays information about each of the
available commands.
User Command: H "command letter"
G Goodbye - ends the PIES session and hangs up.
User Command: G
Bulletin and Data Base Commands;
B Bulletin Listings - lists bulletins available and
allows you to view them.
User Command: B - displays bulletin list
B 1 - displays Bulletin
number 1
OPEN OPEN Data Bases - lists data bases available and
allows you to view them.
User Command: OPEN
or OPEN 1
Message Center Commands;
E Enter a Message - directs a message to another or
all PIES user(s).
User Command: E
R Read Messages - allows you to display, delete, or
respond to messages.
User Command: R
Y Your Personal Mail - scans your incoming and
outgoing messages, starting from most recent to the
oldest.
User Command: Y
Y S - scans messages
since you last
logged on.
Q Quick Message Scan - displays message header
information for all public messages (including
number, reference, author, and subject).
User Command: Q
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Files are uploaded and down-
loaded in ASCII format and are
easily converted to a word
processing format.
Command Summary Table (Continued)
Command Description
REPLY Reply to Messages - allows you to respond to a
message left by another user.
User Command: REPLY "message number"
or RE immediately after reading a message
C Comment to S YSOP - enters a private message to
the PIES system operator.
User Command: C
K Kill a Message - enables you to delete a message
you have previously entered. (Use this to delete
unimportant, nontechnical messages.)
User Command: K "message number"
File Transfer Commands
F File Directories - lists all files available for down-
loading.
User Command: F
D
U
Download a File - requests that the PIES begin
transmitting a file to your computer over the tele-
phone wires.
User Command: D "filename"
Upload a File - instructs the PIES to begin receiving
a file from your computer over the telephone wires.
User Command: U "filename"
System Commands
X EXpert On/Off - activates/disables display of
command menu(s).
User Command: X - disables when active,
activates when off
NEWS Display News - redisplays the news bulletin that
greets you when logging on to the PIES.
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The Access command is only
found on mini-exchange menus.
Command Summary Table (Continued)
Command Description
Conference Commands
A Access PIES Main Menu - brings you back to PIES
Main Menu options from the mini exchange.
User Command: A
J Join a Mini Exchange - brings you into topic-
specific mini exchanges.
User Command: J
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The PIES Message Center
The message center is one
mechanism of the PIES that allows
you to "network" with an array of
users from pollution prevention
programs at the international,
national, state and local govern-
ment levels; academia; industry
and trade associations; public/
private institutes; and public
interest groups.
The commands used in the main
message center are the same
commands used in the mini
exchange message centers.
Description of the Message Center
The message center is your means of communication with other
users. You may direct your messages to:
• Individual users
• The PPIC and the system operator
• The entire PIES user network, including any user of UNEP's
ICPIC network.
You may ask questions, respond to questions, and otherwise share
information and ideas about pollution prevention with the user
community.
For example, you may announce an upcoming event not listed on
the Calendar of Events or update other portions of the PIES;
discuss research and development projects; establish cooperative
efforts; and benefit from the experience of others in technical,
program, and policy efforts.
If you can contribute from your own experience by posting
additional answers to questions or offering different approaches,
please do so. The more you participate, the stronger you make
the PIES.
PPIC staff monitor and respond to messages daily.
Accessing the Message Center
The message center can be accessed through the PIES Main Menu.
Important Note: In addition to the main message center, each PIES
mini exchange contains its own message center. Messages left on a
message center of a particular mini exchange can only be accessed
through that mini exchange. Messages left on the main PIES mes-
sage center can only be accessed from the PIES Main Menu.
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String terms should have spaces
between them in order to work.
The PIES Main Menu contains seven message center commands:
/- ; ^
(Q) = Quick message scan
(Y) = Check your personal mail
(E) = Enter a message for any user
(R) = Read messages
(REPLY) = Reply to message(s) left by other users
(C) = Comment to the SYSOP
(K) = Delete an old message you have previously entered
V . J
Some of these commands have subcommands that can be viewed
by entering (H) for help, once you have entered the main com-
mand. The message center main menu commands ate explained below.
r
Quick Message Scan
You may view a quick description of all public messages (and
private messages that are to or from you) by entering "Q" at the
Main Menu. The following subcommands may be used with "Q"
(to view these options on the screen, enter "H"):
s ; ^
(Q)uick Message Scan - Function Help
Subcommands: (#) (F) (Y) (S) (NS) (+) (-) (TS)
(#) any Number from 1 to 9,999,999
(F) scans for message headers from you
(Y) scans for message headers to you
(S) scans for headers above those you have already read
(NS) displays text in non-stop mode
(+) or (-) appended to the end of a (#) forces the display
to search in forward or reverse order, respectively.
(TS) searches message headers for specific text
(USER) selects only those message to or from the specified user
Description: Allows viewing a quick description of the message header informa-
tion available. The display includes the message number, the
message reference number (if any), who the message is to, who the
message is from, and the subject matter of the message. Due to
screen width constraints, some fields are shortened for display
purposes. Messages which are protected from reading will not be
displayed to you.
Computer: (H)elp, (1-4), Message Scan Command?
User:
1
All message headings beginning with number 1 will be displayed.
Msg
1
2
3
4
;# Reflf To
ALL
MIKE WALLACE
MIKE WALLACE
MIKE WALLACE
From
MIKE WALLACE
CLAIRE DELBRIDGE
DAVID WIGGLESWO
ROGER SCHECTER
Subject
WASTE CAULKING
WASTE CAULKING
WASTE CAULKING
WASTE CAULKING
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Checking Your Messages
You may check messages left to you or from you by entering a "Y"
at the Main Menu. Messages are displayed from the newest to the
oldest To read messages left for you quickly, you may string
together several commands at once (separated by a blank space). For
example, if you enter "Y S" at the Main Menu the system will show
all of (y)our messages (s)ince you last checked them.
If you are leaving a comment to the
mini-exchange conference
operator, you should address it to
SYSOP.
If the name you enter is spelled
wrong or if that person is not
recognized as a user, you will be
asked to re-enter the name. The
system is sensitive to spelling and
punctuation, but not to upper- or
lower-case letters.
Entering a Message
To enter a message on the PIES, enter (E) at the Main Menu. The
computer will then ask to whom you would like to send the message:
Computer: To (Enter) = 'ALL'?
User Response: Joseph Conrad
After you have entered the name of the addressee, the
will ask for a subject heading of up to 25 characters:
computer
Computer: Subject (Enter) = abort?
User Response: New workshop scheduled
You will then be given the option of making your message public
for all users or making it private so that just the addressee(s) can
read it. To see the message security options, type "H" when
prompted:
Computer Screen:
Message Security (H)=help?
User Response:
H
The following screen explains all of the available subcommands:
,,— ^^
Message Security - Function Help
Subcommands: (G) (R) (S) (N)
(N)one means that the message will be open for all to read.
(G)roup allows assigning a password to the message which
only other callers who know the common password will be
allowed to read the message.
(R)eceiver makes the message private to all except you—the
person leaving it—and the person to whom it is addressed.
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without any other
commands leaves the message open
for all users to read.
If the proper software to emulate
ANSI is available, full-screen
editing is easier and improved over
the line editor.
(S)ender allows you to assign a password to the message so
that only you can kill it later. This prevents the other
person to whom the message is addressed from killing it.
Description: When leaving a message to another person various security levels are
available to allow "protecting" of your message to insure only those
who you want to read it can.
Note that you can NOT assign (Receiver protection to a message
which has been addressed to ALL.
If the message contents would be valuable to other users, select
"(N)one" so that anyone can read it. At the Message Security
prompt type "N" or to make the message available to
"ALL" users.
Computer: Message Security (H)=help?
User Response:
Line Editor vs. Full-Screen Editor
The PIES message center gives you the option of entering a
message using a standard line editor or a full-screen editor. The
differences between these features are outlined below:
Line Editor;
• Editor accepts one line of text at a time, placing new lines
below old lines until your message is complete.
• If the message has enough lines, it will scroll off the screen
and you will not be able to view the entire message at the
same time.
• The ability to go back and make corrections is awkward; it
requires selecting the line number you wish to edit and re-
typing the correction as follows: "old text;new text".
• This editor requires no special terminal emulation.
Full-Screen Editor;
• Editor offers you the ability to view the entire message on the
screen at one time.
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Your communication software
has a parameter called "terminal
emulation," which controls the
movement of your screen cursor
when you are connected to a
remote bulletin board service.
You control your terminal
emulation as part of your initial
modem setup prior to calling the
PIES. Consult your software
guide on how to change this to
ANSI.
Up to 72 characters per line are
allowed. Typing beyond the
72-character limit will cause
your text automatically to
"word-wrap" down to the next
line.
You may make corrections on
the line the cursor is on; to make
corrections on previous lines use
the "(E)dit" command.
You must type "S " at
the "Text Entry Command?"
prompt to save (and send) the
message.
• Editor gives you the ability to move the cursor backwards and
forwards through the entire message, comparable to the way a
word processor functions.
• To control the cursor, you must know the cursor control keys
(listed below in "Full-Screen Editor Selection").
• THIS EDITOR REQUIRES THE ANSI TERMINAL
EMULATION —NO OTHER TERMINAL EMULA-
TION WILL WORK. If you do not have your communica-
tion software set to the ANSI parameter prior to calling the
PIES, you will encounter garbled characters when attempting
to use the full-screen editor. If your communication software
supports ANSI and you wish to use the PIES full-screen
editor, log off the system, change your software to the ANSI
parameter, and log back on.
You will be prompted to choose between these two editors after
you select your message's security status:
Computer: Subject (Enter)=abort? Waste Assessment Guide
Message Security (H)=help?
Use Full Screen Editor?
User Response: Y
Line Editor Selection:
If you select "N", you will access the standard line editor. You
will be provided with up to 99 lines to write your message:
Computer: Enter your text. (Enter) alone to end. (72 chars/line, 99 lines
maximum
User Response: Joseph -1 would like more information about the waste assessment
guide you are developing....
When you are done typing your message, enter twice.
You will be given a choice of the following options:
Computer: A)brt, C)ont, D)el, E)dit, F)ullScr, H)elp, I)nsert, L)ist, Q)uote,
S)end, U)pldMsg
Text Entry Command?
User Response: H
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User Options:
Message Completion Subcommands
(A)brt abandons or cancels your message entry.
(C)ont allows you to continue using the Line Editor.
(D)el allows you to delete a line of text from the message.
(F)ull allows you to continue using the Full Screen Editor.
(H)elp displays this Help file.
(I)nsert allows inserting a line of text in front of another.
(L)ist relists your text entry so far to the screen.
(Q)uote allows you to quote a portion of the replied-to message.
(S)ave actually writes the message to disk.
(U)pld allows you to upload ASCII text without echo.
(SC) allows saving the same message to another individual.
(SK) save your message, kill replied to message (if applicable)
(SN) save your message, skip redisplay of replied to message
Note: The format to (E)dit a line of text is:
old text;new text
Where the "old text" is the text you wish to replace, followed by a ";" followed by
the new text The old text search is case sensitive, so capital letters must match
exactly. If your new text causes that line to exceed 72 characters, the characters
beyond 72 will be truncated from the line.
When "uploading" Ascii text to the message base, insure your text lines are 72
characters or less in length.
Note: while in the full screen editor you can press CTRL-Z to get help on the
editing keys available in the full screen editor.
x : ; '.
If you are not satisfied with your message as written, you can
either (e)dit or (a)bort it. If you are satisfied with the message, hit
"S" and then to save and send it.
Full-Screen Editor Selection:
If you have correctly set your communication software to the
ANSI parameter prior to logging on the PIES, select "Y" or
simply when the system asks you to make the editor
selection. You will see a screen similar to this:
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Note that this sample screen
illustrates a message that has just
been written using the fullscreen
editor.
The full-screen text editor cursor
movement commands depend on
the communications software that
you are using. If you are using
software that does not support
arrow key movement such as
Mirror™, you will need to use
the corresponding control key
sequences illustrated in this help
screen. Users of communications
packages such as Qmodem™ that
support specialized keyboard
functions may use their key-
board: arrow keys to edit
message text as illustrated.
To: JOSEPH CONRAD Subj: WASTE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
1: Joseph -1 would like more information about the waste assessment guide
2: you are developing for the aerospace industry. Please leave me a
3: message on this system—I would like to exchange information with you
4: on this subject.
5: —-John Doe
6:
7:
8:
9:
10:
11:
12:
13:
14:
15:
16:
17:
18:
19:
20:
Press (Esc) or (Crtt-U) to SEND/ABORT, (Ctrl-Z) for Help (Ins/Ctrl-U) mode:
Insert
If you need help, type . The system will then display the
full-screen cursor control keys and other help items:
T? 11 O T!J1*»__._ tr t i -rr ~i \
run screen cauor - i^eyooara Help
To use PCBoard's full screen editor you need to familiarize yourself with the
functions listed below utilizing the PCBoard's keyboard (or control sequences in
case your system does not support the PCBoard's specialized keyboard):
Cursor Movement
Move Left a Character
Move Right a Character
Move Left to Previous Word
Move Right to Next Word
Move To Next Tab Stop
Move To Start of Line
Move To End of Line
Move Up a Line
Move Down a Line
Move Up a Page
Move Down a Page
Edit Function
Toggle Insert Mode
Reformat Paragraph
Join a Line
Insert a Line
Delete a Line
Delete to End of Line
Delete Char
Delete Char to the Left
Delete Word to the Right
PC Board
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Ctrl-Left Arrow
Ctrl-Right Arrow
Tab Key
Home Key
End Key
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
PgUp Key
PgDn Key
PC Keyboard
Ins Key
Ctrl-B
Ctrl-J
Ctrl-N
Ctrl-Y
Ctrl-End
Del Key
Backspace
Ctrl-T
Control Keys ANSI codes
Ctrl-S ESC[D
Ctrl-D ESC[C
Ctrl-A
Ctrl-F
Ctrl-I
Ctrl-W ESC[H
Ctrl-P ESC[K
Ctrl-E ESC[A
Crfl-X ESC[B
Ctrl-R
Ctrl-C
Control Keys
Ctrl-V
Ctrl-B
Ctrl-J
Ctrl-N
Ctrl-Y
Ctrl-K
Ctrl-G
Ctrl-H
Ctrl-T
J
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Bi HilffiMKlS!«
H NSS HH5f»SHS BBS'S!
Users of communications software
such as Qmodem™ will be able to
use the arrow key funtions of the
full-text editor.
Mirror™ users wDl need to enter the
control key sequences listed on the
previous page to use the full-text
editor function on PIES.
Other communications packages
may require modifications of their
function keys to utilize the ANSI
codes. Consult your software
documentation for a description
of how to modify function keys.
Special Functions
PC Keyboard Control Keys
Exit Full Screen Editor
Redisplay Screen
Quote or List Original
ESC
Ctrl-L
Ctrl-O
Ctrl-U
Ctrl-L
Ctrl-O or Ctrl-Q
Using the above keystrokes
All systems should be able to use the Control Key method of performing the above
functions (press and hold the CTRL key while typing the letter key that follows it in
the above table).
The more familiar PC Keyboard keys, such as the arrow keys, will work while on
locally. They will also work if your communications program is capable of either
sending the actual keystroke (keyboard scan code) or ANSI escape code equivalent
through to the host system.
An example would be calling in from remote using Qmodem to connect to PCBoard
and utilizing either the 'Doorway Mode1 or the 'Keyboard Emulation' in Qmodem so
that keystrokes are passed directly on to PCBoard.
The ANSI escape codes are an alternate means of telling PCBoard to move the
cursor around on the screen. Qmodem's "Keyboard Emulation" feature makes use
of these ANSI codes without the need for Doorway Mode. Other comm packages
may be able to program the ANSI escape codes into function keys.
Insert Mode
While hi Insert Mode' it should be noted that characters to the right of the cursor
will be pushed one character to the right as each letter is typed.
Additionally, pressing the (Enter) key while in Insert Mode will cause a new line to
be inserted.
NON-PC KEYBOARD USERS PLEASE NOTE!
Some modems and packet switch environments will filter out CTRL-S keystrokes
and interpret them to mean "stop sending data". In these environments pressing
CTRL-S will not move the cursor as expected - in fact it will appear to do nothing.
You will need to press CTRL-Q to get going again.
You can work around this by using CTRL-A which means move left to previous
WORD rather than moving a character to the left.
Those of you who can send either an ESC[D or the PC scan code for the Left Arrow
will not encounter this problem and will never have to worry about it.
After you enter your message, you can send it by typing
or and following the same commands listed above in
"Line Editor Selection"
Computer: A)brt, C)ont, D)el, E)dit, F)ullScr, H)elp, I)nsert, L)ist, Q)uote,
S)end, U)pldMsg
Text Entry Command?
User:
S
Computer: Saving Message Number 83
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Note the "[K" and other seem-
ingly random characters on this
sample screen that indicate the
user has incorrectly set his/her
terminal emulation.
Full-Screen Editor Troubleshooting
If you have not preset your communication software to the ANSI
terminal emulation, you will see garbled characters after the "Use
Full-Screen Editor?" prompt:
x. — . ^^
To (EnterKALL'? Joseph Conrad
Subject (Enter)=abort? Waste Assessment Guide
Message Security (H)=help? N
Use Full Screen Editor? Y
[2J[H To: JOSEPH CONRAD Subj: WASTE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
[3;1H 1: [K
2: xy
2:
3:
4:
5:
[24;8HPress (Esc) or (Ctrl-U) to Exit, (Ctrl-Z) for Help [24;48H[K
^
If you find yourself in this situation, type or to
escape to the message option menu:
Computer: [24;8HPress (Esc) or (Ctrl-U) to Exit, (Ctrl-Z) for Help [24;48H[K]
User Response:
Next, enter "A" to abort the message:
Computer: [K(A), (Q, (D), (E), (F), (H), (I), (L), (Q), (S), (U), (SK), (SN), (SC)?
User Response: A
You will then return to the Main Menu. If you have further
difficulty with the "(E)nter a Message" command, type "E H" at
the Main Menu:
/ : -^
(E)nter a Message - Function Help
Subcommands: NONE
Description: Allows leaving a message to another person for them to read at a later
date.
Full Screen Editor:
After selecting (E), you will be asked if you want to use the Full Screen Editor.
To use the Full Screen Editor your software must be capable of interpreting
ANSI cursor position commands. The default answer to the question will be NO
if the system did not detect ANSI on your end or if you are in novice mode.
Addressing the Message:
Then you will be prompted to enter the name of the person the message is being
addressed to. If the system operator has enabled message name verification on
this system, the name entered will be checked against all names in the user's file
to insure a proper match. If the user's name is not found, or the user is not
registered in the conference or board area where the message is being left, you
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For assistance in entering a
message on PIES, users may
display this help screen at any
time by entering "EH" at the
main menu.
will be advised of such to avoid leaving a message to a non-existent individual. ^
However, a SOUNDEX search to located a name that sounds like what you
entered can be performed or you can override the verification and answer (C) to
continue and use the name that you have entered which might be done to
facilitate leaving a message to a group of people. By not entering a user name at
the "To:" prompt, it will automatically address the message to "ALL".
Brackets will be displayed either above the line or surrounding the area on the
screen in which you are allowed to enter text.
Entering a Subject:
Next, up to a 25 character subject must be entered. If no subject is entered you
will be returned to the main menu and command line prompt.
Message Security:
A security prompt will next appear looking something like this:
Security: (G)roup, (R)eceiver, (S)ender, (H)elp, (N)one
(N)one means that the message will be open for all to read.
(G)roup allows assigning a password to the message which only other callers
who know the common password will be allowed to read the message.
(R)eceiver makes the message private to all except you - the person leaving it -
and the person to whom it is addressed.
(S)ender allows you to assign a password to the message so that only you can kil
it later. This prevents the other person to whom the message is addressed from
killing it. l
Note that you can NOT assign (R)eceiver protection to a message which has
been addressed to ALL.
All Messages Private?
A message base can be set up such that all messages are initial flagged as private
In this case the above security prompt is skipped and the message will be saved
using (R)eceiver security so that only you and the person to whom the message i:
addressed can read it..
Entering a Message:
After completing the above steps, you can enter your text. Each line you enter
will be preceded by its line number. Up to 72 characters per line is allowed.
Typing beyond the 72 character limit will cause your text to automatically
"word-wrap" down to the next line.
Exiting the Editor:
There are two modes in which text can be entered which you will have already
chosen by the time you get to the editor. One of them is the Line Editor mode
where only one line at a time can be entered or edited and the other is Full
Screen Editor mode in which the entire screen is used as the workspace for
message entry.
To exit the Line Editor, press (Enter) alone on a blank line.
To exit the Full Screen Editor, press (ESC) or (Ctrl-U).
Reading a Message
You may read any message addressed to you or to "ALL" users
by entering "R" at the Main Menu. Once you have chosen "R,"
you may select any of the following subcommands (to view these
options on your screen enter "H"):
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You can only view these
options by entering "H" at the
message read command.
(R)ead Messages - Function Help
Subcommands:
(#) a message number between 1 and 9,999,999
(F) selects only messages left by you
00 selects only messages left for you
(YA) selects only messages left for you or addressed.to "ALL"
(S) selects messages above the last one you have read
(A) read messages in all SELECTed conferences
(ALL) read messages in all conferences in which you are registered
(L) read in backwards order from the last message to the first
(C) capture the messages to a file for download
(D) implies a (C)apture the messages to a file for download
(Z) implies a (D)ownload but compresses the file before
(G) goodbye
(J) join another conference
(Q) display only message headers (quick scan mode)
(U) displays only messages that have not yet been read
(NS) displays text in non-stop mode
(RM) re-reads previously "memorized" message number
(RM+) re-reads "memorized" message number plus forward read
(RM-) re-reads "memorized" message number plus backwards read
(+) alone reads messages forward from present position or when
appended to a number causes forward reading from that message
number
(-) alone reads messages backwards from present position or when
appended to a number causes backward reading from that
message number
(TS) . searches message headers for specific text
(SET) sets the number of the last message read
(EDIT) puts the current message into the editor for re-editing
(NEXT) reads next higher message number available
(PREV) reads next lower message number available
(JUMP) skips to the next conference on a (R)ead (A)ll command
(SKIP) sets the last message read pointer, skips to next conf.
(USER) selects only those message to or from the specified user
(SELECT) selects the current conference for future scans
(DESELECT) deselects the current conference for future scans
Description:
Allows reading messages left on the system. All public messages
will be displayed, along with private messages left either by you
or for you. If a message has more display lines than what your
(P)age Length is set for, a "(H)elp, More?" prompt will appear
asking for your input. Multiple message numbers to read can be
entered on the same command line if desired. Additionally,
combinations of the above commands can be entered on the same
command line if desired.
To read a specific message, enter its unique message number.
The message will only be displayed if the sender intended it to
have public access or if it is addressed to you. If the message was
not intended for public access, the, "sorry, no mail found to read"
prompt will be displayed.
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This is a "mock" message referring
to fictitious companies, products,
hardware, and raw materials.
String terms should have spaces
between them in order to work.
Computer: Message Read Command?
User Response: 1
Date: 10-14-91(08:16) Number: 1 OF 12
To: All Reference: None
From: Mike Wallace Read: Has Replies
Subj: Waste Caulking Status: Public Message
Conf: MAIN MENU (0) Read Type: GENERAL
AT ABC PLATING WE USE TEXTRIL 183 CAULKING TO FILL SEALER
GAPS IN OUR ALUMINUM STORM DOOR PRODUCTS. WE HAVE FOUND
THAT WE HAVE BEEN DISPOSING DRUMS OF THIS CAULK THAT ARE
ONLY TWO THIRDS EMPTY. THIS IS PARTIALLY AN EMPLOYEE PROB-
LEM — THE FOLKS ON THE LINE LIKE TO START WITH A NEW DRUM
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SHIFT SO THEY DON'T LOSE PRODUCTION
TIME DURING THE SHIFT. (ABC REWARDS SHIFT TEAMS ON A TOTAL
PIECE COUNT BASIS.) IT ALSO APPEARS THAT THE SPIDER DISPENS-
ERS WE ARE USING DON'T HAVE A GOOD SEAL SO THAT AFTER A FEW
HOURS THE CAULKBECOMES TOO STIFF TO WORK WITH. WE HAVE
ALREADY SWITCHED CAULKS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE CURING
PROBLEM, WHICH HAS LEFT US WITH 150 DRUMS OF UNUSED SEELIT
200 IN OUR INVENTORY WHICH WE CAN'T SELL BACK TO THE SUP-
PLIER. SEEMS LIKE A WASTE. ANY SUGGESTIONS????
» (H)elp, End of Message Command? >
After reading a message, you may select any of the message read
commands above or any of these additional commands:
(End of Message) Command - Function Help
Commands Available to All:
(Enter) continues on with message read function
(N) stop reading messages
(NS) continue reading messages in non-stop format
(T) thread read (forward) (or T+)
(T-) thread read (backwards)
(#) a specific message number between 1 and 9999999
(+) alone reads messages forward from present position or when
appended to a number causes forward reading from that message
number
(-) alone reads messages backwards from present position or when
appended to a number causes backward reading from that
message number
(F) selects only messages left by you
(Y) selects only messages left for you
(YA) selects only messages left for you or addressed to "ALL"
(S) selects messages above the last one you have read
(A) read messages in all SELECTed conferences
(ALL) read messages in all conferences in which you are registered
(L) read in backwards order from the last message to the first
(C) capture the messages to a file for download
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Please note that if a reply is
entered using the "REPLY"
command at the Main Menu
rathet than the "RE" command at
the end of a message, the
message will not be included in
the thread function.
This is a "mock" message
referring to fictitious companies,
products, hardware, raw
materials, and reference
documents.
CD) implies a (C)apture the messages to a file for download
(Z) implies a (D)ownload but compresses the file before
(G) goodbye
CJ) join another conference
(Q) display only message headers (quick scan mode)
(/) redisplays the current message
(RE) enter a reply to the message just read
(RR) read the referenced message
(M) memorize that message number for later return
(RM) return to a previously "memorized" message number
(TS) searches messages for the specified search criteria
(SET) sets the number of the last message read
(NEXT) reads next higher message number available
(PREV) reads next lower message number available
(USER) begins a search for messages to/from a specific user
Additional Commands Available if Message is To/From You:
(K)
(E)
kill the message
edit the "To:" and "Subj:" of the message header and 'Echo' flag
if applicable
Important Subcommand: Thread
The (T)hread command allows you to view multiple responses to
a message. If you enter "T" after reading a message, all re-
sponses that were entered through the (RE)ply command will be
displayed sequentially. If you read a message that appears to be a
response to a previous message, you can view the messages it
replied to sequentially by entering "T-". In the following ex-
ample, the user threads through the replies to the message that
was read.
Computer: End of message command?
User Response: T
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ:
CONF:
10-16-91 (08:24)
MIKE WALLACE
CLAIRE DELBRIDGE
WASTE CAULKING
MAIN MENU (0)
NUMBER:
REFER*:
READ:
STATUS:
READ TYPE:
2 OF 28
NONE
NO
PUBLIC MESSAGE
GENERAL
UNEP/ffiO CAN'T RECOMMEND ONE BRAND NAME OVER ANOTHER BUT
THERE ARE SEVERAL AUTOMATIC PUMP LOCKS THAT YOU COULD
LOOK AT. REFER TO UNIVERSAL SUPPLIERS 1991 CATALOGUE —
SEVERAL COMPANIES ADVERTISE — GRACO, COMPACTO, AND
PEERLESS ALL MAKE AN ASSORTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND MANUAL
PUMPS THAT ALL LOCK ON UNTIL THE PISTON REACHES THE BOTTOM
OF THE DRUM. TRY ACCESSING A WASTE EXCHANGE TO SELL YOUR
REMAINING STOCK.
(H)elp, End of Message Command
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To fully utilize th« PEES as a
communication network,
remember to enter "RE" when
you have useful information to
contribute in responding to
another user's question.
Note that this feature is also
available directly from the Main
Menu using the "REPLY"
command. However, the Main
Menu command requires that you
know the message number
beforehand, and it does not permit
thread searches of the messages.
Replying to a Message
This command enables you to respond to a message left by another
user. You can reply directly to a message after you have read it.
DATE: 10-21-91 (08:24)
TO: ALL
FROM: KATHRYNGAVAGHAN
SUBJ: SOLVENT SUBSTITUTION
CONF: MAIN MENU (0)
NUMBER: 2 OF 36
REFER*: NONE
READ: N/A
STATUS: PUBLIC MESSAGE
READ TYPE: GENERAL
"N
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF AN EFFECTIVE, LOW-VOLATILITY SUBSTI-
TUTE FOR AIRCRAFT PAINT STRIPPING SOLVENT?
(H)elp, End of Message Command
Computer: End of message command?
User Response: RE
The system will then accept your message:
KATHRYN: ACME PAINT REMOVAL, LTD. HAS DEVELOPED AN AIR
BLASTING PAINT STRIPPING METHOD THAT USES RECYCLABLE
PLASTIC PARTICLES AS THE BLAST MEDIA. CONTACT ME FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
After your reply has been entered, the addressee will be notified
that she or he has a message waiting.
Commenting to the SYSOP
This command allows you to leave private messages or comments
to the PEES system operator (called "SYSOP" for short) or to
other PPIC staff. Comments can include questions on the use and
contents of the PIES, how to upload or download files, or any
computer hardware/software related topics. Technical and policy
related questions on any facet of pollution prevention should be
left to "ALL" on the message center to benefit from the expertise of
your peers. For further information on user assistance, see the
"PIES User Support" section in the back of this user guide.
PIES - ICPIC Message Center Link
The main message centers of U.S. EPA's PIES and UNEP's ICPIC
system are electronically linked each night. Messages from one
system are automatically transferred to the other, enabling PIES users
to send messages to their counterparts using the Paris-based system.
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Messages originating from the
ICPIC will be identified by the
following tag at the end of the
message: "Net/Mail: UNEP/
International Cleaner Production
Information Clearinghouse"
When you are entering a message
on the PIES that is addressed to a
user of the ICPIC system, the PIES
may indicate that the addressee is
not currently listed as a PIES user.
If this happens, continue entering
the addressee's name and ignore the
system message (users are regis-
tered on one system at a time;
therefore, the PIES system can't
recognize ICPIC user names, and
vice versa). Regardless of whether
or not the PIES recognizes the name
as a PIES user, the message will be
sent to the ICPIC user that you
specified.
The PIES main message center contains both messages left on the
PIES and all messages entered on the ICPIC until the time of the
automatic link. This communication feature transforms two
similar but discrete information systems into a truly international
pollution prevention network.
To send a message to any ICPIC user, simply enter the PIES main
message center and address your remarks to that individual or to
"ALL" (as you would any PIES user that you wished to contact).
Your message will appear on the ICPIC the following day.
DATE: 10-23-91 (11:06) NUMBER-
TO: JACQ ALOISI REFER*:
FROM: MYLES MORSE READ-
SUBJ: UNEP WORKING GROUP STATUS:
CONF: MAIN MENU (0) READ TYPE:
2046 OF 2275
NONE
HAS REPLIES
PUBLIC MESSAGE
GENERAL
JAQUELINE WHAT NEW WORKING GROUPS WILL BE ESTABLISHED BY
UNEP? ALSO, WHAT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE ON UNEP'S OUTREACH
ACTrvTITES TO ESTABLISH CLEANER PRODUCTION PROGRAMS IN
DEVELOPING NATIONS?
(H)elp, End of Message Command
DATE: 10-24-91 (12:53)
TO: MYLES MORSE
FROM: JACQ ALOISI
SUBJ: UNEP WORKING GROUP
CONF: MAIN BOARD (0)
NUMBER:
REFER*:
READ:
STATUS:
2051 OF 2283
NONE
HAS REPLIES
PUBLIC MESSAGE
READ TYPE: GENERAL
THREE NEW WORKING GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED INCLUDING PULP
AND PAPER, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION. A CONFERENCE TO
DISCUSS DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN FOUR DEVELOPING NATIONS
HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR APRIL...
Net/Mail: UNEP/International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse
(H)elp, End of Message Command
Deleting Old Messages
This command enables you to remove a message from the mes-
sage base by entering a "K" after reading a message or entering K
"message number" at the Main Menu. You can kill messages that
you have entered or that have been left for you. This enables you
to delete non-technical message to which you have already
received answers. Technical questions and answers should not be
deleted so they can be referenced by other PIES users.
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Description of Kmail
The necessary software to run
K-mail is on PIES as downloadable
files.
Users who wish to use OLXTD and
PKZD? must register their name with
the software vendor. Detailed
registration instructions are included
in each of these files for your use.
The PIES offers Kmail as an easier alternative for reading mes-
sages. Kmail is designed to quickly gather messages and other
information from PIES into a downloadable "mail packet" which
you can then read and respond to offline at your convenience.
Some of the advantages of using Kmail include:
(1) Since messages are uploaded and downloaded in "batches."
and are compressed for transfer, the user spends less time
online. This saves money if you are calling long distance.
(2) The user can answer mail whenever desired on your own
machine, allowing more time to reply, and the use of his/her
favorite word processing program to compose replies.
(3) It frees time on the PIES, thus allowing more callers access to
the system.
Accessing Kmail
To use Kmail, you need two programs on your machine, an off-
line mail reader and a file compression program. You will also
need to run the Kmail program on the PIES.
(1) Download the latest versions of OLXTD-21 and PKZEP from the
PIES. These two files are available to all PIES Users by entering "D
OLX-TD21.ZIP" and "D PKZ110.EXE" at the Main Menu (For
instruction on how to download files, please see the chapter on
"Downloading Information from the PIES,"). These programs are
'shareware'. While they have been made available on the PIES,
EPA has not purchased them. Under provisions established by the
programs' authors, PIES users are free to test these programs. If you
decide to utilize the programs, you must register them with the
authors in-order to comply with the programs' copyright protection.
(2) Install/Configure 1) PKZip and then 2) Off-Line Express
using the instructions contained within the programs on your own
machine.
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Users may wish to change the
system defaults to change the
number of conference message
centers viewed or to download
only their personal messages.
Use the commands presented on
this screen to change the Kmail
system defaults.
(3) Run Kmail by signing on to the PIES and entering "OPEN
Kmail" at the Main Menu prompt.
Computer: Main Menu Command?
User Response: Open Kmail
System defaults for Kmail have already been set for you. You
may change any of them at a later time.
PIES will start the Kmail program, and a screen similar to the one
below will appear, providing you with options.
Kmail 2.92d - Written by Ken Krueger - (C) 1992
Twin Peaks BBS (303)-651-0225
Registered to: CHRIS MESSNER
«« U.S.EPA PPIC - PIES (Node 3) »»
(F) Send New Files List? -> No
(N) Send System News File? -> Yes
(A) Archive Method
CD Transfer Protocol
-> Zip
-> Xmodem
(B) Send Bulletin Files?
(H) Help Information
-> No
(D) Download Messages
(U) Upload Messages
(Y) D/L allMSGS addressed to YOU
(P) Process PNTFile
(G) Goodbye - (Hang Up)
(X) Expert Toggle
(O) Download Own Msgs?-> No
(C) Select Conferences
(R) Reset Msg Pointers
(S) Set all Last-Read ptr's
(M) Message Limits
(E) Extended Services
(Q) Return to PCBoard
Downloading Messages
Select "(D) Download Messages" to download your packet of
mail from Kmail. This command starts the process of collecting
messages from all of the conferences that you have selected to
scan. The messages and other files that you have selected are
compressed into a file named PIES.QWK and sent to you via
your selected transfer protocol. Should the need arise, you may
abort the mail scan by entering CTRL-K.
Kmail will display a screen similar to the one below describing
the number of both new and personal messages for you in each
mini-exchange.
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These instructions describe how
a user can transfer messages
using Crosstalk™. Crosstalk™
is used as an example (most
communications software follows
a similar sequence of commands).
Maximum messages per Conference:
Conference Name
0. Main Board
1. OTS3350
2. Region9
3. Regionl
4. Research
5. Indiana
6. SPPRT
7. Superior
Total Messages
Personal Messages
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Computer:
User:
Computer:
Computer:
Do You Want to Receive this Packet?
[Y]es [N]o [G]oodbye When Done?
Y
Zipping your packet. Please wait....
Ready to download PIES.QWK...
Instruct your Communications Software to Receive a File
At this point, the PIES is ready to transmit your mail packet. You
need to instruct your communications software to receive it You
must exit to your communications software and issue the proper
command.
User response:
Users Communication Software: Command?
User response:
RX D:\PIES.QWK
Receive PIES.OWK From the PIES
You will be automatically returned to the PIES, and the system
will begin transmitting the file to your PC. A transfer status
screen similar to the one below will appear to indicate the
transmission's progress.
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Transmitting: DVPIES.QWK
File#: lofl Protocol: XMODEM
Block* Bytes / Total = %
6 768 / 8576 ( 8%)
Consecutive Retransmissions: none
Total Retransmissions none
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1 1 1 ... 1 ... 1
XferTime Effective Speed / Connection Speed = Relative Performance
00:00:01 7680 baud 2400 baud (320%)
PROTOCOL TRANSFER UNDERWAY - Press Esc to cancel
When the transfer is complete, the PIES will return to the Kmail
menu.
Reading and Responding to vour mail.
To respond to messages using the Off-Line Express you must log
off of PIES after you have downloaded your mail packet with
Kmail, then: (1) Start Off-Line Express by entering: OLX; (2)
Use your keyboard arrow keys to select the most recent PIES
mail packet and hit ; (3) Select "mail" from the list
displayed to view new messages; (4) Use your keyboard keys to
select between your personal mail or mail from other mini-
exchanges. Hit to select messages. To reply while
viewing a message, enter "R".
Uploading Messages
Once you have read and responded to the messages received from
the PIES, you are ready to upload them to Kmail. Sign back on to
the PIES and access Kmail by entering "Open Kmail" at the Main
Menu prompt.
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Kmail 2.92d - Written by Ken Krueger - (C) 1992
Twin Peaks BBS (303)-651-0225
Registered to: CHRIS MESSNER
«« U.S.EPA PPIC - PIES (Node 3) »»
(F) Send New Files List? -> No
(N) Send System News File? -> Yes
(B) Send Bulletin Files? -> No
(H) Help Information
(D) Download Messages
(U) Upload Messages
(Y) D/L all MSGS addressed to YOU
(P) Process PNT File
(G) Goodbye - (Hang Up)
-> Zip
-> Xmodem
(A) Archive Method
(T) Transfer Protocol
(X) Expert Toggle
(O) Download Own Msgs? -> No
(C) Select Conferences
(R) Reset Msg Pointers
(S) Set all Last-Read ptr's
(M) Message Limits
(E) Extended Services
(Q) Return to PCBoard
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From the Kmail menu, select "(U) Upload Messages" to transfer
your responses to Kmail. Kmail is now ready for you to send
your responses.
Computer:
User Response:
User Communication Software:
User Response:
Ready for Xmodem receive of PIES.REP
Command?
XX D:\PIES.REP
You will be automatically returned to the PIES, and your com-
puter will begin transmitting the file to the PIES. A transfer
status screen similar to the one below will appear to indicate the
transmission's progress.
, •- .
Transmitting: DNPffiS.REP
File*: lofl Protocol: XMODEM
Block* Bytes / Total = %
6 768 / 8576 ( 8%)
Consecutive Retransmissions: none
Total Retransmissions none
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
i i i i i
• • . I ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 1
XferTime Effective Speed / Connection Speed = Relative Performance
00:00:01 7680 baud 2400 baud (320%)
1 PROTOCOL TRANSFER UNDERWAY - Press Esc to cancel
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When the transfer is complete, the PIES will return to the Kmail
menu.
Main
Msg: 15
To: Mike Wallace
Waste Caulking
Your upload was successful.
Exiting Kmail
After downloading or uploading messages, you can enter "G" to
logoff the PIES, or "Q" to Quit Kmail and return to the PIES
Main Menu.
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PIES Bulletins
The number and contents of the
bulletins will change periodically
as new information becomes
available and old information
becomes outdated.
More than one number may be
listed. This is called "stringing."
Example: enter "B 1 2 3" to view
the three bulletins numbered one,
two, and three sequentially.
Description of Bulletins
Bulletins are short text files containing current pollution prevention
information and additional details on the contents and use of the PIES.
The bulletin listings include:
• PEES news and announcements
• Federal Register notices
• Feature articles
• PIES keyword directory
• Descriptions of other state, federal, and local pollution pre-
vention resources
• Fact sheets.
Accessing Bulletins
Bulletins may be accessed at the Main Menu or in conferences by
entering the following commands:
Computer: Main Menu Command?
User Options: B - provides a main menu of 10 categories of bulletins from
which to choose. You must then enter the number of the bulletin
category you wish to view. You then can enter the number of the
specific bulletin you wish to read.
Displaying the List of Bulletins
An example of how to view the list of bulletins and read a bulle-
tin is presented in the following screens:
Computer:
Main Menu Command?
User Response: B
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Bulletins can be downloaded
directly to your PC using the
filenames listed. See "Downloading
Information from the PIES" for this
procedure.
You may perform a text search on
all bulletins on PIES by entering
"s" then entering the word to
search. All bulletins that contain
the search term will then be
displayed sequentially.
A screen similar to the one below will appear, allowing you to
select the category of bulletins you wish to view.
PIES BULLETINS - MAIN MENU
1. PPIC News and Information
2. Bibliographies/Documents
3. Information Centers
4. Fact Sheet Collection
5. Grants and Employment
6. Enforcement Actions/Consent Orders
7. 1990 P2 Act/Federal Reg. Notices
8. EPA Pollution Prevention Projects
9. Articles of Interest
10. Waste Exchange Information
(H)elp, (1-70), (L)ist Bulletin Menu, (S)earch Text?
Viewing a Bulletin
The following screens demonstrate how to view a bulletin from
bulletin category 4:
Computer: (H)elp, (1-70), (L)ist Bulletin Menu, (S)earch Text?
User Response: 4
FACT SHEET COLLECTION
37. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in the Steel Industry
38. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment
39. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Printing
40. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Petroleum Refining
41. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Paper Manufacturing
42. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Metal Finishing
43. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Coal Mining
44. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Chemical Production
45. Multi-media Pollution Prevention Opportunites
46. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
47. Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Demolition
Enter "L" to list PIES Bulletin Main Menu
Computer: (H)elp, (1-70), (L)ist Bulletin Menu, (Search Text?
User Response: 42
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If you select "NS," the screens
will scroll by nonstop and cannot
be read in detail as they move.
This function is useful when
"capturing" files to disk. See the
"Screen Capture" discussion in
the "Downloading Information
from the PIES" section.
POLLUTION PREVENTION
OPPORTUNITIES IN METAL FINISHING
Helpful information from
U.S. EPA Region m
Philadelphia, PA
October 1990
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
This fact sheet lists specific pollution prevention practices that have been
successful at a number of metal finishing plants. Use this fact sheet along with
the "Pollution Prevention Opportunities" fact sheet to gather ideas on how to
reduce your wastes.
IMPROVE OPERATIONS
Allow only trained workers to mix baths.
Use sumps that are easy to clean.
Separate used oils from other wastes.
SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS
Use deionized water to reduce sludge production.
Use less toxic plating solutions (zinc instead of cadmium; divalent chromium
instead of hexavalent chromium).
Replace cyanide and barium salt baths with sulfate or chloride baths. Use
alkaline cleaners instead of solvents.
Use no-rinse coatings.
EXTEND PROCESS BATH LIFE
Use purer anodes, or regenerate plating solutions through filtration.
Reduce drag-in by modifying rinsing.
Cover baths with lids when not in use to reduce evaporation.
Exiting
To exit a bulletin, enter "N" at the bulletin prompt Then hit
return at the "Bulletin List Command?" prompt to return to the
Main Menu.
Comments on Bulletins
If you have any comments, questions, or additions regarding
information contained in a particular bulletin, you may use the
message center to record your comments to the S YSOP. You
also may make changes directly to bulletins by downloading,
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modifying them using any common word processing program
(e.g., Word Perfect™, Word Star™, or Multimate™), and uploading
them to the system as ASCII files (leave a message to the SYSOP
indicating that you have done this). All changes will be reviewed
by PPIC staff. To download and upload material, see the sections
on "Downloading Information from the PIES" and "Uploading
Information to the PIES."
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PIES Data Bases
The PPIC welcomes your
suggestions for additional data
bases that would be appropriate
to include in the system.
Description of the Data Bases
Data bases are searchable files of information that contain de-
scriptions of Federal, State, and corporate pollution prevention
programs, abstracts of technical case studies and publications,
enforcement information, and expert contacts in the field.
Displaying the List of Data Bases
You may view the list of available data bases at the Main Menu
by entering the following command:
Computer: Conference Command?
User Response: OPEN
Currently Active Data Bases
There are nine primary data bases currently active on the system:
• Calendar of Events
• Federal Pollution Prevention Program Summaries
• State Pollution Prevention Program Summaries
• Corporate Pollution Prevention Program Summaries
• Pollution Prevention Case Studies
• General Pollution Prevention Publications
• General PPIC Contact List
• Pollution Prevention Grants
• Pollution Prevention Environmental Education Abstracts Data
Base
In addition to these primary data bases, ICPIC and OzonAction
have unique data bases.
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At the introductory screen,
entering a without
specifying a year will select the
calendar entry for the current
year. Entering again
will list events occurring closest
to the current date.
Enter the number that corresponds
to the event you wish to view.
As an example of the primary data bases, the Calendar of Events
data base is described below.
Calendar of Events
• The Calendar of Events is a comprehensive list of upcoming
State, national, and international conferences, training semi-
nars, and workshops.
• The Calendar provides:
- Event time and date
- Summary of topics covered
- Cost to attend
- Contact names and telephone numbers.
Accessing the Calendar of Events
The Calendar of Events is in data base number 1. To access it
from the data base menu, select "1" from the list displayed.
Using the Calendar of Events
After you enter data base number 1, an introductory screen will
ask you which year and month to list. If you selected "October
1992," you would see:
No: Date: To:
1 10/02/92 10/04/92
2 10/21/92 10/25/92
3 10/21/92 10/23/92
4 10/22/92 10/26/92
5 10/25/92 10/28/92
6 10/28/92 10/30/92
7 10/28/92 11/02/92
October, 1992 •
Title
HazMat South '92 (Atlanta, Georgia)
10th Annual Recycling Congress (Milwaukee,
Wisconsin)
International Conference of B.I.R. - The International
Federation of The Reclamation and Recycling Industries
(Vienna, Austria)
International Conference on Pollution Prevention for the
Steelmaking Industry
Wastestream: Focus on Recycling Technology & Solid
Wastes Management & Trade Show (Vancouver,
Canada)
2nd National Scientific and Technical Conference with
Foreign Participation on "Problems of Energy-
Conservation Technologies and Environment
Protection" (Varna, Bulgaria)
Enviro Tech '92: 4th International Exhibition &
Conference on Industrial Pollution Monitoring, Control
and Safety (Bombay, India)
Computer: ENTER to view NEXT MONTH, type in an EVENT NO. To see
Event Description, P to return to Previous Menu, or Q to Quit.
(ENTER, ##,P, or Q):
User Response: 4
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Note that this is a fictitious event
used only as an example.
10/22/92 TO 10/26/92
TITLE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POLLUTION PREVEN-
TION FOR THE STEELMAKING INDUSTRY
ORGANIZER: INSTITUTE FOR STEEL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
LOCATION: CITY CONVENTION CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA
TOPIC: THIS CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON POLLUTION PREVEN-
TION ISSUES CONCERNING THE PRIMARY STEELMAKING
INDUSTRY. CONFERENCE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
TOPICAL SESSIONS:
• NEW POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES
• TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER MECHANISMS
• CORPORATE POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS
• POLLUTION PREVENTION RESEARCH FOR STEELMAK-
ING
CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE POLLUTION
PREVENTION EXPERTS, INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES,
AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES INVOLVED IN
WASTE REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
COST: $695 ENTIRE CONFEENCE, OR
$125 PER SESSION
CONTACT: INSTITUTE FOR STEEL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
2928 CALLAO STREET
SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
PHONE:
FAX:
(412)555-1212
(412)555-1213
U to view previous page or ENTER or P for Previous Menu. (U, Enter or P):
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Pollution Prevention Case Studies
What Are Pollution Prevention Case Studies?
• A data base of pollution prevention options used by various
facilities, which include technical and economic detail. These
case studies are accessible by a keyword search.
- Allow you to see working examples of pollution preven-
tion methods and technologies
- Provide reports on actual economic benefits received.
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The utility of this data base relies
on users updating the case studies
data base with short descriptions
of iww studies they are familiar
with or have conducted. Simi-
larly, user comments on the
viability of cited examples under
different circumstances will allow
the PPIC to enhance the informa-
tion obtained from the summaries.
You may access the keyword list
by entering "H" at the data base
menu or by viewing Main Menu
bulletin number 24. (See "PIES
Bulletins" for information on how
to view a bulletin.)
• Information within each case study includes:
- Industry involved (including ISIC/SIC code when avail-
able)
- Name and location of facility
- Pollution prevention category
Process and waste information
- Scale of operation
- Stage of development
Level of commercialization
- Material/energy balances
Investment costs
- Operational and maintenance costs
- Payback time,
- Pollution prevention benefits
- Obstacles, problems, and/or known constraints
- Contacts and citation
- Keywords
- Assumptions
- Peer review
The keywords provide references to industry, SIC code and/or
ISIC code, technology, and waste type. The keyword list may be
found in the bulletin files or through the Help utility in this data
base. (Type "H" at the prompt to access the list.) You may also
download the keyword list (filename: keyword-txt). For help
with downloading, see "Downloading Information from the
PIES."
For persons interested in submitting case studies to PIES for
possible inclusion in this data base, follow the guidelines for case
study abstractors in Appendix B.
Accessing Pollution Prevention Case Studies
The Pollution Prevention Case Studies are in data base number 5.
At the data base menu, select number "5" from the list displayed.
Two brief introductory screens will be displayed followed by the
menu screen below:
Case Study Literature Search Menu
E Enter keyword for search
Q Quit (Return to Main Menu)
H Help
G Goodbye (Logoff)
A description of each of the available commands is presented in
the case study command summary table at the end of this section.
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A full text search capability is
currently being developed. This
capability will allow you to select
documents based on any word
within the abstract rather than
relying solely on keywords. Watch
for availability announcement in
Main Menu bulletin number 12.
Hit "E" to enter a keyword search.
The keyword search function is not
sensitive to upper or lower case
letters. Therefore, "electroplating,"
"Electroplating," and "ELECTRO-
PLATING" will find the identical
set of case studies.
You may also search for more than
one keyword using characters for
"and" and "or":
ELECTROPLATING+SOLVENTS-
selects summaries with both
electroplating and solvents.
ELECTROPLATINGISOLVENTS-
selects summaries with either
electroplating QJT solvents.
The "S" (for "Scan item headers")
allows you to scan all the
keywords listed for each document
in your search. Thus, you can
refine your search by selecting
documents listed with other
keywords in which you are
interested.
Performing a Keyword Search
Performing a keyword search is a two-step process. First you
must enter the keywords, then display the selected documents.
The example below demonstrates searching the case study data-
base for all studies involving electroplating:
Step 1; Select Your Keywords
Computer:
User Response:
(34 min. left) (E), (X), (M), (O), (V), (Q), (G)?
E
Computer:
User Response:
Enter your search string below. Press when done.
I 1
ELECTROPLATING
Computer:
User Response:
I will be searching for the following: "ELECTROPLATING"
Is this correct? (Y/N, =Y)?
The computer will search the data base for all summaries contain-
ing the keyword selected.
Step 2; Displaying Summaries
After searching the data base, the number of successful matches
will be displayed. You will then see the following menu
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Case Study Literature Search Menu
E Enter keyword for search
Q Quit (Return to Main Menu
H Help
G Goodbye (Logoff)
S Scan abstract keywords
# . Select abstract to display
A Display all abstracts
....Display next abstract
Entering "S" to view the keywords will produce the following
screen:
Electroplating, SIC=3911, metals, wasterwater, rinse procedures, material
substitution, Solvent
Electroplating, SIC=3911, Solvent, Material substitution
Electroplating, SIC=3911, Electrolytic recovery, Ion exchange
Electroplating, Dead Rinse, Drag-out, Rinse Procedures, Recycle
SIC=3520, SIC=3530, Metal Treating, Waste Oil, Sludge, Paint, Electroplating
SIC=7399, Silver Recovery, Film Processing, Electroplating, Chemical
Treatment, Metal, Sludge
SIC=3471, Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, Coloring...
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This is a partial case study
included for illustrative purposes.
To sec a complete list of the data
fields in a case study, refer to
Appendix B.
You may select any summary using the numbers shown on the
left side of the keywords in the above screen, or enter to
view the summaries starting at number one.
Computer: (30 min. left) (S), (#), (A), (E), (H), (X), (M), (O), (V). (Q), (G)
(Enter = Next Item)?
User Response: 4
1.0 Headline: Disposal of Spent Electroplating Baths and F006 Waste is Eliminated
by Regeneration of Baths Using Activated Carbon
2.0 SIC Code: 3471, Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
3.0 Clean Technology Category
3.1 Technology Principle: The principle of this technology is to regenerate
electroplating baths using activated carbon to remove organic contami-
nants. Copper and solder electroplating baths are treated with activated
carbon once every 3 months and every month, respectively. 50%
hydrogen peroxide is added to oxidize volatile organic contaminants.
Activated carbon absorbs products from the breakdown of organic
brighteners, polymeric photoresist additives, and inorganic impurities that
dissolve in the plating bath and reduce plating quality. These electroplat-
ing baths never have to be dumped with the activated carbon regeneration
system. Spent activated carbon is disposed in a hazardous landfill.
3.2 Cross-Industry Application: Regeneration of electroplating baths.
4.0 Name & Location of Company: Referred to as Facility E in this report.
Location is not provided.
5.0 Case Study Summary
5.1 Incentives: Regulatory incentives include eliminating the generation and
subsequent disposal of large quantities of metals containing sludge
(RCRA Waste Code F006). Annual savings of $57,267 are from reduced
disposal costs and raw material purchasing needs.
5.2 Original Manufacturing Process and Previous Waste/Emission Manage-
ment Methods: Printed circuit boards are plated with four acid copper and
one aqueous tin/lead plating baths in a 48-tank plating line. The line
begins with a nitric acid NHO3 rack strip tank. After the racks are
stripped, boards are loaded and then undergo rinsing, cleaning with
phosphate solutions (H3PO4), and more rinsing before being plated...
5.3 Scale of Operation: Annual production volume is 600,000 ft2 of finished
boards. The plant employs 600 people.
5.4 State of Development: The clean technology is fully implemented.
5.5 Level of Commercialization: The clean technology is fully commercial-
ized.
5.6 Results of Application: New materials include 50% hydrogen peroxide,
and activated carbons. Spent activated carbon is a new waste.
5.7 Effects on Products: Clean technology does not affect: product quality.
6.0 Economics (October 1986)
6.1 Investment Costs: Capital costs for a Baker Brothers Model 3020 Y
activated carbon filtration unit with slurry tank is $8,356. Nominal
capacity is 3,700 gpm; at open pumping capacity, throughput is increased
to 4,800 gpm. The stainless steel unit consists of 22 filter pads with a total
available filtration area of 40.5 ft2.
6.2 Operational and Maintenance Costs: Operating and maintenance costs are
$7,373/year based on 8 hours per treatment, 28 treatments per year. This
includes four activated carbon filtrations per year on each of the four,
2,400 gallon acid copper baths, and 12 filtrations on the 1,200 gallon 607
40 tin/lead plating bath....
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12.0 Contacts and Citation
12.1 Type of Source Material: EPA Final Report...
12.4 Citation: Case Studies of Existing Treatment Applied to Hazardous Waste
Banned from Landfill Phase n, Summary of Waste Minimization Case
Study Results, Final Report, Prepared by Alliance Technologies Corpora-
tion (formerly GCA Technology Division, Inc.), EPA Contract No. 68-03-
3242, October 1986.
Authors: Nunno, Thomas; Palmer, Stephen; Arienti, Mark; Breton, Marc;
Alliance Technologies Corp. (formerly GCA Technology Division),
prepared under EPA Contract No. 68-03-3242 for Hazardous Waste
Engineering Research Laboratory.
13.0 Keywords: Electroplating bath, activated carbon, carbon absorption, regenera-
tion, reclamation, SIC = 3471
To print out a hard copy of a case study summary, use the screen
capture feature of your communication software (this command
is explained in "Downloading Information from the PIES.")
After you have finished scrolling through one or more summaries,
you may enter "E" to perform a different search, or enter "Q" to
return to the conference main menu.
A brief review of all available case study commands is presented
in the command summary table below:
CASE STUDY COMMAND SUMMARY
Command Description
E Enter keyword for search - allows you to enter a
single keyword or string of keywords using (+)
and (I) for "and" and "or," respectively.
H Help - provides a description of each of the com-
mands. Also provides a list of keywords currently
used by the system.
Q Quit - returns to the conference main menu.
G Goodbye - terminates current user session and
hangs up.
The following additional commands are available only after a
successful keyword search has been performed:
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This command is useful when
using the screen capture method of
data retrieval. See "Downloading
Information from the PIES."
Command Description
S Scan all item headers - displays all keywords
associated with selected summaries.
1-? Selects item number for display - displays a
summary on the screen. The number corresponds
to the order in which the summary was found in
the system.
A Display All items - displays all summaries to the
screen that were found in a given search.
Display next item - displays the next summary
available from the list selected.
General Pollution Prevention Publications
Pollution Prevention Publications Data Base
• Over 1000 abstracts of documents published by Federal and
State governments, international and public interest group
organizations.
• Includes programmatic, introductory, guidance, legislative,
technical, and definitional documents.
• Allows you to select and view brief document summaries
using a keyword search.
• Includes information within each abstract:
- Title of the publication - Contact or publication source
- Author - Abstract of the article
- Reference citation - Document ordering information.
After entering "OPEN 1" at the Main Menu prompt, select num-
ber 6 to enter the data base.
Performing a Keyword Search
Commands for this data base are identical to those used for the
Case Studies data base. Refer to the case study command sum-
mary for a list of available commands.
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Mini-Exchanges
New mini-exchanges can be added
to the PIES as needed to serve the
various user groups. They can be
designed for specific countries,
local governments, industries, etc.
If there is a need for a new mini-
exchange, contact'the system
operator using the "(C)onunent to
SYSOP" command.
Description of Mini Exchanges
The PIES currently contains ten mini-exchanges that specialize in
different issues of pollution prevention. Operating just like the
Main Menu, each mini-exchange contains a message center,
bulletins, and data bases particular to the mini-exchange. The
messages and bulletins for each mini-exchange are different from
those found in the Main Menu. The mini-exchanges currently
available are:
• National Roundtable of State Pollution Prevention Pro-
grams - Operated by the Roundtable, this mini-exchange
provides members and non-members with information about
the organization's pollution prevention initiatives, research,
and meetings.
• Indiana Waste Exchange and Pollution Prevention Pro-
gram - Operated by the Indiana Technical Assistance Pro-
gram at Purdue University, this mini-exchange provides
Indiana industry with free information to help them become
more informed about source reduction and recycling options
in their State.
• EPA Region 1 Association of States and Interstate Agen-
cies, Lake Superior Information Exchange, EPA Region 9
Information Exchange, - Mini exchanges operated by the
respective EPA regional offices to serve the pollution preven-
tion needs of industry and other organizations within their
jurisdictions.
• EPA Regional Information Exchange - This mini-exchange
provides a communication forum for EPA regional offices to
exchange pollution prevention information amongst them-
selves, and with EPA headquarters.
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• Enforcement Information Exchange - A new mini-ex-
change operated by the EPA Office of Enforcement to collect
and distribute information about innovative ways to include
pollution prevention in settlements and other environmental
enforcement mechanisms.
• EPA's 33/50 Program - This mini-exchange provides the
latest information about EPA's voluntary pollution prevention
program that targets seventeen high-priority toxic chemicals
for significant reductions. Operated by the Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, this mini-exchange provides the latest
news and public notices about the program, as well as a forum
for exchanging ideas and questions with EPA staff.
• Research Exchange - Operated by the Office of Research
and Development, this mini-exchange communicates informa-
tion about new and ongoing pollution prevention research
programs undertaken by EPA.
Accessing a Mini Exchange
To access a mini-exchange, enter "J" for "Join a Mini Exchange"
at the PIES Main Menu.
Computer: Main Board Command?
User Response: J
You will then see the following mini-exchange menu from which
you may select a conference to join.
i -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8 -
9 -
—PIES Mini-Exchange Menu—
U.S. EPA's 33/50 Program
EPA Region 9 Information Exchange
EPA Region 1 Association of States and Interstate Agencies
Enforcement Information Exchange
Research Exchange
Indiana Waste Exchange and Pollution Prevention Program.
National Roundtable of State Pollution Prevention Programs
EPA Regional Information Exchange
Lake Superior Information Exchange
Enter Mini-Exchange number to join or (Enter) for none?
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To join mini-exchange number 1, U.S. EPA's 33/50 Program,
enter "1".
Computer: Mini exchange number to join (Enter) = none?
User Response: 1
Computer: OTS3350 (1) Conference Joined
Hit (Enter) to scan the message center or N to continue
User Response: N
You will then see a menu similar to the PIES Main Menu, except
that the header has changed to indicate that you are in the 33/50
Program Mini-Exchange. This menu also includes the "(A)ccess
Main Menu" option, which allows you to leave the conference
and rejoin the PIES Main Menu.
U.S. EPA'S 33/50 PROGRAM MINI-EXCHANGE MENU
You may enter the following options at the "Command?" prompt:
MESSAGES
(Q)uick message
(Y)our personal mail
(E)nter a message
(R)ead message
(REPLY) to Message(s)
(C)omment to Sysop
(K)ill a Message
BULLETINS
(B)ulletin listings
FILES/DIRECTORIES
(F)ile directories
(D)ownload a file
(U)ploadafile
DATABASES
(OPEN) for data base
functions
SETTINGS & MISC.
(NEWS) screen display
(CHAT) between nodes
(X)pert On/Off
(G)ood-bye/Logoff
MINI
EXCHANGES
(A)ccess Main Menu
For HELP, type "H"; and the first letter of the command.
(55 min. left) OTS 3350 (1) conference command?
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Mini-Exchange-Specific Data Bases
The mini-exchanges contain data bases that are unique and are
not directly accessible from the PIES Main Menu. The mini-
exchange data bases are accessible only by entering the appropri-
ate mini-exchange and typing "OPEN".
Other mini-exchange-specific data bases are being developed.
Look for news bulletins advertising these data bases in the future.
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Downloading Information from
the PIES
Methods of Downloading Information
Since most users wish to permanently capture information from the
system, two methods exist for capturing data that is contained in the
PIES:
• Capturing the information that scrolls across the screen to the
user's disk drive (a method known as screen capture, captur-
ing data to disk, or file capture)
• Requesting that the PIES transmit a specific file to the user's
PC (direct file transfer).
Each of these retrieval methods is described below.
Screen Capture
Use:
Capturing any text information that appears on
your screen when using the PIES.
Advantages: All text is captured. In addition to capturing text
such as bulletins and data base information, a user
can also save the menu and help screens for future
reference. This method is the only way to save
information from the Calendar, Case Studies and
Publications data bases. In comparison with the
direct file transfer option, this retrieval method
requires fewer commands to execute.
The following steps describe how a user can capture information
to a file on his or her PC. Crosstalk™ is used as an example (most
communication software follows a similar sequence of com-
mands).
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The Crosstalk™ command line
will appear on the bottom of
your screen as soon as you hit
the escape key.
The "CA" command instructs
Crosstalk™ to capture data to a file
on your PC that you specify. In
this case, the user has chosen to
capture the search to a file named
"LEATHER" on her D hard drive.
If you do not specify a drive and
path, then by default the file will be
created in your Crosstalk™
directory.
Step 1: Identify the Information You Wish to Capture
Access the PEES and decide which information you wish to
capture. For example, if you are in the Case Studies data base you
might wish to conduct a search on pollution prevention tech-
niques for the leather tanning industry.
Case Study Literature Search Menu
E .... Enter keyword for search
Q .... Quit (Return to main menu)
H .... Help
G ..... Goodbye (Logoff)
>.
J
PIES Computer:
User Response:
(59 nun. left) (E), (H), (X), (M), (O), (V), (Q), (G)?
E
PIES Computer:
User Response:
Enter your search string below. Press
when done.
1 i
LEATHER+TANNING
PIES Computer:
I will be searching for the following:
Is this correct? (Y/N, =Y)?
"leather+tanning"
Step 2: Instruct Your Communication Software to
Begin Screen Capture
Before you enter the next PIES command required to view that
information (in this case, after you verify the "leather+tanning"
keywords), you must exit to your communication software and
instruct it to begin capturing the data.
User Response:
User's Communication Software:
User Response:
User's Communication Software:
Command?
CA D:\LEATHER
Capture to D:LEATHER
Step 3: Instruct the PIES to Display the Information
After issuing the capture commands you are automatically re-
turned to the PIES from your communication software. You must
now instruct the PIES to begin displaying the information that
you wish to see.
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PIES Computer: I will be searching for the following: "leather+tanning"
Is this correct? (Y/N, =Y)?
User Response:
' Displaying item number 1
V
DOCNO: 400-054-A-241 *****
INDUSTRY/SIC CODE:
Manufacture of Leather / 3231
NAME/CONTACT:
Institute for Leather and Shoe Research/TNO;
Ministry of Public Health and Environmental Protection of the Netherlands
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION:
The company removes trivalent chromium from the effluent and reuses it in the
tanning process. The mean concentration of chromium (HI) in the effluent is 5 kg/
m3. This effluent is treated with MgO, producing a fast-settling and compact
precipitate, Cr(OH)3. The chromium (HI) concentration in the effluent is thus
reduced to 2 g/m3 (a reduction of more than 99 percent). The Cr (OH) 3 is then
dissolved in sulfuric acid ...
Step 4: View the Information on Your Screen
The PIES will display the information, and everything that you
view on the screen (including any commands or menus) will be
saved to the file that you specified in Step 2.
If the information you are viewing contains more than one screen,
the PIES will prompt you with "More: (Y)es, (N)o, (NS) NonStop,
(S)kip curr. item?" Select the nonstop option if you wish the
system to display the information continuously, as opposed to one
screen at a time.
Step 5: Instruct Your Communication Software to Stop
Screen Capture
After you have viewed all of the information that you wish to
capture, exit to your communication software and instruct it to
stop capturing the data. When you issue the proper command to
stop capturing to disk, your software will issue a message indicat-
ing that the capture was successful.
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The "CA OFF' command instructs
Crosstalk™ to stop capturing data
and to close the rile on your PC.
User Response:
User's Communication Software:
User Response:
User's Communication Software:
Command?
CAOFF
Capture file successfully written
You are automatically returned to the PIES from your communi-
cation software. At this point, you are free to continue searching
through the PIES for additional information.
s
Case Study Literature Search Menu
E .... Enter keyword for search
Q .... Quit (Return to main menu)
H.... Help
G.... Goodbye (Logoff)
Direct File Transfer
Use: Electronically retrieving a specific PIES data file.
Advantages: Requires much less time to receive information, as
compared to the disk capture method. Also, does
not capture any extraneous screen information
(e.g., command prompts or menus) that ban be
saved using the disk capture method. Some PIES
information is only available using the direct file
transfer method (e.g., files containing full text
documents).
The following steps describe how to use direct file transfer to
download PIES data files to a PC. Crosstalk™ is used as an
example.
Step 1: Identify Which File You Want to Download
A portion of the information contained in the PIES is available
for file downloading: most data found in the PIES data bases are
only retrievable using the screen capture method described above.
The following types of information, however, are available as
downloadable files:
• Bulletins
• Program summaries
• Fact sheets
• Full text documents
• Files that have been uploaded by other PIES users.
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The filenames used for downloading
are in the file directory, with the
filename listed in the left column
and the file description in the right
column (as follows):
Filename Description
ORDMAN.TXT Waste Minimization
Opportunity
Assessment Manual,
Engineering Research
Laboratory, Office of
Research and Devel-
opment, U.S. EPA,
July 1988.
Bulletins can be downloaded
directly to your PC using the
download format listed.
To access a list of these files, type "F' at the Main Menu.
Files Available for Downloading
The Main Board and each Mini-Exchange all have their own sets of unique
downloadable files. In order to determine all files available from the PIES, you
must enter EACH Mini-Exchange and view their file directories.
The PPIC maintains four categories of data files on PIES Main Board that users may
download onto their PC:
1. PIES Bulletins.
2. Pollution Prevention Program Descriptions.
3. PPIC Publication Files - small (1- to 10-page) publications that have been
scanned into text files.
4. User-Uploaded Files - files uploaded by PIES users.
NOTE: All files uploaded by the PEES users undergo reviews by PPIC staff before
being made available through PIES.
Computer:
(H)e'lp, (1-4), File List Command?
User Options: H - for help with file transfer commands
1-4 - to view a listing of directories
- to return to conference main menu
If you select 1, for example, you will see the following screen
displaying the procedure for downloading files that contain the
PIES bulletins.
DIRECTORY: PIES Bulletins
All bulletins on PIES are available for downloading onto your PC. Bulletins are in
ASCII text format. To download, enter: DBLTx ... where x is the number of the
bulletin you wish to receive. To download any file, enter D at the main menu.
NOTE: The list of available bulletins may be viewed by entering "B" at the main
menu.
Step 2: Request the File for Downloading
From the PIES Main Menu, select the "(D)ownload a File"
option.
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If you specified a file transfer
protocol when you first registered
with the PIES, you will not have to
complete this step. If you wish to
change your protocol at any time
before or after a download
operation, type "T" at the Main
Menu to access the hidden
"(Transfer Protocol" command.
PIES Computer: (48 min. left) Main Menu Command?
User Response: D
PIES Computer: Filename to Download (Enter)=none?
You must now specify which file you wish the PIES to send. The
system will then check to ensure that the requested file exists in
its file directory. Make sure the spelling of the file name and
extension (if any) are correct.
User Response: BLT1
PIES Computer: Checking file transfer request. Please wait..
Step 3: Select a File Transfer Protocol
If the file exists, then the PIES will ask you which file transfer
protocol it should use when transmitting the file to your PC. File
transfer protocols are standardized methods for electronically
exchanging data between two remote computers. When two PCs
are exchanging files (downloading or uploading), they must
communicate in the same language (i.e., they must both use the
same file transfer protocol). Consult your communication soft-
ware documentation to determine which protocols your software
supports. (Xmodem is a popular file transfer protocol.)
PIES Computer:
(A) Ascii (Non-Binary)
(X) Xmodem (Checksum)
(C) Xmodem-CRC (CRC)
(O) IK-Xmodem (PCBoard Ymodem)
(Y) Ymodem
(Z) Zmodem (DSZ)
=> (N) None
Protocol Type for Transfer, (Enter) or (N)=abort?
User Response:
X
The PIES will then inform you how long it will take to transmit
the file using the file transfer protocol you selected.
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Remeber, you can abort your
download at anytime by typing
.
The "RX" command instructs
Crosstalk™ to receive a file using
the Xmodem protocol and write it
to a new file on your PC. In this
case, the user has chosen to
capture the data to a new file
named "INFO.TXT" on her D
hard drive. The new file does not
have to be named after the PIES
file name: it can be named
anything you choose.
PIES Computer:
Download Time: 0.8 minutes (approximate)
Download Size: 8527 bytes (67 blocks)
Total Will Be: 8527 bytes
Protocol Type: Xmodem (Checksum)
File Selected: BLT1
(Ctrl-X) Aborts Transfer
Step 4: Instruct Your Communication Software to Receive a
File
At this point, the PIES is ready to transmit the file, but your
communication software has not been instructed to receive it.
You must exit to your communication software and issue the
proper command.
User Response:
User's Communication Software: Command?
User Response:
RX D:\INFO.TXT
Step 5: Receive the File from the PIES
You will be automatically returned to the PIES, and the system
will begin transmitting the file to your PC. A transfer status
screen similar to the one below will appear to indicate the
transmission's progress.
Transmitting: DMNFO.TXT
File #: 1 of 1 Protocol: XMODEM
Block* Bytes / Total
6 768 / 8576
Consecutive Retransmissions
Total Retransmissions
Xfer Time Effective Speed
00:00:01 7680 baud
( 8%)
none
none
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
i i i i i
• • • i ... I ... I ... | ... |
/ Connection Speed = Relative Performance
2400 baud (320%)
PROTOCOL TRANSFER UNDERWAY - Press Esc to cancel
When the transfer is completed, the PIES wiU return you back to
the Main Menu. You are now free to resume searching the PIES
for additional information.
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Printing Document Files
You may print any documents that you have downloaded, or text
that you have captured to disk, once you have ended your session
with the system and returned to DOS from your communication
software. The following example demonstrates how to exit from
the PIES, leave Crosstalk™, and print a document.
Leaving the PIES
First you must log off the PIES. You must exit from both the
PIES and your communication software in order to print a down-
loaded file. Enter "G" for "Goodbye" to exit from the PIES.
Computer:
( 47 min. left) Main Menu Command?
User Response: G
You will be automatically returned to your communication
software.
Exiting from Crosstalk™
Computer: Thank you for Calling .
User Response:
Computer:
Command?
User Response: QUIT
Printing a Document
You are returned to the DOS prompt of your PC. The informa-
tion that you retrieved using screen capture or direct file transfer
is in ASCII format. There are several methods for printing ASCII
data:
• Word processor. Some word processing software (e.g.,
WordPerfect™) can read ASCII files automatically. If your
word processor has this capability, simply access the file as
you would any other text document and it will be automati-
cally converted from ASCII. Other word processing software
may require conversion before an ASCII file is readable.
Consult your word processor's documentation for details on
converting ASCII files.
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To print a document, you must
be in the same directory that
contains the files. To change
directories, enter the CD
command at the DOS prompt
(e.g., CD\XTALK).
• Text editor. Most text editor software packages allow you to
read and print ASCII files. Examples of such software in-
clude Edlin™, Brief™, and QEdit ™. Consult your text
editor's documentation for more details.
• DOS COPY command. This DOS command allows you to
print ASCII files to a device that you specify. Instructions oh
how to use this command follow.
Printing Using the DOS COPY Command
To print a document using this command, enter the command
from your PC's prompt using this format:
COPY [drive]\[path] [filename].[extension] [device for printing]
For example:
User's PC:
D:\
User Response: COPY D:\INFO.TXT LPT1
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Uploading Information to the PIES
The Importance of Sharing Information
One of the PIES's largest resources is its diverse group of members,
who comprise the largest source of pollution prevention knowledge
in the world. To succeed as a tool for interactive technology transfer,
the PIES depends on your input The PPIC welcomes any new
information and encourages all users to up-date the system. By
sharing pollution prevention information with each other on the
PIES, all users can benefit and avoid duplicative efforts. The PPIC
encourages users to submit information on:
• Upcoming events or activities involving pollution prevention
• Program information, such as new technical assistance programs,
research and development activities, grants, or initiatives
• Case studies of pollution prevention successfully imple-
mented in industry
• New publications or newsletters
• Other sources of pollution prevention information
• Expert contacts.
How To Update the PIES
You may convey information to the PIES using any of the follow-
ing methods:
• Uploading a File - You may enter information by uploading a
file to the system (see following discussion).
• Message Centers - You may send your comments, suggestions,
and updates through any of the system's message centers.
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• Mail - You may send information to the contacts listed in
"PIES User Support."
» Telephone -You may call the the PPIC Technical Support
Line at (703) 821-4800.
• Facsimile - You may fax your updates to the PPIC at (703)
821-4775 or (703) 442-0584.
Using the Message Centers to Update the PIES
You may enter your comments, suggestions, and updates via the
message centers by sending messages to the system operator
using the "(C)omment to SYSOP" command.
For information on how to enter a message in any of the message
centers, see "The PIES Message Center" section in this guide.
The main message center is monitored daily. All messages
addressed to the SYSOP are reviewed by PPIC staff the next
business day.
Uploading Files to the PIES
To add new information to the system, a user may upload a file
from his PC to the PIES using the direct file transfer method.
Additionally, if a user wishes to update information in bulletins
and data bases that currently exist on the PIES, a user may down-
load those files, modify them, and then upload them back to the
system (file downloading is described in the previous section of
this guide).
Instructions on how to upload a file containing new information
or a modified PIES file follow. Crosstalk™ communication
software is used as an example.
Step 1: Notify the PIES that a file is being uploaded
From the PIES Main Menu, select the "(U)pload a File" option.
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Whatever file name you choose, it
must be in the following format:
FILENAME.EXT (the file name
cannot exceed eight characters,
and the extension cannot exceed
three characters).
If you specified a file transfer
protocol when you first registered
with the PIES, you will not have to
complete this step. If at any time
you wish to change your protocol,
type "T" at the Main Menu to
access the hidden "(Transfer
Protocol" command.
PIES Computer:
(48 min. left) Main Menu Command?
User Response:
U
PIES Computer:
Filename to Upload (Enter)=none?
At this point, the system is requesting that you submit a name for
your file. The PIES assigns this name to the uploaded file when it
is stored in the system. The name can be anything that you
choose: it is not required to have the same name as the file on
your PC.
.User Response:
SOLVENTS.TXT
PIES Computer: Checking file transfer request. Please wait...
Before beginning, enter a description of
(SOLVENTS.TXT)
Enter description - All files are reviewed by
EPA before being made available
Enter your text. (Enter) alone to end. (45
chars/line, 5 lines maximum)
The PIES is now asking for a short description of the contents of
the file that you are uploading. This message is stored on the
system with your uploaded file and tells the SYSOP what type of
information your file contains.
User Response:
SOLVENT SUBSTITUTION CASE STUDIES
PEES Computer:
User Response:
Step 2: Select a File Transfer Protocol
Next, the PIES will ask you which file transfer protocol you
would like it to use when receiving the file uploaded from your
PG. File transfer protocols are standardized methods for elec-
tronically exchanging data between two remote computers.
When two PCs are exchanging files (uploading or downloading),
they must communicate in the same language (i.e., they must both
use the same file transfer protocol). Consult your communication
software documentation to determine which protocols your
software supports. (Xmodem is a popular file transfer protocol.)
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The "XX" command instructs
Crosstalk111 to transmit a file using
the Xmodem protocol. Note that in
this example, the user is transmitting
a file that resides in his D drive
under the name "SOLVENTS.TXT
PIES Computer:
(A) Ascii (Non-Binary)
(X) Xmodem (Checksum)
(C) Xmodem-CRC (CRC)
(O) IK-Xmodem (PCBoard Ymodem)
(Y) Ymodem
(Z) Zmodem (DSZ)
=> (N)None
Protocol Type for Transfer, (Enter) or (N>=abort?
User Response:
X
The PIES will display a status screen confirming your file transfer
protocol and indicating that there is available disk space on the
PIES to store your uploaded file. The system also informs you
that the file transfer can be aborted by entering
at any time during the upload.
/PIES Computer:
Upload Drive : 91,938,816 Bytes Free Disk Space
Upload Status: Screened Before Posting
Protocol Type: Xmodem (Checksum)
(Ctrl-X) Aborts Transfer
Step 3: Instruct Your Communication Software to Transmit
File
At this point, the PIES is ready to receive the file, but your com-
munication software has not been instructed to transmit it. You
must exit to your communication software and issue the proper
command.
User Response:
User's Communication Software: Command?
User Response:
XX D:\SOLVENTS.TXT
Step 4: Transmit the File to the PIES
You will be automatically returned to the PIES, and your PC will
begin transmitting the file to the PIES. Your communication
software will display a transfer status screen similiar to the
following example to indicate the transmission's progress.
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Transmitting: D\SOLVENTS.TXT
File #: 1 of 1 Protocol: XMODEM
Block* Bytes / Total
6 768 / 8576
Consecutive Retransmissions
Total Retransmissions
Xfer Time Effective Speed
00:00:01 7680 baud
= %
( 8%)
none
none
0% 20%
I
•
/ Connection Speed
2400 baud
I PROTOCOL TRANSFER UNDERWAY --
40% 60%
i i
80%
i
. I .
100%
= Relative Performance
(320%)
Press Esc to cancel
When the file upload is completed, your communication software
will inform you that the transfer was a success, and the PIES will
respond with a notification that it received the file.
User's Communication Software: Transfer Successfully Completed.
(Avg. cps: 199)
PIES Computer: Thanks for the file(s)!
(41 min. left) Press enter to continue.
You are now free to upload another file or resume using the PIES.
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Electronic Document Ordering
Although electronic document ordering is not currently available
through the PIES, it will be in the future.' Most of the documents
described in the Case Studies and Publications data bases will be
available for purchase by completing an electronic order form
that bills your credit card or other financial account. Look for
information about this feature in future PIES news bulletins.
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Trouble-Shooting Tips
Trouble Connecting to the PIES
If you experience difficulties in connecting with the PIES, the
trouble may be caused by one of several common errors. First,
check to be sure that your telephone line is connected properly to
your modem and, if you have an external modem, that the modem
is connected properly to your PC. Then, make sure you are
dialing the correct telephone number. If you are in an office
building, you may need to dial "9" to reach an outside line.
Also, make sure that your communications software is set to a
speed of 1200 or 2400, the data bits parameter is set to 8, parity is
set to none, and stop bits is set to 1.
If you connect to the PIES but see garbled language on the
screen, exit, hang up, and try again (you may have encountered
line noise on your telephone connection). If you reach a busy
signal, indicating that all 28 lines to the PIES are in use, hang up
and try to access the PIES a few minutes later.
Menu Screens Don't Appear
If menu screens are not appearing, you may have inadvertently hit
the "X" command, which put you into "Expert" mode. To view
menus once again, enter "X" at the Main Menu command prompt
Sending/Receiving Messages
If you are having trouble sending or receiving messages, make
sure that you and the sender/receiver are using the same message
center. Messages sent through the PIES main message center
must be accessed through the PIES Main Menu. Messages sent
through a mini-exchange must be accessed through that mini-
exchange's message center.
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Freezing of Screen
Infrequently, you may find that the system binds or stops for no
reason. This can be caused by electronic surges, electrical
storms, and bad telephone lines. No commands cajn unlock a
frozen screen. The best response is to disconnect by turning your
computer off, then back on, rebooting, and reconnecting to the
PIES.
Accidental Disconnection from the PIES
Infrequently, you will see an indication on the screen that the
carrier signal has been lost. This could be caused by quirks in the
telephone lines, or the fact that you have either exceeded your
time allotment on the PIES, or neglected to enter a command
within 3 minutes of your last command. To prevent telephone
lines from being tied up, PIES automatically logs off users who
have forgotten to enter a command. To reconnect, call the PIES
back.
Exit Summary
This list describes commands required to exit various features of
the PIES system.
Message Center
"N" at "(H)elp, end of message command?" prompt
Bulletins
"N" at "Hit (enter) for more or (N) to continue?" prompt
at "Bulletin List Command?" prompt
Data Bases
Calendar of Events - "Q"
Federal Program Summaries - "Q"
State Program Summaries - "Q"
Corporate Program Summaries -"Q"
Pollution Prevention Case Studies - "Q"
Pollution Prevention Publications - "Q"
PPIC Contact Directory - "Q"
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PIES User Support
PIES user support is available both on- and off-line.
On-Line Help
• For command-specific help, type: "H" at the command
prompt followed by the command you need assistance with.
Example: To receive help entering a message, type "H E" at
the Main Menu prompt.
• For technical or system questions, use the PIES main message
center to leave a "(C)omment to SYSOP." All comments/
questions will be reviewed by the system operator the follow-
ing morning. Responses or an indication that information is
being collected to address a particular question will be posted
the next business day.
Off-Line Help
Questions concerning system operations or the technical informa-
tion contained in the PIES should be directed to:
PPIC
c/o SAIC
7600-A Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Telephone:
Fascimilie:
(703) 821-4800
(703) 821-4775 or
(703) 442-0584
The PPIC welcomes any comments about this user guide, espe-
cially with regard to content, style, and ease of use.
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Appendix A:
Additional Communication
Software Packages
This section describes how to connect to the PIES with a PC
using several popular communication software packages. The
software packages presented here were requested by many PIES
users, but the list should not be considered comprehensive.
Additional information on communication software will be made
available through:
• On-line PIES bulletins
• Future versions of this user guide
• The PIES User Bulletin Newsletter.
This user guide assumes that the user is familiar with basic PC
operations and that the communication software is correctly
installed on the PC.
PROCOMM™ 2.4.2
For your initial use of PROCOMM™ to access the PIES, follow
these steps:
Step 1: Invoking PROCOMM™
In the DOS directory containing the PROCOMM™ software,
type:
PROCOMM
Step 2: Adjusting Communications Settings
Press the Alt key and the D key (Alt-D) simultaneously to display
the dialing directory. If this is your first time dialing into the
PIES, you must create a dialing directory. After you have created
a dialing directory for the PIES, you may skip Step 2 and go
directly to Step 3. To create a directory entry, you must perform
the following steps:
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1. Press "R" to display the revised entry windows.
2. Type the number of the entry to revise and press the
key.
Directory name: Type "PIES" for the Name request and press
the key.
Telephone number: Type the telephone number for the
Telephone Number request and press the key. (For
dialing long distance and other special dialing procedures, see
the PROCQMM™ Reference Manual.)
Baud Rate: To enter the Baud Rate, press any key to scroll
through the choices until your baud rate (1200 or 2400)
appears and press the key.
Parity: To enter the Parity, press any key to scroll through the
choices until N for "none" appears and press the
key.
Data Bits: To enter the Data Bits, press any key to scroll
through the choices until 8 appears and press the
key.
Stop Bits: To enter the Stop Bits, press any key to scroll
through the choices until 1 appears and press the
key.
Echo: To enter the Echo On, press any key to scroll through
the choices until N appears and press the key.
10. Command File: For further information on this function,
please refer to the PROCOMM™ Reference Manual. For
now, press the key for no Command File name.
11. Save entry: Type "Y" for Yes and the revised entry is saved
on the PROCOMM™ Dialing Directory.
Step 3: Dialing the PIES
To dial, type the number of the entry for the PIES amd press the
key. PROCOMM™ then dials the number and connects
with the PIES host computer. Follow the instructions in the
"Logging On" section of this user guide to access the PIES.
Step 4: Exiting PROCOMM™
After logging off the PIES, to exit PROCOMM™, type the Alt
key and the X key simultaneously (Alt-X), and the Exit window
will be displayed. Type "Y" to exit or "N" to continue using
PROCOMM™.
For information on more advanced functions, such as automatic
log on and file uploading and downloading, see the
PROCOMM™ Reference Manual for details.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Qmodem™ SST version 4.2F
For your initial use of Qmodem™ to access the PIES, follow
these steps:
Step 1: Invoking Qmodem™
In the DOS directory containing the Qmodem™ software, type:
qmodem
Step 2: Adjusting Communication Settings
Type the key and the "D" key simultaneously (Alt-D) to
display the dialing directory (called the "Phone Book"). If this is
your first time dialing into the PIES, you must create a new entry
for the PIES. After you have created a dialing directory for the
PIES, you may skip Step 2 and go directly to Step 3. To create a
new entry, you must follow the procedure described below.
1. Type the key to create a new entry. This will appear
on the screen as a number with a blank line.
2. .Type the key and the "R" key simulaneously (Alt-R)
to revise the new entry.
3. Name: Type "PIES" and then .
4. Number: Type the telephone number and then .
5. Password and Script: Do not modify these fields. Instead,
bypass them by typing two times.
6. Baud Rate: Type the appropriate baud rate or use the
key to select from a list of choices. Type again.
7. Data Bits: Type the appropriate number, 8, and then
.
8. Parity: Type the appropriate parity or use the key to
select from a list of choices. Type again.
9. Stop Bits: Type the appropriate number, 1, and then oretumx
10. Type to save the entry and return you to the dialing
directory.
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Step 3: Dialing the PIES
To dial, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the PIES
entry. Type and Qmodem™ automatically dials the
number and connects with the PEES. Follow the instructions in
the "Logging On" section of this user guide to access the PIES.
Step 4: Exiting Qmodem™
After logging off the PIES, to exit Qmodem™ you must type the
key and the X key simulaneously (Alt-X), and the exit
menu will be displayed. Type "Y" to exit or "N" to continue
using Qmodem™.
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Appendix B:
Guidelines for Case Study
Submissions to PIES
The PPIC is constantly in search of new information describing
how companies or organizations successfully prevent pollution
generation. This information is useful not only to others who are
faced with similar waste generation problems, but also others who
need practical information about technology, method, or cost
options. The PPIC has helped design a case study format to make
this information available to its users in a concise, useful manner.
By sharing this case information, PIES users contribute to the
improvement of our common environment.
If you have case studies that describe useful pollution prevention
technologies, methods, or approaches, please consider submitting
them to the PIES' case study data base. The guidelines in this
appendix are intended to assist abstractors in preparing case
studies with the format required for the PIES system—please
follow them closely.
Once the PPIC has received your submissions, the case studies
will undergo engineering/technical reviews, quality assurance
checks, and style/format review. This review process will be
conducted by a combination of the following organizations:
PPIC
ICPIC
UNEP Cleaner Production Industry Working Groups
American Institute for Pollution Prevention (AIPP)
Illinois Hazardous Waste Resource Information Center
(HWRIC)
During the review process, you may be contacted by members of
the review teams to supply additional information or to clarify
statements.
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You may submit potential case studies by uploading a text file to
the PIES (See "PIES File Transfer" section) or by transmitting
them to the PPIC by mail or facsimile.
PPIC
c/o SAIG
7600-A Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Telephone: (703) 821-4800
Fax: (703) 821-4775
(703) 442-0584
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Case Study Format Guidelines
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Headline: A short attention-getting phrase or sentence
highlighting the significance of the case study. The
headline should include industry or process, waste type,
waste volume/toxicity reduction, and pollution preven-'
tion techniques. Describe quantitatively the problem
that was solved.
SIC Code and/or ISIC Code: Four-digit Standard
Industrial Classification code(s) that best describe the
industry segment(s) referenced by the case study. Em-
ploy the highest level of specificity (i.e., use three- or
two- digit SIC/ISIC codes if information does not allow
more detailed identification). Use as many SIC/ISIC
codes as are relevant to the subject study; however, the
primary SIC/ISIC code should always be the first code
listed. Precede all International SIC codes with "I"
(e.g., 12261).
Name and Location of Company: The name and
location of the facility that implemented the case study.
Include address if possible (street, city, state or prov-
ince, country, and postal code).
Pollution Prevention Category: A brief description of
the principle(s) behind the pollution prevention technol-
ogy referenced in the case study, such as:
• Periodic assessments
• Process/equipment modification
• Recycling, reuse, and reclamation
• Material/product substitution
• Training and supervision
• Housekeeping
• Production planning and sequencing
• Waste segregation and separation.
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5.0 Case Study Summary: Summarize information, to the
level of detail provided in the case study, in the follow-
ing areas:
5.1 Process and Waste Information: A description
of the relevant original manufacturing process or
area of the plant to which the pollution prevention
technique applies, physical state of the target
waste streams (solid, liquid, gas, or sludges),
changes in the process resulting from the pollution
prevention technique, and a description of any
positive or negative effects on the wastes, prod-
ucts, or production rate after implementing the
new technology. Include any changes in:
• Products or production rates resulting from
the application
• New or existing waste stream generation and
composition
• New or existing raw materials and consump-
tion rates
• Energy usage
• Operating procedures.
5.2 Scale of Operation: A description of the size of
the process or operation. If possible, include
quantitative information on the amount of product
being produced or manufactured and the amount
of waste being generated.
5.3 Stage of Development: A one-line description of
the stage of development that the pollution pre-
vention technique was in at the time of the case
study (e.g., planning stage, bench test, pilot state,
or fully implemented). Indicate whether quantita-
tive figures are estimated or based on actual
production.
5.4 Level of Commercialization: An indication of
whether the technology or process was commer-
cially available at the time of the case study.
Indicate whether or not the equipment and/or
materials were readily available, or if they were
specifically designed for this application.
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5.5 Material/Energy Balances and Substitutions
(optional): A tabulation of quantitative changes
in material generation and use prior to and result-
ing from the pollution prevention technique.
Include in the following table information for
each waste stream or product, and designate
"N/A" when information is not available (provide
units of measurement for all numerical data):
Material Category
Waste Generation:
Feedstock Use:
Waster Use:
Energy:
Qty. Before
Qfy. After
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6.3
6.0 Economics1: A summary of the costs and savings
reported in the case study. Include dates and currencies
for all economic data reported.
6.1 Investment Costs: A summary of all capital
costs and a detailed description of the purchased
item(s) or service. Include any specifications (i.e.,
number, size, capacity, etc.) for each item used.
Operational and Maintenance Costs: Changes
in operational and maintenance costs (per month
or year) and changes in personnel or hours re-
quired.
Payback Time: The approximate payback period
for the particular pollution prevention technology
used in the case study (total investment/net/
savings/year).
7.0 Pollution Prevention Benefits: A detailed discussion
of the benefits resulting from the pollution prevention
technique, including, but not limited to:
• Economic benefits (include source of sav-
ings, e.g., reduced feedstock)
• Improved public relations
• Changes in regulatory compliance.
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Indicate, if possible, what factors were the driving force
behind implementing the technique.
8.0 Obstacles, Problems, and/or Known Constraints
(optional): A description of the technical constraints
that could prevent implementation of the technology
(e.g., physical, chemical, or biological limits of a manu-
facturing or treatment process). Discuss any regulatory,
barriers in implementing the technology aind indicate
what other problems were encountered during imple-
mentation of the technology.
9.0 Date Case Study Was Performed: The actual date that
the pollution prevention measures were initiated.
10.0 Contacts and Citation
10.1 Type of Source Material: The type of source
material abstracted:
• Book or chapter
• Journal or journal article
• Organizational report
• Conference proceedings
• Unpublished material
« Other (specify).
10.2 Citation: Citation for the document abstracted,
including: author(s); title of book, journal article,
or proceedings; volume; number; and month and
year of publication (see the Chicago Manual of
Style for appropriate formats). In addition, if the
document is available through NTIS, enter the
NTIS number.
10.3 Level of Detail of the Source Material: An
indication of whether or not additional detail is
available in the source document for this case
study (applicable only for documents that are
publicly available). Indicate what additional
information is available (e.g., process, waste,
etc.).
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10.4 Industry/Program Contact and Address: The
name, address, and phone number of the person
who can be reached for further information
concerning the case study. Authorization must he.
given hv the contact prior to including their nam^
in this field.
10.5 Abstractor Name and Address: The name,
organization, and address of the person preparing
the case study abstract
11.0 Keywords: Descriptive keywords selected from the
PPIC keyword list2 for each of the following categories:
11.1 Waste Type: The conventional waste(s) that is/
are acted on by the pollution prevention option,
not the waste(s) generated after implementing the
pollution prevention techniques.
11.2 Process Type/Waste Source: The original
industrial processes) or sources of the waste(s)
that is/are modified by the pollution prevention
technique.
11.3 Waste Reduction Techniques: The techniques
that were implemented at the facility and are
principally responsible for reducing waste genera-
tion.
11.4 Other Keywords: Other keywords, as appropri-
ate, that accurately describe the case study and
assist users in locating this abstract, including:
• Environmental media (air, water, soil)
• Product names
• Feedstocks
• Special incentives
• Geographical/institutional keywords (Italy,
Ruhr Valley, USDA, etc.).
Use as many keywords as are necessary to accurately
describe the case study in each category. If ideal key-
words are not found in the keyword list, please add new
ones to the list.
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12.0 Assumptions: A listing of any assumptions used when
abstracting. Reference the sections of the abstract that
relied upon the assumption. Any discrepancies encoun-
tered in the source document should also be presented.
13.0 Peer Review: An indication of whether or not the
source document has gone through a technical peer
review process. Indicate: Yes, No, or Unknown.
1 Disclaimer: economic data will vary due to economic climate,
varying governmental regulations, and other factors.
2 A list of keywords can be obtained by contacting the PPIC or
leaving a message to the PIES SYSOP.
Note: Samples of completed case studies are available for
guidance hi developing your own case study. To receive samples,
contact the PPIC.
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Appendix C:
Instructions for Accessing PIES
Using an Apple Computer
You may need to adjust the tele-
phone number by entering a " 1" or
"9" before the PEES phone num-
ber depending on your telephone
system or if you are calling long
distance.
The following provides step-by-step instructions on the use of an
Apple Macintosh to connect to PIES using Smartcom H™ soft-
ware.
1. Turn On Mac and modem.
2. Click twice on Systems Icon.
Click twice on Smartcom Folder.
Click twice on Smartcom II Icon (or PIES Icon).
3. Pull down Settings menu: click on Speed & Format
Verify the following settings:
Transmission speed (baud): click on "1200" or "2400"
depending on your modem.
Bits per character: click on "eight"
Stop Bits: click on "one"
Parity: click on "None"
Flow control: click on "Xon/Xoff"
Click on Okay
4. Pull down Connection menu: Click on Choose Port
Click on phone receiver symbol.
5. Pull down Connection menu: Click on Phone Number.
Type in "(703) 506-1025"
Click on Okay
6. Click on Phone Symbol
Click on Okay
The phone should now be calling PIES and you should see the
PIES logon menu in about 30 seconds. To exit Smartcom H, pull
down the File menu and click on Quit
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When you have finished using the PIES, pull down the File menu
and click on Save. Save the file under PIES for quick logon.
1. Click twice on Smartcom Folder.
2. Click twice on PIES Icon.
3. Click twice on Phone Symbol.
PIES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
MACINTOSH
The following provides step-by-step instructions for capturing,
downloading, and uploading items on PIES for the Macintosh.
To Capture
All messages, case studies, document abstracts and calendar
listings must be captured for transfer onto your Macintosh.
1. Select the desired section of text by placing the cursor at the
beginning of the text and moving the cursor to the end. The
text will be "highlighted".
2. Click the Capture Icon.
3. A dialog box will appear on the screen. Enter a file name and
click Capture (click Eject if you want to insert another disk,
or click Drive if you want to select another disk drive.)
4. If the name of an existing file is entered, a dialog box will
appear asking you if you want to add to or replace the file.
Click Add to append data to the file. Click Replace to delete
contents of the old file before capturing the new data.
To Download
All bulletins, pollution prevention program descriptions, and
feature articles on PIES are available for downloading onto your
Macintosh.
1. Before attempting to download, ensure that the transfer
protocol is set for the x-modem. At the main PIES menu,
type T. Choose X for X-modem (checksum).
2. At PIES main menu, enter D to download a file.
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3. At Filename to download: type in the name of the file to be
downloaded. The text will appear on the screen, Checking
the file transfer request Please wait..
A description of the file will appear.
4. After the file description appears, click the Receive Icon.
5. A dialog box will appear on the screen. Enter a file name
and click Begin (click Eject if you want to insert another
disk, or click Drive if you want to select another disk drive).
A Receive Process Box appears to show the transfer process.
When the transfer is complete, the computer will tell you the
name of the file received and that the transfer was success-
fully completed. If you want to cancel the transfer, click
Cancel in the Receive Process Box.
To Upload
All files to be uploaded into the PIES system must be in either
DOS or ASCII text format. For example, when using
WordPerfect, save the text as DOS text.
1. Before attempting to upload, ensure that the transfer protocol
is set for the x-modem. At the main PIES menu, type T.
Choose X for X-modem (checksum).
2. At PIES main menu, enter U to upload a file.
3. At Filename to upload: type in the name of the file to be
uploaded. The following text will appear on the screen,
Checking the file transfer request. Please wait...
4. Before beginning the upload process, you must enter a
description of the file to be uploaded. (All files are reviewed
by EPA before being made available.) You are permitted a
maximum of 5 lines for the description.
5. The computer then gives an Upload Drive description and
Upload Status. Following this description, click the icon
Send.
6. A dialog box will appear. Select the file to be uploaded and
click Send in the dialog box. A Send Process Box appears to
show the transfer process. When the transfer is complete, the
computer will tell you the name of the file sent and that the
transfer was successfully completed. If you want to cancel
the transfer, click Cancel in the Second Process Box.
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Appendix D:
Glossary of Terms Used in Computer
Communications
This glossary is included for those persons who are unfamiliar
with the computer terminology used in this guide. It is not in-
tended to be an exhaustive list of all such terms.
Many of these terms are related to one another, therefore words in
italics refer to terms defined elsewhere in the glossary.
ASCII.
Baud.
Bit.
Bulletin
board
ASCII refers to American Standard Code for
Information Interchange. It is a widely-accepted
international standard format for representing
characters electronically. Many text files are
formatted in ASCII.
A rate of speed for data transmission, roughly
equivalent to the number of bits transmitted per
second. Common baud rates are 1200, 2400, and
9600. 2400 baud is approximately equal to 240
characters transmitted in one second.
Bit refers to "Binary Digit." A bit is the smallest
data unit understandable by a computer,and can
have a value of either "on" or "off."
An on-line information exchange system
that usually contains a message center, data
bases, and news bulletins (the name "bulletin
board" refers to a place where a person can both
read news bulletins and post his/her own
message(s) for others to read). Users at remote
locations can contact the bulletin board to obtain
and share information with other users, as well
as with the organization that operates the bulle-
tin board. Access to a bulletin board requires
that a user have a PC, a modem, communica-
tions software, and connection to a telephone
line. The PIES is an example of a bulletin board
system.
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Carrier
signal.
Commands.
Communication
parameters.
A high-pitched sound that is emitted from a
modem when it is trying to establish data com-
munication with another modem. This signal
indicates that the two modems are attempting to
transmit data at the same baud rate, using the
same communications parameters,,
Any instructions (e.g., numbers, characters, or
words) required to operate a feature of a bulletin
board or software. For example, a user search-
ing a data base on a bulletin board types "H" to
receive help instructions. "H" is the command
issued by the user.
Bulletin boards and PSNs around the world
operate according to different communication
standards-.several transmission speeds and
communication"languages" exist. In order for a
PC to communicate data with a bulletin board or
a PSN, both systems must use the same commu-
nications parameters, in order for them to
understand one another. Communication soft-
ware allows the user to change these parameters
to take into account the requirements of a
specific bulletin board or PSN.There are five
communication parameters that most users
should be concerned with:
• telephone number (the access number of the
bulletin board or PSN);
« speed (1200, 2400, or 9600 baud);
« data bits (7 or 8);
• parity (none, even, or odd)
« stop bits (1 or 2).
Since these parameters vary from system to
system, consult the user guide of the system you
wish to access for details on its communication
requirements.
Communication Software required to operate a modem, which in
software. turn enables a PC to initiate data communication
with a bulletin board system. Without communi-
cation software, a modem is useless, and vice
versa. There are literally hundreds of brands of
communication software: some popular brands
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include CrossTalk™, QModem™, Kermit™,
andPROCOMM™.
Cursor. The space or character on a PC's video screen
that indicates your position. When you type
commands into the PC, they appear at the
cursor.
Data base. Software that enables a user to access and to
search data files. Data bases electronically
organize large amounts of information in a way
that makes them comprehensible and accessible
by a user.
Data Transferring electronic data from one computer
communication, to another via the telephone line. Data commu-
nication requires that both computers:
• have modems, communication software, and
connection to a telephone line; and
• are using the same communication protocols.
DOS.
Downloading.
Drive.
File.
DOS refers to "Disk Operating System." This
software is required for the basic functions of a
PC; without these instructions it cannot do
anything. DOS is the disk operating system
used by the IBM™ family of PCs — other
computers use other operating systems.
The process by which a user receives informa-
tion from a bulletin board or another computer
via data communication. When you are receiv-
ing data (such as a file), it is being transmitted
"down" from the other computer. Downloading
is the opposite of uploading.
Hardware that is part of the memory system of
a PC. Hard drives are memory devices that the
user cannot touch; disk drives allow the user to
insert diskettes into the PC. All drives are given
their own name (e.g., drive A:, drive B:, drive C:)
A collection of electronic data that is recogniz-
able by a PC as a single unit. Files can contain
text data, numeric data, or software. Every file
has a name in the following format:
FILENAME. EXT (eight characters for the
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name, a period mark, and then three characters
for the file extension.) Files can be transmitted
between PCs through data communication.
File transfer. One of two methods of downloading informa-
tion from a bulletin board system. By issuing
specific commands, the user can request that the
bulletin board system transmit a particular data
file to his/her PC. This file can be printed at a
later time.
Free text A data base search method that scans the data
search. base for any text that a user specifies, such as a
word or a partial word. This search method is
more flexible than a keyword search because it
looks for any occurrence of the specified text in
the database, and is not restricted to the key-
word list.
Full-screen Software contained in a bulletin board system
editor. that enables a user to enter a message on the
message center. The full-screen editor functions
like a word processor (i.e., it displays the entire
screen at once), but it requires that the user's
communication software has been set to the
ANSI terminal emulation. A full-screen editor
has more features than a line editor.
Full text A file that contains the entire text of a docu-
document. ment, as opposed to its abstract or summary.
Full text documents generally do not appear on
bulletin board systems because their length
prohibits the user from easily reading them on-
line. Therefore, the PIES has full text docu-
ments available to the user as downloadable
files (i.e.,files that can be downloaded from the
bulletin board).
Gateway. An electronic pathway that enables two PSNs to
communicate with one another. Gateways
enable PSN users in one country to connect with
a PSN in another country. This usually reduces
the cost for the user to access a bulletin board
system in another country.
Hardware. The physical components of your computer
equipment. Hardware includes the PC, the
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Keyword.
LAN.
Line editor.
Log off.
Log on.
Menu.
modem,the printer, connecting cables, etc. Some
hardware requires electronic instructions (i.e.,
software) in order for it to operate.
A specific descriptive word that is assigned to a
data base file that enables a user to retrieve the
file when conducting a search. For example, the
PIES Publications data base contains files of
different document abstracts, each of which
contains keywords that relate to the information
contained in the document.
LAN refers to "Local Area Network." A LAN is
two or more PCs connected by cables or tele-
phone lines in order to form an integrated
communication network. PCs on a LAN gener-
ally share software and modems, therefore
special procedures must be followed when a
LAN-based PC tries to communicate with a
bulletin board.
Software contained in a bulletin board system
that enables a user to enter a message on the
message center. The line editor only allows a
user to enter one line of text at a time, and it
does not display the entire screen at once. A line
editor does not have as many features as a full-
screen editor.
The process by which a user exits a bulletin
board system after he/she has finished searching
for information. It is the opposite of logging on.
The process by which a user enters a bulletin
board system to begin his/her search for infor-
mation. It is the opposite of logging off.
A screen displayed on a PC's video terminal
that contains a list of options from which a user
can choose.
Message center. A feature of a bulletin board system that enables
a user to send a message to any other user, and
to read mail that has been left by other users.
The message center also allows the user to pose
technical questions to the SYSOP and to receive
assistance in using the bulletin board. Message
centers are the same as "electronic mail" systems.
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Mirror image
system..
Modem.
NetMail™.
Password.
PC.
A duplicate of one bulletin board that resides at
a location distant from the original. The "mirror
image system" brings the data geographically
closer to a specific audience, with the aim of
reducing the costs of data communication and
linking it with other existing bulletin boards.
The "mirror image system" may or may not
have a NetMail TM link with the original
system. For example, US EPA has established
its own "mirror image" OAIC to assess the
effectiveness of such a system.
The computer hardware that enables your PC to
undertake data communication with bulletin
boards or other computers. "Modem" is derived
from the words "modulator" and "demodulator".
It converts information from your PC into
sounds, transmits them over the telephone line,
and then reconverts the sounds into data at the
other side. Modems are rated by the speed at
which they transmit data,i.e., their baud rate. A
modem requires communication software to
make it work.
Software that enables two bulletin boards to
automatically exchange messages and files each
night, thus creating a communication bridge
between the two systems. For example, the
OAIC in Paris,France and the OAIC "mirror
image system" in Washington, D.C., USA use
NetMail™ to exchange messages nightly.
A private word known only to the user that
allows him/her access to a bulletin board or a
PSN.
PC refers to a "Personal Computer." Each PC
contains some or all of the following:
• a central processing unit (the "brains");
• one or more hard drives and/or disk
drives (the "memory");
.? a video screen;
« a keyboard;
« connecting cables;
« software required for its operation (DOS or
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Port selector.
Prompt.
PSN.
similar software); and
• application software (e.g., word processors
and communication software). Two large
manufacturers of PCs are IBM™ and
Apple™.
Hardware and/or software that enables modem
sharing in a network.
The symbols, letters, or words displayed by a
bulletin board system or other software when a
user response is required. Prompts usually
appear at the bottom left-hand side of the
screen, to the right of the cursor. An example of
a prompt is "Command?"
PSN refers to Packet Switching Network. PSNs
are on-line communication networks that enable
a user to connect with data bases, bulletin
boards, and other PSNs. Many PSNs can oper-
ate between countries, enabling users to com-
municate internationally. PSNs can be owned
and operated by commercial companies or by
national PIT (public telephone and telegraph)
organizations. All PSNs have costs associated
with their use (e.g., user fees or connection
charges), but these vary greatly. SprintNetSM is
an example of a commercial PSN that can
gateway to other PSNs in over 90 countries.
Users can access the OAIC via regular tele-
phone, via SprintNetSM, or by one of the PSNs
that can gateway to SprintNetSM.
Turning a PC off, waiting approximately 10
seconds, and then turning it on again. Rebooting
is occasionally needed when software programs
encounter an error and "freeze" (i.e., does not
respond to any commands).
The image that appears on your video terminal
when you are using your PC.
Screen capture. One of two methods of downloading informa-
tion from a bulletin board system. Screen
capture, also known as file capture or capturing
data to disk, is a feature of most communication
software. By issuing specific commands, the
Rebooting.
Screen.
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Software.
SYSOP.
Terminal
emulation.
Text editor.
Uploading.
User.
user to can save the text information that scrolls
across his/her screen when using a bulletin
board system. This text data is salved to his/her
PC and can be printed at a later time.
The electronic instructions or code that are
required to operate computer hardware. Ex-
amples of software include communication
software, word processors, DOS and line edi-
tors.
SYSOP refers to "System Operator." The
person responsible for maintaining and monitor-
ing a bulletin board system. The SYSOP is
responsible for answering all questions posted
on the system's message center and helping
users who need assistance in operating or
accessing the bulletin board.
Communication software has a communication
parameter called terminal emulation. This
parameter controls the movement of your cursor
when you are connected to a bulletin board
system. If you want to use the "Full-Screen
Editor" function of the PIES, you must set your
communication software to "ANSI terminal
emulation."
Software that allows a user to read, edit,
create,and print ASCII text files. In principle
text editors are similar to word processors, but
they lack most of the latter's sophisticated
features.Examples of text editors include
Edlin™, Brief™,and QEdit™.
The process by which a user transmits informa-
tion to a bulletin board or another computer via
data communication. When you are sending
data (such as a file), it is being transmitted "up"
to the other computer. Uploading is the opposite
of downloading.
Any person who accesses (or "uses") a bulletin
board system.
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Word
processor.
Software for a PC that enables the user to type
and format professional-looking text
documents.Examples of popular brands include
Word™ .WordPerfect™, and Multimate™.
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