ASOT= parameter for procedures

Use the ASOT= parameter in procedures to specify the autosignoff time, in minutes. Valid values are 0 and 10 - 1440.

You can override this value during sign-on with the user descriptor. If ASOT is not specified on either the user descriptor, the logon descriptor, or overridden by either the logon (DFSLGNX0) or sign-on (DFSSGNX0) exits, the value from the JCL member is used except for FINANCE, SLU P, and ISC. If ASOT is not specified on either the user or logon descriptor for FINANCE, SLU P, and ISC, a value of 1440 is used (the value from the JCL member is ignored).

  • ASOT=0

    The user is signed off immediately when no output is available to be sent. ASOT=0 is normally specified when no IMS input or output is available, or after the last available output message completes.

    Restriction: Do not specify ASOT=0 for interactive terminals, for example 3270s or SLU2.
  • ASOT=(10-1439)

    The user is signed off after the specified number of minutes elapses without terminal activity, irrespective of message status.

  • ASOT=1440

    The user is never automatically signed off.

ASOT applies only to IMS ETO terminals.