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Subject: Scans of documents from 1401 lab
From: Ken Shirriff < ken.shirriff@gmail.com >
Date:Thu, Oct 15, 2015 9:07 pm To: Ed Thelen < ed@ed-thelen.org >, ...

Ed: here's the 150 dpi versions of the [49] files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B34cSOYVmJIOUEQzckxmSU9nMVE

And here's the descriptions with links to those versions.

Added table of contents

General IBM 1401 stuff: = 17, 28, 29, 30, 31,
German 1401 Documents 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
Connecticut 1401 Documents = 01, 02, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 48,
729 Tape Units and adaptor = 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 47,
1403 Printer = 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
1402 Reader-Punch = 27, 49,
Unit Record Equipment
     IBM 026 = 40,
     IBM 029 = 41,
     IBM 077 = 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
     IBM 513 = 39,

  1. IBM 1401 binder: 1401, 1406 plug list (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding the plug charts, showing the SMS cards plugged into each slot.

  2. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 31, 32, 34 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 31 (clocking and cycling), 32 (addressing) and 34 (logic).

  3. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 37, 41 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding ALD (Automated Logic Diagrams): 37 (console) and 41 (advanced programming, column binary).

  4. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 41, 42, 44, 46 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding ALD (Automated Logic Diagrams): 41 (advanced programming, column binary), 42 (core), 44 (multiply/divide, hi-lo), 46 (print buffer core), 56 (PFR, feed release).

  5. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 42 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 42 (core).

  6. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 90, 99, B9, TAU, ILD (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 70 (I/O), 71 (magnetic tape), 73 (I/O), 75 (RAMAC), 77 (inquiry), 90 (group mark RPQ), 99 (process meter), B9 (TAU). Also Instructional Logic Diagrams (ILD) 180-197 for TAU 9.

  7. IBM 1401 binder: Installation, power supplies, OPs (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding installation procedures, power supply schematics and timing charts.

  8. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 35, 36, 37, 38 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 35 (data flow6), 32 1402 & 1403g, 37 (console) and 38 (power supply).

  9. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 36 (CT)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (CT) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 36 (1402 & 1403).

  10. IBM 1401 binder: ILD (DE)
         The binder of ILD (Instructional Logic Diagram) documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE machine).

  11. IBM 1401 binder: Install, logic list, plug charts (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding installation procedures and the plug charts, showing the SMS cards plugged into each slot.

  12. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 31, 32, 34 (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding Alphabetical Logic Listings, Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 31 (clocking and cycling), 32 (addressing) and 34 (logic).

  13. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 74, ops (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 74 (overlap). Also contains timing charts and installation procedures.

  14. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 35, 36, 37, 41 (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD): 35 (data flow), 36 (1402 & 1403), 37 (console) and 41 (power supply).

  15. IBM 1401 binder: plug list, ILD (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding the plug charts, showing the SMS cards plugged into each slot, along with Instructional Logic Diagrams (ILD).

  16. IBM 1401 binder: TAU (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding Automated Logic Diagrams (ALD) for the IBM Tape Adapter Unit (TAU). ALDs B9.02.20.0 to B9.90.12.9. Also 95.03.99.2 (IBM switch controller). Intermediate Level Diagrams for TAU 9: 180 to 197.

  17. IBM 1401 binder: ILDs and Timing Charts
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 holding Instructional Logic Diagrams (ILD) and timing charts. programming, column binary).

  18. IBM 1401 binder: ALD 42, 44, 46, 70, 71 (DE)
         Documentation for the IBM 1401 (DE) holding ALD (Automated Logic Diagrams): 42 (core), 44 (multiply/divide, hi-lo), 46 (print buffer core), 70 (I/O) and 71 (magnetic tape).

  19. 729 Magnetic Tape Unit Parts Catalog
         Parts Catalog for the 729 Magnetic Tape Unit.
    Document number: 123-0393-0

  20. IBM 729 V ALD: 034827
         The binder of ALDs associated with the IBM 729 V Magnetic Tape Unit, serial number 034827.

  21. IBM 729 II ALD documentation: 74895
         The binder of ALDs associated with the IBM 729 II Magnetic Tape Unit, serial 74895.

  22. 729 II III IV Customer Engineering Reference Manual
         This reference manual discusses the IBM 729 Magnetic Tape Unit, models II III IV.
    Document number: 223-6868-2
    Related document

  23. IBM 729 Customer Engineering Memoranda
         Short notes on how to fix many 729 issues.

  24. Technischer Aussendienst Reference Manual 729 II, III, IV Magnetband-Einheiten
         IBM 729 Magnetic Tape Unit reference manual in German
    Document number: 56 432

  25. 729 maintenance research
         This is a photo-based presentation on repairing the IBM 729 Magnetic Tape Unit.
    Document number: UK9-0032

  26. IBM Customer Engineering manual of instruction Tape Adapter Unit
         This manual discusses the basic functions of the IBM Tape Adapter Unit (TAU), for purposes of learning. December, 1960.
    Document number: 223-6847-2

  27. IBM Customer Engineering Manual 1402 Card Read-Punch
         Instruction manual for IBM 1402 card read-punch. Describes principles of operation and service procedures.
    Document number: 231-0002-0
    Related document

  28. IBM Wiring Diagram 1401 power supply
         The wiring diagram for the IBM 1401 contains diagrams 38.11.11.1 through 38.11.75.1, along with SMS power supply schematics.
    Document number: 59801, 4062987

  29. IBM 1401 Pocket Reference
         Pocket reference guide to the IBM 1401. Supplemented by the IBM Germany CE department, March 1963.
    Document number: 56 388

  30. IBM SRL Newsletter: Accumulative Index of Publications and Programs
         This is a bibliography of publications and programs available for the IBM 1401.
    Document number: A24-1495-5
    Related document

  31. IBM 1401 Diagnostic Function Test
         This is an extensive collection of Diagnostic Function Tests (DFT) for the IBM 1401, testing its features individually.

  32. IBM Customer Engineering Reference Manual 1403 Printer
         Discusses preventive maintenance, adjustments and repairs for the IBM 1403 printer.
    Document number: 225-6493-1

  33. 1403 Printer System Diagram
         This document provides ALD pages 00.01.0 – 02.03.1 for the IBM 1403 printer.

  34. IBM Wiring Diagram: 1403 printer
         Wiring diagram for the IBM 1403 printer. Contains ALD pages 00.01.0 through 02.03.1, along with SMS card schematics and installation notes.
    Document number: 59 801

  35. IBM Field Engineering Manual of Instruction 1403 Printers
         This manual discusses the principles of operation for the IBM 1403 printer.
    Document number: 225-6492-3

  36. 1403 printer service index
         The service index is a field reference for troubleshooting the IBM 1403 printer. Int contains service hints and diagnostic charts.
    Document number: 229-2039

  37. Type 077 Parts Manual
         Parts catalog for IBM 077 collator, in German.

  38. IBM Parts Catalog 77 Collator
         Parts catalog for IBM 077 collator.
    Document number: 121-7098-0

  39. Customer Engineering manual of instruction Automatic Reproducing Punch type 513
         Manual of instruction for IBM Automatic Reproducing Punch type 513, including schematics and drawings.

  40. IBM Wiring Diagram 024-026
         This is a foldout schematic diagram for the IBM 024 and 026 keypunches.
    Document number: 349200-C

  41. 29 mod “A” wiring diagrams
         Wiring diagrams for the IBM 029 keypunch.
    Document number: 5406502

  42. IBM Wiring Diagram Type 077 Collator
         Wiring diagram for the IBM 077 collator.
    Document number: 159762U

  43. IBM Service Index 77 Collator
         This is a flip-booklet for servicing the IBM 077 collator. “The Service Index is a mathematical analysis of call reports to determine the most predominant causes of a specific machine trouble.”
    Document number: 229-4001-1

  44. Collator type 077 Manual of Instruction, Customer Service
         This manual explains the operation of the IBM 077 collator, its internal circuitry and operation, and some service procedures.

  45. IBM 77 Collator: miscellaneous documents
         This is a collection of miscellaneous documents on the IBM 077 collator: drawings, instructions for the Count Device, and a Bill of Material.

  46. Sorting techniques simplified
         “Sorting Techniques Simplified: Merging, Sorting” by Hal H. Davies, Aug 1, 1963. 63 pages.

  47. IBM 729B System Diagrams
         System Diagrams for the IBM 729 Magnetic Tape Unit, with detailed diagrams and schematics.
    Document number: “06810”

  48. Machine Record Card and Machine History (CT)
         The Machine Record Card is a record of all the servicing done to the IBM 1401, 1402 and 1406. The Machine History shows the engineering changes in each gate.

  49. Miscellaneous 1402 documents: Field Changes and schematics
         Field changes and schematics for the IBM 1402 Card Reader / Punch.


About The Work

An e-mail
On Sat, Oct 17, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Robert Garner wrote:
Ken,

Thanks for this Herculean/Googlesque feat of scanning!
It looks like we now have all our ALDs scanned for both 1401 systems!(?)
Plus most/all(?) of the potpourri of other hardware docs that we have in the racks.

Robert, I've scanned all the ALDs and most of the docs in the back room. I skipped some of documents that already had versions online. I only scanned a couple of the 729 manuals since they are all fairly similar, and the paper doesn't work well with the scanner's auto-feeder. If there's anything missing that you want scanned, just let me know.

The most interesting document I came across was the Machine Record Card for the CT 1401, which lists the service visits and when all the different features were added. For instance, in February 1963, the 1406 storage and the multiplication/division feature were added. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B34cSOYVmJIOaFFXXzB6NGh3Z3c

I’m not sure how I can adequately thank you via email, but THANK YOU !!!
(How many hours of scanning did this take? Whose scanner did you use?
Did you scan the original ALDs from storage or the copies in our lab?)

Scanning took a lot more time than I expected. I used a Ricoh scanner at Google that feeds pages and scans pretty fast. One problem is the ALDs are full of post-it notes, punch cards used as bookmarks, and relay contacts taped to a page (seriously), so I had to do a fair amount of removing stuff and putting it back (in case it was important). Assembling the scanned pages back into PDFs was also a lot harder than I expected. Part of the problem was the scanner breaks the scans into chunks of about 15 pages.

I didn't take good notes as I was scanning, so I had to keep going back to the lab to figure out which scans were part of which documents. I wanted to include OCR so I used Omnipage, but it is a difficult piece of software. I ended up writing some C# programs to manipulate the PDFs the way I wanted. Now that I have everything mostly figured out, I can scan things pretty fast. The take-away message from this to anyone else doing scans is setting up the process/workflow was the hard part.

I used the ALD copies from the lab, so the quality is not the best. The scans do a pretty good job of replicating the bad quality of the ALDs in the lab :-)

Ken

And another
> p.s. Ed —> You’re dup'ing these on the 1401 site? ;-))

Yes - they are at
     http://ibm-1401.info/KenShirriffScans2015Oct14.html
Linked from
     http://ibm-1401.info/#1401-Hardware-System
and
     http://ibm-1401.info/new.html

I wanted to polish up the page a little ;-))

Since I have scanned a bit in my day ;-)
     I have first hand knowledge of the
     enormous level of effort, and mental focus,
is required to do what Ken did - outstanding -

Stan found one upside-down page in that whole thing - now fixed ;-))

We also consulted with Paul McJones
     about the resolution required for a good visual representation -
The original scanned volume at 300 and 600 dpi was 2.02 GBytes,
      the reduced resolution volume for the web site is 0.77 GBytes
Ken is retaining the original version for better OCRing -

Does CHM offer "Hero Medals"?
If so, some are due the 1401 restoration and demo teams !! :-))

-Ed Thelen