HP 2647A Intelligent Graphics Terminal

 

02640-60032

02640-60137
CTU I/F Test 1

02640-60171
Universal Memory PCA

02640-60221
32K Control Memory PCA

02640-60171
Universal Memory PCA

02640-60209
Processor

02640-60221
32K Control Memory

02640-60125
Graphics M-Controller

02640-60126
Graphics Display PCA

02640-60112
Display Cntl

02640-60124
DMA

02640-60088
Display Tmg

02640-60128
HP-IB Interface

02640-60086
Async DC

02640-60123
Keyboard I/F

 
HP 2647A Intelligent Graphics Terminal from 1980

Display: 12" white CRT
Display Format: 24 lines x 80 columns, 720 dots x 360 rows (graphics)
CPU: 8080A @ 2.4575MHz
RAM: 64KB
ROM: 64KB
Ports: HP-IB, RS-232
Model: 2647A
Serial Number: 2020A03434
Original Price: $8,300
Notes:

This terminal has a severe case of screen rot, as do many others of its age. One of the tape drives has been pulled for repair, because the rubber on the capstan has deteriorated. The rubber on the remaining tape drive is intact, but has turned tacky and must be replaced before use. A set of manuals came with the terminal, as well as a batch of tapes. Three of the tapes are the User Instruction tapes (02647-13302 and 02647-13303), and the Multiplot/BASIC Interpreter (02647-13301).

In order to get this terminal working, I had to replace two 4116 RAM chips on the first Universal Memory PCA. It now passes all self-tests. I also carefully detached the faceplate from the CRT and removed all of the PVA compound between the two with acetone. I reattached the faceplate with some foam spacers around the edges, and sealed it with clear packing tape. Some of the DIP switches on the memory boards became flaky, and a vigorous exercise program got them to settle down.


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Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2020