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{{infobox terminal | {{infobox terminal | ||
| manufacturer = DEC | | manufacturer = DEC | ||
| model = LA36 | | model = LA36 | ||
| image = DEC LA36 171032384615-1.jpg | | image = DEC LA36 171032384615-1.jpg | ||
| − | | intro_year = | + | | intro_year = 1975 |
| + | | intro_month = August | ||
| interface = RS-232C | | interface = RS-232C | ||
| interface2 = 20 mA current loop | | interface2 = 20 mA current loop | ||
| baud_rates = 100, 150, 300 | | baud_rates = 100, 150, 300 | ||
| char_matrix = 7x7 | | char_matrix = 7x7 | ||
| + | | cpu = discrete logic | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The {{PAGENAME}} DECwriter II terminal was introduced in | + | The {{PAGENAME}} DECwriter II terminal was introduced in August, 1975.<ref>{{cite web |
| + | | url=http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/_Books/DEC_1957_To_The_Present_1978.pdf | ||
| + | | date=1978 | ||
| + | | accessdate=January 16, 2018 | ||
| + | | title=Digital Equipment Corporation, 1957 to the Present | ||
| + | }}</ref>{{ref handbook|82}} The LA35 was a receive only variant with no keyboard. | ||
Line length: | Line length: | ||
* 132 characters | * 132 characters | ||
| − | Options: | + | Compatible ribbons can be purchased from [http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/142059/Porelon-BM99-Black-Replacement-Nylon-Printer/ Office Depot]. |
| − | + | ||
| + | The [[Selanar Graphics II]] was an upgrade board that increased printing speed and added graphics to an [[DEC LA35|LA35]] or [[DEC LA36|LA36]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Options== | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | ! style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Part Number | ||
| + | ! style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Option Name | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KJ | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Compressed Font Option Kit | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KV | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Forms Control Option Kit | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KW | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Selective Addressing Option | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KX | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Automatic Answerback Option | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KX | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Numeric Keypad Option | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-KY | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Forms Control, Vertical Tabulation and Horizontal Tabulation Option | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-LA | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Automatic Line Feed Option | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-LB | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Expander Option Mounting Kit | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-LG | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | EIA Interface Option Kit | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-LK | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | 20 mA Interface Cable Option Kits | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-LM | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | Acoustic Coupler Option Kit | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | align="center" | LAXX-PK | ||
| + | | style="padding: 0 1ex 0 1ex;" | APL Option Kit | ||
| + | |} | ||
== [[Manx]] == | == [[Manx]] == | ||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-1.jpg | + | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-1.jpg|Top view |
| − | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-2.jpg | + | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-2.jpg|Print mechanism detail |
| − | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-3.jpg | + | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-3.jpg|Main board |
| − | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-4.jpg | + | File:DEC LA36 171032384615-4.jpg|LAXX-LB Expander Option |
| + | File:LA36-font.png|Font sample | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-1.jpg | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-2.jpg | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-3.jpg | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-4.jpg | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-5.jpg | ||
| + | File:DEC LA36 321712470715-6.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Impact]] | [[Category:Impact]] | ||
[[Category:Print]] | [[Category:Print]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:1975]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 22 August 2018
| DEC LA36 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Manufacturer | DEC |
| Model | LA36 |
| Lifetime | |
| Introduced | August, 1975 |
| Communication | |
| Interfaces |
RS-232C, 20 mA current loop |
| Baud Rates | 100, 150, 300 |
| Character Modes | |
| Matrix | 7x7 |
| Firmware | |
| CPU | discrete logic |
The DEC LA36 DECwriter II terminal was introduced in August, 1975.[1][2] The LA35 was a receive only variant with no keyboard.
Line length:
- 132 characters
Compatible ribbons can be purchased from Office Depot.
The Selanar Graphics II was an upgrade board that increased printing speed and added graphics to an LA35 or LA36.
Options
| Part Number | Option Name |
|---|---|
| LAXX-KJ | Compressed Font Option Kit |
| LAXX-KV | Forms Control Option Kit |
| LAXX-KW | Selective Addressing Option |
| LAXX-KX | Automatic Answerback Option |
| LAXX-KX | Numeric Keypad Option |
| LAXX-KY | Forms Control, Vertical Tabulation and Horizontal Tabulation Option |
| LAXX-LA | Automatic Line Feed Option |
| LAXX-LB | Expander Option Mounting Kit |
| LAXX-LG | EIA Interface Option Kit |
| LAXX-LK | 20 mA Interface Cable Option Kits |
| LAXX-LM | Acoustic Coupler Option Kit |
| LAXX-PK | APL Option Kit |
Manx
- LA36 DECwriter II Maintenance Manual Volume I, June, 1977
- LA36 DECwriter II Maintenance Manual Volume II, November, 1976
- LA36/LA35 DECwriter II User's Manual, November, 1977
- LA36 DECwriter II Illustrated Parts Breakdown, February 18, 1976
- LA36 DECwriter II Engineering Drawings, April, 1975
- LA36 Schematic, July 1974
- LA36 Terminal (DH11 & DJ11 Interface) diagnostic, October, 1975
- CZLACE0 LA36 TERM (DL11 & KL11) diagnostic, August, 1978
- CZLAFA0 LA36 TERM TST diagnostic, March, 1978
Images
Top view
Print mechanism detail
Main board
LAXX-LB Expander Option
Font sample
References
- ↑ "Digital Equipment Corporation, 1957 to the Present". 1978. http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/_Books/DEC_1957_To_The_Present_1978.pdf. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ↑ Duane E. Sharp (1977). Handbook of Interactive Computer Terminals. p. 82. http://archive.org/details/handbookofintera00duan.
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