Robert Garner scanned some card forms (that were in the 1401 frame itself), below. He believes they could be a record of the 1401's "Engineering Change Orders" (ECO's), but not sure at all. They record events from Dec, 1963 to Dec, 1964.and we received the reply from Arnold and Rolf Schweinsberg
Arnold/Rolf, Hallo! Are these indeed a record of the 1401 CPU's ECO's? If not, what? Would you have an opportunity to translate the German? Especially "Anderungsstand," which I couldn't find on any on-line dictionary? Thanks! - RobertEd questions - should "alternation" be "alteration"?? I am making that substitution (below, in italics) until corrected.
Hello, Aenderungsstand is "last level of alternation" at this time, this is for a part number (Bauteilnummer). This is not equal to any engineering change. This seems not to be important for you. Greetings from Arnold and RolfTranslations (below) from German to English by Alex Bochannek, CHM Volunteer
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The first image in the
left column says:
Machine-Order Model Machine-Number Component-Number Complete(?) Component-Number Previously(?) Wiringlist Countlist Machine Wiring Set Number Date IssuerOn the right side, sideways: Mechanic Assembly Change status Control-Number Date "last level of alteration" Wiring Change status Control-Number Date |
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The second section is a bit harder. Best guesses and some literal
translations here.
Major 1. Winding Count 2. Winding Distance 3. Overlap of Windings 4. Windings with Isolations 5. Breakdown(?) test 6. Conductivity test 7. Tight wires 8. Wireguiding 9. Maximum wraps per pin Minor 15. No rotated pins 16. Sticking out ends Bit-Overview Tool-Number Wire Method Wrap Disposition Accepted Off Spec Rejected Date Verified Name |
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