For the record, it turns out that the BC19S cable also works on a VCB02.
Regards
Rob
  -----Original Message-----
 From: Rob Jarratt [mailto:robert.jarratt at 
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 Sent: 03 June 2012 18:59
 To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts'
 Subject: RE: Technical Specs for DEC Cables
 Thanks Glen, that looks like a really useful reference.
 Regards
 Rob
 > -----Original Message-----
 > From: cctalk-bounces at 
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 > bounces at 
classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Glen Slick
 > Sent: 03 June 2012 18:40
 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
 > Subject: Re: Technical Specs for DEC Cables
 >
 > One last reply on this topic, this is a good reference page:
 >
 > 
http://h71000.www7.hp.com/wizard/cable-guide.html
 >
 > You might have to refer to any pinout information available in the
 > VCB02 and VS3100 manuals to determine if there are any functional
 > differences in the BC18Z and BC19S cables.
 >
 > 
http://h71000.www7.hp.com/wizard/cable-guide.html#bc19s
 >
 > BC19S Cable for Color Monitor
 >
 > BC19S
 >
 > Description:
 >
 > VAXstation 3100 Color monitor cable, 10 feet long.
 >
 > Specification:
 >
 > 15-way D-type, female connector with fixing screws at the system end,
 > and connector block with screw fixing at the monitor end. The
 > connector block has the following connectors:
 >
 >       * three BNC male connectors, on short leads, for the monitor.
 >       * 4-way keyboard socket.
 >       * 7-way socket for the mouse.
 >
 > The 3 BNC connectors are embossed with the legend 'R', 'G', or
'B',
 > and the short leads to which they are attached are Color coded red, 
  or blue.
 >
 > Typical Usage:
 >
 > Used with VAXstation 3100 models 30, 38, 48 (Color - not SPX). Also
 > used with the VAXstation 2000 (Color).
 >
 > Ordering Information:
 >
 > BC19S-10 p/n 17-01480-01