12 Jul
1998
12 Jul
'98
8:39 p.m.
Russ Blakeman <rhblake(a)bbtel.com> writes:
I have two box type units labeled as an HP9123D that
appear to have two
3.5" type removable (floppy?) drives in each, with an HPIB bus connector
and a cable with a 5 pin DIN on the end. It also states that it's for
use only with the HP45849A.
Hmm, is that the p/n for a Touchscreen II aka HP150 with 12-inch
display? I know those have the 5-pin DIN connector inside and the
9123 would be contemporary, can't remember if the ones we had at
University of Maryland hooked up that way or not though.
-Frank McConnell
13 Jul
13 Jul
4:23 a.m.
Frank McConnell wrote:
Russ Blakeman <rhblake(a)bbtel.com> writes:
The 9123 is essentially a box about 3" tall, 12 or so inches wide and nearly a
foot deep, with two over height 3.5" drives mounted in the face. The back has
a cable about 2ft long with the 5 pin din and then there's a centronics type
connector that's marked HP-IB. Then theres a sticker that says that it's for
use only with the HP45849A.....
Other than that I have never had any exposure to a unit like this. Got a batch
of machines and my new Dell 4066/XE server and these were part of the load.
They're in really nice condition too.
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I have two box type units labeled as an HP9123D
that appear to have two
3.5" type removable (floppy?) drives in each, with an HPIB bus connector
and a cable with a 5 pin DIN on the end. It also states that it's for
use only with the HP45849A.
Hmm, is that the p/n for a Touchscreen II aka HP150 with 12-inch
display? I know those have the 5-pin DIN connector inside and the
9123 would be contemporary, can't remember if the ones we had at
University of Maryland hooked up that way or not though.
-Frank McConnell 
6:01 a.m.
At 10:39 PM 7/12/98 -0700, you wrote:
Russ Blakeman <rhblake(a)bbtel.com> writes:
Yeap, they're for the TS II (Touch Screen II). That's the only machine
that they'll work on. The 9123 is exactly the same as a 9122 except it
doesn't have a power supply. The DIN plug is to supply power to the drives.
BUT you can add an external power supply and then you can use them just
like regular HP 9122 drives.
BTW ******BIG WARNING****** I have found that the double sided
drives like those used in the 9122, 9122, 9133, etc are prone to hanging up
and not raising the discs completely when you try to eject a disc. If you
force the disc out or insert a disc, you will almost certainly rip the top
head off the drive. The problem is caused by the grease that was used on
the drive machanism, it gets dry and gummy with age and binds the
mechanism. When you use those drives, watch and be certain that the drive
opens completely before removing or inserting a disk.
Joe
I have two box type units labeled as an HP9123D
that appear to have two
3.5" type removable (floppy?) drives in each, with an HPIB bus connector
and a cable with a 5 pin DIN on the end. It also states that it's for
use only with the HP45849A.
Hmm, is that the p/n for a Touchscreen II aka HP150 with 12-inch
display? I know those have the 5-pin DIN connector inside and the
9123 would be contemporary, can't remember if the ones we had at
University of Maryland hooked up that way or not though.
-Frank McConnell
7:29 a.m.
So does anyone have an interest in these since Joe has figured out what they
are? The eject mechanism on them is in good shape, no gummy grease. I know the
grease he's talking about as I've seen it on Mac drives eject motor and arm.
Joe wrote:
At 10:39 PM 7/12/98 -0700, you wrote:
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RB Custom Services / Rt. 1 Box 62E / Harned, KY USA 40144
Phone: (502) 756-1749 Data/Fax:(502) 756-6991
Email: rhblake(a)bbtel.com or rhblake(a)bigfoot.com
Website: http://members.tripod.com/~RHBLAKE/
ICQ UIN #1714857
AOL Instant Messenger "RHBLAKEMAN"
* Parts/Service/Upgrades and more for MOST Computers*
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Russ Blakeman <rhblake(a)bbtel.com> writes:
Yeap, they're for the TS II (Touch Screen II). That's the only machine
that they'll work on. The 9123 is exactly the same as a 9122 except it
doesn't have a power supply. The DIN plug is to supply power to the drives.
BUT you can add an external power supply and then you can use them just
like regular HP 9122 drives.
BTW ******BIG WARNING****** I have found that the double sided
drives like those used in the 9122, 9122, 9133, etc are prone to hanging up
and not raising the discs completely when you try to eject a disc. If you
force the disc out or insert a disc, you will almost certainly rip the top
head off the drive. The problem is caused by the grease that was used on
the drive machanism, it gets dry and gummy with age and binds the
mechanism. When you use those drives, watch and be certain that the drive
opens completely before removing or inserting a disk.
Joe
> I have two box type units labeled as an HP9123D
that appear to have two
3.5" type removable (floppy?) drives in each, with an HPIB bus connector
and a cable with a 5 pin DIN on the end. It also states that it's for
use only with the HP45849A.
Hmm, is that the p/n for a Touchscreen II aka HP150 with 12-inch
display? I know those have the 5-pin DIN connector inside and the
9123 would be contemporary, can't remember if the ones we had at
University of Maryland hooked up that way or not though.
-Frank McConnell
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