The object is a control panel for an IBM 1414 input/output synchronizer, which is part of an IBM 1410 system. This panel controls various operations for a printer, punch, or reader. Sample operational labels include BUFFER CONTROL, POWER CONTROL, INTER GRATED BUFFER SYNC and PRINT BUFFER SYNC. The panel is rectangular with two hinges on the right side. An irregularly shaped frame attached to the bottom of the panel protects a metal box that displays a count of operations. The panel without the frame measures 15.5 inches by 24 inches. A white plastic grid is embedded in the top of the panel. The bottom of the panel contains various controls: for example, switches and dials. Electrical wires are mounted on the back of the panel. Most of the wires are yellow; some are black. The yellow wires have been bound together and cut to stub length.
Date
1960
Manufacturer
IBM
Identifying Numbers
Other number
1414 3-4
Hand written on a piece of masking tape attached to the bottom of the frame
Other number
760670
Printed on a cloth tag attached to the yellow wire bundle on the back of the object
Other number
Assy No. 760668
Printed on a cloth tag attached to the yellow wire bundle
Other number
EC 199893
Hand written on a cloth tag attached to the yellow wire bundle on the back of the object
Part number
Part No. 388510
Hand written on a cloth tag attached to the yellow wire bundle on the back of the object
