Artifact Details

Title

339 Scope

Catalog Number

X783.86

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a tall metal frame with room for a cathode ray scope and a number of electronic components. On the right-hand side of the front are a pair of metal doors, which, when opened, reveal various electronic parts. Above the doors are status lights. Sample labels for the lights are "Y POSITION REGISTER, X POSITION REGISTER, and ADDRESS." On the left-hand side of the front is an opening for the scope, which measures 17.75 inches in diameter. The frame is closed on the back and open on both sides. Attached to the left side of the object is a sticker that reads "B Truck #, Floor V-2, Room 103, and Piece 53."

Date

1968

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Place Manufactured

Maynard, Mass.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 339 Embossed on a plastic plate attached to the front of the object
Other number 98-04-3032-IB Embossed on a Dymo label on the front

Dimensions

overall: 69 in x 41 in x 32 in

Category

Test equipment

Credit

Gift of University of Rhode Island

Lot Number

X783.86

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