Changeset 669 in t29-www

Timestamp:

Sep 23, 2014, 9:43:05 PM (9 years ago)

Author:

heribert

Message:

Blog-Übersetzung aktualisiert

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• en/devices/ibm1130-blog.php (modified) (1 diff)

en/devices/ibm1130-blog.php

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 the machine.<br><br>
 
+<b>13.09.2014:</b> The next step involved testing the card punch 1442 by means of
+the diagnostic tests. The test program punches cards with certain patterns in
+a first step. These cards are then read back in a second step and compared
+with the expected patterns to reveal any differences. Our punch only punches
+the first 40 columns of a card which is obviously an error. Fortunately, the
+console printer works fine despite the error message generated by the
+console-test program (07.09.2014).<br><br>
+
+<b>20.09.2014:</b> We are currently creating a list of known problems regarding the
+1132 printer. Its restoration is especially challenging. After being unused
+for more than 30 years, the oil has become gummy, so just powering the
+printer is not an option, too many things could and would be damaged. Thus,
+all moving parts have to be inspected manually. It turned out that the
+central driveshaft is stuck. Therefore, the motor was removed and restored
+indecently. In addition to this, the remaining printer parts have been heated
+with a heater blower and sprayed with W40 lubricating oil. After these steps,
+the driveshaft could be rotated manually, so the motor was installed again.
+Now the mechanics of the printer runs smoothly without any signs of trouble.<br><br>
 
 <p><b><em>This section will be gradually continued.</em></b></p>