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User manuals for the Hiradastechnika PTA-4000, PTA-4000+16 and KA160

Nowhere else you can find these rare manuals !
Please don’t share them elsewhere, put only the link to this page.

These manuals are for :
– PTA-4000 pocket computer
– PTA-4000+16 pocket computer
– KA-160 printer

Manuals HULink
HU_PTA-4000_ProgDownload
HU_PTA-4000Download
Add-on for PTA-4000+16
HU_PTA-4000_16
Download

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BMC : The MC-12 (Part II)

Inside the MC-12 it’s a professional assembly. As in the MC-12, all ICs are on sockets.
BMC_MC-12_010
No battery here, the system needs a power adapter.
The build is same, a main board and piggy-pack modules. We can see some double connectors on the right for, maybe, some filter ?
BMC_MC-12_011
Under the AD/DA board we have :
– 2 RVS Roms with the firmware
– 4 static memory ICs with a total of 8Kb !!
BMC_MC-12_013

There is a Basic program stored in the Rom. It’s the named “MC 12.QAS”
BMC_MC-12_QASDownload the user manual

The program is a good example for the new Basic instructions :
QASDownload the program

And here is it running :
BMC_MC-12_014

BMC_MC-12_015 BMC_MC-12_016

Next time we will the optional modules and some industrial use.

BMC : The MC-12A (Part III)

Let’s go for the technical view.

You can first download this advert in german language :
BMC_MC-12A-Advert
Download advert

Data acquisition unit combined with BASIC pocket computer
• Comfortable operating system, so easy to program
• Standard programs for numerous applications
• Manufacturer support for new special programs
• Universally applicable (network and battery)
• Simultaneous data acquisition and conversion on 5 channels
• Multiple data processing and analysis
• Sturdy case with integrated system components (6.5 kg)
• Steel box or Standard 19″ case for stationary use
• Extremely cost-effective overall system

FunctionsInput/OutpusStorage
Digital Multimeter
Data recorder
Transient recorder
Functions generator
Data analyzer
Regulation / control unit
5 input channels
2 analog outputs
4 CMOS switch
2 output relays
24 pol. l / O port
V.24 interface
LCD display
Printer / Plotter
Oscilloscope
8 KB of internal RAM
32KB (max) prog
360KB tape

A new one in the family : NANFENG PC-1500A

After the Blue Brother, a very rare PC-1500, i’m proud to present you the number 10 : NANFENG PC-1500A.
This one is the only one i know as a non Sharp PC-1500A.
It’s the rarest one !

NANFENG_001

In details you can see the NANFENG logo.
It’s not a paint add-on, it’s like original Sharp embossed logo.
NANFENG_002

On the back it’s like the other Sharp, The CE-161 memory module is a real Sharp one.
NANFENG_003

But the sticker is different and shows “Made in China” and the brand is NENFENG.
The serial number is “NF 002/83 J”. This means that it’s one of the firsts PC-1500A.
Was this a preproduction lot ?
I’m surprised that the front panel is EU/US and don’t have Katakana chars.
The screws are very cheaper than the originals.
NANFENG_004

Inside, on the boards nothing differs from the PC-1500A.
NANFENG_005

But the metal parts are wider, yellow/orange color. And the screws basic.
NANFENG_006
NANFENG_007

Well, is it really a chinese production ? YES only for font parts.
The brown paint is very similar to the Sharp but a little bit darker.
The varnish is not that brilliant.
The symbols near the function keys are brown and not orange.
The beige paint is darker.
The chars on the keys are bigger.
The CL key is a little bit transparent.
All this seems low cost.
NANFENG_008

This is the only one sample i know for the NANFENG PC-1500A.
If someone has more informations then please, use the contact form.

PC-1500 28Kb – Part 2

This PC-1500 is more than an updated version with huge memory amount and double-speed oscillator.
It’s one of the firsts samples of the A04 production.

In this picture you can see the ROM version on the SC613128 IC.
Do you remember the A03 versions ? They have blue straps… like here on the display board :
PC-1500_28Kb_015

And now lets see under the memory extension…
The board shows many blue straps like the A01 and A03 versions :
PC-1500_28Kb_016

Sure this is a rare item for collectors.
It’s serial number is 20024876.
PC-1500_28Kb_017

Who owns a such collector version ?
Take a screwdriver and verify your PC-1500s 🙂

Thanks again to Lukas ZELLER for this gift.

PC-1500, one of the first EU/US version with A01 ROM

If was hard to find it but here is it : one of the first EU/US version with A01 ROM.

This one is in a mint state. Lucky guy, isn’t it ?
On the front side nothing can distinguish it from the successors…

PC-1500_A01_001

On the back no more difference. But if you look closely on the serial number there is a big difference : it begins by “20000…” and ends with 892. This one is in the first 1000 sold items. For the Japan version you will have to find a serial number beginning by “1”

PC-1500_A01_002 PC-1500_A01_003

Inside we see lot of blue wire straps. It happens sometimes in the early A03 versions.

PC-1500_A01_004 PC-1500_A01_007

Let’s look closely on the boards…
The CPU board has lot of errors. On the keyboard/display board you can see the SC613128 ROM IC with A01 on it.

PC-1500_A01_006 PC-1500_A01_005

Now we remove the board from the front side.
The display board revision is F2075

PC-1500_A01_009 PC-1500_A01_010

And we do same with the CPU board and see F2076.

PC-1500_A01_008

I will soon make same with the other versions.
See Sharp Technical Reports for ROM differences :
http://www.pc-1500.info/2014/07/22/sharp-pc-1500-technical-reports/

And same with the printers because they have many revisions and at least 2 ROM versions

Your Sharp CE-150 needs repair ?

The main problem on CE-150 is the battery pack.
This item needs to be kept in charge.
But after years in your attic…

The battery pack leaks and can damage the electronic board.
Sharp did a mistake when designing the CE-150.
Without battery pack the printer is unusable except for tape operations.

Do you want to repair it ?

Look at this video tutorial offered by Kai :
http://www.kaibader.de/sharp-ce-150-printer-pc-1500-vintage-hardware-repair/

And bookmark his very interesting website !

Power adapter replacement for your Sharp PC-1500/CE-150/IWS…

Do you need a power adapter for your PC-1500/CE-150 or IWS adapter ?
The requirements are :
– 9V
– 110v/220V
– plug dimensions 5.5mm x 2.1mm
– Negative inside, positive outside

You can find matching power adapter on eBay for less than $3 shipping included.

PowerAdapter

Use the keywords : DC 9V 1A EU Negative inside