Data General 6246

Data General 6246

Manufacturer	Data General
Keyswitches	Fujitsu Leaf Spring (3rd Generation) Clicky
Keycaps	Double-shot moulding
Interface	DB-9 male cable non-removable

Data General 6246 is a clicky Fujitsu Leaf Spring keyboard for the Data General 6242 terminal (possibly also known as the D210 and D210 terminals). It has a male DB-9 connector which connects to the female end on the terminal. The protocol between the keyboard and terminal is unknown but is partially documented in a patent.<ref name="dgpatent" />. A pinout is available in a manual for the terminal.<ref name="dgmanual"/> The only known model is identified with 6246A on the back panel of the keyboard.

Gallery

6246A

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  Front of keyboard
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  Left side
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  Right side
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  Rear panel showing model 6246A and vintage Fujitsu 'F' logo
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  Left side
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  Closeup of leaf springs and diodes]]

References

<references> <ref name="dgpatent"> Alphanumeric keyboard having identification capability</ref> <ref name="dgmanual"> Dasher D210 and D211 Display Terminals Users Manual</ref> </references>