Will reply in answer myself on this one:
Firstly the paper tape reader is an HP 2748B - sorry about that typo
(blush).
Secondly the AMP connector I acquired was NOT compatible with the
Continental connector on the paper tape reader. The pins on the AMP
connector, while larger than those on the Winchester connector, were
still a shade too small to make a reliable connection - the connector
was clearly loose when mated.
Which brings up the question: does anyone have a spare cable or 50 pin
male Continental connector that I could purchase/trade for?
Thanks.
JRJ
On 4/22/2023 6:14 PM, Jay Jaeger wrote:
I have an HP 2875B paper tape drive that I want to interface to. It has
a 50 pin block connector (using well under 1/2 the pins). The connector
manufacturer was Continental.
I have already discovered, the hard way, that it is not a winchester
connector - the pins on the 50 pin Winchester connector I just obtained
via ePay that otherwise fits are too small in diameter and won't make
contact. I *could* increase their diameter using solder - but -- yuck.
The other connectors of this sort I am familiar with that have the same
general overall size and pinout were made by AMP. Does any one know if
the AMP connectors and the Continental connectors would be compatible?
Thanks.
JRJ
