TU16 RevAB Engineering Drawings May77

This document comprises the Engineering Drawings for the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) TU16 Magnetic Tape Unit.

Published in 1975 (with some earlier revisions), this comprehensive technical documentation details the design, assembly, and various configurations of the TU16. The material is provided for informational purposes and is subject to change.

Key components and aspects covered include:

• Electronic Boards: Detailed schematics and parts lists for boards such as the Logic and Write Board, Clock and Test Logic, Slave Clock Motion Delay, Slave Test Function Generator, Read Channel Amplifier/Analog & Digital (Read Amp), Data Driver, and General Purpose Cards.
• Power Systems: Schematics for the TU16 Power Board and TU16 Power Supply, indicating support for various line voltages (115V, 230V) and frequencies (50Hz, 60Hz).
• Mechanical Assemblies and Interconnections: Extensive drawings and instructions for the Tape Transport Assembly, Magtape Drive, Control Box, and Mass Bus Transceiver, alongside detailed wiring diagrams and interconnection tables.
• Unit Variations: The document outlines multiple TU16 configurations, specifying different voltage/frequency options and compatibility with various TM02 series units (e.g., TM02-FA, TM02-FB, TM02-FC, TM02-FD).

Overall, the document serves as a complete technical reference for the manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of the TU16 Magnetic Tape Unit.