The Convergent (mini-engine, mini-frame was a nickname I believe) was a
modular computer made up so small boxes locked together. I think it was sold
mostly to the Government and the military.
The first CPU module (B25) was an Intel 80186 processor. As technology grew
they made units with 286 (B28) and 386 (B36) processors. I believe they ran a
proprietary OS.
I have the module description manual buried somewhere in storage since the
move.
They had single and dual floppies, single and dual HDs of several sizes, tape
drives, mono & color graphics, even a PC emulator module. The module name is
usually on the front.
All of the power supplies were external 36 V with RJ type cables. They were
different power capacities depending on the draw required by the module.
I always thought they were cute but never got one up and running. Monitors
and graphic modules need to match. You need the proprietary keyboard. They
are password protected.
Paxton
Astoria, OR
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