IBM 3151 terminals (Which keyboard?)

From: Christopher Smith <csmith_at_amdocs.com>
Date: Thu Jan 24 10:30:04 2002

I've recently received a small pile of IBM 3151 terminals. All seem
functional. I also have a pile of IBM keyboards, some of which look
like they may fit the terminals.

The two keyboard types of interest (IE the ones with modular plugs)
are:

A model "1397952" -- this one has an 8-wire modular plug. When plugged
into one of the terminals, it will say something on the order of
"PROBLEM IN KEYBOARD"

A keyboard that's not clearly marked at all, but the longest
identifier-looking number on the tag is 122RK33S(or 5)-30S(or 5)E-J.
This has (I think) a 6-wire modular plug. It has a panel of dip
switches near where the cord connects. When plugged in this one
reports the (more interesting) error of "PROBLEM IN VIDEO ELEMENT OR
KEYBOARD" (My guess it it's in the keyboard...)

Both keyboards have 24 "function" keys, and a panel of odd keys to the
left of the alpha section.

So does anyone know what these particular keyboards actually go with?

Can I maybe change the switch settings in the latter keyboard, and get
it to work with these terminals? Does anyone know what the switches
even do?

Why don't the terminals report odd numeric errors? "PROBLEM IN KEYBOARD"
is almost understandable ;)

Regards,

Chris

Christopher Smith, Perl Developer
Amdocs - Champaign, IL

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