Analog Computers

English translation

Telefunken RA 463/462 — Mechanical Drawings (Front-Panel Layouts of Computing Modules)

This file translates/describes the original German-language scanned document (13 pages of mechanical drawings with German labels).


Page-by-Page Description and Translation of Labels

Page 1 — Rechenverstärker I (Computing Amplifier I)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.365
Scale: M 1:1

Front-panel layout of Computing Amplifier I. Panel shows:

  • Input sockets labeled 1, 1, 1, 1, 10, 10 (coefficient inputs)
  • Output socket labeled “A” (Ausgang = Output)
  • Null-point meter (Nullpunktmeter) — zero indicator meter
  • Summing junction symbol (Σ)

Page 2 — Rechenverstärker II (Computing Amplifier II)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.366
Scale: M 1:1

Front-panel layout of Computing Amplifier II. Panel shows:

  • Input sockets labeled 1, 1, 1, 1 (unity-gain inputs)
  • Null-point meter (Nullpunktmeter)
  • Similar layout to Amplifier I but simplified

Page 3 — Multiplikator (Multiplier)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.367
Scale: M 1:1

Front-panel layout of the Multiplier module. Panel shows:

  • Input sockets labeled X, Y, Z (multiplicand inputs)
  • Negative inputs labeled -X, -Y
  • Output labeled Z = X · Y (product output)
  • N and B sockets
  • Null-point meter (Nullpunktmeter)

Page 4 — Funktionsgeber (Function Generator)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.368
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the Function Generator module. Panel shows:

  • Multiple rows of potentiometers with adjustment knobs arranged in a grid pattern
  • Input/output sockets around the perimeter
  • Used for generating arbitrary mathematical functions via breakpoint approximation

Page 5 — Funktionsgeber für spez. Funktionen (Function Generator for Special Functions)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.369
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the Special Function Generator module. Panel shows:

  • Organized into multiple sections with potentiometers and sockets
  • Provides special mathematical functions (trigonometric, exponential, etc.)
  • More complex layout than the standard Funktionsgeber

Page 6 — Potentiometerfeld I (Potentiometer Array I)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.370
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of Potentiometer Array I. Panel shows:

  • Large array of coefficient-setting potentiometers arranged in rows and columns
  • Each potentiometer has an adjustment knob and associated sockets
  • Used for setting problem coefficients in the analog computer setup

Page 7 — Potentiometerfeld II (Potentiometer Array II)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.371
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of Potentiometer Array II. Panel shows:

  • Similar to Potentiometerfeld I but in a taller, narrower format
  • Column arrangement of potentiometers with sockets
  • Supplementary coefficient-setting panel

Page 8 — Zeitgeber (Timer / Clock)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.373
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the Timer module. Panel shows:

  • Display/indicator window at the top (likely a meter or counter display)
  • Multiple input/output sockets (Eingabe-Buchsen = Input sockets)
  • Time control knobs (Wiederholsteuerschalter = Repetition control switch)
  • Frequency/timing adjustment controls

Page 9 — Oscilloscope / Display Panel Detail

(No drawing number visible at this scale)

Shows the front face of a display panel with:

  • Two large circular CRT oscilloscope screens arranged side by side
  • Control knobs for timebase and amplitude settings above each CRT
  • Labels partially visible including “Leuchtschirm Aufnahme” (luminescent screen / recording)

Page 10 — Netzgerät ±100V (Power Supply ±100V)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.362
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the ±100V power supply module. Panel shows:

  • Two transformer/rectifier sections (upper and lower)
  • Voltage adjustment and monitoring controls
  • Output terminals
  • Betriebsspannungsanzeiger (operating voltage indicator)

Page 11 — Netzgerät +200V (Power Supply +200V)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.361
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the +200V power supply module. Panel shows:

  • Single transformer/rectifier section
  • Betriebsspannungsanzeiger (operating voltage indicator)
  • Simpler layout than the ±100V supply
  • Output terminals and fuse holder

Page 12 — Schaltfeld (Switching / Patch Panel)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.363
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the main patch/switching panel. Panel shows:

  • Large central section with socket arrays for problem patching
  • Nullpunktmesser (null-point meter) indicator
  • Prüfbuchse (test socket)
  • Two large potentiometer knobs at the bottom
  • Central control area for connecting computing elements

Page 13 — Netzspannungsregler (Mains Voltage Regulator)

Drawing number: AH/MS 0.364
Scale: M 1:25

Front-panel layout of the AC mains voltage regulator module. Panel shows:

  • Two large circular meter/indicator windows (voltage monitoring)
  • Voltage selector switch labeled “Stufe” (step/range)
  • Control panel for regulating incoming AC supply voltage

[Translation covers all 13 pages of the original document.]