Data 911 Computer Question
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Data 911 Computer Question
Here's a "Science Project" I need some help with: I want to use a Data 911 computer monitor with a non-Data 911 CPU. The Data 911 has a SCSI III plug on the back and of course, a standard PC has a VGA DB15 HD plug. The power switch for the Data 911 monitor also controls the on/off of the CPU. It seems like I have seen a post on here of a mini-van with this same setup along with several other radios, antennas, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice or help. Stay safe.
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Re: Data 911 Computer Question
The minivan you refer to is probably mine.ccomm911 wrote:Here's a "Science Project" I need some help with: I want to use a Data 911 computer monitor with a non-Data 911 CPU. The Data 911 has a SCSI III plug on the back and of course, a standard PC has a VGA DB15 HD plug. The power switch for the Data 911 monitor also controls the on/off of the CPU. It seems like I have seen a post on here of a mini-van with this same setup along with several other radios, antennas, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice or help. Stay safe.
Actually, the monitor I'm using is not a Data 911. It's an OEM industrial unit built by Earth Computer Technologies. Details about it may be found at this link:
http://store.earthlcd.com/s.nl/sc.7/cat ... id.3610/.f
In summary, the unit has a standard VGA-style D-sub input connector. I've never seen a monitor that has the "SCSI" style connector you describe (talk about custom...). Earth Computer simply took an industrial-grade NEC panel, and stuck it in a housing of their own design with their own support circuitry.
I also made some minor mods to the EarthLCD unit to suit my specific application. These included replacing the cheap coaxial-style DC connector with a mil-spec cylindrical type, and adding externally-accessible controls including a dimmer knob.
Happy hunting.
Bruce Lane, KC7GR
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