Data General Dasher 6053 Terminal

Data General Dasher 6053 Terminal

General Info
Manufacturer	Data General
Device Category	Terminal
Identifiers
Model Number	6053
Power Requirements
Power Connector	IEC C13/C14 Socket
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The Dasher 6053 is an RS-232 serial terminal for the Nova computers. It has an internal card backplane that houses all logic for how it works.

The CRT is a pre-made Motorola M3000 Monitor (archived) that is a separate module.

Repairs - Modifications

2025-02

• Reformed three main power filter caps

2025-03

• Replaced all small electrolytic capacitors as part of diagnostics for display issue

Cards

Card Number	Card Type	Schematic	Card Photos
107 000765 01	Display Video	001-000942-07 Video Timing Generator (archived) 001-001187-00 Option Character Generator (archived) 001-001322-01 Option Terminal Enhancement (archived)	Left Full Image Right Full Image
107 000595 04	Display Memory	001-000943-05 Display Memory (archived) 001-001033-01 Option Terminal Enhancement (archived)	Left Full Image Right Full Image
107 000598 02	Display Control	001-000944-00 Display Control Decoders Cursor Logic (archived)	Left Full Image Right Full Image
107 000596 02	Async Interface	001-000941-05 Asynchronous Interface (archived)	Left Full Image Right Full Image

Schematic for Motorola M3000 CRT

External links

• Motorola M3000 Monitor Service manual (archived)