Teleprinter [Creed - Model 75], Spare Motor, Converter Demodulator, and Instruction Book
Maker and role
Creed and Company Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1960s
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.200
Description
-1 "Creed" teleprinter Model 75. This machine has a standard keyboard on the front and a fold-out lid which covers the roller for the paper roll. A special 3-pin cable connects at the back just on the right of the maker's plate and ends in a 3-pin plug for power connection.
-2 Spare motor, serial number C1134, 230 volts, 50 cycles, output: 42 watts, 4200 rpm. Motor Ref.522. Made by Creed and Company Limited, England.
-3 Converter Modulator DT600. This unit consists of a series of 4 integrated circuit plates placed in parallel with a number of control switches on the front panel.
-4 Operator's handbook. Printed in May 1959, this is a grey coloured book giving a comprehensive and black and white illustrated instruction on the use of the Creed 75 teleprinter.
-2 Spare motor, serial number C1134, 230 volts, 50 cycles, output: 42 watts, 4200 rpm. Motor Ref.522. Made by Creed and Company Limited, England.
-3 Converter Modulator DT600. This unit consists of a series of 4 integrated circuit plates placed in parallel with a number of control switches on the front panel.
-4 Operator's handbook. Printed in May 1959, this is a grey coloured book giving a comprehensive and black and white illustrated instruction on the use of the Creed 75 teleprinter.
Brief History
This teleprinter is understood to have been the last operational telex at the Warkworth Satellite Station prior to privatisation.
Marks
Creed Embossed
Creed & Co. Ltd. London Patent No. Patented in All Important Countries
Model No. Serial No.
75 K3. MK.3A 10467
Customers Marking
Made in England Maker's Plate
creed/ MODEL/ Seventy-Five / TELEPRINTER/ operator's handbook/ PRINTED MAY 1959/ Creed & Company Limited Printed
Creed & Co. Ltd. London Patent No. Patented in All Important Countries
Model No. Serial No.
75 K3. MK.3A 10467
Customers Marking
Made in England Maker's Plate
creed/ MODEL/ Seventy-Five / TELEPRINTER/ operator's handbook/ PRINTED MAY 1959/ Creed & Company Limited Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Creed and Company Limited. Circa 1960s. Teleprinter [Creed - Model 75], Spare Motor, Converter Demodulator, and Instruction Book, 2006.200. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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