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Packages and Options

The "HP 9800 Series System 45" line startet in 1978 with the introduction of the 9845A, at that time generally referenced as "System 45". From the very beginning, the System 45 was a highly modular system with a number of configurable options which could be either ordered with the system (factory installed) or ordered for later installation/expansion (field installed). Options included

• different amount of read/write memory,
• extensions to the operating system in the form of so-called option ROMs, which generally provided additional features and BASIC commands,
• hardware modules like a second tape cartridge drive, a thermal line printer or a light pen and
• language options (keyboard and character sets).

The usage of the term "option" with the 9845 systems was not completely consistent. It could describe a distinct pre-packaged system configuration, a special extension module, or a special variant of a selected component (e.g. a language option of a software package). Sometimes the same component is labeled with different options, depending on the configuration which is to be extended.

Starting with the 9845A, there were just two pre-packaged configurations: the basic configuration 9845A and the extented configuration 9845S. The term "option" basically referred to the components installed. One of the pull-out cards could be used to mark the components which were currently installed, so the actual configuration could be checked with one glance.

Later, with the introduction of the bit-slice language processor, the pre-packaged configurations also were identified with option numbers, which probably led to some confusion. See the 9845 Options section at the end of this article for details.

When ordering a 9845 system configuration, a couple of accessories such as manuals or basic supplies were always included. The content of the packages slightly differed between the configurations. Most add-ons like interfaces and option ROMs were packaged separately in combination with the appropriate documentation.

Operating Supplies (all Systems)

Here are the items which could be ordered in addition to the pre-packaged accessories:

Part No.	Item	Price
98200-67000	Blank Tape Cartridges (package of five)	$95
92161A	Blue-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 8.5" (6 rolls/box)	$50
92161M	Blue-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 210mm (6 rolls/box)	$50
92161B	High-Contrast Blue-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 8.5"(6 rolls/box)	$63
92161N	High-Contrast Blue-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 210mm (6 rolls/box)	$63
92161C	High-Contrast Black-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 8.5" (6 rolls/box)	$63
92161P	High-Contrast Black-Print Continuous Thermal Paper 210mm (6 rolls/box)	$63
92161D	Black Print Perforated Paper 8.5" (6 rolls/box)	$70
92161Q	Black Print Perforated Paper 210mm (6 rolls/box)	$70
92161E	High-Contrast Black Print Perforated Paper 8.5" (6 rolls/box)	$82
92161R	High-Contrast Black Print Perforated Paper 210mm (6 rolls/box)	$82
09845-64401	Carrying Case (hard and soft) Mainframe
09845-64402	Carrying Case CRT (hard and soft, 9845A and 9845B Model 100)
09845-64403 1540-0491	Carrying Case Mainframe (soft)	$260
09845-64404 1540-0492	Carrying Case CRT (soft, 9845A and 9845B Model 100)	$170
09845-64405 9211-2720	Carrying Case Mainframe (hard)	$700
09845-64406 9211-2730	Carrying Case CRT (hard, 9845B Model 100 only)	$170
09845-64408 1540-0669	Carrying Case CRT (soft, 9845B Model 200 and 9845C)	$250
6010-0694	Spray Paint - Cocoa Brown
0610-0695	Spray Paint - Pearl Grey
7120-6164	Individual Blank Special Function Key Overlay

 

Serial Numbers

The serial number tells not only about the production order, but also about where the system has been produced (Fort Collins/Colorado, Böblingen/Germany or Japan), the year of production and whether the system belongs to prototype, pilot run or production units.

The serial number can be found at the bottom front side, just between the two air filter ports.

All serial numbers are of the form

Serial #AABBCDDDDD

where

AA is the production year less 60

BB is the production week number

C denotes the country of origin: A is the U.S., G is (formerly West) Germany, and J is Japan

DDDDD is the actual serial number:

00001 - 00050 Prototype Units

00051 - 00100 Pilot Run Units

00101 - 99999 Production Units

Example:

The system with the serial #2052G03281 was produced in week 52 of the year 1980 in Germany, with the actual serial number 03281.

Pull-Out Cards

All 9845 systems had pull-out cards below the CRT monitor which could be used as quick reference.

The first card was the "About"-card. It showed some basic procedures for cleaning, paper loading, tape operation or ROM drawers. In addition, this card had a list of all available option numbers intended to be marked for an overview of the actual configuration. If delivered properly, the original configuration of the systems should be denoted on this card. See the options sections below for the option codes.

The second card, labeled "Option Errors", was a blank card where stickers for option ROM error codes could be added. Card number three was the "Syntax" card and showed a brief overview of all functions, commands, mass storage operations and statements. The fourth and last pull-out card, the "Error Messages" card, hold the error codes from 1 to 104 (9845A) or 110 (9845B/C) with brief descriptions.

9845A/S

The "HP 9800 Series System 45 Desktop Computer" was introduced in 1978 and offered in two configurations, the 9845A and the 9845S. The 9845A was configured as base system with 16 KBytes RAM and one single tape cartridge drive, whereas the 9845S (the "S" stood for "System") was the extended version with full 64 KBytes RAM, second internal tape drive, built-in thermal line printer and graphics support. The 9845A was priced at $11,500, whereas the 9845S was priced at $20,000.

Not much is known about the packaging of the 9845A/S.

9835A/B

The HP 9835 was introduced in 1979. It was available in two configurations, the HP 9835A or System 35A with CRT display and the 9835B or System 35B with LED single-line display. All 9835A/B were packaged including a number of accessories (also available separately as 09835-87901 accessories kit for the 9835A and 09835-87902 for the 9835B):

Part No.	Item	#
09835-90000	Operating and Programming Manual	1
09835-90001	Beginner's Guide	1
09835-90002	Preview	1
09835-90005	Owner's Manual	1
09835-90010	Reference Guide	1
09835-90040	System Test Manual	1
09835-90041	System Test Cartridge	1
09835-10000	Utility Library	1
7120-6452	Special Function Key Overlays	5
9162-0061	Blank Tape Cartridges	2
9222-0594	Dust Cover (System 35A only)	1
9222-0495	Dust Cover (System 35B only)	1
8500-1251	Magnetic Head Cleaner	1
2110-0003	Spare Fuse 3 Amp (NB)	1
2110-0043	Spare Fuse 1.5 Amp (NB)	1
2110-0544	Fuse Holder Cap	1
5041-1403	I/O Door	1
	Power Cord (country specific)	1
	Printer Paper (only with option 500)	3

The following items were available on demand:

98025A	Soft Carrying Case - Computer (Same as HP 9825)
09845-64404	Soft Carrying Case - CRT (Same as HP 9845)
9270-0479	Printer Paper (Six Roll Pack)

9845B/T

The 9845A/S was replaced by the "Series 9800 System 45B" or just HP 9845B in the year 1980. The 9845B included 55 KBytes RAM and one single internal tape cartridge drive. As with the 9845A, there was a special extended version 9845T ("T" as follow-up for "S"), which included one extra 128K RAM extension board, a second internal tape drive, built-in thermal line printer and graphics support. The 9845B was sold for $14,000, whereas the 9845T was priced at $23,500.

In fact, the amount of installed dynamic RAM was 96 KBytes for the 9845B and 224 KBytes for the 9845T, however the "official" RAM count was with reference to the RAM which was available to the user (e.g. for BASIC programming) in order to avoid getting confused when executing the LIST command. Some RAM was reserved for the system, so was the complete PPU RAM (32 KBytes) and the amount of RAM which was consumed by the installed option ROMs.

All 9845B/T were packaged including a number of accessories (also available separately as 09845-80020 accessories kit):

Part No.	Item	#
09845-93000	BASIC Programming Manual	1
09845-93005	Installation, Operation and Test Manual	1
09845-93015	Quick Reference	1
09845-90600	BASIC Language Interfacing Concepts	1
9282-0898	Manual Binder	2
09845-92041	System Exerciser Cartridge #1	1
09845-92042	System Exerciser Cartridge #2	1
09845-10120	9845B Introductory Training Package (includes a Introductory Training Cartridge and the System 45 Workbook)	1
09845-10200	Utility Library Software Pack	1
7120-6164	Special Function Key Overlays (pack of 5)	1
9162-0061	Blank Tape Cartridges	2
9222-0592	Dust Cover	1
8500-1251	Magnetic Head Cleaner	1
2110-0365	Spare Fuse 4 Amp (SB)	1
2110-0342	Spare Fuse 8 Amp (NB)	1
5953-4525	Brochure	1

 

9845C

The color version of the 9800 Series System 45, the 9845C, was introduced in December 1980 and first listed the the 1981 catalog. The base configuration for the 9845C was the same as the 9845T. The only visible differences were the huge color CRT monitor, a light pen, and color coded special function keys (SFKs).

All 9845C systems were packaged including the following accessories (also available separately as 09845-80025 accessories kit):

Part No.	Item	#
09845-93000	BASIC Programming Manual	1
09845-93005	Installation, Operation and Test Manual	1
09845-93015	Quick Reference	1
09845-90600	BASIC Language Interfacing Concepts	1
9282-0898	Manual Binder	2
09845-92041	System Exerciser Cartridge #1	1
09845-92042	System Exerciser Cartridge #2	1
09845-10120	9845B Introductory Training Package (includes a Introductory Training Cartridge and the System 45 Workbook)	1
09845-10220	9845C Introductory Training Package (includes a Graphics Training Cartridge and the System 45 Graphics Workbook)	1
09845-10200	Utility Library Software Pack	1
7120-6164	Special Function Key Overlays (pack of 5)	1
9162-0061	Blank Tape Cartridges	2
9222-0728	Dust Cover	1
8500-1251	Magnetic Head Cleaner	1
2110-0365	Spare Fuse 4 Amp (SB)	1
2110-0342	Spare Fuse 8 Amp (NB)	1
2110-0056	Spare Fuse 6 Amp (NB)	1
2110-0051	Spare Fuse 10 Amp (NB)	1
5953-4525	Brochure	1
11141-10224	Demo Cartridge	1
11141-10225	Data Cartridge	1
09845-15241	Demo Manual	1

 

High Performance Models

In 1982, the so-called Option 200 models were introduced on both the 9845B and the 9845C lines. The enhancment for the 9845B Option 200 was a new power supply unit, a bit-slice LPU and a hardware accelerated, monochrome graphics CRT monitor with light pen. Size and acceleration features of the 9845B Model 200 CRT were very similar to that of a standard 9845C, however reduced to bi-level images and deriving power from the 9845B mainframe PSU. Since the 9845C graphics system already was hardware accelerated, the enhancements for the 9845C Model 200 were limited to a new power supply unit and a bit-slice LPU.

The Option 200 models were available with several variants, the cheapest 9845B Model 200 was priced at $20,000 and could be expanded to the 9845B Model 290 for $38,000. The least expensive 9845C Model 200 was offered for $35,500, and could be expanded to the 9845C Model 290 for $54,000, which was really top of the line. Apparently, there were - at least temporarily - also a Model 275 and a Model 280, which never officially appeared in any catalog. The Model 275 was a model 290 less database package and with one 09845-66590 512K R/W Expansion board instead of three 09845-66526 R/W Expansion boards, and the Model 280 was the same with database package instead of a datacomm package.

Internal (not visible) changes for the Model 200 systems include other RAM/ROM boards for LPU and PPU and another system ROM set.

The following table shows an overview of all high performance (bit-slice LPU) models:

Part No.

Option

Item

9845B

9845C

200

250

270

275

280

290

200

250

270

275

280

290

98780A Enhancend Monochromatic CRT

X

X

X

X

X

X

98770A Color Graphics CRT

X

X

X

X

X

X

Single Tape Drive

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

600

98460A Second Tape Drive

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

040,041, 060,061

Termal Line Printer

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

09845-65501

Enhanced Graphics ROM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Graphics Package

X

X

X

X

X

X

Color Graphics Package

X

X

X

X

X

X

775

98775A Interactive Light Pen

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

312

98412A I/O ROM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

09845-65516

313

98413A Mass Storage ROM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

09845-65521

314

98414A Advanced Programming ROM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

09845-65528

315

98415A Structured Programming ROM

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

56kBytes of R/W Memory

X

X

204

187kBytes of R/W Memory

X

X

318kBytes of R/W Memory

X

X

206

448kBytes of R/W Memory

X

X

512kBytes of R/W Memory (09845-65590)

X

X

X

X

98417A Basic Datacomm ROM

X

X

X

X

9846B Opt. 001 Datacomm Interface

X

X

X

X

09845-10180

High Speed Asynchonous Terminal Emulator

X

X

X

X

98430A Data Base Management Package

X

X

X

X

All 9845B Model 200 systems were packaged including the following accessories (also available separately as 09845-80220 accessories kit):

Part No.	Item	#
09845-93000	BASIC Programming Manual	1
09845-93005	Installation, Operation and Test Manual	1
09845-93015	Quick Reference	1
09845-93050	Monochromatic Graphics
09845-90600	BASIC Language Interfacing Concepts	1
9282-0898	Manual Binder	2
09845-92041	System Exerciser Cartridge #1	1
09845-92042	System Exerciser Cartridge #2	1
09845-10120	9845B Introductory Training Package (includes a Introductory Training Cartridge and the System 45 Workbook)	1
09845-10200	Utility Library Software Pack	1
7120-6164	Special Function Key Overlays (pack of 5)	1
	Blank Tape Cartridges	2
9222-0728	Dust Cover	1
8500-1251	Magnetic Head Cleaner	1
2110-0056	Spare Fuse 6 Amp	1
2110-0051	Spare Fuse 10 Amp	1
5953-4525	Brochure	1

All 9845C Model 200 systems were packaged including the following accessories (also available separately as 09845-80225 accessories kit):

Part No.	Item	#
09845-93000	BASIC Programming Manual	1
09845-93005	Installation, Operation and Test Manual	1
09845-93015	Quick Reference	1
09845-90600	BASIC Language Interfacing Concepts	1
9282-0898	Manual Binder	2
09845-92041	System Exerciser Cartridge #1	1
09845-92042	System Exerciser Cartridge #2	1
09845-10120	9845B Introductory Training Package (includes a Introductory Training Cartridge and the System 45 Workbook)	1
09845-10220	9845C Introductory Training Package (includes a Graphics Training Cartridge and the System 45 Graphics Workbook)	1
09845-10200	Utility Library Software Pack	1
7120-6164	Special Function Key Overlays (pack of 5)	1
9162-0061	Blank Tape Cartridges	2
9222-0728	Dust Cover	1
8500-1251	Magnetic Head Cleaner	1
2110-0056	Spare Fuse 6 Amp	2
2110-0051	Spare Fuse 10 Amp	2
5953-4525	Brochure	1
11141-10224	Demo Cartridge	1
11141-10225	Data Cartridge	1
09845-15241	Demo Manual	1

At the time the Model 200 systems were introduced, HP changed their whole configuration scheme a little bit. The 9845T was completely eliminated, instead the old 9845B and 9845C with the standard LPU, PSU and graphics could both be ordered as Model 100, Model 150, and Model 190. The Model 100 was the minimal configuration, the Model 150 was the new "standard" configuration (same as the previous 9845T), and the Model 190 was the expanded system. Apparently, there was - at least temporarily - also a Model 175, which never officially appeared in any catalog. The Model 175 was a model 190 less database package and with one 09845-66590 512K R/W Expansion board instead of three 09845-66526 R/W Expansion boards.

The following table shows an overview of all standard LPU models, according to the new classification:

Part No.	Option	Item	9845B				9845C
			100	150	175	190	100	150	190
		98750 Standard Monochromatic CRT	X	X	X	X
		98770 Color Graphics CRT					X	X	X
		Single Tape Drive	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	600	98460A Second Tape Drive		X	X	X		X	X
	040,041,060,061	Termal Line Printer		X	X	X	X	X	X
09845-65517	311	98411B Graphics ROM		X	X	X
09845-65501		Enhanced Graphics ROM					X	X	X
	700	98470A Graphics Package		X	X	X
		Color Graphics Package					X	X	X
	775	98775A Interactive Light Pen			X	X		X	X
	312	98412A I/O ROM			X	X			X
09845-65516	313	98413A Mass Storage ROM			X	X			X
09845-65521	314	98414A Advanced Programming ROM			X	X			X
09845-65528	315	98415A Structured Programming ROM			X	X			X
		56kBytes of R/W Memory	X				X
	204	187kBytes of R/W Memory		X				X
	205	318kBytes of R/W Memory
	206	448kBytes of R/W Memory				X			X
		512kBytes of R/W Memory (09845-66590)			X
		98417A BASIC Datacomm ROM			X	X			X
		9846B Opt. 001 Datacomm Interface			X	X			X
09845-10180		High Speed Asynchonous Terminal Emulator			X	X			X
		98430A Data Base Management Package				X			X

All 9845B and 9845C Model 100, 150, 175 and 190 systems were packaged including the same accessories as the standard 9845B or 9845C resp. (see above).

9845 Options

Several features can be ordered for either factory or field installation. Not much is known about the options which were available with the 9845A. With a look at the "About"-pull-out card of a 9845A, the options 201-205, 500-590, 600, 700 and 800-890, and, of course, the upgrade kit 98402A, were provided for the 9845A. All other options below apply to the 9845B/C only.

Upgrade Kits:

Product No.	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed	Price
98401A	Upgrade Kit 9845S to 9845B Opt. 150 (includes 576K R/W Memory, Graphics ROM, Printer ROM)		X	$9,000
98402A	Upgrade Kit 9845A to 9845B Opt. 100 (includes 56K R/W Memory)		X	$6,000
98403A	Fast Language Processor (for 9845B/C only)		X	$7,000
98404A	Upgrade Kit Monochromatic Display to 9845B Enhanced Graphics (Requires 98403A)		X	$8,000
98405A	Combines 98403A and 98404A		X	$14,000
98771A	Upgrade Kit 9845B to 9845C		X	$19,500

R/W Memory Options:

Product No.	Option	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed	Price
	9845B/C Option 100 & 200 R/W Memory
98425A	204	186K R/W Memory (includes one 128K RAM Board)	X	X
98426A	205	318K R/W Memory (includes two 128K RAM Boards)	X	X
98427A	206	448K R/W Memory (includes three 128K RAM Boards)	X	X
	9845B/C Option 150 & 250 R/W Memory
98425A	215	318K R/W Memory (includes one 128K RAM Board)	X	X
98426A	216	448K R/W Memory (includes two 128K RAM Board)	X	X
98407A	207	512K R/W Memory Expansion Board (includes 512K RAM Board and ROMs)  Opt. 001: For 9845B < 500K  Opt. 002: For High-Performance 9845B  Opt. 003: For 9845B/C with IMAGE/45 Rev. B		X	$5,000

ROM Options:

Product No.	Option	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed	Price
98411B	311	Graphics ROM (Opt. 100 only)	X	X	$160
98412A	312	I/O ROM	X	X	$265
98413C	313	Mass Storage ROM	X	X	$160
98414A	314	Advanced Programming ROM	X	X
98415A	315	Structured Programming ROM	X	X
	316	Reserved
98417A	317	BASIC Datacomm ROM	X	X
98418A	318	RJE Bisync Datacomm ROM (Requires 98417A)	X	X	$525
98419B	319	Resource Management ROM (also order 98029A with one option)	X	X
98429A		IMAGE/45 Database Management  Opt. 330: English Language  Opt. 331: French Language  Opt. 332: German Language	X	X	$600
98430A		Database Management System (IMAGE/45 management ROM and QUERY/45 software, requires 98413C and 98414A, I/O ROM not required, but if used with IMAGE/45 must be Revision C)  Opt. 330: English Language  Opt. 331: French Language  Opt. 332: German Language	X	X	$1,000
98438A	438	Assembly Language Execution ROM	X	X	$525
98439A	439	Assembly Execution and Development ROM	X	X	$2,625

Line Printer Options (includes Printer ROM):

Product No.	Option	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed
	Thermal Line Printer (for 9845B/C Opt. 100 & 200)
98456A	560	8.5" Paper, ASCII/EUR Character Sets	X	X
98456A	561	210mm Paper, ASCII/EUR Character Sets	X	X
98454A	540	8.5" Paper, Katakana Character Sets	X	X
98454A	541	210mm Paper, Katakana Character Sets	X	X
	Thermal Line Printer (for 9845B/C Opt. 150, 250, 270, 190 & 290)
98456A	060	8.5" Paper, ASCII/EUR Character Sets	X	X
98456A	061	210mm Paper, ASCII/EUR Character Sets	X	X
98454A	040	8.5" Paper, Katakana Character Sets	X	X
98454A	041	210mm Paper, Katakana Character Sets	X	X

Language Options (includes Keyboard, System ROMs, Printer ROM and CRT ROM):

Product No.	Option	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed
	800	ASCII (English) Keyboard	X	X
	810	French Keyboard	X	X
	820	Spanish Keyboard	X	X
	830	German Keyboard	X	X
	840	Katakana Keyboard	X	X
	850	Swedish/Finnish Keyboard	X	X
	860	Reserved
	870	Reserved

Other Options:

Product No.	Option	Item	Factory Installed	Field Installed	Price
98460A	600	Second Tape Cartridge Drive (9845B/C Opt. 100 & 200 only)	X	X
98470A	700	Graphics Display Subsystem (9845B Opt. 100 only, order with Opt. 311)	X	X
98775A	775	Light Pen (9845B Opt. 200 or 9845C Opt. 100 & 200)	X	X	$1,575
98776A		Red/Green/Blue Output (9845C only)		X	$315
98777A		Camera Attachment (9845C only)		X	$1,050

Special Furnitures:

Product No.	Item	Price
92170A	Mobile Table for Desktop Computers (with casters)	$240
92170G	Stationary Table for Desktop Computers (designed to be used with 7908 disk/tape drive)	$230
92172A	Storage/Security Cabinet	$830