Description
Zenith Data Systems 85-3014-1 8-Bit ISA Parallel Serial Board w/ 85-3060-1 1984
This is a Zenith Data Systems 85-3014-1 8-bit ISA Parallel and Serial Board, manufactured in July 1984. The main board has the 85-3060-1 daughter board attached. Together they provided parallel and serial I/O expansion for Zenith Data Systems PC-compatible computers of the early-to-mid 1980s. The board is a full-length 8-bit ISA card and terminates at the bracket with a DB-25 connector.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Zenith Data Systems (ZDS)
- Main board part number: 85-3014-1
- Daughter board part number: 85-3060-1 (attached)
- Reference number: 181-5313 (printed on board edge)
- Bus interface: 8-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
- I/O type: Parallel and Serial
- Bracket connector: DB-25 (parallel port)
- Form factor: Full-length ISA expansion card
- Date code (main board): 071984 — July 1984
- Date code (daughter board): 112984 — November 1984
- Logic ICs visible include SN74ALS32N and other standard DIP TTL/LS-series chips
- Board markings: "ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS — PARALLEL / SERIAL BOARD"
Applications
Zenith Data Systems was a major U.S. maker of IBM PC-compatible computers throughout the 1980s, best known for machines like the Z-150, Z-160, Z-171, and the Z-248 series. The 85-3014-1 is a proprietary I/O expansion card designed for ZDS 8-bit ISA bus systems of that era. Cards like this one added parallel and serial port capability — or expanded the number of ports available — so that users could connect peripherals such as dot matrix printers (via the parallel port) and serial devices including modems, plotters, and terminals. The 8-bit ISA bus was the standard expansion interface for the original IBM PC and PC/XT class machines and their compatibles, and ZDS built a large installed base of such systems for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the first half of the 1980s. Today, boards like this are sought by collectors restoring vintage ZDS machines and by organizations that maintain legacy systems still running original ZDS hardware.
This Zenith Data Systems 85-3014-1 8-Bit ISA Parallel and Serial Board has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. The board shows normal light handling wear consistent with its age — typical of vintage ISA cards from the early 1980s. The 85-3060-1 daughter board is attached and present. The edge connector contacts look clean, the ICs are all seated, and no obvious physical damage is visible. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Zenith Data Systems |
Model: |
85-3014-1 |
MPN: |
85-3014-1 |
Secondary Model: |
85-3060-1 |
Type: |
8-Bit ISA Parallel and Serial I/O Card |
SKU: |
41968 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Manufacture Date: |
July 1984 (071984 date code on board) |
Bus Interface: |
8-Bit ISA |
I/O Type: |
Parallel and Serial |
Connector Type: |
DB-25 (parallel port bracket connector) |
Form Factor: |
Full-Length ISA Card |
Included Accessories: |
85-3060-1 daughter board attached |
Compatible With: |
Zenith Z-150, Z-160, Z-171, ZDS 8-bit ISA systems |
Reference Number: |
181-5313 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Includes attached 85-3060-1 daughter board. Inspected and in good condition. |
Condition Notes: |
Zenith Data Systems 85-3014-1 ISA Parallel/Serial Board with 85-3060-1 daughter board. Inspected and in good condition. Normal light wear for a 1984 vintage card. Edge connector clean, ICs seated, no visible damage. |
