BWD Electronics Service Manuals and Product Catalogues - Page 1
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author: sean0118
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2015, 12:17:19 pm
content: I picked up some vintage BWD catalogues from back in the day. They have specs of many different models so I scanned them for your enjoyment.BWD Shortform Catalogue no.6BWD CATALOGUE No6 (PDF)BWD CATALOGUE No6 (RAW SCANS)BWD CATALOGUE No6 (different copy)Models: 540, 530A, 845, 525, 539D, 504, 506, 509B, 1722, P32 Duo probe, 603B, 160A, 170, 112B, 141,131, 207B, 216A, 272A, 275, 242A, 246A.BWD Shortform Catalogue no.7BWD CATALOGUE No7 (PDF)BWD CATALOGUE No7 (RAW SCANS)Models: 540, 530A, 845, 525, 539D, 504, 506, 509B, 1722,880, P32 Duo probe, 603B, 160A, 170, 112B, 141,701,711, 207B, 216A, 272A, 275, 242A, 246A.BWD Sales BrochuresBWD 880 PowerscopeBWD 540 OscilloscopeBWD 845 OscilloscopeBWD Magazine AdvertisementsElectronics Australia Aug 1977Electronics Australia Nov 1972Electronics Today International Feb 1977Electronics Today International Oct 1976

author: georges80
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2015, 05:07:47 pm
content: Thanks, brings back memories of my youth and spending my hard earning allowance to buy my 1st scope (pretty sure it was the single channel 509B). I remember using it to build my 1st computer (8080A based) all point to point wiring all hand made including front panel with one led per address line and data line (deposit/examine/run switches etc etc). All this back in late 1976 during summer break after my 1st year of uni.Used that scope for a bunch of years and didn't "upgrade" until moving to work in the US and sold the scope to a mate back in Perth.It's amazing how crude it was, but it certainly taught me a lot.I have one of the 1MHz BWD sine/square generators still back in Perth squirreled away in my old electronics 'cupboard'cheers,george.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2015, 05:24:38 pm
content: Thanks for thissean0118.I've had a couple of BWD instruments and without manuals they are tricky to fix.Even the manuals weren't always accurate due to model revisions.You have provided me with long sought after basic specs for the 170 Wavemaker.

author: sean0118
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2015, 01:30:50 am
content: Thanks guys, I updated the original post with the no7 catalogue that includes a lift out on the 880 Power Scope. I also added some advertisements from old magazines I had.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2015, 05:34:46 am
content: I'd like to add a link to some manuals I found a little while ago.Having pointed Kev to the catalogue in the OP here, he was quite gratefull for it.He is happy to have his site linked for some BWD and other manuals:http://www.kevinchant.com/bwd.html@sean0118As BWD manuals are hard to find online, would you consider editing this thread topic to indicate a link to manuals.

author: sean0118
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2015, 06:20:56 am
content: Quote from: tautech on January 25, 2015, 05:34:46 amGreat minds think alike, I also sent Kev an email today with a link to this thread.Good idea to add the manuals, I've updated the heading. I have some scans for a few other BWD models as well, I'll try and track down links for them.Edit:The Manly-Warringah Radio Society has a manual for the BWD 112B Function Generatorhttp://www.mwrs.org.au/documentation-library/And here's one for theBWD 540 Oscilloscope

author: sean0118
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 30, 2018, 11:42:43 am
content: I came across some more BWD documents so I scanned them and added them to my first post.Nothing too exciting, another shortform catalogue no6 (apparently the 540 cost $1995), this one was done on a better scanner though.Also found some sales brochures for the 880, 540 and 845 oscilloscopes.Enjoy.

author: MylesVK2ASS
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 02, 2018, 08:11:33 am
content: Hi Fella's i just got a BWD 540 OSCILLOSCOPE and im looking for a users manual.Anyhelp would be greatly appreciatedThanks Myles

author: JFJ
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 02, 2018, 07:59:02 pm
content: Quote from: MylesVK2ASS on October 02, 2018, 08:11:33 amHave you tried the link at the bottom of Reply #5, above?

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2024, 12:13:19 pm
content: Thanks Sean0118I've started repairing my BWD 506, i'm gonna use your resources for the repair manual, thanks mate. My post is herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/bwd-506-c-r-o-repair-all-but-dead-will-it-survive/?action=post;msg=5406254