The object is a data entry station mounted on a metal stand. The keyboard is German (qwertz) but labels on some of the keys are in English. Data typed in by the system user would be recorded on paper and also on a cassette tape, mounted on a drive on the top of the left panel. Attached to the object on the right side is a sub-miniature D connector and cable. Printed on a sticker on the back of the object is "DEUTSCHE OLIVETTI GMBH." Printed on a label on the front of the object is "DATEV DES DATEV ERFASSUNGS SYSTEM BCS 2020."