COMPARATOR READOUT EQUIPMENT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A000900040016-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 20, 2001
• Sequence Number: 16
• Publication Date: June 13, 1963
• Content Type: MF

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e chief sources of trouble in the readout cycle is the flexo-
t] flexow ricer. The purchase of a spare f lexowr:i,ter or two would
June 1963
I R.U DUM IOR. Chief, Technical Intelligence D Avis .on
Comparator Reacbut Equipment
Replacement or repair of readout equipment to service the various
comparators in TAB.
STA T OF FACTS
1. Telecordex-flexowriter equipment now in use with the
comparators requires replacement or overhaul to maintain reliability
of output.
2. Additional equipment must be secured to service the new comparator being purchased.
3. Reliability of the readout equipment for the. and
three RIC-? comparators is undependable and may require replacement
with more reliable equipment.
4. The six channel code currently In use should be replaced
by the seven channel field data code (a more universal code computable
with the 490 input fort at) as soon as possible.
1.. Basically,, the tolecordex is reliable and with proper maintenance
and periodic replacement of all tubes it should provide dependable service.
ett set of replacement tubes have been ordered, at a cost of around
i0for, three instruments.
2. A new .uetru sent could be purchased to replace the telecordex,
such as the .solid state version of the telecordex or the pignl. A re-
placement finstx-unent would cost about -
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provide backup in case of a flexowriter break down. The spare could
be used while the malfunctioning flexowriter is undergoing repairs.
Flexovriters cost approximately
4. As additional comparators are acquired additional readout
ent is needed.. There Is also the: problem of replacing
readout equipment of the RTC :is with more reliable i tra-
men s. Should these instruaeu:.ts be of a new design or should they be
more telecordexes? There is ra~:rLt in having one comwn instrument
allowing for interchangability as well. as stocking o parts and
simplicity of maintenance.
1. That the current telecordex iri truments be retained and a
complete set of tubes periodically installed,
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2, That an :improved readout instrument be selected and purchased
as additional. equipment is needed.
3. That new tape punch and hard copy printout equipment be purchased
to replace the flexowriters. This same-equipment also be used with
the improved readout instrument selected. This equipment to be designed
to produce the seven channel field data code.
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Technical Intelligence Division
Distribution:
Orig & ? - Chief,, TID
i - TAB
I - CB
I- Chrono
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JEP/DIR
EXEC/DIR
ASST FOR OPS
ASST FOR ADMIN
ASST FOR P&D
CH/CSD
CH "D
CH/PD
CH/TID
SIO/CIA (PID)
SIO/ARMY
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510/NAVY
SIO/AF
LO/DIA
LO/NSA
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Notes:
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a) Special code - 7 level field data code.
b) Pin feed or tractor feed.
c) Parity generator.
2. Optional Equipment:
a)
113A Remote constants switches - 4 to be used at operator's station.
b) 106A remote Nixie display - 6 digit plus sine for both X and Y axis,
includes filter windows.
3. One set of manuals required.
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