DEVELOPMENT OF A READOUT SYSTEM FOR THE (Sanitized) STEREO COMPARATORS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A000900050067-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 17, 2002
• Sequence Number: 67
• Publication Date: January 19, 1961
• Content Type: MF

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19 January 1961
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, TISD
FROM: Chief, TISD/TIB
SUBJECT: Development of a readout system for the
Stereocomparators
STATINTL
STATINTL
has requested additional information from us
concerning the readout system for the new stereocomparators. (reference:
memo of 26 October 1960 concernin the desirability to have a compatible
readout system for the new Comparators.)
STATINTL
In response to their request for information, the data on the at- STATINTL
tached enclosure was compiled for a preliminary conference with STAT
STATINTL
On 18 January 1961
the readout ysmem. e o ac o Information on the
ecumulators and technical specifications, no con -
c c us ons could be reached as to the exact choice of instrumentation for
the readout. STATINTL
STATINTL
It appears that the best way to select the desired readout equip-
ment would be for our technical representatives to meet with the
engineers tc.discuss the feasibility of the various products
available to us. Then a selection of equipment could be made that would
best suit our needs with a minimum of effort or modification. STATINTL
STATINTL
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Conditions Required for Compatibility ofl
Jomparator. STAT
1.
High Speed Tape Punch - preferably the Telecomputing Punch.
2.
Plug in Matrix Board - either in the accumulator or tape
3.
vunch.
Suitable typewriter -
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this is dependent upon flexibility of
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Units.
Switch selected output modes - normal
ly included in punch.
In addition, the following conditions would be desirable.
1. Tape punch to be rack mounted with the accumulator.
2. Additional momentary contact switches on control panel for
error codes.
Additional information would also be helpful on the flexibility of the
output format.
Primary questions to be resolved on the readout of the
stereocomparator.
A. Determine output pulse voltage Ican be supplied in.
This must be coordinated with voltages require by punch and typer.
1. Telecomputing tape punch available in approximately 6 dif-
ferent voltages.
2. The punch is available in 3 different models.
a. External Matrix Board
b. Wired Matrix Board
c. Plug in Matrix Board
Models b and c would also trigger the typewriters with no ad-
ditional control from the accumulator.
3. Any of the above punches available in either cabinets or
rack mounts.
B. Determine how many solenoids are necessary in the typer, and
the voltages required.
Type writers available:
STATINTL a. 13" carriage; 15, 80 volt solenoids
STATINTL f ?o ? additional solenoids available at extra
?ram
STATINTL
STATINTL
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b. Telecomputing 12E 16" carriage, 15 solenoids voltage
unknown but would match the punches.
c. Straight Flexowriter less punch and reader.
C. Determine if the matrix board is to be in the accumulator
or tape punch.
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Teletype machine with a 12" carriage & 12 soleno s
of +1 " but with 44 "
Furthermore it should be clear at we should receive the machine
and execute the necessary modifications without indicating the exact date of
shipment until we shall know what the client exactly desires. To this end we
are enclosing herewith a questionnaire which we kindly ask you to return to us
0IHIIINIL
STAT The 12 solenoid machine supplies numbers plus a choice of 2
characters, the 44 solenoid machine supplies characters and numbers. Should
supplementary characters be required such as "remote shift" or "remote ribbon
shift" about Let 0 should be added to the above prices.
STATINTL
STAT
and therefore, should it"be ne tssary, it will be advisable that it should be
confirm that it gill be impossible for us to obtain said machine
duly filled.
STATINTL
STATINTL
STATINTL
To the above indicated prices ill have to add a percen-
tage to cover the commercial expenses, modifications, control and allignment in
accordance with our on oircuits which will further increase the cost by approxi-
STAT mately STATINTL
As to the possibility of using"a tape punching machine we beg to
STATINTL
 Explanatory Notes on Printout Selector Data Sheet.
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This data sheet is intended to give a complete specification for a
printout selector unit and it is important that all relevant sections should
be completed in full. There are five,sections dealing with the printout or
punchout machine. These cover respectively, electric typewriters, digital
printers, tape reperforators, teleprinters and card punches. Usually only
one of these five sections will apply to any particular equipment. Whether
STATINTL the printout device isssupplied by the Customer, the ap-
propriate section should be com a erever possible the solenoid vol-
ILLEGIB tags should be made 24 as this often enables existing power supplies to be
-ode applying to a particular computer must be given. The most imortant
piece of information is that concerning printout sequence; this applies in
all oases. In addition to specifying the order in which the digital informa-
tion from X and Y channels is to be printed out, all miscelaneous characters
must be included. It is usual to separate groups of digits by one or more
space characters and a typical termination would involve the symbols, 'a ~r age
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rurn,._lirie eed in the case of punched tape. It may also be desirable for
some purposes o include letter shift and figure shift characters if the infor-
mation on the tape is subsequently to be used for producing a printed page on a
teleprinter.
ILLEGIB
The last section of the data sheet deals with miscellaneous informa-
tion. It is necessary to know the maximum total solenoid current required by
the printout device so that this can be allowed for. In some cases, power for
the solemoide is provided by the Customer or bthe printout device. Alterna-
STATINTL tively it has to be provided from the quipment and this must be stated.
The printout cycle is normally initiated by a push button except where
an on the fly printout is involved and in this case the start signal would be in
the form of an - electrical pulse A runout or tape feed button can be provided
in addition to that normally fitted to tape punches and a common zero reset button
can also be provided which will zero channels simultaneously in addition to the
individual zero reset buttons fitted to the counter units. It is usually con-
venient to have these buttons in the region of the measuring machine rather than
associated with the counter cabinet. These buttons can be provided on the end
of flying leads suitable for mounting on the Customer's machine. The length of
lead required should be stated.
STATINTL
In the case of static printout, the counting circuitry may be left
live or inhibited during the printout cycle. The decision whether or not to
inhibit depends on whether vibration is liable to be present and whether for the
particular application it is more serious to lose an occasional digit or to have
an occasional printout containing a serious error due to movement of the counter
part way through the sequence. Where a buffer store ore is provided, it is not
necessary to inhibit the counter and in t " e'Fase, it should be stated whether
printout is required static orot r. ere a bu s Mare is wed, a
_tc
+atsot r ,ems W f ttedt to C eo r unit iibio i irl 11 inhibit the
printout if more than one digit in any decade is in the "ON" state. This is not
normally fitted to printouts/simultaneously due to a fault condition, the opera-
tor will be aware of this by visual observastj.oz of the oetnter display.
STATINTL
/without buffer store siarros if a than oio ;.digit in 6 a decade is "ON"/
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Some printout selectors are supplied with an assembly of manual
buttons or decade switches for automatically adding serial numbers or other
additional information to the printout cycle. Where these are supplied,
it is necessary to know the location of the panel which, in some cases, is
built in to the measuring machine. Cable lengths from selector unit to
printout device and from selector unit to manual panel must be specified.
The cabinet to be used is normally decided epending on the
complexity of the equipment.
STATINTL
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Order Tio.-,'. ........ ...e........................................
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Typewriter nah.e r_n:l typel l9VtVVt. V*,;*Vr. G+?x'rie,e. ............... J I H
Motor vc,ltL`" ......,.... ............. Solenoid voltage 1 .................
Typefunc ._.. .:. ...................... Keyboard .?............................
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e . e ~ o . o ? e e c e o e e o o .see ? o ... e e o .. e . ? ? a ? ? . s ? .... ? . e ? ? . e ? ? .... ? e ? . ? ? . s .
11 of 144 solenoid ? Remote ?ibbor_ Shift? Remote Shift:
Printer ._ v `.nd tync , ........................................................
:Motor '7CL''i';8 se ....................... Solenoid volta.(;e ....................
Sec,ue_=ec .........,. ............................................................
Tape Y, :;7( for L~ O}.' lilt ;e and typo ...............................................
Motor ?1o1.t:,7,e ......................... Solenoid voltage ......................
Code ...................... 5,7, or 8 wires .......
ScuUenoe e..e........o ............................ ...........................?.
Te1c ma):c and t ,rp a . ? ? , .. e .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! ! . . 0 . ...1_
,5,7,,. c 10 ti;i fs .................... I? -rforator ......,...................
Mo for vO1' ^ ..... ......... ?.?.?.... -'~o i v
e]'lOlC_ .OltC;ze ......................
Code ................ .,....,............ Keyboc,r. ..............................
Card y';1}'_,c1- -Lnd typk. . o .................... .. a ............ a . a ...... ....:7..~
Road it U_C V?_CC ty ;;e r,e...-...ro.,. .............................................
:']ot3l, -,-it_1 ; .... , ....... o . - .. , . ? s o . Q.LE:1?0_l_C]. volt ('. e e .. e e . .... .. w , o ...... ____
Sequence ..... ..................................... ..............e..............
Solenoid ''ota]. Curren.. .........o .........................................
Source of solenoid. power ..........?, ...? . .a..a............ ...
.. ? ... o . e e o a ? . o
Printout otart ~,idnal ................. Location ..............................
Runout button ...................a..... Location ............ .........a.......a
Common zero reset . .............ei ..... Location ........ ................. .
Inhibit ........ ....................... On the Fly ........... ..........
Fault detector ................................................................
Manua_ button asst'. . ... ....?.. ...?...........? ...............
Manual switch assy. .......... ....e ..................................... ...
Location of manual panel ......... ......................e......,.......l.,..~..
Selector to printout cable length .............................................
Selector to manual panel cable length ...............................r?......:.*