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Livermore time-sharing system. Part I. Octopus. Chapter 5. Card reader/card punch. [Description of card reader and formats]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7280665· OSTI ID:7280665
The Control Data 405 card reader, modified by the Control Data 3649 card read controller, is the primary mechanism for transferring information from a deck of punched cards into the CDC 6600 and CDC 7600 computers of the LLL Octopus system. The card reader operates at a maximum rate of 1200 cards per minute. A description of the card reader and its operation is given. A discussion of formates is included. (RWR)
Research Organization:
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
7280665
Report Number(s):
LTSS-5(Ed.1)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English