Punch Type 1701
YEAR: 1968
ITEM: Peripheral Device
COMPANY: Univac
COUNTRY: USA
IN OUR COLLECTION: Yes
Univac Computer Verifying Punch type 1701 & 1710 was originated in 1968. This was a portable unit which was in very good condition and included a comprehensive set of original documents, each of the documents is noted as being Interim Material. They include:
- Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 and Verifying Interpreting Punch 1710 Diagnostic Module servicing Dated September 6, 1968
- Single sheet checklist titles Unit Traveler Model Control Section and coded document UD4-5578A
- About 25 Univac Punch Cards
- 1971 Advertisement Copy
- Packing slip for various items
- Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701-00. -01 and Verifying Interpreting Punch Type 1710-00. -01 Illustrated Parts Breakdowns
- Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 and Verifying Interpreting Punch Type 1710 Servicing Data dated September 6, 1968
- Univac Verifying Punch Type 1701 Adjustments and Procedures dated September 6 1968
This is a tester and it is deigned for verifying punch cards, and was a key component of the early computing systems back then. The device helps show a crucial transition into the world of technology by switching from mechanical to electric processing.
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Documents
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(For comparison: Many people consider the Apple-1 computer to be rare. As of 2025 there are 92 confirmed and probable Apple-1 computers.)
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