Powers Samas programme controlled mainframe

Made:
circa 1957 in United Kingdom
Powers Samas programme controlled mainframe

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Program controlled computer (made by Powers Samas)

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1973-355
Materials:
metal, glass, plastics, electronic components
type:
mainframe
credit:
R.H. Green & Silley Weir Ltd.

Parts

Card Input/Control Cabinet

Card Input/Control Cabinet

Card Input/Control Cabinet

Measurements:
overall: 1950 mm x 1200 mm x 1880 mm, 927.5 kg
Object Number:
1973-355 Pt1
type:
cabinet
Processor Cabinet

Processor Cabinet

Processor Cabinet

Measurements:
overall: 2363 mm x 1945 mm x 1020 mm,
Object Number:
1973-355 Pt2
type:
cabinet
Programme Cards

Programme Cards

Qty 4 - Small Programme Cards; qty 2 - Large Programme Cards

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 260 mm x 330 mm, 2 kg
Object Number:
1973-355 Pt3
type:
cards