Most card units were developed in pursuit of higher-speed, but with the dissemination of computers and online processing, a need arose for compact, easy-to-handle card devices for the FACOM 230-25/35 mid-size general-purpose computers, as well as for satellite computers and data communication terminals. Fujitsu completed the FACOM 567K card reader and FACOM 687K card punch in 1969, as compact, inexpensive, all-purpose card devices. These units had the following features:
(1) Cards were fed in the vertical direction, and the units had continuous read, digit read and skip feed capability.
(2) Superior operability and ease-of-use were achieved using the front panel system.
(3) Compact, lightweight and low-cost
| FACOM 567K Card Reader | FACOM 687K Card Reader | |
|---|---|---|
| Card used | 80 column standard card | |
| Read speed | 100card/min | - |
| Punch speed | - | 30card/min |
| Card feed system | Vertical direction step feed | |
| Hopper/Stacker capacity | Hopper: 500card Stacker: 500card |
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| Power voltage, power frequency | Single-phase 100V±10%,50Hz+1%-2% or 60Hz +1%-2% | |
| External dimensions WxDxH (mm): | 600x450x990 | |
| Weight: | 100kg | 120kg |
