In 1961, Oki Electric Industry announced a photoelectric card reader for 80-column cards, as a card reader for the OKITAC-5080 computer. This device was a standalone model housed in a cabinet, and it also had a built-in power supply for the light source.
| Cards used | 80-column standard cards | |
|---|---|---|
| Read direction | 80-column simultaneous direction | |
| Read speed | 500card/min | |
| Read system | Photoelectric; Photodiodes are used for both signal and timing | |
| Clutch magnet rating | Resistance 6Ω, Rated voltage 500mA, Drive power voltage 15V. Parallel connection taking the above two coils as one set. |
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| Signal reader | Photodiode 1N-2175 | |
| Power supply | 50 or 60Hz, AC100V, Approx. 10A | |
| Dimensions | 800(W)x630(D)x1160(H)mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 230Kg | |
