570 Magnetic Tape Transport

This document provides an overview and technical specifications for the Type 570 digital magnetic tape transport, manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1964. The 570 is designed for use with various Programmed Data Processors and features an innovative electro-pneumatic drive mechanism. Key details include:

• Performance: Records at 200, 556, and 800 characters per inch at speeds of 75 or 112.5 inches per second, with a maximum transfer rate of 90,000 characters per second.
• Mechanism: Uses an electro-pneumatic drive that offers advantages over vacuum-controlled systems, such as faster acceleration and reduced tensile stress on the tape.
• Interface: Includes a multiplex interface for time-shared use by two tape controls.
• Specifications: Detailed in the document are tape dimensions, head characteristics, control features, and physical requirements.