Perforated Tape Reader

This manual provides comprehensive maintenance, installation, and operation information for the DEC PC02 high-speed, perforated-tape reader. The PC02 is an electromechanical device that reads 8-level, 1-inch-wide perforated tape at 300 characters per second. The manual covers physical and functional descriptions, theory of operation, interface specifications, maintenance procedures (including preventive and corrective measures), adjustment procedures for the tape path and sprocket wheel, and includes a complete parts list and engineering diagrams.