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Samples from a 1960's computer catalog

NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS, INC., Del Mar Airport, Del Mar, Calif. / SKyline 5-1134 / *C 60
Digital voltmeters, ohmmeters, ratiometers; oscillogram trace readers, precision wirewound resistors, electronic measurement instruments for missile, nuclear, scientific and manufacturing fields; digital readouts, data processing and recording equipment, scanners, visual output devices, analog to digital converters / RMSa Ms(240) Se(1952) DAle A. F. Kay, pres. / R. C. Wynne, V.P., Sales (pg 40)
C40. CONVERTERS, INFORMATION, ANALOG TO DIGITAL
NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS INC., Del Mar Airport, Del-Mar, Calif. / Analog to Digital Convertors and Data Logging Systems / DESCR: convert electrical parameters into digital visual and electrical form. Complete systems permit automatic recording of up to 1000 input channels / USE: computer set-up and solution recording / converters,$985 to $8500; systems, $7000 to $80,000 (pg 59)
D2A. DATA REDUCTION EQUIPMENT
NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS INC., Del Mar Airport, Del Mar, Calif. / Oscillogram trace readers / DESCR: converts trace deflections into digital form, applies linear or non-linear calibrations and records time and data in column form on electric typewriter / USE: simplifies and speeds reduction of oscillographic data / $20,000 (pg 62)
Il. INDICATORS (COMPUTER TYPES)
NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS, INC.. Del Mar Airport, Del Mar, Calif. / digital readouts / DESCR: displays up to 12 symbols or messages per window. Standard units have up to 6 windows in 3 window sizes. Display is actuated by energizing the one proper lamp out of the 12 lamps per window. No moving parts. Only 1 1/2" deep. Message display plates are easily changed by user / USE: for displaying alphanumeric or other symbolic data available in contact closure or voltage form from computers, analog-to-digital converters, etc. / $25 to $150 (pg 64)
(Computers and Automation, 6th Annual Issue, June 1960)

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NLS S-1 Base Configuration
This is an example of NLS's mid 1960's laboratory voltmeter systems which including the ability to record data to a printer, paper tape or electronic reels for further analysis.

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