The new IBM Instruments Computer System:
Unique combination of features Unusual flexibility Attractive price Fits your laboratory requirements to a T. In its price range, the new IBM Instruments Computer System offers higher levels of function and performance than other computers for instrument control, data acquisition, data analysis and scientific computing. Because the IBM Instruments Computer System is based on the highest performance general purpose processor available, and is designed in modules, it can fit your laboratory operation to a T. Today and Tomorrow.
The inside story Basic working memory is exceptionally large. When expanded fully, the IBM Instruments Computer System has up to 5 megabytes of working memory You'll find more standard communications ports and more connection modes than on other computers at or near the price. An optional integrated Analog I/O card further enhances connectability You'll also find a priority interrupt driven system with 32 levels of interrupt and 4 direct memory access channels.
The outside story This is a computer that laboratory people find simple to understand and easy to use. Up to three interface modes (two programmable keypads and a keyboard) provide a wide range of choices for interacting with the system. The system provides integrated high resolution graphics on a CRT. Hard copy is
supplied by an optional high resolution 4-color printer/plotter using plain paper. These high levels of resolution are standard from IBM Instruments, extra on others. Optional diskette and disk drives provide up to 44 megabytes of on-line storage. A real-time, multitasking operating system and a wide range of programming support enhance the usability of the system.
Avoid growing pains The IBM Instruments Computer System can grow easily to handle additional tasks; you can add options yourself. Your initial investment is protected. Starting at $5,695, this system gives you outstanding power, capacity and performance for the money. SPECIFICATIONS, IBM INSTRUMENTS COMPUTER SYSTEM Communications • RS232C—3 ports • IEEE-488 bus • Parallel I/O • VERSAbus* compatible system bus • Analog I/O card Printer/Plotter • 4-colors • Up to 200 cps • 200 χ 336 dots/inch • Full dot pattern control for graphics plotting Display Screen • 12" adjustable • 80 characters χ 30 lines *Trademark of Motorola, Inc.
Processor • 68000 8-MHz Working Memory • Up to 128K bvtes of ROM • 128K bytes of RAM expandable in 256K increments up to 5 megabytes Disks and Diskettes • Up to 4 Diskettes, 5!4"-322K bytes or 8"-l megabyte each • Up to 4-514" Winchester type disks, 5 or 10 megabytes each
• 768 χ 480 dots • Memory mapped Keyboard and Keypads • Full alphanumeric keyboard plus 10 programmable keys • Up to 57 programmable soft keys on processor • 10 programmable soft keys on CRT Programming • BASIC/FORTRAN/ PASCAL assemblers • Utilities/Diagnostics • Chromatography, FTIR and other application programs
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