Data Multiplexer DM01 Instruction Manual

Summary

This document is an instruction and maintenance manual for the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Type DM01 Data Multiplexer. The DM01 serves as a switching device that connects a PDP-8 computer to a maximum of seven peripheral or I/O devices (such as high-speed magnetic tape systems, drum memories, and CRT display systems) that utilize the PDP-8 data break facility.

The manual provides comprehensive technical information, including:

• System Operation: Details on logic operation, multiplexer control, and data line selection.
• Maintenance: Guidelines for both preventive (power supply checks) and corrective maintenance.
• Installation: Requirements for mounting, environmental conditions, and power specifications.
• Technical Documentation: A detailed set of schematics, block diagrams, timing diagrams, and component lists for the various modules and connectors that make up the system.