I have searched for this information through conventional search engines, and failed. The Univac CP-642B was a military computer; it was also known as the Univac 1206B. It was originally designed in the 1950s, but was used at least through the 1970s when I worked with it in the Navy.
2006-07-12 01:31:28 · 3 answers · asked by Tom D 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
See if these links helps
2006-07-12 03:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started a Univac Computer group on Yahoo!. Mostly as a place for for my 1219 Emulator/Assembler, but also to have a place for people who worked on Univac machines to share their experiences and what information they might have around. The Mid Atlantic Retro Computer Hobbyist (MARCH) has 2 1219’s they hope to restore. So far we have not been able to find Tech Manuals. I uploaded my emulator, assembler and operational manual to the files area. Everyone is welcome to upload anything else that they might have.
Here is a link to the group:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/UnivacComputers/
Please forward this missive to anyone else you know who touched a 1218 or 1219 or any other Univac machine
Step right up. Who will be the second member???
The emulator needs the memory.0 file in the same directory. put 70000 in P register and start.
If all fails RTFM.
I have the first 3 sections of the 642B manual as a pdf and will upload shortly.
Duane
2013-09-25 13:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by dcraps 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, holy crap, do you have one of these? If you do, you really have a relic there. Another navy man here. Electronics guy too. I found you an information site, but I'm not sure if you can get what you want, but at least you can get some info. Holy...I've heard some of the old salts talking about that thing. Good luck. I wish you the best on this one.
2006-07-14 14:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by maverick63082 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋