Surveying Instrument Collection
Maker |
Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland |
Model |
GIF 10 |
Serial Number |
n/a |
Dimensions |
180 x 130 x 40 mm |
Image |
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Description |
The Wild GIF 10 Data Reader is a data transfer unit that permits to transfer data from a Wild GRM10 'rec module' to a computer over a serial; (RS232) interface. The unit is powered from mains supply (110-220 V ac) or an internal 9V battery. Several communication protocols can be set through the key pad on top of the unit. There is a display and a 25 female (Canon) socket on the unit. Two computer interface cables are available, one with a 9 pin female plug at the computer end and one with a 25 pin female plug. The internal battery provides about 12 hours of operation. Set includes two GRM10 rec(ording) modules. The (MS-DOS) software (Version 2.0, 32k, supplied on 5.25 inch floppy disk) allows for files to be received, sent, displayed, erased, created and copied. |
History & comments |
circa 1990. |
Conservation |
No case. |
Condition |
in mint condition. The two GRM10 rec modules display 'low battery' (20 years after purchase) |
Remarks |
The device comes with an user manual, short instructions, 2 GRM10 rec modules (64k capacity), power cable, 2 RS232 interface cables, one 5.25 inch floppy disk with (MS DOS) software |
Dates |
Catalogued in 2011 by JMR. Photo by JMR. |