Surveying Instrument Collection
Maker |
Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland |
Model |
GIF 12 |
Serial Number |
n/a |
Dimensions |
180 x 130 x 40 mm |
Image |
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Description |
The Wild GIF12 Data Reader for GRM10 recording modules provides the interface between the memory cards (GRM10) and a IBM PC compatible computer operating under Microsoft DOS 2.11 or later. The unit is powered by the computer or an internal 9V battery. The GIF12 interface requires a software package for operation since it does not have any controls nor a display. The GIF12 software is supplied with the data reader. The GIF12 connects to the computer's parallel (printer) port (being a female DB25 25 pin socket. The interface cable (DB25 male to DB25 female comes withthe object. The software (GIF12 Release 1.30) is provided on a 5.25 incg floppy disk and a 3.5" floppy disk. It allows for files to be received, sent, displayed, erased, created and copied. Set includes two (64k) GRM10 rec modules. |
History & comments |
circa 1989. |
Conservation |
No case. |
Condition |
in mint condition. Operation untested. The two GRM10 rec modules display 'low battery' (20 years after purchase) |
Remarks |
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Dates |
Catalogued in 2011 by JMR. Photo by JMR. |