MARCHANT COGITO 1016PR PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC PRINTING CALCULATOR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04723A000100100018-6
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 18
• Content Type: MISC

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MARCHANT ?
COGITO 1016PR
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRON/C PRINUNG1 CALCULATOR
Key Features
'1'ho Cogito 1016FR is a programable electronic calculator with
printed output-,, core memory, decision making ability, the speed to
run through hundreds of calculations in a few seconds and 1.00
programming steps!
External storage on magnetic tape cartridges is provided by the
IOTA-1, the optional Input-Output Tape Accessory Unit. The
IOTA-1 enables the operator to store frequently needed programs
for later use, to develop a 1016PR library of programs, to correct
errors in program instructions, and to run programs which are
greater than 100 steps.
Programming the 1016PR is easier because no special language is
used. Program steps are instructions such + - X = = etc.
The 1016PR is masterfully designed, in the Marchant tradition,
with the operator in mind. It is as logical and easy to use as a simple
manual calculator. This unique combination of programming power
and simplicity means that the 1016PR can be put to productive
use as a simple manual calculator as well as a mini-computer.
The Cogito 1016PR employs the famous "Marchant Principle,"
as do all Marchant printers. This means that:
1. There are many separate machines under one cover.
A. an adding machine
B. six working accumulator registers
C. a multiplying and dividing machine with square root
2. The last figure printed on the tape is automatically back in
the keyboard just as though the operator entered it there
manually. This automatic keyboard transfer of the last figure
printed eliminates the need to re-enter figures, saving time
and preventing errors in re-entry.
The factors and answers in all problems print decimally correct.
Decimal wheel settings are at 2,4,6,8,10, and 12 places. Rounding
is optional.. The 1016PR maintains the algebraically correct sign
of a number throughout all mathematical operations. The Sign Key
may be used to change the sign of a number at any time from
negative to positive or positive to negative. Numeric entry
capacity is 14 digits. Calculating capacity is 16 digits.
The 1016PR circuitry is solid state integrated. It weighs only
35 pounds, is 19" long, 15" wide and 9" high.
Core Memory
The 1016PR may be turned off
without losing the program
Decision Making Ability
The 1016PR can be programmed to
create. loops in a program and to
make decisions to perform different
calculations: if x is greater than y, if x
is equal to y, if x is less than y.
Speed
Calculating speed: Addition and sub-
traction: 1.24 milliseconds. Multipli-
cation: 215 milliseconds. Division:
215-365 milliseconds.
Printing speed: 15 characters a
second.
External Storage
On magnetic tape cartridges-OP-
TIONAL
One IOTA may be shared by many
1016PR units
Excellent Debugging Facilities
Errors in program instructions are
easily discovered and corrected sav-
ing the operator many tedious hours
of work. The operator not only can
see a print-out of his program, but
can see a print-out of his answer
being calculated in the program run.
Working Accumulator Registers
The 1016PR has 6 working accumu-
lator registers which can be used as
automatic accumulators for positive
or negative products and quotients,
memories for constants, or as direct
adding machines-giving the 1016
SEVEN adding machines in all[
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Net
Commercial Government Government
Item No. 50-274-7
Model_-'
1016PR~'
Quantity
1-up
Price
$2495.00
Discount
5%
Price
$2370.25
MOL $75,000
Item No. 50-382
Delivery: 1-180 days-48 contiguous states, District of Columbia and Hawaii,
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