Device Control
<character> One of the four ASCII characters, DC1, DC2, DC3, and DC4,
once used to remotely control equipment (e.g. a paper tape reader) via
electromagnetic switches. The characters were usually paired, DC1/DC3 turning
one device on/off, and DC2/DC4 another.
[Other examples of equipment?]
(1996-08-20)
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