A rotating transfer zone with microprocessor control unit
Photo's from the late 70s of a rotating transfer zone (drum distributor) where pneumatic tube carriers can change zones. On the left you see the first (Thalmayr) microprocessor control unit with a build in monitor screen and a printer. It could process 12 different zones.
Source: Thalmayr Austria
Pneumatic Tube, Rohrpost, Buizenpost
A rotating transfer zone with microprocessor control unit
Published: 22-07-2018
Last updated: 23-07-2018
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