DEVICE CONTROL
\dɪvˈa͡ɪs kəntɹˈə͡ʊl], \dɪvˈaɪs kəntɹˈəʊl], \d_ɪ_v_ˈaɪ_s k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_l]\
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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 deviceon/off, and DC2/DC4 another.[Other examples of equipment?]
By Denis Howe
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