Verran AC Datalink

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Verran AC Datalink through-the-mains computer connection. Computing without cabling
 
Verran Electronics Ltd of Basingstoke gave the following details in an introductory letter:
 
"A remarkable new device, it totally eliminates the spaghetti junction of costly
computer cabling required to connect PCs to printers, plotters, modems, and
terminals to minicomputers.
 
Instead, it uses the invisible cabling that already exists in your building
- the electricity mains.
 
As a result, you can connect any PC to any peripheral by simply plugging one AC
DataLink into the PC, and another into the peripheral.  The signal is carried
through the mains, and appears at the peripheral, with no compatibility problems
whatsoever.
In fact, you can connect several PCs to one peripheral, several terminals to one mini.
The result is a more cost-effective use of all your existing peripherals - and in many
circumstances, no necessity to buy new ones. The brochure I enclose tells you all
about the AC DataLink, and the many uses to which it can be put - saving time,
saving money, saving inconvenience. 

The introductory price for the Verran AC DataLink is just £175 + VAT: a small price
to pay for the convenience (and the savings) it brings to any organisation"
 
We have three boxed units all kindly donated by Morcum Lunt

Date : October 1989

Manufacturer : Verran Electronics

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH3077. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.
 

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