Gasboy 1000 Series FMS Card Encoding Manual - Manual (Page 32)

GASBOY Series 1000
7-4 03/07/03
6. The keyboard of the punch machine is marked 1-5, 1-5, S. As shown in Figure 7-3, the top
keys numbered 1-5 are used for punching holes in the top columns on the card, while the
bottom keys numbered 1-5 are used for punching holes in the bottom columns on the card.
The S (or space) key is used for advancing to the next column after a digit of information has
been punched. The S key is used for both the top and bottom half of the card.
Two keys are pressed for each column of information encoded on the card. The keys may be
pressed sequentially or simultaneously. In a dual card application where all holes are to be
punched, the keys 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 should be pressed for each applicable column.
Figure 7-3. Key Diagram
CARD PUNCHING FORM
The Card Punching Form on the following page can assist you in encoding the data onto the
cards. Use the form provided as a master form and make duplicate copies for worksheets. From
your completed Card Encoding Form, fill in the digits to be encoded under the appropriate column
numbers. Using the 5-bit code (Table 7-1), translate the digits into the 5-bit code and enter the
two key numbers for the two bits (holes) that are to be punched (e.g., under the digit 6 write in
2,3). In a two card system, if all holes are to be punched write in 1-5 in the appropriate column(s).
Shown below the bits is the index number the encoding machine indicates while the column is
being punched.