The Jim Austin Computer Collection

Data General Nova 2 - Link data system

This machine was donated by Hull University in April 2005. It was used for x-ray spectrum analysis. It seems to work and has all its disks and a full set of Data General Manuals.

The picture below shows the main rack of the machine.

At the top of the rack there is the systems for controlling the X-Ray machine. The main Nova 2 computer is below that. At the bottom are the floppy drives. 

The Link units are: Pulse processor 2010 (x2 - one not functional) - probably to pulse the x-ray.

ADC 1057.

High voltage unit (3KV!), probably to run the x-ray device.

The system is unusual as it has Data General floppies. These are type S1oB1o.

The following is an image of the main rack of the Nova 2.

The main processor has the following cards:

Link main logic card (top)

DG Disc cartage controller

Link teletype plotter with alphanumeric options

16K core memory (missing in picture)

Nova 2 processor (bottom)