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The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704.
The '''R7704''' rack-mount version continued to be named just R7704.


The 7704A has a special modular construction.  At the bottom is the "acquisition unit",
The 7704A has a special modular construction.  At the bottom is the "A7704 acquisition unit",
which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board.  On top is
which contains the power supply, plug-in slots, and main interface board.  On top is
the "display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for
the "D7704 display unit", which contains the CRT, HV power supply, and output amplifiers for
driving the deflection plates of the CRT.  These units detach.  A large multi-pin connector
driving the deflection plates of the CRT.  These units detach.  A large multi-pin connector
passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit.  It is important
passes signals and power from the acquisition unit to the display unit.  It is important