6571

Cubic 1982 computer card number 6571 refers to a specialized circuit board manufactured by Cubic Western Data (a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation) for use in early automated fare collection (AFC) systems - In the early 1980s, Cubic Western Data was a primary contractor for several major metropolitan transit systems. The 6571 card was typically part of the internal computer logic for:
Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs): Used for processing passenger inputs and managing financial transactions.
Fare Gates: Controlling the mechanical "arms" or barriers based on magnetic-stripe card data.
Add-Fare Stations: Hardware used to update the remaining balance on transit tickets - VA12-12 AM8255APC WD2123B-00