File:SIGABA-ECM (Army M-134-C, Navy CSP-888) at NCM top view.agr.jpg

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English: Top view of SIGABA cipher machine on display at the U.S. National Cryptologic Museum. The cipher unit, CSP-887, with the code and index wheels, has been removed and is on top of the SIGABA housing. Note the Controller switch at right. It has five positions:[1]:p. 19
  • O—Off
  • P—Plain text, each character typed is printed on the output tape. Used to type indicators and date/time groups before and after encrypting a message.
  • R—Reset, used when adjusting settings and zeroizing, nothing is printed
  • E—Encrypt
  • D—Decrypt
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  1. CSP-1100C, Operating Instructions for ECM Mark 2 (CSP-888, CSP-889) and CCM Mark 1 (CSP-1600)]. U.S. Navy (May 1944).

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