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UNIVAC 1107
UNIVAC Thin Film Memory Computer 1107
MANUFACTURER
Sperry Rand Corporation
Remington Rand Univac Division
Photo by Remington Rand Univac Division, Sperry Rand Corporation
APPLICATIONS
Manufacturer
Basically, the UNIVAC 1107 is an advanced solid state data processing system
designed and developed to provide reliable solutions to complex problems. This
computer system is well suited to off-line, on-line and real-time problems in
commercial, scientific, and military applications. With a versatile input-output
section and a larger internal memory backed by a powerful instruction repertoire,
the UNIVAC 1107 has capabilities not found informer systems.
The 1107 can efficiently and economically handle a wide range of
applications, such as tactical data systems, command and control systems,
digital communication and switching systems, data reduction and analysis,
logistics, scientific computation, traffic con
trol, reservation systems, computational analysis, inventory and scheduling
systems, intelligence systems, systems simulation, missile and satellite dynamics,
and process control.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 36
Binary digits/instruction 36
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 114
Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point
Partial and multiple arithmetic may be performed.
In partial arithmetic any 1/2, 1/3, or 1/6 of a word
may be added in an entire (A) Register, giving one
sum. Fields or Partial Words may be used in all the
arithmetic operations. In multiple arithmetic, the
two halves or three thirds of a word may be added in
an (A) Register, giving two or three sums respect-
fully. Subtraction may also be performed in a simi-
lar manner.
Instruction type One address (Modified)
Number range From - (235- 1) to + (235- 1)
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Instruction word format
+---------+---------+--------+--------+----+----+------------+
| 36 31 | 30 27 | 26 23 | 22 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 1 |
+---------+---------+--------+--------+----+----+------------+
| f | j | a | b | h | i | u |
+---------+---------+--------+--------+----+----+------------+
Legend
u - Base Operand Address Designator (16 Bits)
i - Indirect Address Designator (1 Bit)
h - Increment Designator (1 Bit)
b - (B) Register Designator (4 Bits)
a - (A) Register Designator (4 Bits)
j - Partial Word or Minor Function Code (4 Bits)
f - Function Code ( 6 Bits)
Automatic coding includes ALGOL, with Fortran Translator and
COBOL. Basic Utility Library includes an executive routine and an
Advanced Computer-Oriented Mnemonic Code Assembly System;
also sort-merge and debugging programs.
Registers and B-boxes include 16 (A) Registers
(accumulators), 15 Index Registers and 36 Special Control
Registers.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl Stor Access Exclud Stor Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 4.0 0.8
Mult 12.7 7.4
Div 31 24
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Synchronous
Operation Concurrent
STORAGE
Total No. of
No. of Bin Coded Access
Media Words Dec Digits Microsec
Magnetic Core 65,536 max 589,824 1.8
Thin Film 128 1,152 0.3
Drum, FH 500 ea 262,144 2,359,296 8,500 avg
Drum, FH 800 ea 786,432 7,077,888 17,000 avg
Models IIA | III
No. of units that can be Up to 12 tape units may be
connected connected to one channel.
One magnetic tape control
unit required per channel.
No. of char/linear inch 250 | 1,000 Pulses/in
Channels or tracks (includes 8 | - Tracks/tape
parity and timing track)
Blank tape between records 1.0 | 0.75 Inches
Tape speed 100 | 100 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 25,000 | 120,000 Char/sec
Start time 12 | 6.3 Millisec
Stop time 9 | 6.3 Millisec
Average time for experienced 30 | 30 Seconds
operator to change reel of tape
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 | 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 2,400 Feet
Composition Metallic and | Metallic and
Mylar | Mylar
INPUT OUTPUT
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape (Model IIA) 25,000 kilocycles/sec
Magnetic Tape (Model III) 120,000 kilocycles/sec
Paper Tape Reader 400 frames/sec
Card Reader 600 or 700 cards/min
Paper Tape Punch 110 frames/sec
Card Punch 150 or 300 cards/min
Printer 600 or 700 lines/min
The complete line of Univac peripheral devices as well as
specialized devices may be used if so desired. The input-output
section of the computer has been
designed to be adaptable to future peripheral equipments.
Sixteen bi-directional channels are provided.
Up to 12 tape units may be connected to one channel.
One magnetic tape control unit is required per channel.
CHECKING FEATURES
Logical checks include parity bits checking on magnetic tape.
Transfer checks are made on all other peripheral devices.
Special instructions facilitate program parity checks.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Time required for delivery 18 months
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate training courses will be made available to all users.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features and unique system advantages include:
A thin-film control memory is used for arithmetic and index
registers, for input-output access control and for special controls
and for auxiliary storage.
The thin-film storage has a 300 nanosecond
(milliusecond) access time with a complete cycle time of
600 nanoseconds (millimicroseconds).
A ferrite core memory for instructions and operands
available in capacities of 16,384 words in one bank; or of
16,384, 32,768, 49,152,or 65,536 words in two separately
accessed banks.
Two microsecond effective cycle time for core storage
(overlapping of two banks).
There are 36-bit words in both the magnetic film and core
memories.
Computer system has an extremely powerful instruction
repertoire, including fixed and floating point, integer and
fractional arithmetic.
Design includes 16 bi-directional channels, capable of
concurrent input-output transmissions up to 250,000 words per
second, without direct supervision of the main program.
ALGOL and COBOL compiling programs and a FORTRAN
translating program will be provided. (The 1107 will
accommodate all routines previously coded in FORTRAN.)
Also provided is an executive routine capable of
integrating routines of multiple programs.
The 1107 instruction word format provides for indexing,
automatic index-register incrementation, partial word transfers
and indirect addressing, along with a current operand reference
and specification of an arithmetic register.
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POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Weight ( I N C H E S )
KVA Lbs. Width Depth Height BTU per Hr.
Central Computer 7.5 1,850 74 34.5 82 19.9
Power Control Center --- 800 48 34.5 82 *
Operator Console --- 550 54 35 50 *
Core Memory (65,000 words) 5 2,000 36 34.5 82 14
Magnetic Tape Control 1.9 125 20 34.5 82 5.1
Uniservo IIA Power Supply 12 Units Max. 3,000 57 32.75 82 10 (for 12 units)
40.6
Uniservo IIA 3.1 800 31 34 82 8.5
Magnetic Drum Control 1.5 125 20 34.5 82 4.1
FH 880 Drum Cabinet 1.9 800 50 32.5 49.75 5.1
FH 500 Drum Cabinet 1.6 600 38.25 29.5 46.75 4.5
Model 46 Line Printer Control 1.5 125 20 34.582 4.1
Model 46 Line Printer 4.4 1,613 72.25 32 52.512
Card Control Cabinet 1.5 125 20 34.5 82 4.1
P19 Card Punch - 80 Column 1.5 1,100 27 49 54.5 4.1
P19 Card Punch - 90 Column 1.5 1,100 27 49 54.5 4.1
M45 Card Reader - 80 Column 1.3 400 27 51 49.25 3.5
M45 Card Reader - 90 Column 1.3 400 27 51 49.25 3.5
Paper Tape Control Cabinet 1.2 800 24 34.5 82 2.6
Note: Tape Reader and Punch included in the Paper Tape Control Unit. Included in Central
Computer.
Voltages Frequency
208 +- % 384-440 cps
(208-220) +- 10% 57-63 cps
(208-120) 59.5-60.5 cps
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
No. of Transistors No. of Diodes
Central Processor 12,000 60,000
Core Memory (65,000 words) 6,676 10,608
Magnetic Tape Control 1,014 2,894
Uniservo IIA Power Supply 0 0
Uniservo IIA 0 15
Magnetic Drum Control 1,100 3,500
FH 880 Drum Control 1,100 700
FH 500 Drum Cabinet 600 700
Model 46 Line Printer 1,250 4,500
Control
Model 46 Line Printer 12 500
Card Control Cabinet 1,000 3,000
Card Punch - 80 Column 75 1,000
Card Punch - 90 Column 75 600
Card Reader - 80 Column 75 500
Card Reader - 90 Column 75 400
Paper Tape Control Cabinet 500 1,500
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UNIVAC FILE 0
Univac File Computer Model 0
MANUFACTURER
Remington Rand Division Sperry
Rand Corporation
Photo by Michigan Bell Telephone Company
APPLICATIONS
Manufacturer
The Univac File Computer is a general purpose, mediumpriced electronic data
processing system with a magnetic drum memory. Automatic tape collating and
sorting may be performed without requiring computer time, which, during the
process, may be spent on other operations. Random access is provided to 180,000
alpha-numeric characters on one drum and to the magnetic core memory. A maximum of
eight drums may be added to one system. The system is controlled by external
panel wiring. Input/output devices consist of an electric typewriter, a punched
card unit and a perforated tape unit, a magnetic tape unit and a high-speed printer.
Frankford Arsenal, Comptroller's Office
Located in Building 51, 2nd Floor, the system is used
for cost accounting and payroll, including payroll
forpersonal services and printing of payroll checks.
ROAMA, Griffiss AFB, New York
Located in Depot Supply Bldg. No. 1, East Wing, the
system is used for requirements computation, approp-
riation accounting, and CESAC.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of Maryland Located at 5711
York Road, Baltimore 12, Maryland, the system is used for the rating of long
distance messages. Terminating point information is stored on the drums.
Calculation of rate is based on location of originating and terminating points,
duration and class of call. Rate and miscellaneous billing and statictical data
are punched into the message card.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Dept. G-318, Santa Monica Located at C-107,
Long Beach, the system is used for general accounting, labor distribution, cost
and expense ledgers, material, and payroll.
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Photo by Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., Tulsa Division Located at 2000 North
Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma, the system is used for work determination
(search stored master files for technical orders and planned ,jobs applicable to
aircraft coming in for modification), payroll (create payroll working cards and
compute earnings and taxes. Update earnings, total-to-date records, and
vacation/sick leave records. Create quarterly and year-end tax report cards), cost
labor and estimating (summarize hours worked, allocating indirect time to
applicable direct charge and create cards for accounting cost labor reports and
manufacturing control performance reports and work history), and cost ledger
(perform allocations and create cards showing cost of work charged to other
divisions of the company.
Michigan Bell Telephone Company Located at 105 E.
Bethune, Detroit, Michigan and 3530 Eastern S. E., Grand Rapids,
Michigan, the computers are used to rate "long distance" toll messages.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Bin coded dec (excess 3)
Digits per word 12 digits including sign
Digits/instruction 12 characters/instruction
Instructions per word 1 plus sub command
All instructions are programmed by external plugboard.
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type Three address
Number range 99,999,999,999- to 99,999,999,999+
Instruction word format
+----------------+-------------+-------------+----------+---------+
| V1 | V2 | R | | |
| Address of | Address of | Address for | Process | Special |
| first operand | 2nd operand | Result | | Char. |
| | | Storage | | Sub- |
| | | | | Command |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+----------+---------+
| 3 digits | 3 digits | 3 digits | 2 digits | |
+----------------+-------------+-------------+----------+---------+
Automatic built-in subroutines includes tape search.
Each register is a 12 character shift register with
lower position reserved for algebraic sign.
Register A
Receives first operand
Register B
Receives second operand
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Register C
Accumulates the result in add and subtract operation, in division it
receives the remainder, in multiplication it receives most significant product
digits.
Register D
Accumulates the result in add and subtract operations, in division it stores
the quotient, in multiplication it stores the least significant product digits.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl Stor Access Exclud Stor Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 8,610 1,200
Mult 23,800 16,300
Multiplier = 55555
Div 27,500 approx 20,000
6 digit dividend &
6 digit divisor
The storage access for add, multiply & divide operations
includes accessing of the twooperands and the result.
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation (System) Concurrent
STORAGE
Manufacturer
No. of No. of Access
Media Words Alphanum Char Microsec
Drum (High Speed) 1,070 12,840 2,500 avg
Drum (Mass Mem- 15,000/unit 180,000/unit 17,000
ory)(optional)
Max. 8 units
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 10 Units
No. of char/linear inch of tape 139 Char/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.5 Inches
Tape speed 75 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 10,425 Char/sec
Start time 7 Millisec
Stop time 10 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 30 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
length of reel 2,400 Feet
Composition Mylar or metal
900 microseconds, above, inlcudes time to transfer one word to an
arithmetic register.
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The following installation utilizes 1 General Storage Drum of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word, each: Frankford
The following installation utilizes 4 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word, each: Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
The following installation utilizes 5 General Storage Drums of 15,000 12
characters/word, each: Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
The following installations utilize 6 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word, each: Douglas Santa Monica Douglas Tulsa
Six large-capacity drums are used. Each drum has 300 "tracks" of 600 digits.
"Unit Record" lengths of 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, or 120 digits
are available. "Field", or word, lengths within a unit record may vary from 1 to
20 digits, entirely at the discretion of the programmer. Alphabetic characters
require only one digit of storage.
The following installations utilize 8 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word, each: ROAMA
C and P Telephone
Each drum has a capacity of 180,000 digits. This is divided into 4500 -
40 digit words. Therefore, the total storage available on the 8 drums is
1,440,000 digits.
INPUT
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape 10,425 char/sec
Paper Tape 200 char/sec
Card Read/Punch Unit 150 cards/sec
All input devices are on line. 80 or 90 column cards may be used.
The following organizations utilize the input devices indicated:
Frankford
Cards and magnetic tape
ROAMA
Cards, magnetic tape and inquiry typewriter
C and P Telephone
Cards
Douglas Santa Monica
Cards
Douglas Tulsa
Cards.
An input speed of 600 cards/min. is possible, using all units.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Cards
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
Cards
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OUTPUT
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape 10,425 char/sec
Paper Tape60 char/sec
Card Punch 80 or 90150 cards/min
High Speed Printer 600 lines/min
Inquiry Typewriter 10 char/sec
Compatibility of tapes is possible with other Univac tape systems.
Printer may be operated on or off line.
The following organizations utilize the output devices indicated:
Frankford
Cards, magnetic tape and high speed printer. ROAMA
Cards, magnetic tape and inquiry typewriter. C and P Telephone
Cards. Speed on two 1.0. units - approx. 160 cards min. Speed on three 1.0.
units - approx. 180 cards min. Application calls for read and punch in same
card. Maximum speeds per 1.0. are read and/or punch 150 cards/min. Douglas
Santa Monica
Cards Douglas
Tulsa
Cards. An output speed of 600 cards/min.. is possible, using all units.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Cards Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
Cards
CHECKING FEATURES
Manufacturer Checking features include odd parity, execution of
arithmetic and some transfer instruction with built in checks, complete tape
read checks, and logical checks.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Manufacturer
Power, computer 74.4 KVA 0.95 pf
Power, air conditioner 14.9 Kw
Room size 1,400 sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 19.8 Tons
Weight, computer 8,000-10,000 lbs
No special facilities are required. Standard 3 phase 220 volt power is
used.
Frankford
Power, computer 100 Kw 112 KVA 0.90 pf
Power, air cond 98.8 Kw 70 KVA 0.85 Pf
Volume, computer 26,640 cu ft
Volume, air condition 1,530 cu ft
Area, computer 1,800 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 255 sq ft
Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft
100 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 60 Tons
Weight, computer 19,430 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 16,900 lbs, incl cooling tower
Plenums - length 48 ft, width 37, height 15 (48' x 37 x 15 = 26,640 cu ft.).
Building type - manufacturing type of pre-World War II Type. Building
modifications - installation of air conditioner and electrical receptacles. 480V,
60 cycle, 3 phase, stepped down to 230V.
Above power includes peripheral equipment.
ROAMA
Power, computer94 Kw3 phase, 4 wire
Power, air condi 27.5 Kw27.5 KVA 220V, 3 phase,
4 wire
Volume, computer 21,600 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner1,180 cu ft
Area, computer 2,400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 150 sq ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner48 Tons
Weight, computer 38,210 lbs
Weight, air conditioner7,500 lbs
Modified portion of existing permanent type warehouse including
installation of raised wood floor with asphalt tile, new partitions to
segregate area, air conditioning, lighting and electrical power and
distribution.
C and P Telephone
Power, computer 27.0 Kw 29.7 KVA 0.90 pf
Volume, computer 678 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 96 cu ft
Area, computer 129.1 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 9.7 sq ft
Room size, computer20 ft x 38 ft
Room size, air conditioner Located in same room
Floor loading 133.1 lbs/sq ft
150 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner10 Tons
Weight, computer 17,177 lbs
3 phase, 208 volt, 4 wire circuit required for computer voltage regulator.
Required - (Line voltage variations exceeded + 5%) 40 K.V.A. 3-phase 113
AmpStabiline rectifier purchased through Remington Rand. Partitioning and
ventilating hoods erected.
Douglas Santa Monica
Power, computer 29.5 KVA
Area, computer 180 sq ft
Room size 60 ft x 20 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,050 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 15 Tons
Weight, computer20,050 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 1,500 lbs
Six inch raised false floor installed over power cables. Exhaust diffusers
installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/air conditioning.
Douglas Tulsa Power, computer 29.5 KVA 0.85 Pf 3 phase, 208/230V
reg.
Power, air cond 11.2 Kw 15 KVA 0.70 Pf
Volume, computer 900 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner112 cu ft
Area, computer 180 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 16 sq ft
Room size, computer60 ft x 20 ft
Room size, air conditioner 8 ft x 8 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,050 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons
Weight, computer 20,050 lbs
Weight, air conditioner1,500 lbs
Floor-to-ceiling partitions installed around computer area. Six-inch raised
false floor installed over power cables. Three sixty-inch combination exhaust-
diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/air conditioning.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
Power, computer 13.2 Kw 23.3 KVA 0.75 pf
Power, air cond 11.1 Kw 14 KVA 0.75 pf
Volume, computer 12,000 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 72 cu ft
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Area, computer 750 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 36 sq ft
Room size, computer 24 ft x 20 ft
Room size, air conditionerCeiling unit
Room size, maintenance 8 ft x 10 ft
Floor loading 164 lbs/sq ft
650 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 7 Tons
Weight, computer15,570 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 900 lbs
The installation of a seven ton air conditioning unit and an extension of
our power distribution circuits were the only site preparations required.
(We did partition the computer room at Detroit. However, at Grand Rapids,
the Univac was installed in an unpartitioned room with other punched
card equipment.)
PRODUCTION RECORD
Manufacturer
See Production Record of Univac File Model 1.
The Univac File Model 1 is the current Univac File model being delivered.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Frankford
Basic System
Program Control Unit, Arithmetic Unit = $2,450 + $15=
$2,465.
Additional equipment
Sort 1 Collate System $750
High Speed Printer 2,725
Magnetic Tape Units (6) 4,500
90 Col Card Unit 1,300
General Storage 850
Maintenance included for prime shift.
Extra shift rental/maintenance at $12 per hour per
engineer.
ROAMA
Basic system
Main frame$4,190
Supv. Console 150
Inquiry Typewriter 350
Card Unit1,300
Unityper 90
Seven Magnetic Tape Units 5,250
Eight General Storage Drums 4,600
Additional equipment
High Speed Printer $3,300
Sort Collate/four mag. tape units 3,750
Figures shown are monthly prime shift rental rates.
C and P Telephone
Basic system
1 - Arithmetic & Control, 1 - General Storage, and 1
80 Col. I. O. = $4,600.
Additional. equipment
1 - 80 col. I.0., and 7 additional drums = $3,750.
3rd 1.0. on standby basis at present.
Douglas Tulsa
Basic system
Program Control Unit, Arith,etic Control Unit, Gen-
eral Storage Unit, Four Input-Output Units and Adap-
tors,Six Large-Capacity Magnetic Drums = $8,790.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
Price
Central Computer, Input/Output
Unit and General Storage $219,000
One Input/output Unit$55,000 ea.
Four General Storage Drums21,000 ea.
Rental
Central Computer, 80 Column Input
Output Unit and General Storage 4,350
One 80 Column input/Output unit $1,050
Four General Storage Drums350 ea.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturer
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 3
Coders 2
Clerks 1
Librarians 1
Operators 2
Engineers 1
Technicians 3
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user includes
programming schools and sales support personnel.
Frankford
Two 8-Hour Shifts
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 1 3
Analysts 2 2
Programmers 7 7
Librarians 1 2
Operators 3 7
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes 120 hours classroom training by Rem-
Rand personnel for programmers, 80 hours classroom training by Rem-Rand
personnel and on-the-,job training by experienced Arsenal programmers for
operators.
ROAMA
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 3
Operators 1 3
Engineers 6 9
In-Output Oper 2 6
Operation tends toward closed shop.
C and P Telephone
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Programmers 2
Operators 2
Programmers and supervisors are part time.
Operators were trained by programmers on-the-,job.
Operating instructions are being prepared.
Douglas Santa Monica
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 1
Operators 1
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used include two weeks course followed by on-the-
,job training.
Douglas Tulsa
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 3
Operators 2
Engineers 1
Technicians 1
Analysts perform their own programming. No coding
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required. Two additional systems analysts available, if needed, from outside
the department.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used include two-week familiarization course followed
by on-the-job training. Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit Michigan Bell
Telephone - Grand Rapids
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour
Shift Shifts
Supervisors 1 1
Programmers 1 1
Operators 1 2
Engineers 2 3
Operation tends toward open shop.
Method of training used is on-the-job training.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE,
AND TIME AVAILABILITY
Manufacturer
Numerous built-in checking features.
Frankford
Average error-free running period 30.3 Hours
Good time 67 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time 76 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.88
Above figures based on period from Jan 60 to Mar 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 15 Jul 59
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations. Presently, there is time available on
the computer system pending the implementation of
further applications. This time would be available
in the meantime to an organization or agency with a
compatible system.
ROAMA
Good time 119 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time)128 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.93
Abovefigures based on period 1 Feb 60 to 31 Mar 60
Time isnot available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
C and P Telephone
Average error-free running period 6.4 Days
Good time42.33 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time 42.5 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.996
Above figures based on period 1 Jul 60 to 31 Jul- 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Feb 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
New program cutover on 25 Jul 60 - initial program used from Feb 60 until
Jul 60. Analysis on new program is not complete.
Douglas Santa Monica
Average error-free running period 40 Hours
Good time40 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time 41 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.975
Above figures based on period from Jul 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Jul 58
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Douglas Tulsa
Average error-free running period Two Weeks
Good time 44.6 Hours/Week Average)
Attempted to run time 46 Hours/Week Average)
Operating ratio 0.97
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 30 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Sep 57
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids
Good time 70 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time78 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.93
Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 1 May 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test1 Sep 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
We have encountered considerable 80 column punch trouble with the
Detroit Univac. The Grand Rapids installation has been, in comparison,
trouble free.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Frankford
A unique system advantage is that sort/collate system may be off line or the
tape units may be used on-line as demand stations.
Adopted procedures for magnetic tape labelling, storage, shipping, and
protection from humidity, temperature, and physical, electrical, fire and other
damage include labelling (tape number, program number, period ending date,
description and blockette count), storage (2 fireproof closed cabinets - 1 open
cabinet), protection against atmospheric conditions (air conditioning), and a
disaster plan (source tapes stored in separate location) is in effect.
Our Model 0, UFC is composed of a Main Control Unit, an Arithmetic and
Control Unit, a General Storage Drum, a 90 column I/0 Unit, a 90 column
Adaptor, six Tape Units, a Sort/Collate System (Main Control plus four of above
tape units), and a High Speed Printer (Printing Unit, Type Reader, Memory Unit,
Control Unit).
ROAMA
Tapes are stored in the computer room which is air
conditioned and humidity controlled. The room is equipped with a sprinkler
system in case of fire however, the tapes are stored in plastic containers and
metal filed which are not fireproof: Labels are AMC Form 55 dated Oct. 58.
Douglas Tulsa
An outstanding feature is the magnetic drum storage, which is expandable to
1,800,000 digits on request, and expandable to 5,940,000 digits with circuitry
modification.
The unique system advantages include true random access storage and self-
checking arithmetic processes.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids Outstanding feature is the
random access memory. Unique system advantage is that system rates toll
messages in random terminating point order and accumulates statistics and
study data.
FUTURE PLANS
Manufacturer Univac File Model 1 is the current Univac File model.
Frankford It is planned that additional payroll, budget and program cost
applications will be added to the existing equipment as soon as possible. A
proposed integrated Financial Management System for the entire Arsenal when
implemented would require a computer with a greater potnetial than the one
currently in use. It is believed that a computer of the second generation type
(transistorized) would prove of greater
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benefit to the Arsenal and would eliminate the obsolescence of such equipment
for greater period of time.
C and P Telephone Modifications of 80 column read punch (P-19)
presently used on Univac Solid State Computer may permit it to be used on
Model 0. This will increase time available for computing from 85 milliseconds
to 400 milliseconds. It is anticipated that 2 P-19's would furnish at least the
same output volumes as the 3 I.O.'s used presently.
Douglas Santa Monica System is to be retired within the next few
months.
Douglas Tulsa Two Univac Electronic Tabulators are on order and will
provide high-speed printing capability. Each machine consists of a 450-card per-
minute reader, a 150 cardper-minute punch, a 600 line-per-minute printer and a
processor which includes a 2,400-word (10 digit drum.
Michigan Bell Telephone - Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone - Grand Rapids Several new
applications for the Univac are in the planning stage. For the most part,
they involve statistical analysis of toll message volume data.
INSTALLATIONS
Frankford Arsenal
Bridge and Tacony Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ROAMA
Griffiss Air Force Base, New York
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland
5711 York Road
Baltimore 12, Maryland
Douglas Aircraft Company, Dept. C-107
Long Beach, California
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.
2000 North Memorial Drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
105 E. Bethune
Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
3530 Eastern S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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UNIVAC FILE 1
Univac File Computer Model 1
MANUFACTURER
Remington Rand Division
Sperry Rand Corporation
Photo by Remington Rand Univac
APPLICATIONS
Manufacturer
The Univac File-Computer is a general purpose, med-
ium-priced electronic data processing system with a
magnetic drum memory. Automatic tape collating and
sorting may be performed without requiring computer
time, which, during the process, may be spent on
other operations. Random access is provided to
180,000 alpha-numeric characters on one drum and to
the magnetic core memory. A maximum of ten drums
may be added to one system. The system is controlled
by external panel wiring and by internally stored
programs. Input/output devices consist of an electric
typewriter, a punched card unit and a perforated tape
unit,a magnetic tape unit and a high-speed printer.
U. S. Army Chemical Center
Supply Management National Inventory Control Point,
Army Industrial Fund Inventory, and Army Industrial
Fund Cost Accounting.
New applications will include:
Corps wide Appropriation Financial Accounting, sur-
veillance statistics for Chemical Corps materiel,
civilian payroll, inventory and supply management of
Chemical Corps, inspection aids and equipment, mili-
tary personnel statistics, and Chemical Corps Tables
of Distribution.
U. S, Army Military Traffic Management Agency
Located in Washington, D. C., the system is used by
a single manager charged with the responsibility for
compiling of statistical data for the Department of
Defense on all forms of transportation used by all
military departments.
U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center, Albany, Ga.
Located at the Marine Corps Supply Center, Albany,
Ga., applications include computer processing under
the current Marine Corps concept of supply management,
which involves the use of the File Computer as the
primary processing tool of the Marine Corps supply
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Photo by Remington Rand Univac
centers, and inventory control point. Each of our two supply
centers manage a supply complex. For example, this activity is
responsible for the area extending east of a north-south line
passing through E1 Paso, Texas including the Near East and
Mediterranean areas. All inventory and financial management of
stocks at the supply center and the stock account at MCS,
Quantico, Va., Camp Lejeune, N.C., and MCRD, Parris Island,
S.C., is accomplished by this supply center. The inventory records
for each of the above activities are maintained on magnetic tape
and updated periodically on our computer. The financial
accounting is accomplished to support each inventory updating
process.
U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center, Barstow, Calif. Located
in the Administrative Division, at Barstow, California, the
system is used for supply inventory control and accounting
and for stores accounting (monetary value of stores).
USAF Headquarters Command, Bolling AFB
Base inventory control and monetary accountingInventory
records are maintained on magnetic tape and each day supply
transactions (issues, turn-ins, receipts, etc.) update the inventory
on hand balances, resulting in requisition, back orders, etc. Entire
application consists of approximately 35 programs.
Military personnel accounting - This application provides
for the maintenance of personnel strength files on magnetic
tape and for periodic summarization of data for submission to
Hq USAF. There are approximately 20 programs utilized in
support of this application.
Civilian payroll accounting - This application provides for the
bi-weekly computation of pay data for 5,000 civilian employees
serviced by Bolling AFB.
USAF Sacramento Air Materiel Area, McClellan AFB System
is used for maintenance engineering management and aircraft
configuration control for the F-104.
USAF Special Communications Center, Kelly AFB
System is located at San Antonio, Texas.
USAF Warner Robins Air Materiel Area
The computer is used for the property accounting system which
encompasses the processing of all documents i.e., requisitions,
receipts, IAVs, stock list changes, etc., that effect inventory
management stock control and distribution of Air Force
controlled inventory. It also originates feeder data for many other
systems dealing with material such as IAM, GSSF,
maintenance production system, maintenance, supply, civil
engineers, administrative services, and tenant organizations,
cost system inventory, and stock balance and consumption
reporting.
The computer is used for Maintenance Engineering
Management - material control and production item reporting.
This project provides for control and accounting of material used
in the Directorate of Maintenance Engineering repair activities.
It includes provisions for maintenance of material standards;
computation of material requirements on the 90180 day
programmed workload and other non-programmed work as it
generates; preparation of necessary documentation to effect
physical movement of stock to the maintenance support stock in
conjunction with AMCL 25-156 and to accomplish the
determination of support-ability for production; analysis of
material usage related to production items; accumulation of cost
for actual material consumed; computation of maintenance stock
support utilization and effectiveness; accumulation of production
data and reporting for the material repair system and other
production reporting.
Computer will shortly be used for base support class stock
control and distribution. This is a method for controlling and
distributing material to support AMC internal depot functions
including MOS operation and tenant organizations. The basic
function of this system is to provide data required to enable the
supply components to administer timely, accurate, and effective
material support. The system provides current inventory
positions and various products for management of serviceable,
reparable, and excess material. The system also provides such by-
products of data as can be used in dollar management of AF assets
processed by the computer to effect obligation on distribution of
material; appropriate reserve level notices; back-order action as
appropriate; and preparation of outputs for further use in supply
and dollar accounting reports.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318 No. 1
Located in A7-123 Santa Monica, the system is used for parts
sales, provisioning, and inventory.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318 No. 2 Located
in A-312, Santa Monica, California, the system is used for
production scheduling, tooling, and material release.
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Photo by U. S. Army Chemical Center
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318, No. 3 Located in B-
107, E1 Segundo, the system is used for general accounting, labor
distribution, cost & expense ledgers, material, and payroll.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318, No. 4 Located in C-
107, Long Beach, the system is used for general accounting, labor
distribution, cost & expense ledgers, material, and payroll.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318, No. 5 Located at C-107,
Long Beach, the system is used for production scheduling, tooling, material
release, and order location.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318, No. 6 Located at A-
107, Santa Monica, the system is used for general accounting, labor
distribution, cost & expense ledgers, material, and payroll.
First National City Bank of New York Located at 399 Park Avenue,
N.Y.C., the system is used Personnel (daily and monthly absentee report, job
classification study, personnel statistic report, and profit sharing studies), by
Comptrollers (allocation of departmental budget expense), by the Paymaster
(payroll and related reports), by others for salary, employment, vacation
studies, and reconcilement of travelers checks. Planned applications include
accounting (head office and branch general ledger accounting) and inventory
(stationery).
Western Electric Company, Incorporated located at 2500 Broening
Highway, Baltimore 24, Maryland, the system is used for preparation of hourly
payrolls and related report data, employee wage incentive credits and monthly
balance earnings, monthly accounting details and report data, merchandise
warehouse stock maintenance, and merchandise warehouse inventory control.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Internal number system Binary coded dec (excess 3)
Alphanum char/word 12 char, incl sign
Characters per instruction 12 alphanum
Instructions per word 1 plus sub command
Instructions decoded Internal 27 plus 11 sub-
instructions
External 19 plus 17 sub-
instructions
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type Three address
Number range 99,999,999,999- to 99999.999,999+
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Photo by U. S. Armv Chemical Center
Instruction word format
+---------------+-------------+-------------+----------+----------+
| V1 | V2 | R | | |
| Address of | Address of | Address for | Process | Special |
| first operand | 2nd operand | Result | | Char. |
| | | Storage | | Sub- |
| | | | | Command |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+----------+----------+
| 3 digits | 3 digits | 3 digits | 2 digits | 1 digit |
+---------------+-------------+-------------+----------+----------+
Automatic built-in subroutines includes tape search.
Each register is a 12 character shift register with
lower position reserved for
algebraic sign.
Register A
Receives first operand
Register B
Receives second operand
Register C
Accumulates the result in add and subtract operation, in division it
receives the remainder, in multiplication it receives most significant product
digits.
Register D
Accumulates the result in add and subtract operations, in division it stores
the quotient, in multiplication it stores the least significant product digits.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl Stor Access Exclud Stor Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 8,610 1,200
Mult 23,800 16,300
Multiplier = 55555
Div 27,500 approx 20,000
6 digit dividend &
6 digit divisor
The storage access for add, multiply & divide operations
includes accessing of the two operands and the result.
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation (System) Concurrent
STORAGE
Manufacturer
No. of No. of Access
Media Words Alphnum Char Microsec
Magnetic Core 20 240 900
Drum (High Speed 1,070 12,840 2,500 avg
Drum (Mass Mem- 15,000/unit 180,000/unit 17,000
ory)(optional)
Max. 10 units
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Photo by U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center Barstow
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 10 Units
No. of char/linear inch of tape 139 Char/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Tracks/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.5 Inches
Tape speed 75 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 10,425 Char/sec
Start time 7 Millisec
Stop time 10 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 30 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 Feet
Composition Mylar or metal
900 microseconds, above, includes time to transfer one word
to an arithmetic register.
USMC SC Albany
Storage capacity of
the high speed drum consists of the following categories of
tracks.
Tracks 0-9 = Input/output tracks. Each basic track is dual in
nature for track switching consequently doubling the storage
capacity.
Tracks 11-12 = Factor Storage
Tracks 13-9T = Program Storage
Track 99w = Stores field selection pattern
Western Electric
No. of No. of Access
Media Words Digits Microsec
High Speed Drum 1,05011 + sign/word Min. 0588
Avg. 3, 087
Max. 5,586
Large Capacity Variable180,000/drum Avg. 17,000
Storage Drums Unit RecordsMax. 34,000
Unit records can run in multiples of 12 up to 120.
Buffers (Ma - 20 240 Min. 630
net ic Core Avg. 861
Max. 1,092
Memory Locations
Register "A" 1 11 + sign
Register "B" 1 11 + sign
Register "C" 1 11 + sign Min. 588
Register "D" 1 11 + sign Avg 819
Instruction
Revolver 1 11 + sign Max. 1,050
General Storage
Address Register 7
Program Address
Counters - 3
Code Distributor
Register - 1
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Photo by U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center Barstow
The following installations utilize 1 General Stor-
age Drum of 15,000 words, 12 characters/word, each:
USA CC Douglas 1
USA MTMA Douglas 2
USAF SCC
The following installation utilizes 2 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word: USMC SC Barstow
The following installations utilize 3 General Stor-
age Drums of 15,000 words, 12 characters/word, each:
USAF Bolling USAF McClellan
The following installation utilizes 4 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word: 1st National City Bank
The following installations utilize 6 General Stor-
age Drums of 15,000 words, 12 characters/word, each:
Douglas 4 Douglas 6
The following installation utilizes 7 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word: Douglas 3
The following installations utilize 8 General Storage Drums of 15,000
words, 12 characters/word, each:
USAF WRAMA Douglas 5
INPUT OUTPUT
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape 10,425 char/sec
Paper Tape 200 char/sec
Card Read/Punch Unit 150 cards/sec
All input devices are on line. 80 or 90 column
cards may be used.
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape 10,425 char/sec
Paper Tape 60 char/sec
Card Punch 80 or 90 150 cards/min
High Speed Printer 600 lines/min
Inquiry Typewriter 10 char/sec
Compatibility of tapes is possible with other Univac Tape Systems. Printer
may be operated on or off line.
The following organizations utilize the Input/Output devices indicated:
USA CC
Cards, mag tape, typewriter, and high speed printer. USA MTMA
Cards, mag tape, typewriter, and high speed printer.
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Photo by U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center Barstow
USMC SC Albany
Media Speed
80 Column Card Unit 300 cards/min
This loading speed is attained bu utilizing both
the read and punch channel for reading (punching only
rate = 150 cpm)
Magnetic Tape Units 11.5 Millisec
This time represents the speed with which one
blockeet (120 characters) of info passes by read write
head
Inquiry Typewriter Manual
Operator must key in desired info for transfer and loading
Media Speed
80 Column Card Unit150 cards/min
This component possesses a punching capability in
one channel only.
Magnetic Tape Units Same as input
Inquiry Typewriter 8.5 Char/sec
USMC SC Barstow
Cards, magnetic tape, typewriter and high speed printer. USAF
Bolling
Cards, magnetic tape and typewriter. USAF
McClellan
Cards, magnetic tape and typewriter.
USAF SCC
Magnetic tape and typewriter.
USAF WRAMA
Cards, magnetic tape and typewriter
Douglas 1
Cards and magnetic tape.
Douglas 2
Cards and magnetic tape.
Douglas 3
Cards
Douglas 4
Cards and magnetic tape
Douglas 5
Cards and magnetic tape
Douglas 6
Cards
1st National City Bank
Cards and. magnetic tape. 4 tape units with Sort
Collate Control Unit allows off line sort-merge rou-
tines.
Western Electric
Cards and magnetic tape.
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Photo by U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center Albany
CHECKING FEATURES
Manufacturer Checking features include odd parity, execution of
arithmetic and some transfer instruction with built in checks, complete tape
read checks, and logical checks.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Manufacturer
Power, computer 74.4 KVA 0.95 Pf
Power, air conditioner 14.9 Kw
Room size, computer 1,400 sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 19.8 Tons
Weight, computer 8,000-10,000 lbs
No special facilities are required. Standard 3 phase 220 volt power is
used.
USA CC
Power, computer 28 Kw 30 KVA 0.95 Pf
Power, air condi 107 Kw 0.83 pf
Volume, computer 343 cu ft
Area, computer 752 sq ft
Floor loading 120 lbs/sq ft
140 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner80 Tons
Weight, computer 7,060 lbs
Converted warehouse type building - approximately 11,000 square feet.
False acoustic tile ceiling, tile floor. EAM equipment partitioned separately
from computer room. Separate offices for programmers and administrative
personnel. Completely rewired and florescent lighting installed.
USA MTMA
Power, computer 88.2 KVA
Volume, computer16,000 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner3,600 cu ft
Area, computer 2,000 sq ft
Area, air conditioner400 sq ft
Weight, air conditioner2,400 lbs
False ceilings and floors, sound proofing of walls and ceilings, picture
windows, wide doors, electrical floor channels, air conditioning ducts, fuse
panels
and storm windows.
USMC SC Albany
Power, computer 191 Kw 225 KVA 0.85 Pf
Power, air condi 170 Kw 200 KVA 0.85 Pf
Volume, computer 17,550 cu ft
Volume, sir conditioner3,861 cu ft
Area, computer 1,950 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 429 sq ft
Room size, computer L-75, W-26, H-9
Room size, air condiL-16.5, W-26, H-9
Floor loading 17.16 lbs/sq ft
55.3 lbs concen max
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Photo by Bolling Air Force Base
Capacity, air conditioner 60 Tons
Weight, computer31,472 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 5,360 lbs
Computer utilizes separate power source. Air conditioner shares power
source. Approximately 200 KVA
available. False floor ratings are uniform load = 150 lbs/sq ft and concen
load = 500 lbs/sq ft.
Our computer site was constructed within one wing of an already existing
brick and concrete structure. The required floor space was determined utilizing
two existing walls of the wing and the rectangular structure was completed by
the construction of two concrete block walls. Power requirement were met by
installation of a separate transformer bank, voltage regulator and switching
gear. Power lines were run through pre-existing control room located in the
same wing and then into computer site. Acoustical tile ceiling of permanent
structure was retained.
USMC SC Barstow
Power, computer 52.5 Kw69.6 KVA 0.75 pf
Power, air condi 45.1 Kw57.4 KVA 0.78 pf
Volume, computer 798 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 1,105 cu ft
Area, computer 166.6 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 121 sq ft
Room size, computer 42 ft x 70 ft
Room size, air conditioner 12 ft x 17.5 ft
Floor loading 118 lbs/sq ft
700 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 50 Tons
Weight, computer 27,930 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 4,000 lbs
New wing constructed, size 42 ft x 70 ft, stucco wall, false floor, false
ceiling. Hot and cold air plenums, source and exhaust duct work for airflow.
Power distribution system including 3 ea 50 KVA and 2 ea KVA transformers, 1
ea 27.5 KVA and 1 ea 90 KVA voltage regulators installed.
USAF Bolling
Power, computer 100.5 KVA
Power, air conditioner48.672 Kw
Volume, computer1,229.5 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner5,600 cu ft
Area, computer291.0 sq ft
Area, air conditioner560 sq ft
Room size, computer40 ft x 60 ft
Room size, air cond (40 Tons13 ft x 14 ft
Room size, air cond (15 Tons7 ft x 14 ft
Floor loading 140.0 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 55 Tons
Weight, computer155,000 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 5,500 lbs
A supply warehouse (Butler Building was modified. False ceiling, tile
floor, air conditioning, wall partitions and the required power supply were
added to the building housing the computer and punch card
machine areas.
USAF McClellan
Power, computer 56 1 Kw 65.3 KVA 0.86 pf
Power, air condi 160 Kw ?00 KVA 0.86 pf
Volume, computer 1,283 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 846 cu ft
Area, computer 2,356 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 1,881 sq ft
Room size, computer 38 ft x 62 ft
Room size, air conditioner 42 ft x 65 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
700 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 155 Tons
Weight, computer 22,520 lbs
Weight, air conditioner75,000 lbs
Air conditioner serves both 1105 and UFC.
A plenum was constructed for the control cabinets, and storage cabinets.
Acoustical tile was applied to a false ceiling and to the walls of the room. It was
necessary to increase the power to meet the demands of the UFC and 1105. Site
preparation for both
systems was done simultaneously. Air conditioning was increased and
necessary duct work was installed.
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Photo by Sacramento Air Materiel Area McClellan AFB
USAF SCC
Power, computer111.2 Kw 136.5 KVA
Power, air conditioner2 Kw ea
Volume, computer1,624.8 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner216 cu ft ea
Area, computer 645 sq ft
Area, air conditioner36 sq ft ea
Room size 50 ft x 40 ft
Capacity, air conditioner 2 - 10 Ton Units
Weight, computer 30,192 lbs
Installation of false floor of 1 1/8 inch plywood
covered with vinyl.
USAF WRAMA
Power, computer 94-15 Kw 129.65 KVA
Power, air con 74.6 Kw 100.0 KVA
Volume, computer8,184 cu ft
Volume, compressor588 cu ft
Volume, air handling unit 756 cu ft
Area, computer 1,364 sq ft
Area, compressor 84 sq ft
Area, air handling unit84 sq ft
Room size, computer2,110 sq ft
Room size, compressor247 sq ft
Room size, air handling unit 210 sq ft
Floor loading 190 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 29 Tons
Weight, computer 36,278 lbs
Weight, compressor 5,110 lbs
Weight, air handling unit 3,560 lbs
Weight, air condi total 8,670 lbs
Site preparation required the modification and installation of
temperature and humidity control for an existing building. The
relocation of electrical accounting machine equipment, key
punch equipment and supporting personnel was required to
provide 2,423 square feet of floor space area for the Univac File
Computer System and an equipment maintenance area.
Approximately 29 tons of air conditioning were installed for
the File Computer Area. The high speed printer which is cooled
by a closed-loop chilled water system required 28 gallons of
water per minute at 50oF.
The only false flooring required for the installation of the
File Computer System was approximately 360 square feet in the
high speed printer area.
The power factor for the computer is between unity and 0.95
inductive. The power factor for the air conditioner, including air
handling unit and compressor, are 0.85 to 0.90 fully loaded.
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Douglas 1
Power, computer 71 Kw 88.5 KVA
Area, computer 1,400 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 35 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer 22,920 lbs
Six inch raised false floor to provide for power cables.
Exhaust diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/sir
conditioning.
Douglas 2
Power, computer 57 Kw 75.5 KVA
Area, computer 1,400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 100 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 35 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer 18,740 lbs
Six inch raised floor to provide for power cables. Exhaust
diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation air conditioning.
Douglas 3
Power, computer 53 Kw 69.5 KVA
Area, computer 1,000 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 34 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 50 Tons
Weight, computer 23,920 lbs
Six inch raised false floor to provide for power cables.
Exhaust diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/air
conditioning.
Douglas 4
Power, computer 72.5 Kw 89 KVA
Area, computer 1,400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 100 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 35 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer 28,920 lbs
Six inch raised floor to provide for power cables. Exhaust
diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dis
sipation/air conditioning.
Douglas 5
Power, computer 75.5 Kw 92 KVA
Area, computer 1,400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 100 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 35 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen mgax
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer 31,480 lbs
Six inch raised false floor to provide for power cables.
Exhaust diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/air
conditioning.
Douglas 6
Power, computer 51.5 Kw 68 KVA
Area, computer 1,000 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 100 sq ft
Room size, computer 30 ft x 33 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
2,200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer 22,400 lbs
Six inch raised false floor to provide for power cables.
Exhaust diffusers installed in ceiling for heat dissipation/air
conditioning.
1st National City Bank
Power, computer 88 KVA
Vole, computer 14,400 cu ft
Vole, air conditioner6,400 cu ft
Area, computer 1,800 sq ft
Area, air conditioner800 sq ft
Room size, computer30 ft x 6o ft
Room size, air condi 2 rooms 20 ft x 20 ft
Floor loading 70 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 60 Tons
Weight, computer30,400 lbs (including
peripheral equipment)
Weight, air conditioner6,000 lbs
Install - roof water tower for air conditioner, air condition
room with plenum and ducts to computer room, computer room
prepared with wall for prevention of humidity seepage, raceways
and floor ducts prepare for electric lines, direct electric line from
street, and voltage regulators.
Western Electric
Power, computer 64.8 Kw 76.25 KVA 0.85 overall
Power, air condi 18.0 Kw 22.5 KVA o.80
Volume, computer 29,400 cu ft
Volume, equip room 7,500 cu ft
Area, computer 2,450 sq ft
Area, equip room 625 sq ft
Room size, computer6o ft x 41 ft x 12 ft
Room size, equip room25 ft x 25 ft x 12 ft
Floor loading 10 lbs/sq ft
150 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons (Room only)
Weight, computer 27,000 lbs
Weight, air conditioner10,000 lbs
Computer installation made in existing building on second
floor. Each computer cabinet is air conditioned from a duct
beneath the floor. Cabinets are not hooded. Cabinets exhaust
into computer room. Return air for under floor system is picked
up in room through grilles in ceiling and over cabinets. Separate
air conditioning system maintains room air conditions.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Manufacturer
Number produced to date 164
Number in current operation 110
Number in current production 27
Number on order 14
Time required for delivery 6 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Manufacturer
Monthly
Quan Unit Cost Rental
1 Model 1 Computer $176,000 $4,190
Includes:
Arithmetic Unit
Program Control Unit No. 1
Program Control Unit No. 2
Multiplex Control for 10 input/output Devices
High Speed Core Buffer-120 characters
Plugboard Control-48 Program Steps
High Speed Storage Drum
Dual input/output tracks for each input
output unit
87 Additional High Speed Tracks
Field select in tracks for 20 sub track
addresses
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1 General Storage Unit $59,000 1,400
Includes 1 Drum and Control Circuitry
High Speed Core Buffer-120 characters
1 High Speed Printer 2,725
On line and air cooled 152,600
4 Magnetic Tape Units, 136,000 3,000
34,000 each 750 ea,
1 Inquiry Typewriter 15,000 350
1 Console Control Panel 6,300 150
1 Sort Collate Device 34,000 750
Not including Tape Handling Units
Additional Equipment
Additional General Storage $21,000 $500
Unit w/l drum
Additional General Storage 38,000 900
Unit w/2 drums
90 Column Card Sensing Punch- 55,000 1,300
ing Unit
80 Column Card Sensing Punch- 55,000 1,300
ing Unit
Paper Tape Reading or Punch- 61,000 1,450
ing Unit
High Speed Printer On Line2 18,400 3,900
or Off Line-Air Cooled
Service contract available.
USA CC
Main frame, 6 tape units, 80 column read, punch unit,
hi-speed printer-gen storage dr., console, and in-
quiry typewriter rents for $15,190 per month.
USA MTMA
Yearly
Rental
1 Main Frame consisting of 2 program $50,280
control units & arithmetic unit at
$4,190.
1 General Storage Unit at $1,400 16,800
1 Card sensing & punching unit at 15,600
$1,300
7 Magnetic tape units at $750 63,E
1 Typewriter inquiry at $350 4,200
1 Console at $150 1,000
1 Sort collate unit at $750 9,000
1 High speed printer & control unit 39,6oo
at $3,300
Headquarters Computer Total $200,280
USMC SC Albany
Program control unit no. 1, program control unit no. 2, and
arithmetic unit - total approximate cost = $176,000.
General storage control w/2 drums, 80 col. card unit
w/adapter, sort/collate control, console and inquiry typewriter,
twelve magnetic tape units, and high speed printer - total
approx. cost = $783,300.
Program control unit no. 1, program control unit no. 2,
and arithmetic unit - rental rate = $4,190
per month (176 prime hours)
General storage control w/2 drums, 80 col. card unit
w/adapter, sort/collate control, console & inquiry typewriter,
twelve magnetic tape units, and high speed printer - rental rate =
$16,750 per month (176 prime hours)
All EDP equipment shown above is rented.
Maintenance/service cost included in rental.
USMC SC Barstow
Type 1 Univac File Computer System
Contract No. GS-OOS-23295
Period July 1, 1959 thru June 30, 1960
Mach. Monthly
Description No. Rate
Prog. Control Unit No. 1 901 $4,190
Arithmetic Unit
Prog. Control Unit No. 2
General Storage Unit 950 1,400
EXT. Storage Unit 1 Drum 960 500
Console Control Panel 901 150
Sense & Punch Unit 910 1,300
Sense & Punch Control Unit
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 85 931 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 57 932 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 98 933 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 53 934 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 91 935 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 58 936 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 54 937 750
Magnetic Tape Unit No. 59 938 750
Typewriter Unit 901 350
Typewriter Inquiry Desk 901 350
Sort Collate Unit 970 750
H.S. Printer Head 920 3,300
H. S. Memory Unit
H.S. Power Supply
H. S. Mod. UN. Servo
Total $17,940
Maintenance included in rental contract.
USAF Boiling
Monthly
Cost Rental
Central Processor $176,000 $4,190
General Stor Control 59,000 1,400
General Stor Drum (3) 59,000 1,400
Read Punch Unit 55,000 1,300
Tape Units (9) 306,000 6,750
Sort-Collate 34,000 750
Inquiry Typewriter 15,000 350
Console 6,300 150
Printer 185,000 3,300
Maintenance/service contract - extra shift - $12
per hour per man.
USAF McClellan
6 Tape units, 1-inquiry typewriter, 1-console, 2-con-
trol cabinets, 1-arithmetic unit, 3-magnetic drums,
2-bull. units, 2-80 col. card adapters, and 1-general
storage rents for $14,090 per month.
2-high speed printers, 1-card-to tape converter, 1-
tape to-card converter rents for $11,620 per month.
USAF SCC
Basic System Monthly
UFC-1
2-S/C Units 1,500
12 MTU ($750 ea) 9,000
High speed printer 3,300
Additional Equipment
General Storage Control goo
High Speed Drum 500
Console 150
Typewriter 350
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USAF WRAMA
Rental contracting and rates for basic system
Univac File Computer Model 1
Includes:
Arithmetic Unit $4,190
Program Control Unit No. 1
Program Control Unit No. 2
General Storage Control Unit1,400
with one drum
General Storage Extension Cabinet 500
with one drum
(3) General Storage Extension2,700
Cabinets with six drums
80 Column Card Input-Output with 1,300
Control Unit
(8) Magnetic Tape Units 6 000
Inquiry Typewriter
350
Console Control Panel 150
Total $16,590
Rental rates for additional equipment
Sort-Collate Unit $750
(4) Magnetic Tape Units 3,000
High Speed Printer 3.300
Total $7,050
$16,590
7,050
$23,640
Douglas 1
Main frame, 4-read-punches, typewriter console, sort
collateand five magnetic tape units $10,000/month.
Maintenance/service contracting included in rental
Douglas 2
Main frame, 2 read-punches, 1 large capacity drum,
1 sort-collate, and 5 magnetic tape units $11,000 per
month.
Maintenance/service contract included in rental.
Douglas 3
Main frame, 4 read-punches, typewriter console, and
7 extension drums $9,200/month.
Douglas 4
Main frame, 2 read-punches, typewriter console, sort-
collate, 5 magnetic tape units, and 6 large capacity
drums $12,000/month.
Maintenance/service contract included in rental.
Douglas 5
Main frame, 2 read-punches, typewriter console, sort-
collate 6 magnetic tape units, and 8 large capacity
drums 13,000/month.
Maintenance/service contract included in rental.
Douglas 6
Main frame, 4 read-punches, typewriter console, 6
extension drums $9,300/month.
Maintenance/service included in rental.
1st National City Bank
Program Control Unit No. 1 and No. 2 plus arith-
metic unit $4,190 per month.
General storage control plus 4 drums $2,300
7 tape units 4,350
2 80 column read/punch units2,350
1 Sort collate control 600
Printer 2,000
Typewriter console250
Maintenance/service contract included in rental fee.
Western Electric
Monthly
Rental
1 Model I Basic Computer, includes: $4,190
Arithmetic Unit, Type 6901
Program Control Unit No. 1, Type 6900
Program Control Unit No. 2, Type 6903
Multiplex Control for 10 input/output stations
Code Distributor
Channel Search, equal or unequal commands
High speed core buffer, 120 characters
Track accessibility, track & buffer on track, word and
field addressible.
Internally stored programming
Plugboard control, 48 program steps
High speed storage drum
Dual input/output tracks for each input/output unit
87 additional high speed storage tracks
Field selection tracks for 20 sub track addresses
Additional equipment
1 Model I General Storage Unit - Type $1,400
6902, includes:
One drum and control circuitry
Storage capacity 300 tracks, 600 characters each variable
unit record length permits each track to be sub-divided
into unit records of 12 characters each. Each unit record
is divisible
into 120 fields.
High speed core buffer, 120 characters
3 Additional Model I Storage Drums, 1,400
includes:
Extension cabinet with 1 drum, Type 6912($500)
Extemsion cabinet with 2 drums, Type 6922 ($900)
1 90 Column Sensing Punching Unit, full 1,300
post read, Type 4931
6 Magnetic Tape Units, Type 4950 w/control 4,500
unit, Type 4850 at $750 each.
1 Sort Collate Unit, Type 4955750
1 Inquiry Typewriter, Type 4962 350
1 Console Control Panel, Type 4963 150
1 Univac High Speed Printer, off-line 3,300
only, includes:
Printer Unit, Type 4996
Control unit, Type 4896
Magnetic Tape Unit, Type 4951
Manual Paper Tape Loop Punch No. 800376
Total $13,150
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturer
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 3
Coders 2
Clerks 1
Librarians 1
Operators 2
Engineers 1
Technicians 3
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user
includes programming schools and sales support personnel.
USA CC
One 8-Hour Shift
Used Recommended
Supervisors 5 6
Analysts, Programmers & Coders 15
Clerks 2
Operators 2
In-Output Oper 1
Number of analysts, programmers and coders is sufficient for
the three applications being developed.
Methods of training used includes Remington Rand
instructors, ORD Management Engineering Training Agency,
and on-the-job.
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USA MTMA
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Three 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
U R U R U R
Supervisors 2 2 1 2 1 2
Analysts 2 4
Programmers 4 4
Coders 4
Clerks 1
Librarians 1 1 1 1
Operators 2 2 2 2 2 2
Engineers 2
Technicians 2
In-Output Oper 2
Tape Handlers 2
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used include manufacturer's programming training
courses and on-the-job training for operators.
USMC SC Albany
Supervisors 1 1 1 2 1 3
Analysts 1 2 1 2 1 2
Programmers 6 6 6 6 6 6
Librarians 1 1 1 2 1 3
Operators 4 4 8 8 812
Engineers 2 2 4 4 6 6
In order to properly evaluate the personnel requirements reflected above,
certain operating characteris
tics of this EDP installation must be considered.
Our computer programs axe relatively stable. We process utilizing two
major computer programs and
our working shifts are varied. In most cases to
satisfy the fluctuation in processing volume.
The majority of our present day programming effort concerns the
implementation of changes and refinement of the two major programs. Acceptance
and programming of new computer applications are limited because of lack of
available machine time.
No civilian personnel are presently employed in our EDP operation.
Military tables of organization do not facilitiate inclusion of multiple billets
for additional operating shifts even though required and or desired.
Utilize equipment manufacturer's schools and extensive period of on-the-
site training under direct supervision of skilled personnel.
USMC SC Barstow
Supervisors 1 1 2 2 3 3
A., P and C 9 (For all three jobs on all shifts
Librarians 1 1
Operators 2 2 4 4 6 6
Eng & Tech 2 2 4 4 6 6
In-out & Tape 3 3 6 6 9 9
3 - 8 hour shifts not used every day, dependent upon workload.
Military training duties require
alternates.
Methods of training used includes contractor conducted classes and on-
the-job training.
USAF Bolling
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 9 9
Analysts 1 3
Programmers 27 25
Clerks 30 30
Librarians 1 3
Operators 7 9
In-Output Oper 45 57
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes Manufacturer's Programming
Courses and on-the-job training.
USAF McClellan
Three8-Hour Shifts
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 4 4
Librarians 3 4
Operators 18 18
Same supervisors in charge of both UFC and 1105.
Same librarians support both UFC and 1105.
Analysts and programmers support the 650, 1105 and UFC systems.
Manufacturer training and on-the-job training is utilized.
USAF SCC
One 8-Hour Shift Two 8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 8 9
Analysts 4 4
Programmers-Coders 1818
Clerks 1 1
Operators-Librarians 5 5
Engineers-Technicians 2 2
Input Oper 1
Third shift is used for maintenance. Programmers are also required to do
EAM project planning, and all coding. Analysts also do programming if
required.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes Sperry-Rand instructors for operators
and programmers and on-the-job training by experienced operators.
USAF WRAMA Formal classroom training is conducted by the
manufacturer for both operating and programming personnel. On-the-job
training is conducted by senior operators, programmers, and supervisory
personnel.
Douglas 1
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 2
Analysts 1
Programmers 3
Operators 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two weeks course
followed by on-the-job training.
Douglas 2
Supervisors 3
Analysts 2
Programmers 5
Operators 4
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two week course
followed by on-the-job training.
Douglas 3
Supervisors 2
Analysts 2
Programmers 1
Operators 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two weeks course
followed by on-the-job training.
Douglas 4
Supervisors 2
Analysts 1
Programmers 2
Operators 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two weeks course followed by on-the-
job training.
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Douglas 5
One 8-Rour Shift
Supervisors 2
Analysts 1
Programmers 2
Operators 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two weeks course
followed by on-the-,job training.
Douglas 6
Supervisors 1
Analysts 3
Programmers 2
Operators 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes two week course
followed by on-the-job training.
lst National City Bank
Supervisors 1
Analysts 5
Programmers 2
Clerks 2
Operators 6
Technicians 3
Analysts are Research & Development staff who program
additional applications and assist in revision of present
programs.
Operators handle all phases of operation including tape
handling, etc.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes Remington Rand
Programming School, and on-the-,job training.
Western Electric
Supervisors 5
Analysts 6
Programmers 4
Librarians 1
Operators 2
Technicians 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes instruction classes
conducted by computer manufacturer, reviewing existing
operations, and assisting with simple development studies.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE,
AND TIME AVAILABILITY
Manufacturer
Numerous built-in checking features.
USA CC
Good time494.7 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time511.1 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.967
Above figures based on period 2 May 60 to 15 Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 21 Apr
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
USA IRMA
Average error-free running period 4 Hours
Good time50 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time60 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.83
Above figures based on period 1 Mar 59 to 31 May 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Mar 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
USMG SC Albany
Average error-free running period 87.4 Hours Week
Good time90 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time96 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time 0.938
Above figures based on period from Oct 59 to Apr 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test Oct 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
Above computations are based on an average processing week
consisting of 14 hour shifts on 4 days and
20 hour shifts on 2 days for a total of 96 processing hours per
week. The "average error-free running time" represents the "good
time" less the time lost as a result of program and/or operator
error only while the "good time" is the "attempted to run time"
less that time lost as a result of equipment failure only.
USMC SC Barstow
Average error-free running period 16.7 Hrs/day
Good time 0.6 Hours /Week Aver e
Attempted to run time 92.3 Hours//Week Average;
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.98
Above figures based on period 28 Mar 60 to 5 Jun 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test Dec 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
5.3 hrs lost time due to power failure, and 0.9
hrs lost time due to air conditioner failure out of 16.7 hrs lost.
USAF Bolling
Average error-free running period 3 Hours
Good time 94 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time100 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.94
Above figures based on period from Feb 60 to Apr 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test 6 Mar 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
USAF McClellan
Good time116 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time121 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.958
Above figures based on March and April 1960
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 19 May 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Good time includes set up. Five hours is unscheduled
maintenance.
USAF SCC
Good time35/97/73 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time 40/112/83 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio0.875/0.865/0.88
Above figures based on period from Sep 59 to May 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
The main frame is operated only on an 8 hr. prime shift, 5
days a week. The Sort/Collate Units are
operated on two 8 hr. shifts, 7 days a week, and the printer is
operated about 1 1/2 8 hr. shifts (variable) 7 days a week;
therefore, figures above are broken
out in three groups:lst group, Main frame; 2nd
group, S/C Units; 3rd group, Printer.
USAF WRAMA
Average error-free running period 3.4 Hours
Good time111.8 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time115.0 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.97
Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 30 Apr 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test 18 Sep 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
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Douglas 1
Average error-free running period 4+ Hours
Good time60 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time60+ Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.967
Above figures based on period from Mar 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Mar 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas 2
Average error-free running period 40 Hours
Good time60 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time64 Hours/Week (Average
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.94
Above figures based on period from Oct 58 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Oct 58
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas 3
Average error-free running period 48 Hours
Good time40 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time41 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.97
Above figures based on period from Jul 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Jul 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas 4
Average error-free running period 35 Hours
Good time80 Hours/Week Average)
Attempted to run time81 Hours/Week Average)
Operating ratio 0.968
Above figures based on period from Apr 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Apr 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas 5
Average error-free running period 38 Hours
Good time60 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time62 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0-973
Above figures based on period from Mar 60 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Mar 60
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas 6
Average error-free running period 48 Hours
Good time60 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time62 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.97
Above figures based on period from Jun 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Aug 58
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
1st National City Bank
Good time39 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time40 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.97
Above figures based on period from Jan 60 to Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Feb 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
Western Electric
Average error-free running period 15 Hours
Good time 61 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time 62 3/4 Hours/Week (Average
Operating ratio 0.97
Above figures based on period 28 Mar 60 to 26 Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Jul 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Manufacturer
Outstanding features are flexibility (random access storage) and
various input-output devices are shared time operation.
Fireproof vault for storing tapes. Tape sorting and
collating device available.
Randex mass memory available 6,000,000 char/drum unit.
USA CC Buffering in all input/output units as well as main
frame - time sharing capabilities of I/0 equipment, i.e., drum or
tape search; the main frame can be computing while these
operations are being carried on.
USA MTMA Sort/Collate System allows sorting, merging,
sequence checking, duplicating and extracting off line, and the
tape units used with this system may be used on line as needed.
USMC SC Albany
Outstanding features include flexibility of input output
equipment, time sharing features, internal and external
programming, self checking features, automatic data
translation, and three-address logic in single instruction.
Tape handling:
Color coded labels containing the process number, brief
nomenclature, process date, reel numer of reel file, and internal
label information consisting of day, month, year and reel number
of reel file. Tape storage consists of a primary location adjacent
to computer with same temperature and humidity control as
computer room and an alternate storage location containing
necessary duplicate record tapes. All tape reels are kept in
individual plastic containers and stored in partitioned metal
cabinets. Tapes are shipped in telescoping solid fiber containers.
USMC SC Barstow
Outstanding feature is flexibility of magnetic tape units and off-
line sort collate capabilities.
Magnetic tape handling:
Tapes are labelled with color coded labels denoting specific
program and day of processing.
Rotation system of grandfather, parent, offspring tape
generation used for all files except program tapes. Tape storage
divided into two separate buildings to prevent entire file
destruction.
Tape storage and operating areas humidity and
temperature controlled.
Tapes stored in tape racks enclosed in steel cabinets.
Tape shipments are made in special pressboard
containers; all tapes have identifying numbers and receipt system is
employed.
Computer and storage areas protected by high pressure automatic
sprinkler system. C02 bottles located in computer room for small fires.
USAF Bolling
Outstanding features include large drum storage capacity for storing the
more comprehensive programs and read-write-compute overlap.
Tapes are numbered and assigned to specific application in blocks of numbers
i.e., Supply Master Record-Tape No. 30 - 44 provides 3 tapes per day for 5
days. Periodically backup tapes are removed to another physical location in
anticipation of disaster. Tapes require periodic airing (pass thru a tape unit) to
insure maximum performance.
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USAF McClellan
The sort collate unit relieves the main frame for computing operations while
sorting and merging operations are being performed.
Individual tape units can be off lined at will and used to perform sequence
checking and searching operations without utilizing the main frame of the
computer.
Tape is stored in concrete fire proof vault and a fire resistant room. Tape
storage area has humidity and temperature control. The tape is identified in the
first block of the tape, also a label is attached to the outside of the container
and on the reel itself.
USAF SCC
Individual sort/collate system. Printer control panel. Flexibility to call up
information on individual components.
Magnetic tape labelling:
Labelled by numbered tag attached to reel, protected from ablve by metal
cabinets (not fire proof).
USAF WRAMA
Tape labelling:
Magnetic tape labelling is accomplished by writing a label on the tape
consisting of a description of the file, the reel number, and the date. A label may
vary from one word (maximum of 12 digits) to two words in length. In addition
to the above each reel of tape is tagged with an AMC Form 55, EDPE Tape
Identification, which consist of a six digit ,job number and a ,job description.
Tape storage:
Tape reels are placed in individual plastic containers and stored in a fire-
proof tape vault which is humidity controlled. Tape movement into and out of
the tape vault is controlled by a tape librarian.
Douglas 3 Outstanding feature is random access storage.
1st National City Bank
Outstanding features are the random access drums and the off line sort
collate feature.
Computer labels tape, tape reel is numbered, use is recorded, stored in
vault (RIR Tape Bins) and vault is fire protected and air and humidity
conditioned.
Western Electric
Outstanding features are large capacity storage drums and sort collate
system-sort, merge, collate, etc., magnetic tapes.
Tapes are controlled by tape librarian. Use 1" x 3" gummed labels for tape
labelling and stored in plastic containers in tape cabinets in air conditioned
room which is humidity controlled.
Tape room protected from fire by sprinkler system.
FUTURE PLANS
USMC SC Albany
To date a study has been conducted on the possible employment of a solid
state computer, the Remington Rand USS 80 in conjunction with our present
system. This new equipment would replace certain components of our Univac
File Computer thereby facilitating an increase in our processing capabilities
while maintaining relatively the same monthly rental expenditure. The
proposal is under study at Headquarters Marine Corps.
A major re-programming effort will commence in the near future for the
purpose of including new concepts developed by observation and study of our
present programs, new and varied requirements of the computer serviced
functions and incorporation of new program
ming techniques derived during the past 2 1/2 years of operation.
USMC SC Barstow Proposal for installation of additional equipment
to modify present system under study at Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps.
USAF
Bolling
Plan to augment the Univac File Computer with a Univac Solid State 80.
This would provide increased processing capability to convert the following
applications:
Unit Manning Document Application - A system to account for
manpower space allocations for all organizations of Headquarters Command.
Unit Allowance List Applications - A system for maintaining in use and
authorized unit supply records for all equipment issued to support base
organizations' missions.
Comprehensive Civilian Pay and Leave Accounting Application -
This is a comprehensive system which produces payroll register, checks,
bonds, expense distribution reports, payroll reconciliations, W-2 statements
and appropriation data.
USAF McClellan It is planned (machine time permitting) to put a
Base Support Control Distribution application on the Univac File Computer.
USAF SCC Plan to release the UFC-l and install an IBM 705 and
two 1401 systems. Also plan to release an IBM 101 and replace it with a 108.
1st National City Bank Planned applications include accounting
(Head Office and Branch General Ledger Accounting) and inventory
(stationery).
Western Electric
Currently making feasibility studies of Remington Rand Univac III and
similar equipment manufactured by IBM, RCA and Minneapolis-Honeywell.
Future applications include production control in several operating shops,
cost bulletin revision in one selected shop, monthly payroll, machine
capacity hours, and ordering, scheduling and manufacture of toll cable.
INSTALLATIONS
U. S. Army Chemical Center
Army Chemical Center, Maryland
U. S. Army Military Traffic Management Agency Washington 25, D.C.
U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center
Albany, Georgia
U. S. Marine Corps Supply Center
Barstow, California
U. S. A. F. Headquarters Command Director of Statistical Services,
DCS/Comptroller Bolling Air Force Base, Washington 25, D. C.
Sacramento Air Materiel Area
Data Systems Division, Comptroller
McClellan Air Force Base, California
U. S. Air Force Special Communications Center
Kelly Air Force Base
San Antonio, Texas
Warner Robins Air Materiel Area
Data Systems Division, Comptroller
Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department G-318 (3)
3000 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, California
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department B-107 (1)
E1 Segundo, California
Douglas Aircraft Company, Department C-107 (2)
Long Beach, California
First National City Bank of New York
55 Wall Street
New York 15, N. Y.
Western Electric Company, Incorporated
Business Methods Development Department, 33
2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore 24, Maryland
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