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| BRL 1964, LFE GUESTRON, starting page 0178
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LFE GUESTRON
MANUFACTURER
Laboratory for Electronics, Inc.
Diagram by Laboratory for Electronics, Inc.
APPLICATIONS
Guestron is a real-time, on-line, system for
customer transaction capturing, accounting, and billing for
hotels, motels, hospitals, and other institutions.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary coded decimal
Decimal digits/word 12
Decimal digits/instruction 1
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type
Wired and plug board program.
Number range 7 decimal digits
Instruction word format
Instructions are built-in and have various formats.
Automatic built-in subroutines
Many complex subroutines are designed into the machine.
These are initiated and selected by elemental external events.
The system is a special purpose system with a fixed built-in program.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Vacuum-Tubes 0
Transistors 1,000 (RNP Silicon)
Condensers 200
Magnetic Cores 0
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Access
Medium Words Digits Microsec
Magnetic Drum 20,000 200,000 17,000 (Avg)
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes 2,000
Transistors 1,000
Magnetic Cores 0
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 1 Kw 0.9 pf
- Volume, computer 30 cu ft
Floor loading 125 lbs/sq ft
Weight, computer 500 lbs
Site preparation requirements
An air conditioner is not required.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number on order Over 5
Anticipated production rate 20/year
Time required for delivery 8 months
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Sketch by Laboratory for Electronics, Inc.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
The purchase price varies from $50,000 to $150,000
per system.
A complete maintenance contract is available from
the Laboratory for Electronics, Inc.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
From 3 to 20 Input-Output operators may use the system.
Training is made available by the manufacturer to
the user, however, only a minimum of operational
training is required.
The system is designed for continuous unattended
operation. All operators have non-system job function
and utilize machine as an automation device.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
The system is designed on a modular basis for
continuous unattended service. A marginal test
feature is designed into the equipment which allows
a thorough check of system condition on a daily basis
by operating personnel. Routine weekly preventive
maintenance reduces in-service failures.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include high operating speed,
simplicity, flexibility, ease of maintenance, low
operating cost, simplicity of input-output equipment,
flexibility in number of accounts which can be
serviced and availability of an account auditing
program.
The system is designed for unattended use in non-
air conditioned office space.
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LGP 21
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by Librascope Division
APPLICATIONS
General purpose computing and data processing.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 31
Binary digits/instruction 16
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 23
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type One address
Number range 2-31 to 2+31
Instruction word format
+--------+---------+--------+---------+---------+
| 1 11 | 12 15 | 16 17 | 18 29 | 30 31 |
+--------+---------+--------+---------+---------+
| Unused | Command | Unused | Operand | Unused |
| | | | Address | |
+--------+---------+--------+---------+---------+
Subroutines
A complete library of subroutines are available. Automatic coding
Floating Point Interpreter
ALGOL
Registers
Counter, Instruction, Accumulator
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Micro sec Microsec
Add 7,260 390
Mult 51,200 25,740
Div 51,200 26,130
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Transistors
Arithmetic mode Serial
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Binary Access
Medium Words Digits/word Microsec
Magnetic Disk 4,096 31 780 min
25,600 avg
INPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 10 chars/sec
Typewriter Manual
Tape Reader 60 chars/sec
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OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 10 chars/sec
Typewriter 10 chars/sec
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes 375 (approx)
Transistors 460 (approx)
Magnetic Cores 0
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.30 Kw Volume, computer 3.75 cu ft
Area, computer 4.3 sq ft
Floor loading 21 lbs/sq ft 22.5 concen coax
Weight, computer 90 lbs
Special site preparation and air conditioning are not required.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 44
Number in current operation 44
Number in current production 80
Number on order 27
Anticipated production rates 9/month
Time required for delivery 3 months
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
One 8-Hour Shift
Operators 1
Training is made available by the manufacturer to the user.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Mainframe 950 average uptime
Peripheral 90% average uptime
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include a large internal memory,
low cost, simplicity of operation and general
purpose computing.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
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LGP 30
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by Librascope Division
APPLICATIONS
System is designed for scientific computations,
e.g statistical analysis, operations research, war gaming
bridge and highway design, aeronautical, chemical,
electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, mining, nuclear,
optical, biological, physical and mathematical research;
and data processing, e.g. payroll; cost
accounting, distribution and analysis; inventory control; sales analysis.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 31
Binary digits/instruction 16
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 16
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type One address
Number range + 1 to - 1
Instruction word format
+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+
| 1 11 | 12 15 | 16 17 | 18 29 | 30 31 |
+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+
| Unused | Command | Unused | Operand | Unused |
| | | | Address | |
+--------+---------+--------+---------+--------+
Subroutines
A complete library of approximately 500 fixed point
and floating point programs are available.
Automatic coding
ACT III - Compiler
SPEED, JAZ
Five floating point interpreters.
Registers and B-Boxes
Counter
Instruction
Accumulator (32-bit)
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 2,260 min 260
Mult 17,000 min 15,000
Div 17,000 min 15,000
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Binary Access
Medium Words Digits/Word Microsec
Magnetic Drum 4,096 31 270 min
7,500 avg
INPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 10 chars/sec
Typewriter Manual
Photo Reader 200 chars/sec
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OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 10 chars/sec
Typewriter 10 chars/sec
Paper Tape Punch 20 chars/sec
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 113
Diodes 1,200
Transistors 0
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 1.50 Kw
Volume, computer 24 cu ft
Area, computer 8 sq ft
Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft
200 lbs concen max
Weight computer 800 lbs
Special site preparation and air conditioner are not required.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 490
Number in current operation 465
Number on order 15
Time required for delivery 1-2 months
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
One 8-Hour
Shift
Operators 1
Training is made available by the manufacturer to the user.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Mainframe 95% average uptime
Peripheral 90% average uptime
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
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COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
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COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
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COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include a large internal memory,
low cost, simplicity of operation and general
purpose computing.
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LIBRASCOPE C141
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by General Precision Inc.
APPLICATIONS
Real time airborne navigation and control.
Two concurrently operating, programmable units
comprise the computer; a general purpose section,
and a "Sigmator" section. The Sigmator performs such
operations as real-time pulse accumulation,
real-time integration, and real-time count-down.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 25
Binary digits/instruction 25
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 13 General Purpose
8 Sigmator
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Fraction, two's complement system is used.
Instruction type One + One address
Number range -(1-2-24) <= x <= (1-2-24)
Instruction word format
+-----+------+-------+-------+-------+
| 1 5 | 6 10 | 11 16 | 17 22 | 23 25 |
+-----+------+-------+-------+-------+
| TA | TB | SB | SA | 0 |
+-----+------+-------+-------+-------+
TA = Track address of next instruction,,
TB = Track address of operand.
SB = Sector address of operand.
SA = Sector address of next instruction.
0 = Order to be performed.
Automatic coding
Assemblers and simulators are provided for use on the
LGP-30 and RPC-4000 computers also.
Registers and B-Boxes
Instruction Register .
Accumulator Register
Multiplicand-Divisor Register
Multiplier-Quotient Register
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 625 156.25
Mult 781.25 - 4,531.25 312.50 - 4,062.50
Div 937.50 - 4,687.50 468.75 - 4,218.75
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Transistors and Condenser-Diodes
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Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation Concurrent
STORAGE
No.of No. of Bin. Access
Medium Words Digits/Word Microsec
Magnetic Drum (Permanent) 3,328 25 0-10,000
Magnetic Drum (Temporary) 256 25
Magnetic Drum 384 25
(Sigmator, Registers, etc.)
INPUT
Medium Speed Astro Tracker Heading Reference
LORAN Doppler Radar TACAN Air Data Sensors
Longitudinal Accelerometer VOR/DME Search Radar Fuel Sensors
Inputs include synchro, resolver,. DC analogs,
discrete, serial and parallel data, asynchronous pulses of up
to 5,800.cycles/second.
OUTPUT
Medium Astro Tracker Pilots Indicators Digital
Readouts Autopilot Longitudinal Accelerometer
Outputs include synchro, resolver, DC analogs,
discrete, and serial data up to 5,800 cycles/second.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.423 Kw
Volume, computer 0.647 cu ft
Weight, computer 40 lbs
No special site preparation requirements or
air conditioning are necessary.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Training made available by the manufacturer to the user
includes an 8-week operation and maintenance course.
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LIBRASCOPE L90-I
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
APPLICATIONS
General purpose aerospace applications.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 28
Binary digits/instruction 14
Instructions/word 2, except branch
The branch instruction requires 28 bits.
Instructions decoded 47
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type One address
Number range -1 <= N <= 1 -2-28
Instruction word format
+---------+-----------+----------+-----------+
| Inst. B | Address B | Inst. A | Address A |
+---------+-----------+----------+-----------+
Automatic coding
A simulator for the RPC-4000 is being prepared.
Registers and B-Boxes
Two 5-bit index registers.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 8.4 5.6
Mult 86.8 84.0
Div 159.6 156.8
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
There are 46 integrated circuit flip-flops, 115 integrated
circuit gate devices, (2 gates/device).
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Access
Medium Words Digits Microsec
Magnetic Cores 4,096 114,688 1.5
expandable expandable
to 16,384 to 458,752
INPUT
Medium Speed
Paper Tape 1,000 chars/sec
Keyboard
Disk Encoders
Analog Voltages
OUTPUT
Medium
Punch
Shaft Position
Analog Voltages
Typewriter
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes 52
Transistors 337
212 Integrated circuit flip flops
540 Integrated circuit gate devices (2 gates/device)
1 4,096 word memory system
6 Quartz delay lines
The component counts include input/output equipment
for a typical aerospace application.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.05 Kw 28 Volts DC
Volume, computer 0.30 cu ft
Weight, computer 25 lbs
No air conditioner or special site preparations are required.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 1
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include 2 instructions/word,
a 5 megacycle real-time clock, a priority interrupt
capability, and direct memory accessing.
Primary consideration was given to size, weight,
power, speed, and reliability.
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| BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L600, starting page 0190
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LIBRASCOPE L600
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by General Precision Inc.
APPLICATIONS
An aerospace computer for aircraft and missile use.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 22
Binary digits/instruction 11
Instructions/word 1.5
Instructions decoded 16 Basic-66 Potential
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Instruction type 3 + 1 Address
Number range 22 bits
Instruction word format
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 100 100 Zero access
Mult 1,800 1,800 Zero access
Div/Sq Root 4,000 4,000 Zero access
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Vacuum-Tubes 0
Transistors 1,200
Condenser-Diodes 4,500
Magnetic-Cores 50
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Binary
Words Digits/Word
Magnetic Drum 2,048 22
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes-silicon 4,500
Transistors 1,200 (Mesa Silicon)
Read/Write Heads 50
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.265 Kw 0.9 pf
Volume, computer 1.0 cu ft
Weight, computer 65 lbs
No site preparation is required.
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PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 4
Number in current operation 3
Number in current production 6
Number on order 30
Time required for delivery 10 months
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Modular Construction
Derated Components
Minimum Number of Circuit and Component Types
Operation ± 15% Voltage Variation
Operation in 100oC Ambient Termperatures
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include square root order,
expandable memory, double precision capability,
arithmetic buffering, and a general purpose
section independent of input/output section.
The system is designed for a 20 g vibration level.
| BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L2010, starting page 0192
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LIBRASCOPE L2010
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by General Precision Inc.
APPLICATIONS
Off-line general purpose computing and reporting
functions. Rugged applications - ship or van. Sensor
sampler and message formatter. On-line systems -
Servo sensor and error corrector. Display
Driver. Fire Control - Target Motion Solution,
Ballistic Solutions, Weapon Orders.
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 30
Binary digits/instruction 30
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 32 + Variations
Arithmetic system Fixed point
Two's complement arithmetic is used.
Instruction type One + one
(Operand Address and Next Instruction Address).
Number range - 1 <= N <= 1
Instruction word format
+------------+---------+-----------+---+
| 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
+------------+---------+-----------+---+
| Next Inst. | Operand | Operation | A |
| Address | Address | Code | |
+------------+---------+-----------+---+
A = Absolute Bit: Indicates Absolute
rather than relative address.
+------------+---------+----------+-------+---+
| 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
+------------+---------+----------+-------+---+
| Next Inst. | Inst. | Register | Oper | A |
| Address |Duration | Address | Code | |
+------------+---------+----------+-------+---+
Inst. Dur. Count:
Determines length of Mult, Div and Shift Commands.
A = Absolute Bit: Indicates Absolute rather than relative address.
Automatic built-in subroutines
None - subroutines provided with software.
Registers and B-Boxes
4 - Arithmetic Registers designated as A, B, D, E.
Normal instruction addressing scheme is relative address.
Absolute addressing available by use of Absolute Bit.
No Index Register, as such, is used. However,
indexing capability is provided whereby index value is
carried in main memory.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec
Add 156
Mult 2,500
Div 2,600
Operation times are for 30-bit words.
Minimal programming reduces access time to the
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point where consecutive procure and execute cycles
can be performed with no lost time.
Arithmetic mode Serial
Timing Synchronous
Operation Sequential
STORAGE
No. of No. of Binary Access
Medium Words Digits/Word Microsec
Magnetic Disk 4,096 30 5,000 (Avg)
The disk rotates at 6,000 revolutions/minute.
INPUT
Medium Speed Remarks
Paper Tape (Mechan.) 60 chars/sec 5 or 6 level
Direct Input
Paper Tape (Photo- Up to 500 5 or 6 level to
electric) chars/sec Arithmetic Sec.
Keyboard Manual
(Digital word displayed in 30-bit lights).
One 128-word input/output buffer channel is
provide in addition to the direct input/output listed above.
Allocation of the 128 words to input or output
devices can be arbitrary. Sampling rate for input/output
devices is normally 100 chars/second.
Typical Buffered Inputs
Shaft position encoders (1/word)
Scaled Voltage Inputs
Register inputs (1/word)
Contact closures (30/word)
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Typewriter 15 chars/sec
Paper Tape 110 chars/sec
Direct output, character by character. Character
buffered in D Register to permit computation during
output cycle.
Typical Buffered Outputs
Digital Servo error Signals
Scaled voltage outputs
Display registers (8 BCD chars/word)
CRT display (1 symbol/word)
Relay drivers (30/word)
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes 4,000
Transistors 1,200
Elements are constructed of generally welded
circuity with micromodular construction. Components are
encapsulated.
CHECKING FEATURES
Checking features include an overflow check and
complete parity checking and generation for input/
output data is available as an option under programmed control.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer 0.5 Kw 0.6 pf 3 phase, 400 cps
Volume, computer 2 cu ft
Area, computer 3 sq ft
Floor loading 20 lbs/scq ft
Weight, computer 60 lbs
Site preparation requirements
No special preparations are required. The system
operates in rugged environments, the L-2010 is designed
to meet the requirements of MIL-E-16400.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number produced to date 1
Anticipated production rate 2/month
Time required for delivery 5 months
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
$40,000/unit to 9 units
36,000/unit to 19 units
32,000/unit to over 20 units
3,620 Dura Input/Output
700 Rheem Paper Tape Reader
Annual cost of spares is $4,000. Field service is available.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Training made available by the manufacturer to the
user includes a two-week maintenance, a twoweek operators,
and a four-week programmer's course. Cost is determined
by the size of the class.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
1,200 hours (MTBF) is the calculated Mean Time
Between Failures. The system utilizes circuitry proven in
other Librascope militarized computers. Welded circuitry is used.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
The L-2010 has a versatile interface, which allows the
L-2010 to be used as an economical system design
tool or building block. The buffer track (f register)
is provided to make computer compatible with system
instead of vice versa.
Ruggedized for transport and end of line application.
Disk Memory - non-volatile.
FUTURE PLANS
Plan for magnetic tape adaptation, compilers, ultimately COBOL.
Improved input/output for digital-voltage inputs.
Proposed for Miniature Inertial Navigation System
for BuShips. Resolves platform outputs and displays.
Proposed for Navy Fire Control System. Proposed as
heart of guidance checkout system for Centaur.
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LIBRASCOPE L3055
MANUFACTURER
Librascope Div., General Precision Inc.
Photo by Librascope Division
APPLICATIONS
Acquire data from digital data links and display input devices.
Store and retrieve data.
Process data for display generation and scientific calculation.
Transmit data automatically to real-time digital data
links and display devices.
The system complies with Military Specification, Data Processor
Set AN/FYQ-11. The description relates to a
single data processor group of the AN/FYQ-11
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric chars/word 8
There are 48 bits + 8 parity bits/word.
Instructions/word Variable
Instructions decoded 300 (Approximately)
Arithmetic system Floating point and fixed point
Instruction type One address
Some instructions use more.
Number range
Fixed point ± 109 - 1
Floating points + 0.99,999,999 fraction
radix 10 exponent ± 99
Instruction word
format Most typical variant:
+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h |
+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
a = Order
b = Command Modifier
c = Command Modifier
d = Index Register Address
e, f, g, or h = Specified Address
Automatic built-in subroutines
There are numerous "automatic built-in subroutines".
Automatic/manual-program-mode execution
Message processing, including error rejection.
Detailed associative mass memory/file instructions.
Automatic coding
Symbolic program assemblers,
LAP-3055
7090 (COF)Translator
COBOL-61 extended
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Registers and B-Boxes
41 Registers
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access
Microsec Microsec
Add 9 1.5
Mult 24 17.0
Div 25 18.0
Division time is for a 4 digit quotient.
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Transistors Arithmetic mode
Serial-Parallel by Character Sets.
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Concurrent
STORAGE
No. of No. of Access
Medium Words Characters Microsec
Magnetic Core (Main) 64,000 512,000 2.5
Magnetic Core (File) 128 24 bits/word 0.25
Magnetic Core (Unicord) 10 80 2.5
Magnetic Disks 14,000,000 112,000,000 33,333 (Avg)
(File)
Magnetic Tape
No. of units that can be connected 448 Units
No. of chars/linear inch 556 Chars/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.225 Inches
Tape speed 90 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 50,000 Chars/sec
Start time 3 Millisec
Stop time 2 Millisec
Average time for experienced
operator to change reel of tape 15 Seconds
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 to 4,800 Feet
Composition Mylar
INPUT
Medium Speed Remarks
Card Reader 800 cards/min (80 column cards)
Typewriter 10 chars/sec (Operators! console)
Digital Dataline 1,200 bits/sec
(Compatible with various telecommunication codes).
OUTPUT
Medium Speed
Card Punch 250 cards/min (80 column cards)
Typewriter 10 chars/sec (Operators' console
Line Printer 1,000 lines/min (132 print position
line)
Digital Dataline 1,200 bits/sec
(Compatible with various telecommunication codes).
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Type Quantity
Tubes 0
Diodes 7,000
Transistors 45,000
Magnetic Cores 260,000
CHECKING FEATURES
On line printer, 5 checks
On card equipment, 3 checks
On data processing system, 60 checks
The unit record, punched card and line printer
checks are considered standard in the industry.
The 60 data processing system checks are comprehensive
since they include:
Master System (8), File (13), input/output (4),
Unit Record (13), Data Trnasfer (8), Program (4),
Interface (3), and File Status (5).
These checks enhance reliability of application area.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Power, computer (only) 8.8 Kw 11.2 KVA 0.8o pf
Volume, computer 234 cu ft
Area, computer 39 sq ft
Room size (typical installation) 500 sq ft
Floor loading (occupied) 100 lbs/sq ft
5,000 lbs concen max
Weight, computer 5,000 lbs
Installation of a system including computer,
mass memory, input/output equipment is accomplished on
a false floor basis. The false floor provides cable runs,
grounding and chilled water plumbing.
The card reader/punch, line printer and central
switching console exhaust 16.1 KBTU/hour to the room. All
other data processing components use a typical 51oF.
chilled water supply. This typical chilled water
system absorbs approximately half a million BTU/hour.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Number in current production 3
Number on order 3
Anticipated production rates 6/year
Time required for delivery 6 months
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Three 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
Supervisors 1 2 3
Analysts 3 3 3
Programmers 6 7 8
coders 12 13 14
Clerks 1 2 3
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 3 5 7
Engineers 1 2 3
Technicians 1 2 3
In-Output Oper 1 2 3
Tape Handlers 1 2 3
Training made available by the manufacturer to the
user includes operators, programming, executive
and maintenance training for military personnel.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE
The modular design of this system exists at several
levels. It has the ability to replace a failing group,
subsystem or assembly dependent on failure location.
These are all solid-state data processing elements.
System programming, logical design, and equipment
configuration all spell reliability. The use of 60 data
processing checks (i.e. flip-flops) further
enhances system reliability.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Outstanding features include real-time, on-line data
communications and display, modular real-time,
input output data transmission processors, arithmetic,
logical, decision, control change, storage and
input/output, mass memory and index registry commands,
realtime indicator, nanosecond clock time,
interrupt for input/output, data transfer check,
diagnostic program, multiple errors, error correction
completion, inquiry facility for display console,
program search, and interfaces with digital data links.
Operations applications meet military requirements.
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