BRL 1964, LFE GUESTRON, starting page 0178
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 monthsBRL 1964, LFE GUESTRON, starting page 0179
Sketch by Laboratory for Electronics, Inc. COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES The purchase price varies from 50,000ドル to 150,000ドル 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.BRL 1964, LGP 21, starting page 0180
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/secBRL 1964, LGP 21, starting page 0181
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 RATESBRL 1964, LGP 30, starting page 0182
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/secBRL 1964, LGP 30, starting page 0183
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 RATESBRL 1964, LGP 30, starting page 0183
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATESBRL 1964, LGP 30, starting page 0184
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATESBRL 1964, LGP 30, starting page 0185
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.BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE C141, starting page 0186
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-DiodesBRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE C141, starting page 0186
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.BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L90-I, starting page 0188
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.BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L90-I, starting page 0189
BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L600, starting page 0190
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.BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L600, starting page 0191
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
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 theBRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L2010, starting page 0193
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ドル/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ドル. 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.BRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L3055, starting page 0194
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 extendedBRL 1964, LIBRASCOPE L3055, starting page 0195
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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