BRL 1964, GE 200 BANK TRANSIT, starting page 0096 |
GE 200 BANK TRANSIT MANUFACTURER General Electric Company APPLICATIONS The Bank Transit System is designed to meet the requirements of all bank transit operations. Commercial and Federal Reserve Bank TransitProof, Sort, and List checks for all sending points during the out-clearing transit operation. Commercial Bank Proof-of-Deposits and In-Clearings-Proof, Sort, and List checks and create Magnetic Tape for the on-us items to update demand deposit. Distribute outgoing items to their sending points and print cash item lists. The Bank Transit System is designed to meet the needs of the smaller check transit processing center as well as the very largest ones. Specific options provide unique systems flexibility plus an almost limitless growth potential. As the load increases, additional equipment and systems are available. Expansion to the larger and more powerful GE-225 or GE-235 has been made easy by not requiring reprogramming, retraining, overtime rental, or additional personnel. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary coded decimal Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions/decoded 200 Over 200 instructions available Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point Floating point is available either by subroutine or optional Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit. Instruction type One address Number range single word (± 524,287) double words(± 274,877,906,943) ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Microsec Add 36 Mult 288 Div 495 Arithmetic mode Parallel Timing Synchronous Operation Concurrent Simultaneous read, write and compute. STORAGE No. of No. of Binary Access Medium Words Digits/Word Microsec Magnetic Core 4,096 20 18 Each 20 binary digit word contains 3 alphabetic or 5 numeric characters (BCD). The access time includes fetch-from-storage and execution time. Magnetic Tape No. of units that can be connected 8 Units No. of chars/linear inch 200 Chars/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches Tape speed 75 Inches/sec Transfer rate 15,000 Chars/sec Start and stop time, total 12 Millisec Average time for experienced operator to change reel of tape 30 - 60 Seconds Physical properties of tape Width 0.5 Inches Length of reel 1,200 or 2,400 Feet Composition Mylar Tapes can be read forward or backward. Tape units may read or write in either decimal or binary modes. Tape formats are compatible with popular competitive tape decimal and binary formats used in the industry. INPUT Medium Speed Remarks Punched Cards 400 cards/min Paper Tape Magnetic Tape Typewriter Keyboard Manual Document Handler 1,200 doc/min 12-pocket The 12-pocket Document Handler has the optional endorsement feature that saves document handling time. It reads and endorses 1,200 documents/min and two handlers can be placed on line to achieve an input rate of over 140,000 documents/hour. New features include double-action positive pocketing, multiple document feed inhibitor, and an improved character reader. Speed - 1,200 serially-fed documents/min - all size documents up to nine inches may be read. Intermixed sizes do not decrease input rate. Optional Features Endorser - prints a 3/4 inch by 1 3/4 inch stamp in one of nine different locations on the back of each check passed through the Document Handler, without reducing the input speed. The three horizontal positions of the endorsing stamp can be changed by the operator. The endorsement stamp contains six items: 1. Bank transit number, 2. Date (operator changeable - no tools), 3. Name of bank, 4. City and state, 5. Pay any bank P.E.G., 6. Six variable digit positions (0 - 9, operator changeable, no tools required) Transposition Check Digit Verifier - checks for transposed numbers using the Mod-11 technique. This feature is used to check customer account numbers. OUTPUT Medium Speed High-Speed Printer 300 lines/min Punched Cards 100 cards/min Typewriter Multiple Tape Lister 1,900 lines/min Five item listings and a master list are printed under program control. Two Multiple-Tape Listers can be on line for preparation of eleven separate listings, plus a master list. A maximum of four Multiple-Tape Listers can be connected to the Central Processor. Print Specifications - 24 printable positions on each of six tapes. Ten characters/horizontal inch. Six lines/vertical inch. Any data character can be designated to print on the master and a list, or on the master only, or on the list only. Paper Specifications. Each tape is 3 1/2 inches wide, with 7-inch fanfolds. Continuous pager is edge perforated with feed holes on the right edge only. An original and two carbons may be printed depending on the paper weight. The number of carbon copies need not be the same for each of the six lister positions.
BRL 1964, GE 200 BANK TRANSIT, starting page 0097 |
Paper Advance. Each of the six lists can be independently directed to advance paper either one line, or to the top of the next form. Concurrent Operations. The Multiple-Tape Lister has its own data channel to memory. It can operate concurrently with the central processor and other input output equipment. The Character Set is 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . , -. * R The system handles over 140,000 cash items/hour. CHECKING FEATURES Error Checking Features. As the data is received by the lister from the computer, it is monitored continually and is checked for accuracy using a parity check method. Visual buffer overflow indication. on the list warns of possible loss of data. Print line check sends an alarm signal if any hammer fails to be energized during a print cycle. Parity is generated on data before it is sent to the central processor from the document handler. Accuracy of data is checked as it arrives at the central processor. The Document Handler produces signals indicating errors that may be interrogated by the program. POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION Power, computer 3.455 Kw 5.9 KVA Weight, computer 2,100 lbs Site preparation requirements. 208/120 volt 3 phase, 4 wire, 60 cycle/sec Photo by General Electric Company
BRL 1964, GE 215, starting page 0098 |
GE 215
MANUFACTURER General Electric Company Photo by General Electric Company APPLICATIONS The GE-215 is a low-cost small-to-medium scale, solid-state information processing system adaptable for handling a wide range of application in manufacturing, finance and banking. GE-215 is completely hardware and program compatible with the larger GE-225 and the even more powerful GE-235. The user-oriented design and features for the GE-215 are found in the GE-225. This design and compatibility provides economical upward expansion and growth through the GE-215/225/235 series. The GE-215 can perform six simultaneous operations while computing and has six input-output channels to memory. The card reader and card punch access memory directly through their respective channels. The paper tape reader and punch and console typewriter access memory through a special channel. In addition, a choice of three peripheral controllers (magnetic tape, printer, etc.) can access memory via three other input-output channels. This simultaneity is possible because of a unique design concept whereby (1) each major I/0 device controls itself and executes its own I/0 commands, and (2) access to memory is time shared by all peripherals without conflict. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary coded decimal Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions decoded Over 300 instructions available. Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point Floating point is available either by subroutine or optional Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit. Instruction type One address Number range single word (± 524,287) double words (± 274,877,906,943) Instruction word format +------+--------------+---------+ | 0 4 | 5 6 | 7 19 | +------+--------------+---------+ | OP | Address | Operand | | Code | Modification | Address | +------+--------------+---------+ Automatic built-in subroutines Automatic priority logic for simultaneous operations. Automatic coding GECOM - A General Compiler, in English, with a COBOL language foundation. It includes many ALGOL features (subscripting, evaluation of Boolean and algebraic expressions, floating point calculations, etc.). GECOM accepts a source program from cards or magnetic tape and produces an object program on either media. TABSOL - TABular Systems Oriented Language. Allows source programs to be described in tabular form. It is a structure technique used to describe the step-by-step decision logic in the process of solving a problem.
BRL 1964, GE 215, starting page 0099 |
General Electric Datanet 30 Photo by General Electric Company WIZ - An Algebraic Compiler. FORTRAN II (Card Input/Output) FORTRAN II (Tapes) GAP - The General Assembly Program Simulators for the IBM 650 and LGP 30 Supervisory Programs include BRIDGE. A report generator includes REPORT WRITER. Registers and B-Boxes A - An accumulator Q - Used with A for double length arithmetic opns. B - Buffer register M - Information transfer register for data transfers to or from memory AU- Arithmetic unit N - Buffer register for paper tape equipment and console typewriter I - Instruction register X - Address modification words P - Instruction address counter An optional feature to the central processor is single or double - length addition and subtraction on decimal data (six-bit BCD form). Other optional central processor features include additional address modification groups ( 4 words each group, 31 groups), three-way compare, move command provides high-speed block data transfers, automatic program interrupt (for priority program processing), and a real-time clock (useful for timing and logging operations). ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Microsec Add 72 Mult 342 (Avg.) Div 531 (Avg.) Construction (Arithmetic Unit Only) Transistors and Diodes Arithmetic mode Parallel Timing Synchronous Operation Sequential Total System Concurrent STORAGE No. of Access Words Microsec Core 4,096 or 8,192 36 Disk 393,216 Maximum of 4 disk storage units per GE 215 system Magnetic Tape Variable (Depends on blocking factor) One word (in binary) holds the equivalent of 5 1/2 decimal digits. One word will hold 3 alphanumeric characters (6-bit BCD); two words 6 characters.
BRL 1964, GE 215, starting page 0100 |
General Electric Datanet 600 Photo by General Electric Company The minimum instruction execution time includes word regeneration for future use. Magnetic Tape No. of units that can be connected 8 Units No. of chars/linear inch 200 Chars/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches Tape speed 75 Inches/sec Transfer rate 15,000 Chars/sec Start and stop time, total 12 Millisec Average time for experienced operator to change reel of tape 30 - 60 Seconds Physical properties of tape Width 0.5 Inches Length of reel 1,200 or 2,400 Feet Composition Mylar Tapes can be read forward or backward. Tape units may read or write in either decimal or binary modes. Tape formats are compatible with popular competitive tape decimal and binary formats used in the industry. INPUT Medium Speed Card Readers (2 Models) 400 or 1,000 cards/min Paper Tape Reader 250 chars/sec (Reads 5, 6, 7, or 8 level tapes) Magnetic Tape 15,000 chars/sec Disk Units 62,500 chars/sec Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec (Data Communications controller Document Handler 750 documents/min Card reader reads binary or decimal cards (Hollerith). OUTPUT Medium Speed Card Punches (2 Models) 100 or 300 cards/min Punches binary or decimal cards (Hollerith). Magnetic Tape 15,000 chars/sec Disk Units 62,500 chars/sec Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec High Speed Printer 450 lines/min (On-line only) Paper Tape Punch 110 chars/sec (Punches 5, 6, 7 or 8-level codes under control of central processor . Output typewriter 10 chars/sec
BRL 1964, GE 215, starting page 0101 |
A read-cards-intermixed feature is optional. It permits reading decimal and binary cards in random sequence. 4, 8, 12 or 16 disk modules are available. In addition to the Datanet-15, the General Electric line of data communication equipment for use on the "compatible" GE-215, 225 and GE-235 includes the Datanet-30 programmed data communication system, the Datanet-600 paper tape terminal, the Datanet-90 magnetic tape-to-computer terminal, the Datanet-91 off-line magnetic tape-to-magnetic tape terminal. A variety of special digital input/output devices, peripheral device switching controllers, plotter interface units, and the input/output typewriter are available. A GE-900 lines/minute printer for off-line use only is also available. CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM A typical GE-215 system with 8,192 words of core storage includes the following components: More than 1,500 parts 20,000 diodes Over 1,000 circuit boards 12,000 capacitors 10,000 transistors 15,000 resistors 186,000 magnetic cores To assure reliability and performance, each system receives over 3,500 manhours of assembling and testing before shipment. CHECKING FEATURES The central processor and each peripheral input output subsystem has complete fixed checking features POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION Power, computer 16 KVA (Approximate for typical system). Room size 1,200 sq ft (Typical system) PRODUCTION RECORD Time required for delivery 3 to 6 months (Depending on configuration of system). PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Specialized training courses are provided as required. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS Complete hardware and software compatibility allows a user to grow economically and flexibly in the GE-215/225/235 series as his processing needs expand. From the GE-215 up through the GE-235, a user receives a six-fold increase in processing throughpu for only a 15-20% increase in his system investment. COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
MODEL NUMBER | IDENTITY OF UNIT | MONTHLY RENTAL | PURCHASE |
. | CENTRAL PROCESSOR, CONSOLE, & TYPEWRITER (incl 3-hub Controller Selector) | $ | $ |
CA215A | w/4,096 core stor. locations | 2,200 | 140,650 |
CB215A | w/8,192 core stor. locations | 2,500 | 169,200 |
. | OPTIONAL FEATURES | ||
. | Move Command | 75 | 3,300 |
. | Automatic Priority Interrupt | 75 | 3,800 |
. | 3-Way Compare, Dec. Addition & Subtraction, & Additional Ad- dress Modification Groups | 200 | 4,410 |
. | Real-Time Clock | 75 | 3,600 |
. | Console Typewriter Input | 200 | 9,600 |
X225A | Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit | 650 | 32,500 |
. | CORE STORAGE: Incl in Central Processor | ||
M640A | Disk Storage Unit available in 4, 8, 12 or 1 6 disks | 1,725 | 76,000 |
. | INPUT-OUTPUT | ||
. | PAPER TAPE PUNCH & READER | ||
GA651A | w/Spooler | 490 | 22,000 |
GA651B | w/o Spooler | 440 | 19,800 |
. | CARD READER & CONTROLLER | ||
D225B | 400 cards/minute | 375 | 18,350 |
D225C | 1,500 cards/minute | 810 | 32,400 |
. | CARD PUNCH & CONTROLLER | ||
E225K | 100 cards/minute | 400 | 21,460 |
E225M | 300 cards/minute | 825 | 41,150 |
P215E | High-Speed (450 LPM) Printer & Controller | 775 | 60,000 |
MIH680 | Dual Magnetic Tape Handler (15,000 chars/sec) | 850 | 33,000 |
S12A | Magnetic Ink Document Handler | 1,750 | 87,500 |
DTC901 | DATANET-15 | 690 | 30,000 |
. | CONTROLLERS | ||
M225B | Disk Storage Unit Controller | 900 | 46,250 |
MTC680 | Magnetic Tape Controller | 800 | v 37,500 |
SA225A | Magnetic Ink Document Handler Adapter (For 1 Handler) | 540 | 21,600 |
BRL 1964, GE 225, starting page 0102 |
GE 225
MANUFACTURER General Electric Company Photo by General Electric Company APPLICATIONS The GE-225 is a medium-scale, solid-state data processing system adaptable for handling a wide range of business and scientific applications. GE-225 hardware and software is completely compatible with both the GE- 215 and the more powerful GE-235. This compatibility, plus the full read-compute-write simultaneity of the system, offers maximum throughput efficiency per system investment dollar. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary coded decimal Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions decoded Over 300 instructions available. Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point Floating point is available either by subroutine or optional Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit. Instruction type One address Number range single word (± 524,287) double words (± 274,877,906,943) Instruction word format +------+--------------+---------+ | 0 4 | 5 6 | 7 19 | +------+--------------+---------+ | OP | Address | Operand | | Code | Modification | Address | +------+--------------+---------+ Automatic built-in subroutines Automatic priority logic for simultaneous operations. Automatic coding GECOM - A General Compiler, in English, with a COBOL language foundation. It includes many ALGOL features (subscripting, evaluation of Boolean and algebraic expressions, floating point calculations, etc.). GECOM accepts a source program from cards or magnetic tape and produces an object program on either media. TABSOL - TABular Systems Oriented Language. Allows source programs to be described in tabular form. It is a structure technique used to describe the step-by-step decision logic in the process of solving a problem. WIZ - An Algebraic Compiler. FORTRAN II (Card Input/Output) FORTRAN II (Tapes) GAP - The General Assembly Program Simulators for the IBM 650 and LGP 30 Supervisory Programs include BRIDGE. A report generator includes REPORT WRITER. Registers and B-Boxes A - An accumulator Q - Used with A for double length arithmetic opns. B - Buffer register M - Information transfer register for data transfers to or from memory AU- Arithmetic unit N - Buffer register for paper tape equipment and console typewriter I - Instruction register X - Address modification words P - Instruction address counter An optional feature to the central processor is single or double - length addition and subtraction on decimal data (six-bit BCD form). Other optional central processor features include additional address modification groups ( 4 words each group, 31 groups), three-way compare, move command provides high-speed block data transfers, automatic program interrupt (for priority program processing), and a real-time clock (useful for timing and logging operations). One binary word is the equivalent of 5 1/2 decimal digits. In BCD mode, a word will hold three 6-bit BCD alphanumeric characters. ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Microsec Add 36 Mult 288 Div 495 Construction (Arithmetic unit only) Transistors and diodes. Arithmetic mode Parallel Timing Synchronous Operation Central Processor Sequential Total System Concurrent STORAGE No. of Access Medium Words Microsec Magnetic Core 4,096; 8,192, 16,384 18 Magnetic Disk 98,304 (max) A maximum of 32 disk storage units/system are possible. Magnetic Tape Access time is the minimum instruction-execution time and includes word regeneration for future use. Magnetic Tape No. of units that can be connected 64 Units No. of chars/linear inch 200 or 556 Chars/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches Tape speed 75 Inches/sec Transfer rate 15,000 or 41,667 Chars/sec Start and stop time, total 12 Millisec Average time for experienced operator to change reel of tape 30 - 60 Seconds max Physical properties of tape Width 0.5 Inches Length of reel 1,200 or 2,400 Feet Composition Mylar There are two magnetic tape models, the MTH 680, with a 15,000 char/sec transfer rate (200 bits/inch density), and the MTH 690, with 15,000 or 41,667 char sec transfer rate (200/556 bits/inch density). Tapes can be read forward or backward. Tape units may read or write in either decimal or binary modes. Tape formats are compatible with popular competitive tape decimal and binary formats used in the industry. INPUT Medium Speed Punched Card Readers 400 or 1,000 cards/min (2 models, binary or decimal)(Hollerith). Paper Tape Reader 250 or 1,000 chars/sec Reads 5, 6, 7, or 8 level tape. Magnetic Tape 15,000 or 41,667 chars/sec Magnetic Disk 62,500 chars/sec Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec Document Handler 1,200 doc/min (Check sorter) Typewriter Manual (Standard feature OUTPUT Medium Speed Punched Card 100 or 300 cards/min (2 models, binary or decimal (Hollerith)). Magnetic Tape 15,000 or 41,600 chars/sec Magnetic Disk 62,500 chars see Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec High-Speed Printer 900 lines/min (On-line) (On-line or off-line printer is available). Paper Tape 110 chars/sec Punches 5 or 6, 7, 8 level codes. Typewriter 10 chars/sec (Standard) Under control of central processor. Cards may be read intermixed on the GE-225 - 400 and 1,000 cards/min readers. The disk storage units are available in 4, 8, 12, or 16 disk modules. Datanet-30 data communication processor, Datanet-90 magnetic tape-to-computer terminal (input only for on-line use), and special digital I/0 devices (Datanets-60, 61, 62, 63) may also be connected to the GE-225 through individual channels. A GE 300 line minute on-line printer operating through the N register is available. This printer is ideal for low volume print requirements, such as in scientific applications. A 900 line/minute, 160 column on-line printer also is available. Up to eleven GE-225 input/output devices can operate simultaneously while computing because of a unique design concept whereby (1) each major I/0 device controls itself and executes its own I/0 commands, and (2) access to memory is time shared by all peripherals without conflict. The card reader and card punch access memory through their respective channels. The paper tape reader and punch and console typewriter access memory through a special channel. In addition, a choice of peripherals (magnetic tapes, printers, disk storage units, auxiliary arithmetic unit, etc.) access memory through eight other input output channels. CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM A typical GE-225 system with 8,192 words of core storage includes the following components: More than 1,500 parts Over 1,000 circuit boards 10,000 transistors 186,000 magnetic cores 20,000 diodes 12,000 capacitors 15,000 resistors To assure reliability and performance, each system receives over 3,500 manhours of assembling and testing before shipment. CHECKING FEATURES The central processor and each peripheral input output subsystem has complete fixed checking features. POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION Power, computer 16 KVA (Approximate for typical system). Room size 1,200 sq ft (Typical system) -PRODUCTION RECORD Time required for delivery 3 to 12 months (Depending on configuration of system). PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Training made available by the manufacturer to the user includes specialized training courses. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS Complete hardware and software compatibility allows a user to grow economically and flexible in the GE-215/225/235 series as his processing needs expand. COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
CLASS |
MODEL NUMBER | IDENTITY OF UNIT | MONTHLY RENTAL | PURCHASE |
Central Processor | . | CENTRAL PROCESSOR, CONSOLE, and TYPEWRITER Without Controller Selector | $ | $ |
. | CA225C | 4,096 words of core storage | 1,900 | 135,000 |
. | CB225D | 8,192 words of core storage | 2,500 | 165,000 |
. | CC225B | 16,384 words of core storage | 3,900 | 221,000 |
. | . | With Controller Selector | . | . |
. | CA225B | 4,096 words of core storage | 2,900 | 145,000 |
. | CB225C | 8,192 words of core storage | 3,500 | 175,000 |
. | CC225A | 16,384 words of core storage | 4,900 | 231,000 |
. | . | Optional Features | . | . |
. | . | Move Command | 75 | 3,300 |
. | . | Automatic Interrupt | 75 | 3,800 |
. | . | 3-Way Compare, Decimal Addition & Subtraction, and | ||
. | . | Additional Address Modification Groups | 200 | 4,410 |
. | . | Real Time Clock | 75 | 3,600 |
. | X225 | A Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit | 650 | 32,500 |
Storage | . | CORE STORAGE: included in Central Processor | ||
. | M640A | Disk Storage Unit - Available in 4, 8, 12 or 16 disks | 1,725 | 76,000 |
Input- Output | . | PAPER TAPE PUNCH & READER | . | . |
. | GA651-A | With Spooler | 490 | 22,000 |
. | GA651B | Without Spooler | 440 | 19,800 |
. | . | CARD READER & CONTROLLER | . | . |
. | D225B | 400 cards/min model | 375 | 18,350 |
. | D225C | 1,000 cards/min model | 810 | 32,400 |
. | . | CARD PUNCH & CONTROLLER | . | . |
. | B225K | 100 cards/min model | 400 | 21,460 |
. | E225M | 300 cards/min model | 825 | 41,150 |
. | . | HIGH SPEED PRINTER & CONTROLLER | . | . |
. | P225A | Standard On-Line | 1,275 | 61,500 |
. | P225C | On-Line with FORTRAN character set | 1,295 | 61,950 |
. | PA690A | On/Off-Line, for 200 chars/inch tape | 2,950 | 137,250 |
. | PA690B | On/Off-Line, for 200 or 556 chars/inch tape | 3,500 | 157,500 |
. | P225D | On-Line 300 lines/min Printer | 700 | 33,000 |
. | . | MAGNETIC TAPE HANDLERS | . | . |
. | MTH680 | Dual 15,000 chars/sec | 850 | 33,000 |
. | MTH690 | Dual 15,000/41,600 chars/sec | 1,300 | 47,850 |
. | DTC901 | DATANET-15 | 690 | 30,000 |
. | S12B | Magnetic Ink Document Handler | 1,750 | 87,500 |
Controllers | N225B | Disk Storage Unit Controller | 900 | 46,250 |
. | . | MAGNETIC TAPE CONTROLLER | . | . |
. | MTC680 | For 15,000 chars/sec | 800 | 37,500 |
. | MTC690 | For 15,000/41,600 chars/sec | 1,030 | 46,350 |
. | . | MAGNETIC INK DOCUMENT HANDLER ADAPTERS | . | . |
. | SA225A | For 1 Handler | 540 | 21,600 |
. | SA225B | For 2 Handlers | 680 | 27,200 |
Component | Width | Depth | Height | Weight (pounds) |
Central Processor and Control Console (with 4K or 8K memory, typewriter, and card reader) | 161 3/4 | 87 3/8 | 76 | 2100 |
Additional 8K Memory | 35 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 720 |
Magnetic Tape Handler - Dual Rack | 24 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 690 |
. . . . . . - Single Rack | 24 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 400 |
Magnetic Tape Controller | 35 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 808 |
High Speed Printer | 40 1/8 | 25 3/4 | 50 1/2 | 850 |
Printer Controller | 40 1/8 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 858 |
Card Reader (1000 CPM) | 47 | 33 | 37 | 450 |
Card Punch | 35 | 33 | 47.5 | 465 |
Paper Tape Reader and Punch - GE Free Standing | 38 3/16 | 30 | 61 | 250 |
Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit | 75 1/8 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 1152 |
Document Handler - 12 Pocket | 176 | 28 | 42 | 2255 |
Document Handler Adapter | 40 1/8 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 910 |
Mass Random Access Data Storage | 71 | 37 7/8 | 63 1/4 | 2050 |
MRADS Controller | 40 1/8 | 32 | 76 | 700 |
MRADS Electronics | 40 1/8 | 32 1/8 | 76 | 450 |
BRL 1964, GE 235, starting page 0106 |
GE 235
MANUFACTURER General Electric Company Photo by General Electric Company APPLICATIONS The GE-235 is a medium-scale, solid-state information processing system that is adaptable for handling a wide range of business and scientific applications. The GE-235 is the most powerful member of General Electric "compatible" growth computers and features an all new high-speed auxiliary arithmetic unit that permits problems with floating point calculations to run 12 to 18 times faster on the GE-235 than on the GE 215 and GE 225 systems. The GE-235 is completely hardware and program compatible with both the GE-215 and GE-225 systems. With an internal speed three times as fast as the GE-225 and a wide range of proven programs and compilers, the GE-235 permits a logical growth step and increased throughput per investment dollar, starting with the GE-215 up through the GE-225. Up to ten GE-235 input/output devices can operate simultaneously while computing because of the same unique design concept embodied in the GE-215 and GE-225 whereby (1) each major I/0 device controls itself and executes its own 1/0 commands, and (2) access to memory is time shared by all peripherals without conflict. This simultaneity, plus complete hardware and software compatibility with the GE-215 and GE-225, provide a user maximum throughput efficiency per system investment dollar. The card reader and punch can access memory through their respective channels. The paper tape reader and punch and input/output typewriter can car. access memory through a special channel. In addition, other peripheral devices (printer, magnetic tape, etc.) can access memory through seven other input/output channels. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary coded decimal Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions decoded Over 300 instructions available. Arithmetic system Fixed and floating point Floating point is available either by subroutine or optional Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit. Instruction type One address Number range single word (± 524,287) double words (± 274,877,906,943) Instruction word format +------+--------------+---------+ | 0 4 | 5 6 | 7 19 | +------+--------------+---------+ | OP | Address | Operand | | Code | Modification | Address | +------+--------------+---------+ Automatic built-in subroutines Automatic priority logic for simultaneous operations. Automatic coding GECOM - A General Compiler, in English, with a COBOL language foundation. It includes many ALGOL features (subscripting, evaluation of Boolean and algebraic expressions, floating point calculations, etc.). GECOM accepts a source program from cards or magnetic tape and produces an object program on either media. TABSOL - TABular Systems Oriented Language. Allows source programs to be described in tabular form. It is a structure technique used to describe the step-by-step decision logic in the process of solving a problem. WIZ - An Algebraic Compiler. FORTRAN II (Card Input/Output) FORTRAN II (Tapes) GAP - The General Assembly Program Simulators for the IBM 650 and LGP 30 Supervisory Programs include BRIDGE. A report generator includes REPORT WRITER. Registers and B-Boxes A - An accumulator Q - Used with A for double length arithmetic opns. B - Buffer register M - Information transfer register for data transfers to or from memory AU- Arithmetic unit N - Buffer register for paper tape equipment and console typewriter I - Instruction register X - Address modification words P - Instruction address counter An optional feature to the central processor is single or double - length addition and subtraction on decimal data (six-bit BCD form). Other optional central processor features include additional address modification groups ( 4 words each group, 31 groups), three-way compare, move command provides high-speed block data transfers, automatic program interrupt (for priority program processing), and a real-time clock (useful for timing and logging operations). One binary word is the equivalent of 5 1/2 decimal digits. In BCD mode, a word will hold three 6-bit BCD alphanumeric characters. ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Microsec Add 12 Mult 84 Div 95 Construction (Arithmetic unit only) Transistors and diodes. Arithmetic mode Parallel Timing Synchronous Operation Central Processor Sequential Total System Concurrent STORAGE No. of Access Medium Words Microsec Magnetic Core 4,096; 8,192, 16,384 6 Magnetic Disk 98,304 (max) A maximum of 32 disk storage units/system are possible. Magnetic Tape Access time is the minimum instruction-execution time and includes word regeneration for future use. Magnetic Tape No. of units that can be connected 56 Units No. of chars/linear inch 556 Chars/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Track/tape Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches Tape speed 75 Inches/sec Transfer rate 15,000 or 41,667 Chars/sec Start and stop time, total 12 Millisec Average time for experienced operator to change reel of tape 30 - 60 Seconds max Physical properties of tape Width 0.5 Inches Length of reel 1,200 or 2,400 Feet Composition Mylar There are two magnetic tape models, the MTH 680, with a 15,000 char/sec transfer rate (200 bits/inch density), and the MTH 690, with 15,000 or 41,667 char sec transfer rate (200/556 bits/inch density). Tapes can be read forward or backward. Tape units may read or write in either decimal or binary modes. Tape formats are compatible with popular competitive tape decimal and binary formats used in the industry. INPUT Medium Speed Punched Card Readers 400 or 1,000 cards/min (2 models, binary or decimal)(Hollerith). Paper Tape Reader 250 or 1,000 chars/sec Reads 5, 6, 7, or 8 level tape. Magnetic Tape 15,000 or 41,667 chars/sec Magnetic Disk 62,500 chars/sec Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec Document Handler 1,200 doc/min (Check sorter) Typewriter Manual (Standard feature OUTPUT Medium Speed Punched Card 100 or 300 cards/min (2 models, binary or decimal (Hollerith)). Magnetic Tape 15,000 or 41,600 chars/sec Magnetic Disk 62,500 chars see Datanet-15 75 to 1,600 bits/sec High-Speed Printer 900 lines/min (On-line) (On-line or off-line printer is available). Paper Tape 110 chars/sec Punches 5 or 6, 7, 8 level codes. Typewriter 10 chars/sec (Standard) Cards may be read intermixed on the GE-235 - 400 and 1,000 cards/min readers. The disk storage units are available in 4, 8, 12, or 16 disk modules. Data communications and special equipment used on the GE-215 may also be used on the GE-235. Magnetic tape, disk storage, Datanet, printers and special input/output equipment operate through a single access controller selector. Additional peripheral load efficiency and greater simultaneous use of peripherals is available through use of the optional Dual Access Controller Selector. CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM A typical GE-235 system with 8,192 words of core storage includes the following components: More than 1,500 parts 20,000 diodes Over 1,000 circuit boards 12,000 capacitors 10,000 transistors 15,000 resistors 186,000 magnetic cores To assure reliability and performance, each system receives over 3,500 manhours of assembling and testing before shipment. CHECKING FEATURES The central processor and each peripheral input/output subsystem has complete fixed checking features. POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE. PREPARATION Power, computer 10 KVA Room size 1,170 sq ft Approximate floor space needed for typical system. PRODUCTION RECORD Time required for delivery 14 months PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Specialized training courses are provided as required. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS Complete hardware and software compatibility allows a user to grow economically and flexibly in the GE-215/225/235 series as his processing needs expand. From the GE-215 up through the GE-235, a user receives a six-fold increase in processing throughput for only a 15-20°% increase in his system investment.
CLASS |
MODEL NUMBER | IDENTITY OF UNIT | MONTHLY RENTAL | PURCHASE |
Central Processor | CA 235 | CENTRAL PROCESSOR, CONSOLE, and INPUT TYPEWRITER | $ 2,880 | $ - - - |
. | . | Controller Selector | ||
. | CSS235 | Single Access | 1,000 | 24,000 |
. | CSD235 | Dual Access | 2,280 | 54,700 |
. | . | Optional Features | ||
. | . | Move Command | 95 | 4,500 |
. | . | Automatic Interrupt | 95 | 4,500 |
. | . | 3-Way Compare, Decimal Addition & Subtraction, and Additional Address Modification Groups | 245 | 4,900 |
. | . | Real Time Clock | 95 | 4,400 |
. | AAU235 | Auxiliary Arithmetic Unit | 1,500 | 60,000 |
Internal Storage | . | CORE STORAGE | ||
. | MM235A | 4,096 word locations | 670 | 32,200 |
. | MM235B | 8,192 word locations | 1,300 | 62,400 |
. | M4235C | 16,384 word locations | 2,420 | 108,900 |
. | M640A | Disk Storage Unit - Available in 4, 8, 12 or 16 disks | 1,725 | 76,000 |
Input Output | . | PAPER TAPE PUNCH & READER | ||
. | GA651A | With Spooler | 490 | 22,000 |
. | GA651B | Without Spooler | 440 | 19,800 |
. | . | CARD READER & CONTROLLER | ||
. | CRC235 | 400 cards/minute | 375 | 18,350 |
. | CRD235 | 1,500 cards/minute | 810 | 32,400 |
. | . | CARD PUNCH & CONTROLLER | ||
. | CPA235 | 100 cards/minute | 400 | 21,460 |
. | CPD235 | 300 cards/minute | 825 | 41,150 |
. | . | HIGH-SPEED PRINTER & CONTROLLER | ||
. | P225A | Standard On-Line Model | 1,275 | 61,500 |
. | P225C | On-Line, with FORTRAN Character Set | 1,295 | 61,950 |
. | PA690A | On/Off-Line, for 200 chars/inch tape | 2,950 | 137,250 |
. | PA690B | On/Off Line, for 200 or 556 chars/inch tape | 3,500 | 157,500 |
. | . | Optional Features | ||
. | . | Printer Plotter Feature | 140 | 10,000 |
. | . | Dual Magnetic Tape Handlers | ||
. | MTH680 | 15,000 chars/sec | 850 | 33,000 |
. | MTH690 | 15,000/41,667 chars/sec | 1,300 | 47,850 |
. | S12B | Magnetic Ink Document Handler | 1,750 | 87,500 |
. | DTC901 | DATARET-15 | 690 | 30,000 |
Controller | W-25B | Mass Random Access Data Storage Controller | 900 | 46,250 |
. | . | MAGNETIC TAPE CONTROLLERS | ||
. | MTC680 | For 15,000 chars/sec | 800 | 37,500 |
. | WC690 | For 15,000/41,667 chars/sec | 1,030 | 46,350 |
. | . | MAGNETIC INK DOCUMENT HANDLER ADAPTERS | ||
. | SA225A | For 1 Handler | 540 | 21,600 |
. | SA225B | For 2 Handlers | 680 | 27,200 |
. | . | Peripheral Switch Control Console | 180 | - - |
. | . | Peripheral Switch Unit | 95 | - - |
BRL 1964, GE 235, starting page 0109 |
BRL 1964, GE 312 GARDE, starting page 0110 |
GE 312 GARDE Gathers Alarms Records Displays Evaluates MANUFACTURER General Electric Company Diagram by General Electric Company APPLICATIONS A fully transistorized data processing system which monitors plant equipment such as boiler-turbine-generator units. The GAME system has four (4) principal parts: (a) Process Input Section, (b) Central Computer Section, (c) Operator Control Section and (d) Program Control Section. The system scans plant sensors, warns of off-limit conditions, prepares a log, and displays pertinent information. The system does not directly implement any control actions. The GARDE System is a particular application of the GE-312 digital computer. The central processor, input/output, peripherals, and scanner distribution which make up the 312 GARDE System are applicable to industrial processes requiring on-line data logging, monitoring, and controlling operations.
BRL 1964, GE 312 GARDE, starting page 0111 |
PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions decoded Over 60 Arithmetic system Fixed point Instruction type 1 or 1+1 address The single address mode or the 1+1 mode are select able under program control. Number range 19 bits + sign Are equivalent to decimal 524,287. Instruction word format +---------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | 0 2 | 3 9 | 10 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | +---------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Command | Track | Sector | Single | Auto.| Sign | | | | | or 1+1 |Modifi| | | | | | |cation| | +---------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ +---------+--------+-------+------+ | 0 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | +---------+--------+-------+------+ | Command | Single | Auto. | Sign | | | or 1+1 |Modifi-| | | | |cation | | +---------+--------+-------+------+ +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ | 0 11 | 12 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ | Command | Length of | Single | Auto. | Sign | | | Shift | or 1+1 |Modifi-| | | | | |cation | | +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ | 0 6 | 7 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ | Command | Constant | Single | Auto. | Sign | | | | or 1+1 |Modifi-| | | | | |cation | | +---------+-----------+--------+-------+------+ Automatic Coding Automatic Address Modification Registers and B-Boxes A - Accumulator Q - Supplementary to A a - Instruction Register B - Next Instruction Register X - Auto Modification & Program Flow N, C, I - Buffer Registers between Computer and I/0 ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor.Access Microsec Microsec Add 196 98 Mult 2,156 2,054 Div 2,646 2,544 Construction (Arithmetic unit only) Transistors and Diodes Arithmetic mode Serial Timing Synchronous Operation Sequential STORAGE No. of Bin. No. of Digits Access Medium Words Word Microsec Drum Memory 8,832 to 20 6,250 55,936 INPUT Medium Speed Remarks Computer Console 98 microsec/display (20 binary control switches) Paper Tape Reader 20 chars/sec (8 channel) OUTPUT Medium Speed Computer Console 98 microsec/display (20 binary control switches) Electric Typewriter 10 chars/sec Prints in Red or Black. Paper Tape 20 chars/sec (Operating thru typewiter 8 chars/sec) Alarm Printer 10 chars/sec CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM Quantity Tubes 0 Diodes 2,500 Transistors 2,500 Magnetic Cores 0 Resistors 12,000 CHECKING FEATURES Fixed checking features include an odd-bit parity error check to insure the proper functioning of the drum memory. Optional checking features include a self-checking program to identify and locate equipment malfunctions. POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION Power, computer and air conditioner 7- 10 Kw 0.85- 1.0 pf 230115 Volt 60 cycle/sec Dimensions, central processor 105 x 76 x 26" Dimensions, Scanner & I/0 Cabinets 140 x 76 x 26" Capacity, air conditioner 3/4 - 1 Ton Room Size 400 to 1,000 sq ft Weight, computer 7,000 lbs Seven cabinets: 3 for central processor, 4 for I/0 and Scanner. Site preparation requirements Air conditioner is an integral part of computer. Conduits are required for wiring to instrumentation. Building requirements include standard fire protection, and adequate lighting. Utilities include 230/115 Volt + l0%; 60 cycle ± 1% PRODUCTION RECORD Number produced to date 5 COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES Central Processor w/Input-Output Cabinets approximate purchase price of $275,000.00. Additional equipment: numeric typewriter, digital clock, paper tape reader and paper tape punch approximate purchase price of $25,000.00. Maintenance Contracts are recommended with each system. Cost varies with the particular system. Contract cost is roughly between $500 to $850/month. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS The GARDE System is a pre-programmed and pre-engineered system and unless program changes are desired, personnel requirements are almost nil. Training made available by the manufacturer to the user includes a concepts course, a maintenance training course, and a programming course.
BRL 1964, GE 412, starting page 0112 |
GE 412 MANUFACTURER General Electric Company Typical GE 412 Data Logging and Monitoring System Diagram by General Electric Company (Utility--power plants) APPLICATIONS Designed for logging, monitoring and control of industrial and utility processes. This binary number base computer system features time-shared magnetic core storage, magnetic drum backup bulk storage, solid-state circuitry through-put, over 100 basic commands, parallel operation, automatic program interrupt, variable time counters, and rugged construction for industrial environments. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal unumber system Binary Binary digits/word 20 Binary digits/instruction 20 Instructions/word 1 Instructions decoded Over 100 Arithmetic system Fixed point Instruction type One address Number range -524,287 to + 524,287
BRL 1964, GE 412, starting page 0113 |
Relationship of Main Sections of the GE 412 Central Processor Diagram by General Electric Company Automatic built-in subroutines Automatic Priority Interrupt Variable Elapse Time Counters Automatic coding Automatic Address Modification Registers and B-Boxes A and Q Arithmetic Registers B and W Buffer Registers Z - Information Transfer Register P - Program Address Register I - Instruction Register (3) ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl. Stor. Access Excl. Stor. Access Microsec Microsec Add 40 20 Construction (Arithmetic unit only) Transistors and Diodes Arithmetic mode Parallel Timing Synchronous Operation Concurrent STORAGE No. of No. of Access Medium Words Digits Microsec Magnetic Core 4,096 or 20 20 8,192 Magnetic Drum 16,384 to 20 57,344 Magnetic Tape No. of units that can be connected 20 Units No. of chars/linear inch 200 Chars/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 8 Track/tape Transfer rate 15,000 Chars/sec Physical properties of tape Width 0.5 Inches Length of reel 2,400 Feet Composition Mylar INPUT Medium Speed Remarks Paper Tape 100 chars/sec 8 channel Console Communication with process OUTPUT Medium Speed Remarks Paper Tape Punch 100 chars/sec 8 channel Console Communication with process Column Printer 11 numeric chars (Parallel) line Typewriter 8 chars/sec (Alphanumeric) POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION (Power, computer 7-10 Kw 0.85-1.0 Pf (Power, air conditioner 230/115 volt+lO%, 60 cycles/sec ± l% single phase
BRL 1964, GE 412, starting page 0114 |
Dimension, Computer, 140" x 77" x 27" (Central Processor) Capacity, Air Conditioner 3/4 to 1 ton Integral part of each cabinet Room Size 400 to 1,000 sq ft PRODUCTION RECORD Number produced to date 11 Time required for delivery 6 to 14 months COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES Maintenance contracts are recommended with each particular system. Cost varys from $ 500 to $ 850 per month. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Training made available by the manufacturer to the user includes a concepts course, a product service training course, and a programming course. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS Automatic Priority Interrupt Elapsed Time Counters Program Variable Time Control
BRL 1964, GE 412, starting page 0115 |
System Input-Output Functional Configuration
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