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BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0314
## IBM 305 RAMAC
IBM 305 RAMAC Data Processing System
Random Access Method of Accounting and Control
**MANUFACTURER**
International Business Machines Corporation
[Photo](BRL61-0314.jpg)
Photo by International Business Machines Corporation
**APPLICATIONS**
Manufacturer
Inventory control, manufacturing control, billing
(invoicing and order writing, parts substitution, payroll,
hospital accounting, sales analysis, accounts receivable,
fiscal accounting, and Air Force parts inventory and
accounting.
The IBM RAMAC 305 (Random Access Method of Accounting and
Control is a complete, compact data processing system built
around a disk memory unit which consists of 50 magnetic metal
disks. The RAMAC 305 is designed to provide continuous, or
"in-line", accounting for all types of businesses. Data is
recorded on or read from each side of the disks in random
order by a rapidly-moving access arm. The disk units are
available with storage capacities of 5 million digits and 10
million digits and may be used either singly or in any
combination of two to provide storage capacities of 5, 10, 15
and 20 million digits.
Control center of the IBM RAMAC 305 is the operator's
console. The system also has arithmetical and logical
ability, punched card input, and both punched
card and printed output. Additional features which may be
added to this basic RAMAC for further versatility include
punched paper tape input, remote printing stations, dual disk
files, dual access arms, dual system control, and faster, more
flexible printing.
Letterkenny Ordnance Depot
Located in Building No. 3,
Letterkenny Ordnance Depot, Chambersburg, Pa., the system is
used to apply ADPS only to accomplishment of supply, stock
management and related financial accounting functions with a
view of expediting supply and providing a means of rapid
expansion of activity without a proportionate increase in
personnel and equipment. Experience and skills gained in
these applications will facilitate progressive integration of
other applications utilizing the same basic system by adding
relatively inexpensive disk storage units. Such applications
include payroll, cost accounting, etc.
U.S.A. Louisville Medical Depot
Located at the
Louisville Medical Depot, Louisville 1, Kentucky, the system
is used for stock accounting and inventory control (Navy
Single Manager), for depot property accounting, and for Post
Engineer property accounting.
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Photo by Western Electric Company
U.S.A. Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot
Under the Director
for Services, the system is used for supply and inventory
accounting and for financial and stock fund accounting.
U.S.A. Raritan Arsenal
System is used for
distribution supply, availability editing, and F. I. A.
updating and reporting.
U.S.A. Red River Arsenal
Maintenance of stock
accounting and related financial records to include daily
updating of all quantitative fields, periodic updating of
pertinent data in each record, daily processing of all type
transactions (issues, receipts, adjustments, etc.) and
creating documentation for same in punched card form.
U.S.N. Charleston Shipyard
Located in the Supply
Department, fields of application include expenditure
processing (processing issues of all types, including
availability tests, reorder initiation, and attendant funds
control), receipt processing (all types of material receipts),
stock record load/unload (loading and unloading stock records
as required), obligation/planned requirement review (cyclic
review of material obligations (back orders) and planned
requirements), status read-off (to provide visible records for
review as required), warehouse location load (to insert
warehouse locations into stock records), stock status reporting
(to report status of items in accordance with schedules
established by supply demand control points), inventory cut-off
to provide inventory cut-off and trial
balance cards for inventories of material, and other
miscellaneous calculating programs.
USAF 78 Fighter Wing, Hamilton AFB
Located at Base Supply, Hamilton AFB, California, the
system is used for automation of supply record keep-
ing. Includes all transactions effecting balances,
due-in and due-outs, item records, inventory control.
Incompasses records for 46,000 line items (averages)
with 72,000 transactions per month.
USAF Hq SAC Offutt AFB
With 19 locations in the command, (sites and program are
similar), the 305 EDPS has been designed to increase
dependability of supply activities in support of SAC combat
readiness through an improved mechanized system. The design of
the system provides for:
Instantaneous and positive response by on line processing.
The immediate and automatic availability of all
interchangeable assets.
The immediate and automatic availability of like items
in all weapons systems.
The immediate and automatic requisitioning of notin-stock
items.
Guaranteed increased required items availability.
Accurately computed stock levels after every appropriate
transaction.
Automatic stock replenishment requisitioning.
Current and accurate stock balance consumption reports.
Provides an integrated item and monetary accounting
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0316
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Photo by U. S. Army Red River Arsenal
system simultaneously updating monetary balances at the
same time item balances are updated.
The designing and programming of the EDPS features the
accomplishment of supply transactions with a minimized
possibility of human error. With this increased accuracy
comes increased supply effectiveness for our combat
organization.
USAF 328th Fighter Group,
Richards-Gebaur AFB
Located in Building 619, Richards-Gebaur Air Force
Base, Missouri, the system is used for base supply
item and dollar accounting. Maintains the supply
accounting and financial accounting records on a
current basis by automatically updating in accordance
with various transactions affecting these records in
accordance with Volume XVIII, AFM 67-1. By-products
of this system provide management documents containing
information needed to satisfy requirements for con-
sumption rates, supply requirements, transaction
analysis, item location and expense distribution.
Boeing Airplane Company
Located in Boeing Warehouse No. 3, Wichita, Kansas,
the system is used for maintenance of an inventory
of government furnished parts located at Boeing-
Wichita.
Ford Motor Company, Transmission & Chassis Div.
System is used for payrolls and related accounting,
inventory control, production analysis and control,
product cost and cost analysis reports.
Ford Motor Company, Wayne Located at the Wayne
Assembly Plant, the system is used for inventory control
of productive material, vehicle invoicing and price
labels, manufacturer's certificate of origin, and pricing
and calculations for payment to vendors.
Sun 011 Company, Philadelphia 3
Located at 1608 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa., the system is used for payroll
preparation, payroll accounting, and deduction and payroll
tax accounting.
Sun Oil Company, Southland Center
Located at Southland
Center, Dallas, Texas, the system is used for computation of
volumes of natural gas produced, used, and disposed of and
valuing, taxing, and accounting for proceeds for natural gas
and natural gas liquids, including disbursement of proceeds
to all interested parties.
Western Electric Company, Aurora
Located at the
Montgomery Shops, Aurora, Ill., the system is used for
inventory and production control of relay manufacture,
including scheduling relays, components and raw material
requirements, input, billing and investment control of
relay accounting.
Western Electric Gen Prog Comm New York
located at 222
Broadway, New York, the system is used to process customers'
orders and enter such orders on appropriate sources of
supply. It also maintains records of purchase contract
balances.
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Western Electric Co., Tel. Sales Div., New York
Located
at 61 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York 6, New York, this computer
is used to develop programs prior to the installation of
similar RAMAC Systems in the Distributing Houses (Regional
Warehouses and repair shops). The primary application is
inventory control including billing, maintaining stock
balances, ordering, receiving and vouchering; all on an inline
basis. Shop costing, shop scheduling payroll and headquarters
reporting are batch processed. This computer has been used to
develop and test the Dataphone III Transmission System.
Monthly operating statistics from all the Distributing Houses
are verified and summarized for printed monthly reports.
Western Electric, Winston-Salem
The system is used
for production control, including inventory control,
machine load, material movement, order requirements and
schedule, and shop orders.
Georgia State College of Bus. Admn.
Located at 33
Gilmer St., S. E., Atlanta 3, Georgia, the machine is used
in faculty research and in the teaching of programming
methods.
**PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM**
Internal number system Binary coded alphanum
Alphanumeric char/record Up to 100
Alphanumeric char/instruction 10
Instruction/Process Drum Track 10
Instructions decoded 200 on 10 tracks, std.
Arithmetic system Fixed point
ADD-SUBTRACT-MULTIPLY-DIVIDE
Floating point By program sub-routine
Instruction type Two address
Control panel logic (stored program) also.
Number range Decimal 0 - 9
Instruction word format
+--------+-----------+------------+-------------+
| FROM | TO | NO CHAR. | CONTROL |
+--------+-----------+------------+-------------+
| | | | |
+--------+-----------+------------+-------------+
Automatic coding includes the RAMAC Symbolic Assembly
Program.
**ARITHMETIC UNIT**
Incl Stor Access
Microsec
Add 30,000
Mult 60,000-l90,000
Div 100,000-370,000
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Type Quantity
Tubes
2D21 21
6211 169
6350 20
5919 124
7044 4
Diodes
AM 12
Timing Asynchronous
Operation Sequential
**STORAGE**
Manufacturer
No. of Access
Media Words Microsec
Process Drum Tracks 10,000
Disk File 100 char/record 600,000 avg.
50,000 records/file
10,000,000 char with 2 files
Disk File 100 char/record 600,000 avg.
100,000 records/file
20,000,000 char with 2 files
Magnetic Tape (Special Order)
No. of units that can be connected 3 Units 729-I
4 Units 727
No. of char/linear inch of tape 200 Char/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Tracks/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches
Tape speed 75 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 15,000 Char/sec
Start time 10 Millisec
Stop time 10 Millisec
Average time for experienced 90 Seconds
operator to change reel of tape
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.498 Inches
Length of reel 2,450 Feet
Composition Mylar base
Connects through 1901 Tape Control Unit (Special
Order).
USA LOD
Medium No. of Char Access Microsec
Disk Storage 30,000,000 30,000
20 program tracks, 10 working tracks, 4 input-output
tracks and 1 accumulator track per processing unit (two
units); 3 type 350 double density files.
USA Medical Depot
Magnetic Disk 10,000,000
Track to track access time same disk 100,000 25,000
microseconds.
Disk to disk access time 400,000 - 800,000 microsec.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Medium No. of Words No. of Digits
Magnetic Disk Memory 200,000 20,000,000
5 - 10 seconds required per transaction.
100 characters to a record, twenty 100 character
records on each 100 tracks on each 50 disks.
USA Raritan Access
Medium No. of Words No. of Char Microsec
Magnetic Disk (2) 100,000 ea 10,000,000 ea 600,000
Magnetic Drum (2) 200 ea 2,000 ea
Magnetic drum used for storing program and processing
data.
Magnetic disk used primarily. for bulk storage.
Both disk units under control of console A and B.
This is dual control and dual access.
USA Red River Arsenal
Disk Files 300,000 30,000,000 4,000 avg.
High Speed Magnetic 300 3,000 300 avg.
Drum
Each record stored consist of 100 digits each.
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Hamilton AFB Access
MediumNo. of Char Microsec
Magnetic Disk5,000,000 500
50 disks has 100 tracks each of which is divided into
ten 100 character records. This provides 5 million
characters of storage or 50,000 addressable
records.
Offutt AFB Access
Media Alphanum CharMicrosec
Disk File 10,000,000 600,000
Core 100 5,000
Magnetic Drum 3,300 5,000
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
Medium No. of Char Access Microsec
Disk File 5,000,000 600,ooo
Boeing, Wichita
Disk 5,000,000600,000
Drum
There are 34 tracks on the drum (19 program tracks, 8
working or storage tracks, 2 accumulator tracks, 1 typewriter
track, 1 punch output track, 1 printer output track, 1
multiplicand track and 1 input track).
WE Winston-Salem
No. of Access
Medium Records No. of Char Microsec
Magnetic Disk 200,000 20,000,000 600,000
**INPUT**
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Cards 125 cards/min 380 Console Card Reader
Paper Tape 20 char/sec 382 Paper Tape Reader
Card125 cards/min 797 Card Read Punch
Inquiry Input Variable 380 - 381 Keyboard
Magnetic Tape 15 Kc 727,729 I Tape Unit
(Special Order)
USA LOD
Card Reader (2) 125 card/min, ea. 2 type 380 consoles
USA Medical Depot
Punched Card 125 card/min, max
Card speed depends on application under control of
program.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Additions 5 sec 300 lines
Receipt 5 sec 500 lines
Adjustments 5 sec 300 lines
issues 9 sec 1,500 - 2,500 lines
Receipts and adjustments 300 program steps.
Financial inventory accounting 1,150 steps.
Customer demands 550 steps.
File maintenance 900 steps.
USA Raritan
Cards125 cards/min Card Reader on Console A
Cards125 cards/min Card Reader on Console B
USA Red River Arsenal
Punched Cards 250 cards/min Two card
readers, 125 cards/min each.
USN CNS
Cards125 cards/min, maximum
Hamilton AFB
Card-Mainline 18.4 see/trans 46,639 transactions
Routine
Card-File 7.6 sec26,516 transactions
Maintenance
Card-Stock 2.2 sec26,397 transactions
Leveling
Card-Requi- 7.8 sec26,711 transactions
sitioning
Each routine has a different input speed. Examples
are given are the most frequently used and speeds and
transactions are averages.
Offutt AFB
Medium Speed
Card 125 cards/min
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
Cards 125 cards/min
This speed is maximum and will decrease depending
on type of processing being accomplished.
WE TSD New York
380 Card Reader125 cards/min, max.
797 Card Reader-Punch 120 cards/min, max.
This machine is an adapted 537 Reader Punch of IBM 650
System. The 797 is a combination card reader and punch. This
machine moves the cards to various stations in a parallel
motion. The machine has 2 sets of read brushes, punch, and a
punch read brush station for checking.
**OUTPUT**
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Card 100 cards/min 323 Card Punch
Printer 150 lines/min 407 Rl-R2 Printer
29-84 lines/min 370 Printer
Typewriter 10 char/sec 381 Remote Printing Station
380 Console Typewriter
Card 125 cards/min 797 Card Read-Punch (Spec-
ial Order)
Magnetic 15 Kc 727, 729 I Tape Unit
Tape (Special Order)
USA LOD
Medium Speed
Card Punch (4)100 cards/min, ea 4 type 323 Punches
Typewriter (2) 10 char/sec
USA Medical Depot
Punch 100 cards/min
Printer 150 lines/min
Typewriter600 strokes/min
Speeds depend on application under control of pro
gram.
USA Raritan
Cards (2) 100 cards/min ea IBM 323 Card Punch
Cards (2) 100 cards/min ea IBM 323 Card Punch
Printed Document 10 char/secConsole-typewriter
Printed Document 10 char/secConsole-Typewriter
Typewriter mounted on console used largely for in-
quiries.There are four card punch units on line.
USA Red River Arsenal
Cards x+00 cards/min
Four punch units at 100 cards/min.
USN CNS
Cards100 cards/min, mar
Printed Docu- 150 lines/min, mar
ments
Hamilton AFB
Media Speed
Card-Mainline 5.4 sec 160,177 transactions
Card-File Maintenance 3.8 sec 52,402 transactions
Card-Stock Leveling 3.3 sec 17,410 transactions
Card-Requisitioning 10.8 sec19,307 transactions
Each routine used has a different output speed.
Examples given are the most frequently used and speeds
and transactions are averages.
Offutt AFB
Card Punch 100 cards/min
Printer 30-175 lines/min
Typewriter 10 char/sec
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
Cards 100 cards/min
Printed Listings30 lines/min
Type Listings6 lines/min
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Media Speed
Boeing, Wichita
Card100 cards/min
Printer 80positions 30 lines/min
20 positions 83 lines/min
Typewriter100 char/line 6 lines/min
Ford Motor Company
Cards 100 cards/min
Printed Document 150 lines/min
(407)
Printed Document 60 lines/min
(Typewriter)
Ford, Wayne
Card (Type 323) 100 cards/min
Printer (Type 370)
Printer (Type 407) 105 lines/min
Summary Punch (Type 2 cards/min
523)(Dependent upon application)
The 407 and 523 are added on line, but not used
for all applications performed on the RAMAC.
SUNOCO Philadelphia
Printed Page150 lines/min IBM 407 on line
Typed Page RAMAC 305 Typewriter
Punched Card 100 cards/min
SUNOCO Southland Center
Punched Cards100 cards/min
Stick Printer30 to 80 lines/min
Typewriter 10 char/sec
WE Aurora
Card 100 cards/min
Printer (80 positions) 29 lines/min
WE GPC New York
Type 323 Card Punch100 cards/min
Type 370 Printer29 lines/min
Type 407 Printer150 lines/min
WE TSD New York
797 Card Reader-Punch 120 cards/min
323 Punch 100 cards/min
380 Typewriter10 char/sec
Typewriter format control is possible, but infre
quently used.
WE Winston-Salem
Cards 100 cards/min
Printer 125 lines/min
Georgia State
Card 100 cards/min
Printer83 lines/min (20 positions)
Printer30 lines/min (80 positions)
Typewriter 10 char/sec
**CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM**
Manufacturer
Type Quantity
Tubes
6211 1,054
6350 81
5919 626
7044 72
2D21 205
5965 6
Diodes
AB 13
AD 2
AM 112
AL 275
F 4
Magnetic Cores
14 100
Selenium Rectifiers 360 (IBM P/N 315903 (For stacks
of 10)
Germanium Rectifiers 28 IBM P/N's 2100111, 2100110,
2100119, 2114085, 2100108
512073.
**CHECKING FEATURES**
Manufacturer
Built-in checking features include parity (odd bit) on all
internal data transfers and printing, input from cards by
two readings, and input from paper tape by count of data
punches by record (T.C.C.C.).
Programmed checks include control to pre-established
totals, comparing addresses and part numbers in program, and
arithmetic proof factors and reverse arithmetic in program.
**POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION**
Manufacturer
Power, computer 12.6 KVA
Area, computer 370 sq ft
Room size, computer 18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in(min)
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 4 Tons
Humidity not to exceed 80%. Two feet of headroom
above 350 Unit.Physical Planning Manual and assist-
ance are available.
USA LOD
Power, computer 42.5 Kw 53.1 KVA
Power, air cond 20 Kw 14 KVA
Volume, computer 856.4 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 9,375 cu ft
Area, computer 178 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 400 sq ft
Room size, computer 40 ft x 4o ft
1,600 sq ft
Room size, air conditioner 25 ft x 25 ft
Floor loading 36.8 lbs/sq ft
543 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 62.5 Tons
Weight, computer 18,484 lbs
1,600 ft. (40 x 4o ft) were inclosed within the
Machine Accounting Services area which in itself was
an inclosure of 167 x 87. Although the entire area
was air-conditioned, additional ducts and vents were
concentrated in the computer area.
USA Medical Depot
Power, computer16.4 KVA at 208 volts
44.9 amps at 208 volts
Volume, computer914.4 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 48,000 cu ft
Area, computer 146.3 sq ft
Area, air conditioner3;200 sq ft
Room size, computer18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
50 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons
Weight, computer8,432 lbs
Space in same building with conventional EAM equipment was
available. Wiring for 3-phase, 208 volt, 100 ampere power
supply, including receptacles and a separate transformer was
installed. Air conditioning was available; however, humidity
control was added. Temperature range is maintained at Goo to
80oF and humidity is maintained between 40% and 60%
relative. The following components of the 20-ton air
conditioner with an evaporative condenser are operated from a
120208 V, 3-phase, 4 wire grounded "Wye":
Electrical system refrigeration compressor motor 20 H. P.;
supply air fan motor - 5 H. P.; evaporative condenser motor -
3 H. P.; 1 zone re-heat of 18 Kw; and 1 zone re-heat of 25
Kw. Unit is equipped with electric control system with
humidistat controlling of coil temperature. Thermostat
controlling re-heat. Operation is checked with recording
thermcmeter and hygrometer equipped
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with alarm facilities.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Power, computer 34.4 KVA 0.90 pf
Power, sir conditioner 29.0 Kw 0.90 pf
Vole, computer 50.54 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner103.68 cu ft
Area, computer 152.40 sq ft
Area, sir conditioner 15-36 sq ft
Room size, computer 50 ft x 20 ft
Room size, sir cond 12 ft x 12 ft (Area 2 in
car decking 2nd floor
Floor loading 109 lbs/sq ft (dist load)
1,800 lbs/sq ft (pressure
under greatest load)
Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons, total (2 sys)
Weight, computer 8,299 lbs
Weight, sir conditioner 1,850 lbs
The RAMAC room is located in one end of a frame warehouse
converted to office space. The room height is 11 ft 2 in. with
a honeycomb false ceiling 9 ft from tile floor. The room is
illuminated by 42 8 ft flourescent tubes (strip) and has a
distribution of approximately 60 ft/candles. A unique feature
is the perforated hardboard wall which acts as the air
distribution panel from the air conditioner mounted on the
second floor. The air conditioner duct system has a 117 inch
wide x 16 inch deep x 30 in high plenum chamber. Aerial
services is provided from three (3)
new 25 KVA XFMR's. Floor is 6 inch reinforced con-
crete on grade.
USA Raritan
Power, computer 40.1 Kw 44.2 KVA 0.90 pf
Power, air condi 18.9 Kw 21 KVA 0.90 pf
Volume, computer (2)13,750 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner960 cu ft
(Dunn & Bush Package - Water)
Area, computer (2) 1,375 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 80 sq ft
Room size, computer 25 x 55 x 10 ft
Room size, air conditioner8 x 10 x 12 ft
Floor loading 1,000 lbs/sq ft
4,000 lbs concen mar
Capacity, air conditioner20 Tons
Weight, computer17,500 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 2,100 lbs
Site preparations included existing building, masonry walls,
concrete floor, and wood roof deck with automatic water
sprinkler. Leveled and tiled floor and removed wood columns.
Hung fire resistant insulated ceiling sad installed duct work
for air conditioning. Replaced partitions with fire resistant
material. Installed electric lighting and power, and air
conditioning unit.
USA Red River Arsenal
Power, air condit52 Kw 59.1 KVA 0.87 Pf
Vole, computer800 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner3,960 cu ft
Area, computer160 sq ft
Area, sir conditioner 330 sq ft
Room size, computer 1,200 sq ft
Floor loading50 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner44 Tons
Weight, computer19,540 lbs
Weight, sir conditioner 14,000 lbs
Air conditioning services an additional 2,000 sq
ft of machine area.
USN CAS
Power, computer 17.6 KVA 230 V. AC
Power, air conditioner 230 V. AC
Vole, computer 858 cu ft
Area, computer 143 sq ft
Room size, computer 21 ft x 25 ft
Roam size, air conditioner Ceiling mounted
Floor loading 125 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner10 Tons
Weight, computer 11,065 lbs
False ceiling and walls, rewired for lighting, rewired
for power distribution, refloored in tile.
Hamilton AFB
Power, computer12.6 KVA 208V, 34.5 amps
60 cycle, 3 phase, 4 wire service
Power, air conditioner220 V. 3 phase, 60 cycle
Volume, computer 375 cu ft
Volume, sir conditioner 48 cu ft
Area, computer 18 ft x 20 ft
Area, air conditioner 8 sq ft
Room size, computer 24 ft x 24 ft
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner7 1/2 H. P.
Weight, computer10,162 lbs (two disk stor-
age unit (1730 lbs ea)
Weight, air conditioner 750 lbs
A total of $17,616.00 was expended to prepare 24 ft x 24 ft
room for the machine, a 324 sq ft room for key punchers, a
576 sq ft for programmers from existing facilities. Breakout
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cooling tower <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>500</mn><mo separator="true">,</mo><mi>e</mi><mi>l</mi><mi>e</mi><mi>c</mi><mi>t</mi><mi>r</mi><mi>i</mi><mi>c</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>l</mi><mi>w</mi><mi>o</mi><mi>r</mi><mi>k</mi><mo>−</mo></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">500, electrical work - </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.8889em;vertical-align:-0.1944em;"></span><span class="mord">500</span><span class="mpunct">,</span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.1667em;"></span><span class="mord mathnormal">e</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.01968em;">l</span><span class="mord mathnormal">ec</span><span class="mord mathnormal">t</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.02778em;">r</span><span class="mord mathnormal">i</span><span class="mord mathnormal">c</span><span class="mord mathnormal">a</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.02691em;">lw</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.02778em;">or</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.03148em;">k</span><span class="mord">−</span></span></span></span>7,256, ductwork -
<span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>325</mn><mo separator="true">,</mo><mi>m</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>t</mi><mi>e</mi><mi>r</mi><mi>i</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>l</mi></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">325, material </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.8889em;vertical-align:-0.1944em;"></span><span class="mord">325</span><span class="mpunct">,</span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.1667em;"></span><span class="mord mathnormal">ma</span><span class="mord mathnormal">t</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.02778em;">er</span><span class="mord mathnormal">ia</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.01968em;">l</span></span></span></span>4,440, and labor for the balance.
Offutt AFB
Power, computer 16.4 KVA 208V
Power, air conditioner 220V
Volume, computer 8,000 cu ft
Volume, sir conditioner240 cu ft
Area, computer 800 sq ft
Area, air conditioner24 sq ft
Room size, computer20 ft x 40 ft
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
50 lbs concen mar
Capacity, air conditioner5 Tons
Weight, computer 8,432 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 500 lbs
Must be enclosed in a dust free room with humidity control
not to exceed 80% relative humidity at any time. Must have
lightning arrestors, 2 4-wire branch circuits with voltage
from either a 208 or 230, 60cycle 3 phase 4-wire service line
not to exceed + or -10%.
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
Power, computer 15.1 KVA
Power, air condit12.7 Kw 25 8 KVA 0.5 Pf
Volume, computer 3,240 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 378 cu ft
Area, computer 1,536 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 54 sq ft
Room size, computer20 ft 4 in x 18 ft 1 in
Room size, air conditioner6 ft x 9 ft
Floor loading 55 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons
Weight, computer 8,925 lbs
Weight, air conditioner2,250 lbs
Air conditioning and soundproofing.
Boeing, Wichita
Power, 340 Power Unit 12.6 KVA 208 volts
Power, 350 Console 3.8 KVA 208 volts
Power, sir conditioner 12.0 KVA
Volume, computer 380.46 cu ft
Volume, sir conditioner68.89 cu ft
Area, computer 142.67 sq ft
Area, air conditioner13.77 sq ft
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, sir conditioner 10 Tons
Weight, computer8,432 lbs, all components
Weight, air conditioner 1,510 lbs
The room where the RAMAC is located is a partitioned,
fireproofed division of a cement vault and provides
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0321
800 square feet of office space. The allowable temperature
variation is from 500 to 900 with humidity not exceeding
80,%.
Ford Motor Canton
Power, computer 22,000 Kw25 KVA 220V 3 phase
Volume, computer 8,640 cu ft
Area, computer 7,200 sq ft
Room size, computer 28 ft x 42 ft
Floor loading 1.3 lbs/sq ft
100.0 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 6 Tons Central System
Weight, computer 9,000 lbs
Electrical distributions, exhaust system and neces-
sary fire preventive system.
Ford Wayne
Power, computer 28.8 Kw 15.1 KVA
Power, air condit 2.3 Kw 47.3 KVA
Volume, computer 400 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner66.9 cu ft
Area, computer 86 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 20 sq ft
Room size, comp & air cond 15 ft x 30 ft
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
2,140 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 8 Tons
Weight, computer 8,925 lbs
Weight, air conditioner1,050 lbs
SUNOCO Philadelphia
Power, computer 15 KVA
Volume, computer4,000 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 140 cu ft
Area, computer 400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 20 sq ft
Room size, computer 24 ft x 42 ft
Capacity, air conditioner 12 Tons
Weight Lbs.
Key Punch 204
Key Punch 208
Key Punch 208
Verifier 222
Sorters 492
Collator 840 approx.
Reproducing 1,289
Tab-off-line 3,286
Tab-on-line 3,286+
Interpreter 770 approx.
RAMAC-Console 1,015
Desk Unit 2,140
Process Unit 1,945
Power 1,810
Punch (RAMAC) 760
Site preparation included sound absorbent tile on
walls, air conditioning added, and power lines added
with floor outlets.
SUNOCO Southland Center
Power, computer 9.339 Kw16.4 KVA 0.57 pf
Volume, computer3,200 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner248 cu ft
Area, computer400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner31 sq ft
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
100 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner7 1/2 Tons
Weight, computer 8,925 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 750 lbs
Site preparation included electric outlets, supple-
mental air conditioning, and heat discharge plenums.
WE Aurora
Power, computer 11.8 Kw 15.1 KVA 0.80 pf 208v
Volume, computer 3,888 cu ft
Area, computer 432 sq ft
Room size, computer18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
150 lbs concen max
Weight, computer 8,925 lbs.
Site preparation included glass and wall partitioning, and
air conditioning controls in room itself.
WE GPC New York
Power, computer12.6 KVA
Volume, computer1,925 cu ft
Area, computer 385 sq ft
Room size Large room w/other equipment
Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft
200 lbs concen ma x
Weight, computer 11,189 lbs
Computer will be located in building now under
construction - additional power and floor loading provided
during construction.
WE TSD New York
Power, computer 15.7 KVA
Power, air cond 19.4 Overhead units
(Two GE No. FCA-50)
Volume, computer 430.9 cu ft
Vole, air conditioner 210 cu ft
Area, computer 92.4 sq ft
Room size, computer 24 ft x 28 ft
Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft
1,362 lbs concen msx
Capacity, air conditioner 10 Tons
Weight, computer9,370 lbs
Weight, air conditioner 3,000 lbs
The computer is presently installed in leased space. A move
to our new building is expected in about 6 months. The two
air conditioning units of 5 tons capacity each, are suspended
from the ceiling. A temporary wooden ramp has been provided
to protect the exposed cables connecting the machines. A
feeder cable was installed from the ground to the fourth
floor.
WE Winston-Salem
Power, computer 38.3 Kw15 KVA
Power, air conditioner25 KVA
Volume, computer 402.6 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 14,400 cu ft
Area, computer 84.1 sq ft
Area, air conditioner1,200 sq ft
Floor loading 164.5 lbs/sq ft
631 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 12 Tons
Weight, computer13,835 lbs
Building perimeter heating roved and insulated sound
deadening wall installed. Air handling unit utilizing
existing steam and chilled water installed. Extensive
rearrangement of personnel and electrical telephone
facilities to provide the necessary space. Special plenums
constructed over power units for heat
outtake.
Georgia State
Power, computer 9.34 Kw 16.4 KVA 0.57 Pf
Volume, computer 534 cu ft
Area, computer 161 sq ft
Room size, computer 17 ft x 21 ft
Floor loading 52.4 lbs/sq ft
Weight, computer 8,432 lbs
Installed in existing building modified only to the extent
of partitioning the area so that the computer itself occupies
a separate roam. Two 100 ampere circuits for system and
exhaust head with 3,000 cu ft/min fan installed.
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0322
**PRODUCTION RECORD**
Manufacturer
Time required for delivery 8 months
**COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES**
Manufacturer
Basic System
305 Processing unit $189,950, or 3,200/month and
350 Disk Storage unit up, (printed output)
370 Printer
323 Card Punch $167,850, or 2,875/month and
380 Console up, (punched card output)
340 Power Supply
Details available on request.
USA LOD
$12,297 basic prime shift rental per month.
USA Medical Depot
305 Processing Unit
323 Card Punch
340 Power Supply
350 Disk Storage
380 Console
407 Printer
Total Monthly Rental Cost: $4,510/month
Additional Equipment
3 024 Card Punches
3 056 Card Verifiers
2 083 Sorters
1 077 Collator
1 088 Collator
2 519Document Originating Machines
1 557 Interpreter
2 407 Accounting Machines
Total Monthly Rental Cost: $3,273/month
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Basic System
Each system $4,000/month.
Additional Equipment
Each system $2,472/month.
USA Raritan
Lot No. 1 Basic System No. 1819
Unit Price Amount
Model Type per Month Month
RAMAC Processing 1 305 <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo separator="true">,</mo><mn>250</mn></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">1,250 </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.8389em;vertical-align:-0.1944em;"></span><span class="mord">1</span><span class="mpunct">,</span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.1667em;"></span><span class="mord">250</span></span></span></span>1,250
Unit
Card Punch 1 323 225 225
Card Punch 1 323 225 225
Disk Storage 14 350 1,600 1.600
Console 1 380 400 400
Power Unit 1 340 325 325
$4,025
Lot No. 1 Additional Equipment System No. 1819
Unit Price Amount
Modelper MonthMonth
Addn Char Sel Pos 128 $ 2 $ 2
Addn Cycle Delay Units 244 10 10
Char Sel 1 Grp of 6 130 5 5
Spl Pos
Addn Latch Selectors722 10 30
Addn Gp Dbl Dist 284 8 8
Addn Process Tracks 610 10 20
Prog Entry Isolation613 25 25
Program Exit Split 614 15 15
Printer Output Track607 5 5
Disk Storage Control282 80 80
(Model 14)
2nd Addn Gp Dbl Dist 10 20
RPQ E90172
5 Addn Compg Pos, RPQ E90165 5 10
Character Sel Split, RPQ E90163 15 30
W/P Cycle Overlap, RPQ E90164 25 25
Latch Selectors, RN E90174 10 20
Single Dist 41 to 80, RPQ E90171 18 18
323 T Track, RPQ M86989 115 115
5 Blank Trans Sel Pos, RPQ 79638 5 10
Simult Rec Adv Pgm Adv, RPQ W86833 30 30
Tracks $ and *, RPQ E94512 17 17
Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48
Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25
Digit Selector 275 5 5
Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 703 10 20
Digit Selector 275 5 5
Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 703 10 20
Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48
Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25
Dual Access, RPQ M90487 850 850
Auto Address Conv, RPQ E90170 35 35
Aux Card Counter, RPQ E90162 15 15
$17571
Lot No. 2, Basic System No. 1820
Unit Price Amount
Model Type per Month Month
RAMAC Processing 1 305 <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo separator="true">,</mo><mn>250</mn></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">1,250 </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.8389em;vertical-align:-0.1944em;"></span><span class="mord">1</span><span class="mpunct">,</span><span class="mspace" style="margin-right:0.1667em;"></span><span class="mord">250</span></span></span></span>1,250
Unit
Card Punch 1 323 225 225
Card Punch 1 323 225 225
Disk Storage 13 350 1,550 1,550
Console 1 380 400 400
Power Unit 1 340 325 325
Total $3,975
Lot No. 2, Additional Equipment System No. 1820
Unit PriceAmount
Model per MonthMonth
Addn Chas Sel Pos 128 $ 2 $ 2
Addn Cycle Delay Units 244 10 10
Char Sel 1 Grp of 6 Spl 130 5 5
Pos
Addn Latch Selectros 722 10 30
Addn Gp Dbl Dist 284 8 8
Addn Process Tracks 610 10 20
Prog Entry Isolation 613 25 25
Program Exit Split 614 15 15
Printer Output Track 607 5 5
2nd Addn Gp Dbl Dist, RPQ E 90172 10 20
5 Addn Compg Pos, RPQ E90165 5 10
Character Sel Split, RN E9016315 30
W/P Cycle Overlap, RPQ E90164 25 25
Latch Selectors, RPQ E90174 10 20
Single Dist 41 to 80, RPQ E90171 18 18
323 T Track, RPQ M86989 115 115
5 Blank Trans Sel Pos, RPQ 79638 5 10
Simult Rec Adv Pgm Adv, RN W86833 30 30
Tracks $ and *, RPQ E94512 17 17
Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48
Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25
Digit Selector 275 5 5
Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Selec 703 10 20
Digit Selector 275 5 5
Grp 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 70310 20
Dbl Punch Blank Col Select 300 8 48
Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25
Dual Access, RPQ M90487 (E93455) 850 850
Auto Address Conv, RPQ E90168 35 35
Aux Card Counter, RPQ E90162 15 15
Total $ 1,531
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0323
USA Red River Arsenal
Type/Model or Unit Total
Device Code RPQ# Description Qty Price Rental
----------- ---- ----------- --- ----- -----
Basic Equipment for Red River Arsenal
305 1 Processing Units 2 $ 1250 $ 2500
323 1 Card Punches 2 225 450
323 2 Card Punches 2 225 450
607 T Tracks 2 5 10
273511 M86989 323 on T Track 2 115 230
340 1 Power Units 2 325 650
350 13 Disk Storage 1 1550 1550
350 14 Disk Storage 1 1600 1600
350 14 Disk Storage (Third File) 1 1600 1600
282 Disk Storage Control 1 80 80
272781 W88425 Disk Storage Control (Third File) 1 115 115
380 1 Consoles 2 400 800
Dual Systems Control1 Included in Disk Storage price
M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 13 1 850 850
M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 14 1 850 850
M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 14
(Third File) 1 850 850
Special Devices
Type 305 Computer
263601 79275Automatic Inquiry Address
Conversion 2 $ 35 $ 70
128 Character Selectors - 3
Additional Positions 2 2 4
244 Cycle Delays - 1 Group -
15 Additional 2 10 20
130 Character Selectors - 1 Group of
6 Special Positions X -No X, 0-
No 0 2 5 10
722 Latch Selectors - 3 Groups - 10
R $10 per group 2 30 60
276401 73009Latch Selectors - 2 Groups
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284 Double Distributors - 1 Group
of 20 2 8 16
270801 77106Double Distributors - 2 Groups
of 20 R $10 2 20 40
271601 77105Single Distributors - 2 Groups
of 20 @ $9 2 18 36
610 Processing Tracks - 4 Additional
(2 Groups R $10) 2 20 40
614 Program Exit Splits 2 15 30
613 Program Entry Isolation 2 25 50
266401 79639Comparing Units - 10 Additional
Positions R $5 per group of 5 2 10 20
275001 85259Exit Cycle - To cycle overlap 2 25 50
277201 81468Character Selector Splits 2 30 60
265601 79638Blank Transmission Selectors -
2 Additional Groups f@ $5 per
group of 5 2 10 20
82365 Erase on Transfer 2 10 20
277001 w86833Simultaneous Impulse of Record
Advance and Program Advance 2 30 60
W90592 W X Processing Tracks 2 25 50
W90592 Y Z Processing Tracks 2 25 50
W90592 / U Processing Tracks 2 25 50
W90592 $ # Working Storage Tracks 2 17 34
Type 323 Card Punch
300 60 Additional DPBC @ $8 each 10 4 48 192
703 2 Groups 5-2 Position Pilot
Selectors @1 $10 per group 4 20 80
705 5 Groups 4-5 Position Co-
Selectors 4 $5 per group 4 25 100
275 Digit Selectors 4 5 20
TOTAL RENTAL $ 13,807
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0324
USN CNS
Rental Rates for Basic System
Machine Name Monthly Rental
305 Processing Unit $1,726.00
323 Card Punch 270.00
340 Power Unit 325.00
350 Disk Storage, Mal 11 1,050.00
350 Disk Storage, Mdl 12 1,100.00
407 Printer 1,042.50
380 Console 495.00
Rental Rates for Additional Equipment
381 Remote Inquiry Station 208.00
1926 Remote Inquiry Station250.00
Maintenance service included in rental contract.
Hamilton AFB
Actual Cost per month.
ComponentBasic Use ChargeBasic Use
305Processing Unit $1,564176 Hrs.
323 Card Punch 333 176 Hrs.
340 Power Supply 325 176 Hrs.
350 Disk Storage 650 176 Hrs.
350 Disk Storage 700 176 Hrs.
370 Printer 360 176 Hrs.
380 Console 400 176 Hrs.
$4, 332 NOTE: Extra use
charges average slightly over $2,000 per month for a total
rental of $6,332 per month.
026Printing Card Punch
056 Verifier
082 Sorter
089 Collator
407Accounting Machine
519Originating Machine
552 Interpreter
Machines are used ,jointly with Statistical Services, a
total of $1,442 per month is for supply use only. Offutt AFB
The 305 Processing Unit, 323 Card Punch, 340 Power Unit,
350 Disk Storage, 370 Printer, 380 Console, cost $199,550 and
rents at $3,600/month.
The additional equipment cost $18,418 and rents at
<span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>443</mn><mi mathvariant="normal">/</mi><mi>m</mi><mi>o</mi><mi>n</mi><mi>t</mi><mi>h</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">.</mi><mi>M</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>i</mi><mi>n</mi><mi>t</mi><mi>e</mi><mi>n</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>n</mi><mi>c</mi><mi>e</mi><mi>c</mi><mi>o</mi><mi>s</mi><mi>t</mi></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">443/month. Maintenance cost </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:1em;vertical-align:-0.25em;"></span><span class="mord">443/</span><span class="mord mathnormal">m</span><span class="mord mathnormal">o</span><span class="mord mathnormal">n</span><span class="mord mathnormal">t</span><span class="mord mathnormal">h</span><span class="mord">.</span><span class="mord mathnormal" style="margin-right:0.10903em;">M</span><span class="mord mathnormal">ain</span><span class="mord mathnormal">t</span><span class="mord mathnormal">e</span><span class="mord mathnormal">nan</span><span class="mord mathnormal">cecos</span><span class="mord mathnormal">t</span></span></span></span>494.75/month.
Theadditional equipment consists of:
2 Gps of 5 Addn Comparing Positions
2 Gps of 2 Addn Work Processing Tracks
2 Gps of Addn 20 Single Position Distributors
3 Gps of 20 Addn Double Distributors
4 Gps of 10 Addn Double Position Latch Selectors
1 Gp of 3 Addn Character Selectors
1 Gp of 15 Addn Cycle Delays
1 Program Exist Split
1 X No X Bit and Zero no Zero Bit Selectors
2 Gps of 5 Addn Blank Transmission Selectors
1 Character Selector Split
1 Division
1 Program Entry Isolation
1 Multiple Record Transfer
1 Checking Multiple Record Transfer
1 Compare Search
2 Gps of 5 Two Pos Pilot Selectors
1 Gp of 4 Five Pos Co Selectors
3 Gps of 10 Double Punch
1 Cipher to Replace Numeric Zero
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
IBM 305, 340, 380, 323, 350, and 370 rents at $50,910
per year.
Boeing, Wichita
Basic System
305 Processing Unit$74,270
340 Power unit 24,700
380 Console 28,400
Total$127,370
Additional Equipment
323 Card Punch $12,580
350 Disk Storage 34,500
370 Printer 22,100
Total$69,180
System is not purchased.
Basic System Hourly Rates
305 Processing Unit <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>7.83</mn></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">7.83 </annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.6444em;"></span><span class="mord">7.83</span></span></span></span>3-13(off-shift)
340 Power Unit 1.85 .74 off-shif )t
380 Console 2.27 .91(off-shift)
Additional Equipment Hourly Rates
323 Card Punch <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml"><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mn>1.31</mn></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">1.31</annotation></semantics></math></span><span class="katex-html" aria-hidden="true"><span class="base"><span class="strut" style="height:0.6444em;"></span><span class="mord">1.31</span></span></span></span> .52 (off-shift)
350 Disk Storage 3.691.48 (off-shift)
370 Printer 1.99 .80 (off-shift)
Ford Motor
Basic System
$4,800 monthly contract, 176 hours/month.
Additional Equipment
$1,600 monthly contract, 176 hours/month.
Ford, Wayne
Basic system $3,900 per month, including Type 370
Printer, 323 Punch, 305 Process Unit, and 380 Type-
writer and Reader.
Additional Equipment
Type 407 Accounting Machine $1,135 per month
Type 523 Summary Punch 85 per month.
SUNOCO Philadelphia
1 024 Key Punch $ 40.00
1 026 Key Punch 60.00
1 026 Key Punch 63.00
1 056 Verifier 50.00
2 082 Sorters 55.00 ea.
1 085 Collator 125
1 514Reproducing 149.00
1 407Tab-off-line 835-00
1 407 Tab-on-line 1,067-50
1 548Interpreter 100.00
1 380RAMAC-Console 400.00
1 350 Desk Unit 1,050.00
1 305Process Unit 1,555.00
1 340 Power 325.00
1 323Punch (RAMAC) 245.00
Excise Tax 596.00
Penna. Sales Tax 270.82
Total$7,041.32
SUNOCO Southland Center
Basic System
305 Processing Unit, 323 Card Punch, 340 Power Supply,
350 Disk Storage, 370 Printer, and 380 Console rents
at $3,833/month.
Additional Equipment
083 Sorter, 077 Collator, 407 Printer, and 514 Summary
Punch rents at $1,432/month.
WE Aurora
Basic System Per Month
305 Processing Unit $1,250
323 Card Punch 225
350 Disc Storage Unit 650
340 Power Supply 325
380 Console 400
370 Printer 350
$3,200
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0325
Additional Equipment
284(20) Double Distributor $ 8
609Printer Output Track 5
610Additional Processing Track 10
613Program Isolation 25
722Additional Selectors 10
614Split Program Exits 15
128Additional Character Selectors 2
Additional Blank Transmission 5
Plus 10% Federal excise tax.
WE GPC New York
305, 340, 380, 370, 232, and 407 rents at $70,250
per year.
WE TSD New York
The 305 Process Unit, 350 File Unit, 380 Console,
340 Power Unit, and 323 Card Punch rent at $3,554
per month plus 13,% tax.
The 797 Reader Punch rents at $1,100 per month,
plus 13,% tax.
WE Winston-Salem
The IBM 305, IBM 323, IBM 340 IBM 350, IBM 407
(on line), and IBM 380 rent at7,018.
The IBM 085 (2), IBM 558, IBM 514 (2), IBM 407,
IBM 083, IBM 024 (2), and IBM 056 (2) rent at $957
monthly.
Georgia State Monthly
Type Description Rental Cost
305 RAMAC $1,250
289Direct Division Device 45
323 Card Punch 225
340Power Supply 325
350Disk Storage 650
370 Printer 350
380 Console 400
Additional Equipment
402 Accounting Machine 195
514 Reproducing Punch 70
026 Printing Card Punch 60
082 Sorter 40
Monthly rates less 60%.
**PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS**
Manufacturer
Number of people needed to define and develop a program
depends on complexity of application. However, once
programmed and running, one operator per shift can handle
feeding of cards and removal of printed reports.
Training made available at Educational Centers and local
branch offices in principal cities.
USA LOD
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 3
Programmers 7
Operators 3
Three additional operators are required for each
additional 8 hour shift.
Analyst functions performed by programmers at present time
as a means of developing analysts.
Data Processing Activity is to be reorganized to conform
with needs as developed through actual operations.
Operation tends toward open shop.
3 weeks formal training furnished by contractor. 23
weeks on-the-job training.
USA Medical Depot
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 7 7
Programmers 2 2
Coders 2 2
Clerks 3 3
Operators 10 10
Engineers 1 1
In-Output Oper 1 1
Methods of training used includes IBM Customer
Education Program and on-the-job training.
Louisville Medical Depot utilizes an integrated system of
RAMAC 305 and conventional IBM electrical accounting
machines. All major program applications are dependent on
the availability of both types of equipment. Two (2)
personnel only are assigned full time to operation of the
RAMAC 305 and these are included in the figures. All other
personnel are involved in operations as they pertain to
RAMAC 305 and/or conventional electrical accounting
machines. The engineer is furnished by IBM at no charge.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour
Shift Shifts
Used Recomm Used Recomm
Supervisors 2 2 2 2
Analysts 1 2
Programmers 4 5
Clerks 1 1
Librarians 1 1
Operators 2 3 2 3
Engineers 1 IBM Corp
In-Output Oper 2 2 2
Programmers and console operators are women, very
capable.
Methods of training used includes aptitude tests,
schooling three (3) weeks under direction of IBM,
additional six (6) weeks on special features, and one (1)
year on-the-job for productive programming, coding and
control panel wiring.
USA Raritan
Two 8-Hour shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 4 4
Analysts 5 5
Programmers 3 3
Clerks 2 2
Operators 4 4
In-Output Oper 2 2
Coding is an integral part of programming, therefore,
coders are not shown as a personnel requirement.
Engineers and technicians are supplied by the manufacturer
as required.
Tape handlers are not required with this equipment.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes manufacturer's schools,
on-the-job training, and government sponsored schools.
USA Red River Arsenal
Two 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 3 3
Programmers 10
10
Clerks 1 1
Operators 8 8
Engineers 2 2
Methods of training used includes class room and on-the-
job training for programmers, operators, analysts, and
key personnel of application.
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USN CNS
Two 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 1
Analysts 2 2
Programmers 4 4
Operators 3 3
Methods of training include manufacturer's training
courses and on-the-job training.
Hamilton AFB
One 8-Hour Shift
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 1
Programmers 2 2
Coders 3 3
Clerks 7 7
Engineers On call when operating
In-Output Oper 2 2
Clerks are key punch operators (4) and input and output
(3) clerks.
Customer Service Engineer is on call when operating. A full
second 8-hour shift is not used.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes formal on-the-job (OJT)
and formal classroom when required by program or system
changes.
Offutt AFB
First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour
Shift Shift Shift
U R U R U R
Supervisor 1 1 1 1 1 1
Coders 3 3 2 2 1 1
Librarian 1 1 1 1 1 1
Operator 2 2 1 1 1 1
EngineersContractor Personnel on call
TechnicianContractor Personnel on call
EDP program within SAC is controlled by the EDP Development
Group assigned by SAC Hq. All programmers for supply
application of EDP within SAC are assigned to this Development
Group. No programmers are assigned base level. Engineers and
techs are on call 24 hours a day from contractor service.
Methods of training includes 8 week formal classroom
training for console supervisors and operators. 2 week course
for high level supervisors and managers. No directed on-the-
job training.
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
One 8-Hour Shift
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 1
Programmers 2 3
Coders 2 3
Operators 3 3
In-Output Oper 4 4
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes on-the-job training and
IBM school.
Boeing, Wichita
First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour
Shift Shift Shift
U R U R U R
Supervisor 1
Programmer 4
Operator 3
In-Output Oper 2
Six keypunch operators prepare the input cards from source
documents. Up to 22 different transactions are handled in a
normal day's processing.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM schools and on-the-
job training.
Ford Motor Canton
First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour
Shift Shift Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 1
Coders 2 2 1
Clerks 2
Librarians 1
Operators 2 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes International
Business Machine Corporation specialized training and
local programs.
Ford, Wayne
One 8-Hour ShiftTwo 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recomm Used Recomm
Supervisors 1 1
Programmers 2 2
Coders 2 2
Operators 1 1 1 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM Specialized
School.
SUNOCO Philadelphia
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Operators 2
4 analyst-programmers prepared original system and
program. They are not part of the department operating
RAMAC.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes a 2 week IBM school
and on-the-job instruction.
SUNOCO Southland Center
One 8-Hour shift
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 1
Analysts 1 2
Programmers 1 2
Clerks 1 1
Operators 1 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes Equipment Supplier
Schools and on-the-job training.
We only contemplate single shift operations at this time.
WE Aurora
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 1
Operators 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes selected employees with
previous EAM experience and/or aptitude, attendance at IBM
Educational Centers, and extended de-bugging recording of
common errors.
Views may change. Above based on four months of
"machine" experience.
WE GPC New York
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 2
Programmers 1
Clerks 16
Operators 2
Methods of training used includes IBM schools and two
week class conducted by supervisor.
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WE TSD New York
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 2
Analysts 5
Programmers 8
Operators 2
The computer is normally used on a single shift basis.
The size of the staff is due to the high percentage of
development work done on the computer.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes staff training program
(learn Distributing House Operation). Time required is up
to one year. IBM Program School for 305 RAMAC is two
weeks. Apprentice period is from 6 months to a year.
WE Winston-Salem
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 2
Programmers 3
Operators 1
In-Output Oper 5
Methods of training used includes manufacturer's school
and on-the-job training.
Georgia State
One 8-Hour Shift
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 1 1
Programmers 1 2
Clerks 1 1
Operators 0 1
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM schools and on-the-
job training.
**RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE,**AND TIME AVAILABILITY Manufacturer System features and construction techniques utilized by the manufacturer to insure required reliability includes internal machine checking for correct character transfers. Arms retract during data alterations, disk heads float on air and lift off surface with power failure, designed to operate correctly with marginal voltage, selected components, final testing ding manufacturing, and by customer engineers. Availability is better than 85,% average for installed systems.
USA LOD
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 15 Jun 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
USA Medical Depot
Good time34.5 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time35 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to tun time) 0.98
Above figures based on period 1 Jul 59 to 31 Mar 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Apr 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
System has operated without mechanical error during the
period on which figures are based.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Average error-free running period Fair during lst
two weeks
Good time 60 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time60 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio Good after five weeks in operation
Above figures based on period 27 Jun 60 to 5 Aug 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 24 May 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organization
After six (6) weeks of operation programmers and off-line
operational errors were decreasing, likewise machine down
time and errors due to machine.
USA Raritan
Good time 59 Hours,/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time70 Ho Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.84
Above figures based on period 23 Mar 60 to 5 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 5 Apr 60
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations.
The above time is based on a 16 hour shift because two
computers are involved. They are tied together with dual
control, dual access devices making one system.
The period designated is for the standard of performance
GSA contract.
Latest information on reliability, operating exper-
ience and time availability:
Good time 209 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time255 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.82
Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 30 Apr 60
The above information is based on two computers scheduled
for 24 hours during the testing and debugging, file load
and conversion period. No opera
tional experience to date.
USA Red River Arsenal
Good time 147 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time157 Hours/Week Average
Operating ratio 0.936
Above figures based on period 1 Mar 60 to 31 Mar 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 29 Feb 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
USN CNS
Average error-free running period 20 Hours
Good time 112 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time118 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.95
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 30 Jun 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Original machine with 5,000,000 characters of random access
storage was installed February 1958. Storage was expanded to
10,000,000 characters in November 1958.
In March 1960 a new, double density machine with
20,000,000 characters random access storage was installed
and accepted to replace original equipment.
Hamilton AFB
Average error-free running periodNo average error-
free period known. Machine is so reliable that
it will not make any errors for weeks at time and
then one or two errors could happen at any time.
Good time 95 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time102 Hours/Week (Average
Operating ratio 0.93
Above figures based on period from Jul 59 to Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Feb 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Offutt AFB
Good time 72 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time78 Hours/Week Average;
Operating ratio 0.927
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 31 Jan 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test May 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
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USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB
Average error-free running period 48 Hours
Good time 48 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time48 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 1.0
Above figures based on period 1 Feb 60 to 30 Apr 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Boeing, Wichita
Average error-free running period 28.18
Good time121.20 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time139.43 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.8693
Above figures based on period 1 Mar 60 to 31 Mar 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 10 Jun 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Ford Motor Canton
Average error-free running period 72 Hours
Good time 37 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time 42 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.88
Above figures based on period 4:00 am Monday to 8:00
am Saturday
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Oct 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Ford, Wayne
Good time 50 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time52 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.96
Above figures based on period 15 Mar 60 to 15 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Nov 59
SUNOCO Philadelphia
Good time 40 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time40 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 1.0
Above figures based on period 1 Jul 60 to 26 Aug 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Nov 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
WE Aurora
Good time 12 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time12.25 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0-979
Above figures based on period 1 May 60 to 31 Jul 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 May 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Reliability of above figures may be questionable.
Machine experience limited to eleven weeks of "on hands"
operation.
WE TSD New York
Operating ratio 0.91
Above figure based on period 16 Jun 59 to 30 Jun 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
WE Winston-Salem
Good time 46 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time51 Hours/Week (Average
Operating ratio 0.903
Above figures based on period from Jun 60 to present
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Mar 52
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Georgia State
Good time 37 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time40 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.925
Above figures based on period 1 Jun 60 to 30 Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Jan 60
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations.
As a new installation dedicated to education, our current
policy restricts use of the machine to teaching and
research. This policy is subject to change.
**ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS**
Manufacturer
Outstanding features includes random access to large
capacity disk storage of up to 20 million alphanumeric
characters, variable record length, and stored program
coupled with control panel logic.
Unique system advantages include the ability to process
data in-line as transactions occur and maintain current
records for examination by inquiry at any time.
Procedures for magnetic tape labelling, storing,
shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature,
electrical, fire, or other damage are the same as for 700-
7000 Systems using magnetic tape.
Many special features have been engineered to make RAMAC
a flexible machine for in-line processing. It can be
tailored to all applications as a result.
USA LOD
Outstanding features include compatibility with
present punch card applications and random access.
Acquisition of IBM 305 RAMAC Systems for Ordnance
distribution depots is identified as an interim program. If
so, it is a unique method of transition from basic punch card
concepts to more sophisticated equipment which enable
installations to grow into it rather than experience the
turmoil that usually accompanies the installation of
radically new systems.
USA Medical Depot Outstanding features include
faster, more accurate reporting; provides up-to-the-minute
supply control data on stocked items as required, provides
for considerable expansion without the need for additional
personnel or equipment. Provides complete flexibility of
operations.
USA Mt Rainier Ord D
Outstanding features include storage of records, quick
access, self checking accurate output, faster. access time,
accurate record keeping, and accurate processing of input.
Humidity and temperature control according to
specifications are provided for magnetic tape.
Configuration of Equipment
34C 305 Compres 380 Com 380 340 305
sor pres
323 sor 323
323 350 350 323
Master Slave
305Processing Unit
350Disk Storage Unit
380 Console
340 Power Unit
323 Card Punch
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0329
USA Raritan
Outstanding features are random access machine, stock
transactions and financial inventory accounting updated
concurrently, and system permits immediate inquiries of data
held in bulk storage files. IBM RAMAC 305 System Configuration
Overall System
Two identical IBM RAMAC 305 Processing Units are
interconnected through the Dual Processing Feature.
Two Double Density RAMAC Disk Storage Files axe
accessible to each Processing Unit for a total file
capacity of 20,000,000 alphanumeric characters in 200,000
separately addressable locations.
Two access arms are available to each Processing Unit
for addressing each RAMAC file. Thus, each RAMAC file
unit contains four access arms.
Two IBM 323 Card Punch Units are attached to each
Processing Unit instead of the usual combination of one
323 Card Punch and one 370 Printer.
Drum Tracks
Stored Program or Processing (20 tracks): 0 through 9 and
A through I
Processing (10 tracks):
W X Y Z U / . # $
Input, Output, or Processing (4 tracks): K S T Q
One 323 Card Punch on each 305 will be
associated with the "S" output track and the other, with
the "T" output track.
Accumulator Track (addressable as L or M)
Multiplicand Track (addressable as V)
Process Control Panel Features
Split Program Exists feature has control hubs at co-
ordinate C, 23-26.
Dual Processing Interlock Suspend hubs are located at co-
ordinates A, 37-38.
Dual access control hubs are located at C, 27-31.
Character Selectors:
Number 1 (48 exits)
Numbers 2-13 . (13 exits each)
Special X, No-X (3 test positions)
Special 0 No-0 (3 test positions)
Comparing Units: 20 (Total]
Blank Transmission Test Selectors: 15 (Total)
Units Counter. This is a visible counter located within
the Process Control Panel enclosure and reset manually. Hubs
S, 8-9 labelled "CTR" will accept program exit impulses to
cause an advance of 1 in the counter.
Cycle Delays: 30 (Total)
Latch-type selectors (2-position): 60 (Total)
Group A : Selectors 1-10
B : 11-20
C : 21-30
D : 31-4o
E : 41-50
F : 51-6o
(NOTE: Each selector group has a corresponding RESET
hub.)
Double Distributors: 120 (Total)
40, Numbered 1 through 40
40, Numbered 81 through 120
40, Numbered 121 through 160
Single Distributors: 80 (Total)
4o, Numbered 41 through 80
40, Numbered 161 through 200
Automatic Inquiry Address Conversion.
Related hubs are located at AX, 39-40
Program Entry Isolation feature isolates Program
Advance hubs as well as Hundreds, Tens, and Units Program
Entry hubs.
Differentiating Punches.
The Punch hubs located at co-ordinates AX, 33-36 are
associated exclusively with the "S" output track. Those
located at AW, 33-36 are associated exclusively with the "T"
output track.
Communication with the punch panels.
The Punch Communication hubs located at Y-AF, 1 are
associated with the "T"-track punch, and those at Y-AF, 5,
with the "S"-track punch.
Other Features on Central Processing Units
Exit Cycle-To-Cycle Overlap ("W/P Overlap")
Simultaneous Record Advance/Program Advance
The Record Advance In-Delayed hub at AH, 3 is
associated with this feature. The other two Record Advance
in hubs (AH, 1-2) are used for normal record advancing.
323 Card Punch Control Panel
Double Punch-Blank Column Detection: 80 positions (Total)
Pilot Selectors (2-position): 10 (Total)
Co-Selectors (5-position): 20 (Total)
Digit Selectors: 2 (Total)
NOTE: The 323's are not equipped with the Offset
Stacking Device.
USA Red River Arsenal Outstanding features include
dual process, double density, extra processing tracks.
Unique system advantages include additional plugboard
functions, erase on transfer, simultaneous record advance
and program advance.
USN CNS Outstanding features are fast random access
to a large colume of stored records, and in-line processing
which involves the access, use and updating of several
records in one pass rather than several separate, sequential
operations.
Hamilton
AFB
The outstanding features are that the Processing Section
has the ability to read or write in storage unit, transfer
information between machine units, compare information and
perform arithmetic functions. There is random access to any
record. Uses stored program instructions and wired control
panel logic. Additional storage units may be added to
increase memory capability.
Adopted procedures for magnetic tape labelling, storage,
shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature and
physical, electrical, fire, or other damage include:
Vibration: withstand vibration up to 0.256. (G is
gravitational acceleration)
Stray Magnetic Field: Stray magnetic field in excess
of 50 oersteds will affect the magnetic flux on the disk
surfaces.
Temperature and Humidity: Must be maintained between 50
and 90 degrees F. entering the RAMAC unit. The humidity of
the air in the RAMAC area must be maintained under 80,$
relative at all times.
Air Filtration: Normal filtration of the area for
dust control can be met with filters that have an
efficiency rating of 20% by the National Bureau of
Standards discoloration test method.
Offutt AFB Outstanding features are alphanumeric
capability with variable word length up to 100 digits with
binary coded decimal character code and random processing of
transactions by direct addressing.
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB The unique system
advantage is the random access memory.
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0330
Boeing, Wichita
Outstanding features are that it allows for true random
access of any record at an average speed of 600
milliseconds per record and general purpose programming
makes possible an in-line system of processing.
A 10-ton all-season air conditioning unit automatically
controls humidity and temperature. Hourly inspection by a
member of the Fire Marshall's Office during third shift,
weekends and holidays is added protection from physical,
electrical, fire and other damage.
Ford Motor Canton Outstanding features are random
access to disc storage and limited files - high storage
content.
Ford, Wayne Outstanding features include a large
storage capacity, very rapid availability of stored data, and
a number of output documents and/or cads obtainable from one
input card.
SUNOCO Southland Center Outstanding features
include large capacity random access storage and in-line
data processing.
WE
Aurora
Outstanding features are disc file, with direct record
access.
Disc file is punched into tab cads occasionally as a
disaster file.
WE TSD New York The outstanding features are that
the random access magnetic file permits each transaction
effecting an item in stock to be processed in line, i.e.,
as the transaction occurs and the 797 Reader Punch permits
punching and punch checking of data in the input cad,
which saves cads.
Georgia State Outstanding features are quick access
to large storage unit and random access storage.
WE Winston-Salem Outstanding features are increased
processing speeds, 407 on line printer, additional
10,000,000 digits of disk storage, and dual process (two
arms).
**FUTURE PLANS**
USA Medical Depot Future applications include fiscal
accounting, cost accounting (ACMS) and civilian payroll and
personnel accounting.
USA Raritan
It is proposed by this installation to install an RCA 501
Computer for two complex and high volume applications,
Ordnance Supply Analysis Agency (Statistical Analysis) and
Field Service Division (National Inventory Control Point).
This is independent of the present installation (IBM 305).
The successful assimilation of logistic requirements by
the present computer installation may permit the extension of
this system to include some finance and accounting
applications, (Ordnance Corps Management System, Stock Fund
Accounting) and/or the development of personnel statistics.
Plans are being formulated to improve data collection and
data transmission facilities.
USA Red River Arsenal Plans for the present RAMAC
System include addition of tape units for utilization of tape
input-output and for possible utilization of Type 1401
equipment to process tape output. Feasibility studies on 1401
equipment have just begun. It is anticipated that RAMAC will
be used for several yeas for availability
editing purposes and with tape output for 1401 processing,
a completely integrated system will be possible.
USN CNS Plans for system improvement include
increased processing speed through improved programming,
output redesigned to use Standard Navy forms, and reduction
in clerical/filing areas through redesigned output.
Hamilton AFB
A new program is under development at the present time
that will more fully utilize the capabilities of the 305.
The new program will contain the following:
Automatic recomputation of stock control levels at re-
order point.
In-line special levels computation.
Establishment and management of inviolate levels.
Intra-account transfers and automatic selection of
interchangeable items.
Internal inventory accounting monetary (IAM) with
assignment of TAM transaction codes and functional expense
and general ledger code.
Output of cads for cost distribution.
Output of obligation cads for stock fund and local
purchase items.
Self balancing daily transaction register.
Internal stock balance and consumption reports.
In addition, a new 305 will be installed with the latest
configuration components that increase processing speed and
logic capability.
USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB It is planned to convert
to a new system in accordance with Section 23, volume ii,
AFM 67-1.
Boeing, Wichita We are planning for installation
of double density (10,000,000 characters).
WE Aurora Planned applications include payroll,
complete production control of all elements of relay
manufacture, departmental and shop summary of payment and
accounting results, and production control of commercial
screw manufacture.
WE GPC New York Future plans include performance of
linear programs and multiple correlations for forecasting
and maintenance of item and price catalogues.
WE TSD New York
An IBM 305 System with 20 million characters of magnetic
file storage and the 797 Reader Punch is installed at the
Illinois Distributing House in West Chicago, Illinois. This
system will replace a standard IBM 305 System operated by the
Illinois Bell Telephone Company at the Illinois Distributing
House.
The initial application is the preparation of the
customers' orders and billing. Approximately half of the
volume of the input data will be punched using the Dataphone
III system of transmission. The customers supply employee has
been equipped with the Dataphone III Cad Reader and a set of
item cads at his normal work location. To place an order, he
telephones the Data Center at the Distributing House, which
is equipped with Dataphone III receiving equipment. He feeds
the cad reader one cad at a time, which duplicates this data
at the Data Center. Then he keys in the variable data such as
the desired quantity which punches variable data in the cad
at the Data Center. This receiving equipment normally
operates unattended. The remaining orders are telephoned to
keypunch operators equipped with headsets, are mailed in, or
received by teletype.
All phases of material ordering control and customer return
material procedures effecting the warehousing, repair shop and
the customer are expected to be
BRL 1961, IBM 305 RAMAC, start page 0331
processed through the computer. The emphasis is to establish
operational limits which eliminate the necessity for
management to review transactions falling within the
acceptable limits. A broader objective is to plan the
operations of our computers so that the data is available
and compatable with data processing equipment in other
organizations in the Bell System.
A similar installation with smaller file capacity has
been ordered for the Westchester Distributing House in
Yonkers, New York.
An in-line printer such as the IBM 407 is desirable on
certain applicarions, and is expected to be added to our
IBM 305 System.
Forthe future, a study is underway to determine
the feasibility of using an IBM 1401 System equipped
with a large random access file.
Georgia State
Future plans call for eventual replacement of exist-
ing equipment with an IBM 1620 - 1401 System (or
its equivalent), with the possible addition of a
Royal McBee LGP 30. WE Winston-Salem
Computer On Order Qty Application Remarks
IBM 305 RAMAC 1 Production and Storeroom To be located at Burlington Plant
Inventory Control
IBM Card 1401 2 Payroll and Accounting To be located in Winston-Salem, and will
records, Production Control replace one 650 computer presently in-
records, Quality Assurance, stalled. Scheduled delivery -
Apparatus Type Test Card 1401 - 3rd Qtr. 1961
Card 1401 - 1st Qtr. 1962
Tape 1401 - 2d Qtr. 1962
IBM Card 1401 1 Payroll and Accounting records, To be located in
Burlington Plant. Sched-
Merchandising Spare Parts Doc- uled delivery -
umentation, Zeus R & D Produc- Card 1401 - 1st Qtr. 1962
tion Wiring Layout, Engineer- Tape 1401 - 3rd Qtr. 1962
ing Bill of Materials, and Tool
Records
Monrobot XI 1 Job status, delivery perform- To be installed in Printed Circuit Board
(Paper Tape operated ance and load report for each Department, Greensboro,
with teletype and of some 15 operating groups,
Flexowriter equipment using in part Operation Research
and Princeton designed techniques.
data collection devices
Under consideration is one card 1401 computer for Field Engineering and Technical
Publication records currently processed on conventional equipment. **INSTALLATIONS**
U. S. Army Letterkenny Ordnance Depot
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
U. S. Army Louisville Medical Depot
Louisville 1, Kentucky
U. S. Army Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot
Tacoma, Washington
U. S. Army Raritan Arsenal
Metuchen, New Jersey
U. S. Army Red River Arsenal
Texarkana, Texas
U. S. Navy Charleston Shipyard
Charleston, South Carolina
78th Fighter Wing, Base Supply
Hamilton Air Force Base, California
Headquarters, Strategic Air Command
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
328th Fighter Group (Air Defense)
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri
Boeing Airplane Company
Wichita, Kansas
Ford Motor Company
Transmission and Chassis Division
Canton, Ohio
Ford Motor Company
37625 Michigan Avenue
Wayne, Michigan
Sun 011 Company
1608 Walnut Street
Philadelphia 3, Pennsylvania
Sun Oil Company
Southland Center, P. 0. Box 2880
Dallas 21, Texas
Western Electric Company, Inc. - Montgomery Shops
Aurora, Illinois
Western Electric Company, Inc.
General Program and Commercial Manager
195 Broadway
New York 7, New York
Western Electric Company, Inc.
Telephone Sales Division
195 Broadway
New York 7, New York
Western Electric Company, Inc.
3300 Lexington Road, S. E.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Georgia State College of Business Administration
Computer Center
33 Gilmer Street, S. E.
Atlanta 3, Georgia
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Newark, New Jersey
General Insurance Company of America (Anticipated)
4347 Brooklyn Avenue
Seattle 5, Washington
U. S. Air Force, 327 Fighter Group (Air Defense)
Truax Field, Madison 7, WisconsinGo To Table of Contents