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" Or you can w rite Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Cali fornia 94304 ; Europe: 1217 Meyrin-Geneva, Switzerland . HE WLETT ?p] PACKA RD DATA ACQUISITIO N SYSTEM S 0 6914 MODERN DATA/January 1970 CIRCLE NO . 2 ON INQUIRY CARD 1 Jonathan Swift wrote it, simplifying King James I 's saying : "He was very valiant that first adventured on eating oysters." We don't want to blow your mind with trivia. We just want to expand it slightly. With a reminder: Vermont Research is the memory company. We're the company that. can expand the capabilities of your computer. We make the best drum and disk memories that are made anywhere . When you want to expand your computer's memory, talk to us . We ' re simple North Country folk, and we'd ~ove to talk. vermont Research . . OOBPOllATION Precision Park , North Spri rlgli el~ , Vermont 05150 Tel. (B02) B8~-~56, TWX 710-363-6533 DRUM AND DISK MEMORIES - CONTROLLER~ CIRCLE NO. 3 ON INQUIRY CARD JANUARY 1970 • MODERN VOLUME 3 • NO. 1 DATA PROOUCTS S Y S TEMS S ERVICES 58 SAFEGUARD - A Forum of Opinion I s the computer portion of the feasible? 60 proposed Safeguard ABM system technically THE INTERPLEX SYSTEM A simple and inexpensive in-house time-sharing system . 62 WHAT IS A COMPUTER PROGRAM? With a unique d efinitio n of a co mputer /JTogram, this article provides new in sight into both the computer and the program. 66 DIGITAL/ GRAPHIC RECORD ACCESS This article examines the "only-digital" on-line system and a digital/g rafi hic "com panion" system, and presents the findings of a study which delin eates economic crossovers. 72 COMPUTER·CONTROLLED DATA ACQU ISITION SYSTEMS A survey of ten "off-the -shelf" systems d escribes the basic fea/w'es of pach system as well as expansion capabilities. 8 42 COMMUNICATIONS CLINIC - 52 CORPORATE PROFILE - 54 SYSTEMS SCENE - 55 ON·L1NE - 56 SOFTWARE FORUM - TH E 1969 FJCC - The Telephone Company W ill Never Fo rget It . A DVANCED COMPU TE R TECHNIQUES CO RP . TU N ING FOR PE RFORMANC E GRAPHIC CALCULATIO NS WITH HARDWARE MAKE OR BUY? LETTERS TO EDITOR 40 DC DATASCAN 30 NEWS ROUNDUP 46 STOCK TALK WHBW DEPT. 50 COMPUTER STOCK TRENDS 32 80 NEW PRODUCTS 34 ORDERS & INSTALLATIONS 90 NEW SOFTWARE & SERVICES 36 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 94 NEW LITERATURE 38 CORPORATE & FINANCIAL 98 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS SUBSCRIPTI O N CARDS ..... .............................................. .......... ... ... .. ....... ... .... ......... ..... .... ......... ... ....... ... ... ........ .. OPPOSITE PA GE 1 REA DER INQUIRY CAR DS ............. ....... ... ... .. .. .. ..... . .. : ... .. .............. .......... ......... ........... ... ... .. .. .......... ... ............ .... .. OPPOSIT E PAG E 98 COVER BY WILLIAM KWIATKOWSKI MODERN DATA/January 1970 3 Nelson McKinney of NCI Dallas tells how ~~WORI( TEN whips the complex"" , 'M 0 st D P de pa rt m e nt s are m ov in g into a more complex operational environment. Working with more data elements in more complex forms. Using more kinds of records and files. Combining functions . Going fo r more sophisticated applications. Creating larger and more involved progra ms. Using added core storage to do more things. And do them better. "So we developed WORK TEN, the new computer Ian· guage t hat makes it easy for programmers to visualize and co de complex multiple file problems. That 's because WORK TEN is structured and uses segmented logic to clea rly define when each action occurs. " In add ition , your programmer does only the very small creative part of even the most complicated program . He tells WORK TEN what to do and when to do it. WORK TEN then creates the rest of the program automatica lly on the computer in COBOL. With WORK TEN , progra mmers use very few statements to code even the most involved tasks quickly and easily. " This new language effortl ess ly handles programming elements that are staggering with ordinary languages . For exam ple, WORK TEN automatically determines all conditions to multiply match up to 52 files. Ask your programmers how much time that alone saves. And how muc h simp ler it makes the programming job when they don't have to worry about coding a monster like that. " Write today for information on WORK TEN. Before you are buried in programming backlog_ " NATIONAL COMPUTING INDUSTRIES 3003 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX , ARIZONA 85012 TELEPHONE 602 : 264-1394 4 III CIRCLE NO. 4 ON INQUIRY CARD MODERN DATAIJanuary 1970 MODERN Good luck DATA ~ithyour PRODUC T S S YSTEMS bare bones SERVICES coDlputer. PUBLlSH~D FOR CORPORATE AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS ANALYSTS , EDP MANAGERS , SOFTWARE SPECIALISTS, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER S. S. HENRY SACKS PUBLISHER WILLIAM A. GANNON ASSOC . PUBLISHER ALAN R. KAPLAN EDITOR DAN M. BOWERS . CHIEF EDITORIAL CONSULTANT WASHINGTON EDITOR : Harold V. Semling, Jr. WEST COAST EDITOR : Karen Kuttner. FINANCIAL NEWS EDITOR : J ames I. Leabman. EUROPEAN EDITOR : Richard Pettersen. CONSULTING AND CONTR IBUTIN G EDITORS : Ralph G. Be rglund; J . Reese Brown , Jr.; Ri chard T. Bueschel; Larry L. Constantine; Thom as DeMarco; Maurits P. deRegt; Ken Falor; Ivan Flor es; Michael B. French; Fay Herman; Walter A. Levy; Thurber J . Moffett; Joseph Papal 0; John E. Taft; Jerome B. Weiner. EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS : Donna L. Maiocca, Diane Burkin , Caren A. Wortman . CIRCULATION: Carol Grace, MGR.; Stephen E. Hughes, ASS'T. PRODUCTION MANAGER : BERNARD GREENSIDE SALES MANAGER : ROBERT J. BAND INI All correspondence regard ing circulation, advertising, and editorial should be addressed to the publication offices at: MODERN DATA 3 LOCK LAND AVENUE FRAMIN G HAM, MASS. 01701 (6 17) 872·4824 Published monthly and copyrighted 1970 by Delta Publications, Inc., 3 Lockland Ave., Framingham, Mass. 01701. The contents of this publication (i n excess of 500 words) may not be rep roduced in whole or in part without wri tten permission . SUBSCRIPTIONS: Circulated without cha rge by name and title to U.S.·based co rporate and technical ma nage· me-nt, systems engineers, systems ana lysts, EDP mana gers, software specialists, and other personnel who qualify under our qualification procedures. Available to others at the rate of $18.00 per yea r; sing le issues $1.75. Subscription raie for all foreign subscriptions is $25.00 per yea r (12 issues). POSTMASTER : Send Form 3579 to : Circulation Dept., Modern Data, 120 Brighton Road, Clifton, N.J. 07012. Controlled circula. tion postage paid at Boston, Mass. SALES OFFICES NEW ENGLAND Wm. A. Ga nnon 3 Lockland Avenue Fra mingham, Mass. 0 170 1 (617) 872·4824 CLEVELAND Bernie G. Edstrom 15605 Madison Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44107 (2 16) 521-7900 CHICAGO Gera ld E. Wo lfe The Bill Pattis Group 4761 Touhy Ave. Lincoln wood, III. 60646 (312) 679· 1100 NEW YORK Robert J . Bandini 1 Rockefe ller Ce nter Room 1408 New Yo rk , N.Y. 10020 (212) 246-1770 PHILADELPHIA Don McCan n 11 6 Haddon Ave. Suite C Haddonfie ld , N.J. OB033 (609) 428-2522 LOS ANGELES Robert W. Walker Co. 2411 Wes t 8t h Street Los Angeles, Cal. 90057 (213) 387-4388 DALLAS R.W. "Wh it " J ones 5531 Dyer Stree t Da llas , Texas 75206 (214) 361- 1297 It's not hard to find someone who 'll sell you a bare bones computer. The hard part comes when you look for a company to so lve your data problems once and right. Daconics can and will. Dacon ics manufactures complete data and computer systems and peripheral subsystems. Including : • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SAN FRANCISCO Robert W. Wa lker Co. Hea rst Bu ilding Roo m 1232 San Francisco, Cal. 94103 (415) 781-5568 The input peripheral Th e small computer The 1/0 writer The 1/ 0 formatters The mag ta pe unit The drum or disc memory The CRT display The strip or line printer Th e modem controller The 1/ 0 controllers The system engineering The software executive The diagnostic rout ines Interconnect and po we~ cabling Factory integration Factory system test Customer training Design documentation Operations and service manuals Warranty Write' for our new brochure. DACONIC S 505 W. Ol ive Avenu e, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phon e (408) 732-2634 THIS ISSUE OVER 80,000 COPIES CIRCLE NO . 5 ON INQUIRY CARD MODERN DATA/January 1970 5 Specifications: Tape speed : 30 ips Start and stop times: under 10 milliseconds or 800 bpi 7-track or 9-track 13"H x 17"W x 10"D 7" reels . Recording densities: 200 , 556 How goad can a digit:al tape deck be at only $2200*? Sangamo 's digital tape deck is so good you 'll think there 's a " catch" to the price. But you get the same superb quality and many of the same feat ures found in the most expensive types , including all electronics-without their bulk. Occupies less than two square feet of space , weighs only 50 Ibs. Called the Sangamo TH-7/TH-9 , its preci se performance is ideal for makers of computer and communication equipment. Also for remot e industrial process control operations, as in oil fields -or for manufacture of most equipment built to full military specificat ions . r-------------------------------------l SANGAMO ELECTRIC COMPANY Communication Systems P.O. Bo x 3347, Springfield , III. 62708 : : I I Tell us more about your $2200.00 digital tape deck! Name Interested? Send the coupon! Company A ddress City/ State / Zip 6 T70 . 15 L ____________________________________ _... ~. ". "".~ "$I -~ '. ~ " t ..,...~ "J includes these standard features: IBM-compatible ve rtic al format unit, front-opening yoke assemb ly for easier forms loading and ribbon changing, self-V feature for testing e lectronics and mechanism . Nortec Computer Devices I nc., a Computer Tec hnical Company, Ashland , Mass. 01721 , (617) 881..7 + CIRCLE NO. 21 ON INQUIRY CARD ~ . • ~• INTERNATIONAL NEWS lel's Problems - British nationalization of the computer industry thus far has met only moderate success. International Computers, Ltd. (ICL) was chosen by the government as its instrument. Using the corporate framework of International Computers and Tabulators, Ltd., a former Ferranti subsidiary, the International Reorganization Corp. and the Ministry of Technology combined the business computer interest of English-Electric-Marconi, Elliott Automation, and Plessey, Ltd . The Ministry of Technology has retained a 10% holding in the end result. ICL has been saddled with three differing computer technologies, the job of maintaining spare parts inventories for its component companies, and the need to continue developing its own line of products . Since the company is concentrating on the business computer market, it :seems highly possible there will be a conflict of interest between ICL and its component companies regarding how that market shou ld be defined . EDP Ethics - Standards of ethics for computer professiona Is concern the British as well as the Ameri cans . The London Times reported that the subject was debated following a recent general meeting of the British Computer Society . Some members questioned the need for any professional code at all, whi le others recommended developing a scale of charges for use in determining appropriate fees for consu ltants . Invas ion of privacy was another major issue. No longterm solutions were resolved formally, but the Society sent a draft proposal to members which calls upon them to exercise their skill impartially, not disclose confidential information concerning employers or clients , and not accept any position in which their interests may conflict with their duties. There is some talk in Budapest of the need for an Eastern Bloc comp uter to oppose the West's superiority in this prestigous field, according to the Journal of Comme rce . Experts, the paper says, believe it will be very difficult to develop it in time to meet East European needs. Hungary, however, is more vocal than most Iron Curtain countries in trying to promote joint development of Communist computer technology . A computer system recently performed the navigation on an Amsterdam to New York jet flight of Finnish Airlines . It worked fine until the plane got stacked up over Long Island because of the heavy traffic, de l aying the schedule beyond the time the system w as programmed for. According to the airline, it was the first scheduled commercial trans-Atlantic crossing without a human navigator aboard . 36 Japan's program for the l arge-scale development of ultra-high-performance electronic computers may succeed to the degree that Japan wi ll require them to be used for domestic time-sharing operations, concludes a re cent study made by the Electronic Industry Association. EIA is concerned that this would result in excluding free competition . Japan's long-range plan of developing a strong domestic computer industry is proceeding on sched ule, and the Japanese Government has appro '::' riated $ 28 million for research in 1970. Industry is expected to add another $5.3 million to this figure. About half the Government budget is allocated for software re sea rch, indicating , EIA says, that this segment of the industry will be hea vi ly governmentco ntrolled. German computer production is lagging, according to a recent study done by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. In 1968 business machine production amounted to $663 million an increase of only 5 percent over 1967. In the same period , overall German industrial production increased by 12 percent. Commerce believes that muc h of this apparent stagnation was "because development of more advanced comp ute rs has entered a decis ive phase requiring extensive organizational changes and retool ing in production lines." At the end of this process, Commerce said , "t he li vely expansion of the computer business is expected to resu me." RCA is bu ilding its first electronics manufacturing plant in Euro pe, a $10.7 million semiconductor operation in the Prov ince of Liege, Belgium . The 80,000 sq. ft. plant wi ll supply components for data processing and other equipment. The European market for semi conductor devices is expected by RCA Vice Pres . C. E. Burnett to approach $700 million by 1972, of whi ch solid-state compo nents wi ll account for $ 120 million. The plant is expected to be finished by the mid of 1970. QUICKLY AROUND THE WORLD Ch i nese-made computers were among the items shown at the recent export fair in South China City, reports Reuters. The fair is the chief exhibition for showing China's commercial products to the outside world. Viatron Computer Systems Corp., Bedford, Mass., has set up a subsidiary in Belgium with initia l capitalizati on of $20,000. Applied Data Research, Princeton, N.J., has acquired Systematik AB, a Stockholm-based software and service firm. Current plans call for expansion to West Germany. MODERN DATA/January 1970 ( CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL NEWS D a ta Tra nsmission Co. (DATRAN) has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a uthority to construct a nd operate a common carrier system for tra nsmitting data to 35 major m etropolita n a reas. DA TRAN is a wholly-owned subsidiary of U niversity Computing. The nationwide system, estima ted to cost a pproxima tely $375 million, is d esigned solely to provide door-to-door comm unications service in digital form. DATRAN told th e Commission th at th e new system would elimi na te the necessity of transl ating to and from a nalog (voice-type) circuits tha t a re already congested. Th e application asks permision to construct a nd operate 244 microwave repeater stations, 10 district 'offices for computerized swi tchin g, and the necessary circuits to handle the needs of 160,000 prospective customers. EDAPCO, Inc. , a black-owned computer service bureau with h ead qu a r t e r s in Newa rk's raciallytroubled C entral Ward, has been authorized by the State of New J ersey to process loca l property tax rolls for cities a nd towns . EDAPCO was opened in September by L eo nard Pra ther, Jr. with a loan backed by the Small Business Administra tion. Information from the I nter-racial Council for Business Opportunity a nd ADAPSO indicates tha t there a re only four other black-owned computer service bureaus in the U.S. X erox D a ta Systems a nnounced that it has reduced the price of its Model CF16 min I-computer by 38 %, from $12,890 to $7,990. Thomas T. Fleming, President, Scien tific R esources Corp., told a lunch eon m eeting of the New York Society of Security Analysts tha t SRC pla ns to double its revenues from the computer industry in 1970 to $20-$25 million, up from the approximate $12 million computerservice and computer-related finan ce revenues expected in 1969. 38 The crash of a light pla ne into its corporate hea dquarters seems to have ca used Appli ed D ata Research Inc. less da mage than was rumored in mid-November. President Rich ard C. Jones sta ted tha t no ADR p ersonnel were injured a nd there was no loss of important master tapes, docum entation, or business records. Th e two Prin ceton computers - a n IBM 360 /5 0 and a PDP j1 0 - a re being thoroughly checked-out to determin e if they received water damage. Both compu ters were full y insured. RECENT ENTRIES IN THE COMPUTER C omjJUter Management S ystems, a new opera ting di vision of Un iversa l By-Produ cts, In c., will provide special electronic data processing services for firms in the solid waste ma nagement industry, a nd general EDP services for other industri es .. . Comjmter S ystem Architects I nc. h as been found ed in Cambridge, M ass. to sa tisfy system -a rchitectural n eeds of compani es developing computer-based products . . . Th e CO RSTAR Business Comjmt ing Co. will provid e assista nce an d consulta tions in the area of man agement inform at ion systems. The company is located in " Vhite Plains, N .Y. .. . Data Bank CorjJ. , headqua rtered in N.Y.C. , is entering the information (dig ital, textual, audio, picto rial, a nd a nalog ) storage and retri eval business utilizing a new photo-optical ran dom-access mass memory . . . A new man agement consulting firm , D ecision S ciences Corj) ., has been form ed in J enkintown, Pa . to specialize in decision support systems used to aid management decision-ma king . . . DP A Ma nagement S ),ste ms, I nc., a compa ny specia lizing in computer facilities m anagemen t, has been form ed by DPA, In c., a diversifi ed D all asbased company .. . Electro nic Comfmte r Graphics, a new high-technology micro-photographic and chrome mask compa ny, has b een formed in Santa Ana, Ca1. ... Th e Ma crodata Co ., Cha tsworth, Cal. , will produce sophisticated electronic equipment utilizing microminiature (LSI ) ciry IELD : cuits. First to be announced is a family of computer-con trolled, fullyautoma tic, di agnostic test equipment . . . M edical I nformation T echnolog)l, In c. ( MEDITECH ) of Cambridge, Mass. will rent, lease, sell, a nd service medical information systems, including ha rdwa re, to hospi tals, clinics, a nd m edical da ta collection cen ters . . . M icro-Image COTj). of San Diego will m arket a microfiche rea der, the MICRA 210 . .. Quadra Data, I nc., located in Mountain View, Ca1., claims to be one of the few servIce centers capabl e of offering expertise in com puter commercial problem-solving . . . R edmar A ssociates has been formed in N eedh a m, ?\1ass., to act as sa les representa tives for commanufacturing computer panies peripheral equipm ent, da ta communications, a nd comp uter memory devices. The. compa ny will serve th e six N ew Engla nd States. Founders of th e com pany are vetera n sa lesmen a nd Honeywell CCD alum nae M a rtin J. Fitzgerald a nd J osep h T. R eddington . . . Space Aj)jJlicrztions Corj)., organized in L.A. , will specialize in aerospace engineering, analysis, and softwa re . T echnology I nc ., D ayton, Ohio, has form ed a new D ayton-area subsidiary, T echnology/ Scientific Services, In c., to perform on -site con tract C'n gi neering a nd technical support services for government a nd indu stry , .. T eknatronic A pj)lications, I nc . h as bC'en form ed in N.Y.C . to provi de business m a nagemen t with CIon IMI. ~"' r(l"' I"'fH 10<0' ,..,.. . ....... "'1.• • " I 'fltOt ~O " .. . J~Jl U:' 41)1t'lIflll.b n "'Qu",ul.o.. n s..oo .ltI._ ... UOOl'~C:O:~" s. . . "u. to'Jl1.tlWru OCA..oo:m... o ••,.-. '11-'1. 1 11 ...... Fft ~t.I""ll . uu .... u • II. ..... ~U""'1.DJt 1.~«t JllllClOOOIU"" OIOIO""U .... I" ,.... h oonlt D 51 ..'U 1\ • • "IfI .... I UINl ...... .*lIIMIll.O.U. " • • t""" ,oon • • HU"'" _ . JIIClltu..U' Hetu .... ' IItII;:l.OU ~fl,l( . . . . f 10_0 I.uo: C:0I0I*1' ...,.,IL~ , \,M(II~t' .u. 'Oltl ""111 GltOt't _'I*'fI.O. Il. 'HOD .... 06IUfl ....... ' tUI .,uU \.MOE . n(lt GllIlY. I~ .OO*~ • • • • • • • .• ..• • " " . . . . 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First WiTh the last word on computers MODERN DATA/January 1970 Addre ss'_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City State Zip, _ _ _ __ L _____________________________ CIRCLE NO. 3S ON INQUIRY CARD 3~~J 69 Digital/Graphic Record Access ..... .... Cont'd be possible only in large systems with a minimum capacity of three to four hundred million characters . • Videofile system storage - including the cost of a tape handler and its associated electronics, its promted share of all controllers, and switching equipment - will cost $0.00006 per character . Th is cost is achieved through th e use of 5000-foot reels of tap e storing 350,000 images, each image with 2,500 characters; or 175,000 images, each image with 5,000 characters. The record display assumptions are: • A TV-type digital display terminal capable of displaying records up to 1,000 characters will average $20,000; A TV-t yjJe digital display terminal capable of dis• playing a 5000-character docum ent w ill range fro m $55,000 upward; • A Videofile displa)l, includi17 g a pro-rated share of the buffered video storage and all other supporting system elements to displa y either a 2,500-character reco rd or a 5,0()O-ch aracter record, will average $19,000 . It was furth er assumed th a t for th ese cyclical types of record s, m agneti c ta pe storage could be used for processin g purposes . From the foregoing, \\'e can ass ume th a t di gita l display temlin a ls for sma ll records ( und er 1,000 cha racters) a re compara ble in cost to V id eofi le terminals; digita l displa y termina ls for full-size d ocu ments a re more th an twi ce as expensive as Vid eo fi le termin als. After input and dis play, th e rrma ining factor to be considered is the cost of storage. Aga in , in making such comparison , it is wrll to select a broad range of fi le sizes: • Files consisting of a ha lf-million sin gle pa gr rrco rds. such as thosr th at m ight br found in a utility company custol1lrr fik in a ma jor mrtropolita n a rea. • R ecords tha t mig'ht consist of a mi llio n units. such as a magazine mai ling list. • .'\. record consisting of tell m illion units. such a s perhaps the il1\'e ntory and stock records of a major corpora tion . • A fi le consisting of forty mi lli on pages , suc h as thr policy holder fil e in a medi um -size in sura nce compan y. Based on th e preceding ass umptions, the cost of storing these various size record s for each of th e different fi le sizes is ou tlined in T abl e 1. CONCLUSIONS \Ve ca n m a ke th e following concl usions based on the compa rison in T able 1. 1. For smaller records ( under 350 characters) and smaller fil es ( u17der 1,000,000 jJages ) , disc storage w ould appear to be th e most economical metho d . 2. For smaller records ( under 350 characters) and larger files ( over 10,000,000 pages), strip tap e fi les should be the most economicC'.[ form of storage. 70 A typical Ampex Videofile system includes: (A) file console. (B) tape transport. (C) buffer or intermediate filing centers. (D) viewing/ retrieval station. (E) electrostatic printer. and (F) s y s tem control cente r. .1. For any size fi le over th e range from 500,000 to 40 ,000,000 jJages, in w hich th e numb er of characters per record is m ore than 350, Vid eofile wo uld seem th e most eco nomical storage technique. On e other economic fact evid ent from T able 1 is th e high cost of storing on-line fi les of 40,000,000 pages or eve n 10,000,000 pages, particula rl y for those record s with a large number of cha rac ters. Often the upda ting. replac ing, a nd copying ca pabi li ties of a m agnetic ta pe gra phic system allow th e genera tion of \"ork tapes or srra tch pad fi les which ca n conta in those records experi encing activi ty peaks on-line, while r ecord s with redu ced refe rence need s ca n be stored off-lin e. I t's not unusual to find th a t 1% to 5 % of the files, stored o n such sc ratchpad tapes, ca n accommod a te 75 % -90 9(o f all on-lin e reference requ ests. A fac tor \,·hich has not yet been discussed in this comparison is access time. Either of th e digital tape storage systems discussed can provide " millisecond " access to a record, \\·hereas th e graphic system's access time is a t best "seconds" on a short srratchpad tape. :\ ccess tim e in a g ra phi c sys tem is really a measure of th e system's speed in answering requests for information throughput. A m ore im portant question for hum an re ference is th e system 's ability to a nswer a ll of th e requests for informa tion presented to it each d ay by th e users. T ypica l refe rence ra tes for the type of fi les considered here ra nge fro m 0.1 % to 0.25 % of the total fi les stored - a practica l m axim um of perh aps 10,000 ilks (each m-r rage fik \I-it h 10 or more pages ) per d ay. A graphic system, su ch as th e vid eotape system described , ca n be set up to h a ndle such requ est volu m es in a n um ber of wa ys. On e of th e most conveni ent is (h r usr of th e a forem entioned scra tchpad tapes. An ana lysis such as this involves too m a ny assumptions to be all -inclusivr for all record storage condition . but it has identified a cross-m 'er point to be considered in pla nning th e a utomated storage of records for hu man reference. As the number of cha racters increases beyond 350 cha rac ters, the most rconomica l form of storag switches from digita l to grap hic. even though th e origina l in form a tion may, in pa rt, be computer-ge nera ted. The fact that th is cross-over po int seem s to ex i t for such a relatively few cha racters per record m ay well trigger a dditional a nalysis. -4l MODERN DATA/January 1970 Rauland cathode ray display tubes provide high definition data presentation! "Are those numbers 677 or 877?" It is sometimes hard to work with a detailed display quickly and accurately on a dim, low resolution CRT. With Rauland Tubes you are assured of a bright. crisp display of alphanumeric and analog information with some designs providing up to 2500 TV lines resolution . A Iso , our tubes are ideal/y suited for high density interactive light pen applications. Display sizes range from 5 " up to 24 " and design variations are available which provide electrostatic or magnetic character generation . Rauland CRTs also offer the flattest large diameter screen in the industry . Other features include a variety of special phosphors , rear optical projection designs and a number of optical coatings. In addition, aI/ of our tubes are available with a laminated implosion shield. If you have demanding data presentation requirements , we would be interested in discussing our unusual capabilities. ZENITH RADIO CORPORATION the RAULAND division 5604 WEST JARVIS AVENUE • CHICAGO , ILLINOIS 60648 (312) 647·8000 MODERN DATA/January 1970 CIRCLE NO. 36 ON INQUIRY CARD 71 • COMPUTER-CONTROLLED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS A staff survey of ten "Off-the-Shelf" systems Several computer ma nufacturers in the mml-computer area are now supplying "off-the-shelf" data acquisition and control systems built around their basic mini-computer m od els. Because of the rela tively high cost of interfacing special-purpose data acquisition systems with small computers, a number of these manufacturers have decided to offer a selection of basic a nalog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and discrete I / O modules integra ted as an operating system with their computer line. This means the user of the small data acquisition system can be assured tha t his real-time data acquisition requirements could be met fairly easily with a ready-to-use system without bearing the non-recurring systems engineering costs. Significant price advantages a re realized by the user since one-time engineering costs are spread over a number of customers. Some customers have preferred to buy only basic computer systems and have their engineering personnel build an interface to meet their exact requirements, but this usually means a longer lead time after the arrival of the computer. Some data acquisition systems manufacturers have taken this concept even one step further by offering ready-to-use programming systems, so that when the hardware is delivered, it is usable with only a minimal amount of operator training. This survey of ten systems currently available describes the basic fea tures included in each system as well as the expansion capabilities which can be expected . Typical application areas as reported by the manufacturers include the small research lab, product testing systems, engine testing, oceanographic investigations, and structural testing. Several large chemical companies have used the standardized computer da ta acquisition system for rapid pilot-line feasibility studies prior to erecting much larger petro-chemical plants. As far as standardization is concerned, about the only similarity among all the systems is that they all contain a computer and ASR-33, have some basic analog-to72 digital converter system, some discrete sensing or control elements, and are readily delivera ble within 90 days. Beyond these basic cha racteristics, typical additional items include ready-to-use software for logging, plotting, and displaying; a nd either paper or magnetic tape peripherals. ADDS' l00C Analog Digital Data Systems' lOoe "computerized da talogger" incorpora tes either Computer Automation's 8-bit PDC-808 (see T able 1) or the 16-bit PDC-816. ADDS also provides the da talogger without processor or in custom configura tions for other mainframes. Optional software consists of a symbolic processor a nd diagnostic a nd debugging packages. Features of the 100C include programmable ala rm limits for each channel and expandability to more tha n 1000 channels. "Off-theshelf" versions a re available with software for a wide range of specialized monitoring applications. ASTRODATA'S ADAC This system, the newest of the ten described in this survey, features a versatile intercoupler assembly which elimina tes the need for rack-wiring groups of standard p-c cards to form individual peripheral interfaces. Instead, Astrodata offers a wide selection of relativelyinexpensive modules (device couplers) which plug into the intercoupler as specific device packages. Each intercoupler (two maximum ) will accept seven device couplers. Additional fea tures include A/ D low-level channel expansion to 100 channels per multiplexer for up to five multiplexers ; a high-level multiplexer assembly expandable to 128 single-ended or 64 differential (2-wire) channels; and extensive DEC software. MODERN DATA/January 1970 ---.-_0 TABLE 1 COMPUTER. CONTROLLED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS CHARACTERISTICS COMPANY MODEL BASIC COMPUTER Word Size (bits) Memory Size (words) Cycl e Time (J.lsec) Hardware Multiply/Divide I ndex Registers BASIC A/D SYSTEM Input Range Input Channels A/D Converter (bits) Sampling Rate BASIC D/A SYSTEM Output Range Output Channels 0/ A Converter (bits) ANALOG DIGITAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. ADDS 100C ASTRODATA INC. ADAC Computer Automation PDC-808 DEC PDP-8/l 8 12 4K- 16K No None 4K-8K 1.6 No 8 Auto-Index 0-10V 100 11 + Sign 10 KHz ± 5mV - ± 100mV 10 11 + Sign 10 KHz Recorder Only Supplied as Option 8 Suppli ed as Option DIGITAL I/O SYSTEM Inputs Outputs 40 40 OTHER STANDARD ITEMS ASR-33; Write-only Mag. tape ASR-33; Write-only Mag. tape SOFTWARE Supplied as Option Diagnosti cs; Basic Acquisition Packages, All DEC Standard Software (Fortran, Focal, Algol, Basi c, etc.) BASIC PRICE $22,500 $29,900 OPTIONAL ITEMS Mag. & Paper Tape I/O; CRT Display; Plotter; Sample/Hold; Card Reader; Line Printer; Realtime Clock; Memory Parity. Mag. & Paper Tape I/O; Card Readers ; Line & Column Printers ; CRT Displays ; Plotter; ASR-35; Auto-Calibration Unit MODERN DATA/January 1970 73 Computer - Controlleel Data Acquisition Systems ..... Cont'eI COMPANY MODEL DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORP . PDP-12 HEWLETT-PACKARD HP-2114 A BASIC COMPUTER Word Size (bits) Memory Si ze (words) Cycle Time (/lsec) Hardware Multiply/Divide I ndex Registers PDP-8 12 4K - 32K 1.6 Multiply Only 16 Auto-inde x HP-2114 A 16 8K ±1V 16- 32 10 5 KHz 100 mV - 1000V 10- 200 14 14 Hz Suppli ed as Option Supplied as Option BASIC A/D SYSTEM Input Range Input Channels A/D Converter (bits) Sampling Rate BASIC D/A SYSTEM Output Range Output Channels D/ A Converter (bits) No None DIGITAL I/O SYSTEM Inputs Outputs 12 Sen se 6 Relay s OTHER STANDARD ITEMS ASR-33 ; 2 DECtapes; CRT Di splay ASR-33 ; Real-time Clock SOFTWARE Fortran ; Assembler ; Math. Library ; Utility Routin es; Di splay Package D.A . Executive; Basic Fortran; Algol; Basic Assembler ; Utility Routines BASIC PRICE $27,900 $29,360 OPTIONAL ITEMS Mag. & Paper Tape , Disk I/O ; Card Reader; Line Printer; Plotter; Communications Interface Mag. & Paper Tape, Disk I/O; CRT Display; Plotter Supplied as Option DEC's PDP·12 DEC has d eveloped a number of special-purpose com puter-controlled da ta acquisition systems for a variety of markets, such as the GLC-8 for the biomedical user. 74 2 The PDP-12 is a computer-based system for general lab a pplication, and uses the PDP-8 as the basic computer. Two major features of the PDP-12 are a 7 by 9 inch graphic display system along with two DEC tape units. MODERN DATA/January 1970 TABLE 1 COMPUTERCONTROLLED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS CHARACTERISTICS Conl'd ... ,. ..... c ... , • • • - ! COMPAN Y MODEL HONEYWELL COMPUTER CONTROL DIV . H-1 603 INFORMATION INSTRUMENTS INC. PDQ Mobi le Data A cquisition Syste m BASIC COMPUTER Word Size (bits) Memory Size (words) Cycl e Time (j.Lsec ) Hardware Mul tip ly / Divide I ndex Regist er s H-31 6 16 4K- 16K 1.6 Opti onal 1 Varian 620/i 16 or 18 4K- 32K 1.8 Y es BASIC A / D SYSTEM Inpu t Range Inpu t Chan nels A / D Converte r (bi t s) Sampl ing Rate 8 12 + Sign 10 KH z 0- 5V 16 10, 11 o r 12 25 KH z BASIC D / A SYSTEM Output Range Output Chann els D/ A Converter (bits) ±1 0V 1 10 0- 100V 10- 500 10, 11or12 DIGITAL I/ O SYSTEM Inputs Outputs 16 Sense 12 Levels 16 to 64 16 to 64 OTHER STANDARD ITEMS ASR-33 ASR-33 SOFTWARE Real-time Executive; Assembl er ; Math . Library ; Utility Routi nes Uti I ity Routi nes BASIC PRICE $24,500 $27,500 OPTIONAL ITEMS Disk, Drum I/O ; CRT Display s; Cardreaders; Communication Interface Mag. & Paper Tape, Disk I/O; Line Printers; Plotter; Real -time Cloc k ; Communication s Interface ± 1QV The a nalog input sys tem has 16 channels with an an alog-to-digital converter tha t h andles an analog input voltage of 1 volt. In addition to standard Fortra n, a n ass mbler, and a n extensive math library, special-purMODERN DATA/January 1970 9 pose display and averaging routines are supplied. The PDP-12 is the lowest-priced system of the units described . H owever, it utilizes a smaller word length ( 12 bits compared to 16 bits for the o th er system s surveyed ) . 75 Computer-Controlleel Data Acquisition Systems . .... Cont'eI TABLE 1 COMPUTERCONTROLLED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS CHARACTERISTICS Cont'd COMPANY MODEL INTERDATA Interdata 4 I RA SYSTEMS, INC. SPIRAS 65 BASIC COMPUTER Word Size (bits) Memory Size (words) Cycle Time (J.lsec) Hardware Multiply/Divide I ndex Registers Interdata 4 16 2K-32K 1.0 Yes SP-65 16 4K- 65K 1.8 Yes 15 4 ±1QV 16- 64 40 KHz 0-10V 6-180 11 20 KHz o-± 100V 0-10V 2 12 2 11 BASIC AID SYSTEM Input Range Input Channels A/D Converter (bits) Sampling Rate BASIC D/A SYSTEM Output Range Output Channel s D/ A Converter (bits) 12-15 Supplied as Option DIGITAL I/O SYSTEM Inputs Outputs 16 Sense 16 Relay OTHER STANDARD ITEMS ASR-33 ; Real-time Clock ASR-33 SOFTWARE Interactive Fortran ; Assembler; Math . Library; Utility Routines Fortran II; A sse mbler ; Math. Library; Uti I ity Routi nes BASIC PRICE $25,500 $23,770 OPTIONAL ITEMS Mag. & Paper Tape, Drum I/O; CRT Display; Plotter; Communications Interface; Floating Point Hardware Mag. & Paper Tape, Disk I/O; Card Reader; Line Printer HEWLETT·PACKARD's HP·2114A The basic system described in the accompa nying table is an outgrowth of a series of non-computer-controlled da ta acquisition systems. In addition to the analog input system shown in the table, HP offers a variety of other speeds and input voltage ranges. Also, the HP2l15A and 2116B computers may be supplied in versions which offer increased performance in terms of m achine speed a nd memory size. A real-time executive with foreground/ background capability for use with larger com76 puter systems is also available. To complement the basic analog input system, signal conditioners are available wh ich permit m eas uring resistances and frequensies. HONEYWELL's MODEL H·1603 Honeywell's Computer Control Division recently introduced the H-1603 real-time control computer system. The H-1603 uses Honeywell's new H-316 computer. MODERN DATA/January 1970 I . .... .... . .. .'" ..... ... ,., ...""'.'.. . ~ ...~ . " COMPANY MODEL REDCOR CORP. REDCOR 785 SYSTEMS ENG IN EER I NG LABS., INC . COM PAS BASIC COMPUTER Word Si ze (bits) Memory Si ze (words) Cycl e Time (J,Lsec) Hardware Multiply / Divide I ndex Regi sters RC 70 16 + Parity 8K-32K 0 .860 Yes 1 810 B 16 + Parity 8K- 32K 0 .750 Yes BASIC A / D SYSTEM Input Range Input Channel s A/D Converter (bits) Sampling Rate ±10V 32-128 12 20 KHz 5mV- 5V 8-512 12/15 200 Hz 2 BASIC D / A SYSTEM Outpu t Range Outpu t Cha nnels D/ A Converter (bits) Supplied as Option DIGITAL I/O SYSTEM Inputs Outputs Supplied as Option OTHER STANDARD ITEMS ASR-33; Mag. Tape I/O ASR-33 ; Real-time Clock; CRT Display Con sol e SOFTWARE Fortran IV ; Assembler; Math . Library ; Utility Routi nes; Diagnosti cs Real-time Executive; Fortran IV ; A sse mbler; Math . Library ; Utility Routines; Diagnostics BASIC PRICE $34,800 $56,300 OPTIONAL ITEMS Paper Tape I/O ; Logging Typewriter; Plotter; Sample/Hold ; Real -time Clock; Discrete I/O. Mag. & Paper Tape, Di sk I/ O ; Card Readers; Line Printers; Plotter; Communication s Interface . ± 5V 2 10 64 Sense 32 Levels The H-316, although smaller than the DDP-516 currently offered by Honeywell, is less tha n h alf the price. Several a nalog and digital system configurations are available which allow the user to select the type of analog voltage being monitored. The 1603 is also supplied with discrete I/O digital logic. H oneywell also offers a variety of disks, drums, displays, and communication equipment. Other features tha t can be added to the system at additional cost include a real-time clock and ha rdware multiply/ divide capability. Software supplied with the basic 4096-word system is MODERN DATA/January 1970 a n operating package called OP-16. The basic system uses EXEC-16, a minimal-configuration real-time executive ; and OPS-16, a basic opera ting system. More extensive software can be made available to the user for larger core and disk configura tions. Standard software permits scanning digital a nd an alog inputs, commanding digital a nd analog outputs, and providing communications with a n opera tor's console. Expanded versions of the system permit the use of OLERT, Honeywell's On-Line Executive for R eal-Time operating systems. 77 Data Acquisition Systems ............ Cont'cI INFORMATION INSTRUMENTS' PDQ Informa tion Instruments Inc.'s PDQ (Programmed Data Quantizer ) system appears to be less dependent on any single manufacturer's CPs than any of the other systems covered in this survey. PDQ systems are supplied for use with the IBM 1130 and 1800; DEC PDP8 j I a nd 8/L; V a rian 520/i and 620/ i; and H ewlett-Packard HP-2114 and HP-2116. The basic PDQ package, without CP, sells for $10,500 a nd offers substantial expansion capabilities, including up to 1,000 analog channels and 10,000 discrete commands. The mobile d a ta acq uisition system described in T able 1 utilizes a Varian 620 j i. INTERDATA's MODEL 4 Interda ta uses a 1.8 p.sec. processor as the control computer for th eir standa rdized data acquisition system . An importa nt fea ture of the system is the read-only memory which can be customized to meet user requirements for special subroutin es on a micro-coded level. An interactive Fortran package further simplifies utilization . Like many of the other man ufacturers, Interdata provides a wide range of peripheral devices. Paper tape, magnetic tape, a nd disk equipment may be added to the basic unit. Communications equipment is also available. F loating point ha rdware is optional for users who require faster computation. IRA SYSTEMS' SPIRAS 65 IRA Systems, recently acquired by USM Corpora tion, uses their Spiras 65, an MSI computer with a read-only memory. The standard "front end" can either be a solid-state, high-speed input system or a low-level reedrelay input system. The multiplexer permits either single, double, or three-wire guarded inputs. In addition to an ASR-33, IRA offers either magnetic tape or disk bulk storage. Software is provided for ei ther sequential or ra ndom access, logging, display, recording, scaling, and conversion to engineering units. Another standard feature of the Spiras 65 is floa ting point hardware. REDCOR's 785 The Redcor 785 data acqulsltlOn system uses the submicrosecond RC70 as its central computer. Memory parity and m emory protect are standard in the basic 785 system, as in an IBM-compa tible m agnetic tape transport. The softwa re includes a data acquisition executive which p ermits random or sequential scanning of d ata for storage either in the processor or on tape. The R edcor system places particular emphasis on repeatability and system accuracy, and provides a calibration histogram program whereby selected channels can be constantly digitized with a print-out of channel values. Discrete input/ output lines are not included in the basic system, but are available as optional features. 78 MODERN DATA/January 1970 SEL's COM PAS SYSTEM Systems Engineering L abs uses its 8l0B as the basic co mpu ter in its COMPAS system. The 750 n anosecond 8 lOB offers a speed advantage over every other computer surveyed, and is supplied with a Real-Time Executive (RTX ) foreground/background software package for disk-oriented systems. Other standard features of the system include an opera tor's console and interactive COMPAS software. The operator's console is supplied in addition to the computer console, and allows an unskilled operator to scan, log, display, and record both discrete and analog data under control of the real-time executive. Other options include a wide selection of conventional peripherals and analog/ digital input systems. TABLE 2 • REFERENCE LITERATURE \ For m ore inform ation on the computer- controll ed d ata acquisition systems described in this articl e, circle, on the reader inqu iry card, th e appropriate numbers listed below. Reader Inquiry Company Ca rd Number An al og Digita l Data Systems, Inc., Rochester, N.Y. 120 Astrodata Inc., Anaheim, Cal. .................. ........ .................... 121 Digital Equ ipment Corp ., Maynard, Mass ..... ........................ 122 Hewlett·Packard, Cupertino, Cal. .... .................................... 123 Honeywell , Computer Control Div., Framingham, Mass ..... 124 Information Instruments Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich ................. 125 Interdata Corp ., Oceanport, N. J . .... .................... ................ 126 IRA Systems Inc. , Waltham, Mass ........... .......... .... .............. 127 Re dco r Corp., Canoga Park, Cal. .......... .. .......... .. .................. 128 Syste ms Eng ineering laboratories, Ft. lauderdale, Fla . .... 129 SUMMARY T he wid e range of system capabilities of each of the basic systems appa rently substantiates the price spread of $20,000 to $60,000. This a rray of price-performance selec tions should offer a prospective customer a d ata acq uisition system to meet his precise n eeds a t an optimum price. Sys tems expandability is a necessary considera tion and should be taken into account prior to the initial purchase. Inevitably, the user finds other applica tion a reas that may require additional storage or ha rdwa re capabili ties. I n some cases, operation on a timesha ring basis becomes necessary or desirable. D evelopments within this market in the next few years will tend to provide more and more systems for specific a pplication a reas, such as labora tory automation, pulse height analysis, production line monitoring, etc. A substa ntial amount of a pplica tion software can also be expected fro m the manufacturer. New designs, volume production, and increased competition among suppliers should bring about further price red uctions, while cutting the time necessary to get a computer system on-line a nd producing effective results. ~ MOD ERN DATA/January 1970 CIRCLE NO. 37 ON INQUIRY CARD 79 MASS MEMORY NEW PRODUCTS "UNIVERSAL" KEYBOARD COMMUNICATION TERMINAL The CP-4 high-speed remote communication terminal is compatible with most major computers using ASCII, ASCII-8 or EBCDIC. The basic four-wire, full-duplex system allows simultaneous read transmit receive, and print operati~ns. Two~ wire, half-duplex systems are also available as optional equipment. Bit rates are up to 4800 b/ s on a private line, up to 2000 b /s on a switched line, a nd up to 240,000 b / s on microwave. The CP-4 is suitable for either ba tched or time-shared operation a nd can have up to 30 input/ output d evices operating on-line . Prices range from $29,000 to $42,500 depending on model and options. Data ComjJuter Systems, Santa Ana, Cal. Circle No. 181 on Inquiry Card. A "universal" solid-state keyboard with large-scale integrated circuit that encodes outputs to any communications terminal or d ata-preparation device features a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS ) encoding circuit that enables a keyboard operator to generate up to four levels of code from the same key. This makes it compatible with remote communications terminals or da ta-preparation devices su ch as keypunch machines, and key-to-magnetic tape, key-todisk, a nd key-to-cassette machines. The MOS-encoded keyboa rd is scheduled to be sold a t $88 for a 50-key array in volume quantities by 1971. Production will begin in 1970. The MOS ci rcuit, which packs the equivalent of 5,000 transistors and other discrete components onto a tiny metal-oxide-coated silicon chip, repl aces two terminal boards containing discrete encoding circuitry. The dual in-line encoding pack was d esigned to Micro Switch specifications and will be produced by T exas Instruments Inc. Micro Switch, a division of Honeywell, Inc ., Minneapolis, Minn. Circle No. 199 on Inquiry Card. A new data storage device p acks 26 million digital bits into just one square inch of recording medium. B'y u~ing a laser beam to etch digital bIts mto the "Unicon" mass memory unit permanently, a trillion bits of data can be made available for . on-line access. The Un icon memory utilizes a single 4" x 31" data strip to hold the equivalent of over 25 reels of ordinary computer magnetic tape, and is said to reduce the cost per bit of data storage to under $1 per million bits. This compares with several hundred dollars for conventional computer memories. Price tag of a typical U nicon system is on the order of $1 million, including software. Precision I nstrument Co. , Palo Alto, Cal. I [ ) ) Circle No. 228 on Inquiry Card. NEW MINI The EMR 6120 system, a 16-bit mini th at will be sold for less than $10,000, features central m emory modules of 4K up to 32K, high- and low-speed 1/.0, a nd CPU communication addressing for 128 peripherals with up to 28 levels of priority. Available software includ es a real time operating system, utiliti es, assembler, and specialized da ta communications packages in addition to compatible 6130 and 6135 user software. EMR Computer, Minn. , Minn. Circle No. 231 on Inquiry Card. PLATED WIRE MEMORY The MSI System/ 200 is a very high-speed (200 ns ) plated-wire memory configured for service in fast digital systems. The basic module comprises 1024 36bit words. Systems may be structured in smaller or larger modules ranging from 256 words of 9 to 36 bits up to 4096 words of 9 bits. Larger systems may be packaged as multiples of the basic digit module. Optimally utilizing the NDRO properties of plated wire, the memory is organized as a 2D Multiplexed system (2DM) and operates in READ, WRITE, or BUFFER modes. The interface logic is such that the system may be easily configured for special customer features. Systems may also be provided to customer requirements. Memory Systems Inc., Haw thorne, Cal. Circle No. 175 on Inquiry Card. 80 MODERN DATA/January 1970 / how to slash $30,000 per month . from your ] computer overhead ( DatagraphiX systems save a fortune in machine rentals, staff time, computer time, print time, 87% less paper / carbon consumables, 99% less storage. Compared to impact printing, screen display inquiry stations. Instant replay of the facts in time to effect better decisions, improved profits. Hard copies on demand . For high volume productio n printing, paper Datagra phiX output is ro ug hly 27 times faster, co pies ca n be produced from data film at 5)00 takes 1 /18th the computer time , cuts 7 /8ths of pages per hour. That means yo u could turn out 20,000 bank statements in a lunch hour. Or thousands of direct ma il pieces on preprinted, your supplies cost. If you do multi-part printing in any volume, your paper consumption alone can run into 6 figures . One user switched to DatagraphiX Micromotion after discovering the purchase price of his paper had exceeded $300,000 fo r one yea r. Micromotion also provides multiple economies multi-color forms. Only one company offers the complete family of machine systems; service centers; Kalvar dry fi lm processing; all associated s up p lie~; systems and software suppo rt; worldwide in retention and retrieval. Translating computed maintena nce. Discover what Micromati on can data into report formats and shrinking storage requ irements to 1/ 525th. Offering access to do for you. Contact our local office or thousands of facts within a ma tte r of seconds from N ational Sales Manager, James P. W hitfiel d. DD/offrDphM micromotio n systems Stromberg DatagraphiX Inc., a General Dynamics subsidiary, P.O. Box 2449, Son Diego, Colifornia 92112 MODERN DATAjJanuary 1970 CIRCLE NO. 38 ON INQUIRY CARD 81 NEW PRODUCTS DISK DRIVE TAPE CERTIFIER The T elex Model 5311 disk drive is compatible in all aspects with the IBM 2311 disk pack drive except that it features an average access time of 30 milliseconds compared to IBM's 75 milliseconds, and a startup time of 15 seconds compared to IBM's 60 seconds. The Model 5311 is a ten disk - ten head memory capable of storing 7.25 megabytes. Data transfer rate is 156,000 bytes/sec. Telex Corp., Tulsa, Okla. A high-speed tape certifier p erforms 9-track, 3200 FCI certification ; 9track, 800-bit certification; and 7track, 800-bit certification all simultaneously. An automatic error removal technique reduces stop time and operator fatigue. Surface errors are removed by an electronically-controlled scraper which functions only over the defective area. The Certex System 99 certifier is said to be 25% faster than other certifiers on the market and opera tes at a speed of 200 ips. It is priced between $20K and $23K. Certex Corp., Fairfield, N. f. Circle No. 206 on Inquiry Card. TURNKEY SYSTEM The Series 2000, a total-package, job-oriented computer system, can be used equally well as an independent business data processor or as an "intelligent" remote time-sharing terminal. The standard Series 2000 system includes an 8K, 16-bit, g-p computer; d ata set ; a utomatic dialing unit for establishing communications with time-shared computers ; cassette tape recorders ; standard console and control panel ; CRT display; and hard copy printer. Application software (e.g., a n accounting package ) and special equipment for unique applications are also available. The Series 2000 turnkey systems are available on either a lease or purchase basis. In addition, a rrangements can b e made for monthly charges based on services performed. Miller Ellis Computer Systems, Inc. , Palo Alto, Cal. Circle No. 217 on Inquiry Card. CORE MEMORY SYSTEM The Model 480 core memory system is a 3D, 3-wire, random-access storage unit with a capacity of 4096 words by 18-bits or 8192 words by 9-bits. It will sell in a range starting from under $2,000. Plug-in expansion permits a capacity of up to 16,384 words by 18-bits or 8,192 words by 36-bits. The system has full- and split-cycle modes of opera tion and an access time of 35() nanoseconds. Full-cycle times are 900 nanoseconds; split-cycle time is 900 nanoseconds plus modify time . Fabri-Tek, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. A video terminal with a microprocessor and buffer storage tha t can interface with any computer over sta ndard telephone lines, the T-6 connects to a computer exactly as a standard T eletype and opera tes in either duplex or half-duplex mode. Compa tibility with standard IBM interfaces are planned. The T-6 is priced at $5,500. Sugarman Labs., I nc., Great Neck, N.Y. Circle No. 223 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 211 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 198 on Inquiry Card. 82 VIDEO TERMINAL Last month we inadvertently ran the photo of the CPA 7700 over a description of Allied Computer Technology's new CPM·II Computer Performance Monitor. FLUIDIC PROCESS CONTROLLER The Model FC-100A all-fluidic process controller features individual positive and negative response rate adjustments to control non~sym metrical process upsets. A separate damping adjustment permits full stability control over the process and also a means of imposing controlled cycling about the set point. Using digital techniques internally, the FC100A accepts and outputs at conventional 3-15 psi analog levels. The system uses no moving parts, carries a 5-year warranty, and is priced at $495 . Applied Fluidics, Inc., Stamford, Conn. Circle No. 225 on Inquiry Card. PERFORMANCE ANALYZER A versatile, low-cost computer performan ce analyzer costing less than $5,000 allows users of any size of computer to analyze the operation of their system. The CPA Series 7700 analyzer consists of modular units capable of monitoring up to eighteen different computer functions without interfering with nor- mal computer operations. The unit consists of a control modul e, a counter module, a nd probes. The control module supplies the power and master control functions for the system, and contains the m aster counter, which uses binary clocking circuitry to supply accurate; synchronized timing information in direct, real-time with increments as small as one ten-thousandth of a n hour. The counter module contain a series of six-digit counters and the logic and control to drive the readout devices. By using the individ ual mode switches, interval time (time between pulses ) and accumula ted ela psed time or number of eve nts can be measured . Comput er and Programming Analysis, In c., Cherry Hill, N .J. Circle No. 183 on Inquiry Card. MODERN DATA/January 1970 MAG TAPE SYSTEM The Infotec Model TS-1l30B, MOD 1 magn etic tape system is designed for use with the IBM-1130. It consists of a controller, a 9-track tape handler, and a software package for upd a ting the disk monitor. The system reads a nd writes data on Y2inch magnetic tape a t 5 ips, which corresponds to a data ra te of 4,000 cps. Maximum reel size is 6Y2 inch es ; tape form at is IBM compa tible. The TS-11 30B system package includes all operating subroutines a nd these can b e accessed by using either READ / WRITE sta tements in FORTRAN, or CALL statements in 1130 Assembly. Installation consists only of plugging in power a nd connecting the I / O cable of th e TS-1130B to the SAC connector on an IBM-1130. An optional connector can be provided for connecting more than one peripheral to the SAC connector. Purch ase price is $7,200. Infote c In c., Plainview, N. Y. Circle No. 234 on Inquiry Card. PORTABLE COMPUTER TERMINAL The Computone portable computer terminal provides as many as 72 da ta inputs by use of panel-mounted rotary and slide switches. Ca reful proofreading of the entire message prior to transmission is said to virtu a lly eliminate keyboarding errors. R a pid electronic scanning and transmission of the message (including a hard-wired security code ) is actuated by a single push button. Normal output from the computer is audio response, printed copy, or both. The terminal weighs 8 lbs., is housed in a n a ttache case, operates from battery and AC power and, in several mod els, is priced under $500. Squir es-Sanders, Inc., Liberty Corner, N.J. DATA COUPLER A new, low-cost d a ta co upler housed in a high-impac t resistant pl astic case will accep t a ny sta nd a rd telephone headset (i. e., W estern Electric 500 Series) and is compa tible ,,·ith various models of teletypewriters and units containing EIA RS-2 32 signal interfaces. Availabl e for acousti cal or magnetic coupling of received da ta signa ls, each unit conta ins solid-sta te active filters for noise rejection and frequ ency separa tion. Price of the Model DC 820 is a pproxima tely $450 in small quantiti es, and incl ud es a one-year warra nty aga inst parts a nd repairs . Parag 01l S ystems, In c., Housto n, T exas. Circle No. 196 on Inquiry Card. re you • proceSSing undetecte~ c mpu error? Ch ances are good that you are! Consider this. Typica l compute r specifications require a power input ran ge of - 8% to + 10% of voltage and a frequency stability of ± Y2 Hz. Typ ical flu ctu ation s gre ater than 10% for as much as 3f4 Hz are reg ul arl y exp erienced by lead ing utilitie s. If un detected, these fluctuations can cause compu ter errors resulting in costly down time and program reruns. The Airoyal System Monitor provides visual and audible warnings of any deviation in power (as well as in temperatu re and humidity, optionally) and fixes the time of fluctuation on a digital clock . The cost is generally recovered the first time the horn blows. For complete information, send for our catalog. ©~!U~2!~c~ 19 Glona Lane, Fai rf ie ld , N. J. 07006 • 201 227 -4280 Circle No. 186 on Inquiry Card. MODERN DATA/January 1970 CIRCLE NO. 39 ON INQUIRY CARD 83 NEW PRODUCTS MULTlPLEXER TERMINAL INTERFACE The Model 6213 Terminal Access Unit (TAU) serves as the interface between the large-scale Univac 1108 computer and the time-shared terminal units. In its standard configu ration, the TAU 6213 can accommoda te up to 32 serial Teletype data channels on one Univac 1108 inputoutput channel, answering and disconnecting calls under complete control of the 1108 software. Intranet Industries, In c., Los Angeles, Cal. Circle No. 182 on Inquiry Card. DESKTOP OPTICAL READER The Dataflow optical read er IS an inexpensive (under $lOK ) input unit capable of translating typed da ta directly from source documents to magnetic tape. T eletype links, Dataphone terminals, or directly into a general-purpose computer . Source documents may be prepared on the Dataphone terminals, or directly into dard IBM Selectric by substituting a Dataflow code ball. The reading system is designed a round the Dataflow coded font which prints a miniature digital code directly below each alphanumeric character. Optically scanning the miniature digital code rather than the alphanumeric character itself reduces the complexity of the recognition logic. When utilized with the incremental magnetic ta pe output, the Dataflow optical reading system translates typed source documents to magnetic tape in IBM-compatible format. Special symbols may be assigned for inter-record gaps or file gaps allowing the typist to format records or files of various lengths. Packing density of 200, 556, or 800 bpi is available at various character rates . Datatype Corp., Miami, Fla. X-Y PLOTTER CONTROLLER The TDML time division linking multiplexer is capable of accepting and channeling data from 18 simultaneously active data terminals for transmission over one 2400 baud data circuit. The m aximum number of stations that can be connected on one da ta circuit is 10 - the originating station, eight intermediate stations, and the terminating station. The TDML is designed to work with single-speed terminals ( 110 baud ), and is compatible with both the Teletype Model 33 and Model 35. It can be adapted for d ata speeds other than 110 baud. Communications Logic, Inc., Houston , Texas. The TRANSPLOT X-Y controller features independence from software or computer control, the ability to describe arcs and lines of any slope, and the ability to perform incremental-mode plots. The standard TRANSPLOT controller includes Teletype-compatible interface search logic, plotting control resolution of one part in 1,000, the choice of operating from decimal or binary da ta, and automatic pen raising and lowering signals. No software is required for ordinary plotting with TRANS PLOT. When connected to an analog X-V plotter or CRT a nd a digital input source such as a paper tape reader or teleprinter, the system will search and select the d ata addressed to it, drive the plotter a ppropriately, and revert to the search mode. I / O S'ystems, I nc., Natick, Mass. A remote optical character recognition scanner fits on a desk-top and can be easily installed on the customer's premises. Data from printed or hand-written copy is transmitted a t the user's convenience over leased voice-grade telephone lines to a Cognitronics time-sharing center where it is converted and recorded on magnetic tape ready for computer processing. Cognitronics Corp ., Mt. Kisco, N. Y. Circle No. 179 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 194 on Inquiry Card. MAG CASSETTE SYSTEM The Compu/Corder 100, a new direct-access tape transport system, provides a bi-directional capability tha t enables a user to access a ny file on a 300 foot magnetic tape contain- Circle No. 204 on Inquiry Card REMOTE OCR SCANNER ing 3.6 megabits of information within a n average of 15 seconds. The Compu / Corder 100 is provided with comprehensive software and complete interfacing to DEC, Varian, and Data General minicomputers, with other interfaces optional. Additional features include a read/write speed of 5 ips and a bi-directional search/fast rewind speed of 120 ips. Block length is dynamically variable a nd is limited only by length of tape. Recording density is 100 bpi and a bit-serial, bi-phase encoded wide field recording technique allows transfer rates of up to 5000 bps. Sykes Datatronics, In c., Rochester, N.Y. Circle No. 214 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 233 on Inquiry Card. 84 MODERN DATA/January 1970 \ KEY-TO-TAPE OFFICE COMPUTERS The Data/ Tape 2100 multiple keyboard-to-magnetic tape data processing input system is described by company officials as the "Cadillac" of its genera tion. The system, which is compatible with all computers, will sell for approximately $150,000 in a 19-operator configuration. Com pone nts of th e system include the keyboard-printers ; sight verification sta tions ; a supervisory control station with a page printer; a Computer Au tomation 816 data accumla tor with a core m emory of 12K in 16-byte words; a Data Disc, Inc. disk memory unit with 850K capacity; and two nin e-track, 800 bpi Ampex TMZ tape drives. Both core and disk memories are expandable. In standard configuration, the system will accept 256 jobs with 50 records per job and 50 fields per record. All jobs are availabl e to all operators at all times with the system. General Computer Systems, Incorporated, Dallas, T exas North American Philips Corp. has entered the office computer field with a family of low-cost computerized accounting machines for invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory control, general ledger, and all related reports. The new P-350 Series comprises three basic systems with pre-programmed software packages plus a wide assortment of peripheral equipment. The P-350 CPU has a cycle time of 3.2 usecs and an average execution time per 3-address command of 1.5 msec. Magnetic core storage is modular from 300 to 1200 16-digit words ( !) Each of four simultaneous I / O channels for additional peripherals can accommodate four I / O devices. North American Philips Corp., New York, N. Y. Circle No. 202 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 176 on Inquiry Card. REMOTE BATCH TERMINAL The COPE .41 remote batch terminal can print 1250 lines per minute and read 600 cards per minute. Its monthly rental, $2090, includes a 4800 bps modem and the necessary software. Along with four other members of the COPE fam ily, COPE .41 operates in the full duplex mode on voice-grade telephone lines. Comjmter I ndustries Inc. , Dallas, T exas. MAG TAPE PERIPHERAL A self-contained, automatic reel-toreel magnetic tape peripheral, the DI 100C is a low-cost, modular digital incremental system for replacement of paper tape equipment, or as a so phisticated continuous record / reproduce device for direct computer entry. It offers 500,000 character storage capacity using 1/4-inch wide tape in a self-contained, self-threading 3-1 / 2 inch cartridge-type con tainer. Applications for the DI 100C include: remote terminal equipment, point-of-sale devices, automatic typewriter / type composition equipment, and data logging systems. Newell Industries In c., Sunnyvale, Cal. Circle No. 222 on Inquiry Card. DISK RECORDER A new graphic tablet for converting ha nd-drawn data to digital form uses a novel electromagnetic sensing techniqu e incorporating a proprietary printed digital pattern. Pattern accuracy is ±0.005 inch (0.05 % of full sca le ) a nd lin earity is +0.05% of full scal e. The tablet provides a writing surface of 11 14" x 1114", and can be used with graphic display terminals such as the Computek Series 400 mod els or as a stand-alone unit. Two models are offered: th e Model 50 / 10 provid es resolution of 10 bits ( 91 lines / inch or 0.011 inches/ line) ; the Model 50 / 8 provides resolution of 8 bits (23 lines / in ch or 0.044 inches/ lin e ) . Computek, In corporated, Cambridge, Mass. The VRC 7100 drum system controller is designed to interface the entire line of VRC's compatible drum memory units. Operating capacities for the VRC 7100 range from a minimum of 32,768 "'ords to a maximum of 17,000,000 words. The controller is availabl e for 8, 12 , 16, 18, 24, a nd 36 bit word machines and has the ability to vary data transfer rates under program control from 17,000 to 235,000 words per second. It can be implemented with up to four individually addressable drum cha nnels, each capable of handling up to four individu ally addressable drums. Vermont R esearch Corp., No. Springfield, Vt. A low-cost, random-access bulk storage digital disk recorder of innova tive design, The Model DDR-1 is expandable from 32,768 bytes (8-bit data words) to 524,288 bytes per side of each disk; and with expander-type slave recorders, to 2,097,152 bytes of fast access storage. Average access time is 16.66 msec. The unit fe atures an interchangeable 14 111. nickel-cobalt pla ted disk on which data is recorded by fixed read/write heads. The disk is driven by an hysteresis synchronous motor in which the rotor shaft is supported by an air bea ring spindle that moves up a nd down to load and unload the disk. The air bearing insures concentricity of the rotor, and fluidic logic controls spindle movement to insure disk positioning and prevent contact between d isk and heads. Digital Information S tor ag e Corporation, Berlin, Mass. C ircle No. 229 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 218 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 216 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 230 on Inquiry Card. GRAPHIC TABLET DRUM SYSTEM CONTROLLER MODERN DATA/January 1970 85 NEW PRODUCTS DATA COLLECTION EQUIPMENT G-P MINI The Raytheon 704, a 16-bit, 1.5 msec general-purpose minicomputer, sells for under $10,000 and is fully software-compatible with Raytheon's 706 and 703 computers. In its minimum configuration, the 704 includes 4,096 words of core memory, byte manipula tion, direct and indexed addressing, one level of automatic priority interrupt (expandable to 16 ) , and an operator console with a lockout key switch . Options include memory expansion to 16,384 words, high-speed direct memory access, memory parity, hardwa re multiply / divide, hardwa re bootstrap, interrupt expa nsion to four or sixteen levels, real-time clock, ASR 33 or 35 T eletype, 12-bit A-to-D convertor / multiplexer with power supply, and power fail-safe h a rdware. Raytheon Computer, Santa Ana, Cal. Circle No. 177 on Inquiry Card. PORTABLE ACTUARIAL TERMINAL The SDA-770 remote terminal is part of an industrial data acquisition system for the non-clerical production worker. The system is computercontrolled with multiple terminals at remote sites for the acquisition of da ta which is converted to machinereadable form. Up to 128 terminals can be managed by a single central controller, which includes a communications multiplexer, a generalpurpose digital processor, and an output control unit. The SDA-770 remote terminal includes a card and / or badge reader, a numeric keyboard, operator instruction indica- -*,:11 ...... ~ tors, a visual display for opera tor instruction indicators, a visual display for operator verification, a nd a printed output as a receipt for the variable input data. Sierra R esearch Corp., Burlington, Mass. Circle No. 190 on Inquiry Card. ACOUSTICAL / DAA DATA COUPLER COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL The DM328 two-way data coupler permits users to go on-line immedia tely via acoustical coupling and, as DAAs a re delivered by the telephone company, convert to ha rdware coupling at no additional cost. The unit offers high reliability and the adva ntage of portability when acoustically co upled, but the hardwired system is considered superior against room noise, vibration, or other possible interference. The DM328 is small in size and weighs less than 5 pounds. Carterfone Communications Corp., Dallas, Texas The basic ASC 1170 system combines an Applied Systems Corp. Model 110 general-purpose processor with a printer/ keyboard and paper tape and card reader/ punch. Normal EBCDIC or ASCII transmission rates are 2000 to 4800 baud in full or half-duplex modes. The 1170 system can also be supplied with multiple low-speed line and adapter for implementation as a data concentrator. Applied Syst ems Corp., D etroit, Mich. Circle No. 197 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 226 on Inquiry Card. TAPE EVALUATOR/ CLEANER Keypact, a n eight-pound, briefcasesized terminal, allows insurance agents to make an analysis "on the spot" of a client's insurance investment needs, considering such factors as estate settlement costs, investment calculations, tax considerations, rates of interest, mortgage factors, and loan and premium calcula tions. Premiums, as well as cash a nd retirement income values, are transmitted audibly to the agent and client through a speaker located on th e sid e of the acoustically-coupled terminal. Bowles, Andrews and To wne, In c., Atlanta, Ga. The Model C / P 701 high-speed X-Y controller / plotter combines an interface-controller and a plotter in a single desk-top package and is connected to a remote computer terminal with a single cable. The C/P 70 1 can share the narrow bandwidth telephone line at the user's terminal without affecting normal terminal operation a nd is said to operate wi th all standard acoustic couplers and teleprinters. Timeshare Devices, In c., Waltham, Mass. The Model TEC Tape Evaluator Cleaner may be used by computer tape users to serve as (1 ) tape tester, (2) tape cleaner, and (3) tape winder. In the tape test mode this machine is also capable of removing loose oxide and debris from both sides of the ta pe to minimize temporary errors due to dirt particles. It also provides a constan t tension wind which results in a uniformly packed reel to prevent cinching and edge wrinkling during handling and storage. Price of a standard unit is $6,250. R ecortec, In c., Mountain View, Cal. Circle No. 191 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 212 on Inquiry Card Circle No. 209 on Inquiry Card. 86 PORT ABLE CONTROLLER/ PLOTTER MODERN DATA/January 1970 HEAD-PER-TRACK REMOVABLE DISK MEMORY The "Disc(k)stor" 505 head-pertrack, removable media, rotating memory system can be used for such applications as: a uxiliary storage for small computers; process control ; au tomatic testing and message concentration ; and d ata acquisition. In peripheral systems, Disc( k ) stor 505 may be used as memory for multipl ex ing data between computer and termi nals. The system uses a single 14" diameter aluminum disk with 128 data tracks and a full complement of flying heads. Storage capacity is 2,500,000 bits per surface (5,000,000 bits per disk ) . Disk rotation is 3600 rpm , giving an average access of 8.7 ms. Bit transfer ra te is 1.5 MHz. S ystematics / M agne-Head Div . of Gen. Instrum en t Corp., Hawt horne, Cal. Circle No. 213 on Inquiry Card. I / O TERMINAL Th e "Telewriter" is a low-cost input/ output device for compu ters. }\tfeasuring only 13/1 x 18" x 7", and weighing just 25 Ibs. , the Telewriter is directly interchangeable with the ~1o d e l KSR 33 Teletype. A very low operating noise level is achieved by r placing most of the mechanical op ra tion for coding, multiplexing, etc. with highly-reliable solid-state cir uits. The only mechanics used in th e Telewriter is that part of a typewri ter necessary for key striking. The printer input and the keyboard output a re serial8-bit ASCII code. The keyboard produces an even parity bit [or error detection. Speed is 10 opera tions / second ( 100 wpm ) ; price is $835. Electronic Information SjIStems, In c., Boulder, Colo. MUL TIPLEXING SYSTEM A new multiplexing computer system , the KM-36, provides an interface between System 360 and up to 64 terminal devices operating at transmission speeds from 60 to 2400 baud. D ata transmission speeds of 4800 and 9600 baud can be made a vailable. The KM-36 performs such terminal traffic functions as line control, line sampling and bit storage, character and message assembly, code conversion, and message editing. A typical KM-36 unit capable of handling 32 lines is priced a t approximately $60,000. This cost in- SINGLE-DISK DRIVE eludes a processor with a memory capacity of 16,384 bytes, data set adapters, line control units, all cabling, an IBM 360 interface, and associa ted software. T erminal Computer Systems, Greenwich, Conn. Circle No. 210 on Inquiry Card. NETWORK CONTROL PROCESSOR A new, low-cost disk memory drive, the Model MD-2101 , is d esigned prima rily to meet removable-media storage needs of the mini-to-medium-size computer OEM. The MD2101 utilizes the IBM 2315 single-disk cartridge to provide unlimited offline storage, and a detentless electromechanical positioner with flying heads and a disk speed of 1500 rpm to obtain a n access time of less than 2 msec track-to-track. Average access time is 115 msec. Storage capacity is 11 ,5 77,600 bits with a data transfer ra te of 720 kilo bits/ sec. Computer M emory D evices, Inc. , Glendale, Ariz. The Universal Network Control Processor, a modular high-speed communi cations front end for thirdgeneration IBM a nd Univac computers, is designed to direct the interchange of data between remote terminals and a large-scale cen tral computer. The U niversal NCP is a "total" system including all necessary hardware and software. It operates with IBM 360's from the Model 30 up, plus the Un ivac 1107 and 1108, and is said to sell or lease for substantially less than comparabl e systems. Universal Systems, I nc ., Ro ck ville, Md. Circle No. 193 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 187 on Inquiry Card. COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM The Telema tics 578 communications system for the IBM 1130 is comprised of a 64-line communications adapter and a software support package. Through a simple p lug connection, it enables the computer to utilize a greater variety of remote terminal devices in such networks as those of IBM, AT&T, a nd Western Union. Among the capabilities offered by the Telematics 578 are: store a nd forward message switching, front end and remote concentration to the IBM System / 360, expanded remote job entry, data collection a nd dissemina tion, and on-line inquiry. It also provides for the use of standard IBM 360 disks and magnetic tape peripherals a nd communications interfaces. T elematics, In c., New York, N. Y. Circle No. 201 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 205 on Inquiry Card. MOD ER N DATA/January 1970 87 NEW PRODUCTS MAG TAPE TERMINAL T eletype Corp.'s Model 37 set operates a t 150 words p er minute but when associa ted with the new T eletype Model 4210 m agnetic tape d a ta terminal, data can be tra nsmitted or received a t speeds up to 2400 words per minute. Both m achines accommoda te the ASCII code, and the Model 37 set can print all 94 ASC II graphics in both upper and lower OEM MINI The Clary Datacomp 404 is designed especially for the equipment manufactu rer who services the business community. The 404 h as much of the normal business computer software built into its hard ware, such as: programmed word-length opera ting modes of 16, 32, 48, and 64 bits ; sixteen addressing modes, including double-index a nd relative; decimal arithmetic instructions, including multiply and divide combined with scaling; a nd a utomatic code conversion a nd formatting. M emory speed is 2 microseconds per 16-bit word . M emory capacity is 1024 16-bit words, or 4096 16-bit words in mainframe, expandable to 65K. Clary Datacomp Systems, I nc., San Gabriel, Cal . case. An additional shift-out feature allows printing of either 16 or 32 more graphics. The mag tap terminal uses a compact a nd in tercha ngeable ta pe ca rtridge about th e size of a pack of cigarettes to record up to 150,000 cha racters, and convenient search capab ility enabl 5 th e user to locate previou sly recorded blocks of da ta on the tape. TeletY/Je Corp., S kokie, Ill . Circle No. 208 on Inquiry Card. Here's proof that one North Data Collection System does it all! Today's most efficient time-saving method of handling employee time / attendance records . Using special employee badge cards , the system automatically produces punch cards or mag tape with employee number, department number, and time. North Attendance Reporting Stations (A) are placed in a1\ key departments. Typewritten hard copies may be produced at each station if desired . The system permits you to automati ca1\y record job assignments. Input data in c luding job information may be encoded on pre-punched cards . Va riable data (q uantity produced) may be comp ose d by employee using keyboard . Employee identification is registered by inserting his ID card in the badge reader. Time and date are incorporated automatica1\y. Th e number of Card Readers (A) and Badge Readers (B) needed is determined by job requirements. Punch cards , mag tape and hard copy may be produced at central location. ATTENDANCE REPORTING JOB REPORTING Circle No. 227 on Inquiry Card. TAPE PUNCHES AND READERS Three bi-directional tape punches, one combina tion tape reader / punch, and three bi-directional tape readers, all with speeds of 50 cps, are available with discrete negative logic (no buffer ) or positive logic (and a single cha racter memory buffer ) which permits asynchronous operation. Punches handle 11 / 16/1, 7/ 8", and 1" sta nda rd tape of 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-level code structure by adjustm ent of variable tape guide. Automated Business Systems, Diu. of Litton Industries, Carlstadt, N . J. Circle No. 188 on Inquiry Card. 88 CIRCLE NO. 41 ON INQUIRY CARD MODERN DATA/January 1970 "SYNERGETIC" PROCESSOR COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM tionally expand able for d a ta acquisition fun ctions. The central processor incorporates read-onl y storage, expandable to 1024 words, a nd a 1.1 usec cycle tim e magnetic core memory expandable to 32K bytes in 4K modules. D elivery is schedu led for the first quarter of 1970 with equipment prices ranging from a $5,000 base. A pplied Systems Corp., D etroit, Mich. The ASC 1100 computer system for a u toma tion control and producttesting applications features a powerful instruction repertoire, microprogra mming capabilities which permit em ula tion of other computer instruction sets, and a wide ra nge of periphera l devices. It is configured for rea l-time con trol operations a nd op- Circle No. 224 on Inquiry Card. Below are listed four of the many applications you can accomplish with just one MessageComposeR® System - all you do is vary the components . A basic set of components leases for less than $100 per month . Why not contact North's Data Products Manager and indicate which applications fit your requirements. He will provide you with complete information and equipment costs. Fo r immediate service : Call 419 / 468-8590 or TWX 419 / 464-4860. e A new multi-processing computer system from R edcor, the RC 77 Syn ergetic Processor, is priced at $111 ,000, or at monthly lease ra tes of $3.888 for the basic system. The processor incorpora tes two RC 70 "Midi" computers as processing elements, both under control of R edcor's new "Synercizer" and a software system in corporating a realtime monitor (RTM ) and a batch processing monitor (B PM ) . The RC 77 , with a 20K to 65K memory and a million -word disk memory, was described as designed to cope with the problem of processing two tasks concurrently, usually one task b eing online or real-time and the other being off-line, non-real-time, as in the case of problems involving on-line data acquisition and off-line d evelopment and data reduction . Redcor Corp., Canoga Park, Cal. Circle No. 180 on Inquiry Card. fl{/fUJlNilf#J lefMelCillNUIC El ec tronetics Divisio n / Galion , Ohio 44833 A subsidiary of United Utilities, Incorporated All types of inventory control input can be handled with the Message -C omposeR System . The stock clerk can input disbursement in formation such as part numbers, manufactu ring orders , sales orders , etc. and automatically produce punch cards , mag tape and hard copy. Pre-punch cards can also be used to input semivariable data. Accurate receiving and inspection information can be quickly handled through the use of pre-punch cards with order information as to the vendor, your part number, etc . The operator registers such data as 'received quantity,' 'accepted quality,' rejected quantity, etc. on the keyboard . The syste m will then automatically generate punch cards or mag tape and hard copy as desired. INVENTORY CONTROL RECEIVING/INSPECTION , ',---=::iii• . __ . PORTABLE DATA TERMINAL -_ ..... .... --.. .,-- ..- . ...::.,- " ". I - , ~ A new, $230 portable da ta terminal operates on six ordinary ba tteries a nd weighs only 7-Y2 lbs. including its attache ca rrying case. D esigned for use with computer-controlled voice response systems, the user places th e telephone handset in the terminal's cradle, dials the computer, waits for an audible tone response, a nd depresses pushbutton keys to in put messages to the computer ( 16 bu ttons : 10 standard num eric keys plus 6 special purpose keys ) . The spoken response from the computer is hea rd through the terminal's speaker. Optional hard copy capabili ties, specialized keyboards, packaging, and other modifications are available. T ec hnitrend, Inc. , Pennsauken, N.]. Circle No. 189 on Inquiry Card. MOD ERN DATA / January 1970 CIRCLE NO . 41 ON INQUIRY CAR D 89 SELF·RELOCATOR NEW SOFTWARE AND SERVICES BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDES A bookkeeping system, which posts to general ledgers and generates financial statements from journal input, can process several divisions (company units with separate sets of books ) in one processing run. The system, written in COBOL, functions on an IBM System / 360-30 under DOS with a minimum of 65K core and two 2311 disk storage drives. Up to four sets of fin ancial statements from as many divisions can be generated: current and year-to-date comparisons to last year, a nd current year-to-da te comparisons to budget, each set containing a variance to the comparison figure a nd a percentage of varia nce based on the comparison figure. The fin ancial statement fl exibility is ach ieved by printing the financial statement from a user-built pattern with a program that h as direct access to all general ledger accou nts for all divisions being processed. Utica Computer Ser vices, In c., Utica, N. Y . A n ew service to programmers consists of a series of page-sized, threecolor reference guides to the most common compilers and operating systems. The durable plastic-coated guides reduce operating manual lookup time and errors due to faulty statement formats a nd punctuation. The guides are currently available for FORTRAN IV for IBM OS & DOS/360; COBOL for IBM OS & DOS / 360 ; DOS / 360 Control Language ; and OS/360 ] C L. Compusys, Inc., Albuquerque, N. Mexico. Circle No. 260 on Inquiry Card. PHOTO COMPOSITION The 'VIC OM Ma nagem ent Informa tion System is a general-purpose on-line file management system d esigned for use by personnel with limited or no prior data processing experience. The minimum configuration required is 32,000 bytes, 3 magnetic tapes, and 1 disk. The system's capabilities include: fil e genera tion, file maintenance, da ta retrieval, and report generation. These functions are accomplished by the use of a user-oriented language. The VICOM System can be used for the application of statistical methods, the analysis of historical da ta, and to fulfill the requirements of an automated set of tools for research , analysis, forecasting, a nd planning. A security system is also provided. S~ftware Methods, Inc., New York, N. Y. New photo composition capabilities utilize photocomposition or microfilm sys tems for computerized type composi tion of columnar format publications. System options offer extensive composition flexibility to govern type style and form at, thereby simplifying input tra nscription requirements. Oriented towa rd prmtmg environm ents employing multiple type font capabilities, the options offered include ( 1) editing a nd translation modules to accept da ta from a variety of input devices; (2 ) fil e creation and allocation facilities to aid in initializing composition d a ta fil es ; (3) updating techniques to permit effi cient random modification of multiple text files. Utilizing specifications p arameters, the system combines absolute text with command codes to produce output for most photo composition or microfilm equipment. The photo facilities typically utilized an IBM 360 with disk storage in addition to the appropriate photo composition or microfilm output equipment. These system capabilities are offered on several contractural arrangements which include software support. Applied Systems Corp., Detroit, Mich. Circle No. 239 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 255 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 259 on Inquiry Card. MIS 90 DOSRELO fun ctions under the System / 360 DOS environment for th purpose of making application programs, even those coded in higherlevel languages (e.g. RPG, COBOL), self-relocating. DOSRELO elimina tes the special programming presently required for assembler language programs, a nd also eliminates the requirement of cataloging the sam program several times in the core. image libra ry. Only one set of ]CL statements are required per progra m. Boothe R esources International, I nc., L. A., Cal. Circle No. 263 on Inquiry Card. SPECTRA 70 UTILITY SCUP, a third-generation utility package for the Spectra 70, was designed to enhance the normal tape / card /p rinter and card/tape/printer options required for efficient program debugging and as an operations aid. These options include: selective record extraction, tape positioning capabilities, techniques for building effective test fil es, and flexible re-blocking. SCUP features can be used either independently or in conjunction with any other option in the same pass. The company provides a 15-day trial period at no cost. CGA Computer Associates, East Orange, N. J . Circle No. 252 on Inquiry Card. APPLICATIONS PACKAGES Six new applications paokages written in Fortran IV are: KDA - For a utoma tic analysis of kinetic data ($ 10,000 ) ; OPTRAN - For complete ana lysis of linear or non-linear parameter optimization problems ($13,000 ) ; HEATRAN - A general-purpose thermal analyzer (approx. $2,000 ); G E POL A generalized processor for commandoriented larlguages ($3,000 ) ; PARTRAN - A parallel tangents optimization program ($ 1,000 ); DYDAT - A basic Fortran dynamic d ata allocator ($2,000). Electronic Associates, Inc ., W est Long Branch, N.J. Circle No. 250 on Inquiry Card. MODERN DATA/January 1970 PROGRAM LIBRARY STORAGE PL US for Program Library Update System, provides for storage and maintenance of source lang-uage programs on tape or disk. Any prog-ram language may be stored or intermixed in the file including COBOL, Assembly, PL/l , and FORTRAN. Test data decks, object decks, a nd job control language decks may also be stored. PLUS will generate a job stream file with job control setup to compile or assemble modified programs. It will also generate three reports: a library index report, which provides a detailed description of each program in the library ; a report of changes; and a job schedule report. Cullinane Corp., Boston, Mass. Circle No. 245 on Inquiry Card. COBOL SHORTHAND A new shorthand notation system for COBOL programmers called SPEEDBOL provides mnemonic abbreviations for the most frequently used COBOL reserved words. Th e system is also designed to permit the user to abbreviate his own data and procedure names, and to use and remember only those S PEE D B 0 L abbreviations he chooses. The complete system, including full documentation, consists of the abbreviated language and a processor to convert SPEEDBOL to COBOL. Total cost is $300. Pion eer Data Sciences, Wilbraham, Mass. STATISTICS PACKAGE DATA BANK PROCESSOR A general-purpose statistics package, STATPAC, comprises several Fortran software modules which can be used with any PDP-IS that has 8K of core, a high-speed paper tape reader/ punch, and two DECtape transports. The five modules currently available are control, input, descriptive statistics, stepwise linear regression, and multiple linear regression. Digital Equipment Corp ., Maynard, Mass. The DCI / Multi-Purpose Information Processor is designed for creating, processing, and extracting information from a data bank in a form the req uestor can understand and use for analysis and reporting. A DCS / MIP data bank can be created using DCS / MIP variable format input or present user files in fixed-length format that are contained on cards or tape. The processor gives the user the flexibility to extract selectively fixed-length records and to maintain the file by adding, deleting, or changing records without costly programming. The DCS / MIP is a set of assembler language programs designed for basic configuration of IBM S/ 360s with 65K capacity, two disk units (2311 ), and two nine-track tape drives. It may be operated in either a DOS or OS environment. .outright purchase price is $15,000. Dynamic Computer Syst ems, In c., Houston, T exas. Circle No. 235 on Inquiry Card. MAILING LIST MAINTENANCE A new service removes duplicates from name and address lists even in cases where the name is misspelled or misforma ted. Cha rges a re made only for actual duplicates identified and ra nge from $0.20 to $0.05 per dupli cate, depending on the volume of duplicates identified. There are no minimums, set-up charges, or charges per name processed. The system, called MAILSA VE, is said to ha ndle virtually any S /3 60-compatible name and address tape, with or 'without fixed-field names. Mathematical Applications Group, In c., White Plains, N.Y. Circle No. 246 on Inquiry Card. 1130 FORTRAN T-S REF-BACK uses one card to call a subprogram off the core image libra ry a t compilation time which generates a Cobol cross-referenced list of all d a ta na mes and procedure names giving all page and line references used by data and procedure division names. The cross-referenced list ind ica tes any fields which a re used as subscripts, qualifiers, or data files. Communication Dynamics Systems In c., Westchester, Ill. GALS, for Generalized Address Label System, operates under IBM / 360 DOS. GALS uses either fixed- or free-format cards for input and the purchaser has the option to specify his own input card layout. The purchaser also specifies the selection fields for such data as SIC codes, salesman codes, etc., System requirements a re a t least 1 disk and 1 tape, 2 disks, or 2 tapes. The progra ms a re written in COBOL, and Assembler, and require a 32K background partition. GALS is available for a sale price of $1450, including an operating guide, source decks, keypunching instructions, and sample cards. Macrodata, Inc. , Union, N.f. WESTIME Fortran extends the program entry ca pabilities of the IBM 1130 to remo te multi-terminal conversational operation. It has been developed as part of the software support for WTI's multi-channel transmission controllers and is closely patterned after 1130 FORTRAN IV. Using the essential functions of 1130 FOR TRAN, conversational command statements together with over 140 comment and error m essages have been combined in a system supporting multiple terminals simultaneously in a 16K, single-disk 1130. A minimum system consists of ( 1) a 16K, IBM 1130 equipped with the storage access channel, (2 ) a 1442 card read / punch, and (3 ) a WTI TM150 (formerly TM113 ) transmission controller. Terminals supported are IBM 2741 and teleprinter models 33ASR / KSR in any combination. During the time-sha red operation the system is dedicated but can be quickly converted to the normal 1130 batch mode for standalone processing. West ern Telematic, Inc., Arcadia, Cal. Circle No. 261 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 247 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 265 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 237 on Inquiry Card COBOL CROSS-REFERENCER MODERN DATA/January 1970 Circle No. 248 on Inquiry Card. ADDRESSING PACKAGE 91 NEW SOFTWARE AND SERVICES REAL-TIME SYSTEM S / 360 TIME-SHARING MATHEMATICAL PROGRAM Two program packages from IBM offer new time-sharing capabilities for System / 360s from the Model 25 to the Model 195. Time-Sharing Option (TSO ) , for users of System / 360 Models 50, 65, 75, 85, and 195 provides for time-sharing concurrent with batch processing and allows terminal users to select from as many as seven different computer languages. TSO also enables the terminal user to interact with a ny applications program. Interactive T erminal Facility (ITF ), for users of System / 360 Models 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 75, 85, and 195, provides two conversational programming languages: BASIC, and a n interactive subset of PL/ I. ITF, which runs under the Disk Operating System or OS /360, provides time-sharing concurrent with ba tch processing. Int ernational Business Machin es Corp ., White Plains, N. Y. The MPS-I 0/ SYSTEM, a timeshared, mathematical programming technique for use on DEC PDP-I0 computer systems a nd through the AL/ COM time-sharing network, is composed of two parts: MPS-I0 / OPTIM IZER and MPS-lO/ PROC EDU RES . The MPS-lO / OPTIMIZER represents an ad apta tion of the SoCal / RAND Code adapted to a time-sharing environment. This program consists of single-precision routines for the solution of both li near and / or separable programming problems. Among its importa nt features are a n upper-bounding algorithm, post-optim al procedures, simplified control agend a, a nd two sepa rable algorithms (unbounded and upper-bounded ) which permit the representa tion an d mathematical modeling of many non-linear fun ctions a nd situations. Davis Comput er Systems, I nc ., N. Y ., N. Y . Circle No. 243 on Inquiry Card. C ircle No. 264 on Inquiry Card. More message In less line time. Because this readout terminal sprints as It prints . • . It literally outstrips the field .. • and does It far longer, with a minimum of 100 million maintenance-free operations I Size and weight are surprisingly small, but the 64 characters (ASCII code) are large. Result: virtually Instantaneous readout of .120" high x .079" wide characters, spaced nine per Inch. Send coupon today. l QATp..llNE I ~ ,. ~ NEW DATALINE DESK TOP STRIP PRINTER REDUCES LINE TIME. C ircle No. 257 on Inquiry Card. "TRUTH-IN-LENDING" SERVICE A time-sharing service for consumer credit grantors has programmed the Fed eral R eserve System's formula for computing irregula r payment contracts as required by regula tion "Z" of the new "Truth-in Lending" Act. The program is run on a n IBM 360/5 0 and is on-line 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Subscribers call in through a toll-free telephone network a nd give the receiving operator the information n ecessary to calcula te the annual percentage rate. H ard copy verification is sent to the subscriber on the same d ay. Credit Data Corp., Anaheim, Cal. Circle No. 249 on Inquiry Card. SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SERVICE -0 so::::~-l Tell me more. I NAME,________________________ TI TLE COMPANY II I -------------------1 STATE ZIP I ~-~-~~~---~ 92 ROSCOE (Remote OS Conversational Opera ting Environment ) is a n on-line real-time system developed for use with IBM /360 Models 40 a nd larger. The program was developed for use in la rge compu ter i nstallations with heavy debugging loads to assist in writing a nd testing computer programs. ROSCOE is available for d elivery a t a lease price of $1,000 to $1 ,500 a month, depending on the selected options. Applied Data R esearch, Princeton, N. ]. CIRCLE NO. 42 ON INQUIRY CARD A systems generation and maintenance service called INFOGEN is a series of programs, including onsite visits, designed to give the user a level of opera ting systems sophistication commensurate with his own requirements and desires. INFOGEN was designed because companies differ in their a ttitude toward d esired levels of operating systems and the importance of various new releases. With these differences in mind, INFOGEN offers a series of p rogra ms and enhancement services which can be implemented at varying degrees of intensity and cost. Information Standards, Inc., New York, N. Y. Circle No. 254 on Inquiry Card. MODERN DATA/January 1970 CDC 6000 O PER ATING SYSTEM Designed for a broad spectrum of time-sharing data processing applications, a new operating system, KR ONOS, has been developed jointly by CDC and U ni ted Computing Systems for use on UCS's and other CDC 6000 Series computers. In fully interactive, onlin e ti me-sharing, KRONOS can accommodate up to 384 terminal lines as well as local batch processing. For remote batch processing, the system is designed to handle 25 6 lines and 16 Control Data user terminals. User la nguages available with the KRONOS operating system include FORTRAN, BASIC, TEXT EDITOR , and ALGOL for both interactive and batch processing, with COBOL, SORT / MERGE, PERT / TIME, APT, and OPTIMA available for ba tch processing exclusively. Control Data Corp ., Minn eapolis, Minn. WHY IS THIS TERMINAL AN OPPORTUNIST? VDT-3 DATA TERMINAL ON THE MOVE C ircle No. 242 on Inquiry Card 1130 ASSEMBLER SE LEMBLERj1130 is a SEL 81OA / 810B assembler that will run on the IBM 1130. SELEMBLER / 1130 accepts all SEL mnemonic instructions and pseudo-ops plus five additional specifications which describe and format output. Programs a re input as punched cards in SEL format. T he output options include: ( 1) object paper tape acceptable to the SEL reloca ting loader ; (2 ) a listing almost identical to the SEL listing; and (3) an alphabetized symbol table. Datanetics, Pittsburgh, Pa. C ircle No. 262 on Inquiry Card. T -S INFORMATION SYSTEM A time-sh ared information storage and retrieval system, User Language/ l (UL / l ), allows more than 100 inform a tion seekers at different loca tions to use concurrently the full resources of the Spectra 70 / 61. ULj1 is a generalized data base management system which processes requests from many on-line users simultaneously. Functions performed include file creation and upda ting, file structure revision, on-line inquiry response, interactive browsing and the on -line initiation of more complex opera tions. RCA, N ew York, N. Y. C ircle No. 266 on Inquiry Card. SYM BOLIC ED ITOR An expanded version of D EC's Symbolic EDITOR package operates on a line number or context basis and permits intra-line cha racter string editing. Specifically, it can ( 1) search for a ch aracter string within a line or a group of lines a nd delete, insert, replace, or list the cha racter string; (2 ) list fi le contents with or without lin e numbers; and (3) terminate a logical string at whatever point is specified by the user. These new featu res a re in addition to those already included in DE C's progra m, such as the ability to create new files ; delete fi les; and add, delete, insert, replace, or list lines. Comsonic Corp., New York , N. Y. BECAUSE ....... . IT can be delivered within 24 hours o perates with any te lephone, and I T any 11OV AC o ut let doesn' t require leased IT or special data lines IT is fully transportable data sets, pays for itself in less than 18 IT months A lso Available : VDT·5 with answering mode. Fo r f urther info rmat ion on t he VDT·3 or Vernitron's DATAPORT® VDT ·2 and VDT-4 portab le data term inals, write or call: Cfj VERNITRON CORPORATION DATA DEVICES DIVISION 176 CENTRAL AVENUE FARMINGDALE, N .Y . 11735 (516) 694· 5002 TWX : 510· 227·6079 2440 W. CARSON STREET TORRANCE, CALIF. 90501 (213) 328· 2504 TWX : 910·349-6250 C ircle No. 251 on Inquiry Card. MODE RN DATA/January 1970 CIRCLE NO. 43 ON INQUIRY CARD 93 NEW LITERATURE EDP SERVICES A/N, GRAPHIC COM COMPUTING SERVICES Two brochures describe services rend ered by New York C ity- based EDP service company. They are: D ataSystern, which is describ ed as a unique business accounting service integrating all common commercial applications into a single system using a common data base; an d Infogen, a series of programs to generate and maintain IBM operati ng systems at various userdesired levels. Information Standards Inc., New York, N.Y. Sixteen-page brochure describ es a computer output microfilmer capabl e of printing high-resolution alphanum eri cs at a speed ten times faster than highspeed impact printers and pl otting im ages sixteen times fas ter th an typ ica l mechani cal plotters. Beta In stTu ment Corp ., N ewton UlllJer Falls, M ass. Literature from General Automation defin es th e serv ices provided to th e industrial au tomation mark et by the company's Automation Sciences Division (ASD ) . Two brochures deta i I ASD's service capabiliti es and experience in ap pli ca tions programm ing and systems engineering. A third covers the faci liti es and services ava il able on a local basis through regiona l GA Techni cal Application Centers. All the 8page, 2-color brochures are full y illustrated. General Automation, In c., Orange, Cal. Circle No. 310 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 300 on Inquiry Card. TIME. SHARING BOOKLET Circle No. 307 on Inquiry Card. TIME-SHARING SYSTEM A brochure and fa ct sheet from ITS Industrial Computer Laboratories, Inc. des cribes Command 690, a series of low-cost computing systems for process control, scientific computing, and remote job entry. ITS Inf ormation Netwo rk, In c., Salt Lake City, Utah . " Time Sharing and You" is the title of a fre e booklet desi gned to aid understanding of the computer timesharing concept. The booklet explains how and why time-sharing developed; how it works; and what may be expected of it. Call-A-C omputer, Minlleallolis, Minn. Circle No. 305 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 312 on Inquiry Card. NUMBER CRUNCHER XDS SIGMA 3 Sigma 3, Xerox D ata Systems' new computer is described in a 20-page brochure. Included are details on the computer's various compilers, assemblers, and operating systems, as well as some of its application areas and hardware features. Xerox Data Systems, El Segundo, Cal. "Number Cruncher" is the title of a new brochure which describes McDonnell Automation's remote job entry system. The "crun cher" is an IBM S/360 Model 65/75 ASP (Attached Support Processor ) system operating under MVT. M cD onnell Automation Co., St. Louis, Mo . Circle No. 301 on Inquiry Card. DISK DRIVE Eight-page illustra ted brochure describes operational, reli ab ility, and mai ntenance features of new MD- 210 I single-disk drive designed to meet the removable-media memory storage needs of small- and medium-sized computers. Also des cribed in detail is CMD's unique positioner which provides an average access time of 115 milliseconds. Computer M em ory Devices, In c., Glendale, Ariz. Circle No. 306 on Inquiry Card. VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM A 20-page brochure discusses the general-purpose approach to data acquisition and details the RC 785 system, the RC 745 Datalogger, and the Redcor 70 "Midi" Computer, which is the processor for both systems. Redcor Corp., Canoga Park, Cal. A 4-page brochure from URS D ata Sciences describ es services avail able to computer users who are planning or undergoing a conversion from one computer system to another, and to users who are now running under emulation. The new brochure outlines services provided in hardware evaluation, conversion analysis, conversion software, and program and file conversion. U RS Data Sciences Co., San Mateo, Cal. A means of providing an immediate dialogue between man and com puter is described in a 4-page illustrated brochure. The VRS, a hardware/software, field-expandable turnkey system, was designed primarily for non-technical personnel in manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, production / inventory control, fin an ce, credit, sa les, management, and retailing. The basi system fea tures a portable acousti ca l terminal and an integral programmable director which provides modul ar fie ld expansion of vocabulary and li nes. Voi ce R espo nse Systems, Inc., Elmsford, N.Y . Circle No. 304 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 318 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 302 on Inquiry Card. Circle No. 311 on Inquiry Card. CONVERSION SERVICES DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS 94 MODERN DATA/January 1970 DIGITAL DATA SYSTEM A comprehensive, 24-page brochure descri bes the H 4200 Digital D ata System from Howell Instruments, Inc. The new, modular system scans up to 1000 channels with 1000 individual limits at speeds up to 20 channels per second. Ho well Instruments, In c., Ft. Wo rth, T exas. RFL Builds Data Sets to meet every need Circle No. 315 on Inquiry Card. REMOTE ACCESS EDITING An illustrated 2-color, four-page brochure describes the G. E. RAES (Remote Access Editing System ) and its use in filing, retrieving, and editing information. The system is designed for contracts, catalogs, lists, personnel files, legal abstracts, form letters, and publications work. General Ele ctric Information Systems, Schenectady, N. Y. Hardwirel Acoustical Coupler Circle No. 314 on Inquiry Card. CAPABILITIES BROCHURE Q-Data Corp.'s systems design, custom programming, installation management, and management consulting servIces are described in a 12-page brochure. Q-Data specializes exclusively in NCR-Century applications. Q-Data Corj} ., Hawthorne, Cal. C ircle No. 316 on Inquiry Card. -----=: --...........:. Model 3952 High Speed Data Set .. ~,~:-.\~~~- '~f; ;'~-: =-t':l··$l~r,~(-f".~; ]:~l:..U, I:~]' JJL l...... ~ ,,~ ':,"" ," d ! M;del 2056 - Multiplexer PHOTOCOMPOSITION SERVICE Four-page, four- color brochure describes Alphanumeric TEXTRAN, a keyboard-to-tape photocomposition service. Subscribers record text and format instructions on IBM MT1ST cartridges, send the cartridges to Al phan umeric's service centers for processi ng, and receive typeset masters. Alphanumeric I nc., Lake Success, N.Y . Circle No. 309 on Inquiry Card. DATA COMMUNICATIONS A condensed catalog of data communications products contains comprehensive operational and functional d escriptions of a broad range of signal processing, recording, multiplexing, and concentrating equipment. Data-Control Syst ems, I nc., Danbury, Conn. Circle No. 319 on Inquiry Card. MODERN DATA/January 1970 No matter what your data communication needs , look to RFL for the ultimate in dependable high-speed data communication equipment. RFL Data Sets handle computer, telegraph and telemeter data in combination or on an individual basis. The Model 2056 series provides the latest in transistorized multiplexing equipment - permitting the use of up to 23 channels over a single circuit , and RFL 's "Plug-in" interchangeability feature gives you a choice of data speeds up to 2400 bits per second. Rack mounting or desk type models are available . .. of course all are Bell compatible. RFL offers an outright purchase or rental plan ... so if you have requirements for data communications equipment, be sure to check RFL ... we make a 'set to fit your needs. We 've been building quality data sets for over 12 years . . . with prompt delivery. Write or phone today for full details. TEL. 201-334-3100ITWX : 710-987-8352 / CABLE RADAIRCO, N.J. CIRCLE NO. 44 ON INQUIRY CARD 95 Foxborois doing eard of things in computer control systems. In England a Fo xboro multi -co mp uter syste m is the heart of a direct digital control installation that simultaneously co ntro ls nine refinery plants. In Germany another Foxboro system controls a chemical blending job and eighty reactors. In Puerto Rico a Foxboro data acquisition system monitors over 1,000 power plant variables while performing logging, ala rming, performance ca lculatio ns and automatic turbine startup . In Texas a Fo xboro computer control syste m controls 270 process loops, to provide better fractionation and in creased production of higher va lue petroleum products. These are only a few of our accomplishments. New computerized process control syslems, larger, more advanced and m ore complex, are being developed at Foxboro now. Today. Th ey dem and the talents, skills and dedication of a wide range of spec ial ists. Software sys tem s designers, applications programmers, computer systems engi neers, process control engineers and othe r professio nals with experience in digital process design are invited to join us in creating these new systems. We offer you the opportun ity to change the world, around the wo rld . For more information, w rite o r call To m Bryant (617) 543-8750, Professio nal Placement Office, Th e Foxbo ro Company, Dept. M, Neponset Avenue, Foxbo ro, Mass. 02035 . Foxboro is an equal o pportunity employer . • Registered Trademark NEW LITERATURE INDEX TO ADVERTISERS MICROFILMED DOCUMENTATION A descriptive case study on the handling of engineering do cumentation points out the use of mi crofi lm. The described system uses a new type of Di azo copy card whi ch all ows, in turn , for the distribution of mu ltiple-image aperture cards . Mi croseal Cor!} ., E vanston, Ill. Circle No. 303 on Inquiry Card. ELECTRONIC ORDERING SYSTEM An electronic ordering system specifically design ed for supermarkets is full y detailed in a new 8-page brochure. The system, now used by eight of the na tion's 15 largest gro cery operati ons, is sai d to have effected savings of up to several days in the order-delivery cycle a nd as mu ch as 40 hours per week per store in clerk time. Mark eting S ystems I nc., L os Angeles, Cal. Circle No. 313 on Inquiry Card. PDP.lQ A 32-page genera l descripti on of DEC's PDP-IO computer system features a dis cussion of processor ha rdware, system software, peripherals, service, and a pplications. The PDP-lO, a 36-bit word length com puter, is widely used for comm ercial a nd in-house tim e-sharing, hybrid simul ations, and plant monitoring. Digital Eq uipment Cort} ., Maynard, Mass. Circle No. 308 on Inquiry Card. DIGITAL A-V SYSTEM :\ fou r-page brochure describes a new line of digital controls for audio-visual retrieval systems being used in schools, libraries, and training centers. The co ntrols can be assembled into flexible automatic systems for chann eling TV and audio signals from a central sour ce to classrooms and individual student carrels. Va ltee Corp., I rvine, Cal. Circle No. 317 on Inquiry Card. 98 AIROYAL MFG. CO. ..•..•....... . .. . ....... ... ..•. •. . .. . . .... .•• . ..• • • . •.•. . ••. .•.•• 83 Agency: Douglas Turner, Inc. APPLIED LOGIC CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 25 Agency : Mort Baris h Associates, Inc. AUERBACH INFO, INC. .. . ....... . . .. .. .... . .•. . . . . . .•.....• .. •... .... • .. . ............ 69 Agency: Arndt, Preston , Chapin, lamb & Keen, Inc . BCD COMPUTING CORP. .. .... ... . ..... . ..• ... . ... . . . .. •.... • .. • ..•.•.. . .. •. •.. • . • . . . 24 BEEMAK PLASTICS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . • . . • . . . .• . . . . . . . . .. 55 Agency : Advertisers Producti on Agency BELL & HOWELL CEC/ DATA INSTRUMENTATIO N DIY. . ... .. .. ......•..•. •..• . . • . • . . • . .• • .•. • .... . . . •. 7 Agency: N. W. Ayer/ Jorgensen/ MacDonald, Inc. BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ..... . ... . . •. .•.. •.......• . . ..........•.•.... . . 78 CALIFORNIA COMPUTER PRODUCTS ... . . . .• . • . .. . •..• . • . . . . ....• . • • .• ... . .. ....•... 12, 13 Agency: Carson/ Roberts/ Inco COMPRO . . . . ......... . . .. . ... .. . ....•....•..•. . • .. • .•..•.. • ... . ...... • .... . ....... 16 CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL CORP. ..... .. . . .. . •..•. .. .•. . •... .. . . • . .•. . • . • .• ... .. . . •. .. . 64 COURIER TERMINAL SYSTEMS, INC. .. .. .... •.. .... .•. . • ..• . • . . •. ••. •..•. . •.•.. . .• .... 20 Agency: Curran, Morton Advertising, Inc. DACONICS .......... . . .. ... . . .. ... . . . .. .......•. .• .•.. • .. •. . .....•.... . .. . .•..•.• . . . 5 Agency : Bonfield Associa tes DATA GENERAL CORP. ........ . .. . .. • . .. . . .. •... . • .. .. . .... .. . .. . •. . . ..•. . .. .. ... ... . 31 Agency : Pearson Guy Weiss Inc. DATALINE INC. . ....... .. . ...... ... . . . .... . .... •. .. . • . . ..•..•.. .. • . .. . .•. •. ... •.•.. . 92 Agency: Industrial Publi c Rel ations, In c. DIGITAL INFORMATION STORAGE CORP. . . .. . . •. ... . . .•. . • .. .. . .•• . ...• ..• .... • . ...• ... 47 Agency: Cobb Associates DONAULD INC. ....... . .. ....... . . . .... .. .... .. . . . . . . . .• . .• . . •. • ..• . . • ....• . . .. • .•.. . 48 Agency : Ca rpen ter, Matthews & Stewart, Inc. ELECTRONIC ASSOCIATES, INC. . . .. .. .. ..... .. . 33 Agency: Ross Roy of New York Inc. FABRI-TEK, INC. .. .... . . . ... ... ..... .. . . . . • .• . . . .. ..•..•.. . .•. . •. .. .... ... . .•. . . ... 21 Agency: Kerker Peterson Inc. THE FOXBORO CO. ... . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . •.. .. • .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . •..•... • . . .. 96, 97 Agency: John Meade, In c. GENERAL DATACOMM INDUSTRIES 43 Agency : CCM Inc. GENERAL ELECTRIC .... . . .•.. ..•. .•. . .. . . . . .. . .. Cover 4 HEWLETT -PACKA'RD .. ............. 1, 10, 11, 17, 57 Agency: lennen & Newell/ Pacifi c INFOTEC, INC. . . . ........ . . . ..... . .... . . . . .. ............... . . . ............. 44 Agency : Robin Adverti sing INFOTON INC. . . . .... . . ..... . . ..... .. . 9 Agency: Maslow. Gold & Roth schild. Inc. LOCKHEED ELECTRONICS CO. . ....... . . . 18, 19, 37, 4S Agency : McCann-Erickson . Inc. NATIONAL COMPUTING INDUSTRIES 4 Agency: Western Eagle Advert is ing NORTEC COMPUTER DEVICES INC. . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . 35 Agency: Pea rson Guy Weiss In c. NORTH ElECTRIC B8, 89 ELECTRONETICS DIY. . .' Agency: Marc Associates PRES-TO-LINE CORP. OF AMERICA 64 RFl INDUSTRIES. INC. COMM UNI CATIONS DIY. .. 9S Agency: Josephson. Cuflari & Company RAYTHEON COMPUTER . . . . 61 Agency : Durel Advertis ing SANDERS ASSOCIATES, INC. 26, 27 Agency: Ketchum , Mac l eod & Grove, Inc. SANGAMO ElECTRIC CO . COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS .. . . 6 Agency: Win ius-Brandon Co. STROMBERG DATAGRAPHIX INC . .... ......... . .. .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . • .. . . . . . . . .... . . 81 Agency: Management Communication Consultants Inc. TECHNITREND, INC. . ............ . . . . Cover 3 Agency: Industrial Pub li c Rel ations, In c. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. . . . .... .. . . ... . 53 Agency: Robin son-Gerrard/ Inc. TYPAGRAPH CORP. . . . . ... .... . .. ... ....• . . ... . .. . ....... .. .. , . . . .. ............ , . 59 Agency : Arnold J. Lipman Associates 14, 15 UNIVAC . ... . .... ..... . ..... . .. . .. .. .... . Agency: N. W. Ayer & Son Inc . UNIVERSITY COMPUTING COMPANY DATA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DIY. . .. . ......... • .. • . _ .....•. . •. .. . . .. •.•.. . 28, 29 Agency : Management Communication Consu ltants Inc. VARIAN DATA MACHINES ........ .. . . ... . .. . . .. ......•..•. .. ... . . .. •. .•. ...•.... Cover 2 Agency: N. W. Ayer/ Jorgen se n/ MacDonald, Inc. VERMONT RESEARCH CORP. ..... . .... ... . . ...... . . .•. . . .. • .. . . •... . ...• .. .. .• ... . .. .. 2 Agency: Hill , Holiday, Connors, Cosmopulos, Inc. VERNITRON CORP. . . ... ......... .... .... . . . .. .. .•. . • . . . . • . . • . . • . . . . • . . • . • . . . . • . .. 93 Agency : lesseraux & Tandler, Inc . VOGUE SHEPARD DIY. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . • . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . • . • . . 79 Agency: Barbelta Miller Advertising In c. XEROX CH ESH IRE DIY. ................ . . . ........... .. ... .. ....... ... . . .... .. . . . . ....... 49 Agency: Needham, Harpe r and Steers, Inc. ZENITH RADIO CORP. THE RAUlAND DIY. . ... . .................. . •.... . . . . . . •..• . .... . .• .... ... . .• ' . . . . 71 Agency: Mills, Fife & MacDonald, Inc. MODERN DATA/January 1970 .... 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