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IBM 1620 User Manual

IBM 1620
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Paper
Tape
10
A
card
is
divided
into
segments called "£elds." A
£eld
is a column or
columns reserved for
the
punching
of
data
of a speci£c nature.
The
field
may
consist
of
from
one
to 80 columns
depending
upon
the
length
of
the
particular
type
of information.
Punched
paper
tape
serves
much
the
same
purpose
as
punched
cards.
Developed
for transmitting
telegraph
messages over wires
between
two computers,
paper
tape
is
now
used
for communication
with
other
computers as well
as
for basic
input
to computers.
Eight-track
paper
tape
has
eight
parallel tracks along which
data
can
be
recorded.
One
column of
eight
punching
positions across
the
width
of
the
tape
is used to
code
numerical, alphabetic,
and
special characters.
The
four lower tracks of
the
tape
(excluding
the
feed holes)
are
called
1,
2,
4,
and
8
and
are
used
to record numerical characters.
The
numerical char-
acters
0
through
9
are
represented
by
a
punch
or punches
in
these four positions.
The
sum of
the
position values indicates
the
numerical value of
the
character:
a hole
in
channell
represents a one; a combination of 1
and
a 2
punch
repre-
sents a three;
and
so on.
The
X
and
0 tracks are used
in
combination
with
the
numerical channels
to record
alphabetic
and
special characters.
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o..wo
~wO
~
TRACKS
~ABCDEFGH
1
JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1234567890').
$ (
,*
:@+-
b/8
EOL-
x-
0-
CHECK-
,-
FEED-
4-
2-
1-
..
~..................
.I~........
.
...
••••••••••••
•••••••
•..
·
I··
..•.
..•.
..
.•.
•.•
••
I'!'
...
.. ..
..
..
··1·······
::: · · ·
:1:::
· · · · · :::: · · · · :::: · · · · · ::
:1:
;;
; ;
:::
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I'
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••
·1:
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11
1:
.:
:
:'.:
A
parity
check is
made
to ensure
that
each
letter or
number
is
punched
correctly. This consists of automatically
punching
each
column of
the
tape
with
an
odd
number
of holes.
The
check channel is reserved for
punching
when
the
number, letter, or special character has
an
even
number
of holes.
As
the
tape
is
read
or
punched,
each
column is checked to
make
certain
that
it
is
punched
with
an
odd
number
of holes.
For
exmnple,
the
basic 6-hole
tape
code for
the
letter
A is
coded
for
an
odd
number
of holes, X-O-I,
so
the
check hole is
not
punched.
However,
the
letter
C is
coded
X-O-1-2,
which
is
an
even
number
of holes,
and
the
check
code
is
punched
to
make
an
odd
number.

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IBM 1620 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryDesktop
ManufacturerIBM
Model1620
Introduced1959
WeightApproximately 1, 000 pounds
Memory20, 000 to 60, 000 digits
ProgrammingFORTRAN, Symbolic Programming System (SPS)
CPUDecimal, variable word length
StorageMagnetic disk drive (IBM 1311)

Summary

Introduction to IBM FORTRAN

Writing the 1620 FORTRAN Program

Floating Point Arithmetic Explained

Details floating point arithmetic, mantissa, and exponent representation.

FORTRAN Constants: Definition and Types

Defines constants and explains fixed and floating point constant formats.

FORTRAN Variables: Definition and Naming

Explains variables, their distinction from constants, and naming conventions.

FORTRAN Subscripts and Arrays

Explains subscripts for referencing array elements and defining arrays.

Arithmetic Statements

Describes how numerical calculations are defined using arithmetic statements.

FORTRAN Expressions: Structure and Operations

Defines expressions and lists the basic FORTRAN operation symbols.

Control Statements

Explains control statements that provide flexibility in program development.

Unconditional GO TO Statement

Describes the unconditional GO TO statement for transferring program execution.

Computed GO TO Statement

Explains the computed GO TO statement for conditional transfers.

IF Statement for Conditional Logic

Details the IF statement for transferring program flow based on expression values.

DO Statement for Looping Constructs

Explains the DO statement for simplifying loop programming and providing flexibility.

Nested DO Statements and Rules

Explains the rules for nesting DO statements within other DO statements.

Input/Output Statements

Explains statements used to read data into programs and output results.

READ Statement for Card Input

Details the READ statement for inputting data from punched cards.

PRINT Statement for Printer Output

Explains the PRINT statement for outputting data to the 1443 Printer.

FORTRAN Specification Statements

Introduces specification statements, including FORMAT and DIMENSION.

FORMAT Statement for Data Conversion

Explains the FORMAT statement for controlling input/output data conversion.

FORMAT Statement Output Specifications

Explains I (Integer) and F (Floating Point) conversion for output.

DIMENSION Statement

Explains the DIMENSION statement for allocating storage for arrays.

Operating Principles

Producing the Object Program

Explains the fundamental steps for creating the object program from source code.

Loading the FORTRAN Compiler

Explains the procedures for loading the compiler program deck or tape.

Compiling the FORTRAN Source Program

Describes how to initiate compilation of the FORTRAN source program.

Loading FORTRAN Subroutines

Explains how to load subroutine decks or tapes after source program compilation.

Executing the Object Program

Details the procedures for loading and executing the compiled FORTRAN object program.

Using the Trace Feature for Debugging

Explains how to use the trace feature to monitor program flow and check correctness.

Analysis of the FORTRAN Program

FORTRAN Subroutines: Overview and Classification

Introduces FORTRAN subroutines, their types, and available sets.

Error Analysis of FORTRAN Subroutines

Discusses errors, their codes, and FAC values for FORTRAN subroutines.

FORTRAN Subroutine Error Checks and Codes

Lists subroutine error checks, error codes, and FAC values for error conditions.

Processor

Storage Allocation

The FORTRAN Pre-Compiler Program

Operation of the FORTRAN Pre-Compiler

Explains the two-phase operation: Error Analysis and Final Program Summary.

Pre-Compiler Error Code Categories

Categorizes the common errors detected by the Pre-Compiler program.

Error Analysis Phase

Program Switch Settings

Loading the FORTRAN Pre-Compiler Program

Details the steps required to load the FORTRAN Pre-Compiler program.

Processing the Source Program with Pre-Compiler

Explains how to process the source program using the Pre-Compiler.

Appendix A - Summary of 1620 FORTRAN Statements

DIMENSION Statement Summary

Summarizes the DIMENSION statement for array declaration.

DO Statement Summary

Summarizes the DO statement for loop control.

FORMAT Statement Summary

Summarizes the FORMAT statement for data conversion.

IF Statement Summary

Summarizes the IF statement for conditional logic.

PRINT Statement Summary

Summarizes the PRINT statement for printer output.

READ Statement Summary

Summarizes the READ statement for card input.

Summary of 1620 Operating Principles

Card Input

Covers the process of inputting data via punched cards.

IBM 1622 Card Read Punch Overview

Provides an overview of the IBM 1622 Card Read Punch.

IBM 1443 Printer Overview

Provides an overview of the IBM 1443 printer.

1443 Printer Keys, Lights, and Switches

Details the keys, lights, and switches for operating the 1443 printer.

1443 Printer Start Key Operation

Explains the operation of the 1443 printer's start key.

1443 Printer Stop Key Operation

Details the operation of the 1443 printer's stop key.

1443 Printer Ready Light

Explains the function of the 1443 printer's ready light.

1443 Printer Sync Check Light

Describes the 1443 printer's sync check light and error conditions.

1443 Printer Parity Check Light

Explains the 1443 printer's parity check light indicator.

1443 Printer Manual Controls

Details the manual controls for operating the 1443 printer.

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