Burroughs B-200

The B 200 Series Systems use three types of components: input units, central processors and output units. A basic system will include a central processor and a minimum of one input and one output unit. Systems can be expanded at the installation site to include multiple input/output units.

Combining a central processor with specific input/ output units, results in four application oriented systems. Each is described below.

This system combines punched card and Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) document processing, providing punched card and printed (continuous form or unit record) output. Ledger cards, such as those used in inventory applications, can be processed and updated, providing visual account histories on the records which can be accepted as direct computer input. The components which can be used in the B 250 System are noted below:

B 250 System
Central Processor
Sorter- Reader
Card Reader
Card Punch
Ledger Processor
Line Printer or Multiple Tape Lister (l or 2)

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Fig.2-2. B 260 System

The B 260 System (Figure 2-2) features high-speed processing of punched cards. This system is capable of reading up to 1600 cards per minute, punching 300 cards per minute and printing 700 lines per minute. B 260 System components are shown below:

B 260 System
Central Processor
Card Reader (l or 2)
Card Punch
Line Printer
or
Multiple Tape Lister (l or 2)

This system (Figure 2-3) is designed as a highspeed punch card/magnetic tape processor with additional components available for processing proof-transit operations in banking institutions. As

a financial system it features the processing of MICR checks and deposits at speeds up to 1560 per minute with optional simultaneous conversion to magnetic tape, cash letter distribution and individual listings for each cash letter. As a general purpose system it includes all punched card and line printing capabilities of the B 260 System with magnetic tape processing. The components which can be used in the B 270 System are:

B 270 System
Central Processor
Card Reader (l or 2)
Tape Storage Unit (1-6)
Sorter-Reader
Card Punch
Line Printer
or
Multiple Tape Lister (l or 2)

Fig. 2-3. B 270 System

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A folding pocket guide for  the B-200 series computers
form 20021018 ©1964
(Aldridge Collection at SMECC)

(Aldridge Collection at SMECC) 

B-200 Instructions in a plastic clip on badge holder used by Jack Aldridge when he was a Engineer at  Burroughs. There is no date present but does refer to the B200
 

 
B-200 series computer 'Instruction List Card'
Form no.21004-D Undated
(Aldridge Collection at SMECC)

(Aldridge Collection at SMECC)

Cut out kit for planning the computer room layout.

(Aldridge Collection at SMECC)

Burroughs 220 Instalation Manual
TM 4063-3 © 1959 ---- although the 
back cover bears the  number T M463-2

(Aldridge Collection at SMECC)

We Have two copies of employment applications  Form ED 1033 Would date this in the late 1950's as it refers to 1960 in a future sense in the text which is reprinted below.
(Editors note: We were always taught to take  three applications when we were filling them out, perhaps we can assume Jack got the first one right and the other 2 copies went into his file cabinet) 

APPLICATION   FOR  EMPLOYMENT

Within a three-year period, ElectroData Division of Burroughs has become
the world's third largest computer manufacturer in an industry for which market
surveys predict a billion-dollar volume by 1960. Maintaining international headquarters in southern California, ElectroData carries on a global marketing program by means of offices located throughout this country and abroad. ElectroData offers business and science a uniquely wide range of electronic data processing equipment -including the DATATRON high-speed digital computer, the E101 desk-size computer and the Series G high-speed printing. tabulating and card punching equipment. ElectroData stands as a symbol to all its employees - not only of past achievement, but of a bright future.

SEND TO:
PERSONNEL DIVISION

ELECTRODATA
DIVISION OF BURROUGHS
460 SIERRA MADRE VILLA
PASADENA,  CALIFORNIA

Thanks, Ed Sharpe archivist for SMECC

^Burroughs International Edition

SERVICE MANAGERS TAKE B200 TRAINING COURSE
Information Contributed to SMECC by By Lee Bussa 

Mr. L. J. Peters (center), general service manager, International Division, points out features of the B 200 central processor at Burroughs Plymouth plant. Others in the photo (left to right) are: Mr. L. Bosch, Burroughs Mexico, Mr. C. P. Lopez, Burroughs Puerto Rico, Mr. J. Aceves, Burroughs Argentina, Mr. A. Cortez, Burroughs Venezuela, and Mr. S. de Glandclos, Burroughs Brazil.

Home office participants included: Mr. L. J. Peters, general service manager, Mr. J. A. McCullough, EDP sales manager, Mr. L. E. Bussa, manager, EDP technical service, Mr. F. G. Rogers, EDP technical representative, Mr. F. S. Derrick, service manager, Far East area, Mr. G. R. Johnson, service manager, Latin American area, Mr. G. S. Kavanaugh, manager, service training, and Mr. J. C. Mihm, advanced product support representative.

Burroughs Companies' service managers. B 200 training course. Home Office, Detroit, August, 1962.

Assembly of the P 703 amount and account imprinter at the Second Avenue, Detroit plant is explained to (left to right): Mr. A. Cortes, Burroughs Venezuela, Mr. D. S. Shughart, BISA, and Mr. E. Beith, Burroughs Denmark.

Control panel of a Burroughs computer installation is explained by Mr. F. Strange, of Burroughs U.S. organization, to (left to right): Mr. C. P. Lopez, Burroughs Puerto Rico, Mr. F. S. Derrick, Home Office, Mr. A. Grignon, Burroughs France, Mr. S. de Grandclos, Burroughs Brazil, Mr. Strange, Mr. K. Koyama, Takachiho Koheki Co., Japan, Mr. A. H. Johnston, Burroughs Australia, and Mr. J. A. Baart, Burroughs Holland.