KS10-Based DECSYSTEM-2020 Installation Manual

This document is the Installation Manual for the KS10-BASED DECSYSTEM-2020 computer system.

Its primary purpose is to provide detailed procedures for the system's check-out and acceptance, ensuring that the installed system and its configuration meet design specifications.

The manual covers the following key phases of installation:

1. Planning: Outlines personnel involvement, scheduling, site prerequisites (power, environment), and system components.
2. Unpacking and Inspection: Details procedures for receiving, inspecting for shipping damages and missing parts, inventory verification, and initial movement of equipment.
3. Unit Placement and System Interconnection: Provides instructions for physically moving, positioning, deskidding, leveling, and interconnecting all system components, including specific cabling procedures.
4. Power Checkout: Guides through pre-power checks, verifying customer voltage, ground wires, and power control, followed by power-up procedures and voltage adjustments for various system parts.
5. Standard System Checkout Procedures: Describes a comprehensive diagnostic sequence for testing the CPU, memory, mass storage (disk and tape drives), communications, and hardcopy devices. This includes console testing, functional diagnostics, and reliability runs.
6. Reporting Procedures: Explains how to complete various forms, such as the Labor Acceptance Reporting System (LARS) form, installation reports, and daily logs, crucial for documentation, quality control, and customer history.