Illustrated Parts Breakdown 640QS Pedestal System

This document is an Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) manual for the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) 640QS Pedestal System.

Its primary purpose is to identify, describe, and catalog all components of the 640QS Pedestal System, aiding in maintenance, repair, and ordering of replacement parts.

Key features and contents include:

• Instructions on "HOW TO USE THE IPB": Explaining the document's organization, column descriptions (e.g., DEC Part No., ECO Cut-In, Used On Code), and indexing methods.
• Revision History: Noting printings and dates (e.g., 2nd Printing, 28-MAR-91).
• Legal and Trademark Information: Copyright by Digital Equipment Corporation (1988, 1991), and a list of DEC trademarks (e.g., MicroVAX, VAXserver).
• Illustrated Breakdowns: Exploded-view diagrams of the system and its major assemblies (e.g., the main Pedestal System, Module Assembly, Base Assembly, Enclosure Shell, Front Panel Assembly) with numbered callouts to individual parts.
• Detailed Parts Lists: Corresponding tables that list each component by figure and item number, providing a description, DEC part number, and relevant codes for variations or ECO levels. This includes various modules, cables, kits (like rack mount and wall mount kits), and labels.
• Indexes: Comprehensive alphabetical and numerical indexes by DEC Part Number and Description to facilitate finding specific components.

The document is designed as a technical reference for the 640QS Pedestal System, providing a structured way to understand its constituent parts.