This document is an Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) manual for the Digital Equipment Corporation 655QR Pedestal System, initially published on January 30, 1990.
Its primary purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide to the system's components and assemblies. Key contents include:
- Detailed Parts Lists: Breakdowns of assemblies and their constituent parts, including descriptions, Digital part numbers, and figure references. A hierarchical indentation system (using asterisks) denotes the subordination of parts within assemblies.
- Illustrations: Diagrams of the 655QR Pedestal System and its major sub-assemblies (e.g., Chassis, Bulkhead, Panel, Base, Enclosure) with numbered callouts corresponding to the parts lists.
- Usage Instructions: A "How To Use" section explains the manual's organization, interpretation of part descriptions, ECO (Engineering Change Order) levels, and "Used On Code" for variations (e.g., 120V/240V, with/without skins, Timeshare/Server configurations).
- Indexes: Parts are indexed both numerically by DEC Part Number and alphabetically by description for easy lookup.
- Revision History: Details the manual's printing and ECO levels.
- General Information: Includes copyright details and trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
The initial page (Page 1) features a large graphic with "655QR" indicating the product name, surrounded by repeating "X" patterns.