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Document:	F-68 PDP-6 Installation Manual
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F-68

PDP

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The PDP-6 Programmed Data Processor is a
high-speed, stored-program, digital computer
co nstructed of modular solid -state circuits. Each
PDP-6 is tailormade to specific customer needs
by selecting th e proper equipment from a list of
cen tral processor and input-output options . A
typical system installation could include one or
more of the units described below. In most cases
syst em units are housed instandard Digital
ca binets. However, some pieces of equipment,

especially those that require writing surfaces or
tables for accessory equipment, have specially
designed cabinets; others which require only one
or two racks of cabinet space are mounted in
existing cabinets whenever possible. Note that
dimensions in the table are for complete units,
standing alone. If desired, standard cabinets
may be attached to one another by removing end
panels. Over-all dimensions are then reduced by
the width of the removed panels (11,4 inches per
side) ; weight is reduced by 45 pounds per panel.

ARITHMETIC
PROCESSOR
166

FAST
MEMORY
162

5 I-LSEC
CORE
MEMORY
161

2 I-LSEC
CORE
MEMORY
163 BjC

INCREMENTAL
CRT
DISPLAY
346

CARD
PUNCH
460A

CARD
PUNCH
460B

CARD
READER
461A

Weight (I b)

1300

400

800

700

910

1525

200

Dimensions (in_)
Width
Depth
Height

81 V,
44 V.
69 v.

22 'A

42
27'116
69 V.

42
51
69V.

44 V,
28
53

73
27 V,
47

30
17
50

See
Comment
36
36

27 ~6

69V.

27 ~6

69v.

Service
Clearance (in.)
Front
Rear

66
14v.

14'l'.

14v.

See
Comment
36
36

Heat Dissipation (Btujhr)

9900

2150

3300

4950

5900

9420

495

Current (A)
Nominal
Surge

25
40

5.5
8

8.5

13
17

15
20

1.3
7

Power Dissipation (KW)

2.9

0.635

0.98

1.5

1.73

2.75

0.145

Standard
Cabinets

0; See
note 1

0 ; See
note 1

16 words
O.4l-Lsec
complete
cycle .

16,384
words of
36 bits.

Table
protrudes
19 V,
in. in
front.
Type 346
includes
incremental
display and
vector gen erator.

Comments

Table
protrudes
35 in .
front, 18
in. right
hand side.
Clearance
is included
above.

Side
clearance
36 in.
each side .
Speed , 100
cards per
minute.

Side
Speed,
clearance
200 cards
36 in.
per minute
each side.
I
Speed, 300
cards per
minute.

Notes : 1. Additional control logic, consisting of one or two racks, is normally mounted in existing cabinets when space is available.
2 . Dimensions include size and weight of one standard cabinet. This cabinet is not required if space for four to six racks is
available in existing cabinets.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The central processor and input-output devices
operate satisfactorily under ordinary conditions
of humidity, shock, and vibration in a 50 to 105°F
temperature range. However, a 70 to 85°F temperature range and a 30% to 80% humidity
range are recommended. Consult the system heat
characteristics that follow in planning room air
conditioning if required.

Each unit of the PDP-6 system requires a separate
source of 105- to 125-volt, 60-cycle, single-phase
power. On special request, all equipment can be
factory wired for 50-cycle and/or 220- to 250-volt
power. The power source must maintain the
nominal voltage within ± 10% under normal and
transient load conditions. The electrical characteristics of individuaL units appear in the table below.

DUAL
MICROTAPE MICROTAPE
CONTROL
TRANSPORT
551
555

MAGNETIC
TAPE
CONTROL
516

MAGNETIC
MAGNETIC
TAPE
TAPE
TRANSPORT TRANSPORT
50
570

CARD
READER
461B

LINE
PRINTER
646

LINE
PRINTER
680

DATA
CONTROL
136

750

1350

1500

233

255

281

600

850

48
29
50

56
30\4
52 to 57

22\4
27'A.

69\1,

22\4
27'A.

69\1,

19
17 \I.
12

22 \4
27'A.
69 \1.

22 \4
27'A.
69 \I.

32 \I,
32 ¥o
68

See
Comment
24
26

8lA
14%

8lA
14v.

2\4

See
Comment
24
26

8lA
14v.

18'116
14%

18y.
14%

4950

2710

3210

1200

585

1564

2114

9800

17.4

3
5

1.5
3.2

4
6

8
12

1.45

1.56

2.06

0.345

0.172

0.460

0.62

2.9

0; See
note 1

1; See
note 2

Speed,
800 cards
per minute.

Side
clearance,
26 in.
left, 30 in.
right.
Speed,
300 or 600
lines per
minute.

Side
clearance,
26 in.
left, 30 in .
right.
Speed,
1000 lines
per minute.

Controls
up to six
devices
including
two Type
551's and
two Type
516's.

Controls
up to four
Type 555
Dual
Microtape
Transports.
Requires
Type 136.

,---.

Mounts in
standard
cabinet or
on Type 166
Processor
Console.
Requires
Type 551
and Type
136.

Type 136
and one of
Types 520 ,
521 , or 522
Interface
Logic
required.
Controls up
to eight
Digital or
IBM
transports.

Requires
Type 516
with Type
520 Interface and
Type 136.

Requires
Type 516
with Type
521 Interface and
Type 136.

81
FAN (TYP) 4 ·.CABINETS

f2'
SWINGING PLENUM
DOORS

REMOVEABLE
END PANE L S

14~8"

CASTER SWIVEL
RADIUS

--t

CABLE ACCESS
(TYP) 4 CABINETS

27~6'

'~
'4

Arithmetic Processor Type 162

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REMOVE A8LE -

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SWINGI NG DOORS (2)

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...,

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/

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LOAD POINT

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END PANEL

GO~·

REMOVE ABlE

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CASTERS (8)

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PADS ( 2 ' _

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SWINGING DOORS
SHORT ez)

..... /~--.
-

- - - SWING ING MAG-

TAPE OOOR

Standard Computer Cabinet

19f-

. 6t"+1t--l

[NO PANEL

.. -X'
f
, "'

+ t~

' .. _ ,'

__ 60'0"_

-----------

I
~ -

__~J+-

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tr-

CABLE
ACCESS

.. 27,'

.'•

- -----.1

l
Incremental CRT Display Type 346

.......-- SWINGING DOORS (2)

~ FOOT LEvELERS (4)

___ 3fR

_____

Plan views are scaled at Y2 inch
per foot. The outlines of the
various units may be traced in
any desired arrangement to plan
the installation layout.

SWIVEL CASTEPS ( 2 )
___ FILTER &. FAN (2)

v '---

----

_ _ ~IGID CASTERS (Z)

Magnetic Tape Transport Type 570

SWINGING

0700R
5 OIA CUTOUT FOR
CABLE GOING TO A( POWER

1
Lfil

JLOAD POI """

- -- 0 - -,

5
6 II

~"""''----+~L--'-T -j ~ '1- ,~
-3

2"8

Card Reader Type 461A

CAST E R SWivEL

jlo\1

r
1

IIO~"1

I I

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tCASTERS

(4)

+
+:
~___---56"·---~.1
I
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Line Printer Type 646

CABLING REQUIREMENTS
All system power sources must be provided with
115-volt, 30-amp, Hubbel Twistlock, flush receptacles (or their equivalent) to mate with inputoutput equipment power cables.
Fifty-wire shielded signal cables with Amphenol
115-114P male connectors at both ends interconnect input-output equipment and input-output
control units. Any special equipment used with
the system must have Amphenol 115-1145
female connectors and 1391 shells to accept
signal cables.
The central processor and input-output control
units are interconnected by four 18-conductor,

coaxial cables. Bus cables have Amphenol 1-900309 female connectors at both ends. Special
input-output controls must be equipped with
Methode MD6225 male connectors to receive the
bus cables.
Unless otherwise specified, power cables are
supplied in. 20-foot lengths, permanently wired
at one end to individual units. Signal cables come
unattached in 25-foot lengths; bus cables are
made to order. Power and signal cables measure
11/16 and 13/16 of an inch in diameter, respectively. Bus cables measure Ya by 2%
inches. Cables enter cabinets through bottom
ports. Cabling for a typical system installation is
shown below.
TO
OTHER
DEV ICES

TYPICAL DEVICE

,
<

( ~----------~~------------~
LINE
PRINTER
CONTROL

LINE
PRINTER

646*

TO
OTHER
MEMORIES

MAGNETIC
TAPE
TRANSPORT

570
CORE
MEMORY

MAGNETIC
TAPE
TRANSPORT

570

TO MORE
T RANSPORTS

MAGNETIC
TAPE
CONTROL

5161521 *

163

DUAL
MICROTAPE
TRANSPORT

555*

555

TO MORE
TRANSPOR T S

MICROTAPE
CONTROL

55 1

MEMORY
BUS
(4 CABLES)

FAST
MEMORY

162

DATA
CONTROL

136

ARITHMETIC
PROCESSOR

~--~

(2)

110 BUS
(4 CABLES)

~----------------~

166

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TELETYPE 1---==--'

626

_ _. .

* USUALLY
NOT MOUNTED IN A SEPARATE CABINET
ONE POWER CORD SERVES AL L DEVIC ES IN A CABINET

DIGITAL'S SERVICE POLICY

Digital's reputation for reliability owes a great deal to rigid quality control and
customer field service. Before delivery all Digital products are thoroughly tested
by trained check-out teams. Each module and every piece of accessory equipment is subjected to rigorous tests, many of them conducted by specially designed, automatic check-out devices. Computers and special systems are
checked electrically and logically by numerous programmed routines.

During system checkout, customers are invited to visit the Maynard manufacturing facility to inspect and become familiar with the equipment. Computer customers may also send personnel to free instruction courses in computer operation and maintenance either in Maynard or at the Los Angeles sales office.

Digital's engineers are available during installation and test for assistance or
consultation. Further technical assistance in the field is provided by home
office design engineers or branch office application engineers in New York,
Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Ottawa, Sydney
(Australia), Reading (U. K.), and Munich.

EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION
MAYNARD ,

MASSACHUSE TT S

Los Angeles . Pa lo Alto · Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C . • Parsippany , N . J.
Chicago . An n Arbor, Mich .· Carleton
Place, Ontario • Munich, Germany
Reading, England · Sydney, Australia

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