The PDP-11 Conventions Manual acts as a reference document for PDP-11 hardware and software standardization. It includes:
- General Maintenance: Procedures for module installation, power control, and troubleshooting using tools like the KM11 Maintenance Set.
- Logic Symbology: A breakdown of DEC-specific logic symbols and their equivalent truth tables, aligned with military standards.
- Drawing Sets: Guidelines for interpreting PDP-11 schematics, signal naming conventions, and wire list formats.
- Processor Signals: An extensive list of signal names, their polarities, and associated drawing references.
- Software Product Codes: A standardized classification system for identifying DEC software products based on series, major/minor categories, and distribution methods.
- Glossary & Abbreviations: A full glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive list of standard abbreviations used in PDP-11 documentation.