Getting Started Guide 23
Quick Start
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements
Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements
Locating the Test Set
Make sure that the left-side panel fan inlet and right-side panel exhaust vent
areas are not obstructed. The minimal required clearance is 2.75 inches (7 cm).
Table Top Ambient Temperature
Rack Mounting: Hardware and Temperature
If you choose to locate your test set in a rack, follow the guidelines provided in
this section.
Based on the type of equipment rack you have, you must determine what rack
rails you need. If you are using a Keysight System Test Rack, you can find
information on what to order by referring to the Rack Mounting Flange Kit
(Option E7515A-1CM) Installation Note.
Do not rack mount the test set side-by-side with any other instrument with
side ventilation. Make sure the exhaust air from the first instrument is directed
away from the inlet of the second unit. If the pre-heated air from the first
instrument is directed into the second instrument, it can cause excessive
operating temperatures in the second unit and can cause instrument failures.
The test set draws air in from the left side and exhausts air from the right side.
Do not mount other equipment immediately above the instrument. The
minimal required clearance is 2.75 inches (7 cm).
Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable
and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the
instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the
mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front-panel switch is only
a standby switch and does not act as a LINE switch. The rear-panel switch is a
LINE switch, however it is only to be relied upon as supplementary protection. If
needed, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily
identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a
disconnecting device.
Do not exceed an ambient temperature of 45? C when operating the instrument
on a table top.
When mounting instrument in a rack, do not exceed the level of:
— Outside rack ambient temperature of 35°C, or
— Internal rack air temperature of 45°C
