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INSTALLATION GUIDE

ExpressCard Strain-Relief 
Assembly

This guide describes how to install and use the ExpressCard strain-relief 
assembly.

Introduction

The ExpressCard strain-relief assembly protects ExpressCards and 
ExpressCard cables from unintentional disconnection.

What You Need to Get Started

ExpressCard strain-relief assembly

Your ExpressCard and cable

Hex key (included in your strain-relief assembly kit)

ExpressCard Strain-Relief Assembly Installation Guide

National Instruments embedded controller with an ExpressCard slot

Installation and Configuration

You can use the ExpressCard strain-relief assembly in two ways. The 
first method secures only an ExpressCard. The second secures both an 
ExpressCard and ExpressCard cable.

Summary of Contents for ExpressCard Strain-Relief

Page 1: ...on What You Need to Get Started ExpressCard strain relief assembly Your ExpressCard and cable Hex key included in your strain relief assembly kit ExpressCard Strain Relief Assembly Installation Guide National Instruments embedded controller with an ExpressCard slot Installation and Configuration You can use the ExpressCard strain relief assembly in two ways The first method secures only an Express...

Page 2: ...2 Using the provided hex key attach the security bracket in its rightmost position to the controller front panel with the hex socket screws Figure 1 Securing Only an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard loosen but do not remove the screws Slide the security bracket to the left and remove the ExpressCard 1 Hex Socket Screw 2x 2 Security Bracket 1 2 RESET 10 100 1000 ACT LINK TRIG DRIVE PWR OK ...

Page 3: ...cket and sliding bracket to the controller front panel with the hex socket screws 3 Attach the ExpressCard cable 4 Attach and tighten the clamping bracket with the thumb nuts 5 With the security bracket in its rightmost position tighten the hex socket screws with the hex key Figure 2 Securing Both an ExpressCard and ExpressCard Cable 1 ExpressCard Cable 2 Thumb Nut 2x 3 Clamping Bracket 4 Sliding ...

Page 4: ...riate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your media or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni com patents 2005 2010 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved 371515C 01 Jan10 Figure 3 shows a secured ExpressCard and ExpressCard cable Figure 3 Secured ExpressCard and ExpressCard Cable Note The ExpressCard strain relief assembly cannot strain relieve cabl...

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