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VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide

Stop Latch
Hole

Intermediate
Track

Chassis
Track

Automatic
Latches

10-32 x 3/8" Pan Head
Screws (4)

Rear Mounting
Bracket

10-32 x 3/8" Pan Head
Screws (2)

Flat Bar
Nuts

Stationary
Track

Figure 4. Track Installation (Right Assembly Shown)

Bar Nut

(Use If the Front Rail Is Not Tapped)

10-32 x 3/8"
Pan head screws

Figure 5. Front Rail Mounting Method

Summary of Contents for VXI-1000

Page 2: ...anada Technical support fax 512 794 5678 Branch Offices Australia 03 879 9422 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Canada 519 622 9310 Denmark 45 76 73 22 France 1 48 65 33 70 Germany 089 714 50 93 Italy 02 48301892...

Page 3: ...Y DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CUSTOMER S RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED T...

Page 4: ...on feet An unsecured rack is unsafe if the mainframe rackmounting assembly is extended on its tracks Mounting Requirements The rackmounted equipment configuration must meet the following requirements...

Page 5: ...ll pointed tool such as a scribe or punch Mounting Bracket Chassis Section and Front Panel Installation Refer to Figures 1 2 and 3 for the following instructions Step 1 Remove the Carrying Handle With...

Page 6: ...ed to step 3 Otherwise remove the eight rubber feet from the covers and re install the covers on the mainframe Store the feet and mounting hardware for future use Rear Pan Head Screws 14 Each Cover Bo...

Page 7: ...Bracket Mounting Area Handle Front Cover Front Adjustable Mounting Bracket Chassis Track Section Bottom Cover Pan Head Screws 8 8 32 Bracket Mounting Screws 4 Top Cover 10 32 x 5 16 Chassis Track Moun...

Page 8: ...position For recessed mounting loosen the eight pan head screws on each bracket and extend the brackets as required see Figure 2 Be sure to retighten the screws Step 6 Install the Front Cover Panel R...

Page 9: ...s Use bar nuts if the rack rail holes are not threaded Tighten the rack rail screws enough to secure the stationary track assemblies to the rack while still allowing movement Fully tighten the screws...

Page 10: ...ate Track Chassis Track Automatic Latches 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Head Screws 4 Rear Mounting Bracket 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Head Screws 2 Flat Bar Nuts Stationary Track Figure 4 Track Installation Right Assembly Sh...

Page 11: ...tional Instruments Corporation A Deep Rack Mounting B Shallow Rack Mounting Rear Rail Bar Nut Flush with Rear Rack Rail Rear Rail Flush with Rear Rack Rail 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Head Screw Bar Nut 10 32 x 3...

Page 12: ...pter Kit Installation Guide Edition Date July 1990 Part Number 320265 01 Please comment on the completeness clarity and organization of the manual If you find errors in the manual please record the pa...