Omega Engineering 100/200 Series, User Manual

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OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual
01-23-02
DaqBook Hardware 3-17
Stacking Hardware
Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates
For systems that make use of several data acquisition modules, stacking units together conserves space and
simplifies cable runs. Such stacking can be facilitated with dual-lock tabs or splice palates.
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Dual-lock tabs . Dual-lock tabs, often referred to as Velcro,
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provide a means of temporarily
stacking modules together. The tabs provide a convenient way to quickly add modules to [or remove
modules from] a system. Dual-lock tabs are often used to attach a notebook PC to a module.
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Splice Plate Kits . Optional Splice Plate Kits are available through the factory. The kits include
metal plates that screw into the sides of modules to form a vertical rack of two or more modules. This
method allows the “enclosure” to size itself as needed rather than wasting space in a
1-size-fits-all
type of enclosure. A handle can be attached to the plate for convenience in portable applications.
Note that even when splice plates are used, dual-lock tabs are typically used to attach a notebook PC
to the top-level acquisition module.
Splice Plates
Splice Plates
Dual-lock Tabs
(To attach to
notebook PC)
Optional Handle
Stacking Data Acquisition Modules