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Keithley Instruments

 

28775 Aurora Road 

Cleveland, Ohio 44139 

1-800-833-9200 

tek.com/keithley

 

Model 4288-1 Single-Unit 

Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions 

 
 

 

PA-289 Rev. D April 2021      

*PPA-289D*

 

 

Introduction 

The Model 4288-1 Single-Unit Rack-Mount Kit contains the hardware required to mount one half-rack 
instrument in a standard 48.3 cm (19 in.) rack. 

 

Parts list 

Refer to the table below for a list of parts included in the kit. 

Quantity 

Description 

Keithley part number 

Front rack-ear 

4288-1-302 

Dress panel 

4288-1-301 

Cage nut 

FA-274 

#8-32 × 3/8 in. Phillips pan-head screw 

8-32×3/8PPH 

#10-32 × 5/8 in. Phillips truss-head screw 

10-32×5/8PHTRSH 

 

 

Tools required 

  Medium (#2) Phillips screwdriver 

  3/8-inch wrench 

  Flat-bladed screwdriver or cage-nut installation tool 

 

Installation overview 

  Review the 

Installation precautions

 (on page 2). 

  Select a location in the rack: 

a.  Clear as much space as possible around the selected rack location. 

b.  Remove the cabinet side panels from the rack. 

 

Prepare the instrument

 (on page 2).   

 

Install mounting hardware

 (on page 3). 

 

Prepare the rack

 (on page 5). 

 

Install the instrument

 (on page 5) in the rack. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for KEITHLEY 4288-1

Page 1: ...art number 1 Front rack ear 4288 1 302 1 Dress panel 4288 1 301 4 Cage nut FA 274 4 8 32 3 8 in Phillips pan head screw 8 32 3 8PPH 4 10 32 5 8 in Phillips truss head screw 10 32 5 8PHTRSH Tools required Medium 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 8 inch wrench Flat bladed screwdriver or cage nut installation tool Installation overview Review the Installation precautions on page 2 Select a location in the rac...

Page 2: ...nt damaging heat build up and ensure specified performance make sure there is adequate ventilation and airflow around the instrument to ensure proper cooling Do not cover the ventilation holes on the sides or back of the instrument The rear vents and both side vents must be unobstructed to properly dissipate heat Mount precision equipment as low as possible in the rack Operating temperatures are c...

Page 3: ... 1 away from the case 3 Remove the screw that secures each mounting ear 3 4 Pull down and out to remove each ear Figure 2 Mounting ear removal 5 From the bottom of the instrument pull out the rubber feet and remove the screws 4 see the following figure Figure 3 Instrument rubber feet removal 6 Store the handle rubber feet and hardware for future use ...

Page 4: ...o the side without the instrument To install the mounting hardware on the instrument 1 Select the side that will be closest to the rack rail see note above 2 Secure the front rack ear 4288 1 302 to one side of the instrument using two Phillips pan head screws 8 32 3 8 PPH Figure 4 Attach rack ear 3 Secure the dress panel 4288 1 301 to the other side of the instrument using two Phillips pan head sc...

Page 5: ... rack Install the cage nuts FA 274 into the front rack holes for the front rack ear 4288 1 302 and the dress panel 4288 1 301 Cage nuts FA 274 for the front rack ear 4288 1 302 and dress panel 4288 1 301 should be installed into the rails at the same hole spacing vertical height Figure 5 Rack mount rails ...

Page 6: ...e to disconnect all power when needed may expose personnel to hazardous voltages which if contacted could cause personal injury or death To complete this procedure two people are recommended 1 Slide the instrument into the rack by aligning the front rack ear 4288 1 302 and the dress panel 4288 1 301 with the cage nuts FA 274 in the rack rails 2 While supporting the instrument secure it to the fron...

Page 7: ...ts will be marked as category II or higher Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications operating manual and instrument labels do not connect any instrument to mains Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or test fixtures The American National Standards Institute ANSI states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels gr...

Page 8: ...r components that are not safety related may be purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component call a Keithley office for information Unless otherwise noted in product s...

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