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IM 707235-01E
Hardware Preparation
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Chapter 2 Hardware Preparation
2.1
Installing the Module into the Measuring Station
Preparing to Install the Module
The measuring station comes with each slot covered with a cover plate as shown in the
figure below. Verify that the power supply is not connected to the measuring station, and
then loosen the module attachment screws (2 locations) and remove the cover plate
from the slot where the module is going to be installed. Please note that the slot on the
left end is dedicated to the communication module and therefore this module cannot be
installed there.
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The following figure shows an example of the measuring station WE400.
Slots for other modules
Slot dedicated to the optical interface module
Module attachment screw
Module attachment screw
Cover plate
Installing the Accelerometer Module
WARNING
• Make sure to fasten the top and bottom attachment screws. If you connect the
input signal cable without fastening the attachment screws, the protective
grounding of the measurement module provided by the power cord is
compromised and may cause electric shock.
CAUTION
• To avoid damaging the instrument when installing or removing modules, make
sure to turn OFF the standby power switch of the measuring station.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the ejection lever when inserting the
module. In addition, do not put your hand inside the slot, because there are
protrusions along the module guide that may injure your fingers.
• Do not remove the cover plates from unused slots. It can cause overheating and
malfunction. The cover plates are also needed to minimize the influence of
electromagnetic interference.
Insert the module along the guide rail of the slot from which you removed the cover plate.
Insert the module until it clicks into the connector. Be careful not to get your fingers
caught in the ejection lever while inserting the module. When the module is securely
inserted, fasten the module attachment screws (tightening torque: 0.6 to 0.7 N-m).
To remove the module, loosen the module attachment screws and pull the ejection lever
from the inside to the outside. This will force the module out of the slot.
<There is an illustration on the next page.>