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SLSC-12001 Chassis Getting Started Guide and Specifications
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. If any
dirt remains, wipe with a cloth moistened in a mild soap solution. Remove any soap residue by
wiping with a cloth moistened with clear water. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of
the chassis.
Cleaning and Replacing the Chassis Intake Filter
Caution
Operating the SLSC-12001 without the chassis intake filter installed
degrades the cooling performance of the chassis.
Cleaning the Filter
A dirty intake filter dramatically affects the cooling performance of an SLSC-12001 chassis.
Clean the intake filter whenever it becomes visibly dirty.
1.
For minor dust buildup, you can vacuum the intake filter without removing it from the
chassis.
2.
For significant dust buildup, NI recommends removing and cleaning the intake filter,
or replacing the intake filter.
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Clean the intake filter by:
1.
Washing it in a mild soap solution.
2.
Rinsing it with water.
3.
Vacuuming or blowing air through it.
4.
Allowing it to dry before reinstalling it in the chassis.
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You can replace the intake filter with a new one, which is available from
ni.com
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Removing the Filter
1.
Remove the four screws from the front panel that contains the chassis LEDs and set them
aside.
2.
Remove the front panel that contains the chassis LEDs and set it aside.
3.
Reach into the bottom front of the chassis and pull out the intake filter.
Inserting the Filter
1.
Remove modules as needed to place the intake filter in its original location flush against the
chassis intake across the entire front length of the chassis.
2.
Ensure that the intake filter is oriented as shown in Figure 7.
3.
Reinsert the front panel that contains the LEDs.
4.
Install the four front panel screws.