Chapter 7 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Installing the Library in a Rack
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4
Determine the type of rack in which you plan to install the rackmount
kit. Different racks require different rackmount parts. Although the
rackmount kit contains many parts, the parts you use depend on
your rack’s mounting holes.
a
If the rack has round mounting holes, use the small ferrules and
the nut clips.
b
If the rack has square mounting holes, use the large ferrules and
the cage nuts.
c
If the rack has threaded (tapped M6) holes, do not use the
ferrules, nut clips, or cage nuts.
5
Determine where in your rack you want to install the rackmount
shelves.
Consider installing the shelves at a height that puts the base of the
control module anywhere between the 28U-32U alignment markers,
which is usually a comfortable height for reading the operator panel.
Remember, the control module can be placed anywhere within the
library configuration above, below, or between any expansion
modules. However, for recommended configuration, see
Installing a
New Multi-Module Library Configuration
on page 203.
Installing the Rackmount
Shelves
7
Required parts:
Rackmount shelves, (8) ferrules, (8) thumbnuts
1
If the rackmount shelves are extended, collapse them to their smallest
size. It is easier to fit and position the shelves within the rack when
the shelves are compact.
2
Place a ferrule on the end of each stud, and screw it on completely.
The larger side of the ferrule should face the rack shelf, and the
tapered end should face out. Be sure to use the proper size ferrule as
described in
Preparing for Installation
on page 285.
Note:
Extending the shelves can be difficult, but they are
designed to be resized by hand. Do not use tools to resize
the shelves, and never take them apart.
