User manual

12 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
2 Initial Start-Up
2.1 Preparing for Operation
2.1.1 Installing the IEEE 488 Interface Module
Warning!
The KONSTANTER must be disconnected from the
mains before installing the interface module. Switch the
KONSTANTER off, and then pull the mains plug from the
outlet. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the
KONSTANTER, in order to assure that the capacitors
have been discharged to a safe voltage level.
Capacitors may otherwise be charged with life
endangering voltage, and coming into contact with them
may result in severe injury.
Attention!
!
The interface module may be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. Observe guidelines for handling electrostatic
sensitive devices. Do not touch electrical contacts or PCB
components.
➀ Disconnect the KONSTANTER from the mains, and pull the
mains plug from the outlet. Wait for at least 5 minutes in
order to assure that the capacitors have been adequately
discharged.
➁ Loosen the 4 screws in the housing cover and lift the cover
off.
➂ Unscrew the cover plate at the left-hand side of the rear
housing panel. Save the screws for use in the next step..
Figure 2.1.1 a Opening the KONSTANTER Housing
➃ The interface module:
With the ribbon cable facing forward, push the interface module
through the housing rear panel and into the device interior.
Securely screw the sheet metal cover on the interface
module to the housing rear panel from the outside. Use the
two screws referred to in step➂.
➄ Insert the plug connector from the interface module into the
connector strip on the primary printed circuit board. Do not
twist the ribbon cable.
Figure 2.1.1 b Installing the Interface Module
➅ Return the housing cover and secure it with the four screws.
The KONSTANTER can now be connected as usual.
2.1.2 Installation to 19'' Device Racks
The SSP KONSTANTER housing allows for use as a benchtop
instrument, as well as for installation to a 19'' rack. One
KONSTANTER and a cover plate, or two devices next to each
other can be installed to the rack.
The benchtop instrument can be quickly retrofitted for rack
mounting.
Retrofit for Rack Mounting a Single Device
Use the accessory adapter: 19'' adapter 1 x 32 N.
This accessory components includes a 19'' abutment and a 19''
blanking plate.
➀ Loosen the 4 screws at the KONSTANTER front panel.
➁ Pull out the filler strips from the left and right sides.
Figure 2.1.2 aRack Installation of a Single KONSTANTER
➂ Replace the filler strips with the 19'' abutment on one side,
and with the 19'' blanking plate on the other side, and
secure them with the four screws.
➃ Unscrew the feet from the bottom of the housing. Remove
the rubber inserts from the feet to this end. The screws are
then exposed.
➄ Now install the KONSTANTER to the rack. Save all loose
parts for possible future use.
The KONSTANTER must be attached to guide rails at one side of
the rack. The guide rails, as well as the front panel mounting
screws used to secure the KONSTANTER, are rack-specific and
must be procured from your rack supplier.
Retrofit for Rack Mounting Two KONSTANTERs
Use the accessory adapter: 19'' adapter 2 x 32 N.
This accessory component includes two 19'' abutments and one
19'' connector plate.
➀ Loosen the 8 screws at the KONSTANTER front panels.
➁ Pull out the filler strips from the left and right sides of each
device.
Figure 2.1.2 b Rack Installation for Two KONSTANTERs
➂ Replace the filler strips with the 19'' abutments at the far left
and far right, and with the 19'' connector plate in the middle,
and secure them with the eight screws.
Screw both housings to the through-holes and threads in
the plug protector at the rear.
ANALOG INTERFACE OUTPUT
OUTIN RS 232
230V 5
FUSE T 4
➁
➂
➁
Interface
Module
Ribbon
Cable
➁
➀
➀
➁
19“ Dummy Plate
19“ Abutment
➃
19'' Connector Plate
19'' Abutment
➃
➃