Installation manual

Model 8310-XX-X-XN IM-493
Aeroflex / Weinschel
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3. INSTALLATION:
3-1. RACKMOUNTING: Standard 8310 Attenuator Units are shipped with four plastic feet mounted to the bottom
cover, this allows the user to place the instrument on any bench or to stack the with other Weinschel instruments. The
Model 8310 can also be rack mounted as a single unit using Rack Mounting Kit (P/N 193-8033-1) or two Model 8310’s
can be mounted together using Rack Mounting Kit (P/N 193-8033-2). Using these kits will allow the Model 8310 to be
mounted in any rack or cabinet that is designed according to EIA RS-310 or MIL-STD-189.
3-2. INITIAL SETUP: The following initial setup procedures should be performed prior to operating the 8310-XXX-XN
Attenuator Unit.
a. Perform inspection paragraph 1-4 prior to connecting the 8310-XXX-XN to any power source.
b. Check that the external power source outputs to the 8310-XXX-XN Series are in accordance with
Section 2, Specifications.
c. Install the 8310-XXX-XN Series into a cabinet or rack, if desired.
d. Using the supplied power cord connect the 8310-XXX-XN to the external power source.
e. Setup the IEEE-488 bus address or other Communications options for your application using 5. If
using the Ethernet configure the selectable Bus Select switch to Ethernet and refer to section 5 for
operating instructions.
3-3 INPUT/OUTPUT OPTIONS: The following paragraphs provide a description of the connections that can be made
to the 8310-XXX-XN Attenuator Unit. Figure 2 shows the location of these connectors and switches.
WARNING
Sufficient power levels are present at the Power Input Assembly to cause personal injury.
Ensure that the instrument power cord is DISCONNECTED before attempting to change
fuses.
Figure 2. Rear Panel Controls & Connectors
3-3.1 POWER ENTRY MODULE ASSEMBLY: The Power Entry Module Assembly located on the rear panel contains
a three-prong ac power input connector and a fuse drawer assembly (Figure 1). The Fuse Drawer Assembly
contains the line voltage fuse (Weinschel P/N 052-1-1.5). The Model 8310-XXX-XN uses a T 1.5A, 250 Vac fuse
which is 5 x 20 mm in size. Refer to paragraph 6-4 for replacement of the fuse.