Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Keithley Instruments, Inc. 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, Ohio 44139 1-888-KEITHLEY http://www.keithley.com Assembly and Mounting Instructions Introduction The Model 4299-11 Dual Fixed Rack-Mount Kit for one 2U Graphical Display Instrument and one Series 24XX, Series 2000, or 2U Agilent Instrument contains all the hardware you need to install a Graphical Display instrument and an adjacent 2U instrument in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Parts list The following figure shows the hardware that is supplied with this kit. The following table lists the hardware, part number, and quantity.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit # Description Part number Quantity 14 6-32 x 5/8" Phillips pan head screw 6-32x5/8PPHSEM 2 ® 15 10-32 Keps washer nut 10-32KEPNUT 5 16 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips pan head screw 8-32X3/8PPH 2 17 M4 x 12 mm Phillips pan head screw M4X12PPH 2 18 M4 x 12 mm Phillips flat head screw M4X12MMPFH 2 Installation To install a single Graphical Display instrument and an adjacent 2U instrument using the Model 4299-11 Fixed Rack-Mount Kit: 1.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Step 1: Prepare the rack To prepare the rack for installation, install the cage nuts and the support shelf for the selected location. To install the cage nuts on the rack rails: 1. Using the front-rack ear (2450-360) as a guide, mark holes for the selected installation location (four places total, two for each rail). 2. Install the cage nuts (1) in the backside of each rail hole (2) where marked in step 1.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit You can install the Graphical Display instrument on either side of the rack. The following steps describe installation of the instrument on the left side of the rack. To install the instrument on the other side, install the support shelf (2450-363) on the right side of the rack (not shown). To install the support shelf in the rack: 1. Align the support shelf (1) with the installed cage nuts (2). 2.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Step 2: Prepare the instrument To prepare a Graphical Display instrument for rack mounting, remove the handle and bumpers (if installed), and then install the mounting hardware. Remove handle and bumpers from the Graphical Display instrument To remove the handle and bumpers (if installed): 1.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Remove the handle, bumpers, and feet from the Series 24xx or Series 2000 To remove the handle, mounting ears, and rear feet: 1. Gently pull the handle away from the sides of the instrument case and swing it below the bottom of the case and back until the arrows on the handles line up with the arrows on the mounting ears (1); see the figure below. Figure 6: Line up arrows on handle 2.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit 3. Remove the screw that secures each mounting ear (2). Figure 8: Remove mounting ears 4. Pull down and out to remove each ear. 5. From the bottom of the instrument, pull out the rubber feet (4) and remove the screws. Figure 9: Remove rubber feet 6. Store the handle, bumpers, rubber feet, and hardware for future use. You can install the Graphical Display instrument on either side of the rack.
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Figure 10: Install mounting hardware on the instruments 071314200 / June 2013 9
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit 10. Set the instruments next to each other. 11. Secure them together by inserting the pin (9).
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Step 3. Install the instrument assembly To install the Graphical Display instrument assembly in the rack: 1. Place the Graphical Display instrument assembly (1) in the rack and on the support shelf (2). Keep supporting the instrument assembly until it is secured. 2. Check that the instrument assembly (1) is fully seated. 3. Secure the instrument assembly (1) using 10-32 x 5/8" screws (3) (four places).
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit 4. Place the shelf clip (1) on the shelf (2) and lightly secure it with the carriage bolt (3) and nut (4). 5. Slide the shelf clip (1) toward the instrument and then fully tighten the nut (4).
Safety precautions The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be present. This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury.
The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the instrument. Such damage may invalidate the warranty. Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans. Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables. To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits — including the power transformer, test leads, and input jacks — must be purchased from Keithley Instruments.
