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CT-400 Installation 29
RACK MOUNTING THE CT-400
OVERVIEW
This section contains instructions for installing the different rack mount options available for the
CT-400 mainframe. After installation of the rack mount options, the mainframe can then be
mounted into an EIA rack. Three different rack mounting options exist for the CT-400 and are
listed below.
Option 100 - Adjustable Rack Mount Flanges with Handles
The adjustable rack mount flanges with handles will allow for instillation of the CT-400 into any
size rack – either recessed in the rack up to 10 inches or extended from the rack up to five inches.
Option 101 - VXIplug&play (VPP-*) Rack Mount Kit
The VXIplug&play rack mount kit allows for the easy installation of VXIplug&play adapters and
interfaces.
Option 102 - Rack Mount Slides
Rack mount slides allow the end user to access the CT-400 while it is mounted in a rack.
ASSEMBLY PREPARATION
Prior to installation, it is recommended that the positioning of the unit in the rack be planned. Do
this by using the rack mount flanges provided as a guide. Place the guides in the desired location
of installation, with the flange holes in line with the “center” holes on the rack’s vertical rail.
Mark this position for reference.
Support rails, provided with the rack or from some other source, are required for the installation
of the CT-400. Position the support rail just below the bottom of the mounting flange. When
properly installed, the horizontal surface of the support rail should be in line with the bottom of
the flange’s mounting location.
DO NOT mount the mainframe in the rack suing only the mounting flanges. Support rails
MUST be used in combination with the mounting flanges for support.
MOUNTING THE MAINFRAME
After installing any of the rack mount options, it is important that, when mounting the mainframe,
two people (or a mechanical lift) are used to move the mainframe. To mount the mainframe, first
remove the four feet from the bottom of the mainframe. Then, using two people, position the
mainframe onto the previously installed support rails. Slide the mainframe back until the flanges
are against the vertical rails in the rack. The mainframe is then secured to the rack’s vertical rails
through the mounting holes in either of the rack mounting options.
To prevent injury when rack-mounting the mainframe, the mainframe should be empty and
two people should lift the mainframe into position in the rack.