19-Inch Rack Mounting

The device is designed to fit into a 19-inch industrial rack of 1 rack-unit height (1U). The device is mounted in the 19-inch rack by placing it on a pre-installed shelf (not supplied) and securing it to the rack, using front-mounting brackets.

Rack Mount Safety Instructions

When installing the chassis in a rack, adhere to the following safety instructions:

● Elevated Operating Temperature: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (TA) of 40°C (104°F).
● Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation on the equipment is not compromised.
● Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
● Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
➢ To mount the device in a 19-inch rack:
1. Attach the two front-mounting brackets (supplied) to the front-sides of the chassis using the supplied screws (three screws per bracket), as shown in the following figure.

Attaching Front-Mounting Brackets to Chassis

2. Make sure that your rack shelf is secured to the rack posts and in a horizontal level position in the rack.
3. Place the device on the pre-installed shelf in the rack.
4. Position the chassis so that the front-mounting brackets (attached in Step 1) are flush against the front rack posts and that the holes of the brackets align with the holes on the posts.
5. Secure the front-mounting brackets to the rack posts, using standard 19-inch rack bolts (not supplied). This step is crucial in that it prevents the chassis from sliding off the shelf.