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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. The adjacent instrument can
be a Keithley Instruments Series 24xx or Series 2000, or a standard Agilent 2U instrument.
1U is a standard vertical spacing that is equal to 1.75 inches (about 4.45 cm).
Tools required
• Medium (#2) Phillips head screwdriver
• 3/8" wrench
• Flat-bladed screwdriver or cage nut installation tool, such as Knurr part number 01.130.985.9
071314200 / June 2013
Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit
Figure 1: Typical installation (instruments and rack not included)
*P071314200*
Assembly and Mounting Instructions
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Page 1: Tools Required
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. The adjacent instrument can be a Keithley Instruments Series 24xx or Series 2000, or a standard Agilent 2U instrument. -
Page 2: Parts List
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. Figure 2: Model 4299-11 Rack Mount Kit parts Description Part number Quantity... -
Page 3: Installation Precautions
M4 x 12 mm Phillips pan head screw M4X12PPH M4 x 12 mm Phillips flat head screw M4X12MMPFH Installation To install a single Graphical Display instrument and an adjacent 2U instrument using the Model 4299-11 Fixed Rack-Mount Kit: 1. Review the installation precautions (on page 3). -
Page 4: Step 1: Prepare The Rack
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). - Page 5 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).
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Page 6: Step 2: Prepare The Instrument
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. -
Page 7: Remove The Handle, Bumpers, And Feet From The Series 24Xx Or Series 2000
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);... - Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Model 4299-11 Universal Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Figure 10: Install mounting hardware on the instruments 071314200 / June 2013...
- Page 10 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). Figure 11: Insert hinge pin 071314200 / June 2013...
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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).
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Page 13: Safety Precautions
Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are measurement, control, and data I/O connections, with low transient overvoltages, and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high transient overvoltages. - Page 14 (note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call a Keithley Instruments office for information.