National Instruments VXI-1000 Installation Manual
National Instruments VXI-1000 Installation Manual

National Instruments VXI-1000 Installation Manual

Rackmount adapter kit

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VXI-1000
Rackmount Adapter Kit
Installation Guide
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July 1990 Edition
Part Number 320265-01
© Copyright 1990 National Instruments Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide July 1990 Edition Part Number 320265-01 © Copyright 1990 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 (512) 794-0100 (800) 433-3488 (toll-free U.S. and Canada) Technical support fax: (512) 794-5678 Branch Offices: Australia 03 879 9422, Belgium 02 757 00 20, Canada 519 622 9310, Denmark 45 76 73 22, France 1 48 65 33 70, Germany 089 714 50 93, Italy 02 48301892, Japan 03 3788 1921, Netherlands 01720 45761, Norway 03 846866, Spain 91 896 0675, Sweden 08 984970, Switzerland 056 45 58 80, U.K.
  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control. The warranty provided herein does not cover damages, defects, malfunctions, or service failures caused by owner's failure to follow the National Instruments installation, operation, or maintenance instructions;...
  • Page 4: Mounting Requirements

    The kit adapts the VXI-1000 for mounting in a standard 19-inch wide rack. The depth between the front and rear vertical rails can be no less than 22 inches and no more than 28 inches. The VXI-1000 can be mounted flush with the front of the rack, or recessed up to three inches. Warning: The equipment rack must either be bolted to the floor or include extension feet.
  • Page 5: Tools Required

    Repeat this procedure for the other handle mount, then store the handle for future use. VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 6 Detach the top and bottom covers by removing the 14 pan head screws that secure each cover to the mainframe. If you want to mount the VXI-1000 within a 7-inch high (4U) space directly above or below other pieces of equipment, store the covers and screws for future use, and proceed to step 3.
  • Page 7 "L" Bracket Mounting Area Handle Front Front Cover Pan Head Screws (8) Bottom Cover 8/32 Bracket Mounting Screws (4) Figure 2. Adjustable Mounting Bracket and Chassis Section (Right Side View) VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 8 8-32 pan head screws. Secure the front cover to the L brackets with 1/4 turn fasteners. "L" Brackets Figure 3. L Bracket Installation (Front View) © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Track Installation

    Center the mainframe assembly, allowing the tracks to seek their proper position, then retighten the screws. The tracks require no lubrication because of their special finish. VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 10 Hole Figure 4. Track Installation (Right Assembly Shown) Bar Nut (Use If the Front Rail Is Not Tapped) 10-32 x 3/8" Pan head screws Figure 5. Front Rail Mounting Method © National Instruments Corporation VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Flush with Rear Rack Rail A. Deep Rack Mounting 10-32 x 3/8" Pan Head Screw Rear Rail Flush Bar Nut with Rear Rack Rail B. Shallow Rack Mounting Figure 6. Rear Rail Mounting Methods VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 12: User Comment Form

    User Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: VXI-1000 Rackmount Adapter Kit Installation Guide Edition Date July 1990 Part Number: 320265-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.

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