Keithley 4288-10 Assembly And Mounting Instructions
Keithley 4288-10 Assembly And Mounting Instructions

Keithley 4288-10 Assembly And Mounting Instructions

Rear support rack-mount kit

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28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-935-5595
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Introduction

The Model 4288-10 Rear Support Mount Kit is a rack mount kit that is intended for use with the
Model 3706A System Switch/Multimeter in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Keithley Instruments recommends that you support the rear of the Model 3706A in all installations.
This kit includes the hardware that you need to provide this support for one Model 3706A.
This kit should be used in addition to the rack mount hardware that is supplied with the Model 3706A.
The supplied kit provides support for the front of the instrument. The Model 4288-10 provides the support
for the rear.
The Model 4288-10 Rear Support Mount Kit is intended for use in fixed installations only. It is
not intended for mobile applications or any other application where the rack mount and
mounted instruments are subject to vibration or shock.

Tools required

Medium (#2) Phillips-head screwdriver

Parts list

The table below lists the hardware that is supplied with this kit.
Item description
Rear support bracket
Support bracket
Retaining clip (with captive nut)
10-32 × 5/8 in. Phillips truss-head screw
8-32 × 3/8 in. Phillips truss-head screw
8 × 3/4 washer
PA-953 Rev. E / July 2018
Model 4288-10 Rear Support Rack-Mount Kit
Assembly and Mounting Instructions
*PPA-953E*
Part number
3706-354
3706-355
FA-148
10-32X5/8PHTRHD
8-32X3/8PHTRHD
8FENWA
Quantity
2
1
4
4
12
12
1

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  • Page 1: Tools Required

    Introduction The Model 4288-10 Rear Support Mount Kit is a rack mount kit that is intended for use with the Model 3706A System Switch/Multimeter in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Keithley Instruments recommends that you support the rear of the Model 3706A in all installations.
  • Page 2: General Guidelines

    Model 4288-10 Rear Support Rack-Mount Kit Assembly and Mounting Instructions General guidelines For most installations, the Model 3706A fills 2U of vertical rack space. If you are using a screw terminal block accessory with auto cold junction compensation (CJC) thermocouple measurements, such as the Model 3720-ST, be aware that this accessory has built-in temperature sensors.
  • Page 3 Model 4288-10 Rear Support Rack-Mount Kit Assembly and Mounting Instructions Prepare the Model 3706A for rack mount installation Before installing the instrument, disconnect all external power from the equipment and disconnect the line cord. Failure to disconnect all power may expose you to hazardous voltages, which, if contacted, could cause personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 Model 4288-10 Rear Support Rack-Mount Kit Assembly and Mounting Instructions Install the Model 3706A in the rack You will need two people to install the Model 3706A in the rack. To install the Model 3706A in the rack: 1. Place the Model 3706A in the rack. You will need to insert it at an angle and flex the support brackets to fit them into proper placement in the rack.
  • Page 5: Contact Information

    If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the corporate headquarters of Keithley Instruments (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-935-5595, or from outside the U.S. at +1-440-248-0400. For worldwide contact numbers, visit the Keithley Instruments website (http://www.tek.com/keithley).
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Keithley 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 7 (note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call a Keithley office for information.

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