Mounting The Backplane On A Panel - National Instruments Compact FieldPoint cFP-21 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software
NI recommends that you use one of the mounting systems described in this
Caution
document. If you decide to use a custom mounting solution, make sure that the screws
you use are short enough to fit in the holes in the backplane. The screw holes are 5 mm
(0.2 in) deep.

Mounting the Backplane on a Panel

Caution Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the panel-mount plates to the
backplane.
cFP-21xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual
The cFP-BP-x backplane is shipped with a panel-mount kit. Complete the
following steps to mount the backplane on a panel:
1. Fasten the two plates of the panel-mount kit to the back of the
cFP-BP-x using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the
8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with the kit. These
screws have a nylon coating to prevent them from loosening. Refer to
Figures 2-4 and 2-5.
Figure 2-4. Fastening the Panel-Mount Plates to the cFP-BP-4 Backplane
2. Bolt or screw the panel-mount accessory to a panel using 8-32 or
M4 screws.
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