Installation Into An Equipment Rack - AMX NetLinx NI-3101-SIG Operation/Reference Manual

Installation and Upgrading

Installation into an Equipment Rack

Use the rack-mounting ears supplied with the NI-3101-SIG controller for equipment rack installations.
The device comes installed with four rubber feet for flat surface installations.
The maximum operating ambient temperature is 40°C.
Connect the unit only to a properly-rated supply circuit.
Never restrict the airflow through the devices' fan or vents.
When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise,
hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution.
Reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Before completing the install process, completing any firmware upgrade of the
NetLinx Control Cards is highly recommended. This upgrade involves physically
cycling power to the unit and can become cumbersome if the unit is already installed
into a rack.
1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object.
2. Position and install the mounting ears, using the screws supplied with the unit. The mounting ears
may be rotated to accommodate your mounting needs.
3. Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables
to accommodate for movement during the installation process.
4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/terminal locations. Refer to theConnections and
Wiring section on page 9 for more detailed wiring and connection information.
To prevent repetition of the installation, test the incoming wiring by connecting the
Controller's connectors to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify that the
unit is receiving power and functioning properly. Disconnect the terminal end of the
power cable from the connected 12 VDC-compliant power supply.
5. Slide the device into the rack until the attachment holes, along both sides, align to their
corresponding locations on the mounting ears.
6. Secure the device to the rack by using the four flat-head Phillips screws supplied in the kit.
7. Apply power to the unit to complete the installation.
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Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the a power supply before
plugging in the 2-pin power connector.
NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller