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Keithley Instruments
28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-833-9200
tek.com/keithley
Introduction
The Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit contains the hardware required to mount two half-rack instruments
in a standard 48.3 cm (19 in.) rack. Typical installation is for two Series 2600A or 2600B System SourceMeter
instruments or one Series 2600A or 2600B instrument with another half-rack instrument.
Parts list
Refer to the table below for a list of parts included in the kit.
Quantity
Description
2
Hinge
2
Front rack-ear
2
Rear rack-mount bracket
2
Rack-mount extension arm
1
Rear bracket
1
Quick-release pin
8
Cage nut
2
#6 Lock washer
2
Washer
4
#8-32 × 3/8 in. Phillips pan-head screw
4
#8-32 × 3/8 in. Phillips flat-head screw
4
#10-32 × 3/8 in. Phillips pan-head SEMS screw
8
#10-32 × 5/8 in. Phillips truss-head screw
2
#6-32 × 5/8 in. Phillips pan-head screw
2
M4 × 12 mm Phillips pan-head screw
2
M4 × 12 mm Phillips flat-head screw
Tools required
Medium (#2) Phillips screwdriver
3/8-inch wrench
Flat-bladed screwdriver or cage-nut installation tool
PA-909 Rev. J April 2021
Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions
*PPA-909J*
Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit
Keithley part number
2602-328
2602-355
2602-334
2602-335
2304-327
FA-352
FA-274
6LKWA
WA-81
8-32×3/8PPH
8-32×3/8PFH
10-32×3/8PPHSEM
10-32×5/8PHTRSH
6-32×5/8PPH
M4×12PPH
M4×12MMPFH
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- Page 1 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions Keithley Instruments 28775 Aurora Road Cleveland, Ohio 44139 1-800-833-9200 tek.com/keithley Introduction The Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit contains the hardware required to mount two half-rack instruments in a standard 48.3 cm (19 in.) rack. Typical installation is for two Series 2600A or 2600B System SourceMeter ®...
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Page 2: Installation Overview
Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions Installation overview Review the Installation precautions (on page 2). Select a location in the rack: a. Clear as much space as possible around the selected rack location. b. Remove the cabinet side panels from the rack. Prepare the instrument (on page 3). -
Page 3: Prepare The Instrument
Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions Prepare the instrument To remove the handle, mounting ears, and rear feet: 1. Gently pull the handle (1) away from the sides of the instrument case and swing it up or down until the orientation arrows on the handles line up with the orientation arrows on the mounting ears, as shown in the following figure. -
Page 4: Install Mounting Hardware
Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions Install mounting hardware Install the mounting hardware on the opposite sides of each instrument, as shown in the following figures. To install the mounting hardware on the instruments: 1. Place the instruments side-by-side, in the same position that they will be installed in the rack. 2. - Page 5 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions 3. Attach the front rack-ear (2602-355) to the outside of each instrument using two Phillips pan-head screws (#8-32 × 3/8 PPH) on the same side as the rear rack-mount bracket (2602-334). Figure 5: Front rack-ears PA-909 Rev.
- Page 6 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions 4. Secure a hinge (2602-328) to both instruments using two Phillips flat-head screws (#8-32 × 3/8 PFH) on each, make sure the knuckle of the hinge is facing the front of the instrument, as shown in the following figure.
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Page 7: Prepare The Rack
Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions If the two Keithley Instruments are the same depth, you can install the rear bracket onto the rear bezels. To do this: 1. Remove one rear bezel screw from each instrument. Do not completely remove the rear bezel. 2. - Page 8 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions If the two instruments are not the same length, do not use one of the rack-mount extension arms. Refer to Install the instruments (on page 9), "To install two instruments that are of unequal length" for more detail.
- Page 9 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions Install the instruments When rack mounting restricts access to the main power cord, provide a separate main power disconnect device, located close to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator. Failure to disconnect all power when needed may expose personnel to hazardous voltages, which, if contacted, could cause personal injury or death.
- Page 10 Model 4299-2 Dual-Unit Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions To install two instruments that are of unequal length: 1. Slide the instruments into the rack by aligning the instrument, rear rack-mount bracket (2602-334), and the rack-mount extension arm (2602-335), also align the front rack rail for the other instrument, as shown in the following figure.
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be present. This product is intended for use by personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. - Page 12 The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could damage the instrument. Such damage may invalidate the warranty. The CAUTION heading with the symbol in the user documentation explains hazards that could result in moderate or minor injury or damage the instrument. Always read the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure.
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