Installing The Emi Gaskets - Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE Equipment Manual

Mounting Bracket
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#10-32×1/2" Flat Head Hex Socket Screw
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Figure 2.9 Mounting Brackets
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3.
2.8

Installing the EMI Gaskets

The material for the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) gaskets is provided in two
lengths for the two different sizes of patch panel openings in the RUGGEDCOM
MX5000:
To install the EMI gaskets, do the following:
1.
2.
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Secure the mounting bracket with 20 flat head hex socket screws. Hand tighten
each screw and make sure each screw head is flush with the surface of the
mounting bracket.
Repeat step 1 (Page 24) and step 2 (Page 25) for the mounting bracket on
the opposite side of the RUGGEDCOM MX5000.
EMI Gasket Material Length
19.5"
35.5"
Make sure the groove surrounding each panel opening is free of dust, dirt or
liquid.
Inspect each gasket for signs of twisting, cracking, wear or damage. If the
gaskets need to be replaced, cut and discard the them.
NOTICE
• Do not stretch the gasket material. Stretching the gasket material will
degrade performance. If gasket material is inadvertently stretched, remove
Installing the Device
2.8 Installing the EMI Gaskets
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Patch Panel Opening
D, E, F and G
A, B, C, H, J and K
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