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Instructions
TAS 200, TAS 400,
TDS 300, TDS 400 & AFG 2020
Rackmount Kit
070-8521-04
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Safety Summary
General Safety Precautions
Guidelines for safe service procedures, including performing service alone, working with power on, and power disconnection.
General Information
Description
Overview of the 016-1166-00 Rack Adapter Kit and its purpose.
Electrical and Environmental Characteristics
Information on how rackmounted instruments meet stated characteristics.
Clearance Requirements
Specifies the vertical and width clearances needed for mounting in an equipment rack.
Equipment List
Tools Required for Rackmount Installation
Lists the necessary tools for attaching the rack adapter and installing the instrument.
Attaching the Rack Adapter
Preparing the Instrument
Steps to convert a standard instrument to a rack-adapted version, starting with power cord removal.
Removing the Rear Cover
Procedure for removing the instrument's rear cover and storing the screws.
Removing the Cabinet
Instructions for removing the instrument's cabinet, noting orientation and saving screws.
Removing the Handle and Front Feet
Steps to remove the handle and front feet from the instrument cabinet.
Installing the Instrument into the Rack Adapter
Preparing the Rack Adapter
Steps to prepare the rack adapter by adjusting the rear cabinet support and removing front support brackets.
Inserting the Rear Cover
Placing the instrument's rear cover onto the rack adapter's rear support.
Inserting the Instrument Cabinet
Inserting the instrument cabinet into the rack adapter chassis, ensuring correct orientation.
Installing the Instrument into the Assembly
Sliding the instrument into the cabinet and attaching front support brackets.
Securing the Instrument to the Rack Adapter Rear Support
Securing the instrument to the rack adapter using rear support screws and retaining screws.
Removing Swivel Retaining Screws
Optional step to remove swivel retaining screws for tilt-up maintenance.
Attaching BNC Cables
Rear Panel Cabling
Procedure to install BNC connectors into the front panel for rear access.
Installing BNC Connectors
Detailed steps for installing BNC connectors with hardware into the front panel.
Connecting the BNC 50 Ω Cable
Connecting BNC cables and feeding them through nylon channels in the rear support.
Front Panel Cabling
Installing Front Panel BNC Connectors
Procedure to make front panel BNC input connectors accessible at the rear of the rack.
Installation Into the Equipment Rack
Overview of Installation Methods
Describes two methods: standard 19-inch rack and 14-26 inch rack installation.
Attach the Front Ends of the Slide-Out Tracks
Identifying Left and Right Tracks
Instructions to identify left and right slide-out track assemblies using labels.
Locating Mounting Holes
Guidance on selecting appropriate rail mounting holes based on clearance requirements.
Attaching Front Ends to Equipment Rack
Methods for attaching the front ends of slide-out tracks to the equipment rack rails.
Attaching Tracks Behind Equipment Rack Rails
Procedure for attaching slide-out tracks behind equipment rack rails using specific screws and bar nuts.
Attach the Rear Ends of the Tracks
19-Inch Standard Cabinet Installation
Procedure for attaching rear slide-out tracks in a 19-inch cabinet using the rear support kit.
Attaching the Support Pin
Steps to attach a support pin to each of the angle brackets using specific hardware.
Attaching Angle Brackets to Slide-Out Tracks
Attaching angle bracket assemblies to the rear of the slide-out tracks, loosely securing them.
Attaching Support Blocks
Installing support blocks on each rear corner of the rack adapter chassis.
Mating Support Pin with Adapted Instrument
Inserting slide-out tracks into stationary tracks and adjusting angle brackets for proper seating.
Adding Spacer to Rear Support
Tightening rear mounting bolts, removing neoprene washers, and installing metal spacers.
14- to 26-Inch Cabinet Installation
Attaching Extension Brackets
Attaching extension brackets to slide-out tracks for cabinets with 14-26 inch rail spacing.
Securing Extension Brackets
Loosely securing extension brackets to slide-out tracks using screws and bar nuts.
Replaceable Parts
Parts Ordering Information
Information required for ordering replacement parts, including part and instrument details.
Using the Replaceable Parts List
Explanation of the structure and features of the replaceable parts list for quick retrieval.
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