Tektronix 2380-RM Installation Manual

Model 2380 Rack-Mount Kit

Keithley Instruments

28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-935-5595

http://www.tek.com/keithley

Installation Instructions

Introduction

The Model 2380 Fixed Rack-Mount Kit for 3U DC electronic load instruments contains all of the hardware to
install the instrument in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Installation of the instrument in your rack requires two people. Do not attempt to install the instrument
alone.

Parts list

The following figure shows the hardware that is supplied with this kit. The following table lists the hardware, part
number, and quantity.

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Item Quantity Description Keithley Part No.

1 12 10-32 x 5/8 LG Phillips truss-head screw 10-32x5/8PHTRSH
2 8 Cage nut FA-274
3 4 10-32 Keps® washer nut 10-32KEPNUT
4 1 Ventilating panel S500-304B
5 2 Instrument support shelf 60160-350

Tools required

• Medium (#2) Phillips-head screwdriver

• 3/8-inch wrench

• Flat-bladed screwdriver or cage nut installation tool, such as Knurr part number 01.130.985.9.

Installation precautions

Observe the following saf ety preca uti ons when installing instruments.

Turn off instrument power and unplug all ca bles before installing an instrument in a rack.
Failure to remove power before installing may cause personal injury or death from electrical
shock.

Heat sources should be mounted away from the instrument, its cabling, and its accessories, with
sufficient space provided between the instrument and heat source for airflow and cooling.

To prevent damaging heat build-up and ensure specified performance, make sure there is adequate
ventilation and airflow around the instrument to ensure proper cooling. Do not cover the ventilation
holes on the top, sides, or bottom of the instrument.

Cabinet preparati on

The rack mount kit requires a 4U slot in the cabinet because of the added vent panel. 1U is a
standard vertical spacing that is equal to 4.45 cm (about 1.75 in).

To prepare the rack for installation:

1. Select a location in the cabinet rack.

2. Take steps to make it easier to manipulate and install the instrument:

• Clear as much space as possible around the selected cabinet rack location.

• If practical, remove the cabinet sides from the rack.

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Install the cage nuts

To install the cage nuts on the rack rails and the support shelves for the instrument:

1. Use the vent panel as a guide, mark holes for the selected installation location (eight places total).

2. Install the cage nuts (1) in the backside of each rail hole (2) where marked in step 1. To install a cage nut, if
you are using a cage nut installation tool, place the bottom lip of the nut so it rests in the rail hole. Grab the
top lip of the nut and pull (3) until the nut snaps in place. Repeat for each cage nut.

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