
2450-BenchKit Benchtop Kit
6-32 × 3/4 Phillips flat-head screws
6-32 × 3/8 Phillips flat-head screws
28775 Aurora Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
1-800-935-5595
tek.com/keithley
Installation Instructions
Introduction
The Keithley Instruments Model 2450-BenchKit contains the hardware that you need to set up any of the
following instruments for use on a benchtop:
Figure 1: Model 2450-BenchKit
Number Description Quantity Keithley part number
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2450-BenchKit Benchtop Kit Installation Instructions
Installatio n precautions
Turn off instrument power and unplug all ca bles before installing the Model 2450-BenchKit
hardware. Failure to remove power before installation may cause personal injury or death
from electrical shock.
To prevent overheating and ensure specified performance, keep the exhaust vents free of
obstructions. Adequate airflow ensures that air temperatures around the instrument remain
within specified limits under all operating conditions. Even partial blockage may impair
proper cooling.
Installing the Model 2450-BenchKit
To install the bench kit:
1. Assemble and install the handle mounts (on page 2
)
2. Install the handle (on page 4)
3. Install the bumpers (on page 4)
The following topics contain instructions for each of these steps.
Assemble and install the handle mounts
To install the handle-mount assemblies:
1. Insert one of the handle-mount caps into the flat end of one of the handle mounts. Make sure that the
raised flange on the handle-mount cap is facing the same direction as the raised flanges on the handle
mount.
Figure 2: Inserting handle-mount caps
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2. Align the handle-mount and cap assembly with the two lower mounting holes on one side of the instrument.
Make sure that the flat edge of the assembly is facing the rear of the instrument and the raised flanges are
placed inside the mounting holes.
Figure 3: Installing the handle-mount assembly
3. Insert one of the 6-32 × 3/4 screws through the handle-mount assembly into the mounting hole that is
closer to the rear of the instrument. Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Insert one of the 6-32 × 3/8 screws through the handle-mount assembly into the mounting hole that is
closer to the front of the instrument. Tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to attach the remaining handle-mount assembly to the other side of the
instrument.
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