Fluke Y2638 User manual

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Y2638
Rack-Mount Kit
Instruction Sheet
Introduction
This sheet explains how to use the rack-mount kit (the
Kit) to mount the 2638A Series Data Acquisition
System (the Product) into a standard 19-inch rack
panel.
Warning
To prevent possible injury, do not restrict
access to the Product power cord, which is
the mains disconnecting device. If access to
the power cord is inhibited by rack mounting,
a properly rated accessible proximate mains
disconnecting switch must be provided as
part of the installation.
Preparation
Before the Kit is installed, remove the handle, bezels,
and two screws from the Product, see Figure 1:
1. Place the Product on a flat surface and rotate the
Product handle to the vertical position.
2. Pull one side of the handle outward, away from
the Product until free. Pull the other side of the
handle out, away from the Product.
3. Pry and pull the bezels from the Product.
4. Remove the rear-side screws (2) from the
Product.
Front Bezel
#8-32 SCREW
Rear Bezel
1
2
3
3
4
4
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Figure 1. Preparation

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Install a Single Rack-Mount Kit
Use the Kit to mount the Product on the left or right
side of a standard 19-inch rack. See Figure 2.
To mount the Product on the left-side of the rack:
1. Attach one of the rack brackets to the right-front
side of the Product with three #8-32 x ½ inch
panhead screws. Keep the bracket face with the
three holes facing toward the front.
2. Attach the other rack bracket to the left-front side
of the Product with three #8-32 x ½ inch panhead
screws.
3. With three panhead hex screws (M6), and three
nuts, fasten the left-side of Rack Faceplate to the
right side of rackmount.
4. Install the entire assembly into the rack. From the
rear of the rack, align the assembly to the holes in
the rack. At the front of the rack, use six panhead
hex screws (M6) to fasten the Rack Faceplate
and Rack Screw Plate through the rack and Rack
Brackets.
Rack Faceplate
M6, Panhead,
Hex Screw
M6, Panhead,
Hex Screw
#8 - 32 x 1/2" Panhead Screw
#8 - 32 x 1/2"
Panhead Screw
Rack Bracket
Rack Bracket
Rack Screw Plate
2
3
4
1
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Figure 2. Single Rack-Mount Kit

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Install a Dual Rack-Mount Kit
To install a Dual Kit, see Figure 3:
1. Place both Products side-by-side on a flat surface
and use three #8-32 x ½-inch panhead screws to
install the Rack Bracket to the outer left and right
sides of the Product. Refer to step 1 under Install
a Single Rack-Mount Kit.
2. Attach the Inner Rack Bracket to the inner right
and left sides of both Products with six #8-32 x ½-
inch panhead screws.
3. Attach the Inner Rack Bracket to the inner right
and left sides of both Products with six #8-32 x ½-
inch panhead screws and insert the two guide
pins into the two holes in both sides of the Inner
Rack Bracket.
4. Align the front tabs of the Inner Rack Brackets,
and fasten a Rack Screw Plate to the front tabs of
with two #8-32 x ½-inch panhead screws.
5. Install the entire assembly into the rack. From the
rear of the rack, align the assembly to the holes in
the rack. At the front of the rack, use six panhead
hex screws (M6) to fasten the Rack Faceplate
and Rack Screw Plate through the rack and Rack
Brackets.
Rack Screw Plate
Rack Screw Plate
Rack Screw Plate
M6, Panhead,
Hex Screw
#8 - 32 x 1/2",
Panhead, Hex
Screw
#8 - 32 x 1/2",
Panhead Screw
#8 - 32 x 1/2", panhead screw
Inner Rack Bracket
Rack_2
Rack Bracket
#8 - 32 x 1/2",
Panhead Screw
1
2
2
3
4
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Figure 3. Double Rack-Mount Kit

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Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
•Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
•Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
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