HP Model 745 - VME Workstation User manual

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Rack Mount Kit Installation Note
For Models 745/132L and 748 Industrial Systems
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Use
of the HP E3664A Rail Kit is r equir ed for safe rack mounting.
Multiple units stacked directly on top of each other r equir e only one rail kit on the bottom–most unit.
 If the system will be installed in a closed or multi–unit rack, ensure the ambient temperature does not
exceed 55  C (131 F).
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Ensure the airflow is suf ficient for safe operation of the system.
 Mount the system in such a way to prevent a hazardous condition due to uneven loading.
 Do not connect the system’ s power cord to a power extension strip.
Shut down the application and operating system, then turn of f the system at both the front panel pushbutton and the power supply
switch. Remove the interface cables and power cord(s) before installing this rack mount kit.
W ARNING: Get two people to help you hold the system in position while installing it. A fully configur ed Model 745 weighs
over 27 Kg (60 pounds); a fully configurted 748 weighs over 31 Kg (68 pounds).
Parts List Installation Options
Item
4U Flange
4U Spacer
7U Spacer
Flange screw
Dress screw (with
745
2
2
4
4
4
Part Number
A2261–00037
A2261–00039
A2261–00040
0515–1114
0570–1366
0590–0804
nylon washer)
Clip nut
W all Mount
Y our installation may require dif ferent dress
screws and clip nuts.
Qty.
Rack Mount
Mast Mount
Back
Front
Out
Out
748
2
6
4
Qty.
7U Flange A4500–000092
Dress screw (with 0570–1597
nylon washer)
4
745
and 748 748 only 748 only

2
Mast Installation
Y ou may want to remove the feet.
235.0 mm
EIA Standard rack mount for Model 748.
Figure 1.
465.5 mm
Rack Installation
Figure 2 for Model 748 Front Out.
Model 748 ONLY
EIA Standard rack mount for Model 745.
101.6 mm
465.5 mm
Figure 3 for Model 745 Front or Back Out,
Model 748 Back Out.
Figure 1: Mast Mount (748 only)
1. Attach the
2. Install the
system in
the mast with
dress screws.
Middle holes on
side.
flange and
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spacer with
flange screws.
CAUTION:
Spacer must be
outside of flange
or screws will
bind internal
modules. Get
someone to
help hold the
system for
installing it in
the mast.
Figure 2: 748 Front Out, Rack Mount
1. Peel off the
trim piece.
2. Attach the
spacer and
flange with
flange screws.
3. Install the
system
in rack with
dress screws.
Figure 3: 745 Front/Back Out, 748 Back Out,
2. Attach the
3. Install the
system in
the rack with
dress screws.
CAUTION:
Spacer must be
outside of flange
flange and
spacer with
flange screws.
or screws will
bind internal
modules. Get
someone to
help you hold
the system
for installing it
in the rack.
Rack Mount
1. Remove any
existing screws
as needed.

3
Wall Installation
Y ou may want to remove the feet.
Figures 4, 5, and 6.
235.0 mm
EIA Standard W all Mount for Model 748.
465.5 mm
Model 748 ONLY.
Figure 4: Removing Front Cover
1. Set the workstation upside
2. Pry side catches loose
and work front cover
off the workstation.
down, then pry the three
front cover bottom
catches loose.
Figure 5: Removing S itch Button & Light Pipe
1. Pull off the
2. Press the light pipe
power switch button,
then press the
switch arm in
to ON.
catch to the left,
then pull out the
light pipe.
Figure 6: Wall Mount
1. Attach the
spacer and
flange with
flange screws.
2. Install the
workstation to
the wall with
dress screws.
CAUTION:
Get two people
to help you hold
the workstation
to wall for
mounting.

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Part Number: A2677–90011
Printed in U.S.A.
Edition E0698
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