National Instruments SCXI-1370 User manual

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SCXI-1370 Rack-Mount Kit
for the SCXI-1001 Chassis
This guide describes how to attach the SCXI-1370 rack-mount kit to an SCXI-1001 chassis.
Introduction
You can use the SCXI-1370 rack-mount kit to mount the SCXI-1001 chassis in a standard
19 in. rack. With the multiposition rack-mount brackets, you can install the SCXI-1001 in one of
six different positions to attain the desired front panel depth.
What You Need to Get Started
SCXI-1370 rack-mount kit
Two rack-mount brackets
Four 8-32 by 5/16 in. Philips flathead screws
Four 10-32 by 1/2 in. Philips panhead screws
Two 6-32 by 1/4 in. Philips flathead screws
SCXI-1370 Rack-Mount Kit Installation Guide
#2 Philips-head screwdriver
SCXI chassis
Installation
Refer to Figure 1 as you perform the following installation steps. The rack-mount brackets can
be mounted in one of six positions to attain different depths. For detailed measurements of the
SCXI-1001 chassis, refer to Appendix A, Specifications, of the SCXI-1000/1000DC/1001 User
Manual. Item numbers refer to the labels in Figure 1.
1. Turn the SCXI-1001 chassis power off.
2. Use the four 8-32 screws (item 1) to attach the rack-mount brackets (item 2) to your SCXI
chassis.
3. Use the two 6-32 screws (item 3) to secure the rack-mount brackets to your SCXI chassis
when the brackets are in positions 1, 2, 3, or 4.
4. Use the four 10-32 screws (item 4) to attach the assembly to your rack.

SCXI chassis
23
1
4
1
4
2
3
1 8-32 by 5/16 in. Philips flathead screws
2 Rack-mount brackets
3 6-32 by 1/4 in. Philips flathead screws
4 10-32 by 1/2 in. Philips panhead screws
Figure 1. SCXI-1370 Rack-Mount Bracket Installation