National Instruments NI PS-15 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PS-14/15/16/17 Panel Mount
Brackets
This document provides the installation procedure for the NI PS-14/15/16/17 Panel Mount
Brackets. Use accessory 199432-01 to mount NI PS-14/15/16/17 power supplies without using
a DIN-Rail.
Bracket and Mounting Dimensions
This section provides dimensions for the brackets and the finished assemblies when the brackets
are attached to the power supply. Table 1 provides a summary of the dimensions when the
panel mount brackets are mounted to a specific power supply, and Figure 1 provides a visual
representation for quick reference. The Unit column lists the available power supplies. The A
column provides width dimensions for each power supply. The Bcolumn provides the distance
between the center of a bracket to the outside edge of the specified power supply when properly
installed. The Ccolumn provides the distance between the center of each bracket when installed
properly onto a specified power supply.
Table 1. Bracket/Power Supply Assembly Dimensions
Unit ABC
NI PS-14 32 mm 4.8 mm 22.5 mm
NI PS-15 32 mm 4.8 mm 22.5 mm
NI PS-16 60 mm 5.8 mm 48.5 mm
NI PS-17 82 mm 8.0 mm 66.0 mm

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Figure 1 shows the constants and variables of a unit equipped with the panel mount brackets as
viewed from the front. The A, B, and Cdimensions are dependent upon the power supply used,
and those dimensions are available in Table 1. All measurements are in millimeters.
Figure 1. Assembly Dimension Variables
Figure 2 provides the dimensions for each bracket.
Figure 2. Panel Mount Bracket Dimensions
Weight...............................................................25 g (0.06 lb) each
50 g (0.11 lb) for one set
N L PE
+ +- -
C
B
A
133 143
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INPUT
OUTPUT

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Assembly and Mounting Instructions
Complete the following steps to mount the panel mount brackets to a power supply.
Note The two aluminum brackets and the black plastic slide must be removed from
the units to allow mounting of the zinc-plated steel brackets.
1. Detach the two aluminum brackets by removing the four screws with a Torx 10 screwdriver,
as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Removing the Aluminum Brackets

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2. Remove the plastic lock mechanism with a flathead screwdriver to move the lock
downward while at the same time pushing the plastic slider upwards. Detach the plastic
slider, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Removing the Plastic Slider
Caution Do not over-tighten the screws. The recommended tightening torque is
0.6 Nm/5.3 lb in.

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3. Mount the steel brackets with the same screws from the DIN-Rail brackets as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5. Mounting the Steel Brackets
Figure 6 provides a view of the assembly as it should appear when complete.
Figure 6. Power Supply with Panel Mount Brackets Installed

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