Tektronix TSG4100A-RM1 User manual

TSG4100A-RM1 and TSG4100A-RM2
RF Signal Generator
Rackmount Kit
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Instructions
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Table of Contents
Important safety information...................................................................................... 1
General safety summary ...................................................................................... 1
To avoid damage to equipment and personal injury ....................................................... 1
Kit descriptions and parts lists .................................................................................... 2
Equipment list.................................................................................................. 5
Installation instructions ............................................................................................ 5
RM1 installation ............................................................................................... 5
RM2 installation ............................................................................................... 7
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ii TSG4100A Series RM1 and RM2 Rackmount Kit Instructions

Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page , Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
To avoid damage to equipment and personal injury
Do not exceed rackmount weight ratings. Use this rackmount kit only for the
TSG4100A series instruments.
Use proper hardware. Do not interchange rack slides or rails with other hardware
or injury may result. Use only rails specified for the slides and mounting screws.
Use care when installing and removing product from rack. Use two people to
install and remove product from rack, one on each side. Avoid pinching fingers
and hands when installing and removing. Do not force the product into the rails
when installing. Gently pull the product out when removing.
To prevent the instrument from tipping or dropping onto the installers, two or
more people should install this instrument into the rack cabinet. After completing
the installation procedure, the installers should verify that the instrument and rack
cabinet will not tip forward when the instrument is in the extended position.
The instrument may need to be extended for access to the rear panel. Do not leave
the instrument extended when finished accessing the rear panel.
Use only with specified products. Do not use rackmount on products for which
it was not intended. Refer to individual product manuals for details or contact
Tektronix Customer Service when in doubt.
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Kit descriptions and parts lists
Kit descriptions and parts lists
Once assembled, the following kits allow you to place one or two TSG4100A
Series RF Signal Generator(s) in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Before
assembling your rackmount kit, check that you received all of the parts for the
particular kit you ordered.
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Kit descriptions and parts lists
TSG4100-RM1 This kit configures one Tektronix TSG4100A Series RF Signal Generator for
mounting into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
This kit shipped with the items listed in the following table and shown in the
following figure. (See Figure 1.)
When you are ready to assemble the rackmount kit, see the RM1 installation
procedure. (See page 5.)
Figure 1
reference Item Quantity
-1 Handle 2
-2 Screws, machine (8-32 x .375)
(These Torx 15 screws may already secure the handles to the
brackets.)
4
-3 Ear bracket, large 1
-4 Ear bracket, small 1
Figure 1: RM1 rackmount parts
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Kit descriptions and parts lists
TSG4100-RM2 This kit configures two Tektronix TSG4100A Series RF Signal Generators for
mounting into a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
This kit shipped with the items listed in the following table and shown in the
following figure. (See Figure 2.)
When you are ready to assemble the rackmount kit, see the RM2 installation
procedure. (See page 7.)
Figure 2
reference Item Quantity
-1 Handle 2
-2 Ear bracket, small 2
-3 Screws, machine (8-32 x .375)
(Four of these Torx 15 screws may already secure the handles
to the brackets.)
6
-4 Plate, side interlocking 1
-5 Screws, sockethead cap (10-32 x .500) 4
-6 Bracket, side interlocking 2
Figure 2: RM2 rackmount parts
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Installation instructions
Equipment list
Use the following tools to install the kit hardware:
Sockethead screwdriver
Torx T15 screwdriver
Torx T20 screwdriver
Torx T25 screwdriver
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Installation instructions
These instructions are for personnel who are familiar with servicing the product.
If you need further details for disassembling or reassembling the product, refer to
the appropriate product manual. Contact your nearest Tektronix Service Center or
contact Tektronix Factory Service for installation assistance.
RM1 installation
Use the following procedure and refer to the illustration to assemble the RM1
(single instrument) rackmount hardware and install the instrument into the rack.
(See Figure 3.)
CAUTION. You must remove the feet from the bottom of the instrument if you
intend to install it immediately above another instrument in the rack (with no
clearance). To so this, you will need to use a flat-bladed screwdriver to pry out the
7/16"–deep plugs that cover the hidden screws, and then use a Torx T20 driver to
loosen the screws to remove the feet.
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Figure 3: RM1 assembly
RM1 assembly procedure 1. Remove the flexible boot that surrounds and protect the front end of the
instrument.
2. Remove the two T25 screws from each side of the instrument (a total of 4
screws).
3. Attach the right handle bracket to the right (outside) side of the instrument
using two of the screws removed in step 1.
4. Attach the left handle bracket to the left (outside) side of the instrument using
the two remaining screws removed in step 1.
WARNING. To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the instruments that might be
caused by dropping the instruments or loading them into the rack incorrectly, use
two people to place and secure the instruments into the rack.
6. Place and secure the mounted instrument in the rack.
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Installation instructions
RM2 installation
Use the following procedure and refer to the illustrations to assemble the RM2
(two instruments) rackmount hardware and install the instruments into the rack.
(See Figure 4.) (See Figure 5.)
CAUTION. You must remove the feet from the bottom of each instrument if you
intend to install them immediately above other instruments in the rack (with no
clearance). To so this, you will need to use a flat-bladed screwdriver to pry out the
7/16"–deep plugs that cover the hidden screws, and then use a Torx T20 driver to
loosen the screws to remove the feet.
Figure 4: RM2 assembly part 1
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Figure 5: RM2 assembly part 2 and part 3
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Installation instructions
RM2 assembly procedure 1. Remove the flexible boots that surround and protect the front ends of the
instruments.
2. Part 1: Attach the interior brackets to the two instruments as follows. (See
Figure 4.)
a. Remove the two T25 screws from each side of each instrument (a total
of 8 screws).
b. Place the two instruments side by side and facing the same direction on
your work table.
c. Attach the interior bracket to the left (inside) side of the instrument on the
right using two sockethead screws.
d. Attach the interior bracket to the right (inside) side of the instrument on
the left using two sockethead screws.
3. Part 2 andPart3: Connect and secure the two instruments as follows. (See
Figure 5.)
a. Connect the interior brackets by moving one of the instruments and
sliding the interior brackets together until they lock.
b. Attach the right handle bracket to the right (outside) side of the instrument
on the right using two of the screws removed in step 2 a.
c. Attach the left handle bracket to the left (outside) side of the instrument
on the left using two of the screws removed in step 2 a.
d. Use two T15 screws to secure the plate to the top of the interlocking
brackets that hold the two instruments together.
WARNING. To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the instruments that might be
caused by dropping the instruments or loading them into the rack incorrectly, use
two people to place and secure the instruments into the rack.
4. Place and secure the mounted instrument in the rack.
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