VPC G12 User manual

G12/G12xUSER MANUAL
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SLIDE KIT INSTALLATION
 SLIDE MOUNT RACK EXTENDER KIT INSTALLATION
 SLIDE MOUNT NOTATION REGARDING U HEIGHT
 INSTRUMENT BRACKET INSTALLATION
CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION
KEYBOARD TRAY KIT INSTALLATION
TABLETOP RECEIVER MOUNTING
REAR COVER INSTALLATION
 RACK MOUNT RECEIVER INSTALLATION
 RACK MOUNT EXTENDER BLOCK KIT INSTALLATION
 HANDLE REMOVAL AND REPOSITIONING
 G ITA ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY
 GX ITA ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY
 KEYING PIN KIT INSTALLATION
 ITA & RECEIVER ENGAGEMENT
 RECEIVER INSTALL/ UNINSTALL CAUTIONARY NOTE
 TROUBLESHOOTING
 PRECAUTIONARY NOTES
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SLIDE KIT INSTALLATION
PART #   ,   ,   ,   ,   
Figure B. The platform mounting brackets are threaded so washers
and nuts will not need to be locked.
G12 RECEIVER SUPPORTS
FOR MOUNTING PLATFORM
TO SLIDES SLIDE TO BRACKET
MOUNTING HARDWARE
PLATFORM
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
/32 Allen Wrench
DETERMINE SLIDE LENGTH NEEDED
1. Measure dimension A as shown in Figure A to determine the proper
slide kit.
NOTE: Make sure the slide length does not exceed dimensions A plus B.
INSTALLATION
1. Install slides using manufacturer’s instructions. A hard copy is included
with the slide kit.
(Click here to access PDF version)
2. Attach platform mounting brackets to slides (Figure B).
NOTE: The screws will overhang the bracket holes by 3/8". These screws may
also be used to mount the keyboard tray kit, Part # 310 113 439.
3. Remove the rubber feet.
4. Attach the G12/G12x platform to the platform mounting brackets aer
removing the rubber feet (Figure C).
NOTE: If you are installing a cable tray or instrument brackets, do not attach
the platform until those accessories are installed.
5. Pull the receiver out as far as possible. The slides will lock in position. Push
the blue tabs located on the middle section of the slides (Figure D). Apply
pressure to push the receiver back in toward the rack. The smaller inner
slides move into the middle section, which should not move. Push receiver
until it backs into the rack. The mounting screws can now be used.
6. Secure receiver to rack.
29.50
749.30
TOP VIEW
[50.8]
2.00
DIMENSION B
DIMENSION A
DIMENSION C
[749.3]
29.50
[31.75]
1.25
FRONT OF RACK
Figure A. If dimension C exceeds 1" use the Rack Extender Kit, Part # 310 113
406 for G12 or Part # 310 113 519 for G12x.
Dimensions shown: [millimeters]
inches
Figure C. Use the existing #8-32 flat head screws, washers, and hex nuts to
secure the platform to the brackets.
BAR NUT
Figure D. Slides will support up to 180 pounds.
BLUE TAB
ALWAYS SUPPORT THE RECEIVER AND PLATFORM
WITH THE MOST ROBUST (MIDDLE) SECTION OF
THE SLIDES.
To ensure proper support when extending the receiver
and platform away from the rack, stop the receiver and
platform at approximately 6” from the rack. Reach around
to the rear of the receiver to the slides underneath on both
sides. Manually extend the middle section of the slides
forward until fully underneath the platform. The receiver
and platform may then be extended while holding this
middle slide in place. If completed properly, the middle
section of the slides will remain underneath the platform
and oer the strongest support.

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SLIDE MOUNT RACK EXTENDER KIT INSTALLATION
PART #   ,   
NOTE: This kit is for test rack rails that are recessed more than 1” and
it accommodates a maximum depth of 2.5".
TOOLS REQUIRED
5/32 Allen Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
INSTALLATION
1. To determine if a Rack Extender Kit is needed, verify that the distance between the front of the
rack enclosure and the rail is between 1" and 2.5" (Figure A).
2. Attach the mounting rack mating surface on the extender brackets to the recessed rail with the
cap screws. Do not fully tighten until the cover plate is attached.
3. Attach the cover to the brackets with the flat head screws.
4. With the extender kit in place, secure the G12 receiver to the mating surface on the extender
brackets with #10-32 cap screws (provided with the G12).
[101.6]
4.00
DIMENSION C
Figure A.
DIMENSION C
2.5“[63.5mm]

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SLIDE MOUNT NOTATION REGARDING U HEIGHT
PART #    ,   
NOTE: When using a slide kit for the part numbers listed above, the slide
mechanism protrudes slightly downward into the rack’s next U height on
both sides of the receiver.
For the above receivers, Dimensions A in the drawings below is .46” or
11.7 mm.

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INSTRUMENT BRACKET INSTALLATION
PART #   
NOTE: Only compatible with slide kits 28” or larger.
TOOLS REQUIRED
5/32 Allen Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
INSTALLATION
1. Depress the blue tabs on the inner slides and remove.
2. Attach one of the brackets to the slide using 3 #8-32 button head
screws. The brackets are identical parts and only the front two holes
on each bracket are designed to line up with the slides. The le
bracket assembly is shown in Figure A.
3. Attach the remaining bracket to the other inner slide.
4. Reinstall the inner slides.
- Slide the le mid-section of the slide all the way out, you will feel it
lock into position.
- Feed the matching inner slide into position and ensure the inner
section rides into place with the roller bearings seated into the groove.
- Push the inner slide in about 6-8 inches and then pull out the right
side. Slide the track of the mid-section over the right side of the inner
slide.
- Pull the slide out until the position matches the le side.
- Reach to the back of the middle slides and release the spring locking
mechanism (Figure C).
NOTE: At this time, both sides should be partially installed. This can be
observed when it will not proceed into the rack because the support
tab on the instrument brackets will hit the slide mounting bracket.
5. Rotate both instrument brackets inward so the support tabs
can pass the mounting brackets. Continue to push (install slides
simultaneously) into position. Remember to push the blue tabs to
allow the inner slide to continue to travel into the middle slide section.
NOTE: The middle section will not go into the outer section until the
inner section has been fully installed into the middle section.
6. Retighten the slide mounting screws.
Figure A.
Figure B. The slots on the instrument brackets are designed to accept a strap
should you want to secure your chassis.
MAKE SURE ALL SCREW HEADS HAVE BEEN SECURELY
TIGHTENED. ONLY USE #- BUTTON HEAD
SCREWS.
Figure C. Spring-locking mechanism.

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CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION
PART #   
NOTE: The cable tray is used for strain relief and cable management with
the horizontal and vertical flanges providing tie down options.
NOTE: Not compatible with 20” or 24” slide kits or the instrument bracket
kit with strain relief.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen the slide mounting screws with one turn.
2. Depress the blue tab and remove the inner slides.
3. Attach the cable tray to the slides with #8-32 screws ( Figure A). The angled side of the cable
tray should face the G12/G12x receiver, and with shorter slide kits the cable tray will sit below
the lip of the instrument brackets.
4. Tighten the slide mounting screws.
Figure A.
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/32 Allen wrench

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Dimensions shown: [millimeters]
inches
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KEYBOARD TRAY KIT INSTALLATION
PART #   
NOTE: This optional keyboard mounts below the platform on the
G12 or G12x receiver. The kit includes a keyboard with touchpad,
58" USB cable with connector, keyboard tray, and 12" slides.
MOVEMENT
12 INCH SLIDE
1.2
[30.48]
KEYBOARD WITH TOUCHPAD
KEYBOARD TRAY
12 INCH SLIDES
MOUNTING BRACKET, RIGHTMOUNTING BRACKET, LEFT
USB KEYBOARD
CONNECTOR.
RUBBER GROMMET
13.0
[330.2]
13.3
[337.82]
28.4
[721.36]
Figure A.

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PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKET
MOUNTING BRACKET, LEFT
EXISTING #8-32 SCREWS
Figure B.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the keyboard mounting brackets to the existing platform
mounting brackets. Use the #8-32 nuts and lock washers to
secure the keyboard mounting brackets to the three screws
extending from the platform mounting brackets (Figure B).
2. Use the #8-32 button head screws to attach the 12"slides to the
inner side of the keyboard brackets. The manufacturer stamped
identification on the slides should be placed toward the rack.
You need to adjust the position of the slides to access the hole
locations .
3. There are floating, self-locking fasteners in the keyboard
mounting brackets which prevent the screws from backing out.
There will be a snug fit when tightening the screws (Figure C).
4. Insert the keyboard into the keyboard tray. Wrap the plastic
strain relief around the cable near the back of the keyboard and
press into the hole provided on the keyboard tray.
5. Fully extend the 12” slides and mount the keyboard tray, (Figure
). The remaining 4 #8-32 button head screws are used to attach
the keyboard tray to the slides. The dierent hole patterns
allow for variations in the overall extension of the keyboard tray.
Figure D.
KEYBOARD TRAY KIT INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
PART #   
Figure C.
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/32 Allen wrench

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TABLETOP RECEIVER MOUNTING
PART #   ,   ,   ,   ,   
PERMANENT MOUNTING
1. Remove rubber feet from ¼-20 tapped holes beneath the platform.
2. Prepare the mounting surface using the dimensions provided in Figure A or B,
and drill 0.257" [6.53 mm] minimum thru holes.
3. Secure the receiver to the mounting surface with ¼-20 screws and washers.
Figure A. Receiver with 15" Platform Figure B. Receiver with 20" Platform
85.60
.65
16.51
17.70
449.58
3.37
11.50
292.10
449.58
17.70
16.50
419.10
85.60
3.37
.65
16.51
449.58
17.70
85.60
16.50
419.10
3.37
.65
16.51
Dimensions shown: [millimeters]
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INSTALLATION
1. The rear cover is to be used on tabletop configurations and is
designed to protect wiring from the receiver to the instruments.
2. Use the /32 Allen wrench with the provided #8-32 screws and washers to attach
the rear cover to the G12/G12x receiver. An exploded view of the assembly is
provided in (Figure A).
TOOLS REQUIRED
/32 Allen Wrench
Figure A.
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION METHOD
1. Rear covers can be permanently mounted to the tabletop using the dimensions provided in Figure B. Hardware for this is not included.
2. Rubber feet included with rear cover are not necessary when permanently mounting the G12/G12x receiver.
REAR COVER INSTALLATION
PART #   ,   
287.19
11.307
1.35
34.29
15.00
381 .26 TY
P
6.60
Figure B.
Dimensions shown: [millimeters]
inches