Assembling the TS-15000 for Side- and Bottom-Mounting

This procedure walks you through assembling the TestScale components for the TS-15000 side-mount and bottom-mount options, including the backplane, core module, and I/O modules.

Note Refer to your backplane Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for environmental guidelines, electromagnetic compatibility notices, safety requirements, and additional information.

Attaching the Front Panel

Before affixing the front panel, note each module position. The core module must always be positioned in the top left slot (Core Slot/slot C). Serial number labels are provided in the module kits to identify modules on the cable or the assembly. Refer to the Positioning Your TestScale Modules topic for additional information.

  1. Align the front panel with the module connectors.
  2. Insert and tighten the standoffs into the corresponding mounting holes on the modules to fasten the front panel to the module configuration.
    Note Tighten the standoffs to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Standoffs; 4-40, 3/16 Hex, 5/16 Thread Length, M/F (x12)
  2. Front Panel
  3. TestScale Core Module
  4. TestScale I/O Module (x5)

Attaching the Side Panels

  1. Align the mounting holes of the side panels to the corresponding mounting holes on each outer edge of the front panel.
  2. Insert and tighten the screws to fasten the side panels to the front panel.
    Note Tighten the screws to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Side Panel (x2)
  2. Screws; M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Flat (x4)

Attaching the Backplane

Fasten the Standoffs to the Backplane

  1. Align the standoffs and provided screws to the designated holes on the backplane.
  2. Insert and tighten the screws to affix the standoffs to the rear of the backplane.
    Note Tighten the screws to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Screws; SS, Pan Head Phillips, M3 x 0.5, 4 mm (x3)
  2. Backplane
  3. Standoffs; M3 x 6 mm, F/F (x3)

Affix the Backplane to the Modules

  1. Align and affix the module connectors to their corresponding backplane connectors.

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  1. Backplane
  2. Module Assembly

Attach the Backplane

  1. Align the mounting holes on the side panels with the mounting holes on the backplane.
  2. Insert and tighten the provided standoffs to fasten the backplane to the fixture side panels.
    Note Tighten the standoffs to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Standoffs; M3 x 6 mm, M/F (x4)
  2. Backplane

Attaching the Rear Panel

Notice Some components on the backplane, i.e. the shielded power inductor (shown in the following figure) have minimal clearances and can be damaged during assembly. Take care when attaching the rear panel to the backplane to not bend, slide, or otherwise damage components on the backplane.

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  1. Align the mounting holes on the rear panel with the standoffs on the backplane.
  2. Insert and tighten the provided screws to fasten the rear panel to the fixture.
    Note Tighten the screws to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Screws; M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Flat (x7)
  2. Rear Panel
Note Rear panel depicted is for the bottom mounting option. Rear panel for the side mounting option does not have tabs.

Attaching the Support Panels

Attach the Top Support Panel

  1. Align the top support panel mounting holes with the corresponding mounting holes on the top tabs of the rear and front panels.
  2. Insert and tighten the screws to fasten the top support panel to the rear and front panels.
    Note Tighten the screws to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Top Support Panel
  2. Screws; M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Flat (x4)
  3. Front/Rear Panel Mounting Holes (x4)

Attach the Bottom Support Panel

  1. Align the bottom support panel mounting holes with the corresponding mounting holes on the bottom tabs of the rear and front panels.
  2. Insert and tighten the screws to fasten the bottom support panel to the rear and front panels.
    Note Tighten the screws to 0.60 N · m (5.0 lb · in) of torque.

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  1. Front/Rear Panel Mounting Holes (x4)
  2. Bottom Support Panel
  3. Screws; M3 x 0.5 x 4 mm Flat (x4)

Refer to the Mounting the TS-15000 topic for information on mounting your TS-15000 into an enclosure.