NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS VB-8034 VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
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NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS VB-8034 VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit
The National Instruments VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit (part number 785079-01) is an accessory you can use to mount your VirtualBench to a rack. The rack mount kit consists of a shelf, two 6-32 screws, and this guide.
Complete the following steps to install the rack mount kit on your VirtualBench. You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation.
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit
- Part Number: 785079-01
Description:
The VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit is an accessory designed to mount your VirtualBench to a rack. It includes a shelf, two 6-32 screws, and an installation guide.
Product Usage Instructions
1. Use the screwdriver to remove two feet from your VirtualBench. Depending on your VirtualBench, you must remove different feet. Figure 1 depicts the correct feet to remove for every VirtualBench model.
Figure 1. Removing Feet from VirtualBench
1. VirtualBench with Round Rubber Feet
2. VirtualBench with Plastic Flip Feet
2. Lay the shelf on the inverted VirtualBench, aligning the two remaining
feet with the recesses of the shelf, as shown in Figure 2.
3. Use the screwdriver and the screws from the removed feet to attach
VirtualBench to the shelf, screwing through the bottom of the shelf into the
foot recess of the VirtualBench.
Figure 2. Attaching the Shelf to VirtualBench
1. VirtualBench with Round Rubber Feet 2. VirtualBench with Plastic Flip Feet
4. Store the removed feet on the shelf with the provided screws, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Storing Your Feet
1. Round Rubber Feet 2. Plastic Flip Feet
5. Attach the shelf to your rack. Larger VirtualBenches, such as the VB-8034, require an extra rack unit (1U) above the mounting flanges.
Note Rack environments often can exceed the VirtualBench rated ambient temperature. Monitor the inlet air temperature of VirtualBench in the deployed environment to ensure that the maximum ambient operating temperature, listed in your VirtualBench specifications document, is not breached.
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FAQ
Q: What is included in the VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit?
A: The VirtualBench Rack Mount Kit includes a shelf, two 6-32 screws, and an installation guide.
Q: What tools do I need for installation?
A: You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Q: Can I use the rack mount kit with any VirtualBench model?
A: Yes, the rack mount kit is compatible with all VirtualBench models. Refer to Figure 1 for guidance on removing the correct feet.