AMX NI-3101-SIG manual Installation into an Equipment Rack

Installation and Upgrading

Installation into an Equipment Rack

Use the rack-mounting ears supplied with the NI-3101-SIG controller for equipment rack installations. The device comes installed with four rubber feet for flat surface installations.

The maximum operating ambient temperature is 40°C.

Connect the unit only to a properly-rated supply circuit.

Never restrict the airflow through the devices’ fan or vents.

When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution. Reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

Before completing the install process, completing any firmware upgrade of the NetLinx Control Cards is highly recommended. This upgrade involves physically cycling power to the unit and can become cumbersome if the unit is already installed into a rack.

1.Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object.

2.Position and install the mounting ears, using the screws supplied with the unit. The mounting ears may be rotated to accommodate your mounting needs.

3.Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables to accommodate for movement during the installation process.

4.Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/terminal locations. Refer to theConnections and Wiring section on page 9 for more detailed wiring and connection information.

Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the a power supply before plugging in the 2-pin power connector.

To prevent repetition of the installation, test the incoming wiring by connecting the Controller’s connectors to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify that the unit is receiving power and functioning properly. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected 12 VDC-compliant power supply.

5.Slide the device into the rack until the attachment holes, along both sides, align to their corresponding locations on the mounting ears.

6.Secure the device to the rack by using the four flat-head Phillips screws supplied in the kit.

7.Apply power to the unit to complete the installation.

8 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller