Installation 
 
2-4  M370430-01  Rev B 
Step 2: Location and Mounting 
The power supply may be rack-mounted or used in benchtop applications. 
Rack Mounting 
The XG/XTR 850 Watt power supply is designed to fill half of a standard 
19 inch (483 mm) equipment rack. The XG/XTR 1500 and 1700 Watt 
power supplies are designed to fill a standard 19 inch (483 mm) equipment 
rack. 
Units can be combined with the same models in the 850 W or 1500 and 
1700 W series for customer applications. 
Purchasing Rack Mount Kits 
Contact Customer Service (see “Contact Information” on page i) about 
purchasing the Rack Mount Kit options. For a list of the part numbers, see 
Appendix D Rack Mount Kit Options. Installation information for the 
different rack mount options are provided with the rack mount kits. 
For product support, visit www.programmablepower.com and 
navigate to the DC Power Supplies page. 
Ventilation 
Whether operating the power supply in a rack or on a bench, allow air to 
reach the ventilation inlets on the front and rear of the unit for cooling. The 
direction of airflow is from the front of the unit to the back of the unit. 
Ventilation space is not required at the top, bottom or sides of the power 
supply.