Preparing for use
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SMA100B
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4.4.2 Mounting the R&S SMA100B in a rack
To prepare the rack
1. Observe the requirements and instructions in "Setting up the product"
on page 8.
2. NOTICE! Insufficient airflow can cause overheating and damage the product.
Design and implement an efficient ventilation concept for the rack.
To mount the R&S SMA100B in a rack
1. Use an adapter kit that fits the dimensions of the R&S SMA100B to prepare
the instrument for rack mounting.
a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the R&S SMA100B. For the order
number, see the data sheet.
b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the
adapter kit.
2. WARNING! The R&S SMA100B is heavy. Lift the R&S SMA100B with a lifting
equipment, see "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 8.
Lift the R&S SMA100B to shelf height.
3. Grab the handles at the front.
4. Push the R&S SMA100B onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit closely to the
rack.
5. Tighten all screws at the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to
secure the R&S SMA100B in the rack.
To unmount the R&S SMA100B from a rack
1. Loosen the screws at the rack brackets.
2. WARNING! The R&S SMA100B is heavy. Lift the R&S SMA100B with a lifting
equipment, see "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 8.
Bring the lifting equipment to shelf height.
3. Remove the R&S SMA100B from the rack.
4. If placing the R&S SMA100B on a bench top again, unmount the adapter kit
from the R&S SMA100B. Follow the instructions provided with the adapter kit.
Setting up the R&S SMA100B