National Instruments FP-3000 - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
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1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in Figure 2-1.
2. Snap the panel mount accessory onto the module, as shown in
Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Installing the Network Panel Mount Accessory
3. Lock the panel mount accessory into place by pushing the rail clip to
the locked position, as shown in Figure 2-1.
4. Mount the FP-3000 to your panel with the panel mount accessory. The
installation guide that came with the panel mount accessory includes a
guide that you can use to drill pilot holes for mounting the FP-3000.
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting
You can install terminal bases directly, without using the panel mount
accessory needed to mount the FP-3000 network module. Follow these
steps to connect terminal bases to a network module using panel mounting.
Caution To avoid damaging the FP-3000 and the terminal bases, make sure that power is
not applied to the FP-3000 while you install or remove terminal bases.
1. Drill pilot holes in the panel to mount the terminal bases. A drilling
guide is provided with the network module panel mount accessory.
2. Attach the terminal base to the FP-3000 by firmly mating the local bus
connectors.
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