14 • Physical Installation
ACO-2200 User Guide (v5.0)
The ACO-2200 does not have an internal fan to assist with ventilation or cooling. Therefore, when you install the
unit in an equipment bay, it is imperative that you ensure there is sufficient space all around the unit to allow the
airflow to vent away any excess heat generated by the unit.
Rack Mount Installation
You can install the ACO-2200 into an equipment rack. It is recommended to loom the cables so that they do not
introduce extra weight or twisting force on the front panel rack mountings or rear panel connectors. If installed in a
mobile application, the rack mount kit is essential.
This section describes how to install the ACO-2200 into the rack.
Installing the ACO-2200 into a Rack Unit
The ACO-2200 mounts in the rack cabinet by means of four screws through the front mounting flanges. This should
normally be sufficient to carry the load, including weight of cables. Refer to the
ACO-2200 Quick Start Guide
for
mounting details.
Installing the Rear Support Brackets
In some cases, (mobile trucks, etc.) it may be desirable to also support the rear of the ACO-2200. The rear support
bars can be attached to the ACO-2200 in six possible positions. (
)
Figure 4.1 Installing the Support Brackets
To install the support brackets
1. Choose the position that suits the cabinet depth and will give approximately a 0.5” projection beyond the
previously mounted bracket. The frame support bars can work with racks up to 26” deep.
2. Using four screws per bracket, as shown in
, attach both bars.
3. Mount the frame to the front rails of the rack cabinet using rack screws.
4. At the rear of the cabinet, slide the bracket slots over the rear of the support bars and secure to the cabinet rear
rails with rack screws.
Caution
— The ACO-2200 could be damaged if it is powered on at temperatures or humidities outside
the specified ranges.
Warning
— Do not use the support brackets to carry the ACO-2200. The brackets are not primarily
designed for this purpose, and property damage or personal injury may result.
One Rack-Unit (1RU)
Mounting Frame
Side View
Rack Cabinet
Rear View
Cabinet
Front Vertical
Mounting Rail
Cabinet
Rear Vertical
Mounting Rail
Cabinet
Left Rear Vertical
Mounting Rail
Cabinet
Right Rear Vertical
Mounting Rail
0.500”
Rear Support Bar
Bracket
Allow approximately 0.500” of the end of the
Rear Support Bar to project beyond the Bracket
Select a mounting position
that allows Rear Support Bars
to slide into slots of Brackets
