IES-5000 Series User’s Guide
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Hardware Installation and
Connections
This chapter describes how to install and connect the IES-5000 chassis and cards.
2.1 General Installation Instructions
Perform the installation as follows:
• Make sure the IES-5000’s power switches are in the
OFF
position.
• Install the chassis as detailed in this chapter. Make sure you connect the frame grounds
before you make any other connections.
• If chassis cards are not already installed, follow the procedure in the next section to install
them.
• Refer to
for instructions on making connections with Telco-50
connectors.
• Refer to
for instructions on making power connections and turning
on the IES-5000.
2.2 Chassis Installation
This section explains how to install the chassis.
2.2.1 Rack-mounted Installation Requirements
Make sure the rack will safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it contains.
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Make sure the position of the IES-5000 does not make the rack unstable or
top-heavy. Take all necessary precautions to anchor the rack securely before
installing the unit.
• Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to install the screws.
• Refer to
for the gauge of wire to use for the frame ground
connections, as well as the IES-5000 chassis’ dimensions, weight and power consumption.
