User's Manual
Installation and Upgrading
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NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
3. Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables 
to accommodate for movement during the installation process.
4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/terminal locations. Refer to theConnections and 
Wiring section on page 19 for more detailed wiring and connection information.
 Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the a power supply before 
plugging in the 2-pin power connector.
5. Slide the unit into the rack until the attachment holes, along both sides, align to their corresponding 
locations on the mounting brackets, as shown in FIG. 11.
6. Secure the AC-RK to the rack by using the four #10-32 screws (80-0186) and four #10 washers 
(80-0342) supplied in the kit.
7. Apply power to the unit to complete the installation.
FIG. 11 Mounting Integrated Controller into an equipment rack
Install screws
Bracket
Rack
Mounting Holes
To prevent repetition of the installation, test the incoming wiring by connecting the 
Controller’s connectors to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify that the 
unit is receiving power and functioning properly. Disconnect the terminal end of the 
power cable from the connected 12 VDC-compliant power supply.










