Complete the following steps before beginning this repair procedure:
  1. Power off your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system by flipping the main disconnect branch breaker to off.
  2. If your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system utilizes a UPS to provide backup power, press the power button on the UPS to power it down.
  3. Disconnect your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system from facility power.
Refer to the following table to see which shipping kits this procedure applies to.
Shipping Kit Part Number Description
789473-01 RCU-10110 Module Assembly

Trained personnel are needed to copy the configuration files to the new rack control unit (RCU). Request support from NI repair services when replacing an RCU to get support for copying these configuration files.

Equipment

  • 3 mm hex key
  • T20 Torx head screwdriver, 1.30 N · m (11.5 in. · lb)
  1. Remove the left side panel of your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system using the 3 mm hex key.
  2. Unplug all cables connected to the RCU.
  3. Unscrew the four screws securing the RCU to your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system using the T20 Torx head screwdriver, and remove the RCU from your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system.


  4. Install the new RCU in your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system and screw in the four screws with the T20 Torx head screwdriver to mount the RCU to your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system.
  5. Connect all cables to the new RCU.
  6. Toggle the Interlock DIP switch on the new RCU to match the Interlock DIP switch configuration of the old RCU.


    1. RCU Interlock DIP switch
  7. Request support from NI repair services to copy the configuration files to the new RCU.
  8. Reinstall the left side panel of your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system using the 3 mm hex key.
Once installation of the new RCU is complete, you can reconnect facility power to your ATE Core Configurations Generation 2 system and power on the rack.