Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series
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3 – Opening the Autolab cabinet
The 8-series instruments are fitted in the N form factor cabinet shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - The 8-series Autolab instruments
Four instruments fit in this group:
• PGSTAT128N
• PGSTAT302N
• PGSTAT302F
• PGSTAT100N
Follow these steps to open the instrument cabinet:
1. Switch off the instrument and unplug from the mains
2. Unscrew the four screws on the rear of the Autolab (indicated in Figure 2). Leave
the screws in the top cover.
Figure 2 – Locate the four indicated screws on the back plane of the cabinet
3. Remove the top cover by sliding it from the front to the rear. The best way to do
this is to stand in front of the instrument, put your both hands at the rear part of
the top cover and press with your fingers on the rear panel, while pressing on the
top cover (see Figure 3). The top cover should come off easily.