1 Topic by undertone (edited by undertone 2014-09-05 14:31:00)

  • Registered: 2007-05-02
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Topic: How long can the rackmount M3 screws be for the MF2 and Digiface?

I'm rackmounting my MF2 and my Digiface. I found appropriate M3 screws but they're a bit long so the question is:

How long can the screws be? -i.e.: will the screws hit a PCB or a component if too long? And if yes, what is the maximum length they can be?

I don't want to damage anything.

TIA.

PC1 = HDSPe PCIe: DF-ADI-8 DS / HDSPe PCIe: MF2
MBP = HDSPe Expresscard: MF1
  • Registered: 2007-05-02
  • Posts: 316

Re: How long can the rackmount M3 screws be for the MF2 and Digiface?

So I'll just screw them in till I hit something, shall I?

PC1 = HDSPe PCIe: DF-ADI-8 DS / HDSPe PCIe: MF2
MBP = HDSPe Expresscard: MF1
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  • Registered: 2007-04-10
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Re: How long can the rackmount M3 screws be for the MF2 and Digiface?

Since the thickness of your rackmount would also play a role here, too, I'm afraid I don't have an exact and universal figure at hand...
You might want to look at the Alva rackmounts, which come with suitable screws: http://www.alva-audio.de/en_products.ph … rackmounts


Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

Regards
Daniel Fuchs
RME

RME Support's Website

  • Registered: 2007-05-02
  • Posts: 316

Re: How long can the rackmount M3 screws be for the MF2 and Digiface?

Thanks. The Alva website actually mentions "M3 x 5" so I better cut these screws down significantly... wink

PC1 = HDSPe PCIe: DF-ADI-8 DS / HDSPe PCIe: MF2
MBP = HDSPe Expresscard: MF1