Description
- Model: 8596020000
- Brand: Yokogawa (Japan)
- Series: DX1000, DX2000, MV1000, MV2000 Data Acquisition Series
- Core Function: Mechanical mounting bracket for 19-inch rack integration
- Product Type: Mounting Hardware / Accessory
- Key Specs: Standard 19″ EIA compliance | Heavy-duty steel | Precision fit
- Material: Cold-rolled steel with anti-corrosion coating
- Mounting Standard: 19-inch (482.6 mm) Rack
- Compatibility: Specifically for Yokogawa DX100, DX1000, and MV100 series recorders
- Finish: Industrial Grey (matches Yokogawa chassis)
- Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg per set
- Hole Pattern: Universal square/round hole rack compatibility
- Kit Includes: Left and right brackets, mounting screws, and washers
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Application Scenarios & Pain Points
In an industrial control room, real estate in the 19-inch cabinets is premium. The Yokogawa 8596020000 bracket set is the only way to safely migrate your bench-top DX1000 or MV1000 recorder into a permanent rack-mount position. I’ve seen plenty of “creative” field fixes where engineers try to use generic L-brackets, only to have the recorder sag or slip because the mounting holes didn’t line up perfectly. A loose recorder in a vibrating environment (like a compressor house) can lead to cable fatigue at the rear terminals. Using the genuine 8596020000 ensures the unit is flush-mounted and mechanically stable, protecting your data integrity and the recorder’s internal hardware.
Typical Application Scenarios:
- Centralized Control Rooms: Mounting multiple DX series recorders in a single cabinet for plant-wide data logging.
- Environmental Monitoring Stations: Securing MV series portable loggers into a fixed outdoor enclosure for long-term telemetry.
- Lab-to-Plant Migration: Converting a laboratory-spec recorder into a permanent industrial rack installation.
- Test Bench Integration: Building standardized test racks where data recorders must be aligned with power analyzers and signal generators.
Case Study: The “Sagging” Recorder
Background: A thermal treatment facility was using several Yokogawa DX1000 recorders for furnace temperature tracking. The units were sitting on shelves inside a cabinet.
Problem: Due to the frequent opening and closing of cabinet doors and general floor vibration, the recorders shifted, eventually pulling on the thermocouple wiring. This caused a “Burnout” error on a critical sensor, leading to a batch of parts being scrapped.
Solution: We supplied the 8596020000 mounting kits from our newplcdcs stock.
Result: Once the recorders were bolted into the 19-inch frame using the proper brackets, the mechanical movement was eliminated. The wiring remained secure, and the plant manager hasn’t seen a “Burnout” error due to mechanical strain since.
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Technical “Pro-Tips” (Avoiding Common Pitfalls)
Installing a bracket might seem like “Level 1” engineering, but here is what the manual doesn’t always emphasize:
- Alignment First: Before tightening the screws into the recorder chassis, align the brackets on a flat surface. If the brackets are slightly “canted,” the unit will be difficult to slide into the 19-inch rack, and you’ll end up stripping the rack-nut threads.
- Cable Clearance: The DX series has deep terminal blocks at the back. When planning your rack layout, allow for at least 4 inches of clearance behind the unit for wire-bend radius. The 8596020000 holds the unit firmly, but it doesn’t protect the back-side wires from being crushed against a cabinet door.
- Ventilation: Recorders generate heat. If you are stacking three or four units using these brackets, leave 1U (1.75 inches) of space between them if possible, or ensure your cabinet fan is pulling air across the heatsinks.
❗ Warning: Use ONLY the screws provided in the kit to attach the brackets to the recorder. Using longer screws can penetrate too deep into the chassis and short out internal circuit boards.
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Troubleshooting Quick Reference
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Relevant to this Module? | Quick Check | Action |
| Unit Sags in Rack | Loose mounting screws | ✅ High | Check screws on recorder side | Tighten to specified torque |
| Recorders don’t align | Rack rails out of spec | ⚠️ Medium | Measure width between rails | Adjust rack rails |
| Bracket won’t fit unit | Wrong recorder model | ✅ High | Check recorder part number | Verify compatibility with DX/MV |
| Vibration noise | No washers used | ✅ High | Check for metal-on-metal contact | Install nylon/rubber washers |
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