ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL OF CONTACTS AND MODULES FOR MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES Table of Contents SECTION 1 RECEIVER CONTACT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 ITA CONTACT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 3 CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5 CROSS REFERENCE TABLES SECTION 6 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Please note that any printed or downloaded User Manuals or Procedure Sheets may not reflect the most current revisions. The information contained in these materials is subject to change. For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com. 1/5/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 MICRO POWER RECEIVER CONTACT ASSEMBLY PART # 610 142 101 TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 Locator, Part # 910 104 145 CRIMP TOOL SETUP 1. Set up the Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 (Figure A), by loosening the contact retainer latch assembly using the locking screw (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). Remove any previously used locator. 2. Insert the open end of the Locator, Part # 910 104 145 (Figure B), into the contact retainer assembly. 3. Slide the crimp tool retaining latch to the locator until the locator is securely held in place and tighten the latch locking screw. LATCH ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING SCREW CONTACT LOCATOR DIE INDENTER OPENING MICROCRIMP ADJUSTING KNOB MICROCRIMP INDICATOR Figure A. Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102. CRIMP TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND WIRE PREPARATION 1.Using Table 1, determine the appropriate crimp tool setting and wire strip length according to the wire gauge being used. 2. 3. Pull and turn the microcrimp adjusting knob (clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease settings) to adjust the crimp tool until the appropriate setting is achieved (Table 1). Verify with pin gauge. For more information about gauge pins, visit vpc.com/gaugepins. See calibration instructions for Part # 910 101 102/103 for pin gauge verification instructions. Strip wire to the appropriate length (Table 1). CONTACT SETUP AND CRIMPING 1. Insert the contact into the crimp tool. NOTE: Contact will drop completely into the crimp tool. 2. Once the contact is properly inserted into the crimp tool, insert the stripped wire fully into the contact and squeeze the crimp tool handle fully until reaching a positive stop. NOTE: Crimp tool will automatically release and return to open position when crimp is complete. 3. Figure B. Locator, Part # 910 104 145. Figure C. Correctly assembled contact. Table 1. STRIP LENGTH (IN [MM]) 12 (Stranded) 0.20 [5.08] 0.080 [2.03] 0.078 [1.98] 50 [222.4] 14 (Stranded) 0.20 [5.08] 0.070 [1.78] 0.068 [1.73] 50 [222.4] Remove the crimped contact (Figure C). OBSERVE PRECISION RATCHET ACTION BY OPENING AND CLOSING CRIMP TOOL FULLY SEVERAL TIMES. NOTE THAT TOOL CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT COMPLETING A CYCLE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE TOOL. NEVER TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN STOP NUTS ON BACK OF TOOL. CRIMP SETTING PULLOUT FORCE (IN [MM]) (LB [N]) MAX MIN WIRE GAUGE NOTE: 12 and 14 AWG wire can be crimped or soldered. Smaller wire should be soldered only. 1-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 2 MICRO POWER ITA CONTACT ASSEMBLY PART # 610 143 101 TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 Locator, Part # 910 104 144 CRIMP TOOL SETUP 1. Set up the Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 (Figure A), by loosening the contact retainer latch assembly using the locking screw (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). Remove any previously used locator. 2. Insert the open end of the Locator, Part # 910 104 144 (Figure B), into the contact retainer assembly. 3. Slide the crimp tool retaining latch to the locator until the locator is securely held in place and tighten the latch locking screw. LATCH ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING SCREW CONTACT LOCATOR DIE INDENTER OPENING MICROCRIMP ADJUSTING KNOB MICROCRIMP INDICATOR Figure A. Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102. CRIMP TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND WIRE PREPARATION 1.Using Table 1, determine the appropriate crimp tool setting and wire strip length according to the wire gauge being used. 2. 3. Pull and turn the microcrimp adjusting knob (clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease settings) to adjust the crimp tool until the appropriate setting is achieved (Table 1). Verify with pin gauge. For more information about gauge pins, visit vpc.com/gaugepins. See calibration instructions for Part # 910 101 102/103 for pin gauge verification instructions. Strip wire to the appropriate length (Table 1). CONTACT SETUP AND CRIMPING 1. Insert the contact into the crimp tool. NOTE: Contact will drop completely into the crimp tool. 2. Once the contact is properly inserted into the crimp tool, insert the stripped wire fully into the contact and squeeze the crimp tool handle fully until reaching a positive stop. NOTE: Crimp tool will automatically release and return to open position when crimp is complete. 3. Figure B. Locator, Part # 910 104 144. Figure C. Correctly assembled contact. Table 1. STRIP LENGTH (IN [MM]) 12 (Stranded) 0.20 [5.08] 0.080 [2.03] 0.078 [1.98] 50 [222.4] 14 (Stranded) 0.20 [5.08] 0.070 [1.78] 0.068 [1.73] 50 [222.4] Remove the crimped contact (Figure C). OBSERVE PRECISION RATCHET ACTION BY OPENING AND CLOSING CRIMP TOOL FULLY SEVERAL TIMES. NOTE THAT TOOL CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT COMPLETING A CYCLE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE TOOL. NEVER TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN STOP NUTS ON BACK OF TOOL. CRIMP SETTING PULLOUT FORCE (IN [MM]) (LB [N]) MAX MIN WIRE GAUGE NOTE: 12 and 14 AWG wire can be crimped or soldered. Smaller wire should be soldered only. 2-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 3 MICRO POWER RECEIVER CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 610 142 101 / 610 142 102 TOOLS REQUIRED 3 /64 Allen Wrench Phillips Head Screwdriver (for iCon modules) Micro Coax/Power Receiver/ITA Extraction Tool, Part # 910 112 123 CONTACT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble the contact to the respective wire. NOTE: For more information concerning the contact assembly process please see contact assembly instructions in Section 1 of this User’s Manual. 2. Insert the terminated contact into the back (wiring side) of the assembled module. The contact can only go into one side. Once in place, pull the wire slightly to ensure that the contact is seated. CONTACT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the module from the receiver frame. NOTE: For more information concerning the process of removing the module from the receiver frame, see module installation and removal instructions in Section 4 of this User’s Manual. 2. Use a 3/64 Allen wrench to remove the 0-80 screws (Figure A). 3. Grasp the module halves and apply force in opposite directions, rocking the ends of the module while slightly pulling the top of the module away from the mating bottom section, until separated. Be sure to open both sides of the module simultaneously or contacts could be damaged. 4. Place the Micro Coax/Power Receiver/ITA Extraction Tool, part # 910 112 123 (Figure B), over the contact to be removed/replaced. Use care to keep the tool perpendicular to the surface of the module, otherwise the tool or contact could be bent. Figure A. The Micro Power module has three 0-80 screws to be removed. 5. Once the extraction tool is seated and the retaining tabs on the retaining ring are compressed, push the plunger. The contact will be pushed out of the rear of the module. 6. Replace the module cap using both hands to push the separated halves together. Replace and tighten the module retaining screws to a maximum torque of .875 in-lbs [0.23 Nm]. DO NOT DEPRESS THE PLUNGER ON THE BACK OF THE EXTRACTION TOOL UNTIL THE TIP OF THE EXTRACTION TOOL HAS FULLY SEATED INTO THE MODULE AND COMPRESSED THE RETAINING RING TABS ON THE CONTACT, OTHERWISE THE RETAINING RING COULD BE DAMAGED. NOTE: The process shown here uses standard/90 series modules. The same process is used for modules from other series. NOTE: If you are using a hybrid module, you may need to reference the User’s Manual for the other contact type for extraction instructions. 3-1 Figure B. Fully seat the extraction tool before depressing. For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 3 MICRO POWER ITA CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 610 143 101 TOOLS REQUIRED Micro Coax/Power Receiver/ITA Extraction Tool, Part # 910 112 123 Micro Coax/Power ITA Extraction Tool for i2 Micro iCon, Part # 910 112 127 CONTACT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble the contact to the respective wire. NOTE: For more information concerning the contact assembly process please see contact assembly instructions in Section 2 of this User’s Manual. 2. Insert the assembled contact into the back (wiring side) of the module. Push the contact forward until the crimp is inside the module housing. Once in place, pull the wire slightly to ensure the contact is seated. CONTACT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the module from the ITA frame. NOTE: For more information concerning the process of removing the module from the receiver frame, see module installation and removal instructions in Section 5 of this User’s Manual. 2. Place the Micro Coax/Power Receiver/ITA Extraction Tool, part # 910 110 123 (Figure A), over the contact to be removed/ replaced. Use care to keep the tool perpendicular to the surface of the module as not to bend the tool or the contact to be removed. Rotate the tool slightly while pushing it into the counter bore on the mating side of the module. 3. Once the extraction tool is seated properly and the tabs on the retaining ring are compressed (Figure B), push the plunger. The contact will be pushed out of the rear of the module. Figure A. Extraction tool, Part # 910 110 123. DO NOT DEPRESS THE PLUNGER ON THE BACK OF THE EXTRACTION TOOL UNTIL THE TIP OF THE EXTRACTION TOOL HAS BEEN FULLY SEATED INTO THE MODULE AND COMPRESSED THE RETAINING RING TABS ON THE CONTACT, OTHERWISE THE RETAINING RING COULD BE DAMAGED. NOTE: The process shown here uses standard/90 series modules. The same process is used for modules from other series. NOTE: If you are using a hybrid module, you may need to reference the User’s Manual for the other contact type for extraction instructions. 3-2 Figure B. Fully seat the extraction tool before depressing. For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15 MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 4 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER STANDARD/90 SERIES MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOLS REQUIRED 3 /32 Allen Wrench INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the module in the receiver or ITA until the upper and lower module screws touch the mating holes in the inner frame. Ensure that Position 1 is located at the top for systems in which the modules are oriented vertically or to the left for systems in which the modules are oriented horizontally. 2. Using a 3/32 Allen wrench, tighten the top screw 1 to 2 full revolutions, while pushing lightly against the face of the module. 3. Maintain this pressure while tightening the bottom screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. 4. Repeat this sequence until the module is seated. Torque the screw to 4 in-lbs [0.45 Nm]. POSITION 1 REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. To remove, loosen the top screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. Loosen bottom screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. 2. Repeat this sequence until the module is separated from the receiver or ITA. Figure A. Receiver Module. NOTE: For optimum performance and system longevity, distribute the contact load evenly throughout the module. Figure B. ITA Module. 4-1 For more information visit vpc.com 12/20/11 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 4 MICRO POWER ICON MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Head Screwdriver INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The receiver strain relief plate or the ITA cover may need to be removed prior to installing or removing an iCon module. Please refer to the appropriate User’s Manual for instructions on how to perform these steps. 1. Place the module in the receiver or ITA until the upper and lower module screws touch the mating holes in the inner frame. Install modules such that Position 1 is located at the top of the ITA/ receiver frame. 2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten the top screw 1 to 2 full revolutions, while pushing lightly against the face of the module. 3. Maintain this pressure while tightening the bottom screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. 4. Repeat this sequence until the module is seated. Torque the screw to 1.5 in-lbs [0.16 Nm]. Figure A. Receiver Module. REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. To remove, loosen the top screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. Loosen bottom screw 1 to 2 full revolutions. 2. Repeat this sequence until the module is separated from the receiver or ITA. NOTE: For optimum performance and system longevity, distribute the contact load evenly throughout the module. Figure B. ITA Module. 4-2 For more information visit vpc.com 12/20/11 CRIMP TOOL LOCATOR EXTRACTION 510 161 111 910 101 102 910 104 144 910 112 123 X X X X X X X X ICON ITA MODULES 510 161 107 STANDARD/ 90 SERIES ITA MODULES 510 161 106 610 143 101 510 108 263 ITA CONTACT 510 108 262 CRIMP TOOL LOCATOR EXTRACTION 510 160 106 510 160 107 510 160 111 510 160 112 910 101 102 910 104 145 910 112 123 610 142 101 X X X X X X X X X 610 142 102 X X X X X X ICON RECEIVER MODULES 510 104 270 STANDARD/ 90 SERIES RECEIVER MODULES RECEIVER CONTACTS 510 104 267 MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 5 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION CROSS REFERENCE TABLES X 5-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION MICRO POWER CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 6 MICRO POWER CONTACT ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS [18.82] 0.74 Receiver Contact Part # 610 142 101 [18.14] 0.71 [1.75] Ø.069 [3.30] 0.13 ITA Contact Part # 610 143 101 Dimensions shown: [millimeters] inches Electrical Specifications CURRENT RATING 21 AMP Continuous DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE (DWV) 1500 VDC Min. CONTACT RESISTANCE 1.5 mOhms Max. Mechanical Characteristics CYCLE LIFE 10,000 MATING FORCE 2.0 lbs max [0.91 kg] CONTACT BODY Brass per ASTM - B-16 / .000050” Au over .000100” Ni RETAINING RING BeCu per ASTM - B-196 / .000050” Au over .000100” Ni Material 6-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com 1/5/15