ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL OF CONTACTS AND MODULES FOR 40 GHz COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES Table of Contents SECTION 1 CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL SECTION 2 MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL SECTION 3 CROSS REFERENCE TABLES SECTION 4 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. 8/24/15 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 40 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 40 GHZ COAXIAL RECEIVER AND ITA CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 610 102 114 TOOLS REQUIRED 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector 3 /8 Wrench 5 /16 Wrench INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach cable to the rear of the contact via a 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector and torque per the connector manufacturer’s recommendations using the 5/16 wrench. 2.92 mm - For applications up to 40 GHz 3.5 mm - For applications up to 34 GHz SMA - For applications up to 18 GHz 2. Remove the nut from the front of the contact. 3. Install the contact into the module from the rear (wiring side). 4. Place the nut back on the front of the contact and tighten to 20 in-lbs [2.26 Nm] using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure A for receiver installation and Figure B for ITA installation. CONTACT 2.92 mm CONNECTOR NUT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the module from the receiver or ITA frame. NOTE: For more information concerning the process of removing the module from the receiver or ITA frame, see module installation and removal instructions in Section 2 of this User’s Manual. 2. Remove the nut using the 3/8 wrench. 3. Remove the contact from the back of the module. Figure A. Receiver Installation. CONTACT NUT 2.92 mm CONNECTOR Figure B. ITA Installation. 1-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com. 8/24/15 40 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 2 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 40 GHZ COAXIAL 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]. 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. 2-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com. 10/6/09 40 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 3 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 610 102 114 ITA CONTACT 610 102 114 3-1 X STANDARD/ 90 SERIES 510 108 169 ITA MODULE RECEIVER CONTACT STANDARD/ 90 SERIES 510 104 224 RECEIVER MODULE CROSS REFERENCE TABLES X For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com. 10/6/09 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 40 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 4 40 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACT ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18.54 .73 9.65 .38 2.92mm INTERFACE Receiver/ITA Contact Part # 610 102 114 Dimensions shown: [millimeters] inches Electrical Specifications IMPEDANCE 50 Ohms TEMPERATURE RANGE -50ºC to 125ºC RECOMMENDED CONNECTOR SMA for applications up to 18 GHz 3.5 mm for frequencies <26 GHz 2.92 mm for frequencies >26 GHz CONTACT ISOLATION -85 dB min FREQUENCY RANGE (GHZ) INSERTION LOSS (MAX dB) VSWR (MAX) DC - 18 0.3 1.35 18 < 40 1.5 1.55 Mechanical Characteristics CYCLE LIFE 20,000 MATING FORCE 1.5 lbs max. [0.68 kg] OUTER SHIELD Stainless Steel, Class 303 Passivated per ASTM - A380 CENTER CONDUCTOR BeCu per ASTM - B196 or ASTM - B197 Au per MIL-G-45204 Material 4-1 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com. 10/6/09