ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL OF CONTACTS AND MODULES FOR 18 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 10/4/13 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 18 GHZ COAXIAL RECEIVER CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 610 102 108 TOOLS/PARTS REQUIRED 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector 18 GHz Contact Extraction Tool, Part # 910 112 115 5 /16 Wrench CONTACT CONTACT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SMA CONNECTOR 1. Attach the cable to the rear of the contact via a 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector and torque to8 in-lbs [0.90 Nm] with a 5 /16 wrench. 2. Insert the receiver contact into the module cavity (Figure A). Be sure to push the contact forward until the retaining ring locks into place. 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 2 of this User’s Manual. 2. Use the 18 GHz Contact Extraction Tool, Part # 910 112 115, and insert firmly over the contact by applying pressure with the shaft. Do not apply pressure with the handle area. 3. 4. Figure A. Contact installation. Apply pressure with the handle area only when the tool has slipped over and collapsed the retaining ring (Figure B). (Twisting the lower portion of the tool will ensure that the retaining ring has collapsed.) On the opposite side of the module from the extraction tool, grasp the contact with your fingers and hold it while removing the extraction tool. (This will avoid pulling the contact back into the locked position.) DO NOT PUSH THE TOOL INTO THE MODULE UNTIL THE TIP OF THE EXTRACTION TOOL HAS FULLY SEATED INTO THE MODULE AND COMPRESSED THE RETAINING RING TABS ON THE CONTACT. RETAINING RING HANDLE DETAIL A SCALE 2 : 1 SHAFT 18 GHZ CONTACT A Figure B. Contact removal. 1-1 For more information visit vpc.com 10/4/13 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 18 GHZ COAXIAL ITA CONTACT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 610 102 107 TOOLS/PARTS REQUIRED 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector 18 GHz Wrench, Part # 910 121 165, or 5/16” Nut Driver 5 /16 Wrench CONTACT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach the cable to the rear of the contact via a 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA connector and torque to 8 in-lbs [0.90 Nm] with a 5/16 wrench. SMA CONNECTOR LOCK WASHER NUT 2. Insert contact into the back (wiring side) of the module (Figure A). CONTACT O-RING 3. Add lock washer. 4. Tighten nut with a 5/16” nut driver, Part # 910 121 165. 5. Place o-ring into groove of contact (Figure B). CONTACT REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. Remove the module from the ITA frame. NOTE: For more information concerning the process of removing the module from the ITA frame, see module installation and removal instructions in Section 2 of this User’s Manual. Figure A. Contact installation. Loosen the nut using the 18 GHz wrench, Part # 910 121 165, and remove contact from module (Figure C). 18 GHZ EXTRACTION WRENCH 18 GHZ CONTACT Figure B. The o-ring provides a bulkhead seal during receiver and ITA engagement. 1-2 Figure C. Contact removal. For more information visit vpc.com 10/4/13 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 2 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 18 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]. 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. 2-1 For more information visit vpc.com 10/4/13 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 3 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 3-1 EXTRACTION TOOL 910 112 115 EXTRACTION TOOL 510 104 203 X 910 121 165 ITA CONTACT 610 102 107 X 510 108 176 610 102 108 STANDARD/ 90 SERIES ITA MODULE RECEIVER CONTACT STANDARD/ 90 SERIES RECEIVER MODULE CROSS REFERENCE TABLES X X For more information visit vpc.com 10/4/13 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 4 18 GHZ COAXIAL CONTACT ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19.30 .76 22.35 .88 12.76 .50 9.12 .36 Receiver Contact Part # 610 102 108 ITA Contact Part # 610 102 107 Dimensions shown: [millimeters] inches Electrical Specifications CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE 50 Ohms FREQUENCY RANGE DC to18 GHz CONTACT RESISTANCE 2 Milliohms max. on outer shield; 4 Milliohms max. on center conductor DIELECTRIC WITHSTANDING VOLTAGE (DWV) 1000 V RMS min MAXIMUM VSWR 1.05 + 0.005f(GHz) - up to 18 GHz INSERTION LOSS - 0.06x √f(GHz) db RF LEAKAGE -60 dB min. @ 2-3 GHz RECOMMENDED TERMINATION 2.92 mm, 3.5 mm, or SMA Plug Mechanical Characteristics CYCLE LIFE 20,000 MATING FORCE Insertion - 3 lbs max. [1.36 Kg] Extraction - 1.5 lbs max. [0.68 Kg] OUTER SHIELD (ITA) Stainless Steel, Class 303 Passivated per ASTM-A380 OUTER SHIELD (RCVR) Stainless Steel, Class 303 Passivated per ASTM-A380 CENTER CONDUCTOR (ITA) BeCu per ASTM - B196 or ASTM - B197 Au per MIL-G-45204 CENTER CONDUCTOR (RCVR) BeCu per ASTM - B196 Au per MIL-G-45204 over Cu per MIL-C-14550 SPRING Stainless Steel RETAINING RING (RCVR) BeCu per ASTM - B194 Au per MIL - C- 45204 CONTACT RING BeCu per ASTM - B194 Au per MIL - C- 45204 over Cu per MIL-C-14550 DIELECTRIC TFE Fluorocarbon Material 4-1 For more information visit vpc.com 10/4/13