VPC ICON User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 ICON PART IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2 ICON RECEIVER & ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
SECTION 3 ICON RECEIVER MOUNTING
SECTION 4 ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 5 ICON CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
SECTION 6 ICON MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
SECTION 7 ICON ACCESSORIES
SECTION 8 PCB LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
ICON USER’S MANUAL
6/7/18
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iCON RECEIVER PART IDENTIFICATION
PART # 310 123 XXX
Figure A points out distinguishing features of the iCon receiver so that the top and
bottom can be identied. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on
the top side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the iCon
receiver, the top can be determined by holding it so the letters and numbers are
readable.
The front and rear of the iCon receiver are shown in Figure B. The front has a polarizing
feature which prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged in the incorrect
orientation. The front of the iCon receiver can be identied as the side with the
latching feature.
The front side mates with the iCon ITA. Wires exit the iCon receiver from the rear side.
Figure A. iCon receiver front view. Figure B. iCon receiver side view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Top
Bottom
Rear
Mating
Side
Front
Wiring
Side
Polarizing
Feature
Receptacle
Locking
Mechanism
Receptacle
Guide Pin
Receptacle

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iCON ITA PART IDENTIFICATION
PART # 410 123 XXX
Figure A points out distinguishing features of the iCon ITA so that the top and bottom
can be identied. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on the top
side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the iCon ITA, the
top can be determined by holding it so the letters and numbers are readable.
The front and rear of the iCon ITA are easily distinguished as shown in Figure B. The
front has protruding guide pins, a locking mechanism, and the rear has the knob.
The front side mates with the iCon receiver. The front has a polarizing feature which
prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged in the incorrect orientation. Wires
exit the iCon ITA through the 30° cable clamp exit.
Figure A. iCon ITA front view. Figure B. iCon ITA side view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Guide Pin Locking
Mechanism
Top
Bottom
Front
Mating
Side
Rear
Wiring
Side
Polarizing
Feature
Cable Clamp with
30° Cable Exit

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ICON RECEIVER & ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
RECEIVER • PART # 310 123 XXX, 310 124 XXX
ITA • PART # 410 123 XXX, 410 124 XXX
ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement handle to the open position as
shown in Figure A.
2. Align the dowel pins and push the ITA onto the
receiver. There will be about a 0.200″ gap.
NOTE: The iCon connector is polarized; the ITA will
not align if it is upside down.
3. Rotate the handle 180º clockwise (Figure B).
NOTE: For optimum performance and system longevity,
distribute the load evenly.
ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement handle to the open position.
2. Remove the ITA.
Figure A. When the engagement handle is open it will reveal the text
“OPEN” and the two raised circles will align.
Figure B. When the engagement handle is engaged, the raised
triangles will align.
MAXIMUM CONTACT MATING FORCE
SHOULD NOT EXCEED 100 LBS.
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
OPEN
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
CLOSED

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ICON RECEIVER MOUNTING
PART # 310 123 101
5.10
129.54
5.39
136.91
.90
22.86
1.45
36.83
.28
6.99
.15
3.68
R .16 MAX TYP.
4.06
5.
RECOMMENDED PANEL
CUTOUT
TOLERANCES ARE:
.XX = .01[.25]
.XXX = .005[.13]
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
FOR MOUNTING USE
[2.79].11 THRU HOLE,
2-56 OR M2.5 METRIC
TAPPED HOLE
(SUPPLIED WITH 4X, 2-56 SCREWS,
LOCK WASHERS & NUTS)
5 SEE TABLE 1 FOR MINIMUM DISTANCE OF SUBSEQUENT SIDE BY SIDE CUTOUTS.
TABLE 1
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RECEIVER CUTOUT
SPACING
410123101 ITA, iCon 1.75 [44.45]
410123102
ITA, iCon, EMI-Shielded 2.20 [55.88]
410123106 ITA, iCon, with Large Cable Clamp 2.20 [55.88]
410123111
ITA, iCon, with Threaded Coupling
Adapter
2.20 [55.88]
410123116
ITA, iCon, with Large Cable Clamp,
with EMI Housing and Handle
2.20 [55.88]
410123122 ITA, iCon with Oversized Backshell 2.20 [55.88]
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the mounting surface using the dimensions
provided in Figure A.
2. Attach the iCon receiver to the panel with the provided
2-56 Phillips head screws and nuts (Figure B). Torque
screws to 2 in-lbs [0.23 Nm].
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thicker than 0.125” [3.18
mm], longer screws may be needed.
NOTE: If the mounting surface has threaded holes, the
nuts will not be needed.
NOTE: M2.5 hardware can be used in place of the
provided 2-56 hardware.
Figure A. Recommended panel cutout.
Figure B. If you prefer metric hardware, you can replace
the supplied 2-56 screws with M2.5 hardware.
Dimensions shown: [millimeters]
inches

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TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
COVER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
There are two options for removing the cover:
OPTION A: Slide the cover straight up the ITA frame (Figure A).
Option A requires 4.75″ of vertical space above the iCon.
OPTION B: Slide the cover halfway up the ITA frame then lift away
from the frame. This can be used if other components need to be
mounted above the iCon. Option B requires 1.64″ of vertical space
above the iCon.
OPTION A
1. Using a at head screwdriver remove the shoulder screw
located on the top of the removable cover (Figure B).
2. Remove the engagement handle by pulling it upward.
3. Loosen the captive screw with a Phillips head screwdriver
(Figure B).
4. Slide the cover off (Figure A).
OPTION B
1. Using a at head screwdriver remove the shoulder screw
located on the top of the removable cover (Figure B).
2. Remove engagement handle by pulling it upward.
3. Loosen the captive screw with a Phillips head screwdriver
(Figure B).
4. Slide the cover up until the cover notch within the cover aligns
with the notch on the ITA frame (Figure C).
5. With the notches aligned lift the cover up to remove it.
ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL
PART # 410 123 XXX
Figure B.
Figure A.
Figure C.
The iCon ITA is designed with a removable cover to allow
the test technician access to probe signal points while
troubleshooting the test set up.
REMOVABLE
COVER
SLOTTED SHOULDER
SCREW
REMOVABLE
COVER
REMOVABLE
COVER
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
COVER NOTCH
ITA FRAME
ITA FRAME
CAPTIVE
SCREW
NOTCH AREA
ITA FRAME

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ICON ITA COVER INSTALLATION
PART # 410 123 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
There are two options for installing the cover:
OPTION A: Installing the cover while the iCon ITA is disengaged from the
receiver or the ITA is in the disengaged position (Figure A).
OPTION B: Installing the cover while the iCon ITA is engaged to the
receiver or the ITA is in the engaged position (Figure B).
A
B
Figure A. iCon ITA in the open position.
D
C
DETAIL C
SCALE 2 : 1
DETAIL D
SCALE 3 : 1
Figure B. iCon ITA in the engaged position.
SCALE 3 : 1
DETAIL B
DETAIL A
SCALE 2 : 1

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ICON ITA COVER INSTALLATION
PART # 410 123 XXX
Figure B. Route the wires around the shaft to avoid
damage when the handle is attached.
SHAFT
SHOULDER SCREW
SUPPLIED 6-32
FLATHEAD SCREW
SUPPLIED 4-40
CABLE CLAMP
ITA GROOVE
NOTCH AREA
COVER LIP EDGES
Figure A. The notch area provides an option of sliding
the cover half way as explained in the “ICON ITA COVER
REMOVAL” section.
COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
OPTION A: DISENGAGED POSITION
1. Place the cover onto the ITA as shown in Figure A. The lip will
align with the ITA groove.
2. Slide the cover onto the ITA frame until it is fully seated against
the cable clamp.
3. Place the handle (onto the shaft with the raised circles aligned.
Make sure wires are routed around the shaft and do not get
caught between the handle (Figure B) and shaft.
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the handle and
tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver (Figure B).
5. Finally, tighten the captive screw at the top of the ITA securing
the cover to the ITA.
OPTION B: ENGAGED POSITION
1. Place the cover onto the ITA as shown in Figure A. The lip will
align with the ITA groove.
2. Slide the cover onto the ITA frame until it is fully seated against
the cable clamp.
3. Place the handle onto the shaft with the raised triangles lined up
as shown in Figure B.
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the handle and
tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver (Figure B).
5. Finally, tighten the captive screw at the top of the ITA securing
the cover to the ITA.

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ICON ITA CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART # 410 123 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. After removing the handle and cover, loosen the 6-32 x
1.5” screws to allow the wire(s) or cable to slide freely in
the clamp.
2. Unscrew the 4-40 x .375” screws holding the clamp
to the ITA frame (Figure A). Afterwards, if necessary,
entirely remove the 1.5” screws to allow the wire(s) or
cable to be removed.
CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place wire(s) or cables into “U” shaped clamp. Install
strain relief bar and start 1.5” screws; alternate screws
when tightening.
2. Install .375” screws to mount clamp to ITA frame. Slowly
alternate tightening the 1.5” screws until the clamp has
cinched the wire(s) or cable tightly.
NOTE: The U-shaped cable clamp is adjustable to
accommodate the amount of wires in your cable bundle.
Figure A. The U-shape allows cables to be preterminated before
clamp installation.
The iCon ITA cable clamp is designed to allow the
test technician to easily recongure or add wired
modules to the system.
B = 1.2 √(N1d1
2+ N2d2 2 +. . . +Nndn 2)
B = Wire Bundle
Diameter
N1 = Quantity of
rst wire type
N2 = Quantity of
second wire type
Nn = Quantity of
nth wire type
d1= Outside Diameter
of rst wire type
d2
= Outside Diameter
of second wire type
dn= Outside Diameter
of nth wire type
WIRE TYPE Ø [in] # WIRES BUNDLE Ø [in]
26AWG 16878/4 0.043 549 1.21
24AWG 16878/4 0.048 441 1.21
22AWG 16878/4 0.054 348 1.21
M27500-26ml2t08 0.114 78 1.21
M27500-24ml2t08 0.126 64 1.21
M27500-22ml2t08 0.140 52 1.21
M27500-22ml1t08 0.087 134 1.21
22AWG 16878/4 T/P 0.108 87 1.21
24AWG 16878/4 T/P 0.096 110 1.21
NOTE: Acceptable bundle dimension must be reduced
when using sleeving and shrink tubing.
FORMULA TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF WIRES IN A CABLE BUNDLE

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RECOMMENDED SLEEVING INSTRUCTIONS
In order to prevent protective sleeving slippage for cable assemblies, VPC recommends lacing to secure the wire to sleeve
or wrapping with silicone tape. We have internal procedures to resolve these types of issues in order to provide optimal
outcomes for your system. Please contact us with any questions. Below are VPC best practices for securing protective
sleeving.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Blunt Sewing Needle
Wax Lacing Tape
Cable Sleeving
Silicone Tape (optional)
OPTIONAL CABLE SLEEVING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fold the end of the sleeving under.
2. Sew the sleeving to the wires using lacing tape
(Figure A); using a ‘gure 8’pattern around the wires is
recommended for a better hold.
3. Use silcone tape to increase cable diameter, if necessary,
for a secure clamp (Figure B & C).
4. When possible, place sleeving under the inside of the
clamp.
NOTE: The preferred method is to place sleeving inside clamp
regardless of tape use.
Figure A. Lacing.
Figure B. Example of silicone tape usage.
Figure C. Example of silicone tape on circular connector.