VPC i2 MICRO iCON User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 i2 MICRO iCON PART IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2 i2 MICRO iCON RECEIVER AND ITA ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT
SECTION 3 i2 MICRO iCON RECEIVER MOUNTING
SECTION 4 i2 MICRO iCON ITA COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 5 i2 MICRO iCON CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 6 i2 MICRO iCON CONTACT REMOVAL
SECTION 7 i2 MICRO iCON ACCESSORIES
SECTION 8 i2 MICRO iCON PCB ASSEMBLY, LAYOUT AND MOUNTING
SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
i2 MICRO iCON USER’S MANUAL
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i2 MICRO iCON RECEIVER PART IDENTIFICATION
PART # 310 130 XXX
Figure A points out distinguishing features of the i2 Micro iCon receiver so that the top
and bottom can be identied. Features to look for are the numeric keying receptacle
on the top side and the alpha keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the
i2 Micro iCon receiver, the top can be determined by holding it so the letters and
numbers are readable.
The front and rear of the i2 Micro 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 i2 Micro iCon receiver can be identied as the
side with the latching feature. The i2 Micro iCon receiver is a solid state receiver/
module.
The front side mates with the i2 Micro iCon ITA. Wires exit the i2 Micro iCon receiver
from the rear side.
Figure A. i2 Micro iCon receiver front view. Figure B. i2 Micro iCon receiver side view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Top
Bottom
Front
Mating
Side
Rear
Wiring
Side
Polarizing
Feature
Latching
Feature
Pin 1A
Indicator
Figure C. Pin location layout.

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i2 MICRO iCON ITA PART IDENTIFICATION
PART # 410 130 XXX
Figure A points out distinguishing features of the i2 Micro iCon ITA so that the top and
bottom can be identied. Features to look for are the numeric keying receptacle on
the top side and the alpha keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the i2 Micro
iCon ITA, the top can be determined by holding it so the letters and numbers are
readable.
The front and rear of the i2 Micro iCon ITA are easily distinguished as shown in Figure B.
The front has a protruding guide plate with locking tabs and the rear has the knob.
The front side mates with the i2 Micro iCon receiver. The front has a polarizing feature
which prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged in the incorrect orientation.
Wires exit the i2 Micro iCon ITA through the 30° cable exit.
Figure A. i2 Micro iCon ITA front view. Figure B. i2 Micro iCon ITA side view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Locking
Tabs
Top
Bottom
Front
Mating
Side
Rear
Wiring
Side
Polarizing
Feature
30° Cable Exit
Figure C. Pin location
layout.

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i2 MICRO iCON RECEIVER & ITA ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT
RECEIVER • PART # 310 130 XXX
ITA • PART # 410 130 XXX
ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement knob counter-clockwise to the
open, disengaged position (Figure A). The triangle will
point down.
2. Align the ITA with the receiver and push the ITA onto the
receiver. There will be about a 0.25″ [6.35 mm] gap.
NOTE: The i2 Micro iCon connector is polarized; the ITA will not
align if it is upside down.
NOTE: The i2 Micro iCon ITA can be left in this position without
engaging the system.
3. Rotate the knob clockwise to engage (Figure B).
NOTE: For optimum performance and system longevity,
distribute the load evenly.
DISENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement knob counter-clockwise to the
open, disengaged position (Figure A). The triangle will
point down.
2. Remove ITA.
NOTE: For unbalanced load, add force to the lower pin load
during disengagement to prevent binding.
Figure A. Disengaged ITA and receiver.
Figure B. Engaged ITA and receiver.

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i2 MICRO iCON RECEIVER MOUNTING
PART # 310 130 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the mounting surface using the dimensions
provided in Figure A.
2. Attach the i2 Micro 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 hardware can be used in place of the pro-
vided 2-56 hardware.
NOTE: The dimensions shown reect using a laser
cutting or punch press process. If using conventional
machining processes the 3.49” [88.65] dimension will be
3.69” [93.73] and a .09” [2.29] radius needs to be added
to the corners.
Figure A. Recommended panel cutout.
Figure B. If metric hardware is preferred, the supplied 2-56
hardware can be replaced with M2 hardware.
.74
18.8
3.49
88.6
.23
5.7
3.940
100.07
.100 THRU, TYP. 4 PLCS
FOR MOUNTING PLATES THICKER THAN .09"
.086-56UNC-2B THRU, TYP. 4 PLCS.
FOR MOUNTING PLATES .09" THICK OR LESS
.36 TYP.
9.1
.19
TYP.
4.8
.050 TYP.
1.27
R .09 TYP.
2.3
4
.640 TYP.
16.26
TOLERANCES ARE:
.XX =
[.25].01
.XXX = [.13] .005
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
5 TYP.
*SPACING IS APPLICATION SPECIFIC, .80" MINIMUM, 1.00" RECOMMENDED
TABLE 1
4 SEE TABLE 1 FOR MINIMUM DISTANCE OF SUBSEQUENT SIDE BY SIDE CUTOUTS.
5
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RECEIVER CUTOUT
SPACING
410130101 ITA, i2 Micro iCon, 168 Position 1.00 [25.40]
410130104 ITA, i2 Micro iCon, 120/12 Position Hybrid 1.00 [25.40]
410130106
ITA, i2 Micro iCon, 168 Position with
Oversized Backshell
2.19[55.63]
410130115
ITA, i2 Micro iCon, 120/12 Position Hybrid
with Oversized Backshell
2.19[55.63]
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i2 MICRO iCON ITA COVER REMOVAL
PART # 410 130 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Disengage the ITA from the receiver.
2. If the ITA is wired, remove cable clamp/strain relief bar (see
Section 5).
3. Using a at head screwdriver, remove the engagement
knob screw and engagement knob (Figure A).
4. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the four screws
(captive) that secure the cover to the ITA/module (Figure B).
5. Slide the cover down (Figure C) so that the insert clears the
bottom of the ITA/module.
6. Remove the insert from the cover by sliding it toward the
mating face of the ITA/module (Figure C).
7. Remove the cover from the ITA/module (Figure D).
Figure B. Loosen cover mounting screws.
Figure A. Remove engagement knob.
Figure D. Remove cover.Figure C. Remove insert from cover.

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i2 MICRO iCON ITA COVER INSTALLATION
PART # 410 130 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. With the necessary wires/contacts installed in the ITA/
module, distribute the wires evenly around the drive shaft
(Figure A).
2. Place the cable bundle in the U-shaped cable clamp
portion of the cover and position the cover against the
wiring side of the ITA/module (Figure B).
3. With the cover against the wiring side of the ITA/module,
slide the cover down so that the slot for the cover insert
clears the bottom of the ITA/module (Detail A in Figure C).
4. Slide the insert into the cover in the orientation shown
(Figure C).
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Figure B. Position cover.
Figure A. Distribute wires evenly around drive shaft.
Figure C. Slide cover down and install insert.

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Figure E. Reinstall engagement knob.
Figure D. Secure cover to ITA/module.
i2 MICRO iCON ITA COVER INSTALLATION
PART # 410 130 XXX
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONTINUED
5. Secure the cover to the ITA/module by tightening the four
Phillips head screws (Figure D) in a crisscross pattern using a
Phillips head screwdriver. Torque to 2 in-lbs [0.23 Nm].
6. Install the engagement knob and tighten the engagement
knob screw using a at head screwdriver (Figure E). Torque to 4
in-lbs [0.46 Nm].
7. Secure the cable bundle using the strain relief bar. Refer to
Section 5 for more information.

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i2 MICRO iCON CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART # 410 130 XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 1.5” screws and strain relief bar
from the ITA cover (Figure A).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install the two 4-40 x 1.5” screws and strain relief bar from
the ITA cover (Figure A).
2. Slowly alternate tightening the 4-40 x 1.5” screws until the
strain relief bar has tightly closed on the cable bundle
(Figure B).
NOTE: Reverse the orientation of the strain relief bar to ac-
commodate smaller cable bundles.
Figure A. Removal/Installation of the strain relief bar.
FORMULA TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF WIRES IN A CABLE BUNDLE
B = 1.2 √(N1d1
2+ N2d2 2 . . . +Nndn 2)
WIRE TYPE Ø [in] # WIRES BUNDLE Ø [in]
26AWG 16878/4 0.043 221 0.77
24AWG 16878/4 0.048 177 0.77
22AWG 16878/4 0.054 141 0.77
M27500-26ml2t08 0.114 31 0.76
M27500-24ml2t08 0.126 26 0.77
M27500-22ml2t08 0.140 21 0.77
M27500-22ml1t08 0.087 54 0.77
22AWG 16878/4 T/P 0.108 35 0.77
24AWG 16878/4 T/P 0.096 44 0.76
NOTE: Acceptable bundle dimension must be
reduced when using sleeving and shrink tubing.
Figure B. Cable clamp exit area.
Flatten larger
wire bundles to t
oblong cable exit
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

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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 with lacing tape using a
‘gure 8’ pattern for a better hold (Figure A).
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.