VPC ICON 960 User manual

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RECEIVER PART IDENTIFICATION
ITA PART IDENTIFICATION
RECEIVER/ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
RECEIVER MOUNTING
ITA ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
 ITA ENCLOSURE REMOVAL
CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RECEIVER MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
 ITA MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
 RECEIVER PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLATION
 ITA PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLATION
 KEYING PIN KIT ASSEMBLY
 TROUBLESHOOTING
ICON 960 USER MANUAL
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RECEIVER PART IDENTIFICATION
PART #   XXX
(Figure A) points out distinguishing features of the iCon 960 receiver so that the top and
bottom can be identified. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on the top
side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom.
The front and rear of the receiver are shown in (Figure B). The front has a polarizing
feature which prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged upside down. The front
of the receiver can be identified as the side with the latching feature.
The front side mates with the ITA. Wires exit the receiver from the rear side.
Figure A. iCon 960 receiver front view. Figure B. iCon 960 receiver side view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric
Keying
Receptacle
Top
Bottom
Front
Mating
Side
Rear
Wiring
Side
Polarizing
Feature
Receptacle
Locking
Mechanism
Receptacle
Guide Pin
Receptacle
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ITA PART IDENTIFICATION
PART #   XXX
(Figure A) Points out distinguishing features of the iCon 960 ITA so that the top and
bottom can be identified. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on the top
side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom. The front and rear of the ITA are
easy to distinguish. The front has a protruding guide plate with locking tabs and the rear
has the handle/knob.
The front side mates with the receiver. The front has a polarizing feature which prevents
the ITA and receiver from being engaged upside down. Wires exit the ITA through the two
30° cable clamp exit.
NOTE: The ITA enclosure and protective cover are sold separately. Use of the protective
cover (Figure B) and enclosure (Figure C) are encouraged to ensure longevity of the
ITA wiring and contacts.
Figure A. iCon 960 ITA front view.
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Guide Pin
Locking
Mechanism
Top
Bottom
Polarizing
Feature
Cable Clamp with 30°
Cable Exit
Figure B. iCon 960 ITA Protective Cover (PN# 410
112 804)
Figure C. iCon 960 ITA Enclosure (PN# 410
112 775)
* Accessories sold separately
Front
Mating
Side
Rear
Wiring
Side
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RECEIVER/ ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
RECEIVER • PART #   XXX
ITA • PART #   XXX
ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement handle to the open position as
shown in (Figure A)
2. Align the dowel pins and gently push the ITA onto the
receiver. There will be about a 0.20 gap.
NOTE: The iCon 960 ITA is polarized; to prevent upside
down engagement.
3. Rotate the handle 180º clockwise (Figure B).
NOTE: For optimum performance and system
longevity, distribute the contact load evenly.
DISENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the engagement handle 180º to the open
position.
2. Remove the ITA.
Figure A. Ensure that the ITA handle is in the up/open position before engaging
with the receiver.
Figure B. ITA handle in the closed/engaged position.
CONTACT VPC IF ANY OTHER
CONFIGURATION IS NEEDED OTHER THAN
QUADRAPADDLE.
CONTACT TYPE MAX. MATING FORCE
(LBS)
QuadraPaddle 0.30
TriPaddle 0.64
Mini Power 5.99
Mini Coax 2.47
Micro Power 1.36
Micro Coax 1.86
75 Ohm HD Coax 1.87
20 GHz Coax 4
Twinax 3.5
Thermocouple 0.25
POF 1.5
Mini Multimode 2.8
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
OPEN
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
CLOSED
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RECEIVER MOUNTING
PART #   XXX
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 iCon960 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: inches [millimeters]
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ITA ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
PART #   
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 iCon960 ITA is disengaged
from the receiver or the ITA is in the disengaged position (Figure A).
OPTION B: Installing the cover while the iCon960 ITA is engaged to the
receiver or the ITA is in the engaged position (Figure B).
Figure A. ITA in the open position. Figure B. ITA in the engaged position.
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LENGTH OF
CENTER PIN
EXTENDED
LENGTH OF
CENTER PIN
CONTRACTED
ITA HANDLE
IN THE DOWN/
DISENGAGED
POSITION
ITA HANDLE
IN THE UP/
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ITA ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
PART #   
Figure B. Secure the 6-32 slotted shoulder screw
into the handle. Tighten the two captive screws
located at the top of the ITA and three captive
screws located at the bottom of the ITA.
Figure A. The notch area (circled) provides an
option of sliding the enclosure halfway.
COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
OPTION A: DISENGAGED POSITION
1. Place the cover onto the iCon 960 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 ITA frame.
3. Place the handle into the enclosure in the down/
disengaged position. (Figure A)
NOTE: Make sure all wires are routed and divided
between the two cable clamp slots.
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the
handle and tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver
(Figure B).
5. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of
the ITA securing the enclosure to the ITA.
OPTION B: ENGAGED POSITION
1. Place the cover onto the ITA as shown in (Figure C).
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 enclosure in the up/
engaged position (Figure C).
NOTE: Make sure all wires are routed and divided
between the two cable clamp slots.
NOTE: When choosing to install the ITA Enclosure
using Option B, the handle should be in the up/
engaged position (Figure C).
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the
handle and tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver
(Figure D).
5. Finally, tighten the captive screws at the top and
bottom of the ITA securing the enclosure to the ITA
(Figure D).
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Figure C. The notch area (circled) provides an
option of sliding the enclosure halfway.
Figure D. Secure the 6-32 slotted shoulder
screw into the handle. Tighten the two
captive screws located at the top of the ITA
and three captive screws located at the
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TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
COVER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the iCon 960 ITA in a face down position with the protective
cover installed. Using a flat head screwdriver to remove the
shoulder screw located in the center of the engagement handle.
(Figure A).
NOTE: Be sure to remove the cable clamp to avoid causing
damage to the cabling/wiring.
2. Remove the engagement handle by pulling it upward.
3. Loosen the captive screws with a Phillips head screwdriver
(Figure B). The removable enclosure has two captive screws
located at the top and three captive screws located at the bottom.
4. Gently li the enclosure up to remove it (Figure C).
ITA ENCLOSURE REMOVAL
PART #   XXX,   
Figure A.
The iCon960 ITA oers an optional, but highly recommended
removable cover to allow the user access to probe signal
points while troubleshooting the test set-up.
SLOTTED
SHOULDER
SCREW
REMOVABLE
COVER
REMOVABLE
COVER
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
ITA FRAME
CAPTIVE
SCREWS
ITA FRAME
CAPTIVE
SCREWS
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Figure B.
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CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART #   XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Aer removing the handle and enclosure, loosen the (4)
6-32 x 1.5 screws to allow the wire(s) or cable(s) to slide
freely within each clamp.
2. Unscrew the (8) 4-40 x .375 screws holding the clamps
to the ITA enclosure. (Figure A). Aerwards, if necessary,
entirely remove the 1.5screws to allow the wire(s) or
cable(s) to be removed.
CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place wire(s) or cable(s) into the two “U” shaped clamps.
Install each strain relief/cable clamp bar and start
tightening 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(s) tightly.
NOTE: The U-shaped cable clamp is adjustable to
accommodate the amount of wires in the cable bundle.
Figure A. The U-shape allows cables to be terminated before clamp installation.
The iCon960 ITA cable clamp is designed to allow the
user to easily reconfigure or add wired modules to the
ITA.
B = 1.2 √(N1d1
2+ N2d2 2 +. . . +Nndn 2)
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
FORMULA TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF WIRES IN A CABLE BUNDLE
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RECEIVER MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
PART #   XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
NOTE: If the application requires, receiver modules can be
installed in the ITA and ITA modules can be installed in the
receiver (must use receiver Part # 310 124 103). If this is done,
you must be sure the contacts remain in the correct module
(receiver contacts in receiver module and ITA contacts in
ITA module). You should also use the keying kit to prevent
attempted mating to a receiver or ITA with an incorrect module
orientation.
RECEIVER MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the module in the receiver until the upper and lower
module screws touch the mating holes in the frame. Install
modules so that Pin 1 is located at the top of the receiver
frame (Figure A).
2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten the top screw 1-2 full
turns, while pushing lightly against the face of the module.
3. Maintain this pressure while tightening the bottom screw 1-2
full turns.
4. Repeat until the module is seated. Torque the screw to 1.5 in-
lbs [0.16 Nm].
RECEIVER MODULE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To remove, loosen the top screw 1-2 full turns. Loosen the
bottom screw 1-2 full turns.
2. Repeat until the module is separated from the receiver.
NOTE: For optimum performance and system longevity,
distribute the contact load evenly throughout the module.
Figure A. The 2-56 module screws are designed with a captive
feature for loss prevention.
The iCon 960 receiver is designed so the modules mount
from the rear. This allows the user to easily mount wired
cable assemblies without having to route the connectors
through the receiver frame.
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ITA MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
PART #   XXX
TOOLS REQUIRED
5/32 Allen Wrench
ITA MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the handle by removing the 6-32 slotted shoulder screw.
2. Remove the enclosure by loosening the captive screws located at the top
and bottom of the ITA, then gently pulling backwards.
3. Place the module in the ITA until the upper and lower module screws
touch the mating holes in the frame.
4. Using a 5/32 Allen wrench, tighten the top screw while applying light
pressure to the face of the module.
5. Maintain pressure while tightening the bottom screw.
6. Repeat this sequence until the module is seated. Torque the screw to 1.5
in-lbs [0.16 Nm].
7. Reinstall the ITA enclosure. It is important to align the handle correctly.
ITA MODULE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To remove, loosen the top screw 1-2 full turns.
Loosen bottom screw 1-2 full turns.
2. Repeat until the module is separated from the ITA.
NOTE: For optimum performance and system
longevity, distribute the contact load evenly
throughout the module.
Figure A. Make sure position 1 on the ITA module aligns with
position 1 on the receiver module.
Figure B.
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RECEIVER PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLATION
PART #   
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Align the center boss of the iCon 960 protective cover with
the center bushing on the receiver (Figure A).
2. Push the cover on, ensuring that the center boss mates
properly with the center bushing.
3. Press the cover until it is seated fully against the receiver.
Figure A. Make sure to align the center boss of the protective
cover with the center bushing of the receiver.
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ITA PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLATION
PART #   
Figure A.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the engagement handle to the up/open position.
2. Place the cover on the engagement mechanism (Figure A).
3. When the engagement handle is in the up/open position it will
accept the protective cover using the center boss (Figure A).
4. Turn the engagement handle to the down/closed position to
fully mate the ITA with the protective cover (Figure B).
Figure B.
The iCon 960 ITA cover can be mounted to a cabinet
or enclosure if a permanent storage location for the
ITA is desired.
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KEYING PIN KIT ASSEMBLY
PART #   
TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Align the keying pin to the desired location. Place the
keying pin in the hexagonal opening in the iCon 960
receiver.
2. Secure the keying pin with the 2-56 Phillips head screws.
3. Remove the iCon 960 ITA cover.
4. Place the other keying pin in the corresponding location
in the ITA.
5. Replace the ITA cover.
NOTE: In order to mate the connector, the
keying pin must be in the same alphabetical
positions in both the receiver and ITA.
Figure A.
The iSeries keying kit includes two pins and two screws
which provide six dierent keying options. The iCon960
system is designed to accept two kits which increase
the keying options to 36.
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Forceful engagement when attempting to mate the
receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to
multiple parts of the system (modules, receiver, ITA
and contacts)
ITA frame does not line up when engaging with receiver.
• This may indicate that the ITA was dropped and is out of alignment or that a module is not mating with its intended module.
• Remove and inspect the ITA for alignment.
• Check for foreign objects/tools.
• Inspect the matching of modules - Power ITA module is matching with Power receiver module, etc.
• Check that keying pin locations mate.
• Make sure handle is installed correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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