90 SERIES USER`S MANUAL
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1. Check wiring replace if necessary Receiver and ITA will not disengage This may indicate that the Engagement Mechanism within the Receiver is faulty contact Virginia Panel Corporation immediately user adjustments to System unless authorized will void the warranty 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 23 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Precautionary Notes Section 9 The following is a listing of precautionary notes found within this Manual and otherwise They should be noted and followed for the equipment to operate at an optimum state Never forcefully engage a system if there is an excessive amount of resistance on the handle Never allow an ITA to drop as this may cause misaligned engagement and or ireparable damage When engaging the ITA with the Receiver caution must be taken to ensure that the ITA is parallel with the Receiver upon engagement and that the ITA rollers are engaged at the same time It is advisable that power to the Interface System be disconnected prior to handling and maintenance e Caution should always be used when engaging making sure that all foreign objects are removed from the system Use care when hinging Receiver down Always maintain hand contact to prevent Receiver from dropping suddenly resulting in damage to the system 24 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 072. 4 Turn the card over with writing side down 5 Place the panel into the U Fig B on left hand side marked top side with the bottom of the panel pressed firmly against the back edge of the U Move the handle down punching the hole through the panel 7 Replace the mounting screws The card is now ready for mounting to the adapter 8 After punching several cards the plug in the bottom of the Punch will have to be removed to empty aluminum plugs FIGURE A AGAINST THIS EDGE FOR TOP OF CARD OR TO AGAINST THIS EDGE FOR PUNCH TO THE RIGHT OF e e BOTIOM OF CARD OR TO THE EXISTING HOLE PUNCH TO THE LEFT OF THE EXISTING HOLE BOTIOM SIDE TOP SIDE A NL A Iu TOP OF TOOL 20 FIGURE B EXISTING CARD MOUNTING HOLE DRILL 106 DIA OR PUNCH 125 DIA FIGURE C VMV 1300 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 17 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly Mounting Instructions for Adapter Shell Section 6 P N 510 109 179 amp 510 109 118 Clamp Design Parts Tools Required 1 Phillips screwdriver 1 16 Allen Wrench Instructions Hewlett Packard cards with Lexus type metal extractors must use the T Bar Design to attach the adapter shell see instructions on pages 17 18 For all other cards including HP cards without Lexus metal extractors continue
3. 5 Loosen locking thumb screws on both sides of Receiver at latch until latch can be depressed 6 Secure and locate one Flange at a time as follows Please note that the use of epoxy is essential to maintain j receiver alignment especially in situations where mounting holes are oval in shape After reading Liquid Steel Epoxy instructions thoroughly A Dispense half of the two part cartridge onto a clean surface and mix until a uniform color is obtained B Using a putty knife completely fill all the clearance holes on D the flange C Fill all threaded mounting screw locations on the Mainframe Make sure not to get epoxy inside the Mainframe Wipe off excess if necessary o D Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bare area of the Flange E Using the 1 8 hex key wrench and the stainless steel shoulder SHIM TO GO BETWEEN screws begin to install the VPC Flanges onto the VXI Mainframe FEANGEAND CHASSIS Place shoulder screw through the Rotation Block and thread two turns into the side of the Receiver VXI004 Continued on next page 14 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of Two Tier Receiver onto Tektronix 1410 amp Hewlett Packard E8400A Mainframe Section 5 F Engage latch catches and tighten locking thumb screws P
4. VPC possesses the experience to meet virtually all test interface product demands A small but competitive company VPC designs manufactures and markets highly specialized interface test equipment VPC products are used in conjunction with ATE by both military and commercial users VPC s 90 Series VXI Interface Systems provide high quality connections for all interface needs A selection of 2 6 10 25 50 and 75 module systems make the 90 Series the most versatile system on the market giving the user flexibility to choose a connector that best meets the test requirements including digital power coaxial and twinaxial signals 90 Series VXI Interface Systems are comprised of receivers interchangeable test adapters ITAs connector modules contacts and patchcords VPC s 90 Series ITAs can incorporate numerous connections of ATE applications For instance ITAs can be wired to test adapter cables or edge connectors and can be used in bed of nails vacuum fixturing WARRANTY VPC warrants that its modular interface systems meet all design requirements Any use of components in these systems manufactured by other suppliers will void this warranty 2 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION En ment of ITA with Receiver ion 1 When engaging the ITA with the Receiver caution must be taken to ensure that the ITA is parallel with the Receiver upon engagement and that
5. a Q ld J o gt m i W ug uw w w uw wu iw wg UG wd uu w w W wd w W w W w w W Ww r VIEW OF LEFT SIDE oJ Lem VIEW OF RIGHT SIDE VXI004 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 15 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly Mounting Instructions For Adapter Shell P N 510 109 179 T Bar Design Parts Tools Required 1 Straight blade screwdriver 1 Phillips screwdriver Instructions 1 If card has a keying plate it must be removed VXI CARD DISCARD A A For Hewlett Packard cards with type Lexus metal extractors 1 Remove top and bottom terminal block guides RA using q number T10 Torx driver Re install screws CLIP to hold front plate in place 2 Remove top and bottom Lexus metal extractors using q number T8 Torx driver Re install screws to hold side panel in place 2 Ifplostic cups or metal inserts are present remove FIGURE A and save two captive screws from VXI Card See Fig A If VXI Card does not have two non threaded holes top and bottom of at least 106 INTERCONNECT dia at the locations shown See Fig B punch pee using VPC tool P N 910 121 137 or drill per the instructions found on the next page When alll required holes are present proceed to step 3 Note When drilling holes take precautions to prevent metal flakes from contaminating VXI card 3 Place Retaining Studs through VXI Car
6. Fig 1 SURFACE PLATE PRECISION SQUARE 4 The difference between point A and point B equals the squaring This should be done upon receipt of the ITA from the VPC factory PRECISION SQUARE NI and recorded for referencing when the ITA is subject to an out of squareness condition Procedure 2 for checking alignment in the field 1 Place the side of the Precision Square on the top left P1 of the ITA with contact side facing you as in Fig 2 2 Place Feeler Gage at point C and D See Fig 2 Noe eo 9 9 9 9 9 e oo o 9 eo oo oo oe o o 9 POINT B FIGURE 1 TOP OF ITA DOWN POINT A N E 6 9 S 9 S S 5 9 S 9 9 S 5 9 5 TSS 9 9 5 5 8 983 33353523325359353 93 38 8 oe POINT D a TOP OF ITA UP POINT C 8 5 3 3 8 9 8 85 9 9 859 S 595 33 9 NE 69559 FIGURE 2 3 The difference between point C and point D equals the squaring This should be done upon receipt of the ITA from the VPC factory and recorded for referencing when the ITA is subject to an out of squareness condition FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Care and Maintenance Section 2 Micro Switch Removal amp Installation A Microswitch is used in the 90 Series VXI Receivers to determine the presence or absence of an ITA engaged in the sys tem It is
7. Flange If HOLES mounting screws then apply epoxy to both sides of the CH CATCH thin metal shim stock supplied with the adapter kit The shim is placed into the recess on each side of the FIGURE C Mainframe E Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the inside area of the Flange F Using the 1 8 hex key wrench and the stainless steel shoulder screws begin to install the VPC Flanges onto the p o Ys VXI Mainframe Place shoulder screw through the Rotation Block and thread two turns into the side of the Receiver 2 S Engage latch catches and tighten locking thumb screws Press the Flange against the Mainframe Thread screws MONING with washers two turns into the mounting holes With all C SIZE VXI HOLES mounting screws threaded into holes two turns and washers MAINFRAME at head of screws apply epoxy liberally around screws and I BOTOM into the clearance holes filing any voids which may be present FIGURED continued on next page VXIOOT1 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 7 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of VXI Receiver onto Mainframe for all C Size Systems Section 3 continued from previous page 6 G Tighten the mounting screws of the Flange into the side of the Mainframe H Wipe off any excess epoxy from flange and Mainframe 7 Repea
8. on to 2 TIGHTEN SCREW USING 1 16 ALLEN 2 Remove adapter side plate and place on table with WRENCH TYP 2 PLCS open side up 3 Place VXI card ejectors between clamps and outside of adapter as shown in Fig A 4 Tighten clamp screws using 1 16 Allen Wrench ensuring adapter is flush with top and bottom 5 Replace adapter side plate VMV1301 18 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly Mounting Instructions for Adapter Shell Section 6 P N 510109 118 Parts tools required 1 Straight Blade Screwdriver 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Instructions 1l If card has a keying plate it must be removed A ForHewlett Packard cards with type Lexus VXI CARD PUNCH HOLE IF NOT PRESENT metal extractors DISCARD 1 Remove top and bottom terminal block guides d y REMOVE using a number T10 Torx driver Re install screws PLASTIC to hold front plate in place CLIP 2 Remove top and bottom Lexus metal extractors SAVE using q number T8 Torx driver Re install screws to hold side panel in place 2 If plastic clips or metal inserts are present FIGUREA remove see Fig A Also remove the 2 5 mm captive screws If the VXI card does not have 4 holes on each end as shown in Fig B drill mounting holes at locations shown 125 dia ADAPTER STUD Note When drilling holes take precautions
9. screwdriver Instructions 1 Using the dimensions provided below calculate the distance that the card guides will need to be apart and the location of the holes that will need to be drilled to attach the Support Blocks WI 2 Determine optimum placement of the card guides making l sure that there ore no obstructions that may prevent the cord guides from folding for storage the Edge Card Adapter will permit itself to be folded by pulling the release pin found on the side of the Support Block 3 Cut surface at desired location to allow for the installation of the card edge connector not supplied 7 14 r WwW _ en EN Sa TP e TN NE Bees Y 08 REF 13 59 REF Ek REF 22 REF L 67 190 32 UNF 2B x 35 DP TYP 2 PLCS 1 25 REF 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 21 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Troubleshooting Section 8 ITA Engagement Bearings Studs are not lining up with the Engagement Slots of the Receiver Check the alignment of the ITA Frame There is a possibility that the ITA Frame will have misaligned itself if it is dropped See Procedure for Checking ITA Squareness on page 4 Section 3 Contact Virginia Panel Corporation user adjustments to System unless authorized will void the warranty Forceful engagement o
10. the ITA rollers are engaged at the same time All power supplies for the system should be properly disconnected prior to handling Caution should always be used when engaging making sure that all foreign objects are removed from the system CAUTION Listed below are the required steps to be taken prior to the engagment of the ITA and Receiver Prior to engaging an ITA with the Receiver for the first time the user may find it to be good practice to check to see if all the Modules ITA and Receiver have been installed properly This would involve the inspection of the Module ends ensuring the even height of all Module ends relative to one another While checking this the user should verify the positioning of the Modules themselves It is crucial for all modules to be installed properly Install modulues such that Pin 1 is located at the top of the ITA TOP LATCH Receiver frame Improper installation will cause damage to the Modules and possibly to the ITA and or Receiver All ITA Modules have to match the Receiver Modules This means that upon engaging an ITA Module will mate with ifs respective Receiver Module Power ITA to mate with Power Receiver etc THUMB SOREN To secure the Receiver to the Plug and Play Plates rack system the two top latches on fhe Receiver one on each side should be locked into the hooks on the Plug and Play Plate rack system The two top latches should be flush with the top of the Re
11. to prevent metal flakes from contaminating VXI card If all holes are present proceed to Step 3 3 Place the 4retaining studs through VXI card and into Interconnect Adapter see Fig C VXI CARD 4 Apply Loctite to threads of retaining studs and thread retaining nut onto the stud see Fig D FIG REC keeping the retaining stud parallel with the edge of the card Torque to 4 in Ib max Repeat for all 4 locations NOTE Retaining stud must be parallel to the edge of the card Incorrect alignment will prevent the card from seating completely and will not allow the Receiver to close 5 Insert new captive screws 18mm length through the VXI card thread through the retaining stud see Fig E Repeat for all four locations RETAINING SCREW 4 PLCS 6 Completed assembly should appear as shown in Figure F FIGURE E TYP 8 PLCS 13 DIA THRU 122 bm 7 Ha HM fl 2 39 10 07 lI 49 1 20 YP TYP TYP VXI CARD FRONT PANEL FIGURE B AINING NUT PLCS m FIGURE D FIGURE F 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Versamount Edge Card Mounting Section 7 NOTE The Versamount Edge Card Adapter features snap in Unitrack card guide
12. 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 ENGAGEMENT OF ITA WITH RECEIVER SECTION 2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 3 ASSEMBLY OF VXI RECEIVER ONTO MAINFRAME SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY OF SHELF HORIZONTAL MOUNTING FRAME TO RACK SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY OF TWO TIER RECEIVER ONTO HP OR TEKTRONIX MAINFRAME SECTION ASSEMBLY MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAST ADAPTER SHELL SECTION 7 UNIVERSAL EDGE CARD ADAPTER MOUNTING SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SOLUTIONS SECTION 9 PRECAUTIONARY NOTES 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions l 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION OBJECTIVE The 90 Series and VXI Interface System user s manual hos been written to education the users of these products in situations that have been cited from field experiences Covered are the required set up operation and trouble shooting procedures of the interface system The objective of the user s manual is to aid the user in the every day operation of the interface system s based on field and life cycle test observations BACKGROUND Virginia Panel Corporation VPC has long been recognized for the design and manufacture of modular interface systems Since developing the industry s first hybrid modular interface system in 1968 VPC has been dedicated to providing its customers with the most effective economical and dependable methods of interconnecting test devices
13. Contact on the Receiver side should also be inspected and replaced if necessary See Section 2 Verify the orientation of the Receiver and ITA Modules See Section 2 Inspect the matching Modules Power ITA Module to mate with Power Receiver Module etc See Section 2 Forceful engagement of the Receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system Modules Receiver ITA and Contacts ITA will not engage with the Receiver after diagnosing the above problems Contact Virginia Panel Corporation user adjustments to the System unless authorized will void the warranty 22 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Troubleshooting Section 8 No continuity upon engagement Upon replacing a Contact on the ITA the mating Contact on the Receiver side should also be inspected and replace if necessary See Section 2 Check wiring replace if necessary Contact not secured in module 50 OHM ITA contact engaged with 95 OHM Receiver contact will damage the 95 OHM contact 95 OHMITA contact engaged with 50 OHM Receiver contact will not make continuity contact A short in the wiring upon engagement A damaged Contact s may provide enough resistance to notice Upon replacing a Contact on the ITA the mating Contact on the Receiver side should also be inspected and replaced if necessary See Section 2
14. ceiver and the two thumb screws should be tightened before engaging the ITA See Figure A Figure A For VXI type Receivers P N 310104127 310104194 310104248 310104299 310104307 amp 310104279 the two securing screws located neor the top of the Receiver one on each side must be tightened prior to ITA engagement See Figure B rs XCUREOG REN The handle may now be rotated to the lowered position The ITA upon being inspected is now ready for engagement with the Receiver The Receiver should be checked one last time for any foreign objects that may hinder the engagement The top rollers of the ITA may then be placed onto the Receiver s built in hangers with the handle in the lowered position The ITA may be engaged with the Receiver only if properly lined up meaning that the ITA must be placed onto the Receiver in the upright position Care should be taken to have the top side notch of the ITA align for mating with the keying tab on the top of the Receiver Figure B Due to additional equipment being added onto the ITA the user may find that the ITA and Receiver will not line up as described above One reason may be that the additional weight on the ITA will cause it to pull away from the Receiver at the top The user should apply pressure to the top of the ITA to counter the weight that is pulling the top of the ITA away from the Receiver with the Receiver handle
15. d and into VAL CARD Interconnect Adapter See Fig C br RETAINING STUD 4 Apply locktite to threads of Retaining Studs and FIGURE C thread nut onto stud See Fig D keeping the Retaining Stud parallel with the edge of the card SLOT IN MAINFRAME torque to 4 Ib maximum Repeat for other end of card MOUNTING BAR icm NOTE Mounting bar must be parallel to the edge of the card Incorrect alignment may cause the Receiver to not close properly Fig E BACK GP Vx 5 Replace captive screw through VXI Card and mE through Retaining Stud See Fig F Repeot for other end of card FIGURE E VMV1300 e Section 6 49 gt TYP 12 x i TYP 0 TOP 1007 ONY z amp Y oi 119 be REF FIGURE B CAPTIVE SCREW NUT LOCKTITE T FIGURED 135 EBL FIGURE F 16 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly Mounting Instructions For Adapter Shell Section 6 P N 510 109 179 T Bar Design 1 Open punch Fig A by lifting movable handle hold the VXI card with front panel writing faces readable facing operator 2 Place the panel into the U Fig B on the right hand side marked bottom side 3 With the bottom of the panel pressed firmly against the back edge of U move the handle down punching the hole through the panel Do not punch through tapped hole
16. dapter jigs P N 411 101 125 into mainframe at positions 1 and 12 note top of Adapter Fasten with the 2 5 mm screws provided Place Receiver onto adapter jig pins aligning pins with holes in innerframe Loosen locking thumb screws on both sides of Receiver at latch until latch can be depressed Secure and locate one Flange at a time as follows Please note that the use of epoxy is essential to maintain receiver alignment especially in situations where mounting holes are oval in shape After reading Liquid Steel Epoxy instructions thoroughly A Dispense half of the two part cartridge onto a clean surface and mix until a uniform color is obtained B Using a putty knife completely fill all the clearance holes on the flange C Fill all threaded mounting screw locations on the Mainframe Make sure not to get epoxy inside the Mainframe Wipe off excess if necessary D Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the side of Mainframe opposite the bare area on Flange Remove plastic strip covering mounting screws then apply epoxy to both sides of the thin metal shim stock supplied with the adapter kit The shim is placed into the recess on each side of the Mainframe E Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bare area of the Flange F Using the 1 8 hex key wrench and the stainless steel shoulder screws begin to install the VPC Flanges onto the VXI Mainframe Place shoulder screw through the Rotation Block and thread two turns into the side of t
17. ead screws 8 32UNC x 50 LG LANYARD MOUNTING LOCATION 10 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of Shelf Horizontal Mounting Frame onto 19 Rack Section 4 P N 310 104 200 or 310 104 232 Parts Tools Required 1 Phillips head screwdriver Instructions 1 Attach the Top Mounting Bracket to the framework of the rack with the supplied hardware This is best done from behind the rack with the Top Adapter Panel in place Slide Top Support Bar through slots in Top Adapter Panel and into the grooves of the Top Mounting Bracket 3 Tighten Top Mounting Bracket and Top Adapter Panel screws firmly into place 4 Attach the Top Support Bar to the Shelf Frame TOP MOUNTING BRACKET TOP ADAPTER PANEL TOP BAR SUPPORT NOTE 310 104 200 310 104 232 Dimension for A 10 56 18 50 Dimension for B 15 00 19 12 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions H 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of Two Tier Receiver onto HP Mainframe Section 5 PARTS TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Straight Blade Screwdriver Allen Wrenches 1 16 3 32 1 8 Adapter Jigs P N 411 101 125 Putty Knife INSTRUCTIONS ls 2 3 Place mainframe on its back side so that the opening faces up Remove standard flanges from VXI mainframe if applicable Install the two a
18. f the Receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system Modules Receiver ITA and Contacts ITA Frame is not lined up when in the process of engagement with the 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 See Procedure for Checking ITA Squareness on page 4 Section 3 Contact Virginia Panel Corporation user adjustments to System unless authorized will void the warranty Check for foreign objects tools Verify the orientation of the Receiver and ITA Modules See Section 2 Inspect the matching of Modules Power ITA Module to mate with Power Receiver Module etc See Section 2 Forceful engagement of the Receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system Modules Receiver ITA and Contacts Excessive force is needed upon engaging the Handle 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 See Procedure for Checking ITA Squareness on page 4 Section 3 Contact Virginia Panel Corporation user adjustments to system unless authorized will void the warranty Check for foreign objects tools A damaged Contact s may provide enough resistance to notice Upon replacing a Contact on the ITA the mating
19. he Receiver SUPPORT HERE TO KEEP FACE OF RECEIVER LEVEL WITH FACE OF CHASSIS H E H SHIM TO GO BETWEEN FLANGE AND CHASSIS VXI003 Continued on next page FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of Two Tier Receiver onto HP Mainframe Section 5 G Engage latch catches and tighten locking thumb screws Press the Flange against the Mainframe Thread screws with washers two turns into the mounting holes With all mounting screws threaded into holes two turns and washers at head of screws apply epoxy liberally around screws and into the clearance holes filling any voids which may be present H Tighten the mounting screws of the Flange into the side of the Mainframe l Wipe off any excess epoxy from Flange and Mainframe 7 Repeat Epoxy procedure step to the other Flange 8 LetReceiver and Mainframe sit undisturbed for 24 hours so epoxy will fully cure 9 Using q 1 16 hex key remove bottom cover plate Turn adjustment screws on each side at the bottom of the Receiver using a 3 32 hex key until tip of set screw touches Rotation Block O Using 1 8 hex key tighten shoulder screws through rotation blocks into side of Receiver 1 Re install bottom cover plate and attach lanyards 2 Remove Adapter Jigs and shi
20. he face of the Receiver 3 Using a 1 8 Drive Pin Punch press out the Dowel Pins through the 0 128 diameter holes see drawing below Turn Receiver face up 4 Spray T7471 primer onto one of the Dowel Pins and cover the bottom 3 8 of the pin with Loctite 271 5 Start the Dowel Pin into the front hole of the Receiver see drawing below 6 Place the supplied 0 820 Dimension Block over the Dowel Pin and press the Dowel Pin until it is flush with the Dimension Block Wipe off any excess Loctite Repeat steps 4 6 for the other Dowel Pin NOTE If there are no 0 128 diameter holes on the back side of the Receiver we recommend that the unit be sent back to Virginia Panel Corporation for the replacement of the pins DOWEL PIN DOWEL PIN INSERTION HOLES REMOVAL HOLES 6 MODULE RECEIVER FRONT 6 MODULE RECEIVER BACK 6 Module Receiver is shown as an example only Dowel Pin locations on other two Receivers are similar FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of VXI Receiver onto Mainframe for all C Size Systems Section 3 P Ns 310 113 147 310 113 148 310 113 149 310 113 167 P Ns 310 113 171 310 113 198 310 113 247 310 113 249 Part Tools Required 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Straight Blade Screwdriver Allen Wrenches 1 16 3 32 1 8 Adapter Jigs P N 411 101 125 BOTTOM COVER PLATE P
21. in the open position The user may then carefully engage the system by raising the handle until the handle makes contact with the Receiver In the event of complications such as improper alignment of Modules or the ITA a trained technician should be notified immediately to avoid any damage to the system This should also apply to any difficulties that may be experienced during engagement 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 3 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Procedure For Checking ITA Squqreness Care and Maintenance Section 2 CAUTION Serious damage can be caused due fo mishandling or dropping the ITA or any system parts The 90 Series and VXI Interface System have been designed to be maintenance free yet care does need to be taken when handling the ITA Upon receiving Interchangeable Test Adapters from VPC it is recommended that ITA squareness is noted using the steps below to verify future squareness such as after being mishandled or dropped When Unit Has Been Damaged or Dropped Use procedure 1 or 2 Parts Required ITA Frame being checked Precision Square preferably 18 Feeler Gage Procedure 1 using a Surface Plate 1 Place ITA onto a Surface Plate with the ITA Frame s top on the Surface Plate and contact side facing you as illustrated in Fig 1 Slide Precision Square up to left side P1 of ITA 3 Place Feeler Gage at point A and B See
22. ing the chassis P N 310 113 272 includes a special sheet metal trim plate allowing access to the power switch Procedure sheet VPC P N 266621 VXIOO2 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 9 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Receiver Lotch Kit Insiructions for VXI Receiver Section 3 P N 310 104 248 127 amp 310 113 295 Parts Tools Required VXI Receiver P N 310 104 248 Two 2 Latch Blocks Four 4 Flathead Phillips Screws 4 40UNC x 38 LG One 1 Left Rotation Block One 1 Right Rotation Block Four 4 Flathead Phillips Screws 10 32UNF x 50 LG Two 2 Dowel Pins HST 187 x 38 LG 7 Two 2 Lanyaras8 Four 4 Buttonhead screws 8 32UNC x 50 LG 9 Two 2 Shoulder Screws 10 24UNC 250 x 375 LG O Q WBN Instructions 1 Mount latch blocks to mainframe using the four flathead Phillips Screws 4 40UNC x 38 LG 2 Mount left and right rotation blocks Counterbores for shoulder screws will face put when properly installed Insert four flathead Phillips screws 10 32UNF x 50 LG from rear then press dowel pins into position 3 Attach lanyard to mainframe using buttonhead screws 8 32UNC x 50 LG 4 Attach receiver to mainframe Place receiver between the rotation blocks and insert two shoulder screws 10 24UNC 250 x 375 LG through rotation blocks into the receiver Tighten securely 5 Attach free end of lanyard to receiver using buttonh
23. itch installation repeat steps 1 5 in reverse order For 3 6 and 10 Module Receivers 1l There are four slots machined into the receiver beside the two engagement slides that accept the ITA rollers Locate the large slot along the top of the right engagement slide Figure 1 2 Place the Microswitch in the slot feeding the wires through the hole provided Figure 1 Attach the Microswitch using the two screws provided The mounting holes are located in the side of the receiver One can be accessed with the handle in the open position and the other with the handle in the closed position 4 Wire the Microswitch as desired WIRE THROUGH HOLE MICROSWITCH MOUNTING SLOT Ho o o o o o 9 o 9 N o 9 906 90 009 9 SES I I FIGURE 1 10 MODULE RECEIVER 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 5 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Care and Maintenance Section 2 Removal Replacement of 5 32 Dowel Pins for P Ns 310 104 176 310 104 121 and 310 104 135 PARTS REQUIRED P N 266553 includes Primer T7471 Loctite 271 0 820 Dimension Block P N 4227 82 000 Two 5 32 Dowel Pins P N 4227 00 119 1 8 Drive Pin Punch not included with P N 266553 INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove all modules from the Receiver 2 Turnover the Receiver so that the back side is showing Place supports under the Receiver s front face such that the Dowel Pins may be pushed past t
24. p them back to VPC For refund if applicable 3 Place top cover bar on top of Receiver with bevel to front and secure with 4 40 x 75 socket head cap screws using 3 32 hex key see illustration below o o O g a J H o ol H lt O s C e H H TRES VIEW OF LEFT SIDE VIEW OF RIGHT SIDE VXIOO3 11 21 07 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 13 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Assembly of Two Tier Receiver onto Tektronix 1410 amp Hewlett Packard E8400A Mainframe Section 5 PARTS TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Straight Blade Screwdriver Allen Wrenches 1 16 3 32 1 8 Li Ze Adapter Jigs P N 411 101 125 e 5 n n X5 Putty Knife l s trm J SUPPORT HERE TO s KEEP FACE OF INSTRUCTIONS Ex x n T RECEIVER LEVEL 1l Place mainframe on its back side so that the opening faces up WITH FACE OF CHASSIS 2 Remove standard flanges from VXI mainframe if applicable 3 Install the two adapter jigs P N 411 101 125 into mainframe at positions 1 and 12 note top of Adapter Fasten with the 2 5 mm Screws provided 4 Place Receiver onto adopter jig pins aligning pins with holes in innerframe
25. ration has developed three Receiver Mounting Plates to be used with VXI Plug amp Play compliant chassis in accordance with the VXI Plug amp Play Systems Alliance specification VPP 8 There is a standard mounting plate for the 8U VXI chassis Figure 1 and the 9U VXI chassis Figure 2 as well as a special mounting plate for Racal Instruments 9U VXI chassis frame dimensions are the same as shown in Figure 2 The special plate for the Racal 9U chassis includes a sheet metal trim plate that allows access to the power switch These mounting plates attach to flanges supplied by the chassis manufacturer allowing the Receiver to bolt directly on the mounting plate Special alignment hardware is not required rL 25 r 19 00 24 1 r VXI Plug amp Play Ls Used with P N Chassis e y eH l Tektronix 1410 13 73 Hewlett Packard 1401 gt da E cram ell Racal Instruments 31 0 11 3 272 FIGURE 1 VXI PLUG AND PLAY MOUNTING PLATE FOR 8U CHASSIS PART 310 113 248 1261B z 3E 25 19 00 Can use 9U Mounting Plate TTA P N 310 113 257 with Tektronix and HP ike chassis if using a cable tray ls Pa e e gt w Yo mm e FIGURE 2 VXI PLUG AND PLAY MOUNTING PLATE FOR 9U CHASSIS PART 310 113 257 AND 310 113 272 Flanges must be ordered from the manufacturer when order
26. ress the Flange against the Mainframe Thread screws with washers two turns into the mounting holes With all mounting screws threaded into holes two turns and washers at head of screws apply epoxy liberally around screws and into the clearance holes filling any voids which may be present G Tighten the mounting screws of the Flange into the side of the Mainframe H Wipe off any excess epoxy from Flange and Mainframe 7 Repeat Epoxy procedure step 6 to the other Flange 8 Let Receiver and Mainframe sit undisturbed for 24 hours so epoxy will fully cure 9 Using a 1 16 hex key remove bottom cover plate Turn adjustment screws on each side at the bottom of the Receiver using a 3 32 hex key until tip of set screw touches Rotation Block 10 Using 1 8 hex key tighten shoulder screws through rotation blocks into side of Receiver 11 Re install bottom cover plate and attach lanyards 12 Remove Adapter Jigs and ship them back to VPC For refund if applicable 13 Place top cover bar on top of Receiver with bevel to front and secure with 4 40 x 75 socket head cap screws using 3 32 hex key see illustration below d i P sl j i DO O eg o o o o o o o o o o o gO 0 o i o B8 o o o 0 o S o o o o O
27. s Parts Tools Required Versamount Edge Card Adapter Kit P N 111 107 140 Phillips screwdriver Instructions Tomount the brackets to an enclosure pm drill two holes for each bracket one for ADJUST A LOCK the antirotation pin and the other for a 4 NI or 6 machine screw see dimensions 4 OR 6 SCREW below H 2 Assemble the ADJUST A LOCK using n the hardware furnished to the Versamount with the snap in card guide in place oc 3 Slide the p c card and seat it in its connector Lower the ADJUST A LOCK units onto the pc card and lock in position by PC CARD GUIDE SLOT 5 512 tightening the screws Locks p c card 8 95 maximum length 4 Remove the card by springing back the card locking member s or by loosening p i j 128 DIA THRU the screws Slide out the p c card L COUNTERBORE 188 13 DIA x DP TYP ANTI ROTATION PIN 06 Ho P aeiae 20 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Universal Edge Card Mounting Section 7 NOTE The Universal Edge Card Adapter features a Support Block that is tapped allowing for two screws to attach to the Support Block from under the mounting surface Parts Tools Required Universal Edge Card Adapter Kit P N 111 107 138 1 Phillips
28. t epoxy procedure step 6 to the other Flange Sao Let Receiver and Mainframe sit undisturbed for 24 hours so H epoxy will fully cure 9 Using q 1 16 hex key remove bottom cover plate Fig A ADJUSTMENT Turn adjustment screws on each side at the bottom of the x SCREW Receiver using a 3 32 hex key until tip of set screw touches Rotation Block See Fig E 0 Using 1 8 hex key tighten shoulder screws through rotation ROTATION blocks into side of Receiver BLOCK 1 Re install bottom cover plate 2 Remove Adapter Jigs and ship them back to VPC FIGURE E For refund if applicable 3 Place top cover bar on top of Receiver with bevel to front and secure with four 4 40 x 75 socket head cap screws using 3 32 hex key 4 On Tektronix systems re install outer shell of Mainframe e o TO RELEASE PRESS BOTH LATCHES AT SAME TIME TOP COVER PLATE iA LOCKING THUMB SCREWS LOCK THE RELEASE LATCHES o o o o B BOLTS SECURE RECEIVER TO FLANGES AFTER VXI HAS BEEN CONFIGURED FIGURE F VXIOO1 8 FOR MORE INFO VISIT vpc com solutions 11 21 07 90 SERIES USER S MANUAL VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION Mounting VPC Receiver to VXI Plug amp Play Chassis Section 3 Adapter Plate P Ns 310 113 248 310 113 257 310 113 272 310 113 350 for all C Size Systems Virginia Panel Corpo
29. usually configured so that power to the interface is turned off when there is no ITA present An integrated Micro switch is standard on the 25 and 50 Module Receivers and available as an option for the 3 6 and 10 Module Receivers The 90 Series and VXI Interface Systems have been designed to be maintenance free however in the unlikely event that The Microswitch needs to be replaced please use the following VPC part numbers to order a replacement Microswitch P N 310 113 200 for 25 and 50 module Receivers and P N 310 113 180 for 3 6 and 10 module Receivers For removal instal lation of the Microswitch please read the following steps CAUTION As with all electrical systems disconnect all electrical supplies to the system prior to removal of Microswitch For 25 and 50 Module Receivers l Disengage the ITA from the Receiver remove the ITA completely 2 Wilh the Receiver Handle still in the open position Handle is down unscrew the two plate retaining screws using a Phillips screwdriver that are located immediately below the top right engaging mechanism slot this will expose the Microswitch 3 Remove the necessary Modules so that the Microswitch retaining screws may be accessed 4 Unscrew the retaining screws using a Phillips screwdriver removing each as they are loosened caution should be used so that the screw s do not fall into the system 5 Carefully remove the Microswitch for continuity testing For Microsw
30. utty Knife LOCKING m Y THUMB SCREW NI e o 9t ct Instructions 1 Place mainframe on back Fig A Remove outer Mainframe shell on f RECEIVER FIGURE A Tektronix Mainframe 2 Remove standard flanges from VXI mainframe 3 Install the two adapter jigs P N 411 101 125 into mainframe at positions 1 and 12 note top of Adapter See Fig B Fasten with the 2 5mm screws provided d N 4 Place Receiver onto adopter jig pins aligning pins with holes I ADAPTER JIG 2 REQUIRED ALIGNMENT PINS in innerframe See Fig C Latches will engage T __ J 5 Loosen locking thumb screws on both sides of Receiver at latch until latch can be depressed TT 6 Secure and locate one Flange ot a time as follows FIGURE B After reading Liquid Steel Epoxy instructions thoroughly A Dispense half of the two part cartridge onto a clean 1 ROTATION BLOCK eN B Using a putty knife completely fill all the surface and mix until a uniform color is obtained I zen clearance holes on the flange C Fill all threaded mounting screw locations on the ADAPTER Ier 7 Mainframe Make sure not to get epoxy inside the Mainframe Wipe off excess if necessary FLANGE D Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the side of MAINFRAME THREADED using an HP Mainframe remove plastic strip covering MOUNTING LA Mainframe opposite the inside area on
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