Lectrosonics RATPAC User manual

RATPAC

Connector Kit

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Build a right angle TA5 or TA3 connector.

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Rio Rancho, NM, USA
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Parts Description and Details

The RATPAC (Right Angle T connector PACkage) is a
versatile kit for building a right angle connector for use
with the SR receiver or Lectrosonics transmitters. The
3-pin configuration is normally used for the rear panel
audio outputs of the SR receiver. The 5-pin configura­tion is the standard connector for most belt pack trans­mitters and the front panel outputs on the 5P version
of the SR receiver.

The kit includes a standard TA5F connector, a 3-pin in­sert, modified cable clamp, modified backshell, tubing,
set screws with wrench, and a machined aluminum
right angle housing.

TA3F

Modified

TA5F parts

Spare set screw and

wrench included

A standard TA connector sleeve is used with either a
3-pin or 5-pin insert and a modified cable clamp. The
insert nests inside the sleeve and is held in place by a
spacer and metal retainer. The sleeve is held in place
by two set screws in the machined aluminum housing.

The shrink tubing can be used wherever it is useful to
provide an additional strain relief. Cable is not included
in the kit and is shown only to illustrate the use of the
large and small silicon tubing.

3-pin/5-pin

Connector

sleeve

Shrink
tubing

insert

Plastic
spacer

Set

screws

Allen

wrench

Standard

backshell

Metal

retainer

Right angle

housing

Standard

cable

clamp

Modified

backshell

The right angle housing is a unique machined alumi­num part that adapts a TA Series connector to work
with a range of cable sizes and 3-pin or 5-pin inserts.

Keyway to

prevent cable

clamp from

turning

Threaded

hole for set

screw

The tab on the cable
clamp nests into the

keyway on the right

angle housing

Small
silicon
tubing

Completed connector

with larger cable.

Completed connector

with smaller cable.

Large
silicon
tubing

Assembly

The example shown here illustrates an assembly with
a larger cable and 3-pin insert, which could be used
with the SREXT rear panel on the SR receiver.

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Model Description

1/2”

1/8”

Shield

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180˚

Larger

crimping tabs

Backshell

(modified or standard)

Silicon

tubing

Smaller

crimping tabs

Tab in keyway

NOTE: Larger silicon tubing is normally positioned over
the cable clamp after it is crimped. Smaller silicon tubing is
normally positioned under the cable clamp before it is crimped.
Also see Step 6 below about grounding of some lavaliere mics.

Metal

retainer

Plastic
spacer

Insert

(3-pin or 5-pin)

Connector

sleeve

Step 1

Install the set screws into the right angle housing. Turn
them in a few turns, but do not tighten them. Slide all
the parts onto the cable in the order shown above.

Step 2

Strip the outer insulation of the cable back about 1/2
inch. Strip the insulation on the inner wires back about
1/8 inch.

Step 3

Solder the wires onto the pins on the insert as needed.
For the SR receiver, refer
to its manual for pinouts.

http://www.lectrosonics.
com/manuals/SRman.pdf

For microphones to be
used with Lectrosonics transmitters, refer to the Servo
Bias Mic Wiring document.

http://www.lectrosonics.com/service/ServoBiasWiring.pdf

Step 4

Slide the spacer up, align the flats on it and then attach
it to the insert. Make sure the metal retainer is in posi­tion on the plastic spacer and slide the assembly into
the connector sleeve. The flats must be aligned with
the black button on the sleeve for the assembly to fully
nest inside the sleeve.

Step 5

Orient the connector sleeve in the desired position
while the cable can freely rotate inside the housing.
Gently slide
the cable and
connector as­sembly back
through the

Align flats with button

housing until
the connector
is seated.

Apply pressure to make sure the connector assembly
is completely seated in the housing. Insert the long
end of the allen wrench and tighten the two set screws
to secure the connector sleeve.

IMPORTANT: Connect the cable into the receiver
or microphone and make sure it is working before
crimping the cable clamp.

Slide the cable clamp into the hous­ing, making sure the tab seats in the
keyway on the housing. Gently push
the cable into the housing to leave a
little slack in the wires before crimp­ing.

DO NOT ROTATE THE
CONNECTOR SLEEVE MORE
THAN 90 DEGREES IN TRYING
TO ORIENT THE CABLE EXIT
DIRECTION.

Step 6

Crimp the tabs on the cable clamp.
If it is necessary to ground the
housing to the cable, use the
smaller cable clamp tabs to grab the
cable shield. The larger tabs should
always go over the cable insulation and the tubing to
keep the insulation from working up the cable. The
housing will normally ground to the transmitter case
through the retainer, but some lavalieres really like to
have the cable clamp tabs grab the shield for better RF
rejection.

Step 7

Slide the backshell over the clamp and thread it onto
the housing.

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in
materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This
warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless
handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment.

Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any
defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot
correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new
item. Lectrosonics, Inc. will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.

This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics, Inc. or an authorized
dealer, shipping costs prepaid, within one year from the date of purchase.

This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. It states the
entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc. and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any
breach of warranty as outlined above. NEITHER LECTROSONICS, INC. NOR
ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LECTROSONICS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF
LECTROSONICS, INC. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY DEFECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which
vary from state to state.

28 May 2009