Shure R180 User Guide

Model R180 Replacement Cartridge

SHURE MODEL R180 REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE FOR

MODELS 588SDX, 515SDX, 515SBGX, 515SBG–18X, 515SBG–18XF, AND 515BSLX

This kit contains the following:

• One R180 replacement cartridge

• Two pieces of shrink-wrap tubing (for 515SBGX, 515SBG-8X,
515SBG-8XF, and 515BSLX only)

MODELS 588SDX AND 515SDX

GRILLE

CARTRIDGE

LEADS

It is recommended that the following procedure be performed on a
table or other flat surface to support the cartridge and case in order
to avoid the possibility of breaking the cartridge leads.

To replace the R180 cartridge in the 588SDX and 515SDX,
proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew and remove the grille (turning counterclockwise).

2. Gently pull out the old cartridge, being careful not to break

the leads.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws and lock

plate which hold the switch in place.

4. Using long-nose pliers, gently pull out the switch, being care-

ful not to break the leads.

5. Unsolder and remove the leads of the old cartridge from the

switch.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the switch, soldering iron
between 25 and 40 watts is recommended.

SWITCH

The following tools are needed to replace the cartridge:

• Long-nose pliers (for 588SDX and 515SDX only)

• A soldering iron of 25 to 40 watts

• Wire cutters (for 515SBGX, 515SBG-18X, 515SBG-18XF, and
515BSLX only)

• #4 (.050 in., 1.3 mm) hex wrench (supplied with 515SBGX,
515SBG-18X, 515SBG-18XF, and 515BSLX only)

TERMINAL HOUSING

COMMON

WHITE – LO Z

RED – HI Z

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1

2

MALE PLUG

RED DOT

CARTRIDGE

GREEN

GREEN

SWITCH

ON

OFF

TRANSFORMER

BLUE BLACK

YELLOW

WIRING DIAGRAM

6. Solder the lead closest to the RED dot on the new cartridge

(see wiring diagram above) to the terminal with the YELLOW
lead on the switch.

7. Solder the other lead from the new cartridge to the terminal

with the BLUE lead on the switch.

8. Using long-nose pliers, carefully replace the switch in the

case with the blank terminal on the switch facing towards the
cartridge (to ensure the UP position is ON), being careful not
to pinch the leads.

9. Placing your finger inside the case to support the switch,

secure the switch in place by screwing the non-lockplate
screw on the side of the switch closest to the grille.

10. Gently insert the new cartridge into the case, being careful

not to pinch the leads, and making sure the foam gasket on
the cartridge is above the aluminum ring.

11. Replace and screw on the grille.

12. Replace the lockplate on the side of the switch opposite the

grille, then secure it with the remaining screw.

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Models 515BSLX, 515SBGX, 515SBG–18X, and 515SBG–18XF

MODELS 515SBGX, 515SBG-18X, AND 515SBG-18XF

SETSCREW

GRILLE

CARTRIDGE

CARTRIDGE

GRILLE

SETSCREW

LEADS

MODEL 515BSLX

LEADS

RED DOT

RED DOT

CARTRIDGE

CARTRIDGE

DIRECTION TO ACTUATE

SWITCH

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

CASE

GROUND

CASE GROUND

GREEN
WHITE

RED

YELLOW

RELAY

BLUE
BLACK

SHIELD

RED

BLACK

GREEN
WHITE

It is recommended that the following procedure be performed on a
table or other flat surface to support the cartridge and case in order
to avoid the possibility of breaking the cartridge leads.

To replace the R180 cartridge in the 515X Series (except the
515SDX), proceed as follows:

1. Slide the supplied shrink-wrap tubing over both leads on the
R180 replacement cartridge.

2. Using a #4 (.050 in., 1.3 mm) hex wrench, loosen the set­screw on the base of the grille.

3. Unscrew and remove the grille (turning counterclockwise).

4. Gently pull out the old cartridge, being careful not to break
the leads.

5. Using wire cutters, cut the lead from the old cartridge marked
by the dot as close to the cartridge as possible, so the lead
sticks out from the handle. Mark the cut lead with a small
piece of tape.

6. Strip about 1/4-in. (6 mm) of insulation from the end of the
lead.

7. Take the lead marked with a red dot on the R180 replace­ment cartridge and splice it to the taped lead, twisting the
stripped ends together.

8. Solder the spliced leads.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the leads, a soldering iron
of 25 to 40 watts is recommended.

9. Slide the shrink-wrap tubing so it entirely covers the soldered
connection and bare wires. Gently rub the tip of the soldering
iron back and forth along the shrink-wrap tubing until it
shrinks.

10. Using wire cutters, cut the other lead of the old cartridge as
close to the cartridge as possible, so the lead sticks out from
the handle.

11. Strip about 1/4-in. (6 mm) of insulation from the end of the
lead.

12. Take the unmarked lead on the R180 replacement cartridge
and splice it to the second lead of the handle, twisting the
stripped ends together. Solder the leads.

13. Slide the shrink-wrap tubing so it entirely covers the soldered
connection and bare wires. Gently rub the tip of the soldering
iron back and forth along the shrink-wrap tubing until it
shrinks.

14. Gently insert the new cartridge into the case, being careful
not to pinch the leads, and making sure the foam gasket on
the cartridge is above the aluminum ring.

15. Replace and screw on the grille.

16. Using a #4 (.050 in., 1.3 mm) hex wrench, secure the grille by
tightening the setscrew.

CAUTION: Do not torque the setscrew too tightly.

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