Tektronix Wire Replacement Kit Field Install Instructions
Wire Replacement
Kit Instructions
*P071170100*
071-1701-00
3
Solder new
wire lead
Remove
existing
stub
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1
Cut new wire to
2
1/2-in, add
right-angle bend
Caution:The flex Tip-Clip
resistor may come off if
overheated.
Replaceable parts list
ACCESSORY KIT; WIRE Order Tektronix part number
3 BOBBINS: SOLDER, SN62 PB36 AG02 020-2644-XX
8 MIL AND 4 MIL WIRE, COPPER ALLOY
SN PB PLATE, INSTRUCTIONS
The P7313 HBW Tip-Clipt Assemblies consist of a colored plastic clip, a flex circuit, and two resistors. Each
The P7313 HBW Tip-Clipt Assemblies consist of a colored plastic clip, a flex circuit, and two resistors. Each
resistor has one 8 mil diameter wire attached. In addition, there are two elastomeric buttons between the flex and
resistor has one 8 mil diameter wire attached. In addition, there are two elastomeric buttons between the flex and
this clip. These are required to ensure reliable contact between the flex and the probe head. Do not remove the flex
this clip. These are required to ensure reliable contact between the flex and the probe head. Do not remove the flex
from the clip, as you may lose the elastomers.
from the clip, as you may lose the elastomers.
To avoid damaging the Tip-Clip, avoid applying excessive heat from the soldering iron. Use a low wattage,
To avoid damaging the Tip-Clip, avoid applying excessive heat from the soldering iron. Use a low wattage,
temperature-controlled soldering iron and appropriately sized soldering iron tip.
temperature-controlled soldering iron and appropriately sized soldering iron tip.
To replace either wire of the HBW Tip-Clip Assemblies, do the following:
To replace either wire of the HBW Tip-Clip Assemblies, do the following:
1. Secure the HBW Tip-Clip Assembly in a suitable holder so that it won’t move while soldering at the resistor-side
1. Secure the HBW Tip-Clip Assembly in a suitable holder so that it won’t move while soldering at the resistor-side
where the wire will be placed. Another option is to secure the Tip-Clip Assembly to a suitable solder surface
where the wire will be placed. Another option is to secure the Tip-Clip Assembly to a suitable solder surface
using the supplied Tip-Clip Tape or standard double sided tape.
using the supplied Tip-Clip Tape or standard double sided tape.
2. Use tweezers to hold the wire.
2. Use tweezers to hold the wire.
3. Unsolder the old wire by quickly touching the soldering iron to the resistor and gently pulling on the wire (see
3. Unsolder the old wire by quickly touching the soldering iron to the resistor and gently pulling on the wire (see
Figure 1).
Figure 1).
4. Select a wire size suitable for your connection, and cut off a 1/2 inch piece. Both 0.008 inch and 0.004 inch
4. Select a wire size suitable for your connection, and cut off a 1/2 inch piece. Both 0.008 inch and 0.004 inch
diameter wire are included in the wire replacement kit.
diameter wire are included in the wire replacement kit.
5. Use the tweezers to put a small right angle bend on the end of the wire. (See Figure 2).
5. Use the tweezers to put a small right angle bend on the end of the wire. (See Figure 2).
6. Carefully solder the new wire to the resistor using the supplied solder (See Figure 3).
6. Carefully solder the new wire to the resistor using the supplied solder (See Figure 3).
7. Trim the wire to the 0.075 inch length. Both wires should be the same length.
7. Trim the wire to the 0.075 inch length. Both wires should be the same length.
8. Repeat for the other side of the Tip-Clip as needed.
8. Repeat for the other side of the Tip-Clip as needed.
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