Figure A points out distinguishing features of the iCon receiver so that the top and
bottom can be identied. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on
the top side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the iCon
receiver, the top can be determined by holding it so the letters and numbers are
readable.
The front and rear of the iCon receiver are shown in Figure B. The front has a polarizing
feature which prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged in the incorrect
orientation. The front of the iCon receiver can be identied as the side with the
latching feature.
The front side mates with the iCon ITA. Wires exit the iCon receiver from the rear side.
Top
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Guide Pin
Receptacle
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Bottom
Figure A. iCon receiver front view.
Polarizing
Feature
Receptacle
Locking
Mechanism
Receptacle
Rear
Mating
Side
Figure B. iCon receiver side view.
Front
Wiring
Side
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Figure A points out distinguishing features of the iCon ITA so that the top and bottom
can be identied. Features to look for are the alpha keying receptacle on the top
side and the numeric keying receptacle on the bottom. By holding the iCon ITA, the
top can be determined by holding it so the letters and numbers are readable.
The front and rear of the iCon ITA are easily distinguished as shown in Figure B. The
front has protruding guide pins, a locking mechanism, and the rear has the knob.
The front side mates with the iCon receiver. The front has a polarizing feature which
prevents the ITA and receiver from being engaged in the incorrect orientation. Wires
exit the iCon ITA through the 30° cable clamp exit.
Top
Alpha Keying
Receptacle
Guide Pin
Numeric Keying
Receptacle
Bottom
Figure A. iCon ITA front view.
Polarizing
Feature
Locking
Mechanism
Front
Mating
Side
Figure B. iCon ITA side view.
Rear
Wiring
Side
Cable Clamp with
30° Cable Exit
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The iCon ITA is designed with a removable cover to allow
the test technician access to probe signal points while
troubleshooting the test set up.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
COVER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
There are two options for removing the cover:
OPTION A: Slide the cover straight up the ITA frame (Figure A).
Option A requires 4.75″ of vertical space above the iCon.
REMOVABLE
COVER
OPTION B: Slide the cover halfway up the ITA frame then lift away
from the frame. This can be used if other components need to be
mounted above the iCon. Option B requires 1.64″ of vertical space
above the iCon.
OPTION A
1. Using a at head screwdriver remove the shoulder screw
located on the top of the removable cover (Figure B).
2. Remove the engagement handle by pulling it upward.
3. Loosen the captive screw with a Phillips head screwdriver
(Figure B).
4. Slide the cover off (Figure A).
OPTION B
1. Using a at head screwdriver remove the shoulder screw
located on the top of the removable cover (Figure B).
2. Remove engagement handle by pulling it upward.
3. Loosen the captive screw with a Phillips head screwdriver
(Figure B).
4. Slide the cover up until the cover notch within the cover aligns
with the notch on the ITA frame (Figure C).
Figure A.
Figure B.
ITA FRAME
SLOTTED SHOULDER
SCREW
CAPTIVE
SCREW
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
REMOVABLE
COVER
ITA FRAME
REMOVABLE
COVER
COVER NOTCH
5. With the notches aligned lift the cover up to remove it.
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1. Place the cover onto the 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 cable clamp.
3. Place the handle (onto the shaft with the raised circles aligned.
Make sure wires are routed around the shaft and do not get
caught between the handle (Figure B) and shaft.
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the handle and
tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver (Figure B).
5. Finally, tighten the captive screw at the top of the ITA securing
the cover to the ITA.
COVER LIP EDGES
Figure A. The notch area provides an option of sliding
the cover half way as explained in the “ICON ITA COVER
REMOVAL” section.
ITA GROOVE
NOTCH AREA
OPTION B: ENGAGED POSITION
1. Place the cover onto the 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 cable clamp.
3. Place the handle onto the shaft with the raised triangles lined up
as shown in Figure B.
4. Position the supplied 6-32 shoulder screw into the handle and
tighten with a Flat Head screwdriver (Figure B).
5. Finally, tighten the captive screw at the top of the ITA securing
the cover to the ITA.
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FLATHEAD SCREW
SHAFT
CABLE CLAMP
Figure B. Route the wires around the shaft to avoid
damage when the handle is attached.
1. After removing the handle and cover, loosen the 6-32 x
1.5” screws to allow the wire(s) or cable to slide freely in
the clamp.
2. Unscrew the 4-40 x .375” screws holding the clamp
to the ITA frame (Figure A). Afterwards, if necessary,
entirely remove the 1.5” screws to allow the wire(s) or
cable to be removed.
CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place wire(s) or cables into “U” shaped clamp. Install
strain relief bar and start 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 tightly.
NOTE: The U-shaped cable clamp is adjustable to
accommodate the amount of wires in your cable bundle.
FORMULA TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF WIRES IN A CABLE BUNDLE
B = 1.2 √(N
B = Wire Bundle
Diameter
2
+ N2d
1d1
N1 = Quantity of
rst wire type
N2 = Quantity of
second wire type
Nn = Quantity of
nth wire type
2
+. . . +Nnd
2
d1 = Outside Diameter
of rst wire type
d
= Outside Diameter
2
of second wire type
dn = Outside Diameter
of nth wire type
2
)
n
WIRE TYPEØ [in]# WIRESBUNDLE Ø [in]
26AWG 16878/40.0435491.21
24AWG 16878/40.0484411.21
22AWG 16878/40.0543481.21
M27500-26ml2t080.114781.21
M27500-24ml2t080.126641.21
M27500-22ml2t080.140521.21
M27500-22ml1t080.0871341.21
22AWG 16878/4 T/P0.108871.21
24AWG 16878/4 T/P0.0961101.21
Figure A. The U-shape allows cables to be preterminated before
clamp installation.
NOTE: Acceptable bundle dimension must be reduced
when using sleeving and shrink tubing.
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In order to prevent protective sleeving slippage for cable assemblies, VPC recommends lacing to secure the wire to sleeve
or wrapping with silicone tape. We have internal procedures to resolve these types of issues in order to provide optimal
outcomes for your system. Please contact us with any questions. Below are VPC best practices for securing protective
sleeving.
The iCon receiver is designed so the modules mount
from the rear. This allows the test technician to easily
mount wired cable assemblies without having to route
the connectors through the receiver frame.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
NOTE: If the application requires, receiver modules can be
installed in the ITA and ITA modules in the receiver (must use
receiver Part # 310 123 103). If this is done, you must be sure
to switch the contacts as well (receiver contacts in a receiver
module and ITA contacts in an ITA module). You should also use
the keying kit to prevent attempted mating to a receiver or ITA
that has a standard 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 such 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 to 2
full revolutions, while pushing lightly against the face of the
module.
3. Maintain this pressure while tightening the bottom screw 1 to
2 full revolutions.
4. Repeat this sequence 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 to 2 full revolutions.
Loosen bottom screw 1 to 2 full revolutions.
2. Repeat this sequence 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.
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NOTE: If the application requires, receiver modules can be installed in
the ITA and ITA modules in the receiver (must use receiver Part #
310 123 103). If this is done, you must be sure to switch the contacts as
well (receiver contacts in a receiver module and ITA contacts in an ITA
module). You should also use the keying kit to prevent attempted mating to a receiver or ITA that has a standard module orientation.
ITA MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the cover. Refer to Section 4.
2. Place the module in the ITA until the upper and lower module
screws touch the mating holes in the frame. Install modules such
that Pin 1 is located at the top of the ITA frame (Figure A).
3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten the top screw 1 to 2 full
revolutions, while pushing lightly against the face of the module.
4. Maintain this pressure while tightening the bottom screw 1 to 2 full
revolutions.
5. Repeat this sequence until the module is seated. Torque the
screw to 1.5 in-lbs [0.16 Nm].
6. Reinstall the removable cover. It is important to
align the handle correctly (Figure B), or refer to
Section 4.
ITA MODULE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To remove, loosen the top screw 1 to 2 full
revolutions. Loosen bottom screw 1 to 2 full
revolutions.
2. Repeat this sequence until the module is
separated from the ITA.
NOTE: For optimum performance and system
longevity, distribute the contact load evenly
throughout the module.
ENGAGEMENT
MECHANISM
EXTENDED
Figure A. Make sure position 1 on the ITA module
aligns with position 1 on the receiver module.
RAISED
CIRCLE
OPEN
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Figure B. If the engagement mechanism is extended beyond the alignment pins
the handle should be attached in the “OPEN” position. Open is indicated by
aligning the raised circles on the handle and cover and revealing the “OPEN”
text.
The iSeries keying kit includes two pins and screws
which provide six different keying options. The
iCon system is designed to accept two kits which
increase the keying options to 36.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Blade Screwdriver
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Align the keying pin in the desired location. Place
the keying pin in the hexagonal opening in the iCon
receiver. Figure A is a detailed view of the keying
feature.
ICON ITA MATING FACE
2. Secure the keying pin with the 2-56 phillips head
screws (Figure B).
3. Remove the iCon ITA cover.
4. Place the other keying pin in the corresponding
location in the iCon ITA. Refer to Figure C.
5. Replace the iCon ITA cover.
Figure A. In order to mate the connector, the keying pin will be in the
same alphabetical positions in both the iCon receiver and ITA.
KEYING
PIN
KEYING
PIN
2-56
SCREW
2-56 SCREW
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Figure B. The keying pin kit, Part #
310 113 461, includes two keying
pins and two screws.
Figure C. One keying pin kit will
allow 6 variations. By using a
second keying pin kit, you will
have 36 different variations.
on the rear side. While it is capable of being
mounted directly to a PCB without an intermediary
panel, VPC recommends mounting the iCon
receiver to a panel and then mounting the PCB to
the other side of the panel using stand-offs (Figure A). This will reduce the amount of stress the PCB
endures when the iCon is mated and un-mated.
Twin Female contacts, 510160105
Figure A.
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HEADER, .100 SPACING TWIN MALE SOLDERED
TO PCB CREATES A
SEPARABLE INTERFACE
ICON RECEIVER FRAM
160 PIN TWIN FEMALE ICON MODULE
Figure B. iCon receiver with t wo
160 pin QuadraPaddle modules.
Each module is loaded with twin
female contacts, Part # 510 160 105.
Each module will accept twin male
headers connecting the female
contacts to the PCB plated thru holes.
Figure D. Twin male header.
SPACER, SAME WIDTH AS HEADER BODY TO
Figure C. A PCB can be mounted directly to the back of an iCon receiver as shown above.
Use 2 x 4-40 screws (athead shown) to mount to the Receiver frame. When using twin male
headers, spacers may be needed to prevent unwanted stress on the PCB.
NOTE: Figure D detai ls 0.22” [5.59 mm]/0.45” [11.43 mm] min/max
engagement.
Figure F. User can use athead screws to mount the PCB as shown. This can be done when no strain relief is required.
THRU HOLE FOR
MOUNTING THE PCB
STRAIN RELIEF PLATE
DISCRETE WIRING MODULE
Figure G. A strain relief plate, Par t # 310 113 456 can be used with a PCB as shown. To do this put thru holes on the PCB and use a 4-40
pan head screw.
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SIGNAL MODULE, RECEIVER, QUADRAPADDLE, ICON, 160 POSITION,
FULLY LOADED WITH TWIN FEMALE CONTACTS • PART # 510 160 105
PCB layout for the iCon Receiver, Part # 310 123 101 loaded with two 510 160 105 modules.
Thru hole and pad diameters are for VPC QuadraPaddle Adapter Contact, Part #610 138 117.
The size of these holes may be different if a header from a different manufacturer is used.
Also shown are optional clearance holes.
VPC modules/pin mount this side.
16.38±0.25
.645±.010
8.26
.325
6.48±0.25
.255±.010
51.05
2.01
51.05
2.01
PIN A16
PIN A1
PIN A16
66.04
2.60
136.91
5.39
120.65
4.750
5.08
6X
THRU
OPTIONAL CLEARANCE HOLES FOR ACCESS
TO MODULE MNTG SCREWS AND
KEYING PIN ACCESSORY SCREWS
.01 LOCATION TOLERANCE APPLIES
.20
22.86
9 EQUAL SPACES @.100
PIN A1
2X
.129 [3.26] THRU
PCB TO RECEIVER MOUNTING HOLES
USES TWO 4-40 FLATHEAD SCREWS
.005 LOCATION TOLERANCE APPLIES
.225 [5.72] X 82° FAR SIDE
.900
TYP. 2 PATTERNS
1
4X
CLEARANCE HOLES FOR
RECEIVER MOUNTING HARDWARE
.01 LOCATION TOLERANCE APPLIES
RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT
CONNECTOR MOUNTS THIS SIDE
TOLERANCES ARE:
.XX=
[0.25] .01
.XXX=
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1
APPLIES TO PLATED THRU HOLES
[0.13] .005
.0021 LOCATION TOLERANCE
14.61±0.25
.575±.010
.14 3.43
8.26
.325
THRU
38.10
1
1.500
15 EQUAL SPACES @.100
TYP. 2 PATTERNS
66.04
1
2.600
320X
037
.003 [0.094
.054 .003 [1.37
0.08] PLATED THRU HOLE
0.08] SOLDER PAD
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SINGLE MODULE, RECEIVER, TRIPADDLE, ICON, 96 POSITION,
FULLY LOADED WITH FEMALE CONTACTS • PART # 510 160 108
PCB layout for the iCon Receiver, Part # 310 123 101 loaded with two 510 160 108 modules.
Thru hole and pad diameters are for VPC TriPaddle Adapter Contact, Part #610 110 179.
The size of these holes may be different if a header from a different manufacturer is used.
Also shown are optional clearance holes.
VPC modules/pin mount this side.
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QUADRAPADDLE SIGNAL/MICRO POWER OR MICRO COAXIAL MODULE, RECEIVER,
ICON, 100/15 POSITION, WITH TWIN FEMALE SIGNAL • PART # 510 160 112
QUADRAPADDLE SIGNAL/MICRO POWER OR MICRO COAXIAL MODULE, RECEIVER,
ICON, 100/15 POSITION, FULLY LOADED WITH MALE POSTS • PART # 510 160 113
PCB layout for the iCon Receiver, Part # 310 123 101 loaded with two 510 160 112/113 modules. 200 thru
hole and pad diameters are for VPC QuadraPaddle Adapter Contact, Part #610 138 117; 30 thru hole
and pad diameters are for VPC Micro Power contact, Part # 610 142 102. The size of these holes may
be different if a header from a different manufacturer is used.
Also shown are optional clearance holes.
VPC modules/pin mount this side.
66.04
2.600
CLEARANCE HOLES
2 X
.200[5.08] THRU
CLEARANCE HOLES
FOR FRAME MOUNTING SCREWS
51.05
2.01
1
51.05
2.01
4 X
35.31
1.39
.135[3.43] THRU
16.38±0.25
.645±.010
6.48±0.25
.255±.010
22.86
9 PLCS. @ .100
TYP. 2 PATTERNS
FOR ACCESS TO KEYING FEATURE MOUNTING SCREWS
5.39
120.65
4.750
136.91
.90
19.30
.76
.900
9 PLCS. @ .100
TYP. 2 PATTERNS
14.61±0.25
.575±.010
8.26
8.26
.325
PIN A1
1
PIN A10
PIN A1
PIN A10
.325
TYP.
1
CLEARANCE HOLES
4 X
.200[5.08] THRU
66.04
2.60
0.08]
[0.94
.037 .003
PLATED THRU HOLE
[1.52]
.060 PAD
TYP .200 PLCS EACH
9.65
.38
2 PLCS. @ .190
TYP. 2 PATTERNS
RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT
1
CONNECTOR MOUNTS THIS SIDE
TOLERANCES ARE:
.XX=
[0.25] .01
.XXX=
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1
.0021 LOCATION TOLERANCE
APPLIES TO PLATED THRU HOLES
TOLERANCE N0N-ACCUMULATIVE
[0.13] .005
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ONE PCB MOUNTED MODULE AND ONE DISCRETELY WIRED MODULE
PCB layout for the iCon Receiver, Part # 310 123 101 loaded with one PCB mounted module
and one discretely wired module. Also shown are optional clearance holes. VPC modules/
pin mount this side. See Section 8-4 thru 8-6 for option hole pattern dimensioning.
13.97
.55
PIN A1
1.27
R.05
2 PLCS.
2.54
R.10
2 PLCS.
RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT
CONNECTOR MOUNTS THIS SIDE
TOLERANCES ARE:
.XX=
.XXX=
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
[0.25] .01
[0.13] .005
34.29
23.62
.93
1.35
63.50
10.92
.43
2.50
59.69
2.35
6.10
.24
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