Retroaktiv ARP AVATAR, Installation Manual

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vCF Connections
When connecting the VCF portion of the patch panel to the Avatar
PCB, mote that a resistor must be removed, and two wires of the
IDE cable must be connected and soldered together.
Figure 11 has a yellow dotted box to indicate that the 1M resistor
in the pcb above must be removed. This can be done easily if you
have a vacuum desoldering tool. We recommend removing the
solder from the PCB side and then using a wire to gently poke the
loose resistor from the mounting holes. Be sure to recover the old
resistor so it isn’t left in the chassis. If you have removed board C,
you can simply clip the resistor out.
Once the resistor is removed, solder the 1M resistor to the PCB as
shown in figure 11. Attach wire B31 to the other end of the resistor.
Be sure to use some of the heat shrink tubing included in the kit to
prevent exposed metal and shorts.
Now, connect B36 to B32. This can be done using the wires or sim-
ply by connecting those pins on the IDC header.
Reassembly and Testing
Be sure to test all of the functions on the patch panel and check
your work before reassembling the avatar. Take care not to leave
any metal shavings or loose debris in the case before closing.
You’re finished! Enjoy your newly expanded Avatar.