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DOC-MN-008-03, VCCS300 User Manual
Attaching a heatsink or cooling plate
For improved performance & reliability, the baseplate of the VCCS300 unit can be attached to a heatsink, cooling plate or equipment enclosure. It is recommended to
use a thermal interface material (such as SILPAD400) between the baseplate and mounting surface to ensure efficient cooling. The baseplate has four M4 threaded
mounting holes which allow the unit to be mounted from the top side with 4x M3 Hex Socket Head Cap Screws or from the bottom side with 4x M4 screws.
The diagrams below show a VCCS300 unit attachment to a heatsink from top side and bottom side. Before assembly ensure both the baseplate and heatsink surfaces
are clean and free from debris.
TOP SIDE MOUNTING
BOTTOM SIDE MOUNTING
Top Side mounting screws are obstructed by components in some areas. M3 Hex socket screws should be used to allow angled access for tightening with a 2.5mm hex ball
screwdriver. Care should be taken to ensure components are not damaged while tightening.
It is recommended to tighten the baseplate mounting screws to 0.5NM. In high vibration environments, an appropriate thread lock should be used.
All recommended screw tightening torques are nominal values and should be verified in the application where appropriate.
