G6 & G10 USER MANUAL
VPC
3/16/21
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PRECAUTIONARY NOTES
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Never probe a contact without using a mating patchcord as a test lead.
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Never forcefully engage a system if there is an excessive amount of resistance on the handle.
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Never allow an ITA to drop as this may cause misaligned engagement and/or irreparable damage.
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Always insert and extract a contact insertion/extraction tool in-line with the contact. Never apply pressure to the side as this may
break either contact or tool.
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When engaging the ITA with the receiver, caution must be taken to ensure that the ITA is parallel with the receiver upon engagement
and that the ITA rollers are engaged
at the same time!
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It is advisable that power to the interface system be disconnected prior to handling and maintenance.
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Caution should always be used when engaging, making sure that all foreign objects are removed from the system.
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50 OHM ITA contacts engaged with 75 OHM receiver contacts will damage 75 OHM contacts.
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Use care when hinging a receiver down. Always maintain hand contact to prevent receiver from dropping suddenly,
resulting in damage to the system.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ITA engagement bearings/studs are not lining up with the engagement slots of the receiver
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Check the alignment of the ITA Frame. There is a possibility that the ITA Frame will have misaligned itself if it was dropped.
Contact VPC - user adjustments to system, unless authorized, will void warranty.
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Forceful engagement of the receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system (modules, receiver, ITA
and contacts).
ITA frame is not lined up when engaging with receiver
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May indicate ITA was dropped and is out of alignment or a module is not mating properly. Remove and inspect the ITA for damage.
Contact VPC - user adjustments to system, unless authorized, will void warranty.
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Check for foreign objects/tools that may be obstructing proper engagement.
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Verify the orientation of the receiver and ITA modules.
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Inspect the mating modules to ensure they match. Power ITA module is mating with power receiver module, etc.
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Forceful engagement of the receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system (modules,
receivers, ITA and contacts).
Excessive force is needed upon engaging the handle
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Damaged contact(s) can cause noticeable resistance when trying to engage and mate. Inspect all contacts for damage. If a
contact is replaced, the mating contact on the opposite side should also be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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Follow all steps above for an unaligned ITA frame, if force is still needed please contact VPC for assistance.
ITA will not engage with the receiver after diagnosing the above problems
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Contact VPC - user adjustments to the system, unless authorized, will void the warranty.
No continuity upon engagement
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If replacing a contact on the ITA, the mating contact on the receiver side should also be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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Check wiring - replace if necessary.
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Check that all contacts are secured in modules.
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Verify that any 50 OHM ITA contacts are not engaged with 75 OHM receiver contact. This will damage the 75 OHM contact.
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Any 75 OHM ITA contact engaged with 50 OHM receiver contact will not create continuity/contact.
A “short” in the wiring upon engagement
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A damaged contact(s) can cause noticeable resistance when trying to engage and mate. Inspect all contacts for damage. If a
contact is replaced, the mating contact on the opposite side should also be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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Check wiring - replace if necessary.
Receiver and ITA will not disengage
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This may indicate that the engagement mechanism within the receiver is faulty - contact VPC immediately. User adjustments to
system, unless authorized, will void the warranty.
