VisionLink XF
Mounting and Safetying
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2019 March 19
EDT, Inc.
Mounting and Safetying
In some applications – for example, aircraft or other high-vibration environments – you may need to mount the extender,
safety the transceiver, or do both.
•
To mount the extender, you can attach a custom (user-provided) bracket via the two 4-40 mounting posts on the
bottom of the case; for the precise locations of these holes, see
.
•
To safety the fiberoptic transceiver, you can use aviation safety wire.
For details on how to use the mounting holes and safety wire, see
.
Figure 4. Mounting and safetying
Firmware
Each extender is preconfigured with EDT firmware which controls its operation. EDT provides periodic firmware updates
which currently must be performed onsite at EDT. If you are notified that an update is available or needed, contact EDT.
a. Mounting holes
b. Transceiver with safety wire
To use the 4-40 thread mounting holes:
Add your own custom bracket, designed to match the exact
location of the holes (see
).
CAUTION –
Internal damage will occur if 4-40 mounting
screws extend into the case more than 0.250 inches from
standoff.
To safety the transceiver:
Thread the safety wire through the bale strap and the hole and
notch in the backshell. EDT recommends .020 dia. aviation
safety wire from an aviation supplier – for example, Aircraft
Spruce and Specialty (
). For aviation
applications, follow relevant Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) guidelines and best practices; see the FAA Advisory
Circular (AC) 43.13-1B at
Mounting holes
Safety wire
running through
hole,
notch,
no
and bale strap
