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ICON USER'S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 ICON PART IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 2 ICON RECEIVER & ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
SECTION 3 ICON RECEIVER MOUNTING
SECTION 4 ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 5 ICON CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
SECTION 6 ICON MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
SECTION 7 ICON ACCESSORIES
SECTION 8 PCB LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Please note that any printed or downloaded User Manuals or Procedure Sheets may not reflect the
most current revisions. The information contained in these materials is subject to change.
For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com.
6/7/18

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  • Page 1 ICON USER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 ICON PART IDENTIFICATION SECTION 2 ICON RECEIVER & ITA ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT SECTION 3 ICON RECEIVER MOUNTING SECTION 4 ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SECTION 5 ICON CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Align the dowel pins and push the ITA onto the receiver. There will be about a 0.200″ gap. NOTE: The iCon connector is polarized; the ITA will not align if it is upside down. Rotate the handle 180º clockwise (Figure B).
  • Page 5 1.45 3.68 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Attach the iCon receiver to the panel with the provided 2-56 Phillips head screws and nuts (Figure B). Torque screws to 2 in-lbs [0.23 Nm]. NOTE: If the mounting surface is thicker than 0.125” [3.18 mm], longer screws may be needed.
  • Page 6 ICON USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 4 ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL PART # 410 123 XXX 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...
  • Page 7 COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS There are two options for installing the cover: OPTION A: Installing the cover while the iCon ITA is disengaged from the OPTION B: Installing the cover while the iCon ITA is engaged to the receiver or the ITA is in the disengaged position (Figure A).
  • Page 8 Figure A. The notch area provides an option of sliding Finally, tighten the captive screw at the top of the ITA securing the cover half way as explained in the “ICON ITA COVER REMOVAL” section. the cover to the ITA.
  • Page 9 ICON USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 5 ICON ITA CABLE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PART # 410 123 XXX The iCon ITA cable clamp is designed to allow the test technician to easily reconfigure or add wired modules to the system. TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 10 RECOMMENDED SLEEVING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 11 ICON USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 6 ICON RECEIVER MODULE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PART # 310 123 XXX 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.
  • Page 12 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. 6/7/18 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com.
  • Page 13 TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Head Screwdriver ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Attach the strain relief to the iCon receiver on the wiring side of the receiver frame (Figure A). Fasten the strain relief to the iCon receiver frame with the included screws and a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 14 Press the cover until it seats fully against the receiver. Press the cover until it seats fully against the receiver. CENTER BOSS CENTER BOSS CENTER BUSHING CENTER BUSHING Figure A. 6/7/18 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com.
  • Page 15 ITA is desired. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ICON ITA Move the iCon engagement handle to the open position. PROTECTIVE Place the protective cover on the engagement mechanism COVER as shown in Figure A.
  • Page 16 Flat Blade Screwdriver ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Align the keying pin in the desired location. Place the keying pin in the hexagonal opening in the iCon ICON RECEIVER MATING FACE receiver. Figure A is a detailed view of the keying ICON ITA MATING FACE feature.
  • Page 17 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION ICON USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 8 ICON PCB LAYOUT AND MOUNTING OVERVIEW The iCon receiver is designed as a rack and panel mount connector that can have a PCB attached on the rear side. While it is capable of being...
  • Page 18 PCB - ENVELOP DIMENSIONS ARE NOT FIXED Figure B. iCon receiver with two Figure C. A PCB can be mounted directly to the back of an iCon receiver as shown above. 160 pin QuadraPaddle modules. Use 2 x 4-40 screws (flathead shown) to mount to the Receiver frame. When using twin male Each module is loaded with twin headers, spacers may be needed to prevent unwanted stress on the PCB.
  • Page 19 Figure G. A strain relief plate, Part # 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. 6/7/18 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 PCB LAYOUT AND MOUNTING 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.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    • The keying pin locations do not mate. • The handle is installed wrong (“ITA ICON COVER INSTALLATION”). Forceful engagement of the Receiver and the ITA will result in serious damage to multiple parts of the system (Modules, Receiver, ITA and Contacts)! 6/7/18 For the most current information available, visit www.vpc.com...