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a. Twist the ring to disconnect the thermionic source assembly cable.
b. Push and twist the lock so that the button slides up in the groove, then pull the cable
ends apart.
11. Unscrew and pull out the straight jack connector of the collecting electrode cable from
the collecting electrode bulkhead jack. See
Figure 270. NPD Collecting Electrode Cable Removal
12. Remove the thermionic source
CAUTION The thermionic source is delicate. Be careful not to break or crack the source.
When performing maintenance on the NPD, avoid touching the source with your fingers,
and prevent it from coming in contact with other surfaces. Wear clean, lint-free gloves to
prevent contamination of parts with dirt and skin oils.
ATTENTION La source thermo-ionique est fragile. Veillez à ne pas briser ou fissurer la
source. Pendant la maintenance du NPD, évitez de toucher la source avec les doigts et
empêchez-la d'entrer en contact avec d'autres surfaces. Portez des gants propres et non
pelucheux pour éviter de contaminer les pièces avec de la poussière ou de sébum.
a. Using a T6 Torxhead key, loosen the dowel which fixes the thermionic source
connector to the thermionic source support. See
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Detectors Advanced Maintenance
Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Jet
Figure 270.
Collecting Electrode Cable
Collecting Electrode Straight Jack
Connector
Figure 271.
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