ZIF Connectors
Tools and Assembly
Assembly Instructions for Buss Contacts
Contact Insertion:
All buss contacts are inserted by hand. No tooling
is required for either the plug or receptacle.
RECEPTACLE
CONNECTOR
Caution: Do not force contacts into contact
cavities. If contact encounters excessive
resistance during installation remove and re-insert
using a slight up and down motion. This will assure
positive cavity alignment. Do not install contact if
plug is in the closed or actuated position.
RETENTION
LANCE
PLUG
CONNECTOR
(BOTTOM)
RETENTION
LANCE
(TOP)
Plug:
RETENTION
LANCE
(TOP)
Step 1. Prior to inserting contacts, turn the shaft
counter-clockwise to its maximum open position.
Step 2. With the retention lance positioned away
from the shaft, insert contacts from the rear of the
plug.
SCREW
Receptacle:
Step 1. With the retention lance positioned toward
the shaft hole, insert contacts from the rear of the
receptacle.
CAM
POLARIZING
POST
RETENTION
LANCE
(BOTTOM)
Contact Removal for Buss Contacts
Tool: CET-DL3/4/5/6
CONTACT
RETENTION
LANCE
Release retention lance by inserting tip of
extraction tool into cavity until it bottoms on
insulator shoulder. Gently remove buss contact in
direction of arrow, see illustration, to remove
contact from insulator.
CONTACT
RETENTION
LANCE
Dimensions are shown in mm (inch)
Dimensions subject to change
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