ZIF Connectors
Tools and Assembly
Assembly Instructions for Square Post Contacts
Contact Insertion:
Figure 1
Square Post Contacts are factory installed but can
be removed and replaced if damaged in service.
Step1. Prior to inserting contacts, actuating handle
must be in the maximum open position. Actuating
handle will be facing toward connector front face,
see Figure 1.
Step 2. Contacts are inserted from the insulator
front face by hand and are seated and clicked in the
cavity by pulling on the terminal post with flat nose
pliers, see Figure 2.
Figure 2
CONTACT
RETENTION
LANCE
CONNECTOR
FRONT FACE
Contact Removal for Square Post Contacts
Tool: CET-ECP and CET-ECP-1
Place tool over square post terminal and impact
tool. Apply sufficient force to collapse retention
lance and push contact out of insulator. This
process destroys the retention lance.
CONTACT
RETENTION
LANCE
Dimensions are shown in mm (inch)
Dimensions subject to change
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