Acea RTCA SP Instrument - Cradle Pocket and Clamp Plate; RTCA Protector Shield 96 and RTCA Contact Pins 96

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System Description
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2.2.1 Cradle Pocket and Clamp Plate
 e cradle pocket and the clamp plate of the RTCA SP Station provide mechanical support
and electrical connection from the E-Plates 96 to the electronic circuits of the station.  e
cradle pocket assembly connects the sensors in each well of the E-Plate 96 to the PCB
board through the RTCA Contact Pins 96.
2.2.2 RTCA Protector Shield 96 and RTCA Contact Pins 96
In electronic equipment, a Contact Pin is a device that provides a frequent but temporary
electrical connection. It is widely used in ATEs (automatic test equipment) for circuit testing.
In the RTCA SP Station, the RTCA Contact Pins 96 are very important for ensuring electrical
connection between the sensor and the control board.
Since it is very important to keep the RTCA Contact Pins 96 from being bent or damaged,
an RTCA Protector Shield 96 ensures that the pins are not damaged during insertion or
removal of the E-Plate 96.
To ensure good electrical connection, the RTCA Contact Pins 96 need to be cleaned
regularly.  us, it is recommended to clean the RTCA Contact Pins 96 every three
months. More frequent cleaning may also be necessary, such as when certain positions
show larger contact resistance.
 e RTCA Contact Pins can also be replaced. Please refer to the Maintenance and Care
section of this manual for instructions on the cleaning and replacement of RTCA Contact
Pins 96.
RTCA Protector
Shield 96
RTCA Contact Pins
96
Figure 8: RTCA Contact Pins 96 and RTCA Protector Shield 96.
RTCA SP Station Cat. No. 05229057001
System Description
Description of the RTCA SP Station