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The springs can be ordered directly with Barix using this form: "Link coming soon" | The springs can be ordered directly with Barix using this form: "Link coming soon" | ||
To enlarge click on any of the photos. | |||
== Step 1: Preparation == | == Step 1: Preparation == | ||
Unpack the device and the springs. Place the device on the table with the rear plate facing up. | Unpack the device and the springs. Place the device on the table with the rear plate facing up. | ||
[[Image:ESDpe1.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe2.png|200px]] | [[Image:ESDpe1.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe2.png|200px]] | ||
== Step 2: Unscrewing the bolts == | == Step 2: Unscrewing the bolts == | ||
Use appropriate tools to unscrew the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector. | Use appropriate tools to unscrew the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector. | ||
Place the bolts aside for mounting in the final steps. | Place the bolts aside for mounting in the final steps. | ||
[[Image:ESDpe3.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe4.png|200px]] | [[Image:ESDpe3.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe4.png|200px]] | ||
== Step 3: Placing the springs == | |||
Use pliers or a tweezer to place the springs in the slot between the RS-232 connector and the enclosure. | |||
*The bent part with the screw hole must be placed facing up! | |||
*Place the spring to fit the screw hole for easy mounting of the bolts. | |||
*Production tolerances might prevent you from placing both spring which is ok as long as one spring is touching the enclosure. | |||
[[Image:ESDpe5.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe6.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe7.png|200px]] | |||
== Step 3: Screwing back on the bolts == | |||
Use appropriate tools to screw back on the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector. | |||
*Place both bolts in losely before tightening them! | |||
*Tighten both bolts to prevent accidental untightening. | |||
[[Image:ESDpe8.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe9.png|200px]][[Image:ESDpe10.png|200px]] | |||
Revision as of 16:41, 24 August 2011
This how-to will guide you step by step to mount the Barix ESD protection enhancement springs.
The springs can be ordered directly with Barix using this form: "Link coming soon"
To enlarge click on any of the photos.
Step 1: Preparation
Unpack the device and the springs. Place the device on the table with the rear plate facing up.
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Step 2: Unscrewing the bolts
Use appropriate tools to unscrew the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector. Place the bolts aside for mounting in the final steps.
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Step 3: Placing the springs
Use pliers or a tweezer to place the springs in the slot between the RS-232 connector and the enclosure.
- The bent part with the screw hole must be placed facing up!
- Place the spring to fit the screw hole for easy mounting of the bolts.
- Production tolerances might prevent you from placing both spring which is ok as long as one spring is touching the enclosure.
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Step 3: Screwing back on the bolts
Use appropriate tools to screw back on the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector.
- Place both bolts in losely before tightening them!
- Tighten both bolts to prevent accidental untightening.
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