Electronics International MVP-50T - Manual (Page 45)

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F. Twist Test: Hold the connector with one hand and the wire 1/2" from the connector with the other
hand. Twist the connector back and forth (CW to CCW) approximately 10 degrees. With a good
connection you will feel twisting strain on the wire with each degree of movement of the connector.
Poor connections may pass the first two tests and fail this test. All three tests are important.
G. For a proper mate, the tab inside the male connector must be centered (not bent up or down).
Check each connector before installation.
H. Two drops of oil (or a small amount of grease) on the connector
will protect it from corrosion. The oil will be trapped in the metal-
to-metal contact area (replacing oxygen) keeping the oxidization from
migrating into the contact area for the life of the connection. Salt
environments are especially hard on connections.
I . If the connector has been disconnected several times the metal receptacle
inside the female connector may become loose. If this happens use a pair of needle nose pliers to
retighten the female receptacle then mate the connectors. A tight connection will prevent long-
term failures.
6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Installing a Yellow Precision TC Connector onto a TC Wire: Installing a Yellow Precision TC Connector onto a TC Wire: Installing a Yellow Precision TC Connector onto a TC Wire: Installing a Yellow Precision TC Connector onto a TC Wire: Installing a Yellow Precision TC Connector onto a TC Wire:
The Yellow Precision TC Connector is used on OAT and Carb Temp probes. This connector is easy to
install and does not require any special tools.
A. Split the thermocouple wires back 3". Be careful not to knick the individual wires.
B. Remove the yellow cap on the Precision Connector.
C. Strip back the wire insulation 1/2".
D. Connect the yellow lead of the TC Extension Cable to the terminal marked “+” and the red lead to
the other terminal. The insulation on these wires should almost touch the mounting screws. Replace
the yellow cap on the Yellow Precision Connector. Be careful not to overtighten any screws or
twist the wires when installing the connector.
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6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Installing a D-sub Pin onto a TC or Tin Copper Wire: Installing a D-sub Pin onto a TC or Tin Copper Wire: Installing a D-sub Pin onto a TC or Tin Copper Wire: Installing a D-sub Pin onto a TC or Tin Copper Wire: Installing a D-sub Pin onto a TC or Tin Copper Wire:
D-sub pins are used in D-sub connectors found on the EDC and the MVP. Most of these pins have
already been installed on the appropriate wires and inserted into the proper connector. To install a D-sub
pin requires a D-sub crimp tool. Most electronic stores carry a reasonably priced D-sub crimp tool. This
tool will work for installing D-sub pins onto tin copper wire but it may not make good crimps on 24 ga.
Yellow Wire
Red Wire