TM-9-1200-215-34&P Technical Manual for M109 Automatic Fire Control System (AFCS) Download
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TM 9–1200–215–34&P 2–38 2–21. SERIAL I/O PORT CABLE, VGA CABLE, SCSI RIBBON CABLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED a. REMOVAL CONTINUED 10. Remove connector cap (31). NOTE The female screwlocks are an assembly. They can be reused. 11. Remove two female screwlocks (32) securing Serial I/O, VGA, or SCSI ribbon cable connector (33, 34, or 35) respectively, to ACU. 12. From the interior of the ACU, remove ribbon cable (10, 11, or 16). 13. Inspect connector gasket (36, 37, or 38) for cuts, nicks, or signs of stretching. Discard gasket if unserviceable. b. INSTALLATION CAUTION ESD SENSITIVE The ACU contains ESD sensitive components. Wear a protective ESD wrist strap whenever handling components. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. 1. Attach ESD grounding strap to wrist and ground to ensure ESD protection. 2. If removed, install connector gasket (36, 37, or 38) on ribbon cable connector (33, 34, or 35), respectively. 3. Position ribbon cable connector (33, 34, or 35) in ACU. WARNING • Do not breathe fumes from adhesive/sealant. Use with adequate ventilation. • Adhesive/sealant may cause eye or skin irritation; avoid direct contact. 4. Apply surface primer and sealing compound to two female screwlocks (32) per connector. 5. Secure ribbon cable connector (33, 34, or 35) by inserting two female screwlocks (32). Change 1