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    RapidM TC2 Extraction Technical Note 01A

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    This technical note provides guidance for handling the TC2 module, which is an ESD-sensitive device. It describes proper electrostatic discharge precautions that should be taken when inserting or extracting the TC2 module. The note explains that anti-static gloves and grounded work surfaces should be used. It also shows the positions of the TC2 module's three connectors and describes how to carefully insert and extract the module using the recommended extractor tool to avoid damaging the connectors.

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    This technical note provides guidance for handling the TC2 module, which is an ESD-sensitive device. It describes proper electrostatic discharge precautions that should be taken when inserting or extracting the TC2 module. The note explains that anti-static gloves and grounded work surfaces should be used. It also shows the positions of the TC2 module's three connectors and describes how to carefully insert and extract the module using the recommended extractor tool to avoid damaging the connectors.

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    This technical note provides guidance for handling the TC2 module, which is an ESD-sensitive device. It describes proper electrostatic discharge precautions that should be taken when inserting or extracting the TC2 module. The note explains that anti-static gloves and grounded work surfaces should be used. It also shows the positions of the TC2 module's three connectors and describes how to carefully insert and extract the module using the recommended extractor tool to avoid damaging the connectors.

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    RapidM TC2 Extraction Technical Note 01A

    Uploaded by

    Ehsan Rasheed
    This technical note provides guidance for handling the TC2 module, which is an ESD-sensitive device. It describes proper electrostatic discharge precautions that should be taken when inserting or extracting the TC2 module. The note explains that anti-static gloves and grounded work surfaces should be used. It also shows the positions of the TC2 module's three connectors and describes how to carefully insert and extract the module using the recommended extractor tool to avoid damaging the connectors.

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    Apex Corporate Park Postal Address:

    Buildings C & D PO Box 121


    Quintin Brand Street Persequor Park
    Persequor Park South Africa
    Rapid Mobile (Pty) Ltd
    0020
    Pretoria Reg. No 2001/014953/07
    Tel: +27 (12) 349 0000 Fax: +27 (12) 349 0010 www.rapidm.com

    Technical Note
    RM-RMPMP-0026DOC Rev 01A

    TC2 Module Insertion and Extraction


    For attention: Production and Assembly Personnel

    1. TC2 Module Handling

    Caution: The TC2 is an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive device.


    Electrostatic charges as high as 4000V readily accumulate on the human
    body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Permanent
    damage may occur to devices subjected to high energy electrostatic
    discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended prior to
    and when handling the TC2 in order to avoid performance degradation or
    loss of functionality. Appropriate ESD precautions include:

    • the wearing of anti-static gloves


    • keeping the TC2 in its original protective packaging as long as possible
    • opening original protective packaging only at grounded workstations
    • immediately replacing uninstalled modules in their protective packaging
    • using workbenches with a static-dissipative surface grounded via a high impedance
    • wearing conductive wrist straps grounded via a high impedance
    • discharging potentially damaging ESD sources through a high impedance
    • limiting direct contact with a module to its exposed ground rim as far as possible

    2. TC2 Module Connectors


    Note the positions of the TC2 connectors J1, J2 and J3 shown in Figure 1.

    Figure 1: TC2 Module bottom showing position on connectors J1, J2 and J3.
    Technical Note: TC2 Module Insertion and Extraction

    3. TC2 Module Insertion


    Care should be taken when installing the TC2 in order not to damage the connectors. This is
    best done by installing the TC2 as parallel to the Host carrier bord as possible. To install, place
    the module lightly on the Host carrier board mating connectors, feeling for the obvious seating
    position when all three connectors are aligned. Once aligned, use your two thumbs to press down
    the TC2 in a parallel action until the snap can be heard and felt of the connectors mating. Visually
    inspect to ensure that the module board and host board are parallel and that the TC2 is properly
    seated.

    4. TC2 Module Extraction


    Special care should be taken when removing the TC2 in order not to damage the connectors.
    Use of the TC2 Extractor tool is mandatory when unplugging the module. The Extractor tool
    should be attached to the TC2 as depicted in Figure 2.

    Figure 2: TC2 Extractor tool attachment position.

    To remove, attach the Extractor tool to the TC2 by pressing the Extractor tool side tabs, placing
    the extractor claws in the correct position and releasing the tabs, ensuring that the Extractor
    tool has properly positioned and gripped the TC2 module. Pull on the Extractor tool middle tab
    directly upward to detach the module from the Host carrier card.
    If an angled approach is required, the J1-end of the module should be disconnected first, with
    J2 and J3 following simultaneously, taking care to keep the module angle to an absolute
    minimum.

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