>--> RV-List message posted by: Blake Harral <bharral@home.com>
>
>The screw connectors on the Vision Microsystems DPU do not
>appear to be well-suited to stranded wire typical in aircraft
>electrical systems. The screws are tightened, but the wire
>strands flatten over time and the screws are then loose and the
>connection questionable.
>
>I have avoided this problem somewhat by crimping a solderless
>connector that terminates in about a 50 thousands pin, and
>inserting that pin in the screw connectors on the DPU.
>
>Blake
>
I mentioned that to Ron when I spoke with him
the first time about 5-6 years ago. Your idea
for hardening up the wires before installing them
in those terminal strips is a good one. I'd
suggest that the open barrel molex pins for the
smaller (.062") white plastic connectors be
considered too . . . they have an insulation grip
in addition to the wire grip . . .
I really wish Ron had used D-sub connectors on the
back of his gizmos . . .
Bob . . .
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