====== How to Swap ADEPT(Piezo Drive cards) in a TG-1000 Controller ======

This tech note contains instruction on how to remove an ADEPT(Piezo Drive) card from a Tiger Controller(TG-1000) and replace it with another.

== Tools Need ==
  * A Medium Phillips(Star) screwdriver
  * A Small Flat screw driver
  * A Pair of small wire cutter

==== Accessing Tiger Mother Card from TG1000 controller ====

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The ADEPT(Piezo Drive card) comes paired with a Tiger Mother card. This card can be removed from the TG-1000 controller by unscrewing the 4 Faceplate Screws with a Flat screw driver.

Then Pull the entire card out to continue the repair


==== Disconnect the Connectors ====

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The ADEPT card , is connect to the Tiger Mother connector with 5 connectors.

  * There are two SMB connectors
  * Two 10-pin Header connector, and
  * 5-pin Molex connector

==== Unscrew the mounting screws ====

Then Unscrew the four 4-40 mounting screws with a Phillips(Star) screwdriver. 

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Now the ADEPT Card can be removed from the Tiger Mother card. 

[{{ adept_tg_swap4.jpg?direct&300 |Bare Tiger Mother card}}]

==== ReAssembly ====

Put the replacement ADEPT card on the four stand-off. And screw the four 4-40 mounting screws again.

Reconnect all the 5 connectors. 

[{{ adept_tg_swap5.jpg?direct&300 | 5-Pin Molex connector}}]

[{{ adept_tg_swap6.jpg?direct&300 |The First 10-pin Header connector}}]

[{{ adept_tg_swap9.jpg?direct&300 |The Second 10-pin Header connector}}]

[{{ adept_tg_swap8.jpg?direct&300 |And the Two SMB connectors}}]

In the Picture , the low BNC connector, connects to the Left SMB connector (shown with RED arrows)

the Upper BNC connector , connects to the Right SMB connector (shown with PURPLE arrows)

Slide the Tiger-Mother card back into the Tiger Controller, and then you are done!

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If you have any problems removing or installing the Adept Piezo Daughter Boards contact a ASI technician for further instructions on the procedure so that you don’t get frustrated and the system doesn’t get damaged.
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{{tag>piezo tech_note tiger ADEPT}}