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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
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
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.
Now the ADEPT Card can be removed from the 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.
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!
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.